Wayne Rooney has been cleared to play in Manchester United’s crucial Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

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.

Nemanja Vidic will return to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s trip to in-form Everton.

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.

Wayne Bridge and Stephen Ireland are set to give manager Roberto Mancini a boost by returning for Manchester City in tomorrow’s derby with Manchester United.

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

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.

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.