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Fergie hails striker impact

Wayne Rooney has been told he can become the next World Footballer of the Year as he prepares to play his 50th European game for United

Champions join chase for defender

Champions Manchester United have joined the race to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill, according to reports.

Midfielder future update

Paul Scholes has revealed that he is hoping to take up coaching after his playing days and could start on that road in the near future.

United like Portuguese ace - Agent

Manchester United have been keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio, according to the player's agent.

Hard work the key - Foster

Man Utd keeper Ben Foster has revealed his clean sheet at Stoke was down to analysing his mistakes against Man City.

Annan on United link

Ghana ace Anthony Annan has welcomed interest from Man Utd and Arsenal after just one season with Rosenborg.

Striker's praise for evergreen star

Dimitar Berbatov believes the introduction of Ryan Giggs was the key to United's 2-0 win over Stoke yesterday which took them top.

United can get better - Vidic

Nemanja Vidic claims current Premier League champions Manchester United will get better as the season goes on.

Keeper's December deadline

Sir Alex Ferguson says Edwin van der Sar will wait until December before making a decision on extending his Manchester United career.

Keeper recalled by Fergie

Ben Foster will return against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium in place of Tomasz Kuszczak after being rested in the Carling Cup.

Van der Sar ready next month

Man Utd keeper Edwin van der Sar has been pencilled in for a return after the international break following finger surgery.

Nani can do it - Ronaldo

Former Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Nani's cause at Old Trafford and insists "there is a lot more to come from him".

Fergie has high hopes for trio

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims the likes of Federico Macheda, Danny Welbeck and Joshua King are the club's future in terms of strikers.

Fergie wants Posh at home

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Man Utd get son Darren's Peterborough at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

United escape double charge

Gary Neville has escaped an FA charge after his touchline celebration following Man United's last-gasp win over Man City on Sunday.

Owen hopes to press first-team claims

Michael Owen is poised to start only his second game as Manchester United begin their Carling Cup defence against Wolves tonight.

Fans reaction shocks striker

Carlos Tevez has spoken out at his surprise at the hostile reception he received from the Manchester United fans during Sunday's derby.

We put City in their place - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson felt Man Utd could have scored "six or seven" goals in the 4-3 home win over Manchester City.

Ferguson frets over Ferdinand

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has described Rio Ferdinand's ongoing groin injury as "a concern".

Ferdinand could miss derby

Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand might not shake off a groin problem in time to face Man City at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Rooney cranks up derby heat

Wayne Rooney has said experience will give Manchester United the edge over their big-spending local rivals in the Premier League.

Sparky's had it easy - Fergie

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has played down Man City's 100% start to the season because they have had some "softish" games.

Fergie's first-choice right-back revealed

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that John O'Shea is the man in possession of the United right-back slot and could start on Sunday.

Reds rejected by 'honoured' Silva

Valencia star David Silva admits it is an honour to be wanted by Man Utd but he remains committed to the La Liga club.

Fergie happy for striker to let off steam

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted there is no rift with Wayne Rooney after the striker's angry reaction to being replaced against Besiktas

Defender in derby fitness battle

Rio Ferdinand is hoping to recover from injury in time to return to United's defence for the derby against Manchester City on Sunday.

Ferguson spoilt for choice

Ji-Sung Park could celebrate his new three-year United contract with a call-up to the side for the Champions League clash at Besiktas.

Hitman must wait for Utd chance

Sir Alex Ferguson's aim to bolster Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov's partnership means Michael Owen must wait for his United chance.

Scholes a marked man - Fergie

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Paul Scholes was a victim of his own reputation after his red card at Spurs.

Defender predicts more glory

Man Utd star Nemanja Vidic insists the club can reclaim their European crown and also win a 19th league title this season.

Spanish superstar interested in switch

Valencia midfielder David Silva claims he was the subject of a late bid from an English side in the summer believed to be Man Utd.

Pogba row rumbles on

Le Havre are refusing to back down after accusing Manchester United of breaking transfer rules during the signing of Paul Pogba.

Spurs boost for United

Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville are both available for Saturday's trip to Spurs but John O'Shea is a big doubt.

Fletcher 'doing his job'

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists Darren Fletcher is only doing his job by "pressing the ball" in Man Utd's engine room.

Rio return prospects reviewed

Rio Ferdinand could return at Spurs on Saturday after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted his defensive options have been boosted.

Russian keeper talk stops

United aren't expected to follow up rumoured interest in Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev after it emerged he doesn't speak any English.

Furious Fiorentina gunning for United

Fifa have confirmed they are awaiting Fiorentina's evidence after the Serie A club complained about United signing a schoolboy star.

United's midfielder stance

Manchester United have written to Le Havre threatening to take legal action unless they stop allegations over the deal for Paul Pogba.

Reds face anxious injury wait

John O'Shea could be facing a lengthy spell out of action after suffering a calf muscle injury whilst with the Republic of Ireland.

Anderson will come good for Ole

Reserves coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Anderson to emerge as a "big player for Manchester United".

Rooney can score more for Fergie

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told Wayne Rooney to become selfish in order to grab even more goals for the side.

Never write Ferguson off - Giggs

Ryan Giggs is convinced Sir Alex Ferguson has one last trick up his sleeve before the pair finally call it a day at Manchester United.

Fletcher on brink of new deal

Darren Fletcher is ready to sit down with Manchester United to discuss a two-year contract extension, according to reports.

La Liga giants plan Reds bid

Real Madrid and Barcelona are ready to battle for the signature of Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, according to reports.

Fifa asked to investigate United

Le Havre president Jean-Pierre Louvel has reported Manchester United to Fifa about their signing of teenager Paul Pogba.

Pogba signing above board - United

Man Utd have dismissed Le Havre's claim that they broke the rules over the signing of Paul Pogba following Chelsea's transfer ban.

Op boost for youngster

Man Utd centre-half Jonny Evans looks set to avoid ankle surgery after his injury responded to a course of steroid injections.

Defender set for loan exit

Newcastle are poised to renew their interest in Man Utd defender Craig Cathcart when the loan window opens next week.

Catania confirm Morimoto plan

General manager Pietro Lo Monaco has confirmed Catania will sell Manchester United target Takayuki Morimoto at the end of the season.

Fergie's transfer pledge

Sir Alex Ferguson is ruling out any deadline day dealings at Manchester United as he places his "trust" in the current squad.

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