Welbeck, who scored a Champions League hat-trick for his new club on Wednesday, has accused his old club of playing him out of position and claims that was was the reason why he failed to succeed at Old Trafford.

Uwe Rosler’s side held undefeated Nottingham Forest to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday night and face Wolves at the weekend in another certain test

Rio Ferdinand played down talk of a feud with anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out despite accusing the group of being ‘scared’ to gain maximum exposure in the fight against racism.

Ex-Manchester United player and fans favourite Park Ji-sung will be making a return to Old Trafford – but not as a player as he has been awarded a club ambassador role.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side were last men standing in May after Brendan Rodgers’ surprise package Liverpool and Jose Mourinho’s Blues faltered, letting the Chilean pick up the trophy at the first attempt

Bolton Wanderers need to start taking their chances if they are to turn around their abject start to the season, admits manager Dougie Freedman.

More than £6,000 has been raised for a veteran’s charity through the sale of limited edition military style Bolton Wanderers shirts.

Results so far in the season have not gone Wigan’s way and tonight Rosler wants energy, pace and grit from his players against the former European champions, currently second in the Championship table.

United failed to qualify for either guise of European competition with a seventh-placed league finish last season.

Despite plenty of promise and possession Wigan were again unable to produce goals this weekend, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth

Under-fire Bolton manager Dougie Freedman has accepted responsibility for his side’s insipid performance in their 2-0 home loss to Derby County on Saturday, leaving the team with one league win in nine so far.