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Mancini takes swipe at critics before key cup game
Roberto Mancini's pursuit of a trophy this season could be all but over by Sunday unless Manchester City can prevent Leeds from pulling off another ...
Manchester United prospering on and off the pitch
Manchester United is running away with the English Premier League title, and achieving record success off the pitch as well. The club on Thursday ...
Column: Alex Ferguson drinks at fountain of youth
A big reason why Manchester United now have a good chance of knocking Real Madrid out of the Champions League is also a big reason why Alex Ferguson ...
United holds Madrid despite Ronaldo stunning goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a spectacular header Wednesday as Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 home draw by Manchester United in the last 16 of the ...
Pressure all on Mourinho ahead of Madrid-United
Outwitting Alex Ferguson has never been so important for Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as he potentially puts his short- and long-term future on the ...
Column: Europe will show champions' true worth
Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are devaluing their own success by making it look too easy. Although it is still winter in Europe, they ...
United lands knockout blow in title race
The engraver is sharpening his blade. Bookmakers are already paying out. And Manchester City's players have a look of resignation in their eyes.
Ronaldo center stage as Champions League resumes
As a player who relishes being center stage, Cristiano Ronaldo will be in his element this week when the Champions League resumes with a blockbuster ...
Man United opens 12-point lead in Premier League
Manchester United opened a season-high, 12-point lead in the English Premier League, defeating Everton 2-0 Sunday on goals by Ryan Giggs and Robin van ...
Everton setback distant memory for rampant United
When Manchester United made a losing start to the season for the first time in eight years, it seemed to indicate just how tough it would be to regain ...
FA fines Ferguson for implying official was biased
The English Football Association has fined Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson 12,000 pounds ($18,900) for implying a referee's assistant was ...
Chelsea looks to halt English Premier League slump
The English Premier League summit increasingly out of sight, Chelsea's priority now is avoiding sliding out of the top four. A loss at Newcastle last ...
Fires still burning strong for Ferguson at United
The touchline jigs after goals. The furious gum-chewing. The obsessive time-keeping. The outbursts against referees. The stream of silverware.
Rooney gives EPL leader United 1-0 win at Fulham
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney lit up Craven Cottage after a floodlight-failure delay on Saturday by clinching a 1-0 victory over Fulham that ...
Ferguson denies FA misconduct charge over bias
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has denied a charge by the English Football Association that he implied a referee's assistant was motivated ...
Mancini says it was difficult to replace Balotelli
Roberto Mancini will be hoping the decision to offload Mario Balotelli doesn't backfire with Manchester City's striking options now curtailed.
Rooney lifts United 7 points clear in EPL
Manchester United surged seven points clear in the English Premier League thanks to Wayne Rooney's double in a 2-1 win over Southampton, while ...
FA charges Ferguson for implying bias by official
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with misconduct by the English Football Association on Tuesday for implying that a referee's ...
4th place the target as Arsenal hosts Liverpool
Once Premier League heavyweights and regular title contenders, Arsenal and Liverpool are struggling to even secure the minimum achievement of ...
Tale of 2 strikers as United prepares for Fulham
On the day Manchester United picked up a striker for the future, manager Alex Ferguson warned his players of underestimating a forward from the club's ...
United agrees to sign Zaha from Crystal Palace
Manchester United picked up one of the hottest prospects in English football on Friday by agreeing to sign Wilfried Zaha from second-tier club Crystal ...
Column: In football, is fury just part of the job?
In football, fury has become part of the job. This sport celebrates coaches with short tempers — step forward Alex Ferguson. It idolizes angry players ...
Barcelona, Messi fall from top of AP rankings
Lionel Messi and Barcelona were dumped from the top of the Associated Press Global Football Rankings this week and were replaced by rivals Cristiano ...
Alex Ferguson's horse entered into Grand National
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to have a runner in the British Grand National — on the day his team hosts Manchester City in a crucial ...