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SIR Alex Ferguson is reputedly considering a move for Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor.

The predicted goal feast never quite worked out but there was plenty of indication that four was a good score against a Derby side showing fresh commitment under their new manager, Paul Jewell.

Liverpool’s morale suffers a huge blow ahead of their showdown with United.

Sir Alex was pleased with his side’s display in very difficult conditions.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon’s fixture at home to Derby County.

Match report of this afternoon’s home win in the clash against Derby County

Some match photo’s from United’s game against Derby County can now be viewed at the gallery.

The Reds boss was pleased with his side’s display in testing conditions.

Pals endorse Cristiano’s penalty, even if he denied Tevez’s hat-trick.

Ryan Giggs deserves more credit after scoring his 100th league goal for Man Utd, says team-mate Rio Ferdinand.

Watch highlights of United’s win on your PC - or watch it in full on MUTV.

Giggs, Tevez (2) and Ronaldo give United victory at a rain-soaked Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs reached a century of league strikes with his goal against Derby.

Sir Alex confirms Owen Hargreaves’ withdrawal was due to a calf strain.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has surgery on his persistent knee injury.

Wes Brown turns down what Sir Alex Ferguson calls his “last offer” of a new contract at Manchester United.

Wes Brown has rejected United’s latest contract offer.

SIR Alex Ferguson hailed evergreen winger Ryan Giggs after the Welshman became the 11th player in Manchester United history to score 100 league goals for the club.

UNITED reporter Stuart Mathieson gives his verdict on United’s players in the 4-1 win over Derby.

EVERGREEN winger Ryan Giggs clocked up a century of league goals for Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson’s men overcame an early struggle to record an expected victory over basement boys Derby.

Sir Alex says United must start converting more of their chances.

Sir Alex says United have made Wes Brown a final contract offer.

United manager praises the club’s plans for the Munich anniversary.

Derby boss urges his players to get the most out of the trip to Old Trafford.

Sir Alex has no injury worries for Saturday but Neville’s comeback is delayed again.

Rio’s recovered from the virus that forced him off the pitch on Monday.

Man Utd captain Gary Neville has another setback in his fight to overcome long-term injury.

Michael Carrick says Derby’s new boss could boost the Rams’ confidence

Stoke City are waiting to find out from Manchester United if they are able to extend Ryan Shawcross’ loan.

Derby boss urges his players to get the most out of the trip to Old Trafford.

Plymouth’s on-loan winger Lee Martin is set for a two-week spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury.

Derby boss Paul Jewell knows Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be his ruthless self again on Saturday.”

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is lining up a £10 million move for Serbian full-back Branislav Ivanovic.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Derby County at 15:00 on Saturday 8th December 2007 in the Premier League.

The Manchester Utd players will wear a replica kit against Manchester City to commemorate the Munich air disaster

United plan tribute to the Busby Babes, who perished in a plane crash, writes Tim Rich.

The former player believes the triumvirate of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez can match his achievements alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton.

OWEN Hargreaves has hailed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as “the perfect manager.”

DENIS Law is backing United for a Premier League and Champions League double this season.

UNITED will create a free, permanent exhibition which tells the story of the Busby Babes as the centrepiece of their plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich Disaster February 6.

SIR Alex Ferguson has urged his players to prove they are the best squad of his 21 years in charge.

WES Brown is in serious danger of pricing himself out of a United future with the champions making the defender a ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ offer.

SIR Alex Ferguson will never leave Old Trafford thanks to a new exhibition opened in his honour at the club museum.

D-DAY is just 48 hours away for Prestwich Heys as they seek to overturn a ruling which will otherwise almost certainly wreck their hopes of a fourth successive Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League title.

Man Utd will wear a special one-off strip against Man City to mark next year’s 50th anniversary of the Munich air crash

Manchester United have been given dispensation by the Premier League to wear a 1950s retro kit, free of logos, for what promises to be a highly emotional Manchester derby on 9 February, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.

FC UNITED boss Karl Marginson is urging the Rebels to seize the chance to get their faltering UniBond first division promotion bid firmly back on track when they entertain struggling Chorley tomorrow.

MANCHESTER UNITED have revealed they are set to visit Saudi Arabia next month for a short ‘winter break’.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo should have had a penalty against Fulham - no question about it.

GARY Neville has suffered another setback in his recovery from his long-term ankle injury.