Clash of the titans: Man City and Man Utd prepare for biggest derby of the year
Just a matter of weeks remain until one of the biggest rivalries in football takes place, as Manchester City face Manchester United at The Etihad Stadium.
Battle of the brides: Lesbian couples in running for Manchester magazine’s Wedding of the Year award
Two lesbian couples are in the running for the regional title of Wedding of the Year, awarded by Manchester Wedding Magazine.
Convicted rapist and ex-Man City forward Ched Evans deserves chance to play again, says PFA boss
The striker, 25, made 16 appearances for City between 2007 and 2009, before being sentenced to five years in jail for rape in April 2012.
Gary Lineker challenges England to make Euro 2020 final at Wembley their goal
The Match of the Day presenter feels there is an abundance of young talent coming through that should look to compete in the Wembley showpiece.
My half of the story: Roy Keane told Fergie ‘we need f****** more from you’ after fiery interview that led to exit
The prickly Irishman has hit back at his former manager, who criticised Keane in his autobiography last year, with a host of scathing criticisms in his own book
Failed Man Utd and City footballer who pretended to be Chelsea star to fund spending sprees faces jail
A washed-up ex-professional footballer, who had trials at Manchester United and City, masqueraded as a Premier League star to maintain his celebrity life but is now facing a ‘substantial’ stretch in jail for fraud.
Bury’s David Flitcroft plays loyalty card by insisting he’s not trotting off anytime soon to managerless Bolton
Bolton Wanderers parted company with Dougie Freedman last Friday and reports over the weekend have linked former Barnsley boss Flitcroft with the position.
I’ll be back: Man City’s Yaya Touré-nator silences critics with Villa strike – but insists he is ‘not a machine’
The Ivorian has received his fair share of flack this season but grabbed the first of City’s two goals against Villa
Comment: Stars mock Man City for silence of the fans – but lack of atmosphere at the Etihad is puzzling
The atmosphere at the ground had also been low-key in the previous week’s less challenging league cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday, but City fan’s lack of enthusiasm became all too apparent when they left some 10,000 seats unfilled for a match of much larger importance.
Firm up at the back or lose: Pellegrini’s message to Man City ahead of Aston Villa meeting
City had led Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Roma while they also sacrificed a two-goal lead in the league last weekend against Hull City as they prepare to face Aston Villa this weekend
Purple strain: Man City exile Micah Richards suffers fresh injury setback for Fiorentina
The England defender gained widespread praise for his shrewd loan move to Italy in search of first-team football but now faces yet more time on the treatment table