Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has warned fans and players alike must ensure the focus is on football when they meet Manchester United in the FA Cup tomorrow.

The Cork footballers’ Allianz Division 1 opener away to Armagh will clash with Sunday week’s Six Nations rugby match between Ireland and Wales.

US Open champion Rory McIlroy is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

Four managers have come and gone, countless millions has been squandered on players not good enough to wear the shirt and many a tear has been shed.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has stressed any mention of Wembley has been banned in the dressing room.

PAUL SCHOLES admitted he was ‘scared’ when he approached Alex Ferguson about making a return to football earlier this month.

A self-employed builder and his wife who won a Lottery jackpot of nearly £41m (€49) plan to splash out on an executive box at Manchester United — and a new carpet.

Harry Redknapp threatened to “sue the bollocks” off a journalist as the football boss and his former employer gave conflicting excuses for an alleged offshore tax fiddle, a court heard yesterday.

Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea’s training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League — which he accepts is “not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club”.

Kenny Dalglish is hoping a line has been drawn under the Luis Suarez affair as Liverpool prepare to face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane last night said Fabio Capello’s decision to publicly criticise the FA over the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy meant he had no option but to quit as manger.

Park Ji-sung is the latest proud member of Manchester United’s 200-club having silenced those who claimed he was only bought to sell shirts in the Far East.

ARSENE WENGER remains confident Arsenal have the strength of character needed to force themselves back into the top four of the Premier League.

Manchester United are falling behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in the ‘Money League’ of the world’s richest clubs, according to a new report.

Luis Suarez has spoken of his relief after returning from his eight-game ban after being found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra and insisted that his conscience remains clear.

Alex Ferguson has called for the authorities to crack down hard on any new incident of racism in football.

Luis Suarez returned to action last night for the first time since he was handed an eight-game ban for racially abusing Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra but was unable to find a goal as Liverpool drew 0-0 with Tottenham at Anfield.

Chelsea have denied claims owner Roman Abramovich held ‘showdown’ talks with manager Andre Villas-Boas before the club’s breathtaking 3-3 draw with Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will not face a disciplinary charge over his criticism of linesman Darren Cann in Sunday’s 3-3 draw at Chelsea.

For Luis Suarez, there was no fairytale return. For Tottenham, there was no Harry Redknapp. And for Liverpool, no victory as they suffered more home frustration after being held to an eighth top-flight draw at Anfield.