The UK government is prepared to take legal action against the former Chelsea owner as funds pledged to Ukraine remain frozen.

Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly is among those sending their best wishes to Ethan McLeod's family after his tragic death last night

Manchester City return to action tonight when they host Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Sir Keir Starmer has warned Roman Abramovich that "the clock is ticking" for him to donate £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea to Ukraine.

Premier League clubs and supporters remain in limbo regarding Manchester City's 115 charges case - with a final verdict yet to be announced.

Manchester City return to Carabao Cup action this evening when they face Brentford in the quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium

As Crystal Palace prepare to enter a hectic spell of three matches in three different competitions across the space of six days – KuPS Kuopio, Leeds and Arsenal await – we take a look back on an even more hectic festive season in the club's history...

Manchester City youngster Divine Mukasa has spent a lot of time with the first team this season and is expected to feature against Brentford.

Manchester City can book their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup tonight with a victory over Brentford at the Etihad.

Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto came off the bench to pull Chelsea out of trouble to win 3-1 at Cardiff and qualify for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Manchester City are still awaiting the outcome of the 115 Premier League charges - and have now addressed what is currently going on

Full teams from Cardiff vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup

It was always going to be a fantastic occasion – the Red and Blue Army taking to the stunning festive surroundings of Dublin, two weeks before Christmas – but Crystal Palace's 3-0 win over Shelbourne only added icing to the cake, with the Eagles backed to the hilt by you!

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a "horrible feeling" to not know what he is going to get from his side.