Ferdinand returns to United after eight month drug ban; Howard ...
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Stuttering Manchester United returned Rio Ferdinand to competitive soccer action at the first available opportunity after his eight-month suspension on Monday in the club&#39;s Premier League game against big local rival Liverpool.
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Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds ($36,800) by England&#39;s Football Association.
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand had a calming influence on the team during yesterday&#39;s 2-1 victory over archrival Liverpool, the defender&#39;s first match after a drug ban.
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Silvestre became Man. United&#39;s hero as he scored twice to lift a 2-1 victory over Liverpool for home side when all eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned after an eight-match ban on Monday.
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Juventus newly-signed Adrian Mutu has reportedly returned to London, home of his former club Chelsea, to undergo a two-week drug rehabilitation course.
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said he will be without star striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for up to eight weeks.
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Following the end of his eight-month ban for missing a drugs test, the defender is set to return to the England squad on Sunday night ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan.
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Mikael Silvestre's headed brace gives Man Utd victory over Liverpool on Rio Ferdinand's return to first-team action.
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Like a man desperate to make up for lost time Rio Ferdinand intends repaying Manchester United for their faith and support by lifting them back into the Premiership title race as quickly as possible.
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Bolton manager Sam Allardyce believes Adrian Mutu has the ability to bounce back at the top level. The Chelsea striker has been banned for seven months after failing a drugs test.
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Ryan Giggs will returns from suspension for Wales&#39; crucial World Cup qualifier against England at Old Trafford. Giggs is in the squad for the game against Sven-Goran Eriksson&#39;s side on Oct 9 and the Cardiff clash with Poland on Oct 13.
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Kevin Keegan has backed David James to win back his England place before the season is over. James returned to training with Manchester City on Thursday still reeling from the widespread vilification over
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RIO FERDINAND finally returned to action last night, accepting responsibility for his eight-month ban and vowing not to turn his back on his country.
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England&#39;s David Beckham, after scoring against Wales. He was later booked, prompting a suspension. Photo: Getty Images. Painkillers dulled the throb of his damaged ribs but a sense of
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Manchester United&#39;s England defender Rio Ferdinand was named in his club&#39;s starting lineup for their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday, marking the end of his eight-month ban.
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits &quot;it&#39;s brilliant&quot; to be back after last night&#39;s 2-1 win over Liverpool.
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Rio Ferdinand admits Manchester United's recent defensive problems are causing concern ahead of the crucial, closing stages of the season.