Football

United have moved five points clear of local rivals Manchester City with seven rounds to go largely on the back of Rooney's eight goals in his past seven matches.

Athletic Bilbao are best-placed of the three Spanish clubs aiming to reach the Europa League semi-finals.

The Manchester United manager has denied that his side gets preferential treatment from referees at home.

The Red Devils failed to make it out of the group stages of the Champions League this season.

Pep Guardiola's reign notched its 600th goal as Barcelona beat Mallorca 2-0.

With the win, the Gunners gain the upper hand over fellow Champions League contenders Spurs and Chelsea.

The Champions League contenders did their best but the deadlock could not be broken.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the third richest footballer whereas Wayne Rooney is fifth on the list.

Roman Abramovich is prepared to offer Pep Guardiola a staggering 40 million pounds over four years.

Manchester City will also be without their star defender Vincent Kompany.

Barcelona provisionally moved within seven points of Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory at Sevilla.

AC Milan have consolidated their position at the Serie A summit after beating Parma 2-0.

The midfielder fell to the ground unchallenged in the 41st minute of the first half.

Interim manager Roberto Di Matteo has overseen three consecutive wins since Andre Villas-Boas was axed.

Philippines kept up their resurgent display in the AFC Challenge Cup to enter the semi-finals.

Tevez has been trying to regain fitness in training after returning to England following a five-month absence.