Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to the Manchester United line-up against West Brom tomorrow after recovering from the ankle injury that has kept him out of the Red Devils’ last two games.

Fulham are likely to rely on the squad that lost two of their last three games fir the daunting trip to Manchester United as midfielder Mark Pembridge (calf) and centre-half Ian Pearce (back) are still not fit.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane is struggling to shrug off a flu virus ahead of Sunday’s crucial Old Trafford clash with Arsenal.

Arsenal and Manchester United players have been warned by police about their behaviour during Sunday’s Premiership game at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson is expected to restore Gabriel Heinze, Gary Neville and Cristiano Ronaldo to his 1000th Manchester United line-up.

Alan Curbishley has no fresh injury problems as he prepares Charlton for tomorrow’s lunchtime trip to Manchester United.

Mark Halsey has been handed the onerous task refereeing the potentially explosive Carling Cup tie between Manchester United and Arsenal on December 1.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for his “cheat, cheat, cheat” comment in a post-match interview after the Carling Cup semi-final first leg clash with Manchester United.

Alan Smith remains a doubt for Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with Middlesbrough at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren continues to be plagued by injury problems ahead of his side’s FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester United tomorrow.

Arsenal winger Robert Pires has applauded the role of the police in calming tensions between Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Norwich boss Nigel Worthington has targetted the loan signing of Manchester United winger Kieran Richardson.

Alan Smith is poised for a Carling Cup recall for Manchester United tomorrow after recovering from the ankle injury he picked up in the first leg of the semi-final at Chelsea.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has a knee injury and is doubtful for his side’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow night.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has advocated a more even distribution of television money so the Premiership can remain competitive.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson can call on only one experienced striker in Alan Smith for the match at Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Mark Hughes has promised Jonathan Spector he will get his chance at Blackburn after the teenage American defender signed on loan until the end of the season.

Mark Delaney has warned his Aston Villa team-mates to be aware of a back-on-song Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs ahead of tonight’s Barclays Premiership clash.

Roy Carroll has admitted the games cannot come fast enough for in-form Manchester United as they look to chase down Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is definitely out of Manchester United’s Champions League clash against Fenerbahce on Wednesday.