Manchester United news and links

SIR Alex Ferguson is set to escape an FA charge despiite criticising referee Steve Bennett for sending off Cristiano Ronaldo at Portsmouth.

Kieran Lee scores the only goal as Reds beat Barcelona in Kuala Lumpur.

Manchester United midfielder Ritchie Jones joins Yeovil Town until the end of December.

Midfielder Ritchie Jones joins Yeovil on loan until the end of the year.

Pompey new-boy David Nugent wants to make his mark against United.

Ryan Giggs wants victory at Fratton Park to kickstart United’s season.

Carlos Tevez is itching to make his United debut against Portsmouth.

Don’t be surprised if you hear more pathetic Blue blather after this.

Heinze, Keane, Bruce, Chelsea, Duberry, Coppell, Ambulance Service, more excuses?, Phil Neville.

Another ‘no question about that’ moment for Ferguson. Eriksson hails him irreplacable whilst Hughes says Rooney’s boots should be banned.

Ferguson says he is ready for injuries.

Anderson says he is his own man and states that Ronaldo has helped him along.

Squads, quotes, weather etc. Hargreaves and Tevez are tipped to play a part tonight.

Tevez feels he is now ready for United.

“What’s your priority? My wife and her shopping, or my football? Or money? If someone doesn’t want to come to Sunderland because their wife likes shopping in London, it’s a sad state of affairs.”

Last chance to get your hands on one

Roy Keane has urged players to make football, not their wives’ whims, their priority.

SIR Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo only has himself to blame after picking up a red card against Portsmouth.

UNITED’s stuttering start to the season continued after they returned home from Portsmouth with just a point and had Cristiano Ronaldo sent off.

FIND out how the Reds rated in their 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.

RORY Patterson is set to miss eight FC United matches next month after being reported for a red card during a pre-season friendly.

ANDERSON wants to emulate World superstar Ronaldinho in the future but for now the pressure of making a United breakthrough is enough for the Brazilian.

SIR Alex Ferguson has a £50m-plus plan up his sleeve to kick-start the Premiership Champions’ season.

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Big deal

They always seem to conduct these raids before the derby, although it is usually hoolies rather than owners that kop for it!

Possible solution to what has become a sticky problem

Big blows all round

Carlos T?vez was introduced to the press yesterday with the news that he will be starting against Portsmouth

In our round-up Lyon chase Heinze and Evans gets called up.

Lyon may join Liverpool in the race to sign Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze as backup for captain Cris.”

United’s youngsters face Barcelona in Malaysia, despite losing to Inter.

Reading defender Michael Duberry wishes Wayne Rooney a speedy recovery.

Cristiano Ronaldo played a big part in Anderson’s switch to OT.

In our round-up Lyon chase Heinze and Evans gets called up.

Sir Alex Ferguson has given the go-ahead for Manchester United’s new Argentina striker to make his debut on Wednesday

The Manchester United manager confirms that he will have to make do despite Wayne Rooney being sidelined through injury

United’s youngsters face Barcelona in Malaysia, despite losing to Inter.

Argentine just wants to get on the field, cutting through all the red tape to wear a red shirt, says Henry Winter.

Wayne Rooney should be available for England’s key Euro 2008 qualifier in Russia on Oct 17, according to his Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson,

Sports science experts have questioned whether lighter football boots are to blame for the recent spate of foot injuries to leading England players.

Doubts over their boots are raised again.

Ferguson wanted Tevez last season.

Heinze feels trapped

One fit striker will be enough

Last chance to get your hands on one.

Three in three for Rooney.

But no fit centre forwards

The game between Portsmouth and Manchester United in the Premiership on Wednesday 15th August 2007 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad’s preview analysis.

Ahead of his Man Utd debut against Portsmouth, Carlos Tevez insists he feels no pressure.