Did it really have to come to this? Why should a quasi military operation be required for a highly anticipated European Champions League cup tie at Old Trafford? Stringent security measures will be put in place for Rangers fans travelling to the game because violence marred their last visit to Manchester for the Uefa Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg at Eastlands in May 2008. This time, the Scottish team’s fans will be forced to meet at Wigan Athletic’s DW Stadium before boarding official coaches to Old Trafford.

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It is not often that an end of season Manchester derby is just as important to City as it is to United but Saturday’s clash could go a long way towards deciding whether the home side can break up England’s big four. As for United, they are of course not out of the Premier League title race but even victory at Eastlands would still leave Chelsea strong favourites for the silverware.

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After Antonio Valencia speculation to join Manchester United at the end of 2008-2009 season, Maynor Figueroa is another Wigan Athletic player to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The sun reported that the Honduras international has impressed Man United scouts and he will be a good number two for our left back Patrice Evra. Read the full story

It seems the summer starts early as plans to bring new players to Old Trafford has started. Today the daily mail reporter stated that Wigan Athletic‘ winger Antonio Valencia will sign for Manchester United in the coming summer transfer window.

Manchester will offer the Latics more than £5million. It is believed the same agent who was involved in Wilson Palacios‘s £12m move from the JJB Stadium to Tottenham last January will act as an agent in the Valencia deal. Read the full story

Wayne Rooney scored a goal in the first minute to give United an important victory to keep the Premiership trophy at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex made four changes to the squad which started Chelsea game. Rafael, Nani, Carrick and Scholes have replaced Neville, Park Ji Song, Fletcher and Giggs.

United fans didn’t wait so long to see the first goal. In the first minute, United had a counter attack and Berbatov played a magnificent outside of the foot pass to Ronaldo. The newly crowned World Player of the Year fired his cross hard and low for Rooney who sent it home to give United the lead. Read the full story

Manchester United are looking to move into second spot after beating Chelsea in their last game by winning home to promising side Wigan Athletic. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men head into the game with a 100 per cent record against the Latics in their previous six meetings.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be in high mood after being named FIFA player of the year. Ronaldo will look to be back in scoring after missing that in Chelsea game. United will be missing French Left-back Patrice Evra. He is facing three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a foot injury against Chelsea and looks set to sit out the Red Devils’ next five games. Read the full story