Defender Johan Djourou will start training again in as little as four weeks after Arsenal confirmed today he does not need reconstructive surgery on his dislocated shoulder.

Norwich have confirmed the signing of defender Ritchie De Laet on a season-long loan from Manchester United, “subject to the relevant paperwork being completed”.

Wayne Rooney’s sponsors Nike have confirmed they will stick with the Manchester United striker despite lurid allegations about his private life.

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Under-pressure Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrived at the club’s Melwood training ground this morning to continue preparations for Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Manchester United.

Roberto Mancini does not care who Carlos Tevez used to play for – he is just delighted to have the striker at Manchester City.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney should follow him to Real Madrid.

Manchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.

Skipper Kolo Toure and in-form striker Craig Bellamy were both missing from the Manchester City side as Mark Hughes’ men looked to close the gap on league leaders Manchester United to three points.

Thousands of Liverpool’s supporters staged a demonstration before the Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield.

Manchester United winger Nani insists he has “no problem” with manager Alex Ferguson.

Everton winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is suspended for the trip to play Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is already having doubts about taking a penalty in the Champions League final.

Clint Dempsey is a doubt for Fulham’s Barclays Premier League clash with title favourites Manchester United.

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is today paying out on Manchester United as winners of the Premier League, FA Cup and Carling Cup.

David Beckham has been named in the AC Milan starting line-up to face his old club Manchester United at the San Siro tonight.

Edwin van der Sar could make his Manchester United comeback against Burnley tomorrow.

Manchester United winger Nani has vowed to stay and fight for his place in the team despite his frustration at being substituted during Saturday’s victory over Tottenham.

Republic of Ireland international John O'Shea is expected to take over as Manchester United captain for the Reds' upcoming games against Burnley and Wigan as Rio Ferdinand will be out for two weeks.

Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon will spend next season on loan at Sporting Braga, both clubs have confirmed.