Read below for the Juventus superstar's grateful words about Old Trafford legend Alex Ferguson, plus find all the latest on Jose Mourinho and the other news around United.
I WANT MOUR
ANTHONY MARTIAL is reportedly keen to sign a new Manchester United deal – even if Jose Mourinho stays.
The French winger was linked with an Old Trafford exit as his relationship with the Special One appeared to sour.
RONALDO THANKS FERGIE
CRISTIANO RONALDO says Alex Ferguson gave his career a "huge lift" – as the Juventus superstar makes an "emotional" return to Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Ron, 33, said: "I can remember I won lots here. Cups and leagues. "The support was fantastic."
LEO-NO GO FOR JOSE
LEONARDO BONUCCI claims he rejected Manchester United to return to Juventus in the summer.
The world-class centre-back has revealed he was targeted by Jose Mourinho despite struggling to impress during his season's loan with at AC Milan.
RON MOBBED AT MANCHESTER
CRISTIANO RONALDO got a huge reception as he returned to Manchester for Tuesday night's Champions League clash between United and Juventus.
The Portuguese superstar spent six magnificent seasons at Old Trafford before departing for Real Madrid.
DON'T STAIN MARC
JOSE MOURINHO says it is time to lay off Marco Ianni and has dismissed calls for the Chelsea coach to be sacked.
Ianni sparked a melee at the mouth of the Stamford Bridge tunnel on Saturday after celebrating in front of the Manchester United boss when Ross Barkley plundered a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw.
JOSE IN NEW DIGS
MANCHESTER UNITED have changed their team hotel on the eve of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Juventus.
The Red Devils were forced to request a delayed kick-off against Valencia after their team bus was delayed by 45 minutes due to bad traffic in the city centre.
A SPECIAL ONE
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been hailed as one of the all-time greats by his former boss Jose Mourinho.
The two Portuguese egos have had a turbulent relationship in the past but Mourinho was more than happy to sing the Juventus star's praises in his pre-match press conference for the Juventus clash.
MOUR TO COME
JOSE MOURINHO has shut down rumours of a sensational move back to Real Madrid and insisted he is eyeing a new deal at Old Trafford.
Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui is on the verge of the sack but the Special One has a contract to 2020 and says he wants to stay even longer than that.
SANCHEZ OUT
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed Alexis Sanchez is OUT of tomorrow's night clash with Juventus.
The Chilean forward, 29, missed training this morning along with five other first-team stars who will miss Champions League game.
LOVE EIGHT RELATIONSHIP
ANTHONY MARTIAL may have saved Jose Mourinho's job as his equaliser helped Manchester United to a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle two weeks ago.
But he also cost the club £8.7m as that strike meant the Red Devils had to pay the latest instalment to Monaco following his transfer three years ago.
BACK FOR MOUR
REAL MADRID chiefs reckon Jose Mourinho is their best bet to replace Julen Lopetegui, according to reports.
Los Blancos are ready to swing the axe after a humiliating home defeat to Levante made it four losses in five games.
MOLE UNITED
JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly launching an internal investigation after a mole leaked Manchester United’s team for the second time this season.
The club’s Portuguese manager was furious to discover the correct starting XI had been posted online before Saturday’s clash at Chelsea.
JOSE'S FA FEAR
OLD TRAFFORD boss Jose Mourinho is sweating on another FA charge after his Stamford Bridge bust-up.
Ref Mike Dean HAS included the clash with Chelsea coach Marco Ianni, after Ross Barkley’s last-gasp leveller for the Blues in Saturday’s 2-2 draw.
SHOW MOUR RESPECT
MAURIZIO SARRI has risked the wrath of Chelsea fans by telling them Jose Mourinho deserves more respect.
Manchester United boss Mourinho was verbally abused by Blues supporters on Saturday as the Special One held up three fingers to illustrate the three titles he won at Chelsea.
MARTIAL LORE
ANTHONY MARTIAL is a world-class player who should be in the World Cup winning France squad.
Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young has seen enough of the winger to understand the talent at his disposal and rates him at the very top of world football.
CANNED FOR UTD
EMRE CAN is set to miss Juventus' Champions League clash at Manchester United through injury.
The ex-Liverpool midfielder is set to undergo more tests on a thyroid problem, with the Italian giants saying that he "could require surgical treatment".
DID HE BACK MARTIAL?
CHELSEA flop Tiemoue Bakayoko has risked the wrath of the club's hierarchy after ‘liking’ a tweet from two-goal Manchester United hero Anthony Martial.
The France midfielder, farmed out to AC Milan after flopping for the Blues last term, made the social media faux pas after his former Monaco team-mate starred in United's 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
JUVE REALLY DONE IT
MANCHESTER UNITED will have to exploit weak link Leonardo Bonucci if they are to get anything against Juventus this weak.
The veteran made another howler this weekend meaning five of the six league goals they conceded have come from his mistakes.
PICK A FIGHT
FANS are convinced Maurizio Sarri picked his nose and wiped his hand on Jose Mourinho in the aftermath of the ugly touchline bust-up at Stamford Bridge.
Footage appears to show so after the 2-2 draw.
£40M TO NIK STAR
MANCHESTER UNITED have been told it will cost more than £40million to land Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic.
The Italians say they will not do business unless their valuation is met.
MOURINHO RETURNS HOME
JOSE MOURINHO and his Man United stars have returned to Manchester following their 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
The Old Trafford boss usually stays in a hotel following London matches but decided to immediately travel back north after Ross Barkley's late equaliser.
SARRI SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
MAURIZIO SARRI has apologised to Jose Mourinho for the touchline fracas, saying Chelsea are fully to blame.
The Italian went to see the Special One after the match and admitted he immediately knew the Blues were in the wrong.
JOSE'S MAD
JOSE MOURINHO chased after Chelsea coach Marco Ianni after the Blues' late equaliser at Stamford Bridge.
Ross Barkley had scored in the final minute of injury-time to prevent United from taking all three points.
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