Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is confident striker Andy Carroll will have recovered from his back problem in time to lead the line at Manchester United on Monday.

Alex Ferguson intends to ignore the demands of Wayne Rooney to play in Manchester United’s clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tomorrow.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand could return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Owen Coyle must decide whether to recall Jussi Jaaskelainen for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Reebok Stadium.

Alex Ferguson is expected to ring the changes once more as Manchester United continue their Premier League campaign at Bolton.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney’s performances are suffering because the striker is struggling to deal with the attention he is receiving from the media.

Tomasz Kuszczak has admitted he will be forced to look for a Manchester United exit route if he does not play often enough.

Liverpool’s club-record signing Andy Carroll could be set for his debut against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has tried to play down expectations concerning club record signing Andy Carroll’s potential debut against Manchester United on Sunday.

Stephen Hunt will miss Wolves’ match against Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow with a calf strain.

Manchester United and David Beckham continue to lead the Forbes lists of the most valuable teams and highest-paid players.

Darren Fletcher could play some part in Manchester United’s attempts to secure a record 19th league title on Saturday after coming through a reserve team outing against Blackburn last night.

Under-pressure Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is likely to make changes for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie at arch-rivals Manchester United.

Rafael has escaped with an £8,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following an FA disciplinary hearing into his reaction following the red card he received during Manchester United’s goalless draw at Tottenham last week.

Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome and winger Sebastian Larsson are available after injury for the Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

West Brom will be without two key defenders through suspension for the home Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Manchester United on Saturday.

Alex Ferguson has slammed Arsene Wenger’s criticism of Stoke ahead of Manchester United’s clash with the Potters tonight.

Alex Ferguson will need to check on the fitness of Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra and Darron Gibson before finalising his Manchester United line-up to face Stoke tomorrow.

Gareth Bale is likely to return to the Tottenham first team for Sunday’s match against Manchester United despite missing two days’ training this week due to a back injury he picked up just over a week ago against Everton.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce faces major selection problems for the St Stephen's Day trip to Manchester United with seven senior men missing.