Fergie: Chelsea are the team to beat in title race

Sir Alex Ferguson has highlighted Chelsea as the main title threat and hailed their tactics and consistency under new boss Carlo Ancelotti as he prepares Manchester United for a top of the table clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea have the edge for showdown with United

Harry Harris gives his thoughts ahead of Sunday's showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson called the decision not to award a penalty for this challenge the worst he's ever...

Alex Ferguson called the decision not to award a penalty for this challenge the worst he's ever...

Sir Alex Ferguson furious with referee

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson blasted referee Olegario Benquerenca for not awarding his side a penalty in the 3-3 draw with CSKA Moscow in the Champions League Group C match at Old Trafford.

Fergie issues Rio defence

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a robust defence of Rio Ferdinand against claims by former England boss Graham Taylor that the defender's "legs have gone''.

Man United 3-3 CSKA Moscow: Thrilling finale

Antonio Valencia's deflected injury-time effort preserved Manchester United's long Champions League unbeaten home record and swept Sir Alex Ferguson's men into the last 16.

United finally find focus to storm through

Richard Jolly witnesses a thrilling comeback from a distracted Manchester United side at Old Trafford.

Liverpool lagging behind in Academy stakes

Wayne Veysey on Liverpool's struggles to produce the next generation of stars at Anfield.

Man Utd win appeal over erroneous Fabio booking

Manchester United have won their appeal against Fabio da Silva's booking at Barnsley after referee Chris Foy mistakenly showed a yellow card to his twin brother Rafael.

Champions League: Chelsea and Man Utd through

Previous winners Manchester United and Porto were joined by Bordeaux and Chelsea in qualifying for the Champions League last 16 tonight, but AC Milan and Real Madrid could yet miss out on progression from the group stages.

Akinfeev relishing Old Trafford test

CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was keen to distance himself from sepculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, but admitted he can't wait to grace the Old Trafford turf when the sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Manchester United v CSKA Moscow: Preview

...with his wife, Coleen, who gave birth to Kai Wayne Rooney this afternoon.United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is already without central defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand (both knee), while Ryan Giggs (hip...

Atlético Madrid v Chelsea: Preview

...squad to concentrate on victory over Atletico instead of looking ahead to their clash with Sir Alex Ferguson's side.''Usually all the people think about the game against Manchester United but we have...

Sir Alex Ferguson has won the Champions League twice