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He says he is growing into his role.

Talking before yesterday’s injury Ferdinand reveals he a certain omerta at England and how he wishes to take one step further in Europe.

Keane: ‘I didn’t do that enough as a player. I was too intense.’

£137m into the red.

APRIL 15: Gary Neville’s comeback has been put on hold for another week.

APRIL 14: FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park.

Watford 1 Man Utd 4: United are through to their record 18th FA Cup final, but may have paid a high price

Manchester United’s towering performance against Roma invokes memories of some of Europe’s greatest displays

Sir Alex Ferguson faces an anxious 24-hour wait to discover the extent of Rio Ferdinand’s groin injury, after Manchester United secured a place in the FA Cup final with a 4-1 demolition of Watford at Villa Park.

When Manchester United beat Roma last week, the harshest critic could see that it was football of high quality played at a speed no team would enjoy facing and that its flavour was undeniably modern English with Michael Carrick a distinctive ingredient.

Watford (1) 1 Manchester United (2) 4Despite the embarrassing number of empty seats, the FA could afford smiles of satisfaction as Manchester United eased their way into the first final at the new Wembley.

After their stunning displays in Europe, United and Chelsea could meet three times in a battle for top honours

The United winger is one of the first beneficiaries of the new money currently flooding into the Premiership

There have been many moments of European glory at Old Trafford, but none greater than the rout of Roma

FA Cup: Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored as United breezed into the FA Cup final.

AS the fans outside dusted off yet another rendition of that rediscovered ditty ‘Que sera, sera… we’re going to Wembley’, Sir Alex Ferguson put his arm around Frenchman Patrice Evra in the Villa Park dressing room.

SIR Alex Ferguson has tipped Manchester United to beat Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup final.

The United boss was delighted with his side’s courageous display.

Rio Ferdinand is the latest Reds defender to limp out of action.

United scored four but Wayne Rooney says it was no stroll in the park.

Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping Rio Ferdinand has not suffered a serious groin injury.

APRIL 14: A detailed look at how Manchester United’s 4-1 FA Cup semi-final victory over Watford unfolded.

APRIL 14: Post-match reaction to Manchester United’s 4-1 FA Cup semi-final victory over Watford.

Match report for the win in the evening clash with Watford

United are going to Wembley after beating Watford in the FA Cup semi finals.

Rio Ferdinand is the latest United defender to limp out of action.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game against Watford.

Tickets for the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Blackburn at Old Trafford will be on sale on Sunday.

Reuters - The gleaming arch of the new Wembley stadium will beckon for Manchester United and Chelsea this weekend when they start huge favourites in their respective FA Cup semi-final ties.

Sporting Life - Adrian Boothroyd believes Manchester United could field a weakened team in today’s FA Cup semi.

TeamTalk - Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd believes Manchester United could field a weakened team for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against his side.United are still in contention for the Premiership and Champions League as well as the FA Cup, and Boothroyd knows that Sir Alex Ferguson might have one eye on the challenges ahead when he makes his plans for the Villa Park tie against the Hornets.

TeamTalk - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists English clubs have once again moved ahead of their Spanish and Italian counterparts in Europe.With the Red Devils among three English representatives in the last four of this season’s Champions League, many feel the domestic competition has outstripped those of Spain and Italy, who have traditionally been viewed as superior.

Sporting Life - Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s at Manchester United for the long haul after signing a new deal.

APRIL 13: Manchester Unied target Owen Hargreaves is set to hold talks with Bayern Munich over his future.

FIND out how we rated the Reds in their 4-1 victory over Watford.

UNITED’S quest for the treble is still on track after they beat Watford to reach the FA Cup final.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s next Manchester United challenge is to become one of the three greatest footballers of all time, alongside Pele and Diego Maradona.

ROY Keane’s No 16 shirt looked ill- fitting on Michael Carrick’s shoulders when the England midfielder arrived at Old Trafford.

Welsh winger says Cristiano Ronaldo can keep getting better at United.

The Reds boss says he always expected Cristiano Ronaldo to sign a new deal.

APRIL 13: Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed terms on a new five-year contract with Manchester United.

APRIL 13: Sir Alex Ferguson reckons Cristiano Ronaldo can be one of the greats after signing a new contract.

The Reds boss says he always expected Cristiano Ronaldo to sign a new deal.

Ryan Giggs is determined to be involved in the first cup final at Wembley.

Owen Hargreaves expects to hold talks in the next few weeks with Bayern Munich about his future.

Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd is hoping his side can record a shock win over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals.

APRIL 13: Team news for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final clash between Watford and Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has a couple of injury worries for the Cup semi.

Welsh winger says Cristiano Ronaldo can keep getting better at United.

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