Back down to Earth: Roberto Martinez distraught as Wigan Athletic relegated after near decade in Premier League
Arsenal convincingly won at the Emirates Stadium
Devils over Lions: Rio Ferdinand quits England to focus on Manchester United career
The defender played 81 times for his country
‘Tackle obesity, save NHS millions and boost economy’: Manchester biking chiefs back Get Britain Cycling petition
Petition is up to 58,000 signatures and counting
‘All about the result’: Manchester City interim boss Brian Kidd relieved to seal second after ‘tough 48 hours’
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko saw City to 2-0 win at Reading
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt resigns, following ‘close friend’ Roberto Mancini’s sacking
Ex-Arsenal midfielder declined invitation to stay on
Best possible shape: England rugby league coach Steve McNamara insists side ready for World Cup
The final will be at Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground
Bolton florist fraudsters steal phone book in bid to con customers out of thousands with bogus refunds
Phone book was stolen from Westwells Florist
Tramline to East Didsbury will open months ahead of schedule as Metrolink becomes biggest network in country
Manchester City Council hailed ‘an important step’
Gunning for it: Roberto Martinez hopes lightning strikes twice as Wigan Athletic head into must-win Arsenal clash
FA Cup champions beat Gunners last season
‘A slap in the face’: Levenshulme campaigner and Northenden Lib Dem councillor condemn library closures
Manchester City Council confirmed closures last week
Beach body countdown: Manchester’s Bali Health Lounge launches luxury summer spa treatments
Spa hosted ‘tans, toes, toning and tension’ event