David Beckham insists his England team-mates could benefit from following him abroad – but he has stopped short of urging Michael Owen to join him at Real Madrid.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to return to the Manchester United line-up for tomorrow’s encounter with Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson waxed lyrical about new signings Alan Smith and Liam Miller after their débuts in Manchester United’s battling victory in Romania last night.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to return for Manchester United after a four-match absence for tomorrow's Old Trafford encounter with Charlton.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will again be missing from the Manchester United line-up to face Leicester tomorrow after failing to recover from a knee injury.

Millwall remain hopeful that player-manager Dennis Wise will recover from his leg injury in time to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Andy Marshall reckons Millwall will reach the Premiership next season if they can recreate the atmosphere of their FA Cup final against Manchester United at the New Den.

Ryan Giggs has admitted the dynamic performance of fellow Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo inspired him to greater efforts at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr saluted Roy Keane’s “fantastic contribution” after the Manchester United midfielder returned to international football in the 1-0 victory over Romania.

Roy Keane has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Barclaycard Premiership encounter at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of Olof Mellberg for tomorrow’s Villa Park clash with Manchester United.

Marseille tonight confirmed they have opened negotiations with Manchester United to re-sign Fabien Barthez.

Manchester United striker Diego Forlan is expected to start against Liverpool on Sunday at Anfield.

Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has admitted he may be forced to find a new club as he continues to play second fiddle to Tim Howard.

Manchester United have reported Chelsea to the Premier League for apparently using Peter Kenyon’s services when he is still under contract to the Old Trafford club.

Everton are set to restore full-back Tony Hibbert to their team for the daunting St Stephen's Day trip to Manchester United because of an injury to Alessandro Pistone.

Everton manager David Moyes is awaiting a fitness check on Steve Watson ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has blamed Fulham for the furore over striker Louis Saha.

Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson will take an unchanged squad to Manchester United on Sunday for the third game in a row.

Metz have appealed to FIFA for help in reclaiming money they claim is owed to them by Fulham over the sale of Louis Saha to Manchester United.