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Bury recorded their fifth victory in six games thanks to Ryan Tafazolli’s own goal, a win that moves the club four points off automatic promotion.

Josh Morris scored the only goal of the match for the home side, his third in three games, as Rochdale dominated possession but struggled to break down a resilient Fleetwood outfit.

Manchester United’s 3-0 battering of Tottenham has led coach Louis van Gaal to say he believes the Red Devils are capable of overtaking local rivals Manchester City.

Stockport-born striker Adam Le Fondre scored with two classy finishes to propel the Trotters to a 2-0 win over the Lions at the Macron Stadium.

Former Oldham Athletic manager Lee Johnson came back to haunt his old side as Barnsley brushed aside the 10-man Latics 3-1.

Wardle FC, formed in 1914, have been told they need to raise £150,000 for a new clubhouse at their Rutherford Ground to secure their future, after the current one was deemed not fit for purpose by Rochdale Council.

Manchester United face an almighty battle to stay in the top four as they face five of the current top seven in their final 10 games.

Ojo, who joined Wigan from Liverpool last month on loan, has admitted that the team have some gutsy tactics in mind.

Despite winning five of their last seven games, Manchester United have come under pressure for their laboured, under-par performances in recent weeks, culminating in the Arsenal loss at Old Trafford.

Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard singled out the threat of England hopeful Danny Ings ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Burnley.

After a truly horrific January, the Manchester Giants are finally back on the road to the postseason and, despite all the losses, coach Jeff Jones and the team have reason to smile ahead of Sunday’s clash with Glasgow Rocks.