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The Premier League insist Howard Webb is the best ref for Saturday.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United player Frank Stapleton will have split loyalties when the two teams meet this Saturday for their top-of-the-table match at the Emirates Stadium.

John Ley chooses his top ten most memorable Arsenal v Man Utd clashes.

FRANK Stapleton believes there is nothing between his two old sides as United and Arsenal shape up for Saturday’s Emirates showdown.

PETER Thomson will get his first start for FC United as the Rebels take on Bamber Bridge in the President’s Cup at Radcliffe tonight (7.45pm).

PROMOTION-chasing Hyde United showed no mercy for ailing Blue Square North neighbours Leigh RMI as they romped to a 5-1 victory over the struggling Railwaymen at Hilton Park last night.

Ferdinand tells MUTV he’s fit to face Arsenal, contrary to press reports.

The Manchester United goalkeeper made a surprise about-turn when he announced his intention to stay for another year

Ferdinand tells MUTV he’s fit to face Arsenal, contrary to press reports.

The Manchester United defender will available for the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday

Manchester United have confirmed Rio Ferdinand will be available for Saturday’s crunch showdown at Arsenal.”

Reds say Ferdinand is fully fit and ready to travel to the Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League insist Howard Webb is the best referee for Arsenal-United.

AFP - Gary Neville has been given the green light to make his long-awaited comeback from injury with an appearance for a second-string Manchester United side on Thursday.

Manchester United star Paul Scholes will have a knee operation on Thursday and is expected to be out for three months.”

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is hoping to make his comeback from injury in Thursday’s Senior Cup tie with Stockport.”

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Manchester United boasts a squad that will bring successes to Old Trafford this season.”

Manchester United captain Gary Neville is set to make his comeback from injuries against Stockport on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Manchester United will win a Premier League and Champions League double this season.

The Blackburn manager awoke on Monday to headlines billing his side’s 2-1 triumph as “Spurs show old fragility on dawn of Ramos era”, writes Henry Winter.

Paul Scholes has been ruled out for three months after being told he needs an operation to repair damaged knee ligaments.

Cesc Fabregas has been showered with praise since he arrived on these shores from his Spanish homeland four years ago but it was his Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, who really hit the nail on the head by likening his midfielder to Paul Scholes.

Fifa have announced they have tightened the rules controlling the controversial third-party ownership of players.

In conversation with Hunter Davies it quickly becomes apparent how this prolific author has produced so many fine football-related books. He can talk football until the cows come home, writes Andrew Baker.

RIO Ferdinand has shaken off injury fears and is set to take on Premiership leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

PORTUGUESE winger Nani reckons the fast-paced nature of the Premiership is bringing the best out of him.

MANCHESTER United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar will quit international football after Euro 2008.

The highs and lows in the remarkable career of Paul Scholes.

GARY Neville could make his long-awaited comeback in Thursday’s Senior Cup tie with Stockport.

MICHAEL Carrick could face Arsenal this weekend with the midfielder set to resume training this week.

PAUL Scholes’ worst injury fears have become a reality with the midfielder ruled out for about 16 games.

The former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has announced his retirement with immediate effect. The 35-year-old, now with Ajax, revealed that he had taken the decision to quit due to a lack of motivation.

Manchester United’s injury setbacks continued yesterday when the club
announced that Paul Scholes will have a knee operation on Thursday and is
expected to be out for three months. United are also awaiting the outcome of
a scan Rio Ferdinand underwent after he was forced off 20 minutes from the
end of Saturday’s win over Middlesbrough.

FC UNITED’S bid to build their own stadium has received a major boost from Manchester City Council.

Gary Neville is nearing a return after seven months out, but Manchester United may be without Paul Scholes until February

Gary Neville could make his long-awaited return on Thursday night.

Two Reds came head-to-head as Hull City drew with Sheffield United.

Edwin van der Sar plans to retire from international football next year.

Paul Scholes won’t play again this year after scans showed ligament damage.

Manchester United could be without Paul Scholes for the foreseeable future after an inconclusive scan this week

The Manchester United midfielder is set for a spell on the sidelines after having a knee operation on Thursday

Two Reds came head-to-head as Hull City drew with Sheffield United.

Arsenal held Liverpool and Rooney topped United’s Man of the Match poll.

Sir Alex says referees should offer Cristiano Ronaldo more protection.

Despite recent results, Owen Hargreaves insists United will improve.

Gunners boss says his side are getting stronger ahead of United’s visit.

FC UNITED recovered from a nightmare start to leapfrog Ossett Albion into second place in UniBond division one north.

STUTTERING Stalybridge Celtic were left pointing to tired legs after slipping to their second defeat in three days.

ALTRINCHAM boss Graham Heathcote saluted his resilient Robins after they squeezed past underdogs Kendal to earn a plum home tie with League One strugglers Millwall in the FA Cup first round.

M.E.N. Sport’s Stuart Mathieson gives his verdict on United’s 4-1 hammering of Middlesbrough at Old Trafford.