Brown Contract Talks

Manchester United defender Wes Brown is keen on talks with Newcastle United.

The Independent says Toon boss Sam Allardyce's interest in Brown is said to be mutual. Brown recently rejected a new contract at Old Trafford and can leave at the end of the season for free, but Newcastle could offer a fee next month in an attempt to sign the England defender then.

Saha to repay Fergie Confidence

Manchester United striker Louis Saha is desperate to start Sunday's clash at Liverpool.
"Without doubt, it is the most intense atmosphere for a Manchester United player," he said. "I have played there a few times now but the win we had there last season was amazing. That is one of the greatest feelings I have ever had as a footballer.

Roma 1 - 1 United

A much-changed Manchester United side earned a draw against Italian giants Roma to protect their unbeaten record in the Champions League this season.

With United already having won Group F and Roma having qualified in second place the game had an eerie start, with the opening 20 minutes dreadfully apathetic.

Carrick Wants Six

Michael Carrick says winning all six UEFA Champions League group games would send a statement of intent.

The midfielder would love to be part of only the fifth team to complete a 100 per cent record in their Champions League qualifying group as they prepare to face AS Roma on Wednesday.

Man Utd 4 - 1 Derby

Manchester United overcame Derby's resilience to move within a point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Derby's lack of a serious attacking threat was always going to limit their hopes of upsetting the champions. And United's midfield, which included Michael Carrick as a late replacement after Owen Hargreaves was injured in the warm-up, gradually took a grip on the game.

Hargreaves Settled In

Owen Hargreaves has been beset by injuries since his move from Bayern Munich to Old Trafford, but the England international has wasted no time in settling in at Manchester United.
The 26 year old has started the last five games for the Red Devils, after shaking off a troubling tendonitis injury.

Anderson the World's Best?

Sir Alex Ferguson is billing Anderson as the world's best young player after watching the Brazilian make Paul Scholes Manchester United's forgotten man.

Anderson, 19, has been in breathtaking form since being given the daunting task of filling in for knee injury victim Scholes at the end of October.

Giggs: More Goals

United beat Fulham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Monday night but stand-in skipper Ryan Giggs admitted the scoreline should have been bigger.

The Reds missed a string of chances in front of goal as Sir Alex's men carved open a Fulham defence that have kept just two clean sheets all season.

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