STEVEN GERRARD - MY STORY: On the morning of the game, I felt like a caged animal. As I warmed up on the afternoon last March, the United fans opened their throats. They pelted me with abuse - and their favourite song echoed around the away end: 'Steve Gerrard, Gerrard... he slipped on his f****** arse, he gave it to Demba Ba... Steve Gerrard, Gerrard...'
STEVEN GERRARD - MY STORY: In Day One of his explosive new book, Steven Gerrard speaks about the tears that followed his slip against Chelsea and the numbing pain suffered in his darkest career moment.
STEVEN GERRARD - MY STORY: In Day One of his explosive new book Steven Gerrard reveals the long list of clubs that approached him when it became clear that he was to leave Liverpool last summer.
STEVEN GERRARD - MY STORY: The magic of the FA Cup was bloodied on the day my penis was cut and then stitched shut on an unromantic afternoon in Bournemouth last year. There was plenty of blood.
NEIL ASHTON: Louis van Gaal will turn to Marouane Fellaini to play as the main striker for Manchester United's against Liverpool if Wayne Rooney fails a late fitness test after sustaining a hamstring problem. England striker Rooney was reported not to have met up with United's other players at their base at Manchester's Lowry hotel.
David de Gea has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester United after seeing his dream move to Real Madrid fall apart on transfer deadline day last week. Sportsmail understands the deal is worth £200,000-a-week and represents a huge rise for the summer. It is thought to be the same deal that has been on the table for some time.
JAMIE CARRAGHER: The biggest rivalry in English football resumes but this game has a different feel: this is a showdown when the scrutiny on two managers has replaced the focus on two clubs.
CHARLES SALE: Chelsea and Spurs are on collision course over who moves into Wembley temporarily while their new stadiums are being built. Both teams will be looking for temporary homes.
Kevin De Bruyne is in line for his Manchester City debut on Saturday with manager Manuel Pellegrini insisting the Belgium star's £54million transfer fee will have been forgotten by the end of the season.
Crystal Palace and Manchester City meet on Saturday as equals after the two clubs improved as much as each other during the summer, insists Alan Pardew.
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Louis van Gaal has insisted he is not a dictator and is open to change after a warning from Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick that the Manchester United dressing room has gone 'flat'.
Diafra Sakho and Cheikhou Kouyate made two West Ham United fans very happy this week - despite being thousands of miles away in South Africa. The Premier League duo were in Soweto on Tuesday night as Senegal narrowly lost to Bafana Bafana in the Nelson Mandela Challenge title. Victory on the night was certainly something to celebrate for two South Africa-based West Ham fans in the crowd, but there were more highlights still to come.
David de Gea believes it will be the 'perfect moment' for him to return to the Manchester United line-up and face old rivals Liverpool on Saturday after signing a new four-year contract.
David de Gea completed a shock U-turn in choosing to sign a new four-year deal at Manchester United after seeing his dream move to Real Madrid fall apart on transfer deadline day last week.
Louis van Gaal has urged Manchester United fans to be patient with new £58m signing Anthony Martial - but believes the French teenager can one day become Wayne Rooney's successor at Old Trafford.
West Ham have been fined £50,000 and warned over their future conduct following the behaviour of their players after midfielder Mark Noble's dismissal at Liverpool last month.
FIFA's medical committee will ask managers and coaches to give their input into drawing up a new code of practice for team doctors following the controversy over Chelsea's Eva Carneiro.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Jose Mourinho will be interested to learn that John Stones's only flaw as a stand-out talent for Barnsley Under 18s was a low pain threshold that meant the team's physio was regularly called on to the pitch to treat him. Fortunately for Stones, one of the biggest stories of the last transfer window following four failed bids from Chelsea, the 'injury issue' was dealt with by his hometown club before you could shout 'Eva Carneiro'.
It was business as usual at Real Madrid's training ground following news of David de Gea's decision to make a dramatic U-turn over his long-term future. Keylor Navas, who was within minutes of joining Manchester United in a deal which would have seen De Gea move to Real, took part in the session after his transfer fell through at the eleventh hour.
Emmanuel Adebayor has exiled himself to train with the youngsters at Tottenham. In an unusual move the controversial striker has turned down the chance to train with the first team.
MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail looks at the raft of changes demanded by Louis van Gaal he hopes will see his tenure blossom into a golden era at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have named a youth team graduate in their squad for the past 3,750 matches. But could Louis van Gaal's big spending transfer policy signal the end of this 78-year record?
Tim Sherwood insists he cannot envisage Gabby Agbonlahor ever leaving Aston Villa. The former England forward has come in for criticism from fans after struggling to make a telling contribution of late.
Tim Sherwood believes Joleon Lescott can have the same galvansing impact in Aston Villa's defence as Robert Huth produced for Leicester last season. Sherwood admitted he was surprised to sign him.
Coaches at Manchester United considered boycotting youth level matches against Manchester City, as their relationship with their neighbours sours.
Dick Advocaat expects Sunderland to spend another season fighting against relegation - despite convincing owner Ellis Short to back him with new signings. Eight players were signed this summer.
ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE MADEJSKI STADIUM: In the end it needed a sprinkling of Orlando magic to end Reading's torturous wait for something to celebrate at home. The Royals faithful had waited since March 10 for a victory in their own kingdom and hadn't even had a goal to cheer since April 4. But their curse was finally lifted by Orlando Sa, their Portuguese frontman hired over the summer, as a spell-binding hat-trick sunk Ipswich Town.
Kasey Palmer fired in a 14-minute hat-trick as Chelsea Under 21s set the pace with an opening game victory over Liverpool in Group A of the Premier League International Cup. The two English clubs are competing in the first of four groups of four teams alongside Scottish champions Celtic and Portuguese side Benfica in the competition's second season. And despite the best efforts of Liverpool first-team star Jerome Sinclair, Palmer turned the opening game on its head with three goals to make the young Blues the group's early leaders.
It took the intervention of a club official to spare Steve McClaren the pain and ignominy of reliving the night he was infamously dubbed 'Wally with the Brolly', but he laughed at the moniker's mention.
Peter Lawwell insisted the Celtic board remain squarely behind Ronny Deila - on the day the financial impact of failing to reach the Champions League last season was laid bare.
Claudio Ranieri has called on the Premier League to increase the numbers of players allowed in matchday squads to 22 so managers have more choice when selecting substitutes.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed the theory that history is repeating itself at Stamford Bridge, insisting he will never quit and that his Chelsea future is secure.
Roberto Martinez would consider selling John Stones next summer but only if he feels Everton would reap long-term benefits. Everton face Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League.
Paris Saint-Germain's new goalkeeper Kevin Trapp made two costly mistakes as the French champions dropped their first French league points of the season in a 2-2 home draw with Bordeaux on Friday. Trapp, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt, was at fault on both Bordeaux's goals at the Parc des Princes as PSG twice failed to hold onto its lead after Edinson Cavani scored a brace. Trapp fumbled a corner on Bordeaux's first equalizer, then gave the ball away to Wahbi Khazri 12 minutes from time, allowing the Bordeaux playmaker to make it 2-2 in an empty net.
Jose Mourinho has confirmed Thibaut Courtois will undergo surgery and could be out for a 'long, long time' after the goalkeeper injured his knee in training. The Barclays Premier League champions will first be without the Belgium goalkeeper for Saturday's match at Everton after Courtois suffered the injury earlier this week. Chelsea manager Mourinho refused to put a time on his absence and backed deputy Asmir Begovic, signed from Stoke in the summer, to step in ably.
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Jack Wilshere is set for at least another month on the sidelines after making a slow recovery from a hairline fracture to his leg, and surgery has not yet been ruled out for the England midfielder.
Jose Mourinho has revealed that Chelsea's transfer deadline day signing of Senegalese international Papy Djilobodji was not entirely his choice.
Jake Gosling became Gibraltar's highest ever goalscorer earlier this week with two - and a video has emerged of him celebrating with his own Wayne Rooney-style changing room celebration. Rooney netted against Switzerland on Tuesday to become England's highest ever scorer and went on to give a speech in the changing room thanking his fellow professionals. The Manchester United man also tipped the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley during the chat - but Rooney wasn't the only player with a cause for celebration this week.
Louis van Gaal only gets along with his players if they listen intently to him, Marcos Rojo has revealed. The defender's comments come in a week when details of mutiny in the Manchester United camp emerged, Van Gaal's regimented approach proving a real strain on the squad. Rojo admitted to being scared of his manager's 'bulldog face' but did defend the Dutchman, whose personality has been scrutinised as United continue to dither in the Premier League.
SIMON JONES: The abrasive manner in which Victor Valdes and Rafael da Silva were dispatched from the first team dressing room has made United's first team stars reach breaking point.
Manchester United host Liverpool on Saturday in the Premier League's own version of El Clasico. But how does it compare to the single domestic fixture of other countries? We look at 10 massive rivalries.
The Premier League is back, throwing up a selection of intriguing fixtures after almost a fortnight away. Sportsmail picks out 10 talking points as we wave goodbye to the international break.
LEE CLAYTON: This swashbuckling commander of Anfield is now 35 and has left his Liverpool roots for a new adventure in America's emerging league where he has played 624 minutes for LA Galaxy so far. But his heart is still in his old back yard. Today, he is relaxed, fit and mostly anonymous - for now - carrying a trendy leather rucksack and dressed for the sunshine in tailored shorts that would not look out of place at a members-only golf club. 'I get to travel to work wearing shorts every day which takes some getting used to,' he says. He is also, however, missing the midfield storms of the Barclays Premier League.
Andre Ayew's blistering start to life in England has been rewarded after he scooped the Barclays Premier League player of the month prize for August. The 25-year-old has been integral to Swansea City's strong first month to the season, scoring three goals - including away at Stamford Bridge. That strike against Chelsea was followed up with a goal in victory over Newcastle the following week, plus the opener when Manchester United visited the Liberty Stadium.
Manuel Pellegrini has been named the Barclays Premier League manager of the month after Manchester City's storming start to the season. City sit on top of the division after a perfect August.
Ahead of another weekend in the Barclays Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.
The controversial striker opted not to move to West Ham on transfer deadline day, turning down a move to West Ham due to wage demands after an hour long meeting with manager Slaven Bilic.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: He was born in what was once known as Yugoslavia, played kids football in Germany, was a youth international for Canada, a senior for Bosnia and has had six loan spells and three permanent clubs in 10 years as a professional in England. If Asmir Begovic wasn’t confused before this season started, then surely he is now. This was, presumably, the season of blind hoping – maybe there will be opportunities, maybe there will be the occasional cup game, surely there will be more medals for squad players at Chelsea than for first-team regulars at Stoke. How differently, and neatly, things have worked out for this 28-year-old.
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New Zealand touch down and head straight to see the sights
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Australia were beaten in the fourth ODI by England at Headingley, but they didn't go down without a fight
Sakho and Kouyate make two West Ham fans very happy...
Diafra Sakho and Cheikhou Kouyate put a smile on fans' faces in South Africa
Charles Johnson: On Peterson's aura, Bridgewater and Zimmer's caring side
He's ready for a breakout season. The Minnesota Vikings may just be too
Hamilton proves Britain's got talent as F1 champ entertains crowd with RnB song in packed New York nightclub
Took to the stage to belt out a tune
Van Gaal = bulldog! Rojo compares his manager's scary face to that of canine
Manchester United manager has been given an animal lookalike
Steven Gerrard exclusive: I might have stayed if Liverpool offered me the right job
LEE CLAYTON: Gerrard left Anfield for a fresh challenge with LA Galaxy
Balotelli shows he's smiles better at Milan...
The Liverpool flop is hoping to make his second AC Milan debutafter rejoining on loan against rivals Inter
Mayweather shows off special T-shirt ahead of final fight... but what will his 'legacy' be?
Undefeated boxer posed by his beloved Bugatti Veyron supercars
The life of a super agent: Mendes moves from De Gea talks to dinner with Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed the meal with his 'beautiful friends'
Martial gears up for Manchester United debut... by lugging around baby gear!
New £36million signing was spotted leaving a hotel in Salford
Swansea star Ayew named Barclays Premier League player of the month for August
Andre Ayew's blistering start to life in England has been rewarded
... and Man City boss Pellegrini scoops the manager of the month gong after stunning start
Manuel Pellegrini 's City sit on top of the division after a perfect August
Can you name the former Barca kids and now Spain stars posing with Van Gaal in throwback snap?
Now World Cup winners (apart from Louis!)
Nasri posts throwback snap with France boss Deschamps... despite falling out with him!
Samir Nasri quit international football after number of disagreements
What was Manchester United legend Ferdinand doing with former rival Toure?
Rio Ferdinand has had his fair share of on-field battles with Yaya Toure
Ronaldo releases fragrance 'Legacy'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo conquered underwear industry and has now released an aftershave
Five hundred mourners pay tribute at tragic IndyCar star Wilson's funeral
Justin Wilson's memorial took place in Northamptonshire
Joshua labelled 'scumbag' by rival Whyte as build-up to big title fight turns sour
Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte descended into a slanging match
Bale attends Modric's 30th birthday party as Real pair gear up form clash with Espanyol
Following his Wales heroics, Gareth Bale is back on La Liga duty
At home with the Rooneys! Wayne welcomes Lineker to meet the family as part of new film uncovering the life of England's new record goalscorer
Cheers! 1860 Munich release new Oktoberfest kit inspired by a traditional green and gold waistcoast with lederhosen shorts
Wacky kit is annual event
Arsenal starlet Willock targets date with Rihanna... and reveals he would like to take her to Nando's!
Chris Willock has set himself some big targets
Mario puckers up! Balotelli kisses AC badge as he reveals his love for the Italian side
Mario Balotelli looks like he is happy to be back in the Italian capital Milan
De Bruyne treats girlfriend to meal out in Manchester after returning from Belgium international duty
Kevin De Bruyne is back on British soil
The moment Rooney realised he had become the greatest goalscorer in England's history
Wayne Rooney's feat seemed to dawn on him after the match
The very expensive Boys From Brazil: Neymar poses with team-mates including Coutinho and Firmino on international duty
£205.9million in total!
Austria boss marks Euro 2016 qualification by wearing a beret and eating baguette during press conference
Austria coach Marcel Koller celebrated
FIFA 16 celebration tutorial video released with game featuring Rooney's boxing KO
Wayne Rooney's boxing KO celebration is the standout addition
Chelsea star Willian and Arsenal's Gabriel post smiley plane selfie as they return to London
Brazilians are back following a two-week international break
Mourinho gets over his early season woes by taking daughter Matilde to GQ Awards
Jose Mourinho looked suitably surly on the red carpet in London
Hales wears walrus mask thrown from cricket crowd as England beat Australia
Alex Hales looked more relaxed than most out on the field as England won
Romeo Beckham leads out England as his dad David uses his 'connections at FA' to arrange mascot role
Being a Beckham certainly has its perks...
West Ham star Kouyate enjoys date in Milan with Balotelli's former girlfriend
Cheikhou Kouyate is seeing Mario Balotelli's ex Fanny Neguesha
World Snooker settle sex discrimination battle with ref Michaela Tabb after bonus row
Britain's best-known snooker ref has settled a sex discrimination battle
He's just like Goldfinger! Dutch legend in bizarre Depay rant
Willem van Hanegem likens Memphis Depay to Bond villain as he criticised national team
Zlatan does not need any super powers or believe in ghosts... but PSG striker is a big fan of his wife's apple cake
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave a bizarre interview
Schweinsteiger shares a joke with Fergie as Germany beat Scotland
Bastian Schweinsteiger seemed to embrace the club's history when greeting legendary boss
Hazard poses with sleepy Kompany during flight... but Man City man vows to get revenge
Eden Hazard risked the wrath of his captain with this cheeky photo
Hamilton poses in 'lunatic' £370,000 Mercedes 6x6 pick-up truck as he celebrates latest win at Italian GP
Formula One stars don't often do things by half
Neymar and Coutinho recreate old Brazil picture as Barcelona star and Liverpool ace enjoy international duty
The pair have been team-mates for a while
England confirm £500-a-night luxury retreat in Chantilly will be their Euro 2016 base
England will use the luxurious Auberge du Jeu Paume
Gerrard takes family on trip to Disneyland as LA Galaxy star settles into life in California
Steven Gerrard has swapped his England duties for theme park fun
Neymar gets a kiss on the cheek from Bouchard's twin sister Beatrice in New York
Eugenie Bouchard and her sister shared pictures with Neymar
Sir Donald Bradman's first blazer as Australian captain from 1936-37 Ashes series sells at auction for £60,000
The blazer sold in Melbourne for A$132,000
Balotelli flying high as AC Milan man takes a ride in a helicopter
Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli made the most of his time off after being left out of the Italy squad
NFL teams will get a visit from Sky's Jim White... while The Rock and Mark Wahlberg's 'Ballers' gives a darkly comic look behind the scenes of the sport
Higuita recreates his famous scorpion kick... 20 years after wowing Wembley crowd during friendly with England
Ex-Colombia keeper showed he's still got it
Neymar and Coutinho recreate an old Brazil picture as the Barcelona and Liverpool stars enjoy international duty
Neymar has shared a picture on Instagram
Hollywood A-Lister James McAvoy pulls on a Celtic shirt for charity match in Fife
The X-Men actor couldn't stop his side being beaten by Dunfermline
Liverpool continue renovation of Anfield as third tier of the new Main Stand to raise capacity to 54,000 takes shape
The redevelopment of Liverpool's Main Stand
Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Rosberg retires late on
Lewis Hamilton earns his seventh win of the season in Monza
Ibe and Gomez flying high as England U21s jet off to Norway
Liverpool pair among the England youngsters as squad target victory in Euro 2017 qualifier
VanZant continues UFC winning streak with victory over Chambers
21-year-old starlet Paige VanZant earns third win in as many UFC outings at MGM Grand
Messi poses next to Watt as Argentina train in Texas ahead of Mexico friendly
Lionel Messi may have some difficulty getting past NFL star JJ Watt
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