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Mancunian Matters looks at the best matches between Championship sides Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic ahead of their relegation battle on Friday night.

Louis Van Gaal’s side have been linked with the Juventus and Chile playmaker for a couple of seasons now and it appeared the chase was finally over when an article appeared on United’s website two days ago.

Bury face Conference South side Hemel Hempstead Town in the first round of the FA Cup at the JD Stadium on Saturday. The Shakers come in to the game on the back of eight straight home victories.

Tribute as Bolton Wanderers legend Roy Hartle passes away, aged 83, after a long battle with illness

‘You don’t become a good or bad coach overnight’, said the MCFC Supporters Club spokesman to MM as he stands up for manager Manuel Pellegrini to stay with the club.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini deemed Champions League qualification ‘not impossible’ despite his side’s 2-1 defeat to CSKA Moscow.

Albion scored inside the first minute and despite Wigan’s control over the game from then on, their seventeen shots on goal all went begging.

City host CSKA Moscow on Wednesday night in Group E and are currently two points behind Roma, who face a tricky away fixture against giants Bayern Munich.

The England midfielder made his first appearance of 2014/15 in United’s derby loss to noisy neighbours Manchester City on Sunday, having only just returned from a lengthy spell on the side-lines.

The anxiety at the Etihad in the closing minutes of the Manchester derby that gripped the fans and transmitted to the players cannot go on if City are to mount a charge for the Champions League knockout stages.

Bury manager David Flitcroft is hopeful that his side’s fine home form can increase attendances at the JD Stadium with Cambridge United their latest scalp.