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All four Manchester United have been included in the final 23-man England squad to play France.

Chelsea moved into second place in the Premier League table with a 2-1 win against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Sir Alex Ferguson described the win against Liverpool as a ‘mature performance’.

Sir Alex Ferguson still believes three teams are in the Premier League title race despite his Manchester United side increasing their lead to five points.

Carrick says Sunday’s win over Liverpool is crucial but not conclusive.

Chelsea overtake Arsenal thanks to Didier Drogba’s double.

There are two ways to watch highlights of United’s win over Liverpool.

The manager was delighted with United’s 3-0 win over rivals Liverpool.

Goals from Brown, Ronaldo and Nani tighten United’s grip on top spot.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez supports midfielder Javier Mascherano after his sending-off during the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for today’s early kick-off at home to Liverpool.

Danny Simpson will spend the rest of the season on loan at Ipswich Town.

Danny Simpson has joined Championship side Ipswich Town on loan.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Liverpool at 13:30 on Sunday, 23rd March 2008 in the Premier League.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says the haranguing of referees ridiculous and calls for more respect for officials.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Liverpool at 13:30 on Sunday, 23rd March 2008 in the Premier League.

David Lacey: There is a distinction between those who enjoy one prolific season and the others who just go on scoring

Russell Brand: There will only be one Messiah appearing this Super Soccer Resurrection day and that is Cristiano Ronaldo

Barney Ronay: These are exciting times for hanging about in the park kicking a poorly inflated plastic ball

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his young England striker will have a decisive say on the title race before the season is out

All eyes at Old Trafford will be on two attacking players who could so easily have been playing for their opposing clubs

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

It is something that sticks in the craw of every Liverpool follower that Manchester United double up as their bogey team, writes Jim White.

Manchester United fans have clearly never forgiven Andy D’Urso for once awarding a penalty against them, judging by the mischievous comment of “he is also registered blind” in the referee’s Wikipedia entry, writes Henry Winter.

Exclusive: Cristiano Ronaldo is so obsessed with learning to put effect on the ball that he even practises it playing table-tennis.

Liverpool versus Manchester United has changed utterly since I first experienced it when coming to Merseyside, writes John Barnes.

Everyone knows about Steven Gerrard’s tremendous shooting ability outside the penalty area, but his running off the ball is highly potent as well, writes Don Howe.

Furores are bound to break out during Manchester Utd’s match against Liverpool and Arsenal’s visit to Chelsea, but in the ‘current climate’, qualified apologies will probably follow, says Clive Tyldesley.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has never felt more confident ahead of a game at Old Trafford.

Ahead of the kind of high octane weekend Sir Alex Ferguson can expect, it sounds dangerously like tempting fate but the Manchester United manager has waded into the debate on protection of referees by claiming that his side affords them a respect which is lacking at Arsenal and Chelsea.

The word on Cristiano Ronaldo is becoming implacable. He is better than Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton and closing fast on George Best, says another Old Trafford legend, Pat Crerand.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Avram Grant have clashed over the issue of players pressurising referees

England defender could miss pivotal match against Liverpool, plus all the other breaking team news

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United’s England striker will have a decisive say before the season is out

Sir Alex Ferguson looks forward to his favourite fixture on Sunday.

Carrick is omitted as four United players are named in the England squad.

Ipswich sign Man Utd defender Danny Simpson on loan until the end of the season.

Brazilian midfielder relishing Easter Sunday test against Liverpool.

Defender Fabio Aurelio says Benitez’s men are coming to OT to win.

Danny Simpson will spend the rest of the season on loan at Ipswich Town.

Van der Sar is rated “hopeful” by Sir Alex for Sunday’s clash with Liverpool.

Team news ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match.

George Best is often named as the greatest British player, but his standing as United’s best is challenged by the Portuguese

He may be biased - Nani is a product of the same Sporting Lisbon youth academy as Cristiano Ronaldo - but it would be hard to argue with his statement that Manchester United’s No 7 is now the best footballer on the planet.

He combines an extraordinary mix of pace, strength, stature and skill to embarrass opponents, says Alan Smith.

Louis Saha has withdrawn from France’s squad to face England next Wednesday in Paris.

Tom Heaton has been named in the England Under 21 squad for their forthcoming game against Poland.

Ryan Giggs will receive an award for his work with Show Racism the Red Card ahead of United’s match against Bolton Wanderers.

Four United players have been selected in the England squad for the match against France.

Uefa fines Lyon after Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is targeted with a laser during a Champions League match.