Jamie Carragher says Champions League elimination would not be a disaster for Liverpool because they can fall back on the Europa League.

England’s 2018 World Cup bid suffers a setback with the surprise resignation of Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards.

US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro takes on Fernando Verdasco in Group A at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Andy Murray will take on Roger Federer at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday with both knowing a win will give them one foot in the semi-finals.

Sunderland fear Darren Bent may be sidelined for three weeks after their leading scorer underwent a scan on a suspected hamstring injury.

Everton captain Phil Neville’s return from a knee injury is delayed because he requires minor surgery.

Referee Alan Wiley decides not to sue Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson over comments about his fitness, but says he is ‘bitterly disappointed’ by the attack on him.

Jonathan Sexton comes in for Ronan O’Gara as Ireland make six changes for Saturday’s clash with South Africa.

Preview followed by live coverage of Manchester United and Besiktas in the Champions League.

Jonathan Davies retains his place in Wales’ midfield for Saturday’s game with Australia despite Tom Shanklin recovering from a broken nose.