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John Terry celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the Premier League clash. Photo: Getty Images

Terry deals blow to United's defence of title

Monday November 09 2009

After the pre-match Remembrance Sunday minute's silence, Sir Alex Ferguson walked off the pitch with his arm linked in Carlo Ancelotti's and stopped at the touchline to ask Ray Wilkins to translate a joke into Italian for the Chelsea manager.

Chelsea v Manchester United: How they match up

Sunday November 08 2009

Petr Cech v Edwin van der Sar: Cech has yet to rediscover the aura of invincibility he had before the injury at Reading and the Dutchman is less likely to make a costly mistake.

Patrice Evra and Michael Owen go toe-to-toe during Manchester United's training session yesterday

Fergie jumps to Rio’s defence

Tuesday November 03 2009

ALEX FERGUSON admitted yesterday that Rio Ferdinand was in need of an arm around his shoulder in the face of the biggest on-field crisis of his career.

Absent: Wayne Rooney could become a father at any moment. Photo: Getty Images

Wayne Rooney absent from Manchester United training

Monday November 02 2009

Wayne Rooney was absent from Manchester United training this morning amid speculation that wife Colleen is set to give birth to the couple's first child.

Dimitar Berbatov (left) and Alex Ferguson share a joke on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images

Berbatov battles to win Old Trafford's affection

Monday November 02 2009

If Tony Blair said his job would be complete when the Labour Party learned to love Peter Mandelson, then perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson can finally walk away from Old Trafford when they swoon at Dimitar Berbatov's feet.

Dimitar Berbatov celebates after putting Manchester United in the lead during yesterday evening's 2-0 win over Blackburn at Old Trafford. Photo: Martin Rickett

Berbatov the saviour for dour United

Sunday November 01 2009

They might still appear as graceful as a supertanker performing a three-point turn, but Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney at least ensured that Manchester United's search for their X-factor continued with another hard-earned victory.