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The old foe who could wreck Arsenal's Higuain bid

If Carlo Ancelotti ends up at Real Madrid, he could block Arsenal’s proposed move for Gonzalo Higuain.

Manchester United and the season they thought would never come

In the first of his end-of-season reviews, Vincent Ralph looks back on Manchester United's campaign.

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The only deal that would take David Luiz to Real Madrid

There is only one deal which should see David Luiz leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid and it concerns a former Manchester United player.

Tottenham set to hold off Real Madrid off Bale... this summer

Tottenham Hotspur’s Gareth Bale was awarded the Player of the Year and PFA Player of the Year by the PFA after an outstanding season at White Hart Lane.

Tony Pulis sacking was largely down to Stoke's failure to raise the bar

Tony Pulis possibly first suspected his time at Stoke City was running out last December. As Christmas approached, Peter Coates, the club's owner, appointed Mark Cartwright, a former Wrexham and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper and football agent, to the newly created post of technical director – and two worlds collided.

Phil Neville pitches for the vacant Everton manager's job

The special one is not bound for Stamford Bridge, according to Phil Neville; he has simply shifted along the M62. It could be bias or the insight from a career played entirely under Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes but either way, the former Everton captain is adamant that the Scot, not José Mourinho, is the perfect fit for Manchester United.

José Mourinho will face greater expectations at Chelsea this time round

There will be some familiar faces awaiting José Mourinho when, as expected, the Special One – newly liberated by Real Madrid – secures his second coming at Stamford Bridge. Five senior players remain on the books from his glittering first spell in charge at Chelsea and a sixth, Michael Essien, will accompany him back from Madrid. Some of the medical and performance staff, whether analysts or masseurs, linger on. Even Gary Straker, the steward-cum-Italian interpreter turned player liaison officer and one of the great survivors at the club, is still on the day to day scene down at Cobham.

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A tribute to Ryan Giggs - A man for all seasons

by Joel Menezes (RSS feed) - 8 months ago

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is still going strong at 38. Joel Menezes pays tribute to the evergreen attacker.

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Can he be Manchester United's answer to Yaya Toure?

by Joel Menezes (RSS feed) - 9 months ago

Could the solution to Manchester United's midfield troubles be staring them in the face?

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Manchester United: A look at the five new arrivals

by Joel Menezes (RSS feed) - 9 months ago

Manchester United have signed five players this transfer window. Joel Menezes provides a run-down and profile of each new addition.

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Antonio Valencia - A star has risen

by Joel Menezes (RSS feed) - 9 months ago

Manchester United fan Joel Menezes gives his thoughts on Antonio Valencia's rapid rise to stardom for the Red Devils.

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Which position should Wayne Rooney play in?

by Joel Menezes (RSS feed) - 9 months ago

Manchester United's top scorer of last season is currently injured, which could give Sir Alex Ferguson food for thought as to how the striker best fits into the side, bolstered by new arrivals Shinji Kagawa and Robin van Persie.