from Hallé to Happy Mondays

Myth distorts the music history of every city, and in Manchester the myth looms as large as the new Co-op Live, a £365 million, 23,500 capacity mega venue that opens today and will soon host big names including Take That. So for every occasion, a music fan mentions the hit-making boy band or, for that … Read more

Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League team news, line-ups and more from the quarter-finals

Manchester City will host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final tonight, hoping to reach the last four. An electric first leg ended 3-3 in Madrid, with the lead changing hands several times in an open affair. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring after two minutes, before a quick double from Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo put … Read more

The chaos during Manchester United’s Easter travels leads to anger over the change to Brentford’s kick-off

Manchester United fans face a difficult return journey when they follow their team to Brentford this weekend – Getty Images/Matthew Peters Furious Manchester United supporters have criticized the controversial scheduling of Saturday’s match at Brentford as they face travel problems this weekend. Erik ten Hag’s team is scheduled to kick off against Brentford at the … Read more

Rivalry with Man Utd? No, Liverpool was focused on the title candidates, says Klopp

Klopp’s main rival is Pep Guardiola, not Manchester United manager – Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt Jurgen Klopp says there has been no opportunity for a bitter rivalry with Manchester United as he has battled for silverware with other clubs during his time in English football. The Liverpool manager will take on United in Sunday’s all-or-nothing … Read more

Inconsiderate kickoffs and portable toilets: what it’s like to be a traveling WSL fan

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps poses for a photo with a fan after the WSL match against West Ham at the Chigwell Construction Stadium – Getty Images/Alex Davidson By the time the coach of Manchester United fans drives into the south end of Watford Gap Services at 10.30am, there is Taylor Swift’s songwriting … Read more

Erik ten Hag bites back at Jamie Carragher – but admits his criticism of Man Utd is justified

Ten Hag prepares his team for a crucial FA Cup match on Wednesday evening – Manchester United/Ash Donelon Erik ten Hag has hit back at Jamie Carragher for his criticism of Manchester United’s performance against Fulham, accusing the former Liverpool defender of having an agenda against the club. Carragher provided a detailed analytical overview of … Read more

Premier League and Carabao Cup final: 10 talking points from the weekend