A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at The Hawthorns

Sir Alex Ferguson has excused the England striker for the match against West Brom

Striker denies incident was racially motivated and apologises to team-mate after smashing his car windscreen

Fate has often conspired to deny his side a Champions' League place but Michael Dawson prays not this time

City target has South American will to win allied with European experience

A united front in the North-east of England. That alone feels like something worth talking about. Two cities with a legendary rivalry will decide whether Arsène Wenger, for the first time in 16 seasons, fails to take Arsenal into the Champions' League as Tottenham pip them for fourth place in the Premier League table.

Sir Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.

Rafael Benitez believes that his tenure as Chelsea interim manager has set them up for a stronger title challenge next season. Benitez will take charge of his last competitive game after six turbulent but successful months, with third place in the Premier League in their sights and the Europa League trophy secured on Wednesday.

Life after football remains a mystery to him but, as he looks forward to ending his playing career, the Liverpool legend tells Ian Herbert he still needs an outlet for all his energy

Arsenal’s trophy cabinet has been barren for years but, with his future unclear, the French manager will not change his ways

The Weekend Dossier

Fergie’s final pre-match press conference was a world away from his start at East Stirling

New technical director and extensive signings even if they fall short of the Champions League

Training ground 'prank' backfires and leads to furious reaction from striker

Villa Park will host match next Sunday in event the sides are level