Form guide
United have only lost once all season but have been held to consecutive home draws by Benfica and Newcastle. Sir Alex's side breezed through previous rounds of the Carling Cup against Leeds and Aldershot. Palace's trip to Old Trafford is the Eagles' first away assignment in the competition. Dougie Freedman's team haven't scored for five Championship games but three of those have been goalless draws.
Ins and outsThe manager has dropped plenty of hints about his possible team selection. The Da Silva twins, Ezekiel Fryers and Chris Smalling could all play with Mame Biram Diouf and Federico Macheda also promised a run-out. Paul Pogba, Darron Gibson and Ravel Morrison are in contention for midfield spots while Ben Amos is expected to play in goal. Palace will be without on-loan defender Dekel Keinan as he is cup-tied after representing Cardiff in earlier rounds. Another loanee, striker Chris Martin, should be available.
Last meeting
There was stalemate at Selhurst Park in March, 2005, as Palace held out for a draw despite Vassilis Lakis being sent off after 64 minutes. Big guns Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes came off the bench but there was no way past home keeper Gabor Kiraly.
Star man
Wilfried Zaha imay be a talent but much of the Eagles' best work has been in defence of late and Nathaniel Clyne is a full-back with a big future. The 20-year-old was npower Player of the Month for October in the Championship and made his England Under-21 debut in the recent victory over Iceland. Freedman will be aware of the need to fend off Barclays Premier League interest in the youngster when the January window opens.
Quote/unquote
"It is about the players enjoying themselves and providing the fans, who have stuck by us through relegation and administration, with a great night. It is amazing to think we are playing Manchester United in the last eight of the League Cup this season. Who would have thought that would happen?" - Dougie Freedman.
Any sub-plots?Palace were the opponents when Sir Alex lifted his first trophy as United boss - the 1990 FA Cup. The South Londers were also overcome at the semi-final stage of the same competition in 1995. The Reds are aiming to win the Carling Cup for a third time in four years after successes in 2009 and 2010.
Whistle blower
Chris Foy takes charge of the quarter-final - the first time he's officiated a Reds match this term. The Merseyside man-in-the-middle has shown four red cards in 2011/2012 including two to Chelsea players in their derby defeat to QPR last month.
Rivals watchThe other three quarter-final ties are all on Tuesday. Cardiff face Blackburn, Chelsea entertain Liverpool and City are at Arsenal.
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Friday 25 November 2011
BBC Football Results Friday 25 November 2011
Npower League Two
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Carmarthen 2-5 Afan Lido
The New Saints 3-1 Airbus UK
United v Newcastle Match Guide
Form guide
United’s hopes of topping Group C in the UEFA Champions League were dealt a severe blow by a 2-2 draw against Benfica on Tuesday, meaning the Reds must now avoid defeat against FC Basel to ensure qualification to the last 16. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are encouraged by some solid domestic form though, following three consecutive wins and clean sheets in the Barclays Premier League. Similarly, Newcastle have been impressive in the top flight this term and have collected a total of 25 points from a possible 36. However, Pardew’s side suffered their first defeat at the hands of Manchester City last weekend and the trip to Old Trafford is of course considered another acid test.
Ins and outsThe treatment room at Carrington has become less crowded after several first-team players returned from injury, including Chris Smalling, who enjoyed a brief cameo against Benfica while Darron Gibson and Rafael are back in contention following a successful run-out for the Reserves. Sir Alex is also boosted by the return of Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic after both missed Tuesday’s Champions League match, however Tom Cleverley, Michael Owen and Anderson are all unavailable. Newcastle, boosted by the return of Hatem Ben Arfa at the Etihad Stadium, will run a last test on midfielder Cheick Tioté, while ex-Reds winger Gabriel Obertan is fit again after a toe injury. Sylvain Marveaux is out.
Last meeting
United moved seven points clear of Chelsea in the 2010/11 title race with a 0-0 draw against well-organised opposition at St James' Park. Both teams had strong penalty appeals turned down in a less than memorable match.
United’s hopes of topping Group C in the UEFA Champions League were dealt a severe blow by a 2-2 draw against Benfica on Tuesday, meaning the Reds must now avoid defeat against FC Basel to ensure qualification to the last 16. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are encouraged by some solid domestic form though, following three consecutive wins and clean sheets in the Barclays Premier League. Similarly, Newcastle have been impressive in the top flight this term and have collected a total of 25 points from a possible 36. However, Pardew’s side suffered their first defeat at the hands of Manchester City last weekend and the trip to Old Trafford is of course considered another acid test.
Ins and outsThe treatment room at Carrington has become less crowded after several first-team players returned from injury, including Chris Smalling, who enjoyed a brief cameo against Benfica while Darron Gibson and Rafael are back in contention following a successful run-out for the Reserves. Sir Alex is also boosted by the return of Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic after both missed Tuesday’s Champions League match, however Tom Cleverley, Michael Owen and Anderson are all unavailable. Newcastle, boosted by the return of Hatem Ben Arfa at the Etihad Stadium, will run a last test on midfielder Cheick Tioté, while ex-Reds winger Gabriel Obertan is fit again after a toe injury. Sylvain Marveaux is out.
Last meeting
United moved seven points clear of Chelsea in the 2010/11 title race with a 0-0 draw against well-organised opposition at St James' Park. Both teams had strong penalty appeals turned down in a less than memorable match.
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260 lbs.
Miami, Fla.
Rock Bottom; People's Elbow
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Wednesday 23 November 2011
BBC Football Results Tuesday 22 November 2011
Uefa Champions League
Bayern Munich 3-1 Villarreal
CSKA Moscow 0-2 Lille
Lyon 0-0 Ajax
Man Utd 2-2 Benfica
Napoli 2-1 Man City
Otelul Galati 2-3 FC Basel
Real Madrid 6-2 Dinamo Zagreb
Trabzonspor 1-1 Inter Milan
The FA Cup
Aldershot 2-0 Maidenhead Utd
Oxford City 1-2 Redbridge (After Extra Time)
Tamworth 1-0 Hinckley Utd
Npower Championship
Scottish Cup
Blue Square Bet North
Guiseley 1-1 Nuneaton
Blue Square Bet South
Basingstoke 1-1 Boreham Wood
Bromley 1-2 Hampton & Richmond
Woking 1-1 Chelmsford
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Monday 21 November 2011
BBC Football Results Sunday 20 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Npower Championship
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Llanelli 3-1 Bala Town
Neath 5-0 Newtown
Saturday 19 November 2011
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Friday 18 November 2011
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FIFA World Cup African Qualifying
Ethiopia 5-0 Somalia
Blue Square Bet North
Corby 5-2 Droylsden
FC Halifax 0-0 Solihull Moors
Thursday 17 November 2011
BBC Football Results Wednesday 16 November 2011
FIFA World Cup African Qualifying
Ethiopia 5-0 Somalia
Blue Square Bet North
Corby 5-2 Droylsden
FC Halifax 0-0 Solihull Moors
Wednesday 16 November 2011
BBC Football Results Tuesday 15 November 2011
FIFA World Cup African Qualifying
Burundi 2-1 Lesotho
Congo 1-1 Sao Tome e Principe
Congo DR 5-1 Swaziland
Kenya 4-0 Seychelles
Madagascar 2-1 Equatorial Guinea
Mozambique 4-1 Comoros
Namibia 4-0 Djibouti
Rwanda 3-1 Eritrea
Tanzania 0-1 Chad
Togo 1-0 Guinea-Bissau
European Championship Qualifying
Croatia 0-0 Turkey (agg 3-0)
Montenegro 0-1 Czech Republic (agg 0-3)
Portugal 6-2 Bosnia-Hercegovina (agg 6-2)
Rep of Ireland 1-1 Estonia (agg 5-1)
UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Armenia U21 0-0 Wales U21
N Ireland U21 0-2 Serbia U21
Blue Square Bet North
Blyth Spartans 1-2 Vauxhall Motors
Gainsborough 1-4 Gloucester
Harrogate Town 1-1 Bishop's Stortford
Blue Square Bet South
Maidenhead Utd 0-2 Hampton & Richmond
Sutton Utd 0-1 Tonbridge Angels
Welling 4-3 Salisbury
Weston-S-Mare 2-1 Staines Town
International Match
Costa Rica 2-2 Spain
Denmark 2-1 Finland
England 1-0 Sweden
France 0-0 Belgium
Germany 3-0 Netherlands
Greece 1-3 Romania
Honduras 2-0 Serbia
Italy 0-1 Uruguay
Luxembourg 0-1 Switzerland
Macedonia 0-0 Albania
Poland 2-1 Hungary
Slovenia 2-3 USA
Ukraine 2-1 Austria
Tuesday 15 November 2011
BBC Football Results Monday 14 November 2011
UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Belgium U21 2-1 England U21
Holland U21 1-2 Scotland U21
Rep of Ireland U21 2-0 Liechtenstein U21
Blue Square Bet North
Hinckley Utd 0-0 Hyde
International Match
Brazil 2-0 Egypt
Monday 14 November 2011
BBC Football Results Sunday 13 November 2011
The FA Cup
FC Halifax 0-4 Charlton
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Airbus UK 3-1 Afan Lido
The New Saints 3-4 Bangor City
FA Women's Premier League
Aston Villa Ladies 1-1 Charlton Women
Cardiff Ladies 1-0 Watford Ladies
Leeds Ladies 1-1 Nottm F Ladies
Reading FC Women 1-0 Barnet Ladies
Sunderland Ladies 2-2 Coventry Ladies
Saturday 12 November 2011
BBC Football Results Friday 11 November 2011
FIFA World Cup African Qualifying
Chad 1-2 Tanzania
Comoros 0-1 Mozambique
Lesotho 1-0 Burundi
Sao Tome e Principe 0-5 Congo
Seychelles 0-3 Kenya
Swaziland 1-3 Congo DR
European Championship Qualifying
Bosnia-Hercegovina 0-0 Portugal
Czech Republic 2-0 Montenegro
Estonia 0-4 Rep of Ireland
Turkey 0-3 Croatia
The FA Cup
Cambridge Utd 2-2 Wrexham
International Match
Albania 0-1 Azerbaijan
Belgium 2-1 Romania
Cyprus 1-2 Scotland
Denmark 2-0 Sweden
France 1-0 USA
Georgia 2-0 Moldova
Greece 1-1 Russia
Hungary 5-0 Liechtenstein
Netherlands 0-0 Switzerland
Poland 0-2 Italy
Ukraine 3-3 Germany
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Bala Town 1-1 Prestatyn Town
Carmarthen 2-2 Neath
Port Talbot 0-4 Aberystwyth
Friday 11 November 2011
BBC Football Results Thursday 10 November 2011
UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifying
England U21 5-0 Iceland U21
International Match
Gabon 0-2 Brazil
Wednesday 9 November 2011
BBC Football Results Wednesday 9 November 2011
Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Chesterfield 4-3 Tranmere
Scottish Football League Championship Third Division
East Stirling 1-3 Berwick
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
FC United of Manchester 3-1 Durham City (AET)
Matlock Town 2-1 Hednesford
Witton Albion 4-1 Leek Town
Worksop 2-0 Radcliffe Borough
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Bangor City 2-1 Airbus UK
Neath 1-1 The New Saints
Carling Premiership
Glentoran 2-0 Linfield
Monday 7 November 2011
BBC Football Results Monday 7 November 2011
Blue Square Bet North
Hyde 1-0 Blyth Spartans
Blue Square Bet South
Chelmsford 0-0 Dorchester
Wednesday 2 November 2011
BBC Football Results Tuesday 1 November 2011
Tuesday 1 November 2011
BBC Football Results Sunday 30 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Npower Championship
Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League
Llanelli 1-1 Airbus UK
Neath 1-1 Afan Lido
FA Women's Premier League
Charlton Women 0-2 Coventry Ladies
Leeds Ladies 2-2 Barnet Ladies
Reading FC Women 6-1 Nottm F Ladies
Sunderland Ladies 5-0 Watford Ladies
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