Kansas City Wizards fans may have just experienced the best 90 minutes of the season this past weekend at Arrowhead Stadium. The match had plenty to offer and the 53, 000 fans in attendance didn’t leave disappointed. Although it wasn’t a “must win game” for either side, the fact that both teams played attacking football and

I am writing this before Javi’s first game in a United shirt against the MLS All Stars. Despite that there has been some rather positive news in the form of Wes Browns younger brother (Reece) being selected and playing with England U19′s until they got knocked out by Spain. In other news the new Brazil

As one manager mentioned this weekend the long tours to foreign climbs ‘are not ideal’. That leads me to question whether Giggs and Scholes really need to be starting all these games. I think there are others that need to be given time and starting matches will only build their confidence. These are players like

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has hailed United’s young defenders on their tour of the United States. Chris Smalling partnered Jonny Evans in the centre of defence during the 3-1 win over Celtic, with the Da Silva twins, Fabio and Rafael, playing in the full back positions. Van der Sar acknowledges that his

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is hoping United’s World Cup players don’t bring their troubles back with them. The midfielder knows how important it is to get off to a good start in the Premier League title race and is hoping players like Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra – who went out early with England

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected reports that he has made a bid for Dutch star Wesley Sneijder. Sneijder, who is preparing for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, has been one of the stars of the tournament and his form is believed to have attracted interest from a host of clubs, including

Earlier today, Internazionale president Massimo Moratti revealed that we have expressed an interest in signing the World Player of the Year candidate Wesley Sneijder. He also said he didn’t look into our interest because he’s afraid he will be tempted into selling him. In my opinion, this is the signal for us to go and

Stumble and snap. Those were our # 8′s last two actions of last season as a tear to his cruciate ligament curtailing an indifferent season for him. Back in the summer of 2007, when we signed him and Nani in a double deal worth a combined £30m I was uncontrollably excited by the prospect of

Free agent Joe Cole looks likely to be headed for a transfer to Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur. The midfielder struggled to fit into Carlo Ancelotti’s formation at Chelsea after returning from a long term injury and has been forced to seek first team football elsewhere. Manchester United were favourites to land Cole on https://www.bwin.com/football earlier

Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes he still has what it takes to play for England. Owen moved to Old Trafford last season in a bid to get his international career back on track, but an injury in the Carling Cup final ended his World Cup dreams. The former Liverpool forward admits it was frustrating

Former Manchester United player Roy Keane has launched an astonishing attack on England’s World Cup failures. The United legend is famously candid when speaking about football and his latest verbal assault was no different. Among those in the firing line were David James, Robert Green, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Gareth Barry, Emile Heskey and Steven

A lot of mystery surrounded the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Anderson to Manchester United. No one really had any idea who he was having only made 18 appearances in Europe with Porto since moving from his native country. Even now, a sense of enigma still surrounds the 22-year-old as a rumoured rift in his relationship

We’ve finally had some action then, some goals, some intrigue, some French embarrassment. The World Cup has truly begun. It’s a week late, but, nevertheless, it is here. And now that the tournament is finally coming alive, we can have a genuine glance at the myriad of young talent on show. First on the scout’s shortlist

“Manchester United didn’t give me a chance to prove myself.” Those are the words of a frustrated Zoran Tosic as he left Old Trafford for Moscow after signing a five-year deal with CSKA yesterday. The echo of another youngster brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson to high appraisal, only to leave through the back door. It’s hard

Manchester United have announced that they have agreed a deal with French club Le Havre over the transfer of midfielder Paul Pogba. Le Havre reported Manchester United to FIFA last year for allegedly “tapping up” Pogba, saying: “The player [Pogba] and his parents refused to keep the arrangement because Manchester United offered very high sums of

A little known but highly rated Argentinean defender has claimed that there is an offer in the pipe-line for him to secure a move to a Manchester club. However, Guillermo Burdisso, the defender in question, still is none the wiser about whether the offer has sourced from the city’s red or blue half. The 22-year-old has

Overall, it’s been a pretty disappointing start to the World Cup so far. At least, that is, with the irritating exception that is Germany who annihilated an incredibly poor Australian side with all the efficiency and aplomb that the Germans were expected to be without this time around. With that readily in mind, let’s articulate

The Portuguese football association has been forced to strenuously deny rumours that Manchester United winger Nani has failed a drugs test. The impressive winger has been ruled out of the World Cup in South Africa after injuring himself in training, but rumours have been growing that the injury was just a cover up and that Nani

An in-depth tactical and statistical analysis of the conundrum that Dimitar Berbatov poses to the Manchester United squad.

Chelsea fire sale? Undoubted credit has to go to Chelsea for what is now their double winning season. They have a remarkable record at home which I would say is the greatest in Premier League history. They’ve made Stamford Bridge more than just a fortress. Other rivals have good records but they will often lose one

The future of Joe Cole looks set to be decided shortly, following news that Chelsea have officially released him. The England midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United or Arsenal this Summer, but has remained quiet on his future. Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins admitted that he would like Cole to stay at

We've been linked to a large number of players in the summer, the majority of them attacking midfielders or strikers. Rafael Van Der Vaart, Edin Dzeko, Mikel Arteta, Joe Cole, Karim Benzema, David Silva and others have all been mentioned, and a lot of fans (and it seems, the vast majority of pundits) seem to think that Ferguson's assertion that...

The midfield playmaker finished last season how he started it, on the bench and not in the match day squad at times. A very disappointing position for a player who should see a space for him in the England side, given the regularity in which Gareth Barry has been starting England internationals. The player had a

Throughout a season when Liverpool have been consistently crap on the field, their fans have been consistently mental off the field. More specifically, on an internet forum called Red and White Kop (RAWK). For the members of of RAWK, their season has been dire for a combination of reasons, the most ludicrous being that there’s a

After a season that ended with no trophies and no Champions League place for next season, it was hard to see how it could get much worse for Liverpool football club. Their captain and nightclub DJ attacker Steven Gerrard endured one of the worst season’s of his career at Anfield, evidently realizing that their second placed

Wayne Rooney believes the injury that ruled him out of key Manchester United fixtures at the end of the season could have a silver lining after all. The United striker hopes the rest he has had will reinvigorate him for the World Cup in South Africa this Summer. England odds are currently 11/1 on them ending 44

With the questionable form of Steven Gerrard this season it looks like England’s only gem is Wayne Rooney. Medical staff have confirmed that Rooney will need extensive work in order to strengthen his ligament, leading us to think that an ‘accidental’ stamp by one of England’s World Cup opponents will put

United purchased for around seven million pound a new raw defender in the form of Fulham’s hot prospect Chris Smalling. The young centre half was spotted at non-league Maidstone and made the switch to Craven Cottage representing excellent sell on value for money. There was speculation at the time that this could be in preparation

Good news for Manchester United’s Zoran Tosic who was selected for the provisional squad. The wingman has been on loan out in Germany for Cologne, managing 5 goals from nine starts and five sub appearances. It has been reported that Zoran has the desire to make his stay permanent in Germany. However he will have

Should United be looking for a new captain? The term ‘Club Captain’ is more relevant to a right honourable member of parliament is it not. I simply just believe we need to move on from having Gary Neville as captain because he does not look capable of playing ninety minutes week in week out. He will

City have launched an ambitious bid for the services of England midfielder James Milner. To their fans it may make sense but where exactly will the midfielder play in the City midfield. The riches of City have enabled them to bring together a squad of several top class Premier League players and then several good

After a poor season simply based on the fact the fans have been left thinking what could have been, with regards to the Blackburn and Bayern games. Sir Alex has done little to inspire those deeply worried about the future of the team, given the assumed financial constraints of the United cheque book. I think

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United have accepted Birmingham’s bid for Ben Foster, to allow the goalkeeper to further his career. Foster has struggled to nail down a first team spot at Manchester united after a series of high profile errors saw him relegated to the bench, even in the absence of injured Edwin

The agent of Manchester United target Gianluigi Buffon has dismissed speculation linking the goalkeeper with a move away from Juventus this Summer. The impressive Italian ‘keeper has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, to replace Dutchman Edwin Van der Sar who is expected to retire next season. but Buffon’s agent Silvano Martina insists

Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano believes he will be sold this Summer, amid reported interest from a host of clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian international – who has scored 21 goals in 34 games for the Spanish club this season – recently expressed his honour at being linked with a move to Manchester

The omission of David Silva and David Villa from Valencia’s final game of the season has fuelled speculation linking them with moves away from the club. Villa has been strongly linked with Barcelona, while Silva has recently suggested he would consider a move to Manchester United. Comments by Valencia coach Unai Emery suggest that he has already

The agent of Manchester United’s Ben Foster says Birmingham City are close to agreeing a deal for the goalkeeper. Joe hart will return to Manchester City in the Summer after an impressive season on loan at St. Andrews, so the blues are in need of a new stopper. Sky Sports reports that Birmingham have agreed a fee

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United will recover from their title disappointment by raising the bar next season. United took the title race down to the final day of the season, but Chelsea’s emphatic win over Wigan Athletic sealed the title for the blues by a solitary point. Sir Alex is no stranger to new challenges, having

England captain Rio Ferdinand says hard work and dedication are behind Nani’s turnaround in form this season. The portuguese winger has suffered with inconsistent performances during his Manchester United career, but after returning from injury in the second half of this season he has become one of the first names on Sir Alex Ferguson’s team sheets. “Nani’s

Manchester United have emerged as the most likely destination for Valencia midfielder David Silva. Reports in Spain claim the winger will leave the Spanish club this Summer, with several of Europe’s giants waiting in the wings. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will face competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea to secure his signature,

After an incredible season for Manchester United in which he has scored 34 goals, Wayne Rooney insists he can get even better. The reds striker collected the 2010 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award on Thursday to add to his growing number of personal accolades, but he believes his best is yet to come. “I

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has announced his retirement from international football, with immediate effect. The Manchester United forward, aged 29, has an impressive record of 48 goals in 77 games for his national side, but has decided to call time on his international career for many “small and big reasons”, including his recent injury problems for

The Irish FA confirmed today that Manchester united will play against an Airtricity League XI in Dublin in a pre season friendly. The game, which will be part of United’s pre season training, will be the first to be played in the new Aviva stadium. United Chief Executive David Gill said: “It is a great honour to

Jamie Carragher’s dramatic u-turn on his England involvement is very convenient to say the least. His retirement was bizarre in itself. After all, how can you retire from a job you don’t have? He wasn’t close to being first choice with superior defenders John Terry and Rio Ferdinand ahead of him, and he wasn’t even certain

Paul Scholes has turned down the opportunity of returning to the England fold for the World Cup this Summer. The Manchester United midfielder rolled back the years this season and produced many dominating displays from his new new position in front of United’s defence. Scholes had previously retired from international football, insisting that he wanted to spend

Patrice Evra is proud of his outstanding contribution towards Manchester United’s campaign, despite losing out on the title to rivals Chelsea. The French left back played in every single league game for the reds this term and was one of their most consistently good performers. The impressive defender revealed that the players and manager all congratulated him

Ryan Giggs has admitted that Manchester United cannot afford to rely too heavily on Wayne Rooney next season if they’re to reclaim their title. The Old Trafford club lost their Premier League crown this weekend, following a season dogged by injuries and an over reliance on Wayne Rooney to provide the goals. United winger Giggs believes they

If our season could be summed up by one single decision, it would be the one where the linesman – while standing in the perfect position – declined to raise his flag against Didier Drogba, who was standing several yards offside at Old Trafford. The Ivorian striker went on to score what turned out to

As a Manchester United fan I’m no stranger to intense rivalries. Our local derby matches against City, as well as regional derbies against the likes of Liverpool and Leeds United are generally very intense and filled with passion and quite often hatred. But I never quite realized until today that Stoke see us as one

Van der Sar 8 - He could have brought his deckchair for most of the game, but pulled off two world class saves towards the end to keep a clean sheet. Neville 7 - Got forward well and contributed to the attack, but his crossing was poor by his standards. Ferdinand 8 - Nothing really to trouble

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the reds need to make two major signings this Summer in order to compete at the top level next season. The PFA Player of the Year wants a return to the treble winning side of 1999 which featured four top strikers. Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar

What can you say about Tottenham Hotspur? They’re usually big time bottlers who do their best to be their own worst enemy. Tonight I expected much of the same from them when they took on Manchester City away at Eastlands. How wrong I was! The game has just ended and Spurs won 1-0 thanks to a Peter

Spanish midfielder David Silva has issued a come and get me plea to English Champions Manchester United. Valencia’s financial problems have fulled incessant speculation about Silva’s future for the last two seasons, and the star has added more fuel to the fire by declaring his admiration for United. Silva admits it would be ‘an honour’ to play

Just when you thought Liverpool fans couldn’t sink any lower, they proved us all wrong today. The funeral like atmosphere at Anfield today shows that the fans have no interest in supporting their team against Chelsea. And when Steven Gerrard ailed his colours to the mast by setting up Drogba for Chelsea’s opening goal it was

I wrote a piece this morning insisting that the pride of the Liverpool players meant they’d try their best to beat Chelsea. How wrong I was. If it wasn’t bad enough that the majority of Liverpool fans wanted their own team to lose, it now appears Steven ‘Starfish’ Gerrard has now sided with them. The whiter than

Today’s game between Liverpool and Chelsea is being billed as a title decider. A victory for Chelsea would move them three points closer to securing the Premier League title, after three years of dominance by Manchester United. Liverpool – the underdogs – are being hailed as United’s potential saviours. If they can take just one point

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2010. A groin injury looks to have put an end to his actions this season, but his 34 goals have helped United fight for the Premier League title after losing Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. Rooney was joined in the team of

Van der Sar 8 - Another excellent display from the Dutchman. Should be ranked up there with the best in the world. Rafael 6 – Lively performance from the young Brazilian, but he showed his inexperience when he abandoned his post, allowing Ledley king’s header from the corner to find the corner of the net. Evans 7

Manchester City fans revealed a new level of stupidity today by claiming that they tried and failed to steal our famour ‘34 years’ banner from the Stretford End. The banner represents the number of years City have gone without winning a trophy, and the ‘handful’ of City supporters who planned to steal it; aimed to burn

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