Owen Hargreaves is hoping to play a part in Manchester United’s run in after making his comeback from a long term knee injury in the reserves. The midfielder has not played a first team game for United since September 2008 and has encountered several setbacks en route to a return to action. The England international was originally predicted to be back last autumn, but finally pulled on a United shirt again when playing 45 minutes for the reserves against Burnley last night.

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Youngster Mame Biram Diouf played his first game at Old Trafford and scored his first goal with Manchester United to secure the three points and revenge over newly promoted Burnley.

Dimitar Berbatov scored the first goal, while English international Wayne Rooney doubled the score.

United starting lineup was boosted with Van der Sar. Also Nani, who reports suggested he is about to leave the club, has been given a chance to play for 90 mins. Read the full story

Sir Alex will be hoping his side can bounce back against Wigan

Manchester United visit Wigan on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from the midweek 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor. United probably should of beat the Clarets, but they have a chance to regain pride and three points against North West rivals Wigan.

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Blakes volley sunk United

Manchester United have suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Burnley at Turf Moor. The Champions were expecting a comfortable victory at their North West rivals, but the Clarets had other ideas.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has major defensive problems

Manchester United visit Burnley’s Turf Moor on Wednesday night looking for their second victory of the Premier League season. The Red Devils kicked-off the season with a 1-0 victory over Birmingham at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday and now they face another newly promoted side.

United’s 1-0 victory over Birmingham City at Old Trafford on Sunday was more functional than inspiring, although United could and probably should have made the score more convincing with Darren Fletcher and Michael Owen both missing glorious chances. Read the full story

Rooney and Owen

Wayne Rooney, who opened his scoring account against Birmingham yesterday, was pleased to see his former international team mate Michael Owen playing his first game at Old Trafford.

Although Owen missed an easy chance to score his first official goal with Manchester United, Rooney believes the ex-scouser can score many goals for United this season and he only need few more games to find his great form. Read the full story