Congratulations, Celin

Inside Sunday’s jam-packed matchday programme, Le Tissier says she is looking forward to Julia Zigiotti Olme, Fridolina Rolfo and Jess Park having the opportunity to understand how “fantastic” our fanbase is, and how important their backing has become particularly in games at the team’s primary home of Leigh Sports Village. It’s where Sunday’s 12:00 BST…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accused Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke of lunging into a tackle that could have broken Jeremy Doku’s leg had the Belgian not leapt out of the way. Doku’s self preservation was rewarded with a yellow card for diving by referee Simon Hooper, sending Guardiola into a blind fury on…

Pep Guardiola lightened the mood on the touchline during Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, sharing an unusual moment with fourth official Craig Pawson. City had taken an early lead through Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute strike and looked on course for victory before the Gunners struck back late on. In the closing…

Former Liverpool striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle has found a new home on the fairways – trading the roar of Anfield for the quiet precision of professional footgolf. The ex-France international, who made 65 appearances and scored nine goals for the Reds (including a crucial strike against Olympiacos in the 2004/05 Champions League run), has taken up…

“When I found out I could talk to United this week, it was an easy decision to make,” Barthez said. “I was enormously flattered. I’m not here for the weather [with it being worse than in Monaco]. I’m here to play football.” Sir Alex was delighted to bring in a new keeper and unconcerned about…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that centre-back John Stones will be sidelined for “two to three months” after limping off in the first half of Wednesday’s Champions League exit. Stones lasted just eight minutes of City’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in midweek, although that was enough time to watch his centre-back partner Ruben…