Manchester United have been given the green light to continue with their controversial compulsory ticket scheme – but must guarantee all season ticket holders entry to cup matches in future.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has signed a new contract, agreed last season, which will put him on £110,000 (€127,000) a week.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has announced his retirement from football.

Bolton manager Gary Megson believes Alex Ferguson has been “hung out to dry” over his controversial attack on referee Alan Wiley.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists his desire to end the club’s title drought is a huge motivating force for him.

Former England striker Michael Owen has arrived at Manchester United’s training ground as his move to the Premier League champions moves closer.

Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has leapt to the defence of former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the Portugal star is portrayed unjustly by the media.

Manchester United’s academy director Brian McClair insists there is no “post-Ronaldo crisis” at the club.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill handed the 11 men who won away at Manchester United on Saturday the chance to follow up the feat at Sunderland.

Alex Ferguson rang the changes as Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented quintuple took them to Derby in the FA Cup fifth round.

English football clubs have set a record this summer buying new players, with around stg£500m, according to a report from consultancy firm Deloitte.

Newlyweds Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin have left the Italian Riviera, where they were married amid tight security.

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, according to the player’s agent.

Alex Ferguson has dismissed any chance of either Tomasz Kuszczak or Ben Foster leaving Manchester United on loan this season.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra insists no feathers have been ruffled at Old Trafford by the Abu Dhabi United Group’s takeover of Manchester City this summer.

Edwin van der Sar will return to duty for Manchester United against Bolton in the Barclays Premier League at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson rang the changes for this crucial Champions League match against Lyon at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have incurred an automatic £25,000 (€33,339) fine from the Football Association after seven of their players were booked during the 1-1 draw at Tottenham.

Manchester United and Arsenal have been drawn against each other in the FA Cup fifth-round draw.