http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Manchester_United_FCFind stories, videos, and photos about Manchester United FC from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:24:45 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Manchester_United_FC14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Manchester United FC from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/03/man.united.cska.bayern.bordeaux/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/03/man.united.cska.bayern.bordeaux/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United came from 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/23/football.united.extra.time.study/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/23/football.united.extra.time.study/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United are given more injury-time at the end of matches to equalize or score winning goals than their English Premier League rivals, a study has revealed.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/park.united.contract.korea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/park.united.contract.korea/index.html#cnnSTCTextSouth Korean star Park Ji-sung has signed a two-year contract extension at English Premier League champions Manchester United.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/09/football.fiorentina.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/09/football.fiorentina.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United's signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier could be investigated after the player's former club Fiorentina contacted football's world governing body FIFA about the move.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/07/football.united.pogba.lehavre/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/07/football.united.pogba.lehavre/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have warned French side Le Havre they will take action against them unless they stop repeating claims that the English Premier League champions offered financial inducements to Paul Pogba's family in order to lure the teenager to Old Trafford.Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/football.manchester.united.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/football.manchester.united.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextDefending champions Manchester United handed title rivals Arsenal their first defeat this season on Saturday night, while Chelsea and Tottenham continued their perfect start to the English Premier League campaign.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/22/premierleague.manchesterunited.owen.rooney.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/22/premierleague.manchesterunited.owen.rooney.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextMichael Owen scored his first goal for Manchester United, and fellow-striker Wayne Rooney his 100th, as the English Premier League champions returned to winning form with a thumping 5-0 victory at Wigan on Saturday.Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/21/united.ferdinand.vidic.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/21/united.ferdinand.vidic.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United will be without central defender Rio Ferdinand for up to a month, the English Premier League champions said on Friday.Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/19/premierleague.manchesterunited.burnley/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/19/premierleague.manchesterunited.burnley/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland midfielder Michael Carrick missed a first-half penalty as English Premier League champions Manchester United suffered a sensational 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Burnley.Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/07/football.premier.league.preview/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/07/football.premier.league.preview/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe new English Premier League season kicks off with the first round of fixtures this weekend - Fanzone details what to expect from the new campaign:Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/lars_anderson/07/17/bucket.list/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/lars_anderson/07/17/bucket.list/index.html1. Two NFL playoff games on the same dayMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/05/unted.vandersar.injury.foster/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/05/unted.vandersar.injury.foster/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have been dealt a blow ahead of the new Premier League season with goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar sidelined for the start of the campaign.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/03/korea.park.united.sqiad/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/03/korea.park.united.sqiad/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United star Park Ji-Sung has opted to stay with the English Premier League champions rather than play for South Korea in a friendly against Paraguay on August 12.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/18/manchester.united.malaysia.indonesia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/18/manchester.united.malaysia.indonesia/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have scheduled a second match in Malaysia after rejecting a request from the Indonesian government to fulfil a fixture canceled as a result of bomb attacks in Jakarta.Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/football.manchester.cancel.jakarta/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/football.manchester.cancel.jakarta/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League champions Manchester United have cancelled the Jakarta leg of their 2009 pre-season tour of Asia as a result of the bomb attacks in the Indonesian capital.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/unted.ferguson.transfer.senegal.molde/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/unted.ferguson.transfer.senegal.molde/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have signed Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf, less than a week after manager Alex Ferguson said their spending in the close season transfer window was at an end.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/tevez.manchester.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/tevez.manchester.city.adebayor/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig-spending English Premier League club Manchester City have completed the much-anticipated signing of Argentina international Carlos Tevez.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/football.financing.transfers.prudence/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/football.financing.transfers.prudence/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United and Liverpool fans dream of the arrival of superstar players ahead of a new campaign, but it seems the spending power of both Englsih giants could be on the wane.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/06/football.financing.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/06/football.financing.transfers/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf Manchester United and Liverpool fans are expecting the arrival of superstar players ahead of the new season then they had better think again, as the cost of refinancing debt could significantly curb the club's spending power according to industry experts.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/08/manunited.obertan.bordeaux.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/08/manunited.obertan.bordeaux.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League champions Manchester United have completed the signing of Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year deal.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.moments/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.moments/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhether it be his sublime skills or serious sulks, in six years at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has been no stranger to the headlines.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/03/football.owen.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/03/football.owen.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer England striker Michael Owen has completed his shock free transfer move to Manchester United on a two-year contract.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/manchester.united.new.kit/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/manchester.united.new.kit/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United fans all around the world will be eagerly scouring for transfer news and gossip over the possible arrival of new players during the close season.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/england.manunited.valencia.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/england.manunited.valencia.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/27/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/27/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on July 6, having finally agreed terms over his world-record $130 million transfer from Manchester United.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlCredit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/20/tevez.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/20/tevez.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have confirmed that on-loan Argentine international striker Carlos Tevez is to leave the English Premier League champions.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:57:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/06/17/carlos.tevez/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/06/17/carlos.tevez/index.htmlThere's only one Carlos Tévez. With a move away from Old Trafford now almost a formality, several clubs continue to fight for the striker's much sought-after signature, making it one of the most long-running transfer sagas in recent history. The biggest loser is Manchester United, which hesitated in offering the Argentine star a permanent deal because his $37.5 million buyout fee seemed excessive.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextLove him or loathe him, the proposed world record $130m transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to Real Madrid has ignited fervent interest from newspapers the world over.Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/11/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/11/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have accepted a world-record $130 million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/03/england.manchester.sponsor/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/03/england.manchester.sponsor/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have netted a sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon Corporation that will reportedly earn the Premier League champions a staggering $131 million over four years.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:14:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/29/fa.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/29/fa.cup/index.htmlEverton goes into Saturday's FA Cup final as underdogs riding on a high. After claiming the scalps of two "Big Four" teams -- Manchester United and Liverpool -- en route to the final, it clinched fifth place in the Premier League for the second year running.Fri, 29 May 2009 17:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/29/nigeria.death.united.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/29/nigeria.death.united.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTextA man "angered" by Manchester United's defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Champions League killed four people when he drove a minibus into a crowd celebrating the Spanish side's victory, police in Nigeria have told CNN.Fri, 29 May 2009 11:51:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/28/championsleague/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/28/championsleague/index.htmlROME -- The Eternal City was the most appropriate of backdrops for what we witnessed on Wednesday. It was supposed to be a case of the true believers: Barcelona and its quasi-fundamentalist, possession-oriented credo thrown to the lions of Manchester United's top-to-bottom combination of strength, athleticism and quality. It was dogmatism versus pragmatism.Thu, 28 May 2009 22:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/20/fans.final/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/20/fans.final/index.html#cnnSTCTextCNN followed two die-hard football fans as they traveled to Rome to watch their teams battle to become champions of Europe.Thu, 28 May 2009 13:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/27/champions.league.final/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/27/champions.league.final/index.html#cnnSTCTextBarcelona completed an historic treble with a 2-0 win over holders Manchester United in the Champions League final in Rome on Wednesday night.Thu, 28 May 2009 12:17:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jonah_freedman/05/27/champions.league/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jonah_freedman/05/27/champions.league/index.htmlBarcelona vs. Manchester United: Chime with your thoughts on the Champions League final hereWed, 27 May 2009 22:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/26/football.guardiola.barcelona.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/26/football.guardiola.barcelona.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextBarcelona coach Pep Guardiola maintains his side will go out to attack holders Manchester United in Wednesday's final of the Champions League to be held in Rome's Stadio Olympico.Tue, 26 May 2009 20:35:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/26/champs.final/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/05/26/champs.final/index.htmlSI.com's Gabriele Marcotti breaks down Wednesday's Champions League final matchup between Manchester United and FC Barcelona (ESPN, 2:30 p.m. ET).Tue, 26 May 2009 17:24:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/greg_lalas/05/25/champions.final/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/greg_lalas/05/25/champions.final/index.htmlIt's safe to say Wednesday's Champions League final is the most anticipated title match since UEFA created the platinum edition of Europe's top tournament. From Rome to Rochester to Rangoon, everyone with even a modicum of soccer in his blood is planning on watching the game live, regardless if that requires skipping an important sales call at work or losing a few hours of sleep.Tue, 26 May 2009 14:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/26/champions.final.football.business/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/26/champions.final.football.business/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you just look at the balance sheets of Europe's top football clubs, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Manchester United are in the Champions League final.Tue, 26 May 2009 13:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/24/england.squad.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/24/england.squad.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTextVeteran Manchester United defender Gary Neville has received a surprise England recall for the World Cup tie against Kazakhstan and Andorra next month.Sun, 24 May 2009 20:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United supremo Alex Ferguson admits he will be "slaughtered" if the unfamiliar team he fields in Sunday's final domestic game hands opponents Hull City a Premier League lifeline.Sat, 23 May 2009 15:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/ronaldo.cristiano.football.best/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/ronaldo.cristiano.football.best/index.html#cnnSTCTextFleet-footed winger Cristiano Ronaldo is Manchester United's most deadly weapon and officially the best footballer in the world.Fri, 22 May 2009 20:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has moved to end speculation about his Manchester United future by dropping a clear hint that he intends to stay at Old Trafford.Fri, 22 May 2009 17:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/16/premier.manchesterunited.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/16/premier.manchesterunited.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have won the Premier League title for a third consecutive season, although their title party was spoiled somewhat by visitors Arsenal in a dour 0-0 draw on Saturday.Sat, 16 May 2009 15:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/13/england.premier.manchesterunited/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/13/england.premier.manchesterunited/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United need just one point from their final two matches to retain the English Premier League title after fighting back from going a goal behind to win 2-1 at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday.Thu, 14 May 2009 13:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/11/tevez.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/11/tevez.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe future of Manchester United's on-loan Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is causing quite a stir at the champion English club.Thu, 14 May 2009 11:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/13/liverpool.gerrard/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/13/liverpool.gerrard/index.html#cnnSTCTextLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard has fought off competition from a clutch of Manchester United players to be named Footballer of the Year in England.Wed, 13 May 2009 19:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/manchester.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/manchester.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextCarlos Tevez is wanted by clubs in Spain and Italy as well as England's Premier League should Manchester United choose to show him the door when his loan deal expires at the end of the month.Tue, 12 May 2009 18:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/united.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/12/united.wigan/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United are waiting on the fitness of England international Rio Ferdinand ahead of their vital trip to Wigan Athletic on Wednesday night.Tue, 12 May 2009 14:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/11/uefa.champions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/11/uefa.champions/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher's worst fears were realised on Monday when UEFA refused to back down over his ban from the Champions League final against Barcelona.Mon, 11 May 2009 18:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/10/united.win/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/10/united.win/index.html#cnnSTCTextFirst half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and the inspirational Carlos Tevez saw Manchester United close on the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.Mon, 11 May 2009 13:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/champions.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/champions.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTextHolders Manchester United remain on course to become the first side to retain the Champions League, as two goals in the first 11 minutes saw them defeat Arsenal 3-1 for a 4-1 aggregate victory and a place in the final against either Chelsea or Barcelona in Rome.Wed, 06 May 2009 10:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/04/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/04/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been passed fit for their crucial Champions League semifinal rematch with Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday.Mon, 04 May 2009 16:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/02/premier.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/02/premier.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextRyan Giggs and Park Ji-sung scored in each half as Manchester United won 2-0 at Middlesbrough on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of the English Premier League.Sat, 02 May 2009 16:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/01/rio.latest/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/01/rio.latest/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand could be fit for Manchester United's second-leg Champions League clash with Arsenal after scans revealed he had not cracked a rib.Fri, 01 May 2009 12:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/29/champions.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/29/champions.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United will carry a slim 1-0 lead into their second leg of their all-English Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/27/england.giggs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/27/england.giggs/index.html#cnnSTCTextVeteran Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has been named as the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year -- the first time he has won the award in his glittering career.Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/25/premier.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/25/premier.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United came from two goals down to beat a stunned Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 at Old Trafford and move ever closer to retaining the Premier League title.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/19/cup.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/19/cup.semi/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United's quintuple bid ended with defeat by Everton in a penalty shootout at Wembley in their FA Cup semifinal on Sunday.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:24:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlThree English teams clinched the semifinals of the European Champions League this week, representing the Premier League's finest hour since ... well, since last season, when three English teams achieved the same feat. As they did the season before that. Indeed, only a much-fancied Barcelona side can prevent a second all-England final. With Team Limey all cock-a-hoop with jingoistic cockiness, we look back at those quarterfinal second legs, starting with the thriller at Stamford Bridge.Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/16/champions.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/16/champions.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextManagerial juggernauts Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have put their Champions League semifinal collision on the backburner to concentrate on this weekend's FA Cup semifinals.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo's sixth-minute strike saw holders Manchester United become the first English team to win in Porto, reaching the semifinals of the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate in the process.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.porto/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.porto/index.html#cnnSTCTextPorto coach Jesualdo Ferreira is backing his side to complete Manchester United's misery by eliminating the holders in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal return.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:17:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/11/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/11/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextTeenager Federico Macheda scored his second match winning goal in the space of a week as Manchester United stayed top of the English Premier League while Liverpool and Chelsea kept pace with home wins.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/10/alex.ferguson.manchester.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/10/alex.ferguson.manchester.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson says he's glad he won't have to decide who succeeds him at Old Trafford.Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.answers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.answers/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has no immediate plans to retire and intends to remain in charge of the European and English champions "as long as he can," he told CNN in an exclusive interview.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextHolders Manchester United must beat Portuguese champions Porto in their own backyard if they are to reach the Champions League semifinals after a compelling 2-2 first leg draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.wednesday/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/07/champions.wednesday/index.html#cnnSTCTextRafael Benitez has accused Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson of being scared of his Liverpool side and talking "too much" about other teams.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/06/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/06/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has warned holders Manchester United that Champions League quarterfinal opponents Porto will be no pushovers, ahead of Tuesday's first leg clash at Old Trafford.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/06/macheda.hero/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/06/macheda.hero/index.html#cnnSTCTextDeep into injury time in one of Manchester United's most important games of the English Premier League season a 17-year-old Italian on debut hit a stunning winner and lifted himself to instant stardom.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/05/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/05/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextItalian teenager Federico Macheda enjoyed a remarkable debut to English football as he curled home an injury-time winner that sent Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League with a thrilling 3-2 home win over Aston Villa.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.bolt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.bolt/index.html#cnnSTCTextFanatical Manchester United fan Usain Bolt is planning to pass on his tips for speedy sprinting to their world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United go into Sunday's Premier League match against fifth-placed Aston Villa facing a striker shortage after Dimitar Berbatov was ruled out for a further two weeks.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/22/premier.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/22/premier.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTextLiverpool continued their remarkable recent form with a 5-0 rout of Aston Villa at Anfield on Sunday which takes them to within a point of faltering Premier League leaders Manchester United.Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/21/united.lose/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/21/united.lose/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United slumped to their second successive Premier League defeat to throw the English title race wide open on Saturday.Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:40:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/20/manu.cl/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/20/manu.cl/index.htmlOrdinarily, Manchester United making a trip to Craven Cottage isn't much of a story. Fulham hasn't beaten United at home in league play since 1964. But an unusually high amount of attention is focused on this weekend's encounter.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/12/blog.march/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/12/blog.march/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith Manchester United continuing their top form from last season and aiming for what would be a remarkable clean sweep of trophies this year, it's only appropriate that we should profile a blog somehow linked to the Red Devils.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/16/united.vidic/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/16/united.vidic/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United central defender Nemanja Vidic will be suspended for their next two Premier League matches after his sending off against Liverpool on Saturday.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/manutd.five/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/manutd.five/index.html#cnnSTCTextAre Sir Alex Ferguson's men are still favorites to take the Premier League and win the five big trophies after their 4-1 loss to Liverpool at the weekend?Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/14/england.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/14/england.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Premier League title race was thrown wide open on Saturday as Liverpool crushed 10-man Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford to move to within four points of the defending champions.Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/united.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/united.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defense of star striker Wayne Rooney over his declaration that he "hates" Liverpool ahead of the crunch Premier League title clash between the two sides on Saturday.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/11/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/11/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextHolders Manchester United swept into the last eight of the Champions League with a 2-0 second leg victory over Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan -- and Arsenal joined them after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Roma.Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/united.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/united.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United received a major boost in their quest for an unprecedented quintuple as central defender Rio Ferdinand was passed fit to play in their Champions League last 16 return tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextQuintuple-chasing Manchester United and big rivals Chelsea remain on course for an FA Cup final showdown after they were drawn apart in Sunday's semifinal pairings.Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:27:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/06/fa.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/06/fa.cup/index.htmlSilverware, iPods, playground spats, free booze and nights in jail. Confused? You should be, but it's all in a day's work for Team Limey in the reporting of what's happening in English soccer.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/04/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/04/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextGoals from Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov saw Manchester United come from behind to win 2-1 at Newcastle, a result that restores their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea coach Guus Hiddink refuses to accept that Manchester United's charge to another Premier League title triumph is a foregone conclusion.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:28:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/01/united.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/01/united.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United stayed on course for an unprecedented clean sweep of major trophies this season with a penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur to win the Carling Cup at Wembley.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/24/manchester.football.autographs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/24/manchester.football.autographs/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe decision of English Premier League giants Manchester United to ban their players from signing autographs at the team's training ground won't affect the sports memorabilia market significantly, an industry expert says.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextTitle holders Manchester United are facing a "nightmare" injury crisis in central defense ahead of their Champions League San Siro showdown with Inter Milan on Tuesday.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/21/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/21/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextA superb free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Manchester United a 2-1 home win over Blackburn to move them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:09:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/20/chelsea.hiddink/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/20/chelsea.hiddink/index.htmlTo our knowledge, Roman Abramovich has never sung Oops!... I Did It Again at karaoke while wearing a Britney Spears wig. But it would be apt, since the Chelsea owner hastily and mistakenly sacked a manager for the third time in 17 months.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:35:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/20/united.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/20/united.neville/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United club captain Gary Neville has signed a new one-year contract extension at the Premier League championsFri, 20 Feb 2009 16:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/19/catch.man.utd/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/19/catch.man.utd/index.html#cnnSTCTextAfter an almost flawless 2008, Manchester United have once again established themselves as the team to beat in 2009.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/18/premier.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/18/premier.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextWayne Rooney scored with his first touch after a seven-match injury absence to help send Manchester United five points clear in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/08/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/08/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextVeteran midfielder Ryan Giggs turned back the clock with a vintage goal to put Manchester United back on top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday, securing their 13th consecutive clean sheet in the process.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/27/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/27/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United pulled three points clear at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 5-0 thrashing of bottom club West Bromwich Albion, breaking Chelsea's record by claiming an 11th consecutive clean sheet in the process.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/21/news/international/uk_soccer/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/21/news/international/uk_soccer/index.htmThe British soccer team Manchester United - one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world - is looking for a new shirt sponsor.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:36:00 EST