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16/05/2012 10:09, Report by Adam Marshall Fabio admits he will miss twin brother Rafael when he completes a loan move away from United. The promising full-back will spend a season away from Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson has already suggested a stint in Portugal is on the cards

Barclays Premier LeagueStadium of Light, 11 April 2009 SUNDERLAND 1(Jones) UNITED 2(Scholes, Macheda) Sunderland: Gordon; Bardsley, Ferdinand, Collins, Davenport (McShane 73); Edwards, Leadbitter, Tainio (Yorke 85), Reid (Murphy 80); Cisse, Jones. Subs not used: Fulop, Malbranque, Ben-Haim, Colback. United: Foster; Neville, Evans, Vidic, O’Shea; Park (Ronaldo 69), Scholes, Carrick, Rooney; Berbatov (Macheda 75), Tevez (Anderson 82).

09/05/2012 16:04, Report by Adam Marshall & Dan James In March 1997, Andy Cole gave a very frank and revealing interview about life at United. The striker had been suffering from criticism in the press, pneumonia and two broken legs but was plugging away to prove his worth following his record move from Newcastle. How has it been for you this season, getting pneumonia and then breaking your legs?Very, very frustrating.

06/05/2012 08:20, Report by Adam Marshall Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Jonny Evans is out of the remainder of the campaign after playing through the pain barrier against Everton, but the manager is refusing to blame injuries for the champions being overtaken by Manchester City in the title race. The manager has revealed the Northern Ireland defender struggled on in the second half of the 4-4 draw with the Toffees and may not return against Swansea or Sunderland, the club where he enjoyed two fabulous loan spells, after being forced to sit out the crucial derby defeat last Monday.

Stewart Downing is hoping to continue his fine form in the FA Cup for Liverpool against Chelsea on Saturday after enjoying two special moments in the competition this season. A Kop end strike against Oldham in the third round was his first goal in a red shirt and then he hit the winner against Stoke City in the quarter-finals at Anfield. And despite being named Man of the Match in the Carling Cup final victory over Cardiff City, Downing admits his brilliant winning strike against the Potters gave him the most personal satisfaction

03/05/2012 12:50, Former Manchester United and Real Madrid players will face each other next month in a charity game organised by the newly-crowned Spanish champions. Legends from both clubs have been lined up for the Corazon Classic Match 2012, due to take place at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday 3 June. A return match at Old Trafford has also been agreed for next year, on 2 June 2013.

Kenny Dalglish today reported a clean bill of health for Liverpool ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, apart from long-term absentees Lucas Leiva and Charlie Adam.

29/04/2012 13:00, Report by Gemma Thompson Ryan Giggs admits the Manchester United players are “frustrated” at having let Manchester City back into the title race – but determined to end Monday night’s match still in the driving seat.

26/04/2012 15:14, Report by Adam Marshall & Nick Coppack Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is planning a break with his players to escape the pressure cooker atmosphere in Manchester but claims the exact location is a closely-guarded secret.

15/04/2012 00:35, Report by Adam Marshall Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Fabio is set to leave the club on loan next season.  The Brazilian defender has had a couple of outings at Reserves level recently but has made only one Barclays Premier League appearance this year – as a second-half substitute for Patrice Evra in the 5-0 win at Wolves. The manager is wary that the 21-year-old needs regular football at this stage of his career and is willing to farm him out to another club in time for the 2012/2013 campaign. After appearing in the Champions League final against Barcelona last season, the full-back has made 15 appearances this term, with many of them coming in Europe or the Carling Cup.