European champions Manchester United and rivals Liverpool were handed mouth-watering ties against Inter Milan and Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 today.

RAFAEL BENITEZ is backing Liverpool to make it four big wins in 11 days when they tackle Benfica at the Estadio da Luz tonight.

Jose Mourinho expects Manchester United to flourish rather than flounder amid the Anfield animosity this lunchtime.

Jose Mourinho is sure Manchester United will brush aside the disappointment of seeing rivals Manchester City clinch the Premier League title if the Red Devils fail to spoil today’s title party.

Jose Mourinho has warned his stars there are no “untouchables” at Manchester United and no player will get special treatment.

The Class of 92 were united in mourning at the funeral of Neville Neville, the father of former Manchester United footballers Gary and Phil.

AFTER spending four days watching their name get dragged further into the Chelsea ‘tapping up’ saga, Manchester United have finally snapped.

RACING tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus were €130 million richer last night after selling their shares in Manchester United to US billionaire Malcolm Glazer.

OLD TRAFFORD legend Bryan Robson believes Alex Ferguson may have to look at taking the captain's armband off Roy Keane if the former Republic skipper finds himself embroiled in more controversy.

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH would need to smash the world record transfer fee to lure Rio Ferdinand to Stamford Bridge.

ALEX FERGUSON has insisted Juan Sebastian Veron will stay with Manchester United and face Juventus at the Giants Stadium in New York tonight.

MORE than 40 years after he set off as a teenager to seek fame and fortune with Manchester United, George Best returned home yesterday.

TAKEOVER talks between Manchester United and Malcolm Glazer have come to a halt after the club expressed concern about the high level of debt it would have to take on if the American won control.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S controversial Champions League tie with Lille remained in the spotlight yesterday, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter coming under fire for his criticism of the stadium used to hold last week’s fractious first leg.

DAVID MOYES is not satisfied with life at Goodison Park despite bringing three new players to the Barclays Premier League club this week.

ARSENE WENGER hopes Arsenal’s battling performance at Liverpool has convinced more people that his side are serious contenders for the Premier League title.

JOSE MOURINHO is happy with the way his new-look Chelsea are shaping up following a pre-season tour of the US.