Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has accused Manchester United defender Patrice Evra of manufacturing the handshake incident with Luis Suarez at Old Trafford which further inflamed the race row between the two players.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks set to appeal a Football Association charge for comments he made after the Barclays Premier League game against Manchester United on September 15.

Manchester City will begin their defence of the Barclays Premier League with a home match against Southampton.

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming they have “reached agreement” to buy Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund.

Jonny Evans played through the pain in Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying defeat to Russia but remains a doubt for Tuesday's home clash against Luxembourg.

Manchester United have completed the capture of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

Thousands of copies of a Manchester United fanzine, which featured a “potentially offensive image”, were seized by police before today’s match against Liverpool.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has tipped Liverpool to be the Premier League dark horses this season.

Alex Ferguson still expects the Manchester derby to play a part in deciding the Premier League title despite the contrast in form between United and City.

Ryan Giggs wishes his old mate Paul Scholes had not quit in the summer - because he knows Manchester United will never find another like him.

Leeds manager Simon Grayson admitted his side were taught a lesson by Manchester United last night.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed Gary Cahill will be in contention to face Manchester United if the defender’s move to Chelsea has not been completed by the weekend.

Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan is confident the usual animosity between rival fans at tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with Liverpool at Anfield will not spill over into something more sinister.

Alex Ferguson has attempted to explain why he doesn’t expect Manchester United to do any transfer business this month – and that includes signing Frank Lampard from Chelsea.

Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United’s fans they will have to get used to scrapping for honours with their “noisy neighbours”.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has no intention of letting his mistakes bother him.

Paul McGrath and Glen Johnson were at loggerheads last night after the former Manchester United defender insisted he would have “thrown his shirt to the floor” rather than don a T-shirt in support of Luis Suarez.

Manchester United look set for another record-breaking year off the pitch after posting a healthy 16.5% increase in first-quarter turnover to £73.8m.

Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given believes it would be good news for the Premier League if his old club press home their advantage over Manchester United and win the title.