Owen Hargreaves left Manchester United daring to dream of retaining their Barclays Premier League title as they saw off Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford to leave the Gunners’ own championship hopes in tatters.
It was during Carlos Queiroz’s first spell as assistant to Alex Ferguson and the Portuguese coach recalls with amusement the labyrinthine tale of Ronaldo’s capture, which happened only after his own departure from Real Madrid, writes Patrick Barclay.
Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo win the Barclays Manager and Player of the Month awards for March.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo have won monthly awards for March.
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that injuries have damaged Arsenal’s title bid ahead of their meeting on Sunday.
Boss says victory sets United up for the run-in and ends Arsenal’s challenge.
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Rio is fit to face Arsenal, while Vidic should be back against Blackburn.
Ronaldo shortlisted for two PFA awards - but no other Reds are nominated.
We take an in-depth look at United and Arsenal’s top scorers.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is winning his fight to be fit for their Champions League semi-final first leg against Man Utd.
Team news ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match.
Brown says Reds must prove they’re the best team in the country.
Cantona says this is United’s season and hails the heir to his no.7 shirt.
Michael Carrick savoured Tuesday night’s Champions League victory.
The Roma win extended a remarkable run for Park in the starting XI.
Mathieu Flamini and Bacary Sagna will both miss Sunday’s clash.
Betfred chairman and United fan runs the rule over Sunday’s clash.
Brush up on all the important information ahead of Arsenal’s visit.
Ryan Giggs says Reds believe they can end the season as European champions.
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti insists United can win the Champions League.
Gerard Pique is excited about returning to the Nou Camp with United.
Football manager Darren Ferguson admits attacking his wife during a row over their children.
Wes believes United are in great shape going into the Cl semi-final.
Barcelona did just enough to progress to the Champions League last four.
The Reds manager is relishing the Reds’ semi-final tie with Barcelona.
Gary Neville is looking forward to being involved in the season finale.
Sir Alex was delighted after United sealed progress to the semi-final.
Carlos Tevez’s winner ensures United’s place in the Champions League semi-finals.
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Luciano Spalletti says Pizarro’s Ronaldo remarks were in the heat of the moment.
Wenger admits Arsenal must pick themselves up for Old Trafford.
Liverpool and Chelsea will again contest a Champions League semi.
Carrick is 16/1 to score first - just as he did in last year’s epic win.
Ji-sung says the current United squad is the strongest since his arrival.
The boss says United’s 2-0 first-leg advantage isn’t a pass to the semi finals.
Sir Alex Ferguson says Man Utd have their best chance in years of reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
Rio Ferdinand could be fit to face Roma on Wednesday night.
Rio Ferdinand, Nani and Louis Saha sit out training ahead of Roma clash.
French defender Philippe Mexes says Roma will fight for a place in the last four.
Michael Carrick says the draw at Boro has made United more determined.
Wes Brown says it’s vital United don’t invite pressure from Roma.
Rio Ferdinand, Nani and Louis Saha sit out training ahead of Roma clash.
Reds confirm Ferdinand did not suffer broken metatarsal against Middlesbrough.
A point at Middlesbrough may prove vital, but Giggs is targeting five wins.
The influential Francesco Totti is absent from Roma’s second-leg squad list.
Manchester United’s defensive problems ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Roma on Wednesday have been eased by the news that Francesco Totti has been ruled out of the Old Trafford match.
Milan star gives BBC Sport his Champions League lowdown
Team news to follow later.
“Liverpool must not play for a goalless draw against Arsenal”