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RYAN Giggs was a relieved man when Manchester United scored late on to rub salt into Chelsea’s wounds.

CARLOS Tevez opened his Manchester United account as the champions moved clear in second place and ensured a miserable end to a turbulent week for Chelsea.

SIR Alex Ferguson hit out at Joe Cole for what he deemed a reckless challenge on Cristiano Ronaldo.

SIR Alex Ferguson praised Carlos Tevez after the Manchester United striker opened his account against Chelsea.

DAVID Gill has insisted Manchester United’s profits will ‘amply cover’ their long-term debt repayments.

UNITED chief executive David Gill has confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson has no imminent plans to retire.

The football world was shocked by Mourinho’s departure… but not Sir Alex.

Ryan Giggs believes United are good enough to win 10 in a row.

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney says Chelsea’s title hopes could be fatally damaged if they lose Sunday’s game at Old Trafford.

This week FootyMad’s match preview focuses on the game between Manchester United and Chelsea at 16:00 on Sunday 23rd September 2007 in the Premier League.

SIR Alex Ferguson is set to stick with the same squad which carved out a midweek Champions League win in Lisbon as Manchester United look to increase Chelsea’s woes at Old Trafford on Sunday.

NEMANJA Vidic is the natural heir to Steve Bruce’s role as a fearless goalscoring centre-back.

WAYNE Rooney is ready to let loose his pent-up aggression on Chelsea tomorrow.

It has only taken Martin Samuel four years to work out what the Stretford End has known from day one…

We all love each other here at Old Trafford you know

And where there’s a claim, there’s a Scouser…

He was trific!

But accepts it was the right decision

Owen will be back for Coventry

United’s solid Serbian centre-back has been charged with scoring more goals.

Ryan Giggs says Sunday’s result will have little bearing on title race outcome.

Arthur Albiston says United can take advantage of the unrest at the Bridge.

Hargreaves and Neville are United’s only injury concerns for Chelsea.

The Reds boss wishes former adversary Jose Mourinho well but quickly moves on.

Henry Winter talks to the chief executive of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore about the stakes involved in running a global brand.

Edwin van der Sar’s goalkeeping heroics at Manchester United are now so common that they are taken for granted. Although the veteran Dutchman endured a dodgy spell compared to his usual high standards at the end of last season, he confirmed his return to top form with an outstanding performance in the Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon.

SIR Alex Ferguson has paid a warm tribute to departed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and claimed Avram Grant has a “big test” on his hands trying to replace him.

RYAN Giggs won’t be complaining if United stretch their sequence of 1-0 victories to an unprecedented five consecutive matches on Sunday against Chelsea.

UNITED are guarding against a Chelsea backlash in the wake of Jose Mourinho’s shock exit and a poor run of form.

SIR Alex Ferguson has told his players they must focus on playing Chelsea rather than be distracted by Jose Mourinho’s Stamford Bridge exit.

All the team news and statistics ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game.

Louis Saha is happy to be patient for his first start in nearly seven months.

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New manager for the Rent Boys.

Bittersweet for the goal scorer

Queiroz denies yesterday’s reports

The root of all evil

Ronaldo claims the plaudits.

Post match comments

More from Ferguson

Sir Alex says Wayne Rooney will be sharp and ready to face Chelsea.

Sir Alex’s assistant Carlos Queiroz is excited about his future at United.

Mourinho shocks Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s big match as Avram Grant takes over.

Four goals in six matches was not what the Manchester United manager had in mind after he spent just shy of £50 million

Chelsea will have a change of manager for Sunday’s trip to United.

Eurosport.co.uk - Owen Hargreaves has not travelled to Lisbon with Manchester United for Wedndesday’s Champions League game against Sporting.

The Premier League is set for a new wave of takeovers by foreign businessmen which could see 18 of the competition’s 20 clubs change hands within the space of just five years. David Bond reports.

Match report for the away win in the evening clash with Sporting Lisbon

Cristiano Ronaldo was delighted to score the winner at his former home.