Wayne Rooney remains convinced he made the right decision by joining Manchester United, despite so far having failed to bring any silverware to Old Trafford.

The Football Association will await the report of referee Graham Poll before deciding whether to further investigate a fracas in the players’ tunnel during half-time of last night’s Carling Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Blackburn.

Match-winner Louis Saha is looking forward to a Cardiff date with Wigan after sending Manchester United through to the Carling Cup final.

Striker Lomana Lualua is ready to return for Portsmouth after missing four games while on African Nations Cup duty and will face Manchester United at Fratton Park just a week after being told of the death of his baby son.

Injury-hit Newcastle may be forced to play Nicky Butt in the centre of defence for the visit of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Alan Smith will start his first game since recovering from horrific injuries sustained at Liverpool last season when Carling Cup holders Manchester United begin the defence of their trophy at Crewe.

Former Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane today led the tributes to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman celebrated the 10th anniversary of his arrival in England.

Ryan Giggs looks set to miss Manchester United’s Champions League qualifier with Hungarian title winners Debrecen at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Louis Saha’s stop-start career at Manchester United has come to an abrupt halt again.

Ryan Giggs returns to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Portsmouth.

Birmingham striker Mikael Forssell has suffered another injury setback and is rated doubtful for the Boxing Day encounter at White Hart Lane.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is set to ring the changes for the Boxing Day clash with West Brom at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane’s emotional return to Manchester United is set to be completely overshadowed by the absence of an old friend.

The latest update on Wayne Rooney’s injury has been described as “very, very positive” by England team doctor Leif Sward.

Lyon have indicated they may be prepared to do a deal with Manchester United for midfielder Mahamadou Diarra – in part exchange for out-of-favour striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane paid a visit to one of the Cork hurlers' recent training sessions, it has emerged.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho should have midfielder Michael Ballack (calf) and 14-goal striker Didier Drogba (ankle) fit for their Barclays Premiership showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ryan Giggs credits defenders Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic with providing much of the solidity behind Manchester United’s table-topping start to the Barclays Premiership season.

Michael Carrick was restored to Manchester United’s midfield for their crucial final Champions League Group F clash against Benfica at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney could return to the Manchester United starting line-up for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match against Wigan at Old Trafford.