Manchester United news and links

Porto defender Jose Bosingwa is being linked with a possible move to Old Trafford during the January transfer window.

Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick are both expected to return to the United squad for the home game against Birmingham City.

Adam Eckersley has joined League One strugglers Port Vale.

The agent of reported United target, Dimitar Berbatov, has said that the striker would be prepared to leave Tottenham in January’s transfer window if a big enough club made an offer.

Team news ahead of the New Year’s Day Premier League match.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Birmingham City at 15:00 on Tuesday, 1st January 2008 in the Premier League.

MANCHESTER United are poised to bid for Dimitar Berbatov after Tottenham effectively invited offers for the £25m-rated striker.

SIR Alex Ferguson will hope Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick have recovered from illness when Manchester United look to bounce back from defeat at West Ham by beating Birmingham at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson warns players they face the axe if they step out of line again following the club Christmas party.

Alex Ferguson admitted that United had struggled in their away defeat to West Ham United.

Alan Curbishley made it three wins out of three against Manchester United as Anton Ferdinand and Matthew Upson sunk United’s table-toppers with a dramatic late double.

Darren Fletcher insists Ronaldo is not culpable for Upton Park loss.

On a goal-laden afternoon, both Arsenal and Chelsea notch victories

Wes Brown says United should have defended better at Upton Park.

On a goal-laden afternoon, Chelsea snatch victory over Newcastle.

Wayne Rooney should overcome a virus in time to face Birmingham.

Watch the best of the action from Upton Park as United take on West Ham.

A magnanimous Sir Alex wants his players to react to Saturday’s defeat.

Some match photos from United’s game against Sunderland can now be viewed at the gallery.

Darron Gibson has extended his loan spell at Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Kieran Lee is to join Championship side QPR on loan.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he would be “astounded” if Newcastle sacked Sam Allardyce.

MANCHESTER United’s star winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 18th goal of the season but then missed a penalty as the Reds suffered a surprise defeat at West Ham.

UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he had no complaints about his side’s 2-1 loss at West Ham.

FIND out how we rated the United players for their performance in the 2-1 defeat at West Ham.

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes West Ham fans welcome Carlos Tevez’s return.

Manchester United youngster Kieran Lee is set to join QPR on loan for the rest of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson will take a 20-man travelling party to face West Ham.

Team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between West Ham United and Manchester United at 15:00 on Saturday, 29th December 2007 in the Premier League.

LOUIS Saha is glad to have got “back to basics” - and to the United striker that means scoring goals.

MICHAEL Carrick enjoyed putting one over the old enemy in midweek and intends to do the same to old friends at Upton Park.

FC United manager Karl Marginson regards Saturday’s trip to leaders Curzon Ashton as a chance for his faltering Rebels to blast their way back into the UniBond first division north championship race.

CARLOS Tevez returns to West Ham with Sir Alex Ferguson convinced the Upton Park outfit owe their Premier League existence to the South American.

AS banana skins go, West Ham United has been among the most slippery in recent years for Manchester United.

OWEN Hargreaves will return to the Manchester United squad for the clash with West Ham at Upton Park.

Will United heap more home misery on Alan Curbishley’s Hammers?

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Sir Alex believes Rooney’s strike at Sunderland could spark a glut of goals.

Arsene Wenger insists he is unconcerned about losing top spot.

Hull manager Phil Brown is desperate to extend the loan deal of Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell.

SIR Alex Ferguson expects to see the best out of Louis Saha after the Frenchman’s Boxing Day double.

ROY Keane reckons champions Manchester United are odds on to retain their Premier League title this season.

THE ghosts of Christmas past were well and truly exorcised at a stunned Stadium of Light as United indulged in some festive carnage.

See the best of the Boxing Day action on MUTV and MUTV Online.

United see out Boxing Day as league leaders after Arsenal draw away.

Match report from the afternoon away win versus Sunderland

Who was the Reds’ best performer at the Stadium of Light?

See the best of the Boxing Day action on MUTV and MUTV Online.

Three players are sent off as United’s rivals drop two points at home.