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Manchester City host Crystal Palace this Saturday at the Etihad Stadium as they look to keep their slim title hopes alive and put some pressure on Liverpool. 

Arguably the biggest fixture in English football takes place this weekend as Liverpool host bitter rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday in circumstances new to both sets of fans. 

Oldham have signed 19-year-old local boy Matthew Fletcher, a ball-playing forward who has returned home after a year in Australia, playing for Valleys Diehards and Norths Devils in Brisbane.

Here are this weekend's rugby union fixtures, weather permitting.

Oldham have announced the signing of experienced goalscorer Danny Rowe from National League side AFC Fylde for an undisclosed fee. 

During our visit to Hatton's Gym on Saturday morning, we spoke to undefeated middlewight Brad Rea and commonwealth champion Stacey Copeland about their aims and objectives for 2020.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures, weather permitting.

Curzon Ashton have completed the signing of young striker Owen Watkinson, who joins on loan from Blackpool FC.

Oldham are hopeful that two players who were hurt in the Law Cup defeat at Rochdale  will be fit to keep their places in the squad to face St Helens in their third and final pre-season game at the Vestacare Stadium on Saturday night, kick-off 7.30pm.

EFL League Two: Stevenage 0-0 Oldham Athletic

BetVictor South East: Worksop Town 0-2 Glossop North End

In this week's column, BetFred owner Fred Done provides the latest odds on a number of football topics and he also takes a look at who is likely to become the next Labour Party leader.

FA Cup third round replay: Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers (19.45)

After months of fundraising, a sizeable donation from Sport England, and help from Tameside Council, East Cheshire Harriers are back on track with eight new floodlights. We were at the official 'switch-on' this evening and spoke to club president Phil Pearson about the long, but worthwhile process.

Ashton United have announced new dates for a number of fixtures in the coming weeks.

National League North: Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Oldham Athletic have successfully appealed against the red card issued to David Wheater in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Macclesfield Town.

North Two West: Glossop 50-10 Tarleton

Law Cup: Rochdale 18-12 Oldham

Fans who travel to away games need to know the following new information regarding Oldham's Betfred Championship matches at Toulouse Olympique, Whitehaven and Sheffield Eagles.

BetVictor North West: Mossley 2-1 Clitheroe

It was a mixed weekend for our Oldham based non-league sides as Avro lost 1-0 away at Northwich Victoria, and Chadderton won 4-3 at home to AFC Darwen thanks to a 90th-minute winner. 

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In the first of his New Year challenges, Quest Media Network's Head of Sport Mark Philip took part in a heart-racing boxing circuit at Hatton's Gym in Hyde.

We're joined again by Peter Spencer as we talk about Sergio Aguero's record breaking exploits, Marcus Rashford's form and the latest odds for top four, top goal scorer and relegation.

EFL League Two: Macclesfield Town 1-1 Oldham Athletic

BetVictor Premier Division: Hyde United 0-2 Whitby Town

Premier League: Aston Villa 1-6 Manchester City

BetVictor Premier Division: Atherton Collieries 3-0 Stalybridge Celtic

BetVictor Premier Division: Ashton United 2-1 Stafford Rangers

BetVictor North West: Prescot Cables 4-0 Droylsden

Premier League: Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City

Matt Diskin was in no mood for making excuses after the 18-12 Law Cup defeat at Rochdale.

North West Counties First Division South: New Mills 1-2 Cheadle Town

Stalybridge Celtic have completed another impressive signing as young defender Max Taylor has joined on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

Goalkeeper Alex Fojticek has returned to Stalybridge Celtic after his initial loan spell from Manchester United had ended.

Former Stalybridge Celtic secretary Michael Beech has been appointed as Oldham Athletic's new Football Secretary.

Our netball teams return to action this weekend.

Here are this weekend's rugby union fixtures, weather permitting.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures, weather permitting.

Curzon Ashton goalkeeper Cameron Mason has extended his stay with the club after penning a new deal.

​Oldham have announced a pre-season game against St Helens, to be played at the Vestacare Stadium on Saturday, January 18, 2020, kicking off at 7.30pm.

There will be no prouder and more focused man in the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday than Gareth Owen when he leads out the Oldham team for the Law Cup clash with Rochdale Hornets.

Former Hattersley FC and Curzon Ashton Football Club forward, Keaton Mulvey, has signed professional terms with Rochdale AFC until the summer of 2021.

National League North: Boston United 0-0 Curzon Ashton

Carabao Cup semi-final: Manchester United 1-3 Manchester City

Derbyshire Senior Cup quarter-final: Glossop 3-3 South Normanton (South Normanton win 6-5 on penalties)

Following his arrival from Salford City on a loan deal until the end of the season, Oldham Athletic defender Carl Piergianni is relishing the chance to prove his worth at Boundary Park.

Former Greswell Primary School teacher Matt Donohue had an eventful start to 2020, sending off Ashley Williams in Bristol City's 4-0 defeat to Brentford on New Year's Day.

North Two West: Southport 22-29 Glossop

A few Oldham fans went to Barrow,  but most will see Roughyeds in action for the first time this season in Sunday's Law Cup derby against Rochdale Hornets at the Crown Oil Arena.

Derbyshire Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Glossop v South Normanton

Mossley AFC boss Dave Wild feels his side must get better on their travels and is keen to put things right after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Runcorn Linnets.

BetVictor North West: Runcorn Linnets 2-1 Mossley

On this week's BetFred Podcast Peter Spencer talks us through the latest FA Cup odds, Tuesday's Manchester Derby and the big wins this week.

Tameside Netball Club and Oldham Netball Club started the new year with respectable victories against Cumberland and Academy respectively. 

National League North: Curzon Ashton 0-2 Alfreton Town

It’s Manchester Derby time again but with an added twist as both Manchester United and Manchester City face off in the Carabao Cup semi-finals over two legs. 

North West Counties Premier Division: Avro 1-0 Congleton Town

North West Counties First Division North: Chadderton 7-0 Cleator Moor Celtic

As victor or vanquished, Matt Diskin was always going to be more concerned with the level of his Oldham side's first pre-season performance than with the result of a match which, in real terms, didn't count for very much.

Friendly: Barrow 18-22 Oldham

In this week's column, BetFred owner Fred Done talks about the issues with VAR, the latest odds on who will be featuring in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, and he also looks ahead to the 2020 BetFred Super League campaign.

EFL League Two: Cheltenham Town 3-0 Oldham Athletic

BetVictor Premier Division: Ashton United 0-2 South Shields

North West Counties First Division South: New Mills 1-0 Barnton Town

BetVictor South East: Glossop 1-1 Newcastle Town

BetVictor North West: Droylsden 0-1 Widnes

BetVictor Premier Division: Hyde United 1-5 FC United

BetVictor Premier Division: Scarborough Athletic 0-0 Stalybridge Celtic

Latest signing Daniel Igbinedion will get some game time in Sunday’s pre-season game at Barrow (2pm), although Oldham boss Matt Diskin is mindful that the new boy’s run-out at training last night was his first for some time.

Glossop Tennis Club held a family fun day with two tournaments for their younger and junior members.

Oldham Aquatics continued their preparations for this month’s County Championships at competitions in Wigan and Darwen.

Chorlton Golf Club’s assistant professional Alastair Waddell won the Manchester Alliance match-play title for the second time in recent years, beating Davyhulme Park professional Martyn Hamer in the 2019 final staged at Ashton-on-Mersey.

A long, tough Betfred Championship season lies ahead and Oldham’s new head coach Matt Diskin (pictured) will get his first glimpse of his squad in action at Barrow Raiders on Sunday (2pm kick-off) in a pre-season warm-up match.

Three current and three former Aces will be going for glory as the Australian National Speedway Championship kicks off this weekend.

Here are this weekend's rugby union fixtures, weather permitting.

Here are this weekend's netball fixtures.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures, weather permitting.

EFL League Two: Oldham Athletic 0-2 Scunthorpe United

BetVictor South East: Stocksbridge Park Steels 1-2 Glossop North End

Moorside-born Gareth Owen will continue to captain Oldham under the tutelage of new head coach Matt Diskin.

Oldham have strengthened their forwards with a New Year's Eve swoop for Daniel Igbinedion, a Londoner who has played more than 50 senior games for Championship side Dewsbury Rams in the past three seasons.

National League North: Altrincham 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Stalybridge Celtic manager Simon Haworth has strengthened his squad with two new signings.

BetVictor North West: Mossley 2-1 Droylsden

BetVictor Premier Division: Buxton 1-2 Hyde United

BetVictor Premier Division: Stalybridge Celtic 0-0 Ashton United

North West Counties First Division South: Maine Road 1-2 New Mills

Barrow Raiders have issued the following statement regarding methods of ticket purchase for Oldham's pre-season warm-up game at Craven Park on Sunday, January 5, kick-off 2pm.

EFL League Two: Morecambe 1-2 Oldham Athletic

BetVictor South East: Glossop North End 0-3 Leek Town

BetVictor North West: Ramsbottom United 7-1 Mossley

BetVictor North West: Droylsden 2-0 Trafford

BetVictor Premier Division: Hyde United 1-2 Stalybridge Celtic

National League North: Curzon Ashton 0-1 Altrincham

A fascinating insight into Ritchie Hawkyard's personal battle against injuries in Oldham's promotion campaign last season has emerged since the fans-favourite full-back did a U-turn on his future and decided to hang up his boots.

Here are today's (Saturday's) football fixtures.

Mossley Women avenged last weeks defeat by beating Ashton United 9-1 at Hurst Cross.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.