Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is keen to get Fernando Torres back to form and scoring goals.

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell has spurned reported interest from Manchester United to sign a new five-year contract with the club.

Wayne Rooney was relieved to be welcomed back to the pitch by Manchester United fans at the weekend but admits he was nervous about their reaction.

Arsene Wenger has sprung a major surprise tonight by handing 20-year-old Pole Wojciech Szczesny his Premier League debut in Arsenal’s showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has put pen to paper on a contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until 2014 – and remains as hungry as ever for medals.

Wayne Rooney was handed his first start since the beginning of October as Manchester United faced a depleted Rangers side in the Champions League.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has defended Mario Balotelli, who will sit out the derby clash with Manchester United tomorrow.

Record scorer David Healy has been omitted from the Northern Ireland squad to face Morocco in a friendly at Windsor Park on November 17.

Carlo Ancelotti has gambled Chelsea’s Champions League future – and possibly his own – on Fernando Torres in tonight’s must-win quarter-final second leg at Manchester United.

Manchester United have gambled on Rio Ferdinand’s fitness for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at Chelsea.

Chelsea appear to have no new injury concerns for tomorrow night's Champions League showdown against Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney admits he has spent the season “trying to prove himself again” to Manchester United’s fans after accepting he made a mistake in requesting a transfer earlier this season.

David de Gea has confirmed he has been in contact with Manchester United as the goalkeeper’s move from Atletico Madrid draws closer.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has claimed the European champions are the best team of the last 20 years and hailed Lionel Messi as the best player of all time.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Twitter is an invaluable way for players to be closer to fans, but has warned there can be “negative repercussions” if not used properly.

Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs will represent the dawn of a new England era next week after being named in Fabio Capello’s squad to face Hungary at Wembley on Wednesday.

Rio Ferdinand was a surprise absentee for Manchester United for their Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Manchester United are expected to become the first English club to crash through the £100m (€114m) barrier when they announce their latest operating profit later today.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says Arsenal have "rearranged the pecking order" after emerging as credible title challengers ahead of the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio will be out of action for up to a month with the hamstring injury he sustained during Sunday’s victory over Manchester United.