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coronavirus deaths recorded in Greater Manchester's hospitals for the second day running.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in hospitals in Greater Manchester in the past 24 hours.And there have also been no new deaths in hospitals with Covid-19 anywhere in the north west according to the latest government figures.The NHS publishes data each day relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death

straight to your inboxThe scale of Manchester United's ambitions this season has changed markedly over the last 17 games and after Friday's Europa League draw they may have ratcheted up another level.While United would have gladly snapped up the opportunity of a top-four finish back in January, their improved form and recent dazzling displays mean that should be a bare minimum now, even if they remain fifth with four games to play.Four wins from four would secure fourth, with United travelling

as Manchester Airport's third terminal reopens and flights ramp up here and around the world, work by scientists on how people catch the virus is key. Latest research suggests the coronavirus spreads more widely in the air than the World Health Organisation (WHO) had previously suggested, especially in crowded, closed and poorly ventilated settings.

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.

no new Covid deaths were recorded by hospitals in Greater Manchester since the start of lockdown.

when it emerged that the results of tests carried out in commercially-run testing centres were not being shared with public health directors.

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they are far from the finished article after their 5-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.United made it 16 games without defeat thanks to a brace from Mason Greenwood and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.United are in the top four following the win but Ferdinand believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to add three new starting players to his team this summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans believe the club should be aiming for third, let alone fourth, in the Premier League after Leicester City's poor form continued against Everton.

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Gary Neville has urged fans not to get carried away with the club's improvements and has identified how many new additions are needed this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskaer's side are yet to taste defeat since the season resumed, following their Premier League draw with Tottenham by sweeping aside Sheffield United and Brighton either side of an FA Cup quarter-final win over Norwich.That has seen excitement around United increase, particularly with the

here Dr Alex Horsley, respiratory consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital and Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), is leading the study while Prof Maya Buch, Honorary Consultant and Professor of Rheumatology at The University of Manchester, leads the study at the MRI. Dr Horsley said: "Bemcentinib is a drug which has shown promise in clinical trials as a potential cancer treatment.

Shaw is United's totemLuke Shaw is the only United player who has started their last 14 games and United have not lost any of them. His resurgence continued at Norwich, where he was tireless down the left and measuredly halted Teemu Pukki with the scoreline goalless.Harry Maguire had to rollock Shaw in midweek against Sheffield United but such choice words were unnecessary at Carrow Road.

Alan Shearer stated that Manchester United need to make four signings to be competitive in the biggest tournaments again.United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday, with Odion Ighalo and Harry Maguire scoring the goals.Although the win stretched United's unbeaten streak to 14 games in all competitions Shearer believes several additions are required at Old Trafford in the summer.“I think three or four big players, a

Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.

How many people live in your area: Manchester: 1991 - 432,700. 2019 - 552,858. Salford: 230,800 - 258,834. Bolton: 261,300 - 287,550. Trafford: 215,800 - 237,354. Rochdale: 203,900 - 222,412. Oldham: 218,500 - 237,110. Wigan: 305,600 - 328,662. Bury: 178,300 - 190,990. Tameside: 218,000 - 226,493. Stockport: 288,600 - 293,423. The North West's figure population figure for last year was 7,341,196, and increase of just over seven per cent from the 1991 figure of 6,843,000.In 2019, the UK

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

Manchester United and France defender is known for his extrovert personality and his catchphrase "I love this game", but on Friday night his comments seemed measured and level-headed in comparison with Keane, sitting on the opposite side of the TV studio.

coronavirus figures for the second time this month. Each day, the NHS publishes data on the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.

Manchester United were back in Premier League action last night, salvaging a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham Hotspur.A late Bruno Fernandes penalty secured a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side after Spurs had taken an earlier lead through Steven Bergwijn.