www.manutd.com - 30/07/2009 :
Bayern Munich 0 United 0
United were beaten in the inaugural Audi Cup final, as tournament hosts Bayern Munich took the trophy after an epic penalty shootout in the Allianz Arena.
www.goal.com - 30/07/2009 :
Anderson Can Take On Ronaldo Responsibilities - Sir Alex Ferguson
The Red Devils boss is backing his Samba star to bag some goals this season.
www.goal.com - 30/07/2009 :
John O'Shea Praises Manchester United Club-Mate Luis Antonio Valencia
The Red Devils' new signing grabbed a goal against Boca Juniors last night.
Sky Sports - 30/07/2009 :
Fergie eyes Valencia goals
Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping Manchester United's style of play enables summer signing Antonio Valencia to score more goals.
Times - 30/07/2009 :
Manchester United targeted by Jakarta hotel bombers
The Manchester United football team was the target of a bomb attack on the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Jakarta two weeks ago, according to a message posted on the internet purporting to be from Indonesia's most wanted terrorist suspect Noordin Mohammed Top.
Mirror - 30/07/2009 :
Money-spinning foreign tours are ruining the Premier League
The first London derby of the season was played on Wednesday in front of a half-full stadium... all the way over in Beijing.
Guardian - 30/07/2009 :
It's Sir Alex to you in Premier League's Upstairs, Downstairs
Man U or Man non-U, City must be made aware of The Rules.
www.manutd.com - 29/07/2009 :
Boca Juniors 1 United 2
The Reds reached the Audi Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors at the Allianz Arena, but Sir Alex's men had to work hard for the win.
Sky Sports - 29/07/2009 :
Ferguson - Room for improvement
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits his side need to improve as they continue preparations for the new Premier League season.
www.goal.com - 27/07/2009 :
Wayne Rooney Aiming To Better Last Season’s Goal Haul For Manchester United
A repeat of last-season's 20-goal haul poses no problem for Wayne Rooney, who is aiming to help fire his side to success.
Times - 27/07/2009 :
Sir Alex Ferguson says Michael Owen is fit to lead the line
Michael Owen will have his doubters for some time yet, especially if he succumbs to injury again, but the Manchester United striker showed that he is in rude pre-season health with another two goals on the club's tour to the Far East last night.
Telegraph - 27/07/2009 :
Sir Alex Ferguson's top 10 feuds
Manchester City are just the latest opponents to come under fire from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Telegraph - 27/07/2009 :
Asia remains Manchester United's promised land
Surveys are notoriously unreliable, particularly when commissioned by those with a vested interest in the results, so Manchester United's assertion that the club has over 20 million supporters in Indonesia alone ought to be treated with a fair amount of scepticism.
Telegraph - 27/07/2009 :
Ben Foster will get Manchester United chance, says Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar expects Sir Alex Ferguson to present Ben Foster with the opportunity to dislodge him from the Manchester United first-team and claim the Old Trafford goalkeeper's jersey as his own this season.
Telegraph - 27/07/2009 :
Nicolas Anelka: Chelsea are a threat to Manchester United
Having completed their pre-season tour to the United States on Sunday night, attention for Chelsea switches to domestic matters with Nicolas Anelka claiming they can mount a more serious challenge to Manchester United who, he believes, have been weakened by the summer's events.
Mirror - 27/07/2009 :
Alex Ferguson urges Manchester United fans to back Michael Owen gamble
Sir Alex Ferguson told Manchester United fans to set aside their hostility towards everything Liverpool and welcome Michael Owen into their fold.
Sun - 27/07/2009 :
Owen fit to wear Utd’s No7 shirt
ALEX FERGUSON insists Michael Owen deserves to wear Manchester United's coveted No 7 shirt.
Sun - 27/07/2009 :
Sparky’s big issue
MANCHESTER CITY refuse to be drawn into a war of words with rivals United.
Independent - 27/07/2009 : :
Ferguson happy as Manchester United return from Asia
Manchester United left Asia in the early hours of Monday with a few million dollars in the bank, fans and sponsors happy and a manager confident he has the makings of a forward unit for next season.
www.manutd.com - 26/07/2009 :
Tomasz aims for the top
Ben Foster may be the popular choice to succeed Edwin van der Sar when the Dutchman hangs up his boots, but Tomasz Kuszczak is determined to challenge the Englishman all the way.
www.manutd.com - 26/07/2009 :
Greentown 2 United 8
United saved their best performance until the last leg of the Asia Tour, winning an entertaining game 8-2 against Hangzhou Greentown in China.
www.manutd.com - 24/07/2009 :
FC Seoul 2 United 3
United made it three wins out of three in the toughest test of the Asia Tour so far, beating FC Seoul 3-2 with goals from Wayne Rooney, Federico Macheda and Dimitar Berbatov, while Ji-sung Park was warmly received on his homecoming.
www.goal.com - 23/07/2009 :
Manchester City's Spending Leaves Big Four Vulnerable - Chelsea's Ashley Cole
The Chelsea full-back is wary of Manchester City's potential.
Sky Sports - 23/07/2009 :
Diouf still in shock
New Manchester United signing Mama Biram Diouf admits that he is still in shock after sealing his move to the Premier League champions.
Sky Sports - 23/07/2009 :
Gill rules out 39th game
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has dismissed the prospect of a 39th Premier League game as a 'step too far'.
Sky Sports - 23/07/2009 :
Glazers - Fergie can spend
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has upwards of £60million to spend on new players this summer, according to a spokesman for the Glazer family.
Sky Sports - 23/07/2009 :
Manucho improved at United
Manucho believes he improved as a player during his time at Manchester United despite his lack of first-team football.
Telegraph - 23/07/2009 :
Manchester United move to secure Ji-sung Park's long-term future
Manchester United are ready to open talks with Ji-sung Park in a bid to extend the South Korean midfielder's contract at Old Trafford.
Mirror - 23/07/2009 :
Manchester United are like the Beatles in the Far East - and I love it, yeah, yeah, yeah, says Dimitar Berbatov
Dimitar Berbatov reckons Manchester United's fanatical Far East supporters make him feel like a member of The Beatles.
Sun - 23/07/2009 :
Owen was born to score goals
RYAN GIGGS has hailed the instinctive goal-scoring talent of Michael Owen.
www.goal.com - 22/07/2009 :
Park Ji-Sung Has A Special Feeling About Playing For Manchester United In South Korea
The South Korean international is looking forward to playing for the Premier League Champions in his homeland.
Sky Sports - 22/07/2009 :
Sir Alex talks up Foster
Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated his belief that goalkeeper Ben Foster will emerge as England's No.1.
Sky Sports - 22/07/2009 :
Giggs remains upbeat
Ryan Giggs is confident Manchester United will be unaffected by the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.
Times - 22/07/2009 :
Ryan Giggs ready to carry on regardless
Here we go again. Another season beckons for Ryan Giggs, a twentieth campaign in the top flight, yet his desire burns as brightly as ever.
Telegraph - 22/07/2009 :
Manchester United eclipse solar phenomeneon in South Korea
There was a solar eclipse in Seoul on Wednesday, a rare phenomenon that saw many of the city's 10m inhabitants take to the parks and streets to witness South Korea's first such event in 61 years.
Telegraph - 22/07/2009 :
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes hits back at United rival Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has countered United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that, for all their summer spending, he did not see City being among United's main competitors in the Premier League.
Mirror - 22/07/2009 :
Ipswich targeting Manchester United and Sunderland players
Ipswich boss Roy Keane is trying to land Danny Simpson from Man Utd and and Dean Whitehead from Sunderland in a GBP 2 millionplus swoop.
www.goal.com - 21/07/2009 :
Manchester United Are Yet To See Wayne Rooney's Best - Alex Ferguson
The Red Devils gaffer has backed the England man to respond to pressure and mature as a player over the coming season.
Sky Sports - 21/07/2009 :
Fergie - Tevez not worth GBP 25m
Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe it was worth spending GBP 25million to keep Carlos Tevez at Manchester United, but has backed Manchester City's pursuit of John Terry.
Sky Sports - 21/07/2009 :
Fergie - Ron could come back
Sir Alex Ferguson believes it is not beyond the realms of possibility Cristiano Ronaldo will one day wear Manchester United colours again.
Sky Sports - 21/07/2009 :
United 'explored' Ribery deal
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United 'explored' the potential for a deal to sign Bayern Munich ace Franck Ribery.
Times - 21/07/2009 :
A few flicks, tricks and free kicks – then Ronaldo was gone
When Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid for a world-record GBP 80 million, he undoubtedly envisaged himself strutting and fretting on the great stages of world football — the San Siro, the Nou Camp, and his new home at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
BBC NEWS - 21/07/2009 :
Man City not a threat - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester City will pose little threat to Manchester United's Premier League crown this season.
Mirror - 21/07/2009 :
Man United fan 'stabbed by wife for coming home late from match'
A woman has allegedly stabbed her husband after he came home late from watching a match between Manchester United and Malaysia.
Guardian - 21/07/2009 :
Rafael Benitez hopes Glen Johnson's arrival will be enough to mount challenge
The Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez insists his side have the strength to match Manchester United but he is uncertain what effect the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo will have on the defending champions.
Guardian - 21/07/2009 :
Football quiz: Michael Owen
Today's questions have absolutely no injury problems .
tribalfootball.com - 21/07/2009 :
Berbatov: I know I can do better for Man Utd
Dimitar Berbatov knows Manchester United fans want more from him this season.
www.manutd.com - 20/07/2009 :
Malaysia XI 0 United 2
Michael Owen struck his second United goal in as many games as the Reds completed the double over the Malaysian XI with a comprehensive 2-0 victory.
www.goal.com - 20/07/2009 :
Manchester United Striker Michael Owen: I Will Play For England Again
The diminutive goal-poacher has attempted to play down the notion that Three Lions boss Fabio Capello has been snubbing him.
Sky Sports - 20/07/2009 :
Nani - I can score more goals
Manchester United winger Nani is confident he can improve his goals output this season and establish himself as a regular at Old Trafford.
Sky Sports - 20/07/2009 :
Rooney backs Owen to star
Wayne Rooney has backed new Manchester United team-mate Michael Owen to help fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez's departures from Old Trafford.
Times - 20/07/2009 :
Manchester United adjust to life without Cristiano Ronaldo
Life after Cristiano Ronaldo, even for a club with the mental, physical and financial resilience of Manchester United, was never going to be easy.
Telegraph - 20/07/2009 :
Manchester United's hopes of signing Douglas Costa threatened by Chelsea interest
Manchester United are hoping to rescue a deal for Gremio’s Douglas Costa but their chances could be scuppered by interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Telegraph - 20/07/2009 :
Manchester United Transfer Talk
Manchester United: latest news, rumours and gossip, plus all the done deals, for the Premier League summer transfer window.
Telegraph - 20/07/2009 :
Manchester United's Ben Foster to stake claim for No 1 jersey
Ben Foster is set to begin his bid to overhaul Edwin van der Sar as Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper by facing a Malaysian XI in Kuala Lumpur today.
BBC NEWS - 20/07/2009 :
Ronaldo was cheap at GBP 80m - Keane
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Cristiano Ronaldo was "cheap" at GBP 80m.
Sky Sports - 19/07/2009 :
Owen - I can handle pressure
Michael Owen is hoping to show he can handle the pressure at Manchester United by filling the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
www.manutd.com - 18/07/2009 :
History won't faze Owen
Sir Alex has revealed handing Michael Owen the no.7 shirt was an “easy decision”.
www.manutd.com - 18/07/2009 :
Malaysia XI 2 United 3
Michael Owen secured a 3-2 victory for the Reds in their opening Asia Tour match on Saturday, coming off the bench to fire the winner on his debut against a hard-working Malaysian XI.
www.goal.com - 16/07/2009 :
Manchester United Still Tracking Douglas Costa
There could still be one addition at Old Trafford over the coming weeks.
Sky Sports - 16/07/2009 :
Ronaldo would reject City
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he would never consider a move to Manchester City.
Sky Sports - 16/07/2009 :
Robinho - Tev right to snub Blues
Robinho believes Carlos Tevez was right to reject a move to Chelsea in favour of Manchester City.
Sky Sports - 16/07/2009 :
Gill hints at more signings
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is not ruling out the possibility of further new signings before the close of the transfer window.
Telegraph - 16/07/2009 :
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos have to live up to billing and win La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has absolutely no regrets about leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid this summer.
Telegraph - 16/07/2009 :
Emmanuel Adebayor’s Man City deal held up as Arsenal tried to tempt Manchester United
Manchester City’s proposed GBP 20 million deal to sign Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has yet to be finalised amid reports that Arsenal tried to engineer a bidding war involving Manchester United and that the player himself stalled hoping for a bid from AC Milan.
www.goal.com - 15/07/2009 :
The 'Disneyfication' Of The Transfer Market
Silly season in the transfer market is beginning to resemble a Walt Disney-like fantasy land, writes Goal.com's Greg Ptolomey.
Sky Sports - 15/07/2009 :
Clarets capture Eckersley
Burnley have completed the signing of Manchester United youngster Richard Eckersley.
Telegraph - 15/07/2009 :
Pre-season friendlies: where your team will be playing this summer
It may seem like just weeks ago that Manchester United and Barcelona brought down the curtain on last season – and it was, seven to be precise.
www.goal.com - 14/07/2009 :
English Angle: No More Summer Signings For Manchester United - Has Sir Alex Ferguson Made A Huge Mistake?
Goal.com's Alan Dawson examines Sir Alex Ferguson's recruits and asks whether we can call the Scotsman's bluff as to whether or not he will further bolster his squad.
www.manutd.com - 13/07/2009 :
Praise for new boys
Versatile players like Gabriel Obertan and Antonio Valencia are "invaluable", according to Reds boss Sir Alex.
www.manutd.com - 09/07/2009 :
Ten matches move for TV
Several dates and kick-off times for United's fixtures in the first few months of the 2009/10 campaign have been changed, afyer Sky and new Barclays Premier League rights holders ESPN chose the matches they will screen live.
www.manutd.com - 09/07/2009 :
Rio's ready to go again
Rio Ferdinand believes a thorough pre-season workout over the next few weeks will be crucial to United's chances of success in 2009/10.
Sky Sports - 09/07/2009 :
Obertan surprised at move
New Manchester United signing Gabriel Obertan admits he was as surprised as anyone when the Premier League champions renewed their interest in him.
www.manutd.com - 08/07/2009 :
Reds sign French starlet
Sir Alex Ferguson has made Bordeaux's Gabriel Obertan United's third signing of the summer, after the promising young Frenchman signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford.
www.goal.com - 08/07/2009 :
Hull City In No Hurry To Complete Deal For Manchester United's Fraizer Campbell
The Red Devils' front-man is currently on holiday with his family and Phil Brown is hoping to lure him back to the KC.
Sky Sports - 08/07/2009 :
Kleberson bemoans United failure
Brazil international Kleberson believes with a bit more luck he could have been a success at Manchester United.
Sky Sports - 08/07/2009 :
Brown proud of Owen chase
Phil Brown has expressed his pride at Hull City's failed pursuit of England international Michael Owen.
www.manutd.com - 07/07/2009 :
Foster pens Reds deal
United have confirmed that Ben Foster has agreed terms on a new contract extension, which will see him remain at Old Trafford until at least June 2013.
www.goal.com - 07/07/2009 :
Gabriel Obertan Has Medical At Manchester United
The young Frenchman seems set to seal a move to the Theatre of Dreams.
www.goal.com - 07/07/2009 :
Wigan Athletic Chairman Dave Whelan Believes 'Shrewd' Owen Deal Will Pay Dividends For Manchester United
The Latics chief has praised Sir Alex's wisdom in the transfer market.
www.goal.com - 07/07/2009 :
Gabriel Obertan Has Medical At Manchester United
The young Frenchman seems set to seal a move to the Theatre of Dreams.
Sky Sports - 07/07/2009 :
Ronaldo has no regrets
Cristiano Ronaldo is certain he made the right decision in not pushing for a move to Real Madrid last summer.
Times - 07/07/2009 :
Fans pack Bernabeu to see Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled as Real Madrid player
When Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for Manchester United he usually had the air of someone who thought that everyone at Old Trafford had come to see only him, despite there being 21 other players on the pitch.
Telegraph - 07/07/2009 :
Manchester United back in the race to sign Real Madrid's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has relaunched his pursuit of Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
www.manutd.com - 06/07/2009 :
May: Owen will shine
David May is backing new signing Michael Owen to hit double figures in the goalscoring charts ahead of the new season.
www.goal.com - 06/07/2009 :
Gabriel Obertan Close To Manchester United Deal - Bordeaux President
The young winger could be Old Trafford bound.
www.goal.com - 06/07/2009 :
Manchester United To Sign Empoli Starlet Alberto Massaci
At just 16 years of age, the highly rated defender is ready for a move to Old Trafford.
www.goal.com - 06/07/2009 :
Manchester United Target Barcelona's Yaya Toure
Yaya has just extended his contract at Barca, but United still feel they can tempt him away.
www.goal.com - 06/07/2009 :
Real Madrid Ace Cristiano Ronaldo: La Liga Better Than Premier League
The Portuguese winger, who has already been christened ‘CR9’ by Spanish press, believes that he will now be playing in the best league.
Mirror - 06/07/2009 :
Manchester United demand sell-on fee for Fraizer Campbell
Manchester United have stunned prospective buyers of Fraizer Campbell by insisting on a 25 per cent sell-on clause.
Guardian - 06/07/2009 :
Cristiano Ronaldo passes Real Madrid medical in 'perfect condition'
80,000 fans expected for Ronaldo's presentation tonight.
Sun - 06/07/2009 :
Owen will get back to his best
Anderson believes Michael Owen can inspire Manchester United to another Premier League crown.
Sky Sports - 05/07/2009 :
Valencia in Fergie claim
Antonio Valencia has revealed he knew of Manchester United's interest in his services last year.
www.manutd.com - 03/07/2009 :
Owen joins United
Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has signed Michael Owen on a two-year contract. The striker was out of contract, so no transfer fee is involved.
www.manutd.com - 02/07/2009 :
Antonio can make his mark
United legend Lou Macari believes Antonio Valencia has a tremendous opportunity to make his mark as a United player.
www.manutd.com - 02/07/2009 :
Teen trio turn pro
Teenagers Matthew James, Scott Wootton and Oliver Gill all signed professional contracts with United on Wednesday 1 July.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Nemanja Vidic Stays At Manchester United, Gianlugi Buffon Remains At Juventus
The player's agent has quashed voices claiming the star wants to leave Old Trafford.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Sir Bobby Charlton Thanks Goal.com For Being Named England's Greatest Ever Player
The United and Three Lions legend was delighted with the accolade.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Cristiano Ronaldo Blames Bullies For Manchester United Departure
Real Madrid's superstar signing reveals why he had to quit Old Trafford for the Bernabeu.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Manchester United To Fight Milan For Sevilla Hotshot Luis Fabiano
The Nervionense outfit could be about to cash in big this summer if they can instigate a bidding war for their Brazilian hitman.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Franck Ribery Rejects New Bayern Munich Contract
The Frenchman has allegedly said 'no' to an offer of EUR 8 million per year.
www.goal.com - 02/07/2009 :
Park Ji-Sung Seeking Contract Extension With Manchester United
The South Korean star is seeking a new deal at Old Trafford.
Sky Sports - 02/07/2009 :
Martin tipped to join Ipswich
Bristol City boss Gary Johnson expects Lee Martin to join Ipswich Town after ending his interest in the Manchester United winger.
Times - 02/07/2009 :
Karim Benzema leaves Lyons for Real Madrid
Manchester United lost another player to Real Madrid yesterday when the Spanish club signed Karim Benzema from Lyons in a deal that takes their recent spending above GBP 184 million.
Mirror - 02/07/2009 :
Sergio Aguero first in line as Manchester United look to life after Cristiano Ronaldo
Sir Alex Ferguson wished Cristiano Ronaldo well yesterday as the former Manchester United star's record-breaking GBP 80million move to Real Madrid was completed.
Guardian - 02/07/2009 :
Cristiano Ronaldo wants protection for Premier League's skilful players
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for action to be taken against overly physical teams in English football as he aimed a parting shot at the Premier League.
Guardian - 02/07/2009 :
Carlos Tevez's summer whine whiffs of self-regard and sour grapes
Carlos Tevez's argument that Manchester United would have won the European Cup had he started the final is fantasy.
www.manutd.com - 01/07/2009 :
Valencia thanks Latics
Luis Antonio Valencia today begins a new life as a Manchester United player, but, before looking ahead to the future, the winger was keen to pay a heartfelt tribute to former club Wigan Athletic.
www.manutd.com - 01/07/2009 :
Club completes Ronaldo sale
Manchester United has completed the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. The unconditional GBP 80million transfer fee has been paid.
www.manutd.com - 01/07/2009 :
Rooney raring to go
Wayne Rooney is readying himself for a pivotal season in his career, as he admits that he is desperate to realise his full potential.
Times - 01/07/2009 :
Lyons deny they have sold Manchester United target Karim Benzema to Real Madrid
Lyons have denied they are on the brink of selling Karim Benzema to Real Madrid but say they have received a large offer for the forward, who is a Manchester United target.
www.goal.com - 01/07/2009 :
Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Bobby Charlton
We've reached the pinnacle of Goal.com's top 50 countdown of the greatest English players, and the man at number one eptomises both his club and his country: Sir Bobby Charlton.
www.goal.com - 01/07/2009 :
Carlos Tevez Wanted Chelsea, But Will Join Manchester City By Monday
The move across Manchester that has been mooted for many months finally looks like reaching its controversial conclusion.
