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City moved back to the top four Erling Haaland’s early strike proved to be the difference as Manchester City edged past Spurs. Author - Macca The Norwegian turned in Jeremy Doku’s cross from close range after just 12 minutes, and while he thought he’d doubled his tally in stoppage time, his second-half effort was ruled out for handball by referee Jarred Gillett. That decision could have sparked controversy, with replays inconclusive on whether the ball actually struck Haaland’s arm during a challenge from Kevin Danso. With no clear evidence, VAR was unable to overturn the call. Last time out | City 0 - 2 Liverpool Find more Premier League news from European Super Football City should have been out of sight by half-time, with the lively Doku setting up Haaland for another decent chance before teeing up Savinho, who somehow blazed over from close range. See highlights from the Tottenham perspective Spurs, sluggish in the first half, improved significantly after the break—helped by t...

A fantastic start to the season from Leigh Leopards. Can they challenge for honours at the end of the season? Against Huddersfield Giants, they scored two late tries to finally see off the away side's challenge and make it two wins out of two. Author - Sophie T Leigh fans watch on A closer look at what happened Leigh faced a tough battle to maintain their perfect record, but they rose to the challenge. They got off the mark in this match with their first try of the season just eight minutes in. Brad Dwyer linked up with Lachlan Lam, who sent a looping pass over a static defence for Brand to collect and dive over. The away side  responded by ramping up the pressure, and their persistence paid off in the 23rd minute. Zac Woolford stabbed a kick over the line, and Wilson pounced to touch down. Flanagan’s boot edged the Giants ahead at 6-4, and as Leigh started to make mistakes under pressure, their lead grew. A tip tackle from Edwin Ipape on Matty English gifted Flanagan another s...

An interesting Sunday afternoon at the Etihad Stadium Liverpool moved a step closer to the title whilst Manchester City's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dented. Author - Macca Manchester City started the match brightly, but they were caught off guard by a clever corner routine from Liverpool after just 14 minutes. Mohamed Salah scored his 30th goal of the season after Dominik Szoboszlai set up the play with a delivery from Alex Mac Allister. Just eight minutes before halftime, Salah returned the favor by providing a perfectly weighted pass for Szoboszlai, who calmly finished low past City goalkeeper Ederson. In the second half, Liverpool managed to secure their important win without any major concerns, choosing to protect the lead they had built during the first 45 minutes. This felt very much like the 2024 Premier League champions were passing the baton onto the champions elect of 2025. Premier League: 2024/2025 season City fan reaction After the match, we c...

We need a new video game set in Manchester  Imagine an Open World epic where you explore Beetham Tower, Manchester Town Hall, and the Northern Quarter? Author - Liam C How would the game work? The game’s developers would likely incorporate the city’s diverse neighbourhoods, each with its own atmosphere and character. The storyline would take inspiration from Manchester’s industrial past, music scene , and its future as a tech-driven city. You might take on the role of a character caught in struggle between old and new Manchester. In a world where historical figures, modern influencers, and underground factions battle for control of the city’s future. Portraying the soul of Manchester  One of the most exciting aspects of a Manchester-based RPG is the potential for an interactive, evolving city. Every part of Manchester could play a role in the game, offering a variety of missions, challenges, and hidden secrets. Check out more gaming news from Super News Affiliate ...

A point closer to confirmation of League One survival for Latics Wigan Athletic secured a hard-earned point on the road with a battling goalless draw against high-flying Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park. Author - Samson The Latics put in a disciplined defensive display, limiting the hosts to just two shots on target, with goalkeeper Sam Tickle and his backline standing firm. While clear-cut chances were few and far between for Wigan, they’ll be pleased to have taken a point against the league’s second-placed side. Shaun Maloney stuck with the same starting XI that earned a midweek draw at Crawley Town, while Luke Robinson returned to the matchday squad. Wycombe came out strong, and within two minutes, a free-kick from the left led to Caleb Taylor directing a header towards goal, only for Tickle to produce a superb close-range save. Moments later, Josh Scowen went close with a powerful volley from the left, clipping the top of the crossbar as Wigan had to weather early pressure from ...

Wigan Warriors bounce back with dominant win ahead of their upcoming Las Vegas showdown The 2024 Super League Champions stormed back to winning ways with a ruthless performance against Hull FC, setting the stage for next week's landmark trip to Las Vegas to face Warrington Wolves. Author - Amy W Just a week after their shock 1-0 golden-p oint defeat to Leigh Leopards , Matty Peet’s men delivered a performance reminiscent of their previous all-conquering campaign, brushing aside Hull FC at the MKM Stadium. Jai Field stole the show in the first half, crossing for two tries, while Abbas Miski and Patrick Mago also got in on the act as Wigan raced into a commanding 22-0 lead at the break. Hull briefly threatened a response after the restart when Lewis Martin went over in the corner, but Wigan quickly snuffed out any hope of a comeback. Jordan Rapana’s short goal-line dropout backfired, allowing Tom Forber to capitalise for a fifth Warriors try. Moments later, another electric break...

Salford fans can now start looking forward to the rest of the Super League season The Red Devils have been given the green light to field a full-strength side against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday after the sustainability cap imposed by the Rugby Football League was lifted. Author - Michael Haldsworth Confirmation that a takeover of the club being formally approved by RFL Commercial will come as a huge relief to everyone associated with the club. In addition to their long-term future now being guaranteed, it means there will be no repeat of head coach Paul Rowley's farcical team selection against St Helens that saw them thrashed 82-0 in their first Super League fixture.  This 15 try victory was the heaviest winning margin in the league's history. From a Salford perspective, it represented a low moment in what has been a fairly successful era for the club.  Click here for more Super League news from Manchester Super News Party atmosphere expected for Salford’s first home game This...

Real Madrid won 6-3 on aggregate Manchester City's Champions League hopes fizzled out at the Bernabéu as Kylian Mbappé’s stunning hat-trick propelled holders Real Madrid into the last 16 with ease. Author - Macca Pep Guardiola’s side arrived in Madrid needing to overturn a 3-2 deficit from the first leg, but their challenge was effectively over within four minutes. Mbappé capitalised on Raúl Asencio’s pass with a perfectly judged lob, stretching Real’s advantage before City had even settled. City’s night quickly went from bad to worse. Erling Haaland was only fit enough for the bench, and moments after Mbappé’s opener, John Stones hobbled off injured. Any lingering hopes of a comeback faded before half-time when the French forward weaved past Joško Gvardiol with exquisite close control before slotting past Ederson. Click here for more Champions League news and stories Mbappé   completed his hat-trick just after the hour mark with a low finish, sealing a dominant victory for Rea...

A crucial point for Rochdale? Rochdale keeper Sam Waller saved a late penalty as his side held Halifax to a 0-0 draw. Author - Samson Immediate reaction from the Rochdale boss after their 0-0 draw against Halifax. youtu.be/toYbVBbNmis?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 20 February 2025 at 08:36 Tom Pugh won a spot-kick for the home side eight minutes from time but Waller guessed correctly to push away Hoti's kick. The clearest chance before that crucial moment came in the fifth minute when Waller made an excellent one-on-one stop to deny Zak Emmerson. Click here for more sporting news and match reports from across Greater Manchester Halifax midfielder Angelo Cappello drove forward from deep to unleash a shot which flew wide. Rochdale did have their moments in the attacking third. They went close after 65 minutes when substitute Devante Rodney almost set up the lurking Leon Ayinde at the back post. Seventh-placed Halifax are seven...

A potentially huge three points for Bolton John McAtee played a starring role as Bolton Wanderers kept their League One play-off push alive with a crucial victory over struggling Shrewsbury Town. Author - Mark Lee Vadaine Oliver had given the hosts an early lead, but Bolton hit back through Eoin Toal before McAtee’s brilliant brace secured all three points. Luca Hoole’s late strike set up a tense finale, but the Trotters held on to claim a vital win. Shrewsbury broke the deadlock in the 20th minute when John Marquis’ close-range effort rattled the crossbar, allowing Oliver to react quickest and slot home. Bolton came close to an equaliser just before the break, with McAtee meeting Aaron Collins’ cross, but his header was pushed behind for a corner. Oliver nearly doubled Shrewsbury’s lead moments after half-time, only for his header to be cleared away. More football stories from Manchester Super News Elsewhere in League One | Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Stockport County The visitors ev...

City prepared for their crucial Champions League match in Madrid by thrashing Newcastle Omar Marmoush made an unforgettable introduction as Manchester City’s very own ‘Egyptian king’, netting a stunning 14-minute hat-trick against Newcastle to fire Pep Guardiola’s side into fourth place in the Premier League. Author - Macca The 25-year-old forward, a £59 million signing from Eintracht Frankfurt last month, still has a long way to go before matching the real ‘Egyptian king’ over at Liverpool. But after four goalless games, he opened his City account in spectacular fashion. His first goal came when Kieran Trippier misjudged a long ball from City goalkeeper Ederson, allowing Marmoush to pounce. Less than 14 minutes later, he sealed his treble with a clinical first-time finish from 10 yards. In between, he showed his composure by slotting home Ilkay Gundogan’s perfectly timed pass into the box. It was the fourth-fastest Premier League hat-trick by a City player, with Sergio Aguero stil...

Salford's promotion hopes were dented away at Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon climbed to second in League Two after a hard-fought victory over promotion rivals Salford, with Matty Stevens netting his 16th league goal of the season to settle the contest. Author - Jamie P The hosts started brightly, with Marcus Browne stinging the palms of Salford goalkeeper Jamie Jones with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Josh Neufville then tested Jones with a curling effort, and while the keeper did well to keep it out, he flapped at the resulting corner, punching the ball straight to Ryan Johnson—who could only head over the bar. After the break, Wimbledon had strong appeals for a penalty turned down when Omar Bugiel appeared to be pulled down while trying to connect with a Jake Reeves cross. However, the breakthrough came in the 65th minute. Stevens pounced on a defensive lapse, dispossessing a Salford defender before surging forward unchallenged and drilling a low shot into the bottom l...

An interesting League One match between two Greater Manchester sides Two goals in three minutes late on secured Stockport County a vital win at struggling Wigan, strengthening their push for the League One play-offs. Author - Amy W Wigan started brightly, with Jonny Smith cutting inside and forcing a corner, while at the other end, goalkeeper Sam Tickle produced a superb save to deny Ethan Pye. The hosts responded as James Carragher drilled a powerful low shot on target, only for Ben Hinchliffe to make a strong stop—his final contribution before being forced off and replaced by Corey Addai. Tickle then pulled off another stunning save at point-blank range to keep out former Wigan man Callum Connolly, who had latched onto Owen Moxon’s corner at the far post. Wigan had a golden opportunity to take the lead with 15 minutes remaining when Joseph Hungbo slipped in substitute Ronan Darcy, but Addai produced an outstanding save with his leg to keep the scores level. Just seven minutes lat...

An entertaining match in the 7th tier of English football  FC United of Manchester fought off a stubborn Bamber Bridge to claim three points at Broadhurst Park in Moston Author - Olivia T Picture from Lewis Mckenna via Flickr First half goals for Jay Fitzmartin and Dylan Mottley-Henry put FC United firmly in the ascendency, before Jack Baxter’s strike made it 2-1 just before the break.  Former Reading and Hibs forward Adam Le Fondre then scored the hosts third on the hour mark, before an error by Conor O’Keefe gave the visitors a glimpse of hope with time running out. However, The Red Rebels fended off any late comeback attempts and held on to make it back-to-back wins and extend their unbeaten run to six games. Some fans after the match said that they have an outside chance of qualifying for the end of season play-offs. Click here for more sports news from across Greater Manchester A closer look at what happened There was a resolute last ten minutes from the home side wh...

St Helens ran riot against depleted Salford in record-breaking Super League opener A youthful and understrength Salford Red Devils were thrashed at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Author - Liam C For St Helens, Tristan Sailor marked his debut in stunning style, crossing four times as Saints ran in 15 tries. Morgan Knowles and Harry Robertson both grabbed braces, while Lewis Murphy and Kyle Feldt also got on the scoresheet in their first outings for the club. Jonny Lomax, Curtis Sironen, Mark Percival, Jack Batchelor, and George Delaney completed the demolition job. A closer look at a bad night for Salford Salford, still awaiting confirmation of their takeover and restricted by salary cap constraints, were only able to name a 16-man squad, featuring eight debutants. Saints wasted no time asserting their dominance. Knowles bulldozed through a flimsy Salford defence inside five minutes, before Murphy finished off a slick team move just moments later. Percival converted the first but misse...

Are you a lover or a... Recent surveys indicate a shift in how Britons approach Valentine's Day.  Author - Sophie T One study revealed that approximately 59% of individuals in relationships planned to celebrate the occasion, while 37% did not intend to mark the day. Among those opting out, 69% cited the holiday's commercialisation as a primary reason.  Further research by YouGov highlighted that 12% of British men spent over £100 on Valentine's Day celebrations, compared to 5% of women. Traditional gifts remain popular, with 43% of participants giving cards, 25% choosing chocolates, and 20% opting for flowers. Notably, men were more inclined to give flowers, with 32% doing so, compared to 8% of women.  Click here for more Lifestyle articles from Manchester Super News How views alter across different parts of Greater Manchester Oldham: Sarah, a 34-year-old teacher, shared, "For me, Valentine's Day is a lovely reminder to appreciate my partner, but I don't fe...

A dramatic night in Wigan and incredible way to start the new Super League season Leigh Leopards stunned reigning champions Wigan Warriors with a golden-point victory in extra time on the opening night of the 2025 Super League season – after the two sides played out the first-ever 0-0 draw in the competition’s 29-year history. Author - Amy W Gareth O’Brien sealed the win with a decisive drop-goal three minutes into extra time, handing last season’s quadruple winners a losing start to their title defence. Both teams displayed remarkable defensive discipline in a fiercely physical derby between these local rivals, with neither able to break the deadlock during an intense but gripping 80 minutes. O’Brien’s one-pointer sparked jubilant celebrations, securing Leigh’s first victory at Wigan since 1983. The evening began with a real sense of occasion, featuring live music from The Lathums, pre-match pyrotechnics, and legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer welcoming the teams onto the p...

It was another thrilling match between City and Real Madrid City’s Champions League hopes hang by a thread after Jude Bellingham’s dramatic injury-time winner gave Real Madrid the upper hand in a tense play-off first leg. Author - Macca Pep Guardiola’s side showed glimpses of their best early on at the Etihad, with Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol combining to tee up Erling Haaland for a confident finish after just 19 minutes. But Grealish’s injury midway through the first half disrupted City’s rhythm, and after Haaland rattled the bar shortly after the break, the momentum shifted. Real Madrid took control, Kylian Mbappe bundling home from close range on the hour mark after City failed to clear their lines. The visitors continued to waste chances, with Bellingham twice going close, before City were handed a lifeline when Dani Ceballos fouled Phil Foden in the box. Haaland made no mistake from the spot, restoring City’s lead with 10 minutes to play. But the drama was far from over. ...

A football legend and worldwide icon was remembered in Manchester Family, fans, and footballers from various generations came together to pay their final respects to Denis Law, the legendary Manchester United and Scotland player. Author - Sophie T Around 750 mourners attended his funeral to honor one of football's greatest icons. Additionally, over 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to applaud as the funeral procession passed the stadium. The cortege made a stop at the Trinity statue, which features Law alongside Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, before continuing on to Manchester Cathedral. RIP Denis Law www.youtube.com/live/t1kWISE... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @superfootball.bsky.social ) 11 February 2025 at 17:44 Denis Law, the only Scotsman ever to be named the world's best player, passed away last month at the age of 84. Sir Kenny Dalglish, who shares the record with him at 30 goals, was among those paying their respects as Denis Law was honoured...

City are still fighting on two fronts (just...) Manchester City survived a major FA Cup fourth-round scare, coming from behind to see off League One side Leyton Orient – despite conceding a stunning opener. Author - Macca Leyton Orient midfielder Jamie Donley produced one of the FA Cup moments of the season with a sensational 50-yard strike. His audacious effort crashed off the crossbar and ricocheted in off City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, sending Brisbane Road into a frenzy. City eventually turned the game around in the second half. They levelled when Rico Lewis’ shot took a huge deflection off new signing Abdoukodir Khusanov, before Kevin De Bruyne slotted home from close range 12 minutes from time. But it was Donley’s wondergoal that stole the show. The 20-year-old, who has represented both England and Northern Ireland at youth level, spotted Ortega off his line and unleashed an outrageous long-range strike. The ball cannoned off the woodwork and rebounded off the German keeper i...

Wigan Athletic will have to concentrate on the league now  Rodrigo Muniz scored twice as Fulham held on to beat The Latics and reach the fifth round of the FA Cup. Author - Amy W The Premier League visitors quickly assumed control of possession at the Brick Community Stadium and deservedly opened the scoring when Muniz nodded home Ryan Sessegnon's cross midway through the first half. Martial Godo struck the side-netting and Issa Diop had a powerful header saved before half-time, but Marco Silva's side were pegged back out of nowhere early in the second period when Jonny Smith sent a magnificent curling strike into the far corner. Click for more Wigan news from Manchester Super News Previous match report: Wigan 1 - 1 Lincoln The Latics were on level terms for just five minutes, however, as Muniz collected a long Andreas Pereira pass in his stride before beating the onrushing Sam Tickle to take the wind out of Wigan's sails. The home side regrouped, though, and Ronan Dar...

One point gained or two dropped for Wigan? James Collins salvaged a late point for Lincoln City, converting an 88th-minute penalty at the second attempt against Wigan Athletic. Wigan started brightly, with Dale Taylor seeing an early effort deflected wide for a corner. But Lincoln came agonisingly close to a spectacular opener at the other end when Tom Bayliss curled a free-kick over the wall, only to see it crash against the crossbar. The hosts suffered a major setback after 25 minutes when Silko Thomas was stretchered off following a lengthy stoppage for treatment to his left leg. Despite the disruption, Wigan took the lead nine minutes before half-time. Taylor, on loan from Nottingham Forest, won possession and played in Jonny Smith, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner. EFL: 2024/2025 Click here for more football news from Manchester Super News However, Lincoln were handed a lifeline in the closing moments when James Carragher was penalised for holding Adam Jackso...

The first of two Manchester City v Arsenal matches on 02/02/2025 Arsenal piled on the misery for Manchester City, capping off a turbulent week for Gareth Taylor’s side with a thrilling victory in a breathless Women’s Super League clash. Author - Macca Stina Blackstenius struck late to settle a seven-goal epic, boosting Arsenal’s push for a top-three finish and Women’s Champions League qualification. For City, the defeat compounds a difficult few days, coming in the wake of England international Chloe Kelly’s loan move to the Gunners following a protracted transfer saga. The visitors made a blistering start, punishing City’s defensive frailties with two goals inside the opening eight minutes. Mariona Caldentey fired Arsenal ahead before Lotte Wubben-Moy capitalised on more slack defending to double their advantage. City hit back before half-time through Mary Fowler, and former Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema levelled just minutes after the restart. But parity lasted barely a minute, ...

Manchester United have made a new signing The Old Trafford club have confirmed that Patrick Dorgu has joined the club, subject to visa and registration. Author -  Liam Chadwick The Denmark international has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of an additional year. Dorgu, 20, has played 57 games for Lecce, contributing five goals already. The versatile defender has enjoyed an excellent season so far, having won the second-most ground duels in Serie A and attempted the fourth most take-ons of any defender in the league. Patrick Dorgu told the Manchester United website: “I am incredibly proud to be able to call myself a Manchester United player; this is a very special day for my whole family. “I cannot wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his vision for this team and the future of the club is incredibly exciting. There is a clear plan set out for my development, and I feel that Manchester United is the perfect place to fulfil my potential and complete my huge amb...

Manchester City survived a huge scare in the Champions League Manchester City endured a nervy night at the Etihad but ultimately did just enough to book their place in the Champions League play-offs with a hard-fought victory over Club Brugge. Author - Macca Pep Guardiola’s side knew only a win would do to avoid the ignominy of missing out on the top 24 spots in the tournament’s revamped format. But they were given a major fright when Raphael Onyedika stunned the home crowd, slotting in Ferran Jutgla’s cross just before half-time. With the pressure mounting, City had to dig deep. The Belgian visitors more than held their own and looked worthy of a play-off spot, but the hosts eventually found their rhythm. Mateo Kovacic fired home a low strike past ex-Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet eight minutes after the break to level the score. Soon after, Josko Gvardiol’s dangerous cross forced Joel Ordonez into an unfortunate own goal, giving City a vital lead. The nerves finally eased when S...