Nigeria striker Kanu is expected to be back in the Portsmouth squad for the trip to Manchester United, having returned from the African Nations Cup.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has recovered from a training knock and will spearhead their attack against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Fulham forward Clint Dempsey could be in line to make his first start for two months in Sunday’s match against Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Sam Allardyce will have to decide whether to stick with 18-year-old centre-back Phil Jones or recall Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen against Manchester United on Sunday.

Alex Ferguson is promising changes for Manchester United’s must-win trip to Blackburn on Sunday.

Portugal suffered a major injury blow today after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collar bone.

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is scheduled to have a scan on his knee today.

Rafael Benitez hopes Liverpool can retain the feel-good factor that has changed the whole atmosphere at the club following Sunday’s triumph over champions Manchester United.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is expected to utilise his squad for the Carling Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes today said profits were down 58% after it suffered a barren start to the English Premier League football season.

Sam Ricketts is Gary Megson’s only fresh injury concern ahead of Bolton’s trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Ben Foster will return to the Manchester United starting line-up for tomorrow’s Premier League encounter with Sunderland.

Stoke strikers Ricardo Fuller and James Beattie are both doubtful for the Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow.

Manchester City midfielder Shaun-Wright Phillips is facing a race to be fit for the Barclays Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson described his side’s 2-0 win at Middlesbrough as “a big step” towards retaining the Premier League title.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will check on a series of minor knocks before naming his side to face Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United tomorrow.

Rio Ferdinand could be fit for Manchester United’s second-leg Champions League showdown with Arsenal after scans revealed he had not cracked a rib.

Alex Ferguson has pledged to make wholesale changes to his Manchester United line-up for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Middlesbrough.

UEFA have maintained their steadfast refusal to overturn refereeing decisions by rejecting protests from Manchester United and Barcelona against red cards incurred in the Champions League semi-finals.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident he will be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United after tests today showed no long-term damage to his right thigh.