It’s been the managers dominating the headlines in recent months, but on Saturday it is up to the players to make those.

The man who saved Manchester United is to receive a memorial compass in his honour, marking the 65th anniversary of his passing.

A 74-year-old recipient of an FA Long Service Award says better exit routes are needed for young aspiring footballers who are told they have no future playing the sport professionally.

Following a difficult season on the pitch and a summer of infighting and resignations off it, FC United have elected a new board and the mood at Broadhurst Park is improving.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to become the first Armenian to wear the famous red of Manchester United following his £26 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund, but he’s not the first Armenian to make England’s north west his home.

An expert on football policing and hooliganism is confident Mancunian football fans will keep out of trouble in Europe next season, and blamed the French police for violence which marred the start of England’s Euro 2016 campaign.

Manchester City Women are aiming to make it four home wins from four in the Women’s Super League when they face Liverpool Ladies this Sunday.

With just under a month to go until England boss Roy Hodgson announces his squad for this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament in France, the race for places is hotting up.

With the world’s largest football museum, two of the Premier League’s top clubs and some of Britain’s most fanatical fans, it’s fair to say that Manchester has a rich footballing history.

Hundreds of footballers could be forced to leave the Premier League in the event of a vote to leave the European Union, a sports industry expert has warned.

Manchester football historian Dr Gary James believes Manchester City’s success in the Champions League will negatively impact their rivals Manchester United.