Acclaimed Manchester author Carl Tighe dies after a battle with Covid-19

United were due to play the Championship outfit at Carrington on Tuesday but after Stoke City's players and officials had arrived at the training ground the Potters were informed that their manager, Michael O'Neill, had tested positive for COVID-19 in a test carried out on Monday. While the Stoke players, who had travelled to Carrington individually, returned home, United played another training game between the squad, the second in four days, having played at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Stoke City on Tuesday was cancelled at the last minute after a player from the Championship club tested positive for coronavirus, it has been reported. After playing a training match at Old Trafford on Saturday, United were due to take on Stoke at Carrington on Tuesday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to prepare his side for their return to Premier League action against Tottenham on June 19.

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and

hereNo arrests have been made, a GMP spokesman said.They said: "Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at 6.50pm on Trinity Way."The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim's injuries were assessed."Transport for Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street.The road has now been re-opened.

Manchester Evening News has pledged to honour the memory of every victim from our region.In our Loved and Lost series, we have paid tribute to scores of people from the region who have died.We have vowed to remember the faces behind the figures.This week, we pay tribute to more coronavirus victims.From the proud nana who loved latin and ballroom dancing, to the cafe owner who enjoyed caravan holidays.We want to share people's stories.If you want to remember someone, fill out the form here.Justi

hit by an Audi A6 at the junction of Rectory Lane and suffered severe head injuries. Fortunately, a passing taxi driver was able to administer life-saving first aid at the scene.Megan was rushed to North Manchester General Hospital and was so ill that she was transferred to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.United will resume their season away to Tottenham on June 19 in a game that could be crucial in the battle to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester, figures show.

A mum from Tameside has warned other parents after her baby fell seriously ill with an inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus.

Manchester United fans have hit back at an Arsenal fan who attempted to troll supporters by comparing the transfer fees of Alphonso Davies and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Tributes have been paid to a passionate Manchester City fan who died after a horror crash in Stockport.

Manchester United fans have taken the opportunity to troll their Arsenal counterparts following a tweet sent by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

A well known and popular Manchester United fan who had been fighting for life with coronavirus has thanked his NHS 'angels' after returning home.

Tributes have poured in for legendary Manchester DJ Dave Booth, who passed away on Saturday.

Tributes have poured in for legendary Manchester DJ Dave Booth, who passed away on Saturday.

Manchester United will revive their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland if he was to become available, reports say.

The coronavirus brings devastation to families in Greater Manchester every day as more and more lives are lost to this cruel disease.

BBC Radio Manchester presenter Chelsea Norris has spoken out about her dramatic caesarean birth.