Goals from Harry Beautyman and Christian Burgess shot The Posh into an early lead which Dale were unable to claw back, despite Joe Rafferty registering the first league goal of his career.

A 13-year-old football and fundraising fanatic is due to arrive in Manchester on Friday February 20 on the North West leg of a mammoth 800-mile charity challenge.

Rochdale have slipped to 12th ahead of the Peterborough battle though manager Keith Hill is hopeful the club can mount a title charge.

Goals from Chris Smalling and Robin van Persie were enough to see off Burnley, who had levelled through in-form striker Danny Ings.

The New York City FC squad were present as Man City snatched a point from Hull City thanks to a late James Milner free kick last weekend and they will now have a chance to grace the Etihad turf themselves.

Former Manchester United boss Ferguson agreed a rearranged date with the conference club to ensure he could open the community sports hall.

Man City have now won just one of their last five league games in the absence of Ivorian Toure and were facing a 1-0 defeat until a stoppage-time James Milner free kick rescued a point.

Fellaini’s introduction after 72 minutes – with United trailing 1-0 to West Ham on Sunday – proved too much for the London club’s defence as the midfielder played a key part in the build up to Daley Blind’s injury-time equaliser.

Manchester’s clubs outside the top flight face a frantic start to February this weekend as they resume their promotion pushes or attempts to get clear of relegation.

Oldham have made a distinctly inconsistent start to the year with two wins, two defeats and a draw and manager Johnson understandably wants some stability.

Keep up to date with the latest transfers on deadline day as we take you around Manchester’s league clubs.