Di Maria: Manchester United record signing Angel Di Maria will miss the visit of bitter rivals Liverpool in the Premier League tomorrow. The Argentina winger will miss his third consecutive game after failing to recover from a hamstring injury. United will also have to cope without injured defenders Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling as well as midfielder Daley Blind.

No flags: Atletico Madrid have banned flags with references to the ultra group Frente Atletico in their stadium after a Deportivo La Coruna fan was killed before their last home match, the club said. The La Liga champions face Villarreal tomorrow at the Calderon and have stepped up security following the death of the man in apparently organised fighting before a league match on Nov. 30.

Cech: Petr Cech will start in goal for Chelsea against Hull in the Premier League today for the first time this season after Thibaut Courtois sustained a minor injury in training. The Czech international has been displaced as the Blues’ first-choice goalkeeper this term by Courtois.

Ramsey: Arsene Wenger says it is too early to suggest how long he will be without midfielder Aaron Ramsey because of a hamstring injury. The Wales international netted a superb strike in the 4-1 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday, but came off at half-time as a precaution. Wenger said: “I don’t know enough to give the extent of his injury.”

Pardew: Newcastle’s Alan Pardew was named manager of the month for November following a turnaround in the club’s fortunes. The Toon were languishing in the bottom three in October, but a run of five straight wins saw them surge up the table. Man. City’s Sergio Aguero was named player of the month.

Championship: Brighton vs Millwall 0-1.

Lega Pro: Group B – San Marino vs Reggiana 5-4. Group C – Messina vs Benevento 1-1.

In Scotland: Championship – Queen of South vs Rangers 2-0.

Division Two: San Ġwann vs Xgħajra 1-1.