birminghammail--2020-11-08--West Brom and Tottenham teams as key Albion pair miss out

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made three changes to his Albion squad for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur today .
Kyle Bartley , Dara O ’ Shea and Callum Robinson all start for the Baggies against Spurs , in what appears at first glance to be a shift in formation - and a return to the three-at-the-back system .
Bartley and O ’ Shea join Conor Townsend , Darnell Furlong and Semi Ajayi in the back-line , while Robinson joins Karlan Grant in attack .
There is no Branislav Ivanovic in the match-day squad , nor is there any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have tested positive for Covid-19 and so are self-isolating .
Both should be fine to return on the other side of the international break for the trip to Manchester United .
Grady Diangana meanwhile is the other player to be dropped from the starting line-up - he ’ s on the bench among the substitutes .
For Tottenham , Jose Mourinho has named Harry Kane , Gareth Bale and Heung-min Son in his starting XI in a Premier League game for the very first time .
Former Wolves defender Matt Doherty starts at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele in midfield .
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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made three changes to his Albion squad for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur today.
Kyle Bartley, Dara O’Shea and Callum Robinson all start for the Baggies against Spurs, in what appears at first glance to be a shift in formation - and a return to the three-at-the-back system.
Bartley and O’Shea join Conor Townsend, Darnell Furlong and Semi Ajayi in the back-line, while Robinson joins Karlan Grant in attack.
There is no Branislav Ivanovic in the match-day squad, nor is there any room for Matheus Pereira - both players have tested positive for Covid-19 and so are self-isolating. Both should be fine to return on the other side of the international break for the trip to Manchester United.
Grady Diangana meanwhile is the other player to be dropped from the starting line-up - he’s on the bench among the substitutes.
For Tottenham, Jose Mourinho has named Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Heung-min Son in his starting XI in a Premier League game for the very first time.
Former Wolves defender Matt Doherty starts at right-back, while there are starts for Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele in midfield.
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ALBION
Johnstone; Furlong, Bartley, O’Shea, Ajayi, Townsend; Livermore, Krovinovic, Gallagher; Grant, Robinson
Subs: Button, Peltier, Gibbs, Sawyers, Edwards, Diangana, Phillips
TOTTENHAM
Lloris; Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon; Ndombele, Sissoko, Hojbjerg; Bale, Son, Kane
Subs: Hart, Rodon, Lo Celso, Aurier, Davies, Moura, Vinicius


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Wolves fans have no sympathy for Man United after Solskjaer's fixture complaints

Wolves fans have responded to complaints from Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over the schedule that his team has faced over the last few days .
The Red Devils faced a midweek Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday evening , before taking on Everton at Goodison Park three days later .
Solskjaer ’ s men suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Turkey thanks to goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca but bounced back with three points vs Everton , recording a 3-1 victory over the Toffees .
The result against Basaksehir led to speculation over Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure which has been slightly eased with the league win .
But despite picking up all three points , the United boss was keen to talk about his frustration at the schedule during his post-match interview .
“ We were set up to fail , I said to you before , I want to talk to you about the kick-off time , ” he said to .
“ They set up the boys to fail , we ’ ve got Luke Shaw injured today because we ’ ve been to Turkey , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season already , we ’ ve been to Turkey Wednesday night , Thursday morning we ’ re back in , we ’ re playing Saturday lunchtime kick-off , it ’ s an absolute shambles and I ca n't praise the boys enough for that character shown .
“ Them boys , they deserve better than being thrown out here to fail today.
” The comments haven ’ t gone down too well with Wolves fans , with their team playing through a similar schedule last season , having competed in the Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick to remind Solskjaer of that .
Rhys : Remember when we had Besiktas away on a Thursday and then Champions Man City on the Sunday with 15 first team players and took 6 points ?
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David : We played against Besiktas on a Thursday night didn ’ t get back to England until the early hours of Friday then had to play Man City at midday on the Sunday .
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Wolves fans have responded to complaints from Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over the schedule that his team has faced over the last few days.
The Red Devils faced a midweek Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday evening, before taking on Everton at Goodison Park three days later.
Solskjaer’s men suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Turkey thanks to goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca but bounced back with three points vs Everton, recording a 3-1 victory over the Toffees.
The result against Basaksehir led to speculation over Solskjaer’s future at the club, pressure which has been slightly eased with the league win.
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But despite picking up all three points, the United boss was keen to talk about his frustration at the schedule during his post-match interview.
“We were set up to fail, I said to you before, I want to talk to you about the kick-off time,” he said to BT Sport .
“They set up the boys to fail, we’ve got Luke Shaw injured today because we’ve been to Turkey, we’ve played loads of games this season already, we’ve been to Turkey Wednesday night, Thursday morning we’re back in, we’re playing Saturday lunchtime kick-off, it’s an absolute shambles and I can't praise the boys enough for that character shown.
“Them boys, they deserve better than being thrown out here to fail today.”
The comments haven’t gone down too well with Wolves fans, with their team playing through a similar schedule last season, having competed in the Europa League.
And supporters on social media were quick to remind Solskjaer of that.
Rhys : Remember when we had Besiktas away on a Thursday and then Champions Man City on the Sunday with 15 first team players and took 6 points? Didn’t hear a peep from Nino about it
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Liv : We managed it all of last season, no ones setting you up to fail, grow up and get on with it
Jase : Diddums, winning in Istanbul on a Thursday night ain’t for everyone but then again going to the Etihad on the Sunday after and winning there is only for the elite.
David : We played against Besiktas on a Thursday night didn’t get back to England until the early hours of Friday then had to play Man City at midday on the Sunday. Suck it up #wwfc


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Marks and Spencer releases game-changing gin Christmas decoration

Marks and Spencer is known for coming up with inventive Christmas decorations during this time of year .
And now it seems that the retail giant has wowed its customers with its recent addition to its shelves .
The £12 Clementine Snow Globe Gin Liqueur baubles has gone on sale and people seem to really , really want them after it was advertised on the store 's Instagram page .
The product has sparkling 23-carat edible gold leaf and a cork including a simple gold cord so you can hang it on your Christmas tree .
The Snow Globe Gin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its seems that Marks and Spencer has decided to step it up a notch and sell them in a mini version .
The social media post went down a smash hit with people as it received more than 20,000 likes and comments from potential customers .
One person said : `` These are so cute '' while another person said : `` OH MY GOD '' .
The only problem is that people ca n't seem to find them online .
Ocado , who sells M & S products , are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen on the M & S website .
If you do want a trio of the cute gin-filled baubles , it seems you 'll have to head out to your nearest store and see if they have them in stock .
People have been flocking to the post to find out if they have them in stock and M & S social media representative has been replying to almost all of them .
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Marks and Spencer is known for coming up with inventive Christmas decorations during this time of year.
And now it seems that the retail giant has wowed its customers with its recent addition to its shelves.
The £12 Clementine Snow Globe Gin Liqueur baubles has gone on sale and people seem to really, really want them after it was advertised on the store's Instagram page.
The product has sparkling 23-carat edible gold leaf and a cork including a simple gold cord so you can hang it on your Christmas tree.
The Snow Globe Gin Liqueur was a massive success last year and its seems that Marks and Spencer has decided to step it up a notch and sell them in a mini version.
The social media post went down a smash hit with people as it received more than 20,000 likes and comments from potential customers.
One person said: "These are so cute" while another person said: "OH MY GOD".
The only problem is that people can't seem to find them online. Ocado, who sells M&S products, are currently sold out and they can't be seen on the M&S website.
If you do want a trio of the cute gin-filled baubles, it seems you'll have to head out to your nearest store and see if they have them in stock.
People have been flocking to the post to find out if they have them in stock and M&S social media representative has been replying to almost all of them.
If you want to find out if they are in stock, you can use the M&S store locator right here.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--100 mourners moved on after balloon release at beauty spot

Hordes of people gathered in a Black Country beauty spot this weekend despite national lockdown restrictions .
More than 100 people released a large amount of white balloons into the air at Swan Pool following a funeral on November 7 .
West Midlands Police said around 30 people were inside the cemetery near Sandwell Valley Country Park , who then met a horde of about 80 people waiting outside .
Officers moved the crowd on a short while later , in line with the latest Covid-19 restrictions .
Across England , national lockdown measures were put in place on November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fatal virus .
Restrictions are expected to be lifted on December 2 .
A spokesman for the force said : “ We were made aware of a funeral taking place at Sandwell Cemetery yesterday ( November 7 ) .
“ A large group of people also gathered shortly after at nearby Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley Country Park .
“ It ’ s thought there were 30 members inside the crematorium and that around 80 people gathered outside before they headed off towards Swan Pool .
Force Incident Manager Steve Radford said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made to disperse this gathering in line with Covid regulations .
The gathering continued for a short while before it dispersed .
“ We understand that this is deeply distressing time for bereaved families and friends but there are restrictions on the number of people permitted to attend funerals to protect everyone from the spread of Covid-19 .
The event has been slammed by an animal charity for leaving mess that is potentially ‘ harmful ’ to the wildlife .
Eyewitnesses took to social media to warn others about the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Massive balloon release at Swan Pool Sandwell Valley .
Not sure of the significance but a lot of plastic waste now circulating ont the environment.
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On Twitter , The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Walsall Group said : “ We are disappointed to read of a recent balloon release at Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley .
“ The resulting debris is not only unsightly , but harmful to birds and other wildlife .
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Hordes of people gathered in a Black Country beauty spot this weekend despite national lockdown restrictions.
More than 100 people released a large amount of white balloons into the air at Swan Pool following a funeral on November 7.
West Midlands Police said around 30 people were inside the cemetery near Sandwell Valley Country Park, who then met a horde of about 80 people waiting outside.
Officers moved the crowd on a short while later, in line with the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
Across England, national lockdown measures were put in place on November 5, to stem the spread of the fatal virus. Restrictions are expected to be lifted on December 2.
A spokesman for the force said: “We were made aware of a funeral taking place at Sandwell Cemetery yesterday (November 7).
“A large group of people also gathered shortly after at nearby Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley Country Park.
“It’s thought there were 30 members inside the crematorium and that around 80 people gathered outside before they headed off towards Swan Pool.
Force Incident Manager Steve Radford said: “Officers attended and every effort was made to disperse this gathering in line with Covid regulations. The gathering continued for a short while before it dispersed.
“We understand that this is deeply distressing time for bereaved families and friends but there are restrictions on the number of people permitted to attend funerals to protect everyone from the spread of Covid-19.
‘Harmful to birds and wildlife’
The event has been slammed by an animal charity for leaving mess that is potentially ‘harmful’ to the wildlife.
Eyewitnesses took to social media to warn others about the incident.
On Facebook, Andy Day posted: “Massive balloon release at Swan Pool Sandwell Valley. Not sure of the significance but a lot of plastic waste now circulating ont the environment.”
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On Twitter, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Walsall Group said: “We are disappointed to read of a recent balloon release at Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley.
“The resulting debris is not only unsightly, but harmful to birds and other wildlife.”


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Year of the Hot Sausage after the Birmingham German Christmas Market skips 2020

Roll over Bratoven !
Sausage king Terry Grassow is still sizzling in New Street .
Just when traders on the 21st Birmingham German Christmas Market had the stuffing knocked out of their potential bratwurst bonanza even before the second lockdown , Terry 's going all bold as he tries to make ends meat .
A string of rare sunny days in early November would have made it the perfect time for the German Market to be muscling in on his trade earlier than ever this year .
But the Germans ' wurst-case coronavirus scenario came true on September 9 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was n't enough to dampen any trader 's pre-Christmas spirit , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Halloween night that he was plunging the country back into the year 's second lockdown from Thursday , November 5 .
On the very day the German Market was due to open , all of the 'non-essential ' retail shops in the city centre were lying closed thanks to Covid-19 .
Many street traders have packed up for lockdown , too - even though Birmingham City Council had warned they would still have to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , just when the Germans should have been pulling in shoppers by the coach load , Terry Grassow is still on his franchised Hot Sausage pitch in the shadow of Birmingham 's famous Rotunda building .
And , as Terry reveals , selling bangers for cash in the heart of Birmingham during a pandemic lockdown is no ordinary story .
Terry was born in Capetown , South Africa , but by 1984 says he had 'had enough ' of a country riven by apartheid .
And so off he went travelling around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1987 .
Now 61 , Terry began working for national street food operator Hot Sausage in Cambridge some 25 years ago .
But after a while he began to tire of the 'snooty ' natives - and came up to 'friendlier ' Birmingham instead where he has now been selling sausages for nine years .
Terry sells foot-long bangers for those who want the full 12 inches - and he says that 's more than enough length to send a half-metre bratwurst packing any day of the week .
His shorter range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sizes , while flavours include Caribbean , Cajun , Mexican and Cumberland .
`` Our sausages are specially made for this company and you ca n't get them anywhere else , '' says Terry .
`` We cook them for 15 to 20 minutes and then they last for two hours but in the current climate you ca n't put too many on at once . ''
Over the years the range of foods available has slowly been expanded to include beef and chicken burgers and cheese toppings etc .
`` When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't sell burgers , '' says Terry .
`` Now we 'll try anything to make a few quid ... so we have a few burgers back on the menu .
`` They 're very healthy and we 've also started to sell veggie sausages , too .
`` The problem with this pandemic is that you ca n't plan anything or know if you can employ someone ... we need to be able to get through to March . ''
Moving around the world comes with a price to pay when times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father of two and partner Amelia has two children of her own .
There are grandchildren , too .
But when Terry 's 86-year-old mother Marion died recently in South Africa he was n't able to go to her funeral .
Terry had to watch the ceremony over the internet while his brother - now battling cancer - was there in person at the service .
`` I had a few heart attacks last year so I could n't go to mum 's funeral , '' says Terry .
`` If I get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If I get it , I could die .
`` But I 'm 61 now , and did n't even think I would make 40 !
`` I 've lost all respect for Boris - the government should have carried on letting people trade .
`` I do n't lean any way politically in particular , but the way Boris had a go at Keir Starmer before going into lockdown anyway ... . ''
Now look where we are .
`` The government knows so many businesses are going to to bankrupt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like we 're self-employed , but that then means we do n't get any government help in lockdown .
We ca n't win . ''
But , even in this situation , Terry 's outgoing partner Amelie is still looking on the bright side .
`` I 've read a lot about Spanish Flu after the First World War , '' she says .
`` I think we still have it good by comparison . ''
Terry says his business had already been hit by several key changes to Birmingham city centre long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the year .
`` Once they opened Grand Central people began to walk straight through the Bullring to get there , '' he says .
`` And the concrete overhang that used to be next to our pitch , removing that meant there was nowhere for customers to shelter in the rain . ''
With those differences in mind on top of the `` noise of competing preachers '' nearby on Saturdays and the increasing presence of `` unsavoury characters '' wandering the streets , he has mixed feelings about the German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` These ( pre-Christmas ) weeks are the best of the year for business , '' says Terry .
`` They keep you going for the rest of the year .
`` But , even so , in the last few years I 've had move my pitch over towards Waterstones on High Street and that costs me thousands of lost trade compared with where I would normally be .
`` They bring millions of people in ... but then not everybody likes German sausages .
Many British people prefer mine . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of his career as a street food seller .
Even if the country is brought out of lockdown after December 2 as he hopes , Terry 's other big fear is that all momentum will be lost .
`` There wo n't be a mad Christmas rush this year because everyone will have bought everything online , '' he says .
Frankfurt City Council 's Director of Festivals and Events Kurt Stroscher told BirminghamLive on September 9 : `` Under no circumstances did we want the Christmas market to become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , the right decision could only be to not bring the market to Birmingham this year .
`` We will now concentrate all our efforts on 2021 in order to return with an impressive Christmas market in its recognisable form . ''

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Roll over Bratoven! Sausage king Terry Grassow is still sizzling in New Street.
Just when traders on the 21st Birmingham German Christmas Market had the stuffing knocked out of their potential bratwurst bonanza even before the second lockdown, Terry's going all bold as he tries to make ends meat.
A string of rare sunny days in early November would have made it the perfect time for the German Market to be muscling in on his trade earlier than ever this year.
But the Germans' wurst-case coronavirus scenario came true on September 9 when the event was cancelled.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
As if that wasn't enough to dampen any trader's pre-Christmas spirit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Halloween night that he was plunging the country back into the year's second lockdown from Thursday, November 5.
On the very day the German Market was due to open, all of the 'non-essential' retail shops in the city centre were lying closed thanks to Covid-19.
Many street traders have packed up for lockdown, too - even though Birmingham City Council had warned they would still have to pay full rent for their vacant pitches.
Now, just when the Germans should have been pulling in shoppers by the coach load, Terry Grassow is still on his franchised Hot Sausage pitch in the shadow of Birmingham's famous Rotunda building.
And, as Terry reveals, selling bangers for cash in the heart of Birmingham during a pandemic lockdown is no ordinary story.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
Out of Africa
Terry was born in Capetown, South Africa, but by 1984 says he had 'had enough' of a country riven by apartheid.
And so off he went travelling around the world before arriving in the UK in 1987.
Now 61, Terry began working for national street food operator Hot Sausage in Cambridge some 25 years ago.
But after a while he began to tire of the 'snooty' natives - and came up to 'friendlier' Birmingham instead where he has now been selling sausages for nine years.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
The menu
Terry sells foot-long bangers for those who want the full 12 inches - and he says that's more than enough length to send a half-metre bratwurst packing any day of the week.
His shorter range also includes 'regular' and 'large' sizes, while flavours include Caribbean, Cajun, Mexican and Cumberland.
"Our sausages are specially made for this company and you can't get them anywhere else," says Terry.
"We cook them for 15 to 20 minutes and then they last for two hours but in the current climate you can't put too many on at once."
Over the years the range of foods available has slowly been expanded to include beef and chicken burgers and cheese toppings etc.
"When I first started the BSE meant we didn't sell burgers," says Terry.
"Now we'll try anything to make a few quid... so we have a few burgers back on the menu.
"They're very healthy and we've also started to sell veggie sausages, too.
"The problem with this pandemic is that you can't plan anything or know if you can employ someone... we need to be able to get through to March."
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
Family grief
Moving around the world comes with a price to pay when times are hard.
Terry is a divorced father of two and partner Amelia has two children of her own. There are grandchildren, too.
But when Terry's 86-year-old mother Marion died recently in South Africa he wasn't able to go to her funeral.
Terry had to watch the ceremony over the internet while his brother - now battling cancer - was there in person at the service.
"I had a few heart attacks last year so I couldn't go to mum's funeral," says Terry.
"If I get it (Covid-19) I get it. If I get it, I could die.
"But I'm 61 now, and didn't even think I would make 40!
"I've lost all respect for Boris - the government should have carried on letting people trade.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"I don't lean any way politically in particular, but the way Boris had a go at Keir Starmer before going into lockdown anyway....
"Now look where we are.
"The government knows so many businesses are going to to bankrupt.
"Universal Credit would treat us like we're self-employed, but that then means we don't get any government help in lockdown. We can't win."
But, even in this situation, Terry's outgoing partner Amelie is still looking on the bright side.
"I've read a lot about Spanish Flu after the First World War," she says. "I think we still have it good by comparison."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
No German Market
Terry says his business had already been hit by several key changes to Birmingham city centre long before the pandemic struck at the turn of the year.
"Once they opened Grand Central people began to walk straight through the Bullring to get there," he says.
"And the concrete overhang that used to be next to our pitch, removing that meant there was nowhere for customers to shelter in the rain."
With those differences in mind on top of the "noise of competing preachers" nearby on Saturdays and the increasing presence of "unsavoury characters" wandering the streets, he has mixed feelings about the German Market not being on this year.
"These (pre-Christmas) weeks are the best of the year for business," says Terry.
"They keep you going for the rest of the year.
"But, even so, in the last few years I've had move my pitch over towards Waterstones on High Street and that costs me thousands of lost trade compared with where I would normally be.
"They bring millions of people in... but then not everybody likes German sausages. Many British people prefer mine."
Terry worries that another lockdown could spell the end of his career as a street food seller.
Even if the country is brought out of lockdown after December 2 as he hopes, Terry's other big fear is that all momentum will be lost.
"There won't be a mad Christmas rush this year because everyone will have bought everything online," he says.
Frankfurt City Council's Director of Festivals and Events Kurt Stroscher told BirminghamLive on September 9: "Under no circumstances did we want the Christmas market to become a place that promotes the pandemic.
"Therefore, the right decision could only be to not bring the market to Birmingham this year.
"We will now concentrate all our efforts on 2021 in order to return with an impressive Christmas market in its recognisable form."


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Arsenal fans worried about Aston Villa threat ahead of Emirates clash

Arsenal fans have been giving their thoughts ahead of the Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday evening .
Villa travel to the Emirates Stadium looking to bounce back after two straight defeats in the league after losses against Leeds United and Southampton .
The results follow a brilliant start to the campaign for Dean Smith ’ s men in which they won all four of their opening fixtures , including impressive victories over Liverpool and Leicester City .
Villa are currently in ninth position in the table and know that a win could fire them back up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a similar aim , with the Gunners behind Villa on just goal difference .
The Gunners go into the game off the back of a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in their last Premier League game .
Mikel Arteta ’ s men also recorded a 4-1 win over Molde in the Europa League encounter on Thursday night .
Both teams know that three points would see them finish the weekend in a higher position than their opponents .
Ahead of the game , Gunners ’ fans have been giving their thoughts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to say .
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After the first couple of games I tweeted saying I wasn ’ t looking forward to playing Villa .
Can see them causing us problems later .
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Villa travel to the Emirates Stadium looking to bounce back after two straight defeats in the league after losses against Leeds United and Southampton.
The results follow a brilliant start to the campaign for Dean Smith’s men in which they won all four of their opening fixtures, including impressive victories over Liverpool and Leicester City.
Villa are currently in ninth position in the table and know that a win could fire them back up the table.
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The Gunners go into the game off the back of a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in their last Premier League game. Mikel Arteta’s men also recorded a 4-1 win over Molde in the Europa League encounter on Thursday night.
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Villa dip in form beatable
Leeds dip in form beatable
Wolves at home winnable
Will be right up there with those three wins
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birminghammail--2020-11-08--Going for a drive and watching fireworks NOT reasons to be out, say police

As November 5 passes over , some people are still enjoying fireworks in their back garden while we 're in a second lockdown .
Bonfire Night has n't been as big as many of us would have liked so some of us might be thinking of heading out and seeing some to get out the house .
But according to one police forced in the UK , watching them and going for a drive are n't reasons to be going out .
Gloucestershire police made the announcement yesterday as officers have been trying to stop people gathering , reports GloucestershireLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Watching fireworks and going for a drive are not reasons to be outside your homes during lockdown .
“ Engaging , explaining and encouraging people at beauty spots to follow the new rules.
” Police recently raided a gathering at The Spotted Dog in Digbeth on Friday October 30 and found more than 40 drinkers .
West Midlands Police dished out the maximum fine , some £10,000 , to pub bosses .
Police in Gloucestershire also stressed travel for exercise should be as locally as possible after finding people having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having travelled from London , Sussex , Oxford and Swindon .
Lockdown restrictions remain in force until December 2 , with people urged to stay indoors as much as possible .
Pubs , restaurants and leisure centres have been closed , as have non-essential shops .
Coronavirus cases continue to rise , with 120 new cases recorded on Saturday with three deaths .

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As November 5 passes over, some people are still enjoying fireworks in their back garden while we're in a second lockdown.
Bonfire Night hasn't been as big as many of us would have liked so some of us might be thinking of heading out and seeing some to get out the house.
But according to one police forced in the UK, watching them and going for a drive aren't reasons to be going out.
Gloucestershire police made the announcement yesterday as officers have been trying to stop people gathering, reports GloucestershireLive.
Writing on twitter, officers said: “Watching fireworks and going for a drive are not reasons to be outside your homes during lockdown.
“Engaging, explaining and encouraging people at beauty spots to follow the new rules.”
Police recently raided a gathering at The Spotted Dog in Digbeth on Friday October 30 and found more than 40 drinkers.
West Midlands Police dished out the maximum fine, some £10,000, to pub bosses.
Police in Gloucestershire also stressed travel for exercise should be as locally as possible after finding people having a day out in the Cotswolds on Saturday having travelled from London, Sussex, Oxford and Swindon.
Lockdown restrictions remain in force until December 2, with people urged to stay indoors as much as possible.
Pubs, restaurants and leisure centres have been closed, as have non-essential shops.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise, with 120 new cases recorded on Saturday with three deaths.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Hogan, Kieftenbeld and a masterclass as Blues are swept aside

A David Brooks masterclass condemned Birmingham City to a second defeat in three days at St Andrew ’ s .
The Wales international , one of the most prodigiously talented players outside the top flight , scored twice and inspired the Cherries up the Championship table .
As for Blues they had a Scott Hogan consolation to show for their efforts and they head into the international break , in need of a rest but with plenty of work to do .
Here ’ s what stood out from Saturday ’ s 3-1 reverse .
In the first 20 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals – not only from Bournemouth , though .
It was a very open beginning and while the Cherries obviously looked far more incisive , Blues also had some promising positions but the final pass , cross or shot was lacking .
Had Riley McGree converted his early chance the whole complexion would have been different .
However , we can ’ t ignore the fact the visitors shredded the hosts in the first quarter with Brooks , Junior Stanislas , Dominic Solanke and Arnaut Danjuma playing some mind-boggling one touch , pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Premier League quality attackers , Blues struggled in the wrong shape and with square pegs in round holes .
There was space behind their wing backs , with Maxime Colin caught ball watching for the first goal and young Caolan Boyd-Munce , a highly promising midfielder , pressed into service out of position on his full Championship debut .
But for all the talk of shapes and systems , sometimes it comes down to who has the best players – and no-one on the pitch was as good as Brooks .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s only fair to point out things improved when Aitor Karanka changed the shape to 4-4-2 .
Mikel San Jose moved into midfield , Gary Gardner and Riley McGree moved to the flanks and helped out Colin and Boyd-Munce .
Brooks remained intent on causing havoc but Bournemouth ’ s onslaught was quelled and with three minutes to go until half-time you are thinking ‘ Go in a goal down , you ’ re still in the game , have a rethink , come back out and try to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the second goal a spiteful body-blow .
Blues were unlucky when a ricochet broke to Brooks near the touchline , spellbound by his run infield and utterly confounded by his shot which deflected off Marc Roberts and past the wrong-footed Neil Etheridge .
It was a goal that was two parts fortune , one part excellence and effectively decided the outcome .
Never write off Maikel Kieftenbeld .
The 30-year-old made his first Championship appearance of the season having , in the summer , been told he was free to leave if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not the first time Kieftenbeld has been on the brink of moving on – Harry Redknapp even sold him to Derby in 2017 .
But whether he ’ s been in or out of the team , all the time he has stayed professional , trained well and demonstrated his worth to the manager/head coach of the time .
This might have been his first of the season but it was his 173rd overall in the five years since he joined the club .
He is as tenacious in his approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field of play .
This was a hard game for a first start , against Lewis Cook , Dan Gosling , Jefferson Lerma and Brooks but the Dutchman stood up well , making eight interceptions and completing 75 per cent of his passes .
Hogan ’ s goal didn ’ t count for anything in terms of points but it might prove to be a significant moment in his Birmingham City career – the first since his permanent transfer from over the road .
Hogan ended a 16-match barren run , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than celebration - and hopes to have started an altogether more positive sequence .
We saw last season that once he gets on a roll he can score goals in clutches , which is exactly what everyone wants from him now .
Speaking afterwards he referred to the fact he has taken time to build up his fitness and match sharpness and now hopefully his confidence will improve too .
There is no doubt that if Hogan can return to his pre-lockdown form the Alexandre Pato talk will quickly subside .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully be the first of many .
With a four year contract he ’ ll have plenty of time to add to that tally and the responsibility to do so - regularly .

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A David Brooks masterclass condemned Birmingham City to a second defeat in three days at St Andrew’s.
The Wales international, one of the most prodigiously talented players outside the top flight, scored twice and inspired the Cherries up the Championship table.
As for Blues they had a Scott Hogan consolation to show for their efforts and they head into the international break, in need of a rest but with plenty of work to do.
Here’s what stood out from Saturday’s 3-1 reverse.
Perfect storm
In the first 20 minutes it looked as though it might rain goals – not only from Bournemouth, though. It was a very open beginning and while the Cherries obviously looked far more incisive, Blues also had some promising positions but the final pass, cross or shot was lacking.
Had Riley McGree converted his early chance the whole complexion would have been different.
However, we can’t ignore the fact the visitors shredded the hosts in the first quarter with Brooks, Junior Stanislas, Dominic Solanke and Arnaut Danjuma playing some mind-boggling one touch, pass and move football.
While Bournemouth dazzled with Premier League quality attackers, Blues struggled in the wrong shape and with square pegs in round holes.
There was space behind their wing backs, with Maxime Colin caught ball watching for the first goal and young Caolan Boyd-Munce, a highly promising midfielder, pressed into service out of position on his full Championship debut.
It was a perfect storm.
But for all the talk of shapes and systems, sometimes it comes down to who has the best players – and no-one on the pitch was as good as Brooks.
Body blow
For all the rocking and rolling early on it’s only fair to point out things improved when Aitor Karanka changed the shape to 4-4-2.
Mikel San Jose moved into midfield, Gary Gardner and Riley McGree moved to the flanks and helped out Colin and Boyd-Munce.
Brooks remained intent on causing havoc but Bournemouth’s onslaught was quelled and with three minutes to go until half-time you are thinking ‘Go in a goal down, you’re still in the game, have a rethink, come back out and try to pick up an equaliser’.
All of which made the second goal a spiteful body-blow.
Blues were unlucky when a ricochet broke to Brooks near the touchline, spellbound by his run infield and utterly confounded by his shot which deflected off Marc Roberts and past the wrong-footed Neil Etheridge.
It was a goal that was two parts fortune, one part excellence and effectively decided the outcome.
(Image: David Davies/PA Wire)
Tenacity
Never write off Maikel Kieftenbeld. The 30-year-old made his first Championship appearance of the season having, in the summer, been told he was free to leave if he could find another club.
That’s not the first time Kieftenbeld has been on the brink of moving on – Harry Redknapp even sold him to Derby in 2017.
But whether he’s been in or out of the team, all the time he has stayed professional, trained well and demonstrated his worth to the manager/head coach of the time.
This might have been his first of the season but it was his 173rd overall in the five years since he joined the club. He is as tenacious in his approach to his career as he is on the field of play.
This was a hard game for a first start, against Lewis Cook, Dan Gosling, Jefferson Lerma and Brooks but the Dutchman stood up well, making eight interceptions and completing 75 per cent of his passes.
More than a consolation
Hogan’s goal didn’t count for anything in terms of points but it might prove to be a significant moment in his Birmingham City career – the first since his permanent transfer from over the road.
Hogan ended a 16-match barren run, his reaction was one of huge relief rather than celebration - and hopes to have started an altogether more positive sequence.
We saw last season that once he gets on a roll he can score goals in clutches, which is exactly what everyone wants from him now.
Speaking afterwards he referred to the fact he has taken time to build up his fitness and match sharpness and now hopefully his confidence will improve too.
There is no doubt that if Hogan can return to his pre-lockdown form the Alexandre Pato talk will quickly subside.
This was a good, instinctive finish that will hopefully be the first of many.
With a four year contract he’ll have plenty of time to add to that tally and the responsibility to do so - regularly.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Gogglebox families real jobs revealed - what happens behind the camera

Anyone who enjoys watching Gogglebox probably feels like they know most of the families on their couchs .
Week-after-week , we all enjoy watching the show and seeing how the families react to each show and we all have our firm favourites .
It is believed that each family earns £1,500-a-month and work around two six-hour shifts a week .
But the real question is : what do some of these people do in their real jobs while not filming Gogglebox ?
Here are just some of the jobs and former jobs we know the families have done .
Always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends film from inside a caravan in Hull .
The pair have kept viewers in stitches since they joined the hit series in 2014 .
The pals met in a pub where Jenny was the landlady and Lee was a regular .
They also share a Twitter account which boast more than 129,000 followers .
Leeds siblings Ellie and Lizzi d joined the show in 2015 .
The pair have said they were worried when they joined the show that viewers would n't take to them but now the duo 's banter sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum-of-two while Ellie is a hairdresser in Leeds .
Brother and sister Pete and Sophie from Blackpool joined the cast in 2018 and are popular with viewers .
Sophie works in retail and has shared clips on her Instagram with colleagues cleaning makeup stations before lockdown measures were put in place .
Older brother Pete is reported to be an electrician .
The family from Derby are firm favourites .
Baasit , Umar and their dad Sid regularly offer up their opinions on the week 's telly and often other family members take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Baasit has been teaching for ten years and delivers national workshops for KS2 and KS3 pupil premium children through his company Siddiqui Education .
Umar produces electronic music under the name Burk Hold Dear and has released his music as singles .
From Brighton , the Michael family have been regulars on the show from the start with three regulars on the show currently - dad Andrew , mum Carolyne and son Louis .
Louis joins his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa and in earlier years on the show , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex 's twin , Catheryne , has also made appearances , confusing viewers since the pair occasionally swap and take each other 's places .
Blunt and to the point - that 's the Malone family .
Viewers love their snack selection and their Rotweiler dogs .
Tom Senior works as a lorry driver while mum Julie is a receptionist .
Tom Junior is a freelance model and streetdance choreographer .
Brother Shaun sometimes appears on the show , too .
Always quirky , Giles and Mary met when they were 21 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was working as a model .
Giles amuses viewers with his comments and is known for often finishing remarks by saying Mary 's name .
Giles is an artist and Mary is best known for being the Spectator ’ s resident agony aunt .
She also penned a book on etiquette best practise , How the Queen Can Make You Happy , which was published in 2012 .
The couple are said to be close friends with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his sister Rachel .
David and Shirley have been married for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They joined the show in 2015 and film from their home in Wales .
They 've become popular for their comical and light-hearted bickering .
The Brighton-based hairdresser is a veteran of the show and keeps viewers entertained with his one-liners .
He first made an appearance with his then-boyfriend Chris in series 1 of the programme in 2013 but the pair split up .
In 2019 Stephen was joined by his husband Daniel but he has also been seen on screen with his mum Pat .
The couple own a salon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of brothers have been known to be sport-mad since being on the Gogglebox sofa since 2016 .
Tremaine , Twaine and Tristan are firm favourites on the show and Tristan , who once played football for Championship club Bristol City , appearing for Bitton AFC .
Twaine is thought to turn out for Bradford Town and Tremaine hosts a breakfast show on Bristol 's Ujima FM .

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Anyone who enjoys watching Gogglebox probably feels like they know most of the families on their couchs.
Week-after-week, we all enjoy watching the show and seeing how the families react to each show and we all have our firm favourites.
It is believed that each family earns £1,500-a-month and work around two six-hour shifts a week.
But the real question is: what do some of these people do in their real jobs while not filming Gogglebox? Here are just some of the jobs and former jobs we know the families have done.
Jenny and Lee
(Image: Channel 4)
Always cracking jokes and one-liners, the firm friends film from inside a caravan in Hull.
The pair have kept viewers in stitches since they joined the hit series in 2014. The pals met in a pub where Jenny was the landlady and Lee was a regular.
They also share a Twitter account which boast more than 129,000 followers.
Ellie and Izzi
(Image: Channel 4)
Leeds siblings Ellie and Lizzi d joined the show in 2015.
The pair have said they were worried when they joined the show that viewers wouldn't take to them but now the duo's banter sees viewers regularly entertained.
Izzi is a mum-of-two while Ellie is a hairdresser in Leeds.
Pete and Sophie
(Image: Channel 4)
Brother and sister Pete and Sophie from Blackpool joined the cast in 2018 and are popular with viewers.
Sophie works in retail and has shared clips on her Instagram with colleagues cleaning makeup stations before lockdown measures were put in place.
Older brother Pete is reported to be an electrician.
The Siddiqui family
(Image: Gogglebox/Channel 4)
The family from Derby are firm favourites.
Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid regularly offer up their opinions on the week's telly and often other family members take part including sibling Raza and their mum.
Baasit has been teaching for ten years and delivers national workshops for KS2 and KS3 pupil premium children through his company Siddiqui Education.
Umar produces electronic music under the name Burk Hold Dear and has released his music as singles.
The Michael family
(Image: Channel 4)
From Brighton, the Michael family have been regulars on the show from the start with three regulars on the show currently - dad Andrew, mum Carolyne and son Louis.
Louis joins his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa and in earlier years on the show, his sister Alex appeared as well.
Alex's twin, Catheryne, has also made appearances, confusing viewers since the pair occasionally swap and take each other's places.
The Malone family
(Image: @tommalonejr/Instagram)
Blunt and to the point - that's the Malone family.
Viewers love their snack selection and their Rotweiler dogs.
Tom Senior works as a lorry driver while mum Julie is a receptionist. Tom Junior is a freelance model and streetdance choreographer.
Brother Shaun sometimes appears on the show, too.
Giles and Mary
(Image: Channel 4)
Always quirky, Giles and Mary met when they were 21, while Giles was studying art and Mary was working as a model.
Giles amuses viewers with his comments and is known for often finishing remarks by saying Mary's name.
Giles is an artist and Mary is best known for being the Spectator’s resident agony aunt. She also penned a book on etiquette best practise, How the Queen Can Make You Happy, which was published in 2012.
The couple are said to be close friends with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his sister Rachel.
Dave and Shirley
David and Shirley have been married for 40 years and have two children together.
They joined the show in 2015 and film from their home in Wales.
They've become popular for their comical and light-hearted bickering.
Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig
The Brighton-based hairdresser is a veteran of the show and keeps viewers entertained with his one-liners.
He first made an appearance with his then-boyfriend Chris in series 1 of the programme in 2013 but the pair split up.
In 2019 Stephen was joined by his husband Daniel but he has also been seen on screen with his mum Pat.
The couple own a salon called Lustig and Webb.
The Plummer brothers
The trio of brothers have been known to be sport-mad since being on the Gogglebox sofa since 2016.
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan are firm favourites on the show and Tristan, who once played football for Championship club Bristol City, appearing for Bitton AFC.
Twaine is thought to turn out for Bradford Town and Tremaine hosts a breakfast show on Bristol's Ujima FM.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Police apologise to man told to leave Sainsbury's over face mask

West Midlands Police has `` sincerely apologised for any distress and upset '' caused after officers challenged a man in Sainsbury 's for not wearing a mask .
The force said officers had `` misinterpreted the guidance '' after telling the man it was a legal requirement for an exemption card or badge to be shown .
The incident is believed to have happened in October at the Sainsbury 's store in Oldbury .
After being challenged , the man was asked to leave the store .
West Midlands Police has since refreshed officers ' knowledge about the rules and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man and his wife .
Its official statement said : `` We ’ re committed to keeping our communities safe from the deadly virus , however on this occasion , we got this wrong as the man told us that he was exempt .
`` We stated that it was a legal requirement for an exemption card or badge to be shown .
This was incorrect and the officers have misinterpreted the guidance .
`` We sincerely apologise for any distress and upset we have caused to the man and his wife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re all adapting to the new legislation and guidance which has changed many times during the pandemic .
`` The officers have been spoken to regarding their understanding of the guidance and current legislation around the wearing of face masks .
`` We ’ ll also ensure that this is shared with all of our officers across the force , so we are certain that we ’ re all clear on the current guidelines . ''
After new lockdown restrictions were placed on Birmingham , we visited Morrisons ' supermarket on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers not wearing a mask from 220 who entered the store over the lunchtime period .
In October , we counted more than one in four bus passengers on Colmore Row were risking a potential £100 fine by not wearing a mask on public transport .
Safer Partnership Birmingham told BirminghamLive it had issued just five Fixed Penalty Notices since June 29 .
The wearing of face masks in shops was made compulsory from Friday , July 24 and the new rule meant that anybody without a valid exemption to do so could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Birmingham City Council 's director of public health Dr Justin Varney gave BirminghamLive a simple video demonstration of how to apply a mask with maximum effect - and offered ten top tips , too .
In a separate incident captured on video at Sainsbury 's Oldbury store , a woman was seen arguing with a police officer about not wearing a mask - prompting her to put her basket back .
What the government says If you have an age , health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show any written evidence of this • you do not need show an exemption card This means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your reason for not wearing a face covering .
Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering .
This could be in the form of an exemption card , badge or even a home-made sign .
Carrying an exemption card or badge is a personal choice and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance page about face coverings on the government website page here was last updated on November 4 and detailed restrictions that would begin on Thursday , November 5 - the day the second lockdown began .
The instructions , called 'Face coverings : when to wear one , exemptions and how to make your own ' run to more than 2,900 words .
The guidance includes the following information • how face coverings can reduce the transmission of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) • the settings in which they are recommended • how face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government adds : `` This information is based on current scientific evidence and is subject to change . ''

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West Midlands Police has "sincerely apologised for any distress and upset" caused after officers challenged a man in Sainsbury's for not wearing a mask.
The force said officers had "misinterpreted the guidance" after telling the man it was a legal requirement for an exemption card or badge to be shown.
The incident is believed to have happened in October at the Sainsbury's store in Oldbury.
After being challenged, the man was asked to leave the store.
West Midlands Police has since refreshed officers' knowledge about the rules and posted a major apology online to the man and his wife.
Its official statement said: "We’re committed to keeping our communities safe from the deadly virus, however on this occasion, we got this wrong as the man told us that he was exempt.
(Image: Google Street)
"We stated that it was a legal requirement for an exemption card or badge to be shown. This was incorrect and the officers have misinterpreted the guidance.
"We sincerely apologise for any distress and upset we have caused to the man and his wife.
"These are unprecedented times and we’re all adapting to the new legislation and guidance which has changed many times during the pandemic.
"The officers have been spoken to regarding their understanding of the guidance and current legislation around the wearing of face masks.
"We’ll also ensure that this is shared with all of our officers across the force, so we are certain that we’re all clear on the current guidelines."
After new lockdown restrictions were placed on Birmingham, we visited Morrisons' supermarket on the Hagley Road in Edgbaston and counted 111 shoppers not wearing a mask from 220 who entered the store over the lunchtime period.
In October, we counted more than one in four bus passengers on Colmore Row were risking a potential £100 fine by not wearing a mask on public transport.
Safer Partnership Birmingham told BirminghamLive it had issued just five Fixed Penalty Notices since June 29.
The wearing of face masks in shops was made compulsory from Friday, July 24 and the new rule meant that anybody without a valid exemption to do so could be fined £100 for flouting the regulation.
Birmingham City Council's director of public health Dr Justin Varney gave BirminghamLive a simple video demonstration of how to apply a mask with maximum effect - and offered ten top tips, too.
In a separate incident captured on video at Sainsbury's Oldbury store, a woman was seen arguing with a police officer about not wearing a mask - prompting her to put her basket back.
What the government says
If you have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering:
you do not routinely need to show any written evidence of this
you do not need show an exemption card
This means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your reason for not wearing a face covering.
Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign.
Carrying an exemption card or badge is a personal choice and is not required by law.
Face coverings - rules from November 5
The latest guidance page about face coverings on the government website page here was last updated on November 4 and detailed restrictions that would begin on Thursday, November 5 - the day the second lockdown began.
The instructions, called 'Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions and how to make your own' run to more than 2,900 words.
The guidance includes the following information
what face coverings are
how face coverings can reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19)
the settings in which they are recommended
how face coverings should be safely used and stored
The government adds: "This information is based on current scientific evidence and is subject to change."


birminghammail--2020-11-08--9 parts of West Midlands with higher Covid rates than Birmingham

There are now nine parts of the West Midlands with worse coronavirus infection rates than Birmingham , according to the latest data .
South Staffordshire leads the way in the region with an infection rate of more than 400 per 100,000 of the population .
All four Black Country boroughs - Dudley , Sandwell , Walsall and Wolverhampton - have higher rates than Birmingham , which stands at 306.1 .
The sharpest rise has been seen in Dudley , which for a long time had the lowest rate in the region , after 846 new Covid-19 cases were reported in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 2 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 2 .
The figures , for the seven days to November 2 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most recent four days ( November 3-6 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases .
Oldham continues to have the highest rate in England , with 1,852 new cases recorded in the seven days to November 2 - the equivalent of 781.1 cases per 100,000 people .
This is up from 704.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to October 26 .
Blackburn with Darwen has the second highest rate , down from 770.2 to 720.8 , with 1,079 new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the rate has dropped slightly from 689.2 to 673.9 , with 2,215 new cases .

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There are now nine parts of the West Midlands with worse coronavirus infection rates than Birmingham, according to the latest data.
South Staffordshire leads the way in the region with an infection rate of more than 400 per 100,000 of the population.
All four Black Country boroughs - Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton - have higher rates than Birmingham, which stands at 306.1.
The sharpest rise has been seen in Dudley, which for a long time had the lowest rate in the region, after 846 new Covid-19 cases were reported in a week.
Below is the list in full. From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 2; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 2.
South Staffordshire 410.9 (462), 405.6 (456) Dudley 398.6 (1282), 263.1 (846) Sandwell 385.4 (1266), 319.4 (1049) Stafford 364.9 (501), 243.3 (334) Tamworth 354.6 (272), 290.8 (223) Walsall 342.9 (979), 337.0 (962) Lichfield 326.5 (342), 233.9 (245) Cannock Chase 318.6 (321), 344.4 (347) Wolverhampton 316.7 (834), 253.3 (667) Birmingham 306.1 (3495), 277.5 (3169) North Warwickshire 289.6 (189), 288.1 (188) Telford and Wrekin 268.6 (483), 220.7 (397) Solihull 264.4 (572), 229.7 (497) Redditch 220.5 (188), 185.3 (158) Worcester 189.7 (192), 160.0 (162) Malvern Hills 119.4 (94), 104.2 (82)
The figures, for the seven days to November 2, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent four days (November 3-6) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.
Oldham continues to have the highest rate in England, with 1,852 new cases recorded in the seven days to November 2 - the equivalent of 781.1 cases per 100,000 people.
This is up from 704.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to October 26.
Blackburn with Darwen has the second highest rate, down from 770.2 to 720.8, with 1,079 new cases.
Wigan is in third place, where the rate has dropped slightly from 689.2 to 673.9, with 2,215 new cases.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--I'm a Celebrity 'in jeopardy' after star contracts Covid-19

I 'm a Celebrity star AJ Pritchard has contracted coronavirus putting the show `` in jeopardy '' according to reports .
The star had a positive test result a week before the show begins next Sunday in Wales .
The dancing star is currently self-isolating with his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen near to where the castle is located in North Wales .
A source told the Sun : “ It could put the whole show in jeopardy.
” AJ , 26 , and Abbie , 24 , are anxiously awaiting clearance so he can rejoin the line-up for Friday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s launch show .
A wider outbreak would wreck tight production schedules for I ’ m A Celebrity , seen as the jewel in the crown of ITV ’ s entertainment line-up .
Despite the pandemic bosses were determined to press ahead with this year ’ s 20th series , hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly .
Filming has moved from the Australian bush to Gwrych Castle , North Wales .
ITV confirmed that a member of the cast did contract the disease .
It said : “ We can confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a positive Covid result and that individual is self isolating where we are giving them all the support that they need .
Yesterday , stunning aerial pictures of the castle and the set were revealed which seems to indicate a prison will be used at some point during the show .
Other members of the lineup include Shane Richie , Mo Farah and Victoria Derbyshire .
You can catch the ITV show next Sunday , November 15 at 9pm .

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I'm a Celebrity star AJ Pritchard has contracted coronavirus putting the show "in jeopardy" according to reports.
The star had a positive test result a week before the show begins next Sunday in Wales.
The dancing star is currently self-isolating with his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen near to where the castle is located in North Wales.
A source told the Sun: “It could put the whole show in jeopardy.”
AJ, 26, and Abbie, 24, are anxiously awaiting clearance so he can rejoin the line-up for Friday’s first day of filming ahead of Sunday’s launch show.
(Image: BBC)
A wider outbreak would wreck tight production schedules for I’m A Celebrity, seen as the jewel in the crown of ITV’s entertainment line-up.
Last year’s run regularly boasted over ten million viewers.
Despite the pandemic bosses were determined to press ahead with this year’s 20th series, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Filming has moved from the Australian bush to Gwrych Castle, North Wales.
ITV confirmed that a member of the cast did contract the disease.
It said: “We can confirm that a member of the cast has received a positive Covid result and that individual is self isolating where we are giving them all the support that they need.
Yesterday, stunning aerial pictures of the castle and the set were revealed which seems to indicate a prison will be used at some point during the show.
Other members of the lineup include Shane Richie, Mo Farah and Victoria Derbyshire.
You can catch the ITV show next Sunday, November 15 at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he was relaxed after 7-2 defeat vs Aston Villa

It was a night that will live long in the memories of Villa fans , but one that Liverpool supporters , players and staff would most likely want to forget .
Villa ’ s 7-2 victory over the reigning Premier League champions last month made headlines across the world and ensured that Dean Smith ’ s men took maximum points from their opening three league games .
But , perhaps surprisingly , Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said that he and his players were ‘ quite relaxed ’ after the defeat .
A hat trick from Ollie Watkins , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from John Mcginn and Ross Barkley gave Villa the three points , with two goals from Mohamed Salah proving to be insignificant for Liverpool .
After the game , questions were raised over the Reds ’ defensive solidity , a question that has been raised again since the long-term injury to influential defender Virgil Van Dijk .
But Klopp has addressed the questions , revealing the reaction from the club to the Villa defeat .
`` Defending isn ’ t usually our problem because we do it as a unit , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We didn ’ t say after Aston Villa “ Come on , we start again completely about how to defend.
” '' We knew what we didn ’ t do right that night and maybe in one or two other games as well and we tried to sort that without overdoing it .
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It was a night that will live long in the memories of Villa fans, but one that Liverpool supporters, players and staff would most likely want to forget.
Villa ’s 7-2 victory over the reigning Premier League champions last month made headlines across the world and ensured that Dean Smith’s men took maximum points from their opening three league games.
But, perhaps surprisingly, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said that he and his players were ‘quite relaxed’ after the defeat.
A hat trick from Ollie Watkins, a brace from Jack Grealish, and goals from John Mcginn and Ross Barkley gave Villa the three points, with two goals from Mohamed Salah proving to be insignificant for Liverpool.
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After the game, questions were raised over the Reds’ defensive solidity, a question that has been raised again since the long-term injury to influential defender Virgil Van Dijk.
But Klopp has addressed the questions, revealing the reaction from the club to the Villa defeat.
"Defending isn’t usually our problem because we do it as a unit," he said (via the Daily Mail ).
"We didn’t say after Aston Villa “Come on, we start again completely about how to defend.”
"We knew what we didn’t do right that night and maybe in one or two other games as well and we tried to sort that without overdoing it.
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"But when you concede seven goals, it is not that you have to start at nil (the beginning) again.
"We were quite relaxed about it, as relaxed as you can be in how we dealt with it. At the moment we lost, nobody was relaxed, we were all really frustrated about it but then how we responded, it was clear that it’s not all bad.
"We realised what was good before but some things needed to be adjusted."
Liverpool are unbeaten since the defeat against Villa, picking up seven Premier League points and winning all three of their Champions League group games.
They face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Karanka explains Pedersen absence as Bournemouth beat Blues

Birmingham City head into the international break on the back of a 3-1 home defeat to Bournemouth - their second reverse in a matter of days .
Blues head coach Aitor Karanka spoke with the media after Saturday 's defeat , here 's a full transcript of what was discussed .
I can ’ t say I am happy because I don ’ t at all like to lose games but I am positive because once again we have competed against a team which was in the Premier League last year .
We have players who have played six-seven games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant , we have players who haven ’ t played one game and they have been brilliant competing against a team that has played together eight-nine years and who has been playing in the Premier League for six years .
I am not happy because we have lost the game but to be positive thinking about the future .
Kristian couldn ’ t play because he had a problem in the last game , without him and without George we don ’ t have another full back and the way that they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought that the main man for that job would be Muncey , especially with five at the back I thought he was going to be more protected .
They changed their shape , it is not the first time we have played against other teams who have changed their shape to play against us , this means they care about our strengths .
At the beginning of the game I had to change because they were creating a lot of problems especially with the full backs so I changed the shape we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He felt dizzy after the game , it was impossible for him to play .
I hope he can train with us this week or the following week .
It is really important because the main thing now is to recover physically , mentally .
We can ’ t forget that we have not been here for 12 months , it ’ s three months and every single player who has come has not done a proper pre-season .
Players who were here couldn ’ t even have a proper pre-season like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players without a proper pre-season and we are competing against every single team , I think that is a positive way to going .
Now we have time to rest , to recover and of course to try to improve especially when we have the ball .
With seven games in the last three weeks and another nine in four weeks we need to recover mentally and physically and for those nine games try to choose the best XI .
What will that do for Scott Hogan ’ s confidence ?
Massive because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score goals .
For Scotty even more because having played a few games , he couldn ’ t score and then he was a little bit upset .
That ’ s normal .
With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the team Did you think you could get back into the game ?
It was difficult but the main thing today was even without knowing if we could score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belief on the pitch , it is difficult to be losing 3-1 to a team like Bournemouth and to keep fighting to the last whistle .
That ’ s the main thing for me the players were fighting to the last second when sometimes in other moments they would have gone down .
He did good , I knew the day he was going to play he would be good because he is young but he is intelligent .
When you speak with him you can feel it that this is the kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be calm because he is going to try his best .
Sometimes they need that bit on the bench and when they feel how difficult it is to be on the bench , when they go to the pitch they realise they have to fight every single game not to be on the bench again .
Jeremie has done really well again today and it ’ s the way to get the best off every single play .
Was that a message to Jeremie ?
No , I don ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just to try to pick the best XI for every single game and then when they are on the bench or not in the squad they know that when they are on the pitch they have to show they are good and ready .

Birmingham City head into the international break on the back of a 3-1 home defeat to Bournemouth - their second reverse in a matter of days.
Blues head coach Aitor Karanka spoke with the media after Saturday's defeat, here's a full transcript of what was discussed.
Match assessment
I can’t say I am happy because I don’t at all like to lose games but I am positive because once again we have competed against a team which was in the Premier League last year.
We have players who have played six-seven games in a row and they have been brilliant, we have players who haven’t played one game and they have been brilliant competing against a team that has played together eight-nine years and who has been playing in the Premier League for six years.
I am not happy because we have lost the game but to be positive thinking about the future.
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Wings back
Kristian couldn’t play because he had a problem in the last game, without him and without George we don’t have another full back and the way that they were usually playing with three at the back I thought that the main man for that job would be Muncey, especially with five at the back I thought he was going to be more protected.
They changed their shape, it is not the first time we have played against other teams who have changed their shape to play against us, this means they care about our strengths.
At the beginning of the game I had to change because they were creating a lot of problems especially with the full backs so I changed the shape we played with 4-4-2 and we were better.
Where was Kristian?
He felt dizzy after the game, it was impossible for him to play. I hope he can train with us this week or the following week.
Glad of break?
It is really important because the main thing now is to recover physically, mentally.
We can’t forget that we have not been here for 12 months, it’s three months and every single player who has come has not done a proper pre-season. Players who were here couldn’t even have a proper pre-season like Jukey or Gazza.
We brought 11 players without a proper pre-season and we are competing against every single team, I think that is a positive way to going.
Now we have time to rest, to recover and of course to try to improve especially when we have the ball.
With seven games in the last three weeks and another nine in four weeks we need to recover mentally and physically and for those nine games try to choose the best XI.
What will that do for Scott Hogan’s confidence?
Massive because as a striker always it is important to score goals. For Scotty even more because having played a few games, he couldn’t score and then he was a little bit upset. That’s normal.
With his goal I think it is going to be much better for him and if it is much better for him it is going to be much better for the team
Did you think you could get back into the game?
It was difficult but the main thing today was even without knowing if we could score again or not the team had the belief on the pitch, it is difficult to be losing 3-1 to a team like Bournemouth and to keep fighting to the last whistle. That’s the main thing for me the players were fighting to the last second when sometimes in other moments they would have gone down.
Caolan Boyd-Munce performance
He did good, I knew the day he was going to play he would be good because he is young but he is intelligent.
When you speak with him you can feel it that this is the kind of player as a coach you can be calm because he is going to try his best.
Bela impact again
Sometimes they need that bit on the bench and when they feel how difficult it is to be on the bench, when they go to the pitch they realise they have to fight every single game not to be on the bench again. Jeremie has done really well again today and it’s the way to get the best off every single play.
Was that a message to Jeremie?
No, I don’t want to send messages to the players, it’s just to try to pick the best XI for every single game and then when they are on the bench or not in the squad they know that when they are on the pitch they have to show they are good and ready.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Warning after woman struck by driver with frosted windscreen

A woman was left with multiple injuries after being struck by a driver who had only partially cleared his windscreen from frost .
With the frosty months ahead , West Midlands Police has put out a warning about driving safely .
The force pointed to the driver of a Volkswagen van which left a woman with multiple fractures and internal bleeding after hitting her near the corner of Brays Lane , Coventry in January 2019 .
Gavin Nash ’ s windscreen was only partially cleared of frost meaning he was unable to see the 59-year-old woman as he moved his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground and her body was trapped under a wheel .
She spent almost two weeks in hospital and suffered on-going struggles as a result of the collision .
Nash admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was this week given a suspended 18 month prison-term and banned from the road for two years .
The 48-year-old , of Brays Lane , was also ordered to pay £8,000 compensation and complete 80 hours of unpaid work following a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday ( November 2 ) .
Drivers who set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being warned they not only risk lives but a criminal record .
PC Jordan Keen , from the West Midlands Police traffic investigation unit which brought the case to court , said : `` This is the time of the year where cars do frost over and it ’ s imperative your windows are clear before driving off .
`` Although it can be time consuming , and cold waiting , the consequences of not being able to see clearly can be devastating .
`` In this case the driver wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short distance , but he had only cleared a small part of the windscreen .
Not being able to see clearly resulted in an innocent woman sustaining serious injuries , which have continued to impact on her life .
`` It ’ s not worth the risk , it may take an extra few minutes to clear the windows but you need to make sure you ’ re driving safely .
You owe it to pedestrians and other road users .
`` This driver now has a criminal record , has been banned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large compensation bill .
The risk has proven very costly . ''

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A woman was left with multiple injuries after being struck by a driver who had only partially cleared his windscreen from frost.
With the frosty months ahead, West Midlands Police has put out a warning about driving safely.
The force pointed to the driver of a Volkswagen van which left a woman with multiple fractures and internal bleeding after hitting her near the corner of Brays Lane, Coventry in January 2019.
Gavin Nash’s windscreen was only partially cleared of frost meaning he was unable to see the 59-year-old woman as he moved his vehicle.
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She was knocked to the ground and her body was trapped under a wheel. She spent almost two weeks in hospital and suffered on-going struggles as a result of the collision.
Nash admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was this week given a suspended 18 month prison-term and banned from the road for two years.
The 48-year-old, of Brays Lane, was also ordered to pay £8,000 compensation and complete 80 hours of unpaid work following a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (November 2).
Drivers who set off with frosted windscreens this winter are being warned they not only risk lives but a criminal record.
PC Jordan Keen, from the West Midlands Police traffic investigation unit which brought the case to court, said: "This is the time of the year where cars do frost over and it’s imperative your windows are clear before driving off.
"Although it can be time consuming, and cold waiting, the consequences of not being able to see clearly can be devastating.
"In this case the driver wasn’t going fast, and was travelling a short distance, but he had only cleared a small part of the windscreen. Not being able to see clearly resulted in an innocent woman sustaining serious injuries, which have continued to impact on her life.
"It’s not worth the risk, it may take an extra few minutes to clear the windows but you need to make sure you’re driving safely. You owe it to pedestrians and other road users.
"This driver now has a criminal record, has been banned from the road and left with a large compensation bill. The risk has proven very costly."