Jason Le Miere

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has voiced his concerns about the hectic festive fixture list as he prepares for Tuesday’s visit of Stoke City.

Danny Welbeck scored to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger confirmed midfielder Jack Wilshere was struggling mentally after yet another ankle injury.

After back-to-back Premier League defeats, Arsenal dearly need all three points when they visit struggling West Brom on Saturday.

Manchester United will look to continue their recent upturn in form when Hull City visit Old Trafford on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Real Madrid beat Basel 1-0 in Switzerland to confirm top spot in Champions League Group B.

Yaya Sanogo and Alexis Sánchez scored as Arsenal beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Ahead of the two teams’ Champions League clash on Wednesday, Arsenal have been linked with two of Borussia Dortmund’s star men.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over APOEL in Nicosia to break the Champions League scoring record.

Chelsea cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League after an emphatic 5-0 win over Schalke in Germany.

Liverpool badly need to reverse their ailing form when they visit Ludogorets in a potentially decisive Champions League clash.

Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have experienced mounting problems ahead of their Champions League clash on Tuesday.

Manchester United could have a very different forward line at the start of next season.

Roberto di Matteo will lead his Schalke side against former club Chelsea in Champions League action in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday.

Lewis Hamilton’s second Formula One World Championship helps cement his status on and off the track.

An own goal from Kieran Gibbs and late strike by Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Goals from Diego Costa and Eden Hazard allowed Chelsea to cruise to a 2-0 victory over West Brom at Stamford Bridge.

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will battle for the championship in the final race of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Lionel Messi’s recent comments have raised the possibility that he could end his 14-year association with Barcelona.

Both clubs have major injury problems ahead of Saturday’s meeting at the Emirates Stadium.

The U.S., New Zealand, England and Australia will all be involved in the latest international rugby action this weekend.

Rafael Nadal remains on course for a return at the start of 2015, but he faces a stiff challenge to lift the Australian Open title.

Which clubs could Lionel Messi join if he leaves Barcelona?

Arsenal have received an injury boost ahead of Manchester United’s visit to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester United continue to be linked with major January transfers, despite recently cautionary words form the club’s hierarchy.

Arsenal are reportedly keen to bolster their midfield options in the January transfer window.

Arsenal host Manchester United on Saturday, with both clubs still striving to return to a time when they dominated the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney struck twice to help England to a 3-1 win over Scotland in Tuesday’s friendly international in Glasgow.

The Republic of Ireland beat the United States 4-1 in Tuesday’s friendly international at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.