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The striker, 25, made 16 appearances for City between 2007 and 2009, before being sentenced to five years in jail for rape in April 2012.

Shaun Wane’s Warriors are looking to retain their Super League crown for the second season running when they clash with St Helens in the Grand Final at Old Trafford this weekend.

Pietersen tweeted last night that he had been made aware that Anderson, along with fellow England bowler Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad, all had access to the parody twitter account @KPGenius.

The Match of the Day presenter feels there is an abundance of young talent coming through that should look to compete in the Wembley showpiece.

In a survey conducted by bookmakers Ladbrokes, it was revealed that the public deemed Sir Alex the second most controversial sports manager of all time.

Rojo signed for United from Sporting Lisbon for £16million in the summer but had to wait for his United debut after encountering difficulties obtaining a work visa.

Never one to shy away, the former England batsman reiterated all of the eyebrow-raising claims he made in his autobiography out this week, which have caused a media storm around the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Two first half goals from Danny Nardiello and a late Ryan Lowe strike were enough to see the Shakers seal a 3-1 win at the JD Stadium.

Manchester United’s hero from the weekend David De Gea has admitted he considered leaving the club during a difficult first season at Old Trafford.

The 20-year-old Blackett, a central defender by trade who has also deputised at left back, joined the first team fold during pre-season and impressed Louis van Gaal.

Lancashire cricket director Mike Watkinson has left his post following the county’s relegation to Division Two – as the club prepare to announce Ashley Giles as his replacement.