Football

Everton were held to a 0-0 draw by West Bromwich Albion on Monday in the Premier League.

Torres struck twice in last week's 2-2 draw in their last 16, second leg at Real Madrid as Simeone's men dumped the holders out 4-2 on aggregate.

Roma were held to 1-1 at Palermo, while Inter were fortunate to leave relegation-threatened Empoli with a 0-0 draw.

Xavi has resumed training with the rest of the squad and is awaiting medical approval to play on Sunday against Deportivo de La Coruna.

Ten clubs reportedly wanted to sign the 32-year-old who opted for Sunderland.

Legia Warsaw's teenage defensive midfielder Krystian Bielik is to undergo a medical at Arsenal, the Polish club said.

Third-placed United, unbeaten in their last 11 matches in all competitions, host fourth-placed Southampton at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ozil has been out since early October with a knee ligament injury, while Ramsey has not featured since the start of December.

Gerrard scored twice to give Liverpool a surprisingly hard-fought 2-1 win over fourth-tier Wimbledon on Monday in the third round of the FA Cup.

The 26-year-old Argentine, who has scored 19 goals in all competitions for City this season, has not played since the start of December when he limped off against Everton.

Torres said on Sunday that he had returned to Atletico Madrid to rekindle his competitive spirit with his boyhood club.

Simeone said on Friday that despite stories appearing in the press, the Mexican striker was not going anywhere.

As we enter forward into the year 2015, now seems to be a prudent time to look back at the proverbial winners and losers of the year 2014.

United midfielders Herrera and Januzaj have returned to training ahead of the Premier League trip to Stoke City, manager Louis van Gaal said.

Record signing Di Maria was injured on Wednesday and ruled out of Friday's 3-1 home victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Lazio squandered a two-goal lead against Inter Milan as they drew 2-2 at the San Siro and wasted a golden chance to take sole possession of third spot.