themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Paul Pogba provides new Manchester United injury update

Paul Pogba has revealed he is working hard on his fitness to be ready for when football makes a return .
The Manchester United midfielder has missed big chunks of the season with separate ankle injuries , the second of which required surgery in January .
His last United appearance came on Boxing Day against Newcastle , but Pogba has n't started a game for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side since September .
But with football currently on hold as the nation implements social distancing rules to limit the coronavirus pandemic , Pogba is working on his fitness and football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fit and ready to play a key role for United when the Premier League is back .
“ I have a little home gym in my house , “ Pogba told United 's official website .
” I can do some training , some running , some bike , go outside and do some things with the ball .
I am just keeping busy and keeping healthy .
“ We have got to stay motivated , there is no other choice .
It is a period and we do n't know until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I still have goals in my head and one day hopefully this [ pandemic ] will stop .
“ And then we have to get back on the pitch , so we have to be ready .
For myself , I have been out for a long time as well , so for me I just want to come back playing football.
” Pogba also gave some fitness advice to those trying to stay in shape from home during the lockdown , with gyms around the country all closed at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all is to stay safe , stay at home and keep practising , ” he added .
“ There is always a way to work , you can work with anything you have at home , you can still do sit-ups , push-ups .
“ For abdominals and core work , you do n't need weights and stuff like that .
You just need the work .
”

Paul Pogba has revealed he is working hard on his fitness to be ready for when football makes a return.
The Manchester United midfielder has missed big chunks of the season with separate ankle injuries, the second of which required surgery in January. His last United appearance came on Boxing Day against Newcastle, but Pogba hasn't started a game for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side since September.
But with football currently on hold as the nation implements social distancing rules to limit the coronavirus pandemic, Pogba is working on his fitness and football skills alone.
He is confident of being fit and ready to play a key role for United when the Premier League is back.
“I have a little home gym in my house,“ Pogba told United's official website. ”I can do some training, some running, some bike, go outside and do some things with the ball. I am just keeping busy and keeping healthy.
“We have got to stay motivated, there is no other choice. It is a period and we don't know until when it will be like this, but I still have goals in my head and one day hopefully this [pandemic] will stop.
“And then we have to get back on the pitch, so we have to be ready. For myself, I have been out for a long time as well, so for me I just want to come back playing football.”
Pogba also gave some fitness advice to those trying to stay in shape from home during the lockdown, with gyms around the country all closed at the time of writing.
“My advice first of all is to stay safe, stay at home and keep practising,” he added. “There is always a way to work, you can work with anything you have at home, you can still do sit-ups, push-ups.
“For abdominals and core work, you don't need weights and stuff like that. You just need the work.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--City centre pollution levels slashed amid lockdown

With its mix of commuting students and city-bound commuters , Oxford Road has long been renowned as one of the busiest bus routes in Europe .
Thanks to road restrictions put in place in 2017 including Dutch-style cycle lanes and no-go zones for regular traffic , transport bosses managed to create on some stretches , a relatively traffic-free haven for cyclists and pedestrians .
But pollution levels in some areas remained high - as seen by this M.E.N .
investigation which looked at particulate levels two years ago - and despite concerted pollution-reduction efforts by Stagecoach with its launch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Manchester Evening News has now looked at the results of Manchester council 's pollution recording device on Oxford Road - which is positioned to take in both the levels on the Mancunian Way and the Oxford Road opposite Manchester Metropolitan .
Since the beginning of the lockdown , with people advised to make only essential trips , less car use has led to nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide levels falling by more than 70 per cent .
Nitrogen oxides , mostly emitted by vehicles , react with the ozone to form nitrogen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our health .
In 2017 , air pollution was linked to one in 23 deaths in Greater Manchester .
In 2017 , some 923 deaths in the region were related to long-term exposure to polluted air , according to research by Centre for Cities .
Oxford Road is just a case in point for a trend seen across the conurbation .
Transport for Greater Manchester said average weekly traffic volumes were 61 per cent below Easter week in 2019 - a reduction of more than 3m vehicles on the roads .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of school of Atmospheric Composition at the University of Manchester , have also analysed levels of Nitrogen dioxide at Piccadilly Gardens , Sharston and the University of Manchester .
He said levels - which took into account weather which can affect pollution by looking at five years ' history and finding comparable days with similar conditions - were down by 70 per cent across the board .
He added : `` It 's nice to get pollution down and it 's also nice to be able to get in your car when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to wait in queues all the time .
`` Both from the point of view of convenience and pollution it 's a positive thing . ''
At a time when scientists are exploring potential links between coronavirus and air pollution , this is not insignificant .
But Prof Coe says it 's chronic pollution - where it builds up and increases people 's risk of conditions like asthma and COPD , that causes the most damage .
Major events - like the Glossop moor fire of last month - can also contribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us anything for the future ?
Prof Coe added : `` It does show that even modest reductions can make a big difference , that 's ultimately what we should be shooting for .
`` Having a fantastic integrated public transport system will ultimately be a very good thing to go for .
`` The challenge is the difficulties associated with social distancing and people not wanting to be as close to people as they did a few months ago . ''
Pollution levels - and how to deal with them - are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid fears people will be put off the risks associated with public transport in a world where coronavirus is likely to be endemic .
Mayor Andy Burnham had been considering introducing Clean Air zones - a plan to charge the most high polluting vehicles due to come into force in 2021 .
However , this scheme has now been postponed until the lockdown is lifted and the impact of COVID-10 on the local economy is better understood .
As reported in the M.E.N by Jennifer Williams , social distancing measures could see tram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 per cent .
Oldham MP Jim McMahon has suggested redirecting car manufacturers to make green vehicles , while some believe the key lies in changing our infrastructure to better suit the alternatives .
The Government has lifted restrictions on traffic regulation orders allowing transport leaders to quickly implement measures like cycle lanes , closing streets to cars or widening pavements .
Sustrans , the UK walking and cycling charity , is urging local authorities in Greater Manchester to use new powers around traffic rules to create temporary spaces on our roads which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to help those making essential trips by bike or walking while maintaining social distance .
And there 's evidence that city leaders are heading in this direction .
As reported by Steve Robson in the M.E.N last week , part of Deansgate between King Street West and Blackfriars Street is to be closed to traffic - and other city centre streets will have footpaths widened - in response to the coronavirus lockdown and using the traffic order .
The council will also extend footways by putting barriers in the road in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London Road .
It 's understood the move is primarily aimed at boosting shops , bars and restaurant 's return to normal when government restrictions are lifted .
But Sustrans holds out hope that authorities will extend these measures across Greater Manchester - and keep them in place longer-term - with a view to cut carbon emissions and congestion .
Last month 's Bike Life report - a huge survey into Greater Manchester 's views on cycling - showed that 74pc of residents wanted more space for walking , cycling and socialising on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they didn ’ t cycle regularly and 77pc were concerned about safety of cycling on roads .
Rosslyn Colderley , Director of Sustrans for the North of England said : `` Local authorities across Greater Manchester are working hard to run essential services and support the most vulnerable .
`` As increasing numbers of keyworkers choose to cycle or walk their journeys we urge leaders to use their new powers to implement measures such as temporary cycle lanes , closing streets to cars and widening pavements .
`` In the longer term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as people try to social distance and there is a real risk that after lockdown the car will become the default method of transport .
`` This is an opportunity to try out positive long term change to tackle our climate emergency and create a healthier city region.
” Sustrans ’ team in Greater Manchester are working with Levenshulme Bee Network and the local community to help create the city region ’ s first active neighbourhood , which prioritises people over cars .
Surveys show a majority of people do not want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over , with many appreciating the air is cleaner with fewer cars on the roads .
But it remains to be seen how transport leaders will navigate this clear public will to retain at least some of lockdown 's air pollution gains with the potential fallout of our new travel habits when it comes to public transport in a world where infection-control is key .

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With its mix of commuting students and city-bound commuters, Oxford Road has long been renowned as one of the busiest bus routes in Europe.
Thanks to road restrictions put in place in 2017 including Dutch-style cycle lanes and no-go zones for regular traffic, transport bosses managed to create on some stretches, a relatively traffic-free haven for cyclists and pedestrians.
But pollution levels in some areas remained high - as seen by this M.E.N. investigation which looked at particulate levels two years ago - and despite concerted pollution-reduction efforts by Stagecoach with its launch of a fleet of zero emission buses.
The Manchester Evening News has now looked at the results of Manchester council's pollution recording device on Oxford Road - which is positioned to take in both the levels on the Mancunian Way and the Oxford Road opposite Manchester Metropolitan.
Since the beginning of the lockdown, with people advised to make only essential trips, less car use has led to nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide levels falling by more than 70 per cent.
Nitrogen oxides, mostly emitted by vehicles, react with the ozone to form nitrogen dioxide - an emission which is bad for our health.
In 2017, air pollution was linked to one in 23 deaths in Greater Manchester.
Some 923 deaths in the region were related to long-term exposure to polluted air, according to research by Centre for Cities.
Oxford Road is just a case in point for a trend seen across the conurbation.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Transport for Greater Manchester said average weekly traffic volumes were 61 per cent below Easter week in 2019 - a reduction of more than 3m vehicles on the roads.
With his team, Prof Hugh Coe, head of school of Atmospheric Composition at the University of Manchester, have also analysed levels of Nitrogen dioxide at Piccadilly Gardens, Sharston and the University of Manchester.
He said levels - which took into account weather which can affect pollution by looking at five years' history and finding comparable days with similar conditions - were down by 70 per cent across the board.
He added: "It's nice to get pollution down and it's also nice to be able to get in your car when you need to go somewhere and not have to wait in queues all the time.
"Both from the point of view of convenience and pollution it's a positive thing."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At a time when scientists are exploring potential links between coronavirus and air pollution, this is not insignificant.
But Prof Coe says it's chronic pollution - where it builds up and increases people's risk of conditions like asthma and COPD, that causes the most damage.
Major events - like the Glossop moor fire of last month - can also contribute.
So does this temporary reduction teach us anything for the future?
Prof Coe added: "It does show that even modest reductions can make a big difference, that's ultimately what we should be shooting for.
"Having a fantastic integrated public transport system will ultimately be a very good thing to go for.
"The challenge is the difficulties associated with social distancing and people not wanting to be as close to people as they did a few months ago."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Pollution levels - and how to deal with them - are a headache for the city's leaders amid fears people will be put off the risks associated with public transport in a world where coronavirus is likely to be endemic.
Mayor Andy Burnham had been considering introducing Clean Air zones - a plan to charge the most high polluting vehicles due to come into force in 2021.
However, this scheme has now been postponed until the lockdown is lifted and the impact of COVID-10 on the local economy is better understood.
As reported in the M.E.N by Jennifer Williams, social distancing measures could see tram and bus passenger numbers fall by around 75 per cent.
Oldham MP Jim McMahon has suggested redirecting car manufacturers to make green vehicles, while some believe the key lies in changing our infrastructure to better suit the alternatives.
The Government has lifted restrictions on traffic regulation orders allowing transport leaders to quickly implement measures like cycle lanes, closing streets to cars or widening pavements.
Sustrans, the UK walking and cycling charity, is urging local authorities in Greater Manchester to use new powers around traffic rules to create temporary spaces on our roads which help keyworkers walk or cycle.
(Image: Livia Lazar)
This is to help those making essential trips by bike or walking while maintaining social distance.
And there's evidence that city leaders are heading in this direction.
As reported by Steve Robson in the M.E.N last week, part of Deansgate between King Street West and Blackfriars Street is to be closed to traffic - and other city centre streets will have footpaths widened - in response to the coronavirus lockdown and using the traffic order.
The council will also extend footways by putting barriers in the road in some key areas, including Princess Street and London Road.
It's understood the move is primarily aimed at boosting shops, bars and restaurant's return to normal when government restrictions are lifted.
But Sustrans holds out hope that authorities will extend these measures across Greater Manchester - and keep them in place longer-term - with a view to cut carbon emissions and congestion.
Last month's Bike Life report - a huge survey into Greater Manchester's views on cycling - showed that 74pc of residents wanted more space for walking, cycling and socialising on our high streets.
The majority questioned said they didn’t cycle regularly and 77pc were concerned about safety of cycling on roads.
Rosslyn Colderley, Director of Sustrans for the North of England said: "Local authorities across Greater Manchester are working hard to run essential services and support the most vulnerable.
"As increasing numbers of keyworkers choose to cycle or walk their journeys we urge leaders to use their new powers to implement measures such as temporary cycle lanes, closing streets to cars and widening pavements.
"In the longer term, travel patterns are likely to change as people try to social distance and there is a real risk that after lockdown the car will become the default method of transport.
"This is an opportunity to try out positive long term change to tackle our climate emergency and create a healthier city region.”
Sustrans’ team in Greater Manchester are working with Levenshulme Bee Network and the local community to help create the city region’s first active neighbourhood, which prioritises people over cars.
Surveys show a majority of people do not want to return to 'normal' once lockdown is over, with many appreciating the air is cleaner with fewer cars on the roads.
But it remains to be seen how transport leaders will navigate this clear public will to retain at least some of lockdown's air pollution gains with the potential fallout of our new travel habits when it comes to public transport in a world where infection-control is key.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--The government is considering quarantining people who fly into the UK

The government is considering quarantining people who arrive into the UK once lockdown begins to ease .
Grant Shapps , the Transport Secretary , admitted he was 'actively ' examining the possibility but added he would need to ensure the UK is not 'importing ' coronavirus once the infection rate here begins to come down .
The possibility of qurarantining arriving passengers emerged as Manchester Airport airport bosses revealed passengers and staff will have to wear gloves and cover their faces starting this week while temperature scanners will also be trialled to detect people who may have COVID-19 .
Passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'health declaration ' to confirm they are asymptomatic before entering the terminal - or even provide the results of coronavirus test .
Asked if those arriving in the UK will be asked to go into quarantine , Mr Shapps told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` I think it ’ s important as we ’ re seeing the numbers decrease and the R rate we hope decrease… that we do ensure that the sacrifices in the sense of social distancing that we ’ re asking the British people to make are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
`` So I am actively looking at these issues right now so that when we have infection rates within the country under control , we 're not importing . ''
Mr Shapps also defended the decision not to carry out temperature checks or quarantine on thousands who flew into the UK at the start of the outbreak .
Such measures were and are in place in parts of Africa and the Middle East where the coronavirus death toll is far lower than in the UK , where it has now topped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chief Medical Officer at the time was that closing the borders would have only delayed the arrival of the virus by up to five days .
And he said such a move would have prevented stranded Brits from returning home .
Mr Shapps , questioned why returning Brits were still not required to go into quarantine , said most are going into lockdown anyway .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a 'roadmap ' for easing lockdown this week - but officials have made clear it could strengthen in some areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shapps said Britain will not return to 'business as usual ' .
He told Sky 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday : `` I do n't think we should expect us to go from this situation that we have at the moment of social distancing back to where we were in February .
`` That 's clearly not going to happen and I do n't think anyone imagines that for one moment .
`` The most important thing is that the absolute focus of what the Prime Minister will be announcing later in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going forward does n't undo the brilliant work people have been doing to get that R number below 1 - the all-critical reproduction rate does n't come back up because that 's when we 'd see a second spike .
`` So no I 'm afraid it is definitely not going to be business as usual but we do want to make sure that people understand where the routemap lies . ''

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The government is considering quarantining people who arrive into the UK once lockdown begins to ease.
Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, admitted he was 'actively' examining the possibility but added he would need to ensure the UK is not 'importing' coronavirus once the infection rate here begins to come down.
The possibility of qurarantining arriving passengers emerged as Manchester Airport airport bosses revealed passengers and staff will have to wear gloves and cover their faces starting this week while temperature scanners will also be trialled to detect people who may have COVID-19.
Passengers could also be asked to make a 'health declaration' to confirm they are asymptomatic before entering the terminal - or even provide the results of coronavirus test.
(Image: Reach)
Asked if those arriving in the UK will be asked to go into quarantine, Mr Shapps told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "I think it’s important as we’re seeing the numbers decrease and the R rate we hope decrease… that we do ensure that the sacrifices in the sense of social distancing that we’re asking the British people to make are matched by anybody who comes to this country.
"So I am actively looking at these issues right now so that when we have infection rates within the country under control, we're not importing."
Mr Shapps also defended the decision not to carry out temperature checks or quarantine on thousands who flew into the UK at the start of the outbreak.
Such measures were and are in place in parts of Africa and the Middle East where the coronavirus death toll is far lower than in the UK, where it has now topped 28,000.
The minister said advice from the Chief Medical Officer at the time was that closing the borders would have only delayed the arrival of the virus by up to five days.
(Image: Getty images)
And he said such a move would have prevented stranded Brits from returning home.
Mr Shapps, questioned why returning Brits were still not required to go into quarantine, said most are going into lockdown anyway.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a 'roadmap' for easing lockdown this week - but officials have made clear it could strengthen in some areas while being slackened in others.
Mr Shapps said Britain will not return to 'business as usual'.
He told Sky's Sophy Ridge On Sunday: "I don't think we should expect us to go from this situation that we have at the moment of social distancing back to where we were in February.
"That's clearly not going to happen and I don't think anyone imagines that for one moment.
"The most important thing is that the absolute focus of what the Prime Minister will be announcing later in the week is that what we do do going forward doesn't undo the brilliant work people have been doing to get that R number below 1 - the all-critical reproduction rate doesn't come back up because that's when we'd see a second spike.
"So no I'm afraid it is definitely not going to be business as usual but we do want to make sure that people understand where the routemap lies."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Police launch hunt for arsonist who torched car outside paramedic's home

Police have launched an investigation to find the arsonist who torched a car belonging to the wife of a paramedic .
John Lowe , 46 , who works for North West Ambulance Service , was woken by a loud banging on the door of his home in Failsworth , where he lives with his wife and teenage son , around midnight on Friday .
As the dad-of-one opened his front door , he was horrified to see his wife 's white Vauxhall Astra engulfed by flames .
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police has confirmed they are investigating the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet been made .
Fire crews attended and put the fire out before the flames reached John 's house .
Fortunately , nobody was injured in the blaze .
John said he hoped the fire had been started by an electrical fault , but after checking CCTV , he could see a person throwing an object at the car , before it caught fire .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , John says he ca n't imagine why anyone would want to target his family , especially as someone who works on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and do the best for these people and there 's no reason you should be targeted for it , '' John said .
`` My wife is really shaken up and scared .
She has n't stopped crying all day and my son is feeling really frightened by it . ''
John says the car has been completely written off by the fire .
Pictures show the back of the vehicle completely gutted by the blaze , with ash sprayed across the driveway .
`` It is lucky that our neighbours noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it easily could have set the house on fire , '' John said .
`` It does n't bear thinking about what could have happened . ''
John parks his own car on the road and fortunately , his car was not damaged during the blaze .
`` It is a lovely street usually and easily the best place we have lived , '' John said .
`` You feel like you do your best to serve the public and everyone round here knows that I am a paramedic .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been targeted .
`` I am just glad I was n't working a night shift because I do n't know what I would have done if I was n't there .
`` Why would someone target someone who is part of the NHS or a key worker ?
`` I do n't understand why we have been targeted . ''
Anyone with information about the incident can call GMP on 101 or ring Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555111 .

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Police have launched an investigation to find the arsonist who torched a car belonging to the wife of a paramedic.
John Lowe, 46, who works for North West Ambulance Service, was woken by a loud banging on the door of his home in Failsworth, where he lives with his wife and teenage son, around midnight on Friday.
As the dad-of-one opened his front door, he was horrified to see his wife's white Vauxhall Astra engulfed by flames.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police has confirmed they are investigating the incident as an arson.
No arrests have yet been made.
Fire crews attended and put the fire out before the flames reached John's house.
Fortunately, nobody was injured in the blaze.
John said he hoped the fire had been started by an electrical fault, but after checking CCTV, he could see a person throwing an object at the car, before it caught fire.
(Image: John Lowe)
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , John says he can't imagine why anyone would want to target his family, especially as someone who works on the NHS front line.
"You try and do the best for these people and there's no reason you should be targeted for it," John said.
"My wife is really shaken up and scared. She hasn't stopped crying all day and my son is feeling really frightened by it."
John says the car has been completely written off by the fire.
Pictures show the back of the vehicle completely gutted by the blaze, with ash sprayed across the driveway.
(Image: John Lowe)
"It is lucky that our neighbours noticed the fire and came and alerted us as it easily could have set the house on fire," John said.
"It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened."
John parks his own car on the road and fortunately, his car was not damaged during the blaze.
"It is a lovely street usually and easily the best place we have lived," John said.
"You feel like you do your best to serve the public and everyone round here knows that I am a paramedic.
"I just don't understand why my family have been targeted.
"I am just glad I wasn't working a night shift because I don't know what I would have done if I wasn't there.
"Why would someone target someone who is part of the NHS or a key worker?
"I don't understand why we have been targeted."
Anyone with information about the incident can call GMP on 101 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Berbatov sends transfer message to Kane amid Man United links

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has likened the position Harry Kane is in at the minute to one he was in back in 2008 .
Berbatov won two Premier League titles at Old Trafford after leaving Spurs to join United in the summer of 2008 , and believes Kane may have to do the same to secure silverware .
Although the England skipper has scored 181 goals in 278 appearances for Tottenham , he is yet to win any silverware with the North London club .
Kane recently hinted he could leave Spurs if they fail to match his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a difficult decision to make .
Berbatov was once in a similar position and believes Kane ’ s head is `` not in the right place '' and says he may need to make the `` tough decision '' soon .
“ The final step for me was joining Manchester United and I knew I would be making people disappointed – especially Tottenham fans – but I was following my own path , ” he told the Football Daily podcast .
“ I knew if I missed that chance another one might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in football .
Sometimes you need to make tough decisions .
“ The same situation is happening with Harry Kane at the moment , the exact same .
He ’ s in the same situation as I was in as he has started asking questions and maybe his head is not in the right place .
My head was not in the right place .
“ It was the same with [ Christian ] Eriksen .
He wasn ’ t really there in the last couple of games .
I watched the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not there.
” Before the former United man added : “ Kane is in the same situation .
If there is any truth in the rumours , it ’ s in his head , 100 percent .
“ The lack of trophies is the main problem for players like Kane .
He ’ s not getting any younger .
He wants to look back and know he won trophies .
“ When I see Spurs play United now , even if on paper Spurs have better players , they still go there @ @ @ @

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Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has likened the position Harry Kane is in at the minute to one he was in back in 2008.
Berbatov won two Premier League titles at Old Trafford after leaving Spurs to join United in the summer of 2008, and believes Kane may have to do the same to secure silverware.
Although the England skipper has scored 181 goals in 278 appearances for Tottenham, he is yet to win any silverware with the North London club.
Kane recently hinted he could leave Spurs if they fail to match his ambition and Berbatov believes Kane may soon have a difficult decision to make.
Berbatov was once in a similar position and believes Kane’s head is "not in the right place" and says he may need to make the "tough decision" soon.
“The final step for me was joining Manchester United and I knew I would be making people disappointed – especially Tottenham fans – but I was following my own path,” he told the Football Daily podcast.
“I knew if I missed that chance another one might not come. This is how it is in football. Sometimes you need to make tough decisions.
“The same situation is happening with Harry Kane at the moment, the exact same. He’s in the same situation as I was in as he has started asking questions and maybe his head is not in the right place. My head was not in the right place.
“It was the same with [Christian] Eriksen. He wasn’t really there in the last couple of games. I watched the games and I saw that his head was not there.”
Before the former United man added: “Kane is in the same situation. If there is any truth in the rumours, it’s in his head, 100 percent.
“The lack of trophies is the main problem for players like Kane. He’s not getting any younger. He wants to look back and know he won trophies.
“When I see Spurs play United now, even if on paper Spurs have better players, they still go there with fear.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Off-road biker arrested after crashing into police car following chase

An off-road biker was arrested accused of a string of offences after crashing into a police care following a chase @ @ @ @ @ officers from Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) were called to reports of a biker @ @ @ @ @ Road , Little Hulton , just after 5pm yesterday ( Saturday ) .
Following a @ @ @ @ @ into the police car .
The driver of the bike then ran away .
He @ @ @ @ @ of failing to stop ; driving without insurance ; driving otherwise than in accordance with @ @ @ @ @ ; and possession of class B drugs .
Officers said no one was hurt .
@ @ @ @ @ .
The GMP vehicle is awaiting repairs for minor damage .

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An off-road biker was arrested accused of a string of offences after crashing into a police care following a chase.
Salford North West neighbourhood officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a biker driving dangerously near Captain Fold Road, Little Hulton, just after 5pm yesterday (Saturday).
Following a chase, the bike smashed into the police car. The driver of the bike then ran away.
He was later arrested on suspicion of failing to stop; driving without insurance; driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence; drug driving; and possession of class B drugs.
Officers said no one was hurt. The bike has been seized.
The GMP vehicle is awaiting repairs for minor damage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Inside Bolton's 'most expensive' house boasting a stunning lake in the garden

Luxury Lostock home 'The Lake House ' is the most expensive house sold in Bolton in the last two months .
The house , which was formerly owned by an inventor changed hands for £935,000 on March 10 - almost £150,000 lower than the guide price of £1,100,000 .
As the name suggests , the house boasts beautiful lake in the garden , which is home to an array of fish .
Built in 2010 in the garden of a traditional 1870s home , the former owner built a model railway inside the property .
The model railway no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunning inside and out .
Upstairs is home to four bedrooms with the potential for a fifth , while downstairs is an exciting leisure and entertainment complex .
There is a games room , with a full-size snooker table and a room destined to be a home cinema .
A home gymnasium has also been under construction , with a hot tub and changing cubicle already in place .
In Bolton , there was a total of 22 sales registered for March , a 69pc fall compared to 72 sales registered at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expensive of those is the Lake House .
The drop is likely to be a combination of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on both house sales and on the registration of sales .
The Government issued guidance on March 26 advising people to delay house moves if at all possible during the lockdown period , meaning that some sales that were due to complete in March will not have gone ahead .
The Land Registry has also warned its services are likely to be disrupted due to the pandemic , particularly the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which likely means a longer delay between the house sale completing and the record being updated at the Land Registry .
No sales after March 23 have so far been registered in England and Wales , and just one on that day , probably a combination of a drop in house moves after lockdown and registrations taking longer .
Here are the top five most expensive house sales in Bolton in March :

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Luxury Lostock home 'The Lake House' is the most expensive house sold in Bolton in the last two months.
The house, which was formerly owned by an inventor changed hands for £935,000 on March 10 - almost £150,000 lower than the guide price of £1,100,000.
As the name suggests, the house boasts beautiful lake in the garden, which is home to an array of fish.
Built in 2010 in the garden of a traditional 1870s home, the former owner built a model railway inside the property.
The model railway no longer stands but the detached house is still stunning inside and out.
Upstairs is home to four bedrooms with the potential for a fifth, while downstairs is an exciting leisure and entertainment complex.
There is a games room, with a full-size snooker table and a room destined to be a home cinema.
A home gymnasium has also been under construction, with a hot tub and changing cubicle already in place.
(Image: Rightmove/Newton&Co)
In Bolton, there was a total of 22 sales registered for March, a 69pc fall compared to 72 sales registered at the same point for February.
The most expensive of those is the Lake House.
The drop is likely to be a combination of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on both house sales and on the registration of sales.
The Government issued guidance on March 26 advising people to delay house moves if at all possible during the lockdown period, meaning that some sales that were due to complete in March will not have gone ahead.
The Land Registry has also warned its services are likely to be disrupted due to the pandemic, particularly the process of registering a new sale, which likely means a longer delay between the house sale completing and the record being updated at the Land Registry.
No sales after March 23 have so far been registered in England and Wales, and just one on that day, probably a combination of a drop in house moves after lockdown and registrations taking longer.
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Here are the top five most expensive house sales in Bolton in March:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Fly-tippers caught on camera dumping rubbish at 11am - in a hired van

Litter louts were caught on camera fly-tipping near a block of flats - in a hired van .
They were seen dumping rubbish in broad daylight .
Pieces of furniture and wood were chucked out the vehicle on land off Dalton Street in Collyhurst .
Residents in an adjacent block of flats took pictures and video , shocked by what they saw on Wednesday morning ( April 29 ) .
One person said he saw the Salford Van Hire transit van pull up , before rubbish was thrown out of the back .
The vehicle hire firm has condemned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council .
`` I ’ ve never seen somebody at 11am , on a main road with a load of people sitting in an apartment block , dumping stuff on the streets , '' one resident said .
`` It ’ s bizarre .
People usually do it at night .
Sometimes you wake up in the morning and find children ’ s toys and furniture . ''
Witnesses said the people who dumped the rubbish were confroned before scarpering .
Salford Van Hire bosses said in a statement : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t condone at all .
“ We advise members of the public that if anybody sees one of our vans in incidents like this they should record the registration and report it to the police or council as soon as possible.
” The council 's executive member for neighbourhoods , CounRabnawaz Akbar , said : `` I would like to thank the resident involved for reporting this incident to us and for capturing evidence to assist us with our investigation .
`` Statements from eye-witnesses and - where they can be obtained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key part of the community 's fightback against the fly-tippers and can give us the opportunity to prove the culprits ' guilt in court . ''

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Litter louts were caught on camera fly-tipping near a block of flats - in a hired van.
They were seen dumping rubbish in broad daylight. Pieces of furniture and wood were chucked out the vehicle on land off Dalton Street in Collyhurst.
Residents in an adjacent block of flats took pictures and video, shocked by what they saw on Wednesday morning (April 29).
One person said he saw the Salford Van Hire transit van pull up, before rubbish was thrown out of the back.
The vehicle hire firm has condemned the actions of the fly-tippers, as has the council.
"I’ve never seen somebody at 11am, on a main road with a load of people sitting in an apartment block, dumping stuff on the streets," one resident said.
"It’s bizarre. People usually do it at night. Sometimes you wake up in the morning and find children’s toys and furniture."
Witnesses said the people who dumped the rubbish were confroned before scarpering.
Salford Van Hire bosses said in a statement: “This is totally wrong and something we don’t condone at all.
“We advise members of the public that if anybody sees one of our vans in incidents like this they should record the registration and report it to the police or council as soon as possible.”
The council's executive member for neighbourhoods, CounRabnawaz Akbar, said: "I would like to thank the resident involved for reporting this incident to us and for capturing evidence to assist us with our investigation.
"Statements from eye-witnesses and - where they can be obtained safely - video footage or photographs are a key part of the community's fightback against the fly-tippers and can give us the opportunity to prove the culprits' guilt in court."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

As Premier League clubs continue to find a way to restart the 2019/20 season , Manchester United are being linked @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the summer 's transfer market .
Jadon Sancho is their top target , @ @ @ @ @ and Real Madrid are also interested .
United have also been tipped to sign Donny @ @ @ @ @ to replace Paul Pogba if he leaves this summer , while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ forward Timo Werner .
Premier League clubs held a conference call on Friday to discuss @ @ @ @ @ completing the current season .
However , reports after the meeting suggested clubs have been @ @ @ @ @ play the remaining 92 fixtures will be to play at 10 neutral grounds .
The @ @ @ @ @ academy football has been curtailed for the season , with a decision to be made @ @ @ @ @ each league will be decided .
Follow our live blog below for all the latest @ @ @

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

As Premier League clubs continue to find a way to restart the 2019/20 season, Manchester United are being linked with a number of players ahead of the summer's transfer market.
Jadon Sancho is their top target, but recent reports claim Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested.
United have also been tipped to sign Donny van de Beek of Ajax to replace Paul Pogba if he leaves this summer, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are monitoring RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.
Premier League clubs held a conference call on Friday to discuss the 'Project Restart' for completing the current season. However, reports after the meeting suggested clubs have been told the only way to play the remaining 92 fixtures will be to play at 10 neutral grounds.
The league also confirmed that all academy football has been curtailed for the season, with a decision to be made on how final standings for each league will be decided.
A recap of today's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--'Little to no queues' all day as tips reopen in Bolton

Both of Bolton 's tips were relatively quiet days the first day they were back open amid the coronavirus lockdown..
There was a queue of around 30 cars at the Raikes Lane depot when it first opened at 8.30am yesterday ( Saturday ) , but things soon died down .
Just 291 vehicles had visited by 5.15pm .
It was a similar story at the Salford Road tip , where 327 cars visited during the course of the day , with very few people having to queue , according to the council .
He wrote : `` Thank you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and practised social distancing .
`` The first day has been managed well with far less numbers than some were anticipating . ''
Special measures have been put in place to control traffic levels in case the tips get busy .
A traffic control system - based on vehicle registration numbers - in place .
Only bagged general waste is be allowed and people must take proof of address with them .
There is no access to Raikes Lane from St Peter ’ s Way .
Northbound and southbound slip roads are both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signposted diversions are in place .
Signs allowing cars to queue and with further instructions have been placed along Manchester Road up to the building site which used to be United Utilities - around half a mile away from Raikes Lane tip .

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Both of Bolton's tips were relatively quiet days the first day they were back open amid the coronavirus lockdown..
There was a queue of around 30 cars at the Raikes Lane depot when it first opened at 8.30am yesterday (Saturday), but things soon died down.
Just 291 vehicles had visited by 5.15pm.
It was a similar story at the Salford Road tip, where 327 cars visited during the course of the day, with very few people having to queue, according to the council.
Town hall leader Coun David Greenhalgh shared the figures on social media.
He wrote: "Thank you to residents of the borough who have accepted and practised social distancing.
(Image: Tom Molloy)
"The first day has been managed well with far less numbers than some were anticipating."
Special measures have been put in place to control traffic levels in case the tips get busy.
A traffic control system - based on vehicle registration numbers - in place. Only bagged general waste is be allowed and people must take proof of address with them.
There is no access to Raikes Lane from St Peter’s Way. Northbound and southbound slip roads are both closed to help manage traffic, and signposted diversions are in place.
Signs allowing cars to queue and with further instructions have been placed along Manchester Road up to the building site which used to be United Utilities - around half a mile away from Raikes Lane tip.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Almost half of doctors have relied upon donated or self-bought PPE - survey

Almost half of doctors have had to rely upon donated or self-bought Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) , a survey has revealed .
It was carried out by the British Medical Association , trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK , and is believed to be the biggest survey of frontline NHS doctors since the coronavirus outbreak began .
More than 16,000 doctors took part , answering questions on the availability of PPE , where there are shortages , their health and wellbeing , and where they are experiencing shortages of drugs and medicines .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the April 28 and April 30 , also found that two thirds of doctors still do n't feel fully protected from coronavirus .
One doctor commented : `` The PPE situation is an outrage for all staff .
Lives lost for want of plastic visors , masks , and eye protection . ''
Another said : `` Adequate PPE supply in terms of gowns and visors would reduce stress within the team as almost all of our patients are Covid positive . ''
A third added that they are `` coping '' but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front line , no NHS eye protection and only flimsy aprons and cheap surgical masks ( no NHS FFP2 or 3 ) . ''
It comes as the government has been heavily criticised for its PPE shortages since the start of the pandemic .
It emerged many frontline workers , including doctors and nurses , are working without personal protective equipment due to the national shortages .
Dr Chaand Nagpaul , BMA Council Chair said : `` In what is the biggest survey of frontline NHS staff during this crisis , thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have had to personally buy PPE for themselves of their department or rely on donations .
85 % of GPs told us they sourced their own PPE or relied on donations and 38 % of hospital doctors .
`` On the one-hand it shows how resourceful they have been and how much support there has been from the general public in providing kit ; but far more importantly , it is a damning indictment of the Government ’ s abject failure to make sure healthcare workers across the country are being supplied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The survey shows that overall , there has been an improvement in the provision of PPE , but if almost half of all doctors report that they had to resort to purchasing PPE themselves or rely on donations , then there is still a lot for the Government to do to protect its frontline .
`` Doctors are still reporting shortages in gowns , with one in three not having enough gowns in settings where they are most at risk with the most poorly of Covid patients . ''
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Almost half of doctors have had to rely upon donated or self-bought Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a survey has revealed.
It was carried out by the British Medical Association, trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK, and is believed to be the biggest survey of frontline NHS doctors since the coronavirus outbreak began.
More than 16,000 doctors took part, answering questions on the availability of PPE, where there are shortages, their health and wellbeing, and where they are experiencing shortages of drugs and medicines.
The survey, which was carried out between the April 28 and April 30, also found that two thirds of doctors still don't feel fully protected from coronavirus.
One doctor commented: "The PPE situation is an outrage for all staff. Lives lost for want of plastic visors, masks, and eye protection."
Another said: "Adequate PPE supply in terms of gowns and visors would reduce stress within the team as almost all of our patients are Covid positive."
A third added that they are "coping" but "it's a worrying time on the front line, no NHS eye protection and only flimsy aprons and cheap surgical masks (no NHS FFP2 or 3)."
It comes as the government has been heavily criticised for its PPE shortages since the start of the pandemic.
It emerged many frontline workers, including doctors and nurses, are working without personal protective equipment due to the national shortages.
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, BMA Council Chair said: "In what is the biggest survey of frontline NHS staff during this crisis, thousands of doctors have told the BMA that they have had to personally buy PPE for themselves of their department or rely on donations. 85% of GPs told us they sourced their own PPE or relied on donations and 38% of hospital doctors.
"On the one-hand it shows how resourceful they have been and how much support there has been from the general public in providing kit; but far more importantly, it is a damning indictment of the Government’s abject failure to make sure healthcare workers across the country are being supplied with the life-saving kit they should be.
"The survey shows that overall, there has been an improvement in the provision of PPE, but if almost half of all doctors report that they had to resort to purchasing PPE themselves or rely on donations, then there is still a lot for the Government to do to protect its frontline.
"Doctors are still reporting shortages in gowns, with one in three not having enough gowns in settings where they are most at risk with the most poorly of Covid patients."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Man Utd great Wayne Rooney makes Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba claim

Wayne Rooney claimed that Ravel Morrison was ' a country mile ' ahead of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard when the three players were coming through the Manchester United academy together .
Off-field issues hampered Morrison at United and he left the club in 2012 .
Since leaving United , Morrison has played for a number of clubs but has consistently failed to deliver on his vast potential , and is currently on loan at Middlesbrough .
Pogba , meanwhile , also left United in 2012 but was re-signed for a then world-record £89million fee four years later .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trajectories since their days together in the United academy but Rooney believes it was Morrison who was the better player as a teenager .
`` I remember watching Ravel Morrison thinking he had everything required for a player in his position , '' Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column .
`` He nutmegged Nemanja Vidic three times in the space of a minute in one training game .
`` But he struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him - because I saw Paul Pogba come through , Jesse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was better than any of them by a country mile .
`` He 's proof that you ca n't escape the fact there are guidelines every player has to obey in professional football .
`` Then you think how far you can go by being ultra-professional .
Gary Neville , for instance .
Gary 's not a great football player but he worked in every minute of every training session and made the most of everything he had .
`` Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in life is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your ability , strip everything back : if you can work hard every day , in whatever job you do you 'll be successful . ''

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Wayne Rooney claimed that Ravel Morrison was 'a country mile' ahead of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard when the three players were coming through the Manchester United academy together.
Off-field issues hampered Morrison at United and he left the club in 2012. Since leaving United, Morrison has played for a number of clubs but has consistently failed to deliver on his vast potential, and is currently on loan at Middlesbrough.
Pogba, meanwhile, also left United in 2012 but was re-signed for a then world-record £89million fee four years later.
The two players' careers have followed different trajectories since their days together in the United academy but Rooney believes it was Morrison who was the better player as a teenager.
"I remember watching Ravel Morrison thinking he had everything required for a player in his position," Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column.
"He nutmegged Nemanja Vidic three times in the space of a minute in one training game.
"But he struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him - because I saw Paul Pogba come through, Jesse Lingard, all these players and Ravel was better than any of them by a country mile.
"He's proof that you can't escape the fact there are guidelines every player has to obey in professional football.
"Then you think how far you can go by being ultra-professional. Gary Neville, for instance. Gary's not a great football player but he worked in every minute of every training session and made the most of everything he had.
"Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in life is to work hard every day. Forget all your ability, strip everything back: if you can work hard every day, in whatever job you do you'll be successful."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Tesco issues urgent product recall to shoppers

The Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) has issued a warning to shoppers who have bought certain batches of Green Giant original canned sweetcorn .
The FSA says : `` General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because some seams may be faulty due to a packaging fault , which could make this product unsafe to eat . ''
The following batches are affected : In a message on Twitter , Tesco wrote : `` As a safety precaution , Green Giant are recalling certain batches of Green Giant original canned sweetcorn , in varying sizes .
`` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seams which can potentially lead to bacteria . ''
If you have one of the affected products and want to return it , you do n't need a receipt , but we do n't advise going to the supermarket unless it 's as part of an essential trip .
`` We are recalling a limited number of cans of Green Giant Sweetcorn from supermarkets and other grocery stores in the UK and some other European markets .
`` This follows the identification of a potential packaging fault with the affected cans , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have not received any complaints but our first priority is the health and wellbeing of consumers . ''

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to shoppers who have bought certain batches of Green Giant original canned sweetcorn.
The FSA says: "General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because some seams may be faulty due to a packaging fault, which could make this product unsafe to eat."
The following batches are affected:
Pack Size: 198g
Batch Codes: 93 1S1, 294 1S1 and 295 1S1.
Best Before: July 2023
In a message on Twitter, Tesco wrote: "As a safety precaution, Green Giant are recalling certain batches of Green Giant original canned sweetcorn, in varying sizes.
"This is due to the possible presence of faulty seams which can potentially lead to bacteria."
If you have one of the affected products and want to return it, you don't need a receipt, but we don't advise going to the supermarket unless it's as part of an essential trip.
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"We are recalling a limited number of cans of Green Giant Sweetcorn from supermarkets and other grocery stores in the UK and some other European markets.
"This follows the identification of a potential packaging fault with the affected cans, which could compromise product quality or food safety.
"We have not received any complaints but our first priority is the health and wellbeing of consumers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Man City morning headlines as De Bruyne drops hint over future

Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has hinted his long-term future lies at Manchester City despite the club ’ s European ban , which is pending an appeal .
The Belgian did admit that two years out of European competition ‘ would be long ’ and claimed that if the ban would be reduced to just one season , it would be much more palatable for the players .
Speaking to HLN , he explained : `` I 'm just waiting .
The club has told us that they are going to appeal and that they are almost one hundred percent sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why I 'm waiting to see what will happen .
I trust my team .
`` Once the statement is made , I will review everything .
Two years would be long , in the case of one year I might see .
“ In recent years , and before then too , there have been many teams who have polled and may have asked what I like .
But to be honest , I 'm very happy with City .
`` I play for one of the best teams in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view the best competition - and I like that .
It remains a challenge to be the best and I need that too .
What is coming is coming .
But it 's not that I 've tried to leave City in those five years .
I have also remained calm for my previous transfers .
I have never had any problems and have always waited for my moment .
With respect , because I think you get most of it back .
Even outside of football.
” Teenage winger Rabbi Matondo left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he has revealed Leroy Sane , formerly of the Bundesliga club , advised him on the move .
The Wales international moved to Germany in an £8million deal and has scored once in 20 appearances for the club , whom he joined in search of first-team football .
`` At Manchester City , I was doing well and getting a lot of attention from other clubs , telling me they wanted me in the first team .
I was n't really in and around the first team at City so much .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being on the bench , '' Matondo told the Daily Mail .
`` Manchester City is a top club and I 've lots of respect for them .
At the time I was thinking about my own development and thought a move abroad might be the one for me .
`` There was a lot of talk at the time about how not many young players were breaking through in the Premier League and I was thinking it might be right to move abroad and get some good experience .
Maybe some life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people can say they moved abroad to work at 18 and lived alone .
I thought it would be good for me .
I thought I was mature and it 's been the right thing for me .
`` He ( Sane ) told me the fans were top fans and would love me forever if I worked hard and did the right things .
He gave me advice on the Schalke way . ''
City record goalscorer Sergio Aguero has revealed how he used to suffer dizzy spells on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ditched the prime Argentine beef which was a big part of his previous diet and upon receiving advice , opted to consume more chicken and rice .
The 31-year-old now only uses the asado – a traditional South American grill – once a week or less , and he feels all the better for it .
Aguero told TYC Sports : “ I think it was from 2013 to 2016 that I could not adapt to food well .
“ From there I met an Italian doctor online - and he changed my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him what I usually ate , which was to eat a lot of meat , and when he told me to try it just once a week I was like 'uhhh ' .
“ Then I adapted .
He told me that when I am very hungry I should put rice and chicken together – and today I am a big fan of rice .
“ In football , even if it 's only half-a-kilo , you feel the difference .
It is incredible . ''

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De Bruyne hints at City stay
Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has hinted his long-term future lies at Manchester City despite the club’s European ban, which is pending an appeal.
The Belgian did admit that two years out of European competition ‘would be long’ and claimed that if the ban would be reduced to just one season, it would be much more palatable for the players.
Speaking to HLN, he explained: "I'm just waiting. The club has told us that they are going to appeal and that they are almost one hundred percent sure that they are right. That's why I'm waiting to see what will happen. I trust my team.
"Once the statement is made, I will review everything. Two years would be long, in the case of one year I might see.
“In recent years, and before then too, there have been many teams who have polled and may have asked what I like. But to be honest, I'm very happy with City.
"I play for one of the best teams in the world, play in England - for my view the best competition - and I like that. It remains a challenge to be the best and I need that too. What is coming is coming. But it's not that I've tried to leave City in those five years. I have also remained calm for my previous transfers. I have never had any problems and have always waited for my moment. With respect, because I think you get most of it back. Even outside of football.”
Matondo reveals Sane’s Schalke advise
Teenage winger Rabbi Matondo left City in January 2019 to join Schalke and he has revealed Leroy Sane, formerly of the Bundesliga club, advised him on the move.
The Wales international moved to Germany in an £8million deal and has scored once in 20 appearances for the club, whom he joined in search of first-team football.
"At Manchester City, I was doing well and getting a lot of attention from other clubs, telling me they wanted me in the first team. I wasn't really in and around the first team at City so much. I wasn't getting a sniff of being on the bench," Matondo told the Daily Mail.
"Manchester City is a top club and I've lots of respect for them. At the time I was thinking about my own development and thought a move abroad might be the one for me.
"There was a lot of talk at the time about how not many young players were breaking through in the Premier League and I was thinking it might be right to move abroad and get some good experience. Maybe some life lessons as well.
"Not a lot of people can say they moved abroad to work at 18 and lived alone. I thought it would be good for me. I thought I was mature and it's been the right thing for me.
"He (Sane) told me the fans were top fans and would love me forever if I worked hard and did the right things. He gave me advice on the Schalke way."
Aguero reveals key dietary change
City record goalscorer Sergio Aguero has revealed how he used to suffer dizzy spells on the pitch before altering his diet.
Aguero ditched the prime Argentine beef which was a big part of his previous diet and upon receiving advice, opted to consume more chicken and rice.
The 31-year-old now only uses the asado – a traditional South American grill – once a week or less, and he feels all the better for it.
Aguero told TYC Sports: “I think it was from 2013 to 2016 that I could not adapt to food well.
“From there I met an Italian doctor online - and he changed my mind a little.
“I told him what I usually ate, which was to eat a lot of meat, and when he told me to try it just once a week I was like 'uhhh'.
“Then I adapted. He told me that when I am very hungry I should put rice and chicken together – and today I am a big fan of rice.
“In football, even if it's only half-a-kilo, you feel the difference. It is incredible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Meet the actor who overcame his shyness to appear in an Oscar-winning film

Actor Matt Greenwood was sent to drama classes at the age of six after struggling with shyness .
He never imagined that one day it would lead to a role in an Oscar-winning film .
Matt , 25 , was once so shy , he even could n't ask for tomato ketchup at McDonald 's .
His mum Debbie decided he needed a confidence boost .
The Manchester actor went on to play the first transgender character in a family drama in the Rochdale-based BBC One school drama Waterloo Road .
And he stars in a powerful and pivotal moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biographical drama about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury which scooped four Oscars , two Golden Globe Awards and two British Academy Film Awards .
Matt is in a pivotal scene when Freddie , played by best actor winner Rami Malek , had just been diagnosed as HIV positive .
His character , a fellow patient , sings 'ay-oh ' in recognition of Freddie as he passes him in the corridor of the clinic .
The rock icon pauses for a poignant moment before singing 'ay-oh ' back to the ailing young man who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Matt , a former pupil at St Thomas More Primary School and Cardinal Langley RC High School in Middleton , was chosen for the powerful role in the 20th Century Fox blockbuster without auditoning .
`` They got in touch with my agent and said 'we 'd like to consider Matt for this , '' he recalled .
`` As much as every actor likes to audition every actor prays for the day when they just get offered things .
`` I did n't know at all how big it was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and makeup and costume test .
`` The wardrobe department was like Debenhams on Oxford Street . ''
He laughed : `` I was like ' I think I need to re-read this . '
`` My scene lasts 20 to 30 seconds and it took a full day to film .
That shows the scale of the film .
`` I would go into makeup at 7am and by 1.30pm they still had n't done with me .
They had to rebuild my skin so I looked tired .
`` Walking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sequence . ''
When the film opened Matt went to see Bohemian Rhapsody at his local cinema with his friends .
`` I remember one morning I woke up to a message from a friend saying ' I 've seen your face at the Oscars . '
`` I was n't there but they meant they 'd shown the clip with me in it .
`` It 's bewildering because I still feel little me . ''
Reflecting on his shyness as a youngster , Matt thanks his mum for signing him up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of six with the Helen O'Grady Children 's Drama Academy and trained with the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop in Bury from the age of 10 to 16 .
Matt then went on to train at The Manchester College Shena Simon Campus , the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and the Manchester School of Acting .
He was about to go on stage with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain when he found out he 'd won the role in Bohemian Rhapsody .
He said : `` When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I can be a very shy person .
`` I would n't speak to strangers to the point where I would n't go and ask for another ketchup in McDonald 's .
`` My mum forced me to go .
She wanted a child that would speak .
`` I started to come out of my shell and it was then I fell in love .
I still go to classes .
`` From the age of six I loved it but when I started with the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's what I wanted to do .
`` Shyness stays with you and as RuPaul explains it ' I 'm an introvert who dresses up as an extrovert . '
`` I can be a very shy and private person but at the same time my job requires me to be an extrovert . ''
At the age of 15 Matt joined Waterloo Road as bullied pupil Martin Dunbar and he 's proud to have raised awareness of transgender issues as a character who identified as a girl .
Martin was caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls ' cloak-room but teacher Chris Mead discovered that Martin was desperate for a sex change operation and arranged counselling .
`` I watched it as a viewer and then got to be in it , '' he told us .
`` It was just an amazing experience that I had been working up to .
`` It was at a time where being gay had been normalised but trans was still an obscure thing to be and it brought that awareness .
People were writing to me .
`` I never thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provoke such a response .
`` People were coming up to me to say 'thank you , you 've saved my life and given my family a way of talking to me about it ' .
`` Still to this day trans people hold it in high regard . ''
Matt will be returning to our screens as Tom Clarke for the third series of The A Word , a BBC One drama filmed in Manchester and the Lake District which follows the story of a five-year-old boy and how his family cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Corrie icon Julie Hesmondalgh , who played Hayley Cropper , is joining the cast .
`` There were rumours that Julie Hes might be joining and we were fangirling , '' he said .
`` Then sure enough her head shot popped up .
`` I got to meet her at one of the read-throughs .
She shouted my name and then gave me a hug .
`` It was bewildering because I 've always admired her .
`` She did an incredible job as Hayley , she 's an incredible actress @ @

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Actor Matt Greenwood was sent to drama classes at the age of six after struggling with shyness.
He never imagined that one day it would lead to a role in an Oscar-winning film.
Matt, 25, was once so shy, he even couldn't ask for tomato ketchup at McDonald's. His mum Debbie decided he needed a confidence boost.
The Manchester actor went on to play the first transgender character in a family drama in the Rochdale-based BBC One school drama Waterloo Road.
And he stars in a powerful and pivotal moment in the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody - the biographical drama about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury which scooped four Oscars, two Golden Globe Awards and two British Academy Film Awards.
(Image: Michael Shelford)
Matt is in a pivotal scene when Freddie, played by best actor winner Rami Malek, had just been diagnosed as HIV positive.
His character, a fellow patient, sings 'ay-oh' in recognition of Freddie as he passes him in the corridor of the clinic. The rock icon pauses for a poignant moment before singing 'ay-oh' back to the ailing young man who is in the late stages of AIDS.
Matt, a former pupil at St Thomas More Primary School and Cardinal Langley RC High School in Middleton, was chosen for the powerful role in the 20th Century Fox blockbuster without auditoning.
(Image: 20th Century Fox)
"They got in touch with my agent and said 'we'd like to consider Matt for this," he recalled.
"I didn't have to audition.
"As much as every actor likes to audition every actor prays for the day when they just get offered things.
"I didn't know at all how big it was going to be until I went for hair and makeup and costume test.
"The wardrobe department was like Debenhams on Oxford Street."
He laughed: "I was like 'I think I need to re-read this.'
"My scene lasts 20 to 30 seconds and it took a full day to film. That shows the scale of the film.
(Image: Michael Shelford)
"I would go into makeup at 7am and by 1.30pm they still hadn't done with me. They had to rebuild my skin so I looked tired.
"Walking on set was like being in a dream sequence."
When the film opened Matt went to see Bohemian Rhapsody at his local cinema with his friends.
"I remember one morning I woke up to a message from a friend saying 'I've seen your face at the Oscars.'
(Image: BBC)
"I wasn't there but they meant they'd shown the clip with me in it.
"It's bewildering because I still feel little me."
Reflecting on his shyness as a youngster, Matt thanks his mum for signing him up to drama classes.
He started out at the age of six with the Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy and trained with the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop in Bury from the age of 10 to 16.
Matt then went on to train at The Manchester College Shena Simon Campus, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and the Manchester School of Acting.
He was about to go on stage with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain when he found out he'd won the role in Bohemian Rhapsody.
He said: "When I was six I got into acting accidentally.
"I can be a very shy person.
"I wouldn't speak to strangers to the point where I wouldn't go and ask for another ketchup in McDonald's.
"My mum forced me to go. She wanted a child that would speak.
(Image: Matt Squire)
"I started to come out of my shell and it was then I fell in love. I still go to classes.
"From the age of six I loved it but when I started with the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop from the age of 10 I knew that's what I wanted to do.
"Shyness stays with you and as RuPaul explains it 'I'm an introvert who dresses up as an extrovert.'
"I can be a very shy and private person but at the same time my job requires me to be an extrovert."
At the age of 15 Matt joined Waterloo Road as bullied pupil Martin Dunbar and he's proud to have raised awareness of transgender issues as a character who identified as a girl.
(Image: Michael Shelford)
Martin was caught looking at lingerie magazines and patrolling the girls' cloak-room but teacher Chris Mead discovered that Martin was desperate for a sex change operation and arranged counselling.
"I watched it as a viewer and then got to be in it," he told us.
"It was just an amazing experience that I had been working up to.
"It was at a time where being gay had been normalised but trans was still an obscure thing to be and it brought that awareness. People were writing to me.
"I never thought that my little appearance on TV would provoke such a response.
"People were coming up to me to say 'thank you, you've saved my life and given my family a way of talking to me about it'.
"Still to this day trans people hold it in high regard."
Matt will be returning to our screens as Tom Clarke for the third series of The A Word, a BBC One drama filmed in Manchester and the Lake District which follows the story of a five-year-old boy and how his family cope with the fact he has autism.
And Corrie icon Julie Hesmondalgh, who played Hayley Cropper, is joining the cast.
"There were rumours that Julie Hes might be joining and we were fangirling," he said.
"Then sure enough her head shot popped up.
"I got to meet her at one of the read-throughs. She shouted my name and then gave me a hug.
"It was bewildering because I've always admired her.
"She did an incredible job as Hayley, she's an incredible actress."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Man United morning headlines as Rashford sends academy message

Tony Adams has revealed he rejected Manchester United due to Arsenal 's ambition .
Adams won a plethora of trophies in North London but was approached by Sir Alex Ferguson , with the two clubs dominating English football for the best part of the decade .
“ Sir Alex Ferguson came in for me , ” Adams told Sky Sports .
“ But I would n't leave and I said to the chairman : 'Have we got ambition at the club ? '
`` He said 'do n't worry , we are injecting a lot of money and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I stayed and the rest is history - Dennis [ Bergkamp ] came and Nicolas Anelka , [ Patrick ] Vieira , Manu [ Emmanuel Petit ] , Robert Pires - we had five World Cup winners in the team.
” But Adams went on to say that things have changed : `` It is a completely different club today .
I think recruitment at Arsenal for a good few years has not been great .
`` Now we seem to be selling our best players and you are never going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best players . ''
Patrice Evra says his debut for Manchester United was such a disaster his agent apologised to him for arranging the transfer .
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and was thrown in at the deep end in the same month against Manchester City at Eastlands .
City took a 2-0 half-time lead and Evra was replaced by Alan Smith at the interval .
City ran out 3-1 winners and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in United 's third defeat in four at City , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club cost the Frenchman a World Cup squad place in the summer .
Evra lined up against Liverpool the following week for Rio Ferdinand 's added time winner following a deflating debut , and the more vivid memory is of his introduction to the Manchester derby .
`` ‘ What the hell am I doing here ? ''
Evra told the United podcast .
`` I was in Monte Carlo , chilling .
Here the football is so fast .
'Oh my God , you ’ re so done Patrice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
I remember thinking that and the worst part is when the game was finished .
`` We go back to my flat with my agent and his wife , and my agent looked at me like this and said , ‘ Patrice , I ’ m sorry ’ .
I was like , ‘ why ?
’ '' ‘ I ’ m sorry to bring you here .
You ’ ll never make it , it ’ s too hard , you should stay in Monte Carlo ’ .
In front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was so bad , so embarrassing .
My agent actually told me I should have never gone to Manchester United .
So yeah , I have this tough moment , but it helped me to become who I am . ''
Marcus Rashford has delivered a message to young players after the academy season was cancelled .
The Premier League confirmed that all academy football up to under-23 level has been curtailed due to the coronavirus crisis to give clubs and players clarity at this uncertain time .
United 's under-23 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Division 2 before the season was cancelled , three points behind leaders West Ham with a game in hand .
Rashford wrote on Twitter : `` The news you got yesterday was probably not what you wanted to hear .
I know all you want to do is play because I 'm the same , but the decision has been made to protect everyone involved .
This is bigger than football .
`` You might be feeling a bit low but the best thing you can do is pick up your ball and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was in the academy I used to find a spot in the garden and aim for targets just so I could practice my accuracy , get creative !
`` Now is not the time to fall out of love with the game , it 's a time to remember why you fell in love with it in the first place .
`` You 've got this and we ca n't wait to see you all back next season ! ''

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Adams: Arsenal ambition stopped my United move
Tony Adams has revealed he rejected Manchester United due to Arsenal's ambition.
Adams won a plethora of trophies in North London but was approached by Sir Alex Ferguson, with the two clubs dominating English football for the best part of the decade.
“Sir Alex Ferguson came in for me,” Adams told Sky Sports. “But I wouldn't leave and I said to the chairman: 'Have we got ambition at the club?'
"He said 'don't worry, we are injecting a lot of money and we are going to go for it'.
"I stayed and the rest is history - Dennis [Bergkamp] came and Nicolas Anelka, [Patrick] Vieira, Manu [Emmanuel Petit], Robert Pires - we had five World Cup winners in the team.”
But Adams went on to say that things have changed: "It is a completely different club today. I think recruitment at Arsenal for a good few years has not been great.
"Now we seem to be selling our best players and you are never going to recruit a championship squad selling all your best players."
Evra received debut apology
Patrice Evra says his debut for Manchester United was such a disaster his agent apologised to him for arranging the transfer.
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and was thrown in at the deep end in the same month against Manchester City at Eastlands. City took a 2-0 half-time lead and Evra was replaced by Alan Smith at the interval.
City ran out 3-1 winners and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in United's third defeat in four at City, and Evra's struggles in his first months at the club cost the Frenchman a World Cup squad place in the summer.
Evra lined up against Liverpool the following week for Rio Ferdinand's added time winner following a deflating debut, and the more vivid memory is of his introduction to the Manchester derby.
"‘What the hell am I doing here?" Evra told the United podcast. "I was in Monte Carlo, chilling. Here the football is so fast. 'Oh my God, you’re so done Patrice. You should go back to Monte Carlo’. I remember thinking that and the worst part is when the game was finished.
"We go back to my flat with my agent and his wife, and my agent looked at me like this and said, ‘Patrice, I’m sorry’. I was like, ‘why?’
"‘I’m sorry to bring you here. You’ll never make it, it’s too hard, you should stay in Monte Carlo’. In front of his wife!
"That day I was so bad, so embarrassing. My agent actually told me I should have never gone to Manchester United. So yeah, I have this tough moment, but it helped me to become who I am."
Rashford’s message to academy stars
Marcus Rashford has delivered a message to young players after the academy season was cancelled.
The Premier League confirmed that all academy football up to under-23 level has been curtailed due to the coronavirus crisis to give clubs and players clarity at this uncertain time. United's under-23's were second in the Premier League 2 Division 2 before the season was cancelled, three points behind leaders West Ham with a game in hand.
Rashford wrote on Twitter: "The news you got yesterday was probably not what you wanted to hear. I know all you want to do is play because I'm the same, but the decision has been made to protect everyone involved. This is bigger than football.
"You might be feeling a bit low but the best thing you can do is pick up your ball and get out in the garden. When I was in the academy I used to find a spot in the garden and aim for targets just so I could practice my accuracy, get creative!
"Now is not the time to fall out of love with the game, it's a time to remember why you fell in love with it in the first place.
"You've got this and we can't wait to see you all back next season!"