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The Manchester United manager is full of confidence in his side’s ability to retain the Barclays Premier League title

Blackburn 1 Man Utd 1: Sir Alex Ferguson’s full strength side rescued a point with a goal just two minutes before the end

See match highlights from Ewood Park on MUTV Online and MUTV.

Sir Alex says Rooney’s hip injury shouldn’t keep him out of CL semi.

Nemanja Vidic says the Reds showed great character at Blackburn.

Sir Alex hails his side’s never-say-die attitude after 1-1 draw at Ewood.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side played like “champions” as a late rally earned a draw at Blackburn.

Sir Alex hails Michael Carrick’s ‘wonderful’ season for the Reds.

Sir Alex says his squad are excited, yet relaxed, about the season finale.

The Reds boss urges fans to show their colours against Barcelona.

Three players, including Wes Brown, are on the verge of new deals.

Win at Blackburn and Sir Alex knows the title will almost be United’s.

Sir Alex says Nemanja Vidic will play against Blackburn on Saturday.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres says Ronaldo is the world’s best.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown have signed new contracts.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres says Ronaldo is the world’s best.

Rio Ferdinand knows it won’t be easy at Blackburn on Saturday.

Team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match.

Chelsea dent United’s league advantage by beating Everton away.

Ferdinand says it would be fantastic to stay for another five years.

Ronaldo is 7/2 to score two at Ewood Park - after four fruitless visits.

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Get the lowdown on United’s Premier League trip to Ewood Park.

Roque Santa Cruz says Blackburn will do their utmost to beat United.

United’s wing wizard rallies the Reds to earn a vital victory at Ewood Park.

Anderson labels the clash with Barcelona the most important of his life.

Spanish giant’s sporting director says it will be impossible to sign the Manchester United winger this summer

The Manchester United midfielder says the Champions League semi-final with Barcelona is the biggest game of his career

The father of Northern Ireland football legend George Best dies in hospital at the age of 88.

Sir Alex insists there is still work to be done to retain the title.

Fabio Capello sees Wayne Rooney as a potential England captain.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has grown tired of answering speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid, and so too, it appears, have the Spanish club themselves - for the moment at least.

Fabio Capello hailed Wayne Rooney as a future England captain, but also told the Manchester United forward that his goalscoring record requires improvement, writes Jeremy Wilson.

England defender pledges himself to Old Trafford for five more years and eases Sir Alex Ferguson’s concerns

The Manchester United assistant manager insists “no amount of money” will force them to sell the 23-year-old winger

Veteran winger Giggs will keep playing while he’s enjoying his football.

Mikael Silvestre says United can achieve double success this term.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce says Sir Alex gave him encouragement to beat Chelsea.

United fans can help design Old Trafford mosaics for Barcelona’s visit.

The Football Association launched a High Court action today to blow the
whistle on cheaper live televised Barclays Premier League matches.

Rio Ferdinand, the Manchester United and England defender, has agreed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford for the rest of his career.

Rio Ferdinand agrees a five-year contract with Manchester United, according to the player’s agent.

The Manchester United assistant manager insists “no amount of money” will force them to sell the 23-year-old winger

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has warned his former club Real Madrid that even £96 million will not be enough to prise away Cristiano Ronaldo.

The England and Manchester United defender said he has no sympathy for Arsenal as he looks to lead his side to another Premier League title.

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has warned his former club Real Madrid that ‘all the money in the world’ would not be enough to prise away star winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

England international Rio Ferdinand has agreed a new five-year deal with Manchester United, according to the 29-year-old defender’s agent.

Rio Ferdinand, the Manchester United and England defender, has agreed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford for the rest of his career.

Kevin McCarra: We will never know how Manchester United would have coped this season with the same number of injuries as Chelsea but Arsenal made them look mortal at Old Trafford

Alex Ferguson won’t be sentimental as he sees young guns eclipse past favourites, writes Tim Rich.