United and Villa prepare for battle at Wembley

Alex Ferguson and his possible United successor, Martin O'Neill, are both up for the Carling Cup

Wenger and O’Neill bicker over goalless draw

Arsenal makes a poor start to their crucial quartet of games – and it’s Man U next

Mutu, Flamini and Gago all on Mancini’s wish list

Transfer Talk: Once banned for cocaine use, ex-Chelsea bad boy is scoring again

Aston Villa book Wembley date after 10-goal thriller

"It was 6-4 wasn't it?" asks Martin O'Neill after Carling Cup semi-final goal fest

Holiday preview: Chelsea aim to stay on top

The Blues face striker shortage; Villa face Arsenal and Liverpool; Africans leave for Cup of Nations

Alex Ferguson takes charge for game 900 with United

Ryan Giggs believes his manager will carry on to make it to 1,000 matches in charge

Arsenal’s title bid back on as Chelsea and United slip

The key talking points from the Premier League this weekend

Liverpool’s new era begins with a visit from Arsenal

Team news and more for the weekend’s Premier League fixtures

Manchester United must pay £75m for David Villa

Valencia are demanding twice as much as Alex Ferguson is happy to pay for the striker