'So bizarre' Cops find two men taking pet owl for 2am stroll

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola queried how effective the new protocols for Covid-19 can be in preventing contact on the pitch after Manchester City's FA Cup win over Birmingham. With more regular testing introduced recently across clubs following outbreaks including Newcastle, City, and Fulham, the PFA this week reminded all players not to celebrate with teammates at goals or swap shirts at the end of games in a bid to reduce contact and keep infection rates down.

direct to your inboxManchester City have joined Manchester United in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup.United edged past Watford 1-0 at Old Trafford in their third round tie on Saturday evening, courtesy of a Scott McTominay header.On Sunday, City comfortably progressed, thanks to a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Etihad Stadium.Bernardo Silva set Pep Guardiola's men on their way with two goals in the opening 15 minutes, then Phil Foden added a third before half-time.With the

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is not sure when he will be able to call on Sergio Aguero with the Manchester City striker isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.

direct to your inboxGabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker start for Manchester City in their FA Cup third round tie against Birmingham, but Sergio Aguero is not in the squad. Pep Guardiola had suggested Sergio Aguero could makes his first start in over two months against the Championship side, having suffered a setback from his first return from injury in October.

straight to your inboxManchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup final in midweek, but find themselves back in domestic cup action on Sunday, as they take on Birmingham City in the FA Cup Third Round.City are likely to field a rotated lineup against the Blues, with Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Nathan Ake, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Benjamin Mendy all in contention to start on Sunday.However, Ferran Torres, Tommy Doyle, Eric Garcia, Scott Carson, Cole Palmer and Aymeric

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola wants Manchester City to give Scott Carson a new deal at the club after hailing the goalkeeper's impact at the club.Carson, 35, is into his second season-long loan for the Blues from Derby County but has not played a game for them in his role as third keeper.He is currently self-isolating after becoming the latest first-team player to test positive for Covid-19, meaning he will not be part of the matchday squad for the FA Cup game with Birmingham on

straight to your inboxManchester City could welcome back three players from their Covid-19 isolation periods this weekend. Pep Guardiola confirmed Ederson, Ferran Torres and Tommy Doyle could return to training in time to face Birmingham City if they return negative tests.

straight to your inboxManchester City might use their academy players for the FA Cup clash against Birmingham City in order to field stronger teams against Chelsea and Manchester United.The new year begins with a big Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, before a Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford and an FA Cup third round tie at home to Championship side Birmingham.With at least five City players set to be missing for the Chelsea trip due to Covid tests, Guardiola will have to

Birmingham Live reports. He paid £89 for the title to become official, and even splashed out on eight extra certificates as proof of his new identity, adding he's now able to see the funny side after dealing with the initial shock.He told Birmingham Live: "I am slightly obsessed with her, I’m not going to lie."During lockdown I’ve been watching a lot of live concerts on the TV.

A bit of imbibing while watching a Céline Dion concert on YouTube has left Thomas Dodd with a new name for the new year.

An Alabama man died this week in what police are calling a "heartbreaking" hunting accident.  The body of the 52-year-old – who has not been identified – was found Tuesday in a wooded area just outside of Birmingham, Sgt.

mum who went in to premature labour while in America, has been left with a £75,000 medical bill. Amy Collins was due to fly home on December 13, but two days before her flight she had to have an emergency c-section at just 24 weeks pregnant.