Reading 0, Manchester United 0

CBS Sportsline - LONDON (AP) - Manchester United dropped two points and lost Wayne Rooney to a hairline fracture of his left foot as the champions' title defence began with a disappointing goalless draw against Reading at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old England forward
Source: www.sportsline.com

FERGIE STILL HAS FAITH IN HEINZE
Sporting Life - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Gabriel Heinze will not let him down should the defender's bid to force a move to arch-rivals Liverpool fail. The Argentinian goes to the Premier League for a ruling on August 20 after the Red
Source: article.wn.com

Manchester United reveal Tevez regret
FansFC.com - The Reds were reportedly offered the Argentine international yet decided against signing him, and the player moved to West Ham United before finally landing at Old Trafford this summer on a two-year loan deal. "In his year at West Ham, Tevez proved
Source: www.fansfc.com

United frustrated by 10-man Royals
MSN UK News - Wayne Rooney suffered a serious-looking foot injury as Manchester United stumbled at the first hurdle in their Barclays Premier League title defence, held to an Old Trafford draw by 10-man Reading. With Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all scrambling
Source: news.uk.msn.com

Ferguson cool over Heinze wrangle
BBC News - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says defender Gabriel Heinze remains a popular figure at the club, despite wanting to leave for Liverpool. The 29-year-old Argentine claims he has a letter from United allowing him to leave for £6.8m but the
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Manchester Utd. Held by Reading; Chelsea, Arsenal Win (Update2)
Bloomberg - Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Premier League soccer champion Manchester United was held 0-0 by 10-man Reading in its opening match today. Chelsea beat Birmingham 3-2, and Arsenal had a last- minute 2-1 win over Fulham. United, seeking its 10th league crown
Source: www.bloomberg.com

WRAPUP 2-United lose Rooney in draw with 10-man Reading
ESPN.com - LONDON, Aug 12 - Champions Manchester United were held to a 0-0 home draw by 10-man Reading and lost England striker Wayne Rooney to a hairline fracture of his left foot in a wretched start to their title defence on Sunday. Chelsea opened their new
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Business big shot: Fred Done
Times Online - Mr Done, the company’s chairman, famously paid out early on Manchester United winning the Premier League in 1998, only to see Arsenal pip the Red Devils. As a lifelong United fan, it was painful, although the £500,000 cost of the decision was
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Liverpool gain most from Premier League start
Daily Telegraph - Yes, Fratton Park, where they play on Wednesday, has not been a particularly happy ground for Manchester United and the Portsmouth manager, Harry Redknapp, has spent well in the summer. But an indifferent start will only become a problem if it
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Hahnemann’s heroics a torment for United
Times Online - Sir Alex Ferguson’s mantra at this time of year is all about hitting the ground running. He could hardly have imagined that, by 5.50pm last night, he would have seen Wayne Rooney land in a crumpled heap and the rest of his Manchester United players
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk


"There is no such thing as luck." - from "Star Wars" "Luck's always to blame." - Jean de la Fontaine