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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Manchester United have decided not to appeal against Patrice Evra’s four-match ban for a post-match fracas at Chelsea last season.

Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze has hit back at Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson.

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will return for Manchester United at Everton tomorrow, with Michael Carrick pencilled in for a comeback against West Ham on Wednesday.

Gary Neville takes his next step towards full fitness tonight when he plays for Manchester United’s second string in their reserve team clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United’s trip to Aston Villa tomorrow after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty with Bulgaria on Wednesday.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes could be back in action for the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan next month.

Scott Brown has hit out at Cristiano Ronaldo for having a kick at him during their Champions League clash.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has reacted to media speculation of a supposed €60m bid for Robinho by claiming the Brazil international is worth more than that.