Manchester United young side could pass yesterday Middlesbrough test in the 3rd round of Carling Cup (League Cup)  in front of a 53,000 crowd at Old Trafford which was too less comparing with regular attendence of Premier League and Champions League.

Ronaldo opened the scoring sheet with a rocket header after Ryan Giggs  corner. In the second half, Middlesbrough equilized by Johnson. The game changed once Emmanuel Pogatetz was sent off after a bad tackle with Brazilian youngster Rodrigo Possebon who was replaced by Darron Gibson. Late goals came from Ryan Giggs (79) and Nani (90) to ensure United, six time winners, go through to the fourth round. Read the full story

After Mike Riley positive report about his succeeded in controlling Chelsea v United game, Manchester United won’t receive extra penalty. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men already knew they would receive an automatic £25,000 fine from the FA after picking seven yellow cards during the draw with Chelsea last Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

However, there was a fear referee Mike Riley might suggest further incidents needed looking at, particularly Rio Ferdinand’s challenge on Didier Drogba at the end of the game and the aggressive attitude of some Reds players after the final whistle.

Those worries have now been allayed, with Riley confirming in his match report that he was happy with his handling of various incidents, meaning the Reds will avoid further scrutiny.

It is likely that Manchester United will receive a £25,000 fine after picking up seven yellow cards at Chelsea yesterday. Sir Alex Ferguson was left biting his lip in dissatisfaction following Mike Riley’s poor performance at Stamford Bridge, claiming there had not been a bad tackles in the game.

However United will still be hit by an automatic penalty, even if they are unlikely to be called to account for their conduct as a team.

The FA will wait for Riley’s report before deciding whether to look into a clash between Rio Ferdinand and Didier Drogba on the final whistle which left the Chelsea man needing treatment. Read the full story

Yes, it was clear. The referee of Chelsea v Manchester United game, Mike Riley, was in poor performance during the game and helped Chelsea by putting United’s players under the pressure of getting the second yellow card. Manchester United got only a point from today game at Stamford Bridge meaning United stayed without away win against Chelsea since 2002.

Park Ji-sung scored the only game for United in 18th minutes and Sir Alex side looked set to break Chelsea’s 84-game unbeaten home record in the league. But Salomon Kalou came from the bench to level the score after 80 minutes with a header after he was left unmarked by Berbatov to ensure the game ended all level.

Sir Alex Ferguson surprised all fans with his starting line-up. He kept Tevez, Brown and Nani on the bench while Ronaldo was expected to play in the second half. The game started with a total control from United players who missed many chances in the first half. One came when Rooney set up the ball to Ferdinand, only for the home keeper to save Rio effort with his legs. Read the full story

United will have a tough test in their campaign to retain the Premier League crown when they are playing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow afternoon(Sunday 21st September 2009,Kick Off: 14:00). Sir Alex Ferguson will have Dimitar Berbatov and Cristiano Ronaldo in United’s squad to play against Chelsea on Sunday. This will be a big boost for Red Devils who were struggling to score goals during last term.

Berbatov missed Wednesday UEFA Champions League draw with Villarreal after suffering a knee injury in Liverpool last weekend, while Cristiano Ronaldo made his return in midweek after two months following ankle operation.

However, Ferguson has confirmed Berbatov is fit again and is also the question of whether Ronaldo is going to start the game or stay on the bench till the second half.

Ferguson side will miss suspended defender Nemanja Vidic. Vidic is likely to be replaced by Wes Brown or Jonny Evans who was in top form against Villarreal. England goalkeeper Ben Foster is going to be out of action from six to eight weeks with ankle ligament damage sustained in a reserve team game against Blackburn on Thursday night. Read the full story

Manchester United manger’s Sir Alex Ferguson is having tough time to select who is going to replace Nemanja Vidic before Chelsea game this Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Vidic was sent off before the end of Liverpool game last Saturday and his position in central defence will be vacant.

During last season, Fergie has simple decision to shift Wes Brown to the center and let John O’shea or Hargreaves to fill the right side if Rio Ferdinand or Vidic were missing a game. But Villarreal game let Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jonny Evans is mature enough to play at top level.

“I have a decision to make on Sunday,” he said. “I need to work out whether I go with Evans’ ability but lack of experience or whether I opt for Wes’ experience and Gary at full-back.
“Gary was only playing his second competitive match last night but he did very well. Read the full story