Chelsea are without the suspended Arjen Robben for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Cash-strapped Exeter City have landed another £150,000 (€214,800) windfall following confirmation that their FA Cup replay with Manchester United will be screened live on BBC.

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan scored twice as Villarreal humbled Primera Liga leaders Barcelona 3-0 to extend their unbeaten run to five matches and hand a major boost to title challengers Valencia and Real Madrid.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has turned down a trio of loan inquiries from Walsall counterpart Paul Merson.

Tim Howard will be given the chance to press his claims for a long-term return to the Manchester United side when he turns out against Exeter at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Malcolm Glazer’s bid to buy Manchester United is expected to take a significant step forward later this week.

Manchester United’s FA Cup sixth round visit to Southampton will be played on Saturday, March 12 with a 5.15pm kick-off.

Alan Smith’s planned return to Elland Road has been vetoed amid concerns over security.

Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron looks set to sign on loan for Inter Milan for a further two seasons.

Manchester United great Bobby Charlton has blamed the influence of overseas players for the play-acting culture in the Premiership.

Roy Keane has all but confirmed his Manchester United testimonial will take place against new club Celtic at Old Trafford on May 9.

Ruud van Nistelrooy could be struggling to win his Manchester United starting spot back after pulling out of Holland’s friendly win over Ecuador last night with a stomach complaint.

Sol Campbell will once again be included in Arsenal’s squad for their Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

French striker Djibril Cisse plans to sign for Liverpool in the summer despite reported interest from Manchester United.

Gary Neville remains Manchester United’s main doubt for tomorrow’s home Barclaycard Premiership clash with Blackburn after aggravating an Achilles tendon injury before last Sunday’s England friendly against Denmark.

Anderlecht prodigy Vincent Kompany believes that a move to a top European club like Manchester United would be like playing Russian roulette.

Leeds striker Alan Smith is to avoid prosecution relating to a bottle-throwing incident during the Carling Cup clash against Manchester United on October 28.

Ryan Giggs paid tribute to Manchester United’s impressing passing game after the Premiership champions swept past Panathinaikos 5-0 at Old Trafford in the Champions League.

Manchester United’s crunch FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal is set to be switched to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

Rio Ferdinand has rejected suggestions Manchester United are out of the Barclaycard Premiership title race despite being nine points behind leaders Arsenal.