My Sister-In-Law Made Me Quit Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has divulged why he retired as Manchester United's manager in 2013—the death of his sister-in-law, Bridget Robertson.

In an exclusive interview with the Telegraph's Paul Hayward, Ferguson admitted he would have remained as United's manager beyond the 2012-13 season if not for her passing in October 2012, explaining that he made the decision to spend more time with his wife of 49 years, Cathy.

"I definitely would have carried on," he said. "I saw she [Lady Cathy Ferguson] was watching television one night, and she looked up at the ceiling. I knew she was isolated. Her and Bridget were twins, you know?"

MANCHESTER UNITED - Luke Shaw Scores His Self Grade C

As an injury-hit first season at Manchester United nears its end, Luke Shaw says he would give himself a C. England defender Luke Shaw would grade himself a C- for his first season at Manchester United and says he is "one of the luckiest 19-year-olds to be alive".

Shaw's debut campaign at Old Trafford has been interrupted by persistent injury problems, making 13 Premier League appearances since joining from Southampton for a reported £28million.

Manchester United Missing Champions League Football - Louis Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal feels that Manchester United are missing the regular tests provided by the Champions League. David Moyes' tumultuous reign at Old Trafford last season was ended by the club's hierarchy as soon as it was confirmed that United were mathematically incapable of qualifying for Europe's top competition.

"I had a philosophy when I was a technical director of the Dutch Football Federation, I gave structure to the youth education, that the younger players have to play against the better players," he told reporters.

I Don't Know If I Will Forgive Alex Ferguson - Roy Keane

Roy Keane says he may never forgive Sir Alex Ferguson for the criticism he received from the former Manchester United boss and insists he was forced to defend himself from the attacks.

The Irishman was the subject of Ferguson's most brutal criticism in his autobiography, which was released in 2013, branding Keane a bully in the United dressing room in the latter years of his Old Trafford career. The 43-year-old, however, rejects his former manager's depiction of events and remains furious with his decision to single him out, admitting he is unsure if he can ever get over the Scot's scathing comments.

Teams Don't Fear Old Trafford - Gareth Barry

Gareth Barry stoked the fire ahead of Everton's trip to Manchester United on Sunday, claiming Old Trafford has lost its fear factor. Barry played a key role as Everton won at Old Trafford for the first time in 21 years last season, triumphing 1-0.

The 33-year-old midfielder also tasted success at the stadium during his time with Manchester City, featuring in the 6-1 mauling in October 2011 en route to the Premier League title. Barry was also part of the City team that beat United 2-1 in April last year.

Wayne Rooney Sorry Over West Ham Red Card

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has apologised for getting sent off in Saturday's 2-1 win over West Ham at Old Trafford. Rooney was shown a straight red card on the hour mark by referee Lee Mason for kicking out at Stewart Downing on the halfway line.

And although the England skipper admits it was a fair decision, he insists the foul was merely a misjudgement rather than malicious. Speaking to United's official site, Rooney said: "It was probably the right decision. I saw the West Ham player making a counter-attack and I tried to break up the play, but I just misjudged it.

Ronaldo Still Keen On Manchester United Return - Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid and secure a remarkable return to Manchester United, Goal has learned – but only after he has become the all-time record goalscorer for the Spanish side. Ronaldo only signed a new long-term contract last September, with the new deal running until 2018.

“I'll be here five more years,” he said at the time. “I just want to win trophies for this club.
“I will be honest with you – everyone knows I was in Manchester for six years, but Manchester is in the past. Now my club is Real Madrid. This is my home, my family is here and I'm really happy here.”

Man United Recovery Will Take Time - Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal reiterated his calls for patience as he attempts to turn his struggling squad around. After an unbeaten pre-season, which included five wins on their tour of the United States, Van Gaal's team opened their Premier League campaign with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Swansea City at Old Trafford last week.

Questions marks have since been raised as to whether United will miss out on European football for a second consecutive season, having finished seventh in 2013-14. But speaking ahead of Sunday's trip to Sunderland, Van Gaal urged the Old Trafford faithful to believe in the new philosophy, as he looks to bring success back to the club.

MANCHESTER UNITED 1 SWANSEA 2: Watch The Goals & Highlights

            
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MANCHESTER UNITED: Van Gaal Admits Squad Has Low Quality

Louis van Gaal has expressed his first concerns about the state of Manchester United’s squad as he prepares for his opening Premier League match with a worsening injury pile-up and growing anxiety among the club’s support about their lack of transfer activity this summer.

Van Gaal revealed he had already warned the club’s owners, the Glazer family, and the chief executive, Ed Woodward, that the change of manager and implementation of a new 3-4-1-2 system might make it a difficult start to the season but, at that time, he had not factored in the possibility he might have only two fully fit senior defenders for his first game.

His assessment of their squad is that they need to bring in more high-quality players, admitting they are “a little below that level”, though he urged supporters not to panic despite a shortage of defenders meaning he is probably going to bring in two relatively unknown 20-year-olds, Tyler Blackett and Reece James, for their first top-level starts when Swansea visit Old Trafford on Saturday.