Midas touch: Match of the Day’s Mark Lawrenson backs Manuel Pellegrini to lead Manchester City into future
Roberto Mancini struggled with ‘nut job’ Mario Balotelli
Ronny Johnsen admits ‘lucky to play’ with David Beckham at Manchester United and praises his love of football
Norwegian proud to have played with Becks and Scholes
Not just a wingman: Danny Welbeck believes central role would reap rewards for Manchester United
The forward scored just two goals this season
David Cameron’s fight for gay marriage is ‘brave and sincere’, claims Manchester Pride boss
Same-sex marriage should not be a taboo, claims John Stewart
Manchester City’s Season in Review 2012/13: European failure and no trophies ends Roberto Mancini’s reign
Disappointing year for the Premier League champions
Levi Roots adds spice to Manchester’s Big Lunch in bid to get neighbours eating together
Neighbours encourage to eat together at least once a year
Battle against ‘culture’ of stolen scrap metal trading leads to wave of arrests across Greater Manchester
Police arrest 20 in raids across Manchester
Former Manchester United stalwart Brian Greenhoff passes away suddenly at age of 60
The versatile defender won an FA Cup with the Red Devils
Can you give a child a childhood? Minister backs Manchester fostering campaign after personal experience
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson supports campaign
Shaw thing: Manchester United boss David Moyes keen on Saints’ Luke in bid to replicate Fergie’s youth focus
Moyes also interested in Ross Barkley from former club Everton
Theatre review: Carnaby Street The Musical @ Manchester Opera House
The spirit of the swinging 60s was alive at Manchester Opera House