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Jesse Lingard scored his first United goal of the season when securing Wednesday's 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal.

Lingard 'raring to go' after return to full fitness

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard is determined to "bounce back" from a frustrating start to the season.

Soccer • 07 Dec 18

Jose Mourinho's side sit seventh in the league, eight points off Arsenal in fourth and the two sides will meet on Wednesday.

Fourth place finish would be a 'miracle', says Mourinho

It would be a "miracle" if Manchester United finished in the top four this season, manager Jose Mourinho said.

Soccer • 04 Dec 18

Pogba bags a brace as United brush Young Boys aside

Paul Pogba inspired Manchester United to a winning start to their Champions League campaign as Jose Mourinho's men overcame Young Boys and their potentially problematic plastic pitch.

Soccer • 19 Sep 18

Ireland's Duffy on target as Brighton stun poor United

Ireland's Shane Duffy was on target as Brighton stunned a defensively shoddy Manchester United at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Aug 18

Rio Ferdinand wants Paul Pogba to stay at Old Trafford

Keep Pogba and buy Alderweireld, Ferdinand urges United

Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United not to sell Paul Pogba as speculation continues over the World Cup winner's future.

Soccer • 07 Aug 18

United suffered a 1-0 defeat to West Brom on Sunday

Mourinho: 'We were masters in complication'

An unimpressed Jose Mourinho branded his side "masters in complication" and said some of his players got carried away by their 3-2 win over Man City last weekend and lost focus.

Soccer • 15 Apr 18

Luke Shaw looks set to feature against Swansea

Out of favour Shaw handed United lifeline by Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho suggested Luke Shaw is in line for a reprieve against Swansea amid continuing speculation about the duo's relationship.

Soccer • 30 Mar 18

Sadio Mane is mobbed by Andy Robertson after his goal

Recap: Sunday's soccer action

Bournemouth rallied to defeat Arsenal, while Liverpool held on to clinch a 4-3 victory over Man City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

Lingard and Lukaku on target as United sink Derby

Jesse Lingard's latest scintillating strike and substitute Romelu Lukaku's late effort secured Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Derby in the third round of the FA Cup.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

"We can't really afford to lose or even draw," says Valencia.

Valencia: Christmas games crucial for Utd's title hopes

Manchester United must win their upcoming games during the festive period if they hope to catch Premier League leaders Manchester City, captain Antonio Valencia has said.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

Manchester United take on their neighbours on Sunday.

Mourinho: Man City prone to committing 'tactical fouls'

Jose Mourinho says Man City are prone to committing a 'tactical foul' as the Manchester derby looms.

Soccer • 10 Dec 17

Lacazette scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season against Huddersfield

Blow for Gunners as Lacazette ruled out of United clash

Arsenal's record signing Alexandre Lacazette will miss Saturday's home clash with Manchester United after the French striker suffered a groin injury during the 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.

Soccer • 30 Nov 17

'I'm 29 and hopefully I can play football for some more years,' says Mata.

Mata keen to follow in Ryan Giggs' footsteps at Man Utd

Juan Mata would like to extend his Old Trafford stay and go on to play into his forties like Manchester United great Ryan Giggs.

Soccer • 23 Nov 17

Kante will face a late fitness test before the clash with Manchester United

Kante in race to be fit to face Man United

Midfielder N'Golo Kante will be given every chance to return from a hamstring injury when Chelsea play Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Soccer • 03 Nov 17

David Luiz is an injury doubt for Chelsea

Weekend Premier League team news

It's another busy weekend of Premier League soccer with Chelsea taking on high-flying Watford, Tottenham hosting Liverpool and Arsenal travelling to Everton. Get all the latest team news here.

Soccer • 20 Oct 17

Alex Ferguson chose Cantona over Zidane at Man Utd

Former Man United boss Alex Ferguson declined the opportunity to bring Zinedine Zidane to Old Trafford, the club's honorary president has claimed.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Mourinho had hoped for four signings before the close of the transfer window

Mourinho gives up hope of a fourth Man United signing

Jose Mourinho accepts Manchester United are now unlikely to sign the wide man he had hoped for this summer.

Soccer • 18 Aug 17

Monaco's Fabinho is reportedly a target for Manchester United

Transfer gossip: Fabinho to follow Matic to Man United

Manchester United are eager to bring Monaco midfielder Fabinho to Old Trafford, while Real Madrid target Alvaro Morata is pulling out all the stops to join Jose Mourinho's side.

Soccer • 28 Jun 17

Sergio Romero saved a first-half penalty at St Mary's Stadium

Romero thwarts Southampton in uninspiring draw

Southampton and a makeshift Manchester United fought out a goalless draw in a tepid Premier League clash on Wednesday in a repeat of the League Cup final.

Soccer • 17 May 17

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka celebrates with Nacho Monreal

Arsenal keep slim top-4 hopes alive with United win

Arsene Wenger finally recorded a Premier League victory against Jose Mourinho as Arsenal kept their slim top-four hopes alive with a well-deserved win over Manchester United.

Soccer • 07 May 17

Rooney has been linked with a move to his boyhood club

Rooney to Everton talk is nonsense, says Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was at pains to discuss the respective roles of out-of-favour pair Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw, with the full-back poised for his first Premier League outing since October.

Soccer • 04 Mar 17

Paul Pogba has struggled for form at Old Trafford this season

Pogba will prove his worth, says Mkhitaryan

Manchester United's Paul Pogba will live up to his immense potential, according to his team mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who urged the Frenchman's doubters to give the dynamic midfielder time to find his feet at the club.

Soccer • 04 Feb 17

Jose Mourinho is not happy with Manchester United's fixture list

Mourinho unhappy with United's fixture congestion

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho complained about his team's ever-growing fixture list after their FA Cup victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday added to his problems.

Soccer • 30 Jan 17

United take option to extend Ibrahimovic stay

Manchester United are to take up the option to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract for a second season, manager Jose Mourinho has announced.

Soccer • 23 Nov 16

Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands during the 0-0 draw with Burnley

Jose Mourinho handed one-match touchline ban

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been handed a one-match touchline ban and a fine after accepting two misconduct charges.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16