Today at Old Trafford

Tuesday 21 May
18:41 Some recommended reading for this evening... a reflective blog on last night's success for United's Under-21s and its wider context, penned by Adam Marshall. "The steady progress of developing youngsters does not make a good story in the media but it is the ethos that Sir Matt Busby's success was founded upon and the mantle was taken up with gusto by Sir Alex Ferguson." Etc. (AB)

16:00 In the video player above you can watch highlights of United's Champions League triumph on this day in 2008. Enjoy! (BH)

12:30 Tom Cleverley is a doubt for England's friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil, hence the call-up for Manchester City's Jack Rodwell to Roy Hodgson's squad. (AM)


11:23 You can now cast your vote for our final Player of the Month of the season. We have four candidates - Jonny Evans, Phil Jones, Shinji Kagawa and Javier Hernandez. (AM)


10:56 It was great to see the young lads getting their hands on silverware last night. Five years ago today the first-team lifted the Champions League trophy after an epic shoot-out win over Chelsea in final in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. I remember being sat near Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson in the stand behind the goal, and when Edwin van der Sar saved Nicholas Anelka's penalty they both went absolutely mental and were jumping around hugging fans. Few will forget that rain-soaked night in Russia's capital. (BH)

10:15 The 3-2 win against Spurs in the Barclays Under-21 Premier League final will be screened again by MUTV at 10.30 BST for those that missed the excitement. Highlights are also being shown at 19.30 BST after the Paddy Crerand Show tonight. (AM)

09:50 Well, it was a privilege to watch the Under-21s come from behind to win the trophy last night at Old Trafford. Man-of-the-match Larnell Cole now has six goals from his four games at the Theatre of Dreams this term while the opportunity is there for a second successive sweep at this level if the Reds can overcome Manchester City in the Lancashire Senior Cup final, which doesn't take place until the start of next season. (AM)

Monday 20 May
22:25 Warren Joyce paid tribute to his title winners, telling MUTV (when the interview resumed, post-soaking): "They've shown a lot of character. They can take criticism, they can come back and dig themselves out of holes. That's what you're looking for in a Manchester United player." (AB)

22:20 You can now watch two celebratory videos on this page - Tom Thorpe lifting the league trophy as captain of United Under-21s and Warren Joyce getting soaked by his players midway through his post-match interview with MUTV's Mark Sullivan. Great fun. (Adam Bostock)

20:56 Champions! United win a cracking final 3-2 - Larnell Cole scoring twice and Marnick Vermijl netting the other goal to set the Reds on the way to a remarkable comeback against Tottenham. Spurs may have won the two group stages but, when it comes down to getting hold of the silverware, once again Warren Joyce's side have come up trumps. You can read my match report here. (AM)

20:47 Sensational stuff! Warren Joyce's sides never know when they are beaten! Cole finds the net again from a Tom Lawrence pass and United, incredibly, lead 3-2 with a couple of minutes left. (AM)

20:34 It's 2-2! Larnell Cole slams in the equaliser after a great break by Jesse Lingard and Januzaj. Obika has just missed a glorious chance to restore the lead. Remember extra-time and penalties will be played if required. (AM)

20:20 United are back in it thanks to Marnick Vermijl. The Belgian defender overhit a cross from the right wing but, the next time he was picked out by Ryan Tunnicliffe, he rasped a fine finish past Jordan Archer. 2-1 to Spurs. (AM)

19:48 It's half time and United trail 2-0 to a powerful Spurs outfit. Let's hope the Reds can make a fight of it in the second half. (AM)

19:43 Alex Pritchard has doubled Tottenham's advantage a few minutes before half time. A low shot gave Amos no chance and the Reds really are facing an uphill struggle now. (AM)

19:30 Spurs lead and it's been coming - Obika breaks the deadlock from close range. The muscular striker made an aggressive challenge on Ben Amos and Alex Pritchard headed the ball back into his path to touch in. (AM)

19:25 It's 0-0 at Old Trafford but Spurs have twice come mightily close to opening the scoring. Jonathan Obika, who hit a hat-trick against the Reds earlier in the season, and Harry Kane have both struck the woodwork. (AM)

19:15 United started brightly with Januzaj looking sprightly in a lone striking role but Spurs are starting to dictate the play. It's still goalless and the only noteworthy attempt on goal was a Tom Carroll shot over the bar. (AM)

18:59 The teams are on the pitch and kick-off is not far away - we'll update you on here with any goals and noteworthy action. Remember the game is live on MUTV. (AM)

18:45 Right, so the team is confirmed as: Amos; Vermijl, Thorpe, M.Keane, James; Cole, Ekangamene, Pearson, Tunnicliffe, Januzaj; Lingard. Subs: Grimshaw, Sutherland, Lawrence, A.Pereira, Wilson. (AM)

18:35 There is a change to the teamsheet as Ben Pearson starts in midfield ahead of Tom Lawrence, which means either Jesse Lingard or Adnan Januzaj will be charged with leading the attack. (AM)

18:12 Here's the United line-up for tonight's Barclays Under-21 Premier League final, as per the teamsheet now in circulation: Amos; Vermijl, Thorpe, M.Keane, James; Cole, Ekangamene, Tunnicliffe, Januzaj, Lingard; Lawrence. Subs: Sutherland, Wilson, A. Pereira, Grimshaw, Pearson. Kick-off is at 19:00 BST. (AB)

16:58 Robin van Persie's effort at West Brom on Sunday means he is only the third United player to reach 30 goals in his debut season at the club. The other two are Ruud van Nistelrooy and Brian McClair. Of course, the Dutchman has won the Golden Boot after topping the Barclays Premier League scoring charts with 26 goals, three ahead of nearest rival Luis Suarez. (AM)

15:15 I've just had a chat with X Factor star Amelia Lily who is performing at the Red Heart United legends game next month in aid of the Manchester United Foundation. The Middlesbrough-born singer, who comes from a family of Newcastle fans, is relishing the chance to perform at the Theatre of Dreams and is predicting a close contest between United and Real Madrid. Read the full interview with Amelia in the Red Heart United matchday programme - order your tickets for the game here. (GT)

12:22 What an occasion yesterday turned out to be. The crazy match with West Brom was the first ever 5-5 draw under the name Manchester United – the other occasion in the club's long history was when Newton Heath shared that scoreline with Lincoln City at Bank Street on 16 November 1895. It’s also the eighth time United (or the Heathens) have been involved in a ten-goal thriller, and the 13th occasion we’ve taken part in a match with 10 or more goals. But in Sir Alex's era, the only other time we've been involved in a ten-goal thriller (as we are duty bound to always describe them) in the Barclays Premier League was the frankly improbable 8-2 victory over Arsenal in August 2011. (IM)

11:45 I loved how Rio and Giggsy ordered the boss to go closer to the fans and say his farewells at the final whistle yesterday. You could tell he was quite emotional at the end and was just happy not to have a big fuss, but it was nice that the players made him go over to his adoring public. You can watch the moment on the 'Sir Alex serenade' video above. Still doesn't feel real that he's gone. (GT)

11:00 Good morning from Old Trafford. What a day it was yesterday...nothing like signing off as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw! After 1,500 games in charge of the Reds, Sir Alex Ferguson finally bid farewell at just before 18:00 on Sunday evening. Although the Scot didn't speak to the press after the game, he told reporters in passing that it had been a "very emotional" day. You can relive some of the day's emotional moments again by watching the videos in our menu on the right above. (GT)