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Manchester City defender Micah Richards is delighted to see the “frightening” Leroy Sane back in contention after a long injury lay-off, and says he will be a useful weapon from the bench in the final nine games of the season. Sane ruptured his cruciate ligament in City’s Community Shield victory over Liverpool back in August of last year and has not featured since.

United will play their first competitive fixture since March on Friday when they take on Jose Mourinho's Tottenham side away from home.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men remain in the hunt for a top four finish in the Premier League which would see them secure a return to the Champions League. United could also still win the FA Cup and Europa League this season, with UEFA confirming how their competitions will be completed yesterday.

hereMeanwhile, video footage on Moss Lane, in Timperely, captures heavy downpours and blustery winds.The torrential rain caused some roads to flood and traffic problems.Two lanes of the M602, near Eccles, were shut after they became submerged by water.There were also reports of flooding in Farnworth as well as the Trafford Centre.In Milnrow on Kiln Lane, some cars were left submerged in the water, while the roof collapsed in an Asda in Rochdale.A yellow weather alert had been issued by the Met

Manchester United after the Football Association ordered a one-match suspension in relation to a social media post. The 24-year-old was charged back in February over a joke made on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has hit back after he was criticised by some fans on social media for taking part in the Black Lives Matter protest in Manchester.Tom joined protesters in Manchester over the weekend as hundreds took part in three days of demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The popular Channel 4 regular documented his time at the protests on his social media accounts but drew criticism from some people - with one person accusing him of not caring about

hereThere was also a march across the city, and speeches.The M.E.N.

Bury artist has been commissioned to paint a family portrait for national treasure Captain Tom.Stuart Barkley, of Ramsbottom, reached out to Captain Sir Tom Moore's grandson Benjie on social media and agreed to paint an initial portrait of the two of them for free. The painting, which took around 40 hours to complete, was so well received that it now hangs in Captain Tom's Bedfordshire home."I've wanted to paint a sort of elder statesman for quite some time," Stuart said.

Former Love Island contestant and ex-cop Mike Boateng has published an angry tirade against his former employer Greater Manchester Police, accusing the force and individual officers he has named of being racist.

Manchester United fans are hoping to see Anthony Martial emulate his form in training on the pitch when the Premier League finally returns.

One of the biggest events in Manchester’s cultural calendar is the latest to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester United fans believe Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is back to his best after he scored a hat-trick on his return to the starting XI.

“We've had lots of conversations with the boys,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained earlier in the season. “Their contracts run out in the summer, but we want them to stay.”

Manchester United have been joined by rivals Arsenal in the race for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, according to reports.

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, Take That’s Mark Owen and James’ Tim Booth have helped to lead a virtual singalong for Manchester.

Mancunians were in fine voice tonight as they took to their doorsteps, balconies and gardens for a mass lockdown singalong.

Greater Manchester will band together this evening for a mass doorstep sing-a-long, led by some of region's most famous faces.

A host of Manchester stars are taking part in a mass doorstep sing-a-long event this Thursday night.