thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Parents in Tier 1 areas told to stop kids having half-term sleepovers

Town hall officials have called for a ban on sleepovers during school holidays even in areas under Tier 1 restrictions .
Officials in Northamptonshire have written to parents urging them not to allow their children to have pyjama parties during half-term next week .
But because areas of Northamptonshire are currently under Tier 1 restrictions , the rules allow groups of up to six people to meet indoors and outdoors , meaning children could have a sleepover without breaking the restrictions - as long as the rule of six is in place .
Lucy Wightman , Director of Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action '' and be `` firm '' in a bid to prevent further spread of Covid-19 .
She also said she wanted to use half term as a `` circuit breaker '' .
The Labour Party has called for a two-week circuit breaker lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus , however Boris Johnson ruled it out .
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds told the Sunday Mirror : “ Cabinet ministers are blocking a circuit breaker because they don ’ t understand – or care – about the multi-billion-pound cost of doing nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just put public health at risk .
It means more job losses , shuttered businesses and livelihoods in ruin.
” In her letter to parents , Ms Wightman wrote : `` I ’ m asking you not to have sleepovers over half term to protect your children , their friends , and your parents as well as yourselves from Covid-19 .
`` I ’ m asking you to take action and be firm this half term because I know that the people of Northamptonshire rise to a challenge , I ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic . ''
She also urged parents to meet other people outside but avoid mixing with different households indoors by inviting their children 's friends to stay over .
But local MP Peter Bone said he would not want to impose any additional restrictions on people in the area , calling the measures suggested by Ms Wightman `` unnecessary '' .
He said : `` People have to comply with what tier they 're in and as far as I 'm aware , as long as they 're abiding by the rule of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ca n't have sleepovers .
`` I want everyone to use common sense , I want to use social distancing and think of hands , face , space . ''
Molly Kingsley from parenting group Us for Them added : “ Once again the impact of these rules on these children means they are being denied basic chances of socialising and making friends .
“ For many meeting outside won ’ t be an option . ''
In areas under Tier 1 restrictions - also referred to as medium - people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six people from multiple households either indoors or outdoors .
Pubs , bars and restaurants must close at 10pm .
It comes as new figures suggested the number of new daily coronavirus cases across England has doubled in a fortnight but the rate of growth may be slowing down .
Figures from the Office for National Statistics infection survey estimates there was an average of 35,200 new cases per day of Covid-19 in the community in England between October 10 and 16 .
This is up 26 per cent from an estimated 27,900 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from October 2 to 8 and just over double the 17,200 new cases per day from September 25 to October 1 .
Professor James Naismith , from the University of Oxford , said the most recent figures - looking at the increase from 27,900 to 35,200 cases per day - suggest the rate of growth of the epidemic may be slowing down .
Another 20,530 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK , according to the latest government data .
The total number of coronavirus cases recorded in the country is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also died within 28 days of testing positive , bringing the total number of fatalities to 44,571 .

Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health at Northamptonshire, asked parents to be 'firm' in a bid to prevent further spread of Covid-19 but local MP Peter Bone said the measures are 'unnecessary'
Town hall officials have called for a ban on sleepovers during school holidays even in areas under Tier 1 restrictions.
Officials in Northamptonshire have written to parents urging them not to allow their children to have pyjama parties during half-term next week.
But because areas of Northamptonshire are currently under Tier 1 restrictions, the rules allow groups of up to six people to meet indoors and outdoors, meaning children could have a sleepover without breaking the restrictions - as long as the rule of six is in place.
Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health at Northamptonshire, asked parents to "take action" and be "firm" in a bid to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
She also said she wanted to use half term as a "circuit breaker".
Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF) Getty Images/Cultura RF)
The Labour Party has called for a two-week circuit breaker lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus, however Boris Johnson ruled it out.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds told the Sunday Mirror: “Cabinet ministers are blocking a circuit breaker because they don’t understand – or care – about the multi-billion-pound cost of doing nothing.
“This stubbornness doesn’t just put public health at risk. It means more job losses, shuttered businesses and livelihoods in ruin.”
In her letter to parents, Ms Wightman wrote: "I’m asking you not to have sleepovers over half term to protect your children, their friends, and your parents as well as yourselves from Covid-19.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I’m asking you to take action and be firm this half term because I know that the people of Northamptonshire rise to a challenge, I’ve seen it time and time again during this pandemic."
She also urged parents to meet other people outside but avoid mixing with different households indoors by inviting their children's friends to stay over.
But local MP Peter Bone said he would not want to impose any additional restrictions on people in the area, calling the measures suggested by Ms Wightman "unnecessary".
He said: "People have to comply with what tier they're in and as far as I'm aware, as long as they're abiding by the rule of six there is absolutely no reason why you can't have sleepovers.
"I want everyone to use common sense, I want to use social distancing and think of hands, face, space."
Image: ZOE) ZOE)
Molly Kingsley from parenting group Us for Them added: “Once again the impact of these rules on these children means they are being denied basic chances of socialising and making friends.
“For many meeting outside won’t be an option."
In areas under Tier 1 restrictions - also referred to as medium - people can meet in a group of up to six people from multiple households either indoors or outdoors.
Pubs, bars and restaurants must close at 10pm.
It comes as new figures suggested the number of new daily coronavirus cases across England has doubled in a fortnight but the rate of growth may be slowing down.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics infection survey estimates there was an average of 35,200 new cases per day of Covid-19 in the community in England between October 10 and 16.
This is up 26 per cent from an estimated 27,900 new cases per day for the period from October 2 to 8 and just over double the 17,200 new cases per day from September 25 to October 1.
Professor James Naismith, from the University of Oxford, said the most recent figures - looking at the increase from 27,900 to 35,200 cases per day - suggest the rate of growth of the epidemic may be slowing down.
Another 20,530 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK, according to the latest government data.
The total number of coronavirus cases recorded in the country is 830,998.
A further 224 people have also died within 28 days of testing positive, bringing the total number of fatalities to 44,571.


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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Denise Welch, 62, shows off ageless figure and perfect pins in plunging swimsuit

Denise Welch has proved that age is just a number after she flaunted her incredible figure in a plunging swimsuit .
The Loose Women star , 62 , took to Instagram on Friday to parade her sensational curves in an epic throwback snap .
Denise beamed from ear-to-ear as she proudly showed off her perfect pins and ample assets in the eye-catching one-piece .
The blonde bombshell oozed confidence as she sat with her arms perched on her hips in a model-like pose as she lamented past times where we were allowed to travel before coronavirus .
Denise enjoyed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year with her family , but revealed that this year , she is not looking forward to the festive period .
Alongside the stunning snap , the reality TV star also admitted that she was super proud of herself for managing to keep the weight off after she overhauled her lifestyle seven years ago .
“ 7 yrs ago I had gained over 2stone as a result of giving up alcohol and swapped it for bad food !
!
“ Addicts often replace one addiction for another .
I felt unhealthy , bloated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ached .
“ I started @ lighterlife and lost 2st in 2 months .
I ’ ve maintained ever since and it changed my relationship with food . '
She continued : “ In these times when we don ’ t have much control over certain things , we can control what we eat and when we eat it .
@ lighterlife is having huge success with reversing type 2 diabetes and in helping people who are obese .
“ I ’ ve seen lives change and therefore families ' lives change.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with much praise and admiration from her adoring fans who flocked to the comments to shower her with compliments .
“ I hope I look like you when I ’ m your age !
” gushed one user .
“ You are such a hot mama !
” another penned .
“ Stunning .
You should be so proud of yourself !
” a third added .
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Loose Women star Denise Welch admitted that she was super proud of herself for managing to keep the weight off after she overhauled her lifestyle seven years ago
Denise Welch, 62, shows off ageless figure and perfect pins in plunging swimsuit
Denise Welch has proved that age is just a number after she flaunted her incredible figure in a plunging swimsuit.
The Loose Women star, 62, took to Instagram on Friday to parade her sensational curves in an epic throwback snap.
Denise beamed from ear-to-ear as she proudly showed off her perfect pins and ample assets in the eye-catching one-piece.
The blonde bombshell oozed confidence as she sat with her arms perched on her hips in a model-like pose as she lamented past times where we were allowed to travel before coronavirus.
Denise enjoyed a luxurious Christmas getaway to sun-soaked Barbados last year with her family, but revealed that this year, she is not looking forward to the festive period.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside the stunning snap, the reality TV star also admitted that she was super proud of herself for managing to keep the weight off after she overhauled her lifestyle seven years ago.
Denise penned: “Barbados last Christmas!!!
“7 yrs ago I had gained over 2stone as a result of giving up alcohol and swapped it for bad food!!
Image: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
“Addicts often replace one addiction for another. I felt unhealthy, bloated, breathless and my knees and back ached.
“I started @lighterlife and lost 2st in 2 months. I’ve maintained ever since and it changed my relationship with food.'
She continued: “In these times when we don’t have much control over certain things, we can control what we eat and when we eat it. @lighterlife is having huge success with reversing type 2 diabetes and in helping people who are obese.
“I’ve seen lives change and therefore families' lives change.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Denise’s latest offering was met with much praise and admiration from her adoring fans who flocked to the comments to shower her with compliments.
“I hope I look like you when I’m your age!” gushed one user.
“You are such a hot mama!” another penned.
“Stunning. You should be so proud of yourself!” a third added.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Carol Vorderman in floods of tears over missing Pride of Britain presenting duty

Carol Vorderman will be in floods of tears watching the Pride of Britain Awards from her sofa next Sunday night .
That ’ s because a pandemic that has inspired so many more heroes to step up to help others this year also means that , for the first time since she began hosting the awards in 1999 , she can not be there presenting the show .
She says that choosing the winners was tougher than ever this year and she is devastated at not to be able to spend time getting to know them .
Carol , 59 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be watching it as a viewer would watch it , rather than as a host would normally watch it .
“ It will be strange and that ’ s why I know I ’ ll be in absolute buckets .
I ’ ll be a wreck .
I ’ m really , really sad that I can ’ t be with everybody .
“ I would have been quite happy going round and spending two months giving out all of the awards myself .
But that ’ s not the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do that .
“ Normally I see everybody and go and meet people during the year , privately , not for the telly .
“ I was doing that last Christmas , looking back on 20 years of Pride of Britain and going to see some of our past winners – and I ’ m really glad we got to do that before coronavirus kicked in .
“ It was lovely to see what people had done over those years and I ’ m still in touch with some of them now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people – no matter what their circumstances might be .
“ If people who have been through terrible trauma can be that way then we can all take a piece of learning from them.
” Once again Carol has been hugely inspired by this year ’ s amazing winners of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB .
But she admits that the judging process was even harder as the tough times brought out the best in communities across the country .
Carol says : “ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was quite extraordinary and wonderful .
“ I think more people have stepped up .
We ’ ve had more time to do things .
And in my lifetime – and I ’ m 60 this year – I ’ ve never known anything like this , where there are restrictions and you constantly have to ask questions that you ’ ve never had to ask before .
“ But millions of people were trying to do their bit , whether to help their street or their family , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which actually brought out the best of us.
” As a result , Carol believes that this year ’ s Pride of Britain Awards are more important than ever .
She says : “ Pride of Britain has always provided that time where you can breathe out .
“ Everybody has stresses in their lives and it ’ s a time when , in the normal world , you can sit back and say ‘ thank goodness these people are among us ’ .
“ We need that more than ever , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly .
I think it will be a celebration but people watching will breathe such a big sigh of relief that it will be much more emotional to watch , just because of how we all personally have been so dramatically affected in our lives.
” Carol says that she has found the restrictions surrounding the pandemic difficult .
She says : “ I ’ m very much an outgoing person and I ’ m tactile and I like to hug everybody .
I find that hard .
I do it obviously because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so unnatural .
“ I don ’ t live a glamorous life , through choice , because I just like seeing people who make me laugh and I don ’ t care what people do for a living or about hanging out at those celebrity things .
“ And the whole face mask thing means that all of those human connections that we usually have , like seeing a smile or enjoying a big cwtsh , as we say in Wales – where you hang on to each other – we can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the real touchstones in your life .
And if you ’ re somebody like me who loves all of that , and belly-laughing and seeing people and bringing the party into any room and all of that , then it ’ s hard .
“ I don ’ t want to lose those habits , because they are all the things that make life worth living to me.
” But Carol has some things to be happy about , including her 23-year-old son , Cameron , moving to Scotland to do his masters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am happy because both my kids are doing really well and my son Cameron has done really well , in spite of the fact of going to special school and having learning difficulties .
He ’ s in an amazing headspace and that ’ s wonderful as a mum – particularly as a single parent – after years of struggling , really , to get him to this point .
“ You can ’ t underestimate the work that ’ s gone into that .
But that overrides everything else for me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Countdown star reveals she gets through difficult times by looking back at the end of each week and deciding the good things outweighed the bad .
She says : “ There ’ s such a lot to celebrate and I celebrate every week .
The trick is that when it gets to , for example , a Sunday , I mark the week out of 10 – because doing that is a very positive thing and you think , oh actually , that happened which wasn ’ t good but I got over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all eight or nine out of 10 , because it ’ s how you look at it and how you perceive it .
“ I would give my year a very high score due to the circumstances .
“ But I ’ m looking forward to a lot of parties next year – if we ’ re allowed.
” After her son moved out , Carol decided to make a fresh start in Wales , where she grew up .
She says : “ I was in Bristol and my boy was still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now in Dundee .
So when Wales came out of lockdown it was all a big scramble .
“ I ’ ve been learning Welsh again and I ’ m starting flying again soon , and I ’ ve got some cracking projects for the winter that I can do by myself if I have to .
I ’ m really very excited about it all .
It ’ s stunning , I love it and I ’ m happy here.
” The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on November 1 at 9pm .

EXCLUSIVE: Carol Vorderman is hugely excited about the awards this year but saddened she will not get the chance to meet all the participants on stage
Carol Vorderman has picked out her posh frock and heels, and is all set to host Pride of Britain again for the 22nd time.
But this year, for obvious reasons, things are just a little bit different.
Current rules mean that we can’t bring our winners to the awards so, in a unique 2020 twist, we are taking the awards to them.
An array of stars have been surprising our winners all over the country for the most ambitious Pride of Britain show yet, which you can see on ITV next Sunday night.
And while Carol is hugely excited about the show, she is also saddened that she will not get the chance to meet all the participants on stage.
She says that choosing the winners was tougher than ever this year and she wishes she could spend time getting to know them.
Carol, 59, expects to be in floods of tears when the show goes out. She says: “This year I’ll be watching it as a viewer. It will be strange and that’s why I know I’ll be in absolute buckets. I’ll be a wreck. I’m really sad I can’t be with everybody.
“Normally I see everybody and go and meet people during the year, privately, not for the telly.
“I was doing that last Christmas, looking back on 20 years of Pride of Britain and going to see some of our past winners – and I’m really glad we got to do that before coronavirus kicked in.
Image: Paul Harries) Paul Harries)
“It was lovely to see what people had done over those years and I’m still in touch with some of them now.
“All of them are such positive people – no matter what their circumstances might be. If people who have been through terrible trauma can be that way then we can all take a piece of learning from them.”
Once again Carol has been hugely inspired by this year’s amazing winners of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB.
But she admits that the judging process was even harder as the tough times brought out the best in communities across the country.
Carol says: “I think we had 85,000 nominations or something colossal. It was quite extraordinary and wonderful.
“More people have stepped up. We’ve had more time to do things. And in my lifetime – and I’m 60 this year – I’ve never known anything like this, where there are restrictions and you constantly have to ask questions that you’ve never had to ask before.
But millions of people were trying to do their bit, whether to help their street or their family, and we did have that period of total lockdown which brought out the best of us.”
Image: Steve Bainbridge) Steve Bainbridge)
As a result, Carol believes that this year’s awards are more important than ever. She says: “Pride of Britain has always provided that time where you can breathe out.
“Everybody has stresses in their lives and it’s a time when, in the normal world, you can sit back and say ‘thank goodness these people are among us’.
“We need that more than ever, because the news is just so overwhelming, constantly. I think the show will be a celebration but people watching will breathe such a big sigh of relief that it will be much more emotional to watch, just because of how we all personally have been so dramatically affected in our lives.”
Carol says that she has found the restrictions surrounding the pandemic difficult.
She says: “I’m very much an outgoing person and I’m tactile and I like to hug everybody. I find that hard. I do it obviously because you have to but I find it so unnatural.
“I don’t live a glamorous life, through choice, because I just like seeing people who make me laugh and I don’t care what people do for a living or about hanging out at those celebrity things.
Image: Tim Merry) Tim Merry)
“And the whole face mask thing means that all of those human connections that we usually have, like seeing a smile or enjoying a big cwtch, as we say in Wales – where you hang on to each other – we can’t do that.
Those are the real touchstones in your life. And if you’re somebody like me who loves all of that, and belly-laughing and seeing people and bringing the party into any room and all of that, then it’s hard.
“I don’t want to lose those habits, because they are all the things that make life worth living to me.”
But Carol has some things to be happy about, including her 23-year-old son, Cameron, moving to Scotland to do his masters degree.
She says: “I am happy because both my kids are doing really well and my son Cameron has done really well, in spite of the fact of going to special school and having learning difficulties.
He’s in an amazing headspace and that’s wonderful as a mum – particularly as a single parent – after years of struggling, really, to get him to this point.
“You can’t underestimate the work that’s gone into that. But that overrides everything else for me. I am so proud.”
Image: Gavin Kent) Gavin Kent)
The former Countdown star reveals she gets through difficult times by looking back at the end of each week and deciding the good things outweighed the bad.
She says: “There’s such a lot to celebrate and I celebrate every week. The trick is that when it gets to, for example, a Sunday, I mark the week out of 10 – because doing that is a very positive thing and you think, oh actually, that happened which wasn’t good but I got over it.
“So my weeks are all eight or nine out of 10, because it’s how you look at it and how you perceive it.
“I would give my year a very high score due to the circumstances.
Image: Andy Stenning/Mirrorpix) Andy Stenning/Mirrorpix)
“But I’m looking forward to a lot of parties next year – if we’re allowed.”
After her son moved out, Carol decided to make a fresh start in Wales, where she grew up.
She says: “I was in Bristol and my boy was still with me but obviously he’s now in Dundee. So when Wales came out of lockdown it was all a big scramble.
“I’ve been learning Welsh again and I’m starting flying again soon, and I’ve got some cracking projects for the winter that I can do by myself if I have to.
“I’m really very excited about it all. It’s stunning, I love it and I’m happy here.”
Watch The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, on ITV on November 1 at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Cliff Richard collapsed on kitchen floor as he feared he'd end up in prison

Sir Cliff Richard has revealed that he collapsed on his kitchen floor over fears he would end up in prison after being accused of sexually abusing an unnamed man .
The legendary singer , 80 , fell in to a deep and dark pit after being accused him of the heinous crime , but was pulled out of his darkest hour by a dear friend .
Cliff was accused of sexually abusing an unnamed man , when he was a child , at a football stadium in 1985 .
The claim , which was dismissed in 2016 , kickstarted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted in him receiving a £2 million payout from the broadcaster after it showed a police raid on his home during news bulletins .
The investigation was closed in 2016 and Cliff Richard was never arrested or charged with any offence .
Opening up about the dark period in his life on Piers Morgan ’ s Life Stories , Cliff detailed his emotions after he was dealt with the life-shattering news .
The Miss You Nights hit-maker told host Piers : “ I had fallen down [ on the kitchen floor ] because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ God , I 'm in a , in a pit , and I do n't know how to get out of this pit .
“ My career rests on it , everything , everything that I 'd lived for rested on this .
“ I 'm thinking I could actually end in prison as an innocent man .
And suddenly my legs just wobbled , went wobbly and I went to the floor .
Cliff was pulled out of his momentary suffering by pal John McElynn , who walked in to see Cliff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was a New York City priest at the time , knew how to calm his dear friend down , and reassured him that God will unveil the truth in the end .
“ Thank heavens it was John that came in and he , he got on the floor and said , he , he was a priest .
So , he obviously has a way of dealing with things like that , ” Cliff explained .
The singer continued : “ He just said to me “ Did you do this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course not.
” '' He said “ Have you ever done anything like this ?
” I went “ Absolutely not.
” He said “ Then I believe you , God believes you , stand up .
You can do this.
” Although he managed to pick himself back up , Cliff admitted that he was embarrassed to leave his home and be seen in public for a long period of time after the damaging allegations .
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Legendary singer Cliff Richard was pulled from a dark period in his life by dear friend John McElynn who reassured him that the truth would come to surface
Cliff Richard collapsed on kitchen floor as he feared he'd end up in prison
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed that he collapsed on his kitchen floor over fears he would end up in prison after being accused of sexually abusing an unnamed man.
The legendary singer, 80, fell in to a deep and dark pit after being accused him of the heinous crime, but was pulled out of his darkest hour by a dear friend.
Cliff was accused of sexually abusing an unnamed man, when he was a child, at a football stadium in 1985.
The claim, which was dismissed in 2016, kickstarted a huge legal battle with the BBC that resulted in him receiving a £2 million payout from the broadcaster after it showed a police raid on his home during news bulletins.
The investigation was closed in 2016 and Cliff Richard was never arrested or charged with any offence.
Opening up about the dark period in his life on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, Cliff detailed his emotions after he was dealt with the life-shattering news.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The Miss You Nights hit-maker told host Piers: “I had fallen down [on the kitchen floor] because what I had thought was Oh my God, I'm in a, in a pit, and I don't know how to get out of this pit.
“My career rests on it, everything, everything that I'd lived for rested on this.
“I'm thinking I could actually end in prison as an innocent man. And suddenly my legs just wobbled, went wobbly and I went to the floor.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Cliff was pulled out of his momentary suffering by pal John McElynn, who walked in to see Cliff sobbing on the floor.
John, who was a New York City priest at the time, knew how to calm his dear friend down, and reassured him that God will unveil the truth in the end.
“Thank heavens it was John that came in and he, he got on the floor and said, he, he was a priest. So, he obviously has a way of dealing with things like that,” Cliff explained.
The singer continued: “He just said to me “Did you do this?” And I said “Of course not.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
"He said “Have you ever done anything like this?” I went “Absolutely not.” He said “Then I believe you, God believes you, stand up. You can do this.”
Although he managed to pick himself back up, Cliff admitted that he was embarrassed to leave his home and be seen in public for a long period of time after the damaging allegations.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--ADVERTORIAL: Get a free £5 Betfair Exchange bet - plus top Doncaster horse racing tips

As a rule , I look to take on shorter price favourites , but I can ’ t see beyond Wembley in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity Stakes ( 14:55 Doncaster ) after his excellent run in the Dewhurst at Newmarket last time out .
Aidan O'Brien 's colt was drawn wide that day in the middle of the track when all the pace was nearer the rail and the fact he was able to make a move down the outside to get into touching distance of the winner speaks volumes for his talent .
Only very good horses can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pace and get that close to horses that have had the benefit of being drawn nearer the pace and likely faster ground .
Wembley has been running-on very well in Group 1 races over 7f so the 1m distance in this race should bring out the best in him .
I had him down as an even money shout , so am happy to take the 7/4 on the Sportsbook .
Laafy in the 13:10 at Doncaster should get the day off to a great start .
He ’ s highly progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time finishing a running-on third when the ground wasn ’ t as soft as he ’ d like .
This may be a Class 2 race , but it lacks depth and isn ’ t very competitive and I ’ d be disappointed were Laafy not to take this .
You only have to look at his trainer Sir Michael Stoute ’ s record in bringing along middle distance horses through the handicap ranks into graded company to realise this horse could well go on to much better things .
That would suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he could be well handicapped .
Throw in the fact he stays really well , appreciates the ground ( and any further easing ) and has a touch of class then this trip on this galloping track should see him get on top close to home .
Betfair Ambassador Ryan Moore takes the ride and it could well be the first of a few winners for him on Saturday .
Over to Newbury and the 15:00 for our final selection , Love Is You , who created a very favourable impression when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to soft ground .
She only just won that day but , in the process of doing so , she displayed a turn of foot that marks her out as a decent two-year-old with potential to be a classic horse for next season .
Her trainer Roger Charlton knows what he ’ s doing with these top-class juveniles and everything about Love is You suggests she ’ s the one to beat here and , as such , has to be backed at around 5/2 .
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The National Hunt season is underway, but we still have Group 1 flat action to look forward to at Doncaster on Saturday. Alan Thompson is here with his best bets…
As a rule, I look to take on shorter price favourites, but I can’t see beyond Wembley in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity Stakes ( 14:55 Doncaster ) after his excellent run in the Dewhurst at Newmarket last time out.
Aidan O'Brien 's colt was drawn wide that day in the middle of the track when all the pace was nearer the rail and the fact he was able to make a move down the outside to get into touching distance of the winner speaks volumes for his talent.
Only very good horses can make that kind of move away from the pace and get that close to horses that have had the benefit of being drawn nearer the pace and likely faster ground.
Wembley has been running-on very well in Group 1 races over 7f so the 1m distance in this race should bring out the best in him.
I had him down as an even money shout, so am happy to take the 7/4 on the Sportsbook.
Laafy jubbly
Laafy in the 13:10 at Doncaster should get the day off to a great start. He’s highly progressive and ran in a Listed event last time finishing a running-on third when the ground wasn’t as soft as he’d like.
This may be a Class 2 race, but it lacks depth and isn’t very competitive and I’d be disappointed were Laafy not to take this.
You only have to look at his trainer Sir Michael Stoute’s record in bringing along middle distance horses through the handicap ranks into graded company to realise this horse could well go on to much better things.
That would suggest, even off a mark of 104, he could be well handicapped. Throw in the fact he stays really well, appreciates the ground (and any further easing) and has a touch of class then this trip on this galloping track should see him get on top close to home. Betfair Ambassador Ryan Moore takes the ride and it could well be the first of a few winners for him on Saturday.
Find Love at Newbury
Over to Newbury and the 15:00 for our final selection, Love Is You, who created a very favourable impression when winning on debut at Ascot on good to soft ground.
She only just won that day but, in the process of doing so, she displayed a turn of foot that marks her out as a decent two-year-old with potential to be a classic horse for next season.
Her trainer Roger Charlton knows what he’s doing with these top-class juveniles and everything about Love is You suggests she’s the one to beat here and, as such, has to be backed at around 5/2.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--JJ Chalmers says he 'should be in a box in the ground' after war injuries

Strictly star JJ Chalmers has revealed that 'should be in a box in the ground ' after injuries he sustained in Afghanistan .
The 33-year-old TV presenter is now a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing but he has such an inspiring story from his past as a veteran in the Royal Marines .
Speaking to The Sun , JJ spoke about his experience being injured when one of his fellow Royal Marine stepped on an explosive device in Helmand , Afghanistan .
His colleagues Marine Sam Alexander and Lt Ollie Augustin , and an Afghan interpreter were killed , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disintegrated right elbow , a crushed eye socket , and burst eardrums .
JJ recalled : `` I remember in one of my earliest physio sessions being asked to stand on my tiptoes and I was so weak that I could n't even do that .
`` At that point you really do begin to question yourself and the first time I looked at myself in a mirror head to toe , I was shocked at the damage that had been done to my body . ''
He continued : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tears at the shock of what I was seeing .
`` It was also the huge realisation of how close I came to going the other way , especially when you know that that ’ s the case for a couple of my friends — that actually , as bad as it is , it ’ s still better than the alternative .
`` I should be in a box in the ground but I ’ m not , so you ’ ve got that driving you . ''
However , the veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and reinvigorated him .
`` Getting blown up is the expressway to perspective and being able to not take things for granted , '' said JJ .
He added : `` So you can come into whatever challenges in life and you can apply that , whether you let things pull you down or build you up . ''
JJ went on to compete in the Invictus Games after 30 operations - some being 12 hours long - and went on to win a Gold and two Bronze medals .
He subsequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sussex , and went on to present for the 2016 Paralympic Games .
The star very much credits his success to the Armed Forces ’ national rehabilitation centre , Headley Court .
On Saturday , JJ is due to dance with his partner Amy Dowden on Strictly , with his first dance being the waltz .
However , the central concern from those around JJ is what will happen if he falls during a routine .
He added : `` There are broken bones held together by metal and the goodwill of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits the ground in the wrong way , the consequences could be catastrophic . ''
We are hoping for the very best for JJ as he embraces the world of dance !
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday night at 7.25pm on BBC One .
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Strictly Come Dancing contestant and war veteran JJ Chalmers has spoken about one of the most dangerous periods of his life in the Royal Marines
Strictly's JJ Chalmers says he 'should be in a box in the ground' after war injuries
Strictly star JJ Chalmers has revealed that 'should be in a box in the ground' after injuries he sustained in Afghanistan.
The 33-year-old TV presenter is now a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing but he has such an inspiring story from his past as a veteran in the Royal Marines.
Speaking to The Sun, JJ spoke about his experience being injured when one of his fellow Royal Marine stepped on an explosive device in Helmand, Afghanistan.
His colleagues Marine Sam Alexander and Lt Ollie Augustin, and an Afghan interpreter were killed, while he suffered from two lost fingers, a disintegrated right elbow, a crushed eye socket, and burst eardrums.
JJ recalled: "I remember in one of my earliest physio sessions being asked to stand on my tiptoes and I was so weak that I couldn't even do that.
"At that point you really do begin to question yourself and the first time I looked at myself in a mirror head to toe, I was shocked at the damage that had been done to my body."
He continued: "I burst into tears, but it was tears at the shock of what I was seeing.
"It was also the huge realisation of how close I came to going the other way, especially when you know that that’s the case for a couple of my friends — that actually, as bad as it is, it’s still better than the alternative.
"I should be in a box in the ground but I’m not, so you’ve got that driving you."
However, the veteran spoke about how much the experience changed him and reinvigorated him.
"Getting blown up is the expressway to perspective and being able to not take things for granted," said JJ.
He added: "So you can come into whatever challenges in life and you can apply that, whether you let things pull you down or build you up."
JJ went on to compete in the Invictus Games after 30 operations - some being 12 hours long - and went on to win a Gold and two Bronze medals.
Image: Chris Jackson Collection) Chris Jackson Collection)
He subsequently became friends with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and went on to present for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
The star very much credits his success to the Armed Forces’ national rehabilitation centre, Headley Court.
On Saturday, JJ is due to dance with his partner Amy Dowden on Strictly, with his first dance being the waltz.
However, the central concern from those around JJ is what will happen if he falls during a routine.
Image: PA) PA)
He added: "There are broken bones held together by metal and the goodwill of surgeons, essentially!
"If it hits the ground in the wrong way, the consequences could be catastrophic."
We are hoping for the very best for JJ as he embraces the world of dance!
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday night at 7.25pm on BBC One.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Tommy Fury's hair transformation backfires leaving him with 'fudged up' look

Tommy Fury decided to try something different with his look but it did not go to plan .
The Love Island star , 21 , attempted to transform himself in the build up to Halloween by changing his raven tresses with the help of coloured hairspray .
The boxer asked his Instagram fans if he should spritz his hair green and after 85 % of voters said yes he decided to take the plunge .
However , instead of turning his hair green the spray left his locks coated in a glittering silver hue .
Tommy 's girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pas as she shared the results in a video on her Instagram story .
In the footage Tommy could be heard saying : “ I fudged up ” Molly typed across the clip : “ I ’ m crying .
Green hairspray gone wrong and we have a house viewing in 10 minutes . ''
She later shared a closer look at Tommy ’ s tresses and and penned : “ I can confirm this is how he went to the viewing .
Can probs see this hair from space.
” Tommy spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own Instagram page and admitted : “ I never posted the hairspray thing because it fudged up , ” as Molly giggled in the background .
“ I put it on and my hair turned completely silver .
It was meant to be green so it didn ’ t go to plan .
“ I felt a bit embarrassed so just going to make it look like it never happened.
” Tommy 's attempt at changing his look comes as Molly-Mae Hague showcased her natural lips for the first time .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with filler in order to plump up her pout but recently decided that she wanted to flaunt a more natural cupid 's bow .
And in order to return to her former lip size she had to take a trip to an cosmetic facial surgeon practice to have the filler disolved .
The social media sensation vlogged the experience as she told her fans that she hopes they `` can learn from her mistakes . ''

Tommy Fury planned to transform his hair in the build up to Halloween - but it did not go to plan
Tommy Fury's hair transformation backfires leaving him with 'fudged up' look
Tommy Fury decided to try something different with his look but it did not go to plan.
The Love Island star, 21, attempted to transform himself in the build up to Halloween by changing his raven tresses with the help of coloured hairspray.
The boxer asked his Instagram fans if he should spritz his hair green and after 85% of voters said yes he decided to take the plunge.
However, instead of turning his hair green the spray left his locks coated in a glittering silver hue.
Tommy's girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague was left in stitches from the faux pas as she shared the results in a video on her Instagram story.
In the footage Tommy could be heard saying: “I fudged up”
Image: tommytntfury/Instagram) tommytntfury/Instagram)
Image: Molly Mae Hague/Instagram) Molly Mae Hague/Instagram)
Molly typed across the clip: “I’m crying. Green hairspray gone wrong and we have a house viewing in 10 minutes."
She later shared a closer look at Tommy’s tresses and and penned:“I can confirm this is how he went to the viewing. Can probs see this hair from space.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Tommy spoke about the hair up a mishap on his own Instagram page and admitted: “I never posted the hairspray thing because it fudged up,” as Molly giggled in the background.
“I put it on and my hair turned completely silver. It was meant to be green so it didn’t go to plan.
“I felt a bit embarrassed so just going to make it look like it never happened.”
Tommy's attempt at changing his look comes as Molly-Mae Hague showcased her natural lips for the first time.
The star used to have her lips enhanced with filler in order to plump up her pout but recently decided that she wanted to flaunt a more natural cupid's bow.
And in order to return to her former lip size she had to take a trip to an cosmetic facial surgeon practice to have the filler disolved.
The social media sensation vlogged the experience as she told her fans that she hopes they "can learn from her mistakes."


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Strictly's Jamie Laing flaunts ripped torso as he strips to his pants spray tan

Jamie Laing has showcased his hunky body ahead of this Saturday 's Strictly Come Dancing .
The Made In Chelsea star was due to hit the famous dance floor last year but had to pull out after sustaining a foot injury .
One year later , Jamie , 31 , couldn ’ t be any more excited about finally getting the opportunity to show off his dance skills – and hunky body .
The reality TV star , who will partner up with professional dancer Karen Hauer this year , took to Instagram on Friday to share a sneak-peek of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance on Saturday night .
In the clip , Jamie shuffled his hips from side-to-side while standing in his pants mid spray tan .
The cheeky chap was clearly thoroughly enjoying the pamper session as she flexed his muscles and had a cheeky grin across his face .
“ Don ’ t be jealous @ hrvy # strictly , '' he added to poke fun at his Strictly co-star HRVY .
Jamie ’ s latest offering comes after he admitted that he can not wait to squeeze into the array of tight costumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him .
The TV star recently told Mirror Online that he ’ s used to wearing tight clothing because he usually wears his girlfriend 's clothes on a daily basis .
Jamie , who has been dating Made In Chelsea co-star Sophie Habboo for over a year now , admitted : “ I ’ ve had a moment of realisation , of clarity .
“ I ’ m going to say it – I like wearing my girlfriend ’ s shirts .
“ They fit better , they look better , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight off my shoulders.
” Jamie has started emergency fasting because he thinks he looks fat on Strictly .
He said on his Private Parts podcast : “ We had to do our show which is shown this weekend .
And I was looking at myself and I have put on loads of weight .
“ I ’ m like , big and chubby .
And the good news is it only goes out to 14 million people !
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Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing couldn’t be any more excited about finally getting the opportunity to show off his dance skills – and hunky body
Strictly's Jamie Laing shows off ripped torso as he strips to his pants for spray tan
Jamie Laing has showcased his hunky body ahead of this Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Made In Chelsea star was due to hit the famous dance floor last year but had to pull out after sustaining a foot injury.
One year later, Jamie, 31, couldn’t be any more excited about finally getting the opportunity to show off his dance skills – and hunky body.
The reality TV star, who will partner up with professional dancer Karen Hauer this year, took to Instagram on Friday to share a sneak-peek of himself getting pampered and prepared before his performance on Saturday night.
In the clip, Jamie shuffled his hips from side-to-side while standing in his pants mid spray tan.
The cheeky chap was clearly thoroughly enjoying the pamper session as she flexed his muscles and had a cheeky grin across his face.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside the video, which left fans swooning, Jamie penned: “Now I’m ready!!"
“Don’t be jealous @hrvy #strictly," he added to poke fun at his Strictly co-star HRVY.
Jamie’s latest offering comes after he admitted that he cannot wait to squeeze into the array of tight costumes the Strictly wardrobe team have in store for him.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The TV star recently told Mirror Online that he’s used to wearing tight clothing because he usually wears his girlfriend's clothes on a daily basis.
Jamie, who has been dating Made In Chelsea co-star Sophie Habboo for over a year now, admitted: “I’ve had a moment of realisation, of clarity.
“I’m going to say it – I like wearing my girlfriend’s shirts.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
“They fit better, they look better, they feel better. That’s a weight off my shoulders.”
Jamie has started emergency fasting because he thinks he looks fat on Strictly.
Image: PA) PA)
He said on his Private Parts podcast: “We had to do our show which is shown this weekend. And I was looking at myself and I have put on loads of weight.
“I’m like, big and chubby. And the good news is it only goes out to 14 million people!”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Khloe Kardashian 'hesitant' and taking reunion with Tristan Thompson 'slowly'

Khloe Kardashian has given Tristan Thompson another chance , and she 's got high hopes that it pays off , it 's claimed .
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star , 36 , forgave her man after several rumours that he 's cheated on her with multiple women .
She 's said to be taking things very slowly as Tristan , 29 , tries everything he can to make it up to her .
A source told E !
News : `` Tristan has bent over backwards to be with her .
He has apologised over and over and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resisted for a long time , but he 's slowly finding his way back in .
`` Obviously .
Khloe is hesitant and taking it very slow . ''
The source added : `` [ Khloe ] is n't getting ahead of herself and is just enjoying having him around right now and all of the family time they 've had together with True .
`` Tristan is committed to doing things differently and not messing up .
Khloe is hopeful about their future together and has seen a big change in him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off since 2016 and share two-year-old daughter True .
They first split up in 2018 when Tristan was rumoured to have cheated on Khloe just days before she gave birth to True .
She later forgave him but the following year he was accused of kissing her little sister Kylie Jenner 's best friend Jordyn Woods .
Jordyn denied anything had happened but Khloe said Tristan had admitted to everything .
While Jordyn has been shunned by the Kardashian-Jenners , Tristan was quickly welcomed back into the fold .
It was then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with another woman behind Khloe 's back .
He took a DNA test to prove he was n't the father .

Khloe Kardashian is said to be hesitant in taking Tristan Thompson back after he reportedly cheated on her several times with several different women
Khloe Kardashian has given Tristan Thompson another chance, and she's got high hopes that it pays off, it's claimed.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 36, forgave her man after several rumours that he's cheated on her with multiple women.
She's said to be taking things very slowly as Tristan, 29, tries everything he can to make it up to her.
A source told E! News: "Tristan has bent over backwards to be with her. He has apologised over and over and swears he is forever changed. She resisted for a long time, but he's slowly finding his way back in.
"Obviously. Khloe is hesitant and taking it very slow."
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America) Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
The source added: "[Khloe] isn't getting ahead of herself and is just enjoying having him around right now and all of the family time they've had together with True.
"Tristan is committed to doing things differently and not messing up. Khloe is hopeful about their future together and has seen a big change in him."
The couple have been on and off since 2016 and share two-year-old daughter True.
Image: mirror.co.uk) mirror.co.uk)
They first split up in 2018 when Tristan was rumoured to have cheated on Khloe just days before she gave birth to True.
She later forgave him but the following year he was accused of kissing her little sister Kylie Jenner's best friend Jordyn Woods.
Jordyn denied anything had happened but Khloe said Tristan had admitted to everything.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
While Jordyn has been shunned by the Kardashian-Jenners, Tristan was quickly welcomed back into the fold.
It was then reported that Tristan had fathered a baby with another woman behind Khloe's back.
He took a DNA test to prove he wasn't the father.


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Debbie McGee explains Paul Daniels' 'head in jar' gaffe 'he's watching over me'

Debbie McGee has responded after The One Show viewers were convinced she had her late husband Paul Daniels ' `` head in a jar '' behind her during her interview .
Fans were baffled as Debbie read out a good luck message to her friend Caroline Quentin ahead of her Strictly debut .
What looked like the head of Paul , who Debbie worked for as his magician 's assistant , was behind her in a strange jar .
Debbie has now confirmed it was actually just picture of Paul front of an antique mechanical toy inside a glass dome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole thing hilarious and believed it meant he was watching over .
She told Daily Star Online : `` I think he was there with me in spirit for the interview .
`` He would think it is wonderful .
We [ friends and family ] have had a a giggle about it .
It is n't normally there I moved it to clean .
I looked at it afterwards and I can see what they mean . ''
She joked : `` I just think it was Paul 's way of letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us . ''
Debbie wished Caroline luck in the sweet video filmed from her living room - but she had what looked like a bizarre ornament in the background .
One viewer had tweeted : `` Is that the stuffed head of Paul Daniels ? ''
Another remarked : `` Debbie McGee keeps Paul Daniels ’ head in a glass dome beside her fire .
Now that ’ s magic !
# TheOneShow `` .
A third added : `` # theoneshow did Debbie McGee have Paul Daniels head in a terrarium ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistant until his death in 2016 from a brain tumour .
She gushed : `` Hi Caroline , it 's me , the lovely Debbie McGee , i am just hear to wish you loads of luck for Saturday night , I am sure you will have a ball .
`` And I do n't mind losing my title of the lovely Debbie McGee , because as soon as everybody gets to know you and your lovely naturally funny personality , you will be the lovely Caroline Quentin ! ''

Debbie McGee has responded after The One Show fans noticed she had what looked like her late husband Paul Daniels' head in a jar behind her
Debbie McGee explains Paul Daniels' 'head in jar' gaffe 'he was watching over me'
Debbie McGee has responded after The One Show viewers were convinced she had her late husband Paul Daniels' "head in a jar" behind her during her interview.
Fans were baffled as Debbie read out a good luck message to her friend Caroline Quentin ahead of her Strictly debut.
What looked like the head of Paul, who Debbie worked for as his magician's assistant, was behind her in a strange jar.
Debbie has now confirmed it was actually just picture of Paul front of an antique mechanical toy inside a glass dome.
She added that she found the whole thing hilarious and believed it meant he was watching over.
She told Daily Star Online: "I think he was there with me in spirit for the interview.
"He would think it is wonderful. We [friends and family] have had a a giggle about it. It isn't normally there I moved it to clean. I looked at it afterwards and I can see what they mean."
Image: PA) PA)
She joked: "I just think it was Paul's way of letting us all know he is looking over us."
Debbie wished Caroline luck in the sweet video filmed from her living room - but she had what looked like a bizarre ornament in the background.
One viewer had tweeted: "Is that the stuffed head of Paul Daniels?"
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Another remarked: "Debbie McGee keeps Paul Daniels’ head in a glass dome beside her fire. Now that’s magic! #TheOneShow ".
A third added: " #theoneshow did Debbie McGee have Paul Daniels head in a terrarium?"
Debbie worked as Paul's magical assistant until his death in 2016 from a brain tumour.
She gushed: "Hi Caroline, it's me, the lovely Debbie McGee, i am just hear to wish you loads of luck for Saturday night, I am sure you will have a ball.
"And I don't mind losing my title of the lovely Debbie McGee, because as soon as everybody gets to know you and your lovely naturally funny personality, you will be the lovely Caroline Quentin!"


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Liverpool predicted starting lineup vs Sheffield Utd with more defensive changes

Liverpool could have Alisson back between the sticks against Sheffield United at Anfield on Saturday night .
The Brazilian 'keeper , out recently through injury , was back in training on Friday and could start against the winless Blades .
Adrian kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 midweek win over Ajax in Amsterdam in the Champions League , but he is expected to make way .
Thiago and Joel Matip both also trained on Friday and , provided neither woke up with any issues on Saturday morning , could also start too .
Matip would come in alongside Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing Fabinho to revert to midfield .
The Brazilian , exemplary in midweek would line up alongside both Thiago and captain Jordan Henderson in the heart of the action , with Gini Wijnaldum rested ahead of the midweek encounter with Midtjylland .
Having brought off all his front trio just before the hour mark in midweek , expect Mo Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all to get the nod in attack once more .
Neco Williams could also come in at right-back for his first league start of the campaign .
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Klopp had a huge grin on his face as he explained an encounter between the pair after the win over Ajax this week .
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They got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller against Leeds , before going on to conceded seven in a hammering by Aston Villa .
Virgil van Dijk 's season was ended by injury in the 2-2 draw at Everton , leaving the title favourites looking far less secure at the back - especially with Alisson 's injury worries too .
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“ I think we had a few words on the touchline in Amsterdam - I was shouting at him like a devil and Robbo ’ s character is he can not hold completely back to ( not ) respond !
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Liverpool claimed a 1-0 win over Ajax in the Champions League in midweek, now, back in Premier League action after last week's draw with Everton, they're heavy favourites against the struggling Blades
Liverpool predicted starting lineup vs Sheffield United with more defensive changes
Liverpool could have Alisson back between the sticks against Sheffield United at Anfield on Saturday night.
The Brazilian 'keeper, out recently through injury, was back in training on Friday and could start against the winless Blades.
Adrian kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 midweek win over Ajax in Amsterdam in the Champions League, but he is expected to make way.
Thiago and Joel Matip both also trained on Friday and, provided neither woke up with any issues on Saturday morning, could also start too.
Matip would come in alongside Joe Gomez at the heart of defence, allowing Fabinho to revert to midfield.
The Brazilian, exemplary in midweek would line up alongside both Thiago and captain Jordan Henderson in the heart of the action, with Gini Wijnaldum rested ahead of the midweek encounter with Midtjylland.
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Having brought off all his front trio just before the hour mark in midweek, expect Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all to get the nod in attack once more.
Neco Williams could also come in at right-back for his first league start of the campaign.
Andy Robertson will make his 100th Premier League appearance for the Reds.
Klopp had a huge grin on his face as he explained an encounter between the pair after the win over Ajax this week.
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“Great! Mr Robertson, 100 Premier League games for Liverpool - if I go right back to when he arrived here it’s a wonderful story, and he has really established himself (at the top level),” the manager said.
“I really, really like him as a person, and I really working with him because he’s a brilliant character and a super player.
“I think we had a few words on the touchline in Amsterdam - I was shouting at him like a devil and Robbo’s character is he can not hold completely back to (not) respond!
“But he is like me as well, the game is over and it’s all fine, so long as you keep yourself together, so it’s all good.”
Liverpool predicted starting XI: Alisson; Williams, Gomez, Matip, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Firmino, Mane
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Mum home alone sends selfie before spotting two figures in reflection of glasses

A woman who sent a selfie to her boyfriend says she later spotted two figures in the reflection of her sunglasses which `` scared the s*** out of me '' .
After buying a new pair of shades online , she decided she needed a second opinion before committing to keeping them and sent a picture to her boyfriend .
But she says while she was waiting for a reply , she reviewed the pictures to see how the glasses looked and noticed `` something in the reflection that did n't belong there '' .
The mum-of-three explained that none @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 and 18 - were at home that day and she was in the house all alone .
Providing context to the photo , she wrote : `` I 'm standing in my kitchen , facing the dining room .
Directly through the doorway is my black dining room table and 4 chairs .
That 's what you should be seeing in the reflection on my glasses .
Buuuut that ’ s not what I see .
`` I see 2 figures , a young boy standing on the left and a taller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right , side by side .
`` Now I should mention that I believe in and am totally open to spirits/ghosts/entities and all that goes along with them .
`` I 've been told by more than one spiritual/psychic medium that I have a young boy spirit attached to me and that there is also a dark energy attached to me as well .
`` Anyway , I 'm not sure if that ’ s what ’ s being reflected in the glasses but seeing whatever it is as clearly as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of me . ''
It was posted in reply to a question on Quora asking : `` What 's the scariest thing you 've found in a photo after taking it ? ''
Some people were left freaked out by the image , as one commented on the picture to say : `` WTF !
That scared the cr** out of me , and I 'm just looking at the picture .
I literally jumped back when I saw that… so scary . ''
Others were less convinced , writing : `` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't see what you see .
It 's just reflections/light effects .
Sometimes the simplest explanations are the best ! ''
And another joked : `` Should have got them to give you their opinions on how the glasses looked on you . ''

A mum who says she was home alone when she took a selfie to show her boyfriend a new pair of sunglasses was left freaked out after claiming to spot two figures when looking back at the picture
A woman who sent a selfie to her boyfriend says she later spotted two figures in the reflection of her sunglasses which "scared the s*** out of me".
After buying a new pair of shades online, she decided she needed a second opinion before committing to keeping them and sent a picture to her boyfriend.
But she says while she was waiting for a reply, she reviewed the pictures to see how the glasses looked and noticed "something in the reflection that didn't belong there".
The mum-of-three explained that none of her children - aged two, 14 and 18 - were at home that day and she was in the house all alone.
Image: Sara Medeiros/Quora) Sara Medeiros/Quora)
Providing context to the photo, she wrote: "I'm standing in my kitchen, facing the dining room. Directly through the doorway is my black dining room table and 4 chairs. That's what you should be seeing in the reflection on my glasses. Buuuut that’s not what I see.
"I see 2 figures, a young boy standing on the left and a taller (kind of unsettling) figure on the right, side by side.
"Now I should mention that I believe in and am totally open to spirits/ghosts/entities and all that goes along with them.
Image: Sara Medeiros/Quora) Sara Medeiros/Quora)
"I've been told by more than one spiritual/psychic medium that I have a young boy spirit attached to me and that there is also a dark energy attached to me as well.
"Anyway, I'm not sure if that’s what’s being reflected in the glasses but seeing whatever it is as clearly as I do, sure scared the s*** out of me."
It was posted in reply to a question on Quora asking: "What's the scariest thing you've found in a photo after taking it?"
Some people were left freaked out by the image, as one commented on the picture to say: "WTF! That scared the cr** out of me, and I'm just looking at the picture. I literally jumped back when I saw that… so scary."
Others were less convinced, writing: "People see what they want to see. I can't see what you see. It's just reflections/light effects. Sometimes the simplest explanations are the best!"
And another joked: "Should have got them to give you their opinions on how the glasses looked on you."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Girl, 6, left with horrific face burns after hand sanitiser catches fire

A six-year-old has been left with horrendous facial burns after hand sanitiser she was playing with caught fire .
Izabella Reaume has been left with severe scars across her face , from ear to ear , as a result of playing around with hand sanitiser which accidentally caught fire .
The youngster was rushed to hospital where medics battled to save her - but she has been left having to wear a pressure garment across her face for 23 hours a day .
Her mother Larrissa Schaffenberg , 29 , is now speaking out to warn other parents about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Izabella had been playing outside with her cousin and a friend , watched by a childminder as her mum went to work .
But within 45 minutes of Larissa leaving the family home in Toledo , Ohio , she received a panicked phonecall telling her to get to the hospital - after one of the children Izabella was playing with had brought a lighter and flicked the switch - sending the hand sanitiser up in flames .
Deli worker Larrissa said : `` I had not even been at work 45 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I answered and the babysitter told me that my six-year-old baby girl had been burnt .
My heart sank and I began to panic , I left work right away and made my way to meet them at the hospital .
`` Izabella had been playing out in the front garden , with her big brother , her cousin and one of the neighbour 's kids , as she always did .
They were messing around with some hand sanitiser that had been laying around because we were using it all the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were playing around and squirting it about , and some was squirted on to the front porch ledge .
One of the neighbour 's kid had a lighter and lit it .
It set ablaze and caught Izabella 's face .
`` When we arrived at the hospital , I carried her in my arms .
When I saw what had happened to her face I was devastated .
My beautiful baby girl , how could this have happened to her ? ''
On arrival at the hospital , doctors have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her medication to help with the immense pain and clean up all of the burns .
She had to spend the night in the hospital .
After leaving the hospital , Larrissa had to clean her daughter 's burns twice a day , and remove and reapply the gauze .
In August , Izabella was given a pressure garment , which she now has to wear on her face 23 hours a day .
Larrissa said : `` The pressure garment is hopefully going to help press and flatten Izabella 's scars so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can .
She may have to wear this for the next couple of years , it just depends on how quickly her little body repairs .
`` She does not need any skin grafts which is lucky .
Her scars have come a long way so far , they have now all closed up .
In the beginning , they were open and constantly seeping .
Larrissa says that it took Izabella three months to finally be able to look at herself in the mirror following the accident , as she was too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see .
Mum-of-three , Larrissa said : `` It is heartbreaking , my little girl thinks she is ugly now .
I have to tell her every day that she is beautiful and that you do not have to look the same as everyone else to be gorgeous , but a lot of the time she does not believe me .
`` Some days are better than others , one day she will try and ignore the scars , and the next day she will be extremely upset and thinking that she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently online due to the coronavirus restrictions , she says that this is a relief to her as she can turn her camera off so none of her classmates can see her because she is worried about being bullied about her scars .
Larrissa said : `` I am just so shocked that hand sanitiser could cause such damage , I did not know it could blow up like that .
It has been so traumatic for Izabella , I feel terrible that this has happened to her .
`` She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl and I know that she will be okay in the end , as time goes on things are getting a little easier . ''

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WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES - Izabella Reaume, from Toledo, Ohio, US, now has to wear a pressure garment on her face for 23 hours a day following the horrific incident
A six-year-old has been left with horrendous facial burns after hand sanitiser she was playing with caught fire.
Izabella Reaume has been left with severe scars across her face, from ear to ear, as a result of playing around with hand sanitiser which accidentally caught fire.
The youngster was rushed to hospital where medics battled to save her - but she has been left having to wear a pressure garment across her face for 23 hours a day.
Her mother Larrissa Schaffenberg, 29, is now speaking out to warn other parents about the dangers of leaving hand sanitiser lying around.
Izabella had been playing outside with her cousin and a friend, watched by a childminder as her mum went to work.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
But within 45 minutes of Larissa leaving the family home in Toledo, Ohio, she received a panicked phonecall telling her to get to the hospital - after one of the children Izabella was playing with had brought a lighter and flicked the switch - sending the hand sanitiser up in flames.
Deli worker Larrissa said: "I had not even been at work 45 minutes and my phone started to ring, I answered and the babysitter told me that my six-year-old baby girl had been burnt. My heart sank and I began to panic, I left work right away and made my way to meet them at the hospital.
"Izabella had been playing out in the front garden, with her big brother, her cousin and one of the neighbour's kids, as she always did. They were messing around with some hand sanitiser that had been laying around because we were using it all the time to protect against Covid 19.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
"They were playing around and squirting it about, and some was squirted on to the front porch ledge. One of the neighbour's kid had a lighter and lit it. It set ablaze and caught Izabella's face.
"When we arrived at the hospital, I carried her in my arms. When I saw what had happened to her face I was devastated. My beautiful baby girl, how could this have happened to her?"
On arrival at the hospital, doctors have to cut off Izabella's clothes, give her medication to help with the immense pain and clean up all of the burns. She had to spend the night in the hospital.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
After leaving the hospital, Larrissa had to clean her daughter's burns twice a day, and remove and reapply the gauze. In August, Izabella was given a pressure garment, which she now has to wear on her face 23 hours a day.
Larrissa said: "The pressure garment is hopefully going to help press and flatten Izabella's scars so that her face heals as best it can. She may have to wear this for the next couple of years, it just depends on how quickly her little body repairs.
"She does not need any skin grafts which is lucky. Her scars have come a long way so far, they have now all closed up. In the beginning, they were open and constantly seeping.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
Larrissa says that it took Izabella three months to finally be able to look at herself in the mirror following the accident, as she was too terrified of what she was going to see.
Mum-of-three, Larrissa said: "It is heartbreaking, my little girl thinks she is ugly now. I have to tell her every day that she is beautiful and that you do not have to look the same as everyone else to be gorgeous, but a lot of the time she does not believe me.
"Some days are better than others, one day she will try and ignore the scars, and the next day she will be extremely upset and thinking that she is hideous again."
Izabella's schooling is currently online due to the coronavirus restrictions, she says that this is a relief to her as she can turn her camera off so none of her classmates can see her because she is worried about being bullied about her scars.
Larrissa said: "I am just so shocked that hand sanitiser could cause such damage, I did not know it could blow up like that. It has been so traumatic for Izabella, I feel terrible that this has happened to her.
"She has shown she is such a strong little girl and I know that she will be okay in the end, as time goes on things are getting a little easier."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Strictly's Max George jokes he's been Tangoed as he shows off his spray tan

Strictly Come Dancing star Max George joked he 's been `` Tangoed '' after getting his first spray tan for the show .
The Wanted star , 32 , is among the famous faces competing in the 2020 series of the hit BBC One talent show , with the first live show airing tonight .
He 's now completed the final step towards becoming a Strictly contestant by getting the obligatory spray tan .
Max videoed himself in the booth wearing a hair net as the bronzing product was sprayed all over his body .
He said : `` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
First time I 've ever had to wear one of these .
Socially distanced spray tan of course . ''
In his next video , Max showed off the results and looked thrilled as he pulled down his pants to show off his tan lines .
He joked : `` Warm in London is n't it .
Look at those tan lines .
Three minutes that took .
Stay inside kids ! ''
Max 's next clip showed him waking up in bed the next morning hours before the live show - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tango he 's doing tonight .
He said : `` Very excited .
Although I 'm not sure too if I actually need to turn up as I feel like I 've already been Tangoed . ''
Max will be performing a sexy Tango with his partner Dianne Buswell to Best Fake Smile by James Bay on tonight 's show .
Other stars competing include EastEnders star Maisie Smith , former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and actress Caroline Quentin .
The show airs tonight on BBC One at 7pm .

Strictly Come Dancing star Max George gave fans a cheeky glimpse of his new bronzed after getting a spray tan done for the show. The singer joked he'd been 'Tangoed'
Strictly's Max George jokes he's been Tangoed as he shows off his spray tan
Strictly Come Dancing star Max George joked he's been "Tangoed" after getting his first spray tan for the show.
The Wanted star, 32, is among the famous faces competing in the 2020 series of the hit BBC One talent show, with the first live show airing tonight.
He's now completed the final step towards becoming a Strictly contestant by getting the obligatory spray tan.
Max videoed himself in the booth wearing a hair net as the bronzing product was sprayed all over his body.
He said: "So I'm getting a Strictly spray tan. First time I've ever had to wear one of these. Socially distanced spray tan of course."
Image: maxgeorge/Instagram) maxgeorge/Instagram)
In his next video, Max showed off the results and looked thrilled as he pulled down his pants to show off his tan lines.
He joked: "Warm in London isn't it. Look at those tan lines. Three minutes that took. Stay inside kids!"
Max's next clip showed him waking up in bed the next morning hours before the live show - and he made a cheeky joke about the Tango he's doing tonight.
Image: maxgeorge/Instagram) maxgeorge/Instagram) Image: maxgeorge/Instagram) maxgeorge/Instagram)
He said: "Very excited. Although I'm not sure too if I actually need to turn up as I feel like I've already been Tangoed."
Max will be performing a sexy Tango with his partner Dianne Buswell to Best Fake Smile by James Bay on tonight's show.
Other stars competing include EastEnders star Maisie Smith, former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and actress Caroline Quentin.
The show airs tonight on BBC One at 7pm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Dani Ceballos returns to Arsenal training in huge boost ahead of Leicester clash

Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their clash with Leicester on Sunday evening , as Dani Ceballos has returned to fitness and is available for selection .
Ceballos did not travel to Rapid Vienna for Thursday 's Europa League tie but has recovered from bruising on his left ankle .
Elsewhere , summer signing Willian is facing a late test to prove his fitness ahead of the visit of the Foxes .
The Brazilian has been struggling with a right calf complaint .
Arsenal also provided an update on Rob Holding , who was due to start last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City but sustained a hamstring injury in the warm-up .
The centre-back will be out for approximately three weeks , meaning he may return to action after the international break in mid-November .
Arsenal and Leicester have both won three and lost two of their opening Premier League games and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was full of praise for opposite number Brendan Rodgers .
`` Well , they ’ re a really difficult team , '' said Arteta in his pre-match press conference .
`` I think Brendan and his team have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed the philosophy and the way of playing , since they arrived and I think they had an incredible season last season .
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`` This season , ups and downs , like almost every team in the Premier League and some incredible results , like when they played against Man City .
`` They can adapt and play different ways and sometimes they are really dominant , sometimes they can defend with a low block but overall they ’ re a really , really good team . ''
Arsenal and Leicester have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners emerging 2-0 victors from last month 's third-round Carabao Cup tie .
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The Gunners' midfield ranks have been bolstered as Ceballos has returned to full fitness after missing the trip to Rapid Vienna due to bruising on his left ankle
Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their clash with Leicester on Sunday evening, as Dani Ceballos has returned to fitness and is available for selection.
Ceballos did not travel to Rapid Vienna for Thursday's Europa League tie but has recovered from bruising on his left ankle.
Elsewhere, summer signing Willian is facing a late test to prove his fitness ahead of the visit of the Foxes. The Brazilian has been struggling with a right calf complaint.
Arsenal also provided an update on Rob Holding, who was due to start last weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City but sustained a hamstring injury in the warm-up.
The centre-back will be out for approximately three weeks, meaning he may return to action after the international break in mid-November.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Defenders Calum Chambers (knee) and Pablo Mari (ankle), and forward Gabriel Martinelli (knee) remain long-term absentees.
Arsenal and Leicester have both won three and lost two of their opening Premier League games and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was full of praise for opposite number Brendan Rodgers.
"Well, they’re a really difficult team," said Arteta in his pre-match press conference. "I think Brendan and his team have done a great job.
"They dramatically changed the philosophy and the way of playing, since they arrived and I think they had an incredible season last season.
Who will emerge from the Emirates with three points tomorrow: Arsenal or Leicester? Have your say here.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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"This season, ups and downs, like almost every team in the Premier League and some incredible results, like when they played against Man City.
"They can adapt and play different ways and sometimes they are really dominant, sometimes they can defend with a low block but overall they’re a really, really good team."
Arsenal and Leicester have already faced off this season, with the Gunners emerging 2-0 victors from last month's third-round Carabao Cup tie.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Matthew McConaughey's son, 12, looks just his famous dad in rare family snap

Matthew McConaughey 's son Levi , 12 , looked the spitting image of his father as he was seen in a rare family snap this week .
The actor , who won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club , proved the apple hasn ’ t fallen far from the tree when it comes to his eldest child .
The actor 's wife , Camila Alves McConaughey , shared a photo of herself with 12-year-old Levi to her Instagram on Friday .
The pair were snapped drooling over a giant chocolate chip cookie as they celebrated the release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It didn ’ t take fans long to point out just how much young Levi looks like dad Matthew , 50 .
Gushing over the father-of-three and his strong genes , one took to the comments to write : “ Omg that ’ s a mini Mathew McConaughey right there.
” Another said : “ Oh my goodness if there is more of a resemblance than this .
Clone of his father !
You and Matthew made beautiful children.
” While a third echoed : “ I 'm a new follower but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kinda assuming because he looks like a mini Matthew McConaughney !
!
Ha.
” The McConaugheys also have a younger son Livingstone , eight and a daughter Vida , 10 .
Matthew ’ s rare snap of his dead ringer son comes after he bravely shared the horrifying abuse that he and his mother endured at the hands of his late father .
The actor said his abusive dad broke his mum 's finger four different times during violent rows .
He described the relationship between his mum Kay and dad James ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 63 before Matthew was famous , as toxic and says they communicated through rage .
The couple split a number of times and even married each other three times and divorced twice .
Matthew has shared the heartbreaking story in his new memoir Greenlights , printing a picture of his mum 's bent middle finger to show what happened .
The actor , who says he received his first beating for answering to 'Matt ' , recalls one vicious row between Kay and gas supply fitter Jim , which was sparked by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dinner .
He also said his mouth was also washed out with soap for using swear words .
* If you need help , call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 - it 's run by charity Refuge and the free number is in operation 24 hours a day

The eldest child of Matthew and Camila Alves McConaughey has inherited his dad’s good looks. Levi, 12, was seen sporting his dad's famous curls in a picture with his mum
Matthew McConaughey's son, 12, looks just his famous dad in rare family snap
Matthew McConaughey 's son Levi, 12, looked the spitting image of his father as he was seen in a rare family snap this week.
The actor, who won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, proved the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree when it comes to his eldest child.
The actor's wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, shared a photo of herself with 12-year-old Levi to her Instagram on Friday.
The pair were snapped drooling over a giant chocolate chip cookie as they celebrated the release of Matthew’s new book.
Image: camilamcconaughey/Instagram) camilamcconaughey/Instagram)
It didn’t take fans long to point out just how much young Levi looks like dad Matthew, 50.
Gushing over the father-of-three and his strong genes, one took to the comments to write: “Omg that’s a mini Mathew McConaughey right there.”
Another said: “Oh my goodness if there is more of a resemblance than this. Clone of his father! You and Matthew made beautiful children.”
While a third echoed: “I'm a new follower but is that yalls son?! I'm kinda assuming because he looks like a mini Matthew McConaughney!! Ha.”
The McConaugheys also have a younger son Livingstone, eight and a daughter Vida, 10.
Image: officiallymcconaughey/Instagram) officiallymcconaughey/Instagram)
Matthew’s rare snap of his dead ringer son comes after he bravely shared the horrifying abuse that he and his mother endured at the hands of his late father.
The actor said his abusive dad broke his mum's finger four different times during violent rows.
He described the relationship between his mum Kay and dad James (Jim), who died in 1992 aged 63 before Matthew was famous, as toxic and says they communicated through rage.
The couple split a number of times and even married each other three times and divorced twice.
Image: camilamcconaughey/Instagram) camilamcconaughey/Instagram) Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
Matthew has shared the heartbreaking story in his new memoir Greenlights, printing a picture of his mum's bent middle finger to show what happened.
The actor, who says he received his first beating for answering to 'Matt', recalls one vicious row between Kay and gas supply fitter Jim, which was sparked by him asking for more potatoes on his dinner.
He also said his mouth was also washed out with soap for using swear words.
* If you need help, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 - it's run by charity Refuge and the free number is in operation 24 hours a day


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Barcelona vs Real Madrid live score and goal updates from El Clasico

Barcelona and Real Madrid face off for the first time in the 2020-21 season at Camp Nou .
For Zinedine @ @ @ @ @ they arrive in Catalunya with questions to answer , following a home defeat by La @ @ @ @ @ weekend , and then a loss to Shakhtar in the Champions League in midweek .
@ @ @ @ @ fell to defeat seven days ago , going down to Getafe in a bad-tempered affair @ @ @ @ @ bounced back with a comfortable European win over Ferencvaros on Tuesday .
Now the eternal @ @ @ @ @ without supporters in the stand .
But do n't expect the action to be any @ @ @ @ @ at 3pm , keep up with all the action , as it happens , below @

Real Madrid claimed victory in El Clasico as they defeated Barcelona 3-1 at Camp Nou.
An action-packed opening saw two goals in the opening eight minutes, with Fede Valverde's effort cancelled out by Barca wonderkid Ansu Fati.
Both sides had chances to take the lead in an open first-half, but found by Thibaut Courtois and Neto in good form at either end.
Fati, starting ahead of Antoine Griezmann as Barca's No.9, was causing problems with his pace and movement, and set up a guilt-edged chance for Philippe Coutinho in the second half - only for the Brazilian to fluff his lines, heading wide of the near post.
On that moment, during a period where Barcelona were in the ascendancy, the game turned.
Because shortly after, Gerard Pique tugged down Sergio Ramos, and after VAR intervention and the referee checking his monitor, the Spain captain made no mistake from the penalty spot.
Luka Modric wrapped up victory late on, a lovely outside-the-boot finish past Neto ensuring Madrid's losing run is over and handing the Spanish champions all three points.
All the action, as it happened, below...


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Jurgen Klopp gives honest opinion on Joe Gomez and Joel Matip partnership

Jurgen Klopp is confident Joe Gomez and Joel Matip can establish a formidable centre-back partnership in the absence of injured star Virgil van Dijk .
Liverpool received a huge blow to their defensive options as Van Dijk suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in last weekend 's 2-2 draw with Everton .
The Reds have been left with just two senior natural centre-backs in Matip and Gomez , though the pair have never started a game together .
Nonetheless , Klopp backed the duo to step up in Van Dijk 's absence as he previewed Liverpool 's Saturday night clash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ( Gomez and Matip never starting together ) is because I think Virg played pretty much all the games and one of them was injured , '' said the Reds boss .
`` As long as Dejan Lovren was still here and Dejan was in that moment fit ( he would play ) .
`` I did n't know they had never played together , I did n't know that , but they can play together – not a shadow of a doubt .
`` As I said for the Fabinho and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to each other and the full-backs need to get used to them .
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`` The more stability you have in this line , the better .
We never had that really , especially one position was always with a lot of changes .
They will fight together , there is no doubt about that .
`` It is football and it did n't become rocket science overnight .
We can help them with information but then they will get tested every three days , that 's the situation . ''
Matip is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the visit of the Blades , while Klopp may choose to start Fabinho in central defence alongside Gomez after the pair kept a clean sheet during the 1-0 win at Ajax on Wednesday .
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The Liverpool boss has just two senior centre-backs available after Virgil van Dijk suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during last weekend's draw at Everton
Jurgen Klopp is confident Joe Gomez and Joel Matip can establish a formidable centre-back partnership in the absence of injured star Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool received a huge blow to their defensive options as Van Dijk suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Everton.
The Reds have been left with just two senior natural centre-backs in Matip and Gomez, though the pair have never started a game together.
Nonetheless, Klopp backed the duo to step up in Van Dijk's absence as he previewed Liverpool's Saturday night clash with Sheffield United.
"The reason for (Gomez and Matip never starting together) is because I think Virg played pretty much all the games and one of them was injured," said the Reds boss.
Image: 2020 Liverpool FC) 2020 Liverpool FC)
"As long as Dejan Lovren was still here and Dejan was in that moment fit (he would play).
"I didn't know they had never played together, I didn't know that, but they can play together – not a shadow of a doubt.
"As I said for the Fabinho and Joe pairing, they need to get used to each other and the full-backs need to get used to them.
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"The more stability you have in this line, the better. We never had that really, especially one position was always with a lot of changes. They will fight together, there is no doubt about that.
"It is football and it didn't become rocket science overnight. We can help them with information but then they will get tested every three days, that's the situation."
Matip is facing a late fitness test ahead of the visit of the Blades, while Klopp may choose to start Fabinho in central defence alongside Gomez after the pair kept a clean sheet during the 1-0 win at Ajax on Wednesday.
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