Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City reign to open against Newcastle United before September derby battle
City play United on September 22
Keep calm and carry on: Ex-Manchester United defender Gerard Pique urges Thiago to stay patient at Barcelona
Pique left Old Trafford in 2008
Manchester United face Swansea City in season opener but face tough early clashes with Chelsea and Liverpool
United face City at the Etihad on September 22
Holland’s Marco Van Ginkel rubbishes Manchester United interest as Barcelona’s Thiago wants move
Meanwhile, Bebe set for Old Trafford exit
Red Rose all-rounder Tom Smith eyes more of the same ahead of Saltires clash after ‘season-shaping’ week
Lancashire face Scottish Saltires today
Tuesday Team Talk: How does new Manchester United boss David Moyes stand up to his title contenders?
MM looks at Moyes’ record compared to Mourinho and Pellegrini
Sir Alex Ferguson’s first ever Manchester United team sheet from 2-0 Oxford loss goes under the hammer
Red Devils lost 2-0 to Oxford United on November 8, 1986
I’ve been in your shoes! Wilf McGuinness wishes Moyes luck in succeeding Manchester United legend
McGuinness followed on from Busby in 1969
‘Very disappointed’: Salford City Reds owner Marwan Koukash perplexed by RFL points deduction
Club punished for fielding 14 men
Jailed: Former North West BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall sentenced to 15 months over child sex offences
Star was sentenced at Preston Crown Court
Veteran North West BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall to be sentenced on child sex charges
The 83-year-old will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court