Manchester United: September 2009 Archives

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Second-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and John O'Shea saw Manchester United seal a big win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

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

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

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

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".

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craig Bellamy's confrontation with a fan at Old Trafford is the subject of a police inquiry but Mark Hughes has defended the striker.

Michael Owen came off the bench to fire home a 95th minute winner for the champions and send the red half of Manchester wild.

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

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

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

Man City new boy Sylvinho has been briefing his team-mates on how Barcelona beat Man Utd in the Champions League final.

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

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.

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

Burnley have failed to reach an agreement with Manchester United over a fee for Richard Eckersley and they may now go to a tribunal.

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

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

A solitary goal from Paul Scholes proved enough for United as they managed to see off a resolute Besiktas side in Istanbul.

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.

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

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

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

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.

A stirring comeback from 10-man Manchester United inflicted a first defeat of the season on an unlucky Spurs side.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newcastle failed with a £1.75m bid for Manchester United defender Craig Cathcart on transfer deadline day, according to reports.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Second-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and John O'Shea saw Manchester United seal a big win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

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

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

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

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".