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Wayne Rooney left Manchester United in 2017

Rooney insists he left Old Trafford at the right time

Wayne Rooney has admitted he misses Manchester United and wanted to end his career there - but insists he ended up leaving the club at the right time.

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

"We will learn from our mistakes and we are still top of the group so we are good."

Ronaldo says Juventus should have won 'easily'

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Juventus should have beaten Manchester United "easily" on a night when the forward's breathtaking volley counted for nothing.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

Ronaldo takes a selfie with one of the Old Trafford pitch invaders

Manchester United charged following pitch invasion

The Premier League giants face sanction for this breach of security, but they've gotten away with their late arrival and delayed kick-off.

Soccer • 24 Oct 18

Manchester United v Juventus - recap

Manchester United fell to a 1-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus in a game in which they struggled to make a real impact. See how it all happened here.

Soccer • 23 Oct 18

Ronaldo firmly denied the allegation of rape in a Twitter post and did so again on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash against former club United when he made a surprising appearance at the pre-match press conference at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo: I'm not going to lie on this situation

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he will be cleared of an allegation of rape, with the Juventus forward pledging to keep smiling and enjoying his life ahead of facing former club Manchester United.

Soccer • 23 Oct 18

Mourinho spoke into a camera in Portuguese after his side came from behind to defeat Newcastle 3-2 at Old Trafford

Mourinho wants to build momentum as FA extend deadline

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been given an extension until Wednesday to answer an FA charge of using abusive, insulting or improper language following the victory over Newcastle.

Soccer • 19 Oct 18

Mourinho substituted Eric Bailly after 19 minutes

Mourinho should stay, but he needs to adapt, says Ince

Paul Ince wants Jose Mourinho to stay at Manchester United and hopes Saturday's 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle could prove a turning point.

Soccer • 07 Oct 18

The Daily Mirror claims that Jose Mourinho is going to be sacked this weekend

Report claims Mourinho will be sacked this weekend

Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to be sacked as Manchester United manager this weekend.

Soccer • 06 Oct 18

Jose Mourinho is desperate for a victory this weekend

Not beating Newcastle would be 'unacceptable' for Jose

Jose Mourinho admits it would be unacceptable for Manchester United to go five matches without a win.

Soccer • 05 Oct 18

Ashley Young's side were dumped out the EFL Cup by Derby

We didn't match Derby's desire, admits Ashley Young

Ashley Young admitted Manchester United failed to match Derby's intensity as he skippered the side to a shock Carabao Cup exit hours after Paul Pogba was stripped of the vice-captaincy.

Soccer • 26 Sep 18

Frank Lampard salutes the travelling Derby fans at Old Trafford

'Shell-shocked' Lampard left in Old Trafford dreamland

Derby County manager Frank Lampard picked up the biggest scalp so far in his young managerial career on Tuesday when his second tier Championship team knocked Manchester United, coached by his former boss Jose Mourinho, out of the League Cup.

Soccer • 26 Sep 18

Manchester United remain one of the richest clubs in the world

Money continues to roll in at Old Trafford

Manchester United earned more than half a billion pounds for the third successive year - and are predicting even higher figures on the back of record-breaking revenues of £590million.

Soccer • 25 Sep 18

Jose Mourinho says his players forgot the "basic law of football"

Mourinho says players forgot 'basic law of football'

Jose Mourinho accused his Manchester United side of taking their foot off the gas and ignoring "the basic law of football" after they were held 1-1 at Old Trafford by a tenacious Wolves.

Soccer • 22 Sep 18

Wolves' Joao Moutinho celebrates his goal against Manchester United

Saturday's Premier League - recap

Title chasing Manchester City and Liverpool both claimed convincing wins, while Manchester United lost further ground after they slipped up against Wolves. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 22 Sep 18

Ronaldo was making his first appearance for Juventus in the competition

UCL round-up: Ronaldo sent off for Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss an expected return to Old Trafford with Juventus after being sent off for the first time in his Champions League career.

Soccer • 19 Sep 18

Jose Mourinho offers support to Luke Shaw following the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham

'The team is united' - Mourinho comes out fighting

Jose Mourinho came out fighting after Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham and insisted the players and fans are united behind him.

Soccer • 27 Aug 18

"I cannot demand more from him, I cannot ask more from him."

Mourinho has 'never been happier' with Pogba

Jose Mourinho says he has never been happier with Paul Pogba as the Manchester United manager dismissed talk that tensions had come to a head this week.

Soccer • 17 Aug 18

Ederson celebrates Manchester City's win at Old Trafford last December

New Man City doc takes swipe at 'park-the-bus' United

A new fly-on-the-wall Manchester City documentary takes a swipe at near neighbours' Manchester United's "park-the-bus" tactics and offers unprecedented access to Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions.

Soccer • 15 Aug 18

Fred the Red agrees Old Trafford switch

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 21 Jun 18

Nemanja Matic wants to see new faces at Old Trafford

United need to sign experienced players - Matic

Nemanja Matic believes Manchester United must target experience in the transfer market this summer to give themselves the best possible chance of avoiding another season without a trophy.

Soccer • 20 May 18

'It is an unbelievable opportunity for me. I look forward to working with him and learning from him.'

Carrick relishing coaching opportunity under Mourinho

Michael Carrick says he is relishing the chance to move into coaching under Jose Mourinho at Man United.

Soccer • 14 May 18

Jose Mourinho reveals that Manchester United are "very positive" about Alex Ferguson's recovery

United 'positive' over Ferguson recovery - Mourinho

Manchester United are "very positive" about Alex Ferguson's recovery from a brain haemorrhage, manager Jose Mourinho reported.

Soccer • 09 May 18

Romelu Lukaku has high hopes for Manchester United next season

Lukaku expects title challenge from United next season

Romelu Lukaku believes the current Manchester United squad can win next season's Premier League, with consistency rather than quality having been their problem this term.

Soccer • 22 Apr 18