Manchester United news and links

David Pleat: Cristiano Ronaldo found width to stretch Wigan’s defence and help United secure the title

David Pleat: A look at the key clashes as Manchester United meet Barcelona

David Pleat: Sir Alex Ferguson handed Chelsea the initiative from the start by omitting Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo

David Pleat: United’s second-half handling of Emmanuel Adebayor and Alexander Hleb is what won them the game

David Pleat: Manchester United’s performance against Arsenal was a masterclass in supporting a lone front-runner

David Pleat: England lose the best aspects of Wayne Rooney by isolating him up-front on his own

David Pleat: Michael Carrick acted as the anchor that allowed more attacking Man Utd players to express themselves against Newcastle

David Pleat: Ryan Giggs’ fantastic work ethic and tidy passing were central to United’s composed display.

David Pleat: United’s forwards gave a lesson in attacking play at Villa Park.

David Pleat: Both teams can be encouraged by parts of their Community Shield performance, but United looked more likely to win.

David Pleat: Chelsea’s success in cancelling the threat of Ronaldo made United far less effective.

David Pleat: Everton should have played two strikers against Man Utd, as the midfield gamble did not pay off.

David Pleat: Henrik Larsson proved his value by developing an immediate understanding with Wayne Rooney.

David Pleat: The bold introduction of Arjen Robben for Geremi curbed Manchester United’s attacking momentum.