Portsmouth welcome back Jermain Defoe for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham after the ex-Tottenham striker was cup-tied for the FA Cup quarter-final win at Manchester United.

England manager Fabio Capello has warned Roma could provide a tough test for Manchester United when the two teams meet in the last eight of the Champions League.

Alan Hutton is set to make his Tottenham debut in tomorrow's Premier League match against Manchester United at White Hart Lane.

Striker John Carew remains Aston Villa’s major injury doubt for the FA Cup third round clash with Manchester United tomorrow evening.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney could come into contention against West Ham on Saturday at Old Trafford.

UEFA have confirmed that Slovakian referee Lubos Michel will take charge of the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic both sat out training on Monday morning.

Jose Mourinho has described Cristiano Ronaldo as the “best player in the Premier League” but believes his fellow Portuguese needs to win a trophy in order to be crowned player of the year.

Alex Ferguson is hopeful Nemanja Vidic will be fit to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Manchester United look to wrap up a 10th Premier League title.

Everton have confirmed they have received permission to speak to highly rated teenager Aaron Ramsey after they agreed a £5m fee with Cardiff for the player.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has promised to hit Chelsea where it hurts if they attempt to kick him off the Stamford Bridge pitch on Sunday.

Roy Keane has reopened old wounds with Manchester United by accusing the club of betraying him.

A British grandfather has said today that he broke his wrist when trying to intercept a kick by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar looks set to return to the side against Roma in the Champions League tomorrow.

Manchester United reject Terry Cooke outshone David Beckham as the Los Angeles Galaxy were hammered 4-0 by Colorado Rapids in Commerce City.

Liverpool have fined midfielder Javier Mascherano after he admitted a Football Association charge of improper conduct following his sending-off away to Manchester United last weekend.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will face Arsenal on Sunday despite needing three stitches in his foot in midweek.

Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg is poised to return to the side for Saturday evening’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Didier Drogba struck twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and keep alive their hopes of catching Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United.