Manchester United: May 2009 Archives

Ronaldo back on Real agenda

Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez has signalled his intent to try to sign big-name players like Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Capello backing United stars

England coach Fabio Capello has tipped his Manchester United players to come back stronger from their painful experience in Rome.

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Tevez talks but hopes fading

Carlos Tevez's representatives will reportedly hold a final round of talks with Man Utd, with Man City ready to pay £32m for him.

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Loan deal in offing

Keeper Tomasz Kuszczak admits he could leave Old Trafford on loan after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team football.

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Scholes battle hots up

Bolton have joined Stoke in the battle to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes this summer.

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Fergie should have picked me - Tevez

Carlos Tevez has told Sir Alex Ferguson he blundered by leaving the Argentina star on the bench against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

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United ace's shock switch talk

Stoke are being linked with a shock move to try and sign Manchester Utd star Paul Scholes on a player-coach deal.

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United applaud Barca display

Sir Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney all admitted Barcelona were the better side following the Champions League final defeat.

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Ronaldo unsure over United future

Cristiano Ronaldo has cast fresh doubt over his future at Man Utd by admitting he does not know if he is going to stay at Old Trafford.

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FT:Barcelona 2-0 Man Utd:Barcelona complete an unprecedented treble at the expense of Man Utd thanks to goals from Eto'o and Messi after a dominant display.

GOAL:Barcelona 2-0 Man Utd: (70mins)Barcelona have one hand on the trophy after Messi's header from a brilliant cross from Xavi.

HT:Barcelona 1-0 Man Utd:Barcelona lead at the break thanks to Eto'o's goal but United did go close on two occasions through Ronaldo before Barca scored.

GOAL:Barcelona 1-0 Man Utd: (10mins)Barcelona score with their first attack, Eto'o turning Vidic inside out before poking it in.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Park, Ronaldo, Rooney

Shock winger admission

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness claims Manchester United have asked about the possibility of signing Franck Ribery.

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Winger causes United concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to start the Champions League final despite an ankle knock, while Rio Ferdinand is also expected to be fit.

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United dreaming of another Euro triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo will shake off a late knock and Rio Ferdinand is fit as Man United aim for back-to-back Champions League glory.

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Stark warning for want-away Carlos

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has told want-away striker Carlos Tevez he should think twice before leaving Old Trafford.

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Evra: Ribery is the 'ideal solution'

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has called for fellow Frenchman Franck Ribery to join him at Old Trafford.

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Barca boosted by Henry, Iniesta returns

Andres Iniesta and Thierry Henry came through training on Monday and have travelled to Rome with hopes of facing Manchester Utd.

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Fergie counting on Evra

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Patrice Evra's personal battle with Lionel Messi will be a key factor in the Champions League final.

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Rio 'on course' for Barca showdown

Sir Alex Ferguson still has hope Rio Ferdinand will be fit to start the Champions League final against Barcelona after a calf problem.

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Hull City 0-1 Manchester United

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

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FT:Hull 0-1 Man Utd: United controlled the game and took all three points against a poor Hull side, who stay up thanks to results elsewhere

HT:Hull 0-1 Man Utd: Hull haven't created many goalscoring chances but the fans are happy for the moment thanks to scores elsewhere

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Man Utd: (24mins) Gibson stuns Hull with a fantastic shot from 25 yards out into the top corner

LINE UP: Kuszczak, Rafael Da Silva, Neville, Brown, De Laet, Nani, Fletcher, Gibson, Welbeck, Martin, Macheda

LINE UP: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Kilbane, Dawson, Garcia, Marney, Boateng, Barmby, Geovanni, Fagan

Ronaldo makes future pledge

Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his future to Man Utd and revealed boss Sir Alex Ferguson is like a "second father" to him.

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Fletcher takes on armband

Darren Fletcher could captain Premier League winners Manchester United against Hull at the KC Stadium on Sunday.

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Reds ready to bench Tevez

Carlos Tevez's future has been thrown further into doubt as reports claim he will have to settle for the bench against Barcelona.

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Ronaldo pledges Reds future

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed reports linking him with Real Madrid and insists he will be with Manchester United next season.

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Giggs relishing 'dream final'

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs is eagerly awaiting the Champions League final against Spanish champions Barcelona on May 27.

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Ferdinand back in training

Rio Ferdinand has declared himself fit to start the Champions League final despite Sir Alex Ferguson's reservations.

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United handed Hull green light

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has no problem with Man Utd if they rest first-team stars at Hull on Sunday.

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United star to be thrown to Tigers

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Rio Ferdinand will not play in the Champions League final if he is not fit to face Hull on Sunday.

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Carrick wants 'better' double buzz

Michael Carrick says it would be 'more special' if Man United managed to do a Premier League-Champions League double again this season.

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Red Devils face fight for winger deal

Real Madrid look set to beat Man United in the race for Wigan's Antonio Valencia after his agent claimed they made an offer for him.

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Kuszczak set for fresh chance

Tomasz Kuszczak could get the chance to save his Manchester United career after Ben Foster was ruled out with a thumb injury.

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Vidic in shock over awards

Nemanja Vidic has revealed his shock at scooping Manchester United's players' and fans' Player of the Year awards on Sunday evening.

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'Badly treated' Tevez eyes new employers

Carlos Tevez has reiterated that he expects to leave Manchester United this summer and claims the club have 'badly treated' him.

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Ronaldo eyes Old Trafford stay

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to let more speculation about his future spoil Saturday's record-equalling 18th title celebrations.

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Ronaldo 'really happy' at United

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to let more speculation about his future spoil Saturday's record-equaling 18th title celebrations.

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Tevez drops future hint

Fans' favourite Carlos Tevez has admitted he may have played his last game for champions Manchester United.

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Sir Alex on Utd future

Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected talk of him stepping down and is already thinking about guiding Manchester United to a 19th title.

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Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal

A tense game at Old Trafford ended in joy for United as they claimed the point needed to win their third title in a row.

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FT:Man Utd 0-0 Arsenal: United were pushed all the way by Arsenal but held on to claim their third title in a row

HT:Man Utd 0-0 Arsenal: United are on course to retain the title but Arsenal have looked dangerous in attack

LINE UP: Fabianski, Sagna, Toure, Song Billong, Gibbs, Nasri, Denilson, Diaby, Fabregas, Arshavin, van Persie

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Carrick, Giggs, Rooney, Tevez

£5.4m Dodo wont fly nest yet

United have agreed a £5.4m deal for Brazil Under-17 defender Dodo who is due for a two-week training stint at Carrington.

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Bosman reports rile Tevez team

Man Utd and Carlos Tevez's advisors are now further apart than ever over a deal to keep the Argentina striker at Old Trafford.

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Fergie's Rome selection clues

Rio Ferdinand is out of Saturday's Arsenal clash, but Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he will be fit for the Champions League Final.

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Gunners are dangerous - Fergie

Sir Alex Fergsuon has told his players Arsenal will not roll over on Saturday at Manchester United.

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Tevez deal claim countered

Carlos Tevez has not been offered a deal to stay at Man Utd despite claims from Sir Alex Ferguson, according to Kia Joorabchian.

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Wigan Athletic 1-2 Manchester United

Carlos Tevez and Michael Carrick's goals helped Man United come from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 and move to within a point of the title.

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FT:Wigan 1-2 Man Utd: Second half goals from Tevez and Carrick see United come from behind to beat Wigan as they need just a point to retain the title.

GOAL:Wigan 1-2 Man Utd: (86mins) O'Shea's ball across the edge of the area is fired in by Michael Carrick's sweet left-foot shot.

GOAL:Wigan 1-1 Man Utd: (61mins) Carlos Tevez manages to back flick Carrick's wayward shot at goal past Kingson to level.

HT:Wigan 1-0 Man Utd: Rodallega's goal has given Wigan the lead as United have struggled to break them down, although Rooney missed a good chance with a header.

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Man Utd: (28mins) Hugo Rodallega wins his tussle with Vidic in the area and hammers a low shot past Van der Sar.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Scholes, Anderson, Ronaldo, Berbatov, Rooney.

LINE UP: Kingson, Melchiot, Boyce, Bramble, Figueroa, Valencia, Cattermole, Scharner, Brown, N'Zogbia, Rodallega.

Red Devils and Blues in Inter striker link

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent claims both Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping tabs on his Swedish client.

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City steal a march in Tevez race

Manchester City have reportedly edged ahead of Liverpool in the scrap to sign Manchester United's Carlos Tevez in the summer.

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Fergie waits on defender duo

Skipper Rio Ferdinand and fellow defender Jonny Evans are both struggling to be fit for Man United's trip to Wigan on Wednesday.

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Rio reveals Fergie pep talk

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson told United's players they would be the Premier League's top dogs again back in 2006.

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Shock striker swoop mooted

Liverpool are reported to be lining up a swoop for Carlos Tevez, who could be set to leave Manchester United.

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Ronny linked with exit door

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to sign for Real Madrid on July 1, according to reports in Spain which claim a deal is in place.

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Fletcher's CL fate is sealed

Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher will miss the Champions League final after UEFA refused to rescind his red card against Arsenal.

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Let's win 'em all - Park

Midfielder Ji-sung Park wants Manchester United to win their last three games in order to seal another hat-trick of titles in style.

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Fergie on Tevez's future

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson refused to comment on the future of Carlos Tevez following the win over Manchester City.

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Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City

Manchester United moved a step closer to retaining their Premier League crown with a comfortable win over rivals Manchester City.

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FT:Man Utd 2-0 Man City:Utd wrap up a simple win over their arch rivals thanks to first half goals from Ronaldo and Tevez.

HT:Man Utd 2-0 Man City:Utd go in at the break with a deserved 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Ronaldo and Tevez.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 Man City: (44mins)Tevez curls a shot home via the right hand post from the edge of the City box.

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Man City: (17mins)Ronaldo drills home a 20 yard free kick. Given got a hand to it but couldn't keep it out.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Giggs, Park, Berbatov, Tevez.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, Elano, Ireland, Kompany, De Jong, Robinho, Caicedo.

Striker ready to leave United

Carlos Tevez has said he expects to leave Manchester United in the summer but would like to continue playing in the Premier League.

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Fergie assessing derby options

Right-back Gary Neville is back in the squad for the clash with Man City at Old Trafford but Wes Brown is now out for the season.

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United set for quiet summer

Sir Alex Ferguson claims he has no transfer targets in mind this summer despite looking at "quite a few players".

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Fletcher meeting set for Monday

Uefa have said their disciplinary body will meet on Monday to discuss Manchester United's appeal over Darren Fletcher's dismissal.

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Brown in fresh setback

Manchester United defender Wes Brown is expected to miss the run-in to the season after he suffered a recurrence of his foot injury.

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Midfield ace given Final chance

Park Ji-Sung appears to have been promised a place in Manchester United's Champions League Final side by boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Fletcher given Final hope

Uefa general secretary David Taylor has revealed there could be a small chance Darren Fletcher's red card could be overturned.

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Fletcher follows in mighty footsteps

Uefa have confirmed that Darren Fletcher will miss the Champions League final through suspension and an appeal is unlikely to succeed.

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Fergie wary of full-strength Barca

Sir Alex Ferguson offered sympathy to Arsene Wenger before suggesting Barcelona carry a greater threat than Chelsea in the final.

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Fletcher's final hope rests with ref

Darren Fletcher will know in 24 hours if referee Roberto Rosetti admits his mistake and asks Uefa to rescind the Reds star's red card.

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FT:Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd:Ronaldo's brace & Park give Utd a 4-1 agg win and a Champions League final spot but Fletcher will miss it after a poor red card decision.

GOAL:Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd: (76mins) Robin Van Persie scores the penalty after Fletcher was harshly sent off for a foul on Fabregas.

GOAL:Arsenal 0-3 Man Utd: (61mins) A fast United break ends with Rooney teeing up Cristiano Ronaldo to fire in his 2nd of the game.

HT:Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd: Park and Ronaldo's early goals for United mean Arsenal need four second half goals to win this Champions League semi-final clash.

GOAL:Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd: (11mins) Cristiano Ronaldo hits a stunning free kick from some distance which catches out Almunia.

GOAL:Arsenal 0-1 Man Utd: (8mins) Gibbs' slip allows Ji-Sung Park to pick up Ronaldo's cross and fire past the onrushing Almunia.

LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Djourou, Gibbs, Walcott, Fabregas, Song, Nasri, Van Persie, Adebayor.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson, Park, Rooney.

Stadium plans back on agenda

United are closer than ever to giving the green light to long-held plans to make Old Trafford Britain's biggest stadium.

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Rome beckons for returning Rio

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra are back and look set to allow Man Utd to field an unchanged team from the first leg at Arsenal tonight.

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Benitez's title vow

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez feels title rivals Man Utd "will make mistakes" and believes the Reds can catch their arch rivals.

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United sweat on defender

Rio Ferdinand is back in training ahead of Man Utd's Champions League trip to Arsenal on Tuesday but Patrice Evra is a doubt.

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United pair eye long stays

Man Utd duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney have both pledged their futures to the club in a massive boost for the Red Devils.

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Middlesbrough 0-2 Manchester United

United moved six points clear at the top of the table after a comfortable win against relegation-threatened Middlesbrough.

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FT:Middlesbro 0-2 Man Utd: A comfortable win for United who move six points clear and were not tested by a disappointing Boro side

GOAL:Middlesbro 0-2 Man Utd: (51mins) Rooney picks out Park who fires the ball low into the bottom corner

HT:Middlesbro 0-1 Man Utd: Boro have worked hard but have created no clear-cut chances and are behind again at the Riverside

GOAL:Middlesbro 0-1 Man Utd: (25mins) Giggs places the ball into the bottom right-hand corner of the net from just outside the area

LINE UP: Jones, McMahon, Wheater, Huth, Hoyte, O'Neil, Sanli, Bates, Downing, King, Aliadiere

LINE UP: Foster, O'Shea, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Park, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney, Berbatov, Macheda

Park staying on

Man Utd midfielder Ji-sung Park is set to become the latest player to sign a new deal at Old Trafford.

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Ferdinand gunning for Arsenal return

Man Utd captain Rio Ferdinand is almost certain to shake off a rib problem for the Champions League clash at Arsenal on Tuesday.

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Under-strength United head to Boro

Rio Ferdinand is out of Manchester United's trip to Middlesbrough as Sir Alex Ferguson rotates his side for the crucial league clash.

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United star heading for exit

Carlos Tevez has admitted he is more likely to leave Manchester United this summer than stay on at Old Trafford.

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Ronaldo back on Real agenda

Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez has signalled his intent to try to sign big-name players like Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Capello backing United stars

England coach Fabio Capello has tipped his Manchester United players to come back stronger from their painful experience in Rome.

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Tevez talks but hopes fading

Carlos Tevez's representatives will reportedly hold a final round of talks with Man Utd, with Man City ready to pay £32m for him.

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Loan deal in offing

Keeper Tomasz Kuszczak admits he could leave Old Trafford on loan after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team football.

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Scholes battle hots up

Bolton have joined Stoke in the battle to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes this summer.

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Fergie should have picked me - Tevez

Carlos Tevez has told Sir Alex Ferguson he blundered by leaving the Argentina star on the bench against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

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United ace's shock switch talk

Stoke are being linked with a shock move to try and sign Manchester Utd star Paul Scholes on a player-coach deal.

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United applaud Barca display

Sir Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney all admitted Barcelona were the better side following the Champions League final defeat.

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Ronaldo unsure over United future

Cristiano Ronaldo has cast fresh doubt over his future at Man Utd by admitting he does not know if he is going to stay at Old Trafford.

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FT:Barcelona 2-0 Man Utd:Barcelona complete an unprecedented treble at the expense of Man Utd thanks to goals from Eto'o and Messi after a dominant display.

GOAL:Barcelona 2-0 Man Utd: (70mins)Barcelona have one hand on the trophy after Messi's header from a brilliant cross from Xavi.

HT:Barcelona 1-0 Man Utd:Barcelona lead at the break thanks to Eto'o's goal but United did go close on two occasions through Ronaldo before Barca scored.

GOAL:Barcelona 1-0 Man Utd: (10mins)Barcelona score with their first attack, Eto'o turning Vidic inside out before poking it in.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Park, Ronaldo, Rooney

Shock winger admission

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness claims Manchester United have asked about the possibility of signing Franck Ribery.

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Winger causes United concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to start the Champions League final despite an ankle knock, while Rio Ferdinand is also expected to be fit.

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United dreaming of another Euro triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo will shake off a late knock and Rio Ferdinand is fit as Man United aim for back-to-back Champions League glory.

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Stark warning for want-away Carlos

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has told want-away striker Carlos Tevez he should think twice before leaving Old Trafford.

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Evra: Ribery is the 'ideal solution'

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has called for fellow Frenchman Franck Ribery to join him at Old Trafford.

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Barca boosted by Henry, Iniesta returns

Andres Iniesta and Thierry Henry came through training on Monday and have travelled to Rome with hopes of facing Manchester Utd.

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Fergie counting on Evra

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Patrice Evra's personal battle with Lionel Messi will be a key factor in the Champions League final.

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Rio 'on course' for Barca showdown

Sir Alex Ferguson still has hope Rio Ferdinand will be fit to start the Champions League final against Barcelona after a calf problem.

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Hull City 0-1 Manchester United

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

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FT:Hull 0-1 Man Utd: United controlled the game and took all three points against a poor Hull side, who stay up thanks to results elsewhere

HT:Hull 0-1 Man Utd: Hull haven't created many goalscoring chances but the fans are happy for the moment thanks to scores elsewhere

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