Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his side for a professional Champions League performance against FC Copenhagen after recent setbacks in domestic competition.

Alex Ferguson should have significant reinforcements to his defence when Manchester United bid to extend their unbeaten run to 24 games when they tackle Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has hit back at criticism from Newcastle fans following his return to St James’ Park.

Scott Dann believes veteran Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer can play at the top level for another couple of seasons.

Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease Manchester United’s striker crisis.

Wayne Rooney has provided Manchester United with a timely Champions League boost today by taking part in training ahead of tomorrow’s encounter with AC Milan.

Wayne Rooney did not take part in the open section of Manchester United’s training session at Carrington this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.

Midfielder Kevin Foley has urged Wolves to maintain their recent level of performance as they gear up for a trio of away games which will be vital to their hopes of Barclays Premier League survival.

Wayne Rooney returned to the Manchester United starting line-up but there was no place for Carlos Tevez as the Red Devils looked to move within a point of the Premier League title by beating Wigan.

Everton duo Tony Hibbert and Joseph Yobo are winning their battles to be fit for the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United next month.

Alex Ferguson sprang a major surprise this evening by leaving Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Inter Milan.

Jonny Evans suffered a recurrence of his ankle injury during Manchester United’s win over Blackburn.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has ruled out taking over as manager of today’s Carling Cup opponents, Manchester United, when Alex Ferguson retires.

Versatile Republic of Ireland right-back Kevin Foley has been put on alert to make his first start for more than two months for Wolves against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has warned his injury-hit squad not to allow non-league Barrow to deny them their best chance of silverware this season.

Owen Hargreaves has been left out of Manchester United’s Champions League squad.

Arsenal will welcome back Cameroon midfielder Alex Song from international duty for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday, and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has a small chance to feature despite picking up a leg problem in midweek.

Gary Neville has declared himself fit and ready to help Manchester United get back on the championship trail.

Teenager Federico Macheda was handed his first start for Manchester United as they headed into the FA Cup semi-final against Everton at Wembley without key trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Federico Macheda’s father believes his son made the right choice by leaving Lazio to join Manchester United.