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.

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.

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.

Harry Redknapp showed his squad a six-minute video of previous Tottenham triumphs as a motivational tool ahead of today’s Carling Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.

Ryan Giggs has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to set a multitude of records with Manchester United.

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

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United have the right blend to retain their Premier League crown – providing they can stay clear of injuries.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will check on the general fitness of his squad ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Manchester United.

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.

Nemanja Vidic is set to replace Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United line-up to face Arsenal on Sunday.

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

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.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Alex Ferguson’s rivalry with Liverpool and Rafael Benitez is driving Manchester United to another Barclays Premier League title.

It will be a new-look Manchester United this season – but Alex Ferguson expects to be facing the same old problems.

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.