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Neither Nani or John O'Shea lasted the full 90 minutes at Old Trafford as United overcome a physical examination from French visitors Marseille, with the pair now expect to take their place alongside an extensive list of absentees for Saturday's home clash with Bolton Wanderers this Saturday.

A new season means new hope has descended over Old Trafford as their big name impressive signings could lead them to challenge for the title.

Sailing towards what would be an unprecedented 19th English league title, Sir Alex could afford to rest a number of important players for Saturday's clash with Fulham at Old Trafford as the wily Scot sent out an intimidating message to Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti — that not only is he intent on taking the Premier League title away from the West London club, he also wants to dump the Blues out of Europe en route to a potential final in Chelsea's own backyard.

Tottenham's midweek success has almost put their weekend disappointment away to Manchester United completely to bed, despite the mass amounts of controversy which ensued around Old Trafford as Spurs lost for the third time this season.

David Moyes» side need to overturn a two - goal first leg deficit at Old Trafford as they look to keep their season alive.

Mourinho also denied reports of a rift between himself and Pogba, and called stories claiming the Frenchman wants to leave Old Trafford as «big lies.»

This second - leg will play right into their hands, with Chelsea having little option but to set - up in an offensive manner, meaning United should find space easy to come by at Old Trafford as the Blues go in search of that calming opening goal which would restore parity to the tie.

It was difficult not to judge the meeting of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford as the» Game of the Week» purely because of the amount of world - class talent on show, as well as the significance of the fixture, with United eager to reduce Chelsea's lead at the top of the table while Tottenham are aiming to send out a message to the title pack that they deserve to be considered a contender as well.

The former Shakhtar star directly contributed in 55 goals last season and United fans will hope that he can replicate his top form at Old Trafford as well.

Wayne Rooney is likely to start on Sunday at Old Trafford as Manchester United host West Ham United

Lightning struck a third time in a row at Old Trafford as Manchester United bungled another chance to get a win.

Can Chelsea survive a tricky trip to Old Trafford as they look to ward off the attentions of Spurs in the title race?

Van Gaal was powerless to keep Vidić at Old Trafford as the big Serbian had already announced that he would not be staying at United once his contract ended at the conclusion of the 2013/14 season.

Former United defender and treble winner Jaap Stam returned to Old Trafford as manager of Championship club Reading, who would be looking for promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season, achieving a play - off final place and having to take on Huddersfield Town in the final at Wembley on Monday 29th May 2017.

The former Chelsea manager was at his managerial best at Old Trafford as Manchester United overcame the table - toppers in a 2 - 0 victory on Sunday.

It's time Manchester United fans looked forward to the UEFA Champions League anthem blaring through the PA system at Old Trafford as the Red Devils will begin their European campaign against Switzerland's FC Basel.

We'll have all the updates from Old Trafford as the news breaks through the coming days, including news over when the game will be replayed.

«Glory, glory Man United» echoed around Old Trafford as Manchester United closed in on a reco -LRB-...)

John H Davies overlooked the design and development of Old Trafford as an 80,000 capacity arena, though it was the inspirational Billy Meredith who was the mastermind on the pitch, it was Davies» money that led United to their first honours the league title in 1907, and the FA Cup in 1908.

There is an unfamiliar angst hanging in the air around Old Trafford as the Red Devils try to get used to life without Sir Alex Ferguson.

Mourinho has demanded more from Martial but on his game the youngster is seen within Old Trafford as having the ability to be the best of all United's attackers.

Contrary to what I initially thought, Arsenal WILL arrive at Old Trafford as league leaders and so a point in Manchester wouldn't be a too bad result considering it would keep them atop of the standings, a point clear of United and further points clear of capital rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Demba Ba, who has 14 for the season and scored the equaliser at Old Trafford as Newcastle earned a respectable 1 - 1 draw with United in November, will lead the line once again, no doubt keen to add to the two he plundered on his last appearance at St James» Park, where he has netted six times this season.

The Eagles will also be without star defender Timothy Fosu - Mensah for the trip to Old Trafford as part of the loan agreement between the two clubs.

It was a fair enough win but was heralded by a relieved Old Trafford as though the team had beaten Barcelona in the final.

That is then followed by the Manchester Derby from Old Trafford as the blue half of Manchester travel south of the city to take on the red half.

Second placed Manchester United have just two wins in their last five games, and will be looking to bounce back to form at Old Trafford as they host Southampton.

Last September, Chelsea went to Old Trafford as title contenders.

They tried and failed to sign De Gea two years ago when a deal that would have seen Real's Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas move to Old Trafford as part of a # 29 million package collapsed amid much acrimony on transfer deadline day in September 2015.

Mourinho has also been coy over United's pursuit of Ozil, who has repeatedly been linked with a move to Old Trafford as he continues to resist offers to stay at Arsenal with his contract due to expire next summer.

The Scousers come to Old Trafford as favourites, and City are the team we hope to emulate.

Manchester United were dealt with a huge blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City at Old Trafford as talismanic midfielder Michael Carrick was ruled out for more than four weeks with a muscle rupture.

Former Germany international player Michael Ballack believes that Bastian Schweinsteiger does not deserve the treatment that he is receiving in Old Trafford as a player of Manchester United.

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United have no time to think about the Champions League exit and should quickly turn their attention to tomorrow's big game at Old Trafford as the FA Cup offers us the last chance to win any silverware this season.

Manchester United lost yet another game at Old Trafford as Tottenham defeated them in their own backyard for the second season running.

Although ex-Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes, 32, is training at Old Trafford as he recovers from a serious cruciate injury, he is not a long - term solution.

Let it be true, not like the deal to bring Gaitan, Garay and co to Old Trafford as somany papers reported that their deal done and it's end up to no availed.

It will be Adios, Old Trafford as Wayne Rooney swaps Manchester for Madrid in 2014.

Manchester United suffered yet another heavy defeat at Old Trafford as Moyes had to deal with further humiliation at the hands of another rival.

Two of the Premier League's elite clubs will lock horns this Sunday at Old Trafford as Manchester United welcome pacesetters Chelsea on game - week 9.

Nicolas Otamendi moved to fierce rivals City, to add to the frustration of many within Old Trafford as they were unable to tie down the big names desired.

That precedes the evening kick off which comes from Old Trafford as Manchester United play host to Everton.

Rostov arrive at Old Trafford as unfancied Europa League fodder for Manchester United, but coach Ivan Daniliants is confident of confounding the doubters and making history.

They don't oversee much of the club's day - to - day running, but remained patient with Van Gaal through the tumultuous months that ended 2015 on a sour note and their primary concern is that of Champions League football — for the financial benefits — with the duo not overly fussed about the brand of football employed at Old Trafford as long as it equates to results.

Going into this fixture with a lacklustre form (11 points from the last 6), United need to finish the year as strong as possible at Old Trafford as they prepare for the remainder of a long campaign in 2018.

He went on to excel at Euro 2004 and was snapped up by United soon after, moving to Old Trafford as an 18 - year - old in a # 27million deal.

Manchester United will welcome newly promoted Brighton to Old Trafford as the Red Devils look to bounce back from a shock defeat in midweek.

It was eventful and certainly not as dull as the 0 - 0 draw at Old Trafford as I recall.

See how Milan became kings of Europe at Old Trafford as we revisit their penalty shoot - out victory against Juventus.