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For Elinor Barker 2015 was a year full of highs and lows.

These are strange times for Manchester United’s prestigious academy.

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph says he understands what the fans want, insisting he is looking to put an injury-hit start to life at the Etihad firmly behind him.

Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United players they must keep their cool when they face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Salford City boss Bernard Morley insists his second-placed side are prepared for a war in their title-contenders battle at Ashton United on Saturday.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has quashed fears over his team’s recent lack of goal-scoring efficacy.

Bury boss David Flitcroft insists that his side is ready for a crucial run of four games in ten days, which includes a third round FA Cup replay, but starts with a visit from high-flying Walsall.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell will be looking for a quick-fire reaction from his players as they welcome in-form Chesterfield to the DW Stadium this weekend.

Manchester Phoenix hope to beat Swindon Wildcats for the second time in a week as they face two away fixtures this weekend.

Sale Sharks return from a week of R&R tonight to face Pau at the French side’s home, Stade de Hameau in the Challenge Cup.

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Liam Trotter has insisted that his teammates still believe they can survive relegation ahead of tomorrow’s trip to face Nottingham Forest.