Football

United's time will come again, Moyes ensured fans after writing to season-ticket holders to thank them for their support during a "difficult" season.

Pardew will attend a hearing with the English Football Association to discover what punishment he will receive for head-butting an opposing player in the Premier League.

"I was very sad and disappointed. I represented my national team for many years and wanted my children to do the same," Mazinho said.

Jordi Alba has returned to training following his thigh strain, the Spanish champions said.

Chelsea are top the table with 60 points, one more than Arsenal (59), who are away at Stoke on Saturday, and three clear of City, who have 57 from 26 games.

Spurs will not have to wait long to end their six-year trophy drought, according to Juande Ramos, their manager when they captured their last piece of silverware.

As if the off-field saga surrounding Neymar's transfer wasn't providing enough of a distraction, now even Barcelona coach Martino is being questioned.

Mancini, who comes up against the Premier League leaders in the Round of 16 first-leg in Istanbul, does not fancy his side's prospects.

Mesut Ozil has not got over his penalty miss in the Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Vela scored early and Real Sociedad hung on for a 1-0 win at Malaga to move in on the Spanish league's last Champions League qualifying place.

Reports that the England striker Wayne Rooney has signed a record-breaking new contract with Manchester United are premature, club sources said.

The Chelsea coach hit back at Wenger, who had earlier said that the title was Chelsea's to lose and that Mourinho had ruled his side out of the race because of a fear of failing.

Liverpool had a dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham but Steven Gerrard said that they can't afford to keep giving away goals if they want to play in Europe next season.

Toure will not face disciplinary action following his altercation with Norwich City striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, the English FA said in a statement.

Darren Bent scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to claim a 2-2 draw for the Premier League's bottom team on Sunday.

By overcoming one of this season's top-five teams for the first time despite being largely outplayed, Tottenham moved just three points behind fourth-place Liverpool.