Manchester United news and links

United’s FA Cup 4th Round tie against either Spurs or Reading is to be shown live on tv.

The FA Cup third round replay between Man City and West Ham will be screened live on BBC One, plus fourth round details.

The Reds boss wants his side to target all three available trophies this year.

United legend Paddy Crerand was well pleased with Monday’s FA Cup draw.

Stoke City’s on-loan defender Ryan Shawcross is set to sign a permanent deal to keep him at the Britannia Stadium.

Gary Neville is expected to make his return from injury in the reserve team game against Everton this week.

Alex Ferguson has revealed that Ben Foster is unlikely to be staking a claim for a first team place until March.

United have been drawn against either Spurs or Reading in the 4th Round of the FA Cup.

Cristiano blitzed the field in the December Player of the Month poll.

United will play against Premier League opposition in the FA Cup fourth round.

United’s next European opponents secured victory in the domestic cup.

Havant & Waterlooville could face Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round if both sides win their replays.

Edwin van der Sar reveales his delight at agreeing a contract extension.

New Reds signing Manucho scored in an African Nations Cup warm-up.

Darron Gibson and Fraizer Campbell will stay on loan in the Championship.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game away to Aston Villa.

Cristiano Ronaldo proved his value to a below-par Manchester United with another face-saving goal to enable the Old Trafford club to knock Aston Villa out of the FA Cup for the fourth time in eight years.

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

Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with the FA Cup 3rd Round away win against Aston Villa.

John Carew has heaped praise on United striker Wayne Rooney.

Glasgow Rangers have laughed off media rumours suggesting that they are to sign Darren Fletcher during the January transfer window.

Sir Alex hopes to be paired with Peterborough in the FA Cup fourth round.

Sir Alex pays tribute to his back four after Reds’ Cup victory at Villa.

Wayne joins Sir Alex Ferguson in praising United’s support at Villa Park.

United win a cagey FA Cup tie with late goals from Ronaldo and Rooney.

Ferdinand says Rooney’s introduction turned the game in United’s favour.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson hails the introduction of Wayne Rooney from the bench as the inspiration for their 2-0 win at Aston Villa.

UK supporters can watch FA Cup match highlights on MUTV Online.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane is considering offering a contract to former Manchester United player Quinton Fortune.

Jonny Evans has joined Sunderland on loan.

Fraizer Campbell has extended his loan spell at Hull City.

United have turned down a bid from Newcastle United for Wes Brown.

Sir lex Ferguson has rubbished rumours linking Christiano Ronaldo with a possible move to Real Madrid.

Betfred provides all the odds ahead of United’s trip to Villa Park.

Signings are unlikely in January as Sir Alex rules out Real’s Ronaldo interest.

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United are strong enough to challenge for trophies on all fronts this season.

The striker on everything from Mike Tyson to Noel Gallagher

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals Manchester United have turned down an offer from Newcastle for defender Wes Brown.

United confirm they have turned down an offer from Newcastle for Wes Brown.

Rooney and Van der Sar likely to play against Villa, but Tevez remains a doubt.

Sir Alex has updates on Mikael Silvestre and Ben Foster’s recoveries.

Wayne wants a repeat performance at Villa after scoring two there in October.

Sunderland have confirmed the loan capture of Reds defender Jonny Evans.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is on the verge of completing a loan move to Sunderland until the end of the season.”

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is close to a return to action after two months on the sidelines with a knee problem, writes Jeremy Wilson.

Michael Barnes has joined Chesterfield on loan.

Park Ji-sung has expressed his delight at returning to the United squad after a long lay-off through injury.

Paul Scholes has revealed that he expects to be in first team action by the end of the month.

United have confirmed that the injury to Carlos Tevez is not as bad as first feared.

Juande Ramos has issued a warning to Manchester United and Chelsea that they will have to break the British transfer record if they want to sign Dimitar Berbatov.