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Paul Scholes Wins Manchester Derby For United Over City
Paul Scholes celebrates after scoring a goal for Manchester UnitedPaul Scholes guided home a stoppage time header to give keep Manchester United’s title hopes alive after the visitors beat Manchester City 1-0 at Eastlands.
With the game look dead set for a draw, Scholes popped up to score a free header beyond the diving Shay Given after he was left un-marked in the six-yard box.
Patrice Evra provided...
Sir Alex Ferguson Delighted With Late Win Over Manchester City
By Gary Smith
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he did not see a goal coming to Manchester derby clash and praised his team for nicking it at the end.
Ferguson said coming into the game, his Manchester United side knew they needed to claim all three points to keep their credential in the ‘City’ firmly set, as well as staying on pace with title favourites and leaders Chelsea.
However,...
Report – Real Madrid To Battle United For David Silva
By Omar Allen
Real Madrid is set to challenge Manchester United for the signature of Valencia star David Silva.
Reports are claiming that Madrid are ready to make a £22m bid on the Spanish international before the start of the World Cup to fend off competition from the English champions.
Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been tracking the 24-year-old winger for more than a year and has...
Rooney Surges Up to third On Castrol Rankings; Messi Still No.1
By Gary Smith (World-Track), SportingAlert
The Manchester United striker surged to third and closed the gap on the world’s best players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the March 2010 Castrol Rankings.
Rooney has been in brilliant form this season and his performances has kept United in the running for a fourth successive hold on the English Barclay Premier League title.
The...
Wayne Rooney Sweating Over Season
Wayne Rooney’s ankle injury has left striking ace sweating on the rest of his season.
The Manchester United star limped out after being substituted during the Champions League second leg game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old England international burst a blood vessel and there are concerns further punishment could leave him on the sidelines for weeks.
And United ace Darren...
Hernández Hails Dream Move To Manchester United
In an exclusive interview with MUTV, new signing Javier Hernández, better known as ‘Chicharito’, labelled his move to Old Trafford “a dream come true”…
Firstly, Javier, how does it feel to have signed for United?
It’s a dream and I feel so happy. I’ve really enjoyed my week in Manchester – the stadium, the atmosphere at the club and the history are incredible and...
Capello says Sir Alex should play Owen more, insists he is in plans
MANCHESTER — England boss Fabio Capello insists Michael Owen is in his World Cup plans, but warned the Manchester United striker that he must keep scoring goals to make the trip to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.
The Italian also believes that Sir Alex Ferguson should play the hit-man more – noting that he was surprised not to see Owen in the starting line up against Aston...
Rooney and Vidic fire Man United in front from; Villa also leading
Wayne Rooney has fired home from the penalty spot and a Nemanja Vidic header has given Manchester United a 2-0 lead in their Premier League clash with Wolves at Old Trafford Tuesday.
Rooney scored his 13th goal of the campaign from the spot after defender Ronald Zubar blatantly punched the ball away from a corner kick and referee Steve Bennett was right on spot to see.
The England international...
Rooney and Berbatov to strike for Man United; Carrick to partner Vidic
MANCHESTER — Alex Ferguson has decided to start up front with Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov as he returns to his regular 4-4-2 in Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Wolves at Old Trafford tonight.
Tomasz Kuszczak’s excellent run of late has been rewarded as he is again the first choice goalkeeper. Michael Carrick will partner Nemanja Vidic at centre-back. Michael Owen...
Mick McCarthy praises Alex Ferguson's father-figure towards Ryan Giggs
Ahead of his clash Manchester United Tuesday night, Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has hailed the father-figure of Sir Alex Ferguson towards Ryan Giggs.
Giggs, who made his debut at Old Trafford over 20 years ago, stuck with just one club, one manager and 11 Premier League titles in his career and McCarthy says that is because Ferguson was like a daddy to him right away.
“Alex [Ferguson] must...
