Gabriel Heinze and Cristiano Ronaldo both return to Manchester United’s squad for the Boxing Day encounter with Bolton at Old Trafford.

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.

Crystal Palace are hopeful striker Wayne Andrews will have shrugged off a flu bug in time to travel with the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash at Manchester United.

Manchester United marksman Ruud van Nistelrooy is hitting peak fitness just in time to make AC Milan suffer on one of the most dramatic nights in their illustrious history.

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko is hopeful he could face Manchester United in the Champions League in two weeks’ time.

Juan Sebastian Veron wants to remain at Inter Milan when his loan deal expires at the end of the season.

Manchester United captain Roy Keane is willing to repeat his tunnel bust-up with Arsenal’s Patrick Vieira if it means protecting a teammate.

Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz has ruled out moves for Real Madrid pair Iker Casillas and Michael Owen.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, now with Marseille, has been banned for six months for spitting at a referee during a friendly.

Alex Ferguson has been handed the complete backing of Manchester United’s board as he looks to steer his way through the choppiest waters he has encountered at Old Trafford in 15 years.

Everton, without a win over Manchester United for 10 years, needed to change that run of form to take advantage of Liverpool and Bolton dropping points in the three-strong race for fourth spot in the Barclays Premiership.

West Brom striker Diomansy Kamara is a doubt for Monday’s Barclays Premiership match at Tottenham because of a hamstring strain sustained against Manchester United last weekend.

Holland coach Marco van Basten has reassured Ruud van Nistelrooy that his World Cup place is not in danger despite being dropped by Manchester United.

Wes Brown returns to the Manchester United squad for Sunday’s encounter with Arsenal after recovering from a groin injury.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is keen to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Arjen Robben.

Chelsea’s multi-million pound investments have made them title contenders, but Manchester United defender Gary Neville still rates Arsenal as their main rivals for the Barclaycard Premiership crown.

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has urged manager Sir Alex Ferguson to buy a striker in next month’s transfer window.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson expects to have Roy Keane available for Sunday’s title showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.