Manchester United: September 2008 Archives

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to put out his strongest side tonight against Danish minnows AaB Aalborg.

Dimitar Berbatov says he will deliver the goods for Manchester United and insists he is not scared of the club's expectations.

Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville are the two main players missing from the Manchester United squad for the clash with Aalborg.

New signing Dimitar Berbatov has said Manchester United results are more important than personal success.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he thought club captain Gary Neville would never play for Manchester United again in the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson has dropped a big hint that veteran Ryan Giggs will be offered a new one-year contract at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he has no worries that new striker Dimitar Berbatov will produce the goals for Manchester United soon.

Owen Hargreaves is unlikely to travel with Manchester United for their Champions League game against Aalborg on Tuesday.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Jonny Evans has a big future at Old Trafford despite preparing to drop him for Saturday's clash with Bolton.

Ryan Giggs has confirmed he could look into taking up a manager's role when his playing career at Manchester United comes to an end.

Atletico Madrid are confident star striker Sergio Aguero will not leave them despite links with Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Man City will not be in a position to challenge for the Premier League title anytime soon.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he told Cristiano Ronaldo he can leave Man Utd with a legacy as great as Eric Cantona.

Man Utd have confirmed that Rodrigo Possebon has not broken his leg after being stretchered off against Middlesbrough last night.

Manucho still has a chance of making his United debut against Middlesbrough in tonight's Carling Cup clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his team will "involve changes" for tonight's Carling Cup tie with Middlesbrough.

Ji-Sung Park says his goalscoring display against Chelsea proves his worth to United and he insists he has a big future at the club.

Wayne Rooney is delighted Cristiano Ronaldo is back in action while he expects his partnership with Dimitar Berbatov to improve.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Real Madrid to revive their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo but has told the Spaniards not to waste their time.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has stirred the pot ahead of Sunday's showdown with Manchester United by declaring he would like to sign Ronaldo.

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will cope with anything Chelsea can throw at him this Sunday.

Darren Fletcher and Patrice Evra believe victory against Chelsea is vital to keep Manchester United's title hopes alive.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted he is likely to keep star winger Cristiano Ronaldo in reserve again for the trip to Chelsea.

Striker Dimitar Berbatov could return from a knee problem in time to face Chelsea, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United willl start Cristiano Ronaldo from the bench this evening in a tricky Champions League opener against Villarreal.

Carlos Tevez is hoping that Man United turn his two-year loan deal into a permanent transfer when it expires at the end of this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will play some part in Man United's Champions League clash with Villarreal.

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his fury at the decision to overturn Chelsea star John Terry's red card from Satuday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of a first-team return after he joined his Manchester United team-mates for training on Tuesday.

Michael Carrick has been ruled out of United's clash with Villarreal, while Dimitar Berbatov is also doubtful for the European tie.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United have "protected our future" by extending goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak's deal until 2012.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Celtic have a "terrific chance" of qualifying from the group stage of the Champions League.

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo insists the Red Devils faithful will soon forgive and forget the summer-long Real Madrid saga.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed reports linking him with Manchester City.

Arsenal and Manchester United are set to go head to head in the battle for Miguel Veloso's signature.

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo could make the bench against Villarreal on Wednesday but Michael Carrick is set to miss out.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was left seething after watching his side lose 2-1 to Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs has welcomed the signing of Dimitar Berbatov and says the striker is "a Manchester United type player".

Midfielder Paul Scholes is enjoying life as one of United's older players but has some key words of advice for the youngsters.

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc insists he never was in the running for the assistant manager's job at Man United.

Dimitar Berbatov is in line to make his Man Utd debut against Liverpool in Saturday's clash at Anfield.

Robbie Keane has refused to bite at Sir Alex Ferguson's claims the striker's move to Liverpool from Tottenham was a surprise.

Manchester United are set to be boosted by the fitness of Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick for Saturday's trip to face rivals Liverpool.

Manchester United expect defender Rio Ferdinand to be fit to face Liverpool in Saturday's game after recovering from a neck injury.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard expects to miss the crunch tie with Manchester United at Anfield following a double groin operation.

England coach Fabio Capello and striker Wayne Rooney are not concerned about the Man United star's lack of goals for the Three Lions.

United stopper Rio Ferdinand is still suffering with back trouble and is racing to be fit for England's World Cup qualifier in Croatia.

Loan striker Fraizer Campbell is detemined to use his spell at Tottenham to show he is worthy of a place in the Manchester United side.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill says he is not taking the claims Man City will bid £135m for Cristiano Ronaldo seriously.

Paddy Crerand cannot wait to see Dimitar Berbatov for the first time in a Manchester United shirt at Liverpool on September 13.

Ryan Giggs has told mega-rich neighbours Manchester City money cannot buy the history and popularity of Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson is unconcerned by Man City's billionaire takeover and the subsequent talk of a January bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he was naive to push for a move to Real Madrid as he prepares to make his United comeback in 3 weeks.

Stoke missed out on Wigan striker Henri Camara this week after Man Utd starlet Fraizer Campbell's loan switch to Latics fell through.

Man Utd forward Carlos Tevez claims the derby clashes with City could have a massive say in the title race this season.

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney is only going to get better after criticism over a lack of goals, says England team-mate Jermain Defoe.

Sir Alex Ferguson has promoted Mike Phelan to become his new assistant manager at Old Trafford after Carlos Quieroz's departure.

Manchester United have insisted they have no intention of letting striker Fraizer Campbell leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Dimitar Berbatov are said to be on a hit-list of players targeted by arch rivals Manchester City's new owners.

Winger Ryan Giggs believes new signing Dimitar Berbatov can become the new Eric Cantona at Manchester United.

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he was not swayed from his goal of joining Man Utd by Man City's 'unbelievable' last-ditch bid.

Dimitar Berbatov insists he is yet to reach his peak as a footballer and believes Manchester United will get his best years.

Sir Alex Ferguson has described the £30.75m deal for Dimitar Berbatov as a 'key signing' with Frazier Campbell heading to Tottenham.

Manchester United are now holding talks with Dimitar Berbatov, but Real Madrid have also made an increased bid of £36million.

Tottenham have accepted a bid from Manchester City, thought to be in the of £34million, for Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Manchester United are set to finally land Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov before the transfer window slams shut at midnight.

Hull City's hopes of landing Manchester United striker Frazier Campbell for £7m are in the balance as he is being lined up by Spurs.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to put out his strongest side tonight against Danish minnows AaB Aalborg.

Dimitar Berbatov says he will deliver the goods for Manchester United and insists he is not scared of the club's expectations.

Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville are the two main players missing from the Manchester United squad for the clash with Aalborg.

New signing Dimitar Berbatov has said Manchester United results are more important than personal success.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he thought club captain Gary Neville would never play for Manchester United again in the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson has dropped a big hint that veteran Ryan Giggs will be offered a new one-year contract at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he has no worries that new striker Dimitar Berbatov will produce the goals for Manchester United soon.

Owen Hargreaves is unlikely to travel with Manchester United for their Champions League game against Aalborg on Tuesday.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Jonny Evans has a big future at Old Trafford despite preparing to drop him for Saturday's clash with Bolton.

Ryan Giggs has confirmed he could look into taking up a manager's role when his playing career at Manchester United comes to an end.

Atletico Madrid are confident star striker Sergio Aguero will not leave them despite links with Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Man City will not be in a position to challenge for the Premier League title anytime soon.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he told Cristiano Ronaldo he can leave Man Utd with a legacy as great as Eric Cantona.

Man Utd have confirmed that Rodrigo Possebon has not broken his leg after being stretchered off against Middlesbrough last night.

Manucho still has a chance of making his United debut against Middlesbrough in tonight's Carling Cup clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his team will "involve changes" for tonight's Carling Cup tie with Middlesbrough.

Ji-Sung Park says his goalscoring display against Chelsea proves his worth to United and he insists he has a big future at the club.

Wayne Rooney is delighted Cristiano Ronaldo is back in action while he expects his partnership with Dimitar Berbatov to improve.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Real Madrid to revive their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo but has told the Spaniards not to waste their time.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has stirred the pot ahead of Sunday's showdown with Manchester United by declaring he would like to sign Ronaldo.

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will cope with anything Chelsea can throw at him this Sunday.

Darren Fletcher and Patrice Evra believe victory against Chelsea is vital to keep Manchester United's title hopes alive.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted he is likely to keep star winger Cristiano Ronaldo in reserve again for the trip to Chelsea.

Striker Dimitar Berbatov could return from a knee problem in time to face Chelsea, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.