Villa boss Emery set for ‘very difficult’ clash with Newcastle
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.
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Manchester United hit by mice infestation at Old Trafford
As if faltering results on the field and a leaking roof were not enough to be dealing with, Manchester United are tackling an infestation of mice at Old Trafford, according to a newspaper report.
Man, 25, stabbed in 'targeted attack' in town centre
A 25 year-old man was stabbed in what police have called a 'targeted attack' just days before Christmas.
GMP constable sacked after colleagues noticed 'her appearance and smell'
A Greater Manchester Police constable working as a radio dispatcher in the force control room failed a breath test for alcohol while on duty and was later convicted of drink-driving.
Mum-of-two, 30, dies after being given 'staggered overdoses' of paracetamol in hospital
A month-long inquest into the death of a mum-of-two at a hospital has come to an end, with a coroner saying he found mistakes in her care did not amount to neglect.
Abdulfatai dethrones Kuti at youth table tennis championships
Abdulbasit Abdulfatai created an upset at the 2nd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Championships, as he ended the reign of defending champion, Matthew Kuti, 4-3 (7-11, 10-12, 11-8, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9) to claim the U-19 Boys’ title. Rabiat Ayoola also emerged as the new U-19 Girls’ champion. The two-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and funded by UK-based real estate firm, Daniel Ford International, founded by Yemi Edun, featured 75 top players from across the country. Kuti, aiming to become the first player to claim back-to-back titles, took a 3-1 lead in the final but was ultimately thwarted by Abdulfatai’s impressive comeback.
Big blow for Arsenal as injury rules Saka out
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. The England attacker was forced off during Saturday’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches.
MLB, umpires agree on new 5-year collective bargaining agreement - ESPN
Major League baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement on Monday, pending ratification by the umpires and owners next month.