United currently sit in fourth place in the Premier League after scraping a 2-1 win over Arsenal at The Emirates on Saturday evening.

Les Parry, who won the Medical & Sports Science Professional crown at the North West Football Awards on Tuesday, is convinced United’s academy will continue to produce talented youngsters.

Welbeck, who came through the prestigious youth ranks at Old Trafford, moved to The Emirates in a £16million deal on deadline day in the last transfer window and has so far bagged five goals for Arsenal.

Internet humour website The LADBible is facing an internet backlash after it published the work details of Manchester United internet sensation Andy Tate.

Ex-Manchester United first-team coach Mike Phelan has joined Championship outfit Norwich City in the same role.

The 28-year-old Portuguese is currently on loan at Sporting Lisbon after struggling to make an impact at Old Trafford in recent seasons.

Ever pondered the favourite snack of Manchester residents? How about their preferred car, clothing brand or political party? Well ask no more.

The club spent just over £150million in the summer window to recruit star names including World Cup runners-up Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo.

While City are still a long way off matching the big dogs Real Madrid, Barcelona and rivals Manchester United, they have certainly announced themselves on the global scene.

MCFC Forum won the judges’ vote for ‘Best Football Forum’ at this year’s Football Blogging Awards hosted at the National Football Museum, the third annual event of its kind which aims to reward and recognise football bloggers for their dedication to the sport.

Rooney marked his 100th international appearance with a goal in Saturday’s 3-1 Euro 2016 qualifier win against Slovenia at Wembley, his 44th for the Three Lions.