Stand-in skipper David Beckham is almost certain to return from suspension as Manchester United look to make amends for their derby-day debacle by defeating Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United look set to miss out on transfer target Ronaldinho as Real Madrid are close to securing the Brazilian’s services.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Juan Sebastian Veron turned down the chance to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Leeds manager Terry Venables faces a selection crisis ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane and Fabien Barthez are doubtful for Manchester United’s Worthington Cup semi-final first leg against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.

Footballing legend George Best returned to TV last night after spending nearly nine months recovering from a liver transplant.

Manchester United have drawn Spanish giants Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was named in the Chelsea side for possibly the final time amid talk of a big-money move to Barcelona.

Nicky Butt hopes he has done enough to be in Manchester United’s squad for Saturday’s Premiership clash against Chelsea even though he has played only an hour’s football since October.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged his superstar squad to prove they still have the desire to be the best team in English football.

Raimond van der Gouw has joined West Ham from Manchester United.

Second Division Huddersfield today sacked manager Lou Macari after the club failed to win promotion to the First Division last season - but have yet to tell the former Manchester United player.

Leeds skipper Rio Ferdinand and midfielder Eirik Bakke will have early-morning fitness tests ahead of tomorrow’s high-noon showdown with Manchester United at Elland Road.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel hopes to return to action against his former club Manchester United in tomorrow’s noon showdown at Old Trafford.

Real Madrid have kicked off the quarter-final second leg clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight.

Arsenal are facing an anxious wait to discover whether defender Sol Campbell will miss their Barclaycard Premiership run-in – and also the FA Cup final.

Juan Sebastian Veron’s free-kick put Manchester United 2-0 up at half-time after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s deflected header had given Alex Ferguson’s side the lead against West Ham at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has expressed his delight after Manchester United moved into pole position tonight in the Champions League.

Manchester United began the second phase of the Champions League tonight with no less than six key players ruled out.

Manchester United will play Celtic, Juventus and Barcelona on a pre-season tour of America next summer.