Real Madrid have kicked off their second half against Manchester United at the Bernabeu tonight.

Aidan O’Brien made history when becoming the first trainer to saddle the winners of the English, French and Irish Guineas in the same season when Rock Of Gibraltar scored for Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson at the Curragh today.

Manchester United will wrap Ruud van Nistelrooy in cotton wool this week after he limped out of the Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should have had more to show for their dominance than just the one goal in the win over Middlesbrough.

Leeds hero Alan Smith hailed a magnificent backs-to-the-wall performance that resulted in a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Elland Road and admitted: “We rolled our sleeves up and battled for it.”

Roy Keane has been granted a 48-hour extension to the deadline for responding to his two Football Association disciplinary charges.

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.