Football Managers

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard is set to miss England’s World Cup qualifiers in September as he requires a groin operation.

Sunderland survive a major scare before seeing off Championship side Nottingham Forest in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Liverpool reach the group stages of the Champions League courtesy of a 118th-minute goal from Dirk Kuyt against Standard Liege.

Everton will sign Red Star Belgrade midfielder Segundo Castillo from Red Star Belgrade, subject to a medical.

West Ham survive a scare as they go behind against League Two Macclesfield before coming through in extra-time in the Carling Cup.

Premier League Blackburn come from behind before sealing a comfortable win against Grimsby.

A last-gasp Danny Murphy goal secures a dramatic Carling Cup win for Fulham against League One Leicester.

Arsenal cruise into the Champions League group stage with an easy win against Steve McClaren’s FC Twente.

A football transfer will be decided by an internet vote of thousands of supporters for the first time in the history of the game.

Arsenal entertain FC Twente and Liverpool host Standard Liege for a place in the Champions League group stage.