Two men 'stabbed' in north Manchester - one person heard 'screaming' from his living room after 'lads with big kitchen knives' heard shouting 'you muppets'

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester City under-18s allowed Manchester United to score straight from the kick-off after a mix-up between the United players and their goalkeeper in the build-up to the City goal.With City 2-0 down as half-time neared, the away side were pushing hard for a goal as they looked to rescue the game.A confusing piece of play led to Tai Sodje rolling the ball into the net to hand City a crucial goal.However, in the build-up to the goal, Sodje latched onto

Manchester Evening News reported yesterday how police raided nine addresses on Friday morning. Six men, aged between 16 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and criminal damage.

hereMs Pearson, 37, died in August 2019, following a house fire in Walkden in December 2017.The trial is expected to last three weeks, Wednesday morning's short hearing was told.Adjourning the case, The Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: "Mr Bolland and Mr Worrall, you have now formally entered not guilty pleas to this charge."The next hearing in this case is likely to be the first day of the trial, which is March 8."

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will not make any deadline day signings and will add Phil Jones to their Premier League squad for the second half of the season.United have placed an emphasis on outgoings in the winter window, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah sold to Bayer Leverkusen and Marcos Rojo expected to complete a permanent switch to Boca Juniors.Jesse Lingard has joined West Ham on loan and teenage forward Facundo Pellistri has been loaned to La Liga strugglers Alaves

direct to your inboxIt was March 2020 and Tony Lloyd had returned home from London as the coronavirus pandemic took hold and the country was ordered to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact'.Just a few days later the Prime Minister would declare what, at the time, was an almost unthinkable national lockdown, with a strict ‘stay at home' message.The 70-year-old Rochdale MP had not been feeling 100 per cent, in the days leading up to the announcement that put Parliament - and much of the rest of

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's Marcus Rashford has become the latest player to be targeted by online abuse.He received the abuse following United's 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.Rashford reacted last night, but chose not to share screenshots of the offensive messages he had been sent post-match - reportedly racist abuse sent to him on Instagram - as "it would be irresponsible to do so".

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder James Garner is set to agree a new Championship loan deal after his stay at Watford was cut short.The 19-year-old midfielder enjoyed a successful start to the new season for the Hornets, but saw playing time greatly reduced following their managerial change.Garner has played just 40 minutes of football since 19 December - the same day previous manager Vladimir Ivic was replaced by Xisco Munoz.United and Watford both agreed to

direct to your inboxA man has been charged after what police have called 'a possible firearms discharge' was reported in Newton Heath.Paul Ryan, 41, of Ashton Road East, Failsworth, has been charged with possession of a shortened shotgun (Contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 4(4) and to schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968).He has been remanded in custody and will appear today (Friday 29 January) at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 1.45pm on

side’s shock 2-1 defeat at home to Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Tuanzebe, making his first Premier League start of the season, endured a difficult night and was substituted in the 82nd minute having been culpable in both of the goals his side conceded.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire described the decision to disallow an Anthony Martial goal against Sheffield United as "incredible" as he revealed his teammates were "devastated" in the dressing room after Wednesday night's shock loss.United were denied a first-half equaliser against the Blades when referee Peter Bankes penalised Maguire for jumping into opposition goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, before Martial swept the loose ball home.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says that the Manchester United dressing room is feeling confident after interviewing Paul Pogba this week. The former United defender spoke to the midfielder on behalf of BT Sport after a fantastic run of form for the Frenchman, which has seen him reestablish himself as a first-team regular.

direct to your inboxGary Lineker has sent Manchester United and Liverpool a "frightening" Premier League title warning after Manchester City climbed to the top of the table.City thumped West Bromwich Albion 5-0 at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night to leapfrog United and go top for the first time this season.

direct to your inboxPolice investigating a shocking gun battle between three cars racing through a suburb have carried out a series of armed swoops across north Manchester.Officers, supported by armed cops, smashed their way into six address on Wednesday night as they executed a number of warrants.One man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody being questioned by detectives.

direct to your inboxTwo men have gone on trial accused of murdering a man in his own home as they allegedly enforced a drug debt. Jack Brown, 26, and Conor O'Casey, 23, are accused of murdering 59-year-old Leroy Hanley in Rusholme.

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has officially been named and is set to bring torrential rain this week.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Separate yellow warnings also cover Northern Ireland, Wales, southern Scotland and the rest of England.According to the Met Office, "heavy rainfall combined with some snowmelt across the hills is likely to lead to flooding."The