Ryan Giggs believes Liverpool will have to weather AC Milan's revenge-driven storm if they are to claim a second Champions League crown in three years on Wednesday.

Everton striker Andy Johnson sprained his ankle in the Premiership defeat at West Ham, the club have confirmed.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has admitted there have been times when he wanted to “do a Cantona” when faced with abuse from the crowd.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho made four changes following the controversial 2-1 defeat at home to Barcelona on Wednesday which put the Premiership leaders’ Champions League hopes in the balance.

Middlesbrough midfielder Fabio Rochemback could return to the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Everton providing he shakes off a slight groin problem.

Goalkeeper Roy Carroll remains sidelined for West Ham, who take on West Brom at Upton Park tomorrow in the Barclays Premiership, because of the knee injury he sustained getting tangled in a training ground goal-net last month.

Gabriel Heinze has been ruled out for most of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Michael Ballack has told Bayern Munich he will make a decision regarding his future “in the next four to six weeks”.

Alex Ferguson has again insisted he is not about to become the new Republic of Ireland coach.

Germany captain Michael Ballack has scheduled a meeting with Real Madrid to discuss a potential move to the Spanish giants.

Portuguese legend Eusebio revealed he had lost a “great old friend” following the death of George Best.

Charlton will have defender Jonathan Spector available again for tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

Alex Ferguson has admitted he will become an Arsenal fan for a day this weekend, because he is so keen for the Gunners to beat Chelsea.

Birmingham received a pre-match boost with striker Emile Heskey declaring himself fit after suffering a knee injury in the Carling Cup win over Millwall.

West Brom manager Bryan Robson could make as many as five changes for the home Premiership clash with Fulham.

Xabi Alonso returns to the Liverpool squad for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Benfica.

Newcastle defenders Titus Bramble and Craig Moore could be included in the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

Birmingham midfielder Nicky Butt is expected to be fined around two weeks’ wages – £80,000 (€116,000) – after walking out on the team prior to Monday’s defeat at West Ham.

Nicky Butt has issued a public apology for walking out on Birmingham before their Barclays Premiership defeat at West Ham.

West Ham manager Alan Pardew believes there is a gambling culture among his players which he is determined to “police”.