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All change for Fergie

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson is planning wholesale changes at Middlesbrough ahead of the Champions League clash at Arsenal.

Ferdinand verdict due for United

Defender Rio Ferdinand is in danger of missing the Champions League clash at Arsenal after injuring ribs in the 1-0 win at Old Trafford

Ferguson vexed by fixture pile-up

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will ring the changes for Saturday's crunch Premier League trip to Middlesbrough.

United duo in yellow peril

Ryan Giggs makes his 800th United bow as Alex Ferguson targets a win and a clean sheet in the Champions League semi against Arsenal.

Vidic fires Euro warning

Nemanja Vidic has warned Manchester United's defending must improve for the Champions League showdown with Arsenal.

Giggs bids to keep up with the kids

Ryan Giggs has revealed that the younger players at Manchester United have ensured that he has not lost his desire to continue playing.

Unhappy wing man reveals United mission

Nani says he will stay and fight for his place at Man United despite his anger at being substituted at half time during the Spurs game.

Youngster commits future to United

Man Utd right-back Rafael da Silva has agreed to extend his deal through until the summer of 2013 after an impressive debut season.

I could go on - Giggs

PFA Player of the Year Ryan Giggs has no plans to retire when his latest contract at Man Utd expires in June 2010.

Ferguson welcomes Tottenham let-off

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted defeat against Tottenham would have handed the Premier League title initiative to fiercest rivals Liverpool.

Reds linked with shock swoop

Manchester United are reported to have held talks with AC Milan star Kaka with a view to wrapping up a summer swoop.

Fergie bids to keep star

Sir Alex Ferguson wants to keep Carlos Tevez at Manchester United and believes the striker also wants to stay at Old Trafford.

Fergie happy for Rafa to talk

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his players are big enough to cope with the verbal assault from Rafa Benitez as the season nears its climax.

Neville ruled out again

Man Utd defender Gary Neville will miss the clash with Spurs with a foot problem and also the Champions League games with Arsenal.

We need Tevez - Carrick

Michael Carrick has urged Manchester United to keep striker Carlos Tevez at Old Trafford but will back Sir Alex Ferguson's decision.

England duo seek weekend comeback

Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful both Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown will be fit for Manchester United's clash with Tottenham on Saturday.

United defensive jinx continues

Manchester United say they expect to be without defenders Gary Neville and John O'Shea through injury for the next few weeks.

Striker future looks bleak

Carlos Tevez has cast further doubt over his United career after admitting to having received "many offers" from other clubs.

Scholes in Fergie's top six or seven

Sir Alex Ferguson believes he won't be able to persuade Paul Scholes to play on beyond next season as he nears 600 appearances.

Midfielder doubt as big guns return

Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Edwin van der Sar return as United could make up to nine changes for the visit of Portsmouth.

Fergie's Dim view of critics

Sir Alex Ferguson has tried to lift Dimitar Berbatov's morale after the striker was left devastated by his fluffed FA Cup semi penalty.

Fergie rejects penalty decision importance

Sir Alex Ferguson refused to blame the non-award of a penalty against Everton for Manchester United's FA Cup elimination.

Fergie attacks Wembley pitch

Sir Alex Ferguson says he started Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with a team of youngsters, due to the poor state of the Wembley pitch.

£70m reinvestment claim for United

Man Utd are being linked with a £70m swoop for Kaka as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo although the winger says he's happy to stay.

United handed setback over Argentine

Argentinian youngster Javier Pastore has rejected the chance to join Man Utd for almost £9m, according to his agent.

Fergie waits on key man

Wayne Rooney is rated doubtful for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final clash with Everton due to a foot injury.

Ronaldo ready to roll sleeves up

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he has no problem with criticism from manager Sir Alex Ferguson about his lack of teamwork.

Giggs wrapped in cotton wool

Ryan Giggs may stand down when Manchester United compete in a record-equalling 26th FA Cup semi-final against Everton on Sunday.

Vidic fav for title

The bookmakers see Nemanja Vidic as the favourite for the PFA Player of the Year award after the nominations were announced.

Utd handed fitness lift

Sir Alex Ferguson says Rio Ferdinand will start Manchester United's clash in Porto tonight despite concerns over a groin injury.

Schuster questions Ronaldo motives

Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has attacked his former employers over their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fergie ready for Porto test

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident his side can beat Porto and progress in the Champions League.

Macheda set for windfall

Manchester United wonder kid Federico Macheda is tipped for a new deal and a 2500% pay rise, according to reports.

Scholes eyes Euro history

Man Utd star Paul Scholes is confident the Red Devils can become the first English side to beat Porto at the Drago Stadium.

Ronaldo attitude angers Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Cristiano Ronaldo to cut out the strops and concentrate on what he does best.

Ferguson fires back at Benitez

Sir Alex Ferguson has cranked up his war of words with Rafael Benitez in response to more criticism from the Liverpool manager.

Three close to return

Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown and Rafael da Silva are ready to return from injury for Manchester United, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Defensive headache for Fergie

Wayne Rooney is expected to shake off a rib injury to feature for Man United at Sunderland, but Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans are out.

Fergie drops massive future admission

Sir Alex Ferguson will quit Man United if they win three Champions League titles in a row and says his successor must be experienced.

Vidic reflects on mini-slump

Nemanja Vidic admits Manchester United might have allowed complacency to creep into their game after recent poor results.

Keeper calls for defensive boost

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar admits Man Utd need to stop the rot after conceding 10 goals in the last four games.

Injuries add to United wobble

Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans are expected to miss Manchester United's Premier League trip to Sunderland on Saturday.

Five-trophy bid hit by groin pains

Sir Alex Ferguson is blaming United's hectic schedule for the injuries which will keep Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans out on Saturday.

Ronaldo makes new Red Devils pledge

Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his long-term future to Man United after once again being quizzed about his desire to stay put.

One out - three back for Red Devils

Rio Ferdinand is out of Man United's Champions League clash with FC Porto at Old Trafford, but Nemanja Vidic returns to the defence.

Risky United delight Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he took risks late in the game against Aston Villa but insists he loves to see that kind of adventure.

Fergie admits key absentee

Sir Alex Ferguson says he doesn't expect Rio Ferdinand to be available for Manchester United's clash with Porto on Tuesday.

Ferguson grateful for reality check

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he is grateful his Manchester United players have had their egos pricked by back-to-back defeats.

Ferguson forgets clean sweep talk

Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced some of his Manchester United players will have had their egos pricked by back-to-back defeats.

Fergie handed striker crisis

Man Utd are struggling for strikers ahead of Aston Villa's visit with Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov both ruled out.

Rooney issues title warning

Wayne Rooney has told his Man Utd team-mates it would be a "failure" if they do not retain the Premier League title.

No knee-d to panic over Owen - Fergie

Owen Hargreaves remains on course for Man Utd's pre-season after Sir Alex Ferguson rejected claims his last operation was unsuccessful.

Striker issues Villa warning

Dimitar Berbatov is confident Man Utd will take the international break in their stride when they return to Premier League action.

Spanish custodian drops Red Devils move hint

Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez has hinted that he would be interested in replacing veteran Edwin van der Sar at Manchester United.

Rooney lifts lid on future plans

Manchester United have been boosted by striker Wayne Rooney's admission that he wants to play out his career at Old Trafford.

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