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Sale Sharks will make their first trip across the channel this season to face French side Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Antoine on Saturday.

Manchester Phoenix face two home games this weekend as they look to earn much-needed Premier League points and secure a War of the Roses win.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell looks set to shuffle his pack for the upcoming match with Blackpool in SkyBet League One.

Bury manager David Flitcroft expects ‘20% more effort’ from Chesterfield players, out to impress caretaker boss Mark Smith ahead of the club making a permanent appointment.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has criticised the Swansea City hierarchy for their decision to sack Garry Monk ahead of their clash and has called for more patience for managers.

Manchester United are aiming to bounce back from their shock Champions League exit when they return to Premier League action tomorrow against Bournemouth.

Neil Lennon has called on his Bolton side to produce the performance of heroes as Wanderers face a tough trip to play Hull City tomorrow after another grim week.

David Dunn has reiterated that it will take time to get Oldham out of their slump, as they look to break the Boundary Park shackles with a home victory over Millwall this weekend.

Rochdale boss Keith Hill says that his side are in a constant battle to stay in League One ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Swindon Town.

Manchester Giants guard Callum Jones says his young teammates are quickly learning how tough life can be in the BBL but they can get through their current mire.

If you’re after an excuse to get out and get fit this festive season, Mancunian Matters and the Cancer Research UK Winter Run Series have just the ticket…