PEP'S POWER OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE

For all his tactical expertise and coaching skills, Guardiola’s latest weapon has been his straight-talking to the media

Child fights for life after horror crash

A DRIVER has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving after a young pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision.

Smash West End production of Annie on its way

Acclaimed musical hit is coming to Manchester Opera House

Manhunt after victim stabbed in neck

A MAN was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the neck.

Drugs gang boss jailed for £400k haul

Kingpin dad of four headed huge operation trading cocaine and amphetamine

'Don't worry Pep, Jude has winning mentality you need'

CITY have already hit the jackpot once thanks to Borussia Dortmund signing striking sensation Erling Haaland in the summer and they could do it again by tempting Jude Bellingham to the Etihad.

'HARRY IS ONE OF THE BEST EVER'

PEP Guardiola maintains that Harry Kane is one the best strikers he has ever seen.

Arena told to pay its dues to rising artists

BOSSES at what will soon be the UK's largest indoor arena say they're committed to Manchester's 'grass roots music sector' - but some say they need to go further.

Football clubs face an uncertain future

THERE'S huge passion for football in Bury, with 400 people turning up with mops, sponges and buckets to clean their Gigg Lane stadium ahead of the local team Bury FC's opening League One fixture for the 2019-20 season.

Sabitzer can be leader for Reds, says United chief

UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has suggested that the club have signed a new 'leader' in Marcel Sabitzer.

Lescott wants Blues return for Cancelo

The former City star hopes club welcome back defender from Bayern Munich loan in the summer with open arms’

CHARLIE'S NOT A CREATURE..HE'S A MAN

STAR BRENDAN FRASER AND DIRECTOR DARREN ARONOFSKY CHAT TO RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT THE WHALE, AN EMOTIONAL STUDY OF A MAN LIVING WITH OBESITY

Ten Hag sick of being on wrong end of video nasties

Sabitzer can be leader for Reds, says United chief

Online trolls have turned on our kids

Anonymous users of gossip website aim 'disgusting' remarks at YouTubers, writes Sophie Halle-Richards

'Rail strikes damaging my bar'

THE OWNER of a Manchester city centre bar has called for an end to train strikes which he says have resulted in a huge drop in sales.

It feels like we're being punished for being in the North

Maxine Peake and others stars of stage and screen despair as arts council cuts funding for Oldham's Coliseum theatre

Young star Rhys reflects on growing up in Happy Valley

Actor recalls his mum getting a script called Happy Valley' and thinking 'this is going to be a nice kids' show...

Ambulance boss in warning ahead of planned strike

Plea to only call 999 in event of life-threatening emergency

Woman in 60s left in hospital after attack

THREE men have been arrested after a woman in her 60s was rushed to hospital following a 'fight' between two groups.

Parents' call to police to end knife scourge

MP writes to chief constable over families' fears for children

Gasworks wonders

The disused landmarks are to be demolished but campaigners want to see parts of the structures put in museums

Guardiola's fears come true after Stones injury

PEP Guardiola feared John Stones was going to get injured during City's FA Cup win against Arsenal after noticing he didn't look ready from the first whistle.

Former Latics player is named club's new boss

WIGAN have named their former midfielder Shaun Maloney as the new manager.

Sanderson says late win could be vital to Sale season

SALE boss Alex Sanderson believes his side's 30-27 win over Bath could prove crucial towards the end of the season.

Boss admits surprise at Arteta's Gunners tactics

PEP Guardiola didn't expect Mikel Arteta to tell his Arsenal players to go man-for-man in their FA Cup fourth round fixture at the Etihad but played down the importance of the game on the forthcoming league fixtures between the title rivals.

Carrick backs Zack after fans criticise keeper's displays

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Michael Carrick insists his on-loan goalkeeper Zack Steffen has his full support, despite some wobbly form of late.

Marc knows what Reds can expect in cup clash

UNITED boss Marc Skinner is looking forward to taking on a familiar face when his side visit Sunderland in the FA Cup today.

Jones not trained once since Ten Hag arrived

ERIK ten Hag admits Phil Jones has not completed one training session since he took over as United manager in May.

I'd love to watch a game with United fans,' says Varane

DEFENDER Raphael Varane has waxed lyrical about the importance of United's supporters, admitting that he would like to experience attending a match sat among them.

Reds boss: 'Ant can still give more'

ERIK ten Hag insists there is still plenty of room for improvement from Antony after his man of the match display in United’s win over Reading.