Greater Manchester's 'huge' problems with drink and drugs have been laid bare

Manchester City got straight to winning ways again against Arsenal on Wednesday.It's not football as we previously knew it though. The most notable difference is obviously the lack of supporters, with all games staged behind closed doors for the foreseeable future.But the changes aren’t limited to the absence of fans.

We live in a fascinating corner of the world, filled with history and culture and a lot of rain.Greater Manchester was the hub of the industrial revolution, the suffragette movement, and birthplace to several of the world's best musicians.While the city's streets are now a warren of restaurants and shops and galleries, Manchester's brilliant history is all around.You just have to know where to lookA new book written by two experts on all things Manchester has revealed some of the area's most unmissable places - including some you might never have heard of.111 Places in Manchester That You Shouldn't Miss has been written by former Manchester Art Gallery curator Julian Treuherz and historic building conservationist Peter de Figueiredo.It

Chelsea’s defence of fourth spot gets underway on Sunday with a trip to Villa Park.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side head to Goodison Park on Sunday for the 236th Merseyside derby against Everton.

Mesut Ozil is yet to feature for Arsenal since the Premier League returned and Ian Wright believes it’s a concern for the Gunners.Ozil’s future is up in the air with the German not getting on the pitch against Manchester City or Brighton.Arsenal lost both matches with Mikel Arteta’s side over-run in midfield by City before letting a lead slip on the south coast.Ozil is Arsenal’s highest earner with the former Real Madrid star believed to be taking home wages of £350,000 per week.And Gunners hero Wright believes it’s a concern that he’s not being picked with Arsenal struggling this season.“The midfield, you have to say, is not firing in the sense of productivity, creativity,” Wright said on Match of the Day.“Obviously Mesut Ozil didn’t even

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Dean Henderson with the goalkeeper set to have a big decision to make over his future.Henderson has impressed on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester United this season, helping the Blades compete for European football.There have been suggestions that he could return to Old Trafford as No 1 with David de Gea under pressure for United.Though The Sun claim that United and Chelsea are set to be locked in a transfer tug of war for the £50m-rated shot-stopper.United reportedly opened talks about a contract extension with Henderson last week with the 23-year-old currently tied down until the summer of 2022.Though The Sun add that Chelsea have the cash to stage a serious bid with the Blues hopeful that the

Manchester United fans got their teeth into no end of talking points. It wasn't just that a game took place, it was the nature of United's contest with Tottenham, a knife-edge 1-1 draw that swung one way and then the other, that United might have won at the death.Much of the post-match reaction rightly centred on Paul Pogba and the midfielder's magnificent reintroduction to the United team.

United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, though Pogba and Matic were both subbed on.Pogba particularly impressed, winning the penalty from which Bruno Fernandes levelled for United following Steven Bergwijn's opening goal for Spurs. The Frenchman's performance could force Solskjaer into a midfield rethink as United prepare for their first home game since the Premier League's resumption, against the Blades at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Celtic by taking a giant step towards ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait for the title in tonight’s Merseyside derby. The Dutchman will head across Stanley Park to a ghostly Goodison Park where victory could see the runaway Reds crowned champions as early as tomorrow if Manchester City lose at home to Burnley.But it’s only a matter of time before Jurgen Klopp’s men will be out of reach and Van Dijk can add a Premier League winners’ medal to his Champions League gong from last season.It will continue a remarkable journey for Van Dijk, who left his homeland on this day in 2013 and crossed the North Sea to sign for Neil Lennon’s Hoops in a £2.5million move from Groningen.

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A man has died after being shot in Manchester.

Cristiano Ronaldo told his former Manchester United team-mate Nani that he will “probably end up in America”.Ronaldo left Real Madrid in 2018 to join Juventus though reports suggest he could leave the Serie A giants amid financial problems due to the coronavirus pandemic.At 35, Ronaldo is certainly entering the final years of his career though the Portuguese forward has previously spoke about playing into his forties.And his compatriot Nani, who now plays in the MLS for Orlando City, has opened up on a conversation between the pair with Ronaldo admitting he could head to the US."A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America," Nani told ESPN."It's not 100 per cent but probably.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is tipping Liverpool to dominate in the Premier League for the next decade, as long as Jurgen Klopp stays.The Reds are on the verge of their maiden crown and can edge a step nearer to clinching the title as they face Merseyside rivals Everton tonight.League success has not been seen at Anfield for 30 years though a win over Everton would move them 25 points clear with closest rivals Manchester City having nine games still to play.Liverpool have lost just once in the league this season and Rooney believes they have the strength to go on and on though knows just how crucial manager Klopp is to success.Writing for the Sunday Times, Rooney put: “Liverpool’s squad is young and all the key players are tied down

Harry Kane could demand a move away from Tottenham this summer because of Jose Mourinho's negative tactics.

Arsenal made a "mistake" giving Mesut Ozil such huge wages and that it’s an error that could see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang depart.Ozil is Arsenal’s highest earner, believed to be on wages of £350,000 per week, though the German has not featured since the return of the Premier League.Aubameyang, on the other hand, has started both games with Arsenal losing at Manchester City and Brighton.The Gabonese striker is out of contract at the Emirates next summer and many believe he could depart this summer amid interest from Barcelona and Inter Milan.And Shearer believes Gunners manager Mikel Arteta faces a huge challenge to get Aubameyang to stay though has been hindered by Ozil’s deal.“I’m sure he [Arteta] knew it already but he knows that he’s

Premier League star Virgil van Dijk has explained that the Reds pay no attention to previous results ahead of this evening’s Merseyside derby.Liverpool could be confirmed Manchester City champions tomorrow, should they win at Goodison Park and Manchester City lose to Burnley.Jurgen Klopp’s side are all but certain to seal the title by the end of the week with a clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.Van Dijk has been superb at the back with the Reds losing just once in the league this season.And, having come so close to the title last year, the Dutchman has opened up on the focus needed to go again this year.“After that Newcastle win [in May last year] we have had a period of just winning games, feeling on automatic pilot,” Van Dijk told

Manchester United and Tottenham could both do with signing Leicester star Caglar Soyuncu.Both sides defensive vulnerabilities were shown during the 1-1 Premier League draw between the sides on Friday night.Steven Bergwijn easily ran past Harry Maguire for Tottenham’s opener while United’s pace caused the home defence issues through the second half.And former Liverpool star Souness believes that Soyuncu could be the perfect solution for both teams this summer.Writing in his Times column before Friday’s match, Souness said: “Luke Shaw has qualities at left back, but could still get himself leaner and meaner, while we’ll have to wait and see if Victor Lindelof will be Harry Maguire’s long-term partner at centre back.“Maguire was always going

Sensationally sizzling weather is set to hit the UK from Tuesday bringing a 32C 'Midsummer melt' that will top temperatures in Tenerife.

Ray Parlour warned Arsenal they're "going backwards" after Mikel Arteta branded his side's Premier League defeat to Brighton "unacceptable".

Barcelona star Ansu Fati appears to have made a decision on his future after Manchester United reportedly made two bids for the forward.

Richarlison has explained why he turned down interest from Manchester United and Barcelona to stay with Everton.