Manchester United: August 2010 Archives

Starlet seals Old Trafford exit

Wigan have signed Manchester United's midfield starlet Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal, according to reports.

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Keeper makes future clear

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is 40 in October, says he has no intention of quitting playing.

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Fergie lines up Everton swap

Manchester United are reportedly willing to swap Michael Carrick plus £10m to land Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

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Neville plays down Scholes talk

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes won't be making an England return after six years according to his team-mate Gary Neville.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought as Manchester United condemned West Ham to their third straight defeat.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham:United ease to a comfortable 3-0 win while West Ham slump to their third straight defeat

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (69mins) Nani picks out Berbatov who scissor kicks past Green

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (49mins) Nani rifles the ball past Green from just inside the area

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: United should be further ahead after dominating possession

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (33mins)Rooney beats Green from the penalty spot

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Gabbidon, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Boa Morte, Noble, Cole

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Giggs, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney

Early return for crocked star

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed captain Rio Ferdinand could return within two weeks.

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Rooney ready for Hammers test

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is in line to start against West Ham after missing the draw with Fulham.

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Reds face Gers Euro date

Man United have been drawn to face Glasgow Rangers, Valencia and Bursaspor in Champions League Group C following the draw on Thursday.

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Fergie in Trotters swap link

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is attracting attention from Manchester United as the Trotters eye a bid for Tom Cleverley.

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Real star denies false rumours

Rafael van der Vaart is playing down speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United from Real Madrid.

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Winger switch denied

Preston boss Darren Ferguson has ruled out a loan move for Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan.

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Top boss fancies United challenge

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has declared his admiration for Manchester United and revealed his desire to manage the club one day.

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Dutchman rejects Old Trafford rumours

Real Madrid's Rafael van der Vaart has dismissed reports he would be open to a move to Old Trafford.

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Fergie plans one more deal

Manchester United have been linked with Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa, despite boss Sir Alex Ferguson saying he has no transfer plans.

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United move in for Dutch starlet

Manchester United are signing exciting Ajax teenager Gyliano van Velzen, although their interest has angered the Dutch club.

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Giggs wants mistakes limited

Ryan Giggs hopes Manchester United don't live to rue the loss of two valuable points after Sunday's 2-2 draw at Fulham.

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Fulham 2-2 Manchester United

Manchester United were dealt an early blow in the title race after Fulham fought back to earn a point with a spirited display at home.

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FT:Fulham 2-2 Man Utd:A thrilling game, with Fulham deserving to finish with a point after an inspired and energetic attacking display

GOAL:Fulham 2-2 Man Utd: Hangeland scored with a thumping emphatic header after 89mins

GOAL:Fulhm 1-2 Man Utd:The unlucky Brede Hangeland put the ball into his own net after 84min

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: Simon Davies scored a low, curling, deserved equaliser after 57mins

HT:Fulhm 0-1 Man Utd:A very entertaining first half, with both sides looking dangerous in attack

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Man Utd: Paul Scholes scored with a low, accurate shot from range (11mins)

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, J Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes, Park, Hernandez, Berbatov

Premiership - FULHAM LINE UP: Stockdale, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Etuhu, Davies, Dempsey, Zamora

Ferguson has faith in Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Wayne Rooney to end his 13-game goal drought in Manchester United's clash at Fulham.

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Evra shakes off leg knock

Manchester United have been boosted by the news Patrice Evra has shrugged off a jarred leg injury ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham.

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Fergie makes Anderson admission

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Anderson spoke about leaving Manchester United last season due to his lack of first-team action.

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United stopper ends future doubts

Sir Alex Ferguson says Nemanja Vidic is 'one of the best centre-halves in Europe' after he signed a new four-year deal with Man United.

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September date for Rio

Sir Alex Ferguson says he doesn't expect Rio Ferdinand to pull on a United shirt before the end of September due to injury.

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Dutch ace open to United move

Holland international Rafael Van Der Vaart has claimed that Manchester United are the only team he would leave Real Madrid for.

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Prem interest in Gibson

Stoke are believed to have made an enquiry to sign Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson on a six-month loan deal.

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Fergie set for midfield injury boost

Manchester United midfielder Anderson is ready to make his long-awaited comeback after six months on the injury sidelines.

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United ace happy to retire from international football

Dimitar Berbatov believes he can produce some of the best football of his career for Man Utd after retiring from international duty.

Boss calls for goal rush

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he sees Chelsea as Man Utd's main title rivals after their 3-0 win over Newcastle on Monday night.

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Manchester United 3-0 Newcastle United

Manchester United eased into the new season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over newly promoted Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 Newcastle:A winning start for United who played some exquisite football that Newcastle could simply not handle at times.

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 Newcastle: (85mins)Scholes to Giggs and its another marvellous United goal.

HT:Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle:Without being in top gear United have drifted into a comfortable lead.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle: (42mins)Nani and Evra work it well and Fletcher finishes it off.

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle: (33mins) Berbatov finally breaks the deadlock. It's been coming!

Premiership - NEWCASTLE UNITED LINE UP: Harper, Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Jose Enrique, Routledge, Smith, Nolan, Barton, Gutierrez, Carroll.

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney.

Premiership - NEWCASTLE UNITED LINE UP: Harper, Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Jose Enrique, Routledge, Smith, Nolan, Barton, Gutierrez, Carroll.

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Nani, Rooney, Berbatov.

Owen loving life at United

Michael Owen admits he needs the excitement of playing for a contending club to keep himself motivated throughout the season.

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Striker 'happy in Manchester'

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has denied rumours from France that the Bulgarian striker is unhappy in Manchester.

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Fergie's Fulham trip sparks Real bid

Sir Alex Ferguson's well-publicised trip to watch Mesut Ozil last week has prompted Real Madrid into opening their chequebook.

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Strike duo in Magpies mix

Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen are vying to partner Wayne Rooney as United kick off the new campaign at home to Newcastle tonight.

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Defender's fitness struggle

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reckons defender Rio Ferdinand is still at least a month away from returning to action.

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I trust my youngsters - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson says he trusts his Manchester United youngsters which is why he has not made any big-money signings this summer.

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Ferguson reveals title fears

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea are justifiably the favourites to win the Premier League title again this season.

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Bebe will take time to settle

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted shock signing Bebe will need time to settle at Old Trafford following his £7million move.

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Striker leaves on loan

Danny Welbeck will join Sunderland on a season-long loan after Sir Alex Ferguson sanctioned the move.

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Reds complete striker swoop

Manchester United have swooped to sign Portuguese striker Bebe from Vitoria de Guimaraes in a deal worth £7.6million.

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Fergie expecting top four battle

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the competition for places in the top four will be fierce this season.

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Giggs claims Chelsea are "ordinary"

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs claims Chelsea have looked "ordinary" in pre-season and he is confident of title success.

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German ace snubs Reds for Barca

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Mesut Ozil with the German ace set to sign for Barcelona.

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England U-turn for United duo

Wes Brown has snubbed England but Michael Carrick can expect a call-up for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.

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Boss on Berbatov future

Sir Alex Ferguson described Dimitar Berbatov as a genius after his lob sealed United's 3-1 Community Shield win over Chelsea.

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Fergie doubtful on Ozil

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that the club will not be putting in a bid for Mesut Ozil this summer.

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FT:Chelsea 1-3 Man Utd: An open game with plenty of chances with Manchester United winning the Community Shield.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-3 Man Utd: (92mins) Berbatov is put through and lobs the keeper.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-2 Man Utd: (83mins) Sturridge with a shot saved by Van der Sar, Kalou taps in.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-2 Man Utd: (76mins) Hernandez score his first United goal, a simple tap in.

HT:Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd: In an open game United score just before half time thanks to Valencia.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd: (41mins) A great ball across the box from Rooney sets up Valencia.

Ferguson snubs transfer moves

Sir Alex Ferguson says he will not strengthen his squad just for the sake of it and is happy to stick with what he has got.

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Carrick to miss big kick-off

Michael Carrick will miss the start of the season after Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the player is struggling with an ankle injury.

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Midfielder set to stay

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out a loan deal for Tom Cleverley but Danny Wellbeck and Mame Biram Diouf can leave.

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Star set for loan deal

Manchester United are set to allow striker Danny Welbeck to join Sunderland on a season-long loan deal.

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United get Ozil green light

Manchester United have been told they still have a chance of landing German star Mesut Ozil - if the price is right.

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Reds ace happy to stay

Nemanja Vidic says he is very happy with Manchester United and never thought about leaving the club.

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Striker linked with duo

Blackburn and Birmingham look set to battle it out for the loan signing of Man United striker Mame Biram Diouf.

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Fergie to turn to Real ace

Manchester United are being linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra after missing out on Mesut Ozil.

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Bruce looks to Utd

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he wants to sign Manchester United's Danny Welbeck on loan.

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Duo in battle for midfielder

The race is on to sign Germany's World Cup ace Mesut Ozil with Arsenal set to rival Manchester United for the player's signature.

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Midfielder survives crash scare

Anderson has escaped a car crash with minor injuries and will fly back to Manchester soon to continue his recovery from a knee injury.

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Utd's five-star return

Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, Park Ji-sung and Antonio Valencia will all feature for United in a midweek friendly.

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Midfielder keen on Utd switch

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be lining up a bid for Germany World Cup star Mesut Ozil, who says it would a dream to join United.

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Ozil targets England move

German sensation Mesut Ozil has opened the door on a move to Old Trafford after revealing he dreams of playing in the Premier League.

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Starlet seals Old Trafford exit

Wigan have signed Manchester United's midfield starlet Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal, according to reports.

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Keeper makes future clear

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is 40 in October, says he has no intention of quitting playing.

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Fergie lines up Everton swap

Manchester United are reportedly willing to swap Michael Carrick plus £10m to land Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

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Neville plays down Scholes talk

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes won't be making an England return after six years according to his team-mate Gary Neville.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought as Manchester United condemned West Ham to their third straight defeat.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham:United ease to a comfortable 3-0 win while West Ham slump to their third straight defeat

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (69mins) Nani picks out Berbatov who scissor kicks past Green

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (49mins) Nani rifles the ball past Green from just inside the area

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: United should be further ahead after dominating possession

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (33mins)Rooney beats Green from the penalty spot

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Gabbidon, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Boa Morte, Noble, Cole

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Giggs, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney

Early return for crocked star

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed captain Rio Ferdinand could return within two weeks.

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Rooney ready for Hammers test

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is in line to start against West Ham after missing the draw with Fulham.

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Reds face Gers Euro date

Man United have been drawn to face Glasgow Rangers, Valencia and Bursaspor in Champions League Group C following the draw on Thursday.

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Fergie in Trotters swap link

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is attracting attention from Manchester United as the Trotters eye a bid for Tom Cleverley.

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Real star denies false rumours

Rafael van der Vaart is playing down speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United from Real Madrid.

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Winger switch denied

Preston boss Darren Ferguson has ruled out a loan move for Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan.

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Top boss fancies United challenge

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has declared his admiration for Manchester United and revealed his desire to manage the club one day.

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Dutchman rejects Old Trafford rumours

Real Madrid's Rafael van der Vaart has dismissed reports he would be open to a move to Old Trafford.

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Fergie plans one more deal

Manchester United have been linked with Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa, despite boss Sir Alex Ferguson saying he has no transfer plans.

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United move in for Dutch starlet

Manchester United are signing exciting Ajax teenager Gyliano van Velzen, although their interest has angered the Dutch club.

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Giggs wants mistakes limited

Ryan Giggs hopes Manchester United don't live to rue the loss of two valuable points after Sunday's 2-2 draw at Fulham.

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Fulham 2-2 Manchester United

Manchester United were dealt an early blow in the title race after Fulham fought back to earn a point with a spirited display at home.

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FT:Fulham 2-2 Man Utd:A thrilling game, with Fulham deserving to finish with a point after an inspired and energetic attacking display

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