First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article20618288.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_alex-ferguson.jpg Sir Alex Ferguson says he was often lonely at Old Trafford as manager of Manchester United – and has started to wonder “how long” he has left in life. Speaking to promote his new documentary Never Give In, the former Manchester United manager discussed how he was…
Man City bosses plot talks with their players to finalise transfer plans
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article20617869.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_Manchester-City-Training-Session.jpg Pep Guardiola will sit down with Manchester City players at the end of the season to see which situations have become ‘unacceptable’ ahead of the transfer window. It has been another successful year at the Etihad, with the club’s third Premier League title in four years, fourth…
Pep Guardiola gives Sergio Aguero update ahead of Man City finale
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article20300680.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/1_Sergio-Aguero.jpg Sergio Aguero is running out of time to give himself a fitting farewell at Manchester City as he prepares to leave the club. Aguero was sorely missed in the Champions League quarter-final defeat last August and Pep Guardiola found it difficult to find a solution when the…
Cairney, Kongolo, Robinson – Fulham injury round-up vs Manchester United
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/article20613160.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1317334353.jpg Fulham are set to be without four senior players for their Premier League clash against Manchester United. In a midweek game that will see fans return to Old Trafford, United can rubber-stamp second place with a victory over their already-relegated opponents. Scott Parker and his team are…
Man United and Man City fans in agreement amid reports Kane wants to leave Spurs
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article20618993.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1318296934jpghis-de.jpg Fans of Manchester United and Manchester City both want their club to sign Harry Kane this summer. Reports on Monday evening claim that Tottenham star Kane has reiterated his desire to depart North London at the end of the season, with the club looking likely to miss…
Messi camp 'contact Man United' amid Man City links and more rumours
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article20616134.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1318341763.jpg Lionel Messi’s representatives have made contact with Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. Barcelona icon Messi’s contract is set to expire this summer and an extension is yet to be agreed for him to remain at the Camp Nou. The six-time Ballon…
Matic and Greenwood start – Manchester United's predicted line-up vs Fulham
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/article20612291.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1232824695.jpg Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to shuffle his pack once again as Manchester United continue to prepare for the Europa League final against Villarreal. Following a gruelling eight-day schedule that saw United play four games, they were allowed some much-needed rest time over the course of the…
Diego Forlan issues Mason Greenwood comparison and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claim
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article20575819.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1232824722.jpg Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has stated that Mason Greenwood is the current player most like him due to his ability with both feet. Greenwood has excelled with United since breaking into the first-team, establishing himself as a core member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad. A…
Saddleworth folk tale comes to life with audio drama and local walks
First published in the Saddleworth Independent SADDLEWORTH folklore is brought to life in a new audio drama accompanied by walks around the local countryside. A Tale of Two Giants has been created by Tameside-based artist Tori Burgess and is one of seven micro-commissions picked by Oldham Coliseum to be unveiled over spring. It is…
De Bruyne to start but no Carson – predicted Man City team vs Brighton
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article20615738.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1282598119.jpg Kevin De Bruyne could return to the Manchester City starting XI vs Brighton. City will travel down South on Tuesday for their penultimate Premier League match of the season and will be hoping to put in a strong display ahead of the Champions League final. With the…