Manchester City unveil new third kit inspired by music culture

More details here.Sports fashion retailer JD is looking for both full-time and part-time sales assistants for its Manchester Arndale store.Wages are age-dependant and contracts of between eight and 40 hours are available.

straight to your inboxThe Adidas designers behind Manchester United's new striped third kit say the first team players reacted positively to the shirt, as they accepted some fans may find it 'difficult' to like.The striking black-and-white kit is the club's third new strip for the new 2021/21 season, and is based on the various stripe patterns connected with United and Manchester throughout the years.It is the finished product of a lengthy two-year process from Adidas product designers Inigo

straight to your inboxA forgotten friendly between Manchester United and Sheffield United proved the starting inspiration for the club's new third kit, which was revealed this morning.The new black and white striped kit with red detailing was unveiled by Adidas to complete United's collection of shirts for the new 2020/21 season.And the shirt has a special recognition on the inside of the collar to recognise United's 110th year of playing at Old Trafford, with a similar design to the plaque at

@ManCity third kit. Kitchen roll by @asda." Alongside the text, the shopper shared a picture of some kitchen roll - which they reckon has a resemblance to Manchester City's new t-shirt design.

straight to your inboxAll the attention for the past couple of weeks has been on Manchester City’s pursuit of Lionel Messi, a saga that came to a dramatic conclusion on Friday when it emerged the Argentine would, in fact, be staying put at Barcelona. There was inevitable disappointment: City fans were excited about what seemed like the very real prospect of one of the best players of all time moving to the Etihad.Now, though, there will be an opportunity to focus on more pressing issues.

straight to your inboxManchester City still expect to sign Lionel Messi but they will just have to wait a year to do it, according to reports.Messi brought a wild two weeks of speculation to a close on Friday as he announced that he will be staying at Barcelona after all this summer, in order to avoid a legal dispute with the club over the clause in his contract that would let him leave for free.But it's far from a happy ending to the story as the six-time Ballon d'Or winner unleashed a scathing

the old security cabin on stilts at Kampus, opposite Canal Street. The residency is led by Joseph Otway, who was formerly head chef at Stockport's acclaimed Where the Light Gets In and has also worked at Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Relæ, and Richard Cossins, formerly general manager at Fera at Claridges in London and New York's Blue Hill Stone Barns restaurant, where the pair met.

submitted a planning application for the first phase of an ambitious redevelopment.Plans unveiled earlier this year show new links between the arena and Victoria Station, space for fans boosted from 21,000 to 24,000 and a canopy design inspired by the Manchester worker bee.With a 'dramatic increase' in standing room, designers say the venue would become the 'biggest indoor arena in Europe'.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

Manchester City are the most likely Premier League destination for Messi, who played under Pep Guardiola for four years between 2008 and 2012, with a deal to take him to Manchester United implausible. Neville still doubts Messi will actually leave Barcelona this summer but thinks a transfer to City will be the outcome if he decides to move to England.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Saturday August 29.Next 48 hours crucial for Messi’s futureThe next 48 hours could help to decide Lionel Messi’s future, reports the MEN’s Stuart Brennan.Having dropped a bombshell on Barcelona by handing in a transfer request earlier this week, Messi has now asked for an urgent meeting with the club hierarchy.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Friday August 28.Vincent Kompany speaks out on Lionel Messi transferVincent Kompany says the signing of Lionel Messi this summer could be what Manchester City need to take the next step in the Champions League.The Barcelona superstar has made clear he wants to leave the Camp Nou this summer with City interested in signing the 33-year-old.

straight to your inboxManchester City have reached an agreement with Lionel Messi over a move to the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.The Barcelona superstar dropped a bombshell earlier in the week as he told the Nou Camp club he wants to leave.City are one of the few clubs that could afford the Argentina international and MEN Sport understands the Blues have always felt they would be in a strong position to land Messi if he ever did decide to leave Barcelona.

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has spoken out about the band’s cover of Oasis‘ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.Speaking in NME’s Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?, the drummer spoke of their take on the anthem, which they performed at Manchester Arena just months after an explosion at an Ariana Grande gig killed 22 people.When asked if either Noel or Liam Gallagher gave him any feedback, Ulrich said: “Yes.

straight to your inboxManchester City have officially launched their puma third kit for the 2020/21 season. Following on from the release of the new home and away kits City finally unveiled the strip they will be wearing during some away matches next season.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, August 26.Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has outlined that the club are doing everything they can to keep Lionel Messi at the club amid rumours of a move to Manchester City.City are believed to be the front-runners to sign the 33-year-old after he informed the club on Tuesday that he wants to leave.Speaking earlier today, Planes stated that the Catalan giants want to ensure his long-term future at the

straight to your inbox Lionel Messi’s advisers have used the name of Manchester City as leverage several times down the years. As the club that has always been touted – and has seen itself – as head of the queue should the Argentina superstar ever leave the Nou Camp, the Blues have always been a natural bargaining chip whenever he wanted a new contract, or to exert some other form of influence.