Manchester United striker Michael Owen scored his third goal of the season in the Carling Cup victory against Barnsley but remains bewildered by what some people expect of him.

Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks.

Carlos Tevez was handed a starting berth but £30.75m record signing Dimitar Berbatov was only on the bench as Manchester United looked to avoid defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford and lift the Premier League title.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce may opt to freshen up his side after their midweek exertions in the 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United.

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin is fit again following a virus ahead of the trip to champions elect Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho will not face disciplinary action for his remarks about the referee after Inter Milan's goalless draw against Manchester United, UEFA have confirmed.

Defender Chris Samba is suspended for Blackburn’s match against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow evening.

Roy Hodgson believes his Fulham side can take inspiration from Portsmouth as they bid to wreck Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented haul of five trophies.

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United’s defence will provide the platform for a record 19th league title this season.

Tottenham secretary John Alexander will take up the same position at Manchester United when Ken Ramsden retires at the end of the season.

Alex Ferguson is facing a major defensive headache ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League encounter with Wolfsburg tonight.

Brian Laws faces major problems in central defence for his first match in charge of Burnley at Manchester United tomorrow.

Manchester United will open their high-profile summer tour of Asia against a Malaysian Select XI in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, July 18.

Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United are in a position of weakness because of Carlos Tevez’s complicated loan arrangement.

Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United could not afford to gift FC Porto their late equaliser at Old Trafford last night.

Alex Ferguson has urged Manchester United to go “full throttle” in their attempt to overcome FC Porto at Old Trafford tonight.

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Yuri Zhirkov is doubtful for Chelsea's Community Shield showdown with Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday after suffering a knee injury in training.

Roma striker Mirko Vucinic insists he wants to remain at the Stadio Olimpico despite reported interest from Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s management company have issued a statement insisting he has given no interviews since Manchester United accepted an £80m offer for his services from Real Madrid on June 11.