Patrice Evra says Man Utd’s stuttering form over the last couple of weeks has given the reigning champions a ‘wake-up call’.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Nemanja Vidic, Tom Cleverley and Chris Smalling to return to fitness after the international break.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Jonny Evans could all return for Saturday’s game with Norwich.

Manchester United host newcomers Norwich looking to bounce back from their midweek draw with Basel.

Carlos Tevez maintains he has nothing to apologise to Roberto Mancini about and believes his team-mates will back him in his dispute with the Manchester City manager.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini for the way he has handled the Carlos Tevez saga, saying he has “shown his strength of character and management”.

Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Roberto Mancini for his “strong management” in dealing with the Carlos Tevez row.

Paul Scholes admits he has sympathy for Carlos Tevez over his apparent refusal to play having done so himself at Manchester United.

Former Manchester United Paul Scholes tells BBC Radio 5 live how he refused to play in a League Cup tie in 2001.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says he ‘understands’ why Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez apparently refused to warm up in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich.

There are massive derbies at the beginning and end of this weekend’s action, while in between Man Utd and Man City will vie for top spot.

Football star Rio Ferdinand has lost his High Court privacy action over a story about an alleged affair in the Sunday Mirror.

Scunthorpe have extended the loan of Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone by a further month.

Danny Welbeck hopes he can repay the faith shown in him and become the latest local lad to become a mainstay in the Man Utd first team.

Robbie Savage answers the best of your tweets in the latest edition of ‘Savage Says’, including the most intimidating stadium he’s played in, and the funniest chants he’s heard.