The perfect place, the perfect teams, the perfect history, the perfect match. For once, the hype and hyperbole is built on the firmest of foundations. 'This is the one,' the Stone Roses sing before home games at Old Trafford but, tonight, it truly is. The emotion inspired by absent friends in 1968 may have given Manchester United's first European Cup victory at Wembley greater meaning, but ...Full Story »

Manchester United today boarded the train to London in their quest for European glory.Sir Alex Ferguson and his squad of millionaires jumped on the Virgin train to Euston at Stockport station as they count down to their showdown with Barcelona at Wembley. Platform to success: Edwin van der Sar and Michael Owen (left) arrive at Stockport On the way: Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs, Gary Nevil...Full Story »

MICHAEL OWEN has hit back at the Toon Army for branding him 'greedy' on his return to Newcastle. The Manchester United hitman was subjected to a vicious reception after coming on as an 81st-minute substitute on Tuesday night. Some felt it was as hostile as anything heard at St James' Park in recent times as the home crowd took out their frustrations on the ex-England striker — with one...Full Story »

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits his team have a mental block when it comes to playing Manchester United. The relegation-threatened Latics have not taken a point from the current Barclays Premier League leaders since they were promoted to the top flight in 2005. Their need to break that hoodoo is more urgent than ever as United visit the DW Stadium at the start of a tough run of fixtures for...Full Story »

MICHAEL OWEN is facing another spell on the sidelines after damaging his groin in training. The Manchester United striker's injury curse struck again at the club's Carrington training base on Monday afternoon. Owen was taking part in a shooting session when he pulled up and immediately walked off the pitch, telling coaching staff his "groin had gone." He was sent for scans yesterday and Uni...Full Story »