MANCHESTER UNITED FC

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on the progress of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender after a string of impressive performances for club and country.

Oriol Romeu says he wants to take the chance to shine against Manchester United in the Capital One Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday, with the defensive midfielder insisting that he will make the most of any opportunity handed to him.

Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge in the biggest fixture of the fourth round of the Capital One Cup, just three days after their thrilling Premier League clash.

Manchester United youngster Michael Keane is hoping to take hold of any chances given to him by Sir Alex Ferguson for the first team this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge expects Luis Suarez to leave the club at the end of the season

Will the departure of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole reduce the clamour to see Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?

The 23-man shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or was revealed yesterday and it was little surprise to see that there was just one English player to make the grade in Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney.

Chelsea and Manchester united scouts are interested in signing Genoa defender Mario Sampirisi, according to the player's agent Giuseppe Riso.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tips defender Vegard Forren for a move to Manchester United

The Society of Black Lawyers called in the Metropolitan Police to investigate whether referee Mark Clattenburg used racial slurs towards Chelsea players.

Crewe Alexandra striker Max Clayton has become a wanted man with Arsenal and Manchester United both contemplating an making an offer in the January transfer window.

Both sides desperate for win to forget string of poor league results.

Mark Clattenburg withdrawn from Premier League duty this weekend

Robin van Persie says Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are impossible to separate

West Ham maintained their lead in the Under-21 Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton on Friday night which moved them six points clear of second placed Arsenal.

Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Yaya Toure, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie also make 23-man Shortlist.

Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo is worried Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard could leave the club.

Javier Hernandez insists years of experience made him look to linesman after scoring winner yesterday.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has no plans to leave the club for Real Madrid, amid reports the 21 year old is set to replace Iker Casillas at Real Madrid.

Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has tied the knot to Shauna Magunda in a star-studded ceremony.

Roberto di Matteo will have learnt much about his side following their defeat to Manchester United, not least their capacity to claim this season's Premier League title