Why it would defy logic for Rooney to leave United

Henry Winter On Wayne Rooney's first visit to Stamford Bridge, he wandered down the King's Road, pausing outside a swanky estate agent and peering at house details in the window.

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Booed Rooney lauds Alex Ferguson

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on Tuesday praised the retiring Alex Ferguson as a "fantastic manager" -- just days after the veteran Scottish boss revealed that the striker had submitted a transfer...

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Moyes passes first test with honours

Oliver Brown The Man United manager shared his philosophy to an engrossed audience at the Cambridge Union.

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Alex Ferguson may leave Manchester United

Mark Ogden London: Alex Ferguson's Manchester United future is shrouded in doubt with the Scot understood to be seriously considering calling time on a managerial reign that has lasted almost 27 seasons.

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Ferguson ends his reign at Manchester United

Sebastian Hassett After 26 years, 13 English Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups and three major European trophies, it's over for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United.

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Moyes to step into United hot seat after Ferguson retires

David Moyes will become the Manchester United manager on Thursday following Sir Alex Ferguson’s recommendation to the club’s hierarchy that his fellow Scot succeed him at Old Trafford.

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Is this the best XI of Fergie's 26-year reign?

Shane Brady Picking a best first XI from Fergie's 26-year dynasty at Manchester United might appear easy at first - until you get down to the nitty gritty. But here goes.

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Rooney wants to leave United: Ferguson

Wayne Rooney took some of the gloss off Alex Ferguson's Old Trafford farewell party on Sunday after the United manager confirmed the striker has asked to leave the club for the second time in three...

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Late salvo sends Arsenal up to third

Tom Willams Arsenal scored three times in the last five minutes to beat Norwich City 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium and leap to third place in the Premier League table on Saturday.

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United 15 points clear, Villa cut QPR adrift

Tom Williams Manchester United capitalised on a slip-up by Manchester City to open up a massive 15-point lead at the Premier League summit despite a laboured display in a 1-0 win at home to Reading on Saturday.

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City cruise, Chelsea slip, United close on title

Tom Williams Manchester City pounced on a stumble from Chelsea to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League on Saturday, after Manchester United took another stride towards the title.

Animosity is vintage Ferguson

The form for visiting managers at Old Trafford is to bring a bottle of something decent for their host.

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Tevez hat-trick steers Man City to FA Cup semis

Tom Williams Carlos Tevez made light of his arrest for a driving offence to lead Manchester City into the FA Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in a leisurely 5-0 win at home to second-tier Barnsley on Saturday.

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Rooney lights United's way as Chelsea slump to defeat

Tom Williams Manchester United overcame a floodlight failure to win 1-0 at Fulham through a late Wayne Rooney goal on Saturday as Alex Ferguson's side went 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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Lampard double propels Chelsea up to third

Tom Williams Frank Lampard provided a timely reminder of his value to Chelsea by scoring twice as his side reclaimed third place in the Premier League by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Everton on Sunday.

Fellaini's headbutt deserves punishment, says Moyes

STOKE-ON-TRENT: Everton's Marouane Fellaini has apologised for headbutting Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Britannia Stadium.

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Five-goal City go top as Chelsea, United stumble

Tom WIlliams Unexpected defeats for Chelsea and Manchester United allowed champions Manchester City to stroll into first place in the Premier League on Saturday by crushing Aston Villa 5-0.

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Manchester City knocked out of League Cup

Steve Griffiths London: Manchester City suffered a surprise exit from the League Cup on Tuesday as Aston Villa clinched a 4-2 third round win at Eastlands, while Chelsea welcomed back controversial captain John...

RVP eclipsed at Everton

Neil Johnston Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticised his own players for failing to utilise Robin van Persie's talents after they crashed to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Everton.