Aston Villa have received a treble boost with Republic of Ireland duo Ciaran Clark and Richard Dunne set to be available for Sunday’s clash at Blackburn along with Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has ruled out the possibility of trying to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen in January.

Park Ji-sung and Anderson could return for Manchester United in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at West Ham.

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has not ruled the possibility of Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith returning to Elland Road.

Manchester United have announced an across-the-board £1 per match increase on ticket prices for next season.

Republic of Ireland international and former Manchester United and Celtic midfielder Liam Miller has joined Perth Glory on a two-year deal.

Wayne Rooney will not travel with the Manchester United squad for the Champions League match against Valencia on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, the club have confirmed on their official website.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen last night appealed for privacy as the couple tried to save their marriage amid lurid allegations about his private life.

Rio Ferdinand is the shock absentee from the Manchester United line-up to face Liverpool at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Brad Friedel will become the oldest player in Aston Villa history tonight as the midlands giants aim to continue their recent revival by overcoming Premier League leaders Manchester United.

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.