Manchester United v Newcastle News
Carrick won't dwell on draw
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United were unlucky not to be awarded a late penalty against Newcastle on Tuesday night but has urged his team-mates to move on from the goalless stalemate and focus on the next game.
Fergie: It was a clear penalty
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should have had an injury-time penalty in their 0-0 draw with Newcastle at St James's Park.
Newcastle 0-0 Man Utd
Manchester United opened up a seven-point lead at the Premier League summit despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle at St James' Park.
Vidic turns attention to Toon
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has called for an immediate response after their treble hopes were dashed.
Scholes settles for three-goal show
Paul Scholes felt Manchester United could have scored more but was content with the 3-0 opening Premier League win over Newcastle.
Fergie hails super Scholes
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the performance of Paul Scholes following the 3-0 win over Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-0 Newcastle
Manchester United made the perfect start to their title bid with a comfortable victory against promoted side Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Man Utd v Newcastle Preview
Wayne Rooney will be looking to score his first goal since March when Manchester United open their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Monday.
Fergie impressed by Newcastle
Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his surprise at how quickly Newcastle United secured their Premier League return.
Fergie: Red Devils will play to win
Sir Alex Ferguson has urged worried North-East football fans not to fret about the Manchester United team he will send out at Hull on Sunday.
Scudamore defends squad rotation
Barclays Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes Sir Alex Ferguson has every right to field a weakened team against Hull on Sunday.
North East trio deny reports
Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland have denied reports they could sue Manchester United should they play a weakened side against Hull City this weekend.
Current Premiership Table
Team | P | W | D | L | PTS | |
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1 | Chelsea | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 52 |
2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 45 |
3 | Liverpool | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 45 |
4 | Arsenal | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 44 |
5 | Manchester City | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 42 |
6 | Man Utd | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 40 |
7 | Everton | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
8 | West Brom | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 29 |
9 | Stoke City | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27 |
10 | Burnley | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 26 |
11 | AFC Bournemouth | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25 |
12 | West Ham | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25 |
13 | Southampton | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
14 | Watford | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 23 |
15 | Leicester City | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
16 | Middlesbrough | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 20 |
17 | Crystal Palace | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 |
18 | Hull City | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 |
19 | Sunderland | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 |
20 | Swansea | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 |