EXCLUSIVE: Every single window at Old Trafford is being covered in clear anti-shatter film to protect players, staff and fans in the event of an explosion in or around the ground.

The horrific deaths of 19 people in a suspected terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena follows a number of massacres at clubs and restaurants over the past two years.

The explosive device used in the Manchester terror attack was ‘highly similar’ to bombs used by Islamic State jihadis in the 2015 Paris attacks.

New university students were pictured sprawled on the pavement, requiring medical assistance and being wheeled into an ambulance after a booze-fuelled night.

Met Office forecasters warned of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Northern Ireland overnight.

Manchester United's chances of being bought by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appear to be all but over in light of his move to buy Newcastle.

The prospective new owners - a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - are on the cusp of tying up a £300m that would rocket the club to the top of the financial charts.

The TV host - who has fronted the show since 2014 - stunned in her statement ankle-grazer as she posed for photos at the show launch, which kicks-off early 2018.

It has been revealed that this year The X Factor will be staging their live final at Manchester Central.

His life completely turned around in late 2012 when he was announced as the winner for the ninth series of The X Factor.

Essex native had been sneaking out of the Big Brother house for rehearsals.

Louis Tomlinson was leading the performances at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on Sunday.

Darius Vassell says it's only a matter of time before Jack Grealish leaves Aston Villa and has predicted he will become an even better player once he's surrounded by more talented.

Aston Villa captain and current Manchester United target Jack Grealish is never far away from the media spotlight whether it is for the right or wrong reasons.

CHRIS WHEELER: Jack Grealish has jeopardised a dream move to Manchester United after allegedly crashing his car following a late night party. United are clear favourites to sign Grealish.

Football has a great history of teenagers exploding onto the scene before going on to become stars of the game. There are not many who did the former better than Federico Macheda.

The defender apologised after holding a sex party with two escorts last Tuesday. It emerged the pair - who it is claimed were paid £2,200 - had been invited to Walker's rented Cheshire property.

The rising star has caught the attentions of the top clubs in England, while Liverpool and United scouts have been watching him in action for Villa's Under 18s this season.

Grealish was heavily fined by his club after admitting to 'stupidly' flouting the government's guidelines on the coronavirus lockdown to attend a late-night party at the flat of Ross McCormack.

Sergio Aguero escaped a red card for his clash with Reid on August 28 but was suspended by the Football Association after a charge of violent conduct against the Argentinian striker was proven.

The Coronation Street star, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share several videos of himself and his partner, 30, quarantining during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rewind to the summer of 2018 and Jesse Lingard was starring for England as one of their main playmakers with Gareth Southgate a big admirer of the Manchester United midfielder. 

The TV judge, 60, cut a casual figure as he joined co-judge David Walliams on the red carpet, after the pair made a dramatic entrance on a car-boat.

Ant McPartlin looked sea-sick as he grimaced during a bumpy speedboat ride to The Lowry in Manchester for Britain's Got Talent auditions on Wednesday.

There was an excellent moment three months ago, when the problem which now threatens the notion of a Premier League title race was characterised by Pep Guardiola as a test of his cognitive skills.

Oleksandr Zinchenko enjoyed his night off watching Manchester City annihilate arch rivals United at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The Ukraine international was in the stands.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has criticised Britain's response to the coronavirus crisis and given an insight into how Manchester City players are shielding themselves from the pandemic.

Manchester United booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round wwith victory over Premier League rivals and bogey side Wolves on Wednesday night.

Deadline day has arrived for the January transfer window as Premier League clubs have their last chance to make any signings for the second-half of the season. Follow LIVE news right here.

Thirty-two teams will entered the Carabao Cup third round draw as the competition heated up with the addition of top-flight clubs. Relive Sportsmail's coverage

He was charged by the FA in October with providing fraudulent information regarding an application for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for a Bury player on December 1, 2018.

Tebas has previously accused Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain of 'ruining the entire system' and called for them to be thrown out of European competition.

Liverpool's Takumi Minamino says former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa convinced him to move to Anfield and join up with manager Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool's consistency prior to last weekend's defeat to Watford had led some to question whether they could match the 1998-1999 United team but Brown does not think they deserve that.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes that experience of losing out provided Liverpool players with a 'heightened respect' for their City counterparts and that has been key in raising expectations.

Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer. United have been heavily linked with the 21-year-old but they may now face competition.

Only when the dark nights have been and gone and this tournament reaches its late stages, will we find out whether Pep Guardiola has what it takes to resolve the frailties at the back of his team.

Manchester United decided to let Romelu Lukaku leave in the summer without bringing in a replacement, although they are expected to snap a striker up in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to test Manchester City's resolve over Raheem Sterling by offering £70million plus wantaway winger Gareth Bale.

Luke Shaw believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put a smile back on his face after a difficult time at Manchester United under the Norwegian's predecessor Jose Mourinho.

Matic, 31, looked certain to leave the club earlier this season when he struggled for form and fitness and was regarded by fans as a symbol of the previous unpopular Jose Mourinho regime.

Pep Guardiola has admitted he didn't expect Manchester City to be so far clear of United when he joined the club - and says recruiting the right type of player has been key to their success.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims 'a lot needed to be changed' when he took over from Jose Mourinho at Manchester United - and insists that he doesn't like to complain about injured players like him.

Rio Ferdinand believes Arjen Robben chose a move to Chelsea over Manchester United in part because of the 'smell' of the Carrington training ground.

Diego Godin famously turned down an opportunity to join Mourinho when he was United manager two years ago, instead choosing to sign a new contract with then-side Atletico Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will celebrate the one-year anniversary as permanent manager of Manchester United on March 28, and there are finally signs that his revolution is coming together.

Peter Schmeichel believes Manchester United should resist the temptation to recruit a bigger managerial star in the summer and keep faith in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

From overcoming horrific injuries to coping with overbearing managers, the defender has had several hurdles hurled into his path at Manchester United, but each has been successfully navigated.

Harry Kane admitted in an interview at the end of March that he would be open to leaving Tottenham if they did not progress as a side, and Sportsmail have revealed he is open to a move to Man United.

Porto were on the search for a stopgap option after Julen Lopetegui was dismissed in 2016, and identified their former coach Mourinho as an option until the end of the campaign.