First images of the new Manchester neighbourhood planned for £4bn 'Northern Gateway' transformation

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutIconic British fashion brand Fred Perry is preparing to launch a new flagship store in the Northern Quarter.The huge site will be opening at the foot of Afflecks in the city centre this summer.After several months of high-profile high street closures, including nearby Debenhams, it's good news for Manchester at last.The heritage fashion brand was co-founded by Stockport-born tennis

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and her fiancé Ryan Thomas have started renovations on their Manchester Edwardian home.The former Coronation Street star Ryan, 36, purchased the property without Lucy seeing it first but the couple promised fans that they would be overhauling the home. And Lucy, 29, has shared a glimpse of the DIY work as the pair revealed they would be splitting their time 50/50 between the Manchester property and their home in Essex.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonHandled Palace's aerial balls well and dealt with everything he faced with confidence. Had nothing to do until huge save at the death.

coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

direct to your inboxLucy Mecklenburgh has shared her surprise after fiance Ryan Thomas bought a new home in Manchester for them. Lucy, 29, was thrilled when her man picked a home for them on his own.

direct to your inbox More than 5,500 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals alone after contracting coronavirus. And tragically, this number continues to rise everyday.

straight to your inbox every day for free Axel Tuanzebe insists his future still lies at centre-back despite impressing in midfield during Manchester United's goalless draw with Real Sociedad on Thursday night. The 23-year-old came on for Fred at half-time and played alongside Nemanja Matic as United secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.

direct to your inboxA man who spent six weeks in critical condition with coronavirus has said he's 'incredibly grateful' for the nurses that looked after him in his time of need. Gary McCann, 60, from Wythenshawe, was rushed into hospital on November 11 after he had difficulty breathing.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad an unconvincing start but saved well when called upon at 1-1 in both halves. One of the steadier ones at the back.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 5,200 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.

direct to your inboxCampaigners have won a High Court battle against Manchester council’s plans to build a 440-space temporary car park near a primary school.Trees Not Cars sought a judicial review of the decision taken in October 2019 by the planning committee to keep parking facilities at the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats for two years - months after the council declared a climate emergency.Town hall leaders hoped the car park would generate short-term income while plans to redevelop

direct to your inboxThe total number of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester is now approaching 7,000.And tragically every neighbourhood in the region except one has suffered at least one fatality. An interactive map produced by the Office for National Statistics shows the number of deaths where Covid-19 was the underlying (main) cause on the death certificate in every neighbourhood in England and Wales.

direct to your inboxThe NHS has confirmed the deaths of 18 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for coronavirus.Nationally, a further 309 hospital deaths were reported on Thursday.Of those, 42 were in hospitals in the north west region.Six further deaths have been recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, with five more at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Three further deaths were recorded at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh

direct to your inboxResidents in parts of Harpurhey and Moston are being invited for immediate Covid tests after a mutant strain was discovered in the area. Thousands of people will be invited for testing in the coming days as health chiefs work out how the E484K mutation has developed and spread.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United striker Mason Greenwood has today signed a new contract at Old Trafford, with 19-year-old agreeing a new four-year until June 2025, with the option of a further year.Greenwood, who has been at United since he was seven, has scored 21 goals for the club in 82 appearances in all competitions and is still holds the record for being United's youngest goalscorer in European competition.On Greenwood's new contract at United, manager Ole Gunnar