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Rooney likely to be excused from Moscow game

Sir Alex Ferguson will announce later whether new father Wayne Rooney is excused from Manchester United's Champions League game with CSKA Moscow tomorrow.

'Anything can happen at Anfield' says Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson insists form will play no part in what he deems Manchester United's biggest fixture on Sunday - a clash with Liverpool.

Ferdinand expresses confidence in Valencia

Rio Ferdinand believes Antonio Valencia is destined to become a big star at Manchester United.

Ferguson confident of escaping ban

Sir Alex Ferguson will plead guilty to the charge of improper conduct laid against him yesterday by the Football Association but remains convinced he can keep the punishment limited to a fine.

Ferguson tips Rooney to be world beater

Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Wayne Rooney to gatecrash the elite trio currently monopolising world football.

Owen's twilight flit leaves City in the shade

Manchester United 4 Manchester City 3

New Manchester United contract for Park Ji-sung

Park Ji-sung has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until 2012.

Evra wants last word on derby day

United defender reveals his text battle with Tevez ahead of crucial City clash

Patrice Evra hoping to face Carlos Tevez

Patrice Evra is ready to join in the booing of Carlos Tevez if his good friend turns out in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Park Ji-sung agrees Manchester United contract extension

Park Ji-sung has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until 2012.

Manchester United remain title favourites says Coyle

Owen Coyle still expects Manchester United to win the title this season despite his Burnley side delivering the champions a major blow at Turf Moor last night.

United shot down by Blake strike

Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

Injured Neville returns home

Defender faces lay-off but Macheda and Park provide star turns on United tour

Park on verge of new Manchester United deal

Park Ji-sung is set to sign a lucrative new Manchester United contract during the early weeks of the season.

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