Smash hit

Rooney hat-trick gives Grant plenty to chew on

Portsmouth 1 Manchester United 4: striker punishes home side as new manager at Fratton Park starts with defeat

Football must go back to the future

As Michael Knighton wooed the crowd, the Manchester United board of the day found its salvation in tradition

Ferguson tips Grant to save Portsmouth

Manchester United manager believes the Israeli has the ability to save his new club from relegation from the Premier League

Premier League previews: Lampard set to return

All the team news, injury problems and squads from around the grounds for the weekend matches in the top flight

Neville: Liverpool deserved to go out

Manchester United club captain insists Merseyside rivals got what they deserved with early exit from the Champions League

Ferguson to put striker search on hold

Manchester United manager has identified Luis Suarez as a target but will keep faith with Dimitar Berbatov for now

Foster suffers another uncomfortable night

England goalkeeper is under pressure, especially when he knows club and national managers watch his rare displays like a hawk

United facing a Real problem after shock defeat

European football's big guns lie in wait after loss to Besiktas puts chances of winning Champions League group in jeopardy

Beaten United find solace in Liverpool humbling

Man Utd 0 Besiktas 1: Rodrigo Tello’s long-range effort leaves home fans to comfort themselves with exit of arch-rivals

United suffer shock home defeat to Besiktas

Sir Alex Ferguson's side beaten for first time at home in 23 games while Nicolas Anelka's goal gives Chelsea 1-0 win over Porto

Wiley will not sue Ferguson over attack

Referee will not seek damages from Manchester United manager for ‘unfit’ remarks after being told it might end his career

Ferguson fears Vidic’s head has turned

Barcelona and Real Madrid leading the suitors for the Manchester United centre back, who is also being tracked by AC Milan