Manchester United news and links

He expects him to be involved in the derby

Sir Alex says he now has a future at Old Trafford?

New signings expected to start on the bench

More challenges, more trophies

He seems happy at Valencia

Setanta face up against Sky

United have announced player squad numbers for the 2007/08 season.

Carlos Tevez has been registered as a United player by the Premier League.

The boss is happy to wait for Carlos Tevez’s move to be given full approval.

Anderson, Nani and Hargreaves feature in Sunday’s squad to face Reading.

Rafa Benitez remains convinced Liverpool will sign left-back Gabriel Heinze from Manchester United.”

Ex-Newcastle and England star can’t wait to see Reds’ prospective strikeforce.

Reds chief executive says Old Trafford has another thrilling campaign in store.

Ex-Red impressed by new United winger but says Nani isn’t a definite starter.

Reds striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Reading will be tough opponents.

In the final part of a major series, the FA’s former executive director, David Davies, argues that goals should mean more points and clubs should cut ticket prices for the supporters of tomorrow.

Bryan Robson relishing his task at Sheffield United

Instead of shoring up his defence, Manchester United’s manager has turned up the heat in attack, writes Tim Rich.

The Manchester Utd defender has been advised to stay away from the first game for fear of inflaming a delicate situation

While Manchester United and Chelsea are eyeing the top spot on the pitch, two less well-matched adversaries, the giants of BSkyB and the relative minnows Setanta, will be battling for an altogether bigger prize: domination of a pay-TV sports market in Britain potentially worth £4bn or more a year.

Betting: Steer clear of Chelsea with their African Cup crisis and take Man City on handicap, says Dan Roebuck.

Harry Pearson: Manchester United have just signed a nine-year-old prodigy, but it could all end in tears and tantrums.

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to rise to the challenge as he enters probably his final season as a United player.

SIR Alex Ferguson has insisted Gabriel Heinze will still have a future at Manchester United even if the Premier League reject his proposed move to Liverpool.

CARLOS Tevez has been the most exciting signing of a hectic summer for Manchester United… but he wouldn’t make my starting line-up, even if he was fully fit and registered to play against Reading on Sunday.

ARGENTINA star Carlos Tevez has completed his move to Manchester United.

SIR Alex Ferguson has delivered a worrying message to the title rivals who feel they have seen the best of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo - “You ain’t seen nothing yet.”

SIR Alex Ferguson is ready to resist the temptation to pitch any of his new signings straight into battle as Manchester United open their Premier League title defence against Reading.

Stoke sign Manchester United youngster Ryan Shawcross on loan.

Young defender Ryan Shawcross has joined Stoke City on loan.

Royals boss Steve Coppell expects a difficult season, but aims to meet it head on.

Sir Alex Ferguson found it hard to sanction the sale of Alan Smith.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson calls on Fifa to banish third-party ownership from the game.

Team news and statistics ahead of Sunday’s Premiership game.

As the Norway striker enters his twelfth season at United, he is excited by the champions’ array of attacking talent

He should be match fit in a fortnight.

Ferguson sad to see Smith leave.

Radical changes at OT?

Scudamore admits lessons have been learnt.

Balsa Boy could prove Ferguson wrong

Queiroz expects strong start.

United teams win friendlies

He should be fit for Sunday

Scholes returns against Dunfermline

Paul Scholes is fit to face Reading after getting 90 minutes at Dunfermline.

Assistant boss Carlos Queiroz says Manchester United will storm out of the blocks this season.

Premier League chairman Richard Scudamore promises to tighten rules to prevent a repeat of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to wait until his encounter with arch-rivals Manchester City before handing Carlos Tevez his Manchester United debut. Neil Johnston reports.

Since joining Manchester United in 1996, the Norwegian forward has seen many changes at the club where family values and team spirit have remained vital components, writes Henry Winter.

NANI took advantage of his manager’s absence to treat a capacity 14,000 crowd to a gymnastics exhibition after firing home a superb effort in Belfast.