Did a refereeing decision really alter the title race?

Many people are voicing their opinion that a decision by referee Michael Oliver, not to award Fulham a penalty at Old Trafford when Danny Murphy went down in the penalty area in the final minute, following a challenge by Michael Carrick, as the main turning point in the title race, and the reason why United will turn 19 into 20 league title wins.

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If only Ronny had become a Red Devil

In 2003 when Ronaldinho was playing in France for Paris Saint-Germain, Sir Alex Ferguson identified the Brazilian as a player Manchester United needed to replace the likes of David Beckham, who had left to join Real Madrid, and Juan Sebastián Veron, the Argentine flop who had signed for Chelsea.

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Why Berbatov will never be King

When Manchester United signed Dimitar Berbatov in September 2008 United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said “His style and ability will give the team a different dimension.”  In anticipation many fans and pundits alike branded the striker as “The new Eric Cantona” due to his comparable style of play and approach to the game.  However the Bulgarian’s time at the club has been a mixed bag to say the least.

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Fergie begins the horseplay

It’s that time of year again, The Grand National is around the corner and Fergie has begun testing his opposite number to see if he has the nerve to jump the final fences.

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City holding the card’s in the title race

Like any game of poker, keeping your cards close to your chest is pivotal to taking home the final pot. The same can be applied to football;

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Sunday evening news & gossip round up - Madrid line up RVP, Fergie ponders Dane wonderkid, plus more

A daily round up of all the Premiership news and gossip stories.

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Can Morrison Turn His Life And Career Around At West Ham?

Losing talented players is never an easy thing for football clubs to do with. Over the years of course Manchester United and all the top clubs in Europe have been used to bringing in talented youngsters who seemingly have bright futures in the game.

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Why The League's Far More Important Than The FA Cup

Over the last few weeks I have been questioning the persistent attempts to give players out of form the chance to regain it. 

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Scholes Comeback A Masterstroke, Or Desperation?

I was as surprised as anybody last weekend when I was informed prior to the Manchester Derby FA Cup clash that Paul Scholes was named on the bench for Manchester United following a dramatic retirement U-turn.

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Forget The Bolton Result, Bigger Challenges Lie Ahead!

So mid-January and Manchester United go joint top with a team who have now only won 1 in 5

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Is Sir Alex's Decision To Bring Back Scholes A Backward Step?

The re-registration of Paul Scholes as a Premier League player with the Champions in mid-season raises a number of questions for fans of the club that started out the season as Barcelona's closest challengers in Europe only to tumble out of the Champions League and the Carling Cup, ravaged by injuries and loss of form of key players.

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Form Follows Function In Manchester Derby

At a packed and expectant Etihad Stadium, in Middle Eastlands, Manchester the champions elect met for a game of little real meaning for either Club in terms of the seasons expectation but hugely significant as a statement of whether the rise of City has now passed the fall of United to claim the crown of the best team in England.

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Paul Scholes Sensationally Comes Out Of Retirment

Arguably the shock of this weekend’s FA Cup third round matches was the recently retired Paul Scholes coming off the bench for Manchester United in their thrilling victory over Manchester City at the Ethiad Stadium this afternoon.

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Friday Evening News & Gossip Round Up

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a sensational swoop for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Sir Alex Please Pick Players On Form Alone!

So Manchester United entered 2012 depleted by injuries after a loss to a team who came to Old Trafford to put up the shutters, aiming for a point. What is there to do?

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