Italy’s football supremo on Thursday defended the policemen on duty at the Stadio Olimpico for the clash between Roma and Manchester United.

Roma players Christian Panucci and Mancini have warned Cristiano Ronaldo he cannot expect “protection” from the referee when the Italians host Manchester United on Wednesday.

A Premier League arbitration panel are today expected to deliver their verdict on whether Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze should be allowed to join Liverpool.

The Football Association say they have set “competitive prices” for the FA Cup final.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung will miss the remainder of the campaign with a knee injury.

Sixteen fans have been charged with various offences following the violent clashes at the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Roma.

Michael Ballack has admitted Chelsea are already feeling the pressure of Manchester United’s winning start to the Premiership season.

Champions Chelsea brought their 40-match unbeaten Premiership run to Old Trafford hoping to wreck Alex Ferguson’s 19th anniversary as Manchester United boss.

A second man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a woman by Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo, police said today.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has expressed a desire to speak to Roy Keane about a possible move north of the border.

George Best’s family have been given a replacement of the 1968 European Footballer of the Year trophy he won after inspiring Manchester United to European Cup glory that year.

Manchester United could be on the verge of losing two midfielders to Real Madrid.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell is set to name the side that lost to Manchester United for the match at Sunderland tomorrow.

Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack were both passed fit to play at Old Trafford today as champions Chelsea looked to haul back Manchester United’s three-point lead at the Premiership summit.

Manchester United should go in to tomorrow’s match at Blackburn with the same side who beat Portsmouth last weekend.

Former Manchester United legend George Best’s condition in hospital has “deteriorated dramatically”, his former wife Alex said tonight.

UEFA disciplinary chiefs have thrown out a complaint by Lille about the validity of Manchester United’s winning goal and have charged the French club’s players with improper conduct.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce will make a late decision on Kevin Davies’ fitness as they prepare to face Manchester United tomorrow at Old Trafford.

Henrik Larsson was offered the opportunity to spearhead Manchester United’s Champions League revenge mission against Lille at the Stade Felix-Bollaert.

Burton manager Nigel Clough insists his non-league minnows will show no fear when mighty Manchester United visit in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.