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Poll: Arsène Wenger is…

Arsenal Manger Arséne Wenger completely lost the plot in his side’s defeat to United at the weekend. Wenger started the week lashing out at UEFA for threatening to ban the cheat Eduardo, and ended it blaming the referee, fourth official, Elvis and the Man in the Moon for his side’s 2-1 loss. Wenger defended Eduardo’s [...]

United face Wolves in Carling Cup

Manchester United will commence the defence of their Carling Cup with a home tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford after the third round draw. The tie is likely to be played at 8pm on Wednesday September 23rd. The match against one of the Premier League’s new boys will give manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s reserves [...]

Rooney happy to take pens

Wayne Rooney is more than happy to take United’s penalty kicks this season after scoring against Arsenal at the weekend. With Michael Carrick having missed in United’s defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor, Rooney resumed duties on Saturday, sending Manuel Almunia the wrong way in scoring United’s equaliser. It was Rooney’s fourth goal in as [...]

Arsène loses plot as United win

United’s record in matches against the top four last season was poor, so Sir Alex Ferguson will have been delighted to walk away from Saturday evening’s match against Arsenal with all three points. With luck on their side, Ferguson’s men got away with a mediocre performance that required a penalty and an own goal to [...]

Rant Cast 5 – what’s up with Anderson?

In episode three of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul talk about: The Champions League draw Wigan 0 – 5 United Anderson’s attitude problem Liverpool’s poor start Saturday’s Arsenal match John O’Shea, Darren Fletcher and Carlos Tevez Stream the episode below or click here to download the podcast (right click > save as). Email all [...]

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Hargreaves returns to training

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will return to Old Trafford from long term rehabilitation in the United States on September 23, according to the club. Hargreaves, who hasn’t played for United in over a year, had operations on both knees to cure a long term tendinitis problem that has put his career at risk. Although [...]

Liar Tevez moans again

Winging liar Carlos Tevez has accused Manchester United of showing him no respect, in an interview with Loaded magazine. The striker, who signed for big spending Manchester City in a £25.5 million deal this summer, made the claims in the September issue of the top shelf men’s magazine. “I think I deserved more respect than [...]

United avoids Ronaldo in Champions draw

Manchester United will not face a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo after the draw for the Champions League group stage was made in Monaco today. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men avoid Real Madrid, but instead were drawn to play CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in Group B as the team looks to reach a third successive final. [...]

United may sign ‘at eleventh hour’

Manchester United is “using August as a testing ground for the current squad and may sign players at the 11th hour,” club sources told Sky Sports News’ James Cooper today. With the transfer deadline next Tuesday at 5pm GMT, United has less than a week to conclude any deals. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and managing [...]

Ferdinand feeling his age

Rio Ferdinand is beginning to feel his age as injuries kick in, he told club channel MUTV. Ferdinand, whose languid playing style has often been compared to legend Paolo Maldini, said that he cannot see himself matching the Italian and playing into his 40s after suffering a series of back injuries last season. “You could [...]