themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Former Liverpool FC player Emre Can makes Manchester United January transfer admission

Emre Can claims he had an offer from Manchester United in the January transfer window but did n't think about the move due to his history with Liverpool .
The German left Merseyside in the summer of 2018 on a free transfer to Juventus but struggled to cement a place in the starting line-up .
Following the emergence of Rodrigo Bentancur under Maurizio Sarri , his playing time was cut even more and he stated his desire to leave the Italian champions in January .
United were interested in signing a new midfielder following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a target .
Instead , the Reds landed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon but Can claimed an offer was made for his services .
`` I had three Premier League deals alone , including one from Manchester United , '' he told Kicker .
`` But I did n't think about that for a second because of my Liverpool past . ''
The 26-year-old moved back to the Bundesliga to join Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season but the German club have already exercised their option to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances , scoring one goal since the switch , and opened up on his decision to reject a move back to the Premier League .
He added : `` I have always had an extreme sympathy for Dortmund .
I wanted to go to a club for which I can be important where I am needed .
`` That ’ s the case in Dortmund .
Borussia suits me well - and vice versa . ''

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Emre Can claims he had an offer from Manchester United in the January transfer window but didn't think about the move due to his history with Liverpool.
The German left Merseyside in the summer of 2018 on a free transfer to Juventus but struggled to cement a place in the starting line-up.
Following the emergence of Rodrigo Bentancur under Maurizio Sarri, his playing time was cut even more and he stated his desire to leave the Italian champions in January.
United were interested in signing a new midfielder following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba with various outlets suggesting Can was a target.
Instead, the Reds landed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon but Can claimed an offer was made for his services.
"I had three Premier League deals alone, including one from Manchester United," he told Kicker. "But I didn't think about that for a second because of my Liverpool past."
The 26-year-old moved back to the Bundesliga to join Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season but the German club have already exercised their option to make the switch permanent.
Can has made five appearances, scoring one goal since the switch, and opened up on his decision to reject a move back to the Premier League.
He added: "I have always had an extreme sympathy for Dortmund. I wanted to go to a club for which I can be important where I am needed.
"That’s the case in Dortmund. Borussia suits me well - and vice versa."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Talking City podcast: Man City derby defeat inquest and preview of Arsenal and Real Madrid

Does derby defeat show that Manchester City have binned off the Premier League ?
Should they ?
That was the @ @ @ @ @ into City 's loss to United in the new edition of our Talking City podcast @ @ @ @ @ season against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side as a five-match winning run ended in limp @ @ @ @ @ the Blues dominating possession .
The post-match comments of Ilkay Gundogan , Aleks Zinchenko and @ @ @ @ @ on the game were discussed as well as the importance of the absent Kevin De @ @ @ @ @ Phil Foden .
There was also a look ahead to the upcoming Premier League matches @ @ @ @ @ Mikel Arteta making his return to the Etihad for the first time since becoming Gunners @ @ @ @ @ the looming Champions League fixture with Real Madrid .
Listen to the views of Stuart @ @ @ @ @ the podcast below , listen via Acast here , and join our Talking City Facebook @ @ @

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Does derby defeat show that Manchester City have binned off the Premier League? Should they?
That was the starting point for the inquest into City's loss to United in the new edition of our Talking City podcast.
the third loss this season against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as a five-match winning run ended in limp fashion at Old Trafford despite the Blues dominating possession.
The post-match comments of Ilkay Gundogan, Aleks Zinchenko and Pep Guardiola giving their takes on the game were discussed as well as the importance of the absent Kevin De Bruyne and the impact of Phil Foden.
There was also a look ahead to the upcoming Premier League matches against Arsenal and Burnley with Mikel Arteta making his return to the Etihad for the first time since becoming Gunners boss, as well as the looming Champions League fixture with Real Madrid.
Listen to the views of Stuart Brennan and Simon Bajkowski in the podcast below, listen via Acast here , and join our Talking City Facebook group here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Peter Schmeichel names his big Manchester United regret

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel has lifted the lid on his departure from the club in 1999 .
The legendary Danish keeper played for United between 1991 and 1999 , capping a trophy-laden spell with European and Treble glory at the finale of the 1998/99 campaign when he lifted the Champions League trophy .
And speaking to the Official Manchester United Podcast , Schmeichel admitted he regrets leaving United so soon .
He revealed he wanted to play every game , but could have prolonged his Old Trafford spell if he 'd been rotated by Sir Alex Ferguson every now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so tired , I was mentally tired , '' he said when asked if he regretted leaving United .
`` We were in every Championship with Denmark .
So every two years , your holidays go – you are straight back in .
And even in this year [ 1998 ] , we were in the World Cup , we played Brazil in July , early July .
`` And remember we had to qualify for the Champions League , we played that at the end of July .
So I literally came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full season and then into the next season so I didn ’ t really have a break .
I was just so tired .
And mentally I couldn ’ t face another season.
” Schmeichel joined Sporting Lisbon when leaving United in 1999 , before moving to Aston Villa and then Manchester City before retiring in 2003 .
He believes he made a `` rash '' call to leave United straight after playing a huge part in the Treble after revealing the talks with Ferguson .
He added : “ We did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] final and I ’ m like , ‘ No , no , I ’ ve made the decision ’ , but when I look back it might have been a rash decision in a way .
`` The manager could have asked me , ‘ Are you sure ?
’ He never did , he just accepted that this was going to be it .
“ I think if I had been less proud and said to him , ‘ I can ’ t play every game ’ .
`` Even in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whoever was the other goalkeeper at the time .
Even there I was really p*ssed off that I wasn ’ t playing , because I wanted to play every game .
`` If I had stepped a little bit away from that and spoken to him about managing me better , not better , because he was doing really well , but looking after me accordingly to my age - not playing me in certain games .
And if I had been less proud about being on the pitch and could accept one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench it would probably have worked out quite well for me.
” “ But I ’ m not sure that my mentality was right for that .
I don ’ t think that not actually playing was the hardest part .
It was packing the suitcase again , and travelling and if I could have stayed home for one game every 10 games it would probably have been an attractive thing .
“ When you look back and you see decisions that you have made , I probably would not have made that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have spoken to the manager .
It was only like the next two years that he started to rest players and rotate as well , I could have been part of that.
” Schmeichel 's full interview with the UTD podcast will be available on official United channels soon .

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel has lifted the lid on his departure from the club in 1999.
The legendary Danish keeper played for United between 1991 and 1999, capping a trophy-laden spell with European and Treble glory at the finale of the 1998/99 campaign when he lifted the Champions League trophy.
And speaking to the Official Manchester United Podcast, Schmeichel admitted he regrets leaving United so soon.
He revealed he wanted to play every game, but could have prolonged his Old Trafford spell if he'd been rotated by Sir Alex Ferguson every now and then.
“I was just so tired, I was mentally tired," he said when asked if he regretted leaving United.
"We were in every Championship with Denmark. So every two years, your holidays go – you are straight back in. And even in this year [1998], we were in the World Cup, we played Brazil in July, early July.
"And remember we had to qualify for the Champions League, we played that at the end of July. So I literally came straight from the World Cup having played a full season and then into the next season so I didn’t really have a break. I was just so tired. And mentally I couldn’t face another season.”
Schmeichel joined Sporting Lisbon when leaving United in 1999, before moving to Aston Villa and then Manchester City before retiring in 2003.
He believes he made a "rash" call to leave United straight after playing a huge part in the Treble after revealing the talks with Ferguson.
He added: “We did have a conversation after the [1999] final and I’m like, ‘No, no, I’ve made the decision’, but when I look back it might have been a rash decision in a way.
"The manager could have asked me, ‘Are you sure?’ He never did, he just accepted that this was going to be it.
“I think if I had been less proud and said to him, ‘I can’t play every game’.
"Even in League Cup games where he is playing whoever was the other goalkeeper at the time. Even there I was really p*ssed off that I wasn’t playing, because I wanted to play every game.
"If I had stepped a little bit away from that and spoken to him about managing me better, not better, because he was doing really well, but looking after me accordingly to my age - not playing me in certain games. And if I had been less proud about being on the pitch and could accept one or two games just sat on the bench it would probably have worked out quite well for me.”
“But I’m not sure that my mentality was right for that. I don’t think that not actually playing was the hardest part. It was packing the suitcase again, and travelling and if I could have stayed home for one game every 10 games it would probably have been an attractive thing.
“When you look back and you see decisions that you have made, I probably would not have made that decision.
"I would have probably have spoken to the manager. It was only like the next two years that he started to rest players and rotate as well, I could have been part of that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Universal Credit claimants who need to self-isolate over coronavirus WON'T be sanctioned

Universal Credit claimants who need to self-isolate in the event of contracting coronavirus or as a precautionary measure will not be sanctioned , a work and pensions minister has confirmed .
MP Will Quince said in parliament that discretion would be used by Department for Work and Pensions staff in cases where claimants are unable to attend face-to-face meetings at the job centre , which normally could lead to benefits being reduced .
SNP work and pensions spokesman Neil Gray asked : `` Could the minister outline in a case where somebody is on universal credit , for instance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go through work searches and is unable to attend a job centre – will the minister expect that person to be sanctioned if they can ’ t turn up ? ''
Mr Quince said in response on behalf of the government : `` Absolutely not , and discretion will of course be used . ''
Last week , the prime minister said payments will be moved forward from the fourth day of sickness under emergency legislation to limit the spread of the virus .
The move came after the government faced pressures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following health advice in not turning up for work and are self-isolating .
Shadow work and pensions secretary , Margaret Greenwood , asked what will happen to workers unable to access sick pay and who instead seek universal credit if they have to self-isolate due to Covid-19 .
She said : `` The Prime Minister said last week that any workers who need to self-isolate because of the coronavirus who are not eligible for statutory sick pay could claim universal credit .
`` But people have to meet a work coach at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there ’ s a five-week wait for first payment .
`` Anyone asking for an advance also has to go to a Job Centre to have their identity verified .
`` So how will people who have to self-isolate be able to claim universal credit ?
” Mr Quince replied : `` As the Prime Minister set out last week , we will introduce as part of the Department of Health ’ s emergency bill provisions for statutory sick pay to be made from day one .
“ Employers have been urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and respect the medical need to self-isolate in making decisions about sick pay .
“ People not eligible to receive sick pay may be able to claim universal credit and/or contributory ESA ( employment support allowance ) and staff at our job centres are ready to support people and can rebook any assessment or appointment that ’ s necessary.
” On Monday , the number of cases of coronavirus in the UK rose by 46 to 319 , with a fourth death confirmed .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK remained in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to coronavirus “ but watching what is happening around the world , our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own ” .
“ That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase , ” he said .

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Universal Credit claimants who need to self-isolate in the event of contracting coronavirus or as a precautionary measure will not be sanctioned, a work and pensions minister has confirmed.
MP Will Quince said in parliament that discretion would be used by Department for Work and Pensions staff in cases where claimants are unable to attend face-to-face meetings at the job centre, which normally could lead to benefits being reduced.
SNP work and pensions spokesman Neil Gray asked: "Could the minister outline in a case where somebody is on universal credit, for instance, has to self-isolate but is having to go through work searches and is unable to attend a job centre – will the minister expect that person to be sanctioned if they can’t turn up?"
Mr Quince said in response on behalf of the government: "Absolutely not, and discretion will of course be used."
Last week, the prime minister said payments will be moved forward from the fourth day of sickness under emergency legislation to limit the spread of the virus.
The move came after the government faced pressures to introduce measures to help employees who are following health advice in not turning up for work and are self-isolating.
Shadow work and pensions secretary, Margaret Greenwood, asked what will happen to workers unable to access sick pay and who instead seek universal credit if they have to self-isolate due to Covid-19.
She said: "The Prime Minister said last week that any workers who need to self-isolate because of the coronavirus who are not eligible for statutory sick pay could claim universal credit.
"But people have to meet a work coach at the start of a claim for universal credit and there’s a five-week wait for first payment.
"Anyone asking for an advance also has to go to a Job Centre to have their identity verified.
"So how will people who have to self-isolate be able to claim universal credit?”
Mr Quince replied: "As the Prime Minister set out last week, we will introduce as part of the Department of Health’s emergency bill provisions for statutory sick pay to be made from day one.
“Employers have been urged to make sure they use their discretion and respect the medical need to self-isolate in making decisions about sick pay.
“People not eligible to receive sick pay may be able to claim universal credit and/or contributory ESA (employment support allowance) and staff at our job centres are ready to support people and can rebook any assessment or appointment that’s necessary.”
On Monday, the number of cases of coronavirus in the UK rose by 46 to 319, with a fourth death confirmed.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK remained in the “contain” phase of the response to coronavirus “but watching what is happening around the world, our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own”.
“That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase,” he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Teen robbers try to steal bags and a puppy from tram passengers

Teenage robbers threatened a group of tram passengers in a bid to steal their bags and a puppy at Stretford Metrolink stop .
Police said the attempted robbery happened at around 5.45pm on Tuesday , February 3 .
The victims - a man and two women - were standing at the stop when they were approached by three teenage boys .
The teens demanded their bags and other belongings , including a French bulldog puppy .
The offenders left empty handed , leaving the victims uninjured but 'shaken ' .
The thugs were then seen getting on a bus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders as white and between the ages of 14 and 18 .
At the time of the incident , they were wearing dark coloured clothes and their hoods up .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Stretford .
`` At around 5.45pm on Tuesday , February 3 , police were called to reports of a robbery at Stretford tram stop .
`` An investigation was launched and officers established that a male and two women were threatened by three men , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a French Bulldog puppy .
`` No one was injured but they were , understandably , left shaken . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3115 or transport.unit @ gmp.police.uk quoting 2391 of February 3 .
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Teenage robbers threatened a group of tram passengers in a bid to steal their bags and a puppy at Stretford Metrolink stop.
Police said the attempted robbery happened at around 5.45pm on Tuesday, February 3.
The victims - a man and two women - were standing at the stop when they were approached by three teenage boys.
The teens demanded their bags and other belongings, including a French bulldog puppy.
The offenders left empty handed, leaving the victims uninjured but 'shaken'.
The thugs were then seen getting on a bus on nearby Edge Lane.
Police described the offenders as white and between the ages of 14 and 18.
At the time of the incident, they were wearing dark coloured clothes and their hoods up.
A spokesman for GMP said: "Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Stretford.
"At around 5.45pm on Tuesday, February 3, police were called to reports of a robbery at Stretford tram stop.
"An investigation was launched and officers established that a male and two women were threatened by three men, who demanded their bags and other belongings – including a French Bulldog puppy.
"No one was injured but they were, understandably, left shaken."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3115 or transport.unit@gmp.police.uk quoting 2391 of February 3.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Real Madrid suffer double injury blow ahead of Man City Champions League fixture

Real Madrid have confirmed both Thibaut Courtois and Marcelo are out injured for the second-leg Champions League clash against Manchester City .
City take a slender lead into their home tie after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Isco 's opener at the Bernabeu .
The second-leg will take place on March 17 at the Etihad Stadium and Madrid will be without three key players for the visit .
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois suffered an injury during the weekend 's defeat to Real Betis and was assessed by the club on Monday .
Scans confirmed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the foreseeable future .
Madrid 's statement read : `` Following tests carried out today on Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services , he has been diagnosed with an injury to his left adductor muscle .
His recovery will be monitored . ''
Marcelo also picked up a knock in the Betis game and was n't deemed fit enough to continue .
His scans revealed a hamstring problem that will keep him out of the City game .
`` Following tests carried out today on Marcelo by the Real Madrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a muscle injury to his left hamstring .
His recovery will be monitored , '' Madrid stated .
Courtois will be replaced between the sticks by on-loan Paris-Saint Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola who has made just eight appearances for the club this season , conceding nine goals .
Marcelo 's absence may not be as significant as the Brazilian was left on the bench for the first-leg and has remained behind Ferland Mendy in the pecking order for most of the campaign .
The Spanish giants will also be without Sergio Ramos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a red card for a cynical foul on Jesus as he raced through on goal .
City have their own suspension worry with Benjamin Mendy unavailable due to collecting too many yellow cards in this year 's competition .

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Real Madrid have confirmed both Thibaut Courtois and Marcelo are out injured for the second-leg Champions League clash against Manchester City.
City take a slender lead into their home tie after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Isco's opener at the Bernabeu.
The second-leg will take place on March 17 at the Etihad Stadium and Madrid will be without three key players for the visit.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois suffered an injury during the weekend's defeat to Real Betis and was assessed by the club on Monday.
Scans confirmed a muscle injury that will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Madrid's statement read: "Following tests carried out today on Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to his left adductor muscle. His recovery will be monitored."
Marcelo also picked up a knock in the Betis game and wasn't deemed fit enough to continue.
His scans revealed a hamstring problem that will keep him out of the City game.
"Following tests carried out today on Marcelo by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to his left hamstring. His recovery will be monitored," Madrid stated .
Courtois will be replaced between the sticks by on-loan Paris-Saint Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola who has made just eight appearances for the club this season, conceding nine goals.
Marcelo's absence may not be as significant as the Brazilian was left on the bench for the first-leg and has remained behind Ferland Mendy in the pecking order for most of the campaign.
The Spanish giants will also be without Sergio Ramos due to suspension after the defender was given a red card for a cynical foul on Jesus as he raced through on goal.
City have their own suspension worry with Benjamin Mendy unavailable due to collecting too many yellow cards in this year's competition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--How Manchester United missed out on Alphonso Davies transfer

Manchester United were recommended Alphonso Davies when he was a 15-year-old playing in Canada , according to the club 's former international scout Jorge Alvial .
Alvial says he sent at least 40 reports to the club regarding Davies during his spell at United , even giving him a special “ signed status report ” - used to determine the very best talent in world football .
Davies was set to go on trial with United for three weeks in January 2018 but instead spent the month in his homeland to attend a training camp with the Canada Olympic team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene with Bayern Munich this season and produced a coming-of-age performance in February as he helped mastermind the Bavarians ' 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League .
However , had the United hierarchy listened to the advice they were given by Alvial it could have been a very different story for the Davies , who at time was valued at just $ 2million by Vancouver Whitecaps .
`` It was my first player that I recommended to United when they hired me , '' Alvial told MEN Sport .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was playing at the Dallas Cup tournament , and he was a very good player .
He was only 14 then , he went back to Vancouver and then when I was watching him on videos with my son , Javier , and said : 'Wait a second .
We remember that player , that is Alphonso . '
And that is when I called .
`` I had just got hired at that time and I called and said I wanted to go and see this player .
So I went and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , right away I recommended him .
I feel very , very strongly about him .
He is physical , intelligent .
I felt strongly about him , if not stronger than I did when I recommended Christian Pulisic to Chelsea , and I took him for a trial at 14 years old .
`` When I saw him play he was in the B team at Vancouver and the speed he had at 15 , he was already going by guys that had been playing in the USA for a while .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ great , his technique was good , not great , but with technique you can improve it .
But the things that he saw at that age I went 'Wow .
This is a superstar . '
Right away for two years I recommended him at Man United . ''
Alvial spent two and a half years working for United , having previously held a similar role as International Scout of the Americas at Chelsea for nine years .
During his time in English football Alvial recommended a 14-year-old Neymar to Chelsea as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pulisic to United .
The Chilean scout is currently taking a break after working as a Director of Recruitment and Scouting for FC Cincinnati up until last month , but will be looking for a new club later in the year .
Seeing the progress of Davies is a proud moment for him in his work , but he insists he holds no grudge against United for opting against his advice of signing one of the hottest talents in world football .
He added : `` I think , and I could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team of that prestige just to go and sign a 15-year-old boy , but again , and I do n't want to repeat Christain Pulsiic , but I was the same , if not stronger how I felt about this kid .
`` The decisions are not mine , my job is just to recommend them and I ca n't answer why we did n't sign him .
It was not my authority .
If it was my authority , then no problem . ''

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Manchester United were recommended Alphonso Davies when he was a 15-year-old playing in Canada, according to the club's former international scout Jorge Alvial.
Alvial says he sent at least 40 reports to the club regarding Davies during his spell at United, even giving him a special “signed status report” - used to determine the very best talent in world football.
Davies was set to go on trial with United for three weeks in January 2018 but instead spent the month in his homeland to attend a training camp with the Canada Olympic team.
The Canadian winger has burst onto the scene with Bayern Munich this season and produced a coming-of-age performance in February as he helped mastermind the Bavarians' 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League.
However, had the United hierarchy listened to the advice they were given by Alvial it could have been a very different story for the Davies, who at time was valued at just $2million by Vancouver Whitecaps.
"It was my first player that I recommended to United when they hired me," Alvial told MEN Sport.
"The first time I saw him he was playing at the Dallas Cup tournament, and he was a very good player. He was only 14 then, he went back to Vancouver and then when I was watching him on videos with my son, Javier, and said: 'Wait a second. We remember that player, that is Alphonso.' And that is when I called.
"I had just got hired at that time and I called and said I wanted to go and see this player. So I went and right away, I am being honest, right away I recommended him. I feel very, very strongly about him. He is physical, intelligent. I felt strongly about him, if not stronger than I did when I recommended Christian Pulisic to Chelsea, and I took him for a trial at 14 years old.
"When I saw him play he was in the B team at Vancouver and the speed he had at 15, he was already going by guys that had been playing in the USA for a while. He was left-footed, his vision was great, his technique was good, not great, but with technique you can improve it. But the things that he saw at that age I went 'Wow. This is a superstar.' Right away for two years I recommended him at Man United."
Alvial spent two and a half years working for United, having previously held a similar role as International Scout of the Americas at Chelsea for nine years. During his time in English football Alvial recommended a 14-year-old Neymar to Chelsea as well as players like Davies and Christian Pulisic to United.
The Chilean scout is currently taking a break after working as a Director of Recruitment and Scouting for FC Cincinnati up until last month, but will be looking for a new club later in the year.
Seeing the progress of Davies is a proud moment for him in his work, but he insists he holds no grudge against United for opting against his advice of signing one of the hottest talents in world football.
He added: "I think, and I could be wrong, it is very hard for a team of that prestige just to go and sign a 15-year-old boy, but again, and I don't want to repeat Christain Pulsiic, but I was the same, if not stronger how I felt about this kid.
"The decisions are not mine, my job is just to recommend them and I can't answer why we didn't sign him. It was not my authority. If it was my authority, then no problem."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--This Stockport pub serves one of the official best pies in Britain

A pub in Stockport has just won several awards at the British Pie Awards 2020 .
The Crown in Hawk Green scooped gold for its chicken lava pie at the annual awards in Melton Mowbray , marking the end of British Pie Week .
The pub also won a silver award for its chicken , ham and mushroom pie ; and a bronze award for its steak , stout and mushroom pie .
Sharing the achievement on Facebook , The Crown posted : `` We couldn ’ t be prouder !
`` Well done to our fabulous chef Steve for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Melton Mowbray Pie Awards 2020 . ''
Though The Crown was the big winner from the region , there were other prizes scooped across Greater Manchester .
Taylors Confectioners in Leigh won a bronze award for its steak and ale pie , while a Glossop butcher won a gold award with a very unusual pie filling .
J W Mettrick & Son won gold and was highly commended for their squirrel pie .
The butchers , which has been sourcing meat from within the Peak District and the north west since 1900 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pie - which scooped silver - and its large pork pie .
Almost 900 pies were entered into the 12th annual competition , with 160 professional bakers , butchers and chefs entering their bakes .
Turner 's Pies from Chichester won the overall Supreme Champion award with its steak and stilton pie .

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A pub in Stockport has just won several awards at the British Pie Awards 2020.
The Crown in Hawk Green scooped gold for its chicken lava pie at the annual awards in Melton Mowbray, marking the end of British Pie Week.
The pub also won a silver award for its chicken, ham and mushroom pie; and a bronze award for its steak, stout and mushroom pie.
Sharing the achievement on Facebook, The Crown posted: "We couldn’t be prouder!
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Well done to our fabulous chef Steve for picking up these category wins at the Melton Mowbray Pie Awards 2020."
Though The Crown was the big winner from the region, there were other prizes scooped across Greater Manchester.
Taylors Confectioners in Leigh won a bronze award for its steak and ale pie, while a Glossop butcher won a gold award with a very unusual pie filling.
J W Mettrick & Son won gold and was highly commended for their squirrel pie.
The butchers, which has been sourcing meat from within the Peak District and the north west since 1900, also entered its 'Tongue in Cheek' pie - which scooped silver - and its large pork pie.
Almost 900 pies were entered into the 12th annual competition, with 160 professional bakers, butchers and chefs entering their bakes.
Turner's Pies from Chichester won the overall Supreme Champion award with its steak and stilton pie.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Coronavirus threatens football season as United could have to play behind closed doors - and Gary Ne

Coronavirus threatens football season as United could have to play behind closed doors - and Gary Neville speaks out on delaying games

The football season should be delayed rather than games played behind closed doors amid the coronavirus outbreak Gary Neville warned today .
The outbreak of the Covid-19 is already having a huge effect on football games across Europe .
Italy have completely suspended their Serie A season until at least next month .
Whilst a number of games are now to be played behind closed doors .
There are reports in Austria that fans could locked out of Manchester United 's Europa League clash with Austrian side LASK in the city of Linz on Thursday .
United say at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However it has already been confirmed Barcelona ’ s Champions League home match with Napoli , on March 18 , will be played behind closed doors , due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak the La Liga club have announced .
It follows Paris St Germain and Olympiacos putting similar measures in place for their European fixtures with Borussia Dortmund and Wolves this week , with both matches now being played behind closed doors .
Manchester City face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League knockout game at the Etihad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big spike of cases in the Spanish capital with schools and universities being ordered to close .
Spain has confirmed 1,204 cases of coronavirus , with 28 deaths and 74 people in intensive care .
So far there have been no restrictions placed on public gatherings and sporting events in the UK .
However sports bodies met with government ministers on Monday at a meeting chaired by the department of Digital , Culture , Media and Sport ( DCMS ) to discuss contingency plans in relation to Covid-19 .
Numerous reports in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English Football League ( EFL ) bosses have accepted there is a real possibility of games having to be played behind closed doors by the end of the season .
However today , Gary Neville warned that could have a catastrophic on lower league clubs , who rely on matchday income to survive .
Gary is co-owner of League Two Salford City along with his fellow United teammates and members of the 'Class of 92 ' - brother Phil Neville , Paul Scholes , Ryan Giggs , Nicky Butt and David Beckham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind closed doors , ” the England defender and now Sky pundit said on Twitter .
“ If it ’ s necessary to shut down stadiums the associations must find a way of delaying the season and playing the games when it is safe to do so to protect the revenues for clubs that require this income to survive.
” Gary Neville , the joint-owner of Sky Bet League Two side Salford , would rather the season be delayed than games played behind closed doors , should the coronavirus outbreak stop supporters from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I do NOT support matches played behind closed doors , ” the former England and Manchester United defender said on Twitter .
“ If it ’ s necessary to shut down stadiums the associations must find a way of delaying the season and playing the games when it is safe to do so to protect the revenues for clubs that require this income to survive.
” Andy Holt , chairman of League One outfit Accrington , also said he would support a “ pause games and review ” in regard to fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has written to each of its 20 clubs regarding the latest contingency plans for combating the spread of the virus , the Press Association say .
While there has been no change to fixtures and kick-off times as things stand , it is understood the Premier League , which is liaising daily with the Government ’ s public health experts , has asked clubs to consider the implications if large gatherings were banned , resulting in games taking place behind closed doors .
It is understood the Premier League ’ s current message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it has advised clubs to increase hygiene levels at stadiums and training grounds , cut down on non-essential visitors and keep face-to-face meetings to a minimum .
Many City and United fans have joked they would like to see the season scrapped altogether in a desperate bid to prevent rivals Liverpool winning the league .

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The football season should be delayed rather than games played behind closed doors amid the coronavirus outbreak Gary Neville warned today.
The outbreak of the Covid-19 is already having a huge effect on football games across Europe.
Italy have completely suspended their Serie A season until at least next month.
Whilst a number of games are now to be played behind closed doors.
There are reports in Austria that fans could locked out of Manchester United's Europa League clash with Austrian side LASK in the city of Linz on Thursday.
United say at this stage this has not been confirmed.
However it has already been confirmed Barcelona’s Champions League home match with Napoli, on March 18, will be played behind closed doors, due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak the La Liga club have announced.
(Image: PA)
It follows Paris St Germain and Olympiacos putting similar measures in place for their European fixtures with Borussia Dortmund and Wolves this week, with both matches now being played behind closed doors.
Manchester City face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League knockout game at the Etihad next week and there has been a big spike of cases in the Spanish capital with schools and universities being ordered to close.
Spain has confirmed 1,204 cases of coronavirus, with 28 deaths and 74 people in intensive care.
So far there have been no restrictions placed on public gatherings and sporting events in the UK.
However sports bodies met with government ministers on Monday at a meeting chaired by the department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to discuss contingency plans in relation to Covid-19.
Numerous reports in the national media have said Premier League and English Football League (EFL) bosses have accepted there is a real possibility of games having to be played behind closed doors by the end of the season.
However today, Gary Neville warned that could have a catastrophic on lower league clubs, who rely on matchday income to survive.
Gary is co-owner of League Two Salford City along with his fellow United teammates and members of the 'Class of 92' - brother Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and David Beckham.
(Image: PA)
“I do NOT support matches played behind closed doors,” the England defender and now Sky pundit said on Twitter.
“If it’s necessary to shut down stadiums the associations must find a way of delaying the season and playing the games when it is safe to do so to protect the revenues for clubs that require this income to survive.”
Gary Neville, the joint-owner of Sky Bet League Two side Salford, would rather the season be delayed than games played behind closed doors, should the coronavirus outbreak stop supporters from attending Premier League and EFL games.
“I do NOT support matches played behind closed doors,” the former England and Manchester United defender said on Twitter.
“If it’s necessary to shut down stadiums the associations must find a way of delaying the season and playing the games when it is safe to do so to protect the revenues for clubs that require this income to survive.”
Andy Holt, chairman of League One outfit Accrington, also said he would support a “pause games and review” in regard to fears of spreading coronavirus.
The Premier League has written to each of its 20 clubs regarding the latest contingency plans for combating the spread of the virus, the Press Association say.
While there has been no change to fixtures and kick-off times as things stand, it is understood the Premier League, which is liaising daily with the Government’s public health experts, has asked clubs to consider the implications if large gatherings were banned, resulting in games taking place behind closed doors.
It is understood the Premier League’s current message is ‘business as usual’ but that it has advised clubs to increase hygiene levels at stadiums and training grounds, cut down on non-essential visitors and keep face-to-face meetings to a minimum.
Many City and United fans have joked they would like to see the season scrapped altogether in a desperate bid to prevent rivals Liverpool winning the league.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--British Airways and Wizz Air cancels all flights to and from Italy today as easyJet reviews flight s

British Airways and Wizz Air cancels all flights to and from Italy today as easyJet reviews flight schedules

British Airways has cancelled all flights to and from Italy today after the country 's prime minister extended strict travel restrictions .
The airline has contacted all passengers due to travel today to offer later flights , refunds and destination changes , the Mirror reports .
The Italian government placed all 60 million of its citizens into lockdown as it banned public gatherings and ordered people to only move around the country in case of emergency , or for work .
British Airways operates around 60 routes between the UK and Italy , which now has nearly 10,000 cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` In light of the Italian Government 's announcement and the UK Government 's official travel advice , we have contacted all customers who are due to travel today .
`` We have updated our policy to give customers more options and flexibility .
`` Any travellers due to fly to or from Italy between now and April 4 can rebook to a later date up until the end of May , move their destination to Geneva or Zurich or receive a full refund .
`` We recommend that any travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the latest information and ensure their contact details are up-to-date in the Manage My Booking section of the website . ''
Earlier today , Wizz Air also announced it was suspending all flights to Italy until at least April 3 .
While easyJet has not announced any further cancellations today , the airlines has said it is 'reviewing ' its flight schedule for the next three and a half weeks .
A spokesperson for easyJet told the M.E.N .
: “ Following the latest decree issued 9 March by the Italian authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy , easyJet is currently reviewing its scheduled programme between 10 March and 3 April 2020 .
“ The majority of flights to and from Milan Malpensa , Milan Linate , Venice and Verona have been cancelled for the coming days and affected customers are being advised of their options by email and SMS which include rebooking and refunding . ''
The M.E.N .
has also contacted Ryanair .
Advice from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) on the government website reads : `` The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to Italy , due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) and in line with various controls and restrictions imposed by the Italian authorities on 9 March .
`` British nationals remain able to depart Italy without restriction .
Airports remain open throughout Italy .
However , airline schedules are subject to change and some flights are being cancelled .
Travellers are advised to check flight details with airlines . ''
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British Airways and Ryanair have cancelled flights to and from Italy today after the country's prime minister extended strict travel restrictions.
The Italian government placed all 60 million of its citizens into lockdown as it banned public gatherings and ordered people to only move around the country in case of emergency, or for work.
British Airways has contacted all passengers due to travel today to offer later flights, refunds and destination changes, the Mirror reports.
The airline operates around 60 routes between the UK and Italy, which now has nearly 10,000 cases of coronavirus.
A spokesperson for British Airways said: "In light of the Italian Government's announcement and the UK Government's official travel advice, we have contacted all customers who are due to travel today.
"We have updated our policy to give customers more options and flexibility.
"Any travellers due to fly to or from Italy between now and April 4 can rebook to a later date up until the end of May, move their destination to Geneva or Zurich or receive a full refund.
"We recommend that any travellers continue to check their booking on ba.com for the latest information and ensure their contact details are up-to-date in the Manage My Booking section of the website."
(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
Meanwhile, Ryanair announced the suspension of its full flight schedule to and from Italy, following the Italian government's attempts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The airline said the flight cuts will be as follows:
From 24:00hrs Weds 11 Mar until 24:00hrs Wed 8 Apr, Ryanair will suspend all Italian domestic flights.
From 24:00hrs Fri 13 Mar until 24:00hrs Wed 8 Apr, Ryanair will suspend all Italian international flights.
A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "All affected passengers have received email notices today informing them of these flight cancellations. Passengers looking for repatriation can obtain a free move to an earlier Ryanair flight operating up until midnight Fri 13 Mar. Affected passengers will be able to choose between a full refund or a travel credit that can be redeemed on Ryanair flights in the next 12 months.
"Ryanair continues to comply fully with WHO and national Government guidance and travel bans. The situation is changing on a daily basis, and all passengers on flights affected by travel bans or cancellations, are receiving emails and are being offered flight transfers, full refunds or travel credits.
"Ryanair apologises sincerely to all customers for these schedule disruptions, which are caused by national Government restrictions and the latest decision of the Italian Government to lock down the entire country to combat the Covid-19 virus.
Earlier today, Wizz Air also announced it was suspending all flights to Italy until at least April 3.
While easyJet has not announced any further cancellations today, the airlines has said it is 'reviewing' its flight schedule for the next three and a half weeks.
A spokesperson for easyJet told the M.E.N.: “Following the latest decree issued 9 March by the Italian authorities implementing further restrictions for the whole of Italy, easyJet is currently reviewing its scheduled programme between 10 March and 3 April 2020.
“The majority of flights to and from Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Venice and Verona have been cancelled for the coming days and affected customers are being advised of their options by email and SMS which include rebooking and refunding."
The M.E.N. has also contacted Ryanair.
Advice from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on the government website reads: "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Italy, due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) and in line with various controls and restrictions imposed by the Italian authorities on 9 March.
"British nationals remain able to depart Italy without restriction. Airports remain open throughout Italy. However, airline schedules are subject to change and some flights are being cancelled. Travellers are advised to check flight details with airlines."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--ADVERTORIAL: Mums can eat for half price at Japanese restaurant Sakura during Mother's Day week - an

ADVERTORIAL: Mums can eat for half price at Japanese restaurant Sakura during Mother's Day week - and get a free Bellini too

Mother 's Day is a chance for you to celebrate your mum and thank her for all she does for you .
And what better way than treating her to a special meal at one of Manchester 's best Japanese restaurants .
Popular Sakura , based in Cheetham Hill , operates as an all-you-can-eat buffet style service with a modern twist - where diners place their order on an iPad and the food is cooked fresh to order .
This Mother 's Day the authentic eatery has an exclusive deal for mums , with 50 % off their meal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant between March 16 and 22 .
There will also be a talented jazz band playing live from 5pm to 9pm on Mothering Sunday to entertain you whilst you eat .
You can only claim this offer by booking in advance , so have a look through the tasty dishes available and book a table for you and your lovely mum below .
With an eye towards sourcing the freshest ingredients , Sakura 's menus change to reflect seasonal flavours .
The restaurant strives for the perfect blend of exquisite taste and eye-catching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a wide selection of sushi , soup , rice and noodle dishes and even a mixed grill menu .
Featured on the menu is Teppanyaki which can be served with an array of meat and fish including grilled salmon , chicken dumplings or lamb chops to name a few .
The restaurant 's Sashimi dishes are also not to be missed with a selection of raw , thinly sliced meat and fish to try , as well as the always delicious Inari with tons of flavour packed into deep-fried tofu pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh king prawn , chicken or lamb skewers or for vegetarians there 's a choice of potato or tofu with bell pepper skewers or grilled sweetcorn .
What drinks are available ?
Not only is there delicious dishes at Sakura but there 's a variety of flavoursome cocktails too .
From classics such as the cosmopolitan and margarita to unique alternatives including blue Sakura and saketini , there are 14 cocktails to choose from as well as non-alcoholic options .
And do n't forget mums can enjoy a free peach Bellini made with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mother 's Day .
Is it easy to order ?
Unlike the standard buffet experience , there 's no food left out on display .
Instead , in a high-tech twist , you order your food from a tablet which is then prepared and brought to your table straight from the frying pan .
It 's simple to order on the iPad with an easy to use layout so that you can find the dish you are craving as quick as possible .
Scour through the menus to choose your food and drinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dish to help you choose the right dish for you .
How to book this Mother 's Day You can claim the exclusive Mother 's Day offer by booking online in advance and adding the code MENMUMS to your booking .
There are a variety of other special offers available including a student night and 3-for-2 meals , but these can not be used in conjunction with the Mother 's Day deal .
The restaurant opens for lunch from 12pm to 3pm on Monday , Tuesday , Thursday and Friday .
It opens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10:30pm on Monday , Tuesday , Thursday and Friday .
The restaurant opens all day from 12pm to 11pm on Saturday and 12pm to 10:30pm on Sunday and Bank Holiday .
The restaurant is closed every Wednesday .
Book online for your Mother 's Day meal by clicking here and using code MENMUMS to claim the offer .
You must book at least 24 hours in advance online and add the code MENMUMS to the message notes .
Offer is subject to availability and limited to 50 bookings per day .
The offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 people and can not be used in conjunction with any other discount .

Mother's Day is a chance for you to celebrate your mum and thank her for all she does for you.
And what better way than treating her to a special meal at one of Manchester's best Japanese restaurants.
Popular Sakura, based in Cheetham Hill, operates as an all-you-can-eat buffet style service with a modern twist - where diners place their order on an iPad and the food is cooked fresh to order.
This Mother's Day the authentic eatery has an exclusive deal for mums, with 50% off their meal and a free peach Bellini when visiting the restaurant between March 16 and 22.
There will also be a talented jazz band playing live from 5pm to 9pm on Mothering Sunday to entertain you whilst you eat.
You can only claim this offer by booking in advance, so have a look through the tasty dishes available and book a table for you and your lovely mum below.
What's on the menu?
With an eye towards sourcing the freshest ingredients, Sakura's menus change to reflect seasonal flavours.
The restaurant strives for the perfect blend of exquisite taste and eye-catching presentation.
In traditional Japanese style, there is a wide selection of sushi, soup, rice and noodle dishes and even a mixed grill menu.
Featured on the menu is Teppanyaki which can be served with an array of meat and fish including grilled salmon, chicken dumplings or lamb chops to name a few.
The restaurant's Sashimi dishes are also not to be missed with a selection of raw, thinly sliced meat and fish to try, as well as the always delicious Inari with tons of flavour packed into deep-fried tofu pockets.
The new mixed grill menu includes fresh king prawn, chicken or lamb skewers or for vegetarians there's a choice of potato or tofu with bell pepper skewers or grilled sweetcorn.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
What drinks are available?
Not only is there delicious dishes at Sakura but there's a variety of flavoursome cocktails too.
From classics such as the cosmopolitan and margarita to unique alternatives including blue Sakura and saketini, there are 14 cocktails to choose from as well as non-alcoholic options.
And don't forget mums can enjoy a free peach Bellini made with Prosecco and peach purée on arrival this Mother's Day.
Is it easy to order?
Unlike the standard buffet experience, there's no food left out on display.
Instead, in a high-tech twist, you order your food from a tablet which is then prepared and brought to your table straight from the frying pan.
It's simple to order on the iPad with an easy to use layout so that you can find the dish you are craving as quick as possible.
Scour through the menus to choose your food and drinks, with a short description of each dish to help you choose the right dish for you.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
How to book this Mother's Day
You can claim the exclusive Mother's Day offer by booking online in advance and adding the code MENMUMS to your booking.
There are a variety of other special offers available including a student night and 3-for-2 meals, but these cannot be used in conjunction with the Mother's Day deal.
The restaurant opens for lunch from 12pm to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
It opens again during the evening from 5:30pm to 10:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
The restaurant opens all day from 12pm to 11pm on Saturday and 12pm to 10:30pm on Sunday and Bank Holiday. The restaurant is closed every Wednesday.
Book online for your Mother's Day meal by clicking here and using code MENMUMS to claim the offer.
Follow commercial writer Phoebe Jobling on social media To follow Phoebe on Twitter, click here. Or to like her Facebook page and keep up to date with her latest content, click here. Here's the link to the M.E.N's Facebook Partner page where we share all of our branded content articles. For brand partnership enquiries please email: brandpartnershipsmcr@reachplc.com
*Terms and conditions apply
You must book at least 24 hours in advance online and add the code MENMUMS to the message notes.
Offer is subject to availability and limited to 50 bookings per day.
The offer is unavailable for group bookings larger than 20 people and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.
Offer runs from Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington ahead of LASK Europa League tie

Manchester United players and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were photographed arriving at Carrington on Tuesday ahead of Thursday 's Europa League @ @ @ @

Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington ahead of LASK Europa League tie
Manchester United players and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were photographed arriving at Carrington on Tuesday ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against LASK.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta says his time at Man City hands new club advantage

Mikel Arteta has revealed he will have a clear idea of what Manchester City will try and do when he returns to the club for the first time since joining Arsenal .
Arteta spent three-and-a-half years at City as assistant manager to Pep Guardiola before leaving the club in December to return to the Emirates and become Arsenal manager .
The former Gunners skipper has had a good start to life in his first managerial job , having lost just twice in his first 15 games in charge , but next up he will face his former side in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City have won the last six meetings between the two sides but Arteta believes his time spent at City may give his Arsenal side an advantage .
`` It gives me a very clear idea what they 're trying to do , what they 'll be looking to do , something different to be able to stop that and create the issues I think we can create for them , '' the Spaniard explained .
`` That has to happen on the day when they are at their best .
I know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variation they have .
`` At the end of the day it is about the performance of the players on the pitch . ''
The match will also see Arteta go up against his former mentor Guardiola for the first time .
Since his departure the pair have spoken in glowing terms about each other and revealed they remain in regular contact .
However , the messages have dried up ahead of the match .
`` Not yet [ we have n't messaged ] .
I 'm sure he will be focused .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he added .
`` We are all focused on our own job , it 's enough . ''

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Mikel Arteta has revealed he will have a clear idea of what Manchester City will try and do when he returns to the club for the first time since joining Arsenal.
Arteta spent three-and-a-half years at City as assistant manager to Pep Guardiola before leaving the club in December to return to the Emirates and become Arsenal manager.
The former Gunners skipper has had a good start to life in his first managerial job, having lost just twice in his first 15 games in charge, but next up he will face his former side in a rearranged Premier League encounter on Wednesday.
City have won the last six meetings between the two sides but Arteta believes his time spent at City may give his Arsenal side an advantage.
"It gives me a very clear idea what they're trying to do, what they'll be looking to do, something different to be able to stop that and create the issues I think we can create for them," the Spaniard explained.
"That has to happen on the day when they are at their best. I know what they are capable of doing, the variation they have.
"At the end of the day it is about the performance of the players on the pitch."
The match will also see Arteta go up against his former mentor Guardiola for the first time. Since his departure the pair have spoken in glowing terms about each other and revealed they remain in regular contact.
However, the messages have dried up ahead of the match.
"Not yet [we haven't messaged]. I'm sure he will be focused. They had a game yesterday as well," he added. "We are all focused on our own job, it's enough."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Prestwich man charged with 48 counts relating to online grooming of teens

A Prestwich man has been charged with 48 counts relating to the online grooming of underage girls .
Daniel Berry , 31 , of Bannerman Avenue , appeared at Manchester Magistrates ’ Court on Saturday , March 7 .
He was charged on March 6 for offences against 17 girls between February 2017 and January 2019 .
- 17 counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity with no penetration .
- 10 counts of causing a child aged 13 to 15 to watch or look at an image of sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity with penetration .
- Five counts of distributing an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child .
- Four counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child .
- Two counts of causing or inciting a girl aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity with no penetration .
- Two counts of causing or inciting a girl aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity with penetration .
- One count of possessing an extreme pornographic image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
Berry has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Friday , April 3 .
In January last year , police were made aware of online grooming of young girls and arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of sexual offences relating to children .

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A Prestwich man has been charged with 48 counts relating to the online grooming of underage girls.
Daniel Berry, 31, of Bannerman Avenue, appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, March 7.
He was charged on March 6 for offences against 17 girls between February 2017 and January 2019.
They include:
- 17 counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity with no penetration.
- 10 counts of causing a child aged 13 to 15 to watch or look at an image of sexual activity.
- Seven counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity with penetration.
- Five counts of distributing an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.
- Four counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.
- Two counts of causing or inciting a girl aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity with no penetration.
- Two counts of causing or inciting a girl aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity with penetration.
- One count of possessing an extreme pornographic image or images portraying an act which threatened life.
Berry has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Friday, April 3.
In January last year, police were made aware of online grooming of young girls and arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of sexual offences relating to children.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains Manchester United transfer process

Manchester United have been working for a long time on this summer 's transfer targets , according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
United remain in the race for a top four finish in the Premier League and Champions League qualification could be vital for their business at the end of the season .
Solskjaer is eager to sign young , homegrown talent with potential as continues his rebuild at Old Trafford and the MEN understands United are targeting Jack Grealish , James Maddison and Jadon Sancho this summer .
The United boss outlined the club 's systematic transfer process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Player signings are very systematic , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It takes many hours , and there are many people and many hours of player analysis that underlie a list that is presented to me .
`` And then I follow football myself , so I have wishes myself .
`` But I have an impression on what kind of football player I want and what kind of person I want to join the club . ''
Solskjaer confirmed that the club are aiming to finalise transfers that have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows .
He admitted United would be ready to act if a player became available at short notice .
`` We have been working for a long time already to analyse our team and what we can get in the market , '' he added .
`` We are trying to work out a couple of transfer windows ahead .
We ca n't just react in May with 'now we have to do something ' .
`` But then , all of a sudden , players can get available to sign , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something can happen quickly . ''

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Manchester United have been working for a long time on this summer's transfer targets, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
United remain in the race for a top four finish in the Premier League and Champions League qualification could be vital for their business at the end of the season.
Solskjaer is eager to sign young, homegrown talent with potential as continues his rebuild at Old Trafford and the MEN understands United are targeting Jack Grealish , James Maddison and Jadon Sancho this summer.
The United boss outlined the club's systematic transfer process during an interview with Norwegian outlet TV2 .
"Player signings are very systematic," Solskjaer said. "It takes many hours, and there are many people and many hours of player analysis that underlie a list that is presented to me.
"And then I follow football myself, so I have wishes myself.
"But I have an impression on what kind of football player I want and what kind of person I want to join the club."
Solskjaer confirmed that the club are aiming to finalise transfers that have been worked on over the course of multiple windows.
He admitted United would be ready to act if a player became available at short notice.
"We have been working for a long time already to analyse our team and what we can get in the market," he added.
"We are trying to work out a couple of transfer windows ahead. We can't just react in May with 'now we have to do something'.
"But then, all of a sudden, players can get available to sign, so you still have to be aware that something can happen quickly."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Oil rig worker who smashed up his Porsche as he drove home drunk blamed Storm Dennis for the crash

An oil rig worker who smashed up his Porsche whilst he drove home drunk in the wake of Storm Dennis has been banned from driving after he blamed last month 's 140mph `` super-cyclone '' for the crash .
Oil rig worker Nicholas Hird , 31 , ploughed his 911 Turbo car in a street sign after agreeing to giving two friends a lift home in bad weather when they left a swanky restaurant together .
But police spotted him walking away from the crash scene in Alderley Edge , Cheshire with one of his personalised number plates which had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Hird threw away the number plate and tried to run off but accidentally bundled over a beat officer who was attempting to detain him .
Tests showed he was almost twice the alcohol limit .
At Stockport magistrates court , Hird admitted driving with excess alcohol and obstructing police but escaped with a £1,066 fine after he claimed his car had only crashed due it being blown off the road in the wake of Storm Dennis which left five people dead and caused up to £360m of damage between February 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from driving for 18 months .
The incident occurred on February 21 after Hird - who lives with his mother in the hamlet of Somerford Booths , near Congleton , was celebrating being on shore leave .
He works two weeks on and two weeks off on a rig in the Irish Sea .
He had spent the night eating and drinking at Italian restaurant Piccolino in Alderley Edge and believed he was safe to drive when he switched to fizzy drinks during the evening .
But police were alerted after Hird was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.20pm after losing control of his sports car with two other friends inside with him .
Prosecuting Lucy Garside said : “ A call was received in relation to a vehicle involving a road traffic collision and officers attended the scene of a black Porsche .
The Porsche had crashed into a street sign and the vehicle was missing the registration plate .
“ Three males were nearby to the incident and the police noticed one of these males was carrying a registration plate and that was the defendant .
Officers asked them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The defendant than discarded the registration plates and turned to back away from the officers as they were speaking to him - he then started to run away .
“ A second police officer in a vehicle started to drive after the defendant who was running away .
When the defendant saw them he then ran in the opposite direction towards the officer on foot .
“ The officer on foot tried to detain the defendant and struggled to do so because as he ran towards the officer he knocked him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
“ Because of the collision , the nature and behaviour of the defendant the officer asked him to take part in a roadside breath test which he failed.
” Tests showed Hird had 63 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
The legal limit being 35mg .
The court heard Hird who is of previous good character is expected to keep his lucrative paid job but explained he will now have to independently fund his own transport in order to travel to Blackpool to catch a helicopter ride to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mitigating Damian Mullarkey , said : “ Mr Hird appears before the court having never before been in trouble .
An earlier case in this court made reference to Storm Dennis and the date in question for this offence is very similar .
''Impaired or not , the weather did make driving conditions very difficult that night .
“ Mr Hird had been out at Piccolino and has been drinking and then stopped drinking .
He had a meal and had gone onto soft drinks and he presumed wrongly that at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft drinks he would now be below the legal limit and safe to drive .
“ He was asked to drive two of his friends and he did so because of the bad weather .
But that weather caused him to swerve and he lost the back end .
He lost control and clipped the kerb crashed into the post in question .
''He picked up the number plate having moved his car from being an obstruction and then turned around to walk back to Piccolino as it was not a considerable distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The police became aware and panic set in and the next part of this incident is pure panic .
They asked him to stop and he has stopped .
But he ’ s then backed away and tried to run - it ’ s a bit ridiculous as he ’ s got the number plate under his arm at the time .
“ He then ran back towards the police officer who by the defendants own admissions had been like a goalkeeper on a goalkeepers line moving back and forth and left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other and both have fallen to the ground.
” ''The fact is my client momentarily panicked but then complied fully with the police thereafter .
The aggravating features are the amount of alcohol consumed but there is an argument that had it not been for the weather would the accident have happened ?
“ We just don ’ t know , but that ’ s where we are .
Mr Hird up until this point is a man of good character and 31-years of age and is living at home with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For someone of his age , he ’ s of quite a considerable income .
“ It ’ s worth setting out he works on the oil rigs and we all know what sort of capacity that can garner and he benefits from that .
In order to get from his address to the oil rigs , he has to transport himself from Congleton to Blackpool .
“ He will , therefore , have to self-finance his travel arrangements .
His job is not at risk but he will have to finance independently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 150 miles and we are talking a considerable sum he will have to pay on top of whatever penalty he may get for these offences .
“ He works two weeks on and two weeks off and works hard when he ’ s working and tries to enjoy himself and relax because of the intensity of his employment when he is off .
“ Further financial obligations he has lost his £800 excess as a result of this collision with the post .
The night in question - his trip to Piccolino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very expensive outing for him .
“ I would hope you would try and consider keeping the disqualification to the lower end .
I ask simply because of the personal circumstances as he does live in a rural location rather than urbanisation .
There is nothing to suggest his manner of driving is anything bad what has been outlined and what was admitted in the interview . ''
Hird was also ordered to pay £165 in court costs .

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An oil rig worker who smashed up his Porsche whilst he drove home drunk in the wake of Storm Dennis has been banned from driving after he blamed last month's 140mph ''super-cyclone'' for the crash.
Oil rig worker Nicholas Hird, 31, ploughed his 911 Turbo car in a street sign after agreeing to giving two friends a lift home in bad weather when they left a swanky restaurant together.
But police spotted him walking away from the crash scene in Alderley Edge, Cheshire with one of his personalised number plates which had fallen off the luxury vehicle and chased him.
Hird threw away the number plate and tried to run off but accidentally bundled over a beat officer who was attempting to detain him. Tests showed he was almost twice the alcohol limit.
(Image: Nicholas Hird/ Cavendish Press ()
At Stockport magistrates court, Hird admitted driving with excess alcohol and obstructing police but escaped with a £1,066 fine after he claimed his car had only crashed due it being blown off the road in the wake of Storm Dennis which left five people dead and caused up to £360m of damage between February 13 and 19. He was also banned from driving for 18 months.
The incident occurred on February 21 after Hird - who lives with his mother in the hamlet of Somerford Booths, near Congleton, was celebrating being on shore leave. He works two weeks on and two weeks off on a rig in the Irish Sea.
He had spent the night eating and drinking at Italian restaurant Piccolino in Alderley Edge and believed he was safe to drive when he switched to fizzy drinks during the evening.
But police were alerted after Hird was seen crashing into a street sign at 9.20pm after losing control of his sports car with two other friends inside with him.
(Image: Nicholas Hird/ Cavendish Press ()
Prosecuting Lucy Garside said: “A call was received in relation to a vehicle involving a road traffic collision and officers attended the scene of a black Porsche. The Porsche had crashed into a street sign and the vehicle was missing the registration plate.
“Three males were nearby to the incident and the police noticed one of these males was carrying a registration plate and that was the defendant. Officers asked them to stop and they denied being involved.
“The defendant than discarded the registration plates and turned to back away from the officers as they were speaking to him - he then started to run away.
“A second police officer in a vehicle started to drive after the defendant who was running away. When the defendant saw them he then ran in the opposite direction towards the officer on foot.
“The officer on foot tried to detain the defendant and struggled to do so because as he ran towards the officer he knocked him to the ground whilst trying to detain him.
“Because of the collision, the nature and behaviour of the defendant the officer asked him to take part in a roadside breath test which he failed.”
Tests showed Hird had 63 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit being 35mg.
The court heard Hird who is of previous good character is expected to keep his lucrative paid job but explained he will now have to independently fund his own transport in order to travel to Blackpool to catch a helicopter ride to the rig 20 miles off the coast.
Mitigating Damian Mullarkey, said: “Mr Hird appears before the court having never before been in trouble. An earlier case in this court made reference to Storm Dennis and the date in question for this offence is very similar.
''Impaired or not, the weather did make driving conditions very difficult that night.
“Mr Hird had been out at Piccolino and has been drinking and then stopped drinking. He had a meal and had gone onto soft drinks and he presumed wrongly that at that stage because he had eaten and consumed soft drinks he would now be below the legal limit and safe to drive.
(Image: Nicholas Hird/ Cavendish Press ()
“He was asked to drive two of his friends and he did so because of the bad weather. But that weather caused him to swerve and he lost the back end. He lost control and clipped the kerb crashed into the post in question.
''He picked up the number plate having moved his car from being an obstruction and then turned around to walk back to Piccolino as it was not a considerable distance in order to get some assistance.
“The police became aware and panic set in and the next part of this incident is pure panic. They asked him to stop and he has stopped. But he’s then backed away and tried to run - it’s a bit ridiculous as he’s got the number plate under his arm at the time.
(Image: Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
“He then ran back towards the police officer who by the defendants own admissions had been like a goalkeeper on a goalkeepers line moving back and forth and left to right. They then bumped into each other and both have fallen to the ground.”
''The fact is my client momentarily panicked but then complied fully with the police thereafter. The aggravating features are the amount of alcohol consumed but there is an argument that had it not been for the weather would the accident have happened?
“We just don’t know, but that’s where we are. Mr Hird up until this point is a man of good character and 31-years of age and is living at home with his mother in quite a rural setting. For someone of his age, he’s of quite a considerable income.
“It’s worth setting out he works on the oil rigs and we all know what sort of capacity that can garner and he benefits from that. In order to get from his address to the oil rigs, he has to transport himself from Congleton to Blackpool.
“He will, therefore, have to self-finance his travel arrangements. His job is not at risk but he will have to finance independently his travel arrangements. It’s about 150 miles and we are talking a considerable sum he will have to pay on top of whatever penalty he may get for these offences.
“He works two weeks on and two weeks off and works hard when he’s working and tries to enjoy himself and relax because of the intensity of his employment when he is off.
“Further financial obligations he has lost his £800 excess as a result of this collision with the post. The night in question - his trip to Piccolino on February 21 - has become a very expensive outing for him.
“I would hope you would try and consider keeping the disqualification to the lower end. I ask simply because of the personal circumstances as he does live in a rural location rather than urbanisation. There is nothing to suggest his manner of driving is anything bad what has been outlined and what was admitted in the interview.''
Hird was also ordered to pay £165 in court costs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Man City set to give Zack Steffen chance to challenge Ederson next season

Manchester City will give Zack Steffen the chance to join their first-team squad in the summer .
The £4.5million summer buy has already doubled his market value after a successful loan season at Fortuna Dusseldorf , despite knee problems which have recently seen him head to Barcelona for treatment .
Steffen made his name with MLS side Columbus Crew , and the fact that he is a pure footballing goalkeeper , comfortable with the ball at his feet .
The 24-year-old quickly established himself as first choice at Fortuna , whose head coach is now City legend Uwe Rosler .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Lutz Pfannenstiel marked him out as a typical City keeper .
“ Zack had a brilliant start into the season and showed that he has the potential to become a top keeper at European level , ” said Pfannenstiel .
“ Steffen has all the ingredients .
He has a very clean goalkeeper technique .
Good reactions , good hands , and demanding in the box .
His distribution and game-opening make him a modern keeper .
Looking at all of that , it is not a surprise that Manchester City went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t be able to get a keeper of that calibre on the open market.
” City snapped up Steffen – who has 17 international caps for the USA - on the cheap last summer and it is already looking to be a sound investment , even if he does not make the grade with them .
His displays in the early part of the season earned him rave reviews in Germany , and led to whispers that City will allow Claudio Bravo to leave when his current contract expires this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas , but it was discovered he had a knee tendon problem which Fortuna at first tried to manage .
He made a high-profile error against Bayern Munich , passing the ball straight to Thomas Muller , which led directly to Corentin Tolisso ’ s goal in a 4-0 Bayern win .
After consulting with City , Fortuna agreed that sending Steffen to visit Pep Guardiola ’ s favourite doctor , Ramon Cugat , in Barcelona was the best course of action .
Fortuna want Steffen to stay for another season after this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take a look at him close up before making a final decision .
Ederson made three big mistakes in the Manchester derby at the weekend , and the Blues hope that a younger keeper than Bravo , with great ambition , might put healthy pressure on the Brazil stopper .
Steffen ’ s reaction to the Tolisso goal spoke of his mental strength .
He said afterwards : “ Such mistakes are always extremely annoying .
But I wo n't change my game either .
On the contrary , it pushes me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the players is higher here , and so is the quality of the shots on goal .
There is more work for me than there was recently in the USA , “ As a young goalkeeper , I need high-level games and experience .
I get that from Fortuna .
I have a good situation here .
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Manchester City will give Zack Steffen the chance to join their first-team squad in the summer.
The £4.5million summer buy has already doubled his market value after a successful loan season at Fortuna Dusseldorf, despite knee problems which have recently seen him head to Barcelona for treatment.
Steffen made his name with MLS side Columbus Crew, and the fact that he is a pure footballing goalkeeper, comfortable with the ball at his feet.
The 24-year-old quickly established himself as first choice at Fortuna, whose head coach is now City legend Uwe Rosler.
And the Bundesliga outfit’s football director Lutz Pfannenstiel marked him out as a typical City keeper.
“Zack had a brilliant start into the season and showed that he has the potential to become a top keeper at European level,” said Pfannenstiel.
“Steffen has all the ingredients. He has a very clean goalkeeper technique. Good reactions, good hands, and demanding in the box. His distribution and game-opening make him a modern keeper. Looking at all of that, it is not a surprise that Manchester City went for Zack.
“Normally, we wouldn’t be able to get a keeper of that calibre on the open market.”
City snapped up Steffen – who has 17 international caps for the USA - on the cheap last summer and it is already looking to be a sound investment, even if he does not make the grade with them.
His displays in the early part of the season earned him rave reviews in Germany, and led to whispers that City will allow Claudio Bravo to leave when his current contract expires this summer.
Steffen’s form slid before Christmas, but it was discovered he had a knee tendon problem which Fortuna at first tried to manage.
He made a high-profile error against Bayern Munich, passing the ball straight to Thomas Muller, which led directly to Corentin Tolisso’s goal in a 4-0 Bayern win.
After consulting with City, Fortuna agreed that sending Steffen to visit Pep Guardiola’s favourite doctor, Ramon Cugat, in Barcelona was the best course of action.
Fortuna want Steffen to stay for another season after this, but City are believed to want to take a look at him close up before making a final decision.
Ederson made three big mistakes in the Manchester derby at the weekend, and the Blues hope that a younger keeper than Bravo, with great ambition, might put healthy pressure on the Brazil stopper.
Steffen’s reaction to the Tolisso goal spoke of his mental strength. He said afterwards: “Such mistakes are always extremely annoying. But I won't change my game either. On the contrary, it pushes me to do better.
“The quality of the players is higher here, and so is the quality of the shots on goal. There is more work for me than there was recently in the USA,
“As a young goalkeeper, I need high-level games and experience. I get that from Fortuna. I have a good situation here.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--This fire-ravaged city centre warehouse was once a drugs factory - and now it's set to be be turned

This fire-ravaged city centre warehouse was once a drugs factory - and now it's set to be be turned into this luxury 32-room boutique hotel

Part of a Victorian warehouse in Manchester city centre which was most recently used as a cannabis factory could be transformed into a boutique hotel .
KRO Hospitality has proposed a luxury 32-room hotel in the vacant office space above the renowned Indian restaurant Asha ’ s on Peter Street .
The firm described their plan as ‘ an exciting and unique piece of urban regeneration ’ that would bring a ‘ vacant and dilapidated interior ’ back to life .
The upper floors of the Grade II-listed Lancashire House have fallen prey to water damage and pigeon infestation since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 2012 .
But the blaze helped uncover more than 300 cannabis plants , valued at up to £100,000 , grown just a few yards from the former police station on Bootle Street .
Under plans submitted to Manchester council , the building ’ s roof would have to be removed and certain staircases demolished to allow for a mezzanine floor to be built .
This would allow for seven split-level duplex suites to be provided alongside six studios and 19 double rooms .
Around 40 jobs would be created by the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of KRO .
A statement says : “ The proposed development represents an opportunity for an exciting and unique piece of urban regeneration within the context of distinctive architecture .
“ The scheme benefits from the inclusion of the existing restaurant at ground and lower ground floors which will be fully integrated within the hotel “ Through delivering a sensitive architectural response , the project will reinstate a currently vacant and dilapidated interior .
“ It is the aspiration of our client and their team that the development , when complete , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Street , promoting high quality accommodation that benefits from its immediate historical context.
” Lancashire House was designed by the eminent Manchester architectural practice Walters , Barker & Ellis and built in 1868 .
With the city growing its reputation as ‘ Cottonopolis ’ , it would have been one of countless warehouses used to store cotton as the industry boomed .
Since then a building society , betting offices and now Asha ’ s have occupied the building , which was first listed in 1974 .

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Part of a Victorian warehouse in Manchester city centre which was most recently used as a cannabis factory could be transformed into a boutique hotel.
KRO Hospitality has proposed a luxury 32-room hotel in the vacant office space above the renowned Indian restaurant Asha’s on Peter Street.
The firm described their plan as ‘an exciting and unique piece of urban regeneration’ that would bring a ‘vacant and dilapidated interior’ back to life.
The upper floors of the Grade II-listed Lancashire House have fallen prey to water damage and pigeon infestation since a fire ripped through the building in January 2012.
But the blaze helped uncover more than 300 cannabis plants, valued at up to £100,000, grown just a few yards from the former police station on Bootle Street .
Under plans submitted to Manchester council, the building’s roof would have to be removed and certain staircases demolished to allow for a mezzanine floor to be built.
This would allow for seven split-level duplex suites to be provided alongside six studios and 19 double rooms.
Around 40 jobs would be created by the new venture, according to documents submitted on behalf of KRO.
A statement says: “The proposed development represents an opportunity for an exciting and unique piece of urban regeneration within the context of distinctive architecture.
“The scheme benefits from the inclusion of the existing restaurant at ground and lower ground floors which will be fully integrated within the hotel
“Through delivering a sensitive architectural response, the project will reinstate a currently vacant and dilapidated interior.
“It is the aspiration of our client and their team that the development, when complete, will become an enhanced architectural asset to Peter Street, promoting high quality accommodation that benefits from its immediate historical context.”
Lancashire House was designed by the eminent Manchester architectural practice Walters, Barker & Ellis and built in 1868.
With the city growing its reputation as ‘Cottonopolis’, it would have been one of countless warehouses used to store cotton as the industry boomed.
Since then a building society, betting offices and now Asha’s have occupied the building, which was first listed in 1974.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Hundreds of homes left with little or no water supply in Bolton

Hundreds of houses have been left with little or no water supply due to a burst water main in Bolton .
Repairs are still ongoing to fix the water leak in Crown Lane , United Utilities has confirmed .
Among the main areas affected are Horwich and Blackrod , with some residents claiming they have been without water since last night .
A spokesman for United Utilities said works are taking longer than expected due to the “ complex nature ” of the repair .
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Water tankers are in the area which will help to maintain supplies until the main is fixed .
In a statement , the water supplier said : “ Our engineers are still busy repairing the burst water main on Crown Lane .
Due to the complex nature of the repair , work will be ongoing throughout the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry for the inconvenience , however we have our Water on Wheels tankers in the area which will help to maintain some supplies we ’ ll provide further updates once the repair has been completed .
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Hundreds of houses have been left with little or no water supply due to a burst water main in Bolton.
Repairs are still ongoing to fix the water leak in Crown Lane, United Utilities has confirmed.
Among the main areas affected are Horwich and Blackrod, with some residents claiming they have been without water since last night.
A spokesman for United Utilities said works are taking longer than expected due to the “complex nature” of the repair.
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Water tankers are in the area which will help to maintain supplies until the main is fixed.
In a statement, the water supplier said: “Our engineers are still busy repairing the burst water main on Crown Lane. Due to the complex nature of the repair, work will be ongoing throughout the course of the morning.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience, however we have our Water on Wheels tankers in the area which will help to maintain some supplies we’ll provide further updates once the repair has been completed.”