Goals from Harry Beautyman and Christian Burgess shot The Posh into an early lead which Dale were unable to claw back, despite Joe Rafferty registering the first league goal of his career.

Sale, four points behind fourth-placed Bath, take on Harlequins on Friday with a playoff berth in their sights

The Blues are thought to value Mangala closer to £30million

Old Trafford club won Premier League by 11 points last season

Survey revealed almost half of us have weapon at the ready

The 21-year-old played in both midfield and defence last season

United have conceded just 13 in 18 games since turn of year