2 hours ago · Manchester
Manchester’s soulless content machine football clubs sum up post-imperial Britain | Barney Ronay
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United and City dominate the news cycle with stories so strange and vast they threaten to consume the rest of the league In Manchester this weekend it was possible to bookend your Thursday‑to‑Sunday entertainment with two cultural events. First up, a debut screening of the re‑released and uncensored Ken Russell…
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Manchester’s soulless content machine football clubs sum up post-imperial Britain | Barney Ronay
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