Robin van Persie’s double secured a 2-1 victory for United – their fifth on the bounce – against Southampton on Monday evening, though they only managed three shots on goal, their lowest tally in a game since 2003.

Former Manchester United stars’ protracted takeover of Salford City FC is now official as their buyout with business partner Peter Lim has been approved.

The anxiety at the Etihad in the closing minutes of the Manchester derby that gripped the fans and transmitted to the players cannot go on if City are to mount a charge for the Champions League knockout stages.

A Manchester entrepreneur will be hoping his latest idea doesn’t sink as he looks to raise funds for a new form of taxi, which will launch onto the city’s canals.

The duo both arrived at Old Trafford in the summer as part of Louis van Gaal’s rebuild and have settled seamlessly into the high-octane style of Premier League football

The Red Devils have won two consecutive league games after a turbulent start to the season and now sit in fourth place in the fledgling Premier League standings

Salford City FC fans have got their hands on the FA Cup – as the famous old trophy paid a visit ahead of their pre-qualifying second round match this weekend.

Peter Lim, 61, who made his fortune as an investor and is the world’s 655th richest man according to Forbes, with an estimated fortune of $2.5billion, has had a long held desire to own a football club

Former United fullback is shocked that United let the England international join a Premier League rival for £16million.

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville will bring the world’s first-ever football hotel to the city in time for Christmas.

Ex-Manchester United manager David Moyes has been left out in the cold since he was fired by the club last year – and things have got even icier as he took part in the ice bucket challenge.