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direct to your inboxFilming is due to begin again on Peaky Blinders next year - and it looks like the Shelby gang will be back in Manchester.Production had to be paused on season six of the smash hit BBC drama this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But the cameras will start rolling again in the New Year, according to some very heavy hints in a casting advert.

Manchester United will challenge for the Premier League title this season if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can fit his best players into the side.That’s according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen, who has urged Solskjaer to continue playing Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford together.United have turned their season around over the past month, avoiding defeat in their last six league outings and claiming victory in five of them.Their latest triumph came away at Sheffield United on Thursday, wherein they fought back from a goal behind to record a sixth straight away win at Bramall Lane.Rashford bagged a brace on the night, while Anthony Martial got on the scoresheet after latching onto a sublime long-range pass from

Arsenal appear to be set to complete the signing of teenage centre-back Omar Rekik after he touched down in London on Thursday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFacundo Pellistri has revealed a short and simple nickname at Manchester United with his teammates referring to him as 'Pelli'.

straight to your inboxManchester City players and staff have pitched in to ensure no primary school child in East Manchester goes without a Christmas present this year.In addition to the work that the club does through City in the Community through the year, particular attention was given to local children after research indicated that a third of kids in Manchester will not receive a Christmas present.City’s players, coaches and legends all got involved with the mammoth task, with Sergio Aguero paying one school a surprise visit, to provide 5,500 gifts - enough for every primary pupil in East Manchester and every fostered child across the city.“We really appreciate the gifts from Manchester City and the surprise visit from Sergio, the

Leon Balogun will miss out on Saturday's clash with Motherwell due to head injury protocols.The Nigerian international was involved in a bruising clash with St Mirren powerhouse Jon Obika in the second half of the 3-2 Betfred Cup Defeat.Balogun was clattered hard and had to be treated for several minutes on the pitch before the dazed-looking former Wigan man was substituted.And now he will miss the game against Stephen Robinson's side, limiting Steven Gerrard 's defensive options.He said: "Balogun is unavailable for tomorrow as we are following medical protocol after a head injury."Ryan Jack is close but won't make the weekend"Gerrard has five recognised central defenders on his books but Niko Katic is out with a long-term knee injury and

If you’re a die-hard Coronation Street fan then you may well remember Bruce Jones who played the part of Les Battersby.The actor left his role as the taxi river in 2007, but what has been up to since? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.

direct to your inboxLucy Bronze has been named as The Best female player in the world - but in 2021 she has her sights set on some team triumphs.First the full back wants to win the Champions League with Manchester City, then she wants to win Olympic gold with Team GB."I've never been [to the Olympic Games] before, I would love to go and compete there and win the gold medal!" she told the club's official website after The Best awards ceremony in Zurich.The 29-year-old admitted that being selected for The Best XI of the year by her fellow players meant just as much as the individual accolade."To know you're the best in your position and that's what everybody thinks - it's fantastic to get awards from fans and coaches saying nice things, but

THE Chase's Bradley Walsh broke coronavirus rules like Piers Morgan as he goes maskless in a taxi after a boozy bash. The presenter, 60, looked a bit worse for wear as he left Elstree Studios, where ITV record most of their shows.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Here’s an early Christmas treat to go with this weekend’s sport. We’ve teamed up with William Hill to give you a £5 Free Bet on all the jam-packed sporting activityThere’s Premier League football, as current top of the league Liverpool travel to 12th place Crystal Palace, Roy Hodgson's team haven't managed to win a match in their last two games, but will their luck take a much needed turn? Also, Man Utd welcome Leeds to Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United must start Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes together, no matter what, and can challenge for the title by doing so.United became only the fourth team in top-flight history to win ten consecutive away league matches with a 3-2 win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Thursday.Despite comments made his by agent Mino Raiola over his future at the club last week, Pogba started in midfield alongside Nemanja Matic, operating behind his teammate Fernandes.The pair combined for Marcus Rashford's equaliser and impressed throughout, causing havoc in the engine room.Hargreaves believes United's two creative midfielders will be crucial to mounting a serious Premier

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fought until the very last second for Manchester United 's victory over Sheffield United on Thursday.

Manchester United are in with a chance of mounting a Premier League title challenge following their 3-2 win away at Sheffield United on Thursday night. United fought back from a goal behind to claim their sixth straight away victory of the season at Bramall Lane, with a mistake from young goalkeeper Dean Henderson allowing David McGoldrick to send the hosts in front after five minutes.Marcus Rashford spared Henderson’s blushes by latching onto a long-range pass from Victor Lindelof and rifling home an equaliser 20 minutes later, before Paul Pogba produced his own inch-perfect delivery for Anthony Martial to turn in 12 minutes before half-time.

Primark will keep 11 of its stores open all night tonight to help reduce queues and give customers more time to shop safely.

St Mirren on Wednesday after a shock 3-2 defeat but there's no doubt they have had an impressive start to the season. Unbeaten in 27 games prior to their visit to Paisley, Steven Gerrard 's men have excelled at home and abroad, taking some notable scalps.

straight to your inboxRiyad Mahrez used his vote for the prestigious FIFA Best Men's Player award to put forward Liverpool's Sadio Mane before Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne. As Algeria captain, Mahrez was able to pick his top three players of the year, with his first pick earning five points, his second three points and his third choice one point to go towards a final total that eventually crowned Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski the clear winner.

straight to your inbox every day for freeChris Wilder explained his touchline exchange with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was to do with Sheffield United's physicality.Manchester United ran out 3-2 winners in a bruising encounter, coming from behind before holding on late in the game for victory. United were subjected to some fairly hefty tackles by Sheffield United, which caused words to be exchanged between managers Wilder and Solskjaer on the touchline.

Nemanaja Matic insists Manchester United are title contenders after they came from behind to win at Sheffield United.

18-time Grammy winner Paul McCartney admitted he didn't recognize his own guitar when he first heard his 2015 collaboration FourFiveSeconds with Rihanna and Kanye West.'I didn't even know I was making a song,' the legendary 78-year-old said on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'It just went on for a couple of days, and it was only two months later when I got a track sent to me. I didn't think I'd done anything, but suddenly I got sent FourFiveSeconds with Rihanna.

Andy Cole has made a huge claim about Mason Greenwood - predicting the Manchester United striker can become one of the world's best strikers.

direct to your inbox Data showing the most recent coronavirus infection rate for each individual local authority area in England has been revealed. The latest figures, compiled by Public Health England published on Thursday show that once again, a majority of areas in England have seen a rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases. Of the 315 local areas in England, 261 (83%) have seen a rise in case rates, 50 (16%) have seen a fall and four (1%) are unchanged.