Manchester United: February 2009 Archives

Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and Dimitar Berbatov are all set to be left out of Manchester United's Carling Cup squad.

Man Utd right-back Rafael Da Silva will miss the Carling Cup final and the next four weeks after suffering an ankle injury.

Man Utd midfielder Anderson played 45 minutes of the reserves' 2-1 win over Man City and could feature in the Carling Cup final.

Carlos Tevez says Manchester United are driven by the prospect of a trophy clean sweep - starting with the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

Man Utd defender Jonny Evans has outlined his plan to push Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic all the way for a first-team place.

Carlos Tevez wants to potentially sign off at Man Utd by helping win an unprecedented quadruple and says the fans expect them to do it.

Jose Mourinho believes the Inter Milan v Manchester United tie is still '50-50' going into the second leg at Old Trafford on March 11.

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says he will share a bottle of wine with Sir Alex Ferguson after their Champions League second leg tie.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is fearful that Man United's failure to score at Inter Milan on Tuesday could return to haunt him.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he's pencilled Gary Neville and Danny Welbeck into his Carling Cup final plans, but Anderson is a doubt.

Jonny Evans and John O'Shea are set to boost United's depleted defence for the Champions League clash against Inter tonight.

Eric Cantona has teased United fans about a dream Old Trafford return by saying he'd only ever coach the elite players in the world.

John O'Shea and Jonny Evans have flown to Italy for United's Champions League clash with Inter tomorrow, but Rafael da Silva is out.

Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Morten Gamst Pedersen had dived in an attempt to win Blackburn a penalty against Manchester United.

Jonny Evans is a huge injury worry for Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash against Internazionale on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a moment of magic to give Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.

Carlos Tevez says he is 'not sure' what the future holds for him and insists the final decision will be down to Manchester United.

Striker Wayne Rooney will start against Blackburn on Saturday after returning from the bench against Fulham in midweek.

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists Man Utd club captain Gary Neville fully deserves the new one-year deal he has agreed at Old Trafford.

Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Man City could fight it out for Carlos Tevez this summer after Man Utd failed to make his loan permanent.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims the top Premier League sides don't have the time to develop youth players.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said Chelsea have paved the way for Manchester United to win the Premier League by sacking Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes only Liverpool can challenge Manchester United for the title after Chelsea axed Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Manchester United moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs 'is playing the best football of his life' at the age of 35, according to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Edwin Van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, and Dimitar Berbatov will return to the Man United side for the visit of Fulham.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will be a substitute for Manchester United's home game against Fulham.

Ryan Giggs admits he is enjoying his football 'more than ever' and the secret to his longevity is 'common sense'.

Wayne Rooney could return from a career-first hamstring injury when Manchester United take on Fulham at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Man Utd and Liverpool are tipped to challenge Real Madrid for the signing of £12m-rated Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson.

Star striker Wayne Rooney could return against Fulham on Wednesday night following a hamstring injury after a month on the sidelines.

Mike Phelan has insisted Manchester United will not take any risks with Wayne Rooney if he is not fit to return against Derby.

Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a warning to Manchester United's title rivals after he said his squad is the best in the Premier League.

Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic would surrender the run of Premier League clean sheets - as long as the side carries on winning games.

Man Utd defensive duo Patrice Evra and Jonny Evans have shaken off foot and ankle problems respectively for the Derby FA Cup trip.

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Ryan Giggs can turn back the clock for one more season and win his 11th Premier League title.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Ryan Giggs who has now agreed a one-year contract extension until 2010.

Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs is "hopeful" of signing a new deal after rejecting talk of retirement at the end of the season.

Manchester United target Douglas Costa's agent say they have yet to receive any offers for the Gremio midfielder.

Wayne Rooney may be forced to sit out Man United's next two matches after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Ryan Giggs has revealed he is enjoying football more than ever at the moment and will play for United again next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson says defending the European Cup is his prime goal, despite United looking set to equal Liverpool's domestic record.

Man Utd keeper Edwin van der Sar has refused to take all the credit for setting a new British record for not conceding a goal.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side still has work to do if they are to claim their 18th league title this season.

Man United moved back to the top of the table after beating a determined West Ham side thanks to a superb goal from Ryan Giggs.

Cristiano Ronaldo has started a war of words by claiming Manchester United should comfortably beat Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson says that if Manchester United are to claim an unprecedented quintuple they will need more luck with injuries.

Wayne Rooney will make his comeback from injury for United at West Ham on Sunday but they will be without Jonny Evans and Gary Neville.

Real Madrid's Portuguese centre-half Pepe believes Cristiano Ronaldo will swap Old Trafford for the Bernabeu - because of his mother.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has admitted he nearly left Old Trafford to guarantee first team action.

Rio Ferdinand claims Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez's recent outburst about Sir Alex Ferguson shows he has lost the psychological battle.

Cristiano Ronaldo is still confident he can overhaul last season's record of 42 goals for Manchester United between now and the summer.

Dimitar Berbatov insists United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given him his backing over claims his playing style appears too relaxed.

United are set to be boosted by the return of striker Wayne Rooney from a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's trip to West Ham.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made the surprise admission that he would be happy if Man Utd won every game 1-0 for the rest of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has agreed to loan Man United defender James Chester to his son Darren's Peterborough United on a one-month deal.

Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and Dimitar Berbatov are all set to be left out of Manchester United's Carling Cup squad.

Man Utd right-back Rafael Da Silva will miss the Carling Cup final and the next four weeks after suffering an ankle injury.

Man Utd midfielder Anderson played 45 minutes of the reserves' 2-1 win over Man City and could feature in the Carling Cup final.

Carlos Tevez says Manchester United are driven by the prospect of a trophy clean sweep - starting with the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

Man Utd defender Jonny Evans has outlined his plan to push Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic all the way for a first-team place.

Carlos Tevez wants to potentially sign off at Man Utd by helping win an unprecedented quadruple and says the fans expect them to do it.

Jose Mourinho believes the Inter Milan v Manchester United tie is still '50-50' going into the second leg at Old Trafford on March 11.

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says he will share a bottle of wine with Sir Alex Ferguson after their Champions League second leg tie.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is fearful that Man United's failure to score at Inter Milan on Tuesday could return to haunt him.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he's pencilled Gary Neville and Danny Welbeck into his Carling Cup final plans, but Anderson is a doubt.

Jonny Evans and John O'Shea are set to boost United's depleted defence for the Champions League clash against Inter tonight.

Eric Cantona has teased United fans about a dream Old Trafford return by saying he'd only ever coach the elite players in the world.

John O'Shea and Jonny Evans have flown to Italy for United's Champions League clash with Inter tomorrow, but Rafael da Silva is out.

Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Morten Gamst Pedersen had dived in an attempt to win Blackburn a penalty against Manchester United.

Jonny Evans is a huge injury worry for Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash against Internazionale on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a moment of magic to give Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.