Manchester United: February 2010 Archives

FT:A Villa 1-2 Man Utd: United secure their second successive Carling Cup victory thanks to goals from Owen and Rooney.

GOAL:A Villa 1-2 Man Utd: (74mins) Rooney's headed goal gives United the lead.

HT:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd: United have been the better side since equalising but Villa still in it.

GOAL:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd: (12mins) Owen leveled the score with a first time shot.

GOAL:A Villa 1-0 Man Utd: (4mins) Milner scored from the spot after Vidic fouled Agbonlahor.

LINE UP: Kuszczak, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, J Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Owen, Berbatov

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Ashley Young, Milner, Petrov, Downing, Heskey, Agbonlahor

Striker not in 'fire sale'

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed newspaper speculation that Michael Owen will be part of a summer clearout at Old Trafford.

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Boss backs England star

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes striker Michael Owen still has a chance of playing in the World Cup.

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Rooney set for rest

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is pondering leaving Wayne Rooney out of the side to face Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final.

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United suffer cup final blow

Man United will be without Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Anderson for Sunday's Carling Cup Final against Aston Villa.

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Reds star agrees new contract

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has extended his stay at Manchester United after signing a new one-year contract.

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World Cup heartache for United star

Manchester United midfielder Anderson won't play again this season after rupturing a cruciate ligament against West Ham.

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New injury blow for Rio

Rio Ferdinand's back injury will keep the Manchester United defender out of Sunday's Carling Cup final against Aston Villa.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Two goals from Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to a comfortable win over West Ham United

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: The champions dominated the second half and could have had more goals from an impressive display.

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (80mins) Michael Owen slid in the third from a Paul Scholes pass.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (54mins) Rooney again headed in a Valencia cross to double the lead

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: A superb team goal separated the teams at the end of an open half

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (38mins) Wayne Rooney finished off a superb move with a neat header

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Behrami, Noble, Kovac, Diamanti, Franco, Cole

LINE UP: Foster, Neville, Brown, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Gibson, Scholes, Anderson, Berbatov, Rooney

Fans must snub United games - Harris

Football finance expert Keith Harris wants Manchester United fans to boycott games to force the Glazers to sell the club to him.

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Fergie handed backline boost

Rio Ferdinand returns from a four-match suspension to partner Nemanja Vidic in defence for Manchester United's visit of West Ham.

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Ferguson remains confident

Sir Alex Ferguson is still confident Manchester United can secure a fourth successive league title despite Saturday's loss to Everton.

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United warned off summer target

Manchester United have been told to forget about signing youngster Jack Rodwell by Everton boss David Moyes.

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Keeper ready to sign

Edwin Van der Sar has pledged his future to Manchester United by agreeing to pen a one-year extension to his contract.

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Everton 3-1 Manchester United

Manchester United dropped valuable points in the race for the title as Everton came from behind to beat the defending champions.

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LINE UP: Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Rooney, Berbatov

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Osman, Arteta, Bilyaletdinov, Pienaar, Saha

FT:Everton 3-1 Man Utd: Everton deservedly take maximum points after more than matching the champions in an entertaining clash.

GOAL:Everton 3-1 Man Utd: (90mins) Rodwell finishes a great run by firing past Van der Saar.

GOAL:Everton 2-1 Man Utd: (76mins) Gosling sticks out a foot to guide Pienaar's cross home.

United chief won't let star go

Sir Alex Ferguson has called on Paul Scholes to sign a new deal with Manchester United rather than retire.

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HT:Everton 1-1 Man Utd: Everton enjoyed the better of an entertaining first half at Goodison.

GOAL:Everton 1-1 Man Utd: (19mins) Bilyaletdinov fires the ball home past Van der Saar.

GOAL:Everton 0-1 Man Utd: (16mins) Berbatov slams the ball home from Valencia's low cross.

United target Uruguay striker

Ajax striker Luis Suarez is thought to be after a move to Manchester United in the summer as the Dutch side prepare for a £30m bid.

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United welcome back star defender

Sir Alex Ferguson has welcomed the news that Nemanja Vidic could make an appearance for Manchester United against Everton.

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Vidic reveals future plans

Nemanja Vidic claims he will be a Man Utd player until at least the end of the 2011/12 season when his current deal is set to expire.

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Fergie linked with Bridge deal

Man Utd are monitoring Joe Cole's situation at Chelsea while Barcelona want John O'Shea, according to reports.

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Rooney up for double push

Striker Wayne Rooney feels Man Utd are starting to hit peak form at the right end of the season as they chase glory at home and abroad.

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Fab cagey over England switch

Manchester United target Luis Fabiano has said he is happy to stay with Sevilla but would not completely rule out a move to England.

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Rooney among the best - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson said Wayne Rooney is now one of the world's best footballers following his brace in the 3-2 win against AC Milan.

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FT:AC Milan 2-3 Man Utd:Rooney makes sure United have the advantage going into the second leg after riding their luck against Milan.

RED C:AC Milan 2-3 Man Utd: (Carrick 90mins)Carrick is sent off for kicking the ball away.

GOAL:AC Milan 2-3 Man Utd: (85mins)Seedorf's produces a cheeky finish from Ronaldinho's cross.

GOAL:AC Milan 1-3 Man Utd: (74mins)Rooney get his second with a header from Fletcher's cross.

GOAL:AC Milan 1-2 Man Utd: (66mins)Rooney's header floats over Dida from Valencia's cross.

GOAL:AC Milan 1-1 Man Utd: (36mins)Fletcher's cross hits Scholes' standing leg and goes in.

GOAL:AC Milan 1-0 Man Utd: (3mins)Ronaldinho's shot is deflected in off Carrick.

Stars out of Milan trip

Ryan Giggs, Nemanja Vidic and Anderson are all missing from the Manchester United squad for tonight's Champions League tie at AC Milan.

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Fergie on Vidic rumours

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he wants to keep Nemanja Vidic at Manchester United despite speculation linking him with a move away.

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Ferguson hails United's Euro chance

Sir Alex Ferguson feels Manchester United are playing AC Milan at a good time and says they are a different proposition without Kaka.

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Red Devils missing duo for Italian job

Man United will be without Nemanja Vidic and Anderson for Tuesday's Champions League game against AC Milan after they failed to travel.

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Ferguson confident of San Siro win

Sir Alex Ferguson remains confident of progression as Manchester United prepare to take on AC Milan at the San Siro.

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Ronaldo drops United return hint

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he misses playing for Manchester United and says he could return to the club one day.

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United boss' Serie A talent search

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to still be in Italy ahead of a potential talent scouting trip to see Simon Kjaer in action for Palermo.

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Fergie tracks Chile ace

Manchester United are ready to battle it out with AC Milan and Juventus for the signature of Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez.

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Cup final KO for Giggs

Ryan Giggs has been ruled out for four weeks and will miss the Carling Cup final as well as the first-leg clash against AC Milan.

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Fergie's Eagles swoop claim

United are claimed to be in 'advanced talks' to sign Brazilian left-back David Luiz from Benfica from under Real Madrid's noses.

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Star out of Cup clash

Sir Alex Ferguson had no complaints about the red card which left United short at Aston Villa and bans Nani from the Carling Cup final.

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Fergie on fresh injury scare

Ryan Giggs could miss Man United's Champions League clash against AC Milan next Tuesday after he was sent for x-rays on an arm injury.

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Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United

Aston Villa failed to take advantage of Nani's first half dismissal as Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park.

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FT:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd:The ten men of United dominated the second period but Villa held firm in defence, but they should have done more

HT:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd:Nani's silly red card means Villa are probably favourites to win this now

GOAL:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd: (22mins)Giggs' back post volley deflects into the net off COLLINS.

GOAL:A Villa 1-0 Man Utd: (19mins)Van Der Sar is stranded and Cuellar nods delicately home.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney, Giggs.

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Petrov, Ashley Young, Milner, Delph, Downing, Agbonlahor.

Winger outlines key to recent performances

Winger Nani has revealed his "strong personality" is to thank for overcoming his critics and forcing his way back into Man Utd's side.

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Defender eyes Villa role

Nemanja Vidic could make his return to Manchester United's defence at Aston Villa tonight but Rio Ferdinand is still banned.

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Beckham reveals United affinity

David Beckham insists he will not celebrate if he scores for AC Milan against Manchester United out of his 'respect' for the club.

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Ferguson tips United to 'grasp the nettle'

Sir Alex Ferguson is looking forward to "a big few weeks" in Manchester United's season and backed his players to deliver the results.

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Fergie hoping Van der Sar will stay

Manchester United are set to offer goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar a new one-year contract to extend his stay for at least another season.

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Skipper in title cry

Captain Gary Neville says Manchester United will only have themselves to blame if they fail to win the Premier League this season.

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Reds in for Toffees ace

Manchester United are reported to be planning a £12million swoop for Everton youngster Jack Rodwell this summer.

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Manchester United 5-0 Portsmouth

Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 victory over basement boys Portsmouth at Old Trafford.

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FT:Man Utd 5-0 Portsmouth:A very easy afternoon for United results in a big win but for poor Portsmouth it just gets worse and worse.

GOAL:Man Utd 5-0 Portsmouth: (69mins)Wilson deflects a shot and its a second own goal of the day

GOAL:Man Utd 4-0 Portsmouth: (62mins)Berbatov drives the ball into the bottom corner. All over!

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 Portsmouth: (59mins)Lovely goal! Carrick finishes off a sweeping move in style.

HT:Man Utd 2-0 Portsmouth:Deserved half time lead for United and it looks like its game over.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 Portsmouth: (45mins)Nani's cross is deflected and James is badly wrong-footed.

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Portsmouth: (40mins)It was always going to be him! Rooney gives United the lead

LINE UP: James, Vanden Borre, Rocha, Wilson, Ben-Haim, Webber, Hughes, Mullins, O'Hara, Belhadj, Piquionne.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney.

Fergie's 106-game streak

Sir Alex Ferguson could name his first unchanged line-up in 21 months and over 100 matches when Portsmouth visit Old Trafford.

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Reds not interested in Milan plan

United have told AC Milan they aren't interested in Klaas Jan Huntelaar in any form of player plus cash deal for Nemanja Vidic.

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Hargreaves fresh setback rocks Fergie

Injury-prone Owen Hargreaves' future at Man United has taken another hit after he was removed from the club's Champions League squad.

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Fergie to help out son Darren again

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Feguson plans to give son Darren another player on loan with Matty James set to join Preston.

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Ferguson reveals Becks exit stance

Sir Alex Ferguson has "no regrets" about selling David Beckham as he prepares to face the Milan midfielder in the Champions League.

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Hargreaves CL hope for Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson is still hopeful Owen Hargreaves can make his long-awaited return to action in time to face Milan later this month.

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Evra hits out at United critics

Patrice Evra has warned Manchester United's rivals to start showing them respect as they bid to win a fourth successive league title.

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Ferdinand gambles with Wembley spot

Rio Ferdinand is risking his place in Manchester United's Carling Cup final team by appealing against his extra game suspension.

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United stars handed Fergie challenge

Sir Alex Ferguson said the win at Arsenal was Manchester United's 'best performance of the season' and urged the players to keep it up.

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Gill reveals £100m kitty boost

Chief executive David Gill has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson could be given up to £100million to spend on new players in the summer.

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FT:A Villa 1-2 Man Utd: United secure their second successive Carling Cup victory thanks to goals from Owen and Rooney.

GOAL:A Villa 1-2 Man Utd: (74mins) Rooney's headed goal gives United the lead.

HT:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd: United have been the better side since equalising but Villa still in it.

GOAL:A Villa 1-1 Man Utd: (12mins) Owen leveled the score with a first time shot.

GOAL:A Villa 1-0 Man Utd: (4mins) Milner scored from the spot after Vidic fouled Agbonlahor.

LINE UP: Kuszczak, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, J Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Owen, Berbatov

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Ashley Young, Milner, Petrov, Downing, Heskey, Agbonlahor

Striker not in 'fire sale'

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed newspaper speculation that Michael Owen will be part of a summer clearout at Old Trafford.

More: Striker not in 'fire sale' |

Boss backs England star

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes striker Michael Owen still has a chance of playing in the World Cup.

More: Boss backs England star |

Rooney set for rest

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is pondering leaving Wayne Rooney out of the side to face Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final.

More: Rooney set for rest |

United suffer cup final blow

Man United will be without Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Anderson for Sunday's Carling Cup Final against Aston Villa.

More: United suffer cup final blow |

Reds star agrees new contract

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has extended his stay at Manchester United after signing a new one-year contract.

More: Reds star agrees new contract |

World Cup heartache for United star

Manchester United midfielder Anderson won't play again this season after rupturing a cruciate ligament against West Ham.

More: World Cup heartache for United star |

New injury blow for Rio

Rio Ferdinand's back injury will keep the Manchester United defender out of Sunday's Carling Cup final against Aston Villa.

More: New injury blow for Rio |

Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Two goals from Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to a comfortable win over West Ham United

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: The champions dominated the second half and could have had more goals from an impressive display.

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (80mins) Michael Owen slid in the third from a Paul Scholes pass.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (54mins) Rooney again headed in a Valencia cross to double the lead

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: A superb team goal separated the teams at the end of an open half

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (38mins) Wayne Rooney finished off a superb move with a neat header

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Behrami, Noble, Kovac, Diamanti, Franco, Cole

LINE UP: Foster, Neville, Brown, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Gibson, Scholes, Anderson, Berbatov, Rooney

Fans must snub United games - Harris

Football finance expert Keith Harris wants Manchester United fans to boycott games to force the Glazers to sell the club to him.

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Fergie handed backline boost

Rio Ferdinand returns from a four-match suspension to partner Nemanja Vidic in defence for Manchester United's visit of West Ham.

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Ferguson remains confident

Sir Alex Ferguson is still confident Manchester United can secure a fourth successive league title despite Saturday's loss to Everton.

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