Manchester United legend David Beckham calls time on ‘fantasy’ career, having realised his dreams
The midfielder won 14 trophies with the Red Devils
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes condemns ‘harsh’ Roberto Mancini sacking
Manchester City plan Etihad Stadium expansion
Year Zero: No favours for veterans at David Moyes’ Manchester United, insists Rio Ferdinand
The 34-year-old believes Sir Alex Ferguson retired at right time
Police uncover £4million of mephedrone in raids on gang behind Greater Manchester internet drugs empire
Drug-selling website was operated from Bolton
‘Beyond expectations’: Manchester United’s Robin van Persie delighted after fans’ player of year vote
Dutchman took 41.5% of the vote to win Sir Matt Busby award
Origins of life on Earth… and Mars? Billion-year-old water discovery unveiled by Manchester scientists
Water discovered in Ontario, Canada
You can have him: Manuel Pellegrini one step closer to Manchester City job, after Malaga agree to manager’s exit
A Spanish paper said only a ‘miracle’ would keep him at the club
Police killers such as Dale Cregan to face whole-life sentences without parole, Home Secretary to tell officers
Dale Cregan admitted killer two Manchester officers
Things are getting grimmer up north: Filming begins on Manchester horror maestro’s second movie, White Settlers
Grimm Up North’s Simeon Halligan directs second horror
Devils over Lions: Rio Ferdinand quits England to focus on Manchester United career
The defender played 81 times for his country
‘Tackle obesity, save NHS millions and boost economy’: Manchester biking chiefs back Get Britain Cycling petition
Petition is up to 58,000 signatures and counting