Manchester favourite named one of the UK's top five gastropubs

Ever wondered the story behind the name of where you live? Greater Manchester is full of towns and villages with unusual names that range from the hilariously rude to the impossible to pronounce.

Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez has admitted that he "observes" teammate Erling Haaland in an attempt to learn from the Norwegian frontman.

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has questioned Erik ten Hag's decision to play Marcus Rashford as a central striker following Sunday's 7-0 hammering at the hands of Liverpool.

Five Greater Manchester restaurants have been named as some of the best-reviewed for brunch and Sunday lunch in the UK. Bookings site OpenTable collected the reviews for the best 100 restaurants in the UK, with the results being published today.

Bruno Fernandes believes Manchester United gave too much space away, allowed Liverpool too much time on the ball and also made it too easy for them to counter-attack during a shock 7-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he 'wouldn't be disappointed' to see either Victor Osimhen or Harry Kane join Manchester United this summer.

Manchester United could become the latest big British name to be snapped up by Qatari investor.

Manchester City have reportedly emerged as favourites to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.

Harry Maguire has said Manchester United play their best football when their performances have energy and intensity.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has heaped praise on five of his teammates for their influence on his form for the Reds so far this season.

Gary Neville has lauded Erik ten Hag's ability to influence games with his substitutions and tactical changes as he paid tribute to the Dutchman's first trophy as Manchester United manager.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has claimed that Paul Scholes was a "tougher opponent" than his Manchester United teammate Roy Keane.

Many of Greater Manchester's levelling up fund bids were 'guaranteed to fail' as the Government changed the selection criteria after applications had been received, councillors have heard. In January, Greater Manchester missed out on more than £276m of Levelling Up money in the latest round of funding announced by the government.

Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford has rediscovered the directness, aggression and ruthlessness in front of goal that made him so dangerous when he initially broke through at Manchester United.

Several hours after Sam took part in I Work in Town, Canal Street would have been bouncing.

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford is “unstoppable” due to his movement, skill and finishing abilities and has backed him to shine against any team in the world.

Robin van Persie has praised Manchester United for their approach to the Europa League play off clash with Barcelona and suggested that he expects more entertainment in the second leg.

Bruno Fernandes has praised the trio of Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez for their impact inside the Manchester United dressing room.

Xavi has named four players his Barcelona side need to watch out for on Thursday night as he praised Erik ten Hag for the improvements he's made at Old Trafford this season.

A seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling 30ft onto a stone path at a popular beauty spot near Bolton.