Category: ‘Manchester United 101 Features’
Sir Alex Ferguson Aims for Record Points Total This Season
March 27th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants his team to target a record points total for this season. United currently sit 15 points ahead of nearest rival Manchester City with nine games left.
***PHOTO1*** Chelsea currently hold the record for highest points total (95) in the 2004-05 season and Ferguson would be...
Sir Alex Ferguson Expresses Surprise at Points Gap at Top of Premier League Table
March 26th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is shocked at how many points Manchester United are ahead of their nearest rivals this season. United have a 15 point lead in the Premier League with only nine games left to play.
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The United manager expected a much tougher test this season after losing...
Manchester United Midfielder Anderson Wants Move Away from Old Trafford
March 24th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Frustrated Manchester United midfielder Anderson is reported to want a move away from the Old Trafford club in order to increase his first team chances. The Brazilian is worried that a lack of first team appearances will hurt his chances of playing for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.
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Sir Alex Ferguson Fined by UEFA; Nani Handed One Match Ban
March 22nd, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson was fined by UEFA on Friday for failing to hold a post match interview with the media after Manchester United's loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Scot was fined $13,000 by the European football governing body after he was left infuriated over the referee's decision to...
Rio Ferdinand Flies Out to Qatar for Fitness During International Break
March 21st, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Days after Rio Ferdinand was called up to the England squad and pulled out, the Manchester United defender is flying out to Qatar to follow a pre-planned fitness routine. Ferdinand has been met with criticism for his decision to pull out of the England team after bemoaning Roy Hodgson's decision...
Chris Smalling Hoping Manchester United Teammates Return from Internationals Unscathed
March 20th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is hoping that his fellow teammates who have been called up to their national teams for friendlies all return to Old Trafford uninjured. United are entering their crucial part of their season where concentration and good results will see them regain the Premier League title and the...
Sir Alex Ferguson Dismisses Rumors That Wayne Rooney Will Leave Manchester United
March 8th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to speak out about the persistent rumors linking Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney with a summer exit from the club. The Scot has insisted that Rooney is going nowhere and that there is no problem between the pair.
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Ferguson controversially left Rooney on the bench last...
Manchester United to Consider Sale of Wayne Rooney in the Summer
March 7th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Manchester United are considering the sale of striker Wayne Rooney this summer, ESPN reports. The club would be looking for a price of around £35 million and could see Cristiano Ronaldo back at the club.
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A spokesperson for United has cited a 'complicated chain of events' that the transfer is dependent on....
Manchester United Defender Phil Jones Will Miss Real Madrid Match
March 4th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will not be fit to face Real Madrid at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The England international picked up an ankle injury in the FA Cup match against Reading and will not recover in time.
***PHOTO1*** The prognosis was never too promising for Jones who looked to pick...
Sir Alex Ferguson Dismisses Talk of Cristiano Ronaldo Return
March 3rd, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo will again walk out onto the Old Trafford pitch but with his current team Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League. Sir Alex Ferguson is not optimistic on Ronaldo's chances in once more pulling on the famous red shirt and lining up for Manchester United in the...
Shinji Kagawa Scores Hat-Trick as Manchester United Defeat Norwich 4-0
March 2nd, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Manchester United got plenty of payback for Norwich beating them earlier in the season as Shinji Kagawa helped the Red Devils to a 4-0 demolition with a hat-trick. Wayne Rooney provided a classy finish to the game and sent United 15 points (temporarily) clear at the top of the Premier...
Manchester United Give Ryan Giggs Year Extension
March 1st, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Ryan Giggs will be playing for Manchester United into his 40's as he pens a new contract extension for next season. Giggs has been playing well recently and the club have rewarded the United legend with another year.
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Giggs is the most decorated player in English football history, a feat that...
Paris Saint-Germain Ready to Make Big Money Bid for Wayne Rooney This Summer
February 28th, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Big spending Paris Saint-Germain is ready to find out how willing Manchester United is to part with one of their most prized assets in Wayne Rooney. The French club are preparing to offer United a stunning £40 million for the England striker according to a report in The Times.
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Nemanja Vidic Moves Closer to Putting Knee Injuries Behind Him
February 27th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has had to suffer a few potentially serious injury setbacks due to a knee injury that he suffered in December of 2011. After missing the rest of the 2011-12 season and a large chunk of the current one, Vidic is finally approaching the light at the...
Manchester United Expect Robin Van Persie Fit for Real Madrid Clash
February 26th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Manchester United expect Robin van Persie to be 100 percent fit in time for the Champions League second leg round of 16 home tie with Real Madrid in a weeks time Goal.com reports. Van Persie injured his hip against Queens Park Rangers and was in considerable pain after the match.
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Van Persie...
Michael Carrick Appreciates Fan Comparisons to Teammate Paul Scholes
February 25th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Michael Carrick is enjoying his comparisons to Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes. The United faithful at Loftus Road on Saturday sang a song comparing Carrick to Scholes after the England international put in another commanding performance in midfield.
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Carrick has been having a fantastic season, quite possibly his best yet. He...
Robin Van Persie Suffers Bruised Hip After Fall During Queens Park Rangers Match
February 24th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has suffered a bruised hip but Sir Alex Ferguson expects the Dutchman to make a quick recovery. Van Persie will be assessed by the United medical staff after falling into a photographer dug-out in the 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
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Van Persie suffered the injury...
Manchester United Defeat Queens Park Rangers 2-0 at Loftus Road
February 23rd, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Manchester United have moved 15 points clear (temporarily) after recording a comfortable 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. A spectacular goal by Rafael and a late goal from Ryan Giggs sealed the win for the Red Devils.
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United had the chance to go 15 points clear before kick-off at...
Sir Alex Ferguson Moves to Quash Speculation on Nani’s Manchester United Future
February 22nd, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson has stated in his press conference ahead of Manchester United's match against Queens Park Rangers that he wishes winger Nani to stay with the club. The Scot has also mentioned that talks are ongoing between the club and Nani's agent to extend his contract.
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Nani has unfortunately missed...
Manchester United Defender Phil Jones Likely to Miss Real Madrid Second Leg
February 21st, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is a major doubt for the Champions League round of 16 tie second leg against Real Madrid at Old Trafford in two weeks. Jones limped off of the pitch in United's FA Cup match against Reading last Monday and remains a serious doubt for the...
