Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson made three changes to his side for this Champions League semi-final first leg match at Old Trafford.

Midfielder Gary O’Neil has become Portsmouth’s latest injury victim after the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United and is a major doubt for Saturday’s home clash with Fulham.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched a robust defence of his under-fire assistant Carlos Queiroz.

George Best today got out of his hospital bed and spoke to friends and family as doctors admitted he could leave his intensive care unit within days.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is unlikely to face any sanction of his goal celebration at Charlton on Saturday.

Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United’s disillusioned supporters will stand by the club in their hour of need.

Players’ chief Gordon Taylor has urged Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to seek professional help in an effort to curb his temper.

Former Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has warned only Wayne Rooney himself can ultimately be responsible for curbing his suspect temperament.

Nathan Ellington is confident West Brom can “nick points” off big guns Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool during the festive season to erase the disappointment of the weekend defeat at fellow strugglers Portsmouth.

Wigan captain Arjan de Zeeuw returned to the side after missing the last two matches with a knee injury, replacing Stephane Henchoz after he sustained a dead leg in Wednesday’s 4-0 loss at Manchester United.

There will be a minute’s silence before every Premiership match this weekend following the death of George Best.

Rio Ferdinand has vowed there will be no brotherly love on show once the first whistle blows at Upton Park on Sunday.

The president of Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad has confirmed his club approached former Manchester United captain Roy Keane but the Asian champions will not be signing the veteran midfielder.

Manchester United have confirmed they will hold a minute’s silence in honour of George Best prior to their Carling Cup tie against West Brom at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has tonight insisted that the club have not discussed the possibility of signing Roy Keane and will leave any transfer talks until the winter break.

Cristiano Ronaldo and John O’Shea paid the price for Manchester United’s dismal Champions League failure when they were axed from the starting line-up to face Everton.

Celtic fans would welcome the signing of Roy Keane, according to Peter Rafferty, President of the Affiliation of Celtic Supporters Clubs.

West Brom are confident key midfielder Zoltan Gera and defender Steve Watson will be available for the hectic Christmas period after injury.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha is convinced Alex Ferguson’s in-form side can overhaul stuttering Chelsea at the top of the Barclays Premiership table.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor believes Gary Neville’s passion for the game makes him respected even by rival fans.