Manchester

And loyal English fans - be they Manchester United followers or whoever - do not deserve to be caught up in those riots.

My companions have been exceptional to me as well over this time, even though they knew that I was never going to join Manchester City.

I spoke to him two months ago, I met him in Manchester and he was just ready to start training.

One favourite moment of mine was seeing the Korean dancers and drummers at the stadium, it was like a real taste of home in Manchester.

"We are trying to win the league at Manchester United, which is important to me, " he said.

"The manager wants all his players sharp and on the ball, ready to play if needed, " explained Richardson to the Manchester Evening News.

Being together in Manchester will be a bit like a mini-reunion. It will be nice to see everyone.

"I have been a Manchester United fan all my life and fulfilled every dream I've ever had, " he said.

Manchester, by contrast, would be "a good place in which to test social impact" .

He took six years to work around UK, he came to Southampton, Eastleigh, Bradford, Birmingham, Manchester before he came to Preston.

Manchester United are a side that play really well at home and especially so in an important competition like this.

No doubt Manchester United are in fine form. But there would be a day when their bubble will burst.

Look i think he never will play Manchester First team. He is good but not that good. He is just a marketing product.

I feel good, especially after the game against Manchester United, which was one of my best in an AC Milan shirt.

Goalkeeper Rene Adler has admitted he would like to leave Bayer Leverkusen to play for Manchester United at some stage of his career.

From Coldplay to Manchester United, institutions of every shape and size are scrambling to get a piece of the action.

The Manchester United man showed flashes of his old self and displayed no ill effects after being the subject of a few hefty challenges.

Amid new challenges at home and a World Cup round the corner, the Manchester United forward is set for the biggest test of his career.

What made this accident especially sad was that Manchester United was just beginning to become the great football team that it is today.

Barcelona is trying to offload Ronaldinho with two years left on his contract, and Manchester City is one option.

Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge is on the verge of signing with West Ham United after it was revealed he was in London for a medical.

But Terry, who understands the magnitude of the challenge, is still intent on winning, or at least beating Manchester United!

I was hoping he would move to a bigger club in Portugal or to a medium-sized club in Europe. I didn't expect Manchester United.

Thomas Cook is now the official travel partner of Manchester United in a deal announced at the beginning of July.

For such a proposal to be viable, it would require the involvement and support of Manchester United supporters worldwide.

He said: He loves computer games, boxing and Manchester United. ?

Whether less high-profile investors in Asia are ready to take a stake in Manchester United bonds remains to be seen, however.

In those circumstances, neither Manchester United, nor AS Roma is able to call the police to account .

We were able to manage the two-legged tie well, Manchester had never been dominating on the pitch.

He was outstanding against Wigan and outstanding against Arsenal. And against Tottenham and Manchester City, you want him in the midfield.

Martin Skrtel scored his only Liverpool goal so far a year ago this weekend - against Manchester City at Anfield.

Park's father encouraged him to join Manchester United, perhaps the world's most prestigious club team, even if he were to sit the bench.

Manchester United has been something of a paradox since the Glazer family took over the club in 2005.

Manchester United are desperately trying to prise the Bulgarian away from Tottenham - but as yet have been unable to strike a deal.

"Ronaldo was ours but Salas refused to go in exchange and we were forced to leave him to Manchester United, " Moggi told Virgilio.

At this rate Liverpool fans might even forgive him for idolising Manchester United star Ryan Giggs when he was growing up on Wearside.

He said: "It has been a great season for English clubs - Chelsea, Manchester United and now Liverpool in the semi-finals. "

A hybrid of Manchester United and Chelsea sounds as if it ought to be a monstrosity of a mutant.

Manchester United had always been the likely destination and it had seemed Everton would hold on to Rooney for an extra season.

Manchester City seems to have unlimited spending restraint and are attempting to have all-star quality at each position - two deep.

Where are the dark, empty streets, the Manchester of the Seventies, evoked by the lyrics and music of Joy Division?

Every time I look at my team-mates at Manchester on the wall at Milanello I have a bit of envy.

One of the comedians was a Manchester United fan, so he was ribbing me straight away - but I think I handled it quite well.

In these circumstances, neither Manchester United nor AS Roma is able to call the police to account .

We made up for a few things last week by beating Manchester United. Then we have had two defeats since.

Now it is necessary to hope that this topic is decided and then the Manchester player and I are going to have to clear things up.

Milan and Juventus are ready to offer Portugal international Nani a way out of his Manchester United misery, according to the Italian Press.

Having left his friends and parents at the age of 14, Eagles did not take readily to life in Manchester.

Just as important to him for the longer term were the network and connections he developed while studying in Manchester and Shanghai.

Just as you think he's regaining something like his old Manchester City form he puts in another inconsistent performance.

They may have come undone against Manchester United in the FA Cup but in the league it has been a different story for O'Neill's men.

It was at this point last season that United drew with Manchester City on the back of an international break .

But it would be nice to win the cup having got to Wembley and got through those semi-final ties against Manchester City.

"I feel incredibly motivated by the fact that Manchester United are thinking about me, " he said.

Carlos Tevez has said he will not go back to Manchester even for a holiday when he leaves City at the end of his contract.

Song is suffering from a knee injury and was one of a handful of big names who sat out Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.

There was a space available for his position with Manchester United and he would have fitted into their system perfectly.

I spent a week at Carrington training with the first team, which I really enjoyed, and I feel very happy to be a Manchester United player.

It was the kind of goal that must have made Manchester United's supporters wish Nani could always be so beguiling.

"Manchester United have such a big squad you know there will be times when you are not playing, " he said.

Detective Superintendent Geoff Wessell, of Greater Manchester police, said the children's parents were estranged.

In addition , he used to be an assistant in a department, selling shoes in Manchester before he take the competition .

In the light in which Manchester United and Barcelona are seen, it's a wonder any other football club exists at all.

Craig Moore, 28, took his revenge on the camera, which had flashed him in the Hyde area of Manchester, in August 2005.

In my opinion, Manchester United did not take advantage of our bad moments. They could have done better.

Smith, 26, is back to full fitness after a year out with a broken leg and will play tonight for Manchester United against Sheffield United.

I could liken Real Madrid's situation with England, with that of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool compared to Chelsea.

Beckham has always said he would not play for another English club after leaving Manchester United in 2003 to join Real Madrid.

The only concrete offer I received during my time at Manchester City was that of Milan.

Carlo Ancelotti admitted it was a tough game against Manchester City and had nothing but praise for the Brazilian duo who secured us a win.

It could have been a tough crowd: Manchester has received much public money over the years to recover from a post-industrial slump.

In the back end of the season they (Manchester United) have had a few little injuries which have maybe stretched them a little bit.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Roy Keane which allows him to leave the Club with immediate effect .

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City were also waiting in the wings had Rodwell shown any indication of being ready to move.

A little more than a week into their Barclays Premier League title defence and Manchester United already face a must-win game.

Spanish defender Gerard Pique is glad to be back in Manchester and training with the first team ahead of the new campaign.

Evra set to win new Man Utd contract offer Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra is to be rewarded for his performances with a new deal.

If you were interested in creating products back in the industrial revolution, you'd be in Manchester.

Adem Ljajic, Manchester United's new signing, has given himself 12 months to force his way into Sir Alex Ferguson's first-team squad.

The Manchester United captain, who has missed the last two games, did some light training yesterday after a week of rest.

Edge, who joined Cheltenham at the age of nine, previously had trials with Manchester United before opting for a move to the Gunners.

"I'm convinced he would have had a much easier time at Manchester United or Arsenal, " he told the Guardian.

We are much better than Manchester United. The difference in points in the Premiership is just a coincidence.

He was a part of Manchester United folklore and was always a popular figure with the fans, especially because he was a Manchester lad.

'I'd be lying if I said I'd expected Manchester United to sign me, ' Owen says.

Although the secular spirit of Manchester suffered torture, but her heart is still passion, still believe in pure love, eager to be happy.

The situation is not dissimilar to that of Michael Owen, who waited for Manchester United's offer.

Ronaldo has made no secret of a desire to one day play in Spain, but he has firmly stated that his immediate future is in Manchester.

His career was then disrupted by the war, and he guested for other clubs before leaving Manchester at the age of 40.

At the beginning of the 18th century, Manchester was a pretty market town, its population living in a handful of streets.

I can't see for the life of me why Manchester United won't be able to attract the best players.

Liverpool are one of the clubs that are able to beat Manchester United. Liverpool are playing now at a great level and this is our hope.

Steven Gerrard today handed Liverpool a major injury boost after the captain revealed he is ready to take on Manchester City this weekend.

"We have had to replace good players time and time again, " said the Manchester United manager.

She was as cheerful as a wet Sunday afternoon in Manchester.

The former hard-man of the Manchester United midfield became manager of Sunderland football club towards the end of August.

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.

For a while, I wanted Manchester to accept the offer and for me to move to Madrid.

Manchester has made a habit of producing young stars and is perceived to be a great option for emerging players.

Somewhere out there in a brisk and autumnal Manchester, there was an economic crisis underway.

One day after Manchester United dropped two points at home, Chelsea had to be content with a scoreless draw away at Newcastle United.

Our main rival in Italy is Juventus, but we have to watch out for a number of sides, apart from Manchester United when we play in Europe.

This seemed to be borne out in recent interviews conducted with weekend warriors in Manchester.

Woke up this morning in Manchester, England on my way to the Lake District and a conference on the death of stars like the sun.

Hmm. The turnover of Manchester United is dwarfed by that of BBA Aviation, a British firm that not many readers may have heard of.

Indeed, only Manchester City have had more attempts at goal than Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League so far this season.

We have heard nothing from Manchester United and, more to the point, we don't want to hear anything from Manchester United.

AC Milan and Manchester City have expressed interest in him, but a deal has yet to be reached that satisfies all parties.

On the train back up to Manchester later in the day, Ferdinand tweeted his excitement at spending the day at The O2.

And in early April there'll be a separate series of events in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Plymouth and Swansea.

I'm happy in Manchester and in England, and I have my family here so I have no reason to leave.

The day the transfer of Kaka to Manchester City goes through will be marked down in history as the day football died.

And against Tottenham and Manchester City, you want him in the midfield.

This has not been a vintage Manchester United season. They have rarely been very good, merely good enough.

I wasn't bad at football. If that in just a small way helped more people get to know Manchester, I feel very humble and very proud.

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's rivals he has no plans to take his foot off the gas as manager.

Arsenal are prepared to break their transfer record in January to ensure that Arsene Wenger can keep pace with Manchester United.

Even by the high standards of Manchester United, it's been a dream start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Ian Stewart, MP for Eccles (Manchester) and an IPT supporter, believes it is a key part of his role to promote business in his constituency.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is ready to seal a permanent deal for on-loan Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi.

Competition between EU financial centres is fading, just as the rivalries between London, Manchester and Liverpool once waned.

Mr Davis said sales had also held up in the regions, with stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds also performing well.

Michael Ballack rejected a move to Manchester United because he felt they did not want him as much as Chelsea .

If you're in the team and performing, then you'll play, that's the way it's always been at Manchester United, and Scotland as well.

It says the attack was a warning to Indonesians "against the arrival of the soccer club Manchester United" at the hotel.

Manchester City and Liverpool were also in the hunt for the 28-year-old, but it favoured Arsenal that Cole is settled living in London.

The unrest began in London and spread to other cities, including Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool.

No sir! But the Manchester City I joined was a hole-in-the-sock sort of club.

Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung is out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee problem.

" It is a sad story but , to Manchester United collectors , these programmes would be very important, " says Barber .

I've been in Manchester less than a year and I've a great understanding with my fellow forwards.

In 1952, Turing was convicted of "acts of gross indecency" after admitting to a sexual relationship with a man in Manchester.

Would I follow Kaka's example in turning down Manchester City? I would have to call God and then we would see.

The less he plays for Manchester United, the more startling Owen's contributions when his name is called and he reminds us who he really is.

Manchester United have never been the most skilful team in England, let alone Europe even when they were at their best.

Gillett added: "The club is in extraordinarily good financial condition. Far better than Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal. "

However, things are looking optimistic in regards to his condition and for his recovery for Milan-Manchester.

Pippo Inzaghi is expected to start, just as he did in the midweek 3-0 Champions League demolition of Manchester United.

The man, who was superstitious, decided to wait for the next train and he reached Manchester.

It was a spirited display, but we have done the same at Tottenham and Manchester United and come away with nothing.

SOUTH AMERICAN sensation Andres D'Alessandro has revealed he knows nothing of any alleged interest from Manchester United.

They were a bit unlucky to score three goals at Manchester City last week and still end up losing the game.

The Reds finished runners-up to Manchester United this term, but lost only two league matches during the campaign.

To be leading against Manchester United with 10 minutes to go, the lads are a bit gutted we didn't hang on and take maximum points.

Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has indicated he could call time on his playing career as early as the end of the season.

"Chelsea, Manchester City, Spurs, Liverpool and Arsenal will all be fighting for top four, " he said.

A source told the Manchester Evening News: 'There have been talks and certain groups from both sides are up for it.

He was shouting at me and asking why I was in Barcelona. I told him I was in Manchester.

"I'm not optimistic at all, but we have to do it for Darren, " he told his pre-Manchester City press conference.

Manchester City are trying to sign Didier Drogba from Chelsea, according to the Ivory Coast striker's agent.

In Manchester, much of the custom is expected to come from locals who live close enough to develop a habit.

Frank is fit to take his place in midfield against Manchester City in Chelsea's opening League game today.

I feel that Manchester City are a good side and Manchester United will maybe see that on Sunday.

There are a few clubs who have got more money than us. Real Madrid, United, Chelsea and obviously Manchester City have come on the scene.

It's good after being out on loan for a season to return to the first-team set-up, to get back playing the Manchester United way.

I must say at the moment nobody manages to be really consistent apart from Manchester United.

Liverpool wing wizard target Shaun Wright-Phillips has been given permission to leave Manchester City.

Manchester United expect Tom Cleverley to be out for around four weeks with ligament damage in his foot.

What do you think about Roma's loss to Manchester and what are the principle differences between the two sides?

Manchester, armed with its economic review, has a clear sense of direction.

That prompted Wenger to say last week: "One thing's for sure, we're not selling him to Manchester United. "

"I have grown accustomed to the lifestyle and I'm enjoying myself in Manchester, " he said.

A large man with working-class Manchester roots, he does not exude the aura of any globetrotting elite.

Harford, 37, grew up in the industrial town of Manchester, England, in a family of teachers and lawyers.

You asked me about this before we played Manchester United last weekend and after we played that game everything changed.

He was asked a list of questions about the payments and also about a "gift" he had said he was given after a dinner in Manchester in 1994.

All we can do is keep putting pressure on Manchester United. That is all that is ever asked of us.

One of those coaches, Roberto Mancini, is now at the world's richest club, Manchester City.

Recent media coverage claimed the French defender was struggling to adapt to life in Manchester and was considering a move elsewhere.

He's one of the best left-backs in the Premier League and he settled in really quickly at Manchester United.

Rooney, this week voted Manchester United's player of the year, said Valencia was the team-mate he enjoyed playing alongside most.

Manchester City have been repeatedly linked with a move for the player, with some reports claiming that they would double his wages.

Manchester United , the English soccer team with an adoring fan base in Europe and Asia, is filing to go public in the United States.

Hopefully we won't give them the sort of room and time that Manchester United did.

"But if you're talking about Manchester United and Liverpool, Liverpool were the much harder to play against, " said the Russian.

Fellow Dutchman Frank Rijkaard had hoped to lure the former Manchester United star to his club with a lucrative offer.

The book opens with an account of Sir Harry's rise from an upper working class home in Manchester.

You know not that long ago, like ten years ago, traveling to Manchester would seem to be a long way from London.

And compared to Scholes, Fletcher Scots can only count on the role of a Manchester United player.

"Good luck to him, but if I'd been him I would have definitely retired from climbing, " said Alexia, a netizen from Manchester, UK.

We had a good example with Wolves [of beating Manchester United] how strong the Premier League is. Any team is a real threat for anybody.

Manchester encoding transforms each data bit into a low and a high voltage on the wire.

Chelsea themselves have been turned over by Wigan, while Manchester United struggled on Saturday to get a point at home to Sunderland.

In 1990, Rowling followed her long-term boyfriend from her Exeter days to Manchester in England's industrial northern region.

The former Manchester United man is the only player in history to have scored 40 or more goals in a single Liga season.

Captain Marvel or Captain Courageous, Bryan Robson was the greatest and the longest serving Manchester United captain ever.

But I moved over from Belfast with my family and settled in Manchester so that I could play and train here all the time.

Coincidentally, the Rome team Manchester City was also targeted again before Mutu, so the deal a bit more mysterious.

Manchester United could have qualified last night and of course everybody expected Man City to qualify but we are the first team.

Manchester grew at an astonishing rate, and its booming economy attracted migrants from all over Britain.

Otherwise, Hughes will have drastically limited options going into one of the more eagerly awaited Manchester derbies of recent years.

A great football, and a football T-shirt of the Manchester United, and he very love this.

Yaya Toure believes Manchester City can be bigger than Barcelona in two years.

FURIOUS Roberto Mancini will strip Carlos Tevez of the Manchester City captaincy and force him to train with the reserves.

Yet all is not sweetness and light, either within Greater Manchester or with its near neighbours, Liverpool and Leeds.

The change was due to be announced at the Tory party conference in Manchester this weekend but was brought forward after news leaked.

Senior held the first exhibition of his own paintings in the out=patients waiting area of the Manchester Hospital in 1975.

"Anything endorsed by a company makes it uncool. When it all boils down to it the whole is just down to PR, " says Ike, 30, from Manchester.

While working in Manchester he started an affair with a young man he man chest neither affair met at a gay venue.

Manchester proved to be an ideal laboratory for his pioneering investigations.

Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has admitted he may be forced to look for a transfer from Manchester United.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will be out for "four to five" weeks with his calf injury, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed.

I happened to be visiting in Manchester at the time of the Exhibition.

LONDON - ROBERTO Mancini believes Manchester City's FA Cup triumph can be the launchpad for an assault on next season's Premier League.

Edwin has already managed to build up a network of over 43 restaurants and eateries as outlets in Manchester and, recently, Salford as well.

Fans would hate to see the Glazers walk away with a huge profit, but the issue is about what is best for Manchester United.

At the moment we are 12 points behind Manchester United and Manchester City - that's not realistic to say today that we will win the league.

He may be one of the most successful scorers in Manchester United, but he surely knows how to help the team.

JOSE MOURINHO will offer Carlo Cudicini a new contract this week in a bid to keep him from the clutches of Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Gabriel Heinze back in training for Manchester United in a fortnight.

But the former Manchester United star dribbled, juggled and passed the ball during a training session yesterday.

Dalglish's first game back in charge of the Reds is against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Gunners now face UEFA Champions League-chasing Manchester City at the weekend and Silvestre is determined to bounce back with a win.

Chelsea's victory over Manchester United at Wembley was the most watched sporting event of 2007 so far, the FA is reporting.

Lokomotiv Moscow hope to sign Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo after missing out on Stuttgart's Ciprian Marica.

To be honest, Manchester United is the football club and it has to win trophies, has to achieve things and that's what he's done.

The striker is not concerned by having such a short time to recover after playing league leaders Manchester City yesterday.

Chelsea scout Piet de Visser has had a dig at Manchester United, claiming new signing Nani may not be good enough for the Premiership.

I'm not sure what order Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal will finish in but it's going to be difficult to compete with the Blues.

Suarez is a breath of fresh air and he is just so infectious as he proved magnificently against Manchester United.

Some would argue Manchester United are not necessarily even the best team in England, and that is exactly the point.

"We could have been knocked out of the cup, " Sir Alex told Manchester United Radio.

Ryan Giggs insists Manchester United should have no regrets over the departure of Carlos Tevez.

It should be noted that Paul Calf (pictured above) was an avid Manchester City fan. Ouch.

Manchester City captain, Tevez should return as he was rested for the Europa Cup tie against Juventus in Turin.

Javier Hernandez has come in and done incredibly well for a debut season, 20 goals for Manchester United is a fantastic return.

The Scot was close to signing Gael Clichy from Arsenal, but the Frenchman decided a move to Manchester City was in his best interests.

So the Guardian teamed up with the Manchester International Festival to mount a search for the best of them.

It seems Chelsea are the new Manchester United. Every kid wants to support Chelsea and you are winning everything as well.

"It's wonderful to see her enjoying cakes" , said Miss Jones, who lives in Manchester.

They were dynamic, playing with a very good tempo over the 90 minutes and they played much better than Manchester United.

In November a fire caused by a cigarette end destroyed the Main Stand, and Manchester City began to seek a new home.

The team will be home in 1910 from the Bank Street stadium to move to Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester United also won the FA Cup.

Ronaldo reported the injury in the aftermath of Portugal's Euro 2008 exit and suggested he would fly back to Manchester for an operation.

She is quite vocal about her love for Manchester United and has performed for the club on a few occasions.

The realistic contenders for the last Champions League spot are Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

The performance . It was a game for goalkeepers and Manchester United's on- loan stopper Ben Foster nearly won his side the title from afar.

Jean Fullerton, a planner in Manchester, N. H. , says the number of her clients buying annuities has surged in the past year.

It might surprise you that Park Ji-sung receives more fan mail than any other player at Manchester United.

Arsenal lost at home to Chelsea on Sunday and then crashed out of the Carling Cup at Manchester City on Wednesday.

Aly Cissokho has moved a step closer to joining Liverpool after Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign the Lyon left-back.

He was at the time wrestling with the soul of a young ox from Manchester.

The Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, shows sympathy for the frustration of his cross-town rivals.

Scholes will now undergo a scan on the injury upon his return to Manchester.

To see the new face of football, there's no better place than Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.

Officials of the Portuguese Football Federation were in Manchester last night and reports in Lisbon claimed Queiroz has accepted the post.

Saved from dissolution by one of its players, Captain Harry Stafford, the club was reborn as Manchester United in April 1902.

But, for now, the problem is not whether I stay or if I go. It's whether we win at Manchester [United].

James Milner, Manchester City's latest midfielder, also called for the United man to make himself available again.

Torres and his new boss can take their minds off the Premier League fight today . . . but come up against Manchester United in the FA Cup.