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Archive for February 2008

Ferguson credits Ronaldo with winning title

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

The Portuguese winger’s late winner at Fulham last season was the turning point that held off Chelsea’s challenge

Premier League previews: Giggs set to miss out

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

The Manchester United midfielder looks likely to miss the champions’ trip to Fulham as he struggles to shake off a calf injury

Reds quell Benzema rumours

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Sir Alex rejects Lyon’s claims that he has tried to unsettle Karim Benzema.

Giggs misses out, but Vidic is fit

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Ryan Giggs is set to sit out the Fulham game, but Nemanja Vidic is passed fit.

Sir Alex quells Benzema rumours

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Sir Alex rejects Lyon’s claims that he has tried to unsettle Karim Benzema.

Live: Fulham v United

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Follow Saturday’s match live via our radio and text commentary.

Sir Alex won’t rule out Chelsea

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

The United boss says Chelsea’s title aspirations should not be dismissed.

Evra: Louis fuelled by anger

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Patrice says countryman Saha is ready to vent his frustrations out on the pitch.

Bolton clash rearranged

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

United’s league game with Bolton at Old Trafford has been rescheduled.

Agent refutes Real bid for Cristiano Ronaldo

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent has played down reports that Real Madrid are to offer the Portuguese winger an £8 million-a-year contract to leave Manchester United.

Ferguson wary of Chelsea threat

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson remains concerned about the threat Chelsea pose in the race for the Premier League title.

Ferguson still sees Chelsea as double threat

Posted in Syndicated News on Friday 29th Feb 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson believes under-fire Chelsea boss Avram Grant could still taste success this season

Ferguson tips Chelsea for strong finish

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Avram Grant handed vote of confidence by rival who believes Champions League is Roman Abramovich’s ‘main goal’

Fulham 0-3 Man Utd

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match.

Lure of United too strong for Ferguson

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

The Manchester United manager says staying at Old Trafford was preferable to experience of coaching abroad

Betting: Fulham

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Reds fan and Betfred boss Fred Done gives us the odds for Saturday’s game.

Rio Ferdinand makes United wait over contract

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

The possibility of Rio Ferdinand leaving Manchester United next year on a free contract arose after his agent, Pini Zahavi, informed the club that negotiations on a new contract would not commence before the summer.

Man Utd offer to help out Sphinx

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Coventry Sphinx will train at Manchester United’s Carrington facility ahead of their FA Vase quarter-final.

Park: We’ll catch Arsenal

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Korean star Ji-sung Park says confidence is sky-high in the United camp.

Scholes still peerless

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Paul Scholes should be first choice for United every week, says former Red.

Vidic: Trio lead by example

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Nemanja Vidic says United is perfect for aspiring footballers.

Match Pack: Fulham

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Fulham have changed managers since the sides last met in December.

Ben Foster almost ready for Manchester United

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Ben Foster has said that he wants to be Manchester United’s No 1 goalkeeper next season.

Football: Ferguson heaps praise on Benzema

Posted in Syndicated News on Thursday 28th Feb 2008

Lyon’s president has accused Man Utd of trying to ‘destabilise’ them by expressing an interest in Karim Benzema

Foster’s battle against injury gathers speed

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

After eight months out injured, the young goalkeeper intends to establish himself as Manchester United’s No 1 next season

Ferdinand delays United talks

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

The England defender’s advisers told Manchester United that he will not discuss a new deal before the summer

Fit-again Foster targets England call-up

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

Manchester United’s young goalkeeper, who has not played this season, has set himself some daunting long-term goals

Inverness trial Man Utd’s Barnes

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

Manchester United reserve team player Michael Barnes joins Inverness Caledonian Thistle with a view to a permanent deal.

Form pleases Carrick

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

Reds midfielder is in form but isn’t expecting a guaranteed starting place.

Papers: Boss hails Anderson

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

The papers focus today on Sir Alex’s praise of midfielder Anderson.

McBride eyes Reds scalp

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

USA forward Brian McBride says beating United could transform Fulham’s season.

Neville makes fresh comeback bid

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

Manchester United defender Gary Neville plays 60 minutes for the club’s reserves against Liverpool.

Football: Foster set for comeback as Capello seeks to solve goalkeeping riddle

Posted in Syndicated News on Wednesday 27th Feb 2008

Potential England No1 Ben Foster will get the chance to impress Fabio Capello after recovering from injury

Betting: Ronaldo’s goals

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Ronaldo is 25/1 with Betfred to break the Premier League goals record.

Red View: Midfield maestros

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Get a preview of Inside United’s Carrick, Park, Hargreaves interview.

Benzema focused on OT result

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Lyon striker won’t be swayed by transfer talk ahead of the visit to Old Trafford.

Saha’s time to shine

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Sir Alex says Louis Saha can have a huge impact on United’s success this season

Alex Ferguson: Gary Neville will return

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that captain Gary Neville will return to action despite fears over persistent injury problems, writes Mark Ogden.

Goal difference is key - Ferguson

Posted in Syndicated News on Tuesday 26th Feb 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson has said the race for the Premier League title could be the first ever to be decided by goal difference

United suffer as Benzema pledges loyalty to Lyons

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

20-year-old forward dashes Old Trafford hopes, by pledging to stay in France next season and then perhaps move to Italy

Fletch: We’ve got the edge

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

Fletcher feels the FA Cup win over Arsenal is affecting the title race.

Reds’ midfield dilemma

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

ManUtd.com’s poll on fans’ preferred midfield pairing is being keenly contested.

Carrick: Teams can’t contain us

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

In-form midfielder says teams can’t cope with Reds on St James’ Park form.

Fixture changes for Reds

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

All four of United’s league fixtures in April will be shown live on TV.

Newcastle United 1 Manchester United 5: Ferguson basks in brilliant light of shining stars

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 25th Feb 2008

Some day Sir Alex Ferguson will get the credit he deserves. Perhaps it will be when he is gone from Manchester United. A result as comprehensive as this inevitably provoked another outbreak of sneering at Newcastle United and Kevin Keegan, but that should not be allowed to obscure the controlled swirl of the champions’ attacking on Saturday night and Ferguson’s primary role in assembling both the personnel involved and instilling in them a philosophy that embraces risk and beauty with the overlooked genius of common-sense defending.

Premier League: Newcastle 1-5 Man Utd

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 24th Feb 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney both scored twice as United moved within three points of Arsenal

Boss allays injury fears

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008

Ferguson substituted Evra and Vidic as a precaution against Newcastle.

Report: N’castle 1 United 5

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008

United close the gap on Arsenal at the top with another resounding win over Newcastle.

MUTV Online: Magpies action

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008

Fans can watch highlights from St James’ Park on MUTV and MUTV Online.

Report: Newcastle 1 United 5

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008

United close the gap on Arsenal at the top with another resounding win over Newcastle.