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.

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.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has agreed a new one-year contract extension with the Premiership leaders.

After a week of behind-the-scenes turmoil following defeat at Manchester United, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez changed his side for the 99th time in succession but came up with about the strongest possible line-up.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who managed only six league goals in a injury-wrecked last season, put Manchester United ahead in the first half at Goodison Park.

Owen Hargreaves drove out of Bayern Munich’s training ground this afternoon but remained tight-lipped on his potential move to Manchester United.

Alan Smith has ruled out the possibility of an early return to action for Manchester United.

Fabien Barthez has retired from football, it was announced tonight.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson expects Arsenal to be a better team next season without talisman Thierry Henry.

West Ham are expected to announce tomorrow that they have agreed a deal to release Carlos Tevez from his contract and registration.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes the last-gasp 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield was a "massive result" in the Barclays Premiership title race.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed promising goalkeeper Ben Foster will return to Manchester United in the summer after spending a second year at Watford.

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