World Cup profiles… Wayne Rooney: Can England’s talisman finally deliver on the world stage?
The Manchester United striker featured in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups but has failed to score a single goal in the tournament
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Juan more year: Manchester United’s Mata insists club will reclaim ‘celebrations’ and title from City rivals next season
Manchester City may have won their second Premier League title just 24 hours ago but Manchester United’s record signing Juan Mata has already set his sights on reclaiming the trophy.
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The future’s blue: Noel Gallagher says Manchester City title triumph proves they’re no ‘flash in the pan’
The former Oasis guitarist joined thousands of fans on the Etihad pitch along with fellow Blue ex-Smith’s man Johnny Marr pitch to celebrate City’s title winning success
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This charming man: Manuel Pellegrini’s poise leads Manchester City to second title in three years
The Chilean has constantly managed himself and his players with poise and has been rewarded for his efforts by piping Liverpool to the post on the final day, after securing a 2-0 win against West Ham
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‘We’re building a club, not a team’: Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany’s ominous message
Needing only a point against West Ham to capture the second trophy of Manuel Pellegrini’s debut season in charge at City, goals from Samir Nasri and Kompany saw them over the Premier League line with ease
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Things can only get better: Manchester United players praise fans and promise return to form next season
Juan Mata’s sensational second-half free-kick rescued a final day point for United at Southampton but the Red Devils missed out on the dubious honour of Europa League football thanks to Spurs’ victory over Aston Villa
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MM’s top five… FA Cup final songs – 20 years on from Manchester United’s UK number one
United became the first and only club side to reach number one in the UK single charts with their song ‘Come you reds’ for their FA Cup final appearance 20 years ago
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Plane or pain? Manchester City and United players to make the England World Cup Squad – predicted
With Roy Hodgson set to announce his 30-man England squad on Monday for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, just who will be on the plane and who will miss the cut.
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Comment: FA’s controversial ‘League Three’ plan is the way forward – and it should be just the start
FA Commision’s controversial ‘League Three’ plan to introduce Premier League B teams into the football pyramid is the way forward but more should be done.
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Manchester City’s Manuel Pellegrini ‘expects’ to Hammer his way to Premier League glory in title decider
With the Premier League title within in their grasp, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects his players to finish the job by beating West Ham at the Etihad on Sunday.
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Fighting for funds: Ricky Hatton takes on Manchester City Old Boys in charity match for tragic Linzi Ashton
Manchester City Old Boys will take on Victims Support VIPS led by avid Blues fan Ricky Hatton for a charity football match at Ewen Fields on Saturday – all in aid of domestic abuse charity Victim Support.