We are the start of the week and the countdown towards the big game against Liverpool on Saturday at Anfield begins. The countdown began for some after the game against Norwich, ignoring the international fixtures of Friday and Tuesday which for some or most is viewed as a deterrence or hindrance and would be more interested in the affairs of their favourite clubs.

As players leave for international duty from the red sides of Manchester and Liverpool, fans from both sides would be praying, wishing and hoping that when the players return from all corners of the world, they would be hale and hearty with only fatigue for the respective managers to deal with. Without doubt, this is the BIGGEST fixture for Liverpool fans as they look to put one over their hated rivals who have been more successful in recent times but that is not to say that Manchester United fans view it with any less significance. We’ve not had great memories of our recent trips to Liverpool. We have been beaten quite comfortably in our last 3 matches there and played poorly. Although we hold the upper hand in recent times of our encounters at Old Trafford, any United fan would want United to beat Liverpool anywhere and everywhere and any time of the year or season. Read the full story

Manchester United started their journey to win their 20th Premier League title with an away victory against West Bromwich Albion. Wayne Rooney scored United first goal of the season in the 14th minute. Shane Long pulled WBA level in the 38th minute. But with nine minutes to go, Ashley Young ran into West Brom defence and his cross was deflected in off Reid to gift United their first three points of the season.

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Does anyone remember the days when pre season training was described as ‘torture without seeing a ball?’ Have a look at a photo of Sir Matt Busby below – with what seems to be his ever present pipe, at a sixties pre season training session with not a football in sight! How things have changed! It’s now all about sports science and technology rather than endless running over sand dunes and steep hills. First team fitness coach Tony Strudwick sits down with manutd.com‘s Nick Coppack to explain why.

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Dimitar Berbatov has become the first foreign player in Premier League history to grab five goals in one game during Manchester United’s 7-1 humbling of Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford. He has joined England internationals Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe to achieve that feat. It makes you wonder how some United fans can really believe that Ferguson should get rid of the Bulgarian maestro! Fortunately, Sir Alex has far more sense than that. Watch all the goals on the MOTD coverage by clicking on Berba’s pic.

There surely cannot be a more respected footballer in the whole of British football. Ryan Giggs is a living legend. From signing with Sir Alex Ferguson at the age of fourteen to winning the Treble in 1999, his footballing life has been extraordinary. In his newly released autobiography “My Life, My Story” he recalls the glorious memories of his record breaking career at Manchester United, as well as highlights from his international career with Wales.

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There surely cannot be a more respected footballer in the whole of British football. Ryan Giggs is a living legend. From signing with Sir Alex Ferguson at the age of fourteen to winning the Treble in 1999, his footballing life has been extraordinary. In his newly released autobiography “My Life, My Story” he recalls the glorious memories of his record breaking career at Manchester United, as well as highlights from his international career with Wales.

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