Premier League champions Manchester City’s six nominations is the most of any club, with Manuel Pellegrini and Yaya Toure contending for the manager and Premier League player awards respectively.

The Manchester United and England captain will make his 100th cap when Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions take on Slovenia at Wembley on Saturday.

Former Manchester United stars’ protracted takeover of Salford City FC is now official as their buyout with business partner Peter Lim has been approved.

A Manchester MP has called for a UK “Rooney Rule” to be introduced after recent research revealed that there were only 19 black and ethnic minority coaches in the 552 top coaching positions in English Clubs.

Super-sub Mata notched the only goal as Louis van Gaal’s Reds ran out 1-0 winners over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Max Clayton, Craig Davies and Lee Chung-Yong all scored against Wigan to earn Neil Lennon’s Bolton Wanderers a fourth win in six games since taking over from Dougie Freedman.

The former Manchester United winger will return as part of the Portugal team set to face World Cup runners-up Argentina on November 18.

Rochdale are one of a number of football clubs nationwide offering futsal scholarships for 16 to 18-year-olds, with the intention of encouraging graduates to study at university or pursue a career in sport at a high level.

The Latics lost 3-1 to Bolton Wanderers away from home on Friday night where they completely fell apart in the second half to concede three goals in quick succession after a strong first half performance.

Manchester City have suffered a stuttering start to Manuel Pellegrini’s second season in charge but MM believe he has to be given the time to turn the club’s fortunes around in the Premier and Champions Leagues.

Rochdale boss Keith Hill is hoping his side can repeat last year’s magnificent FA Cup run which saw them beat Torquay, Rotherham and Leeds when they face Northampton Town this weekend.