Former Manchester United keeper Alex Stepney believes it is unfair to criticise Roy Carroll for not admitting Tottenham should have scored a late winner during Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw.

Manchester United will face a trip to Southampton or Brentford in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup while Arsenal face a tough trip to Bolton if they can overcome Sheffield United.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s representative has confirmed that the Manchester United winger is prepared to wait for a revised contract but hopes to come to a satisfactory agreement soon.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce made three changes from the side beaten at Manchester United for the visit of Rafael Benitez’s side.

Manchester United look to ease their pain by inflicting more misery on Newcastle tomorrow with Mikael Silvestre admitting the Red Devils have simply not been good enough this season.

West Brom midfielder Mark Kinsella has been recalled to the 22-man Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly against the Czech Republic at Lansdowne Road on March 31.

David Bellion was handed his first Premiership start as Alex Ferguson sprung a couple of surprises in his Manchester United side to face Blackburn at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson could stay in charge of Manchester United until 2007 at least.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is optimistic that defender Mark Delaney will not be a long-term injury casualty – even if he requires further surgery on his knee.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to write to the Football Association demanding to know why Rio Ferdinand has been allowed to continue playing for Manchester United after failing to attend a random drugs test.

Manchester United begin their latest Champions League campaign at Old Trafford tonight without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United have received an FA Cup final boost after captain Roy Keane came through a training session at the club’s Carrington training ground this morning.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insists he is not taking a risk by playing Paul Scholes at Leicester tomorrow.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has called his players "stupid" for their behaviour at the end of Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Leeds striker Alan Smith has admitted that he would consider moving to the club’s bitter rivals Manchester United.

Liverpool have not managed four successive league wins all season – but that is what defender John Arne Riise believes they need to clinch Champions League football next term.

Lazio coach Roberto Mancini admits his side will have to keep a very close eye on former favourite Juan Sebastian Veron in tonight’s Champions League clash against Chelsea.

Paris St Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic has hinted the club may move for Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez when the transfer window re-opens in January.

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Rangers manager Alex McLeish has sent Michael Stewart back to Manchester United to consider his future.