Edwin van der Sar has been placed on indefinite compassionate leave by Manchester United after his wife suffered a brain haemorrhage, manager Alex Ferguson confirmed today.

Alex Ferguson is ready to rush Brazilian brothers Fabio and Rafael Da Silva back into his Manchester United line-up for Sunday’s trip to Hull.

Real Madrid are willing to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and his assistant Carlos Queiroz have been cleared of a charge of improper conduct by the Football Association.

Liverpool are without Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio for tomorrow’s Champions League game in Marseille following a calf injury sustained against Manchester United on Saturday.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will remain at Old Trafford for many years to come, according to Rio Ferdinand.

Patrice Evra has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Celtic at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Celtic defender Gary Caldwell is set to play with stitches in an ankle injury against Manchester United in tomorrow’s Champions League clash at Old Trafford.

Midfield duo Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves will again miss out when Manchester United face West Brom at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester City striker Robinho looks set to return to the side for the derby against Manchester United on Sunday at Eastlands.

Michael Carrick could return to first-team duties for Manchester United against former club West Ham at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Carlton Cole is suspended for West Ham’s Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester United after being sent off against Arsenal at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard has played down Liverpool’s achievement in topping the Premier League table and warned his team-mates the hard work is about to start.

Alex Ferguson has backed Rob Styles’ decision to apologise for his penalty award in favour of Manchester United against Bolton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Bolton defender Gary Cahill looks certain to return after suspension for the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan will be without Stephen Carr and Emre for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Newcastle could be boosted by the returns of Shay Given and Obafemi Martins for tomorrow night’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.

On-loan Manchester United striker Manucho has been left out of the Panathinaikos squad to face Rangers at Ibrox following his African Nations Cup exploits.

Ryan Giggs is expected to make his 100th Champions League appearance for Manchester United tomorrow in the first leg of the knockout phase at Lyon.

Manchester United will open contract talks with Rio Ferdinand at the end of the current campaign, PA Sport understands.