themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United considering promoting three youngsters to first team squad

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already identified youngsters to promote to the Manchester United first-team squad for the second half of the season following a spate of significant injuries .
The MEN understands right-back Ethan Laird could be integrated into the senior set-up following the departure of Ashley Young and Largie Ramazani is viewed as a wildcard option to support an attack decimated by the injury to Marcus Rashford .
Rashford is out for at least two months with a stress fracture to his back and Solskjaer reiterated United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for a striker .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'high possibility ' they could go without signing anyone in the winter transfer window , though .
Erling Haaland rejected United in favour of Borussia Dortmund and United balked at Sporting Lisbon 's €80million ( £68.24m ) valuation of Bruno Fernandes last week .
Talks with Sporting could resume this week but a date has not been set .
United might also fast-track the development of 16-year-old midfielder Hannibal Mejbri , signed from Monaco for a fee rising to €10m in the summer .
Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba are out until mid-February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return until after the March internationals .
`` We 've got players coming through and when Ashley 's head and mindset was on , ' I wan na try this ' .
So why not do it now ? ''
Solskjaer said .
`` The permanent signings we 're looking for , the targets are not going to change because we 've got two or three players injured for the next few months .
It 'll still have to be a plan behind them but there might be some short-term deals we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving absolutely everything and , of course , when you miss Scott [ McTominay ] , Paul [ Pogba ] , and Marcus , any team would notice that .
So that might mean we might look at some short term deals to take us until the summer , it might not . ''
Solskjaer last season gave debuts to Tahith Chong , Mason Greenwood and James Garner in the second half of the campaign after they were named in Jose Mourinho 's final pre-season tour squad .
Academy graduates Laird , Ramazani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dylan Levitt , Ethan Galbraith and D'Mani Mellor debuted in the Europa League defeat at Astana in November .
France youth international Mejbri made his debut for the Under-23s in September and started for the second string for the first time against Newcastle United earlier this month .
Mejbri is expected to line up for the Under-18s in their FA Youth Cup tie at Norwich City on Tuesday night .
Midfielders Garner , 18 , and Levitt , 19 , have been sidelined recently through injury and illness , but both are fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first-team and Garner started in three of the Europa League group games .
Laird , 18 , excelled at Astana in November and was namechecked by Solskjaer in a press conference last season .
Belgium youth international Ramazani , also 18 , came on in Kazakhstan and has plundered nine goals in 14 games for the U23s this term .
The United academy staff 's preference is for players to spend a year with the U23s and Ramazani and Laird both broke into the side at the start of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ available first-team squad members as they prepare for the Tuesday night visit of Burnley .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already identified youngsters to promote to the Manchester United first-team squad for the second half of the season following a spate of significant injuries.
The MEN understands right-back Ethan Laird could be integrated into the senior set-up following the departure of Ashley Young and Largie Ramazani is viewed as a wildcard option to support an attack decimated by the injury to Marcus Rashford.
Rashford is out for at least two months with a stress fracture to his back and Solskjaer reiterated United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for a striker. Club sources have stressed there is a 'high possibility' they could go without signing anyone in the winter transfer window, though.
Erling Haaland rejected United in favour of Borussia Dortmund and United balked at Sporting Lisbon's €80million (£68.24m) valuation of Bruno Fernandes last week. Talks with Sporting could resume this week but a date has not been set.
United might also fast-track the development of 16-year-old midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, signed from Monaco for a fee rising to €10m in the summer. Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba are out until mid-February at the earliest and Rashford may not return until after the March internationals.
"We've got players coming through and when Ashley's head and mindset was on, 'I wanna try this'. So why not do it now?" Solskjaer said. "The permanent signings we're looking for, the targets are not going to change because we've got two or three players injured for the next few months. It'll still have to be a plan behind them but there might be some short-term deals we have to do.
"The players are giving absolutely everything and, of course, when you miss Scott [McTominay], Paul [Pogba], and Marcus, any team would notice that. So that might mean we might look at some short term deals to take us until the summer, it might not."
Solskjaer last season gave debuts to Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood and James Garner in the second half of the campaign after they were named in Jose Mourinho's final pre-season tour squad. Academy graduates Laird, Ramazani, Brandon Williams, Dishon Bernard, Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and D'Mani Mellor debuted in the Europa League defeat at Astana in November.
France youth international Mejbri made his debut for the Under-23s in September and started for the second string for the first time against Newcastle United earlier this month. Mejbri is expected to line up for the Under-18s in their FA Youth Cup tie at Norwich City on Tuesday night.
Midfielders Garner, 18, and Levitt, 19, have been sidelined recently through injury and illness, but both are fit again. Levitt has played once for the first-team and Garner started in three of the Europa League group games.
Laird, 18, excelled at Astana in November and was namechecked by Solskjaer in a press conference last season. Belgium youth international Ramazani, also 18, came on in Kazakhstan and has plundered nine goals in 14 games for the U23s this term.
The United academy staff's preference is for players to spend a year with the U23s and Ramazani and Laird both broke into the side at the start of the season. United have only got 22 fit and available first-team squad members as they prepare for the Tuesday night visit of Burnley.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--The verdict on John Stones progress at Man City from former coach and teammate

John Stones got some support from the opposition on Saturday after a difficult afternoon against Crystal Palace .
Two Sergio Aguero goals had given Manchester City an important lead with minutes to go before Stones and the defence committed what Pep Guardiola afterwards called a simple mistake that 'is just not allowed ' as Wilfried Zaha ran at them and beyond them to force a late equaliser .
The game put Stones under further scrutiny as he comes up to two years remaining on the deal he signed when he became one of the manager 's first signings at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticised by fans at the weekend and the return to fitness of Aymeric Laporte could make first team opportunities harder to come by .
If there is a question over how much the defender has improved , both Palace manager Roy Hodgson and defender Gary Cahill know Stones from before his move from Everton .
Hodgson gave him his debut with the England team and he was in international squads with Cahill over a period of four years .
For 34-year-old Cahill , who is enjoying a resurgence in South London after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2018 World Cup is proof of the level that Stones can hit but he will need to overcome the difficulties that arise from not playing every game .
`` He is still a fantastic player and a fantastic footballer .
He is still young if you look at his age he has still got his best years ahead of him , '' he said .
`` He is in a great place which obviously at a club like this there is going to competition – we had it at Chelsea and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he probably plays week in week out .
`` He has had a couple of injuries which have not helped him but he is a very , very talented footballer and a great defender .
He had a fantastic World Cup and I hope he stays fit because if he stays fit I ’ m sure he ’ ll progress under this manager .
`` What you have to remember is like we said on one of the biggest stages he was terrific .
I 'm sure like everyone if you get that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the opportunity to consistently play 10 , 11 , 12 games you take your average from there . ''
Hodgson , who also referred to the 25-year-old as young , reckons that Stones is exactly the player that he was forecast to be when he first broke into the Premier League with Everton .
However , he talked about the 'goldfish bowl ' that the defender finds himself in at the Premier League champions , where every move he makes carries greater scrutiny .
`` John is a good player .
John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still has his best years ahead of him .
He ’ s still learning the game , learning it in a fantastic environment with very good players around him , '' he said .
`` I still think that John Stones is every bit that we expected him to be .
But he ’ s playing in a very important goldfish bowl at the moment .
Every mistake or every good thing is magnified 10 times over .
`` He ’ s very much a player that City and England will have good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s for Pep to decide , his opinion is far more important than mine . ''

John Stones got some support from the opposition on Saturday after a difficult afternoon against Crystal Palace.
Two Sergio Aguero goals had given Manchester City an important lead with minutes to go before Stones and the defence committed what Pep Guardiola afterwards called a simple mistake that 'is just not allowed' as Wilfried Zaha ran at them and beyond them to force a late equaliser.
The game put Stones under further scrutiny as he comes up to two years remaining on the deal he signed when he became one of the manager's first signings at the club in 2016. The 25-year-old was criticised by fans at the weekend and the return to fitness of Aymeric Laporte could make first team opportunities harder to come by.
If there is a question over how much the defender has improved, both Palace manager Roy Hodgson and defender Gary Cahill know Stones from before his move from Everton. Hodgson gave him his debut with the England team and he was in international squads with Cahill over a period of four years.
For 34-year-old Cahill, who is enjoying a resurgence in South London after a disappointing end to his Chelsea career, the 2018 World Cup is proof of the level that Stones can hit but he will need to overcome the difficulties that arise from not playing every game.
"He is still a fantastic player and a fantastic footballer. He is still young if you look at his age he has still got his best years ahead of him," he said. "He is in a great place which obviously at a club like this there is going to competition – we had it at Chelsea and it is very difficult. At other clubs he probably plays week in week out.
"He has had a couple of injuries which have not helped him but he is a very, very talented footballer and a great defender. He had a fantastic World Cup and I hope he stays fit because if he stays fit I’m sure he’ll progress under this manager.
"What you have to remember is like we said on one of the biggest stages he was terrific. I'm sure like everyone if you get that run of games and if you are given the opportunity to consistently play 10, 11, 12 games you take your average from there."
Hodgson, who also referred to the 25-year-old as young, reckons that Stones is exactly the player that he was forecast to be when he first broke into the Premier League with Everton.
However, he talked about the 'goldfish bowl' that the defender finds himself in at the Premier League champions, where every move he makes carries greater scrutiny.
"John is a good player. John’s young, too. He still has his best years ahead of him. He’s still learning the game, learning it in a fantastic environment with very good players around him," he said.
"I still think that John Stones is every bit that we expected him to be. But he’s playing in a very important goldfish bowl at the moment. Every mistake or every good thing is magnified 10 times over.
"He’s very much a player that City and England will have good use and from in the future. It’s for Pep to decide, his opinion is far more important than mine."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Noel Gallagher announces two Manchester shows on UK tour

Noel Gallagher 's High Flying Birds have announced a new UK tour for spring 2020 , including two Manchester dates .
The group , fronted by the ex-Oasis singer and songwriter , will be performing at the O2 Apollo Manchester on March 24 and 25 .
They will also play at London 's Royal Albert Hall on the short tour , as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts .
The short tour is in support of Noel Gallagher 's High Flying Birds ' upcoming EP release , Blue Moon Rising .
Blue Moon Rising will feature the recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be released on March 6 , 2020 .
It 's a much more intimate gig for the Burnage-born musician , who played a huge sold-out show at Heaton Park last June .
The band will also be performing at a series of Forest Live gigs this year , in Suffolk , Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire .
If previous gigs are anything to go by , fans can expect to hear plenty of tracks from the High Flying Birds ' three albums as well as a few Oasis hits .
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have announced a new UK tour for spring 2020, including two Manchester dates.
The group, fronted by the ex-Oasis singer and songwriter, will be performing at the O2 Apollo Manchester on March 24 and 25.
They will also play at London's Royal Albert Hall on the short tour, as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts.
The short tour is in support of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' upcoming EP release, Blue Moon Rising.
Blue Moon Rising will feature the recent single Wandering Star and is due to be released on March 6, 2020.
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It's a much more intimate gig for the Burnage-born musician, who played a huge sold-out show at Heaton Park last June.
The band will also be performing at a series of Forest Live gigs this year, in Suffolk, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.
If previous gigs are anything to go by, fans can expect to hear plenty of tracks from the High Flying Birds' three albums as well as a few Oasis hits.
You can pre-order Blue Moon Rising now.
Tickets for the O2 Apollo shows will go on sale at 9.30am on Friday January 24 - you can get tickets via See Tickets here .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--This is the young mum who died in early hours horror crash on the A555 Manchester Airport Relief Roa

This is the young mum who died in early hours horror crash on the A555 Manchester Airport Relief Road

This is the young mum who died in an early hours horror crash on the A555 Manchester Airport Relief Road .
Tributes have poured in for Kaysha Bell , from east Manchester , following the tragic incident on Sunday ( January 19 ) .
She suffered fatal injuries while at the wheel of a VW Polo when it collided with a Skoda at 2.35am .
The driver of the Skoda - a 41-year-old man - was in a serious condition last night .
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward .
No one has been arrested .
Tributes have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have earned a degree from Manchester Metropolitan University .
Members of her family have changed their Facebook profile pictures to images of her .
Family friend Maria Johnson said : `` Absolutely heartbreaking .
RIP , Kaysha .
Another young life taken too soon .
`` Thinking of all your family and your beautiful daughter . ''
Charlene Drohan added : `` Kaysha , you were one in a million - a brilliant mother to your daughter .
`` You will be missed by everyone who knew you . ''
Dozens of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pete Townsend posted : `` RIP , Kaysha .
Gone too soon . ''
Emma Meecham said : `` RIP , Kaysha .
God bless her little girl .
So sad . ''
Jade Roberts added : `` So heartbreaking .
Thinking of all my family at this sad time .
RIP , Kaysha . ''
`` You were a lovely , beautiful young girl .
Taken too soon . ''
Leia Hylton posted : `` Taken way too young .
`` My heart is broken for your beautiful daughter .
You lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy .
`` Taken too soon .
Thinking of your family at this sad time . ''
Kaysha 's loved ones were too upset to speak on Monday morning .
In the wake of the incident , PC Suzanne Keenan , of GMP 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ This tragic incident sadly cost a young woman her life and left a man with serious injuries .
`` Our thoughts are with both of their families during this devastating time .
`` Our officers are working strenuously to find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of the collision and anyone who may have seen the VW Polo in the moments prior to the incident to contact police as soon as possible .
`` If you were on Woodford Road and saw the collision or were there in the moments after the incident please do not hesitate to speak with our officers . ''

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This is the young mum who died in an early hours horror crash on the A555 Manchester Airport Relief Road.
Tributes have poured in for Kaysha Bell, from east Manchester, following the tragic incident on Sunday (January 19).
The 28-year-old leaves behind a young daughter.
She suffered fatal injuries while at the wheel of a VW Polo when it collided with a Skoda at 2.35am.
Sadly, Kaysha later died in hospital.
The driver of the Skoda - a 41-year-old man - was in a serious condition last night.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. No one has been arrested.
Tributes have poured in for Kaysha, understood to have earned a degree from Manchester Metropolitan University.
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Members of her family have changed their Facebook profile pictures to images of her.
Family friend Maria Johnson said: "Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP, Kaysha. Another young life taken too soon.
"Thinking of all your family and your beautiful daughter."
Charlene Drohan added: "Kaysha, you were one in a million - a brilliant mother to your daughter.
"You will be missed by everyone who knew you."
Dozens of people paid tribute to Kaysha on Facebook.
Pete Townsend posted: "RIP, Kaysha. Gone too soon."
Emma Meecham said: "RIP, Kaysha. God bless her little girl. So sad."
Jade Roberts added: "So heartbreaking. Thinking of all my family at this sad time. RIP, Kaysha."
"RIP, Kaysha," Sarah Rennie posted.
"You were a lovely, beautiful young girl. Taken too soon."
Leia Hylton posted: "Taken way too young.
(Image: Facebook)
"My heart is broken for your beautiful daughter. You lived your life for her and making her happy.
"RIP, beautiful."
Kelly Dodd added: "Absolutely devastating news. RIP, Kaysha.
"Taken too soon. Thinking of your family at this sad time."
Kaysha's loved ones were too upset to speak on Monday morning.
In the wake of the incident, PC Suzanne Keenan, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This tragic incident sadly cost a young woman her life and left a man with serious injuries.
"Our thoughts are with both of their families during this devastating time.
"Our officers are working strenuously to find out what led to this collision and are asking anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of the collision and anyone who may have seen the VW Polo in the moments prior to the incident to contact police as soon as possible.
"If you were on Woodford Road and saw the collision or were there in the moments after the incident please do not hesitate to speak with our officers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Wetherspoons is cutting the price of drinks next week - to mark Brexit

They 're known for the pocket-friendly prices all year round , but Wetherspoons is slashing its prices for an occasion that still continues to divide us all .
The popular pub chain will reduce the price of 10 drinks from January 31 - to mark Brexit .
Wetherspoons are calling the `` Let 's stay friends '' offer and will see 60p knocked off beverages which originate in European countries including Germany , France , Spain , Poland , Holland and Ireland , as well as from across the UK .
The promotion will be available at all of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until February 29 , giving customers plenty of time to make the most of the offer following Dry January .
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin suggested that many of its customers are `` keen to celebrate Brexit '' as well as discussing the potential affects that an exit from the European Union will have on businesses .
The drinks include Estrella Galicia ( Spain ) , Beck 's ( Germany ) , Peroni ( Italy ) , Tyskie ( Poland ) , Jameson Irish Whiskey ( Republic of Ireland ) , and Grey Goose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to buy a bottle of Beck 's for £1.49 , a bottle of Peroni at £1.99 , Grey Goose Vodka ( 175ml and mixer ) for £2.99 , and a pint of Ruddles ( England ) for £1.49 at 700 Wetherspoon pubs with prices varying at the chain 's other pubs .

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They're known for the pocket-friendly prices all year round, but Wetherspoons is slashing its prices for an occasion that still continues to divide us all.
The popular pub chain will reduce the price of 10 drinks from January 31 - to mark Brexit.
Wetherspoons are calling the "Let's stay friends" offer and will see 60p knocked off beverages which originate in European countries including Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Holland and Ireland, as well as from across the UK.
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The promotion will be available at all of its 870 pubs in Britain and will run until February 29, giving customers plenty of time to make the most of the offer following Dry January.
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin suggested that many of its customers are "keen to celebrate Brexit" as well as discussing the potential affects that an exit from the European Union will have on businesses.
The drinks include Estrella Galicia (Spain), Beck's (Germany), Peroni (Italy), Tyskie (Poland), Jameson Irish Whiskey (Republic of Ireland), and Grey Goose Vodka (France).
Customers will be able to buy a bottle of Beck's for £1.49, a bottle of Peroni at £1.99, Grey Goose Vodka (25ml and mixer) for £2.99, and a pint of Ruddles (England) for £1.49 at 700 Wetherspoon pubs with prices varying at the chain's other pubs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Gary Neville tells Manchester United to sack Ed Woodward for transfer failings

Gary Neville believes Ed Woodward should lose his job for his continued transfer failings at Manchester United .
Despite having spent roughly £850million on players since Sir Alex Ferguson retired , United have failed to ever mount a serious title challenge and currently find themselves fifth in the Premier League .
United have only finished in the top four twice since 2013 and face the prospect of another season without Champions League football unless form improves under the guidance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Their fortunes are a stark contrast to the current success at fierce rivals Liverpool and Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one to play for the club 's failed transfer dealings .
“ I can ’ t change the ownership of United , no one can .
I ’ m struggling to understand why the ownership have persisted in trusting that management team to oversee the building of a Premier League title winning team since Sir Alex left , ” he told the Gary Neville Podcast .
“ I saw a statistic two weeks ago that United have the second-highest wage bill in the world .
And that ’ s the squad they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It really is .
“ I can ’ t believe the investment that ’ s been put into the squad in the last five , six , seven years and you end up with that out on the pitch .
“ If you don ’ t lose your job for essentially overseeing that investment , that wage bill , and putting that team out on the pitch then I have to say something is really wrong .
“ There ’ s real talent in that executive team ... but in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of years now is put the best in class football operators into that club , and they ’ re not doing it .
They ’ re not doing it and it ’ s a mess .
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Gary Neville believes Ed Woodward should lose his job for his continued transfer failings at Manchester United.
Despite having spent roughly £850million on players since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, United have failed to ever mount a serious title challenge and currently find themselves fifth in the Premier League.
United have only finished in the top four twice since 2013 and face the prospect of another season without Champions League football unless form improves under the guidance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Their fortunes are a stark contrast to the current success at fierce rivals Liverpool and Neville believes executive vice-chairman Woodward is ultimately the one to play for the club's failed transfer dealings.
“I can’t change the ownership of United, no one can. I’m struggling to understand why the ownership have persisted in trusting that management team to oversee the building of a Premier League title winning team since Sir Alex left,” he told the Gary Neville Podcast .
“I saw a statistic two weeks ago that United have the second-highest wage bill in the world. And that’s the squad they’ve got. It’s unforgivable. It really is.
“I can’t believe the investment that’s been put into the squad in the last five, six, seven years and you end up with that out on the pitch.
“If you don’t lose your job for essentially overseeing that investment, that wage bill, and putting that team out on the pitch then I have to say something is really wrong.
“There’s real talent in that executive team ... but in terms of what the club needed to do for a number of years now is put the best in class football operators into that club, and they’re not doing it. They’re not doing it and it’s a mess.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Envelopes packed with cash are being given out in the UK today - including in Manchester

Today is Blue Monday , which marks what is supposed to be the worst day of the year .
But before you start writing the day off completely , you 'll be pleased to know that it 's not all doom and gloom , as one website is giving people up and down the UK envelopes packed full of lucky scratch cards full of cash - and the people of Manchester can get involved .
Cashback site Quidco.com is giving away £10,000 worth of free cash to cheer up passers-by , and getting your hands on one could n't be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll have to be fast as the giveaway is only happening for one hour at 10 different locations across the UK .
The cashback team will be handing out envelopes with either £5 , £10 , £20 or £50 in cash in city centres and train stations .
Some envelopes will also contain scratch cards , meaning the prize inside is completely random .
For each location , £1,000 worth of free cash will be handed out to random passers-by .
The Quidco giveaway is happening during these times and locations on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be 100 envelopes filled with cash and 25 stuffed with a scratch card per location .
The scratch cards are produced by the National Lottery and have n't been designed especially for the hunt .
That means you are n't guaranteed to win anything at all , and if you do win you 'll need to claim your prize at a convenience store or through Camelot .
Chris Hutchings , CMO at Quidco , said : `` We want to celebrate our members on one of the most dreaded days of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK doing what we do best – giving away cash ! ''

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Today is Blue Monday, which marks what is supposed to be the worst day of the year.
But before you start writing the day off completely, you'll be pleased to know that it's not all doom and gloom, as one website is giving people up and down the UK envelopes packed full of lucky scratch cards full of cash - and the people of Manchester can get involved.
Cashback site Quidco.com is giving away £10,000 worth of free cash to cheer up passers-by, and getting your hands on one couldn't be more simple.
The catch? You'll have to be fast as the giveaway is only happening for one hour at 10 different locations across the UK.
The cashback team will be handing out envelopes with either £5, £10, £20 or £50 in cash in city centres and train stations.
Some envelopes will also contain scratch cards, meaning the prize inside is completely random.
For each location, £1,000 worth of free cash will be handed out to random passers-by.
The Quidco giveaway is happening during these times and locations on January 20:
Sheffield train station – 8am to 9am
Manchester city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Cambridge city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Peterborough train station – 5pm to 6pm
Colchester town centre – 12pm to 1pm
Chelmsford town centre – 5pm to 6pm
Bournemouth town centre – 12pm to 1pm
Basingstoke town train station – 5pm to 6pm
York city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Leeds train station – 5pm to 6pm
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In total, there will be 100 envelopes filled with cash and 25 stuffed with a scratch card per location.
The scratch cards are produced by the National Lottery and haven't been designed especially for the hunt.
That means you aren't guaranteed to win anything at all, and if you do win you'll need to claim your prize at a convenience store or through Camelot.
Chris Hutchings, CMO at Quidco, said: "We want to celebrate our members on one of the most dreaded days of the year by shining a bit of light on the UK doing what we do best – giving away cash!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Alan Shearer warns Manchester United fans with grim prediction

Manchester United can not qualify for next season 's Champions League unless they make significant moves in the January transfer window , according to Alan Shearer .
The former Newcastle and Blackburn striker also predicted that United fans will have to `` sit and suffer '' while the club carries out a major rebuild .
He was speaking in the wake of United 's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield , which highlighted the gulf between the sides managed by Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah sealed victory for Liverpool on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now virtually nailed-on for the Premier League title while United languish in fifth place .
`` United are lacking quality to get into a Champions League place unless they make some moves in the January transfer window , '' said Shearer in his column for The Sun .
`` They are going to have to sit and be patient and hope to improve after every transfer window , which is going to take a while .
Their fans are going to have to sit and suffer . ''
Shearer also believes United made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukaku when he left for Inter Milan in the summer .
An injury to Marcus Rashford — who is expected to be out for up to two months — has exposed United 's lack of depth up front , with Solskjaer hinting that he could go into the January market .
But Shearer said United should have signed a striker in the summer .
He added : `` It was always a big gamble going into the season with Rashford , [ Anthony ] Martial and Mason Greenwood as the only recognised strikers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off that letting Romelu Lukaku go and not replacing him was a massive mistake .
`` They needed a forward in , whether Rashford was carrying an injury or not .
They are desperate for one now and where do you find a top quality one in the January transfer window ?
Erling Haaland seemed the only one and they missed out on him . ''

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Manchester United cannot qualify for next season's Champions League unless they make significant moves in the January transfer window, according to Alan Shearer.
The former Newcastle and Blackburn striker also predicted that United fans will have to "sit and suffer" while the club carries out a major rebuild.
He was speaking in the wake of United's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, which highlighted the gulf between the sides managed by Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah sealed victory for Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, with Klopp's team now virtually nailed-on for the Premier League title while United languish in fifth place.
"United are lacking quality to get into a Champions League place unless they make some moves in the January transfer window," said Shearer in his column for The Sun.
"They are going to have to sit and be patient and hope to improve after every transfer window, which is going to take a while. Their fans are going to have to sit and suffer."
Shearer also believes United made a major mistake in not replacing Romelu Lukaku when he left for Inter Milan in the summer.
An injury to Marcus Rashford — who is expected to be out for up to two months — has exposed United's lack of depth up front, with Solskjaer hinting that he could go into the January market. But Shearer said United should have signed a striker in the summer.
He added: "It was always a big gamble going into the season with Rashford, [Anthony]Martial and Mason Greenwood as the only recognised strikers.
"I said right from the off that letting Romelu Lukaku go and not replacing him was a massive mistake.
"They needed a forward in, whether Rashford was carrying an injury or not. They are desperate for one now and where do you find a top quality one in the January transfer window? Erling Haaland seemed the only one and they missed out on him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man City transfer news LIVE early team news for Sheffield United fixture and Bruno Fernandes reports

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester City 's Premier League trip to Sheffield United tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ to bounce back from the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend , but @ @ @ @ @ make things easy having impressed this season and Chris Wilder 's side are a point @ @ @ @ @ could offer an injury update on Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane , who are both @ @ @ @ @ They are unlikely to be ready for the trip to Brammall Lane , but Laporte @ @ @ @ @ 's FA Cup clash with Fulham .
Meanwhile , City saw Liverpool extend their lead @ @ @ @ @ Premier League to 16 points yesterday , but Leicester 's defeat means there is now @ @ @ @ @ the Foxes in third and City in second .
Follow below for the latest Man @ @ @ @ @ .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Richard Fay)

Pep Guardiola spoke to the media on Monday afternoon ahead of Manchester City's Premier League trip to Sheffield United on Tuesday.
City will be looking to bounce back from the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend, but seventh-placed Sheffield United won't make things easy having impressed this season and Chris Wilder's side are a point off European qualification.
Guardiola offered an injury update on Leroy Sane, who are both getting closer to returns. They are unlikely to be ready for the trip to Bramall Lane, but Laporte could return for the weekend clash with Fulham. John Stones is a doubt for Tuesday's game.
City saw Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points yesterday, but Leicester's defeat means there is now a three point gap between the Foxes in third and City in second.
Recap all the latest Man City news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Sainsbury's has hilarious response to Beyonce's new clothing range - but not all fans are happy

Supermarket 's are not shy nowadays when it comes to getting stuck in to popular topics and viral tweets .
And it was Sainsbury 's turn to have its moment in the spotlight as it has hilarious response to one megastar 's latest project .
Beyonce released her latest Ivy Park fashion range and a lot of people have noticed that the colour scheme is very similar to the supermarket giant 's uniforms .
Not to miss out on a promotion opportunity , Sainsbury 's social team hit the Internet with the ultimate clap back .
They tweeted a photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' written across it .
Posting the image , they also sent the message : `` Repping since 1869 '' , along with a winky face emoji .
That was n't even the end of it as the account later tweeted : `` Who needs Beyonce .
Sainsbury 's original and the best . ''
But the cheeky response has not gone down well with fans at all , with many hitting the reply button to have their say .
`` You did n't invent this color palette , '' tweeted one to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it famous though !
! ''
Another said : `` Since 1869 and Beyoncé did it better in less than year . ''
`` No .
Beyoncé invented burgundy and orange .
Move around , '' a third hit out .
However , others did take the humour pretty well and added their own Beyonce-inspired jokes .
`` Beyoncé on tills : To the left , to the left .
Everything you scan in the bag to your left , '' said one .
Another added : `` *Tuuuundoooo* 'This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aisle 24 , a customer spilled lemonade ' . ''
`` When you 've got a shift at @ sainsburys till 6 and a night out at 7 !
!
, '' said a third .
Do we think Beyonce is aware of all the drama ?

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Supermarket's are not shy nowadays when it comes to getting stuck in to popular topics and viral tweets.
And it was Sainsbury's turn to have its moment in the spotlight as it has hilarious response to one megastar's latest project.
Beyonce released her latest Ivy Park fashion range and a lot of people have noticed that the colour scheme is very similar to the supermarket giant's uniforms.
Not to miss out on a promotion opportunity, Sainsbury's social team hit the Internet with the ultimate clap back.
They tweeted a photo of their uniform with "the original" written across it.
Posting the image, they also sent the message: "Repping since 1869", along with a winky face emoji.
That wasn't even the end of it as the account later tweeted: "Who needs Beyonce. Sainsbury's original and the best."
But the cheeky response has not gone down well with fans at all, with many hitting the reply button to have their say.
"You didn't invent this color palette," tweeted one to which Sainsbury's replied: "We made it famous though!!"
Another said: "Since 1869 and Beyoncé did it better in less than year."
"No. Beyoncé invented burgundy and orange. Move around," a third hit out.
However, others did take the humour pretty well and added their own Beyonce-inspired jokes.
"Beyoncé on tills: To the left, to the left. Everything you scan in the bag to your left," said one.
Another added: "*Tuuuundoooo* 'This is a staff announcement. Can Beyoncé report to aisle 24, a customer spilled lemonade'."
"When you've got a shift at @sainsburys till 6 and a night out at 7!!," said a third.
Do we think Beyonce is aware of all the drama?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Sergio Romero unhurt after car crash and Edinson Cavani latest

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Manchester United might have to bring in a loan striker to deal with the injury @ @ @ @ @ will be out for at least six weeks with a back injury .
Solskjaer confirmed @ @ @ @ @ injury after United 's Premier League defeat to leaders Liverpool yesterday .
Rashford was missing @ @ @ @ @ goals from Virgil Van Djik and Mo Salah at Anfield .
Liverpool could have scored @ @ @ @ @ poor miss from Salah and two excellent David de Gea saves to deny Jordan Henderson @ @ @ @ @ pushed for an equaliser before Salah 's goal , with Fred and Anthony Martial going @ @ @ @ @ , United could now possibly look to the transfer market for a temporary replacement , @ @ @ @ @ a standstill with Sporting CP in their negotiations to sign playmaker Bruno Fernandes .
They @ @ @ @ @ Cavani .
Follow all the latest United news below .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Manchester United might have to bring in a loan striker to deal with the injury to Marcus Rashford, who will be out for at least six weeks with a back injury.
Solskjaer confirmed the extent of Rashford's injury after United's Premier League defeat to leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
Rashford was missing as United were beaten by goals from Virgil Van Djik and Mo Salah at Anfield. Liverpool could have scored more, but for a poor miss from Salah and two excellent David de Gea saves to deny Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane. United pushed for an equaliser before Salah's goal, with Fred and Anthony Martial going close.
With Rashford out, United could now possibly look to the transfer market for a temporary replacement, while the club are at a standstill with Sporting CP in their negotiations to sign playmaker Bruno Fernandes. They've been linked with Edinson Cavani.
Recap all the latest United news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Prince Harry says there was 'no other option' in first emotional speech since 'stepping back' from r

Prince Harry says there was 'no other option' in first emotional speech since 'stepping back' from royal life

Prince Harry made an emotional speech on Sunday night - the first time he has spoken in public since announcing his family 's decision to 'step back ' from royal life and become 'financially independent ' .
The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale when he said that there was 'no other option ' for himself and Meghan Markle .
The couple , who welcomed their first child Archie last May , made the shock announcement on Wednesday January 8 and following crunch talks with Harry 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced over the weekend that they will drop their royal titles and will pay rent on their UK home .
Appearing at the event for the charity - which Harry co-created back in 2006 in his mother Princess Diana 's honour - the 35-year-old did n't shy away from what the public `` may have heard or perhaps read '' - as he said - in recent weeks .
`` So , I want you to hear the truth from me , as much as I can share – not as a Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry , the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective , '' he began .
`` The UK is my home and a place that I love .
That will never change .
`` I have grown up feeling support from so many of you , and I watched as you welcomed Meghan with open arms as you saw me find the love and happiness that I had hoped for all my life . ''
He also quickly made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the royal spotlight by adding : `` Finally , the second son of Diana got hitched , hurray ! ''
Harry then went on to discuss the 'great sadness ' that has been felt by him and Meghan in making the huge decision and that they came into the role as a married couple 'excited and to serve ' .
He continued : `` I also know you 've come to know me well enough over all these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And she does , and she ’ s the same woman I fell in love with .
`` We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride .
`` Once Meghan and I were married , we were excited , we were hopeful , and we were here to serve .
`` For those reasons , it brings me great sadness that it has come to this .
`` The decision that I have made for my wife and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I made lightly .
It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges .
`` And I know I haven ’ t always gotten it right , but as far as this goes , there really was no other option .
`` What I want to make clear is we 're not walking away , and we certainly are n't walking away from you . ''
Harry also touched upon the Queen 's announcement that must step back from certain roles , including his military duties , saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue but `` unfortunately , that was n't possible . ''
He went on : `` I 've accepted this , knowing that is does n't change who I am or how committed I am .
But I hope that it helps you understand what it had to come to , that I would step my family back from all I have ever known , to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life .
`` When I lost my mum 23 years ago , you took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've looked out for me for so long , but the media is a powerful force , and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us . ''
In a poignant moment , Harry paid tribute to his `` commander in chief '' but most importantly , his grandmother .
`` I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother , my commander in chief , and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months .
`` I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes , charities and military communities that are so important to me .
`` Together , you have given me an education about living .
And this role has taught me more about what is right and just than I could have ever imagined . ''
Ending the personal part of his speech , Harry concluded : `` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for giving me the courage to take this next step . ''
The new arrangements announced by the Queen will come into effect in spring this year .
Meghan and Archie have already been spending time in North America where Harry is expected to join them in due course .

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Prince Harry made an emotional speech on Sunday night - the first time he has spoken in public since announcing his family's decision to 'step back' from royal life and become 'financially independent'.
The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale when he said that there was 'no other option' for himself and Meghan Markle.
The couple, who welcomed their first child Archie last May, made the shock announcement on Wednesday January 8 and following crunch talks with Harry's grandmother, the Queen, it was announced over the weekend that they will drop their royal titles and will pay rent on their UK home.
Appearing at the event for the charity - which Harry co-created back in 2006 in his mother Princess Diana's honour - the 35-year-old didn't shy away from what the public "may have heard or perhaps read" - as he said - in recent weeks.
(Image: Getty Images)
"So, I want you to hear the truth from me, as much as I can share – not as a Prince, or a Duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective," he began.
"The UK is my home and a place that I love. That will never change.
"I have grown up feeling support from so many of you, and I watched as you welcomed Meghan with open arms as you saw me find the love and happiness that I had hoped for all my life."
He also quickly made light of his life growing up in the royal spotlight by adding: "Finally, the second son of Diana got hitched, hurray!"
Harry then went on to discuss the 'great sadness' that has been felt by him and Meghan in making the huge decision and that they came into the role as a married couple 'excited and to serve'.
He continued: "I also know you've come to know me well enough over all these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values as I do," he continued.
(Image: Getty Images)
"And she does, and she’s the same woman I fell in love with.
"We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride.
"Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited, we were hopeful, and we were here to serve.
"For those reasons, it brings me great sadness that it has come to this.
"The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly. It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges.
"And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.
"What I want to make clear is we're not walking away, and we certainly aren't walking away from you."
Harry also touched upon the Queen's announcement that must step back from certain roles, including his military duties, saying that it was their "hope" to continue but "unfortunately, that wasn't possible."
He went on: "I've accepted this, knowing that is doesn't change who I am or how committed I am. But I hope that it helps you understand what it had to come to, that I would step my family back from all I have ever known, to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life.
"When I lost my mum 23 years ago, you took me under your wing.
"You've looked out for me for so long, but the media is a powerful force, and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us."
(Image: Martin Keene/PA Wire)
In a poignant moment, Harry paid tribute to his "commander in chief" but most importantly, his grandmother.
"I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months.
"I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me.
"Together, you have given me an education about living. And this role has taught me more about what is right and just than I could have ever imagined."
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Ending the personal part of his speech, Harry concluded: "We are taking a leap of faith - thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step."
The new arrangements announced by the Queen will come into effect in spring this year.
Meghan and Archie have already been spending time in North America where Harry is expected to join them in due course.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Bolton is set to get 1,500 extra jobs thanks to major new development

A new major industrial development which could create up to 1,500 jobs has been given the green light by Bolton Council .
The team behind Logistics North wants to build a 100,000 square-metre site west of Wingates Industrial Estate .
Harworth Group ’ s head of planning , Stuart Ashton , said the company wants to continue to invest in Bolton and build on the success its Over Hulton site .
He said : “ We think the proposed development would have a substantial positive effect on the local economy in terms of construction , permanent jobs and investment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it will provide significant improvements to highways infrastructure.
” This comes months after the developer , accused of “ gobbling up the green belt ” , was asked to come back to the planning committee with a better offer .
The developer agreed to move the plot eight metres further away from Chorley Road , plant more trees for “ screening ” and reduce the maximum height of buildings to 11.5 metres .
But Westhoughton councillors maintained that the development does not justify building on the protected countryside spot .
Cllr David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they say yes to this development , then the green belt “ means nothing ” .
He said : “ I ’ ve lived in Westhoughton all my life and I can remember farm , after farm , after farm , after farm , after farm .
We ’ ve contributed a lot of land to the demand .
Now we ’ re being asked to sacrifice the rest.
” Cllr Anna-Marie Watters warned that the majority of workers would drive to the site , because public transport is “ absolutely horrendous ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : “ Westhoughton and the surrounding area has seen more than its fair share of housing and industrial buildings that can not deal with the already stretched infrastructure and excessive amount of development that ’ s going on.
” Questioning Harworth ’ s claims about jobs , former Mayor of Westhoughton Arthur Price claimed that there are currently 100 vacancies at the existing industrial estate where there is still unused land to build on .
He said : “ Westhoughton , I think , has donated quite a lot of green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like my grandchildren and their children to see green space in Westhoughton – not just housing .
Lib Dem leader Roger Hayes agreed that jobs are needed in Bolton , but not in that part of the borough .
Denise Roscoe , who lives in Wingates , warned that approving this development would open the flood gates to building on the rest of Westhoughton ’ s green spaces .
She said : “ Our wildlife has been pushed to the outer limits of Westhoughton over the last 20 years and inhabitants who wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with it.
” But Cllr Mudasir Dean , who claims he has never supported building in the green belt before , said he had “ no hesitation ” in supporting the proposal .
He said : “ If we are to be a part of this Northern Powerhouse , if we are to be part of the improvements of industry going to the North , then there are some sacrifices that we are going to have to make .
It ’ s going to create jobs , it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this town.
” Now the decision will be referred to the government for approval .
Iain Thomson , head of communications and investor relations , said Harworth Group is “ very pleased ” with the outcome .
He said : “ Clearly now , it ’ s up to the Secretary of State to determine what happens next with the application and we ’ ll wait to hear back from them .
”

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A new major industrial development which could create up to 1,500 jobs has been given the green light by Bolton Council.
The team behind Logistics North wants to build a 100,000 square-metre site west of Wingates Industrial Estate.
Harworth Group’s head of planning, Stuart Ashton, said the company wants to continue to invest in Bolton and build on the success its Over Hulton site.
He said: “We think the proposed development would have a substantial positive effect on the local economy in terms of construction, permanent jobs and investment. It will allow Bolton businesses to expand and it will provide significant improvements to highways infrastructure.”
This comes months after the developer, accused of “gobbling up the green belt”, was asked to come back to the planning committee with a better offer.
The developer agreed to move the plot eight metres further away from Chorley Road, plant more trees for “screening” and reduce the maximum height of buildings to 11.5 metres.
But Westhoughton councillors maintained that the development does not justify building on the protected countryside spot.
Cllr David Wilkinson told the planning committee that if they say yes to this development, then the green belt “means nothing”.
He said: “I’ve lived in Westhoughton all my life and I can remember farm, after farm, after farm, after farm, after farm. We’ve contributed a lot of land to the demand. Now we’re being asked to sacrifice the rest.”
Cllr Anna-Marie Watters warned that the majority of workers would drive to the site, because public transport is “absolutely horrendous”, adding to pollution and traffic.
She said: “Westhoughton and the surrounding area has seen more than its fair share of housing and industrial buildings that cannot deal with the already stretched infrastructure and excessive amount of development that’s going on.”
Questioning Harworth’s claims about jobs, former Mayor of Westhoughton Arthur Price claimed that there are currently 100 vacancies at the existing industrial estate where there is still unused land to build on.
He said: “Westhoughton, I think, has donated quite a lot of green belt and green spaces. I would like my grandchildren and their children to see green space in Westhoughton – not just housing.
Lib Dem leader Roger Hayes agreed that jobs are needed in Bolton, but not in that part of the borough.
Denise Roscoe, who lives in Wingates, warned that approving this development would open the flood gates to building on the rest of Westhoughton’s green spaces.
She said: “Our wildlife has been pushed to the outer limits of Westhoughton over the last 20 years and inhabitants who wish to take advantage of our remaining countryside along with it.”
But Cllr Mudasir Dean, who claims he has never supported building in the green belt before, said he had “no hesitation” in supporting the proposal.
He said: “If we are to be a part of this Northern Powerhouse, if we are to be part of the improvements of industry going to the North, then there are some sacrifices that we are going to have to make. It’s going to create jobs, it’s going to be an opportunity for young people in this town.”
Now the decision will be referred to the government for approval.
Iain Thomson, head of communications and investor relations, said Harworth Group is “very pleased” with the outcome.
He said: “Clearly now, it’s up to the Secretary of State to determine what happens next with the application and we’ll wait to hear back from them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United transfer news RECAP Cavani and Romero latest following Bruno Fernandes admission

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Manchester United might have to bring in a loan striker to deal with the injury @ @ @ @ @ will be out for at least six weeks with a back injury .
Solskjaer confirmed @ @ @ @ @ injury after United 's Premier League defeat to leaders Liverpool on Sunday .
Rashford was @ @ @ @ @ by goals from Virgil Van Djik and Mo Salah at Anfield .
Liverpool could have @ @ @ @ @ a poor miss from Salah and two excellent David de Gea saves to deny Jordan @ @ @ @ @ United pushed for an equaliser before Salah 's goal , with Fred and Anthony Martial @ @ @ @ @ out , United could now possibly look to the transfer market for a temporary replacement @ @ @ @ @ at a standstill with Sporting CP in their negotiations to sign playmaker Bruno Fernandes .
@ @ @ @ @ Edinson Cavani .
Recap all the latest United news below .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man City transfer news RECAP team news for Sheffield Utd fixture and Fernandes latest

Pep Guardiola spoke to the media on Monday afternoon ahead of Manchester City 's Premier League trip to Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ be looking to bounce back from the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend @ @ @ @ @ wo n't make things easy having impressed this season and Chris Wilder 's side are @ @ @ @ @ .
Guardiola offered an injury update on Leroy Sane , who are both getting closer @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to be ready for the trip to Bramall Lane , but Laporte could return @ @ @ @ @ Fulham .
John Stones is a doubt for Tuesday 's game .
City saw Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ top of the Premier League to 16 points yesterday , but Leicester 's defeat means @ @ @ @ @ point gap between the Foxes in third and City in second .
Recap all the @ @ @ @ @ the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Pep Guardiola calls for radical changes after Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane injuries

Pep Guardiola believes football authorities in England will have to consider scrapping the league cup if they want to avoid the injury problems that threaten to derail the hopes of the national team .
Leading English strikers Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford have both been ruled out for the majority of the remaining campaign after playing through the packed fixture list , while Raheem Sterling 's form has slipped from the prolific best he was showing at the beginning of the season .
Manchester City 's manager shared the frustration of his colleagues at United , Tottenham , Newcastle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pile-up has taken its toll on players .
Having voiced his frustration on the situation many times , Guardiola was unafraid to call for those responsible for the welfare of the players to look at what has happened and reflect on the changes necessary to make sure it does n't happen again - even if he does n't expect it to happen .
`` It ’ s a big blow for the national team .
Kane and Rashford are incredibly important players for them , '' he said .
`` Hopefully there isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they can recover .
There are still many months ahead before the Euros .
It ’ s an incredible amount of games .
Now we ’ re talking about it because they are ( injured ) , but looking back at the injuries Newcastle have had , we have had , all the teams .
`` That is normal .
With that number of games , players break down .
I ’ m not surprised .
I ’ m so sorry for them .
The big administration people can not complain because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course it is too much to expect .
They arrive in the Euros , playing with the national teams trying their best , then [ back with their clubs ] after no more than 20 days because the business , the show , must go on .
They have to come back .
It ’ s unsustainable .
The players fall down .
It ’ s too much .
`` I ’ m so sorry for Kane and Rashford because they are good for the league , but we demand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s too much .
They should reflect on it but all the managers complained about it and they don ’ t care .
`` Now Boxing Day is over , another season , and prepare for the next one .
A distance of two or three days again and again .
The players suffer .
They want to do well and the clubs have a lot of pressure to win or qualify for the Champions League .
We push and push .
The body says 'stop , it ’ s enough ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaining about the situation and laughed despairingly when plans to expand the Champions League and the Club World Cup were put to him .
After suggesting a solution of having 400 days in a year to combat the fixture schedule before joking that UEFA and FIFA would then talk about booking in another competition , the City manager gave his thoughts on what changes are needed in the English fixture schedule .
They include scrapping the Carabao Cup - the competition his team are 180 minutes away from winning for a third straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and starting the season later .
Asked about restricting the league cup to teams below the Premier League , he said : `` But then it wouldn ’ t be interesting - it ’ d just be for the Championship teams or League One and League Two .
`` Eliminate competitions , take out this competition completely so there are fewer games .
“ Start the season later after the summer time because you always start with two games and have a lot of games and then in one part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then two or three .
“ We are going to rest in February for one week so in three weeks we have two games but then we have 72 games in one week so it ’ s a bit strange .
But the people thought about that .
`` We need less games , less competitions , less teams , more quality , less quantity .
The people are going to go to the theatre , to the cinema , restaurants , to watch the fireworks .
That is what they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 18 teams not 20 , one cup not two and they have a break .
In Spain they have a break and the cup is run with one game , not two so it 's a big difference .
`` It ’ s not because Pep or Jose [ Mourinho ] or Jurgen [ Klopp ] says , you ’ ll not find one manager saying it .
We love our jobs , but the players deserve to be treated as they should be so they perform as well as possible .
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Pep Guardiola believes football authorities in England will have to consider scrapping the league cup if they want to avoid the injury problems that threaten to derail the hopes of the national team.
Leading English strikers Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford have both been ruled out for the majority of the remaining campaign after playing through the packed fixture list, while Raheem Sterling's form has slipped from the prolific best he was showing at the beginning of the season.
Manchester City's manager shared the frustration of his colleagues at United, Tottenham, Newcastle and elsewhere in the league as the fixture pile-up has taken its toll on players. Having voiced his frustration on the situation many times, Guardiola was unafraid to call for those responsible for the welfare of the players to look at what has happened and reflect on the changes necessary to make sure it doesn't happen again - even if he doesn't expect it to happen.
"It’s a big blow for the national team. Kane and Rashford are incredibly important players for them," he said.
"Hopefully there isn’t another one who does that and they can recover. There are still many months ahead before the Euros. It’s an incredible amount of games. Now we’re talking about it because they are (injured), but looking back at the injuries Newcastle have had, we have had, all the teams.
"That is normal. With that number of games, players break down. I’m not surprised. I’m so sorry for them. The big administration people cannot complain because it’s normal this happens.
"Of course it is too much to expect. They arrive in the Euros, playing with the national teams trying their best, then [back with their clubs] after no more than 20 days because the business, the show, must go on. They have to come back. It’s unsustainable. The players fall down. It’s too much.
"I’m so sorry for Kane and Rashford because they are good for the league, but we demand a lot from the players, it’s too much. They should reflect on it but all the managers complained about it and they don’t care.
"Now Boxing Day is over, another season, and prepare for the next one. A distance of two or three days again and again. The players suffer. They want to do well and the clubs have a lot of pressure to win or qualify for the Champions League. We push and push. The body says 'stop, it’s enough'."
Guardiola is sick and tired of complaining about the situation and laughed despairingly when plans to expand the Champions League and the Club World Cup were put to him.
After suggesting a solution of having 400 days in a year to combat the fixture schedule before joking that UEFA and FIFA would then talk about booking in another competition, the City manager gave his thoughts on what changes are needed in the English fixture schedule.
They include scrapping the Carabao Cup - the competition his team are 180 minutes away from winning for a third straight year and their best chance of silverware - and starting the season later.
Asked about restricting the league cup to teams below the Premier League, he said: "But then it wouldn’t be interesting - it’d just be for the Championship teams or League One and League Two.
"Eliminate competitions, take out this competition completely so there are fewer games.
“Start the season later after the summer time because you always start with two games and have a lot of games and then in one part of the season have one just game a week, then two or three.
“We are going to rest in February for one week so in three weeks we have two games but then we have 72 games in one week so it’s a bit strange. But the people thought about that.
"We need less games, less competitions, less teams, more quality, less quantity. The people are going to go to the theatre, to the cinema, restaurants, to watch the fireworks. That is what they would do.
"In the Bundesliga there are 18 teams not 20, one cup not two and they have a break. In Spain they have a break and the cup is run with one game, not two so it's a big difference.
"It’s not because Pep or Jose [Mourinho] or Jurgen [Klopp] says, you’ll not find one manager saying it. We love our jobs, but the players deserve to be treated as they should be so they perform as well as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Drama as two Coronation Street characters unexpectedly leave the cobbles

Two Coronation Street characters left the cobbles in emotional scenes in Monday 's double bill .
Max Turner , the adopted son of David Platt , was told he 'd have to live with his grandmother Marion for the time being .
David explained it 's for the best that Max should stay with Marion , the mother of his late father Callum Logan , while David is visiting his wife Shona at a specialist unit in Leeds because of her brain injury and memory loss .
`` I want to see you all the time , '' said David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave Shona on her own . ''
Heartbreakingly , Max asked why his younger sister Lily was n't joining him .
`` She 's just a bit young really , '' said David .
`` With me not being here and Shona not being here I do n't think she 'd be able to handle being somewhere strange . ''
Across the street young Hope Stape was secretly packing her bags to do a flit with her half sister Jade Rowan .
The nine-year-old was waiting until her mum Fiz had gone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hope wept when her mum told her that Jade would never again set foot in their house , and on Wednesday Fiz and her partner Tyrone Dobbs are horrified to discover the back door unlocked and Hope gone - and Fiz reckons Jade must have taken her .
Reminded of her hell at the hands of her killer ex John Stape , Fiz is convinced Jade is keeping Hope a prisoner in her attic .
Breaking into Jade ’ s house , there 's no sign of Hope but she discovers a bag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets to France .
Then there 's a dark twist when back at her house Fiz finds Jade there without Hope .
Assuming the worst , she picks up a chopping board and hits her over the head with it .
Jade has been plotting to take Hope away from her parents after posing as a tutor and nanny who turned out to be serial killer Stape 's daughter .
She painted bruises on her arms and framed Fiz for harming her , causing the doting mum to have to move out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released when Tyrone 's daughter Ruby let slip that Jade had faked her injuries and Hope confessed to social services : `` Jade told me to say it , to say mummy did it . ''
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Two Coronation Street characters left the cobbles in emotional scenes in Monday's double bill.
Max Turner, the adopted son of David Platt, was told he'd have to live with his grandmother Marion for the time being.
David explained it's for the best that Max should stay with Marion, the mother of his late father Callum Logan, while David is visiting his wife Shona at a specialist unit in Leeds because of her brain injury and memory loss.
"I want to see you all the time," said David reassured.
"I just can't leave Shona on her own."
(Image: ITV)
Heartbreakingly, Max asked why his younger sister Lily wasn't joining him.
"She's just a bit young really," said David.
"With me not being here and Shona not being here I don't think she'd be able to handle being somewhere strange."
Across the street young Hope Stape was secretly packing her bags to do a flit with her half sister Jade Rowan.
The nine-year-old was waiting until her mum Fiz had gone to bed before meeting the evil nanny.
(Image: ITV)
Hope wept when her mum told her that Jade would never again set foot in their house, and on Wednesday Fiz and her partner Tyrone Dobbs are horrified to discover the back door unlocked and Hope gone - and Fiz reckons Jade must have taken her.
Reminded of her hell at the hands of her killer ex John Stape, Fiz is convinced Jade is keeping Hope a prisoner in her attic.
Breaking into Jade’s house, there's no sign of Hope but she discovers a bag containing clothes, passports and one-way ferry tickets to France.
Then there's a dark twist when back at her house Fiz finds Jade there without Hope.
(Image: ITV)
Assuming the worst, she picks up a chopping board and hits her over the head with it.
Jade has been plotting to take Hope away from her parents after posing as a tutor and nanny who turned out to be serial killer Stape's daughter.
She painted bruises on her arms and framed Fiz for harming her, causing the doting mum to have to move out of the family home.
Fiz was finally released when Tyrone's daughter Ruby let slip that Jade had faked her injuries and Hope confessed to social services: "Jade told me to say it, to say mummy did it."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Coronation Street fans blast 'sick' arson storyline as being 'too raw' for the people of Manchester

Shocked Corrie fans have complained to Ofcom over dramatic scenes showing Gemma and Chesney 's home set alight with the mum and her four babies inside .
Someone started the fire with a burning rag through the letterbox , and viewers said the scenes , screened before 8pm , were 'too raw ' for the people of Greater Manchester .
Angry Coronation Street viewers drew comparisons with the devastating arson attack in December 2017 on the Walkden home of Michelle Pearson that claimed the lives of her four youngest children .
The mum-of-six passed away last August , 20 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blaze on Jackson Street in December 2017 .
Her daughters Demi , 15 , Lacie , seven and three-year-old Lia died in the fire alongside their brother Brandon , eight .
Michelle was rescued by firefighters and rushed to hospital where she was placed into an induced coma .
Viewers also compared it to the case of Mick Philpott , who was convicted of killing six of his children in a fire at his Derby home in 2012 .
`` Sorry but # Corrie storyline with an arson attack on a home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of people in Grt .
Manchester , '' tweeted one viewer .
`` How disgusting of Coronation Street with the arson story , '' said another .
`` Have they forgotten the mother and children in Little hulton ? ''
`` The story of someone deliberately setting fire to a house full of children -did you get your inspiration from that scumbag Mick Philpott ?
?
raged another viewer .
`` What a horrendous storyline , you should be ashamed . ''
The storyline was also criticised as 'irresponsible ' over fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV watchdog Ofcom one viewer tweeted : `` Can ’ t believe you have been so irresponsible as to show this scene .
There will always be idiot copycats , I ’ m genuinely shocked @ Ofcom . ''
`` This HAS gone TOO far NOW !
!
@ Ofcom '' said another .
Another viewer wrote : `` This is gone beyond a joke showing things like this .
Especially when kids are still up watching it . ''
`` Well - you have stooped to a new low with the arson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writers !
Bang out of order ! ''
tweeted another soap watcher .
But another fan of the show defended : `` If anyone is mad enough to want to set fire to a house I doubt they will get hints and tips watching Corrie . ''
The home of Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown and their three-month-old quadruplets Aled , Bryn , Cleo and Carys was targeted after Gemma 's mum Bernie posed as a teenage boy online to trap paedophile Kel Hinchley .
Unfortunately it appears that someone thought Bernie 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chesney came home to find flames licking at the door and luckily Gemma and the quads , who were upstairs asleep , quickly escaped after neighbour Abi Franklin used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out .
The babies were then taken to hospital to get checked out and Chesney raged at Bernie and her son Paul Foreman for bringing trouble to their door .

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Shocked Corrie fans have complained to Ofcom over dramatic scenes showing Gemma and Chesney's home set alight with the mum and her four babies inside.
Someone started the fire with a burning rag through the letterbox, and viewers said the scenes, screened before 8pm, were 'too raw' for the people of Greater Manchester.
Angry Coronation Street viewers drew comparisons with the devastating arson attack in December 2017 on the Walkden home of Michelle Pearson that claimed the lives of her four youngest children.
(Image: Coronation Street ITV)
The mum-of-six passed away last August, 20 months after suffering 75 per cent burns in the blaze on Jackson Street in December 2017.
Her daughters Demi, 15, Lacie, seven and three-year-old Lia died in the fire alongside their brother Brandon, eight.
Michelle was rescued by firefighters and rushed to hospital where she was placed into an induced coma.
Viewers also compared it to the case of Mick Philpott, who was convicted of killing six of his children in a fire at his Derby home in 2012.
(Image: ITV)
"Sorry but #Corrie storyline with an arson attack on a home with children inside is too raw for lots of people in Grt. Manchester," tweeted one viewer.
"How disgusting of Coronation Street with the arson story," said another. "Have they forgotten the mother and children in Little hulton?"
"The story of someone deliberately setting fire to a house full of children -did you get your inspiration from that scumbag Mick Philpott?? raged another viewer.
"What a horrendous storyline, you should be ashamed."
The storyline was also criticised as 'irresponsible' over fears of copycat crimes.
(Image: Coronation Street ITV)
Tagging in the TV watchdog Ofcom one viewer tweeted: "Can’t believe you have been so irresponsible as to show this scene. There will always be idiot copycats, I’m genuinely shocked @Ofcom."
"This HAS gone TOO far NOW!! @Ofcom" said another.
Another viewer wrote: "This is gone beyond a joke showing things like this. Especially when kids are still up watching it."
"Well - you have stooped to a new low with the arson storyline! Hang your heads in shame writers! Bang out of order!" tweeted another soap watcher.
But another fan of the show defended: "If anyone is mad enough to want to set fire to a house I doubt they will get hints and tips watching Corrie."
The home of Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown and their three-month-old quadruplets Aled, Bryn, Cleo and Carys was targeted after Gemma's mum Bernie posed as a teenage boy online to trap paedophile Kel Hinchley.
Unfortunately it appears that someone thought Bernie's ex Kel was living at that address.
Chesney came home to find flames licking at the door and luckily Gemma and the quads, who were upstairs asleep, quickly escaped after neighbour Abi Franklin used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
The babies were then taken to hospital to get checked out and Chesney raged at Bernie and her son Paul Foreman for bringing trouble to their door.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Teddy Sheringham makes Paul Pogba Manchester United claim

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has claimed that Paul Pogba is one of the `` big problems '' at the club .
The Frenchman has missed most of the season with a persistent foot injury , making just five Premier League appearances .
Pogba and Scott McTominay are both currently out injured , leaving United short of quality options in midfield .
The 26-year-old expressed his desire for a new challenge last summer and continues to be linked with a move away from United , with Real Madrid the most likely destination if United do allow him to leave in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat to Liverpool at Anfield , there has been much discussion in the media about how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can restore United back to the top of the Premier League .
Former United players Patrice Evra and Roy Keane both told Sky Sports that it might be time for Pogba to leave after watching United 's clash with Liverpool .
Sheringham has weighed in on that conversation and has insisted that Pogba is one of the many issues at United right now .
“ There are big problems at Man United and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told talkSPORT .
“ I know he hasn ’ t been playing for a couple of months , and we can ’ t blame him for what ’ s happening on the pitch now , but we ’ re still talking about him .
“ When you look to your leaders as players , you want someone is going to give their all 100 per cent every game .
“ He ’ s obviously a talented lad but his demeanour sometimes when you ’ re looking for people to dig deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man United fans and the way they ’ ve been brought up and the players they ’ ve seen over the years .
“ You think about Bryan Robson and Roy Keane , with their desire to dig deep and turn things around , and you look at Pogba on the pitch trotting about – is he going to turn things around when things are bad ?
“ He hasn ’ t really dug deep at major times for Manchester United and I think people have had enough . ''

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Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has claimed that Paul Pogba is one of the "big problems" at the club.
The Frenchman has missed most of the season with a persistent foot injury, making just five Premier League appearances.
Pogba and Scott McTominay are both currently out injured, leaving United short of quality options in midfield.
The 26-year-old expressed his desire for a new challenge last summer and continues to be linked with a move away from United, with Real Madrid the most likely destination if United do allow him to leave in the summer.
Following Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, there has been much discussion in the media about how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can restore United back to the top of the Premier League.
Former United players Patrice Evra and Roy Keane both told Sky Sports that it might be time for Pogba to leave after watching United's clash with Liverpool.
Sheringham has weighed in on that conversation and has insisted that Pogba is one of the many issues at United right now.
“There are big problems at Man United and I think Pogba is one of them,” he told talkSPORT.
“I know he hasn’t been playing for a couple of months, and we can’t blame him for what’s happening on the pitch now, but we’re still talking about him.
“When you look to your leaders as players, you want someone is going to give their all 100 per cent every game.
“He’s obviously a talented lad but his demeanour sometimes when you’re looking for people to dig deep doesn’t really go with the Man United fans and the way they’ve been brought up and the players they’ve seen over the years.
“You think about Bryan Robson and Roy Keane, with their desire to dig deep and turn things around, and you look at Pogba on the pitch trotting about – is he going to turn things around when things are bad?
“He hasn’t really dug deep at major times for Manchester United and I think people have had enough."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Why Manchester United vs Burnley kicks off at 8.15pm

Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Burnley on Wednesday night .
United were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon , and now sit five points adrift of the Champions League places .
Burnley arrive at Old Trafford on the back of claiming a much-needed 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday , bringing an end to a four game losing streak in the Premier League .
The game at Old Trafford kicks off at 8.15pm , a lot later than mid-week games normally start .
But following on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in December , games will continue to start at 7.30pm and 8.15pm , as confirmed by the Premier League back in October .
A statement on the league 's website at the time read : `` The 2019/20 season is the first of the Premier League 's new three-year broadcast cycle , with kick-off times for midweek evening match rounds now ranging from 19:30 to 20:15 .
`` Kick-off times for UK non-live fixtures in these midweek evening match rounds will move in line with those selected for UK live coverage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ general principle employed for weekend movements . ''
Although Amazon 's package to broadcast live football matches for this season has now finished , United fans unable to make it to Old Trafford will be able to watch their side live on BT Sport and the MEN will have live updates on our live blog .

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Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Burnley on Wednesday night.
United were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, and now sit five points adrift of the Champions League places.
Burnley arrive at Old Trafford on the back of claiming a much-needed 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday, bringing an end to a four game losing streak in the Premier League.
The game at Old Trafford kicks off at 8.15pm, a lot later than mid-week games normally start.
But following on from the mid-week round of Amazon fixtures back in December, games will continue to start at 7.30pm and 8.15pm, as confirmed by the Premier League back in October.
A statement on the league's website at the time read: "The 2019/20 season is the first of the Premier League's new three-year broadcast cycle, with kick-off times for midweek evening match rounds now ranging from 19:30 to 20:15.
"Kick-off times for UK non-live fixtures in these midweek evening match rounds will move in line with those selected for UK live coverage.
“This is in keeping with the general principle employed for weekend movements."
Although Amazon's package to broadcast live football matches for this season has now finished, United fans unable to make it to Old Trafford will be able to watch their side live on BT Sport and the MEN will have live updates on our live blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--A huge power cut affected thousands of homes in Bolton

Thousands of homes were hit by a huge power cut in Bolton tonight ( Monday ) .
More than 5,000 @ @ @ @ @ outage .
The power cut was affecting homeowners with the postcode BL2 .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ he was unable to confirm the cause of the power cut at this stage .
@ @ @ @ @ to reports of a 'fault on the network ' just before 7.30pm .
Around half @ @ @ @ @ power restored within minutes of the engineers arriving at the scene .
The power was @ @ @ @ @ of the properties by 8.30pm .
Anyone who is still affected is urged to call @ @ @ @ @ .
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Thousands of homes were hit by a huge power cut in Bolton tonight (Monday).
More than 5,000 properties were affected by the outage.
The power cut was affecting homeowners with the postcode BL2.
A spokesman for Electricity North West said he was unable to confirm the cause of the power cut at this stage.
He said they were called to reports of a 'fault on the network' just before 7.30pm.
Around half of the properties had their power restored within minutes of the engineers arriving at the scene.
Electricity North West tweeted about the incident tonight (Monday).
The power was then restored to almost all of the properties by 8.30pm.
Anyone who is still affected is urged to call Electricity North West on 105.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Why Sheffield United vs Man City kicks off at 7.30pm

Pep Guardiola ’ s side will be looking to return to winning ways after being held by Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon .
Despite taking a 2-1 lead in the closing stages thanks to Sergio Aguero ’ s brace , Palace rescued themselves a point thanks to Fernandinho ’ s own goal in stoppage time .
The result leaves City 16-points behind league leaders Liverpool , who also have a game in hand on the reigning Premier League champions .
City ’ s game at Bramall Lane kicks off at the unusual time of 7.30pm tomorrow night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.45pm or 8pm , but following on from the midweek round of Amazon fixtures back in December , games will continue to start at 7.30pm and 8.15pm , as confirmed by the Premier League back in October .
A statement on the Premier League 's website read : `` The 2019/20 season is the first of the Premier League 's new three-year broadcast cycle , with kick-off times for midweek evening match rounds now ranging from 19:30 to 20:15 .
`` Kick-off times for UK non-live fixtures in these midweek evening match rounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for UK live coverage .
This is in keeping with the general principle employed for weekend movements . ''
Although Amazon 's package to broadcast live football matches from England 's top-flight has now finished , City fans unable to make it to Sheffield will be able to watch their side live on BT Sport .

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Manchester City return to Premier League action against Sheffield United tomorrow night.
Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to return to winning ways after being held by Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.
Despite taking a 2-1 lead in the closing stages thanks to Sergio Aguero’s brace, Palace rescued themselves a point thanks to Fernandinho’s own goal in stoppage time.
The result leaves City 16-points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand on the reigning Premier League champions.
City’s game at Bramall Lane kicks off at the unusual time of 7.30pm tomorrow night.
Normally midweek games commence at either 7.45pm or 8pm, but following on from the midweek round of Amazon fixtures back in December, games will continue to start at 7.30pm and 8.15pm, as confirmed by the Premier League back in October.
A statement on the Premier League's website read: "The 2019/20 season is the first of the Premier League's new three-year broadcast cycle, with kick-off times for midweek evening match rounds now ranging from 19:30 to 20:15.
"Kick-off times for UK non-live fixtures in these midweek evening match rounds will move in line with those selected for UK live coverage.
This is in keeping with the general principle employed for weekend movements."
Although Amazon's package to broadcast live football matches from England's top-flight has now finished, City fans unable to make it to Sheffield will be able to watch their side live on BT Sport.