Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill accused referee Phil Dowd of 'inexplicably' failing to send off Nemanja Vidic

Villa's angry manager was left to rue his luck as United triumphed at Wembley

Two-one to Manchester United, 1-0 to the Glazers

Should Nemanja Vidic have been sent off for his challenge on Gabriel Agbonlahor? Join the debate

Wayne Rooney makes it 20 goals in 20 games as Manchester United beat Aston Villa to retain the Carling Cup.

The best action photos as Villa and United contest the 50th League Cup final at Wembley.

Follow live commentary of today's Carling Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium, kick-off 3pm.

Wayne Rooney's header gives Manchester United a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the 50th League Cup final at Wembley.

Aston Villa's Richard Dunne has little to show for years of dedicated service.

If he gets on to the field in Carling Cup he will be making his first appearance in a final for seven years.

Martin O'Neill dismisses talk of him taking over at Man United.

Aston Villa manager determined to upset odds against United in Carling cup.

Wayne Rooney could miss the Carling Cup final for the second time in 12 months.

United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has signed a new deal that ties him to the English champions until June 2011.

From Mourinho silencing Liverpool to QPR stunning West Brom.

Dutch goalkeeper signs new one-year contract meaning he will now remain at Old Trafford until June 2011.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said the new England captain can join international squad despite his injury.

Man United midfielder ruled out for rest of the season after rupturing cruciate ligament during Tuesday's win over West Ham.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Rio Ferdinand may be forced to pick and choose his international appearances.

Wayne Rooney has shrugged off worries that his red-hot form may not last for the rest of the season.

England manager reiterates that Michael Owen needs more playing time with Manchester United in order to make World Cup squad.

Premier League debts more than rest of Europe's clubs put together but English top flight accounts for almost half of clubs' assets across the continent.

Is it finally time for Wayne Rooney to captain England?

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa with a back injury.

The in-form Wayne Rooney took his tally for the season to 27 for Manchester United by scoring a double against West Ham.

Read a full match preview of the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on Tuesday Feb 23 2010, kick-off 20.00 GMT.

Michael Owen has admitted that the surge in form of Wayne Rooney's has jeopardised his England hopes for the World Cup.

Manchester United chief executive reassures fans that he cares for the club.

Danny Simpson reveals members of the Old Trafford dressing room supporting Newcastle's promotion campaign.