Manchester Pride's Mark Fletcher on why this year's virtual celebrations could 'bring new life' into the future of the annual event

straight to your inbox There were a few surprised supporters on Friday morning when Manchester United announced their fans' player of the year for the staggered season which ended trophyless last month. Despite only joining in January the accolade went to the talismanic Bruno Fernandes, who staved off competition from Marcus Rashford, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to claim the award.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are now confident that the club will sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon after his old club Sevilla announced the arrival of a new left-back. Following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more transfers before the window closes on October 5.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has said he is ‘driven to help as much as he can’ after he launched a taskforce to deal with child poverty.The 22-year-old is aiming to tackle the stigma associated with asking for help, and has been at the forefront of campaigns aimed at stopping children going hungry.More than a million children were able to claim food vouchers after Rashford called on the government to reverse its plans to halt the free school meals programme over the summer.On Good

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, 12 September. United confirm three new arrivalsManchester United have confirmed the signings of two Spanish youngsters - Barcelona’s Marc Jurado and Alvaro Fernandez of Real Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side finish third in the Premier League.The 22-year-old also recently missed England duty with another minor niggle, though believes he is ready to return fitter and stronger than ever before.Rashford enjoyed his best ever Old Trafford campaign, scoring 22 goals in all competitions, though missed out to Anthony Martial as the club's top scorer for the season, and admitted his form must improve in the new campaign after a difficult run post-lockdown."I missed four or five

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, September 8.Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford’s efforts to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom have been recognised with a PFA Merit award.Rashford successfully lobbied the UK government to provide free school meals for children throughout the summer holidays."It's a huge honour and I hope it encourages and promotes other players to do things to help,” said Rashford.“It's been a long journey but

straight to your inboxManchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been awarded the PFA Merit Award following his work to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom. The award is presented to someone who has given great service to the game over a lengthy period of time and Rashford has been recognised for his efforts, which took centre stage during the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inboxDarren Fletcher believes Manchester United have got themselves a bargain in new signing Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman became United's first summer arrival earlier last week after signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional year following his £34.6m transfer from Ajax.

Manchester United star, who earlier this year forced Boris Johnson into a spectacular U-turn over extending free school meals into the summer holidays, responded to a comment made by MP for Thirsk and Malton Kevin Hollinrake.

straight to your inbox Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. United Women's forward Lauren James is also up for the Young Player of the Year award in the women's game.

straight to your inboxManchester United are still working on more academy signings before the new season starts.United are preparing to formally announce the additions of Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Marc Jurado, and Alvaro Hernandez and the MEN understands there could be 'a couple more' arrivals.Although United are still awaiting international clearance for Hansen-Aaroen, 16, the Norwegian has started training with the Under-18s and believed to have impressed in his first sessions.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked it was no coincidence that Jadon Sancho was pictured alongside Marcus Rashford to model England's new training kit range.The Three Lions unveiled their new Nike jerseys with a host of promotional images and Rashford was pictured alongside the Borussia Dortmund star, setting United fans into a frenzy.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United but MEN Sport understand there has been no resolution to the issues currently facing the

spectacular U-turn over extending free school meals into the summer holidays, has joined forces with many of the UK's major supermarkets and food retailers to call for the creation of a 'National Food Strategy'. It would see a major expansion of free school meals, school holiday support and the Healthy Start voucher scheme in a bid to ensure no child goes hungry.Wythenshawe -raised Rashford, 22, has written to every MP in the country urging them to back the campaign.

there was instead social distancing and table service in the bars of the Gay Village.But while many Manchester Pride events have been postponed to 2021, one key part of the annual event will take place as planned today - albeit with a different format.The candlelit vigil, which ties up the celebrations every year, will be live-streamed online tonight, with people encouraged to light a candle and take a moment of reflection at home instead.The vigil is always one of the most poignant and moving

after car thieves twice ran over a dad who tried to stop them stealing his partner, Collette Kunyo's, Audi A6 S line from their home in Middleton.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are poised to make Donny van de Beek their first signing in the summer transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have agreed a fee with Ajax for the creative midfielder and are confident of a deal after talks progressed over the weekend.

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