themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Pep Guardiola reacts to Liverpool FC beating Man City to Premier League title

Pep Guardiola congratulated Liverpool on winning the Premier League title after Manchester City 's defeat at Chelsea confirmed the race was over with seven games to spare .
City entered the season as the first side to have won back-to-back league championships for a decade , having pipped Jurgen Klopp 's team by a single point last May in a high-quality finale .
The Merseyside club have got even better and are on course to smash the record of 100 points set by the Blues back in 2018 , while City have been unable to sustain the pace .
Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City had to win at Stamford Bridge to delay the coronation by at least another week but goals from Christian Pulisic and Willian earned a 2-1 win for Frank Lampard that boosts his hopes of a top-four finish as well as confirming the champions .
Liverpool will now head to the Etihad next Thursday having already celebrated the title , with City hoping to look for success in the cups starting at Newcastle away in the FA Cup quarter final on Sunday .
Guardiola was gracious about Klopp and Liverpool , adding to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been far more friendly than spiky in front of the cameras .
`` Congratulations for Liverpool fans , the manager and the players .
They are well deserved champions , '' Guardiola said .
As the City manager was asked further about the gap between the teams , he pointed to the hunger of Liverpool as they went for their first title in 30 years while not only did the Blues not have that but also had a major issue with centre-back .
`` We are far but the other 18 teams are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we have to recover for the next season to be more consistent and recover the points we missed this season .
That is the reality when the gap is like this .
Two seasons ago we had 25 points more than Liverpool , now they have the distance .
`` In the last ten competitions we have played we have won eight which never happened in this country .
You can not win them all , it can happen to miss one .
We lost Vincent Kompany and had Aymeric Laporte injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t get or arrive with the same passion . ''

Pep Guardiola congratulated Liverpool on winning the Premier League title after Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea confirmed the race was over with seven games to spare.
City entered the season as the first side to have won back-to-back league championships for a decade, having pipped Jurgen Klopp's team by a single point last May in a high-quality finale.
The Merseyside club have got even better and are on course to smash the record of 100 points set by the Blues back in 2018, while City have been unable to sustain the pace. Liverpool's victory at Crystal Palace meant that City had to win at Stamford Bridge to delay the coronation by at least another week but goals from Christian Pulisic and Willian earned a 2-1 win for Frank Lampard that boosts his hopes of a top-four finish as well as confirming the champions.
Liverpool will now head to the Etihad next Thursday having already celebrated the title, with City hoping to look for success in the cups starting at Newcastle away in the FA Cup quarter final on Sunday.
Guardiola was gracious about Klopp and Liverpool, adding to a relationship between the managers that has been far more friendly than spiky in front of the cameras.
"Congratulations for Liverpool fans, the manager and the players. They are well deserved champions," Guardiola said.
As the City manager was asked further about the gap between the teams, he pointed to the hunger of Liverpool as they went for their first title in 30 years while not only did the Blues not have that but also had a major issue with centre-back.
"We are far but the other 18 teams are farther. Liverpool didn't drop points so we have to recover for the next season to be more consistent and recover the points we missed this season. That is the reality when the gap is like this. Two seasons ago we had 25 points more than Liverpool, now they have the distance.
"In the last ten competitions we have played we have won eight which never happened in this country. You cannot win them all, it can happen to miss one. We lost Vincent Kompany and had Aymeric Laporte injured.
"Maybe after winning titles we didn’t get or arrive with the same passion."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Man City player ratings as Benjamin Mendy and Blues self-destruct

Ederson : Made a good save from a corner in the first half but nearly gifted Chelsea a second goal with a rare lax pass out from the back .
His long balls over the top certainly seem more of a deliberate strategy since the restart .
6 Walker : Another solid performance from Walker , who has made the right-back spot his own unique role under Guardiola .
It may make more sense to keep him back for corners though given his pace and relative lack of attacking threat .
Excellent clearance in the second half .
7 Fernandinho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kepa did well to turn over , although his lack of pace was exposed by Pulisic in the goalmouth scramble in the second half and was then sent off for handball .
5 Laporte : City are building Laporte up to his best in time for the Champions League and this was another decent performance where he carried out his duties well and could not be deemed culpable for the costly errors .
7 Mendy : Oh , Mendy .
Mendy , Mendy , Mendy .
He had started well , combining well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pace in defence .
The error in judgement to gift Pulisic the ball was compounded by diving in though in what was an unforgivable error .
4 Rodri : A subdued performance where he never really seemed to be dominant in the middle .
It was no surprise to see him one of the first taken off .
6 Gundogan : One of the better performers , despite the mix-up for the goal .
He was authoritative from the off and effective at both ends of the pitch , spraying passes wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his own box .
7 De Bruyne : He 's just so good .
De Bruyne had n't really done much until he swung an unstoppable free-kick beyond Kepa to level the game , and then played his part in a lightning counter that almost game them the lead .
7 Bernardo : He has made no secret of the fact that false nine is not his preferred role and it showed here .
He did not look comfortable in the position and City looked much more threatening once Jesus had come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go-to ball for Ederson over the top behind the defence and his touch was a glorious as ever .
Has become effective at making chances for his teammates and was sharp to tee up Bernardo and Sterling .
7 Sterling : Another game at Stamford Bridge where Sterling struggled to affect things , albeit against one of the league 's best full-backs in Azpilicueta .
Unlucky to hit the post after haring onto a Mahrez through-ball .
6 Jesus ( for Bernardo 55 ) : Gave City more of a threat in attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva ( for Rodri 55 ) : His presence seemed to spur Sterling on and some line-splitting passes .
6 Zinchenko ( for Mendy 59 ) : Brought on to help attack but ended up having to defend .
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Ederson: Made a good save from a corner in the first half but nearly gifted Chelsea a second goal with a rare lax pass out from the back. His long balls over the top certainly seem more of a deliberate strategy since the restart. 6
Walker: Another solid performance from Walker, who has made the right-back spot his own unique role under Guardiola. It may make more sense to keep him back for corners though given his pace and relative lack of attacking threat. Excellent clearance in the second half. 7
Fernandinho: Went close with a header that Kepa did well to turn over, although his lack of pace was exposed by Pulisic in the goalmouth scramble in the second half and was then sent off for handball. 5
Laporte: City are building Laporte up to his best in time for the Champions League and this was another decent performance where he carried out his duties well and could not be deemed culpable for the costly errors. 7
Mendy: Oh, Mendy. Mendy, Mendy, Mendy. He had started well, combining well with Sterling down the left and using his pace in defence. The error in judgement to gift Pulisic the ball was compounded by diving in though in what was an unforgivable error. 4
Rodri: A subdued performance where he never really seemed to be dominant in the middle. It was no surprise to see him one of the first taken off. 6
Gundogan: One of the better performers, despite the mix-up for the goal. He was authoritative from the off and effective at both ends of the pitch, spraying passes wherever he wanted and made an important interception in his own box. 7
De Bruyne: He's just so good. De Bruyne hadn't really done much until he swung an unstoppable free-kick beyond Kepa to level the game, and then played his part in a lightning counter that almost game them the lead. 7
Bernardo: He has made no secret of the fact that false nine is not his preferred role and it showed here. He did not look comfortable in the position and City looked much more threatening once Jesus had come on.. 6
Mahrez: Has become the go-to ball for Ederson over the top behind the defence and his touch was a glorious as ever. Has become effective at making chances for his teammates and was sharp to tee up Bernardo and Sterling. 7
Sterling: Another game at Stamford Bridge where Sterling struggled to affect things, albeit against one of the league's best full-backs in Azpilicueta. Unlucky to hit the post after haring onto a Mahrez through-ball. 6
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Substitutes
Jesus (for Bernardo 55): Gave City more of a threat in attack but couldn't test Kepa. 6
Silva (for Rodri 55): His presence seemed to spur Sterling on and some line-splitting passes. 6
Zinchenko (for Mendy 59): Brought on to help attack but ended up having to defend. 6
Otamendi (for Laporte, 73): Little impact. 6
Not used: Carson, Sane, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Chelsea vs Manchester City highlights

Chelsea vs Manchester City highlights

Manchester City are looking to make it three wins from three since the Premier League restart , but face a difficult test at Chelsea tonight .
City have easily dispatched Arsenal and Burnley in the past week , but now come up against fourth-placed Chelsea , who are themselves looking to hold on to their grip on the final Champions League place .
Pep Guardiola hinted he may rotate players to prioritise Sunday 's FA Cup quarter final at Newcastle , but that could still see the likes of Raheem Sterling , Kyle Walker , Benjamin Mendy and Kevin de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One player who will definitely be out is Sergio Aguero , who underwent knee surgery yesterday following a challenge in the Burnley win .
City 's fortunes tonight will be closely followed by Liverpool , who know anything but a win for Guardiola 's men will finally secure the Premier League title for the league leaders .
If City prevent that tonight , then Liverpool will get another opportunity to seal the title against City at the Etihad next week .
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Manchester City are looking to make it three wins from three since the Premier League restart, but face a difficult test at Chelsea tonight.
City have easily dispatched Arsenal and Burnley in the past week, but now come up against fourth-placed Chelsea, who are themselves looking to hold on to their grip on the final Champions League place.
Pep Guardiola hinted he may rotate players to prioritise Sunday's FA Cup quarter final at Newcastle, but that could still see the likes of Raheem Sterling, Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Kevin de Bruyne return to the starting XI. One player who will definitely be out is Sergio Aguero, who underwent knee surgery yesterday following a challenge in the Burnley win.
City's fortunes tonight will be closely followed by Liverpool, who know anything but a win for Guardiola's men will finally secure the Premier League title for the league leaders. If City prevent that tonight, then Liverpool will get another opportunity to seal the title against City at the Etihad next week.
Follow below for build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from Stamford Bridge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--City hand Liverpool the title in fitting fashion

How fitting that Manchester City should finally give up their Premier League through rotten defending .
The Blues had been intent on making Liverpool wait for at least another week , possibly two , by taking three points at Chelsea .
It was only ever going to be a case of delaying the inevitable as long as possible .
But when Benjamin Mendy gifted a goal to Christian Pulisic , it was an appropriate epitaph to a season in which the Blues have been brilliant at times , but always capable of acts of deep self-harm .
Kevin De Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a stunning free kick .
But City 's defensive woes were evident , and led directly to a red card for Fernandinho for handball , with Wllian tucking away the resulting penalty , with 13 minutes to go .
The failure to replace Vincent Kompany , to stop John Stones ' backward slide , and to recognise Nicolas Otamendi 's expired sell-buy date , has been key to the inability to stay with Liverpool 's searing pace .
It goes back to Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones faffing around at Norwich , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Raul Jimenez to hand Wolves victory at the Etihad .
Bernardo Silva ’ s rash challenge began the rot at home to Manchester United , and then Mendy ’ s casual shielding gave Wolves a comeback win at Molineux .
It didn ’ t end there – Aleks Zinchenko ’ s needless red card at Spurs , the lack of closing down on Jonjo Shelvey at Newcastle , and Edersons meltdown at Old Trafford .
Liverpool have not played better football than City this season – the fact they have scored six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the colossus of Virgil Van Dijk – who City pursued and could not afford – at the heart of a strong defence , the Merseysiders proved to be the better all-round unit .
The result means Liverpool can not be caught , and City should give them a guard of honour when they trot out onto the pitch in Manchester next week .
But City need to regroup and think again before they go to Newcastle and seek to progress in the FA Cup on Sunday .
And they need to sharpen focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to toss away the hard-earned 2-1 lead they hold Real Madrid in the Champions League .
It looked to be business as usual from the start as City , wearing that totally tropical change strip , luxuriated in the balmy summer conditions at Stamford Bridge .
They caressed the ball around , seeking the openings , and with Bernardo Silva , Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling flitting in and out of different positions .
But Frank Lampard ’ s side kept it together , and while City ’ s only real chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free kick , which Kepa tipped over the bar , Chelsea were a threat on the counter .
The goal was no great surprise , as Fernandinho and Gundogan had both been forced into blocks to stop a direct , incisive Chelsea team .
But the Blues slipped up again as they penned the Londoners into their final third , and won a corner .
Gundogan had the situation under control as Chelsea cleared , but Mendy ignored his shout and roamed across to knock the ball into space , where Pulisic pounced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pace to stop the American international but Mendy had him – until he lunged in , missed , and allowed him a free run at Ederson .
The keeper had no chance with the slipped shot , and City were behind .
For all their possession and neat football , City rarely looked like breaking through , until De Bruyne intervened .
Riyad Mahrez drew a free kick from N'Golo Kante and the Belgium international spurned the more tempting target of the far top corner and dipped it over the wall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it arcing impossibly into the more difficult side of the startled Kepa 's net .
Suddenly the game changed , and with David Silva and Gabriel Jesus on , there as fresh impetus .
Chelsea tried to hit back , but were destroyed by a swift counter as De Bruyne strode out , fed Jesus and his pass sent Raheem Sterling away - he hit the post .
Kyle Walker miraculously denied Pulisic a second with an incredible goal-line clearance after more comical City defending , as chances mounted at both ends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but still wide open at the other and when Fernandinho handled after another scramble in the goalmouth , it brought a penalty and red card , correctly spotted by VAR .
Willian tucked it away to restore Chelsea 's lead and virtually ensure Liverpool 's title .

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How fitting that Manchester City should finally give up their Premier League through rotten defending.
The Blues had been intent on making Liverpool wait for at least another week, possibly two, by taking three points at Chelsea.
It was only ever going to be a case of delaying the inevitable as long as possible.
But when Benjamin Mendy gifted a goal to Christian Pulisic, it was an appropriate epitaph to a season in which the Blues have been brilliant at times, but always capable of acts of deep self-harm.
Kevin De Bruyne's brilliance dragged them back into it with a stunning free kick.
But City's defensive woes were evident, and led directly to a red card for Fernandinho for handball, with Wllian tucking away the resulting penalty, with 13 minutes to go.
The failure to replace Vincent Kompany, to stop John Stones' backward slide, and to recognise Nicolas Otamendi's expired sell-buy date, has been key to the inability to stay with Liverpool's searing pace.
It goes back to Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones faffing around at Norwich, while the Argentina international then hurled himself at Raul Jimenez to hand Wolves victory at the Etihad.
Bernardo Silva’s rash challenge began the rot at home to Manchester United, and then Mendy’s casual shielding gave Wolves a comeback win at Molineux.
It didn’t end there – Aleks Zinchenko’s needless red card at Spurs, the lack of closing down on Jonjo Shelvey at Newcastle, and Edersons meltdown at Old Trafford.
Liverpool have not played better football than City this season – the fact they have scored six goals more illustrates that.
But with the colossus of Virgil Van Dijk – who City pursued and could not afford – at the heart of a strong defence, the Merseysiders proved to be the better all-round unit.
(Image: PA)
The result means Liverpool cannot be caught, and City should give them a guard of honour when they trot out onto the pitch in Manchester next week.
Jurgen Klopp’s team deserve it, no question.
But City need to regroup and think again before they go to Newcastle and seek to progress in the FA Cup on Sunday.
And they need to sharpen focus at the back if they are not to toss away the hard-earned 2-1 lead they hold Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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It looked to be business as usual from the start as City, wearing that totally tropical change strip, luxuriated in the balmy summer conditions at Stamford Bridge.
They caressed the ball around, seeking the openings, and with Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling flitting in and out of different positions.
But Frank Lampard’s side kept it together, and while City’s only real chance was a glancing Fernandinho header from a free kick, which Kepa tipped over the bar, Chelsea were a threat on the counter.
(Image: Andy Hooper NMC Pool)
The goal was no great surprise, as Fernandinho and Gundogan had both been forced into blocks to stop a direct, incisive Chelsea team.
But the Blues slipped up again as they penned the Londoners into their final third, and won a corner.
Gundogan had the situation under control as Chelsea cleared, but Mendy ignored his shout and roamed across to knock the ball into space, where Pulisic pounced.
Gundogan was never going to have the pace to stop the American international but Mendy had him – until he lunged in, missed, and allowed him a free run at Ederson.
The keeper had no chance with the slipped shot, and City were behind.
For all their possession and neat football, City rarely looked like breaking through, until De Bruyne intervened.
Riyad Mahrez drew a free kick from N'Golo Kante and the Belgium international spurned the more tempting target of the far top corner and dipped it over the wall, rolling his foot over it to send it arcing impossibly into the more difficult side of the startled Kepa's net.
Suddenly the game changed, and with David Silva and Gabriel Jesus on, there as fresh impetus.
Chelsea tried to hit back, but were destroyed by a swift counter as De Bruyne strode out, fed Jesus and his pass sent Raheem Sterling away - he hit the post.
Kyle Walker miraculously denied Pulisic a second with an incredible goal-line clearance after more comical City defending, as chances mounted at both ends.
City were roaring at one end, but still wide open at the other and when Fernandinho handled after another scramble in the goalmouth, it brought a penalty and red card, correctly spotted by VAR.
Willian tucked it away to restore Chelsea's lead and virtually ensure Liverpool's title.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Dozens of firefighters tackle huge moorland blaze near Woodhead Reservoir

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a huge moorland blaze in Derbyshire .
Eight fire engines are in attendence .
Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are also said to be tackling the flames .
Police reported the large moorland fire at Woodhead , near Woodhead Reservoir .
Images and video being shared on social media show a wall of smoke drifting across the area on what has been one of the hottest days of the year .
There are no reported injuries .
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines and specialist equipment have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area as moorland near the Woodhead Tunnel near to Glossop .
On Twitter , Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We have eight fire appliances and specialist moorland equipment on moorland near Woodhead Tunnel near to Glossop .
`` Appliances from Derbyshire , Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire are assisting .
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the devastating moorland fires in Stalybridge and Winter Hill , Bolton .
The two fires required hundreds of firefighters from all over the country and support from the Army .
The fires raged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 11 .
Fire services , councils and police have issued repeated warnings over the risk of fire on tinder-dry moorland during periods of hot weather , with many messages focusing on the use of disposable barbecues .

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Dozens of firefighters are tackling a huge moorland blaze in Derbyshire.
Eight fire engines are in attendence.
Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are also said to be tackling the flames.
Police reported the large moorland fire at Woodhead, near Woodhead Reservoir.
Images and video being shared on social media show a wall of smoke drifting across the area on what has been one of the hottest days of the year.
(Image: @Alexander_Lees)
There are no reported injuries.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines and specialist equipment have been deployed to the area.
They described the area as moorland near the Woodhead Tunnel near to Glossop.
On Twitter, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We have eight fire appliances and specialist moorland equipment on moorland near Woodhead Tunnel near to Glossop.
"Appliances from Derbyshire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire are assisting.
"Peak park gamekeeper also in attendance.
"Further information to follow."
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the devastating moorland fires in Stalybridge and Winter Hill, Bolton.
The two fires required hundreds of firefighters from all over the country and support from the Army.
The fires raged for three weeks until heavy rainfall on July 11.
Fire services, councils and police have issued repeated warnings over the risk of fire on tinder-dry moorland during periods of hot weather, with many messages focusing on the use of disposable barbecues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Corrie star 'banned' from dating site because they thought he was an impostor

Corrie favourite Daniel Brocklebank has told how he 's been banned from a dating site because they suspected he was an impostor .
Daniel , who plays vicar Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap , attempted online dating after being encouraged by his mum , only to be kicked off because they thought his profile was a fake .
The 40-year-old actor says he 's now been put off online dating because of the experience , which fans found amusing .
He told fans on Twitter : `` My mum suggested I join a dating site ...
I did and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was impersonating myself . ''
`` Brilliant , have they since let you re join now they know it ’ s you ? ''
asked one follower .
And he replied : `` Nope .
I figured it was the universe suggesting it was the wrong move . ''
`` There can be ... ONLY ONE ! ''
another follower told him .
`` That is sooo funny , '' another commented .
And another said : `` I ’ m here !
No need for apps tbh . ''
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect it .
You will know who he is , '' encouraged another .
`` As Twitter forms a queue 2m apart obvs , '' said another fan .
Actress Sharon Stone last year said she was blocked from the dating app Bumble after several reports of a fake profile .
`` Hey @ bumble , is being me exclusionary ? ''
the star of the 1992 film Basic Instinct asked the online app , and Bumble unblocked her account .
Daniel joined the cast of Coronation Street as Billy , the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary 's , in 2014 and the character began dating barman Sean Tully .
He went on to have a relationship with Todd Grimshaw and is now dating Paul Foreman in the soap .
In real-life Daniel dated his co-star Rob Mallard who plays Daniel Osbourne in Corrie and following their split he was in a relationship with Mr Gay World winner Stuart Hatton .

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Corrie favourite Daniel Brocklebank has told how he's been banned from a dating site because they suspected he was an impostor.
Daniel, who plays vicar Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, attempted online dating after being encouraged by his mum, only to be kicked off because they thought his profile was a fake.
The 40-year-old actor says he's now been put off online dating because of the experience, which fans found amusing.
He told fans on Twitter: "My mum suggested I join a dating site ... I did and they banned my profile because they thought I was impersonating myself."
(Image: Daniel Brocklebank)
"Brilliant, have they since let you re join now they know it’s you?" asked one follower.
And he replied: "Nope. I figured it was the universe suggesting it was the wrong move."
"There can be... ONLY ONE!" another follower told him.
"That is sooo funny," another commented.
And another said: "I’m here! No need for apps tbh."
"The right one will come when you least expect it. You will know who he is," encouraged another.
"As Twitter forms a queue 2m apart obvs," said another fan.
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Actress Sharon Stone last year said she was blocked from the dating app Bumble after several reports of a fake profile.
"Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary?" the star of the 1992 film Basic Instinct asked the online app, and Bumble unblocked her account.
Daniel joined the cast of Coronation Street as Billy, the new vicar at Emily Bishop's parish St Mary's, in 2014 and the character began dating barman Sean Tully.
He went on to have a relationship with Todd Grimshaw and is now dating Paul Foreman in the soap.
In real-life Daniel dated his co-star Rob Mallard who plays Daniel Osbourne in Corrie and following their split he was in a relationship with Mr Gay World winner Stuart Hatton.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--The changes and new safety measures for Manchester Airport passengers

Expect fewer seats , reduced shopping and eating options and make sure you are wearing a mask .
Manchester Airport has released a new video outlining the changes to air travel in a post-COVID world .
Social distancing must be adhered to at all times , with limited seats in the terminals to avoid cosy situations .
And there will be no waiting in the terminal for a loved one , with all pick-ups to take place in your car outside .
The video also reminds passengers their sanitiser must be in a bottle containing no more than 100ml .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures featured in the footage which offers passengers a glimpse into a new world where if you have a temperature or cough you must abandon your flight and stay at home .
It has been released as Manchester Airports Group ( MAG ) prepares to reopen Terminal 3 on July 1 .
It also coincides with Ryanair 's move to increase flights to popular European holiday destinations from this week , including Lanzarote , Ibiza and Tenerife .
Airport bosses said a number of airlines will revert to operating at Terminal 3 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France , KLM , Eastern Airways and Loganair .
The airport said the terminal 's reopening would help to 'spread out the number of people ' and allow passengers to 'maintain and keep a sensible distance ' .
Bosses have also revealed a host of new Covid-19 safety measures for passengers and staff .
All passengers and staff are now being asked to wear facemasks .
Pre-booked airport security slots have already been trialled in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Passengers can reserve a free 15-minute window to use a dedicated lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The airport 's owner , Manchester Airports Group ( MAG ) , said it was the first time such a system has been used in the UK .
The airport said it wanted to advise passengers of the new safety measures as flying resumed to more destinations from today .
The UK ’ s third largest gateway has been carrying out a trial of measures for a numbers of weeks , ahead of official government guidance being confirmed last week .
In a statement , the airport said : `` The security and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s passengers and staff remains its number one priority , which is why it has introduced a range of safety measures to allow people to travel with confidence .
`` These include wearing face coverings , enhanced cleaning , bookable security slots and temperature checks , among other things .
`` Through a mix of graphics , posters , animations and social media content the airport has summarised these into handy hints for passengers to easily digest . ''
Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms should not travel to the airport .
That also applies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Check the latest government advice regarding travel to your destination and any requirements for returning passengers , such as quarantine , '' said the airport .
`` Check the status of your flight with your airline '' Prepare for your journey by considering what you might need every step of the way .
Do you need to leave extra time to get to the airport ?
`` Do you have the PPE you need to travel on public transport ?
Could you make your airport experience easier by booking a slot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by only entering the terminal if you are a travelling passenger or working at the airport .
`` Keep your distance from others while in the terminal .
Social distancing won ’ t always be possible in an airport and there are many other measures to keep you safe .
`` However , it is important you keep a respectful distance from other airport users wherever you can .
`` Cover your face at all times across the airport campus .
In line with government guidance , and following a trial of various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and customers are asked to wear face coverings within the terminal , on airport buses and throughout the campus .
`` Customers should bring their own , face covering . ''
Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the airport and enhanced surface cleaning is being carried out .
Temperature testing equipment at the entrance to security is also being trialled .
Last week saw the first flight to Dubai start back with Emirates .
Eastern Airways has now resumed its Southampton service , together with Swiss Airlines flights to Zurich .

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Expect fewer seats, reduced shopping and eating options and make sure you are wearing a mask.
Manchester Airport has released a new video outlining the changes to air travel in a post-COVID world.
Social distancing must be adhered to at all times, with limited seats in the terminals to avoid cosy situations.
And there will be no waiting in the terminal for a loved one, with all pick-ups to take place in your car outside.
The video also reminds passengers their sanitiser must be in a bottle containing no more than 100ml.
These rules are among a number of measures featured in the footage which offers passengers a glimpse into a new world where if you have a temperature or cough you must abandon your flight and stay at home.
It has been released as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) prepares to reopen Terminal 3 on July 1.
It also coincides with Ryanair's move to increase flights to popular European holiday destinations from this week, including Lanzarote, Ibiza and Tenerife.
Airport bosses said a number of airlines will revert to operating at Terminal 3, including Ryanair, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Eastern Airways and Loganair.
The airport said the terminal's reopening would help to 'spread out the number of people' and allow passengers to 'maintain and keep a sensible distance'.
Bosses have also revealed a host of new Covid-19 safety measures for passengers and staff.
All passengers and staff are now being asked to wear facemasks.
Pre-booked airport security slots have already been trialled in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Passengers can reserve a free 15-minute window to use a dedicated lane taking them directly to a checkpoint.
The airport's owner, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), said it was the first time such a system has been used in the UK.
The airport said it wanted to advise passengers of the new safety measures as flying resumed to more destinations from today.
The UK’s third largest gateway has been carrying out a trial of measures for a numbers of weeks, ahead of official government guidance being confirmed last week.
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In a statement, the airport said: "The security and wellbeing of all of Manchester Airport’s passengers and staff remains its number one priority, which is why it has introduced a range of safety measures to allow people to travel with confidence.
"These include wearing face coverings, enhanced cleaning, bookable security slots and temperature checks, among other things.
"Through a mix of graphics, posters, animations and social media content the airport has summarised these into handy hints for passengers to easily digest."
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Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms should not travel to the airport.
That also applies to anyone in a self-isolating household.
"Check the latest government advice regarding travel to your destination and any requirements for returning passengers, such as quarantine," said the airport.
"Check the status of your flight with your airline
"Prepare for your journey by considering what you might need every step of the way. Do you need to leave extra time to get to the airport?
"Do you have the PPE you need to travel on public transport? Could you make your airport experience easier by booking a slot to pass through security?
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"Protect others by only entering the terminal if you are a travelling passenger or working at the airport.
"Keep your distance from others while in the terminal. Social distancing won’t always be possible in an airport and there are many other measures to keep you safe.
"However, it is important you keep a respectful distance from other airport users wherever you can.
"Cover your face at all times across the airport campus. In line with government guidance, and following a trial of various measures at Manchester Airport, all colleagues and customers are asked to wear face coverings within the terminal, on airport buses and throughout the campus.
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"Customers should bring their own, face covering."
Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the airport and enhanced surface cleaning is being carried out.
Temperature testing equipment at the entrance to security is also being trialled.
Last week saw the first flight to Dubai start back with Emirates.
Eastern Airways has now resumed its Southampton service, together with Swiss Airlines flights to Zurich.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Souness tells Martial to copy Rashford at Manchester United

Graeme Souness believes Anthony Martial has all the tools to be a top player but needs to show the same enthusiasm as Marcus Rashford .
Martial scored Manchester United ’ s first Premier League hat-trick of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era in the win against Sheffield United on Wednesday .
It was the Frenchman ’ s first treble of his professional career and boosted his side ’ s hopes of securing Champions League football next season .
And Souness , speaking to Sky Sports after United ’ s game , believes the former Monaco forward may need to start scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We know he ’ s class , '' Souness said .
`` He ’ s got everything to be a top , top player .
If he could just have the same enthusiasm as Rashford .
There ’ s no doubt Martial ’ s a proper player but he seems to hide it .
Sometimes he doesn ’ t seem interested , but he was tonight .
“ Maybe he needs to score early in every game he plays to stay interested.
” “ Excellent .
Scintillating at times , ” Redknapp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He shows us glimpses of his quality , but he needs to do this on a regular basis because he ’ s got undoubted ability.
” On Martial ’ s third goal , Redknapp said : “ This is class .
People might say it ’ s easy from Sheffield United ’ s point of view - not getting close enough - but it ’ s class .
“ From the moment Fernandes gets the ball , plays a little one around the corner , waits for the keeper , then waits for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Graeme Souness believes Anthony Martial has all the tools to be a top player but needs to show the same enthusiasm as Marcus Rashford.
Martial scored Manchester United’s first Premier League hat-trick of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era in the win against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
It was the Frenchman’s first treble of his professional career and boosted his side’s hopes of securing Champions League football next season.
And Souness, speaking to Sky Sports after United’s game, believes the former Monaco forward may need to start scoring early to stay interested in games.
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“We know he’s class," Souness said. "He’s got everything to be a top, top player. If he could just have the same enthusiasm as Rashford. There’s no doubt Martial’s a proper player but he seems to hide it. Sometimes he doesn’t seem interested, but he was tonight.
“Maybe he needs to score early in every game he plays to stay interested.”
Fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp called on Martial to start producing consistently.
“Excellent. Scintillating at times,” Redknapp said. “Martial does this. He shows us glimpses of his quality, but he needs to do this on a regular basis because he’s got undoubted ability.”
On Martial’s third goal, Redknapp said: “This is class. People might say it’s easy from Sheffield United’s point of view - not getting close enough - but it’s class.
“From the moment Fernandes gets the ball, plays a little one around the corner, waits for the keeper, then waits for him to go down. Lovely.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Man City fans react after Benjamin Mendy's costly mistake vs Chelsea

Manchester City fans are furious with Benjamin Mendy after his foolish mistake saw the club go a goal behind against Chelsea .
City are playing their third game in just over a week but were n't showing any fatigue in the first-half against Chelsea , as they dominated the ball and controlled the game .
Despite all their possession , however , the Blues had struggled to fashion many clear-cut chances and Frank Lampard 's side were looking more dangerous on the counter .
Then they hurt City in clinical fashion in a counter-attack from a free-kick , though they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Mendy .
As Chelsea cleared the ball the Frenchman went to gather it but then he played a wayward pass which was intercepted by Christian Pulisic , who broke with pace .
Mendy managed to catch up with the American but made his second mistake as he dived in for a tackle , which Pulisic easily avoided before slotting past Ederson .
To say City fans are angry is an understatement and you can find a selection of their reactions below : Their reactions are understandable as the match also has some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League title .
Should City fail to defeat the London club tonight then Liverpool will officially win their first league title in 30 years , meaning the Blues will have to give them a guard of honour when they travel to the Etihad next week .
However , if City do win then Jurgen Klopp 's side could finally claim their crown if they avoided defeat in the match , which might even be worse for fans to stomach .

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Manchester City fans are furious with Benjamin Mendy after his foolish mistake saw the club go a goal behind against Chelsea.
City are playing their third game in just over a week but weren't showing any fatigue in the first-half against Chelsea, as they dominated the ball and controlled the game.
Despite all their possession, however, the Blues had struggled to fashion many clear-cut chances and Frank Lampard's side were looking more dangerous on the counter.
Then they hurt City in clinical fashion in a counter-attack from a free-kick, though they were helped out not once but twice by Mendy.
As Chelsea cleared the ball the Frenchman went to gather it but then he played a wayward pass which was intercepted by Christian Pulisic, who broke with pace.
Mendy managed to catch up with the American but made his second mistake as he dived in for a tackle, which Pulisic easily avoided before slotting past Ederson.
To say City fans are angry is an understatement and you can find a selection of their reactions below:
Their reactions are understandable as the match also has some massive ramifications for the fate of the Premier League title. Should City fail to defeat the London club tonight then Liverpool will officially win their first league title in 30 years, meaning the Blues will have to give them a guard of honour when they travel to the Etihad next week.
However, if City do win then Jurgen Klopp's side could finally claim their crown if they avoided defeat in the match, which might even be worse for fans to stomach.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Man Utd evening headlines as youngster given chance by Van Gaal released

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday , June 25 .
Former England striker Alan Shearer waxed lyrical about Manchester United ’ s latest performance as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday .
The 49-year-old , who was famously close to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s United in the 90s before deciding on his hometown club Newcastle , was speaking on Match Of The Day .
“ There are definitely big improvements , particularly going forward in the number of players they were committing , ” said Shearer .
“ At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players ... when the team ( Sheffield United ) presses that high it ’ s what United want because they have the pace to hurt you .
“ They ’ re certainly playing with confidence and they look fresh .
`` Sheffield United were poor defensively and they 're missing big players but ( Anthony ) Martial looked so lively in and around the six-yard box .
His finishing was superb .
`` Look at the men they 've got in the box ready to finish it off ( for the second goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Martial there it goes to someone else.
” United confirm nine players to leave Old Trafford Nine players will be released next week , United have confirmed .
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson , Demetri Mitchell , Ethan Hamilton , Dion McGhee , George Tanner , Aidan Barlow , Kieran O ’ Hara , Alex Fojticek and Largie Ramazani will not see their contracts renewed and will be let go when they expire next Tuesday , June 30 .
No players under the age of 19 are being released , with the club wary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertainty .
Borthwick-Jackson , 23 , is the most high-profile name , having made 14 first-team appearances under Louis van Gaal before loans to Wolverhampton Wanderers , Leeds United , Scunthorpe United and Tranmere Rovers .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the first Premier League manager to make five substitutions at once as he saw out the win over Chris Wilder ’ s Blades yesterday .
He could go one better this weekend against Norwich , with up to six substitutions allowed , although one of those is only permitted in the event the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will allow the Norwegian to use United ’ s strength in depth this weekend as they look to qualify for the FA Cup semi-finals .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, June 25.
Shearer pinpoints reasons behind United’s form
Former England striker Alan Shearer waxed lyrical about Manchester United’s latest performance as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday.
The 49-year-old, who was famously close to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson’s United in the 90s before deciding on his hometown club Newcastle, was speaking on Match Of The Day.
“There are definitely big improvements, particularly going forward in the number of players they were committing,” said Shearer.
“At times, they had five or six players... when the team (Sheffield United) presses that high it’s what United want because they have the pace to hurt you.
“They’re certainly playing with confidence and they look fresh.
"Sheffield United were poor defensively and they're missing big players but (Anthony) Martial looked so lively in and around the six-yard box. His finishing was superb.
"Look at the men they've got in the box ready to finish it off (for the second goal). If it doesn't fall to Martial there it goes to someone else.”
United confirm nine players to leave Old Trafford
Nine players will be released next week, United have confirmed.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Demetri Mitchell, Ethan Hamilton, Dion McGhee, George Tanner, Aidan Barlow, Kieran O’Hara, Alex Fojticek and Largie Ramazani will not see their contracts renewed and will be let go when they expire next Tuesday, June 30.
No players under the age of 19 are being released, with the club wary of letting them go amid the current economic uncertainty.
Borthwick-Jackson, 23, is the most high-profile name, having made 14 first-team appearances under Louis van Gaal before loans to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United, Scunthorpe United and Tranmere Rovers.
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FA Cup rule change
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the first Premier League manager to make five substitutions at once as he saw out the win over Chris Wilder’s Blades yesterday.
He could go one better this weekend against Norwich, with up to six substitutions allowed, although one of those is only permitted in the event the match goes to extra-time.
The rule will allow the Norwegian to use United’s strength in depth this weekend as they look to qualify for the FA Cup semi-finals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Government could close down beaches if social distancing is not observed

The government has warned it could close down beaches if social distancing is not observed .
The warning comes after a major incident was declared in Bournemouth after thousands flocked to its beach .
Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole council have said services were `` completely overstretched '' as huge numbers of visitors defied advice to stay away .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government could use its powers to close public areas like beaches if social distancing rules are not being observed .
Asked if he would consider shutting some beaches in extreme cases after scenes in Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , we do have that power .
`` I am reluctant to use it because people have had a pretty tough lockdown .
`` Everybody should be able to enjoy the sunshine .
The key is to do it with respect .
Stay with your households .
Stay a good distance from other households .
`` Outside is safer than inside .
So , you have got to respect the rules .
Respect the fact that social distancing is still important .
`` We do have those powers – and if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , then we will take action.
” England 's chief medical officer has echoed Mr Hancock 's message , reminding the public that the virus has n't gone away .
In a tweet , England 's chief medical officer reminded the public that the virus , which is thought to have killed more than 50,000 people , is still in general circulation .
Professor Whitty said on Thursday evening : `` COVID-19 has gone down due to the efforts of everyone but is still in general circulation '' If we do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise again .
`` Naturally people will want to enjoy the sun but we need to do so in a way that is safe for all . ''

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The government has warned it could close down beaches if social distancing is not observed.
The warning comes after a major incident was declared in Bournemouth after thousands flocked to its beach.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council have said services were "completely overstretched" as huge numbers of visitors defied advice to stay away.
Pictures show huge crowds gathering on the beaches.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government could use its powers to close public areas like beaches if social distancing rules are not being observed.
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Asked if he would consider shutting some beaches in extreme cases after scenes in Bournemouth, Mr Hancock told TalkRadio: “Well, we do have that power.
"I am reluctant to use it because people have had a pretty tough lockdown.
"Everybody should be able to enjoy the sunshine. The key is to do it with respect. Stay with your households. Stay a good distance from other households.
"Outside is safer than inside. So, you have got to respect the rules. Respect the fact that social distancing is still important.
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"We do have those powers – and if we see a spike in the number of cases, then we will take action.”
England's chief medical officer has echoed Mr Hancock's message, reminding the public that the virus hasn't gone away.
In a tweet, England's chief medical officer reminded the public that the virus, which is thought to have killed more than 50,000 people, is still in general circulation.
Professor Whitty said on Thursday evening: "COVID-19 has gone down due to the efforts of everyone but is still in general circulation
"If we do not follow social distancing guidance then cases will rise again.
"Naturally people will want to enjoy the sun but we need to do so in a way that is safe for all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--People seen jumping from bridges in Salford - despite emergency service warnings

People were seen jumping from bridges into Salford Quays - despite warnings from the emergency services urging people not to swim in open water during the mini-heatwave .
A number of people were seen plunging into the water near Mariner 's Canal as scorching temperatures reached 29C on Thursday .
The fire service and Greater Manchester Police have been warning of the dangers of swimming in cold , open water this week .
People are also being urged to enjoy the weather responsibly and observe social distancing measures .
The Helly Hansen Watersports Centre cancelled one of its open water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathering at the Quays .
In a Facebook post , a spokesperson for the centre wrote : `` Yesterday ’ s weather attracted a large number of people to the quays .
Our team had to deal with a number of issues on and off the water relating to the general public – non customers . ''
It added : '' We expect that this afternoon and evening will be the same , if not worse .
`` Our team can not control what ’ s happening outside of our gates or around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep you and our team safe ; we need to ensure that when you ’ re swimming or on a session , our safety team is not distracted by what ’ s happening elsewhere , social distancing is not compromised and that our swimmer to safety cover ratios are being maintained .
`` Unfortunately , the number of people we have encountered at the quays when the weather is nice means that we would be overwhelmed this evening , it is unsafe to run any activity . ''
Earlier on Thursday a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hordes of people flocking to the seaside town 's beach .
In Merseyside , police cracked down on antisocial behaviour at Formby Beach after arrests were made during large gatherings on Wednesday .
A dispersal notice has been issued for the beach , meaning police can order members of the public who they suspect may cause trouble to leave the area .
It remains in place until Friday afternoon .
Five people were arrested for various offences including drunk and disorderly behaviour and possession of drugs , and a speaker and music @ @ @ @

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People were seen jumping from bridges into Salford Quays - despite warnings from the emergency services urging people not to swim in open water during the mini-heatwave.
A number of people were seen plunging into the water near Mariner's Canal as scorching temperatures reached 29C on Thursday.
The fire service and Greater Manchester Police have been warning of the dangers of swimming in cold, open water this week.
People are also being urged to enjoy the weather responsibly and observe social distancing measures.
The Helly Hansen Watersports Centre cancelled one of its open water swimming sessions due to swimmers and crowds gathering at the Quays.
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In a Facebook post, a spokesperson for the centre wrote: "Yesterday’s weather attracted a large number of people to the quays. Our team had to deal with a number of issues on and off the water relating to the general public – non customers."
It added:"We expect that this afternoon and evening will be the same, if not worse.
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"Our team cannot control what’s happening outside of our gates or around the dock.
"Our priority is to keep you and our team safe; we need to ensure that when you’re swimming or on a session, our safety team is not distracted by what’s happening elsewhere, social distancing is not compromised and that our swimmer to safety cover ratios are being maintained.
"Unfortunately, the number of people we have encountered at the quays when the weather is nice means that we would be overwhelmed this evening, it is unsafe to run any activity."
Earlier on Thursday a major incident was declared in Bournemouth due to hordes of people flocking to the seaside town's beach.
In Merseyside, police cracked down on antisocial behaviour at Formby Beach after arrests were made during large gatherings on Wednesday.
A dispersal notice has been issued for the beach, meaning police can order members of the public who they suspect may cause trouble to leave the area.
It remains in place until Friday afternoon.
Five people were arrested for various offences including drunk and disorderly behaviour and possession of drugs, and a speaker and music equipment was seized.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Pictures: Chelsea vs Man City in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge

Manchester City travel to west London to take on Chelsea Manchester City face their biggest test of the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea at Stamford Bridge .
Anything other than a City win will see Liverpool crowned @ @ @ @ @ victory will see them closer to confirming the runners-up position .
Chelsea , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ with Manchester United and Wolves both just two points behind them in the race for @ @ @ @ @ next season .
City suffered a big injury blow in their 5-0 victory over Burnley @ @ @ @ @ Aguero suffered a knee injury that will keep him out of the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ bring you all the best images from Stamford Bridge below .

Manchester City travel to west London to take on Chelsea
Manchester City face their biggest test of the Premier League restart as they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Anything other than a City win will see Liverpool crowned as champions, but a victory will see them closer to confirming the runners-up position.
Chelsea, meanwhile, sit in fourth place, with Manchester United and Wolves both just two points behind them in the race for the Champions League spots for next season.
City suffered a big injury blow in their 5-0 victory over Burnley on Monday, when Sergio Aguero suffered a knee injury that will keep him out of the rest of the domestic campaign.
City XI: Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Fernandinho, Mendy, Gundogan, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Sterling
We'll bring you all the best images from Stamford Bridge below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Man Utd 'the only option' for Sancho this summer and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are now reportedly the only team in the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho this summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to enhance his side 's attacking talent this summer to build on their exciting potential and hopefully challenge for the Premier League title next season .
A winger is high on his list of priorities with former Manchester City man Sancho the top target .
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and another fantastic season , with 20 goals and 20 assists to his name , has only solidified the club 's desire to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United would have to battle with some of Europe 's biggest clubs to sign Sancho but , according to Sport Bild , they are now the only side that 'can be considered . '
It 's reported that as Sancho 's contract does n't expire until 2022 , Dortmund are under no pressure to sell and will only do so if United meet their massive valuation of €130million .
As a result , it 's claimed , hope is rising at Dortmund that they will be able to keep the England international as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they qualify for the Champions League , which is far from guaranteed , and are optimistic that a pay raise could convince him to stay .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that Rabbi Matondo of Schalke and Velez Sarsfield 's Thaigo Almada are being considered as back-up options if United fail to sign Sancho .
Meanwhile , Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz will only depart for a club playing in the Champions League , according to reports .
BILD claim Chelsea are leading to the race for the German but should they miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he would be open to other options .
M.E.N .
Sport understand Havertz is open to a move to United , but Bayern Munich are also linked with a move as well .

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Manchester United are now reportedly the only team in the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to enhance his side's attacking talent this summer to build on their exciting potential and hopefully challenge for the Premier League title next season.
A winger is high on his list of priorities with former Manchester City man Sancho the top target. United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and another fantastic season, with 20 goals and 20 assists to his name, has only solidified the club's desire to sign him.
It was expected that United would have to battle with some of Europe's biggest clubs to sign Sancho but, according to Sport Bild, they are now the only side that 'can be considered.'
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It's reported that as Sancho's contract doesn't expire until 2022, Dortmund are under no pressure to sell and will only do so if United meet their massive valuation of €130million.
As a result, it's claimed, hope is rising at Dortmund that they will be able to keep the England international as United would only spend so much money if they qualify for the Champions League, which is far from guaranteed, and are optimistic that a pay raise could convince him to stay.
M.E.N. Sport understands that Rabbi Matondo of Schalke and Velez Sarsfield's Thaigo Almada are being considered as back-up options if United fail to sign Sancho.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz will only depart for a club playing in the Champions League, according to reports.
BILD claim Chelsea are leading to the race for the German but should they miss out on a place in the competition, he would be open to other options.
M.E.N. Sport understand Havertz is open to a move to United, but Bayern Munich are also linked with a move as well.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Heartbroken wife's tribute to dad-of-three who was murdered in Moss Side

The devastated wife of a father-of-three murdered in Moss Side has paid a touching tribute to her 'king ' .
Abayomi Ajose was one of two victims gunned down at a party in Caythorpe Street just before 1am on Sunday .
Mr Ajose , 36 , and 21-year-old Cheriff Tall , both died later from their injuries in hospital .
Mr Ajose 's wife Lola has spoken of her grief over his death - and of her pride over his life .
She described him as 'my king ' and said : `` The best thing about him for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our three children.
`` The leader of Manchester city council meanwhile has paid tribute to 'an intuitive and compassionate social care professional ' .
Sir Richard Leese said Mr Ajose , who was also known as Junior , 'wanted to help both children and their families ' and had worked at residential children 's homes over the last five years .
She said she met her future husband whilst working at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Gorton and he supported her through her university degree .
`` Junior was an exceptional human being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated me like his queen , '' she said .
`` Anything I needed he would get for me and always went beyond my expectations .
`` The best thing about him for me was the way he showed his love for our three children .
`` He would go all out for them without hesitation and the way he would play with our children as well as teaching them about our culture , really made me love him even more .
`` It showed me how proud he was as a father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also a godfather , being a positive male figure three years before becoming a biological father .
The way he took on that role made me sure that he would be the right person to have children with .
`` I met Junior back in 2007 whilst working at KFC in Gorton .
`` He was one of my loyal customers and having got talking and becoming more familiar with each our relationship grew very quickly .
`` Within only a few months of dating we were living together and expecting our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of my university course at the time when I fell pregnant .
`` Junior assured me that he would provide me the support to allow me to complete my course and I only missed one month of university to have our first born , Lara .
`` Junior would stay at home with her whilst I attended my final year at university .
`` He will be sadly missed by all .
I am devastated and heart broken .
I am left without a doting husband and a loving father to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Words alone can not convey the tragedy at this loss of life .
`` Abayomi Ajose was an intuitive and compassionate social care professional who wanted to help both children and their families .
He had worked at many of our residential children ’ s homes over the last five years , building up trust and relationships with children , many of whom have experienced trauma from an early age .
`` Abayomi ’ s death is devastating and our thoughts and prayers are for his family and loved ones , friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children who knew him .
`` Our hearts also go out to the family and community of Cheriff who will also be facing such unimaginable anguish . ''
No arrests have been made so far .
One line of inquiry is that Mr Ajose was acting as a peacemaker .
The lockdown street party took place on a car park at the junction of Caythorpe Street , Broadfield Road and Bowes Street .
GMP described it as an 'unplanned event ' after a community event was held earlier in the day .
Neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 12.55am on Sunday , police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard .
Both men arrived at hospital , but passed away later .
Mr Tall 's heartbroken family released a statement on Wednesday , describing him as a popular member of the community with a strong sense of loyalty .
`` Our family can not put into words how we feel about losing Cheriff , '' his family said .
`` The death of someone so young , and barely into adulthood is difficult to process , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in such a brutal way has left us devastated .
`` He had a strong sense of loyalty and would not turn his back on his family or friends and would always try to help anyone who needed it . ''
Detectives are continuing to appeal for more information .
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 221 of 21/06/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
Any photos or videos can be uploaded to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk

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The devastated wife of a father-of-three murdered in Moss Side has paid a touching tribute to her 'king'.
Abayomi Ajose was one of two victims gunned down at a party in Caythorpe Street just before 1am on Sunday.
Mr Ajose, 36, and 21-year-old Cheriff Tall, both died later from their injuries in hospital.
Mr Ajose's wife Lola has spoken of her grief over his death - and of her pride over his life.
She described him as 'my king' and said: "The best thing about him for me was the way he showed his love for our three children. "
The leader of Manchester city council meanwhile has paid tribute to 'an intuitive and compassionate social care professional'.
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Sir Richard Leese said Mr Ajose, who was also known as Junior, 'wanted to help both children and their families' and had worked at residential children's homes over the last five years.
Mrs Ajose released a statement today via Greater Manchester Police.
She said she met her future husband whilst working at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Gorton and he supported her through her university degree.
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"Junior was an exceptional human being. He was my king and he treated me like his queen," she said.
"Anything I needed he would get for me and always went beyond my expectations.
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"The best thing about him for me was the way he showed his love for our three children.
"He would go all out for them without hesitation and the way he would play with our children as well as teaching them about our culture, really made me love him even more.
"It showed me how proud he was as a father taking his role seriously.
"Junior was also a godfather, being a positive male figure three years before becoming a biological father. The way he took on that role made me sure that he would be the right person to have children with.
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"I met Junior back in 2007 whilst working at KFC in Gorton.
"He was one of my loyal customers and having got talking and becoming more familiar with each our relationship grew very quickly.
"Within only a few months of dating we were living together and expecting our first child. I was in the middle of my university course at the time when I fell pregnant.
"Junior assured me that he would provide me the support to allow me to complete my course and I only missed one month of university to have our first born, Lara.
"Junior would stay at home with her whilst I attended my final year at university.
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"He will be sadly missed by all. I am devastated and heart broken. I am left without a doting husband and a loving father to our three children.
Sir Richard said: "Words alone cannot convey the tragedy at this loss of life.
"Abayomi Ajose was an intuitive and compassionate social care professional who wanted to help both children and their families. He had worked at many of our residential children’s homes over the last five years, building up trust and relationships with children, many of whom have experienced trauma from an early age.
"Abayomi’s death is devastating and our thoughts and prayers are for his family and loved ones, friends, colleagues - and for all the children who knew him.
"Our hearts also go out to the family and community of Cheriff who will also be facing such unimaginable anguish."
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A double murder investigation is ongoing.
No arrests have been made so far.
One line of inquiry is that Mr Ajose was acting as a peacemaker.
The lockdown street party took place on a car park at the junction of Caythorpe Street, Broadfield Road and Bowes Street.
GMP described it as an 'unplanned event' after a community event was held earlier in the day. Neighbours said a DJ was present.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At around 12.55am on Sunday, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard.
Both men arrived at hospital, but passed away later.
Mr Tall's heartbroken family released a statement on Wednesday, describing him as a popular member of the community with a strong sense of loyalty.
"Our family cannot put into words how we feel about losing Cheriff," his family said.
"The death of someone so young, and barely into adulthood is difficult to process, and knowing that he was taken from us in such a brutal way has left us devastated.
"He had a strong sense of loyalty and would not turn his back on his family or friends and would always try to help anyone who needed it."
Detectives are continuing to appeal for more information.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 221 of 21/06/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Any photos or videos can be uploaded to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Guardiola defends playing without a striker for Man City vs Chelsea

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Gabriel Jesus is carrying a knock that has prevented him from starting for Manchester City at Chelsea .
With Sergio Aguero out , Guardiola made six changes from the side that started against Burnley on Monday .
His front three consisted of Riyad Mahrez , Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva , just has he had hinted in his pre-match press conference that he may have to play a false nine .
And speaking before the match at Stamford Bridge - knowing anything but a win will confirm Liverpool as Premier League Champions - Guardiola said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him .
`` I do n't have another option , '' he said , reiterating that he has one eye on Sunday 's FA Cup quarter final at Newcastle .
`` We have a few injuries , Joao Cancelo is injured , Sergio is injured .
We can not win eight titles for the last nine we played if we were not involved in every single game that we take seriously .
But we can not deny that this tough week with Chelsea , Newcastle and Liverpool .
`` So we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool .
The qualification for the Champions League has us in a good position .
So the game in the FA Cup becomes important .
`` We have three or four players from the academy , we played the side as best as possible to play against Chelsea today . ''
Expanding on why Jesus was not starting , Guardiola confirmed the striker had picked up a knock against Burnley in the second half .
Guardiola continued : `` Gabriel had a big kick too against Burnley , the day after he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Liverpool too so we decide to rest him a little bit .
He may be able to help for half an hour . ''

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Pep Guardiola has revealed that Gabriel Jesus is carrying a knock that has prevented him from starting for Manchester City at Chelsea.
With Sergio Aguero out, Guardiola made six changes from the side that started against Burnley on Monday. His front three consisted of Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva, just has he had hinted in his pre-match press conference that he may have to play a false nine.
And speaking before the match at Stamford Bridge - knowing anything but a win will confirm Liverpool as Premier League Champions - Guardiola said his team selection was the best available to him.
"I don't have another option," he said, reiterating that he has one eye on Sunday's FA Cup quarter final at Newcastle.
"We have a few injuries, Joao Cancelo is injured, Sergio is injured. We cannot win eight titles for the last nine we played if we were not involved in every single game that we take seriously. But we cannot deny that this tough week with Chelsea, Newcastle and Liverpool.
"So we cannot deny the league, congratulations to Liverpool. The qualification for the Champions League has us in a good position. So the game in the FA Cup becomes important.
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"We have three or four players from the academy, we played the side as best as possible to play against Chelsea today."
Expanding on why Jesus was not starting, Guardiola confirmed the striker had picked up a knock against Burnley in the second half.
Guardiola continued: "Gabriel had a big kick too against Burnley, the day after he could not train. We have Newcastle and against Liverpool too so we decide to rest him a little bit. He may be able to help for half an hour."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Man City starting XI vs Chelsea confirmed

Phil Foden is not involved in Manchester City 's match tonight against Chelsea .
Pep Guardiola has made six changes following Monday 's victory over Burnley and three of them have been enforced with Foden , Joao Cancelo and Sergio Aguero missing out through injury .
The Argentine suffered a knee injury against Burnley which has since required surgery and he will likely miss the rest of the Premier League season .
He has been replaced by Raheem Sterling , rather than Gabriel Jesus , so City are not lining up with a natural striker and could deploy a false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva or Ilkay Gundogan taking the role .
While the absence of Aguero was expected , Foden 's has seemingly come out of the blue after his brilliant display on Monday but he has been ruled out due to a lack of fitness .
Elsewhere , Kyle Walker , Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy have all come in to the defence , replacing the injured Cancelo , Nicolas Otamendi and Aleks Zinchenko .
Young trio Tommy Doyle , Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Cole Palmer , who could make his senior debut tonight , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had a very strong start since returning to Premier League action with resounding victories over Arsenal and Burnley but tonight 's game will see them come up against stiffer opposition in Chelsea .
The match also has some interesting ramifications for the fate of the Premier League title .
Should City fail to defeat the London club tonight then Liverpool will officially win their first league title in 30 years , meaning the Blues will have to give them a guard of honour when they travel to the Etihad next week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jurgen Klopp 's side could finally claim their crown if they avoided defeat in the match , which might even be worse for fans to stomach .

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Phil Foden is not involved in Manchester City's match tonight against Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola has made six changes following Monday's victory over Burnley and three of them have been enforced with Foden, Joao Cancelo and Sergio Aguero missing out through injury.
The Argentine suffered a knee injury against Burnley which has since required surgery and he will likely miss the rest of the Premier League season. He has been replaced by Raheem Sterling, rather than Gabriel Jesus, so City are not lining up with a natural striker and could deploy a false nine with any of Sterling, Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan taking the role.
While the absence of Aguero was expected, Foden's has seemingly come out of the blue after his brilliant display on Monday but he has been ruled out due to a lack of fitness.
Elsewhere, Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy have all come in to the defence, replacing the injured Cancelo, Nicolas Otamendi and Aleks Zinchenko.
Young trio Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Cole Palmer, who could make his senior debut tonight, have been named among the substitutes.
City have had a very strong start since returning to Premier League action with resounding victories over Arsenal and Burnley but tonight's game will see them come up against stiffer opposition in Chelsea.
The match also has some interesting ramifications for the fate of the Premier League title. Should City fail to defeat the London club tonight then Liverpool will officially win their first league title in 30 years, meaning the Blues will have to give them a guard of honour when they travel to the Etihad next week.
However, if City do win then Jurgen Klopp's side could finally claim their crown if they avoided defeat in the match, which might even be worse for fans to stomach.
Man City starting XI vs Chelsea: Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling.
Substitutes: Carson, Jesus, Zinchenko, Sane, Silva, Otamendi, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--The rules British holidaymakers have to follow in Spain

While government advice is still to avoid all but essential travel , airlines are gearing up to restart flights in a matter of weeks .
However , it is now being reported that air bridges will be available from next week to allow Britons to take holidays in other countries without quarantining for 14 days upon their return to the UK .
The government is set to finalise agreements in coming days to allow people to travel to a small number of countries including Spain , France and Greece , according to reporting by The Times , The Sun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to jet off to Spain will be faced with rules to follow - or risk being landed with a fine .
Benidorm mayor Toni Perez said the resort would be enforcing government legislation making masks obligatory in public spaces where social distancing can not be guaranteed , the Mirror reports .
But masks do not need to be worn while sunbathing on the beach .
Specific squares have been marked out on Benidorm 's Poniente and Levante beaches where one section is colour-coded blue for general use and another is red for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No more than four people are able to stretch out in each section of sand .
And if you want a spot on the beach , you 'll have to pre-book online or at one of the reservation stands .
Mr Perez said that sports are allowed to be undertaken in areas which would normally be used on a permanent basis but any games outside that areas will be subject to the state rules .
There are various measures still in place across Spain including face masks , obligatory on public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not possible to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres .
And any UK travellers , from June 21 , will have to provide contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 , have a temperature check and undergo a visual health assessment upon arrival .

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While government advice is still to avoid all but essential travel, airlines are gearing up to restart flights in a matter of weeks.
However, it is now being reported that air bridges will be available from next week to allow Britons to take holidays in other countries without quarantining for 14 days upon their return to the UK.
The government is set to finalise agreements in coming days to allow people to travel to a small number of countries including Spain, France and Greece, according to reporting by The Times, The Sun and The Daily Telegraph.
But those eager to jet off to Spain will be faced with rules to follow - or risk being landed with a fine.
Benidorm mayor Toni Perez said the resort would be enforcing government legislation making masks obligatory in public spaces where social distancing cannot be guaranteed, the Mirror reports.
But masks do not need to be worn while sunbathing on the beach.
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Specific squares have been marked out on Benidorm's Poniente and Levante beaches where one section is colour-coded blue for general use and another is red for the over-70s who have been allocated specific spaces.
No more than four people are able to stretch out in each section of sand.
And if you want a spot on the beach, you'll have to pre-book online or at one of the reservation stands.
(Image: Getty Images)
Mr Perez said that sports are allowed to be undertaken in areas which would normally be used on a permanent basis but any games outside that areas will be subject to the state rules.
There are various measures still in place across Spain including face masks, obligatory on public transport and in public spaces where it is not possible to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres.
And any UK travellers, from June 21, will have to provide contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19, have a temperature check and undergo a visual health assessment upon arrival.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Phil Foden absence from Man City squad vs Chelsea explained

Phil Foden has been described as not fully fit rather than injured for Manchester City 's Premier League clash with Chelsea .
There were high hopes for the England starlet going into this game after an impressive cameo off the bench against Arsenal was followed by a star turn in the 5-0 demolition of Burnley .
However , he did not even make the squad for the match at Stamford Bridge with youngster Cole Palmer earning a spot on the bench as well as fellow academy players Tommy Doyle and Taylor Harwood-Bellis .
The nature of Foden 's problem would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than it being a serious injury .
City have already lost Sergio Aguero this week , who is likely to miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign and could be a doubt for their Champions League effort too .
Gabriel Jesus was named on the bench against Chelsea after Pep Guardiola had suggested that he would not be the only player that could fill in for Aguero .
Raheem Sterling began the season through the middle after playing there in pre-season with Jesus and Aguero away on international duty , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both been used in a false nine role before this season .
City need to beat Chelsea - completing a double over Frank Lampard 's side in the process - if they are to avoid Liverpool being crowned champions without kicking another ball , ahead of their league game at the Etihad next week .

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Phil Foden has been described as not fully fit rather than injured for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
There were high hopes for the England starlet going into this game after an impressive cameo off the bench against Arsenal was followed by a star turn in the 5-0 demolition of Burnley.
However, he did not even make the squad for the match at Stamford Bridge with youngster Cole Palmer earning a spot on the bench as well as fellow academy players Tommy Doyle and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The nature of Foden's problem would suggest that his absence will be temporary rather than it being a serious injury. City have already lost Sergio Aguero this week, who is likely to miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign and could be a doubt for their Champions League effort too.
Gabriel Jesus was named on the bench against Chelsea after Pep Guardiola had suggested that he would not be the only player that could fill in for Aguero.
Raheem Sterling began the season through the middle after playing there in pre-season with Jesus and Aguero away on international duty, while Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne have both been used in a false nine role before this season.
City need to beat Chelsea - completing a double over Frank Lampard's side in the process - if they are to avoid Liverpool being crowned champions without kicking another ball, ahead of their league game at the Etihad next week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Government advice on relaxing lockdown branded 'confusing and conflicting'

Government advice on what areas of life can reopen as lockdown is relaxed is ‘ confusing and conflicting ’ a town hall leader has said .
At a meeting of Tameside ’ s executive cabinet , council leader Brenda Warrington was critical of the lifting of lockdown restrictions while the ‘ virus is still out there ’ .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in Parliament on Tuesday that pubs , restaurants , hotels and hairdressers can open from July 4 in England , when social distancing rules will be eased .
But Coun Warrington raised concerns that with the ending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t be communication on a ‘ daily basis ’ as to what changes were coming in so people could stay safe .
“ I think that people certainly now are more of the mind than they ever were , even a couple of weeks ago , that the whole thing is back to how it was before Covid and it ’ s very worrying because that virus is still out there , ” she said .
“ It ’ s still transmitting and personally , I believe that these relaxation measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people don ’ t really know what the score is quite frankly and they rely on us to interpret it for them .
“ We do our best of course , but at the end of the day people will do what they will do.
” The PM had announced that people should remain two metres apart where possible but a ‘ one metre plus ’ rule would be introduced .
Two households in England will also be able to meet indoors and stay overnight – as long as social distancing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ museums , theme parks and zoos are among other businesses that can also reopen .
But indoor gyms , swimming pools , nail bars and indoor play areas will remain closed , as they have been since lockdown started on March 23 .
Coun Warrington told members she was also bemused by the changes in rules that would allow theatres to open but without live performances .
The borough ’ s director of operations and neighbourhoods , Ian Saxon , added that it did not seem there was ‘ much logic ’ to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Being honest it ’ s exceptionally confusing , there doesn ’ t seem to be much logic to some of this stuff so we need to keep things under review all the time.
” The council has now had clarification that playgrounds can also open back up to the public from July 4 – but Mr Saxon said they hadn ’ t yet taken a decision on whether to reopen them .
“ With all these things , we understand that there is a relaxation and we understand the need for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a very controlled , very measured way and a site by site and event by event risk assessment is probably appropriate , ” he added .
“ Things are changing literally day by day and hour by hour .
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Government advice on what areas of life can reopen as lockdown is relaxed is ‘confusing and conflicting’ a town hall leader has said.
At a meeting of Tameside’s executive cabinet, council leader Brenda Warrington was critical of the lifting of lockdown restrictions while the ‘virus is still out there’.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in Parliament on Tuesday that pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from July 4 in England, when social distancing rules will be eased.
But Coun Warrington raised concerns that with the ending of the coronavirus press conferences, there wouldn’t be communication on a ‘daily basis’ as to what changes were coming in so people could stay safe.
“I think that people certainly now are more of the mind than they ever were, even a couple of weeks ago, that the whole thing is back to how it was before Covid and it’s very worrying because that virus is still out there,” she said.
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“It’s still transmitting and personally, I believe that these relaxation measures of lockdown are both confusing, conflicting and people don’t really know what the score is quite frankly and they rely on us to interpret it for them.
“We do our best of course, but at the end of the day people will do what they will do.”
The PM had announced that people should remain two metres apart where possible but a ‘one metre plus’ rule would be introduced.
Two households in England will also be able to meet indoors and stay overnight – as long as social distancing is in place.
Cinemas, libraries, museums, theme parks and zoos are among other businesses that can also reopen.
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But indoor gyms, swimming pools, nail bars and indoor play areas will remain closed, as they have been since lockdown started on March 23.
Coun Warrington told members she was also bemused by the changes in rules that would allow theatres to open but without live performances.
The borough’s director of operations and neighbourhoods, Ian Saxon, added that it did not seem there was ‘much logic’ to some of the proposals.
He said: “Being honest it’s exceptionally confusing, there doesn’t seem to be much logic to some of this stuff so we need to keep things under review all the time.”
The council has now had clarification that playgrounds can also open back up to the public from July 4 – but Mr Saxon said they hadn’t yet taken a decision on whether to reopen them.
“With all these things, we understand that there is a relaxation and we understand the need for that but it needs to be done in a very controlled, very measured way and a site by site and event by event risk assessment is probably appropriate,” he added.
“Things are changing literally day by day and hour by hour.”