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Sir Alex Ferguson casts doubt on whether Jose Mourinho will return to management in England, predicting a move to a ‘top team’ on the continent.

Carlos Tevez’s form has caught the eye of compatriot Lionel Messi.

Keep abreast of United’s fixture changes here at ManUtd.com.

Rio admits victory at the Emirates would send out an ominous message.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called on his side to put down a marker by beating Arsenal.”

Sir Alex says United are raring to go after a fixture-free midweek.

Sir Alex admits United’s trip to Arsenal could have huge repercussions.

Frank Stapleton cannot pick a winner from Saturday’s showdown.

Owen Hargreaves pays tribute to Tevez, Nani and Anderson’s adaptation.

The Manchester United defender is expected to return to action on Saturday after seven months on the sidelines.

GOAL-happy FC United gave Bamber Bridge the Hallowe’en horrors as they ended their cup hoodoo with a 5-0 victory at Radcliffe last night.

RUUD Van Nistelrooy versus Thierry Henry not so long ago was the headline feature of United versus Arsenal contests.

SIR Alex Ferguson is relishing renewing a title battle with Arsenal and old foe Arsene Wenger.

MANCHESTER United are leading Real Madrid in the chase for Portuguese wonderkid Miguel Veloso.

SIR Alex Ferguson has cast doubt on whether Jose Mourinho will return to manage a club in England.

That odious group of football money men look to expand.

A double this season.

Ferdinand and Ronaldo out to make statement whilst Frank Stapleton earns some corn.

Fit for the Arsenal game after injury rumour.

As shown by Rooney and Ronaldo’s Bollywood appearance, United look to India to maximise profits.

The Premier League insist Howard Webb is the best ref for Saturday.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United player Frank Stapleton will have split loyalties when the two teams meet this Saturday for their top-of-the-table match at the Emirates Stadium.

John Ley chooses his top ten most memorable Arsenal v Man Utd clashes.

FRANK Stapleton believes there is nothing between his two old sides as United and Arsenal shape up for Saturday’s Emirates showdown.

PETER Thomson will get his first start for FC United as the Rebels take on Bamber Bridge in the President’s Cup at Radcliffe tonight (7.45pm).

PROMOTION-chasing Hyde United showed no mercy for ailing Blue Square North neighbours Leigh RMI as they romped to a 5-1 victory over the struggling Railwaymen at Hilton Park last night.

Ferdinand tells MUTV he’s fit to face Arsenal, contrary to press reports.

The Manchester United goalkeeper made a surprise about-turn when he announced his intention to stay for another year

Ferdinand tells MUTV he’s fit to face Arsenal, contrary to press reports.

The Manchester United defender will available for the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday

Manchester United have confirmed Rio Ferdinand will be available for Saturday’s crunch showdown at Arsenal.”

Reds say Ferdinand is fully fit and ready to travel to the Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League insist Howard Webb is the best referee for Arsenal-United.

AFP - Gary Neville has been given the green light to make his long-awaited comeback from injury with an appearance for a second-string Manchester United side on Thursday.

Wenger and Gallas preview Saturday’s game

And a win against Arsenal will make him happier!

Treble winner’s motivation has gone

He is sent for scan

He hopes the frustration is at an end

He is according to the Guardian

He didn’t expect to play such a big part this early in his United career

Hopefully there will be no setbacks this time

Knee damage rules him out until February

Manchester United star Paul Scholes will have a knee operation on Thursday and is expected to be out for three months.”

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is hoping to make his comeback from injury in Thursday’s Senior Cup tie with Stockport.”

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Manchester United boasts a squad that will bring successes to Old Trafford this season.”

Manchester United captain Gary Neville is set to make his comeback from injuries against Stockport on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Manchester United will win a Premier League and Champions League double this season.

The Blackburn manager awoke on Monday to headlines billing his side’s 2-1 triumph as “Spurs show old fragility on dawn of Ramos era”, writes Henry Winter.

Paul Scholes has been ruled out for three months after being told he needs an operation to repair damaged knee ligaments.