For a generation of young Manchester United supporters, the Munich air disaster of 1958 is synonymous with the club’s enormous history and is something that clearly defines the principles seen in the players today.

It was more a case of Christmas cheer rather than warring managers as Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola both spoke of a “special” Manchester rivalry ahead of their Sunday Premier League showdown.

To mark its re-launch of the new FORZA website, Net World Sports ranked Premier League stadiums on a rating of entertainment between 2013-14 to last season with Manchester United’s Old Trafford left wanting at the bottom of the table.

Short of a pair of horns, Danny McGuire is about as Rhino as they come as he prepares to lead his beloved Leeds into battle against Castleford Tigers at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba remains sidelined for Manchester United’s home match against Crystal Palace tomorrow with Jose Mourinho fearful the club’s record signing could be out long term.

Jonny Bairstow produced a delightful display of batting to give England a 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first one day international at Old Trafford.

Martin Flach’s lofty job title is Alternative Fuels Director at industrial vehicle manufacturing company Iveco Ltd.

Scores on the doors are an unwelcome afterthought after a badly packed kebab.

Mancunians have taken part in a mad dash to get hold of tickets to see The Courteeners.

Kristian Hunt, Alan Aspden and Luke Walker – who all work for audio branding firm PHMG – took on the football-themed endurance test in aid of Manchester-based charity Once Upon a Smile.

Former Southampton footballer Francis Benali paid Manchester a much-needed visit – and used Old Trafford and the Etihad as pit stops – as part of his epic challenge to raise £1 million for Cancer Research UK.