themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-18--The exciting new things to see and do in Wales in 2020

Wales has just launched her Year of the Outdoors , and with it a whole host of amazing things to see and do throughout 2020 .
From extraordinary concerts to pioneering water sports and first-time events , there 's loads of great experiences planned just over the border .
Introducing visitors to ancient coastlines , mountainscapes and valleys that brim with stories and inspiration , paired with a wealth of new attractions , unique accommodation and experiences to remember .
Visitors in the new year should expect a time-honoured sense of community , historic castles and rich traditions , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of modern Wales .
So if you 're planning a trip to Wales , be sure to take a look at some of the great things happening over the next 12 months .
Grade I listed Hensol Castle will complete a multi-million-pound renovation project in 2020 and be reborn as a craft spirit distillery and gin school .
The new venture will see this magnificent 400 year old structure produce premium quality gins , vodkas and other spirits and invite people to create their own bespoke bottle of gin , whilst learning about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history .
Hensol Castle , part of the Vale Resort , has its own golf course , spa , gin school and , while only a short drive from cosmopolitan Cardiff , will leave history lovers and architecture buffs shaken AND stirred .
Take a class at the UK ’ s first official eFoil water sport school The latest experience to come to north Wales , one of the world ’ s adventure capitals , FoilRide ( an extension of RibRide in Anglesey ) is the only place where water sport enthusiasts can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one of very few in Europe .
eFoil is a surfboard with an electric motor that flies above a hydrofoil wing , giving visitors the chance to fly above water and interact with the beauty of Wales ’ iconic waterway without imposing upon it .
Only a modicum of balance is required .
The first wave of lessons start on April 4 , 2020 .
For more information visit www.ribride.co.uk Go to a gig in an underground cavern To kick off the celebrations , Visit Wales is putting on a gig like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bounce Below , merging the lines between outdoors and indoors .
On 29 February , a line-up of current Welsh artists will play underground to a limited number of hard-hat wearing ticket holders , combining Wales ’ distinctive terrain with a mix of traditional and modern sounds .
The bill includes rock duo Alffa , who in 2019 became the most streamed Welsh language act ever , Pembrokeshire born 'fierce and fragile ' songstress , Bryde and BBC Horizons alumnus and young soul and jazz artist , Kizzy Crawford .
Tickets for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prize draw which goes live on Friday , 17 January 2020 .
The draw will be open until 31 January 2020 with 80 tickets available .
Adventure Parc Snowdonia will be staging its first-ever Adventure Festival from September 25-27 .
The Festival will showcase on and off-site adventures , including its new pump track which launches in spring , against the backdrop of the spectacular Conwy Valley landscapes .
The programme will include surf taster sessions , adventure themed workshop demonstrations and masterclasses alongside lectures , films and music .
Festival goers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region ’ s food and drink .
Try the first North Wales whiskey in 120 years A whisky quietly sleeps in the Snowdonia National Park in a small village close to Bangor .
Aber Falls Distillery is one of only four in Wales , and the first in North Wales since the early 1900s .
Based in the village of Abergwyngregyn , this distillery takes its name and water from the beautiful nearby Aber Falls waterfall .
The first batch of its hotly anticipated whisky , made with locally sourced ingredients , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the same year that Aber Falls ’ new look visitor centre is set to open .
The team already welcome more than 50,000 visitors each year , keen to understand more about the distilling process and sample its premium award winning gins and liqueurs .
Tours are available at £8 ( €9.42 ) for adults , £6 ( €7.07 ) for Students and OAPs and free for children aged between 6 and 17 .
For more information , visit : www.aberfallsdistillery.com Or take a drive down the Wales Way - named one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 by National Geographic National Geographic named The Wales Way , the new national touring route of Wales , one of the best travel experiences for the new year .
The combined 420 miles are made up of three distinctly different routes across the country , which all promise their own insight into Welsh culture , heritage and its natural beauty .
And it 's the perfect way to discover the most breathtakingly beautiful corners of the country .
These unique routes , winding through stunning mountainscapes , lush forests and along a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summon all motorists , cyclists and campervan-owners to the open road .
They also intersect easily with each other , meaning visitors can develop an itinerary that works around them , which might also uncover something new and unexpected .
There are plenty of opportunities to go ‘ igam ogam ’ ( or zig zag ) off route , to pull over and explore further and deeper by foot .
The whole route takes around seven days to complete , but whatever distance you travel , it 's guaranteed to be beautiful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying overnight in remote chapels The team behind fforest , known for isustainable breaks that help families get close to nature , is continuing its mission to provide unique journeys in Wales with a brand new project , due to launch next year .
Dubbed `` Spirit Cymru '' , it will connect chapels and churches in West Wales through unique cycle tours , with overnight stays in remote historic church and chapel buildings .
Stay in comfort in remote churches and chapels , with beautifully designed accommodation and services .
The fforest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms , each designed to respect the original building , meet cyclists ’ specific needs and offer overall warmth and comfort .
Tours will begin and end at fforest in Cilgerran .
Bookings available soon .
For more information about fforest , visit Construction is currently underway for the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia – the first time the Hilton Garden Inn brand has been brought to Wales .
The 106-bedroom , four-storey hotel is set to welcome its first guests next year and promises unparalleled views across Adventure Parc Snowdonia ’ s world-first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s mountains-and-forests landscapes .
The Hilton Garden Inn will include an indoor / outdoor wellbeing spa , corporate conference facilities for up to 260 delegates and a destination dining lagoon-side restaurant .
All this is in close proximity to Adventure Parc Snowdonia – winner of the ‘ One for the Kids ( family experience ) at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards in January .
Expect surfing , Adrenaline Indoors adventure assault course and outdoor activities such as coasteering , mountain biking and rock climbing .
Or stay in Slate Caverns for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entrance to a historic North Wales slate quarry is taking bookings ahead of its grand opening next year .
Llechwedd , home to the popular slate caverns site in Gwynedd , is to open the new Plas Weunydd hotel and potential guests can now book to be among the very first patrons when the location opens its doors in May 2020 .
Plas Weunydd , a 24-bedroom boutique hotel , is the latest development at the heart of North Wales ’ most exciting tourist attraction following the successful launch of six glamping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites in Wales to earn a Gold Star award from Visit Wales .
Be sure to mark January 25 in your diary - it 's a special day in honour of the Welsh patron saint of lovers , which is often considered the equivalent of St Valentine ’ s Day .
Dwynwen translated means ‘ she who leads a blessed life ’ and is a popular day celebrated across Wales , and in particular Anglesey , where Dwynwen was from .
The Cambrian Rally will provide the 2020 curtain call once again with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GB , as the scene for the first battle of the year .
This British rallying favourite gets the championship underway in February with the BRC teams returning to the heart of Llandudno once again with over 60 miles on the famous Welsh gravel and through the notoriously challenging Welsh forests .
Snooker fans will have the chance to see the world 's leading players in Llandudno next March .
The Coral Tour Championship will run from March 17 to 22 in 2020 at Venue Cymru .
The leading eight players on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages a tournament for the sixth consecutive year - with Ronnie O'Sullivan winning the event last year , coming through a strong field which included the likes of Judd Trump , Mark Selby , Neil Robertson and Mark Williams .
The Award-Winning Real Ale Trail is coming to real ale pubs around Conwy countryside this spring .
T aking you to the door of rural Real Ale pubs by bus .
Spend the day visiting some of the best Real Ale pubs in the area , without worrying about who 's driving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , live music and awesome food .
FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival taking place in Wrexham , North Wales , which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world , alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe .
The event fills a variety of spaces and music venues , using 20 stages , and hosting a full schedule of interactive industry sessions , arts events , and film screenings , throughout the festival .
The event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional fairground and entertainment .
Paired with the nearby Transport Festival , over on Bodafon fields , which showcases traction engines , historic buses and lorries , there 's a whole host of entertainment on offer over the weekend including marching bands , street entertainers , jugglers , vintage fairground organs , fire eaters and more .
The annual Wales Prosecco , Gin & Rum Festival is returning to Chirk , Wrexham for its third year .
Taking place within the beautiful setting of the historical Brynkinalt Hall - Home to the Trevor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authentic Italian Street Food , over 50 types of Prosecco , Gin and Rum sourced from all over the world , all accompanied by live music .
This summer will see some of the biggest names in music take to the stage at the massive Access All Eirias event at Stadiwm Zip World .
Hot boyband Westlife will be performing some of their greatest hits to fans on July 5 , with global girl group Little Mix playing the Colwyn Bay stadium .
The unique celebration of global peace and harmony returns for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and competitions , featuring some of the most prestigious artists and choirs from around the world , culminating with the world renowned Choir of the World award .
The event , which runs over several days , is one of the biggest events in the Welsh cultural calendar with outside stages featuring live music throughout the day and a chilled festival atmosphere in the spectacular setting of the Dee Valley .
This year it closes with the ever-popular Llanfest , which this year will see BRIT Award winning artists James Morrison and Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-day event with spectacular displays in the air and on the ground .
The show , which attracts thousands of spectators each year , celebrates its 12th successful year in 2020 .
The free event is organised by Denbighshire Council with Rhyl Town Council , and takes place right on the promenade .
Although specific details have yet to be revealed , the event usually starts at 11am and alongside the spectacular displays , there 's a whole host of family entertainment on site too .
The electrifying race will be staged from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , November 1 , and will include the penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship - meaning the champion could be crowned in Wales .
Last year 's event saw the rally base moved from Deeside to Llandudno with an all-new family-friendly test in Colwyn Bay as the WRC blasted along the seafront .
The full route for 2020 is yet to be announced at the time of publication .

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Wales has just launched her Year of the Outdoors, and with it a whole host of amazing things to see and do throughout 2020.
From extraordinary concerts to pioneering water sports and first-time events, there's loads of great experiences planned just over the border.
Introducing visitors to ancient coastlines, mountainscapes and valleys that brim with stories and inspiration, paired with a wealth of new attractions, unique accommodation and experiences to remember.
Visitors in the new year should expect a time-honoured sense of community, historic castles and rich traditions, but be prepared for the innovation and excitement of modern Wales.
So if you're planning a trip to Wales, be sure to take a look at some of the great things happening over the next 12 months.
New openings and experiences
Enrol at a gin school in a castle
Grade I listed Hensol Castle will complete a multi-million-pound renovation project in 2020 and be reborn as a craft spirit distillery and gin school.
The new venture will see this magnificent 400 year old structure produce premium quality gins, vodkas and other spirits and invite people to create their own bespoke bottle of gin, whilst learning about the process and the castle’s history.
Hensol Castle, part of the Vale Resort, has its own golf course, spa, gin school and, while only a short drive from cosmopolitan Cardiff, will leave history lovers and architecture buffs shaken AND stirred.
For more information visit: www.hensolcastle.com
Take a class at the UK’s first official eFoil water sport school
(Image: Visit Wales)
The latest experience to come to north Wales, one of the world’s adventure capitals, FoilRide (an extension of RibRide in Anglesey) is the only place where water sport enthusiasts can learn to eFoil in the UK, and one of very few in Europe.
eFoil is a surfboard with an electric motor that flies above a hydrofoil wing, giving visitors the chance to fly above water and interact with the beauty of Wales’ iconic waterway without imposing upon it.
Only a modicum of balance is required.
The first wave of lessons start on April 4, 2020. For more information visit www.ribride.co.uk
Go to a gig in an underground cavern
To kick off the celebrations, Visit Wales is putting on a gig like no other – in a cavern at Bounce Below, merging the lines between outdoors and indoors.
On 29 February, a line-up of current Welsh artists will play underground to a limited number of hard-hat wearing ticket holders, combining Wales’ distinctive terrain with a mix of traditional and modern sounds.
The bill includes rock duo Alffa, who in 2019 became the most streamed Welsh language act ever, Pembrokeshire born 'fierce and fragile' songstress, Bryde and BBC Horizons alumnus and young soul and jazz artist, Kizzy Crawford.
Tickets for the one-off gig will only be available via a prize draw which goes live on Friday, 17 January 2020.
The draw will be open until 31 January 2020 with 80 tickets available.
Or new Adventure Festival
Adventure Parc Snowdonia will be staging its first-ever Adventure Festival from September 25-27.
The Festival will showcase on and off-site adventures, including its new pump track which launches in spring, against the backdrop of the spectacular Conwy Valley landscapes.
The programme will include surf taster sessions, adventure themed workshop demonstrations and masterclasses alongside lectures, films and music.
Festival goers will also enjoy the best of the region’s food and drink.
Try the first North Wales whiskey in 120 years
A whisky quietly sleeps in the Snowdonia National Park in a small village close to Bangor.
Aber Falls Distillery is one of only four in Wales, and the first in North Wales since the early 1900s.
Based in the village of Abergwyngregyn, this distillery takes its name and water from the beautiful nearby Aber Falls waterfall.
The first batch of its hotly anticipated whisky, made with locally sourced ingredients, is set to have finished maturing in 2020 – the same year that Aber Falls’ new look visitor centre is set to open.
The team already welcome more than 50,000 visitors each year, keen to understand more about the distilling process and sample its premium award winning gins and liqueurs.
Tours are available at £8 (€9.42) for adults, £6 (€7.07) for Students and OAPs and free for children aged between 6 and 17. For more information, visit: www.aberfallsdistillery.com
Or take a drive down the Wales Way - named one of the Best Trips to Take in 2020 by National Geographic
(Image: Mirrorpix)
National Geographic named The Wales Way, the new national touring route of Wales, one of the best travel experiences for the new year.
The combined 420 miles are made up of three distinctly different routes across the country, which all promise their own insight into Welsh culture, heritage and its natural beauty.
And it's the perfect way to discover the most breathtakingly beautiful corners of the country.
These unique routes, winding through stunning mountainscapes, lush forests and along a seemingly endless coast, are enough to summon all motorists, cyclists and campervan-owners to the open road.
They also intersect easily with each other, meaning visitors can develop an itinerary that works around them, which might also uncover something new and unexpected.
There are plenty of opportunities to go ‘igam ogam’ (or zig zag) off route, to pull over and explore further and deeper by foot.
The whole route takes around seven days to complete, but whatever distance you travel, it's guaranteed to be beautiful.
For more information, visit www.visitwales.com
Take a spiritual cycling tour - while staying overnight in remote chapels
The team behind fforest, known for isustainable breaks that help families get close to nature, is continuing its mission to provide unique journeys in Wales with a brand new project, due to launch next year.
Dubbed "Spirit Cymru", it will connect chapels and churches in West Wales through unique cycle tours, with overnight stays in remote historic church and chapel buildings.
Experience routes through green valleys, majestic coastal paths, hills and history.
Stay in comfort in remote churches and chapels, with beautifully designed accommodation and services.
The fforest team is creating self-contained, Japanese/Scandinavian inspired rooms, each designed to respect the original building, meet cyclists’ specific needs and offer overall warmth and comfort.
Tours will begin and end at fforest in Cilgerran. Bookings available soon. For more information about fforest, visit www.spirit.cymru
Stay overnight at an adventure park
Construction is currently underway for the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia – the first time the Hilton Garden Inn brand has been brought to Wales.
The 106-bedroom, four-storey hotel is set to welcome its first guests next year and promises unparalleled views across Adventure Parc Snowdonia’s world-first inland waves and the Conwy Valley’s mountains-and-forests landscapes.
The Hilton Garden Inn will include an indoor / outdoor wellbeing spa, corporate conference facilities for up to 260 delegates and a destination dining lagoon-side restaurant.
All this is in close proximity to Adventure Parc Snowdonia – winner of the ‘One for the Kids (family experience) at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards in January.
Expect surfing, Adrenaline Indoors adventure assault course and outdoor activities such as coasteering, mountain biking and rock climbing.
For more information, visit: www.adventureparcsnowdonia.com
Or stay in Slate Caverns for the first time
(Image: Llechwedd)
A boutique hotel situated at the entrance to a historic North Wales slate quarry is taking bookings ahead of its grand opening next year.
Llechwedd, home to the popular slate caverns site in Gwynedd, is to open the new Plas Weunydd hotel and potential guests can now book to be among the very first patrons when the location opens its doors in May 2020.
Plas Weunydd, a 24-bedroom boutique hotel, is the latest development at the heart of North Wales’ most exciting tourist attraction following the successful launch of six glamping safari tents – one of only five sites in Wales to earn a Gold Star award from Visit Wales.
For more information, visit: www.plasweunydd.co.uk
Dates for your 2020 diary
Dydd Santes Dwynwen - Jan 25
Be sure to mark January 25 in your diary - it's a special day in honour of the Welsh patron saint of lovers, which is often considered the equivalent of St Valentine’s Day.
Dwynwen translated means ‘she who leads a blessed life’ and is a popular day celebrated across Wales, and in particular Anglesey , where Dwynwen was from.
Cambrian Rally - Feb 8
(Image: File picture. Photo by Ian Cooper)
The Cambrian Rally will provide the 2020 curtain call once again with iconic stages as featured on Wales Rally GB, as the scene for the first battle of the year.
This British rallying favourite gets the championship underway in February with the BRC teams returning to the heart of Llandudno once again with over 60 miles on the famous Welsh gravel and through the notoriously challenging Welsh forests.
Coral Tour Championship 2020 - March 17-22
(Image: PA)
Snooker fans will have the chance to see the world's leading players in Llandudno next March.
The Coral Tour Championship will run from March 17 to 22 in 2020 at Venue Cymru.
The leading eight players on the one-year ranking list will qualify as Llandudno stages a tournament for the sixth consecutive year - with Ronnie O'Sullivan winning the event last year, coming through a strong field which included the likes of Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson and Mark Williams.
Conwy Real Ale Trail - May 2
The Award-Winning Real Ale Trail is coming to real ale pubs around Conwy countryside this spring. T
aking you to the door of rural Real Ale pubs by bus.
Spend the day visiting some of the best Real Ale pubs in the area, without worrying about who's driving, with over 50 real ales to try, live music and awesome food.
Focus Wales 2020 - May 7-9
FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival taking place in Wrexham, North Wales, which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe.
The event fills a variety of spaces and music venues, using 20 stages, and hosting a full schedule of interactive industry sessions, arts events, and film screenings, throughout the festival.
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza - May 8-10
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
The event celebrates the local Victorian heritage with a traditional fairground and entertainment.
Paired with the nearby Transport Festival, over on Bodafon fields, which showcases traction engines, historic buses and lorries, there's a whole host of entertainment on offer over the weekend including marching bands, street entertainers, jugglers, vintage fairground organs, fire eaters and more.
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Wales Prosecco, Gin & Rum Festival - May 16
The annual Wales Prosecco, Gin & Rum Festival is returning to Chirk, Wrexham for its third year.
Taking place within the beautiful setting of the historical Brynkinalt Hall - Home to the Trevor family in Chirk - there will be authentic Italian Street Food, over 50 types of Prosecco, Gin and Rum sourced from all over the world, all accompanied by live music.
Access All Eirias 2020 - July 5 and July 11
(Image: Callum Mills)
This summer will see some of the biggest names in music take to the stage at the massive Access All Eirias event at Stadiwm Zip World.
Hot boyband Westlife will be performing some of their greatest hits to fans on July 5, with global girl group Little Mix playing the Colwyn Bay stadium.
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod - July 7-12
(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
The unique celebration of global peace and harmony returns for its 74th Eisteddfod, with daily performances and competitions, featuring some of the most prestigious artists and choirs from around the world, culminating with the world renowned Choir of the World award.
The event, which runs over several days, is one of the biggest events in the Welsh cultural calendar with outside stages featuring live music throughout the day and a chilled festival atmosphere in the spectacular setting of the Dee Valley.
This year it closes with the ever-popular Llanfest, which this year will see BRIT Award winning artists James Morrison and Will Young co-headline.
Rhyl Air Show - August bank holiday weekend
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
An action-packed, fun-filled two-day event with spectacular displays in the air and on the ground.
The show, which attracts thousands of spectators each year, celebrates its 12th successful year in 2020.
The free event is organised by Denbighshire Council with Rhyl Town Council, and takes place right on the promenade.
Although specific details have yet to be revealed, the event usually starts at 11am and alongside the spectacular displays, there's a whole host of family entertainment on site too.
Wales Rally GB - Oct 29-Nov 1
The electrifying race will be staged from Thursday, October 29, to Sunday, November 1, and will include the penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship - meaning the champion could be crowned in Wales.
Last year's event saw the rally base moved from Deeside to Llandudno with an all-new family-friendly test in Colwyn Bay as the WRC blasted along the seafront.
The full route for 2020 is yet to be announced at the time of publication.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-18--What TV channel is Man City vs Crystal Palace on? Kick-off time and early team news

Man City host Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League .
City enter the fixture in immaculate form , having won five consecutive games since their 3-2 defeat at Wolves across the festive period .
Pep Guardiola ’ s men will head into Saturday ’ s fixture full of confidence after stylishly beating Aston Villa 6-1 last week and despite the Birmingham side fighting relegation , the clinical performance was undeniably impressive .
However , Crystal Palace will be no straight forward opposition and least season 's visit to the Etihad will no doubt be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That day Palace adopted a fearless approach and a spectacular 30-yard volley from Andros Townsend enabled Palace to inflict a shock 3-2 win over the hosts .
City will be desperate to prevent history from repeating itself and in the most recent clash between the two sides , at Selhurst Park this season , City emerged as comfortable 2-0 winners courtesy of goals from Gabriel Jesus and David Silva .
Despite having an outstanding start to the campaign , Palace have recently struggled in the Premier league , although managing to hold Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola will be expecting a better result than that achieved of his former assistant Mikel Arteta and the odds will be heavily be in the Citizens ' favour , come Saturday afternoon .
What channel is Man City vs Crystal Palace on ?
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace will be not be broadcasted on UK TV .
Kick off is at 3:00pm on Saturday 18 January .
You will be able to follow all the action on the MEN 's live blog .
City are once again without Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again after being rested for the trip to Villa Park .
Cenk Tosun could make his debut for Palace after his move from Everton .
The Eagles also have a long injury list with Andros Townsend , Jeffrey Schlupp and Patrick van Aanholt all notable absentees .
The bookies have made City extremely short priced favourites , despite Palaces recent success at the Etihad :

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Man City host Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League.
City enter the fixture in immaculate form, having won five consecutive games since their 3-2 defeat at Wolves across the festive period.
Pep Guardiola’s men will head into Saturday’s fixture full of confidence after stylishly beating Aston Villa 6-1 last week and despite the Birmingham side fighting relegation, the clinical performance was undeniably impressive.
However, Crystal Palace will be no straight forward opposition and least season's visit to the Etihad will no doubt be in the forefront of their minds. That day Palace adopted a fearless approach and a spectacular 30-yard volley from Andros Townsend enabled Palace to inflict a shock 3-2 win over the hosts.
City will be desperate to prevent history from repeating itself and in the most recent clash between the two sides, at Selhurst Park this season, City emerged as comfortable 2-0 winners courtesy of goals from Gabriel Jesus and David Silva.
Despite having an outstanding start to the campaign, Palace have recently struggled in the Premier league, although managing to hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw last weekend.
Guardiola will be expecting a better result than that achieved of his former assistant Mikel Arteta and the odds will be heavily be in the Citizens' favour, come Saturday afternoon.
What channel is Man City vs Crystal Palace on?
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace will be not be broadcasted on UK TV.
Kick off is at 3:00pm on Saturday 18 January.
You will be able to follow all the action on the MEN's live blog.
Team news for Man City vs Crystal Palace
City are once again without Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling is expected to start again after being rested for the trip to Villa Park.
Cenk Tosun could make his debut for Palace after his move from Everton. The Eagles also have a long injury list with Andros Townsend, Jeffrey Schlupp and Patrick van Aanholt all notable absentees.
Odds for Man City vs Crystal Palace
The bookies have made City extremely short priced favourites, despite Palaces recent success at the Etihad:
Man City – 1/10
Crystal Palace – 18/1


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-18--The man who died on the M602 crashed BMW into a Highways Agency vehicle parked on the hard shoulder,

The man who died on the M602 crashed BMW into a Highways Agency vehicle parked on the hard shoulder, police reveal

The man who died on the M602 on Friday crashed the BMW he was driving into a Highways Agency vehicle parked on the hard shoulder , police have revealed .
Two others injured in the horror smash between junctions one and two eastbound through Salford on Friday afternoon ( January 17 ) .
The stretch was shut for around six hours while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the smash .
The crash happened at around 11.50am .
Police confirmed that the two vehicles involved were a blue BMW and a Highways Agency vehicle .
The man driving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene , GMP said .
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information - or dash cam footage - to come forward .
Detective Constable Diana Dyer-Barron of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said : “ Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died after this tragic incident in Salford and our officers are working strenuously to find out more details about what happened before the collision .
“ We are asking anyone who was on the M602 Eastbound between junction 1 and junction 2 and saw the moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there during and after the incident to contact police as soon as possible .
“ Any dash cam footage of the collision could prove invaluable in our search for more evidence.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 8564741 quoting incident number 1101 of 17/01/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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The man who died on the M602 on Friday crashed the BMW he was driving into a Highways England vehicle parked on the hard shoulder, police have revealed.
Two others were injured in the horror smash between junctions one and two eastbound through Salford on Friday afternoon (January 17).
The stretch was shut for around six hours while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the smash.
The crash happened at around 11.50am.
Police confirmed that the two vehicles involved were a blue BMW and a Highways England roadworks vehicle.
The man driving the BMW, 61, died at the scene, GMP said.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information - or dash cam footage - to come forward.
Detective Constable Diana Dyer-Barron of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died after this tragic incident in Salford and our officers are working strenuously to find out more details about what happened before the collision.
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“We are asking anyone who was on the M602 Eastbound between junction 1 and junction 2 and saw the moments leading up to the collision or was there during and after the incident to contact police as soon as possible.
“Any dash cam footage of the collision could prove invaluable in our search for more evidence.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 8564741 quoting incident number 1101 of 17/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-18--Sporting boss gives Bruno Fernandes transfer update amid Manchester United interest

Sporting manager Silas said he does not know if Bruno Fernandes will play for the club again amid interest from Manchester United and believes the 25-year-old deserves a move to the Premier League .
United are exploring a possible deal for Fernandes , 25 , before the January transfer window closes on January 31 and he played in Sporting 's 2-0 defeat against Benfica on Friday night .
Reports suggested personal terms had already been agreed between the Portugal international and United and now it was down to the two clubs to come to an agreement on price and Silas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not he will have the player available for their cup game against Braga on Tuesday .
`` I really do n't know if it 's his last game , I hope it 's not his last game , '' Silas said after the clash with Benfica on Friday night .
`` I think at this moment nobody knows it , Bruno does n't know either .
We will try to have him for some more games but it 's not dependent on us . ''
The MEN understands United regard the £60million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following injuries to midfielders Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba and Silas can understand the lure of the Premier League for the player .
`` I understand that these kind of players they deserve to play in a good league , '' he said .
`` Nobody has any doubts that the Premier League is the best league in the world and Bruno is one of the best players in the world so he deserves to play in a league like that '' Solskjaer was asked again about the potential transfer in his pre-match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving anything away .
`` I 've got no transfer updates , so no , '' Solskjaer said .
`` If we get something that we can tell you about we will , but I 've got no news now . ''
Should a deal be agreed over the weekend the club would need to register Fernandes by midday on Tuesday for him to be eligible to feature against Burnley in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night .

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Sporting manager Silas said he does not know if Bruno Fernandes will play for the club again amid interest from Manchester United and believes the 25-year-old deserves a move to the Premier League.
United are exploring a possible deal for Fernandes, 25, before the January transfer window closes on January 31 and he played in Sporting's 2-0 defeat against Benfica on Friday night.
Reports suggested personal terms had already been agreed between the Portugal international and United and now it was down to the two clubs to come to an agreement on price and Silas is in the dark as to whether or not he will have the player available for their cup game against Braga on Tuesday.
"I really don't know if it's his last game, I hope it's not his last game," Silas said after the clash with Benfica on Friday night.
"I think at this moment nobody knows it, Bruno doesn't know either. We will try to have him for some more games but it's not dependent on us."
The MEN understands United regard the £60million rated Fernandes as an appealing mid-season addition following injuries to midfielders Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba and Silas can understand the lure of the Premier League for the player.
"I understand that these kind of players they deserve to play in a good league," he said. "Nobody has any doubts that the Premier League is the best league in the world and Bruno is one of the best players in the world so he deserves to play in a league like that"
Solskjaer was asked again about the potential transfer in his pre-match press conference on Friday but wasn't giving anything away.
"I've got no transfer updates, so no," Solskjaer said. "If we get something that we can tell you about we will, but I've got no news now."
Should a deal be agreed over the weekend the club would need to register Fernandes by midday on Tuesday for him to be eligible to feature against Burnley in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-18--These are the most affordable places to live for people who travel to work in Manchester

As the cost of living in and around Manchester city centre continues to soar , more and more people are starting to look further afield .
Areas such as Chorlton , Didsbury , Prestwich and Ramsbottom have become havens for professionals working in the city in recent years .
However , the demand to live in those places can squeeze out homebuyers on average incomes .
Nonetheless there is excellent value to be found across the region , as locals know and as househunters new to the area find out .
And , according to research carried out by Zoopla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city offer the cheapest combinations of property and commuting costs .
The property website rates Hindley , near Wigan , as the best value town for workers heading into Manchester , with commuters there paying a combined annual cost of £6,883 for their mortgage and annual rail ticket .
Those living in the town fork out an average annual mortgage payment of £5,675.38 , as well as £1,208 for a travel season ticket .
Kerry Worswick , a sales negotiator at Hindley-based Borron Shaw Estate Agents , says commuters are enticed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better home for their money .
And with several shops , a leisure centre , and a handful of popular pubs there is plenty to keep families occupied in Hindley .
Ms Worswick added : `` We get quite a lot of people living here and working in Manchester .
`` It 's not far on the train and you can get a house here for about half the price you might elsewhere . ''
According to Zoopla , the average house price in Hindley is a modest £140,000 , which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Blackberry Drive estate , off Liverpool Road , has proved popular with professionals commuting into Manchester , according to Ms Worswick .
If you 're looking for a starter home in the town then you can pick up a three-bedroom terrace for just £80,000 .
And if you are willing to splash the cash then you could also snap up a five bed detached home in Martins Court , which is on the market for £550,000 .
Trains from the town 's railway station to Manchester Victoria are fairly regular , arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drivers will not be stuck either , with Manchester a one-hour drive during rush hour periods via the M61 .
After house prices , schools top the list for families upping sticks or couples settling down .
Fortunately , schools in Hindley are generally well regarded , with several primaries rated 'good ' by Ofsted , including St Peter 's CE Primary , Hindley All Saints CE Primary and St Benedict 's Catholic Primary .
Three miles down the road in Wigan , commuters pay only £4 more per year , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season ticket from the town will set you back £1,212 for a 58 minute journey into Manchester .
According to Carrie Rudd from Breakey and Co Estate Agents , increasing numbers of people working in the city are relocating to Wigan .
`` There are loads of benefits of living here , '' said Ms Rudd .
`` Wigan itself is great .
The town centre has all the shops you need , and there is an abundance of excellent schools and colleges . ''
The town has a wide range of housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Pemberton and Swinley to more modern properties in the popular suburbs of Standish and Winstanley .
A two bed terraced home in the town can be found on the market for between £60,000 and £80,000 .
Meanwhile , families looking for slightly more space can snap up a detached property in Standish for £250,000 .
At the top end of the market , a four bedroom detached house in Orrell is currently available for a cool £575,000 .
Ms Rudd said : `` People from neighbouring towns are cottoning on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Manchester is going through a lot of development at the moment .
Prices are rising and that is filtering out .
`` Now is a great time to pick up a property in Wigan because they are still affordable and we are going to get that ripple effect . ''
The town is served by two train stations , Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate .
Trains to Manchester from the latter take less than 45 minutes , while the former is on the West Coast Main Line and has direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , the town is flanked by the M6 motorway to the west and the M61 to the east .
Several of the town 's schools are rated 'good ' by the education watchdog Ofsted , so parents should not be short of options .
One of the most popular secondary schools is The Deanery CE High School and Sixth Form , which has more than 1,300 pupils and is situated just outside the town centre .
Third on Zoopla 's list is Bolton , which has the cheapest season ticket cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey , but a slightly higher annual mortgage cost of £5,982.16 .
While Bolton is far more than just a commuter town , thousands of people living there travel into Manchester for work each day .
With dozens of big name high street stores , scores of bars and restaurants and no shortage of green space , there is plenty to do in and around the town .
A £1.5 billion masterplan has been drawn up in a bid to transform the town centre over the next decade , while the possibility of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also being mooted .
Rick Thompson , the director of operations at Cardwells Estate Agents , said : `` Bolton offers a lot more than you probably expect in terms of shopping , nightlife and transport links .
`` There is a lot of money going into Bolton right now with a number of developments being built in the town centre to try and draw people in . ''
According to Zoopla , the average house price in Bolton is about £170,000 .
A two-bedroom terraced house close to the town centre can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more exclusive properties are available in more leafy suburbs such as Bradshaw and Bromley Cross .
Mr Thompson said : `` At the moment , the prices are lower closer to the town centre and they go up the further out you go .
It is the opposite of somewhere like Manchester .
`` Areas like Deane and Daubhill are becoming popular because house prices are cheap and you can walk into the town centre to the train station .
`` We 're also seeing a lot of commuters moving to Stoneclough , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several ways to reach Manchester from Bolton .
Trains from a number of railway stations across the town travel directly into the city and take about 30 minutes .
A £48 million bus station opened in the town in late 2017 with regular services running into Manchester city centre .
Driving is not too difficult either , with a journey into the city taking about 35 minutes at rush hour .
With talk of the Metrolink coming to Bolton in the future , estate agents reckon house prices could soar as demand to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of schools to choose from across the borough .
Among the most sought after for places are Canon Slade School , Thornleigh Salesian College and Turton School , while the fee-paying Bolton School counts famous names such as Ian McKellen , Ralf Little and Monica Ali among its former pupils .
Rochdale is the town with the shortest journey on the list at just 15 minutes on the train .
For the past six years , commuters have also been able to hop onto Metrolink from the town centre .
The average annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while a season ticket costs £1,212 .
Sitting at the foot of the Pennines , the town enjoys a picturesque countryside location and boasts some of the best restaurants in the region .
A two bed terrace in the town can be snapped up for between £70,000 and £80,000 , while a three bedroom semi detached home is likely to set you back about £140,000 .
And for those with a slightly bigger budget , Bamford , Norden and Smithy Bridge are ideal destinations .
At the top end of the market , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently on the market for an eye-watering £1,750,000 .
With frequent train , bus and Metrolink services , commuters have a wealth of options when it comes to getting into Manchester .
And for those intent on driving into the city centre , it should not take any longer than 45 minutes in rush hour .
A number of the town 's secondary schools are rated 'good ' , including Wardle Academy , Falinge Park High School and Kingsway Park High School .
As for primaries , Kentmere Primary Academy was rated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while several others have been deemed to be 'good ' .
Once a centre for coal mining , cotton spinning and textile manufacturing , modern day Westhoughton is fast becoming a popular suburb for commuters .
Several bars and restaurants have sprouted up around the town , such as The Kitchen and The Beer School , and unlike some of its post-industrial neighbours , its main high street is in rude health .
On the outskirts of town is Hall Lee Bank Park , a popular walking spot with a woodland play area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as any to escape after a long week at work .
According to Zoopla , commuters living in the town and working in Manchester will pay a combined total of £7,190.16 .
According to Zoopla , the average house price in Westhoughton is about £180,000 .
A two-bedroom terraced house in the town will cost about £110,000 , while there are several three-bed semis currently on the market in the region of £170,000 .
For those with a bigger budget , a 10 bedroom home in Chorley Road is available for £975,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the town , but with two railway stations train travel is the most popular way of reaching Manchester .
Regular services run to Manchester Piccadilly via Bolton and take about 35 minutes .
Westhoughton High School is rated 'good ' by Ofsted , while two of the town 's primary schools , Eatock Primary and Sacred Heart RC Primary , have been handed the top grade of 'outstanding ' by the education watchdog .
Zoopla 's research was based on the mortgage cost of a two or three bedroom home and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the 2020 annual railcard costs were taken from the National Rail website .

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As the cost of living in and around Manchester city centre continues to soar, more and more people are starting to look further afield.
Areas such as Chorlton, Didsbury, Prestwich and Ramsbottom have become havens for professionals working in the city in recent years.
However, the demand to live in those places can squeeze out homebuyers on average incomes.
Nonetheless there is excellent value to be found across the region, as locals know and as househunters new to the area find out.
And, according to research carried out by Zoopla, towns to the north west of the city offer the cheapest combinations of property and commuting costs.
Hindley
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The property website rates Hindley, near Wigan, as the best value town for workers heading into Manchester, with commuters there paying a combined annual cost of £6,883 for their mortgage and annual rail ticket.
Those living in the town fork out an average annual mortgage payment of £5,675.38, as well as £1,208 for a travel season ticket.
Kerry Worswick, a sales negotiator at Hindley-based Borron Shaw Estate Agents, says commuters are enticed by cheap transport and the prospect of buying a better home for their money.
And with several shops, a leisure centre, and a handful of popular pubs there is plenty to keep families occupied in Hindley.
Ms Worswick added: "We get quite a lot of people living here and working in Manchester.
"It's not far on the train and you can get a house here for about half the price you might elsewhere."
Properties
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
According to Zoopla, the average house price in Hindley is a modest £140,000, which would comfortably bag you a three-bed semi.
The Blackberry Drive estate, off Liverpool Road, has proved popular with professionals commuting into Manchester, according to Ms Worswick.
If you're looking for a starter home in the town then you can pick up a three-bedroom terrace for just £80,000.
And if you are willing to splash the cash then you could also snap up a five bed detached home in Martins Court , which is on the market for £550,000.
Transport
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Trains from the town's railway station to Manchester Victoria are fairly regular, arriving four times per hour on weekdays.
Drivers will not be stuck either, with Manchester a one-hour drive during rush hour periods via the M61.
Schools
After house prices, schools top the list for families upping sticks or couples settling down.
Fortunately, schools in Hindley are generally well regarded, with several primaries rated 'good' by Ofsted, including St Peter's CE Primary, Hindley All Saints CE Primary and St Benedict's Catholic Primary.
Wigan
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Three miles down the road in Wigan, commuters pay only £4 more per year, with a combined cost of £6,887.38.
A rail season ticket from the town will set you back £1,212 for a 58 minute journey into Manchester.
According to Carrie Rudd from Breakey and Co Estate Agents, increasing numbers of people working in the city are relocating to Wigan.
"There are loads of benefits of living here," said Ms Rudd.
"Wigan itself is great. The town centre has all the shops you need, and there is an abundance of excellent schools and colleges."
Properties
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The town has a wide range of housing stock, from terraces in central areas such as Pemberton and Swinley to more modern properties in the popular suburbs of Standish and Winstanley.
A two bed terraced home in the town can be found on the market for between £60,000 and £80,000.
Meanwhile, families looking for slightly more space can snap up a detached property in Standish for £250,000.
At the top end of the market, a four bedroom detached house in Orrell is currently available for a cool £575,000.
Ms Rudd said: "People from neighbouring towns are cottoning on to the fact house prices are lower here.
"Manchester is going through a lot of development at the moment. Prices are rising and that is filtering out.
"Now is a great time to pick up a property in Wigan because they are still affordable and we are going to get that ripple effect."
Transport
(Image: Virgin Trains)
The town is served by two train stations, Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate.
Trains to Manchester from the latter take less than 45 minutes, while the former is on the West Coast Main Line and has direct services to Liverpool, London and Glasgow.
Meanwhile, the town is flanked by the M6 motorway to the west and the M61 to the east.
Schools
Several of the town's schools are rated 'good' by the education watchdog Ofsted, so parents should not be short of options.
One of the most popular secondary schools is The Deanery CE High School and Sixth Form, which has more than 1,300 pupils and is situated just outside the town centre.
Bolton
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Third on Zoopla's list is Bolton, which has the cheapest season ticket cost at just £1,072 for a 41 minute journey, but a slightly higher annual mortgage cost of £5,982.16.
While Bolton is far more than just a commuter town, thousands of people living there travel into Manchester for work each day.
With dozens of big name high street stores, scores of bars and restaurants and no shortage of green space, there is plenty to do in and around the town.
A £1.5 billion masterplan has been drawn up in a bid to transform the town centre over the next decade, while the possibility of the Metrolink network extending to Bolton is also being mooted.
Rick Thompson, the director of operations at Cardwells Estate Agents, said: "Bolton offers a lot more than you probably expect in terms of shopping, nightlife and transport links.
"There is a lot of money going into Bolton right now with a number of developments being built in the town centre to try and draw people in."
Properties
According to Zoopla, the average house price in Bolton is about £170,000.
A two-bedroom terraced house close to the town centre can be snapped up for £80,000, while more exclusive properties are available in more leafy suburbs such as Bradshaw and Bromley Cross.
Mr Thompson said: "At the moment, the prices are lower closer to the town centre and they go up the further out you go. It is the opposite of somewhere like Manchester.
"Areas like Deane and Daubhill are becoming popular because house prices are cheap and you can walk into the town centre to the train station.
"We're also seeing a lot of commuters moving to Stoneclough, Farnworth and Ringley."
Transport
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
There are several ways to reach Manchester from Bolton.
Trains from a number of railway stations across the town travel directly into the city and take about 30 minutes.
A £48 million bus station opened in the town in late 2017 with regular services running into Manchester city centre.
Driving is not too difficult either, with a journey into the city taking about 35 minutes at rush hour.
With talk of the Metrolink coming to Bolton in the future, estate agents reckon house prices could soar as demand to live there increases.
Schools
There are dozens of schools to choose from across the borough.
Among the most sought after for places are Canon Slade School, Thornleigh Salesian College and Turton School, while the fee-paying Bolton School counts famous names such as Ian McKellen, Ralf Little and Monica Ali among its former pupils.
Rochdale
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Rochdale is the town with the shortest journey on the list at just 15 minutes on the train.
For the past six years, commuters have also been able to hop onto Metrolink from the town centre.
The average annual mortgage cost in the town is £5,850.76 while a season ticket costs £1,212.
Sitting at the foot of the Pennines, the town enjoys a picturesque countryside location and boasts some of the best restaurants in the region.
Properties
A two bed terrace in the town can be snapped up for between £70,000 and £80,000, while a three bedroom semi detached home is likely to set you back about £140,000.
And for those with a slightly bigger budget, Bamford, Norden and Smithy Bridge are ideal destinations.
At the top end of the market, a seven bedroom detached house in Bamford is currently on the market for an eye-watering £1,750,000.
Transport
(Image: Mark Waugh)
With frequent train, bus and Metrolink services, commuters have a wealth of options when it comes to getting into Manchester.
And for those intent on driving into the city centre, it should not take any longer than 45 minutes in rush hour.
Schools
A number of the town's secondary schools are rated 'good', including Wardle Academy, Falinge Park High School and Kingsway Park High School.
As for primaries, Kentmere Primary Academy was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted last year, while several others have been deemed to be 'good'.
Westhoughton
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Once a centre for coal mining, cotton spinning and textile manufacturing, modern day Westhoughton is fast becoming a popular suburb for commuters.
Several bars and restaurants have sprouted up around the town, such as The Kitchen and The Beer School, and unlike some of its post-industrial neighbours, its main high street is in rude health.
On the outskirts of town is Hall Lee Bank Park, a popular walking spot with a woodland play area. It's as good a place as any to escape after a long week at work.
According to Zoopla, commuters living in the town and working in Manchester will pay a combined total of £7,190.16.
Properties
According to Zoopla, the average house price in Westhoughton is about £180,000.
A two-bedroom terraced house in the town will cost about £110,000, while there are several three-bed semis currently on the market in the region of £170,000.
For those with a bigger budget, a 10 bedroom home in Chorley Road is available for £975,000.
Transport
The M61 is just a short drive from the town, but with two railway stations train travel is the most popular way of reaching Manchester.
Regular services run to Manchester Piccadilly via Bolton and take about 35 minutes.
Schools
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Westhoughton High School is rated 'good' by Ofsted, while two of the town's primary schools, Eatock Primary and Sacred Heart RC Primary, have been handed the top grade of 'outstanding' by the education watchdog.
Zoopla's research was based on the mortgage cost of a two or three bedroom home and a 15 per cent deposit.
Travel times and the 2020 annual railcard costs were taken from the National Rail website.