Tributes paid to Ashton man described as 'extraordinary' and 'inspiring'

Di'Shon Bernard, for a moment, looks down at the keyboard of the laptop he is speaking via in Sheffield Wednesday's media suite at their Middlewood Road training ground and starts reminiscing.

Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

An 'inspirational' personal trainer devoted to his family and helping others has tragically died following a gruelling cancer battle. Social media has been flooded with tributes to dad-of-three Bobby Power, who passed away aged 40.

Manchester United's plans for the summer transfer window will be beginning to take shape under the new regime led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Liverpool have been handed two further injury blows ahead of Sunday's crunch Premier League title showdown with Manchester City on Sunday after Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez were both withdrawn for Jurgen Klopp's side in Europe.

Police were called to a crash between a tram and a car on the Metrolink line in Tameside this morning.

Manchester City had started thinking of Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Liverpool when he rested seven big names for the Champions League last-16 second leg vs FC Copenhagen.

Pep Guardiola refused to talk about Sunday's trip to Liverpool after overseeing Manchester City's place in the Champions League quarter finals, insisting his selection decisions against Copenhagen on Wednesday were completely unconnected to the impending title race showdown at the weekend.

An iconic rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park has been given a major makeover with new look and name - and younger visitors will get to ride it for the first time. The iconic Shockwave ride will become "The Wave" when it opens for the first time this Spring.

Manchester United have been told VAR did not intervene before Manchester City's equaliser in the derby because too much time had passed between Marcus Rashford's free-kick appeal and Phil Foden's goal.

Manchester United will be desperate to get a result at the Etihad on Sunday as they look to keep pace with their top four rivals.

Manchester City are looking to complete the double over neighbours and rivals Manchester United on Sunday - but will be without Jack Grealish at the Etihad.

As the weekend rolls in, football fanatics are eagerly anticipating one of the Premier League's most anticipated fixtures: the clash between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday. Two weeks ago, Manchester City's title defence seemed to be faltering after a 1-1 stalemate with Chelsea. However, they've since regained their stride, securing two hard-won 1-0 victories against Brentford and Bournemouth in turn.

Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford can be 'unstoppable' if his attitude is right ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

Manchester City will be going in search of a fourth successive win in all competitions when they face neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has given a mixed update on the team's injury situation.

Tributes have poured in for Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers who has died at the age of 66. Dave's TV partner Si King announced, on Thursday morning, that he sadly died on Wednesday night with his friends and family by his side following his brave battle with cancer.

John Stones played as an extra number ten for Manchester City at times in their Premier League win over Bournemouth - but that wasn't quite Pep Guardiola's pre-match plan.

As the Premier League season intensifies, Manchester City's upcoming clash against AFC Bournemouth is set to be a crucial encounter. The reigning champions, under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, have seen their 11-game winning streak halted by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. This unexpected result, coupled with a narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford courtesy of Erling Haaland's second-half strike, has shown signs of vulnerability in City's armour.

In the upcoming Premier League clash, AFC Bournemouth will host reigning champions Manchester City who will be looking to Liverpool's lead at the top to just one points this weekend. City fans will still be frustrated, despite their midweek win against Brentford, with last weekend's draw against Chelsea after making over 30 attempts on goal with only a Rodri equaliser to show for it