Manchester domestic violence charity says it got TWICE as many referrals last year - with 'no doubt' pandemic is to blame

straight to your inboxPremier League clubs are on alert after David Alaba announced that he will be leaving Bayern Munich in the summer. Alaba has previously been linked with a move to Manchester City, though it is understood he is not currently a transfer target for them.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaRooted to his line for Mbaye Diagne's goal but then denied the striker as well. Magnificent goalkeeping to to thwart Diagne twice in as many seconds.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere are only two events that draw Richard Hartis into the technical area during a game: when he raises the electronic board to signal a substitution and when Manchester United have a set-piece to defend.Hartis's advice appears so unremarkable it renders his instructions redundant, although just about every utterance from a coach in crowdless stadiums is like differentiating between bird calls.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has been warned his place is not secure in the Manchester United team after his errors in the 3-3 draw with Everton.De Gea, 30, fumbled the ball into the path of Abdoulaye Doucoure for Everton's first and was widely criticised for his feeble attempt to thwart Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 95th minute equaliser.United have the worst defensive record in the Premier League top 10 and De Gea has started in all but two of their 23 league fixtures.Dean

direct to your inboxExactly why the earth opened up and swallowed a chunk of Walmer Street in Abbey Hey is still to be fully explained.A number of factors no doubt contributed, including the enormous rainfall deposited on Manchester by Storm Christoph.While the investigation continues, the desperately sad stories of those forced to flee their homes reveals some wider truths about the struggles so many in our city are facing.Seventeen properties have been evacuated and four are now in the process

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straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer refused to single out David de Gea for mistakes made by the Manchester United goalkeeper against Everton.United squandered a 2-0 lead and then a 3-2 lead to draw 3-3 at home to the Toffees, as they were stunned by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's last-gasp equaliser.De Gea spilled the ball for Abdoulaye Doucoure to get Everton back in the game early in the second half and was then easily beaten by Calvert-Lewin for the stoppage-time

Bolton Crown Court, after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and threatening communication. On October 13 last year, Parkinson's girlfriend Taylor Lestat and her brother Stephen Johnson were drinking at Parkinson's home in Manchester Road, Bolton.

United starting lineup once again, and it's the same story with left-back Luke Shaw, with both likely to start against the Toffees.Both Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial are both pushing for starts this weekend, with Greenwood impressive against Everton, while Martial scored twice as a substitute.Defender Eric Bailly is a doubt while Phil Jones remains United's only long-term absentee.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

straight to your inbox every day for freeJesse Lingard made the dream start to life out on loan with a brace in West Ham United’s 3-1 win away to Aston Villa. The 28-year-old midfielder left Manchester United in the January transfer window to join former boss David Moyes at West Ham for the rest of the season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were ecstatic on social media after Jesse Lingard scored twice for West Ham United on debut.The Englishman joined the Hammers for the remainder of the season after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for free David Luiz has revealed that Bruno Fernandes told him he was trying to 'surprise everyone' with his free-kick approach against Arsenal on Saturday evening. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side restricted to a handful of chances in the match.

straight to your inboxManchester City are not interested in making a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.The 28-year-old star has alerted a number of top European clubs after a planned contract renewal with the Bundesliga champions turned sour. Bayern have been very vocal with their displeasure at the failure to reach an agreement - to the dismay of the player - and in November withdrew their offer to leave Alaba free to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaBilly Sharp's shove could not legislate for De Gea's feeble goalkeeping as United conceded from yet another corner. Abysmal clearance for the second.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand was critical of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles, David de Gea and Nemanja Matic after Manchester United lost to Sheffield United.United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke securing only a second Premier League victory of the season for the visitors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Premier League referee Peter Walton explained that the VAR couldn't review Anthony Martial's disallowed goal against Sheffield United because referee Peter Bankes had blown for a foul before the ball crossed the line.Manchester United fans were left furious after Harry Maguire was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Ramsdale before Martial turned the loose ball into the net.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have bemoaned the inconsistency in the officiating at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial saw a goal ruled out against Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into half time 1-0 down after Kean Bryan's controversial opener for the Premier League's bottom club.David de Gea failed to meet a corner kick which allowed the Sheffield United defender to head home, although replays showed Billy Sharp pushed the goalkeeper as he

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial in their side to face Sheffield United tonight (8.15pm UK time kick off).Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes to the side that started the game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes, Nemanja Matic and Alex Telles also coming in to the team.Eric Bailly misses out completely, as Tuanzebe plays at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOdion Ighalo has penned an emotional Manchester United farewell message as his time at Old Trafford comes to an end.The 31-year-old striker's loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua expires at the end of this month. The Nigeria international joined United in January last year on an initial six-month deal that was later extended to 12 months.

United will be without Phil Jones, Brandon Williams and Marcos Rojo through injury against Liverpool, whilst Dean Henderson is likely to start in place of David De Gea, and players like Nemanja Matic, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all pushing to start.However, Scott McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba are all likely to start having been in good form in recent weeks.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,