'There was no doubt in my mind' says police chief as Arena bomber's brother admits playing 'full and knowing role'

direct to your inboxBayern Munich board member Oliver Kahn has admitted that the club must 'accept' that it's a strong possibility David Alaba will leave the Allianz Arena in 2021.Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked with a move for Alaba who is now entering the last few months of his contract and as a result can start to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with  from January.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have made contact with the agent of David Alaba over a potential transfer, according to reports.United initially decided not to prioritise their defence in the previous transfer window after spending big on Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the year prior, but that soon changed following the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace.Alex Telles was drafted in on deadline day to provide competition at left-back but the club were unable to

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police may have to send some of its officers to Kent in the event of a no deal Brexit.Deputy mayor for crime and policing, Beverley Hughes said during a press conference that the force had been asked to offer 'mutual aid' if the situation warranted it.The deadline for a deal on Brexit set by the European Parliament passed with no sign of progress and may now go on until December 31 - when the transition period is due to end.Dept Hughes expressed concerns

direct to your inboxThe chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, has resigned, the force announced today.

direct to your inboxTwo friends are facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a man in Wythenshawe.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, were both unanimously convicted of murdering David Allan.Mr Allan, 23, was beaten to death in the street following a row over a bike, Manchester Crown Court has heard.He was pursued by Matthews, after he had pushed a 12-year-old boy off his bike.The boy's mother told Matthews, who later armed himself with a torch and repeatedly attacked

straight to your inbox every day for freeMichael Owen believes Marcus Rashford played in his best position in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Sheffield United.Rashford 's double inspired United to the three points at Bramall Lane after surviving an early scare from the hosts. The Blades took the lead early on after Oliver Burke pounced on Dean Henderson 's mistake to tee up David McGoldrick - who tapped it in.

direct to your inboxLawyers made their closing arguments to the jury as the trial into the killing of David Allan in Wythenshawe reaches its final stages.Mr Allan, 23, died after being attacked in the street following a row over a bike.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, deny murder.Mr Matthews has admitted manslaughter.Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have heard that earlier on June 4, Mr Allan pushed a boy off his bike.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your

straight to your inbox every day for free David de Gea insists Manchester United could still win the Premier League title in what has been a 'strange' season. United extended their unbeaten domestic run to five matches over the weekend as they drew 0-0 with City at Old Trafford.

direct to your inbox Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for this afternoon's derby meeting with Manchester City.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made two changes from the side which lost to RB Leipzig in midweek as the United manager reverts to a team he can truly trust for the crucial league encounter.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is confident David de Gea can recover from his error that led to Manchester United's Champions League elimination against RB Leipzig. De Gea was accused of 'bottling it' by United legend Paul Scholes for Justin Kluivert's winner that relegated United to the Europa League knockout stages.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlthough the Manchester derby is looming this weekend, the past few days have been dominated by the post-mortem following Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig.One of the players highlighted as a contributor to the defeat was goalkeeper David de Gea.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is Dean Henderson's 'dream' to become the Manchester United No.1 as pressure mounts on the incumbent David de Gea. De Gea, 30 was accused of 'bottling it' by United legend Paul Scholes for RB Leipzig striker Justin Kluivert's eventual winner in United's Champions League elimination and there is a growing clamour for Henderson to replace the Spaniard.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Scholes is still capable of executing one of his reducers from the pundit's chair and the last time Sir Alex Ferguson suffered a group stage ejection from the Champions League another midfielder went studs-up on Manchester United's younger players. "People have talked about the young players - you've had Jones, Smalling, Young coming in, everybody building them up but they’ve got a lot to do, it’s a reality check for some," Roy Keane said.