Manchester United news and links

Manchester United news and links is updated throughout the day with the latest Manchester United news from across the internet. Last updated on Friday, 9th May 11:25am.

Friday 9th May 2008

Ferguson has confidence in Bolton

11:25am - 12 hours, 27 minutes ago - BBC Sport

Sir Alex Ferguson has faith that Bolton will provide a stern test for Chelsea in Sunday’s Premier League title decider.

Wayne Rooney a doubt for decider at Wigan

10:25am - 13 hours, 28 minutes ago - Telegraph Sport

Chelsea’s slim hopes of beating Manchester United to the Premier League title were improved, marginally, by the news Wayne Rooney is likely to miss United’s final league match of the season.

Fergie pencils Rooney in for European final

9:55am - 13 hours, 57 minutes ago - soccernet.com

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League final with Chelsea on May 21 even if he does not make Sunday’s title crunch at Wigan Athletic.

Wigan prepare to be overrun by the United army on day of destiny

1:10am - 22 hours, 42 minutes ago - Mark Ogden

Dave Whelan is worried that Wigan will be “swamped” by 20,000 ticketless Manchester United fans for Sunday’s title decider

Fans offered Moscow cruise ship cabins for Euro final

1:10am - 22 hours, 42 minutes ago - Luke Harding in Moscow

A British travel company has chartered a cruise ship to give extra accommodation to fans travelling to Moscow for the Champions League final

Police on red alert for title decider

12:02am - 23 hours, 50 minutes ago - Times Online

Huge security operation planned to prevent trouble as Wigan Athletic prepare for invasion from Manchester United on Sunday

Thursday 8th May 2008

Lippi tips Manchester United to do the double

6:02pm - 1 day, 5 hours ago - Times Online

Italian believes his old friend Sir Alex Ferguson will enjoy success in both Premier League and Champions League

Wigan v Man Utd

5:08pm - 1 day, 6 hours ago - BBC Sport

Team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match.

Bruce vows Wigan will give 100%

4:46pm - 1 day, 7 hours ago - BBC Sport

Steve Bruce insists his Wigan side will give their all in Sunday’s decisive Premier League game against Manchester United.

Lippi tips Man United for trophy double

2:12pm - 1 day, 9 hours ago - soccernet.com

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi is backing Sir Alex Ferguson to bring two trophies to Old Trafford because the Scot has instilled a willing work ethic in his players.

Betting: Wigan Athletic

2:02pm - 1 day, 9 hours ago - manutd.com

United fan Fred Done has all the odds ahead of Sunday’s crunch fixture.

Clubs to submit ‘brawl’ reports

12:09pm - 1 day, 11 hours ago - BBC Sport

Manchester United and Chelsea will submit to the Football Association on Thursday their reports into the fracas at Stamford Bridge last month.

United to spend wisely on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

11:35am - 1 day, 12 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Sir Alex Ferguson will revive his interest in Ajax forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar as he searches for an additional forward to add to his squad after being priced out of any possible deal for Dimitar Berbatov.

Premier League: Wigan v Manchester United

10:07am - 1 day, 13 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Premier League weekend preview

Masters of our own destiny

10:02am - 1 day, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

One match to win the title: Owen Hargreaves says the Reds are full of belief.

Skipper ready and willing

10:02am - 1 day, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Gary Neville says he is available should he be needed in final two games.

Brown talks up defence ahead of Wigan decider

7:39am - 1 day, 16 hours ago - soccernet.com

Wes Brown claims Manchester United’s mean defence can help secure a Barclays Premier League and Champions League double for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.

Alex Ferguson risks Wayne Rooney in title bid

12:01am - 1 day, 23 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Ferguson may risk injured striker in title bid ahead of Moscow final, writes Mark Ogden.

Moscow alert for Champions League final fans

12:01am - 1 day, 23 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

England followers issue advice, including beware Ultras, writes Henry Winter.

Wednesday 7th May 2008

Chelsea have more to say on Evra fracas

11:00pm - 2 days ago - The Independent - Football RSS Feed

The title race is not yet over and the Champions League final is 13 days away, but today the battle over what happened between Manchester United’s players and Chelsea’s groundstaff on 26 April at Stamford Bridge commences. Chelsea will file their report which, sources at the club say, includes more incidents involving United players than those which have already been reported.

Rooney fights desperate battle for fitness

10:02pm - 2 days, 1 hour ago - Times Online

Manchester United forward has 48 hours to show he is fit to take his place for the title decider away to Wigan on Sunday

Match Pack: Wigan

2:01pm - 2 days, 9 hours ago - manutd.com

All the facts and figures ahead of United’s trip to the JJB Stadium.

Manucho raring to go

10:02am - 2 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Manucho can’t wait to report for pre-season training at Carrington.

Rio’s top of the class

10:02am - 2 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Fans have voted Rio Ferdinand ManUtd.com’s Player of the Month for April.

Sir Alex backs Rangers boss

10:02am - 2 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Sir Alex Ferguson shares his thoughts ahead of UEFA Cup final.

Latics won’t lie down

8:02am - 2 days, 15 hours ago - manutd.com

Wigan owner Dave Whelan insists his side will push Reds on Sunday.

Tuesday 6th May 2008

UEFA announce visa exemption

2:02pm - 3 days, 9 hours ago - manutd.com

Match ticket are fans’ visa entry into Moscow for the Champions League final.

Uefa warning for ticketless fans

10:52am - 3 days, 13 hours ago - BBC Sport

Uefa warns English football fans without a valid match ticket for the Champions League final not to travel to Moscow.

Nani says sorry for red card

10:02am - 3 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Reds winger recognises he was wrong to react after seeing red against West Ham.

Giggs: We’re in charge

10:02am - 3 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Ryan Giggs is delighted that United are in control of the title race.

Nani makes apology for headbutt

8:26am - 3 days, 15 hours ago - BBC Sport

Manchester United’s Nani says sorry for the headbutt that resulted in the winger being red-carded in the 4-1 win over West Ham.

Football: United play for the double on back of £58m losses last year

2:04am - 3 days, 21 hours ago - David Conn

Manchester United used to be a profitable club, but since the Glazer family took over the situation has changed

Visa rules waved for Champions League final

12:01am - 3 days, 23 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Uefa and Russian presidents reach agreement for fans travelling to Moscow, writes Jeremy Wilson.

Monday 5th May 2008

Russia waives visa rules for football final

11:24pm - 4 days ago - Paul Lewis, Luke Harding

Visa exemption for more than 40,000 football fans travelling to Moscow hailed by Uefa boss as a ‘historical decision’

‘I don’t think Bruce will let United win’

11:00pm - 4 days ago - The Independent - Football RSS Feed

Avram Grant saluted his players for pushing Manchester United to the final day with their victory at St James’ Park yesterday and added that he thinks Wigan’s manager, Steve Bruce, “will not give the game to United” on Sunday.

Visas will be waived for fans with final tickets

10:02pm - 4 days, 1 hour ago - Times Online

Deal struck to help Manchester United and Chelsea supporters travelling to Moscow for the Champions League final

Blues keep pace

8:02pm - 4 days, 3 hours ago - manutd.com

Chelsea’s win at Newcastle means the title race will go down to the wire.

Russia gives fans visa reprieve

3:04pm - 4 days, 8 hours ago - BBC Sport

Russia is to waive visa requirements for English football fans travelling to Moscow for the Champions League final - if they are visiting for the day.

Champions League final: ‘Visa rules waived’

2:10pm - 4 days, 9 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Russia is to waive its visa entry requirements for fans with valid tickets for the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea in Moscow, according to a statement.

Ferguson hails players’ ‘fantastic’ effort

10:02am - 4 days, 13 hours ago - Times Online

Man Utd 4 West Ham 1: the inference in the manager’s speech was clear - that these are heady times once more for United

United superiority ‘almost over’

10:02am - 4 days, 13 hours ago - Times Online

The win over Barcelona is a timely boost before an attempt to hold off Chelsea on two fronts and match the 1999 treble

Two wins for two trophies

10:02am - 4 days, 13 hours ago - manutd.com

Wes Brown says United are determined to end the season with a double.

FBI watch over Old Trafford

12:01am - 4 days, 23 hours ago - Telegraph Sport

Manchester United owners the Glazers have ordered a review of the club’s security set-up and are said to have sought help from American FBI agents to set the ball rolling.

Sunday 4th May 2008

Manchester United 4 West Ham United 1: Ferguson refuses to join lap of honour after deceptive romp

11:00pm - 5 days ago - The Independent - Football RSS Feed

“The dourest and most dependable defender to play for me.” That’s how Sir Alex Ferguson once summed up Steve Bruce, the man who now stands between him and a 10th League title.

Premier League: Manchester Utd 4-1 West Ham

10:47pm - 5 days, 1 hour ago - Daniel Taylor at Old Trafford

Guardian: A mood of celebration at Old Trafford as United closed in on the Premier League title with a 4-1 canter against West Ham

Saturday 3rd May 2008

Giggs nears Reds all-time record

5:23pm - 6 days, 6 hours ago - BBC Sport

Man Utd winger Ryan Giggs is set to break Bobby Charlton’s club appearance record in May’s Champions League final.

Duo on course for Wigan

4:02pm - 6 days, 7 hours ago - manutd.com

Vidic and Rooney could return for the final league game at the JJB.

Ronaldo strike worth £50k

4:02pm - 6 days, 7 hours ago - manutd.com

Bookie Fred Done donated £50k to charity after Ronny’s 30th league goal.

Sir Alex salutes OT faithful

4:02pm - 6 days, 7 hours ago - manutd.com

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to the supporters after West Ham win.

Ferguson adds to Chelsea pressure

3:14pm - 6 days, 8 hours ago - BBC Sport

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Newcastle could cause an upset against Chelsea on Monday.