Manchester United: March 2009 Archives

United will net a significant portion of a predicted £40million transfer fee for Villarreal's ex-Old Trafford starlet Giuseppe Rossi.

Gary Neville put himself in first-team contention again with an hour of football for the reserves in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits he could not turn down an offer to manage Man Utd but claims it will not come anytime soon.

Veteran right-back Gary Neville will play for Man Utd's reserves at Newcastle on Monday night in a bid to increase his match fitness.

CSKA Moscow star Vagner Love says Chelsea are interested in him but he's in the dark over talk Manchester United could also make a bid.

Roberto Mancini's former agent says the Italian coach rejected the chance to become Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Man United.

Man Utd utility man Owen Hargreaves is hopeful he can extend his career by a few more years after successful knee surgery.

Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool will ruthlessly exploit any slip-ups by Manchester United in the final months of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United at the end of next season, according to his son Darren.

Owen Hargreaves is close to completing his first stage of rehab as he bids to get fit in time for the start of next season.

CSKA Sofia coach Lubomir Penev is set to spend a week learning from Sir Alex Ferguson as part of a co-operation deal between the clubs.

Ben Foster has vowed to give the United number one jersey his best shot next season to ensure his England place for the World Cup.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his side now have the belief they can push on and pip Manchester United to the title.

Dimitar Berbatov has picked up an ankle injury, while Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney will be banned for United's game with Aston Villa.

Ryan Giggs claims the Premier League title is still Manchester United's to throw away after a second successive defeat at Fulham.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson defended Wayne Rooney but made no excuses for his team's 2-0 defeat to Fulham yesterday.

Fulham blew the title race wide open with a dramatic win over nine-man Manchester United in a fiery encounter at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United will face Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals and Arsenal or Villarreal if they make it to the last-four.

Jonny Evans will replace the suspended Nemanja Vidic for United's trip to Fulham, while Gary Neville could return in a host of changes.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt says that Manchester United may find it hard to bounce back following their 4-1 home drubbing by the Reds.

Cristiano Ronaldo hopes Man Utd avoid Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has indicated he would like Barca to face Manchester United in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he will remain Man Utd's manager for the foreseeable future because he still gets a "buzz" from the job.

Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia is the subject of renewed rumours of a move to Manchester United in the summer.

Andy Cole says Danny Welbeck will make it at Old Trafford, despite his belief that United will sign another top striker this summer.

Jonny Evans has been tipped to be a more than adequate replacement for the suspended Nemanja Vidic by Man United skipper Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United look set to try and complete a permanent deal with Carlos Tevez after Lyon striker Karim Benzema ruled out a move.

Rio Ferdinand has told his Man United team-mates to use Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Liverpool as a wake-up call against complacency.

Nemanja Vidic has been handed a two-match ban following his red card against Liverpool as it was his second dismissal of the campaign.

Liverpool breathed new life into the title race with an emphatic victory over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Karim Benzema has stated he will be staying at Lyon next season despite continually being linked with a move to Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Man Utd have suffered no new injury problems ahead of the home clash with Liverpool.

Scouser Wayne Rooney admits he hates Liverpool and is desperate to end their outside hopes of winning the Premier League on Saturday.

Wayne Rooney feels Man Utd will all but end Liverpool's title hopes as David Beckham urges his old club to win the Premier League.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told his side to cut out the flicks and tricks after edging past Inter Milan at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson is not getting distracted by the fact he has only one win from 13 games against Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho.

Skipper Rio Ferdinand and John O'Shea both trained on Tuesday and are fit for Man United's Champions League clash against Inter Milan.

Inter Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is confident Jose Mourinho will again work his magic and ruin Man Utd's quest for the quintuplet.

United star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is trying to control his anger when opposition players kick him during games.

Rio Ferdinand is racing to be fit for Manchester United's Champions League last-16 second leg clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Manchester United are understood to be one of several clubs chasing a summer deal for Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is 'not even considering retirement' as he prepares Manchester United for a unique bid for the quintuple.

Rio Ferdinand could miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Inter Milan after injuring his ankle against Fulham.

Royal Antwerp have confirmed that Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign their teenage starlet Charni Ekangamene.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo's 'arrogance' provokes rivals into making bad tackles on him.

Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson should feature in Man United's FA Cup sixth-round tie at Fulham, while Cristiano Ronaldo maybe rested.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Man Utd to "show patience and experience" as they chase another hat-trick of Premier League titles.

Manchester United were made to work hard for their 2-1 victory by Newcastle but are again seven points clear at the top of the table.

Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to bring back Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Edwin van der Sar for tonight's clash at Newcastle.

AC Milan are reportedly preparing an audacious bid to lure Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic to the San Siro in the summer.

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United have the same belief they had in 1999 at the minute as they chase a clean sweep of trophies.

Frank Ribery's agent believes the Bayern Munich star could join Manchester United if Cristiano Ronaldo is sold to Real Madrid.

Man Utd's bid to win the quadruple remains on course after a penalty shoot-out Win against Spurs in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.

Sir Alex Ferguson's ruled out the possibility of Man Utd winning the quadruple and insists he would be happy with the Champions League.

United will net a significant portion of a predicted £40million transfer fee for Villarreal's ex-Old Trafford starlet Giuseppe Rossi.

Gary Neville put himself in first-team contention again with an hour of football for the reserves in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits he could not turn down an offer to manage Man Utd but claims it will not come anytime soon.

Veteran right-back Gary Neville will play for Man Utd's reserves at Newcastle on Monday night in a bid to increase his match fitness.

CSKA Moscow star Vagner Love says Chelsea are interested in him but he's in the dark over talk Manchester United could also make a bid.

Roberto Mancini's former agent says the Italian coach rejected the chance to become Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Man United.

Man Utd utility man Owen Hargreaves is hopeful he can extend his career by a few more years after successful knee surgery.

Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool will ruthlessly exploit any slip-ups by Manchester United in the final months of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United at the end of next season, according to his son Darren.

Owen Hargreaves is close to completing his first stage of rehab as he bids to get fit in time for the start of next season.

CSKA Sofia coach Lubomir Penev is set to spend a week learning from Sir Alex Ferguson as part of a co-operation deal between the clubs.

Ben Foster has vowed to give the United number one jersey his best shot next season to ensure his England place for the World Cup.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his side now have the belief they can push on and pip Manchester United to the title.

Dimitar Berbatov has picked up an ankle injury, while Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney will be banned for United's game with Aston Villa.

Ryan Giggs claims the Premier League title is still Manchester United's to throw away after a second successive defeat at Fulham.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson defended Wayne Rooney but made no excuses for his team's 2-0 defeat to Fulham yesterday.

Fulham blew the title race wide open with a dramatic win over nine-man Manchester United in a fiery encounter at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United will face Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals and Arsenal or Villarreal if they make it to the last-four.

Jonny Evans will replace the suspended Nemanja Vidic for United's trip to Fulham, while Gary Neville could return in a host of changes.