themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--These are the latest coronavirus infection rates for all ten boroughs

The coronavirus infection rate in Trafford has dropped below 100 for the first time in over two months .
The rate in the borough , the number of cases per 100,000 of population , is now 99 .
It is the first time it has been under three figures since September 23 .
There were 235 cases in the borough in the week ending December 1 , the penultimate day of national lockdown , down by 98 , just under a third , in the previous seven days .
The rate is also plummeting in Oldham .
It has decreased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week with 454 cases , 283 fewer than the last week .
At 191.5 , it now has just the fourth highest rate in the region , having had highest rate for weeks previously .
There is still an overall downward trend across the region but the drop in cases is no longer accelerating and is slowing slightly in Bury and Wigan .
Rochdale still has the highest rate in the region at 236.9 .
There were 527 cases there in the last seven days , down by 170 on the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rate in Bury , now the second highest in the region has decreased by 18 percent to 214.7 .
There were 410 cases in the borough in the last seven days , down by 91 on the previous .
There rate Wigan , the third highest in the region , also dropped by 18pc now standing at 207.8 .
The rate for Greater Manchester as a whole is now 171.2 which is down 26 per cent week-on-week .
It is now at its lowest level since September 21 and it has fallen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 569.1 on Nov 2 .
By comparison the rate in the London region for the week ending Dec 1 is 163.5 and it actually went up week-on-week by three percent .
At 172.2 the rate in the city of Manchester is down 22 percent week-on-week and is just a shade by above the national average .
Greater Manchester has four areas with rates below the England average of 149.2 .
The rate in Salford , now 141 is down just over a quarter week-on-week .
Tameside sits just below it at 141.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
Whilst Stockport 's rate is down by a third to 123.4 .

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The coronavirus infection rate in Trafford has dropped below 100 for the first time in over two months.
The rate in the borough, the number of cases per 100,000 of population, is now 99.
It is the first time it has been under three figures since September 23.
There were 235 cases in the borough in the week ending December 1, the penultimate day of national lockdown, down by 98, just under a third, in the previous seven days.
The rate is also plummeting in Oldham.
It has decreased by just under 40 percent in the last week with 454 cases, 283 fewer than the last week.
At 191.5, it now has just the fourth highest rate in the region, having had highest rate for weeks previously.
There is still an overall downward trend across the region but the drop in cases is no longer accelerating and is slowing slightly in Bury and Wigan.
Rochdale still has the highest rate in the region at 236.9.
There were 527 cases there in the last seven days, down by 170 on the previous, a drop of 24 percent.
The rate in Bury, now the second highest in the region has decreased by 18 percent to 214.7.
There were 410 cases in the borough in the last seven days, down by 91 on the previous.
There rate Wigan, the third highest in the region, also dropped by 18pc now standing at 207.8.
The rate for Greater Manchester as a whole is now 171.2 which is down 26 per cent week-on-week.
It is now at its lowest level since September 21 and it has fallen 70 per cent from its peak level of 569.1 on Nov 2.
By comparison the rate in the London region for the week ending Dec 1 is 163.5 and it actually went up week-on-week by three percent.
At 172.2 the rate in the city of Manchester is down 22 percent week-on-week and is just a shade by above the national average.
Greater Manchester has four areas with rates below the England average of 149.2.
The rate in Salford, now 141 is down just over a quarter week-on-week.
Tameside sits just below it at 141.3 having seen a 27pc week-on-week decrease in cases.
Whilst Stockport's rate is down by a third to 123.4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Gary Neville and Patrice Evra agree on Mason Greenwood after Man Utd win

Gary Neville called Mason Greenwood the best finisher at Manchester United following his superb strike against West Ham — praise which was echoed by his former teammate Patrice Evra .
United trailed to Tomas Soucek 's first-half strike at the break but scored three times after the pause through Paul Pogba , Mason Greenwood and substitute Marcus Rashford .
Neville , who was on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports , had plenty of praise for Greenwood as he scored his first goal since the end of October at the London Stadium .
“ They ’ ve not even turned it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve turned it around in the last five minutes , ” Neville said .
`` They ’ ve been woeful for an hour , awful this Manchester United team , but this is what they do .
They go behind , they ’ re scabby .
“ The individuals like Pogba and Greenwood - they ’ ve got star quality .
Good from Fernandes , then Telles plays it in .
He ’ s the best finisher in the club , Mason Greenwood .
That is class .
The first touch , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel it ’ s Robin van Persie .
The power on the strike is what beats the goalkeeper .
“ You could argue that Mata , Greenwood , Martial and Rashford , they all want to play centrally and certainly Greenwood does .
I think he ’ s the best footballer out of all of them .
He ’ s young , he has so much potential , it ’ s untrue.
” Manchester United bounced back from their defeat by PSG in midweek with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have won their last nine away league games and have n't tasted defeat on the road in the league since January ahead of Tuesday 's trip to RB Leipzig in the Champions League .
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`` This reminds me of Van Persie , '' Evra said .
`` I remember sometimes I gave some crappy crosses and he made them look beautiful .
That ’ s what Greenwood did .
He ’ s the best finisher in the club .
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Gary Neville called Mason Greenwood the best finisher at Manchester United following his superb strike against West Ham — praise which was echoed by his former teammate Patrice Evra.
United trailed to Tomas Soucek's first-half strike at the break but scored three times after the pause through Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and substitute Marcus Rashford.
Neville, who was on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports, had plenty of praise for Greenwood as he scored his first goal since the end of October at the London Stadium.
“They’ve not even turned it around in the second-half, they’ve turned it around in the last five minutes,” Neville said. "They’ve been woeful for an hour, awful this Manchester United team, but this is what they do. They go behind, they’re scabby.
“The individuals like Pogba and Greenwood - they’ve got star quality. Good from Fernandes, then Telles plays it in. He’s the best finisher in the club, Mason Greenwood. That is class. The first touch, I always say every time I watch him I feel it’s Robin van Persie. The power on the strike is what beats the goalkeeper.
“You could argue that Mata, Greenwood, Martial and Rashford, they all want to play centrally and certainly Greenwood does. I think he’s the best footballer out of all of them. He’s young, he has so much potential, it’s untrue.”
Evra, who was in the studio for Sky Sports during the contest, added his thoughts on Greenwood post-match.
"This reminds me of Van Persie," Evra said. "I remember sometimes I gave some crappy crosses and he made them look beautiful. That’s what Greenwood did. He’s the best finisher in the club.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Tess Daly stocks up fridge after Vernon Kay lost two stone on I'm A Celebrity

Tess Daly is on a mission to feed her husband Vernon Kay after he lost more than two stone in weight on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
The Strictly Come Dancing host has been shopping and stocked up their fridge and cupboards after the Bolton TV presenter told her he 's lost 30lbs during his three weeks in the castle .
The former Family Fortunes host has been living on a diet of rice and beans and evening meals including pigeon , partridge and squirrel which the contestants had to win by completing gruesome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hungry Vernon was able to choose a prawn cocktail starter , chicken for main then sticky toffee pudding for afters and an interesting choice of cottage cheese with Marmite on toast for a treat .
And the 46-year-old asked for a refreshing cup of tea to wash it all down with .
In a video shared on her Instagram a delighted Tess said : `` He wanted to make us proud and he 's done that with bells on .
`` Yes Vernon the fridge is full . ''
Tess , 51 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the treats she 's bought for him including bacon , pasta , Yorkshire Tea bags , and a Turkish Delight bar .
`` Vern told me he 's lost 30lbs in weight ! ''
she wrote on her Instagram Stories .
`` So I 've been shopping to get some of his fave foods ready for his return .
`` Mostly meat , chocolate and of course his favourite Yorkshire Tea bags ! ''
Vernon had noticed his weight loss since the show launch back on November 15 and it did n't go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle .
Giovanna Fletcher and Jessica Plummer said they thought Vernon was looking 'really narrow . '
Talking in the Telegraph former Family Fortunes Vernon said : “ I look in the mirror and I ’ m like 'come on , I 'm wasting away ' but it is what it is . ''
The dad of two said he 'll be sure to make up for the rice and beans with extra helpings of festive treats over Christmas .
`` Christmas is around the corner , '' he said .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of turkey , roast potatoes , broccoli , sprouts , carrots , turnips , swede , gravy , Yorkshire pudding Christmas pudding , custard … all of that . ''
Tess previously said she had been worried about her husband 'not eating ' in the castle .
Vernon came in a very respectable third place on the ITV reality contest , which was this year set in Wales instead of Australia because of COVID-19 .
In second place was Radio One DJ Jordan North and author and podcaster Giovanna was crowned the Queen @ @ @ @

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Tess Daly is on a mission to feed her husband Vernon Kay after he lost more than two stone in weight on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!
The Strictly Come Dancing host has been shopping and stocked up their fridge and cupboards after the Bolton TV presenter told her he's lost 30lbs during his three weeks in the castle.
The former Family Fortunes host has been living on a diet of rice and beans and evening meals including pigeon, partridge and squirrel which the contestants had to win by completing gruesome challenges.
(Image: Tess Daly Instagram)
For his final meal a hungry Vernon was able to choose a prawn cocktail starter, chicken for main then sticky toffee pudding for afters and an interesting choice of cottage cheese with Marmite on toast for a treat.
And the 46-year-old asked for a refreshing cup of tea to wash it all down with.
In a video shared on her Instagram a delighted Tess said: "He wanted to make us proud and he's done that with bells on.
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"Yes Vernon the fridge is full."
Tess, 51, from Stockport, posted more clips revealing the treats she's bought for him including bacon, pasta, Yorkshire Tea bags, and a Turkish Delight bar.
"Vern told me he's lost 30lbs in weight!" she wrote on her Instagram Stories.
"So I've been shopping to get some of his fave foods ready for his return.
"Mostly meat, chocolate and of course his favourite Yorkshire Tea bags!"
(Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Vernon had noticed his weight loss since the show launch back on November 15 and it didn't go unnoticed by his celeb campmates at Gwyrch Castle.
Giovanna Fletcher and Jessica Plummer said they thought Vernon was looking 'really narrow.'
Talking in the Telegraph former Family Fortunes Vernon said: “I look in the mirror and I’m like 'come on, I'm wasting away' but it is what it is."
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The dad of two said he'll be sure to make up for the rice and beans with extra helpings of festive treats over Christmas.
"Christmas is around the corner," he said.
"It means I can have an extra portion of turkey, roast potatoes, broccoli, sprouts, carrots, turnips, swede, gravy, Yorkshire pudding Christmas pudding, custard … all of that."
Tess previously said she had been worried about her husband 'not eating' in the castle.
Vernon came in a very respectable third place on the ITV reality contest, which was this year set in Wales instead of Australia because of COVID-19.
In second place was Radio One DJ Jordan North and author and podcaster Giovanna was crowned the Queen of the Castle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Manchester United get it right after getting it wrong against West Ham

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was reluctant to make a half-time substitution in midweek and if the five-subs rule was available in the Premier League Manchester United might have made five changes at half-time in London .
United , playing in front of supporters for the first time in 272 days , were cowed by the London Stadium crowd that would only fill a fifth of Rochdale 's ground .
The first-half ended with the West Ham captain Declan Rice depriving Paul Pogba of the ball and leaving him face down in the turf , applause ringing in Pogba 's ears from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead against United on your own patch is an ominous harbinger in pandemic-era football .
United have conceded first in all five away league fixtures this season and have recovered to win them all , scoring at least three in each triumph , this one ending to the soundtrack of expletives from narked West Ham fans .
United are back in the top four .
As wrong as Solskjaer got it in the first-half he got it right in the second .
Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford , introduced at the interval , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , spent from their excursions in the first hour , wilted spectacularly .
Juan Mata , the other arrival , played Rashford through for his impudent clincher and a slog ended a stroll .
United were rudderless without Fernandes , balletic on the ball and b -- -- -- -- g teammates off it .
Half of the front six from the Paris Saint-Germain tie were absent in the first-half and United were disjointed until Fernandes jolted the timid Pogba , setting up the Frenchman to classily claim his first league goal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match Rice but was all steel and no silk and West Ham had the sorcery of Jarrod Bowen to seize on United 's lethargy .
Solskjaer was culpable for setting that tone with his four changes , the number not as much of a problem as the personnel .
Fernandes ' 23-match run of successive Premier League starts ended and Donny van de Beek was unfortunate to make way for him .
Solskjaer was just as decisive in sending Edinson Cavani on at Southampton last week as he was in removing him for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Both decisions were emphatically vindicated .
The defeat to PSG had forced Solskjaer 's hand with RB Leipzig looming on Tuesday yet he treated West Ham - five places above United at kick-off - with a complacency that bordered on the disrespectful .
United were not up for it and West Ham were , playing up to the crowd that greeted them with a chorus of I 'm Forever Blowing Bubbles for the first time since February 29 in a committed first-half .
Solskjaer 's alterations were not completely flawless ; he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrow in place of archer enthusiast Cavani even though the Frenchman is without a league goal since July 16 .
Mason Greenwood 's smart swivel and shot was blocked by the forlorn Martial and he was belatedly removed 16 minutes after the restart .
Martial will have heard the East End cat calls as he trudged around the pitch at a glacial pace that was roughly the speed at which he moved during his 61 minutes on the pitch .
Martial came off and the plan came off .
United immediately thrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his removal , Greenwood finishing fabulously past Lukasz Fabianski on the turn without Martial in the way .
Resting too many undroppables was bound to have repercussions and United were just as inept in defending a corner at the near post with a different 'keeper between the sticks .
Richard Hartis , the goalkeeping coach responsible for organising the defence at set-pieces , was later than the White Rabbit in appearing inside the technical area after Tomas Soucek had steered in Rice 's flick-on .
Dean Henderson still managed to make himself heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they came under a different postcode .
The 23-year-old was promised a start before the loss to PSG after his surprising exclusion from the XI against Istanbul Basaksehir last week and made laudable saves in each half .
Solskjaer has repeatedly stressed it is not his job to 'keep players happy ' when that is part of management in any field .
Henderson needs playing time with the winter window about to creak open and his manager needs to keep him onside , if only to avoid the embarrassment of calling Sergio Romero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League squads , in from the cold to offset the potential departure of Henderson on loan .
Henderson stood up imposingly to repel Pablo Fornals inside the first five minutes and an Aaron Cresswell free-kick .
Henderson was so voluble he was practically challenging the home supporters to a Battle of the Fans but Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alex Telles were fazed , the latter left with twisted blood by the quicksilver Bowen and Wan-Bissaka forced to atone for some dithering defending just before the pause .
United then got it right after @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was reluctant to make a half-time substitution in midweek and if the five-subs rule was available in the Premier League Manchester United might have made five changes at half-time in London.
United, playing in front of supporters for the first time in 272 days, were cowed by the London Stadium crowd that would only fill a fifth of Rochdale's ground. The first-half ended with the West Ham captain Declan Rice depriving Paul Pogba of the ball and leaving him face down in the turf, applause ringing in Pogba's ears from cackling Cockneys.
Yet to take the lead against United on your own patch is an ominous harbinger in pandemic-era football. United have conceded first in all five away league fixtures this season and have recovered to win them all, scoring at least three in each triumph, this one ending to the soundtrack of expletives from narked West Ham fans. United are back in the top four.
As wrong as Solskjaer got it in the first-half he got it right in the second. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, introduced at the interval, sparked United into life and West Ham, spent from their excursions in the first hour, wilted spectacularly. Juan Mata, the other arrival, played Rashford through for his impudent clincher and a slog ended a stroll.
United were rudderless without Fernandes, balletic on the ball and b--------g teammates off it. Half of the front six from the Paris Saint-Germain tie were absent in the first-half and United were disjointed until Fernandes jolted the timid Pogba, setting up the Frenchman to classily claim his first league goal of the campaign.
Scott McTominay attempted to match Rice but was all steel and no silk and West Ham had the sorcery of Jarrod Bowen to seize on United's lethargy. Solskjaer was culpable for setting that tone with his four changes, the number not as much of a problem as the personnel.
Fernandes' 23-match run of successive Premier League starts ended and Donny van de Beek was unfortunate to make way for him. Solskjaer was just as decisive in sending Edinson Cavani on at Southampton last week as he was in removing him for the speedier Rashford to stretch West Ham. Both decisions were emphatically vindicated.
The defeat to PSG had forced Solskjaer's hand with RB Leipzig looming on Tuesday yet he treated West Ham - five places above United at kick-off - with a complacency that bordered on the disrespectful. United were not up for it and West Ham were, playing up to the crowd that greeted them with a chorus of I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles for the first time since February 29 in a committed first-half.
Solskjaer's alterations were not completely flawless; he moved Anthony Martial to the tip of the arrow in place of archer enthusiast Cavani even though the Frenchman is without a league goal since July 16. Mason Greenwood's smart swivel and shot was blocked by the forlorn Martial and he was belatedly removed 16 minutes after the restart.
Martial will have heard the East End cat calls as he trudged around the pitch at a glacial pace that was roughly the speed at which he moved during his 61 minutes on the pitch. Martial came off and the plan came off. United immediately thrived and were ahead within seven minutes of his removal, Greenwood finishing fabulously past Lukasz Fabianski on the turn without Martial in the way.
Resting too many undroppables was bound to have repercussions and United were just as inept in defending a corner at the near post with a different 'keeper between the sticks. Richard Hartis, the goalkeeping coach responsible for organising the defence at set-pieces, was later than the White Rabbit in appearing inside the technical area after Tomas Soucek had steered in Rice's flick-on.
Dean Henderson still managed to make himself heard to those so distant in the stands they came under a different postcode. The 23-year-old was promised a start before the loss to PSG after his surprising exclusion from the XI against Istanbul Basaksehir last week and made laudable saves in each half.
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Solskjaer has repeatedly stressed it is not his job to 'keep players happy' when that is part of management in any field. Henderson needs playing time with the winter window about to creak open and his manager needs to keep him onside, if only to avoid the embarrassment of calling Sergio Romero, omitted from the Premier League and Champions League squads, in from the cold to offset the potential departure of Henderson on loan.
Henderson stood up imposingly to repel Pablo Fornals inside the first five minutes and an Aaron Cresswell free-kick. Henderson was so voluble he was practically challenging the home supporters to a Battle of the Fans but Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alex Telles were fazed, the latter left with twisted blood by the quicksilver Bowen and Wan-Bissaka forced to atone for some dithering defending just before the pause.
United then got it right after getting it so wrong.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--I'm A Celeb winner Giovanna Fletcher's husband shares 'ridiculous' name for her

He was the ultimate proud husband as he watched his wife Giovanna crowned the first Queen of the Castle on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
and McFly 's Tom Fletcher has shared the moment they were reunited on Instagram .
The singer and guitarist has shared a screenshot of his phone call to Queen Gi after she left the castle victorious from her win on the ITV reality show .
`` The first time speaking to my queen , '' he wrote on Instagram .
And the post gave away the name he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giovanna , who he met in assembly at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London .
The couple married in 2012 and Tom went viral for reworking classic McFly songs as his wedding speech .
Tom , 35 , pressed a crying-with-laughter emoji as he commented on his phone name for the mother of their three children .
Author and podcaster Giovanna , also 35 , is stored under 'Gi Wife Fletcher . '
`` I know her name in my phone is ridiculous , '' he laughed .
Giovanna won hearts in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her upbeat and nurturing personality .
Tom , who penned the romantic McFly song It 's All About You about Giovanna , was joined by their sons Buzz , six , Buddy , four and Max , two as their mum took part in the final with Radio One presenter Jordan North and Bolton TV presenter Vernon Kay .
She looked amazed as she was announced the winner alongside Jordan , who came second , after coolly taking part in the dreaded eating challenge .
She stunned viewers by calmly eating her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's nose to win herself , Jordan and Vernon their chosen main dish of a three-course meal in the camp .
Giovanni was crowned by Vernon , who came in third place , watched by their former campmates who joined them at Gwyrch Castle in Abergele via video link .

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He was the ultimate proud husband as he watched his wife Giovanna crowned the first Queen of the Castle on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! and McFly's Tom Fletcher has shared the moment they were reunited on Instagram.
The singer and guitarist has shared a screenshot of his phone call to Queen Gi after she left the castle victorious from her win on the ITV reality show.
"The first time speaking to my queen," he wrote on Instagram.
(Image: Tom Fletcher/Instagram)
And the post gave away the name he has stored in his phone for childhood sweetheart Giovanna, who he met in assembly at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
The couple married in 2012 and Tom went viral for reworking classic McFly songs as his wedding speech.
Tom, 35, pressed a crying-with-laughter emoji as he commented on his phone name for the mother of their three children.
(Image: Tom Fletcher Instagram)
Author and podcaster Giovanna, also 35, is stored under 'Gi Wife Fletcher.'
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"I know her name in my phone is ridiculous," he laughed.
Giovanna won hearts in the castle and was a hit with viewers with her upbeat and nurturing personality.
Tom, who penned the romantic McFly song It's All About You about Giovanna, was joined by their sons Buzz, six, Buddy, four and Max, two as their mum took part in the final with Radio One presenter Jordan North and Bolton TV presenter Vernon Kay.
She looked amazed as she was announced the winner alongside Jordan, who came second, after coolly taking part in the dreaded eating challenge.
She stunned viewers by calmly eating her way through gruesome dishes including a cow's nose to win herself , Jordan and Vernon their chosen main dish of a three-course meal in the camp.
Giovanni was crowned by Vernon, who came in third place, watched by their former campmates who joined them at Gwyrch Castle in Abergele via video link.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Manchester United player ratings: Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes good

Made an early save but was surrounded by incompetence in the feckless first-half .
His goal led a charmed life at times .
Good save from Aaron Cresswell .
7 So vulnerable so often and a recovery tackle on Jarrod Bowen could not detract from his poor performance at both ends .
5 Uncomfortable against a physical figurehead yet again but had it easier in the second-half as United took control .
5 Clumsily allowed Sebastian Haller in at 1-0 but was reprieved .
Much more himself in the second-half with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch .
6 Jarrod Bowen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cowed by the crowd .
Assisted Mason Greenwood but Luke Shaw 's imminent return might yet be well-timed .
5 Tried to arrest United 's lethargy with his aggression but was all steel and no silk .
More at ease after the interval .
5 Tried to give United a measure of control but no one was on his wavelength .
Harshly substituted at half-time .
4 Started tidily but when West Ham increased the tempo Pogba went missing and Declan Rice bossed him in the first-half .
He recovered to score classily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball and West Ham preyed on his flakiness .
Should not have started and came off 16 minutes too late .
Still without a league goal this season .
3 So detached from the rest of the attackers in the first-half but rightly kept on beyond the pause and finished fabulously to make it 2-1 .
7 Lacked service in a front six that was disjointed and much-changed from Wednesday night .
Hooked at half-time .
4 Improved United immediately , hit the post and then scored impudently .
8 Rested too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's rhythm and had to make two half-time changes .
Not vindicated in sticking by Martial but got the three in-game changes right .
6

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Dean Henderson
Made an early save but was surrounded by incompetence in the feckless first-half. His goal led a charmed life at times. Good save from Aaron Cresswell. 7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
So vulnerable so often and a recovery tackle on Jarrod Bowen could not detract from his poor performance at both ends. 5
Victor Lindelof
Uncomfortable against a physical figurehead yet again but had it easier in the second-half as United took control. 5
Harry Maguire
Clumsily allowed Sebastian Haller in at 1-0 but was reprieved. Much more himself in the second-half with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch. 6
Alex Telles
Jarrod Bowen had Telles on toast and he was cowed by the crowd. Assisted Mason Greenwood but Luke Shaw's imminent return might yet be well-timed. 5
Scott McTominay
Tried to arrest United's lethargy with his aggression but was all steel and no silk. More at ease after the interval. 5
Donny van de Beek
Tried to give United a measure of control but no one was on his wavelength. Harshly substituted at half-time. 4
Paul Pogba
Started tidily but when West Ham increased the tempo Pogba went missing and Declan Rice bossed him in the first-half. He recovered to score classily in the second. 7
Anthony Martial
Weak on the ball and West Ham preyed on his flakiness. Should not have started and came off 16 minutes too late. Still without a league goal this season. 3
Mason Greenwood
So detached from the rest of the attackers in the first-half but rightly kept on beyond the pause and finished fabulously to make it 2-1. 7
Edinson Cavani
Lacked service in a front six that was disjointed and much-changed from Wednesday night. Hooked at half-time. 4
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Subs
Bruno Fernandes
Made a huge difference, bringing United to life and assisting Pogba. 8
Marcus Rashford
Improved United immediately, hit the post and then scored impudently. 8
Juan Mata
Magnificent pass for Rashford to score. 7
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Rested too many key players and it predictably disrupted United's rhythm and had to make two half-time changes. Not vindicated in sticking by Martial but got the three in-game changes right. 6


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--West Ham vs Manchester United highlights and reaction

Manchester United made it nine wins on the bounce away from home in the Premier League as they came from @ @ @ @ @ Ham .
United trailed at half-time to Tomas Soucek 's tap-in and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ the pause , with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford coming on for Donny van de @ @ @ @ @ An injury to Anthony Martial meant United had to use their third and final substitution @ @ @ @ @ as Juan Mata came on , and within 16 minutes of the Spaniard 's introduction @ @ @ @ @ Pogba , making his first start in a month , equalised from range before Mason @ @ @ @ @ with a clinical finish inside the area .
Mata 's pinpoint pass sent Rashford through @ @ @ @ @ the ball over the oncoming Lukasz Fabianski to wrap up all three points and move @ @ @ @ @ .
Follow our blog below for reaction to the match .

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Manchester United made it nine wins on the bounce away from home in the Premier League as they came from behind to triumph at West Ham.
United trailed at half-time to Tomas Soucek's tap-in and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a double substitution at the pause, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford coming on for Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani.
An injury to Anthony Martial meant United had to use their third and final substitution in the 62nd minute, as Juan Mata came on, and within 16 minutes of the Spaniard's introduction United led 3-1.
Paul Pogba, making his first start in a month, equalised from range before Mason Greenwood gave United the lead with a clinical finish inside the area.
Mata's pinpoint pass sent Rashford through on goal and he dinked the ball over the oncoming Lukasz Fabianski to wrap up all three points and move United into the top four.
Follow our blog below for reaction to the match.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Phillip Schofield 'heartbroken' by the death of his former colleague

Phillip Schofield has shared his heartbreak over the death of a 'wonderful ' former colleague .
The 58-year-old This Morning host paid tribute to musical director Kate Young on his social media .
Phillip worked with Kate in his Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat days in the nineties .
The presenter , from Oldham , opened up on Twitter following the sad news .
`` Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Kate Young @ katarinageo who was one of my musical directors during my Joseph years , '' he wrote .
`` Kind , funny , so talented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So sad .
All my love to her family . ''
Phillip 's followers then came forward to pay their own tributes to Kate .
`` I was in the Joseph choir for the Edinburgh performances in the early 90 ’ s , '' one fan told him .
`` Kate was fantastic with us .
Very sad x '' Another recalled : `` I was in the kids choir in Manchester and was devastated you were not Joseph . ''
`` Amazing Kate arranged for me to meet you at Edinburgh Playhouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have fantastic memories of her . ''
And another tweeted : `` RIP Kate .
I had the pleasure of watching you conduct on a teeny monitor at the Palladium whilst calling the cues on Joseph .
Former Broom Cupboard and Going Live !
presenter Phillip played Joseph in the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber biblical musical from 1991 until 1997 .
He took over the West End role from former Neighbours heartthrob and singing superstar Jason Donovan .
Phillip then took on the main role in Doctor Dolittle from 1998 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ITV chat show This Morning from 2002 and Dancing On Ice since 2006 , as well as the prime time game show The Cube .

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Phillip Schofield has shared his heartbreak over the death of a 'wonderful' former colleague.
The 58-year-old This Morning host paid tribute to musical director Kate Young on his social media.
Phillip worked with Kate in his Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat days in the nineties.
The presenter, from Oldham, opened up on Twitter following the sad news.
"Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Kate Young
@katarinageo who was one of my musical directors during my Joseph years," he wrote.
"Kind, funny, so talented, wonderfully bonkers and totally delightful. So sad. All my love to her family."
Phillip's followers then came forward to pay their own tributes to Kate.
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"I was in the Joseph choir for the Edinburgh performances in the early 90’s," one fan told him.
"Kate was fantastic with us. Very sad x"
Another recalled: "I was in the kids choir in Manchester and was devastated you were not Joseph."
(Image: Daily Mirror)
"Amazing Kate arranged for me to meet you at Edinburgh Playhouse. She was a brilliant woman, I have fantastic memories of her."
And another tweeted: "RIP Kate. I had the pleasure of watching you conduct on a teeny monitor at the Palladium whilst calling the cues on Joseph.
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"Happy memories."
Former Broom Cupboard and Going Live! presenter Phillip played Joseph in the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber biblical musical from 1991 until 1997.
He took over the West End role from former Neighbours heartthrob and singing superstar Jason Donovan.
Phillip then took on the main role in Doctor Dolittle from 1998 to 1999.
He has since presented the ITV chat show This Morning from 2002 and Dancing On Ice since 2006, as well as the prime time game show The Cube.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Man charged with attempted murder of four-month-old baby girl

A four-month-old baby girl is fighting for her life critically ill in hospital .
Police said tonight a man has been charged with attempted murder .
The girl , who has n't been named , was found seriously injured at a property in Blackpool .
Police were called to the scene by paramedics on Thursday night .
The baby girl was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and later transferred to Alder Hey Children 's Hospital in Liverpool , where the force said on Saturday she remains in a critical condition .
A 28-year-old man from Blackpool was initially arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement , Lancashire Police said tonight : `` Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service , Jordan Lee , 28 , of Onslow Road , Blackpool , has been charged with attempted murder and appeared at Preston Magistrates Court this morning - Saturday .
`` He was remanded into custody . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Eric Halford , of Blackpool Police , said enquiries were continuing .
`` Firstly , my thoughts are with the loved ones of the baby girl at this incredibly difficult time , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical condition and her family are being supported by specially trained officers .
`` While a man has been charged , our investigation is very much ongoing and I would ask anyone with information or anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around that time to contact police . ''
Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.05pm on December 3 .
The force added in a statement : `` We were made aware by the North West Ambulance Service that a four-month-old baby had been found seriously injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Layton .
`` The baby girl was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and later transferred to Alder Hey Children 's Hospital where she remains in a critical condition . ''

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A four-month-old baby girl is fighting for her life critically ill in hospital.
Police said tonight a man has been charged with attempted murder.
The girl, who hasn't been named, was found seriously injured at a property in Blackpool.
Police were called to the scene by paramedics on Thursday night.
The baby girl was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and later transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, where the force said on Saturday she remains in a critical condition.
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A 28-year-old man from Blackpool was initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said tonight: "Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Jordan Lee, 28, of Onslow Road, Blackpool, has been charged with attempted murder and appeared at Preston Magistrates Court this morning - Saturday.
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"He was remanded into custody."
Detective Chief Inspector Eric Halford, of Blackpool Police, said enquiries were continuing.
"Firstly, my thoughts are with the loved ones of the baby girl at this incredibly difficult time," he said.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
"She remains in hospital in a critical condition and her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"While a man has been charged, our investigation is very much ongoing and I would ask anyone with information or anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around that time to contact police."
Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.05pm on December 3.
The force added in a statement: "We were made aware by the North West Ambulance Service that a four-month-old baby had been found seriously injured at a property in Onslow Road, Layton.
"The baby girl was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and later transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she remains in a critical condition."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Pep Guardiola explanation for not using Man City substitutes vs Fulham

Pep Guardiola is expecting to rotate his team again this week after not using any substitutes in the Premier League win over Fulham .
The Manchester City manager has been one of the most ardent advocates for a return to the rule of five substitutes per game , introduced as a temporary measure to complete the 2019/20 season and then kept in every competition for the 2020/21 season apart from the Premier League .
Guardiola gave ammunition on Saturday to those who argue that an extra two substitutions are not necessary when he did not make any replacements despite admitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final 20 minutes and that his team were wasteful in front of goal .
However , the City boss - who has said that he just wants the option to be able to make more changes - indicated that the lineup for the Champions League game with Marseilles in midweek will look considerably different .
The Blues finish off their final group game before taking on rivals United at Old Trafford next Saturday .
`` Of course we have done the job in the Champions League but we have prestige to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game , '' he said .
`` It is a serious game , we have to respect the competition and Marseilles and Olympiacos are competing for the Europa League .
`` The guys who didn ’ t play today are going to play on Wednesday .
The team were more or less good .
I decided to put 90 minutes in their legs today and a fresh 90 minutes for the game on Wednesday .
After Wednesday we ’ re going to see what the best selection is . ''

Pep Guardiola is expecting to rotate his team again this week after not using any substitutes in the Premier League win over Fulham.
The Manchester City manager has been one of the most ardent advocates for a return to the rule of five substitutes per game, introduced as a temporary measure to complete the 2019/20 season and then kept in every competition for the 2020/21 season apart from the Premier League.
Guardiola gave ammunition on Saturday to those who argue that an extra two substitutions are not necessary when he did not make any replacements despite admitting that Kevin De Bruyne was tired in the final 20 minutes and that his team were wasteful in front of goal.
However, the City boss - who has said that he just wants the option to be able to make more changes - indicated that the lineup for the Champions League game with Marseilles in midweek will look considerably different. The Blues finish off their final group game before taking on rivals United at Old Trafford next Saturday.
"Of course we have done the job in the Champions League but we have prestige to play for, some bonuses if we win the game," he said.
"It is a serious game, we have to respect the competition and Marseilles and Olympiacos are competing for the Europa League.
"The guys who didn’t play today are going to play on Wednesday. The team were more or less good. I decided to put 90 minutes in their legs today and a fresh 90 minutes for the game on Wednesday. After Wednesday we’re going to see what the best selection is."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Bolton players hauled to training ground on Sunday after heavy Port Vale loss

Bolton Wanderers ' players will be heading into the training ground tomorrow to analyse the heavy home defeat to Port Vale , Ian Evatt has confirmed .
Wanderers suffered their heaviest ever loss at their present home with a 6-3 defeat at the University of Bolton Stadium .
The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge , before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after .
Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale 's fourth a minute after the restart .
David Worrall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark .
Eoin Doyle fired in his seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton 's third as full-time approached .
And Evatt confirmed after the game that he and his players will be at the club 's Lostock training ground at 9am on Sunday to 'sift through the debris ' of the heavy loss .
He said : `` I t ’ s hard because I ’ m so angry and emotional right now that I could end up saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future so I ’ ve told them I ’ ll see them in the morning at 9 o ’ clock at Lostock .
`` If they ’ re going to spoil everyone ’ s Sunday , we ’ ll spoil theirs as well and ours and make sure we sift through the debris and make sure they understand that that in a Bolton Wanderers shirt is not acceptable .
`` We can not accept that and you can say all you want with the changes we made and the lads came on and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well at 6-1 down - there 's no pressure .
`` But genuinely it could have been 15 all and I have never witnessed a game like it , not just in my managerial career but in my entire football career , I have never seen a game as open as that . ''

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Bolton Wanderers' players will be heading into the training ground tomorrow to analyse the heavy home defeat to Port Vale, Ian Evatt has confirmed.
Wanderers suffered their heaviest ever loss at their present home with a 6-3 defeat at the University of Bolton Stadium.
The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.
Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale's fourth a minute after the restart.
David Worrall added the Valiants' fifth and Nathan Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark.
Eoin Doyle fired in his seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time approached.
And Evatt confirmed after the game that he and his players will be at the club's Lostock training ground at 9am on Sunday to 'sift through the debris' of the heavy loss.
He said: "I t’s hard because I’m so angry and emotional right now that I could end up saying things that I might regret in the future so I’ve told them I’ll see them in the morning at 9 o’clock at Lostock.
"If they’re going to spoil everyone’s Sunday, we’ll spoil theirs as well and ours and make sure we sift through the debris and make sure they understand that that in a Bolton Wanderers shirt is not acceptable.
"We cannot accept that and you can say all you want with the changes we made and the lads came on and did well, but anyone can play well at 6-1 down - there's no pressure.
"But genuinely it could have been 15 all and I have never witnessed a game like it, not just in my managerial career but in my entire football career, I have never seen a game as open as that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Guardiola tells Man City players his regret from comfortable Fulham win

Pep Guardiola got a valuable three points , and saw his Manchester City squad come through the win over Fulham unscathed , but he was still looking for more from his players .
City were 2-0 winners thanks to early goals from Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne , and were rarely troubled by Fulham , despite the visitors playing some nice football at times .
It was the first time City have recorded back-to-back wins in the Premier League this season , and they also kept a fourth straight clean sheet in a productive afternoon at the Etihad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his side for keeping up their recent run of form , he challenged his players to improve their finishing infront of goal .
`` We struggled at the beginning of the season for many reasons , '' Guardiola told BBC Sport , reminding his forwards it is their job to finish chances .
`` Now four games , four clean sheets .
It 's so important for us to maintain this solidity .
`` The finishing was wasteful .
We know we have to improve this , but it 's important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 20 minutes we lost too many simple balls , which is a problem .
We have to do the simple things better .
That is the next step .
`` Sterling scored a goal and won a penalty .
It 's important for the players up front to be scoring goals . ''
The result moved City up to fourth in the Premier League table , albeit temporarily , and Guardiola predicted more tight games as the table takes shape going into the Christmas period , insisting nothing will be decided in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season looks like there will be a lot of teams in contention .
Everyone can beat everyone .
In this month it was important to get qualification for the Champions League , now we focus on the Premier League .
It will be a long season . ''

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Pep Guardiola got a valuable three points, and saw his Manchester City squad come through the win over Fulham unscathed, but he was still looking for more from his players.
City were 2-0 winners thanks to early goals from Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne, and were rarely troubled by Fulham, despite the visitors playing some nice football at times.
It was the first time City have recorded back-to-back wins in the Premier League this season, and they also kept a fourth straight clean sheet in a productive afternoon at the Etihad.
However, while the manager was pleased with his side for keeping up their recent run of form, he challenged his players to improve their finishing infront of goal.
"We struggled at the beginning of the season for many reasons," Guardiola told BBC Sport, reminding his forwards it is their job to finish chances.
"Now four games, four clean sheets. It's so important for us to maintain this solidity.
"The finishing was wasteful. We know we have to improve this, but it's important to keep creating the chances. In the last 20 minutes we lost too many simple balls, which is a problem. We have to do the simple things better. That is the next step.
"Sterling scored a goal and won a penalty. It's important for the players up front to be scoring goals."
The result moved City up to fourth in the Premier League table, albeit temporarily, and Guardiola predicted more tight games as the table takes shape going into the Christmas period, insisting nothing will be decided in December.
He explained: "This season looks like there will be a lot of teams in contention. Everyone can beat everyone. In this month it was important to get qualification for the Champions League, now we focus on the Premier League. It will be a long season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--John Stones has given Guardiola a Man City selection headache

Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Steve McManaman has hailed John Stones after the defender produced another impressive display during Saturday 's victory against Fulham .
Raheem Sterling 's early goal and a penalty from Kevin de Bruyne sealed a 2-0 win for the hosts , who were dominant throughout the match against Scott Parker 's side .
Stones started his second Premier League match in a row alongside Ruben Dias and helped City to their fifth league clean sheet of the season .
McManaman explained that the 26-year-old is fully deserving of his starting spot in the team at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key reason behind his strong recent form .
`` His attitude has been great , '' he told BT Sport .
`` He was criticised last season but he has responded well like any professional player .
`` I 'm a big fan of his .
He is always looking forward .
It 's harder to be a defender when you play out from the back .
He had a really good performance .
`` Suddenly it might be Dias and Stones .
It certainly gives them [ other defenders ] a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was again left out of Pep Guardiola 's side for Saturday 's game , with the Spaniard having not started a match since the 2-0 defeat at league leaders Tottenham last month .
Manchester City resumed their Premier League campaign this weekend with a comfortable win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium .
After confirming qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League earlier in the week , the Blues were able to focus fully on gaining ground in the league and kick-starting a real challenge to regain the title .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty from Kevin De Bruyne , both in the first half , were enough as the Blues strolled to three points .
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“ I think Pep still sees Laporte and Dias as his main partnership , but we have to say that Stones ’ level of improvement this year , because he was low on confidence , '' McManaman said .
`` He ’ s always been a wonderful player , we know that , but how he ’ s been playing in recent games , he deserves his place now .
He ’ s putting pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re not even talking about Nathan Ake now because of Stones ’ form .
”

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Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Steve McManaman has hailed John Stones after the defender produced another impressive display during Saturday's victory against Fulham.
Raheem Sterling 's early goal and a penalty from Kevin de Bruyne sealed a 2-0 win for the hosts, who were dominant throughout the match against Scott Parker's side.
Stones started his second Premier League match in a row alongside Ruben Dias and helped City to their fifth league clean sheet of the season.
McManaman explained that the 26-year-old is fully deserving of his starting spot in the team at the moment, highlighting his attitude as a key reason behind his strong recent form.
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"His attitude has been great," he told BT Sport. "He was criticised last season but he has responded well like any professional player.
"I'm a big fan of his. He is always looking forward. It's harder to be a defender when you play out from the back. He had a really good performance.
"Suddenly it might be Dias and Stones. It certainly gives them [other defenders] a bit more competition."
Aymeric Laporte was again left out of Pep Guardiola 's side for Saturday's game, with the Spaniard having not started a match since the 2-0 defeat at league leaders Tottenham last month.
McManaman believes that while Laporte could still reclaim his spot in the side, the upturn in performances from Stones could give Guardiola a selection headache in central defence over the months to come.
“I think Pep still sees Laporte and Dias as his main partnership, but we have to say that Stones’ level of improvement this year, because he was low on confidence," McManaman said.
"He’s always been a wonderful player, we know that, but how he’s been playing in recent games, he deserves his place now. He’s putting pressure on those two in there, and we’re not even talking about Nathan Ake now because of Stones’ form.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Patrice Evra reveals Paul Pogba asked Man United board to leave club

Patrice Evra said Manchester United must take some responsibility for Paul Pogba 's struggles this season after ignoring the Frenchman 's requests to leave the club .
The midfielder has struggled for consistent form so far this season , which has seen him drop out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first-choice XI .
He was handed his first start in a month against West Ham , with Solskjaer choosing to rest Bruno Fernandes ahead of a crucial Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night .
Speaking on Sky Sports , Evra , Pogba 's friend and former Juventus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the United board he was keen to leave Old Trafford .
Evra argued that United 's decision to keep Pogba against his wishes means it is difficult to lay blame at the feet of the World Cup-winning midfielder .
He said : `` First of all , he ’ s had a bad ankle injury .
There was lots of negative talk with what he ’ s been saying during his period with the French national team , the fans didn ’ t appreciate it .
`` But I think it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Fred and Bruno missing .
I think Ole wants Pogba to prove himself so he can be on the team sheet all the time .
`` The position of Paul is really easy .
He spoke to the board , he wanted to leave Man United to a certain point , they kept him , so it ’ s difficult to blame him because he ’ s been honest with the board .
`` Now he ’ s playing , he needs to respect the shirt , his team-mates , the manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great chance .
`` I can already feel that people just wait for Paul to fail to again criticise him .
It ’ s been a problem because they didn ’ t deal with it at the beginning of the season , in truth . ''

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Patrice Evra said Manchester United must take some responsibility for Paul Pogba's struggles this season after ignoring the Frenchman's requests to leave the club.
The midfielder has struggled for consistent form so far this season, which has seen him drop out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice XI.
He was handed his first start in a month against West Ham, with Solskjaer choosing to rest Bruno Fernandes ahead of a crucial Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Evra, Pogba's friend and former Juventus teammate, revealed that the Frenchman had told the United board he was keen to leave Old Trafford.
Evra argued that United's decision to keep Pogba against his wishes means it is difficult to lay blame at the feet of the World Cup-winning midfielder.
He said: "First of all, he’s had a bad ankle injury. There was lots of negative talk with what he’s been saying during his period with the French national team, the fans didn’t appreciate it.
"But I think it’s normal he’s starting today with Fred and Bruno missing. I think Ole wants Pogba to prove himself so he can be on the team sheet all the time.
"The position of Paul is really easy. He spoke to the board, he wanted to leave Man United to a certain point, they kept him, so it’s difficult to blame him because he’s been honest with the board.
"Now he’s playing, he needs to respect the shirt, his team-mates, the manager and then he’ll have a great chance.
"I can already feel that people just wait for Paul to fail to again criticise him. It’s been a problem because they didn’t deal with it at the beginning of the season, in truth."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-05--Number of positive coronavirus cases falls in UK as 397 new deaths recorded

The number of people who tested positive for coronavirus in the UK in the last 24 hours has fallen to 15,539 , according to the latest government figures and 397 people have died .
This is a fall of around 10.9 per cent in the last seven days in coronavirus infections with a weekly total of 100,801 positive cases across the UK .
Meanwhile , there were 397 new deaths recorded in the last 24 hours within 28 days of a positive test .
The total number of deaths in the last week was 2,986 , according to the figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous week .
And there have been a further 1,645 cases of coronavirus in Wales , bringing the total number of confirmed cases there to 87,077 .
Public Health Wales reported another 24 deaths , taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 2,695 .
Scotland has recorded 22 coronavirus deaths and 777 new cases in the past 24 hours , the Scottish government has confirmed .
There were also 945 people in hospital in the past 24 hours with recently-confirmed Covid-19 , a fall of 20 patients from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 64 were in intensive care , down one .
In the past 24 hours , the results of 20,723 tests were confirmed , with 4.5 per cent of people in Scotland testing positive for the virus .
Scotland ’ s death toll of those with confirmed infections now stands at 3,911 .
And another seven people have died with coronavirus in Northern Ireland , bringing the death total there to 1,039 .
The average seven-day infection rate per 100,000 in Northern Ireland now stands at 132.3 .
Figures also show that people aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rate over the last seven days .
Latest figures also show there are 394 patients in hospital with Covid-19 , with 33 of these patients in Intensive Care Units ( ICU ) .
There are currently 114 coronavirus outbreak across care homes in the province .

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The number of people who tested positive for coronavirus in the UK in the last 24 hours has fallen to 15,539, according to the latest government figures and 397 people have died.
This is a fall of around 10.9 per cent in the last seven days in coronavirus infections with a weekly total of 100,801 positive cases across the UK.
Meanwhile, there were 397 new deaths recorded in the last 24 hours within 28 days of a positive test.
The total number of deaths in the last week was 2,986, according to the figures - down 12.3 per cent on the previous week.
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And there have been a further 1,645 cases of coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases there to 87,077.
Public Health Wales reported another 24 deaths, taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 2,695.
Scotland has recorded 22 coronavirus deaths and 777 new cases in the past 24 hours, the Scottish government has confirmed.
There were also 945 people in hospital in the past 24 hours with recently-confirmed Covid-19, a fall of 20 patients from the previous day.
Of those, 64 were in intensive care, down one.
In the past 24 hours, the results of 20,723 tests were confirmed, with 4.5 per cent of people in Scotland testing positive for the virus.
Scotland’s death toll of those with confirmed infections now stands at 3,911.
And another seven people have died with coronavirus in Northern Ireland, bringing the death total there to 1,039.
The average seven-day infection rate per 100,000 in Northern Ireland now stands at 132.3.
Figures also show that people aged between 40 to 59 have the highest infection rate over the last seven days.
Latest figures also show there are 394 patients in hospital with Covid-19, with 33 of these patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU).
There are currently 114 coronavirus outbreak across care homes in the province.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends message to Mason Greenwood

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Mason Greenwood to continue improving as he learns from the more experienced forwards alongside him at Manchester United .
The 19-year-old has endured a difficult start to the season , battling illness and off-field issues , including being expelled from an England squad in September for breaching COVID-19 protocols .
Greenwood started only his sixth game of the season at West Ham on Saturday and in his previous start he was hauled off after 45 minutes at Southampton .
But this time the teenager lasted the full game and he produced a stunning turn and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to a 3-1 win .
That was only his third goal of the season in 12 United appearances but given the absence of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani for the crucial trip to RB Leipzig on Tuesday , he is likely to be involved again in Germany .
`` Mason is a very talented forward .
He is one of the best finishers I ’ ve worked with .
When we can provide chances for him , or he creates chances for himself with his movement , we ’ ve got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Solskjaer .
`` He ’ s still young and still learning and he will only improve with the quality and the characters we have around him in the team .
It ’ s exciting to work with him . ''
One of the advantages to United signing Cavani was that his experience could aid the development of Greenwood , but Solskjaer will be without the 33-year-old Uruguayan for the clash with RB Leipzig , with United needing only a point to secure safe passage into the last-16 .
But Solskjaer is confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plate at the Red Bull Arena , with these exactly the kind of fixtures he expects United to thrive in .
`` Knockout games or games like this that mean you can go if you go through , are big , '' he said .
`` The players are here and are Manchester United players because they have qualities we look for and I ’ m sure tomorrow night will prove the reason why they are here , they will show it .
`` The character of the group is getting better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to the game , it ’ s something that we want , games like this .
`` It ’ s tradition for Manchester United , we never make it easy for ourselves , we look at the games , especially the Istanbul away when we could have got three points , that ’ s just the way we do things we make it hard for ourselves that ’ s been ever since I played and we make things hard for ourselves . ''
Captain Harry Maguire will be among those Solskjaer looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chance to play in another big game for United .
`` I joined this club to play in the biggest games possible .
Your big players step up in the biggest games so for sure I think that ’ s a statement we ’ ve shown over the years that the big players step up in the big games , '' Maguire said .
`` Similar to Leicester [ on the final day ] last season when we had to get a result to reach the Champions League we managed to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from that , we feel ready and prepared and we ’ re looking forward to it . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Mason Greenwood to continue improving as he learns from the more experienced forwards alongside him at Manchester United.
The 19-year-old has endured a difficult start to the season, battling illness and off-field issues, including being expelled from an England squad in September for breaching COVID-19 protocols.
Greenwood started only his sixth game of the season at West Ham on Saturday and in his previous start he was hauled off after 45 minutes at Southampton.
But this time the teenager lasted the full game and he produced a stunning turn and finish to put United ahead on their way to a 3-1 win.
That was only his third goal of the season in 12 United appearances but given the absence of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani for the crucial trip to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, he is likely to be involved again in Germany.
"Mason is a very talented forward. He is one of the best finishers I’ve worked with. When we can provide chances for him, or he creates chances for himself with his movement, we’ve got a good chance of scoring goals," said Solskjaer.
"He’s still young and still learning and he will only improve with the quality and the characters we have around him in the team. It’s exciting to work with him."
One of the advantages to United signing Cavani was that his experience could aid the development of Greenwood, but Solskjaer will be without the 33-year-old Uruguayan for the clash with RB Leipzig, with United needing only a point to secure safe passage into the last-16.
But Solskjaer is confident his big-name players can step up to the plate at the Red Bull Arena, with these exactly the kind of fixtures he expects United to thrive in.
"Knockout games or games like this that mean you can go if you go through, are big," he said. "The players are here and are Manchester United players because they have qualities we look for and I’m sure tomorrow night will prove the reason why they are here, they will show it.
"The character of the group is getting better and better and we’re looking forward to the game, it’s something that we want, games like this.
"It’s tradition for Manchester United, we never make it easy for ourselves, we look at the games, especially the Istanbul away when we could have got three points, that’s just the way we do things we make it hard for ourselves that’s been ever since I played and we make things hard for ourselves."
Captain Harry Maguire will be among those Solskjaer looks to in Germany and he is relishing the chance to play in another big game for United.
"I joined this club to play in the biggest games possible. Your big players step up in the biggest games so for sure I think that’s a statement we’ve shown over the years that the big players step up in the big games," Maguire said.
"Similar to Leicester [on the final day] last season when we had to get a result to reach the Champions League we managed to do that, so we will take confidence from that, we feel ready and prepared and we’re looking forward to it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Huge plans to revamp gig venue to be decided this week

Huge plans to transform the site of the popular gig venue Victoria Warehouse are set to be decided this week .
The plans centre around building a new seven storey car park , making changes to the existing gig venue warehouse and reconfiguring the existing hotel on site , of which only 40 rooms are currently in use .
The Victoria Warehouse site on Wharf Road in Stretford , Trafford is made up of three early 20th century warehouses with a detached , six-storey building that is currently home to a hotel at the east of the site .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form the well-known music and exhibition space .
The venue ’ s owners have asked Trafford council for permission to reconfigure the buildings on site to provide 200 ‘ high quality ’ rooms in the hotel , build a seven storey car park with 183 spaces and build a roof extension on top of the hotel for a roof terrace and function room there .
They also want to put a new roof on the western warehouse as well as convert the second and third floors of the building , above the O2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ install two new lifts and a staircase in the building .
The historic factory site has been home to famous British brands like Kellogg ’ s and Cadbury ’ s over the years , but has more recently hosted gigs and club nights including Manchester ’ s world-famous The Warehouse Project , which held two seasons there in 2012 and 2013 .
The site has also become a popular wedding venue , hosting around 50 weddings a year .
But the developers involved in the nearby No.1 One Trafford development to the north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about noise from the roof terrace and the function room above the hotel particularly .
And they want reassurance that any changes to the western gig venue building won ’ t affect the amount of noise coming from there either .
Trafford council ’ s planning committee is due to discuss the plans this Thursday from 4pm and will make a decision on whether or not to allow the proposed changes .
Council officers have recommended that councillors on the committee approve the application .
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Huge plans to transform the site of the popular gig venue Victoria Warehouse are set to be decided this week.
The plans centre around building a new seven storey car park, making changes to the existing gig venue warehouse and reconfiguring the existing hotel on site, of which only 40 rooms are currently in use.
The Victoria Warehouse site on Wharf Road in Stretford, Trafford is made up of three early 20th century warehouses with a detached, six-storey building that is currently home to a hotel at the east of the site.
The first two levels of the western warehouse form the well-known music and exhibition space.
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The venue’s owners have asked Trafford council for permission to reconfigure the buildings on site to provide 200 ‘high quality’ rooms in the hotel, build a seven storey car park with 183 spaces and build a roof extension on top of the hotel for a roof terrace and function room there.
They also want to put a new roof on the western warehouse as well as convert the second and third floors of the building, above the O2 Victoria Warehouse, into office space and install two new lifts and a staircase in the building.
The historic factory site has been home to famous British brands like Kellogg’s and Cadbury’s over the years, but has more recently hosted gigs and club nights including Manchester’s world-famous The Warehouse Project, which held two seasons there in 2012 and 2013.
The site has also become a popular wedding venue, hosting around 50 weddings a year.
But the developers involved in the nearby No.1 One Trafford development to the north of the Victoria Warehouse site are concerned about noise from the roof terrace and the function room above the hotel particularly.
And they want reassurance that any changes to the western gig venue building won’t affect the amount of noise coming from there either.
Trafford council’s planning committee is due to discuss the plans this Thursday from 4pm and will make a decision on whether or not to allow the proposed changes.
Council officers have recommended that councillors on the committee approve the application.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Manchester United 23-man squad for RB Leipzig fixture confirmed

Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani are not the Manchester United squad for their crucial Champions League tie away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday night .
United will fly to Germany on Monday evening ahead of the deciding fixture in Group H knowing they will qualify for the knockout rounds as long as they avoid defeat .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his side will go to Leipzig looking to win the match , but will have to do so without attacking duo Martial and Cavani .
The pair were both withdrawn during the weekend win at West Ham in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 'minor niggles ' .
Manchester United bounced back from their defeat by PSG in midweek with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium .
It means United have won their last nine away league games and have n't tasted defeat on the road in the league since January ahead of Tuesday 's trip to RB Leipzig in the Champions League .
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Goalkeeper David de Gea is back in the travelling party , having missed the win at the London Stadium , while Luke Shaw is also in the squad having not featured since suffering a hamstring injury at Everton a month ago .
“ David is travelling , Luke is travelling , '' Solskjaer said at his pre-match press conference .
`` Edinson and Anthony only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be making the trip . ''
Odion Ighalo is one of only three forwards named in the 23-man squad for the trip to Germany while summer signing Facundo Pellistri does not travel despite featuring in Champions League squads earlier in the season .

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Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani are not the Manchester United squad for their crucial Champions League tie away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday night.
United will fly to Germany on Monday evening ahead of the deciding fixture in Group H knowing they will qualify for the knockout rounds as long as they avoid defeat.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his side will go to Leipzig looking to win the match, but will have to do so without attacking duo Martial and Cavani.
The pair were both withdrawn during the weekend win at West Ham in the Premier League with their absence against Leipzig down to 'minor niggles'.
Goalkeeper David de Gea is back in the travelling party, having missed the win at the London Stadium, while Luke Shaw is also in the squad having not featured since suffering a hamstring injury at Everton a month ago.
“David is travelling, Luke is travelling," Solskjaer said at his pre-match press conference. "Edinson and Anthony only minor niggles, but won’t be making the trip."
Odion Ighalo is one of only three forwards named in the 23-man squad for the trip to Germany while summer signing Facundo Pellistri does not travel despite featuring in Champions League squads earlier in the season.
Confirmed matchday squad
Goalkeepers : David De Gea, Dean Henderson, Lee Grant
Defenders: Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Daniel James, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek
Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media today ahead of Manchester United 's pivotal Group H fixture against RB Leipzig @ @ @ @ @ United go into the final match of the group stage knowing they will qualify for @ @ @ @ @ defeat and will be boosted by their 5-0 victory over Tuesday 's opponents in the @ @ @ @ @ side will be without the suspended midfielder Fred for the vital match , while Anthony @ @ @ @ @ both been ruled out by the manager after they sustained injuries against West Ham .
@ @ @ @ @ news on the fitness front , though , as David de Gea and Luke Shaw @ @ @ @ @ and are in the 23-man squad for the game in Germany .
Solskjaer was joined @ @ @ @ @ United captain Harry Maguire and you can see everything they had to say in our @ @ @

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media today ahead of Manchester United's pivotal Group H fixture against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
United go into the final match of the group stage knowing they will qualify for the last-16 if they avoid defeat and will be boosted by their 5-0 victory over Tuesday's opponents in the reverse fixture.
Solskjaer's side will be without the suspended midfielder Fred for the vital match, while Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani have both been ruled out by the manager after they sustained injuries against West Ham.
It isn't all bad news on the fitness front, though, as David de Gea and Luke Shaw have returned to full fitness and are in the 23-man squad for the game in Germany.
Solskjaer was joined in his press conference by United captain Harry Maguire and you can see everything they had to say in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Man denies role in alleged murder of teenage boxer in Bury

A man has denied playing a role in the alleged murder of a teenage boxer in Bury .
Cole Kershaw , 18 , died in hospital after being shot in the chest in Chesham Road on August 12 .
Raheem Hall , 19 , of Hardfield Street , Heywood , appeared at Manchester Crown Court today where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life .
He has also denied a second count of assisting an offender .
The second charge relates to the alleged disposal of a BMW 5 Series and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamran Mohammed and Mohammed Izaarh Khan , away from the disposal site .
Mr Mohammed , 19 , of Kingsdale Close , Mr Khan , 21 , of Palace Street , and Khayam Ali Khurshid , 28 , of Eton Hill Road , all Bury , have all been charged with Cole 's murder .
The trio appeared before Manchester Crown Court on September 28 where they pleaded not guilty to murdering Cole .
All three also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for February 15 next year .
A pre-trial review hearing will take place on January 11 .
Police were called to reports of shots fired at a group of men at around 9.30pm on August 12 .
One bullet struck Cole and he was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest .
He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later .
Cole 's heartbroken brother Patrick Kershaw paid tribute to his sibling following his death .
`` He was a party animal , an absolute legend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder . ''
Friend Morgan Thornton added : `` Cole was a good kid and had an amazing spirit .
“ He was the life and soul of the party .
It ’ s just not going to be the same without him.
” Friends and family have since left cards , flowers and balloons at a bandstand in Clarence Park , not far from Chesham Road .

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A man has denied playing a role in the alleged murder of a teenage boxer in Bury.
Cole Kershaw, 18, died in hospital after being shot in the chest in Chesham Road on August 12.
Raheem Hall, 19, of Hardfield Street, Heywood, appeared at Manchester Crown Court today where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He has also denied a second count of assisting an offender.
The second charge relates to the alleged disposal of a BMW 5 Series and the transportation of two fellow defendants, Kamran Mohammed and Mohammed Izaarh Khan, away from the disposal site.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Mr Mohammed, 19, of Kingsdale Close, Mr Khan, 21, of Palace Street, and Khayam Ali Khurshid, 28, of Eton Hill Road, all Bury, have all been charged with Cole's murder.
The trio appeared before Manchester Crown Court on September 28 where they pleaded not guilty to murdering Cole.
All three also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
A trial date has been set for February 15 next year.
A pre-trial review hearing will take place on January 11.
Police were called to reports of shots fired at a group of men at around 9.30pm on August 12.
One bullet struck Cole and he was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest.
He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Cole's heartbroken brother Patrick Kershaw paid tribute to his sibling following his death.
"He was a party animal, an absolute legend," he said.
"He loved his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder."
Friend Morgan Thornton added: "Cole was a good kid and had an amazing spirit.
“He was the life and soul of the party. It’s just not going to be the same without him.”
Friends and family have since left cards, flowers and balloons at a bandstand in Clarence Park, not far from Chesham Road.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Primark shoppers demand they release £12 kids' PJ set in adult sizes

Last week Primark reopened its doors in England , and ever since , shoppers have been flocking to stores to pick up essentials and some last-minute Christmas shopping .
But one item in particular has caught the eye of shoppers , who have been disappointed to find it 's only available for kids at the minute .
Posting on Instagram , Primark wrote : `` The perfect gift box for a # Friends fanatic @ primark.kids .
Kids ' PJ Set £12/€14 . ''
The £12 set features a pair of plush pyjamas with the slogan from hit programme Friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep mask and some fluffy socks .
The post has already gone viral , and has racked up over 60,000 likes , and thousands of comments .
But while many shoppers seemed keen to bag a set for their kids , others wanted one to wear themselves .
`` Kids ?
?
I want this , '' said one Instagram user .
Another wrote : `` I want this is adult size . ''
`` OH MY GOD !
!
!
!
! ''
exclaimed somebody else .
During December , Primark ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimum of 8pm on weekdays • Retail Parks will trade until 10pm as a minimum , with the following stores trading until midnight : • Major Shopping Centres will trade until 10pm as a minimum , with the following stores trading ; • None Major High St Stores - the majority will trade until 10pm .

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Last week Primark reopened its doors in England, and ever since, shoppers have been flocking to stores to pick up essentials and some last-minute Christmas shopping.
But one item in particular has caught the eye of shoppers, who have been disappointed to find it's only available for kids at the minute.
Posting on Instagram, Primark wrote: "The perfect gift box for a #Friends fanatic @primark.kids. Kids' PJ Set £12/€14."
The £12 set features a pair of plush pyjamas with the slogan from hit programme Friends - which comes complete with a soft sleep mask and some fluffy socks.
The post has already gone viral, and has racked up over 60,000 likes, and thousands of comments.
But while many shoppers seemed keen to bag a set for their kids, others wanted one to wear themselves.
"Kids?? I want this," said one Instagram user.
Another wrote: "I want this is adult size."
"OH MY GOD !!!!!" exclaimed somebody else.
During December, Primark’s UK stores will trade to a minimum of 8pm on weekdays


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Man United give injury updates on four players vs RB Leipzig

Manchester United will be without Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani for the crucial Champions League tie at RB Leipzig on Tuesday night .
Both forwards were withdrawn with injury during the 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday and while neither problem is serious they 've not been included in the United squad to travel to Germany .
But David de Gea is back in the travelling party , having missed the win at the London Stadium , while Luke Shaw is also in the squad having not featured since suffering a hamstring injury at Everton a month ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling .
Edinson and Anthony only minor niggles , but won ’ t be making the trip , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Monday afternoon .
United only require a point against the Bundesliga side to make sure of progress to the last-16 of the Champions League and they travel to Germany having won the reverse fixture 5-0 at Old Trafford .
Solskjaer will hope the confidence from that game can help his players get the result they require on Tuesday .
`` You can ’ t ignore it , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fondly , we did many things right , we should also correct the few wrongs we had , '' he said .
`` We know RB Leipzig well enough to know they ’ re unpredictable in shape and systems , but we know the players and style the play in , it ’ s going to be a tough game , we need to be at our best to get a result from . ''

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Manchester United will be without Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani for the crucial Champions League tie at RB Leipzig on Tuesday night.
Both forwards were withdrawn with injury during the 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday and while neither problem is serious they've not been included in the United squad to travel to Germany.
But David de Gea is back in the travelling party, having missed the win at the London Stadium, while Luke Shaw is also in the squad having not featured since suffering a hamstring injury at Everton a month ago.
“David is travelling, Luke is travelling. Edinson and Anthony only minor niggles, but won’t be making the trip," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Monday afternoon.
United only require a point against the Bundesliga side to make sure of progress to the last-16 of the Champions League and they travel to Germany having won the reverse fixture 5-0 at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer will hope the confidence from that game can help his players get the result they require on Tuesday.
"You can’t ignore it, it’s a game we’ll remember fondly, we did many things right, we should also correct the few wrongs we had," he said.
"We know RB Leipzig well enough to know they’re unpredictable in shape and systems, but we know the players and style the play in, it’s going to be a tough game, we need to be at our best to get a result from."
United's confirmed 23-man travelling squad: De Gea, Henderson, Grant, Bailly, Fosu-Mensah, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Telles, Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka, Williams, Fernandes, James, Lingard, Mata, Matic, McTominay, Pogba, Van de Beek, Ighalo, Greenwood, Rashford


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Parklife announces major date change for 2021 festival

Parklife has revealed new dates for the festival 's 2021 edition , with a shift away from its usual early summer weekender .
The huge festival , which sees tens of thousands of music fans flock to Heaton Park , usually takes place in mid-June .
But with so much uncertainty still swirling as to when life will be able to return to normal , the massive event has pushed back its normal dates .
Parklife 2021 will now take place in September , promising a huge lineup and a festival that will be 'worth the wait ' .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 , festival bosses are finalising the finer details of the party that 's been two years in the making .
The good news dropped this afternoon , with a statement that said : `` Hello Parklife team , we wanted to update you all on the latest plan for Parklife 2021 .
`` With all the good recent news , we ’ re now looking ahead to 2021 , and a return to the fields and good times we all love .
`` It 's a party 2 years in the making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s why with that in mind that we have decided to move next year ’ s festival to the new dates of 11th-12th September , so we can be sure of the good times coming .
`` A huge lineup is almost ready , that we can ’ t wait to show you in January .
`` Trust us when we say it 's going to be worth the wait .
`` See you soon , Parklife x '' The festival site normally welcomes a huge act to the main stage on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liam Gallagher was due to take the Friday night slot this year , before Parklife was called off .
The rumours are already swirling about next year 's headliner - place your guesses below !
Parklife 's lineup for the 2021 festival will be announced early next year .
Who would you love to see play Parklife next year ?
Tell us in the comments below or tweet us at @ CityLifeManc .

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Parklife has revealed new dates for the festival's 2021 edition, with a shift away from its usual early summer weekender.
The huge festival, which sees tens of thousands of music fans flock to Heaton Park, usually takes place in mid-June.
But with so much uncertainty still swirling as to when life will be able to return to normal, the massive event has pushed back its normal dates.
Parklife 2021 will now take place in September, promising a huge lineup and a festival that will be 'worth the wait'.
(Image: © Richard Johnson / Fanatic 2019)
Now taking place between September 11 and September 12, festival bosses are finalising the finer details of the party that's been two years in the making.
The good news dropped this afternoon, with a statement that said: "Hello Parklife team, we wanted to update you all on the latest plan for Parklife 2021.
"With all the good recent news, we’re now looking ahead to 2021, and a return to the fields and good times we all love.
"It's a party 2 years in the making that we all deserve.
(Image: MEN Media)
"It’s why with that in mind that we have decided to move next year’s festival to the new dates of 11th-12th September, so we can be sure of the good times coming.
"A huge lineup is almost ready, that we can’t wait to show you in January.
"Trust us when we say it's going to be worth the wait.
"See you soon, Parklife x"
The festival site normally welcomes a huge act to the main stage on the night before the festival itself.
Liam Gallagher was due to take the Friday night slot this year, before Parklife was called off.
The rumours are already swirling about next year's headliner - place your guesses below!
Parklife's lineup for the 2021 festival will be announced early next year.
Who would you love to see play Parklife next year? Tell us in the comments below or tweet us at @CityLifeManc.