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Robin van Persie holds key to title: Ferdinand

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned champions Manchester City that his side's swoop for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie could tilt the balance of power in the Premier League back to...

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Fergie broke the mould

Sir Alex Ferguson receives his Premier League winners medal after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City on Sunday.

Michael Lynch Much has been said and written about Alex Ferguson since he announced his retirement.

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Wigan gains hope, Arsenal third in EPL

Gareth Bale.

Theo Walcott scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 to climb into third place on Saturday, while Wigan boosted their hopes of survival with a...

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United held at West Ham as City closes gap

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the opening goal.

Manchester Manchester United celebrations on hold as rival Manchester City's 1-0 win against Wigan keeps its title hopes alive.

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Man United find another way to win EPL

Manchester Relentless, but often ragged; record-breaking, but seldom ruthless - there have been two quite distinct faces to Manchester United's 2012-13 Premier League championship success.

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Aguero scores winner for City in Manchester derby

Manchester United's Danny Welbeck (R) challenges Manchester City's Gareth Barry.

Substitute Sergio Aguero scored a superb late winner as Manchester City slowed Manchester United's charge to the Premier League title by beating the leaders 2-1.

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Man United close in on EPL title

London Manchester United took a step closer to the English Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Stoke City on Sunday to re-establish a 15-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.

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Chelsea keeps one hand on FA Cup

Chelsea's Demba Ba (left) scores against Manchester United during the English FA Cup quarter-final replay.

London Holders overcome a lacklustre Manchester United 1-0 in a quarter-final replay.

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Fading United look to EPL for satisfaction

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01:  Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United despairs during the FA Cup with Budweiser Sixth Round Replay match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2013 in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

London For a club cruising to a record 20th English league success, Manchester United face a curiously unfulfilling end to the season.

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Mariners miss player payments

Damien de Bohun.

Sebastian Hassett Players and staff have had their wages delayed for the second time this season.

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City cruises, Chelsea slips, United closes on title

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City scores the opening goal.

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.

United sees red after send-off

Manchester United v Real Madrid.

Henry Winter, Manchester Manchester United bows out of the Champions League to Real Madrid on aggregate.

It's a replay, and a feud

Hold it: Chelsea's Frank Lampard grabs United's Nani, who hurt a hamstring in the first half and was substituted.

Paul Kelso and Henry Winter, Manchester United, Chelsea managers fail to acknowledge each other or shake hands before or after game.

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Manchester United, Arsenal enjoy EPL wins

Ryan Giggs celebrates with Wayne Rooney.

Tom Williams Rafael da Silva thunderbolt sets Manchester United on the way to a 2-0 win over QPR and a 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

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Charging United sinks Everton

Robin van Persie scores United's second goal.

Alex Ferguson's selection gamble pays off as Manchester United moves 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Everton.

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Walcott agrees to new Arsenal deal

Theo Walcott.

Theo Walcott ended months of speculation on Friday by signing a contract extension with Arsenal.

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Spurs hold United as Chelsea downs Arsenal

Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Manchester United.

Julian Guyer Clint Dempsey's equaliser in the final minute of stoppage-time denies Premier League leaders Manchester United victory as Tottenham Hotspur force a 1-1 draw at a snowy White Hart Lane.

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Goals galore for City, Arsenal in EPL

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.

London Goals rained down on the Premier League on Saturday, with Arsenal beating Newcastle United 7-3 and champions Manchester City edging Norwich City 4-3 to keep pace with leaders Manchester United.

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Ferguson thanks RVP as United surge

Alex Ferguson said Manchester United were "halfway" to the Premier League title after Robin van Persie scored late on to seal a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Walcott hits treble as Gunners lift to fifth

Newcastle United defender James Perch (left) tries to get the better of Arsenal striker Theo Walcott.

Tom Williams, London On a day bursting with goals, Theo Walcott claims a hat-trick in Arsenal's 7-3 win.