Despite being unlikely to start, David Beckham’s mere presence at Old Trafford could boost AC Milan’s attempt to overturn a 3-2 deficit against Manchester United in the Champions League.

Seven years after leaving Manchester United, David Beckham faces the team that turned him into a global star for the first time when AC Milan hosts the three-time winners in the Champions League.

Leader Chelsea stormed to a 7-2 victory in the Premier League over Sunderland on Saturday, while second-place Manchester United labored past Burnley and Manchester City lost for the first time under Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United profited from a contentious own goal to salvage a 1-1 draw at Birmingham, but missed a chance to go top of the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson was told he'd "got off lightly" by the union representing England's top referees, after receiving a four-game touchline ban for an outspoken attack on referee Alan Wiley.