Reds' double coup

United Splash £31m On Whizkids
Manchester United splashed out an amazing £31million on two superkids yesterday. The Premiership champions signed Brazilian Anderson, 19, for £17m from Porto and Sporting Lisbon’s Nani, 20, for £14m. A United statement read: “Terms are agreed with both players and an announcement will take place once a medical and other procedures are done.” Hitman Anderson has been one of the most sought-after young talents since he was crowned player of the tournament in the 2005 World Under-17 Championships. He was recently named in Brazil’s preliminary squad for this summer’s Copa America - but not tomorrow’s friendly with England at Wembley. United manager Alex Ferguson also expects to wrap up the signing of Bayern Munich’s England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, 26, this weekend for £17m. This would take Fergie’s summer spree to £48m - and he still wants to sign a striker.
Ian McGarry, The Sun

Brazilian teenager Anderson admits his move to United is 'a dream the size of the world', and he cannot wait to play in the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

The Daily Mail claims goalkeeper Ben Foster could miss a large section of next season after undergoing surgery on a recurrent knee injury.

Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs admits his decision to quit international football was fuelled by the desire to prolong his United career.

Round up by Steve Bartram (ManUtd.com)

Man Utd Clinch Premierleague Title

Man Utd secured their first league title in four years after Chelsea could only draw with Arsenal 1-1. Ferguson's men beat local arch rivals Man City 1-0 on Saturday, and the Emirates result means United are 7 points clear of Chelsea with only 2 games to play.

Full respect to Chelsea for pushing United almost all the way, where lesser sides would have surely given up a long time ago (Liverpool cough cough... Arsenal... cough cough). After failing to beat 10-man Chelsea, Arsenal fans sought joy in the fact their side stopped Chelsea from winning the title. Anyone would be happy with their side for that!

In the end, the game of catch-up was too much, and the Chelsea quadruple locomotive seemed to run out of steam just as it was pulling into the station. United's performances this season have been nothing short of first class, scoring a massive 20 more goals than the Blues.

Youngsters Ronaldo and Rooney have come of age and been sublime, whilst the 'old guard' of Giggs and Scholes seem revitalised. Add to that the superb defensive partnership of Ferdinand and newcomer Vidic, along with the Schmeichel-like Van der Sar, and there is no surprise in the outcome of the title race.

We now look forward to the game on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge between the two sides, where Chelsea are expected to offer a 'guard of honour' to the newly crowned champions. Sir Alex's side gave the Blues the same privilege at Old Trafford after they had won the league. The game may not be the title-decider that it was built up to be, but it will serve as a great opportunity for both sides to gain a psychological edge, before their F.A. Cup final on 19th May.