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direct to your inboxThe mum of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett has opened up on the pain of dealing with Mother's Day - four years after she lost her son in the tragedy.Figen Murray said although she has a memory box full of cards Martyn sent over the years, it is a 'struggle' to look at them.Martyn, from Stockport, was among the 22 lives lost when Salman Abedi detonated his suicide bomb in the foyer of the Arena in 2017.He was 29.Figen has since campaigned tirelessly for a new law

direct to your inbox Three men have been arrested after the George Floyd mural in Manchester's Northern Quarter was damaged again.

direct to your inboxA man and woman have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in north Manchester. The smash, between a Ford Mondeo and Audi, happened on Blackley New Road in Blackley at around 6.40pm last night (Friday).

straight to your inboxJoao Cancelo says he is finally starting to reap the benefits of learning the role Pep Guardiola had in mind for him when he first joined Manchester City.Cancelo was a high profile arrival in 2019, replacing Danilo who moved to Juventus. However, with Cancelo apparently the chosen full-back chosen to offer cover on both sides of defence, his early start to life at City was tough.

Manchester Crown Court heard. Martin, of Norwood, in Lambeth, then ran into the Holiday Inn Express next door.He returned half an hour later and asked a different security guard for money to buy some cigarettes, but when he was refused, he picked up an umbrella from the door and ran.The guard chased him into the Holiday Inn once again and the police were alerted.Officers located Martin in his room.

straight to your inboxMost footballers have their worth measured in goals, trophies and moments of ecstasy.Pablo Zabaleta is a Manchester City legend whose name will forever be embroidered in stitches, and written in blood.The Argentine star never scored glorious goals, he rarely made you catch your breath with an instance of brilliance, and he certainly never creamed a last-minute title winner into the top corner in the last minute.But when the statues are built at the Etihad Stadium, the

straight to your inbox"It was one of the worst feelings I’ve experienced coming away from a football ground."That's not the memory you'd expect from someone who had a golden ticket for one of the greatest moments in Manchester City's history.But as Sergio Aguero was cartwheeling away, shirt waving above his head, 45,000 City fans going crazy as the Premier League trophy was snatched from Manchester United's waiting hands, some fans had done the unthinkable. They'd left early.For those Blues,

direct to your inboxA 17-year-old boy is being questioned by police investigating racist graffiti scrawled on the George Floyd mural in Manchester's Northern Quarter, it's been revealed.The teenager was held by officers after a chase early on Friday morning, Greater Manchester Police said.Police were called at 5.25am to a report of criminal damage at Stevenson Square.The boy was subsequently arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated criminal damage, GMP confirmed.He remained in custody for

direct to your inboxA councillor has slammed 'racist cowards' after the mural of George Floyd in the Northern Quarter was vandalised again.The portrait of the US security guard, who died in Minneapolis after being forcibly held down by police officers in May last year, was targeted in the early hours of Friday.Street artist Akse created the tribute in Stevenson Square in the weeks that followed his death.Councillor Jon-Connor Lyons, who represents the Piccadilly ward on Manchester city council,

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has recalled the 'wow' moment he had while watching one of Sir Alex Ferguson's marquee summer signings train for the first time. Having progressed through Manchester United's academy as part of the famous Class of 92, former Old Trafford favourite Scholes has played with some of the best players in the club's history.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has likened Manchester City's performance against Arsenal to a Floyd Mayweather fight, with Pep Guardiola's side able to brush past the Gunners without hitting top gear.City sit 10 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table after Raheem Sterling's second-minute goal secured a 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

straight to your inboxAny Manchester City players that do not like their role in the team may be better off leaving the club, according to Pep Guardiola.City are on course to win multiple trophies this season, with a healthy lead in the Premier League and progression in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Champions League.

direct to your inboxA man who was killed after being stabbed in Moston has been named as Alan Murphy.The 39-year-old was fatally stabbed near his home on Whitstable Road in the early hours of Thursday (February 18).

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has picked out Manchester United's top five signings of the Premier League era - but there is one glaring omission among the current crop at Old Trafford. During his iconic career with United, former captain Neville played alongside some of the best players in the club's history, including fellow academy products Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt has joined Croatian side NK Istra on loan for the remainder of the season.The Wales international is desperate to kick-start his career following a disappointing loan spell with Charlton and has jumped at the chance to play in Croatia.The deal does not include an option for Istra to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.Prior to the deal being officially announced, Levitt's agent Ivan Omrcen said last