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Goals from Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes saw United cruise to victory in Michael Carrick's first game as permanent head coach, with the captain making history from a corner.
The striker is among five regulars rested for the Aston Villa match, with John Stones and Bernardo Silva playing their final games for the club as Guardiola bids farewell to the Etihad.
A 42-year-old Adlington man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a six-hour incident on Bolton Road left one person injured and caused "substantial damage" to homes and vehicles.
With the Premier League season ending on Sunday, United's priority is replacing Casemiro, with Atalanta's Ederson and Newcastle's Sandro Tonali among an extensive list of midfield targets.
Data puts the average price for an hour of parking in central Manchester at £5.05, behind only Brighton and London, with residents saying costs are pushing them onto trams and Ubers.
Greater Manchester Police were called to Charles Street on Saturday afternoon, with the death currently being treated as unexplained.
Officers discovered a firearm and a "significant" quantity of Class A and B drugs at a Radcliffe address overnight, after a 20-year-old man was shot on Bury New Road when he allegedly drove directly at police.
Pep Guardiola said his goodbye "was the experience of my life" and revealed his 94-year-old father will attend his final game, while Thomas Tuchel named five City players and Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo in his 26-man squad.
The 44-year-old has signed a two-year contract after delivering Champions League qualification with 11 wins in 16 games as interim boss, saying the responsibility fills him with "immense pride."
There is loads to do across all boroughs this long weekend, with a flower festival, a trophy parade, a legendary club night, free pints and a Champions League final to watch.
The Greater Manchester Mayor told supporters the by-election would force Westminster to "focus on the places it usually looks past," framing his bid as a chance to return Labour to its working-class roots.
Chris Kennedy withdrew hours after being announced as the party's candidate, with social media posts about the Golders Green arson attack understood to have been a factor in his departure.
Four men and a woman have been arrested in Ashton-under-Lyne on suspicion of fraud over claims that independent candidates were put forward in a local election to split opposition votes and benefit Labour.
Aston Villa's Europa League win has created a complex set of scenarios, with results involving both Manchester clubs on Sunday set to determine who gets the extra Champions League spot.
The government wants the Supplementary Vote system in place by June 19, the day after the Makerfield by-election, in case Andy Burnham wins and triggers a race for his successor as mayor.
The Crystal Palace boss congratulated Arsenal and said Eberechi Eze "took the right decision" to join the Gunners over Tottenham, while admitting he is changing his mind "three times a day" on rotation ahead of a Conference League final
Eli Junior Kroupi's strike against Manchester City on Tuesday helped seal Arsenal's first title in 22 years, and now the Gunners are eyeing the 19-year-old as a marquee summer signing.
Incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has asked the club to sign Morten Hjulmand from Sporting this summer, with Manchester United and Arsenal also interested in the Denmark captain.
The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans will play at Co-op Live on January 17, 2027, as part of a European double-header that also takes in Paris, with the fixture featuring French star Victor Wembanyama.
The retrial jury failed to reach a verdict after nearly 20 hours of deliberation, with the Crown Prosecution Service given until May 29 to decide whether to seek a third trial.
Police were called to the city centre on Tuesday night and found two men with stab wounds before a third arrived at hospital with a wound to his back. All three have been arrested.
The former Manchester United forward drew comparisons between the departing Man City boss and his old manager at Old Trafford, saying Guardiola has "completely changed the face of English football.
Police rushed to the scene near Superdrug on Tuesday night, with a helicopter circling for at least 40 minutes and a male seen being rushed into an ambulance.
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The Greater Manchester Mayor has been selected to contest the seat following Josh Simons' resignation, with Reform UK, the Monster Raving Loony Party and Restore Britain also fielding candidates.
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assists record in a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, but attention is already turning to a summer overhaul with midfield the standout priority.
The former Manchester United defender says Chelsea signing Alonso "did tell me that Liverpool are going to keep their manager for next season," while describing the "manager" title rather than "head coach" as a telling decision.
Emergency services closed Great Ducie Street at the junction of Trinity Way after a collision outside Manchester College, with a pedestrian rushed to hospital.
The Swiss firm has asked people "not to rush to our stores in large numbers" after safety concerns forced closures across the UK, with the watches already appearing online for up to £16,000.
Generations of families have made the trip to London as Manchester City go for their eighth FA Cup title, with fans "wearing blue and hoping for the best."
Coach Adam Lawrence has joked that the 19-year-old has "finally understood what tracking back actually is" ahead of Saturday's play-off final against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
The club will celebrate the FA Cup, WSL title and FA Youth Cup on May 25, with a parade through the Northern Quarter to the Etihad and a ticketed event at Co-op Live.
The Brazilian midfielder is available for Sunday's game against Nottingham Forest after returning to training, with Carrick full of praise for his impact since January.
Brian Coote, 37, has been jailed for nearly four years after killing his father's rescue dog Max, assaulting his dad and attacking two police officers in Westhoughton.
The Greater Manchester Mayor is set to contest a by-election that could decide the next prime minister, but voters in the constituency warn he faces a real fight against Reform UK.