SOCCER

Wayne Rooney may return to aid Manchester United’s quest to overcome a 2-1 deficit to Sunderland in their Capital One Cup semifinal.

Goals from Alvaro Negredo and Sergio Aguero helped Manchester City seal their place in the League Cup final with a 9-0 aggregate win over West Ham.

A headed goal from Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal at Espanyol.

Manchester United continue to be linked with a club-record transfer for Chelsea’s Juan Mata.

Arsene Wenger insists he is continuing to try to add a striker to Arsenal’s squad in the January transfer window.

Samuel Eto’o scored a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-1 in Premier League action at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona is Gerardo Martino expecting a tougher examination against Levante on Sunday than in their 7-0 win in their opening game of the campaign.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is refusing to take Manchester United lightly ahead of the Premier League champions’ visit to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool came back to a secure a 2-2 draw with Aston Villam but dropped vital points in the race for a Champions League spot.

Real Madrid beat Real Betis 5-0 in Seville to, temporarily at least, move joint top of the Spanish Primera Division.

The fourth-place Reds are currently six points back of Arsenal, and just one ahead of Everton, but can create some distance from the Toffees in 10 days’ time. Rodgers and his club could certainly add some reinforcements to the attacking side to assure a solid end to the campaign this spring.

A brace from Santi Cazorla was enough to beat Fulham and keep Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Ahead of their clash with Aston Villa, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that his side remain in the Premier League title picture.

Real Madrid will temporarily, at least, move joint top of La Liga, if they get a win at Real Betis on Saturday.

Ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Fulham, Arsene Wenger says that he is happy for his side to be underdogs in the title race.

Jose Mourinho and David Moyes have both reverted to their default philosophies at Chelsea and Manchester United, respectively, thus far with very different results.

Arsene Wenger has discussed recent speculation linking Arsenal with some big moves during the January transfer window.

Two goals from Lionel Messi ensured Barcelona’s progress past Getafe in the Copa del Rey, but an injury to Neymar gave the result a sour note.

Lionel Messi confirmed that he is back to his best following injury with a wonderful goal against Getafe in the second leg of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey tie.

Manchester United manager David Moyes continues to be busy scouring Europe for possible signings in the January transfer window.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted that the club is working to improve the squad in the January transfer window.

Arsene Wenger is confident about Theo Walcott’s long-term recovery, but Arsenal face a mounting injury list ahead of Fulham’s visit on Saturday.

Ahead of the Copa del Rey last-16 second leg at Getafe, Barcelona coach Tata Martino has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, despite his relinquishing of the Ballon d’Or.

Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 to progress 4-0 on aggregate in their Copa del Rey last-16 tie.

Manchester City’s three leading forwards were all on target as Manchester City beat Blackburn Rovers 5-0 in their FA Cup third-round replay.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in farcical circumstances in the second leg of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey tie with Osasuna.

Arsenal have reportedly increased their interest in Julian Draxler, as they look to secure a boost to their forward options.

Four Manchester United players could be on the move this month as David Moyes looks to overhaul his squad.

Liverpool are reportedly continuing to explore ways to add to their attacking options in the January transfer window.