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Paul Doyle: Paul Scholes’s winner encapsulated what made this clash so engaging

Paul Scholes’ first-half strike booked Manchester United a trip to Moscow

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed match-winner Paul Scholes would be on duty in the Champions League final after his memorable goal saw off Barcelona at Old Trafford.

Ruthless rebuilding has been the hallmark of the United manager’s quest for glory, writes Louise Taylor

Paul Scholes ended nine years of personal torment by blasting Manchester United into the Champions League final with the only goal as they beat Barcelona 1-0.

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Our pick of the pics from the second leg of the Champions League semi-final

Bryan Robson urges United fans to get behind the boys on Tuesday.

If you’re going to Old Trafford tonight, prepare for a long, loud evening.

Giggs says the Reds’ mix of experience and enthusiasm is key.

Manchester United report to FA on battle with Chelsea groundstaff may include claim Patrice Evra was allegedly called ‘immigrant’

Players and clubs may wish to forget the Battle of the Bridge but the FA has a duty to act. That’s easier said than done

Sir Alex Ferguson predicts an open match in Tuesday’s second leg as Barcelona pledge to stick by attacking instincts

United manager says fans can make the difference on Tuesday night.

Manchester United manager may risk playing Rooney and Vidic despite injuries, writes Tim Rich.

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol says that the goalless draw his side achieved in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final with Manchester United at Camp Nou gives the Catalans the edge going into the return leg.

Barcelona manager has claimed that if his side made it to the European Cup final, the key moment would be Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty in the Nou Camp. Tim Rich reports.

Manchester United report to FA on battle with Chelsea groundstaff may include claim Patrice Evra was allegedly called ‘immigrant’

Steve Claridge: Fraizer Campbell has been a revelation for Hull, and has the potential to score a lot of top-flight goals

Kevin McCarra: Victory over Barcelona would inject the euphoria that should carry Manchester United to the Premier League title

David Pleat: A look at the key clashes as Manchester United meet Barcelona

Manchester United manager says his side must seize “marvellous opportunity” to win in at home in the Champions League

Manchester United report to FA on battle with Chelsea groundstaff may include claim Patrice Evra was allegedly called ‘immigrant’

Manchester United must throw caution to the wind and tear into the Spanish side, writes Don Howe.

Alex Ferguson’s team must ditch their tactical strait-jacket and embrace a joie de vivre, writes Henry Winter.

Fanatical home crowd will try to banish Manchester United’s Chelsea blues, writes Richard Bright.

If the Catalan side are to reach the Champions League final, they must do it their way, writes Sid Lowe.

Club send report to FA as campaigners call for clarity, writes Jeremy Wilson

Sir Alex Ferguson did little to dispel the notion that Manchester United are feeling the pressure with an erratic performance at the press conference ahead of the clash with Barcelona

Victory over Barcelona would inject the euphoria that should carry Manchester United to the Premier League title, says Kevin McCarra

Manchester United’s statements to the Football Association on the Stamford Bridge fracas between their players and members of Chelsea’s ground staff will detail allegations that Patrice Evra was racially abused.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s dream of winning the European Cup again could be undone tonight by a player who was not even alive when the Manchester United manager lifted his first trophy for the club in 1990. The 17-year-old striker, Bojan Krkic, who was born three months after Ferguson got his hands on the FA Cup with United’s replay win over Crystal Palace, has been breaking records and ripping up reputations all season.

The Barcelona coach has claimed that the Portuguese winger will take the blame if Manchester United fail to qualify

Sir Alex Ferguson predicts an open match in Tuesday’s second leg as Barcelona pledge to stick by attacking instincts

Don’t be surprised when players returning to the pitch to stretch so soon after a fierce game leads to confrontation

Players and clubs may wish to forget the Battle of the Bridge but the FA has a duty to act. That’s easier said than done

Manchester United manager says his side must seize “marvellous opportunity” to win in at home in the Champions League

Manchester United report to FA on battle with Chelsea groundstaff may include claim Patrice Evra was allegedly called ‘immigrant’

Manchester United will pay tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in August with a testimonial match.

Sir Alex is confident his side’s character will win through against Barcelona.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson felt he had to rest players against Chelsea to give his side a chance of beating Barcelona.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has scoffed at suggestions his team could be on the wane entering the most crucial phase of the season.

Ryan Giggs has told his Manchester United team-mates to seize the moment when they face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Old Trafford set to host testimonial game for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in August.

Has Sir Alex Ferguson crossed the line recently by tinkering with his line-up?

Boss can’t be certain Rooney and Vidic will be fit to play against Barca.

Betfred’s Fred Done has all the odds ahead of Tuesday’s crunch clash.

Chelsea and Manchester United have been asked to supply the Football Association with statements relating to the post-match scuffle between players and staff at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he is not sure that Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic will play in tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Old Trafford.

Darren’s happy the title is still in United’s hands with two games to go.