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.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was chosen to lead Chelsea’s attack against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge tonight despite the ongoing speculation over his future.

Manchester United target Julien Escude is out for three weeks after injuring himself while walking his dog.

Manchester United defender Gary Neville expects to be back in action "in two or three weeks".

Alex Ferguson has issued an ominous warning to the rest of the Premiership, insisting Manchester United are set for a new-year onslaught.

Arsenal held their nerve amid the maelstrom of a frenetic north London derby and a controversial penalty, converted by former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham, to keep their title campaign on track.

Nicky Butt is Manchester United’s only injury doubt for tomorrow’s Champions League return against Deportivo La Coruna at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane spoke with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as his frustrations at the Republic of Ireland’s preparations reached boiling point.