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UNITED’S back four is the meanest in the Premier League - but it is likely to be broken up next month when Gary Neville fights his way back to fitness.

RYAN Giggs has asked United for a bucketful of extra time and he homes in on Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time United appearance record.

UNITED’S back four is the meanest in the Premier League - but it is likely to be broken up next month when Gary Neville fights his way back to fitness.

RYAN Giggs has asked United for a bucketful of extra time and he homes in on Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time United appearance record.

Team news and statistics ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game.

The McCann affair shows the British media at its worst.

Stand-in Skipper wants the Reds to continue a run of five straight wins.

FA unhappy with the reaction to getting beat at the weekend

The new Chelsea boss has been given 90 days by the Premier League to acquire the correct badges but that is not enough time to complete the course.

Ferguson is flabbergasted.

“Looking up at the scoreboard at the final whistle and seeing 2-0 was a horrible feeling, especially when you’re up against a Championship side at Old Trafford.”

A few United players make World XI shortlist

Views about last night’s defeat.

Sir Alex was disappointed with his young side’s display against Coventry.

Gerard Pique says he felt “horrible” after United’s defeat to Coventry.

JOHN O’Shea admits Manchester United were distinctly second best as they slithered to their shock Carling Cup exit to Coventry.

RYAN Giggs insists there was no panic at Old Trafford over Manchester United’s early season form slump.

CHELSEA have been charged with failing to control their players during the match against Manchester United on Sunday.

SOME United fans sent the Reds to Coventry last night - but there wasn’t the swathes of empty spaces that had been predicted.

SIR Alex Ferguson was left somewhat cross as Maltese falcon Michael `Mosquito’ Mifsud swooped to suck the lifeblood out of his Carling Cup fringe team.

SIR Alex Ferguson admitted he was ‘flabbergasted’ by his side’s stunning 2-0 defeat Carling Cup exit to Coventry.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he was “flabbergasted” by his side’s Carling Cup exit to Coventry.

Match report from tonight’s home defeat in the encounter versus Coventry City

See the best of the action from Old Trafford on MUTV and on your PC.

A young United side exit the Carling Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Coventry.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game at home to Coventry City.

Text commentary direct from the Carling Cup tie at Old Trafford.

Tomasz Kuszczak is aiming to take his chance against Coventry tonight.

Tomasz Kuszczak is aiming to prove his worth against Coventry tonight.

Man Utd oppose Avram Grant being allowed to manage Chelsea without the required licence, BBC Sport understands.

Grant tells players they can leave if they don’t back him.

Eric Djemba-Djemba has signed with Qatar SC.

Erikkson’s army marches on.

Ruud speaks of personality clash.

Van der Sar steadies himself.

Rooney is first in the queue.

“Tevez is like a son to me”

You’d wonder why, but they are reported to be doing so.

Reality of Cup scheme will be seen tonight

Rooney to captain? Quotes, team news, etc.

Chris Eagles wants to make a big contribution to United’s trophy quest.

Boss admits Wes has ‘played his guts out’ in Gary Neville’s absence.

FIND out how we rate the Reds for their performance in the 2-0 defeat against Coventry.

MANCHESTER United slumped to a shock Carling Cup defeat against Championship side Coventry at Old Trafford.

UNITED defender Danny Simpson is getting the best football education any player could have.

RUUD van Nistelrooy has claimed he was pushed out of Old Trafford after his relationship with boss Sir Alex Ferguson became too difficult.

UNITED defender Danny Simpson is getting the best football education any player could have.

Dowie says his side will come to Old Trafford with ‘attacking intent’

Big up the defensive crew!

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