Manchester United news and links

Arsene insists his team won’t be complacent with their five-point cushion.

Gary Neville has denied that he is about to hang up his boots.

United’s loaned-out striker is picked ahead of Drogba and Eto’o.

Arsenal moved five points clear of United with a 2-0 win over Blackburn.

The boss says April’s clashes with Arsenal and Chelsea may decide the title race.

Man Utd captain Gary Neville says his injury problems will not force him to retire from the game.

Gary Neville insists his career is not over despite reports to the contrary.

This day was not supposed to belong to Manchester City. Yet from the moment their supporters stood in perfect silence to honour the dead of Munich and then sang a song for Frank Swift, it was their’s completely.

2-1 victory inflicts serious blow to United’s title challenge as Manchester City’s supporters respect silent tribute

Martin Kelner: In 1958, the only attempt to create a worldwide brand had come from the Third Reich

David Conn: Despite fears to the contrary Man City’s fans were impeccably behaved

Manchester United wore the unadorned red and white of a more innocent age
yesterday but unfortunately it was just about all they could do for the
memory of the Busby Babes.

Sir Alex Ferguson would have stressed to his players the need for focus but, given the week-long build-up to the Manchester derby, it would have been a difficult order to obey, writes Alan Hansen.

Manchester United (0) 1 Manchester City (2) 2 Maybe the emotion surrounding the Munich commemoration affected Manchester United’s players, but United can make no excuses for their derby defeat to Manchester City, writes Henry Winter at Old Trafford.

Richard Scudamore, the chief executive of the Premier League, has already gone back on his promise not to countenance more than one ‘international round’ of matches, writes Henry Winter.

The weight of their club’s history is a burden that every great Manchester United team must learn to bear and yesterday – of all days – it bore down on Sir Alex Ferguson’s side like an anvil. The tribute to those they lost at Munich 50 years ago was moving, profound and fitting in all but one regrettable respect: the performance of the men in the retro 1958 red shirts.

Premier League: Benjani Mwaruwari scored on his debut as City completed their first league double over rivals United in 38 years

Supporters groups may target Premier League sponsors as part of a campaign to resist overseas fixtures

Manchester United 1 Manchester City 2: resillient City earn deserved victory as limp United lost without Wayne Rooney

Some match photos from United’s game against Manchester City can now be viewed at the gallery.

Carlos Queiroz thought that the slow start against Man City was what cost United defeat in the Manchester Derby.

Chelsea fail to fully capitalise on United’s derby defeat.

Queiroz stresses the importance of bouncing back quickly - against Arsenal.

Ryan admits the best team won the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Assistant manager Carlos Queiroz blames the toll of international football for Manchester United’s defeat by Manchester City.

Manchester United 1 Manchester City 2: crowd fears unfounded after impeccable silence observed inside Old Trafford

Match report for today’s home defeat in the early kick-off versus Manchester City

Defeat to City hands advantage to Arsenal, but Carrick says title race isn’t over.

Watch match reaction and highlights on MUTV and MUTV Online.

United suffer a painful second Manchester derby defeat of the season.

Paul Kelso: Only the blue half of Manchester will have enjoyed an afternoon that the entire city should remember with pride

Carlos Tevez admits he is looking for revenge when United host City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his opinions on the timing of the derby game against Manchester City.

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

United and City supporters pay immaculate tribute to the Munich air disaster.

Teenage striker Danny Welbeck is in United’s squad to face City on Sunday.

City captain says extra signifiance of Sunday’s game will motivate United.

Follow the derby match live on Sunday with free text and radio commentary.

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Manchester United take on Manchester City in a Premier League match on Sunday, 10th February 2008 at 13:30.

Teenage striker Danny Welbeck could make a shock senior debut on Sunday.

Christinao Ronaldo and Alex Ferguson have been awarded the January Barclays Premier League player and manager of the month awards respectively.

Sir Alex and Cristiano Ronaldo pick up yet more awards.

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo scoop the Barclays awards for January.

Christiano Ronaldo has admitted that there is still room for improvement in his game.

Sir Alex Ferguson has welcomed the news that clubs will soon be allowed to choose from up to seven substitutes during a game.

Brown says desire will determine who wins the Manchester derby.

Sir Alex hopes his side are motivated by the Munich disaster on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that Sunday’s silence will be observed.

Hargreaves admits United will want revenge after losing away to City.

United midfielder Darren Fletcher says he’s always learning.