First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19367863.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1229852327.jpg Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was substituted at half-time with a suspected knee injury during the Premier League clash against Southampton. United fell behind after James Ward-Prowse’s corner picked out Jan Bednarek after 23 minutes. Ward-Prowse turned scorer just ten minutes later as he scored directly…
The Stretford Bar & Restaurant delivering Christmas Dinners this Festive Season
First published in Manchester’s Finest November 29, 2020 The Hive have decided to bring some Christmas cheer to you… To say that the Roast Dinner is the King of Meals is correct. That then means that the Christmas Dinner is, in fact, the King of Roast Dinners. This means that the Christmas Dinner is,…
Micah Richards details John Stones conversation as defender rediscovers form
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19367081.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1288273496.jpg Micah Richards feels John Stones has taken his chance in Manchester City’s defence. A combination of injuries and poor form saw the centre-back fall out of favour under Pep Guardiola in recent seasons but the hectic nature of this campaign has seen Stones play more regularly, and…
Gerard Pique issues Lionel Messi contract plea amid Man City transfer links
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19366962.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1229759457.jpgGerard Pique has urged Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona, insisting that the club will do everything it can to convince the superstar attacker to sign a new contract. The 33-year-old is out of contract in the summer and can discuss terms of a pre-contract agreement with foreign…
Oldham Coliseum brings Christmas cheer with theatrical advent calendar
First published in the Saddleworth Independent OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is airing short plays with a festive theme on its social media channels to bring Christmas cheer throughout December. The Advent Plays last no longer than 2.5 minutes – perfect to watch while you eat the chocolate from your advent calendar at home. They have been…
Manchester City morning headlines as Mendy delights at first goal
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.football.london/incoming/article19366680.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1288276591.jpgHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, November 29. Mahrez delight at first City hat-trick Riyad Mahrez netted his first Manchester City hat-trick against Burnley – having only scored once this term before his maiden treble on Saturday afternoon. Against the Clarets, the Algeria international opened…
Jack Grealish's stats suggest he would be an upgrade for Man City
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article19333674.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_Jack-Grealish.jpgPep Guardiola ended speculation over his future as Manchester City last week by putting pen to paper on a contract extension to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2023. With this issue settled, City can now start to plot a way forward, with Guardiola expected to guide…
Haunted Manchester: The Stockport Hitchhiker
First published in Manchester’s Finest November 29, 2020 The next time you’re on the A6 watch out for a ghostly figure thumbing down a lift… Hitchhiking in itself is a bit of a phantom, it’s one of those things you’ve probably never actually seen happen unless you were the hitchhiker yourself. And even then,…
Man City rout of Burnley only first part of Guardiola's intensity challenge
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19365392.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1288285803.jpgPep Guardiola couldn’t have asked for a better 45 minutes in the first half of Manchester City’s Premier League demolition of Burnley. An early brace from Riyad Mahrez within 21 minutes put City in control and gave them two goals in a match for the first time in…
Guardiola gesture shows he has changed his mind about Man City defence
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article19365330.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1288280001.jpgGuardiola sticks to his word Pep Guardiola was clear in his pre-match press conference that a good performance in defence will see someone retain their place in his Manchester City side. That’s arguably a change in approach from previous seasons, where he’s rotated his centre-backs to try and…