Mourinho savours clash against United
Mourinho says Real Madrid versus Manchester United Champions League clash is the 'match the world is waiting for.'
Mancini escapes European ban after ref confrontation
Roberto Mancini has escaped a touchline ban after his confrontation with the referee during Manchester City's Champions League game.
Zabaleta bemoans costly refereeing decisions
Pablo Zabaleta highlighted Manchester City's frustration after two controversial refereeing decisions denied them a Champions League win.
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Ferguson wants settled defence for European campaign
Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledges a settled defence will be crucial for Manchester United in Europe this season.
Read the full storyVan Persie set for return to starting line up
Robin van Persie will return to the Manchester United starting line-up as they open their Champions League campaign against Galatasaray at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman was limited to a subsitutes' role in the weekend win over Wigan as Sir Alex Ferguson vowed to take no chances in Europe following last term's group stage debacle.
Shinji Kagawa and Antonio Valencia are also expected to be recalled, along with Patrice Evra.
Provisional squad (from): Lindegaard, De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Keane, Evans, Evra, Buttner, Valencia, Anderson, Powell, Kagawa, Cleverley, Scholes, Fletcher, Carrick, Giggs, Nani, Van Persie, Welbeck, Hernandez.
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Evra could be in line for Champions League return
Patrice Evra is in line for a return to the Manchester United starting line-up in their Champions League opener against Galatasary.
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