Manchester United news and links

ALEX McLEISH is reputedly planning a loan swoop for Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.

SIR Alex Ferguson admitted he thought Manchester United were set to lose valuable ground on Arsenal.

SIR Alex Ferguson piled the plaudits on Cristiano Ronaldo after his match-winning display against Everton.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo hailed a vital win for Manchester United after his double earned victory against Everton.

GARY Megson dismissed rumours of a January exit for Nicolas Anelka after his double against Birmingham.

CARLOS Queiroz insists Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than World Footballer of the Year Kaka.

SEE how United’s players rated in their 2-1 win over Everton.

A LATE Cristiano Ronaldo penalty saw United complete the double over Everton and move within a point of Arsenal.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Everton at 12:00 on Sunday, 23rd December 2007 in the Premier League.

The United manager says David Moyes has done a fantastic job at Everton.

Edwin van dar Sar has agreed a year’s extension to his contract.

EDWIN van der Sar will continue to defy the age barrier and challenge for the Reds’ number one spot until 2009.

PRESURE is mounting on the Sports Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, to intervene in the row over United’s rising season ticket prices.

UNITED new boy Nani is convinced a Premier League and Champions League double is a possibility for the Old Trafford outfit this season.

SIR Alex Ferguson wants red cards and harsher bans for reckless two-footed challenges.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar signs a new one-year contract extension until the end of next season.

Sir Alex says David Moyes has done a fantastic job at Everton.

Nemanja Vidic looks ahead to the Reds’ next Champions League test.

Punters could have the last laugh if Rooney scores against his old club.

Despite slight knocks, Rio, Wes and Tevez should be fit to face Everton.

Manchester United will sign 24-year-old Angolan striker Manucho on a three-year deal in January.

Boss says United’s fans could play a big part in the Champions League tie.

Sir Alex says United have agreed terms for Angolan player Manucho Goncalves.

Wayne says he’s excited by Fabio Capello’s appointment as England coach.

United will face French opposition next in the Champions League.

Four Manchester United fans are sentenced to more than two years’ jail in Italy over a fight with Roma fans.

All the essential information ahead of Everton’s visit to Old Trafford.

RIO Ferdinand, Carlos Tevez and Wes Brown are all expected to shake off minor knocks as Manchester United look to maintain winning ways at Old Trafford by beating Everton in the Barclays Premier League.

JOHN O’Shea is convinced the size of Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad will ensure Manchester United enjoy a merry Christmas.

MANCHESTER United have agreed a deal to sign Angolan striker Manucho Goncalves.

MANCHESTER United have been drawn against Lyon in the last 16 of the Champions League.

FRUSTRATED spectator Gary Neville has confirmed Manchester United are exactly where they would hope to be as they hurtle towards the packed Christmas programme.

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Team news ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match.

Wayne Rooney says he is excited by Fabio Capello’s appointment.

United will meet Celtic, Fenerbahce, Lyon, Olympiakos or Schalke.

Skipper says he can’t wait to get back in action after injury lay-off.

Cristiano Ronaldo says Chelsea and Liverpool still have a shot at title glory.

CARLOS Tevez is the Premier League’s Christmas No 1.

SUNDERLAND have become the latest club interested in luring Wes Brown away from United.

WAYNE Rooney believes the FA have appointed the right man in Fabio Capello.

TOTTENHAM manager Juande Ramos has ruled out any possibility of Dimitar Berbatov leaving the club during the transfer window, while reports have linked United with another loan swoop for Henrik Larsson.

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer looks set for a bumper United testimonial match as part of next August’s pre-season programme.

Newspaper reports are suggesting that United could be keen to sign Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov next month.

Wayne Rooney believes Rio Ferdinand is the best defender in the world.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is questioned over the alleged rape of a woman at a Manchester hotel.

Everton midfielder Leon Osman will miss his side’s trip to Old Trafford.

Carlos Tevez tops the Actim Index going into the festive fixture list.

Christiano Ronaldo has said that it would b wrong to right off Liverpool and Chelsea from the title race.

RIO Ferdinand’s colossal performance against Liverpool sent a huge hint to new England coach Fabio Capello that the Italian shouldn’t dismiss the old guard.