Andy Mitten

John Cofie is the latest United youngster to cross the English Channel. The striker left on a six-month loan before turning 19 last month and tells Andy Mitten each day at the Belgium club is a valuable learning experience.

The slow race to decide third to sixth places resemble a flock of sheep who are constantly kept in check.

From relegation strugglers to European contenders in five years. Andy Mitten looks at the Basque club. Sports round-up

Back for a second spell in Holland, the former England manager is restoring his reputation at a club where he is adored by the fans.

The Barcelona central defender's activities off the pitch are hindering his game on the field - a fact that is worrying his manager.

The match could be moved to a neutral venue to avoid anti-Real vitriol from Barcelona fans, writes Andy Mitten.

Since being loaned out for a season by Manchester City, the striker, 19, has seen his stock rise across Europe, writes Andy Mitten. Video interview

From playing non-league football six years ago, the centre-back is now in the Premier League and has a bright future in the top-flight, even if his current club may not.

They may not have the status of their two bigger name city rivals, but they will make up for that in passion when they face each other.

Who knows when Jose Mourinho will start talking to the press again, but let's hope it is soon because his No 2 Aitor Karanka is like a pre-programmed robot compared to the Portuguese.

Andy Mitten braved the cold at Stamford Bridge to watch the champions recover from three down in a match that had a little bit of everything

The Valencia region has been a difficult place for Pep Guardiola's side over the past 12 months.

Most footballers in Manchester score highly with Mancunians, says Andy Mitten, but too many times tales of the gifted young midfielder's talent were overshadowed by more sinister stories.

Levante's excellent early season form is now threatened by form that could see them slip into the relegation zone.

There is nothing quite like Liverpool v Manchester United, as Andy Mitten found out when he watched the fourth-round FA Cup tie from the stands.