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Manchester United Pick Moyes As Ferguson Influence Lives On

Reuters Alex Ferguson’s influence at Manchester United will continue past his retirement after the Premier League champions followed his advice and appointed David Moyes as their next manager on Thursday. By Sonia Oxley. Everton boss Moyes, who announced earlier he … read more »

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Why Carlos Tevez is Manchester City’s Biggest Problem

The inconsistency of Carlos Tevez should be alarming for Manchester City ahead of next season. Whichever way you look at it City fans, you’ve been done by Manchester United this season who will have to produce a mess up of … read more »

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Wayne Rooney set for derby return

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Wayne Rooney will have recovered from a groin injury in time for Monday’s Manchester derby after the injury forced the striker to sit out United’s trips to Sunderland and Chelsea over the Easter weekend. The striker … read more »

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Premier League News Round-up

No handshakes between Rafa and Sir Alex To call Rafa Benitez’s bantering with Sir Alex Ferguson a rivalry is a bit of an injustice given how varied their success has been at the highest level, but their lack of love … read more »

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UEFA Champions League: Turkish Ref Explains Nani Red Card

In a startlingly frank interview Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir has admitted the real reason behind his decision to send off Nani during United’s Champions League game against Real Madrid at Old Trafford. The whole of the footballing world was completely … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Nani sent off as United succumbs to Madrid

A Nani red card turned Manchester United’s tense clash with Real Madrid on its head as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to knock his old side out of the Champions League on Wednesday morning. Trailing 1-0 at the break thanks to a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid Live

Follow IndepthAfrica’s coverage of the Champions League as Manchester United host Real Madrid at Old Trafford in the second leg of their last 16 clash. Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid FULL-TIME: Manchester United 1-2 Real Madrid 90 +4 … read more »

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Fergie warns against Ronaldo

Manchester – Manchester United must not obsess themselves with trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to Old Trafford with Real Madrid on Tuesday, manager Alex Ferguson has warned. Ronaldo spent six seasons with United after signing from Sporting … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United FC v Real Madrid Preview

RYAN GIGGS has told Manchester United fans to strap themselves in and get ready for the ride of their lives at Old Trafford tonight. United entertain Real Madrid in a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash knowing a goalless draw will … read more »

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2013 FA Cup: Manchester United vs Chelsea in quarter-finals

Manchester United will face FA Cup holders Chelsea in the quarter-finals if both clubs win their fifth-round ties as the draw guaranteed at least one team from outside the Premier League in the last four. Manchester United play Reading at … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Manchester United Live!

90 +4 Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Manchester United 1. 90 +3 Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Diego López. 90 +3 Attempt saved. Robin van Persie (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: No bigger clash in Europe than between his Man United side and Madrid

Sir Alex Ferguson believes there is no bigger clash in Europe than between his Manchester United side and Real Madrid. Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg tie pits two teams who have won the competition 12 times between them. … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid v Manchester United Preview

As a football-enjoying public, we can all thank Borussia Dortmund for their fantastic performances in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Without them, Real Madrid would not have finished second in their group, and without that, it wouldn’t … read more »

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Mourinho ‘will not succeed’ Fergie at United

PA Sport Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has told Jose Mourinho to forget about succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Chelsea boss, whose Real Madrid side take on United in the Champions League tomorrow, is widely expected to return … read more »

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Champions League: Jose Mourinho: me and my mate, Fergie

Jose Mourinho is confident his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson will continue no matter what the outcome of this week’s Champions League showdown between Manchester United and Real Madrid. Mourinho met with Ferguson ahead of United’s 2-0 win over Everton … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo: “We have a better team than United”

Cristiano Ronaldo has pride of place in the latest issue of ‘Champions’, the official UEFA Champions League magazine. Unsurprisingly, the focus is on the mouth-watering upcoming clash between Cristiano’s current club, Real Madrid, and his former employers, Manchester United. “I … read more »

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Manchester United v Sunderland – live

TODAY’S SCORES: •Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 3 FT •Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 3 •Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1 •Norwich City 2 v Wigan Athletic 1 •QPR 2 Fulham 0 •Stoke City 1 Everton 1 Sir Alex Ferguson believes it … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Man United vs. SC Braga Preview

Stu Forster A preview of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and SC Braga: team news, form guide, lineup projections, tactical keys, TV info, referee, and odds. On Tuesday, Manchester United host Portuguese side SC Braga for … read more »

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2012/13 English Premier League Round up

Manchester United surged into second place in the Premier League with a 3-0 demolition of Newcastle, while Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers suffered another Anfield nightmare as his struggling side were held to a 0-0 draw by Stoke on Sunday. Sir … read more »

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2012/13 EPL Preview: Newcastle v Manchester United

Newcastle could be boosted for their clash with Manchester United as Hatem Ben Arfa appears likely to take his place in Sunday’s game. Coming off an impressive 3-0 victory over Bordeaux in Thursday night’s Europa League clash, Newcastle manager Alan … read more »

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Premier League Round up: United claim Anfield win, Arsenal hold City

Manchester United came through an emotion-charged examination at Anfield to move within a point of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal grabbed a late draw at Manchester City. Elsewhere, there were home victories for … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Manchester United v Galatasaray Preview

The Red Devils welcome Champions League football to Old Trafford once more after crashing out of the group stages last time out. Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson’s men come into the game with a fine weekend win over Wigan Athletic … read more »

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Bolt set to play for Manchester United – in friendly

The fastest man on the planet – Usain Bolt – could make an appearance for Manchester United next season in a friendly game against Real Madrid. Bolt urged fans to help persuade United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him … read more »

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Rooney out four weeks

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to be out for four weeks after suffering a nasty leg injury in Manchester United’s win over Fulham. Video Rooney was stretchered off the Old Trafford field after the accidental clash with Hugo Rodallega … read more »

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Man United win as spur held 1-1 at home by West Brom

Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa got off the mark as Manchester United beat Fulham 3-2, while Tottenham were held 1-1 at home by West Brom. Video Highlights Sir Alex Ferguson responded to his side’s loss to Everton last week … read more »

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Ferguson rules out further Manchester United signings

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any more summer signings at Manchester United and insists time is running out for any player looking to leave. Ferguson unveiled Dutch defender Alexander Buttner at his Friday news conference, with the former Vitesse … read more »

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Manchester United defeated on Van Persie debut

Everton stunned Manchester United 1-0 thanks to a bullet header in the second half by Marouane Fellaini when both teams got their Premier League campaigns underway on Monday. Robin van Persie’s Manchester United debut ended in disappointment as Marouane Fellaini … read more »

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Rooney heads back to Goodison Park for a date with Everton

Wayne Rooney is aiming to have as much fun in his second decade as a Premier League player as he did in his first. It is amazing to think 10 years have passed since Rooney made his top-flight bow as … read more »

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It’s an honour to join Manchester United, Says Van Persie

Robin van Persie has revealed his delight at signing for Manchester United. The Dutch superstar completed his £24million switch from Arsenal on Friday morning. He said: ‘It’s an honour to sign for Manchester United. ‘I am looking forward to following … read more »

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