“The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm."

“Enquiries are ongoing at this time.”

The Manchester City right-back underwent a groin operation last week after coming off in the first half of the 6-3 derby win over Manchester United on October 2

Phil Foden has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, the Premier League champions have announced

It took until the 34th and final shot of the evening for the Red Devils to beat inspired goalkeeper Francis Uzoho on Thursday as substitute Scott McTominay sealed a 1-0 stoppage-time victory.

The Magpies go into Premier League battle with the Old Trafford giants on Sunday having only just started the process of rebuilding under their new Saudi-backed owners.

Liverpool face a daunting test against Manchester City, Brendan Rodgers is on the brink and Southampton seek to stop the rot

What the papers say

Nigerian reserve stars between the posts for Neil Lennon's Cypriot side but can do nothing about late, late United winner

From hurling in Bishopstown to facing Liverpool, United and City, John Egan retraces his winding route to the Premier League

Last week, due to protracted negotiations over broadcast commitments, it was announced the Premier League game would kick-off at 5.30pm on Saturday, October 22 with a reduced number of just 1,500 – after United had sold out their full quota of 2,994 – at the request of the Metropolitan Police.

The FA decided to probe the matter and last month charged Ronaldo with a breach of FA rule E3, saying it was “alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent”.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept an improper conduct charge from the Football Association following an incident at Everton last season

Erik ten Hag feels sorry for Anthony Martial after the improving Manchester United forward was sidelined by his third different injury of the season

Amber Barrett, only four minutes on the pitch, rampaged past Sophie Howard to bear in on goal before deciding to take another touch.

Middlesbrough are to hold talks with former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick over their managerial vacancy

What the papers say After two frustrating years with Manchester United, Donny van de Beek may finally be nearing an exit from Old Trafford.

The Brazilian was on the mark again against Everton. 

The Baggies confirmed the news this morning. 

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the 700th club goal of his extraordinary career as Erik ten Hag saw his unpredictable Manchester United move to within a point of the top four at Goodison Park