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straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to take another step towards regaining the Premier League title on Sunday when they take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Pep Guardiola 's side are 10 points clear at the top of the table and on a stunning run of form, going unbeaten in 24 matches in all competitions since their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in November.

direct to your inboxA Manchester MP has warned city and town centres will resemble 'ghost towns' unless the night-time economy receives urgent and tailored support from the Government.Many nightclubs and music venues, pubs and bars will not survive the Covid-19 pandemic without it, said Withington MP Jeff Smith.The former Manchester councillor was an indie, dance and house DJ in the 90s and early 2000s and had a 20-year career in the music industry, playing at some of the north's top clubs and

Big Grillie Style, Burgerize, and a new partnership between Crazy Pedro's and Eat New York. Even Manchester's only Michelin-star restaurant has joined the burger bandwagon this year, with Mana launching a takeaway burger service that's consistently sold out for weeks on end.

Canvas Manchester, a new gig venue and events space.

straight to your inboxVincent Kompany is a fierce opponent, and a formidable man to cross.But the former Manchester City captain, who has successfully tangled with some of the world’s toughest strikers, met his match on the day he tried to do the washing-up for 102-year-old Vera Cohen.Vera died last weekend, and a little piece of City died with her.Those people who are under the strange illusion that the Blues have no history would have done well to sit for an afternoon with this wonderful,

straight to your inboxManchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad StadiumPep Guardiola 's side secured their passage through to the last eight of the FA Cup in midweek, beating Swansea City 3-1. In the Premier League, City have won their last 15 matches in all competitions and smashed Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield in their last Premier League outing.

direct to your inboxAfter the misery of January 2021, there might finally be some light at the end of the tunnel.There is at least some discussion of how and when coronavirus restrictions will be lifted as the vaccination rollout continues.And with spring around the corner, it feels possible that life could show some signs of normality in the not too distant future.While Manchester has now been in lockdown for almost an entire year, change in the city centre has continued apace.And for those who

straight to your inboxKyle Walker has admitted he was "lucky" to get on the scoresheet in Manchester City's FA Cup win over Swansea City.Walker opened the scoring in City's fifth round tie at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday evening, With half an hour on the clock, the England defender put in a teasing ball from the right, which found its way all the way into the net without a touch from anyone else.So, was it a shot or a cross? Walker initially joked that it was intended as a shot, before

straight to your inboxManchester City have coped just fine without Kevin De Bruyne, with their Premier League winning streak currently stretched to 10 matches after Sunday's impressive 4-1 victory over the holders, Liverpool.However, ahead of an impending return to action for the 29-year-old and despite City's relentless form, Pep Guardiola will be well aware of what the Belgian offers to his team, as he ticks boxes that other teammates don't.Players are responsible for adding different elements

straight to your inboxLiam Gallagher has been doing a bit of scouting work for Manchester City, it would seem. The former Oasis frontman and big City fan sent Pep Guardiola some transfer advice on Sunday ahead of his team's crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool.

direct to your inboxRoy Keane was full of praise for Phil Foden after Manchester City's victory over Liverpool.Foden rounded off the scoring as City beat Jurgen Klopp's men 4-1 in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield. All the goals came in a dramatic second half, with Ilkay Gundogan missing a first-half penalty for Pep Guardiola's side.

straight to your inboxManchester City and Liverpool will be able to make extra substitutions during their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday (4.30pm).A new rule comes into effect this weekend, with the Premier League introducing concussion substitutes on a trial basis. It means City and Liverpool will be allowed two permanent concussion substitutes on top of the usual three permitted changes per match.

straight to your inboxManchester City head to Anfield without three key players for their clash with Liverpool.Pep Guardiola confirmed that Sergio Aguero, Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan Ake are all unavailable but otherwise, City have a full complement of players.

Have we missed anywhere? Let us know in the comments below. Starting off right near Manchester Victoria station, and one of our favourite examples of old meeting new.The ultra-modern Urbis building - home to the National Football Museum and shaped like a glass dorsal fin - sits alongside the historic Chetham's Library and centuries-old Manchester Cathedral.You can stand on the grass and take in all three, as well as the Corn Exchange building, in one spin.As you leave Cathedral Gardens and head

direct to your inboxWhat will Manchester city centre look like on the other side of the pandemic?There is much debate about whether the rapid expansion of recent decades will continue, not just in Manchester, but in cities around the world as we readjust.Will fewer people want to live in high-rise, high-density areas and prefer the suburbs? Are the days of huge offices filled with hundreds of employees numbered now that many businesses have successfully operated with staff working from

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher believes Manchester City can end Liverpool's Premier League title hopes with victory at Anfield this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side travel to Merseyside to take on the Reds on Sunday (4.30pm) in a battle between the top two teams in the country last season.

direct to your inboxCouncillors are calling for up to 25 Manchester city centre roads closed temporarily due to the pandemic to become permanently pedestrianised.A string of streets within the inner ring road were closed to car traffic under emergency legislation brought in by the government last year to allow people more room to social distance.Now a number of city centre councillors are pushing for a review to examine whether the closures can be made permanent.Piccadilly ward councillor

direct to your inboxManchester city centre had a record-breaking year for home building in 2020 - despite the pandemic.The number of units completed - nearly 5,000 - was the highest on record for a single year, according to Deloitte Real Estate's annual crane survey.The remarkable figures, a huge increase on 2019 which was itself one of the busiest years for home building on record, demonstrate the extent to which the construction sector has continued working during several coronavirus

direct to your inboxIn a single planning committee last September, Manchester councillors approved more than £1billion of development for construction.Most of that investment will be new residential towers going up in and around the city centre.It is now fifteen years since Beetham Tower opened on Deansgate in 2006, knocking the CIS tower off its spot as the tallest building in the city and kickstarting a new era of urban living in Manchester.The pace of development has barely dipped

straight to your inboxManchester City are not interested in making a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.The 28-year-old star has alerted a number of top European clubs after a planned contract renewal with the Bundesliga champions turned sour. Bayern have been very vocal with their displeasure at the failure to reach an agreement - to the dismay of the player - and in November withdrew their offer to leave Alaba free to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.