themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Cineworld confirms reopening date for cinemas in England

Cinema chain Cineworld has confirmed the date that its cinemas in England will reopen - with social distancing measures in place .
The cinema giant , which had to close all 128 of its UK sites due to the coronavirus pandemic , is expecting to welcome back customers in mid-July .
It has confirmed plans to open again from July 10 , though the films screened have n't yet been announced .
Cineworld has branches in Greater Manchester at Didsbury , Ashton-under-Lyne , Leigh and Bolton .
Each cinema will have new safety measures in place , which may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its long-awaited guidance for the hospitality industry .
The government 's roadmap has suggested that the industry could start to reopen from July 4 , though the date is not yet set in stone .
Social distancing will be in place across cinemas , with seating arrangements that allow families to sit together but away from other customers .
There will also be staggered film start times to keep customers away from one another , screens at concession stands , and hand sanitiser provided throughout .
Cineworld staff will have extra time between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tills will only accept contactless payments , with £45 limits for card and no limits for Apple Pay and Google Pay .
The cinema has said in its statement that it remains committed to being 'the best place to watch a movie ' .
Dates for its locations in Scotland , Wales and Ireland will follow .
Although Cineworld has n't confirmed which films it will screen when it reopens , it has said that film-lovers can look forward to Mulan , Tenet , A Quiet Place Part II , and No Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first blockbuster due for release after Cineworld 's scheduled opening date - its release date is July 24 .

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Cinema chain Cineworld has confirmed the date that its cinemas in England will reopen - with social distancing measures in place.
The cinema giant, which had to close all 128 of its UK sites due to the coronavirus pandemic, is expecting to welcome back customers in mid-July.
It has confirmed plans to open again from July 10, though the films screened haven't yet been announced.
Cineworld has branches in Greater Manchester at Didsbury, Ashton-under-Lyne, Leigh and Bolton.
Each cinema will have new safety measures in place, which may have to be adjusted once the government releases its long-awaited guidance for the hospitality industry.
The government's roadmap has suggested that the industry could start to reopen from July 4, though the date is not yet set in stone.
Social distancing will be in place across cinemas, with seating arrangements that allow families to sit together but away from other customers.
There will also be staggered film start times to keep customers away from one another, screens at concession stands, and hand sanitiser provided throughout.
Cineworld staff will have extra time between film screenings to clean customer spaces.
Tills will only accept contactless payments, with £45 limits for card and no limits for Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The cinema has said in its statement that it remains committed to being 'the best place to watch a movie'.
Dates for its locations in Scotland, Wales and Ireland will follow.
Although Cineworld hasn't confirmed which films it will screen when it reopens, it has said that film-lovers can look forward to Mulan, Tenet, A Quiet Place Part II, and No Time To Die.
Mulan will be the first blockbuster due for release after Cineworld's scheduled opening date - its release date is July 24.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Manchester United have seven players guaranteed to start vs Tottenham

The past few months will have allowed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lots of thinking time as he finally assembles a team for a competitive match .
Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night and the Norwegian is expected to have a fully-fit squad to choose from .
Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford have been back in full training for some time now , with the former having recovered from ankle surgery - that has meant he 's not started a United game since September - and the latter shaking off a back problem .
Whether either player , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start against Spurs remains to be seen , though the latest suggestion is that Pogba may start on the bench .
Solskjaer will certainly be buoyed by having more options at his disposal , however , and recently spoke about Pogba and Rashford having a particular impact on the Premier League return .
They would n't necessarily have featured had the season been as normal and without the three-month lay-off due to the coronavirus crisis .
`` Paul and Marcus have been out , now we 've still got games left , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start more or less on the same level , '' said Solskjaer .
`` Maybe they 've got more motivation to keep going [ with recovery ] now , as they can see when they 're back they 're maybe on the same level or even a better level physically .
`` In a way , they have got an opportunity here to play a bigger part in this season than they had hoped .
And they are big players for us , some of the most important players . ''
There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match fitness behind them Pogba and Rashford would certainly be good enough for United 's first choice team , but as it stands only Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes look absolutely certain to start in attacking positions against Tottenham .
Scott McTominay , Nemanja Matic , Daniel James , Fred and Mason Greenwood , along with Ighalo , can all consider themselves in the mix .
But that 's the state of United 's midfield and attack right now - less certainty , but more options for Solskjaer , which can only be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more settled at the back , where Solskjaer will continue to favour his first choice back five : David de Gea , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Victor Lindelof , Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw - if he plays a 4-2-3-1 system .
That may be a little harsh on Brandon Williams , though the 19-year-old will definitely be in contention , especially if Solskjaer is considering a back five .
Eric Bailly is popular among supporters but Lindelof would appear to be the man in possession of the spot alongside captain Maguire at centre-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to make five substitutes , which means a bigger pool of first team players to include on a regular basis .
Solskjaer will be emboldened by the fact United did so well after their February winter break trip to Marbella , and are currently ( technically ) still on an 11-game unbeaten run .
They also started the 2019/20 season with a bang after the summer break , beating Chelsea 4-0 .
`` I 've always been impressed with the players when we 've had breaks , '' he said in April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-season they were really focused .
`` We 've had the mid-season break now , we did a few things tactically in Marbella in that week and they came back focused .
`` We can kick on , I 'm sure we can get a good start and climb up that table if we keep doing the right thing . ''
United have plenty to play for , starting against Spurs on Friday .
And although only six or seven places in the team to take to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium field are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Solskjaer .

The past few months will have allowed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lots of thinking time as he finally assembles a team for a competitive match.
Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night and the Norwegian is expected to have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford have been back in full training for some time now, with the former having recovered from ankle surgery - that has meant he's not started a United game since September - and the latter shaking off a back problem. Whether either player, or the newly re-signed Odion Ighalo - will start against Spurs remains to be seen, though the latest suggestion is that Pogba may start on the bench.
Solskjaer will certainly be buoyed by having more options at his disposal, however, and recently spoke about Pogba and Rashford having a particular impact on the Premier League return. They wouldn't necessarily have featured had the season been as normal and without the three-month lay-off due to the coronavirus crisis.
"Paul and Marcus have been out, now we've still got games left, and I think everyone in the league will start more or less on the same level," said Solskjaer.
"Maybe they've got more motivation to keep going [with recovery] now, as they can see when they're back they're maybe on the same level or even a better level physically.
"In a way, they have got an opportunity here to play a bigger part in this season than they had hoped. And they are big players for us, some of the most important players."
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There's no doubt that if both had full match fitness behind them Pogba and Rashford would certainly be good enough for United's first choice team, but as it stands only Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes look absolutely certain to start in attacking positions against Tottenham.
Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic, Daniel James, Fred and Mason Greenwood, along with Ighalo, can all consider themselves in the mix. But that's the state of United's midfield and attack right now - less certainty, but more options for Solskjaer, which can only be a boost.
The picture looks altogether more settled at the back, where Solskjaer will continue to favour his first choice back five: David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw - if he plays a 4-2-3-1 system.
That may be a little harsh on Brandon Williams, though the 19-year-old will definitely be in contention, especially if Solskjaer is considering a back five. Eric Bailly is popular among supporters but Lindelof would appear to be the man in possession of the spot alongside captain Maguire at centre-back.
United have the benefit of being allowed to make five substitutes, which means a bigger pool of first team players to include on a regular basis.
Solskjaer will be emboldened by the fact United did so well after their February winter break trip to Marbella, and are currently (technically) still on an 11-game unbeaten run. They also started the 2019/20 season with a bang after the summer break, beating Chelsea 4-0.
"I've always been impressed with the players when we've had breaks," he said in April. "When we came back from pre-season they were really focused.
"We've had the mid-season break now, we did a few things tactically in Marbella in that week and they came back focused.
"We can kick on, I'm sure we can get a good start and climb up that table if we keep doing the right thing."
United have plenty to play for, starting against Spurs on Friday. And although only six or seven places in the team to take to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium field are guaranteed, that is no bad thing for Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Teen arrested for assault following rave released under investigation

A teenager arrested for assault after violence broke out during an illegal rave in Carrington has been released under investigation .
Three stabbings and a rape took place during the event which went on until the early hours of the morning on Sunday , June 14 .
An 18-year-old man was seriously assaulted , with police officers stepping in to give him life-saving first aid before paramedics arrived .
Two other men , aged 25 and 26 , were also injured in separate attacks and have since been discharged from hospital .
Police arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been released under investigation .
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` The 18-year-old man that was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault has now been released under investigation , but police are still actively investigating to establish the full circumstances surrounding the assault and enquiries remain ongoing . ''
A 25-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon was cautioned and released from custody .
Officers are also continuing to investigate after an 18-year-old woman was raped by a man at the same event .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the sides , and with a longer fringe to one side .
No arrests have been made and specialist officers are supporting the victim .
Around 2,000 people attended the rave at the brownfield site in Trafford , while another rave attended by 4,000 people took place at Daisy Nook Country Park in Failsworth also at the weekend .
A 20-year-old man died following a ‘ suspected drug overdose ’ at the Daisy Nook rave .
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 7573 quoting Operation Norfolk .
Details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Video footage can be uploaded via the following link : SCD.CCTV @ GMP.POLICE.UK

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A teenager arrested for assault after violence broke out during an illegal rave in Carrington has been released under investigation.
Three stabbings and a rape took place during the event which went on until the early hours of the morning on Sunday, June 14.
An 18-year-old man was seriously assaulted, with police officers stepping in to give him life-saving first aid before paramedics arrived.
Two other men, aged 25 and 26, were also injured in separate attacks and have since been discharged from hospital.
Police arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault.
He has now been released under investigation.
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A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "The 18-year-old man that was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault has now been released under investigation, but police are still actively investigating to establish the full circumstances surrounding the assault and enquiries remain ongoing."
A 25-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon was cautioned and released from custody.
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Officers are also continuing to investigate after an 18-year-old woman was raped by a man at the same event.
He has dark blonde hair, short at the sides, and with a longer fringe to one side.
No arrests have been made and specialist officers are supporting the victim.
Around 2,000 people attended the rave at the brownfield site in Trafford, while another rave attended by 4,000 people took place at Daisy Nook Country Park in Failsworth also at the weekend.
A 20-year-old man died following a ‘suspected drug overdose’ at the Daisy Nook rave.
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 7573 quoting Operation Norfolk. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Video footage can be uploaded via the following link: SCD.CCTV@GMP.POLICE.UK


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--The fascinating Aguero vs Jesus competition has been given a lockdown twist

Emerging from the lockdown , team selection will take on a new dimension .
And Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola – perhaps the toughest manager to second-guess when it comes to his starting XI – will have to factor in this whole new element when he weighs up his team to face Arsenal tomorrow .
The way he has tried to juggle Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus , and more recently accommodate them both in his team , has been fascinating .
After being pushed out of the team when Jesus first arrived , in a blatant attempt to force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aguero has re-asserted himself as the number one striker for the Blues .
That was cast into doubt when the teamsheet for the Champions League game at Real Madrid was published in February , with Jesus starting and Aguero on the bench .
It soon became apparent that was purely a tactical issue , with Jesus playing a wide role in order to subdue the attacking bent of Real right back Dani Carvajal .
That fact did not entirely quell the notion that it could be a tipping point in the transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten to that of the Brazil number nine especially as Jesus put in a match-winning performance in the Bernabeu .
But Aguero was back in the team for the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa and again for the derby , the last game before lockdown hit .
Jesus , despite playing second fiddle , has been phenomenal , scoring 32 goals in 37 games for club and country in 2019 .
Now it remains to be seen how lockdown has affected both men .
Aguero is notoriously an ordinary trainer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around him to cajole and encourage .
Joleon Lescott said of him : “ He ’ s not the greatest of trainers to be fair , Sergio .
“ In terms of effort , he ’ s not the greatest .
If you give him a chance though , it ’ s a goal.
” Joe Hart backed that up , saying : “ He is one of those players - and I do n't think he will be unhappy with me saying it - that some days you look at him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is just down to him , and you know that when it comes to games he is going to score , because he is that talented , that good a player.
” So how will Aguero have reacted to training on his own , requiring discipline and self-motivation ?
That remains to be seen .
But Jesus is the ultimate team player , and a driven , determined workaholic who – it is easy to imagine – will not have shirked a single minute during lockdown .
The players have been back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart , for over three weeks , not a long time to regain lost fitness and sharpen match focus .
Given that , Jesus may be a natural choice to lead the line against the Gunners .
But Guardiola – like Aguero – has always been full of surprises .

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Emerging from the lockdown, team selection will take on a new dimension.
And Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola – perhaps the toughest manager to second-guess when it comes to his starting XI – will have to factor in this whole new element when he weighs up his team to face Arsenal tomorrow.
The way he has tried to juggle Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus, and more recently accommodate them both in his team, has been fascinating.
After being pushed out of the team when Jesus first arrived, in a blatant attempt to force him to be a better all-round player, Aguero has re-asserted himself as the number one striker for the Blues.
That was cast into doubt when the teamsheet for the Champions League game at Real Madrid was published in February, with Jesus starting and Aguero on the bench.
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It soon became apparent that was purely a tactical issue, with Jesus playing a wide role in order to subdue the attacking bent of Real right back Dani Carvajal.
That fact did not entirely quell the notion that it could be a tipping point in the transition from the era of the Argentina number ten to that of the Brazil number nine especially as Jesus put in a match-winning performance in the Bernabeu.
But Aguero was back in the team for the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa and again for the derby, the last game before lockdown hit.
Jesus, despite playing second fiddle, has been phenomenal, scoring 32 goals in 37 games for club and country in 2019.
Now it remains to be seen how lockdown has affected both men.
Aguero is notoriously an ordinary trainer, even when he has coaches and teammates around him to cajole and encourage.
Joleon Lescott said of him: “He’s not the greatest of trainers to be fair, Sergio.
“In terms of effort, he’s not the greatest. If you give him a chance though, it’s a goal.”
Joe Hart backed that up, saying: “He is one of those players - and I don't think he will be unhappy with me saying it - that some days you look at him in training and he is useless!
“That is just down to him, and you know that when it comes to games he is going to score, because he is that talented, that good a player.”
So how will Aguero have reacted to training on his own, requiring discipline and self-motivation? That remains to be seen.
(Image: Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
But Jesus is the ultimate team player, and a driven, determined workaholic who – it is easy to imagine – will not have shirked a single minute during lockdown.
The players have been back together, or at least two metres apart, for over three weeks, not a long time to regain lost fitness and sharpen match focus.
Given that, Jesus may be a natural choice to lead the line against the Gunners.
But Guardiola – like Aguero – has always been full of surprises.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--House collapses in the middle of a Chorlton street after storms batter suburb

A house partially collapsed in the south Manchester suburb of Chorlton on Tuesday night .
Emergency crews were working to make the area safe after the collapse on Stockton Road , near Beech Road .
There were no reports of injuries , Greater Manchester Police said .
Firefighters were checking houses on either side of the large three-storey Victorian building .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said one fire engine was called to the scene at 10.38pm .
The house was unoccupied at the time , they said .
Photographs from the scene show the roof has collapsed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the property .
A stairwell can clearly be seen in images taken by neighbours .
One resident told the M.E.N : “ Initially I heard a loud noise that we thought was lightning .
“ We looked out of the window and there was what looked like smoke filling the street , made more apparent when it drifted past a street lamp .
“ Then there was a flash , and the next thing the whole chimney stack started to move towards the house next door , almost in slow motion at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the house just seemed to disappear , and the noise was awful .
“ Dust clouded the street and the air was thick with it .
“ We ran outside to check if it was an empty house , which it appears to be .
“ Fire service were on scene within about 10 minutes and have cordoned off the street .
“ They have been assessing damage of neighbouring properties since they arrived and appear to be talking to people on the scene.
” A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday ( June 16 ) .
“ The house is believed to be empty .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are leading on the incident.
” Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At 10.38pm one fire engine from Stretford mobilised to a collapsed house on Stockton Road , Manchester .
`` The house was unoccupied at the time so there are n't thought to be any persons involved . ''

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A house partially collapsed in the south Manchester suburb of Chorlton on Tuesday night.
Emergency crews were working to make the area safe after the collapse on Stockton Road, near Beech Road.
There were no reports of injuries, Greater Manchester Police said.
Firefighters were checking houses on either side of the large three-storey Victorian building.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said one fire engine was called to the scene at 10.38pm.
The house was unoccupied at the time, they said.
Photographs from the scene show the roof has collapsed and bricks have been strewn across the front of the property.
A stairwell can clearly be seen in images taken by neighbours.
One resident told the M.E.N: “Initially I heard a loud noise that we thought was lightning.
“We looked out of the window and there was what looked like smoke filling the street, made more apparent when it drifted past a street lamp.
“Then there was a flash, and the next thing the whole chimney stack started to move towards the house next door, almost in slow motion at first.
“And then the majority of the house just seemed to disappear, and the noise was awful.
“Dust clouded the street and the air was thick with it.
“We ran outside to check if it was an empty house, which it appears to be.
“Fire service were on scene within about 10 minutes and have cordoned off the street.
“They have been assessing damage of neighbouring properties since they arrived and appear to be talking to people on the scene.”
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the incident was reported to officers at 11.05pm on Tuesday (June 16).
“The house is believed to be empty.
“Nobody was injured.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are leading on the incident.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 10.38pm one fire engine from Stretford mobilised to a collapsed house on Stockton Road, Manchester.
"The house was unoccupied at the time so there aren't thought to be any persons involved."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Carpet store flooded on day it fully reopened after lockdown - it's the fifth time in five years it'

Carpet store flooded on day it fully reopened after lockdown - it's the fifth time in five years it's been underwater

A small business owner has told of his devastation after his shop flooded on the day it fully reopened after lockdown .
Carpet Creations in Milnrow , Rochdale was left underwater during a flash flood on Monday afternoon .
Owner Philip Holt says it 's the fifth time in five years the business has flooded .
During Monday 's thunderstorms the stockroom flooded in just 20 minutes , leaving staff with barely enough time to rescue anything .
About £10,000 of flooring , carpet and underlay was lost .
And because the the firm ca n't get flood insurance due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been affected previously that comes straight out of Philip 's pocket .
He said : `` Since Boxing Day 2015 we 've been flooded five times .
Today was probably the worst one .
`` It happened within 15 to 20 minutes , it was quite severe .
`` We 've been running on a skeleton staff throughout coronavirus , and today was our first proper day of trading .
`` I 've been in the carpet business since I left school .
I 've had a business in Milnrow for 24 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that make you think if it 's worth carrying on .
`` But we 've just got to dust ourselves down and carry on . ''
A number of other businesses at the bottom end of Dale Street close to the River Beal also flooded on Monday , including the Tim Bobbin pub across the road and Village Treasures charity shop .
Mr Holt added : `` We are at the low point of the village .
I 've been told the drainage is not sufficient to cope with the deluges we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flood plains or something else , but the water just cascades down off the hillsides , it ca n't drain away naturally and it just runs down through the village until we get it .
`` The drains just can not get the water away quick enough .
`` But it 's a bit of a hot potato and everybody wants to pass it on to somebody else .
`` I 've been chasing my tail with this for five years .
`` I know there is no money about , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year in business rates and it makes me think what do I get for it ? ''
A spokesperson for United Utilities said : `` We are aware of the issues experienced by Mr Holt and have put in place several pieces of flood mitigation to protect his premises from sewer flooding .
`` However , our investigations have indicated that the assistance we have provided has only addressed part of the problem as other factors , outside of our control , also appear to be causing flooding . ''
Rochdale council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A small business owner has told of his devastation after his shop flooded on the day it fully reopened after lockdown.
Carpet Creations in Milnrow, Rochdale was left underwater during a flash flood on Monday afternoon.
Owner Philip Holt says it's the fifth time in five years the business has flooded.
During Monday's thunderstorms the stockroom flooded in just 20 minutes, leaving staff with barely enough time to rescue anything.
About £10,000 of flooring, carpet and underlay was lost.
(Image: Steve Allen)
And because the the firm can't get flood insurance due to the number of times it's been affected previously that comes straight out of Philip's pocket.
He said: "Since Boxing Day 2015 we've been flooded five times. Today was probably the worst one.
"It happened within 15 to 20 minutes, it was quite severe.
"We've been running on a skeleton staff throughout coronavirus, and today was our first proper day of trading.
"I've been in the carpet business since I left school. I've had a business in Milnrow for 24 years, but it's times like these that make you think if it's worth carrying on.
"But we've just got to dust ourselves down and carry on."
A number of other businesses at the bottom end of Dale Street close to the River Beal also flooded on Monday, including the Tim Bobbin pub across the road and Village Treasures charity shop.
Mr Holt added: "We are at the low point of the village. I've been told the drainage is not sufficient to cope with the deluges we get.
"Whether it's building on the flood plains or something else, but the water just cascades down off the hillsides, it can't drain away naturally and it just runs down through the village until we get it.
"The drains just cannot get the water away quick enough.
"But it's a bit of a hot potato and everybody wants to pass it on to somebody else.
"I've been chasing my tail with this for five years.
"I know there is no money about, but by the other token I pay £13-14,000 a year in business rates and it makes me think what do I get for it?"
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A spokesperson for United Utilities said: "We are aware of the issues experienced by Mr Holt and have put in place several pieces of flood mitigation to protect his premises from sewer flooding.
"However, our investigations have indicated that the assistance we have provided has only addressed part of the problem as other factors, outside of our control, also appear to be causing flooding."
Rochdale council have also been contacted for a comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Guardiola names Man City youngsters handed first-team chance by lockdown

The lockdown has thrown up an unexpected chance for some of Manchester City ’ s academy products to make a first team impression .
The Blues returned to training three weeks ago after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the football season to a halt .
But the fact that several overseas youngsters had returned to be with their families during lockdown meant that several Manchester-based youngsters were called into the training squad .
And , because strict new Premier League rules mean that only players who have been tested for the coronavirus can be involved on matchdays , those young players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola name-checked Cole Palmer and Felix Nmecha , as well as 18-year-old defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis – who has already made his first team debut this season – as being among the pool of “ five or six ” young players now on standby .
And with a torrid schedule of games coming up , and normal recovery routines interrupted by social distancing protocol , the kids could get a Premier League chance in the coming weeks .
Guardiola was asked if the hectic calendar might mean more chances for youngsters and replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested - all the staff and players - because before it was 50 or 45 , we called the academy players that live in Manchester or close to Manchester .
“ We didn ’ t want to call players who live in Spain and Holland to come here and be isolated so that is why we called these players .
“ We started with Cole , Taylor , Felix Nmecha .
We have players that have trained with us and they have trained incredibly well .
“ We try to survive with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but if we need them we have these five or six players - no more because we didn ’ t have the opportunity to call on more players to do more tests.
” Pressed on whether the crazy schedule , after three weeks of preparation might mean they get a chance , Guardiola said : “ Yeah of course , less players , more games .
They have to be ready .
“ Young players want a stage , they are good players .
They work hard and in that moment they have @ @ @ @

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The lockdown has thrown up an unexpected chance for some of Manchester City’s academy products to make a first team impression.
The Blues returned to training three weeks ago after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the football season to a halt.
But the fact that several overseas youngsters had returned to be with their families during lockdown meant that several Manchester-based youngsters were called into the training squad.
And, because strict new Premier League rules mean that only players who have been tested for the coronavirus can be involved on matchdays, those young players will continue to be involved.
Pep Guardiola name-checked Cole Palmer and Felix Nmecha, as well as 18-year-old defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis – who has already made his first team debut this season – as being among the pool of “five or six” young players now on standby.
And with a torrid schedule of games coming up, and normal recovery routines interrupted by social distancing protocol, the kids could get a Premier League chance in the coming weeks.
Guardiola was asked if the hectic calendar might mean more chances for youngsters and replied: “Due to a lack of being tested - all the staff and players - because before it was 50 or 45, we called the academy players that live in Manchester or close to Manchester.
“We didn’t want to call players who live in Spain and Holland to come here and be isolated so that is why we called these players.
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“We started with Cole, Taylor, Felix Nmecha. We have players that have trained with us and they have trained incredibly well.
“We try to survive with the players we have in the first team but if we need them we have these five or six players - no more because we didn’t have the opportunity to call on more players to do more tests.”
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Pressed on whether the crazy schedule, after three weeks of preparation might mean they get a chance, Guardiola said: “Yeah of course, less players, more games. They have to be ready.
“Young players want a stage, they are good players. They work hard and in that moment they have that opportunity.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Pep Guardiola opens up on his Man City future after Lillo appointment

Pep Guardiola is open to discussing a longer stay at Manchester City after bringing in a new face to his backroom staff .
Juanma Lillo was last week confirmed as the new No.2 at the Etihad , starting his duties immediately with a contract that takes him to the end of the 2020/21 season - in line with Guardiola and the rest of his staff .
Lillo will bring fresh ideas to a coaching team that has been depleted by the departures of Domenec Torrent in 2018 and Mikel Arteta in 2019 , and the appointment of somebody so wedded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a positive sign regarding the manager 's own future at the club .
Despite being linked with an exit on numerous occasions , the former Barcelona manager reaffirmed his commitment to City following the club 's Champions League ban and will make Manchester his longest job in football by staying for another season .
Beyond that , Guardiola indicated ahead of football 's return that he is open to another extension .
`` We have time to discuss my contract , '' said the coach .
`` We are going to finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of us and then we have time to talk about this .
All I can say is like I said since the first day , how delighted I am here , how happy I am doing my job , how comfortable I am especially with the players and backroom staff and board .
I don ’ t have any complaints about what the club offer me from day one .
`` We can do better , that 's why we work every day , but extend ?
We will see , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we arrived here with Domenc Torrent , with Mikel and Rodo .
We finished this situation , we were four and now we are two .
After when Mikel decide to go to London to be Arsenal manager , I felt I need someone to help us with this amount of games but I wanted to have time to take the right decisions .
`` I discuss with Txiki [ Begiristain ] , with friends , about the solution .
I decide on Juanma because I know him and what I need , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help us , to understand the game better , the methodology of the training sessions .
I ’ m pretty sure he is going to help me and help us sustain the level we had in the last years . ''

Pep Guardiola is open to discussing a longer stay at Manchester City after bringing in a new face to his backroom staff.
Juanma Lillo was last week confirmed as the new No.2 at the Etihad, starting his duties immediately with a contract that takes him to the end of the 2020/21 season - in line with Guardiola and the rest of his staff.
Lillo will bring fresh ideas to a coaching team that has been depleted by the departures of Domenec Torrent in 2018 and Mikel Arteta in 2019, and the appointment of somebody so wedded to Guardiola's principles has been seen as a positive sign regarding the manager's own future at the club.
Despite being linked with an exit on numerous occasions, the former Barcelona manager reaffirmed his commitment to City following the club's Champions League ban and will make Manchester his longest job in football by staying for another season.
Beyond that, Guardiola indicated ahead of football's return that he is open to another extension.
"We have time to discuss my contract," said the coach.
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"We are going to finish this season. We have two months ahead of us and then we have time to talk about this. All I can say is like I said since the first day, how delighted I am here, how happy I am doing my job, how comfortable I am especially with the players and backroom staff and board. I don’t have any complaints about what the club offer me from day one.
"We can do better, that's why we work every day, but extend? We will see, we have time.
"We started when we arrived here with Domenc Torrent, with Mikel and Rodo. We finished this situation, we were four and now we are two. After when Mikel decide to go to London to be Arsenal manager, I felt I need someone to help us with this amount of games but I wanted to have time to take the right decisions.
"I discuss with Txiki [Begiristain], with friends, about the solution. I decide on Juanma because I know him and what I need, I think he is the right person to help us, to understand the game better, the methodology of the training sessions. I’m pretty sure he is going to help me and help us sustain the level we had in the last years."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Marcus Rashford tweets thanks to rivals City after they rebuke Katie Hopkins

Marcus Rashford thanked arch rivals Manchester City after they waded into a social media row with Katie Hopkins .
Manchester United striker Rashford , 22 , has been widely praised today after successfully lobbying the government into a u-turn on their plan to end free school meal vouchers for low income families over the summer holidays .
In a shock announcement Downing Street said this afternoon they would now fund an extension to the scheme to the tune of around £120 million .
City were among a number of clubs , players and others to lavish praise on young England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for his campaign .
The Blues tweeted from their official account saying : `` Fantastic work @ MarcusRashford , making Manchester proud . ''
However they did not stop there also wading in when controversial commentator Kate Hopkins tried to goad him .
The former Apprentice contestant had earlier spoken out against Rashford ’ s campaign saying `` I do not want to pay to feed other people ’ s kids .
You are welcome to '' - which provoked widespread anger on the social media site .
She then posted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a City player tackling him in a derby game saying “ I look hot in blue.
” However City swifly replied and said : `` Not in our blue .
Just saying !
@ MarcusRashford # WellDoneMarcus '' Rashford then thanked them saying `` A City United '' with a fist bump emoji .
The exchange was shared thousands of times and led to Hopkins being the top trend on Twitter in the UK .
She was also widely mocked .
Crystal Palace defender Patrick Van Ahnholt said : `` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than you have your entire life bow before a king . ''
Hopkins however was defiant saying : `` I have more b***s than @ ManCity & @ ManUtd put together . ''
United 's other big rivals Liverpool also congratulated Rashford with figures from across the football and politics adding their voices of support .
Tonight a banner reading 'Rashford 1-0 Boris ' appeared on one of the signs welcoming people to Wythenshawe .
The Prime Minister thanked him for his contribution earlier but at today 's Downing Street press conference claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .

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Marcus Rashford thanked arch rivals Manchester City after they waded into a social media row with Katie Hopkins.
Manchester United striker Rashford, 22, has been widely praised today after successfully lobbying the government into a u-turn on their plan to end free school meal vouchers for low income families over the summer holidays.
In a shock announcement Downing Street said this afternoon they would now fund an extension to the scheme to the tune of around £120 million.
City were among a number of clubs, players and others to lavish praise on young England forward Rashford, who hails from Wythenshawe, for his campaign.
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The Blues tweeted from their official account saying: "Fantastic work @MarcusRashford, making Manchester proud."
However they did not stop there also wading in when controversial commentator Kate Hopkins tried to goad him.
The former Apprentice contestant had earlier spoken out against Rashford’s campaign saying "I do not want to pay to feed other people’s kids. You are welcome to" - which provoked widespread anger on the social media site.
She then posted a picture with her head doctored onto that of a City player tackling him in a derby game saying “I look hot in blue.”
However City swifly replied and said: "Not in our blue. Just saying! @MarcusRashford #WellDoneMarcus"
Rashford then thanked them saying "A City United" with a fist bump emoji.
The exchange was shared thousands of times and led to Hopkins being the top trend on Twitter in the UK.
She was also widely mocked. Crystal Palace defender Patrick Van Ahnholt said: "He's done more for this country in 24hours than you have your entire life bow before a king."
Hopkins however was defiant saying: "I have more b***s than @ManCity& @ManUtd put together."
United's other big rivals Liverpool also congratulated Rashford with figures from across the football and politics adding their voices of support.
Tonight a banner reading 'Rashford 1-0 Boris' appeared on one of the signs welcoming people to Wythenshawe.
The Prime Minister thanked him for his contribution earlier but at today's Downing Street press conference claimed he had only heard about the campaign today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Man Utd headlines as Rashford triumphs over government and title push backed

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Tuesday June 16 .
Government performs u-turn on free school meals after Marcus Rashford campaign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has succeeded in his campaign to force the government into a U-turn on their decision not to award free school meal vouchers over the summer holidays in England .
In an open letter published on Monday , Rashford called on MPs to reverse the government ’ s stance on free school meals for as many as 1.3 children from low income families across the country .
“ I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just look at what we can do when we come together , THIS is England in 2020 , ” Rashford said in a tweet posted soon after news broke of the government ’ s U-turn .
The Prime Minister and Department for Education had previously stated that the scheme would end with the current school term , but an extra £120million will now directed into paying for meals over the summer .
Midfield partnership backed to help United challenge for Premier League title Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has backed a midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help the club challenge for the Premier League title .
Pogba is fit again having missed much of the season and could play alongside his new Portuguese teammate in Friday ’ s return , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side set to face Tottenham Hotspur in their first game back .
“ I think they can play together , ” Neville told Premier League productions .
“ I think Pogba has got the ability to play a little bit deeper or a little bit higher , and he can go box-to-box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players now where Pogba can fit in .
“ Pogba playing well will give Man Utd a better chance of winning the Premier League .
When I see United playing well with Pogba in the team I think he 's world-class .
He 's won the World Cup , he knows how to win .
With Pogba in the team playing well , it gives United a good chance of challenging Liverpool and Man City.
” Manchester United trio Mason Greenwood , Angel Gomes and James Garner have all been named in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ award .
The award , run by Italian sports publication Tuttosport , three players have been listed in the 100-player long list for this year released on Tuesday .
20 players will be cut from that list every month until only 20 remain for the final short list .
Past winners of the Golden Boy award include Joao Felix , Matthijs de Ligt and Kylian Mbappe , with the prestigious honour handed to the best young talent on the continent .
Wayne Rooney , Anderson , Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Diogo Dalot all nominated for last year ’ s award from Old Trafford .

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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Tuesday June 16.
Government performs u-turn on free school meals after Marcus Rashford campaign
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has succeeded in his campaign to force the government into a U-turn on their decision not to award free school meal vouchers over the summer holidays in England.
In an open letter published on Monday, Rashford called on MPs to reverse the government’s stance on free school meals for as many as 1.3 children from low income families across the country.
“I don’t even know what to say. Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020,” Rashford said in a tweet posted soon after news broke of the government’s U-turn.
The Prime Minister and Department for Education had previously stated that the scheme would end with the current school term, but an extra £120million will now directed into paying for meals over the summer.
Midfield partnership backed to help United challenge for Premier League title
Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has backed a midfield pairing of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba to help the club challenge for the Premier League title.
Pogba is fit again having missed much of the season and could play alongside his new Portuguese teammate in Friday’s return, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side set to face Tottenham Hotspur in their first game back.
“I think they can play together,” Neville told Premier League productions . “I think Pogba has got the ability to play a little bit deeper or a little bit higher, and he can go box-to-box. I think they've got the players now where Pogba can fit in.
“Pogba playing well will give Man Utd a better chance of winning the Premier League. When I see United playing well with Pogba in the team I think he's world-class. He's won the World Cup, he knows how to win. With Pogba in the team playing well, it gives United a good chance of challenging Liverpool and Man City.”
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Three Manchester United youngsters nominated for 2020 Golden Boy award
Manchester United trio Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes and James Garner have all been named in the long list for the 2020 Golden Boy award.
The award, run by Italian sports publication Tuttosport , three players have been listed in the 100-player long list for this year released on Tuesday. 20 players will be cut from that list every month until only 20 remain for the final short list.
Past winners of the Golden Boy award include Joao Felix, Matthijs de Ligt and Kylian Mbappe, with the prestigious honour handed to the best young talent on the continent.
Wayne Rooney, Anderson, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are also past winners with Tahith Chong, Gomes and Diogo Dalot all nominated for last year’s award from Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Man City evening headlines as Pep Guardiola issues updates ahead of Arsenal

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday June 16 .
Pep Guardiola opens up on the death of his mother due to Covid-19 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken about the death of his mother due to Covid-19 ahead of the return of the Premier League this season .
Dolors Sala Carrio , 82 , passed away at the start of April after contracting the virus .
Guardiola spoke about how the return to football has helped him cope with grief ahead of Wednesday ’ s match against Arsenal .
“ I ’ m happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said at Tuesday ’ s press conference .
“ I live personally what everyone else lives .
All the people we lost are important .
We have families to stay strong with all of us .
“ I think in that moment ( when he said it ) nobody would expect what would happen - not even the best scientists in the world .
What is important is the health of the people .
In Spain , Germany , England , they have decided we have to play and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adapt as players and as a team and we are going to do that as quick as possible.
” Guardiola has expressed his worry over the number of fixtures his Manchester City players will be asked to contest having missed the last three months of action due to the coronavirus pandemic .
City will restart their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on Wednesday night before facing Burnley , Chelsea , Newcastle United and Liverpool within the next 16 days .
It ’ s a run that is cause for concern for Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team ?
I don ’ t know , ” he said .
“ We will see the level of the team and from there we will see how we will do better .
We were worried with these three weeks because there is a lack of preparation , not like in Spain or Germany they have five or six .
“ We know it is not enough but it is what is .
All the people with their businesses , restaurants and shops they have to adapt and we have to adapt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have to adapt .
The players are training good but I don ’ t know their exact physical condition or how many minutes will be in the high level.
” ‘ Cityzens Giving for Recovery ’ shirt to be worn against Arsenal Manchester City ’ s players will face Arsenal on Wednesday night wearing a special shirt bearing the logo of the ‘ Cityzens Giving for Recovery ’ campaign .
The Etihad Stadium outfit have taken a number of measures to help the local community amid the coronavirus pandemic including striking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and donating to food banks .
City Football Group ( CFG ) plans to release about £1,000,000 worth of donations through the ‘ Cityyzens giving for Recovery ’ with the aim of supporting communities around the world .
“ Front line workers around the world have heroically responded to the immediate threat of COVID-19 , '' Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said .
`` At CFG , we have been privileged to play our own small part in helping to address that immediate threat .
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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday June 16.
Pep Guardiola opens up on the death of his mother due to Covid-19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken about the death of his mother due to Covid-19 ahead of the return of the Premier League this season.
Dolors Sala Carrio, 82, passed away at the start of April after contracting the virus.
Guardiola spoke about how the return to football has helped him cope with grief ahead of Wednesday’s match against Arsenal.
“I’m happy to come back to this routine,” he said at Tuesday’s press conference. “I live personally what everyone else lives. All the people we lost are important. We have families to stay strong with all of us.
“I think in that moment (when he said it) nobody would expect what would happen - not even the best scientists in the world. What is important is the health of the people. In Spain, Germany, England, they have decided we have to play and we are going to play.
"We have to adapt as players and as a team and we are going to do that as quick as possible.”
City boss concerned about squad fitness ahead of fixture backlog
Guardiola has expressed his worry over the number of fixtures his Manchester City players will be asked to contest having missed the last three months of action due to the coronavirus pandemic.
City will restart their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on Wednesday night before facing Burnley, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Liverpool within the next 16 days. It’s a run that is cause for concern for Guardiola.
“You ask me how is the team? I don’t know,” he said. “We will see the level of the team and from there we will see how we will do better. We were worried with these three weeks because there is a lack of preparation, not like in Spain or Germany they have five or six.
“We know it is not enough but it is what is. All the people with their businesses, restaurants and shops they have to adapt and we have to adapt. Everybody has suffered personally and economically and we have to adapt. The players are training good but I don’t know their exact physical condition or how many minutes will be in the high level.”
‘Cityzens Giving for Recovery’ shirt to be worn against Arsenal
Manchester City’s players will face Arsenal on Wednesday night wearing a special shirt bearing the logo of the ‘Cityzens Giving for Recovery’ campaign.
The Etihad Stadium outfit have taken a number of measures to help the local community amid the coronavirus pandemic including striking up a long-term partnership with the NHS and donating to food banks.
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City Football Group (CFG) plans to release about £1,000,000 worth of donations through the ‘Cityyzens giving for Recovery’ with the aim of supporting communities around the world.
“Front line workers around the world have heroically responded to the immediate threat of COVID-19," Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said.
"At CFG, we have been privileged to play our own small part in helping to address that immediate threat.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City will close the gap to his former side in the title race next season .
`` Liverpool are not 25 points better than Man City , I don ’ t believe that for a second .
`` In fact , I think there is very little between the teams , whatever the table might say at this moment .
“ I ’ d be amazed if next season is not similar to what we saw last year , when it was neck-and-neck throughout and was decided on the final weekend and City won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s hard to envisage a situation where a Pep Guardiola team being so far off the pace again .
It has never happened to him before in his career and he won ’ t let it happen again , it ’ s as simple as that .
“ Pep ’ s teams normally get close to 95/100 points in a season and this is the one year when they are miles off the pace .
In my mind , this is just a blip and City will be back pushing Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a few things wrong this season and their big mistake was failing to replace Vincent Kompany last summer , while they have been unfortunate in an injury to Aymeric Laporte , their best centre-back .
`` At times , they had a midfielder in Fernandinho playing at centre-back and he has played really well most of the time , but you are not going to win the league with a 33 or 34-year-old midfielder at the centre of your defence , especially when you come up against a rival as consistent as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game this season .
“ A set of circumstances have conspired against City this season and when the gap went to 10 and 12 points , I think their focus switched to other competitions because the belief that they could retain the Premier League disappeared .
“ The big game for me was Liverpool v City at Anfield in November .
Liverpool had beaten Villa in the last minute the previous weekend and then went and beat City in the big game at the top of the table .
`` If Liverpool had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a chance to go level on points with Liverpool by winning at Anfield , but suddenly that gap was nine points .
So that was a huge turnaround that week .
“ City have had a bad year , there is no getting away from that , but a team led by Guardiola and with so many great players won ’ t take this lying down .
They will be back next season . ''

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City will close the gap to his former side in the title race next season.
He told Sky Sports:
"Liverpool are not 25 points better than Man City, I don’t believe that for a second.
"In fact, I think there is very little between the teams, whatever the table might say at this moment.
“I’d be amazed if next season is not similar to what we saw last year, when it was neck-and-neck throughout and was decided on the final weekend and City won the title by a point.
"It’s hard to envisage a situation where a Pep Guardiola team being so far off the pace again. It has never happened to him before in his career and he won’t let it happen again, it’s as simple as that.
“Pep’s teams normally get close to 95/100 points in a season and this is the one year when they are miles off the pace. In my mind, this is just a blip and City will be back pushing Liverpool again next season.
“City have got a few things wrong this season and their big mistake was failing to replace Vincent Kompany last summer, while they have been unfortunate in an injury to Aymeric Laporte, their best centre-back.
"At times, they had a midfielder in Fernandinho playing at centre-back and he has played really well most of the time, but you are not going to win the league with a 33 or 34-year-old midfielder at the centre of your defence, especially when you come up against a rival as consistent as Liverpool, who have only lost one game this season.
“A set of circumstances have conspired against City this season and when the gap went to 10 and 12 points, I think their focus switched to other competitions because the belief that they could retain the Premier League disappeared.
“The big game for me was Liverpool v City at Anfield in November. Liverpool had beaten Villa in the last minute the previous weekend and then went and beat City in the big game at the top of the table.
"If Liverpool had lost at Villa, City would have had a chance to go level on points with Liverpool by winning at Anfield, but suddenly that gap was nine points. So that was a huge turnaround that week.
“City have had a bad year, there is no getting away from that, but a team led by Guardiola and with so many great players won’t take this lying down. They will be back next season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a fresh injury blow and will be without young defender Japhet Tanganga for their match against @ @ @ @ @ After a break of over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday and United will face Jose Mourinho 's Spurs side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium @ @ @ @ @ game back in action .
However , Tottenham will be without highly-rated defender Tanganga after @ @ @ @ @ in his back during preparations for the return , according to the Telegraph .
Dele @ @ @ @ @ out .
On the transfer front , United have been told they will have to @ @ @ @ @ to buy Kai Havertz this summer , according to reports .
They are also interested @ @ @ @ @ it 's been claimed that Real Madrid are pulling out of the race to sign @ @ @ @ @ who has also been linked with United .

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

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a fresh injury blow and will be without young defender Japhet Tanganga for their match against Manchester United this week.
After a break of over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic the Premier League is set to resume on Wednesday and United will face Jose Mourinho's Spurs side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday for their first game back in action.
However, Tottenham will be without highly-rated defender Tanganga after he suffered a stress fracture in his back during preparations for the return, according to the Telegraph. Dele Alli has also been ruled out.
On the transfer front, United have been told they will have to pay £90million if they want to buy Kai Havertz this summer, according to reports. They are also interested in Jadon Sancho, while it's been claimed that Real Madrid are pulling out of the race to sign Donny van de Beek, who has also been linked with United.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Indian soldiers killed in clashes with Chinese forces in disputed Kashmir

At least 20 Indian soldiers have died in a clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region , officials have said as Chinese troops also suffered casualties .
The incident comes amid rising tensions among the two nuclear powers , and it is the first deadly clash in the border area since 1975 , reports the BBC .
Initial reports from the Indian army said three of its soldiers had been killed , adding that both sides sustained casualties .
But later , officials updated journalists on Tuesday and said that a number of critically injured soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities reported 43 casualties but did not specify how many soldiers had died in the confrontation , the ANI news agency reported , according to the Daily Mail .
India 's external affairs ministry accused China of breaking an agreement struck the previous week to respect the Line of Actual Control ( LAC ) in the Galwan Valley .
The ministry added that `` 17 Indian troops who were critically injured in the line of duty '' and died from their injuries , taking the `` total that were killed in action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zhao Lijian said India had crossed the border twice on Monday , `` provoking and attacking Chinese personnel , resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides '' , the AFP news agency reported .
Media reports locally suggested the Indian soldiers were beaten to death , but this has not been verified .
The Line of Actual Control in the area can shift easily due to the rugged terrain and the presence of rivers and lakes .
There have been tense confrontations between the two nuclear powers along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two sides have blamed each other but analysts say India 's road building programme in the region may have been the catalyst for the latest dispute .
Both sides have dispatched reinforcements and heavy military equipment to the zone .
India has accused China of sending thousands of troops into Ladakh 's Galwan valley and says China occupies 38,000sq km ( 14,700sq miles ) of its territory .
Several rounds of talks in the last three decades have failed to resolve the boundary dispute .

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At least 20 Indian soldiers have died in a clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region, officials have said as Chinese troops also suffered casualties.
The incident comes amid rising tensions among the two nuclear powers, and it is the first deadly clash in the border area since 1975, reports the BBC.
Initial reports from the Indian army said three of its soldiers had been killed, adding that both sides sustained casualties.
But later, officials updated journalists on Tuesday and said that a number of critically injured soldiers had died of their wounds.
Chinese authorities reported 43 casualties but did not specify how many soldiers had died in the confrontation, the ANI news agency reported, according to the Daily Mail.
India's external affairs ministry accused China of breaking an agreement struck the previous week to respect the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan Valley.
The ministry added that "17 Indian troops who were critically injured in the line of duty" and died from their injuries, taking the "total that were killed in action to 20".
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said India had crossed the border twice on Monday, "provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides", the AFP news agency reported.
Media reports locally suggested the Indian soldiers were beaten to death, but this has not been verified.
The Line of Actual Control in the area can shift easily due to the rugged terrain and the presence of rivers and lakes.
There have been tense confrontations between the two nuclear powers along the border in recent weeks.
The two sides have blamed each other but analysts say India's road building programme in the region may have been the catalyst for the latest dispute.
Both sides have dispatched reinforcements and heavy military equipment to the zone.
India has accused China of sending thousands of troops into Ladakh's Galwan valley and says China occupies 38,000sq km (14,700sq miles) of its territory.
Several rounds of talks in the last three decades have failed to resolve the boundary dispute.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--The Black Lives Matter activist who stopped the fighting and started talking

It was a moment of peace that captured the attention of people across the country - a storm of skirmishes between two clashing sides briefly stopped as protesters shook hands .
Demonstrations on Victoria Square in Bolton saw Black Lives Matter activists locked in a showdown with counter-protesters for hours on Saturday .
Just minutes into the official Black Lives Matter ‘ march for justice ’ , abuse and expletives were being levelled at peaceful protesters by counter-demonstrators , some of whom were chanting 'all lives matter ' and booing loudly , others claiming they were just protecting the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two groups and fights ensued .
Police officers flooded the square to restrain the hundreds of protesters on either side , struggling to contain the unwieldy masses on either end of the square .
Emotions were running high and frantic protesters were straining to make their voices heard - then something no-one could have anticipated happened .
Quietly , a young black man assuredly crossed from one side of the intimidating show-down to the other , his arm outstretched .
The crowds watched in awe as he asked to shake the hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was protesting .
The Manchester Evening News found and spoke to Mohamed Ali - the 26-year-old security guard from Bolton who , during a time of division around the world , stopped the fighting and started the talking .
Mohamed was born in Sudan and moved over to the UK , aged 18 , forced to escape fighting in his home country .
After fleeing violence in his early years , he says he wanted to show people that they must respect each other , no matter what .
Faced again with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest he did exactly that , bringing fiercely-opposing groups together for a moment .
Now he shares why he chose to make peace .
`` There were people at the protest people trying to fight and trying to make people fight each other , but that is not how we grow , '' said Mohamed , who lives in The Haulgh in Bolton .
`` In Sudan , there was a lot of fighting and we saw a lot of people dying .
Once you 've seen that , you have to decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I want people to come together , that is what was on my heart at the time and that is what I believe . ''
Mohamed knew he was throwing himself - arm-first - into a potentially dangerous , unpredictable situation , but felt compelled to show the counter-demonstrators that 'we are all human ' in a bid to start an educational discussion .
`` Some people might be thinking , 'why did that man put himself in a dangerous situation ?
Why did he shake hands with the opposite side ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was going to happen to me , I was sure and I believed 100 per cent that if I showed them good , they would not hurt me and I would not be in a dangerous situation .
Shortly after Mohamed took the lead and bravely walked across Victoria Square , others followed suit .
What came after was a spell of reconciliation , when the two sides heard each other out , trading their views and listening meaningfully .
He shared what he and the counter-protester were talking about during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The man I shook hands with was saying 'black lives matter but all lives matter ' .
`` I said 'yes of course , all lives matter , but respect us and what we are here for . '
`` We were not protesting to hate other people , we were protesting to bring people together and to show that everyone is equal .
`` Black , brown , white , rich , poor - we all need to understand each other and respect each other .
That 's why I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other side , it 's a good place to start . ''
Mohamed , who is going to become a new dad next month , hopes that both the Black Lives Matter protesters as well as their counterparts went home that day with a new perspective .
He said : `` I was trying to show people , especially young lads on both sides , that this protest was for peace and justice , not for fighting .
We 're trying to stop fighting and hate , not increase it .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen and I did n't know people were taking photographs of it , we just started having a conversation .
`` But I appreciate that so many people saw that photo and responded to it . ''
Mohamed thinks kindness should be part of the way forward in the battle for equality across the world .
`` I was thinking about my daughter who is going to be born in July , I do n't want her growing up thinking that being black is bad , '' he said .
`` You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone is racist .
I think if you try to show people kindness that 's how we can start build our lives together .
`` If you can talk to people and make people understand that we are not different , you can change people 's minds .
`` I want to build a better world for the next generation . ''
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It was a moment of peace that captured the attention of people across the country - a storm of skirmishes between two clashing sides briefly stopped as protesters shook hands.
Demonstrations on Victoria Square in Bolton saw Black Lives Matter activists locked in a showdown with counter-protesters for hours on Saturday.
Just minutes into the official Black Lives Matter ‘march for justice’, abuse and expletives were being levelled at peaceful protesters by counter-demonstrators, some of whom were chanting 'all lives matter' and booing loudly, others claiming they were just protecting the town's Cenotaph.
Conflict broke out between the two groups and fights ensued. Police officers flooded the square to restrain the hundreds of protesters on either side, struggling to contain the unwieldy masses on either end of the square.
Emotions were running high and frantic protesters were straining to make their voices heard - then something no-one could have anticipated happened.
Quietly, a young black man assuredly crossed from one side of the intimidating show-down to the other, his arm outstretched.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The crowds watched in awe as he asked to shake the hand of counter-demonstrators and started to explain why he was protesting.
The Manchester Evening News found and spoke to Mohamed Ali - the 26-year-old security guard from Bolton who, during a time of division around the world, stopped the fighting and started the talking.
Mohamed was born in Sudan and moved over to the UK, aged 18, forced to escape fighting in his home country. After fleeing violence in his early years, he says he wanted to show people that they must respect each other, no matter what.
Faced again with conflict right before his eyes at the protest he did exactly that, bringing fiercely-opposing groups together for a moment. Now he shares why he chose to make peace.
"There were people at the protest people trying to fight and trying to make people fight each other, but that is not how we grow," said Mohamed, who lives in The Haulgh in Bolton.
"In Sudan, there was a lot of fighting and we saw a lot of people dying. Once you've seen that, you have to decide what you are going to do.
"I want people to come together, that is what was on my heart at the time and that is what I believe."
Mohamed knew he was throwing himself - arm-first - into a potentially dangerous, unpredictable situation, but felt compelled to show the counter-demonstrators that 'we are all human' in a bid to start an educational discussion.
"Some people might be thinking, 'why did that man put himself in a dangerous situation? Why did he shake hands with the opposite side?'
"But I didn't care what was going to happen to me, I was sure and I believed 100 per cent that if I showed them good, they would not hurt me and I would not be in a dangerous situation.
"I was determined to bring peace."
(Image: Getty Images)
Shortly after Mohamed took the lead and bravely walked across Victoria Square, others followed suit. What came after was a spell of reconciliation, when the two sides heard each other out, trading their views and listening meaningfully.
He shared what he and the counter-protester were talking about during the moment that was captured by photographers: "The man I shook hands with was saying 'black lives matter but all lives matter'.
"I said 'yes of course, all lives matter, but respect us and what we are here for.'
"We were not protesting to hate other people, we were protesting to bring people together and to show that everyone is equal.
"Black, brown, white, rich, poor - we all need to understand each other and respect each other. That's why I had the conversation with the man from the other side, it's a good place to start."
Mohamed, who is going to become a new dad next month, hopes that both the Black Lives Matter protesters as well as their counterparts went home that day with a new perspective.
He said: "I was trying to show people, especially young lads on both sides, that this protest was for peace and justice, not for fighting. We're trying to stop fighting and hate, not increase it.
"I didn't know it was going to happen and I didn't know people were taking photographs of it, we just started having a conversation.
"But I appreciate that so many people saw that photo and responded to it."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Mohamed thinks kindness should be part of the way forward in the battle for equality across the world.
"I was thinking about my daughter who is going to be born in July, I don't want her growing up thinking that being black is bad," he said.
"You can face racist people everywhere, but not everyone is racist. I think if you try to show people kindness that's how we can start build our lives together.
"If you can talk to people and make people understand that we are not different, you can change people's minds.
"I want to build a better world for the next generation."
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device.
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Man City express interest in Koulibaly and more transfer rumours

Manchester City have expressed an interest in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly - according to reports in Italy .
MEN Sport understand strengthening City 's back four is a priority for Pep Guardiola in the upcoming transfer window due to City 's unconvincing defensive performances this season .
Both John Stones and Aymeric Laporte have struggled for fitness this season leading to Fernandinho playing the majority of the season in central defence .
Il Mattino , via AreaNapoli , claim that City have joined the race to sign Koulibaly from Napoli this summer .
The Senegal international is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the season and has gained a reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world .
The report says City 's move for the 28-year-old could hinge on their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their ban from the Champions League .
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted the club would consider selling the defender but only for €100 million .
Given the current financial climate , it 's difficult to envisage any club paying such a fee in the upcoming window .
Elsewhere , City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's asking price to sign Achraf Hakimi .
The defender has shone during his loan spell with Borussia Dortmund and Madrid could look to cash in on the Moroccan with Dani Carvajal the current first-choice right back .
AS report City are looking to win the race to sign the 21-year-old and are prepared to meet Real 's £54million asking price .
Paris Saint-Germain , Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have all been credited with an interest in the full-back .

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Manchester City have expressed an interest in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly - according to reports in Italy.
MEN Sport understand strengthening City's back four is a priority for Pep Guardiola in the upcoming transfer window due to City's unconvincing defensive performances this season.
Both John Stones and Aymeric Laporte have struggled for fitness this season leading to Fernandinho playing the majority of the season in central defence.
Il Mattino, via AreaNapoli, claim that City have joined the race to sign Koulibaly from Napoli this summer. The Senegal international is expected to leave the Serie A side at the end of the season and has gained a reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world.
The report says City's move for the 28-year-old could hinge on their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their ban from the Champions League.
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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted the club would consider selling the defender but only for €100 million.
Given the current financial climate, it's difficult to envisage any club paying such a fee in the upcoming window.
Elsewhere, City are reportedly ready to meet Real Madrid's asking price to sign Achraf Hakimi.
The defender has shone during his loan spell with Borussia Dortmund and Madrid could look to cash in on the Moroccan with Dani Carvajal the current first-choice right back.
AS report City are looking to win the race to sign the 21-year-old and are prepared to meet Real's £54million asking price.
Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have all been credited with an interest in the full-back.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-16--Man Utd 'join the race' for Achraf Hakimi and more transfer rumours

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is tempted by a move to Manchester United , according to reports .
As a result of the financial uncertainty in the game due to the coronavirus pandemic the upcoming transfer window will likely be very different from the years previous but M.E.N .
Sport understands that United are still planning to pursue their top targets .
While it 's understood that those targets are currently Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham that has n't stopped United being linked with plenty of other quality players .
The latest of those is Hakimi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world 's most exciting full-backs during his two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund .
The 21-year-old has made a name for himself with his speed in attack on either flank and has an impressive nine goals and 10 assists to his name so far this season .
It 's expected that Hakimi will return to parent club Madrid at the end of the season but his performances have started to earn him admiring glances from other clubs .
According to AS , via SportWitness , United are the latest club to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern Munich and Inter .
Neighbours Manchester City have also been linked in recent weeks while it 's claimed that Dortmund see signing him permanently as a priority .
The report states that United are willing to bid for Hakimi and that he has been 'seduced ' by the thought of playing at Old Trafford .
However , it 's understood that United are prioritising moves for a winger , playmaker and centre-midfielder this summer and after signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka last year a move for another right-back seems highly unlikely .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey as an alternative to Sancho .
Jamaican winger Bailey is another exciting talent to emerge from Leverkusen and would likely cost significantly less than United 's top winger target Sacnho .
According to the Mail Online , United are seriously considering a move for the 22-year-old , who has also been linked with rivals City in the past , and he could be available for just £40million .

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Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is tempted by a move to Manchester United, according to reports.
As a result of the financial uncertainty in the game due to the coronavirus pandemic the upcoming transfer window will likely be very different from the years previous but M.E.N. Sport understands that United are still planning to pursue their top targets.
While it's understood that those targets are currently Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham that hasn't stopped United being linked with plenty of other quality players.
The latest of those is Hakimi, who has established himself as one of the world's most exciting full-backs during his two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund.
The 21-year-old has made a name for himself with his speed in attack on either flank and has an impressive nine goals and 10 assists to his name so far this season.
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It's expected that Hakimi will return to parent club Madrid at the end of the season but his performances have started to earn him admiring glances from other clubs. According to AS, via SportWitness, United are the latest club to join the race for the Moroccan, alongside Bayern Munich and Inter.
Neighbours Manchester City have also been linked in recent weeks while it's claimed that Dortmund see signing him permanently as a priority. The report states that United are willing to bid for Hakimi and that he has been 'seduced' by the thought of playing at Old Trafford.
However, it's understood that United are prioritising moves for a winger, playmaker and centre-midfielder this summer and after signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka last year a move for another right-back seems highly unlikely.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are reportedly considering a swoop for Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey as an alternative to Sancho.
Jamaican winger Bailey is another exciting talent to emerge from Leverkusen and would likely cost significantly less than United's top winger target Sacnho.
According to the Mail Online , United are seriously considering a move for the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with rivals City in the past, and he could be available for just £40million.