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I don't know any Londoners 'cos I'm from Manchester. -- Karl Pilkington
I'm not at Manchester United to keep everyone happy. -- Roy Keane
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Both Chelsea and Manchester United will be challenging for the Premiership title next season. -- Roy Evans
In the end, very little gets in the way of what Manchester United wants to do. -- Tim Howard
There is no doubt that I would have won more honours had I signed for Manchester United as a youngster. -- Michael Owen
I always planned to retire when I was at the top and at Manchester United I have reached the pinnacle of my career. -- Eric Cantona
My early ambitions were the same as they are now - to play for Manchester United. I was, and still am, football mad. -- James Nesbitt
I'm a Chelsea season-ticket holder, and I've supported them for 37 years, so any judgment of Manchester United by me is seen as biased. -- Sebastian Coe
Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them. -- David Beckham
Dalton's records, carefully preserved for a century, were destroyed during the World War II bombing of Manchester. It is not only the living who are killed in war. -- Isaac Asimov
I like it in Manchester. I thought it was going to be much colder, but it is not too bad. And my wife and son are happy here, too. -- Sergio Aguero
John Dalton's records, carefully preserved for a century, were destroyed during the World War II bombing of Manchester. It is not only the living who are killed in war. -- Isaac Asimov
Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion. -- Emmeline Pankhurst
A lot of them want to come and play for Manchester United. They want to play because Alex has a record of giving youth a chance and we have the history and heritage of Manchester United. -- David Gill
I think there's a lot of things that need fixing at Manchester United apart from David Moyes, but in this business, you also realize the head coach is always going to be the first to go, unfortunately. -- Tim Howard
We had to support our player and genuinely felt, like Rio has said, that it was an honest mistake. It is important to know that Manchester United never said, and Rio Ferdinand never said, that a mistake hadn't been made. -- David Gill
The high point of my career was winning the Champions League. No one will ever erase that from my memory, in the same way that no one will ever erase the fact that I did it in a Manchester United shirt. -- Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United could have any goalkeeper in the world. I was a 23-year-old kid from New Jersey who, from an early age, had to cope with Tourette's Syndrome, a brain disorder that can trigger speech and facial tics, vocal outbursts and obsessive compulsive behavior. -- Tim Howard
I don't dislike rappers or hip-hop or people who like it. I went to the Def Jam tour in Manchester in the '80s when rap was inspirational. Public Enemy were awesome. But it's all about status and bling now, and it doesn't say anything to me. -- Noel Gallagher
I have been a Manchester United fan all my life and fulfilled every dream I've ever had. I am disappointed that my playing days are at an end. However, it comes to us all and it's knowing when that time is and for me that time is now. -- Gary Neville
I remember the '70s constantly being winter in Manchester and the Irish community in Manchester closing ranks because of the IRA bombings in Birmingham and Manchester, and you know the bin-workers' strike, all wrapped up in it... They were violent times. Violence at home and violence at football matches. -- Noel Gallagher
Sarcasm is a Manchester trait. -- Peter Hook
Manchester City are defending like beavers -- Chris Kamara
Manchester's got everything except a beach. -- Ian Brown
The country life near Manchester I really love. -- Ruud van Nistelrooy
Manchester has a certain reputation of being cool. -- Alice Lowe
This is Manchester, we do things differently here -- Tony Wilson
I love the pressure of managing Manchester United -- Manuel Pellegrini
I found leaving Manchester United very, very hard. -- Eric Cantona
All they can talk about is Manchester United. -- Alex Ferguson
I am a great fan of Manchester United. -- Suresh Raina
It never rains in Manchester, but it pours -- Kevin Keegan
Rooney's good but not the best in Manchester. -- Mario Balotelli
Manchester is the belly and guts of the nation -- George Orwell
We will go back to playing like Manchester United. -- Ryan Giggs
They (the press) have a hatred of Manchester United. -- Alex Ferguson
Manchester United is stronger than anybody in the world. -- Eric Cantona
It's a shame the Manchester United situation turned sour. -- Paul Ince
Welbeck is not the standard required at Manchester United. -- Louis van Gaal
And now International Soccer Special, Manchester United v Southampton -- David Coleman
Certainly Manchester is the most wonderful city of modem times. -- Benjamin Disraeli
The thing about Manchester is...it all comes from here -- Noel Gallagher
Steve Jobs was Apple; Sir Alex Ferguson is Manchester United, -- David Gill
Let's be honest. We're not Manchester United or Arsenal, are we? -- Paolo Di Canio
My theory on Manchester and why it produces the bands it -- Jimi Goodwin
My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder. -- Zinedine Zidane
The Manchester Derby is bigger and more important than El Classico. -- Diego Maradona
The Premier club in the Premier League - that is Manchester United! -- Martin Tyler
Manchester United will be hoping their bench can come off the bench -- Ray Parlour
We may not be in Manchester but we will always be united -- Morris Gleitzman
I'm home. I hope the Manchester United fans forgive me for being late. -- Robin van Persie
Living in Manchester was like living on the moon... wherever that might be -- Johnny Giles
Neil Sullivan has stopped absolutely everything have thrown at him...Wimbledon 1, Manchester United 1. -- Mike Ingham
The shortest way out of Manchester is notoriously a bottle of Gordon's gin. -- William Bolitho
Chelsea are the team who can break the Arsenal and Manchester United monopoly. -- Ron Atkinson
It gave the title to Manchester City - it's as simple as that. -- Jose Mourinho
I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central. -- Lucy Powell
The most beautiful sight in football is too watch Manchester United chase a game. -- Teddy Sheringham
Manchester, one of the greatest, if not really the greatest mere village in England. -- Daniel Defoe
My parents are from Manchester but I was brought up in London, Camden Town. -- Sadie Frost
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Winning the Ballon d'Or never bothered me. I just wanted to play for Manchester United. -- Paul Scholes
I miss Manchester, especially the apple crumble and custard they served at Carrington after training. -- Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United are substituting Blomqvist for Giggs just to bring more legs into the game. -- Tony Gale
I was surprised we were playing in Manchester and have a referee from Greater Manchester. -- Brendan Rodgers
Manchester United are looking to Frank Stapleton to pull some magic out of the fire. -- Jimmy Hill
What do you think of Manchester Uniteds three Rs - Rooney, Ronaldo and van Nistelrooy? -- Rob McCaffrey
Manchester United will always be a competitor, just because of the very size of them. -- Michael Owen
When I appeared in 'Coronation Street,' I lived in Manchester and enjoyed it very much. -- Ian Mckellen
Our number one opponents are not Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United. It is ourselves at Chelsea. -- Didier Drogba
Manchester United have, since 1991, conquered Europe about as successfully as Head and Shoulders has conquered dandruff -- Martin Samuel
I think his team are mirroring Stuart Pearce as the player he was. (on Manchester City) -- Alex Ferguson
After watching Watford against Manchester City last night that was like a bubblebath. It was beautiful. -- Eamon
The little boy inside me was screaming 'Manchester United'. United breathes football... the perfect match for me. -- Robin van Persie
I went to India with UNICEF in connection with Manchester United to raise money for children's education. -- James Nesbitt
If I was to transfer abroad at some stage, then it would only be to Manchester United -- Mats Hummels
I would like to live in Manchester, England. The transition between Manchester and death would be unnoticeable. -- Mark Twain
I have no desire whatsoever to desecrate the grave of seminal Manchester pop group the Stone Roses. -- John Squire
We like annoying people. It's a Manchester thing. It's a trait. We just like pissing people off. -- Noel Gallagher
I spent most of my youth in Manchester, in clubs and football grounds and the Manchester Apollo. -- John Simm
I never wanted Manchester United to be second to anybody. Only the best would be good enough. -- Matt Busby
If someone states that Ajax played a negative game then maybe we are smarter than Manchester City. -- Ronald Koeman
Arsenal are streets ahead of everyone in this league and Manchester United are up there with them. -- Craig Bellamy
Sometimes we're the big game in town. Other times, we're kind of a side show. (on Manchester City) -- Claudio Reyna
Manchester has everything but good looks..., the only place in England which escapes our characteristic vice of snobbery. -- A. J. P. Taylor
I want to help Manchester United win the Premier League and become the best player in the world. -- Adnan
I think he [Sir Alex Ferguson] may have even surpassed the achievements of Matt Busby for Manchester United. -- Kenny Dalglish
Regardless of whether it is playing for your school team or playing for Manchester United, winning is great. -- Alan Smith
It's a blue-collar city [Manchester] that's transitioning into a white collar place and people are getting priced out. -- Bill Burr
I like Manchester, Birmingham. I really find this place very nice. Loved Australia. I thought that was awesome. -- Ric Flair
The whole city [Manchester] just a real rock music vibe. It reminded me a lot of where I'm from. -- Bill Burr
If you aren't the chairman of Manchester United, Real Madrid or AC Milan, I'll get back to you later. -- Joe Kinnear
Manchester City are built on sand and I don't mean that because their owners are from the Arab countries. -- Kevin Keegan
It is with great regret that I have to inform Manchester City of my wish to leave the club. -- Carlos Tevez
Manchester City have been in the doldrums for a while, they came up and went straight back down again. -- Alan Hansen
Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football. -- Bobby Charlton
Arsenal and Manchester United play the best football. They're not happy with one goal, they want to win by three. -- Chris Coleman
Manchester United might not win Premier League every year, but we'd always be up there competing for it every year. -- Alex Ferguson
I remember seeing Eric Cantona play for Manchester United. The way he used to control games was special to watch. -- Ronaldinho
If you're going to win the Premier League, you're going to have to finish ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City. -- Graeme Souness
It'll be nice to know that every gallon of petrol a Manchester United fan buys is going into our kitty. -- Noel Gallagher
Yes, I thought I was joining Manchester United, I was misled by all involved. I wasnt aware of another Manchester team -- Robinho
Manchester United is still in my heart. Disappointed they didn't win the title but they are still the kings of Premier League. -- Cristiano Ronaldo
Now Manchester United are 2-1 down on aggregate, they are in a better position than when they started the game at 1-1. -- Ron Atkinson
We had been getting some bad results, now it is up to us to make up the ground and catch Manchester United. -- Robbie Fowler
There have only been two world-class goalkeepers. One was Lev Yashin, the other was the German boy who played for Manchester City. -- Lev Yashin
I just want to get in the team and show all of them what I can do. (on signing for Manchester united) -- Wayne Rooney
Paul Jewell's sides are always hard to break down, although Manchester United have a habit of breaking his sides down pretty easily. -- Charlie Nicholas
The one thing that's hurt in my career is people saying I don't want to come out of Manchester to fight people. -- Ricky Hatton
Remember every team wants to beat Chelsea, probably even more than Manchester United or Arsenal because they believe we have an unfair advantage. -- Frank Lampard
When I think football, I think Manchester United. I still support United and always will. I will die with them in my heart. -- Eric Cantona
Stuart is good for Manchester City. It is not hard to see his passion for the game, and his commitment. (on Stuart Pearce) -- Robbie Fowler
What do I think of the reverse sweep? It's like Manchester United getting a penalty and Bryan Robson taking it with his head -- David Lloyd
I liked the Paul Ince and Roy Keane partnership Manchester United had. They would have been my team had I moved to England. -- Xavi
In all modesty, my summing up of 1955-6 and 1956-7 must be that no club in the country could live with Manchester United. -- Matt Busby
I am ready to work, I am ready for this job and I am ready for this challenge. (on being Manchester City manager) -- Stuart Pearce
I belonged to Stratford Children's Theater when I was a boy growing up in Manchester. Even then, I was always doing character parts. -- John Mahoney
Manchester Youth theater, then the National Student Theater Company, and later, my degree course, all helped form my love of telling stories and directing. -- Justin Chadwick
I want them to be fully committed to the work place and fully committed to the people they work for. (on Manchester City players) -- Stuart Pearce

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