Money woes to hit game – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a “huge financial crisis” will hit the gloabl economy and cause stadium attendances will fall.

Rooney out ‘for more than a week’

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United’s next two matches, according to Sir Alex Ferguson, who believes he will be ‘out for more than a week’.

Mancini praises ‘good guy’ Balotelli

Man City manager Roberto Mancini hails Mario Balotelli after he scores the opener in the 2-0 win over Everton.

Burnley 1-1 Southampton

Substitute Morgan Schneiderlin scores a late equaliser as Championship leaders Southampton salvage a 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Aldershot handed Man Utd cup tie

Aldershot are drawn at home to Manchester United in the last 16 of the Carling Cup, while Chelsea will go to Everton.

Friday’s gossip column

Atletico Madrid are eyeing a return for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, plus other rumours

Redknapp bemoans penalty decision

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says his side should have been awarded a penalty against PAOK Salonika as British and Irish teams endure a night to forget in the Europa League.

Fifa dismisses Bin Hammam appeal

Mohamed bin Hammam will take his case against a lifetime ban from football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after Fifa rejects his initial appeal.

Swansea transfers blocked by Fifa

Swansea City are denied international clearance by Fifa for transfer deadline day signings Darnel Situ and Rafik Halliche.

Hibs confirm Brown as assistant

Former Hearts assistant manager Billy Brown takes up the same role with Edinburgh rivals Hibernian.