Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel claimed the midlands side would not get carried away after a goalless draw with Manchester United moved them up to fourth in the Premier League.

Middlesbrough and England defender David Wheater admitted it was “terrible” for his side to concede a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United can repeat the heroics of last season after starting their campaign with victory over Portsmouth in the Community Shield at Wembley.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Robbie Keane in a deal worth £20.3m but the fall-out with Tottenham over the transfer continued following more comments from Daniel Levy.

Everton manager David Moyes saw his side reach the 50-point mark – and is hungry for more.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka hailed his side’s 2-0 defeat of Manchester City at Eastlands as a “massive result” in the race for fourth place.

Alex Ferguson accused Antti Niemi of “conning the referee” in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Fulham tonight.

THOSE of a nervous disposition should probably avoid Cork’s Musgrave Park this evening as the leading Irish rugby stars are set to rejoin battle in an eagerly awaited match between Munster and Leinster.

Alex Ferguson is convinced Roy Keane has what it takes to be a top class manager.