New barriers on Deansgate after council's pedestrianisation row with bus company

direct to your inboxKate Ferdinand says sharing a candid picture of her bruised body after giving birth has helped her during the first weeks of motherhood.The wife of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has given fans an update says after she posted a photo of herself holding their newborn son Cree in her pants.She was praised for her honesty as she spoke about having an emergency cesarean section and shared a snap of wearing a large pair of black knickers, which she advised is an essential

direct to your inboxA man is in hospital in a serious condition after a ‘fight’ on a bus close to Manchester Apollo.Police were called to reports of a fight on a bus on Ardwick Green South on Monday afternoon (December 21).When officers arrived they found a 31-year-old man seriously injured.He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, Greater Manchester Police said.A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault.He remains in custody for questioning today.A

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville and Jamie Carragher both hailed the way Bruno Fernandes has transformed Manchester United.Fernandes joined United from Sporting Lisbon at the end of January - and quickly established himself as a key man in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. The attacking midfielder has scored 17 goals and provided 12 assists in only 27 Premier League appearances.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMicah Richards says Scott McTominay has shown he is capable of being more than just a holding midfielder for Manchester United. The 24-year-old netted twice in the first three minutes to send United on their way to a 6-2 thrashing of rivals Leeds United in a superb performance at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for selecting Daniel James in the starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League clash against Leeds United.Expectations were high ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004 but the hosts swept Marcelo Bielsa's side away.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane's prediction ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash against Leeds United came true following a devastating display.The two historic rivals faced off in the top-flight for the first time since February 2004, having met just twice in domestic cup competitions in the meantime.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville compared Scott McTominay to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane after his quickfire double for Manchester United against Leeds United.In the first Premier League meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004, the Scotland international found the net twice in the opening three minutes to stun Marcelo Bielsa's side.His first was a driven effort into the bottom corner from outside the box, which left Illan Meslier hapless, before a driving

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has declared that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can compete with Liverpool for the Premier League title - if they improve their home form.United have suffered league defeats at Old Trafford to Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Arsenal this term, winning just one home game before facing Leeds this afternoon.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane says Leeds United fans are silly for considering their club to be as big as Manchester United. The two fierce rivals lock horns in the Premier League this afternoon for the first time in almost 17 years in an eagerly-anticipated clash.United are looking to kick-start their home form this season against a Leeds side that has won plenty of plaudits for their style of play under Marcelo Bielsa.

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has echoed Roy Keane's comments and criticised the Manchester United squad for their embraces with Man City players after Saturday evening's Manchester derby. The former United centre-back questioned Harry Maguire, who was seen hugging England teammate John Stones after the 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford.Neither side created many opportunities in a stalemate that brought a point for both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola's sides.