FOR a man often so assured, Alex Ferguson was oddly cautious.

Jose Mourinho confirmed yesterday he will renew his love affair with English football.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has branded Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a “bully” who preys on the weaknesses of defenders.

There are big games, very big games and then there are mega games.

It is the game the world is waiting to see, according to José Mourinho, and he may well be right.

Roberto Mancini is ready to axe those Manchester City players he believes do not have the stomach for a fight.

Sideline scrum now the bane of rugby

Southampton 3 Manchester City 1

Manchester United 2 Everton

PREMIER LEAGUE: Man Utd v Everton

A dream trip to Old Trafford to see Manchester United play Everton this weekend crumbled to dust for Naomi Tuohy when her internet-booked tickets failed to materialise.

Niall Quinn has revealed he has no regrets about hanging up his boots in the days just before footballer’s wages rocketed.

Gum reduces stress and builds concentration, says Lisa Salmon

Unlike his defensive comrade in arms Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger has made it back from lengthy injury just in time to be in contention for the World Cup qualifier against Sweden.

Captain John Terry has described Frank Lampard as the best player in Chelsea’s history.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has plenty to think about this week as he readies his previously all-conquering side for their crucial upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Finland in Gijon on Friday, and then France in Paris three days later.

Sunderland 1 Norwich City 1

Last Saturday afternoon, the car carrying Giovanni Trapattoni made its way along the A50 motorway south of Stoke city centre and pulled up alongside the red-brick Britannia Stadium.

Manchester United 1 Reading 0

Everton 2 Manchester City 0