themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Snowpiercer - the new Netflix thriller everyone's talking about

At a time when we 're all still staying in as much as possible , all eyes are on any new Netflix release .
But there 's one new series especially that 's got people talking .
Snowpiercer lands on the streaming platform today , with the first two episodes available to watch right now .
The sci-fi thriller is based on the 2013 film of the same name by Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon-ho .
It 's set in a dystopian future in which the Earth has frozen to the core after efforts to reverse the effects of global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another ice age .
The last few thousand surviving humans live on a giant armoured train - the eponymous Snowpiercer - circling the globe .
Passengers are split into classes - with wildly varying treatment in each carriage that has the 'Tailers ' at the rear end of the train plotting a revolt .
Jennifer Connelly stars as Melanie Cavill , the 'voice of the train ' , opposite Daveed Diggs as Andre Layton , a Tailer and former homicide cop who is called upon to investigate a murder in third class .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will air each week , and it has already been renewed for a second season .
Reviews so far have been predominantly positive , with The Independent hailing it ' a riveting ride ' and The Guardian describing it as a 'trashy treat ' akin to a 'steampunk Law and Order ' - although most agree it falls short of the film .
Watched it ?
Share your reviews with us in the comments below .

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At a time when we're all still staying in as much as possible, all eyes are on any new Netflix release.
But there's one new series especially that's got people talking.
Snowpiercer lands on the streaming platform today, with the first two episodes available to watch right now.
The sci-fi thriller is based on the 2013 film of the same name by Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon-ho.
It's set in a dystopian future in which the Earth has frozen to the core after efforts to reverse the effects of global warming went too far and inadvertently triggered another ice age.
The last few thousand surviving humans live on a giant armoured train - the eponymous Snowpiercer - circling the globe.
Passengers are split into classes - with wildly varying treatment in each carriage that has the 'Tailers' at the rear end of the train plotting a revolt.
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Jennifer Connelly stars as Melanie Cavill, the 'voice of the train', opposite Daveed Diggs as Andre Layton, a Tailer and former homicide cop who is called upon to investigate a murder in third class.
A new episode of the 10-part series will air each week, and it has already been renewed for a second season.
Reviews so far have been predominantly positive, with The Independent hailing it 'a riveting ride' and The Guardian describing it as a 'trashy treat' akin to a 'steampunk Law and Order' - although most agree it falls short of the film.
Watched it? Share your reviews with us in the comments below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man Utd myth has already been busted ahead of Premier League restart

German football has never been so popular on these shores and after successive weekends of Bundesliga feasts on BT Sport all eyes are being drawn to Borussia Dortmund .
It 's not difficult to see why .
For English viewers - and Manchester United - there is the chance to watch the thrilling Jadon Sancho , even if he 's been limited to two cameos off the bench so far , as well as the most exciting crop of young players in Europe , with Erling Haaland leading the line .
Dortmund 's 4-0 win against Schalke and their 2-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-of-the-table clash with Bayern Munich perfectly and viewers will be tuning in in their droves for that on Tuesday .
But Lucien Favre 's side have n't been the best team in the Bundesliga over the last two weekends and they are n't the most relevant team for United to be watching .
Sancho could have half-a-dozen shockers between now and the end of the season and it wo n't change the club 's desire to sign him this summer .
Instead , that mantle falls to Bayer Leverkusen and the way they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project Restart has to be encouraging for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United .
They 've been the form team in winning 4-1 at Werder Bremen and 3-1 at Borussia Monchengladbach and in Kai Havertz they 've had the form player as well .
Those victories have moved them up into fourth place and victory at home against Wolfsburg on Tuesday will send them third , for 24 hours at least .
The reason this is so relevant for United is that Bayer Leverkusen were the Bundesliga 's form team before the lockdown as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes they 've shattered the theory that all momentum from March will have evaporated .
United will hope they can repeat that trick in the Premier League .
Under Solskjaer they were 11 games unbeaten before the season was halted , winning nine of them , and it looked a matter of time until they overhauled Chelsea in fourth .
In recent weeks the idea that form or momentum will have no bearing when the Premier League restarts has been floated regularly , but in Germany Bayer Leverkusen are proving that 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striking , in fact .
This is n't a team at the top of the table winning every week and simply continuing what they 've been doing all season .
Under Peter Bosz Leverkusen have been infuriatingly inconsistent for most of the season .
The head coach who took Ajax to the Europa League final in 2017 before losing to United in Stockholm lost his job at Dortmund because his side could thrill one week and capitulate the next .
This season they began with three straight wins , scoring 10 goals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their next 10 games .
That inconsistency might sound familiar to Old Trafford regulars .
In December their season hit rock bottom , losing three successive games , including defeats to mid-table fodder Cologne and Hertha Berlin in the space of five days .
You could call it their Burnley moment .
Between those three straight defeats and the 2019/20 season being suspended they conjured up a run of 12 wins and a draw from 14 games , scoring goals for fun .
Two months without a game has done nothing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
United 's own Year Zero this season came with that tepid Old Trafford defeat by Burnley in January .
Since then they 've been unbeaten in 11 games , winning nine of them , with the brilliant Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings .
Just like Leverkusen 's renaissance has coincided with Havertz 's return to form , so the signing of Fernandes rejuvenated United .
If the Portuguese midfielder can copy the imperious German youngster and hit the ground running again , then perhaps United can maintain their own momentum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just that they could do worse than tuning in to Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg on Tuesday .

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German football has never been so popular on these shores and after successive weekends of Bundesliga feasts on BT Sport all eyes are being drawn to Borussia Dortmund.
It's not difficult to see why. For English viewers - and Manchester United - there is the chance to watch the thrilling Jadon Sancho, even if he's been limited to two cameos off the bench so far, as well as the most exciting crop of young players in Europe, with Erling Haaland leading the line.
Dortmund's 4-0 win against Schalke and their 2-0 success at Wolfsburg have set up their top-of-the-table clash with Bayern Munich perfectly and viewers will be tuning in in their droves for that on Tuesday.
But Lucien Favre's side haven't been the best team in the Bundesliga over the last two weekends and they aren't the most relevant team for United to be watching. Sancho could have half-a-dozen shockers between now and the end of the season and it won't change the club's desire to sign him this summer.
Instead, that mantle falls to Bayer Leverkusen and the way they've taken to the Bundesliga's own Project Restart has to be encouraging for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United.
They've been the form team in winning 4-1 at Werder Bremen and 3-1 at Borussia Monchengladbach and in Kai Havertz they've had the form player as well. Those victories have moved them up into fourth place and victory at home against Wolfsburg on Tuesday will send them third, for 24 hours at least.
The reason this is so relevant for United is that Bayer Leverkusen were the Bundesliga's form team before the lockdown as well. In the space of 180 minutes they've shattered the theory that all momentum from March will have evaporated.
United will hope they can repeat that trick in the Premier League. Under Solskjaer they were 11 games unbeaten before the season was halted, winning nine of them, and it looked a matter of time until they overhauled Chelsea in fourth.
In recent weeks the idea that form or momentum will have no bearing when the Premier League restarts has been floated regularly, but in Germany Bayer Leverkusen are proving that's not the case.
The similarities are quite striking, in fact. This isn't a team at the top of the table winning every week and simply continuing what they've been doing all season. Under Peter Bosz Leverkusen have been infuriatingly inconsistent for most of the season. The head coach who took Ajax to the Europa League final in 2017 before losing to United in Stockholm lost his job at Dortmund because his side could thrill one week and capitulate the next.
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This season they began with three straight wins, scoring 10 goals in the process, then won only two of their next 10 games. That inconsistency might sound familiar to Old Trafford regulars.
In December their season hit rock bottom, losing three successive games, including defeats to mid-table fodder Cologne and Hertha Berlin in the space of five days. You could call it their Burnley moment.
Between those three straight defeats and the 2019/20 season being suspended they conjured up a run of 12 wins and a draw from 14 games, scoring goals for fun. Two months without a game has done nothing to halt the head of steam they built up.
United's own Year Zero this season came with that tepid Old Trafford defeat by Burnley in January. Since then they've been unbeaten in 11 games, winning nine of them, with the brilliant Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings.
Just like Leverkusen's renaissance has coincided with Havertz's return to form, so the signing of Fernandes rejuvenated United. If the Portuguese midfielder can copy the imperious German youngster and hit the ground running again, then perhaps United can maintain their own momentum.
For an example of how to do just that they could do worse than tuning in to Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg on Tuesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Manchester United fans gutted over Odion Ighalo transfer update

Manchester United fans will be sad if Odion Oghalo leaves the club this summer .
MEN Sport understands the 30-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford this week , with parent club Shanghai Shenhua keen to have the striker back ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season .
Whilst supporters were split on Ighalo 's loan signing in January , the back-up striker has proved a hit for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , scoring four goals in eight appearances , with Marcus Rashford out of the side through injury .
However , Ighalo 's loan deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would have been sufficient to cover Manchester United until the end of the season in ordinary circumstances .
However , the postponement of the 2019/20 campaign as a result of the coronavirus pandemic means Ighalo is set to depart with United 's season yet to be completed , with the Chinese authorities hopeful of restarting their domestic league at a similar time to the Premier League .
While United are boosted by Rashford 's return for the final games of the season , losing Ighalo is a blow , especially with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resumes .
Ideally , United would have wanted to keep Ighalo but relaxed about the prospect of losing him as a result of Rashford 's return to fitness .
Rashford aggravated a back problem during United 's FA Cup win over Wolves in January and he played no part in United 's 11-match unbeaten run before the season was halted .
Solskjaer recently confirmed he has a fully fit squad to work with ahead of the season 's resumption .

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Manchester United fans will be sad if Odion Oghalo leaves the club this summer.
MEN Sport understands the 30-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford this week, with parent club Shanghai Shenhua keen to have the striker back ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season.
Whilst supporters were split on Ighalo's loan signing in January, the back-up striker has proved a hit for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, scoring four goals in eight appearances, with Marcus Rashford out of the side through injury.
However, Ighalo's loan deal was only penned until May 31, which would have been sufficient to cover Manchester United until the end of the season in ordinary circumstances.
However, the postponement of the 2019/20 campaign as a result of the coronavirus pandemic means Ighalo is set to depart with United's season yet to be completed, with the Chinese authorities hopeful of restarting their domestic league at a similar time to the Premier League.
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While United are boosted by Rashford's return for the final games of the season, losing Ighalo is a blow, especially with a hectic fixture schedule likely when the season resumes.
Ideally, United would have wanted to keep Ighalo but relaxed about the prospect of losing him as a result of Rashford's return to fitness.
Rashford aggravated a back problem during United's FA Cup win over Wolves in January and he played no part in United's 11-match unbeaten run before the season was halted.
Solskjaer recently confirmed he has a fully fit squad to work with ahead of the season's resumption.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Innocent tweet from Number 10 prompts hilarious response after Cummings fiasco

It was the most innocent of tweets from Number 10 .
The tweet , from Boris Johnson 's UK Prime Minister account , simply said : `` Keep 2 metres apart from people you do n't live with . ''
It had a link to government coronavirus advice and the hashtag stay alert with a picture of a beach which added : `` Going to the beach this weekend ?
`` Stay safe .
Keep 2 metres apart from other people .
Stay alert .
Control the virus .
Save lives . ''
But the response to the Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the damage of the Dominic Cummings fiasco .
Fury has erupted from politicians , members of the public , police and church leaders over Mr Cummings driving during lockdown 260 miles to his parents ' in Durham .
At the time , his wife was ill with the virus , and the government advice was to stay at home .
On Sunday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped in to lead the Downing Street press briefing and defend Mr Cummings , his most senior aide , in the face of intense criticism and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Victims ’ Commissioner , Steve White said : `` I am confident that thus far , Durham police has responded proportionately and appropriately to the issues raised concerning Mr Cummings and his visit to the County at the end of March .
`` It is clear , however , that there is a plethora of additional information circulating in the public domain which deserves appropriate examination .
`` I have today written to the Chief Constable , asking her to establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law or regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is vital that the Force can show it has the interests of the people of County Durham and Darlington at its heart , so that the model of policing by consent , independent of government but answerable to the law , is maintained , '' Mr White added .
He said it will be for the Chief Constable to determine the operational response to the request and he is confident the force can show `` proportionality and fairness in what has become a major issue of public interest and trust .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one person wrote simply : `` Can we drive to Durham ?
`` , while others were less forgiving .
`` Except in Durham , where people with COVID-19 dance together to Abba and marvel at the bluebells , '' wrote another .
Another wrote : `` I hear that Barnard Castle is attractive at this time of year ... # Coronavirus '' Do the right thing or you will lose the nation '' , added another social media user on Twitter .
`` Or wear this ... '' , added another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings ' face .
And someone replied : `` Funny you say this .
Because Johnson 's decision last night made it clear there 's a miles wide chasm between him and the UK population . ''
`` We 're following our instincts and driving up north , '' added another .
`` Dear god , it ’ s like living in a world of parody .
Just resign , '' said a response to the tweet , summarising the mood of the responses .

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It was the most innocent of tweets from Number 10.
The tweet, from Boris Johnson's UK Prime Minister account, simply said: "Keep 2 metres apart from people you don't live with."
It had a link to government coronavirus advice and the hashtag stay alert with a picture of a beach which added: "Going to the beach this weekend?
"Stay safe. Keep 2 metres apart from other people. Stay alert. Control the virus. Save lives."
But the response to the Downing Street advice this morning shows the extent of the damage of the Dominic Cummings fiasco.
Fury has erupted from politicians, members of the public, police and church leaders over Mr Cummings driving during lockdown 260 miles to his parents' in Durham.
At the time, his wife was ill with the virus, and the government advice was to stay at home.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped in to lead the Downing Street press briefing and defend Mr Cummings, his most senior aide, in the face of intense criticism and scrutiny.
Acting Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner, Steve White said: "I am confident that thus far, Durham police has responded proportionately and appropriately to the issues raised concerning Mr Cummings and his visit to the County at the end of March.
"It is clear, however, that there is a plethora of additional information circulating in the public domain which deserves appropriate examination.
"I have today written to the Chief Constable, asking her to establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law or regulations in this matter at any juncture.
"It is vital that the Force can show it has the interests of the people of County Durham and Darlington at its heart, so that the model of policing by consent, independent of government but answerable to the law, is maintained," Mr White added.
He said it will be for the Chief Constable to determine the operational response to the request and he is confident the force can show "proportionality and fairness in what has become a major issue of public interest and trust."
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In response to Monday's tweet, one person wrote simply: "Can we drive to Durham?", while others were less forgiving.
"Except in Durham, where people with COVID-19 dance together to Abba and marvel at the bluebells," wrote another.
Another wrote: "I hear that Barnard Castle is attractive at this time of year... #Coronavirus
"Do the right thing or you will lose the nation", added another social media user on Twitter.
"Or wear this...", added another and posted a cut-out mask of Dominic Cummings' face.
And someone replied: "Funny you say this. Because Johnson's decision last night made it clear there's a miles wide chasm between him and the UK population."
"We're following our instincts and driving up north," added another.
"Dear god, it’s like living in a world of parody. Just resign," said a response to the tweet, summarising the mood of the responses.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--You will now be able to collect food from TGI Fridays in Bolton

TGI Fridays in Bolton will reopen for collection this week .
The restaurant at the Middlebrook Retail , in Horwich , has been closed since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown but will reopen on Wednesday ( May 27 ) .
Customers can order food and pay online , before collecting outside the branch .
It 's a service set to be offered in 12 new locations .
It means 36 of the chain 's restaurants units across the country will be back up and running , either offering home delivery or allowing customers to collect .
Robert B. Cook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re so happy to be extending both our Click & Collect and delivery services to an incredible 36 locations as well as adding alcohol to the Click & Collect offer at selected locations .
`` Since launch , we have had endless requests from Fridays fans across the country to bring the offer to them - something that we ’ ve been working very hard to safely deliver .
`` The 12 restaurants that we are adding have been chosen as we either own and can control the car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to the site .
`` We are continuing to follow all Government guidelines to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to , with the safety of our guests and our teams remaining our top priority.
” Bosses received positive feedback after launching click and collect in selected venues on May 6 .
Fridays team members place the order directly into the customer ’ s already opened car boot as part of the restaurants social distancing measures .
When completing their order online , guests are able to choose a collection slot between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be advised on how to collect their food safely .

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TGI Fridays in Bolton will reopen for collection this week.
The restaurant at the Middlebrook Retail, in Horwich, has been closed since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown but will reopen on Wednesday (May 27).
Customers can order food and pay online, before collecting outside the branch. It's a service set to be offered in 12 new locations.
It means 36 of the chain's restaurants units across the country will be back up and running, either offering home delivery or allowing customers to collect.
Robert B. Cook, CEO at TGI Fridays said: “We’re so happy to be extending both our Click & Collect and delivery services to an incredible 36 locations as well as adding alcohol to the Click & Collect offer at selected locations.
"Since launch, we have had endless requests from Fridays fans across the country to bring the offer to them - something that we’ve been working very hard to safely deliver.
"The 12 restaurants that we are adding have been chosen as we either own and can control the car park or our landlord has given us dedicated access to the site.
"We are continuing to follow all Government guidelines to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to, with the safety of our guests and our teams remaining our top priority.”
Bosses received positive feedback after launching click and collect in selected venues on May 6.
Fridays team members place the order directly into the customer’s already opened car boot as part of the restaurants social distancing measures.
When completing their order online, guests are able to choose a collection slot between 12pm - 9pm and at this point will be advised on how to collect their food safely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Police appeal directly to missing man after reservoir search

Police searching for a missing man have called out to him directly on behalf of his family .
John Woodman has been missing since Friday evening ( May 22 ) .
He was last seen leaving Spring Vale Drive , in Tottington , Bury .
The 56-year-old left behind his bank card and mobile phone .
His car was later found at the Black Bull Inn , in Edgworth , close to the Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs .
Divers have spent the last two days searching the water .
Emergency crews combing the area they have returned today ( Sundauy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury Chief Inspector Jane Morgan has issued an appeal directly to Mr Woodman asking him to contact the police .
“ John ’ s family and ourselves are understandably concerned for him so we would like to appeal directly to John or anyone else with information about his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible , '' she said .
`` Members of the public may have seen teams of specialist officers carrying out extensive enquiries and searches .
`` Whilst these are ongoing , I would encourage anyone who is out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they see or hear anything which may assist us.
” Mr Woodman is described as being approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a medium build .
He may be wearing a yellow t-shirt , blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers .
Anyone with information about John ’ s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8163 .

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Police searching for a missing man have called out to him directly on behalf of his family.
John Woodman has been missing since Friday evening (May 22). He was last seen leaving Spring Vale Drive, in Tottington, Bury.
The 56-year-old left behind his bank card and mobile phone. His car was later found at the Black Bull Inn, in Edgworth, close to the Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs.
Divers have spent the last two days searching the water. Emergency crews combing the area they have returned today (Sundauy) to continue the search.
Now Bury Chief Inspector Jane Morgan has issued an appeal directly to Mr Woodman asking him to contact the police.
“John’s family and ourselves are understandably concerned for him so we would like to appeal directly to John or anyone else with information about his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible," she said.
"Members of the public may have seen teams of specialist officers carrying out extensive enquiries and searches.
"Whilst these are ongoing, I would encourage anyone who is out and about to contact police without delay if they see or hear anything which may assist us.”
Mr Woodman is described as being approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a medium build.
He may be wearing a yellow t-shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
Anyone with information about John’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8163.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--CAS issue update on Man City appeal hearing against UEFA ban

Neither Manchester City nor UEFA have requested a public hearing when the Court of Arbitration for Sport hear City 's appeal against their two-year ban from UEFA competition next month .
It means that the public will not be able to view the proceedings .
City were handed a fine and the two-year ban after UEFA found they had broken Financial Fair Play regulations .
City have always maintained their innocence , and immediately announced their intention to appeal the rulings .
If the appeal fails , City will be banned from the Champions League for two seasons .
CAS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but their Secretary General Matthieu Reeb has told MEN Sport that the public or media will not be allowed to view proceedings .
Explaining how the hearing will take place given the current social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions in Europe , Reeb said : `` At this time , only the dates have been confirmed .
The format of the hearing ( in-person , video link or a mixture of the two ) has not yet been confirmed .
`` Due to the current travel situation and restrictions on entering Switzerland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely .
`` Neither party has requested a public hearing .
It will not be possible for media to view the proceedings . ''
City say they have been readying their case since they learned UEFA were investigating them , and with both sides confident in their cases , there could be every chance the three-day timetable for the hearing might not be enough .
Though in response , Reeb says that while a timetable for the hearing is still being finalised , they do not envisage an extension past June 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 and June 11 .
As for when City could discover whether their appeal has been successful , Reeb could offer no time-frame for when a decision will be announced .
He said : `` Following the hearing , the Panel will deliberate and will start drafting the Arbitral Award containing its decision .
It is not possible to predict at this time how long this process will take . ''
City will hope to know their fate before the new season begins , as they would know whether they will be eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Last season , the draw for the group stage took place at the end of August , but this is likely to be pushed back as the football calendar deals with the implications of the coronavirus .
The outcome of City 's appeal will not only influence their own transfer business this summer , but that of the fifth-placed side in the Premier League , who would qualify for the Champions League rather than the Europa League next season .

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Neither Manchester City nor UEFA have requested a public hearing when the Court of Arbitration for Sport hear City's appeal against their two-year ban from UEFA competition next month.
It means that the public will not be able to view the proceedings.
City were handed a fine and the two-year ban after UEFA found they had broken Financial Fair Play regulations. City have always maintained their innocence, and immediately announced their intention to appeal the rulings. If the appeal fails, City will be banned from the Champions League for two seasons.
CAS will hear that appeal between June 8-10, but their Secretary General Matthieu Reeb has told MEN Sport that the public or media will not be allowed to view proceedings.
Explaining how the hearing will take place given the current social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions in Europe, Reeb said: "At this time, only the dates have been confirmed. The format of the hearing (in-person, video link or a mixture of the two) has not yet been confirmed.
"Due to the current travel situation and restrictions on entering Switzerland, a full in-person hearing is very unlikely.
"Neither party has requested a public hearing. It will not be possible for media to view the proceedings."
City say they have been readying their case since they learned UEFA were investigating them, and with both sides confident in their cases, there could be every chance the three-day timetable for the hearing might not be enough.
Though in response, Reeb says that while a timetable for the hearing is still being finalised, they do not envisage an extension past June 10. CAS have other hearings scheduled for June 9 and June 11.
As for when City could discover whether their appeal has been successful, Reeb could offer no time-frame for when a decision will be announced.
He said: "Following the hearing, the Panel will deliberate and will start drafting the Arbitral Award containing its decision. It is not possible to predict at this time how long this process will take."
City will hope to know their fate before the new season begins, as they would know whether they will be eligible to compete in the 2020/21 Champions League campaign.
Last season, the draw for the group stage took place at the end of August, but this is likely to be pushed back as the football calendar deals with the implications of the coronavirus.
The outcome of City's appeal will not only influence their own transfer business this summer, but that of the fifth-placed side in the Premier League, who would qualify for the Champions League rather than the Europa League next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Manchester United must give Nemanja Matic what he deserves

If you ask a Manchester United fan to name their player of the season so far , you 'll likely get one of three answers ; Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Fred or Marcus Rashford .
An ongoing run of nine clean sheets in the last 11 matches might tempt some supporters to back Harry Maguire for his steady impact on the defensive set-up , while others will passionately argue Bruno Fernandes has already shown enough in his short time in England to be worth of the accolade .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wo n't mind either way .
There is genuine competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Luke Shaw admitted he was almost “ embarrassed ” to receive the award which he said no one deserved .
For the United manager it does n't matter who wins the award as long as there is competition throughout the squad , but he 'll be equally pleased with the performances of those unsung heroes in his first team that are n't getting such plaudits .
Much of the talk around United 's return has been about the strength in depth at Solskjaer 's disposal , with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long injury lay-offs .
The general consensus is that Pogba will strut straight back into the first team alongside the brilliant Bruno Fernandes .
With one spot remaining in the preferred three-man midfield there has been much debate over whether it should be Fred or Scott McTominay who lines up with them .
There is a strong argument to suggest it should be Nemanja Matic instead .
Of all the players at the club Matic remains the only senior figure who is a natural in the defensive midfield role , something which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a midfield with the attacking flair of both Pogba and Fernandes .
It has been a dramatic turnaround for Matic , who had been originally told he would be allowed to leave in January after an underwhelming start to the season which saw him barely used by Solskjaer before an injury lay-off further depleted his playing time .
However , injuries to Pogba and McTominay over the festive period earned Matic a first-team reprieve and his impact has been emphatic ever since .
The Serb was the star player as United battled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final second leg away to City in January , while his restricted midfield role also proved crucial in wins over both Chelsea and City prior to football 's postponement .
Fernandes has led the way since his arrival as the attacking star who inspired United to their 11-match unbeaten run , but it is Matic who has continuously worked hard in his shadow and given the side structure to accommodate such attacking threat .
When football does return Solskjaer will have a big decision to make over his midfield , and while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inclusion amongst fans , his efforts this calendar year warrant serious recognition .

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If you ask a Manchester United fan to name their player of the season so far, you'll likely get one of three answers; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred or Marcus Rashford.
An ongoing run of nine clean sheets in the last 11 matches might tempt some supporters to back Harry Maguire for his steady impact on the defensive set-up, while others will passionately argue Bruno Fernandes has already shown enough in his short time in England to be worth of the accolade.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won't mind either way. There is genuine competition for the award this season a year after Luke Shaw admitted he was almost “embarrassed” to receive the award which he said no one deserved.
For the United manager it doesn't matter who wins the award as long as there is competition throughout the squad, but he'll be equally pleased with the performances of those unsung heroes in his first team that aren't getting such plaudits.
Much of the talk around United's return has been about the strength in depth at Solskjaer's disposal, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford both expected to be match fit following long injury lay-offs.
The general consensus is that Pogba will strut straight back into the first team alongside the brilliant Bruno Fernandes. With one spot remaining in the preferred three-man midfield there has been much debate over whether it should be Fred or Scott McTominay who lines up with them. There is a strong argument to suggest it should be Nemanja Matic instead.
Of all the players at the club Matic remains the only senior figure who is a natural in the defensive midfield role, something which is crucial if Solskjaer is to find balance in a midfield with the attacking flair of both Pogba and Fernandes.
It has been a dramatic turnaround for Matic, who had been originally told he would be allowed to leave in January after an underwhelming start to the season which saw him barely used by Solskjaer before an injury lay-off further depleted his playing time.
However, injuries to Pogba and McTominay over the festive period earned Matic a first-team reprieve and his impact has been emphatic ever since.
The Serb was the star player as United battled to a resilient win in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg away to City in January, while his restricted midfield role also proved crucial in wins over both Chelsea and City prior to football's postponement.
Fernandes has led the way since his arrival as the attacking star who inspired United to their 11-match unbeaten run, but it is Matic who has continuously worked hard in his shadow and given the side structure to accommodate such attacking threat.
When football does return Solskjaer will have a big decision to make over his midfield, and while Matic might not be the most popular inclusion amongst fans, his efforts this calendar year warrant serious recognition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man City could have four 'new signings' when Premier League returns

It 's a lazy football cliché to describe a player returning from injury as being 'like a new signing . '
But when Manchester City re-start their Premier League season , they could be boosted by four fully fit players who have had their fair share of struggles with injury this season .
Leroy Sane has n't played since the Community Shield in August , while Aymeric Laporte has only played three times since returning from his own long-term lay-off , with each appearance designed to continue his rehabilitation as the first priority , rather than place too much responsibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two of the most important members of City 's 2018/19 title-winning squad , especially during the 14-game winning streak that was needed to see off the brilliant challenge from Liverpool .
So to see Sane and Laporte in good spirits and running freely as City returned to training this weekend was a welcome sight for Pep Guardiola as he devises a plan to navigate what will be a condensed Premier League fixture schedule alongside FA Cup and Champions League campaigns .
Laporte 's return as City 's best centre-back will hopefully improve Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search for two more trophies , and Sane could be the extra bit of quality needed to turn a draw into a win , or a nervy win into a comfortable one .
Then there is John Stones , who has failed to take the chance to claim a centre-back spot as his own this season in Laporte 's absence .
Stones , through a mixture of poor form and his own injury struggles , has had a disappointing campaign , and has even been left out of the matchday squad for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But in a recent interview , Stones admitted that on reflection , he knows he needed to improve .
So during the lockdown and suspension of Premier League football , it 's refreshing to hear that he has been putting in the hard work to improve his core fitness in an attempt to cut out those niggling injuries .
`` This season has been frustrating for me injury-wise , '' Stones said .
`` Coming back from injury , getting re-injured , things like that .
So I 've used this time really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where I can do more in terms of off the pitch like gym work , strength work .
As soon as we stopped , I went straight into the gym , did n't stop and started on the little things .
`` Two months in now I feel brilliant .
I can see where I 've come from with my co-ordination , my strength and things like that .
You get wrapped up when you 're playing thinking 'yeah , I feel fit ' but you 've not done the work off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you 're playing .
`` So it 's kind of been an eye-opener for me in a way I would n't have looked at it before .
Taking that step back and realising I 've got to do more - not only more for me but for my teammates and for my own career as well to be able to be selected to play . ''
Stones ' new outlook wo n't just benefit City when it comes to keeping him out of the physio room , it could be the turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a revival in the defender 's form .
Similarly , Stones ' fellow defender Benjamin Mendy is in need of a wake-up call , following another injury-interrupted season .
Incredibly , Mendy has only played 46 times for City in three seasons , and has only played more than three Premier League games in a row on two occasions - the last time coming two years ago .
Clearly talented and a player who can add extra firepower to City 's attack from full-back , Mendy needs his own eye-opener , like Stones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown period to work on his own fitness , and like Stones , that could be a game-changer for his , and City 's fortunes .

It's a lazy football cliché to describe a player returning from injury as being 'like a new signing.'
But when Manchester City re-start their Premier League season, they could be boosted by four fully fit players who have had their fair share of struggles with injury this season.
Leroy Sane hasn't played since the Community Shield in August, while Aymeric Laporte has only played three times since returning from his own long-term lay-off, with each appearance designed to continue his rehabilitation as the first priority, rather than place too much responsibility on his performance.
The pair were two of the most important members of City's 2018/19 title-winning squad, especially during the 14-game winning streak that was needed to see off the brilliant challenge from Liverpool.
So to see Sane and Laporte in good spirits and running freely as City returned to training this weekend was a welcome sight for Pep Guardiola as he devises a plan to navigate what will be a condensed Premier League fixture schedule alongside FA Cup and Champions League campaigns.
Laporte's return as City's best centre-back will hopefully improve Guardiola's troublesome defence as they go in search for two more trophies, and Sane could be the extra bit of quality needed to turn a draw into a win, or a nervy win into a comfortable one.
Then there is John Stones, who has failed to take the chance to claim a centre-back spot as his own this season in Laporte's absence.
Stones, through a mixture of poor form and his own injury struggles, has had a disappointing campaign, and has even been left out of the matchday squad for some of City's most important fixtures.
But in a recent interview, Stones admitted that on reflection, he knows he needed to improve. So during the lockdown and suspension of Premier League football, it's refreshing to hear that he has been putting in the hard work to improve his core fitness in an attempt to cut out those niggling injuries.
"This season has been frustrating for me injury-wise," Stones said. "Coming back from injury, getting re-injured, things like that. So I've used this time really to take a step back and see where I can do more in terms of off the pitch like gym work, strength work. As soon as we stopped, I went straight into the gym, didn't stop and started on the little things.
"Two months in now I feel brilliant. I can see where I've come from with my co-ordination, my strength and things like that. You get wrapped up when you're playing thinking 'yeah, I feel fit' but you've not done the work off the pitch for your body to sustain it when you're playing.
"So it's kind of been an eye-opener for me in a way I wouldn't have looked at it before. Taking that step back and realising I've got to do more - not only more for me but for my teammates and for my own career as well to be able to be selected to play."
Stones' new outlook won't just benefit City when it comes to keeping him out of the physio room, it could be the turning point they have waited for to spark a revival in the defender's form.
Similarly, Stones' fellow defender Benjamin Mendy is in need of a wake-up call, following another injury-interrupted season.
Incredibly, Mendy has only played 46 times for City in three seasons, and has only played more than three Premier League games in a row on two occasions - the last time coming two years ago.
Clearly talented and a player who can add extra firepower to City's attack from full-back, Mendy needs his own eye-opener, like Stones.
The Frenchman has hopefully used the lockdown period to work on his own fitness, and like Stones, that could be a game-changer for his, and City's fortunes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Pictures: Man United players arrive at Carrington on Monday

Manchester United 's players are into their second week of socially-distant training at the Aon Training Complex ahead of a @ @ @ @ @ June .
Manchester United 's players arrived at Carrington for training on Bank Holiday Monday @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday after Premier League clubs voted in favour of implementing stage one of the Premier @ @ @ @ @ in the week .
A vote on implementing stage two - the resumption of full-contact @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Pictures by Eamonn and James Clarke .

Manchester United's players are into their second week of socially-distant training at the Aon Training Complex ahead of a proposed Premier League restart in June.
Manchester United's players arrived at Carrington for training on Bank Holiday Monday. United resumed training last Wednesday after Premier League clubs voted in favour of implementing stage one of the Premier League's Project Restart earlier in the week. A vote on implementing stage two - the resumption of full-contact training - will take place this week. Pictures by Eamonn and James Clarke.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Thug picks up man's dog by its neck and threatens to kill it

A man picked up a dog by the neck and threatened to kill it before attacking it 's owner at a Stockport park .
Police have launched a manhunt - and have stepped up patrols in and around Reddish Vale Country Park following the unprovoked assault on Sunday afternoon .
The victim was walking his dog at the beauty spot around 2.45pm when he was approached by a man , who grabbed his pet by the neck .
He threatened to kill the the animal and its owner .
Police say a 'short altercation ' followed , during which the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alarm was raised and emergency services attended .
An ambulance was later seen parked on nearby Woodstock Green .
The victim did not need hospital treatment .
GMP described his injuries as 'minor ' .
The dog was not hurt .
A number of people were said to have been in the area at the time .
Detectives have issued a description of the attacker in the hope someone may come forward with information .
They say he was white , around 6ft and of a small build .
He had short 'mousey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing dark clothing and his appearance was 'unkempt ' .
No arrests have been made .
Detective Sergeant Lee Attenborough , from GMP ’ s Stockport division , said : “ This was an unprovoked attack which could have had serious consequences .
`` Thankfully , the victim ’ s injuries were minor and the dog was unharmed .
“ I understand that incidents of this nature are a cause for concern but I would like to use this opportunity to reassure members of the public that enquiries are ongoing and officers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are aware that there were several members of the public in the area at the time who witnessed the incident and aftermath , I appeal to them or anyone else with information which may assist us to get in touch.
” Anyone with information is asked to police on 0161 856 9616 or 0161 856 9790 quoting incident 1574 of May 24 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man picked up a dog by the neck and threatened to kill it before attacking it's owner at a Stockport park.
Police have launched a manhunt - and have stepped up patrols in and around Reddish Vale Country Park following the unprovoked assault on Sunday afternoon.
The victim was walking his dog at the beauty spot around 2.45pm when he was approached by a man, who grabbed his pet by the neck.
He threatened to kill the the animal and its owner.
Police say a 'short altercation' followed, during which the dog walker suffered facial injuries.
The alarm was raised and emergency services attended.
An ambulance was later seen parked on nearby Woodstock Green. The victim did not need hospital treatment.
GMP described his injuries as 'minor'.
The dog was not hurt.
A number of people were said to have been in the area at the time. Detectives have issued a description of the attacker in the hope someone may come forward with information.
They say he was white, around 6ft and of a small build. He had short 'mousey brown' hair.
The man was wearing dark clothing and his appearance was 'unkempt'.
No arrests have been made.
Detective Sergeant Lee Attenborough, from GMP’s Stockport division, said: “This was an unprovoked attack which could have had serious consequences.
"Thankfully, the victim’s injuries were minor and the dog was unharmed.
“I understand that incidents of this nature are a cause for concern but I would like to use this opportunity to reassure members of the public that enquiries are ongoing and officers are carrying out extra patrols.
“We are aware that there were several members of the public in the area at the time who witnessed the incident and aftermath, I appeal to them or anyone else with information which may assist us to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to police on 0161 856 9616 or 0161 856 9790 quoting incident 1574 of May 24; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Queen guitarist Brian May 'in agony' after suffering heart attack at home

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he was `` in agony '' when he suffered a heart attack as he felt a pain in his chest that lasted `` about 40 minutes . ''
He said that doctors found he had three block arteries after he was taken into hospital .
Posting a video about it on Instagram , the 72-year-old said the life-threatening emergency unfolding just after he found out he had ripped his buttock muscles in what he described as a `` bizarre gardening accident '' a week earlier .
He said he had been in `` real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a further MRI finding he had a compressed sciatic nerve that had caused the pain that was like `` putting a screwdriver in my back '' .
And the world-class musician said he had been `` very near death '' without realising as doctors found he had three congested arteries .
He said : `` In the middle of the whole saga of the painful backside , I had a small heart attack .
I say small , it 's not something that did me any harm .
`` It was about 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tightness .
It 's that feeling in the arms and sweating . ''
He was taken to hospital by his `` wonderful doctor '' , where he had an angiogram to examine the blood vessels in his heart .
Brian said he turned out to have three arteries which were `` congested and in danger of blocking the blood to my heart . ''
And he said there had been `` a lot of pressure '' to have open heart surgery .
But after weighing up his options , he decided to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he came around from the procedure , he said , it was if nothing had happened .
`` I could n't feel they had been in here .
I could n't feel anything and I still ca n't , it 's been amazing .
`` It 's an incredible operation done by the right skilful person and I thank them from the bottom of my heart , '' he said .
The guitarist said he had walked out of the operation `` with a heart that is very strong now '' , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good shape for some time now . ''
May said over the past few days he had managed to stop taking painkillers after his injured leg and operation - saying it was a `` big step '' .
And he urged anyone over the age of 60 to get an angiogram as `` what seems to be a very healthy heart may not be '' .
He described how he was `` very near death because of this . ''
He 's now feeling good and `` ready to rock . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was about to get in real , real trouble .
I 'm very grateful , incredibly grateful that I have a life to lead . ''
He urged fans not to be worried about him and they should send congratulations , not sympathies .
At the start of May , he revealed details of the bizarre gardening accident as he had `` managed to rip my gluteus maximum to shreds in a moment of over-enthusiastic gardening . ''
“ Please , please don ’ t send me sympathy – I just need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he urged fans at the time .
“ I ’ ll be back – but I need the complete break… Take care out there.
” He founded Queen with the late singer Freddie Mercury and guitarist Roger Taylor and they went on to be one of the best-selling acts of all time , selling more than 160 million records .

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Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he was "in agony" when he suffered a heart attack as he felt a pain in his chest that lasted "about 40 minutes."
He said that doctors found he had three block arteries after he was taken into hospital.
Posting a video about it on Instagram, the 72-year-old said the life-threatening emergency unfolding just after he found out he had ripped his buttock muscles in what he described as a "bizarre gardening accident" a week earlier.
He said he had been in "real agony" from that injury - with a further MRI finding he had a compressed sciatic nerve that had caused the pain that was like "putting a screwdriver in my back".
And the world-class musician said he had been "very near death" without realising as doctors found he had three congested arteries.
He said: "In the middle of the whole saga of the painful backside, I had a small heart attack. I say small, it's not something that did me any harm.
"It was about 40 minutes of pain in the chest and tightness. It's that feeling in the arms and sweating."
(Image: PA)
He was taken to hospital by his "wonderful doctor", where he had an angiogram to examine the blood vessels in his heart.
Brian said he turned out to have three arteries which were "congested and in danger of blocking the blood to my heart."
And he said there had been "a lot of pressure" to have open heart surgery.
But after weighing up his options, he decided to have three stents to put in. When he came around from the procedure, he said, it was if nothing had happened.
"I couldn't feel they had been in here. I couldn't feel anything and I still can't, it's been amazing.
"It's an incredible operation done by the right skilful person and I thank them from the bottom of my heart," he said.
The guitarist said he had walked out of the operation "with a heart that is very strong now", adding: "I think I'm in good shape for some time now."
May said over the past few days he had managed to stop taking painkillers after his injured leg and operation - saying it was a "big step".
And he urged anyone over the age of 60 to get an angiogram as "what seems to be a very healthy heart may not be". He described how he was "very near death because of this."
He's now feeling good and "ready to rock."
(Image: Getty Images)
He added: "Nothing could tell me I was about to get in real, real trouble. I'm very grateful, incredibly grateful that I have a life to lead."
He urged fans not to be worried about him and they should send congratulations, not sympathies.
At the start of May, he revealed details of the bizarre gardening accident as he had "managed to rip my gluteus maximum to shreds in a moment of over-enthusiastic gardening."
“Please, please don’t send me sympathy – I just need some healing silence for a while," he urged fans at the time.
“I’ll be back – but I need the complete break… Take care out there.”
He founded Queen with the late singer Freddie Mercury and guitarist Roger Taylor and they went on to be one of the best-selling acts of all time, selling more than 160 million records.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man Utd news and transfers LIVE

Man Utd news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United would be an ideal destination for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner , according to former midfielder Owen Hargreaves @ @ @ @ @ been linked with Liverpool for some time , scored a hat-trick yesterday for Leipzig , @ @ @ @ @ to snub a move to Anfield .
`` Well , he 's not going to @ @ @ @ @ who is one of my favourite players to watch , '' Hargreaves said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ thing .
Wherever he goes , he has to play .
With the way United @ @ @ @ @ could see him there .
They need a number nine . ''
Meanwhile , United @ @ @ @ @ squad ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League season next month .
Ole @ @ @ @ @ were at their Carrington training complex last week to resume training , with Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ next steps in their recoveries from injury .
Meanwhile , United have been linked with @ @ @ @ @ who netted a brace against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday .

Manchester United would be an ideal destination for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to former midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
Werner, who has been linked with Liverpool for some time, scored a hat-trick yesterday for Leipzig, prompting Hargreaves to tell him to snub a move to Anfield.
"Well, he's not going to get past Bobby Firmino, who is one of my favourite players to watch," Hargreaves said. "I think that's the thing. Wherever he goes, he has to play. With the way United play right now, I could see him there. They need a number nine."
Meanwhile, United have assembled a provisional 29-man squad ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League season next month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad were at their Carrington training complex last week to resume training, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford taking their next steps in their recoveries from injury.
Meanwhile, United have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz who netted a brace against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--This is what you get inside one of Slattery's 'mystery boxes'

In news that delighted chocolate lovers across the region , Slattery 's has reopened for take-away and deliveries .
The beloved bakery and chocolate shop has been selling lockdown bundles on its website , including cream teas , hot chocolate sets , and children 's treat boxes .
The most popular of all have been the Mystery Boxes , which sold out within hours of going on sale .
The boxes are filled with Slattery chocolate items guaranteed to be worth £25 - but are priced at just £10 .
The catch is that you have no idea what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last day that the mystery boxes will go on sale , and they 're expected to sell out again .
We managed to buy one of the mystery boxes before they sold out last week , and collected it from Slattery 's in Whitefield - where a collection table has been set up in the car park along with social distancing markers .
The heavy black and white box was packed to bursting with chocolate items .
In ours , we got three chocolate lollies with iced messages on each , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bar of cappuccino-flavoured milk chocolate studded with dark chocolate coffee beans .
There was also a huge 300g bar of milk chocolate with a print of the much-loved Mark Kennedy mosaic ' ... And on the sixth day , God created Manchester ' .
Finally , our box contained an Easter selection box , stuffed with more chocolate buttons , mini chocolate eggs , hollow mini Easter eggs , a caramel-filled egg , novelty chocolate rabbits and ducks , and orange chocolate carrots .
It was free to collect from the cafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within a certain radius - minimum spend for delivery is £20 .

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In news that delighted chocolate lovers across the region, Slattery's has reopened for take-away and deliveries.
The beloved bakery and chocolate shop has been selling lockdown bundles on its website, including cream teas, hot chocolate sets, and children's treat boxes.
The most popular of all have been the Mystery Boxes, which sold out within hours of going on sale.
The boxes are filled with Slattery chocolate items guaranteed to be worth £25 - but are priced at just £10.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The catch is that you have no idea what you'll get inside.
Tomorrow will be the last day that the mystery boxes will go on sale, and they're expected to sell out again.
We managed to buy one of the mystery boxes before they sold out last week, and collected it from Slattery's in Whitefield - where a collection table has been set up in the car park along with social distancing markers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The heavy black and white box was packed to bursting with chocolate items.
In ours, we got three chocolate lollies with iced messages on each, a bulging bag of chocolate buttons, and a bar of cappuccino-flavoured milk chocolate studded with dark chocolate coffee beans.
There was also a huge 300g bar of milk chocolate with a print of the much-loved Mark Kennedy mosaic '...And on the sixth day, God created Manchester'.
Finally, our box contained an Easter selection box, stuffed with more chocolate buttons, mini chocolate eggs, hollow mini Easter eggs, a caramel-filled egg, novelty chocolate rabbits and ducks, and orange chocolate carrots.
It was free to collect from the cafe, though Slattery's is offering delivery within a certain radius - minimum spend for delivery is £20.
Orders will reopen tomorrow morning at slattery.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Odion Ighalo set to leave Manchester United this week

Odion Ighalo looks set to leave Manchester United at the end of his loan spell this week , with parent club Shanghai Shenhua keen to have the striker back ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season .
Ighalo has been a hit at Old Trafford since signing a loan deal on the final day of the January transfer window , scoring four times for his boyhood club .
But his loan spell looks set to end after eight appearances , with his initial deal only penned until May 31 .
United 's season will now extend well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic that has caused a suspension to the campaign , with United not playing since their 5-0 demolition of LASK Linz on March 12 .
United still have nine Premier League games to play and remain in the Europa League and the FA Cup .
They are keen to keep Ighalo until the end of this season and have held discussions with Shanghai Shenhua about extending the loan deal .
However , the Chinese authorities are now hopeful of beginning the Chinese Super League season in late June or early July , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to have the 30-year-old striker back in the fold .
The initial loan came at a time when the CSL season was yet to begin and China was the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic , but the country is now reporting far fewer cases and there is confidence the 2020 campaign could get underway within the next six weeks .
Ighalo has been keen to remain at Old Trafford .
He has made no secret of his love for the club and has relished every minute of his unexpected move to United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as United 's frantic search for a striker in the wake of Marcus Rashford 's back injury came to an end .
The Nigerian 's impact at the club he supported as a boy has far exceeded expectations , with goals in all of his starts for the club , but with Rashford now fit and available again United are relaxed about the prospect of losing Ighalo at the end of this week .

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Odion Ighalo looks set to leave Manchester United at the end of his loan spell this week, with parent club Shanghai Shenhua keen to have the striker back ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season.
Ighalo has been a hit at Old Trafford since signing a loan deal on the final day of the January transfer window, scoring four times for his boyhood club.
But his loan spell looks set to end after eight appearances, with his initial deal only penned until May 31. United's season will now extend well beyond that as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has caused a suspension to the campaign, with United not playing since their 5-0 demolition of LASK Linz on March 12.
United still have nine Premier League games to play and remain in the Europa League and the FA Cup. They are keen to keep Ighalo until the end of this season and have held discussions with Shanghai Shenhua about extending the loan deal.
However, the Chinese authorities are now hopeful of beginning the Chinese Super League season in late June or early July, and as a result his club are keen to have the 30-year-old striker back in the fold.
The initial loan came at a time when the CSL season was yet to begin and China was the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the country is now reporting far fewer cases and there is confidence the 2020 campaign could get underway within the next six weeks.
Ighalo has been keen to remain at Old Trafford. He has made no secret of his love for the club and has relished every minute of his unexpected move to United.
Ighalo was signed on deadline day as United's frantic search for a striker in the wake of Marcus Rashford's back injury came to an end. The Nigerian's impact at the club he supported as a boy has far exceeded expectations, with goals in all of his starts for the club, but with Rashford now fit and available again United are relaxed about the prospect of losing Ighalo at the end of this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Bank Holiday weather: Sunny day ahead, with temperatures set to reach 22C

Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sunshine this Bank Holiday Monday as the warm weather makes a welcome return .
Forecasters have predicted highs of 22C , with sunshine and clear skies across the region .
It 's set to be even hotter down south , with the Met Office forecasting temperatures to hit a high in London , with highs of 26C .
The warm weather follows a weekend of high winds and some rainfall across the region .
It should continue throughout the week , with another warm weekend forecast next weekend .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry but cloudy day with highs of 18C in Greater Manchester .
It should warm up again on Wednesday with sunny intervals predicted and highs of 20C .
Temperatures are set to hit highs of 22C on Thursday and Friday with sun forecast for both days .
On Saturday , it should mostly be sunny with some clouds and highs of 22C .
It should be warm again on Sunday with temperatures reaching 21C and sunny spells predicted for most of the day .
Last week , the UK enjoyed the hottest day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London , temperatures were recorded at 26.2C , beating 2020 's previous top temperatures of 26C set in April .
Despite the sunny weather the UK lockdown measures remain in place and people are advised to make the most of it during exercise breaks , or in their outdoor spaces .

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Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sunshine this Bank Holiday Monday as the warm weather makes a welcome return.
Forecasters have predicted highs of 22C, with sunshine and clear skies across the region.
It's set to be even hotter down south, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures to hit a high in London, with highs of 26C.
The warm weather follows a weekend of high winds and some rainfall across the region.
It should continue throughout the week, with another warm weekend forecast next weekend.
According to the Met Office, Tuesday will be a dry but cloudy day with highs of 18C in Greater Manchester.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
It should warm up again on Wednesday with sunny intervals predicted and highs of 20C.
Temperatures are set to hit highs of 22C on Thursday and Friday with sun forecast for both days.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
On Saturday, it should mostly be sunny with some clouds and highs of 22C.
It should be warm again on Sunday with temperatures reaching 21C and sunny spells predicted for most of the day.
Last week, the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.
In London, temperatures were recorded at 26.2C, beating 2020's previous top temperatures of 26C set in April.
Despite the sunny weather the UK lockdown measures remain in place and people are advised to make the most of it during exercise breaks, or in their outdoor spaces.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Manchester United stance on David Brooks and Josh King transfers

Manchester United are tracking Bournemouth duo David Brooks and Josh King ahead of the summer transfer window .
MEN Sport understands the two are among a number of players on United 's shortlist if they can not land their preferred targets in the right-wing and striking positions .
Wales international Brooks is on United 's radar as an alternative to their priority summer target Jadon Sancho , the Borussia Dortmund winger who is attracting plenty of interest from around Europe .
The MEN reported earlier this month that Schalke 's Rabbi Matondo is under consideration from United as a Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can play out wide or in central attacking positions - fits into the same category .
United tried to sign King on deadline day in January but baulked at Bournemouth 's asking price , believed to be in excess of £30million .
The forward has since said he `` had some faith that it was going to happen '' and described the would-be United return as a `` dream come true '' .
United completed a loan swoop for Odion Ighalo from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua instead .
And although Ighalo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short Old Trafford stay so far , scoring four goals in just three starts , his loan is due to expire at the end of this week .
United are keen to tie down Ighalo on a longer deal , but are relaxed about the situation with Shanghai eager to welcome Ighalo back for the start of the new Chinese season .
King came through the ranks at Old Trafford as a youngster before leaving for Blackburn and then Bournemouth and has been a big hit with the Cherries .
The Norwegian , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United reserves but took great delight in scoring against his old club in a 1-0 victory for Bournemouth in November .
`` I know Ole quite well , he gave me a chance in the reserves , '' King said in November .
`` I always speak with him when I see with him , he was my manager for two years and there 's a few United lads I still speak to .
Ole was great for me . ''
Brooks , 22 , has n't played any competitive football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury in July .
He returned to light training in February and is likely to be fully fit if and when the Premier League season resumes .
United 's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admitted it would n't be business as usual in the transfer market this year due the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic .
United lost out on matchday revenue for at least five games as a result of the season being put on hold and also expect to have to repay £15million in TV money .
United 's priority targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham teenager Jude Bellingham .
James Maddison is also on their radar but United are prioritising a move for Grealish as they expect Maddison to sign a new contract at Leicester .

Manchester United are tracking Bournemouth duo David Brooks and Josh King ahead of the summer transfer window.
MEN Sport understands the two are among a number of players on United's shortlist if they cannot land their preferred targets in the right-wing and striking positions.
Wales international Brooks is on United's radar as an alternative to their priority summer target Jadon Sancho, the Borussia Dortmund winger who is attracting plenty of interest from around Europe. The MEN reported earlier this month that Schalke's Rabbi Matondo is under consideration from United as a Sancho alternative and fellow Welshman Brooks - who can play out wide or in central attacking positions - fits into the same category.
United tried to sign King on deadline day in January but baulked at Bournemouth's asking price, believed to be in excess of £30million. The forward has since said he "had some faith that it was going to happen" and described the would-be United return as a "dream come true".
United completed a loan swoop for Odion Ighalo from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua instead. And although Ighalo has been a big hit in his short Old Trafford stay so far, scoring four goals in just three starts, his loan is due to expire at the end of this week.
United are keen to tie down Ighalo on a longer deal, but are relaxed about the situation with Shanghai eager to welcome Ighalo back for the start of the new Chinese season.
King came through the ranks at Old Trafford as a youngster before leaving for Blackburn and then Bournemouth and has been a big hit with the Cherries. The Norwegian, 28, was managed by compatriot Solskjaer in the United reserves but took great delight in scoring against his old club in a 1-0 victory for Bournemouth in November.
"I know Ole quite well, he gave me a chance in the reserves," King said in November. "I always speak with him when I see with him, he was my manager for two years and there's a few United lads I still speak to. Ole was great for me."
Brooks, 22, hasn't played any competitive football this season after suffering a serious ankle injury in July. He returned to light training in February and is likely to be fully fit if and when the Premier League season resumes.
United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admitted it wouldn't be business as usual in the transfer market this year due the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic. United lost out on matchday revenue for at least five games as a result of the season being put on hold and also expect to have to repay £15million in TV money.
United's priority targets this summer remain Sancho, the Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Birmingham teenager Jude Bellingham. James Maddison is also on their radar but United are prioritising a move for Grealish as they expect Maddison to sign a new contract at Leicester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man United morning headlines as Timo Werner backed for transfer

Hargreaves says Werner should look for game time at Old Trafford , not Anfield Timo Werner is one of the most in-demand players in the Bundesliga and another hat-trick at the weekend , taking his season tally to the 30-goal mark , will only have increased the admiration of his talents around the rest of Europe .
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the Germany international , but BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves has his doubts over whether the RB Leipzig man would get in the team straight away — and as a result .
`` Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past Bobby Firmino , who is one of my favourite players to watch , '' Hargreaves said while commentating on Werner ’ s game at the weekend .
`` I think that 's the thing .
Wherever he goes , he has to play .
With the way ( Manchester ) United play right now , I could see him there .
They need a number nine.
” Giggs and Rooney agree Van Gaal was tactically better than Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson brought unparalleled success to United , and Wayne Rooney says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other manager overall — but on a tactical level , Louis van Gaal was Ryan Giggs has now told United ’ s that he understands where Rooney was coming from , and that he has a point regarding the two bosses ' different approaches .
“ I understand what Wayne was saying , ” said Giggs “ Obviously we both worked under Sir Alex who I ’ ve known since I was 13 .
Sir Alex had everything – man-management , discipline , standards , tactics , knowing a player… but with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had been together for a long time , you ’ d just go out and play .
You knew your role , it was just a matter of just tweaking it .
`` It was about getting an understanding of the different ways to play .
So I know what Wayne was saying because Louis worked a lot more on the training pitch with regards to patterns of play and tactical work.
” Jesse Lingard has been watching The Last Dance on Netflix and says the story of Michael Jordan at United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ inspiring ” and says there are similarities between the mindset portrayed by the NBA legend and that of the Swedish icon when he moved to Old Trafford .
“ As soon as he came to Man Utd you could feel that aura around him , ” the United midfielder told .
“ He had that winning mentality and that drove us , motivated us to win trophies .
Not many people have had that effect .
He had that raw winning mentality , he ’ d played at big clubs before and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to MLS with LA Galaxy after United , but has now returned to Europe with AC Milan .

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Hargreaves says Werner should look for game time at Old Trafford, not Anfield
Timo Werner is one of the most in-demand players in the Bundesliga and another hat-trick at the weekend, taking his season tally to the 30-goal mark, will only have increased the admiration of his talents around the rest of Europe.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the Germany international, but BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves has his doubts over whether the RB Leipzig man would get in the team straight away — and should consider alternative destinations as a result.
"Well, he's not going to get past Bobby Firmino, who is one of my favourite players to watch," Hargreaves said while commentating on Werner’s game at the weekend.
"I think that's the thing. Wherever he goes, he has to play. With the way (Manchester) United play right now, I could see him there. They need a number nine.”
Giggs and Rooney agree Van Gaal was tactically better than Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson brought unparalleled success to United, and Wayne Rooney says he was “streets ahead” of any other manager overall — but on a tactical level, Louis van Gaal was Rooney’s pick.
Ryan Giggs has now told United’s official club website that he understands where Rooney was coming from, and that he has a point regarding the two bosses' different approaches .
“I understand what Wayne was saying,” said Giggs
“Obviously we both worked under Sir Alex who I’ve known since I was 13. Sir Alex had everything – man-management, discipline, standards, tactics, knowing a player… but with him, because we had such good players who had been together for a long time, you’d just go out and play. You knew your role, it was just a matter of just tweaking it.
"It was about getting an understanding of the different ways to play. So I know what Wayne was saying because Louis worked a lot more on the training pitch with regards to patterns of play and tactical work.”
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Zlatan impact similar to Michael Jordan, says Lingard
Jesse Lingard has been watching The Last Dance on Netflix and says the story of Michael Jordan reminded him of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s impact at United.
Lingard labelled Jordan’s story “inspiring” and says there are similarities between the mindset portrayed by the NBA legend and that of the Swedish icon when he moved to Old Trafford.
“As soon as he came to Man Utd you could feel that aura around him,” the United midfielder told BeIN Sports .
“He had that winning mentality and that drove us, motivated us to win trophies. Not many people have had that effect. He had that raw winning mentality, he’d played at big clubs before and had that winning mentality.”
Ibrahimovic moved to MLS with LA Galaxy after United, but has now returned to Europe with AC Milan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man City morning headlines as Brazilian wonderkid linked

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Monday , 25 May .
with 16-year-old Internacional wing-back Vinicius Augusto Tobias da Silva , with reports out of Italy suggesting they are one of a number of clubs hoping to land the youngster ’ s signature .
suggest that Vinicius Tobias is seen as one of the best in his age group in Brazil , with City set to go head-to-head with rivals United and Real Madrid all watching him .
As is usual for Brazilian teenagers , the deal would be with a view to moving when they turn 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under-16 youth level for Brazil and can play anywhere down the right flank .
Hart knew the writing was on the wall Joe Hart said he was concerned for his City future when Pep Guardiola was appointed , with that premonition ultimately proving true .
Speaking to , the former City goalkeeper says the manager immediately made it clear he ’ d need to depart , but it wasn ’ t just about ability , rather about Pep wanting to put his own imprint on the team .
“ I certainly backed myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Hart said .
“ I listened to what he had to say .
There ’ s more to it than me not being as good with my feet as he wants from a goalkeeper .
I realised he needed to make his stamp at City .
He had a direction he wanted to go and he ’ s not exactly struggled since , has he ?
” Hart further explained his determination to recapture a first-team place with a Premier League team , having since lost his place at Burnley and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day in 2018 .
The three summer signings which would make sense for Pep ’ s project So much is demanded of players under the guidance of Guardiola that it takes a special type of player to cope with the expectations .
Not just on a technical level , but tactically and mentally , the players have to be able to learn and grow as individuals — while immediately impacting the team .
That makes it difficult to pick players who would be an ideal fit for the side , but the MEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , importantly , mentally .
Two youngsters are chosen : Ben White of Brighton , currently on loan at Leeds , and Houssam Aouar of Lyon , both of whom have already been linked with summer moves to Premier League clubs .
The third choice is a player with heavy links to the Etihad already , in Inter Milan ’ s Milan Skriniar .
lays out the reasons for each and presents statistical evidence as to why they ’ d be suited to being the next part of Pep ’ s project @ @ @ @

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Monday, 25 May.
City linked with Brazilian starlet Vinicius Tobias
Manchester City are being linked with 16-year-old Internacional wing-back Vinicius Augusto Tobias da Silva, with reports out of Italy suggesting they are one of a number of clubs hoping to land the youngster’s signature.
Tuttomercatoweb suggest that Vinicius Tobias is seen as one of the best in his age group in Brazil, with City set to go head-to-head with rivals United and Real Madrid all watching him.
As is usual for Brazilian teenagers, the deal would be with a view to moving when they turn 18.
The youngster has already played at under-16 youth level for Brazil and can play anywhere down the right flank.
Hart knew the writing was on the wall
Joe Hart said he was concerned for his City future when Pep Guardiola was appointed, with that premonition ultimately proving true.
Speaking to the Guardian , the former City goalkeeper says the manager immediately made it clear he’d need to depart, but it wasn’t just about ability, rather about Pep wanting to put his own imprint on the team.
“I certainly backed myself to the hilt when we spoke,” Hart said.
“I listened to what he had to say. There’s more to it than me not being as good with my feet as he wants from a goalkeeper. I realised he needed to make his stamp at City. He had a direction he wanted to go and he’s not exactly struggled since, has he?”
Hart further explained his determination to recapture a first-team place with a Premier League team, having since lost his place at Burnley and not played a top-flight league game since Boxing Day in 2018.
The three summer signings which would make sense for Pep’s project
So much is demanded of players under the guidance of Guardiola that it takes a special type of player to cope with the expectations.
Not just on a technical level, but tactically and mentally, the players have to be able to learn and grow as individuals — while immediately impacting the team.
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That makes it difficult to pick players who would be an ideal fit for the side, but the MEN has identified three who would suit stylistically and, importantly, mentally.
Two youngsters are chosen: Ben White of Brighton, currently on loan at Leeds, and Houssam Aouar of Lyon, both of whom have already been linked with summer moves to Premier League clubs.
The third choice is a player with heavy links to the Etihad already, in Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Disgust over 'rape' and nazi graffiti in children's park

Vandals have caused outrage after scrawling the word `` rape '' on the ground and drawing swastikas in a children 's park The graffiti was left close to a play area in Westhoughton Park , Bolton , and was spotted by disgusted residents on Thursday last week .
The word `` rape '' had been chalked in large letters across the main walkway through the park and on a disabled access ramp nearby .
Not far away was a crudely-drawn swastika - the symbol most commonly used by Adolf Hitler 's Nazi party before and during the Second World War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed from the area , the incident has caused anger among people who live nearby , many of whom were using the park as part of their daily exercise during the coronavirus lockdown .
Martyn Cox , deputy leader of Bolton Council and councillor for the Westhoughton area , has condemned the graffiti and said he hoped it would not happen again .
He added : `` It 's a stupid thing to have done .
It was probably done by kids but they should be ashamed of themselves .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't be doing it again . ''
The park , which is not far from the high street in the centre of Westhoughton , is popular among young people and has a basketball and tennis court , as well as a play area .
Bolton Council 's neighbourhood services team was made aware of the drawings and they have now been removed .

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Vandals have caused outrage after scrawling the word "rape" on the ground and drawing swastikas in a children's park
The graffiti was left close to a play area in Westhoughton Park, Bolton, and was spotted by disgusted residents on Thursday last week.
The word "rape" had been chalked in large letters across the main walkway through the park and on a disabled access ramp nearby.
Not far away was a crudely-drawn swastika - the symbol most commonly used by Adolf Hitler's Nazi party before and during the Second World War.
While the chalk drawings were quickly removed from the area, the incident has caused anger among people who live nearby, many of whom were using the park as part of their daily exercise during the coronavirus lockdown.
Martyn Cox, deputy leader of Bolton Council and councillor for the Westhoughton area, has condemned the graffiti and said he hoped it would not happen again.
He added: "It's a stupid thing to have done. It was probably done by kids but they should be ashamed of themselves.
"I'm glad it was removed and they shouldn't be doing it again."
The park, which is not far from the high street in the centre of Westhoughton, is popular among young people and has a basketball and tennis court, as well as a play area.
Bolton Council's neighbourhood services team was made aware of the drawings and they have now been removed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Train like a Cirque du Soleil performer with these tough workouts

A husband-and-wife acrobatic duo from Cirque du Soleil have shared some of their workouts - and they 're absolutely brutal .
For those who are growing bored of your standard at-home fitness offerings , these Cirque workouts will give you a challenge .
Having said that , there are beginner versions available too , making the circus-influenced exercises suited to just about everyone .
The workouts come from Cirque aerial couple Elizabeth and Guilhem Cauchois and have been shared on the Cirque du Soleil YouTube channel .
The global circus show has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes footage and show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performances are unable to take place .
From 'extreme abs ' to an advanced team workout , even the fittest among you will find something to push you to your limits with Elizabeth and Guilhem 's workouts .
There are also video tutorials to help with sore muscles and flexibility , including foam roller exercises and stretching , and a back workout to give you better posture .
If you want to train with someone else in your household , try the couples workout - and try not to accidentally kick each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from just five minutes up to half an hour , though you could always stitch a couple together for a longer session - if you 're feeling brave .
The Cirque workouts have already amassed tens of thousands of views each since being posted earlier this year .
That 's a lot of people trying out for the circus at home .

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A husband-and-wife acrobatic duo from Cirque du Soleil have shared some of their workouts - and they're absolutely brutal.
For those who are growing bored of your standard at-home fitness offerings, these Cirque workouts will give you a challenge.
Having said that, there are beginner versions available too, making the circus-influenced exercises suited to just about everyone.
The workouts come from Cirque aerial couple Elizabeth and Guilhem Cauchois and have been shared on the Cirque du Soleil YouTube channel.
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The global circus show has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes footage and show highlights on its channel while the live performances are unable to take place.
From 'extreme abs' to an advanced team workout, even the fittest among you will find something to push you to your limits with Elizabeth and Guilhem's workouts.
There are also video tutorials to help with sore muscles and flexibility, including foam roller exercises and stretching, and a back workout to give you better posture.
If you want to train with someone else in your household, try the couples workout - and try not to accidentally kick each other in the face.
The videos range from just five minutes up to half an hour, though you could always stitch a couple together for a longer session - if you're feeling brave.
The Cirque workouts have already amassed tens of thousands of views each since being posted earlier this year.
That's a lot of people trying out for the circus at home.