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Ferdinand says it’s not always possible to win in style after 1-0 win over Birmingham.

Sir Alex says United were “workmanlike” but says home support needs to be louder.

Carlos Tevez is a doubt for Villa on Saturday but Wayne Rooney should be back.

United get off to a winning start in 2008, but Birmingham make it a nervy finish.

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon’s fixture at home to Birmingham City.

Port Vale sign defender Adam Eckersley on a free transfer from Manchester United.

Sir Alex is delighted for Birmingham boss and old friend Alex McLeish.

Cameron Jerome says Birmingham are relishing their trip to OT.

Follow the New Year’s Day clash with live text and radio commentary.

Sir Alex is delighted for Birmingham boss and old friend Alex McLeish.

Sir Alex is convinced his squad can face the challenges that lie ahead.

CARLOS Tevez is a major doubt for Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.

SIR Alex Ferguson described United’s crowd as ‘dead’ and his team’s performance as ‘careless’ as the Reds started the New Year unimpressively.

CARLOS Tevez’s excellent first-half strike gave United a 10th successive home victory and a winning start to 2008.

M.E.N. Sport’s Stuart Mathieson rates the United players’ performances in the 1-0 victory over Birmingham.

RORY Patterson struck a hat-trick as back-to-form FC United stepped up their promotion assault in the UniBond League First Division North.

AILING Altrincham gave themselves a badly-needed New Year’s Day tonic with a precious victory at nine-man Northwich.

STALYBRIDGE came from behind to complete a quickfire double over their Blue Square North neighbours Hyde United with a repeat of their 3-1 Boxing Day victory against the Tigers, who led through Gareth Seddon at the break.

DROYLSDEN remain rock-bottom of the Blue Square Premier after tumbling to visiting York.

Porto defender Jose Bosingwa is being linked with a possible move to Old Trafford during the January transfer window.

Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick are both expected to return to the United squad for the home game against Birmingham City.

Adam Eckersley has joined League One strugglers Port Vale.

The agent of reported United target, Dimitar Berbatov, has said that the striker would be prepared to leave Tottenham in January’s transfer window if a big enough club made an offer.

Team news ahead of the New Year’s Day Premier League match.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Birmingham City at 15:00 on Tuesday, 1st January 2008 in the Premier League.

MANCHESTER United are poised to bid for Dimitar Berbatov after Tottenham effectively invited offers for the £25m-rated striker.

SIR Alex Ferguson will hope Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick have recovered from illness when Manchester United look to bounce back from defeat at West Ham by beating Birmingham at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson warns players they face the axe if they step out of line again following the club Christmas party.

Alex Ferguson admitted that United had struggled in their away defeat to West Ham United.

Alan Curbishley made it three wins out of three against Manchester United as Anton Ferdinand and Matthew Upson sunk United’s table-toppers with a dramatic late double.

Darren Fletcher insists Ronaldo is not culpable for Upton Park loss.

On a goal-laden afternoon, both Arsenal and Chelsea notch victories

Wes Brown says United should have defended better at Upton Park.

On a goal-laden afternoon, Chelsea snatch victory over Newcastle.

Wayne Rooney should overcome a virus in time to face Birmingham.

Watch the best of the action from Upton Park as United take on West Ham.

A magnanimous Sir Alex wants his players to react to Saturday’s defeat.

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

Darron Gibson has extended his loan spell at Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Kieran Lee is to join Championship side QPR on loan.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he would be “astounded” if Newcastle sacked Sam Allardyce.

MANCHESTER United’s star winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 18th goal of the season but then missed a penalty as the Reds suffered a surprise defeat at West Ham.

UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he had no complaints about his side’s 2-1 loss at West Ham.

FIND out how we rated the United players for their performance in the 2-1 defeat at West Ham.

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes West Ham fans welcome Carlos Tevez’s return.

Manchester United youngster Kieran Lee is set to join QPR on loan for the rest of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson will take a 20-man travelling party to face West Ham.

Team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between West Ham United and Manchester United at 15:00 on Saturday, 29th December 2007 in the Premier League.

LOUIS Saha is glad to have got “back to basics” - and to the United striker that means scoring goals.