Member of staff shot at sell-out Halloween party in Salford billed as 'Magic City Massacre'

Sir Alex Ferguson joked that his late wife Lady Cathy would have killed him for recently spending £650,000 on two horses, following his excellent win in the Bahrain International Trophy last week.

A former Manchester United football scout has been spared invasive surgery and given the all-clear after he was diagnosed with cancer last year.

This is the moment a 51-year-old married dad was snared after he went to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

“Sir Bobby, the legacy you left us with. History, dignity & integrity. Our promise to you. We will protect that legacy and keep the red flag flying high" - the words on a banner erected outside Old Trafford today. Manchester United invited supporters to gather for Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral procession and they turned out in their droves.

Thousands of fans turned out at Old Trafford to bid a final farewell to Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton.The 1966 World Cup winner’s funeral cortege was welcomed with gentle applause as it drove past the stadium’s East Stand and the United Trinity statue, which features Charlton himself, George Best and Denis Law. Representatives of the club’s under-18 and under-21 teams formed a guard of honour flanking the statue and, behind it, there were numerous black and white photographs depicting Charlton’s long and illustrious career as a player and then a director at the club.

Thousands of people are to line the streets to pay their respects to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of the Manchester United and England icon's funeral today (Monday).

A man has been convicted of racially abusing ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand whilst he was working as a pundit during one of his former club's matches.

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has said he owes Sir Bobby Charlton 'everything' after paying an emotional tribute to the club legend at Monday night's Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris.

Manchester City have reportedly slapped a £50m price tag on Kalvin Phillips ahead of the January transfer window despite his bit-part squad status.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to stay at Southampton next season if they earn promotion to the Premier League.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Toni Kroos in January but Gary Neville has already explained why it would not be the right move for Erik ten Hag.

Legends of both Manchester United and Manchester City came together to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Manchester City raced into a 26th-minute lead in Sunday's derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford courtesy of an Erling Haaland penalty.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford this afternoon, making three changes.

Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford later this afternoon and supporters have called for Mason Mount's return to the starting line-up.

GMP say that offensive chants by football fans will not be tolerated ahead of the Manchester derby. Manchester United are set to take on Manchester City in the 191st derby between the clubs.

Bristol Rovers have sacked former Manchester City player Joey Barton as manager after a poor start to the season left the club 16th in League One.

Matthew Perry, star of the hit US comedy series Friends, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home aged 54.

Both Manchester sides will be looking to get bragging rights at Old Trafford when Man United welcome rivals Man City. Six points separate the two sides after the hosts picked up back-to-back league wins while City were on the receiving end of two defeats in their last five matches.

Manchester United greats have continued to add their names to the book of condolences for Sir Bobby Charlton.