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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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Van Persie to rescue as United maintain title grip

This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more »

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Chelsea Fight Back To Force FA Cup Replay

Chelsea launched a thrilling comeback to draw their FA Cup quarter final against Manchester United, despite going two goals down. United looked to be cruising, after going two-nil up after just eleven minutes. Javier Hernandez had opened the scoring, latching … read more »

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Real ready to offer Modric plus £30m in bid to persuade Spurs to part ways with Bale

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Gareth Bale by telling Tottenham they are willing to offer ex-Spurs star Luka Modric and £30million for the Welshman. The La Liga champions are keen to land the Tottenham man in the … 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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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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John Obi Mikel says Manchester United only team in title race

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has conceded that this season’s battle for the Premier League title is “a one-horse race” due to Manchester United’s significant lead at the top of the table. United are currently 12 points clear of second-placed … 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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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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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid relishing Man United clash

The world’s richest football clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United meet on Wednesday here in a Champions League last 16 first-leg tie described by Jose Mourinho as “the match the world is waiting for”. Alex Ferguson takes his United side … 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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2013 FA Cup Saturday Live updates

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all in action in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Follow us as we cover the action LIVE on IndepthAfrica. *Live coverage will begin at 10:30pm HKT. For the early … 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 Champions Leaque Day2 Round-up

A brief round-up from Wednesday’s Champions League action from around Europe: Bayern Munich v Valencia (2-1): Bayern Munich produced a dominant performance here on Wednesday in their Champions League opener to beat Spanish opponents Valencia 2-1 in what was a … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog

  [View the story "2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog" on Storify] 2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog Follow IndepthAfrica Match Preview, Live Scores and Video Highlights of Manchester United vs. Galatasaray and Chelsea vs Juventus. Storified by … 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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Michael Owen joins Stoke City on 12 month pay-as-you-play deal

The Potters had long been favourites to sign the former England striker, who was released by Manchester United this summer, and Owen finally accepted the offer to join Tony Pulis’ side this afternoon. The 32-year-old had recently been linked with … read more »

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Real Madrid, Manchester City drawn in group D Uefa Champions League

Group A: Porto, Dynamo Kiev, Paris St Germain Group B: Arsenal, Schalke 04, Olympiakos Group C: AC Milan, Zenit St Petersburg, Anderlecht Group D: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ajax Amsterdam Group E: Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus Group F: Bayern Munich, … read more »

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Tottenham to rival Manchester United for Fulham star Dembele

Tottenham are set to rival Manchester United in the race to sign Fulham forward Moussa Dembele, according to reports in the British press. United have already made an offer for the Belgium international, which was deemed “very low” by Fulham … 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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Sunderland sign Louis Saha

Saha joined his team-mates in training on Thursday and is expected to make his debut in Martin O’Neill’s side’s Premier League opener against Arsenal on Saturday. The Sunderland boss is delighted to have signed the former Arsenal and Manchester United … read more »

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Robin van Persie will play for Arsenal

Robin van Persie is expected to feature for Arsenal against Cologne on Sunday as speculation grows that he will retain the captain’s armband. The 29-year-old forward’s departure from the Emirates Stadium appeared imminent when he refused to sign a new … read more »

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