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Sir Alex felt he should have moved Wayne Rooney earlier against Roma.

When Ronaldo flung himself ahead of Marco Cassetti to head home Paul Scholes’ wonderfully judged cross, you could no longer say that Ronaldo had failed to score on the grand European stage., writes Tim Rich in Rome.

AS Roma (0) 0 Manchester United (1) 2Manchester United gave one of the performances of their lives here in the Eternal City, goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney guiding Sir Alex Fergusion’s team within touching distance of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Henry Winter reports from Rome.

AS Roma 0 Manchester United 2: Ronaldo showed great courage to put his head where most jinky wingers would not put a foot

Goals from Ronaldo and Rooney earn Manchester United a memorable 2-0 win but injury to Vidic casts a shadow over the night

Roma 0 Man United 2: perfect performance in Olympic Stadium is capped by goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney

Draconian security measures ensure no sign of the violence that has marred previous Manchester United and AS Roma ties

The former Manchester United striker buries the acrimony of his departure in 2006 to heap praise on the man of the moment

Chelsea boss brands Sir Alex Ferguson’s contribution to the fixtures furore ‘a joke’ ahead of tough Fenerbahçe game

Paul Doyle: Of Europe’s giants, few have travelled worse than Manchester United this century - but victory in Rome suggests Sir Alex Ferguson may be on the right track

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney put Manchester United firmly in the driving seat of their Champions League encounter with Roma.

There are two ways to follow United’s quarter-final, first leg in Italy.

Thousands of police officers are on the streets of Rome aimed at preventing violent clashes between fans.

United boss hopes Tuesday’s tie will pass without major incident.

Rio Ferdinand says he wants to finish his career at Old Trafford.

Paul Scholes admits Cristiano Ronaldo is the best he’s played alongside.

Sir Alex refutes suggestions Ronaldo goes missing in the big games.

Man Utd fans at the Champions League game are told not to rely on consulate officials if they are in trouble.

Manchester United midfielder praises his Portuguese team-mate ahead of Champions League quarter-final with Roma in Italy.

Minute-by-minute report: Can United put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals? Find out with Scott Murray from 7.15pm

There’s good news from United’s training session in Rome.

Tom Heaton is relishing being involved in the first-team for the trip to Rome.

Tom Heaton is relishing being involved in the first-team for the trip to Rome.

Cristiano Ronaldo was voted man of the match against Aston Villa.

Sir Alex tips Roma to pose Reds problems without their injured skipper.

United go into Tuesday’s tie in Rome as joint tournament favourites.

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident his Manchester United side can cope with Roma in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hopes to sign a new contract which will see him end his career at Old Trafford

Six wins out of seven in March, but who was United’s best performer?

Club captain named in the Reserves’ squad to face Newcastle on Monday.

Marcel Desailly says having a record four Champions League quarter-finalists does not mean English teams will go on to dominate Europe.

How ex-Liverpool hardman Tommy Smith would halt him

Mikael Silvestre rejoins a 21-man Reds squad heading to Italy’s capital.

“I expect Liverpool to overcome Arsenal in two tight games”

Wayne Rooney can’t wait to take United’s attacking football to Rome.

Chelsea and Arsenal scrape past Boro and Bolton to keep up the title pressure.

Injury may force Francesco Totti out of Tuesday’s first leg tie.

Roma skipper Francesco Totti is a major doubt for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill couldn’t speak highly enough of United’s display.

Saturday’s win was slightly tainted by injuries to five first-choice players.

Ronaldo, Tevez and (at last!) Rooney hand United an emphatic win over Villa.

Sir Alex enjoys the vigour shown by United in the victory over Aston Villa.

See all the goals and all the action from United’s thriller against the Villa.

Wayne Rooney was delighted to get back amongst the goals on Saturday.

Against all odds, ten-man Arsenal beat Bolton to keep alive their title hopes.

Sir Alex reveals why Gary Neville missed Thursday’s Reserves match.

Sir Alex is delighted to have Paul Scholes back in form for the run-in.

Sir Alex explains why Gary Neville missed Thursday’s Reserves match.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes assistant Carlos Queiroz will not become Benfica coach next season.

Ben Foster will stay at United in case of further goalkeeping injuries.