Manchester United: October 2009 Archives

Second-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney were enough to see off a stubborn Blackburn side at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will welcome Tottenham in quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after being paired together in today's draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney to link-up with him again at Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Rene Adler is being linked with a possible future move to Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are both fitness doubts for United's game against Blackburn on Saturday while Gary Neville is banned.

The FA are to probe the violent incidents that marred Manchester United's Carling Cup win at Barnsley on Tuesday night.

Man United's hopes of signing David Villa have been raised after the Valencia striker reportedly fired his agent this week.

United defender Johnny Evans has backed Michael Owen to be a huge success at Old Trafford and feels he is capable of changing a game.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has denied saying the FA are afraid of punishing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is set to renew his bid to sign Valencia's highly-coveted duo David Villa and David Silva.

Sir Alex Ferguson could call a truce with Premier League referees after he accepted a charge of improper conduct.

Gabriel Obertan will make his long-awaited Manchester United debut against Barnsley in the Carling Cup tonight.

Bookmaker Betfred faces a big pay out after a beach ball entered the field of play at Anfield on Sunday.

Patrice Evra claims Manchester United's players 'didn't play' at Liverpool and he described the defeat as a 'big disappointment'.

Sir Alex Ferguson was critical of the referee's display in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, while he wants United to respond positively.

Both sides finished with ten men as Liverpool picked up a huge 2-0 win over their fiercest rivals Manchester United at Anfield.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is backing Michael Owen to come through the clash at Anfield with flying colours.

Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Darren Fletcher are winning their battles to be fit for United's clash at Liverpool on Sunday.

United and England star Rio Ferdinand has hit back at his critics and insisted: "Taunts only will make me a better player."

CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev looks to have again alerted Manchester United after his outstanding display against them last night.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United fans are finally starting to see the best of £17m summer signing Antonio Valencia.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed keepers Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak to succeed Edwin van der Sar when he finally retires.

Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping four star players will be fit to face Liverpool on Sunday after being ruled out against CSKA Moscow.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims CSKA Moscow's artificial surface will not pose a problem for Man United as long as they keep the ball on it.

Molde striker Mame Biram Diouf has denied claims in Norway that he has been affected by his mid-season Man Utd move.

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he has no fears about Man Utd coping with CSKA Moscow's artificial pitch on Wednesday night.

Jonny Evans has told Sir Alex Ferguson he is ready to step up and become Manchester United's new defensive rock.

Man Utd will be without Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Darren Fletcher, Ji-sung Park and Patrice Evra against CSKA Moscow.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Man Utd need to tighten up at the back or risk making life hard for themselves in the title race.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the FA for questioning the fitness of referee Alan Wiley.

Ryan Giggs is likely to miss the Champions League clash at CSKA Moscow on Wednesday but Nemanja Vidic could return in Russia.

Manchester United are again being linked with Valencia playmaker David Silva with a view to a January swoop.

Man Utd moved to the top of the table thanks to an own goal from Zat Knight and a great effort from Antonio Valencia.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Owen Hargreaves could be back available for Manchester United in the next three weeks.

Manchester United will be without Wayne Rooney for the visit of Bolton as the striker struggles with a calf injury.

Jonny Evans' brother Corry and young Norwegian striker Joshua King are expected to join Rangers on loan in January.

Gabriel Obertan is set to play for the Reds reserves against Clyde this Sunday as he nears a first-team debut.

Standard Liege captain Steven Defour has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson has written to him to wish him a speedy return from injury.

Gary Megson believes the performance of referee Mark Clattenburg will be heavily scrutinised during Bolton's visit to Man Utd.

Veteran Manchester United star Ryan Giggs claims the vast majority of players deserve the wages their respective clubs pay them.

Manchester United have been told to forget about signing Portsmouth's veteran goalkeeper David James.

Tha agent of Inter Milan defender Maicon has refused to comment on claims that the player could be heading to Old Trafford.

Gabriel Obertan and Rafael da Silva both made their comebacks from injury in the reserves victory over Oldham on Monday night.

Gabriel Obertan makes his first appearance for the reserves tonight as he targets a senior debut against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.

Owen Hargreaves admits he has been amazed by his progress as he nears his comeback after 13 months out with a knee injury.

England have sent Wayne Rooney back to Manchester United because of a calf injury which will need to be monitored.

Manchester United and Chelsea are ready to go head to head in the race to sign Brazilian wonder kid Alex Teixeira Santos.

Sir Alex Ferguson has apologised to Alan Wiley for his accusation that he was physically not fit enough to referee.

Rio Ferdinand has said he will have no complaints if he is left out of England's World Cup squad by coach Fabio Capello.

Man Utd star Wayne Rooney admits he still has to polish his all-round game as he looks to score more headers.

FIFA have not validated Paul Pogba's United registration, according to Le Havre - who claim it is only a provisional measure.

Fiorentina starlet Stevan Jovetic admits he is flattered that reports linking him to United returned after his brace against Liverpool.

Man Utd want Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar to replace Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford, according to the player's agent.

Edwin van der Sar came through an uneventful reserves game as rumours broke of a bust-up between Ben Foster and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to go to Moscow without a clutch of his best players to keep them fresh for the derby with Liverpool.

United duo Danny Welbeck and Ritchie De Laet have signed contract extensions after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson.

Edwin van der Sar will start for the Reds reserves against Everton as he takes another step towards his first-team comeback.

Man Utd striker Michael Owen will return to full training on Tuesday and admits he wants to go to next summer's World Cup finals.

Sir Alex Ferguson's comment about referee Alan Wiley's fitness are being "reviewed in their full context" by the Football Association.

Man Utd say Ben Foster was not called up for England's World Cup qualifiers because of a chest injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson has slammed referee Alan Wiley's time keeping and accused him of not being fit enough to officiate in the top flight.

Patrice Evra's last gasp equaliser rescued Man. United after Sunderland produced a sterling display to earn a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.

Ben Foster is expected to return in goal against Sunderland on Saturday as Man United bid for a sixth straight Premier League win.

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted that his performances failed to match expectations in his first season at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson fully expects Michael Carrick's form to pick up throughout the season after a quiet start to the campaign.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Ben Foster will return in goal for Man Utd against Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League.

Second-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney were enough to see off a stubborn Blackburn side at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will welcome Tottenham in quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after being paired together in today's draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney to link-up with him again at Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Rene Adler is being linked with a possible future move to Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are both fitness doubts for United's game against Blackburn on Saturday while Gary Neville is banned.

The FA are to probe the violent incidents that marred Manchester United's Carling Cup win at Barnsley on Tuesday night.

Man United's hopes of signing David Villa have been raised after the Valencia striker reportedly fired his agent this week.

United defender Johnny Evans has backed Michael Owen to be a huge success at Old Trafford and feels he is capable of changing a game.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has denied saying the FA are afraid of punishing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is set to renew his bid to sign Valencia's highly-coveted duo David Villa and David Silva.

Sir Alex Ferguson could call a truce with Premier League referees after he accepted a charge of improper conduct.

Gabriel Obertan will make his long-awaited Manchester United debut against Barnsley in the Carling Cup tonight.

Bookmaker Betfred faces a big pay out after a beach ball entered the field of play at Anfield on Sunday.