Football

United's fifth draw from six away games this season left it four points behind the defending champion.

Juventus beat AC Milan 2-1 through goals from Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Del Piero.

Stoke leveled in the 81st minute but Hernandez wrapped up victory late with a tap-in from close range.

When there is a battle of wills at Old Trafford there is normally only one winner and Ferguson has emerged from the maelstrom of the past few days stronger than ever.

Adebayor's hat-trick helped Citizens beat Lech Poznan 3-1, while Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by hosts Napoli.

It was Chelsea's third win in three Champions League games.

Sabrosa Simao and Diego Costa scored goals in each half as Atletico Madrid beat Getafe 2-0.

A statement on United's website on Monday said Rooney's ankle injury "is not thought to be serious.

Carlos Tevez's solo strike clinched City's 1-0 victory over Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 3-0.

Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid while Real Madrid clash with Real Sociedad.

Rooney was left out of United's squad for its Premier League match against Everton.

Inter Milan begins its Champions League title defense with an away match at FC Twente.

David Beckham is eligible to play against Columbus after being sidelined for almost six months with an Achilles' tendon injury.

India's return to international football wasn't promising as it lost to Thailand by a solitary goal in a friendly.

Barcelona thrash Santander 3-0, while Real Madrid are held to a goalless draw by Mallorca.