#sir-alex-ferguson

#sir-alex-ferguson

Manchester City fans celebrated as their team won the Champions League for the first time in their history and completed an historic treble.The result means that City matched the treble that arch-rivals Manchester United won in 1999 under Sir Alex Ferguson they are the only two English clubs to achieve the feat.

Erik ten Hag has said Anthony Martial "begged" to start in Manchester United's win over Manchester City but had to be substituted to protect the striker from further injury.Martial passed a fitness test on Saturday morning but was replaced at half-time during United's 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

It is 10 years to the day since Sir Alex Ferguson announced his decision to retire following more than 26 years as Manchester United manager.The Scot won 38 trophies during his reign at Old Trafford, including 13 league titles, two Champions League crowns, the European Cup Winners' Cup, five FA Cups and four League Cups.

Man United are looking at moving for Joao Palhinha this coming summer.Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, has made some astute signings as boss - with the Dutchman set to continue his squad overhaul going into this summer.Regardless of who is in charge when June rolls around, this club has to back the best manager they've had post-Sir Alex Ferguson.

Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford is in the best place to realise his ambitions as the Manchester United boss looks to construct a team that can conquer England and Europe.The Old Trafford giants are synonymous with silverware but have only won three major trophies since Sir Alex Ferguson bowed out as a Premier League champion in 2013.

(Image credit: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images) Jurgen Klopp has joked that he could remain Liverpool (opens in new tab) manager for 10 more years, having overseen the 1,000th game of his coaching career on Saturday, The Reds played out a thoroughly forgettable 0-0 draw with Chelsea (opens in new tab) at Anfield, but it was still a momentous occasion for Klopp, who first stepped into the technical area 21 years ago with Mainz in his native Germany.

T he football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month.The number six jersey was worn by Scottish footballing legend Slim Jim for the game at Wembley which Scotland won 3-2, ending an unbeaten run of 19 matches by the then world champions.

The football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month.The number six jersey was worn by Scottish footballing legend Slim Jim for the game at Wembley which Scotland won 3-2, ending an unbeaten run of 19 matches by the then world champions.

Man United are keeping a watchful eye on PSV Eindhoven starlet, Xavi Simons.Manchester United Football Club have always had an eye for talent, in terms of both signing young players and developing those teenagers who are already at the club.It's arguably the Red Devils' biggest plus-point.It's undoubtedly what they're best at.

Image via: Max Pixel Sir Alex Ferguson and Erik ten Hag have been pictured out for dinner together.Manchester United Football Club have their fair share of legends, though none come greater than Sir Alex Ferguson.The Scot, the Reds' most successful manager in history, will always be fondly remembered by every portion of the Old Trafford fanbase.

Cristiano Ronaldo has explained what Sir Alex Ferguson would think about his latest comments... Manchester United Football Club have been absolutely rocked by Cristiano Ronaldo over the last week or so.The attacker, widely considered arguably the best to ever do it, has launched a scathing attack on all things United.

Erik ten Hag's side were facing a rare defeat on home soil when Said Benrahma put the visitors in front, with United still trailing with 13 minutes remaining.Nayef Aguerd turned into his own net though, before Alejandro Garnacho put the hosts in front and Fred sealed it deep into stoppage-time.Here's how Erik ten Hag's side rated at Old Trafford... David de Gea 6 Presented with a commemorative trophy by Sir Alex Ferguson after breaking club's clean sheet record.

Wilson dragged across the face of goal soon after the second half got under way, before Ronaldo twice found the back of the net.Rashford replaced him and produced a cross that Fred turned wide before heading across the face of goal as the Red Devils failed to replicate Thursday's Europa League last-gasp win against Omonia Nicosia.

If you go back to last year and the state Celtic were in at this stage as they trailed in the title race, Ange Postecoglou remained confident they could catch Rangers.But he did say they would need to be pretty much perfect.It's going to take something similar if the opposite is to happen this time around.