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.

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".

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.

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

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

David Beckham, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Juan Sebastian Veron are all likely to start for Manchester United tomorrow night when they face Derby County in the Barclaycard Premiership at Old Trafford.

Manager Arsene Wenger recalled Dennis Bergkamp in place of Kanu in attack as Arsenal, after a trio of impressive wins over Manchester United, Ipswich and Juventus set out to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premiership against injury-hit, out-of-form Aston Villa at Highbury.

Ryan Giggs inspired Manchester United to victory at Fulham and then warned that the champions have more run-in experience than their rivals.

Worthington Cup finalists Blackburn needed a last-gasp Andy Cole header and a world-class save from goalkeeper Brad Friedel to claim their place in the last 16 of the FA Cup at Division One frontrunners Millwall today.

Manchester United have targeted unsettled Barcelona defender Michael Reiziger, according to the Holland international's agent.

Leading scorer Marian Pahars is facing a race against time to be fit for Southampton’s game at Barclaycard Premiership champions Manchester United.

David Beckham is set to return to the Manchester United line-up against Southampton tomorrow after being rested by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United and Ireland skipper Roy Keane will only move to Celtic when his career is ‘‘over’’ in England, according to his adviser Michael Kennedy.

Portuguese star Luis Figo claims David Beckham is not good enough to be European Footballer of the Year - and is not even the best player at Manchester United.

Ryan Giggs has recovered from his hamstring injury to give troubled Manchester United a welcome boost.

Roy Keane will not face any more punishment that the mandatory three-match ban for his latest red card.

Michael Owen is prepared to commit himself to Liverpool for the next four years because he feels that the club are ready to end Manchester United's dominance.