Manchester Dogs' Home has reopened - take a look at some of the pups looking for loving new homes

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their team news for the Premier League fixture against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named an unchanged side from the United team which comfortably defeated Brighton 3-0 earlier in the week. David de Gea starts in goal with a defensive back line of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.

More than 1,000 care home residents have died from Covid-19 since the pandemic began, new figures have revealed.A total of 1,115 people living at the region’s care homes have died from the virus between March 6 and June 12.Many of those deaths reported to the Care Quality Commission by care home bosses were recorded during the UK peak, in mid April.However the figures have been gradually slowing since the beginning of May with just 16 deaths recorded in the week of June 12 - the lowest figure

More than £24m has been approved for new cycleways and footpaths across Greater Manchester - including improvements at one of the region’s ‘most dangerous’ junctions.Work on upgrading the Princess Road/Medlock Street roundabout beneath the Mancunian Way in Manchester began last year.Described as an ‘unpleasant’ experience for cyclists and pedestrians, the junction is being redeveloped to accommodate new roads leading onto the ring road and into the city centre.The subways beneath the roundabout

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaAnother clean sheet but a quiet day was ended with fine saves from Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaNot on the ball as much as Luke Shaw but spotted Mason Greenwood to play him in for his goal.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their line up for the Premier League fixture away at Brighton on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes from the side which defeated Norwich in the FA Cup at the weekend with David de Gea replacing Sergio Romero in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Aaron Wan-Bissaka returning on the right of defence while Luke Shaw continues his remarkable run on the left.

Manchester Arena should sell up if they do not welcome the competition of a rival venue in east Manchester an MP has claimed. Blackley and Broughton MP Graham Stringer has made the comment as he throws his weight behind plans for a new indoor music, sport and and live entertainment arena next door to the Etihad Stadium.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes to the team that beat Sheffield United in the Premier League in midweek, as only Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes remain in the side. As well as Lingard, Bailly and Mata, Sergio Romero, Diogo Dalot, Fred, Scott McTominay and Odion Ighalo all start at Carrow Road.Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are among those on the bench, along with Anthony Martial who bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night.

Premier League strugglers Norwich City in the first of four last-eight ties taking place this weekend. United reached the quarters with a 3-0 win over Championship side Derby County in March, with goals from Luke Shaw and Odion Ighalo (two) giving United a comfortable win at the iPro Stadium.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should make changes to the United side that cruised beyond Sheffield United 3-0 in midweek, with Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial among those who could be rested. Sergio Romero has been United's cup goalkeeper for a number of years and will surely come in for David Gea, while Brandon Williams could step in for Luke Shaw at left back.

beer hotel ' in the city, complete with can fridges in the showers. Brewdog Unlocked will take place on July 4 from 12.01am - you can buy tickets now through Eventbrite.

David de Gea Had next to nothing to do but was noticeably louder than at Tottenham. Kept his sixth clean sheet in the last eight.

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford

During lockdown, Coronation Street star Sair Khan has been enjoying time spent at her beautiful Manchester-based abode, and it looks like quite the isolation spot. The actress, who plays Alya Nazir in the hit soap and made her Corrie debut in 2014, has, like the other characters on the show, had her fair share of drama on the cobbles, beginning as a trainee manager at Underworld factory to firing up relationships with Gary Windass, Luke Britton and Ryan Connor.

1-1 draw with Spurs. Bruno Fernandes' penalty levelled the scores after an opening goal from Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn.

Luke Shaw.The left-back says United are feeling confident heading into Friday night's encounter and have been studying their last win over Spurs in preparation for the match. United dominated in a 2-1 victory over Jose Mourinho's side last December as a brace from Marcus Rashford secured three valuable points at Old Trafford.

Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford can't one day win the prestigious Ballon d'Or. It's easy to forget that Rashford is still just 22 years old as he's been an ever-present in the United first team since breaking through as a teenager under Louis van Gaal.