Boro - No feud with Ron

Gareth Southgate has insisted that Middlesbrough have no feud with Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s crucial game between the two clubs.
Talk of a feud arose after Southgate accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving in the corresponding fixture last season when he fell under a Mark Schwarzer challenge to win a penalty.
Southgate’s accusation prompted United boss Sir [...]

Fergie - It will be intense

Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the ‘intensity’ of Manchester United’s Grand Slam Sunday meeting with Liverpool.
The Premier League leaders welcome their fierce rivals to Old Trafford determined to end any lingering dreams the Anfield outfit have of edging back into the title race.
Ferguson’s men have turned a five-point deficit on Arsenal into a three-point lead [...]

Rafa riled by Fergie tactics

 
Rafa Benitez believes Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to manipulate referee Steve Bennett ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
United boss Ferguson has repeatedly called for star player Cristiano Ronaldo to receive more protection from officials in the days leading up to this weekend’s match.
The Scot insists he fears the Portugal winger will [...]

Fergie focused on task in hand

Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he has not let his thoughts drift towards a showdown with Liverpool on Grand Slam Sunday.
The league leaders must first face struggling Bolton at Old Trafford on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports 1, and the Red Devils boss is currently focusing all of his attention on the Trotters.
The weekend fixture [...]

Ferguson: Premier League is best

The Barclays Premier League is the best in Europe, according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
England has become the first country to have four teams in the Champions League quarter-finals after Liverpool defeated Inter Milan in Italy to join United, Arsenal and Chelsea in Friday’s draw.
Ferguson said: “The Premier League is the strongest in [...]

Fergie was tempted to go abroad

Sir Alex Ferguson admits that in the past he has contemplated the possibility of managing abroad, but the draw of Manchester United has always proved to be too strong.
The Red Devils boss has ruled over Old Trafford for 21 years, steadfastly refusing to enter into negotiations with any other club during that period.
However, as he [...]