Next two days expected to be the busiest on roads, rails and in the air as millions head home for Christmas

'Grim and lifeless', 'a dump', 'ugly and scruffy'.

After spending enormous amounts of money in an attempt to bridge the gap on the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City during the summer transfer window, Manchester United are facing another season without being in contention for the Premier League title.

Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of former FC Toronto assistant coach Ewan Sharp as the club's new assistant coach and analyst.

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson has hinted that the Gunners could soon find themselves in the same position as Manchester United in regards to academy products becoming the face of the first-team squad.

Long-term Manchester United target Erling Haaland has been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund once again, with his various reports claiming the striker's release clause can be activated at the end of the season.

Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been pictured on a night out last week that seemingly led to their omissions from the Manchester City team at Newcastle on Sunday.

Chloe Ferry enjoyed a night on the town with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams. Chloe, 26, and Lystra, 44, were out in Manchester on Sunday 19 December, where the Geordie Shore star cut a casual figure in black velour joggers, a brown bralette and flipflops.

Police are looking for an 18-year-old woman who was last seen in Oldham on Saturday night.

Chloe Ferry was supported by fellow reality star Lystra Adams as she headed out in Manchester following the recent loss of her father.

Manchester City will sit at the top of the Premier League table on Christmas Day after registering an eighth successive league win with a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

"I don't feel safe, I am aware that I am by myself even if I am messaging someone.

Andreas Pereira believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit for his tactical acumen at Manchester United.

While many of us will be ringing in the New Year with friends and family, it won’t be the case for Daisie, a rescue dog who has been waiting for most of 2021 to be adopted.

Lucy Fallon couldn't have looked more smitten as she enjoyed an evening out with her footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson in Manchester on Tuesday.The former Coronation Street star, who played Bethany Platt on the show until last year, was pictured cuddling up to the Preston North End athlete as they exited the swanky Menagerie Bar and Restaurant.The pair, who recently returned from a romantic Parisian getaway, were matching in all-black ensembles as they strolled along arm in arm.

Manchester United have recorded three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since September and are now just a point off a Champions League spot.

The response of Greater Manchester Police on the night of the May 2017 Arena bombing was 'grossly deficient', a QC representing bereaved families has told the continuing inquiry into the atrocity.

A man was taken to hospital after a fight inside a bar in Manchester city centre.

Friday evening has arrived - which means it's time for another Manchester Evening News pub quiz!