Manchester United: December 2008 Archives

Sir Alex Ferguson says Jonny Evans has played a big part in establishing Man Utd's defensive record as the best in Europe.

Record United signing Dimitar Berbatov admits his winner against Middlesbrough last night ended the "worst week" of his life.

Dutch outfit Heerenveen have turned down an approach from Man Utd to groom young players signed from South America.

A second half goal from Dimitar Berbatov helped the champions defeat a stubborn Middlesbrough side and keep in touch with the top two.

Frank Lampard has warned Manchester United to expect a backlash from Chelsea when the two title rivals clash on January 11.

Man Utd duo Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will miss the home clash with Middlesbrough through injury and suspension.

Park Ji-sung is hoping to hear if he is going to be offered a contract extension by Manchester United in the New Year.

Carlos Tevez's second goal of the season with just seven minutes left led Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Stoke.

Experienced midfielder Paul Scholes says he and his Manchester United team-mates are driven to "win everything" on offer this season.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed winger Lee Martin will return to Manchester United once his loan spell has ended.

Lord Triesman has defended the FA against Sir Alex Ferguson's claims of a vendetta against Manchester United within Soho Square.

Wayne Rooney has warned that recently-crowned World Club Cup winners Manchester United are ready to defend their domestic crown.

Sir Alex Ferguson had no complaints with Nemanja Vidic's red card against LDU Quito as the Serb sweats on the length of his ban.

Edwin van der Sar has urged Man Utd to use Club World Cup glory as the springboard for a successful Premier League title defence.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is excited by the prospect of taking on old adversary Jose Mourinho in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Manchester United have been drawn to face Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League.

A Wayne Rooney brace helped Manchester United defeat Gamba Osaka 5-3 to secure a place in Sunday's Club World Cup final in Japan.

Manchester United say fresh claims from Real Madrid that they have agreed a transfer for Cristiano Ronaldo next summer are 'tiresome'.

French club Le Havre want to take Manchester United striker Manucho on loan in the January transfer window.

Dimitar Berbatov is out of tomorrow's Club World Cup semi-final against Gamba Osaka with a virus, but Wayne Rooney should be fit.

Man United have opted not to appeal against Patrice Evra's four-match ban for an altercation with Chelsea's groundstaff on April 26.

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has slammed a renewed call for a 39th Premier League match to be played overseas in the future.

Rio Ferdinand believes this season's Premier League title race will be between United, Chelsea and Liverpool with Arsenal out of it.

Man Utd duo Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have both escaped action for off-the-ball incidents over the last week.

Chelsea have reportedly expressed an interest in Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel - a target for Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits the location of the Club World Cup could be better but he is determined Man Utd win it.

Partizan Belgrade winger Zoran Tosic has told Man Utd to increase their contract offer if they want to sign him in January.

Manchester United star Paul Scholes will use the Club World Cup to build up to full match fitness after knee surgery.

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out Fraizer Campbell signing for Tottenham permanently and says he will return to Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping Rio Ferdinand, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Carrick will be fit for Manchester United's trip to Tottenham.

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed veteran keeper Edwin Van der Sar as 'marvellous' after he agreed to sign a one-year deal extension at United.

Wayne Rooney will be nervously awaiting a Uefa decision on his second-half lunge on Aalborg's Kasper Risgard during United's 2-2 draw.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo did all the running to try and join them in the summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson wants United to finish top of Champions League Group E to earn home advantage for the second leg of the last 16.

Ben Foster knows tonight's clash with Aalborg is another chance to show his manager that he's ready to succeed Edwin van der Sar.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Carlos Tevez's future is out of his hands as he will leave David Gill to tie-up the permanent transfer.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his shock after United's Patrice Evra was given a four-match ban for his part in a fracas at Chelsea.

Sir Alex Ferguson has named star men such as Cristiano Ronaldo in his United squad to play in the Club World Cup tournament in Japan.

Gary Neville has admitted his frustration at not being able to hold down a regular first-team place with United due to his injuries.

Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic admits he came close to quitting Old Trafford almost immediately after arriving in 2006.

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to be drawn on a future move to Read Madrid after admitting he is happy at Old Trafford.

Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand admits he could retire in four years and plans to add to his trophy haul in the meantime.

Nemanja Vidic struck in injury time to give Manchester United a last-gasp winner as they triumphed 1-0 over managerless Sunderland.

Manchester United will face Derby in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup while Tottenham have been paired with Burnley.

United's Carlos Tevez has had a snipe at rivals Chelsea saying their ageing squad won't be able to handle the festive fixture schedule.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said midfielder Paul Scholes will miss United's home game with Sunderland, but Darren Fletcher should make it.

Sir Alex Ferguson says none of his squad will be available on loan in January as United face a congested fixture list next year.

Inter Milan are reportedly preparing a huge summer bid for Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid decided to go Dutch again.

Paul Scholes could make a shock return but Sir Alex Ferguson is promising to stick with youth for the Carling Cup clash with Blackburn.

Sir Alex Ferguson firmly believes that his Manchester United side will be embroiled in a four-horse race to win the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims a childhood dream has been fulfilled after he was handed the European Footballer of the Year award.

Barcelona star Leo Messi admits Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be crowned European Footballer of the Year tomorrow.

Everton are set to step up their interest in Norwegian striker Moa Abdellaoue after Valeranga stopped him from going to Man Utd.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his red card in the derby win at Man City on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Jonny Evans has played a big part in establishing Man Utd's defensive record as the best in Europe.

Record United signing Dimitar Berbatov admits his winner against Middlesbrough last night ended the "worst week" of his life.

Dutch outfit Heerenveen have turned down an approach from Man Utd to groom young players signed from South America.

A second half goal from Dimitar Berbatov helped the champions defeat a stubborn Middlesbrough side and keep in touch with the top two.

Frank Lampard has warned Manchester United to expect a backlash from Chelsea when the two title rivals clash on January 11.

Man Utd duo Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will miss the home clash with Middlesbrough through injury and suspension.

Park Ji-sung is hoping to hear if he is going to be offered a contract extension by Manchester United in the New Year.

Carlos Tevez's second goal of the season with just seven minutes left led Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Stoke.

Experienced midfielder Paul Scholes says he and his Manchester United team-mates are driven to "win everything" on offer this season.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed winger Lee Martin will return to Manchester United once his loan spell has ended.

Lord Triesman has defended the FA against Sir Alex Ferguson's claims of a vendetta against Manchester United within Soho Square.

Wayne Rooney has warned that recently-crowned World Club Cup winners Manchester United are ready to defend their domestic crown.

Sir Alex Ferguson had no complaints with Nemanja Vidic's red card against LDU Quito as the Serb sweats on the length of his ban.

Edwin van der Sar has urged Man Utd to use Club World Cup glory as the springboard for a successful Premier League title defence.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is excited by the prospect of taking on old adversary Jose Mourinho in the last 16 of the Champions League.