Manchester United fan Mike Brown has revealed his spectacular diving catch in England’s 13-10 Six Nations victory over Ireland was inspired by Peter Schmeichel.

Roberto Martinez expects today’s trip to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to provide a barometer for Everton’s top-four hopes.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is in no doubt Mesut Ozil’s class will eventually tell — and one day perhaps even see him immortalised with a statue outside the Emirates Stadium like Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry.

Wayne Rooney has signed a contract extension with Manchester United until 2019, the club announced last night.

Manuel Pellegrini’s apology for his outburst against referee Jonas Eriksson has not spared him a Uefa disciplinary charge.

He made his Arsenal debut at Liverpool, and Ray Parlour has experienced many seminal moments for the Gunners at Anfield. Another one is in the offing today.

As Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield today, Luis Suarez could well feel the hand of history on his shoulder, this being the rivalry which boasts more hat-tricks than any other in Premier League history.

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On Monday evening last, I believe we witnessed the most impressive performance of the season so far, when Chelsea overcame formidable opposition in Manchester City, away from home and in some style.

Darren Fletcher is using the memory of 2006 to make his Manchester United team-mates aware of how quickly fortunes can turn.

David Beckham has promised to bring the world’s top players to Miami after taking up the option to buy a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in the Florida city.

Andy Cole doesn’t have to pause for thought when asked what he thinks Roy Keane can bring to the Irish cause.

Ryan Giggs is confident new signing Juan Mata could join him as one of Manchester United’s all-time greats.

Swansea last night sacked manager Michael Laudrup — with veteran defender Garry Monk charged with rallying the team for Saturday’s Welsh derby with Cardiff.

Arsenal’s problems in midfield and up front thanks to a dubious transfer policy may, disproportionately, be dominating the news agenda but goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny makes a convincing argument when he underlines a case for the defence.

Italian businessman Massimo Cellino’s bid to take control of Leeds appears to be in danger after it emerged yesterday that his legal representatives had been escorted from the club’s Elland Road premises.

At first sight, this winter’s transfer window was spectacularly boring, unless you happen to support Manchester United, Chelsea or possibly Newcastle; but appearances can be deceptive.

Anderson claims “lots” of Manchester United players, including Nani, “want out” of Old Trafford.

Half of hard-core Manchester United fans think David Moyes should be sacked at the end of the season if he does not show signs of progress, a new poll by fanzine Red Issue has revealed.

Roy Keane reckons Manchester United’s current difficulties also represent an opportunity for his old club — as long as they are prepared to embrace change.