Arsene Wenger opens up on recent friendship with Man Utd rival Sir Alex Ferguson

Gary Neville has said that the only time Wayne Rooney let himself down, it hit his Manchester United teammates like a ton of bricks.

Coleen Rooney has opened up about the reason she stood by her man when she encountered problems in her relationship with Wayne Rooney.The popular WAG admitted that she and childhood sweetheart Wayne are "not the lovey-dovey type" as she described how she has learnt to follow her own instincts when it comes to her love life and family.Talking in new Amazon Prime documentary Rooney, Coleen, 35, confessed that she tries to focus on her own thoughts and feelings rather than letting other people's opinions cloud her judgement, which has helped her to hold their family unit together over the years.And Coleen - who tied the knot with the former footballer in 2008 - confirmed that the only people she tends to listen to are her parents because of their "positive outlook".She said: "When you’re making them decisions, you’ve got to focus on what you want and not what else because you have so many people saying different things to you. ‘Why is she getting back with him? She should’ve got rid of him ages ago.’"Obviously I listen to the people that matter to me, my mum and dad, they’ve always given me a positive outlook on things."Coleen then revealed that part of the reason her relationship with Wayne has lasted so long is that they know how to have fun together.She continued: "There’s nothing that we can’t deal with, and that’s my way.

Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard took a savage swipe at co-star Laura Tobin during the latest edition of the ITV breakfast show as she unveiled her "husky" voice.The 47-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Thursday morning alongside Kate Garraway.Meteorologist Laura was in the studio to provide the latest weather forecast but the weather presenter had a "husky" voice.She explained to viewers that she is still recovering from her night out at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening.After providing the latest weather forecast, Ben quizzed Laura on her surprising deep voice.Laura said: "It's from partying at the BRITs two nights ago."Ben cheekily added: "Weather seems more interesting this way.

people speak too loudly or start singing. Gordon pointed out differences between rules at The Palladium and restrictions on football fans attending games.Referring to photos from The Palladium, he said: “This doesn’t make sense.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to join Arsenal before Manchester United swooped in and hijacked the deal.Ronaldo cemented a legacy as one of the greatest footballers in history at Real Madrid, but his first taste of success came at United.The Portuguese superstar left Sporting Lisbon to join Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in 2003 and went on to score 118 goals in 292 appearances, helping them clinch three Premier League titles and the Champions League before sealing a then-world-record £80million move to the Bernabeu.His breathtaking form for the Red Devils must have been a bitter pill to swallow for Wenger, who was on the verge of bringing him to Arsenal.When asked which player he regrets failing to sign most, the former

straight to your inbox every day, freeArsenal legend Arsene Wenger has revealed just how close he came to signing Cristiano Ronaldo before Manchester United hijacked the move.Portuguese winger Ronaldo moved to United for £12.24million in the summer of 2003 after impressing against Sir Alex Ferguson's side in a pre-season fixture against Sporting Lisbon.Ronaldo went on to cement himself as a legend at Old Trafford where he won the first of his five Ballon d'Or awards as well as playing a pivotal role in their last Champions League triumph.Since leaving Old Trafford the 35-year-old has established himself as arguably the greatest footballer of all-time with prolonged success at both club and international level.However, things might well have

straight to your inbox every day, freeBolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt he didn't see enough desire to win at all costs from his side against Grimsby Town. Wanderers picked up their first clean sheet of the season against the Mariners but were unable to break the deadlock against Ian Holloway's side.

Manchester United are aware of Manchester City's plan to land Mauricio Pochettino. The Red Devils have made the ex- Tottenham manager their main target should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be sacked.

Nicklas Bendtner has lifted the lid on why he did not live up to his potential at Arsenal, suggesting he needed stronger input from former manager Arsene Wenger.

Manchester United reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Edinson Cavani seven years ago - after then boss David Moyes made three separate scouting trips to watch the Uruguayan striker.

Tottenham fans are in raptures tonight after seeing their side beat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford.Despite going a goal down in the first minute, Spurs hit back to put six beyond Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in a fantastic performance.Tottenham didn't enjoy too many days like this when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge of United, something the Scot took pride in.According to Roy Keane, the former Red Devils chief even mocked Spurs back in the day during a half-time team-talk.“I thought I knew what the group might need, that we didn’t need a big team talk,” Keane recalled in recent years.“It was Tottenham at home.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he is still in touch with former touchline rival Sir Alex Ferguson.Wenger and Ferguson had some fierce clashes down the years in charge of Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.The two never appeared to see eye-to-eye with Arsenal and United the dominant teams of the Premier League in the late Nineties and Noughties.But it seems they have become closer since leaving the dugouts with Ferguson retiring in 2013 and Wenger leaving the Gunners in the summer of 2018.Wenger told The Times: “These people are all very busy. I’m not close enough to them… except [he pauses] Ferguson, yes.”“I have Ferguson’s number, yes.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he was offered the Manchester United job during his career.

Arsene Wenger says he has not yet returned to Arsenal since his sacking because he felt it was best to have a clean break from the club.

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Matchday 1: 20/21 OctoberMatchday 2: 27/28 OctoberMatchday 3: 3/4 NovemberMatchday 4: 24/25 NovemberMatchday 5: 1/2 DecemberMatchday 6: 8/9 DecemberManchester United have won the biggest prize in European club football three times - more than any other British club bar Liverpool.Sir Alex Ferguson brought the Champions League back to Old Trafford in 1999 and 2008 to follow in the footsteps of Sir Matt Busby's European Cup triumph of 1968.Manchester City are still to claim the trophy for themselves but reached the semi-finals in 2016 under Manuel Pellegrini, only to lose out to eventual winners Real Madrid.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free

Manchester United may look to make for Harry Kane, this summer or in the future, could have been impacted by a previous move by the Red Devils.United have often been linked with a transfer for Kane with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer potentially looking for a new striker.The Old Trafford outfit previously signed a forward from Tottenham when Dimitar Berbatov arrived from White Hart Lane back in 2008.Sir Alex Ferguson was at the heart of that deal with the legendary manager reportedly never wanting to do business with Spurs again.That’s according to the Athletic and while Ferguson is no longer in charge of United, Daniel Levy remains the chairman of Tottenham.No transfer between the two Premier League giants has been agreed since the Berbatov

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has recalled a time where he was furious after being left on the bench by Sir Alex Ferguson - so much so that he came on and scored two goals in anger.

Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has revealed how he left Sir Alex Ferguson red-faced over his tactical decisionThe Uruguayan spent four seasons at Old Trafford, scoring 17 goals in nearly 100 appearances before moving to La Liga.But the forward was unable to keep a regular place in the line up as he battled Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo for a place.And Forlan has revealed how he reacted angrily to being dropped from the starting XI for a game against Aston Villa to leave Sir Alex red-faced over his bench decision. Speaking on United’s official YouTube channel, the Uruguayan said: “At the time, I was scoring goals in a row.

Rafael has recalled the rousing speech Sir Alex Ferguson gave to his Manchester United players after they were dramatically pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the 2011/12 season.

Matt Judge was missing calls over potential deals. And now, United We Stand editor and Athletic contributor Andy Mitten has admitted that other ex-Red Devils are becoming concerned with the club’s ability in the market.

Alex Telles has fuelled rumours that he is close to sealing a move to Manchester United after he 'liked' an Instagram post by Patrice Evra with reference to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.