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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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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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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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UEFA Champions League 2012/13 Day1 Round up

Lionel Messi was Barcelona’s goal maker and Robin van Persie was Manchester United’s goal taker as the star forwards shone in Champions League victories Tuesday. Messi created chances for Alexis Sanchez to score in the sixth minute and Cesc Fabregas … 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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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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Robin van Persie will face Everton – Alex Ferguson

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club’s opening match of the Premier League season at Everton. United have agreed a fee of … read more »

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Van Persie set to join Man Utd with 24 million pounds

Arsenal have confirmed they have agreed terms with Manchester United for the transfer of striker Robin van Persie. Last season’s English Premier League top scorer will travel to Manchester on Thursday to undergo a medical ahead. Van Persie is reportedly … read more »

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Van Persie to seal Manchester United move this week

Robin van Persie could be Manchester United player by the end of the week amid claims he is set to fly in from Arsenal’s training camp in Germany to tie up a deal. Manchester Evening News, who retain close links … read more »

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Manchester United target Porto winger Rodriguez as potential Nani replacement

Manchester United have sounded out Porto winger James Rodriguez as a possible replacement for Nani should the Portuguese forward part ways with the Premier League club. There continues to be a huge amount of uncertainty surrounding Nani’s future at United … read more »

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Manchester United won’t renew Michaal Owen’s contract

Michael Owen is reportedly expected to be released from Manchester United with his current contract set to expire in June. The former Liverpool striker has been plagued with injuries this season, which has resulted in just four appearances for the … read more »

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Manchester United unveil new ‘gingham’ kit

Rio Ferdinand has been modelling the 2012-13 shirt which, according maunfacturers Nike, will feature iconic gingham check that hailed from Manchester’s famous cotton mills. The Nike press release reads: “Manchester United Football club’s success has been founded on the traditional … read more »

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Toure Man City star wants club to dominate the World

The Ivory Coast international joined City from Barcelona in 2010 and has suggested he would like a move back to the Catalan giants later in his career. However, the 28-year-old insists that his main priority is to make Etihad Stadium … read more »

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Manchester City’s Yaya Toure keen on Barcelona return

He may stand on the cusp of creating history with Manchester City, but that has still not stopped Yaya Toure from admitting he dreams of one day returning to former club Barcelona. The Ivorian midfielder won two La Liga titles … read more »

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Evra: this is not the end of the United empire

Manchester United captain Patrice Evra has warned the club’s army of critics next week will not mark the ”end of an empire” even if they relinquish their Premier League title to Manchester City. Despite yesterday’s 2-0 win over Swansea, it … read more »

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Manchester United v Swansea City Live Updates

LATEST Man Utd 2 Swansea 0 FT: Man Utd 2 Swansea 0 So United matched City’s result, both Manchester clubs winning 2-0. For a while in the first half, there was a suggestion that United might pile it on against … read more »

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Ferguson: Manchester United will recruit ‘one or two players’

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he will be investing in the Manchester United squad this summer, but he insisted there will not be any major overhauls of the playing squad. As has become customary this time of year, United have … read more »

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I can’t believe United have given us hope in title race – Yaya Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted he can’t believe his side have been given another chance to win the title. Two poor results for Manchester United, a defeat at Wigan two weeks ago and draw at home to Everton … read more »

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Fergie: Manchester derby will decide title

Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the Manchester derby as the most important in his career after branding the April 30 encounter at the Etihad Stadium a “title decider”. Ten minutes from the end of the clash with Everton at Old … read more »

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Manchester United 4-4 Everton

Everton scored twice in the final seven minutes to blow the Premier League title race wide open with an incredible 4-4 draw at Manchester United. Instead of setting the scene for an ultimate revenge act at the Etihad Stadium on … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Athletic Bilbao v Man. United, Manchester City v Sporting Lisbon

Agg: City 3 Sporting 3 Agg: City 3 Sporting 3 90+6 min Nothing from the corner, it’s cleared back to De Jong who floats it towards the far post… HART!!! Heads at goal! Patricio’s beaten! It’s WIDE! Just wide! 90+5 … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Manchester United FC 2 v 3 Athletic Club

MAN UTD 1 BILBAO 2 Latest FULL TIME Manchester United 2 Athletic Bilbao 3 That’s a remarkable end to a highly enjoyable game. It’s not often you see United getting worked over like that in a home European game. Athletic … read more »

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2012 Europa League Results: Man. United 1 v 2 Ajax (agg 3-2)

Manchester United reached the next round of the Europa League despite losing 2-1 to Ajax on Thursday for its first home defeat in the competition. United entered the game with a 2-0 lead from the first leg. The English power … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Man. United 1 v 2 Ajax (3 -1)

90 mins: All eyes on the fourth official… we’ll have two minutes added on. GOAL! Man United 1 Ajax 2 (Aldeweireld 87) I spoke too soon! A free-kick from 25 yards out was whipped in to the back post from … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Athletic v Lokomotiv Moskva

Athletic look for Lokomotiv redemption Athletic Club welcome FC Lokomotiv Moskva to Bilbao looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit and set up a date with AFC Ajax or Manchester United FC in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. • … read more »

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