Wayne Rooney

England and United legend Sir Bobby Charlton tops the historic chart with 249 goals and Ferguson thinks that Rooney can easily surpass that record.

Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo says that there is no need for him to talk to striker Didier Drogba about diving or time wasting. The Ivorian had been criticised by pundits and football fans for play-acting in the Londoners' win over Barcelona on Wednesday.

Wayne Rooney has had a small dig at Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, as the Manchester United man watched the Barcelona champions League match-up, hinting that he may be exaggerating fouls on the pitch with theatrical behaviour.

Former Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck needs to learn how to score 'ugly' goals if he is to succeed at Old Trafford.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie emerged as the favourite to be named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year after the organisation announced their six-man shortlist for the award.

The 26 year old, who netted a brace in Sunday's 4-0 home win over Aston Villa, now has 178 goals for the Red Devils in all competitions and his next strike will put him level with United legends Best and Viollet.

Ashley Young has been branded a cheat by Ryan Taylor, after the Manchester United winger garnered a penalty in questionable circumstances as the side took on Aston Villa yesterday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he was never worried about captain Robin van Persie's goal drought.

Robin van Persie's early penalty in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Wolves on Wednesday meant that this season the striker has scored against 17 different teams - a Premier League record.

Manchester United established an eight-point lead at the top table and took another step towards a 20th league title with a 2-0 win over QPR at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The 21-year-old striker was unhurt but the person in the other car (who was also unhurt) was rushed to hospital as a precaution.

Footballer took hooker to bed days before public declaration of love for girlfriend Raffaella Fico.

Wayne Rooney believes that Danny Welbeck has put in some quality performances this season, and that the Manchester United striker is capable of taking out the player of the season this year.

Manchester United star striker Wayne Rooney has revealed the club is full of confidence and ready to beat Manchester City to the title.

While winning the Premier League seems not too difficult now, the big failure in Europe still sticks out like a sore thumb and to put up a better challenge next season, United might need to make a few smart signings this summer.

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Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has implored Roberto Mancini to look toward the example of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and sell Mario Balotelli at the end of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney can score a goal a game for the rest of the season.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen, who was out of action for five months following an injury, believes he can help the Red Devils in their race for the Premier League crown against rivals Manchester City, according to Sun report.

Sir Alex Ferguson remains content for Manchester United to grind out tense victories if it ensures they pip Manchester City to the Premier League title.

Man U regain pole position in the Premier League with three-point lead after narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie believes youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can be the next Wayne Rooney.

Daniel Sturridge believes he should be first-choice centre-forward for Chelsea, ahead of Drogba and Torres.

Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Fabrice Muamba rushed to intensive care at London Chest Hospital with suspected heart attack.

Dimitar Berbatov will be allowed to leave Manchester United in the summer, after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he could not guarantee the striker first-team football.

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, who was transferred from Tottenham for a record fee of £30.75 million in 2008, will be leaving the Red Devils' camp this summer, according to an ESPN report.

Wayne Rooney and Manchester United's mental strength could prove the difference, says Alex Ferguson

Manchester United finally find themselves at the top of the Premier League table after they registered a comfortable 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion

Manchester United star striker Wayne Rooney admitted that taking the Premier League title from rivals Manchester would be the sweetest triumph for the Red Devils.

Sir Alex Ferguson has denounced the refereeing decision that preceded Athletic Bilbao's controversial winning goal and threatens to end Manchester United's Europa League campaign.