themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Laporte tells Man City to prepare for fight vs Lyon in Champions League

Manchester City must add fight to their pre-match preparations if they want to progress in the Champions League quarter final against Lyon on Saturday .
That is according to defender Aymeric Laporte , who insists City are prepared after a week of training in Portugal , but that will count for nothing if they are not up for a battle against their French opposition in Lisbon .
`` The team is prepared , '' Laporte told reporters in the pre-match press conference , where he appeared alongside Pep Guardiola .
`` We have trained since the beginning , thinking of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic for the Champions League like the manager said .
`` We want to be focussed on this competition and hopefully we can beat them tomorrow and go past .
We are prepared , we have a great squad and hopefully can win this competition , but tomorrow we will have to fight . ''
Frenchman Laporte , who said it will be a special occasion to face a Ligue 1 side at this stage of the Champions League , highlighted the strengths of Lyon that will pose City problems .
He explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams there is a tough team .
A lot of good players .
We have to be focused on ourselves , be prepared and like I said before , fight until the end and try to win .
`` We have to be focussed .
We know that they have a very good players and focus on the game and try to score more goals than them . ''
Guardiola offered his own assessment of Lyon 's threats , having seen City lose and draw to Saturday 's opponents in last season 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We saw them against Juventus and PSG and in some of the other games in the French league and we know them quite well .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : '' They are so tight , so incredibly aggressive in the frontal balls , so fast – the people up front , the quality of the wing backs .
Good set piece takers so , yeah , a top team .
`` They are in the quarter finals .
We can not expect anything else .
We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finals is going to be easy , that is not going to happen . ''

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Manchester City must add fight to their pre-match preparations if they want to progress in the Champions League quarter final against Lyon on Saturday.
That is according to defender Aymeric Laporte, who insists City are prepared after a week of training in Portugal, but that will count for nothing if they are not up for a battle against their French opposition in Lisbon.
"The team is prepared," Laporte told reporters in the pre-match press conference, where he appeared alongside Pep Guardiola.
"We have trained since the beginning, thinking of every single game and we have prepared fantastic for the Champions League like the manager said.
"We want to be focussed on this competition and hopefully we can beat them tomorrow and go past. We are prepared, we have a great squad and hopefully can win this competition, but tomorrow we will have to fight."
Frenchman Laporte, who said it will be a special occasion to face a Ligue 1 side at this stage of the Champions League, highlighted the strengths of Lyon that will pose City problems.
He explained: "We know like the other teams there is a tough team. A lot of good players. We have to be focused on ourselves, be prepared and like I said before, fight until the end and try to win.
"We have to be focussed. We know that they have a very good players and focus on the game and try to score more goals than them."
Guardiola offered his own assessment of Lyon's threats, having seen City lose and draw to Saturday's opponents in last season's group stage.
He explained: "We saw them against Juventus and PSG and in some of the other games in the French league and we know them quite well.
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"They are so tight, so incredibly aggressive in the frontal balls, so fast – the people up front, the quality of the wing backs. Good set piece takers so, yeah, a top team.
"They are in the quarter finals. We cannot expect anything else. We cannot expect any game in the quarter finals is going to be easy, that is not going to happen."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Juventus to offer Dybala and Pogba swap to Man Utd and more rumours

New Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will offer forward Paulo Dybala to Manchester United this summer in an attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba .
That is according to reports from Italy , who appear to have reignited the annual Pogba to Juve rumours that have been a regular staple of the summer transfer window since Pogba returned to United from Turin in 2016 .
Tuttosport suggest the Serie A champions could convince United to give up Pogba this summer by offering striker Dybala as part of the deal , while Gazzetta dello Sport suggest United could move for the Argentine international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That report suggests any deal for Dybala will cost roughly €100million , however the Argentine was much more likely to join last summer but United were put off by the extortionate finances involved in a deal .
Since then , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have really kicked on , and Mason Greenwood has emerged from the academy to offer manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plenty of options in attack .
Meanwhile , Defensa Central suggest United have already enquired with Real Madrid about the possibility of signing Vinicius Junior should they fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the pursuit of Sancho continues to play out , it 's been suggested that United are looking at alternatives to bolster their right-wing position this summer , with Vinicius Jr one of the latest names to be linked .
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : Finally , The Sun claim United want around £20m for defender Chris Smalling but Roma are unable to match the asking price at the moment .
Smalling impressed on loan at Roma this season , and it seems certain the defender will leave United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which Italian side will successfully negotiate a price for him .
In a separate report , Inter Milan believe their good relationship with United could see them sign Chris Smalling this summer as well .
Gazzetta dello Sport suggest Inter will look to use their arrival of Alexis Sanchez as a negotiating tool when looking to lower Smalling ’ s asking price this summer .

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New Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will offer forward Paulo Dybala to Manchester United this summer in an attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba.
That is according to reports from Italy, who appear to have reignited the annual Pogba to Juve rumours that have been a regular staple of the summer transfer window since Pogba returned to United from Turin in 2016.
Tuttosport suggest the Serie A champions could convince United to give up Pogba this summer by offering striker Dybala as part of the deal, while Gazzetta dello Sport suggest United could move for the Argentine international separately to any swap deal with Pogba.
That report suggests any deal for Dybala will cost roughly €100million, however the Argentine was much more likely to join last summer but United were put off by the extortionate finances involved in a deal.
Since then, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have really kicked on, and Mason Greenwood has emerged from the academy to offer manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plenty of options in attack.
Meanwhile, Defensa Central suggest United have already enquired with Real Madrid about the possibility of signing Vinicius Junior should they fail to get Jadon Sancho this summer.
As the pursuit of Sancho continues to play out, it's been suggested that United are looking at alternatives to bolster their right-wing position this summer, with Vinicius Jr one of the latest names to be linked.
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey:
Finally, The Sun claim United want around £20m for defender Chris Smalling but Roma are unable to match the asking price at the moment.
Smalling impressed on loan at Roma this season, and it seems certain the defender will leave United this summer, although it is unclear which Italian side will successfully negotiate a price for him.
In a separate report, Inter Milan believe their good relationship with United could see them sign Chris Smalling this summer as well.
Gazzetta dello Sport suggest Inter will look to use their arrival of Alexis Sanchez as a negotiating tool when looking to lower Smalling’s asking price this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Ben Shephard unveiled as part of Corrie love story

Heartthrob TV presenter Ben Shephard became part of a romantic storyline on tonight 's Coronation Street .
The Tipping Point and Good Morning Britain star was unveiled as the object of Mary Taylor 's affection in comic scenes in the soap .
Mary confessed to Sean Tully that she harboured a crush on the 45-year-old married father of two , and unfurled a blanket she had ordered , adorned with many faces of Shephard .
Offering the blanket to unlucky-in-love Sean she said : `` I wanted to feel what it would be like to wrapped in his arms but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Take him , take my Ben . ''
Clocking Sean 's stunned reaction to her Ben blanket she realised she should explain .
`` I have n't had a cuddle from a handsome man for many many a moon and I thought what could be more reassuring than to be wrapped in the arms of the always smiling , ever kind Ben Shephard , '' she said .
Noticing that Sean still seemed unsure of her purchase she told him : `` You make it sound tacky , my love for Ben @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll never appear on Tipping Point . ''
She added : `` The good Shephard and I have such a good connection , I mean we 're talking bolts of lightning . ''
`` Mary loves Ben Shephard aw bless her , '' said one fan on Twitter .
And another tweeted to Ben : `` @ benshephard as if your fabulous face is all over Corrie .
Absolutely loved Mary 's love for you . ''
`` Mary knows !
Ben Shepherd is a FOX ...
I ’ d get myself barred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
Reassuring that she would never act on her crush she Mary said : `` I 'd always have to stay two metres apart from the married father-of-two .
Handing over the blanket Mary , played by Patti Clare , said : `` Ben is yours for now but I 'll be wanting him back . ''
Ben is loving his 'cameo ' in the long-running soap and tweeted : `` I thought being mentioned by Audrey was good - this is another level !
Mary ’ s 'Ben Blankie ' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve peaked !
!
!
Thanks @ itvcorrie @ APattiClare . ''
And in return he asked : `` How about Mary comes on

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Heartthrob TV presenter Ben Shephard became part of a romantic storyline on tonight's Coronation Street.
The Tipping Point and Good Morning Britain star was unveiled as the object of Mary Taylor's affection in comic scenes in the soap.
Mary confessed to Sean Tully that she harboured a crush on the 45-year-old married father of two, and unfurled a blanket she had ordered, adorned with many faces of Shephard.
Offering the blanket to unlucky-in-love Sean she said: "I wanted to feel what it would be like to wrapped in his arms but I think your need is greater.
(Image: ITV)
"Take him, take my Ben."
Clocking Sean's stunned reaction to her Ben blanket she realised she should explain.
"I haven't had a cuddle from a handsome man for many many a moon and I thought what could be more reassuring than to be wrapped in the arms of the always smiling, ever kind Ben Shephard," she said.
Noticing that Sean still seemed unsure of her purchase she told him: "You make it sound tacky, my love for Ben is pure.
(Image: ITV)
"Hence why I'll never appear on Tipping Point."
She added: "The good Shephard and I have such a good connection, I mean we're talking bolts of lightning."
"Mary loves Ben Shephard aw bless her," said one fan on Twitter.
And another tweeted to Ben: "@benshephard as if your fabulous face is all over Corrie. Absolutely loved Mary's love for you."
(Image: ITV)
"Mary knows! Ben Shepherd is a FOX ... I’d get myself barred from tipping point too," said another.
Reassuring that she would never act on her crush she Mary said: "I'd always have to stay two metres apart from the married father-of-two.
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"I ain't no home wrecker."
Handing over the blanket Mary, played by Patti Clare, said: "Ben is yours for now but I'll be wanting him back."
Ben is loving his 'cameo' in the long-running soap and tweeted: "I thought being mentioned by Audrey was good - this is another level! Mary’s 'Ben Blankie' in all its glory! I think I’ve peaked!!! Thanks @itvcorrie @APattiClare."
And in return he asked: "How about Mary comes on
@TippingPointITV?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Ex-Corrie star launches charity to help others in recovery from addiction

Former Coronation Street soap star Kevin Kennedy has used his time in lockdown to launch an addiction recovery charity to help others with addictive and mental health disorders .
Kevin , who played loveable Curly Watts in the soap , has been in recovery from an alcohol addiction for 22 years , and is hoping that his charity Kennedy Street Foundation can help hundreds of people across the country on their own road to recovery .
During lockdown the charity received calls from over 700 desperate people and families struggling with addiction and mental health illness during the crisis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also in recovery , offer a helpline manned by trained coaches all in active recovery who offer free virtual recovery coaching support , signposting and virtual workshops .
The charity is backed by some of Kennedy ’ s celebrity pals including fellow former Corrie star and Loose Woman Denise Welch who quit booze in 2012 .
“ The Kennedy Street Foundation is my passion ; all we want to do is help people who find themselves in the desperate situation I was in 22 years ago , '' said Kevin , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is receiving calls every day and we really need to raise as much money as possible in order to be able to help each and every one start their own Road2Recovery.
” Kevin entered rehab in 1998 after the death from alcoholism of his friend Kevin Lloyd , who played Tosh Lines in The Bill .
He previously said his bosses at ITV could have made the decision to sack him , but helped to rehabilitate him .
“ Life ’ s not perfect but whose is ?
`` The difference is I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when things come on top .
It ’ s one day at a time , '' he said .
Kevin played Curly for 20 years , from 1983 to 2003 , and in recent years he has carved out a successful career in musical theatre .
In 2017 the 58-year-old actor told Good Morning Britain that he only quit drinking when he realised he 'was going to die ' if he continued .
`` The moment for me was a moment of absolute clarity where if I knew if I carried on I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he told presenters Ben Shepherd and Susanna Reid .
Through the Road2Recovery challenge participants are encouraged to travel 5km , donate £5 , and nominate five others to continue the journey .
The Kennedy Street Foundation has raised over £5,000 so far and has racked up enough virtual miles to get participants from Brighton to Paris .
Kevin himself has already walked 35km .
To get involved in the # Road2Recovery event , visit kennedystreetcio.org/r2r/

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Former Coronation Street soap star Kevin Kennedy has used his time in lockdown to launch an addiction recovery charity to help others with addictive and mental health disorders.
Kevin, who played loveable Curly Watts in the soap, has been in recovery from an alcohol addiction for 22 years, and is hoping that his charity Kennedy Street Foundation can help hundreds of people across the country on their own road to recovery.
During lockdown the charity received calls from over 700 desperate people and families struggling with addiction and mental health illness during the crisis.
Kevin and his wife Clare, who is also in recovery, offer a helpline manned by trained coaches all in active recovery who offer free virtual recovery coaching support, signposting and virtual workshops.
(Image: Jon Baxter)
The charity is backed by some of Kennedy’s celebrity pals including fellow former Corrie star and Loose Woman Denise Welch who quit booze in 2012.
Throughout this month they're hosting a 5K fundraising event called Road2Recovery.
“The Kennedy Street Foundation is my passion; all we want to do is help people who find themselves in the desperate situation I was in 22 years ago," said Kevin, from Wythenshawe.
"Our national recovery helpline is receiving calls every day and we really need to raise as much money as possible in order to be able to help each and every one start their own Road2Recovery.”
Kevin entered rehab in 1998 after the death from alcoholism of his friend Kevin Lloyd, who played Tosh Lines in The Bill.
He previously said his bosses at ITV could have made the decision to sack him, but helped to rehabilitate him.
“Life’s not perfect but whose is?
"The difference is I don’t reach for the bottle when things come on top. It’s one day at a time," he said.
Kevin played Curly for 20 years, from 1983 to 2003, and in recent years he has carved out a successful career in musical theatre.
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In 2017 the 58-year-old actor told Good Morning Britain that he only quit drinking when he realised he 'was going to die' if he continued.
"The moment for me was a moment of absolute clarity where if I knew if I carried on I knew I was going to die," he told presenters Ben Shepherd and Susanna Reid.
Through the Road2Recovery challenge participants are encouraged to travel 5km, donate £5, and nominate five others to continue the journey.
The Kennedy Street Foundation has raised over £5,000 so far and has racked up enough virtual miles to get participants from Brighton to Paris.
Kevin himself has already walked 35km.
To get involved in the #Road2Recovery event, visit kennedystreetcio.org/r2r/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Oldham’s second coronavirus spike bigger than it was during height of pandemic

Oldham ’ s second Covid-19 spike is bigger than it was during the height of the pandemic .
For the week ending August 11 there have been 266 cases of coronavirus confirmed in the borough , according to government figures .
This is an increase of 18 from the previous highest week ’ s total of 248 which was recorded in the week to April 12 .
The borough is currently on the verge of a local lockdown being introduced to try and halt the numbers of new cases of the virus .
But the town ’ s MP Jim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back a borough-wide lockdown if the government decided more stringent lockdown measures were required .
Cases of Covid-19 have been cropping up across many areas of the borough in recent weeks , but the biggest spikes have been seen in the Alexandra Park and Werneth areas around the town .
However by comparison some areas , such as Saddleworth , have seen no or very low cases over the same period .
MP for Oldham West and Royton , Mr McMahon said : “ I do not support the approach taken in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lock down whole council areas .
“ Like many places Oldham borough is not a single place , but a collection of seven towns .
“ A borough-wide lockdown not just has the potential to close down businesses , and with that almost certain job losses , in areas with few recent positive test results , but it also dilutes the available resources to fully target areas which are at risk with the necessary support .
“ A borough-wide approach also misses that people do not see the local government administrative boundaries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplaces , places of education , where they shop , where they socialise and who they then interact with as a result .
“ With a borough which stretches from Manchester to West Yorkshire , an outbreak on the Manchester border would more likely impact more on its adjourning neighbourhoods outside the borough than another district miles away on the opposite side of the borough.
” He added that any intervention must be ‘ localised , targeted and resourced properly ’ .
The higher numbers of cases are also reflective of more tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they are now conducting around 800 tests a day , far , far more than were taking place in April .
However the positivity rate – the proportion of people who test positive – is worryingly high , standing at around 5pc , the highest in the country .
Mr McMahon said they could not be ‘ blind ’ to the ‘ routine breaching of rules ’ , including people routinely not wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport .
“ Though we are getting to a stage where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest and say that a significant number are still flouting the rules , ” he added .
“ The same is true of household visits , including outside in the garden , and just nipping in for a few minutes , meeting up with family and friends , and the list goes on .
“ Too often the reason is explained away , sometimes with an imaginative interpretation of what a ‘ bubble ’ is.
” Staff from Oldham council were today ( Friday ) carrying out door to door testing in Fitton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that local leaders hope will slow the infection rate enough to prevent a lockdown having to be imposed .
They were also handing out face masks in the town centre and offering advice to visitors about the current restrictions prohibiting socialising between households inside homes , gardens or hospitality venues .
Councillor Arooj Shah , deputy council leader and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery , said they were working ‘ relentlessly ’ to tackle the spread of coronavirus within the borough .
“ But , despite the efforts of our residents , businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise , ” she added .
Coun Shah said the warnings that lockdown is imminent remain in force .
“ We welcome the opportunity to work more closely with government both to improve our access to government testing facilities for residents and to deliver more contact tracing at a local level , ” she added .
“ At the same time , our door-to-door engagement approach will be stepped up across the borough , focusing first on areas with larger numbers of coronavirus cases , to pass on public health advice and gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can be best supported .
“ To avoid a second lockdown , we need everyone to act now – which means us as an authority taking stronger action , as well as our communities making changes to the way they live and how they interact with other people .
“ For the minority who are not acting responsibly we will be more visibly ensuring compliance in households , businesses and in our public spaces .
“ We are all at risk of this terrible virus and it is our responsibility to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

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Oldham’s second Covid-19 spike is bigger than it was during the height of the pandemic.
For the week ending August 11 there have been 266 cases of coronavirus confirmed in the borough, according to government figures.
This is an increase of 18 from the previous highest week’s total of 248 which was recorded in the week to April 12.
The borough is currently on the verge of a local lockdown being introduced to try and halt the numbers of new cases of the virus.
But the town’s MP Jim McMahon has confirmed that he would not back a borough-wide lockdown if the government decided more stringent lockdown measures were required.
Cases of Covid-19 have been cropping up across many areas of the borough in recent weeks, but the biggest spikes have been seen in the Alexandra Park and Werneth areas around the town.
However by comparison some areas, such as Saddleworth, have seen no or very low cases over the same period.
MP for Oldham West and Royton, Mr McMahon said: “I do not support the approach taken in other places where the government has intervened to lock down whole council areas.
(Image: MEN)
“Like many places Oldham borough is not a single place, but a collection of seven towns.
“A borough-wide lockdown not just has the potential to close down businesses, and with that almost certain job losses, in areas with few recent positive test results, but it also dilutes the available resources to fully target areas which are at risk with the necessary support.
“A borough-wide approach also misses that people do not see the local government administrative boundaries, it is more important as to their workplaces, places of education, where they shop, where they socialise and who they then interact with as a result.
“With a borough which stretches from Manchester to West Yorkshire, an outbreak on the Manchester border would more likely impact more on its adjourning neighbourhoods outside the borough than another district miles away on the opposite side of the borough.”
He added that any intervention must be ‘localised, targeted and resourced properly’.
The higher numbers of cases are also reflective of more tests being carried out in the borough, where they are now conducting around 800 tests a day, far, far more than were taking place in April.
However the positivity rate – the proportion of people who test positive – is worryingly high, standing at around 5pc, the highest in the country.
Mr McMahon said they could not be ‘blind’ to the ‘routine breaching of rules’, including people routinely not wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport.
“Though we are getting to a stage where the majority are observing, we must be honest and say that a significant number are still flouting the rules,” he added.
“The same is true of household visits, including outside in the garden, and just nipping in for a few minutes, meeting up with family and friends, and the list goes on.
“Too often the reason is explained away, sometimes with an imaginative interpretation of what a ‘bubble’ is.”
Staff from Oldham council were today (Friday) carrying out door to door testing in Fitton Hill, part of the new measures that local leaders hope will slow the infection rate enough to prevent a lockdown having to be imposed.
They were also handing out face masks in the town centre and offering advice to visitors about the current restrictions prohibiting socialising between households inside homes, gardens or hospitality venues.
Councillor Arooj Shah, deputy council leader and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery, said they were working ‘relentlessly’ to tackle the spread of coronavirus within the borough.
“But, despite the efforts of our residents, businesses and public services positive cases continue to rise,” she added.
Coun Shah said the warnings that lockdown is imminent remain in force.
(Image: Oldham council)
“We welcome the opportunity to work more closely with government both to improve our access to government testing facilities for residents and to deliver more contact tracing at a local level,” she added.
“At the same time, our door-to-door engagement approach will be stepped up across the borough, focusing first on areas with larger numbers of coronavirus cases, to pass on public health advice and gain more information from our communities on how they can be best supported.
“To avoid a second lockdown, we need everyone to act now – which means us as an authority taking stronger action, as well as our communities making changes to the way they live and how they interact with other people.
“For the minority who are not acting responsibly we will be more visibly ensuring compliance in households, businesses and in our public spaces.
“We are all at risk of this terrible virus and it is our responsibility to protect ourselves, our friends and wider society.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Lyon star Houssem Aouar breaks silence on Man City transfer links

Lyon manager Rudi Garcia joked that star midfielder Houssem Aouar will only be up for sale if they win the Champions League , as the player himself distanced himself from links with Manchester City .
Aouar , 21 , is no stranger to City , after impressing against the Blues in last season 's group stage .
Lyon took four points from City , prompting Pep Guardiola to say : `` Houssem Aouar is a very good player .
He is incredible .
`` We talk a lot about ( Tanguy ) Ndombele , but Aouar is also excellent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball at his feet , with an excellent technical quality . ''
As City and Lyon prepare to meet again in this season 's Champions League - this time in the quarter final - the transfer links between City and Aouar that began after Guardiola 's comments have resurfaced .
In Lyon 's pre-match press conference before facing City , Aouar was asked if the game is a job interview , but Garcia jokingly interrupted before the midfielder could answer .
`` He can only leave if we win the Champions League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garcia .
Aouar then offered a more diplomatic answer as he described the links as flattering .
He said : `` I do n't know if it 's a job interview tomorrow night but it 's always flattering to have your name linked with clubs like that .
`` If I 'm honest it 's not relevant ahead of a big game .
I 'm 100 per cent focussed on Lyon because these are really important games and I 'm excited to be a part of them . ''

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Lyon manager Rudi Garcia joked that star midfielder Houssem Aouar will only be up for sale if they win the Champions League, as the player himself distanced himself from links with Manchester City.
Aouar, 21, is no stranger to City, after impressing against the Blues in last season's group stage.
Lyon took four points from City, prompting Pep Guardiola to say: "Houssem Aouar is a very good player. He is incredible.
"We talk a lot about (Tanguy) Ndombele, but Aouar is also excellent. He's always very calm with the ball at his feet, with an excellent technical quality."
As City and Lyon prepare to meet again in this season's Champions League - this time in the quarter final - the transfer links between City and Aouar that began after Guardiola's comments have resurfaced.
In Lyon's pre-match press conference before facing City, Aouar was asked if the game is a job interview, but Garcia jokingly interrupted before the midfielder could answer.
"He can only leave if we win the Champions League, I can answer that!" said Garcia.
Aouar then offered a more diplomatic answer as he described the links as flattering.
He said: "I don't know if it's a job interview tomorrow night but it's always flattering to have your name linked with clubs like that.
"If I'm honest it's not relevant ahead of a big game. I'm 100 per cent focussed on Lyon because these are really important games and I'm excited to be a part of them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--The very latest coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester

More than 1,000 people tested positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester in a week .
There were 1,046 positive tests across the 10 boroughs in the week ending August 11 , the latest Public Health England figures have shown .
It is the highest number of infections since May 25 .
More than a quarter of those positive test results were in Oldham , now the town with the highest COVID-19 infection rate in England .
The Government confirmed today ( Friday ) that restrictions on social distancing would continue in Greater Manchester .
Rules including a ban on people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes were announced two weeks ago to tackle an increase in Covid cases in the North West , West Yorkshire , East Lancashire and Leicester .
The latest data from PHE shows that Oldham 's rate is now higher than it was in the first wave of the pandemic .
The infection rate reached 112.2 in the town for the week ending August 11 with a total of 266 cases recorded .
Meanwhile , the infection rate has grown again in Manchester again after levelling off last week .
There were 225 positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending August 11 .
The infection rate has now reached over 40 .
There are also further signs of the virus spreading in Rochdale , which is now returning to the levels seen in the end of July .
The infection rate is just under 45 .
If it reaches 50 the town will be placed on a 'red alert ' on the government watch list .
The only other area to see positive tests grow week on week is Stockport .
In five other boroughs there is only a small change compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury there has been a marked downturn with 41 cases in the week ending August 11 , compared with 57 in the previous week .
Wigan remains stable with the lowest infection rate of any Greater Manchester borough .
The PHE figures , for the seven days to August 7 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be accessed via this link .
- The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown .
It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted .
- The number of people being tested is rising , which will lead to the number of positive tests rising .
However , there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas , so it is not possible to compare these .
- The government uses the cases per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is this data which the government uses to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown - and the data would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .

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More than 1,000 people tested positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester in a week.
There were 1,046 positive tests across the 10 boroughs in the week ending August 11, the latest Public Health England figures have shown.
It is the highest number of infections since May 25.
More than a quarter of those positive test results were in Oldham, now the town with the highest COVID-19 infection rate in England.
The Government confirmed today (Friday) that restrictions on social distancing would continue in Greater Manchester.
Rules including a ban on people of different households mixing in gardens or homes were announced two weeks ago to tackle an increase in Covid cases in the North West, West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Leicester.
The latest data from PHE shows that Oldham's rate is now higher than it was in the first wave of the pandemic.
The infection rate reached 112.2 in the town for the week ending August 11 with a total of 266 cases recorded.
Meanwhile, the infection rate has grown again in Manchester again after levelling off last week.
There were 225 positive tests across the city in the week ending August 11. The infection rate has now reached over 40.
There are also further signs of the virus spreading in Rochdale, which is now returning to the levels seen in the end of July.
The infection rate is just under 45.
If it reaches 50 the town will be placed on a 'red alert' on the government watch list.
The only other area to see positive tests grow week on week is Stockport.
In five other boroughs there is only a small change compared with the week ending August.
In Bury there has been a marked downturn with 41 cases in the week ending August 11, compared with 57 in the previous week.
Wigan remains stable with the lowest infection rate of any Greater Manchester borough.
The PHE figures, for the seven days to August 7, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link. - The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown. It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted. - The number of people being tested is rising, which will lead to the number of positive tests rising. However, there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas, so it is not possible to compare these. - The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns
It is this data which the government uses to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown - and the data would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Police officer stole cash from vulnerable widower he was called to help

This is the shocking moment a trusted police officer stole a bag of £2 coins from a vulnerable widower he was called on to help .
David Bunting , a Greater Manchester Police constable with more than 20 years ' experience , attended the man 's bungalow with paramedics because he was in ' a dire medical situation ' , a court was told .
His family had raised urgent concerns over his welfare and dialled 999 .
The 44-year-old , who lives alone in Fitton Hill , Oldham , had 'taken an overdose ' of tablets and had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage , recorded on a CCTV system the victim had set up to watch over his living room , shows Bunting wearing blue gloves standing beside the victim as he 's assessed by two paramedics .
He waits until the paramedics help the man up from a chair and walk him outside to an ambulance .
Bunting , who has now been jailed , is then shown to calmly reach down to a coffee table and swipe the bag , which contained £70 in coins .
He puts the bag in a pocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The victim , a father-of-two with seven grandchildren who the M.E.N .
is n't identifying , only realised the money was missing when he was discharged from hospital the following day - and checked his CCTV .
He suffers from mental health problems and showed the footage to a neighbour to double check what he was seeing before he alerted police , Preston Crown Court was told today .
Bunting , 49 , of Shawclough Road , Rochdale , was subsequently arrested in February .
He appeared at Preston Magistrates Court in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of theft from a dwelling .
Last month he was sentenced to three months in prison , but an appeal against the sentence was lodged immediately .
But after hearing the facts and mitigation at Preston Crown Court , Judge Beverley Lunt , sitting with two magistrates , dismissed the appeal and Bunting is now serving the three month sentence .
`` This offence , being such a gross breach of trust , it could undermine the trust that all members of the public put in the police , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see a police officer in full uniform stealing the money as he left ' .
`` He had to get a neighbour to check what he was seeing , '' Judge Lunt said .
`` The whole purpose of him [ Bunting ] being there was to help .
That makes this theft from a vulnerable man all the more serious . ''
Judge Lunt ruled the three month sentence 'was not wrong in principal and not manifestly excessive ' .
`` We are entirely satisfied appropriate punishment can only be achieved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she told Bunting .
A keen fisherman , the court heard the victim had been saving up for a membership with Saddleworth and District Angling Society .
Barrister Holly Nelson , outlining the facts , said : `` He [ Bunting ] allows the paramedics to go , bends down and picks up £70 in cash stored under a coffee table in the living room .
`` He puts it into his trouser leg pocket .
Nobody at that stage suspected a thing .
`` The victim was in a dire medical situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , blame could have fallen on the other officer who was there , or the two paramedics . ''
The victim watched in court as Bunting was led away to serve his sentence and told the M.E.N .
outside : `` I was shocked and disgusted that a police officer could do this .
`` It made me sick .
It feels like a dream - a bad dream . ''
He said he had no recollection of harming himself on the day .
`` It is just disgusting .
Absolutely disgusting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer was in a position of trust and was there to try to help .
His family told the M.E.N .
: `` We just could n't believe what we were seeing .
`` For a policeman to steal anyway is just awful , but to steal from a man who was in distress , in the circumstances , is dreadful .
He just saw the cash and helped himself . ''
The court heard Bunting , a police officer since 1998 , was now facing the sack .
Nicholas Walker , appearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'appal the policing community , as well as the community at large ' .
He argued the sentencing magistrates had put 'too much weight on sending out a message ' and not enough on Bunting 's background and mental health .
Mr Walker , who urged the court to suspend the sentence , said Bunting was mentally ill now and at the time , an illness he said which stemmed from his 'public service itself ' .
The court heard the officer suffers from PTSD and a major depressive illness .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , '' Mr Walker said .
`` But for his illness , he would not have acted how he did . ''
He also pointed to events in his private life and 'personal problems and tragedies ' .
Mr Walker said Bunting was injured in 2006 whilst rescuing a person from a house fire and more recently , assaulted by a man with a sword .
Later that same year , four masked men attacked him as he tried to recover a knife from a car .
Testimonies from senior officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the thick of it ... and who put himself in danger ' .
Mr Walker , who said Bunting tried to conceal his illness from work and loved ones , said : `` None of that excuses what he did , but it does explain .
It was wholly out of character .
He is deeply ashamed of what he has done .
He is still ill and medicated . ''
Doctors , the court heard , said the theft was linked to his state of mind .
But Judge Lunt said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prescribed medication and 'could have done it differently ' .
Bunting was also ordered to pay the victim the £70 back in compensation , alongside court costs of £85 and a £122 victim surcharge .
In a statement , GMP said : `` On Friday , February 21 , 2020 , police were called to reports of a theft after a police officer responded to a concern for welfare incident the previous day in Oldham .
GMP 's Professional Standards Branch were informed and began an investigation , which is currently ongoing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , David Bunting , 49 , of Shawclough Road , Rochdale , was sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to one count of theft .

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This is the shocking moment a trusted police officer stole a bag of £2 coins from a vulnerable widower he was called on to help.
David Bunting, a Greater Manchester Police constable with more than 20 years' experience, attended the man's bungalow with paramedics because he was in 'a dire medical situation', a court was told.
His family had raised urgent concerns over his welfare and dialled 999.
The 44-year-old, who lives alone in Fitton Hill, Oldham, had 'taken an overdose' of tablets and had a knife, the court heard.
He was 'bleeding profusely'.
The footage, recorded on a CCTV system the victim had set up to watch over his living room, shows Bunting wearing blue gloves standing beside the victim as he's assessed by two paramedics.
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He waits until the paramedics help the man up from a chair and walk him outside to an ambulance.
Bunting, who has now been jailed, is then shown to calmly reach down to a coffee table and swipe the bag, which contained £70 in coins.
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He puts the bag in a pocket of his trousers, then walks out.
The victim, a father-of-two with seven grandchildren who the M.E.N. isn't identifying, only realised the money was missing when he was discharged from hospital the following day - and checked his CCTV.
He suffers from mental health problems and showed the footage to a neighbour to double check what he was seeing before he alerted police, Preston Crown Court was told today.
Bunting, 49, of Shawclough Road, Rochdale, was subsequently arrested in February.
He appeared at Preston Magistrates Court in March and pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a dwelling.
Last month he was sentenced to three months in prison, but an appeal against the sentence was lodged immediately.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But after hearing the facts and mitigation at Preston Crown Court, Judge Beverley Lunt, sitting with two magistrates, dismissed the appeal and Bunting is now serving the three month sentence.
"This offence, being such a gross breach of trust, it could undermine the trust that all members of the public put in the police," she said.
The judge said the victim was 'shocked to see a police officer in full uniform stealing the money as he left'.
"He had to get a neighbour to check what he was seeing," Judge Lunt said.
"The whole purpose of him [Bunting] being there was to help. That makes this theft from a vulnerable man all the more serious."
Judge Lunt ruled the three month sentence 'was not wrong in principal and not manifestly excessive'. "We are entirely satisfied appropriate punishment can only be achieved with an immediate prison sentence," she told Bunting.
A keen fisherman, the court heard the victim had been saving up for a membership with Saddleworth and District Angling Society.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Barrister Holly Nelson, outlining the facts, said: "He [Bunting] allows the paramedics to go, bends down and picks up £70 in cash stored under a coffee table in the living room.
"He puts it into his trouser leg pocket. Nobody at that stage suspected a thing.
"The victim was in a dire medical situation.
"Without the CCTV being there, blame could have fallen on the other officer who was there, or the two paramedics."
The victim watched in court as Bunting was led away to serve his sentence and told the M.E.N. outside: "I was shocked and disgusted that a police officer could do this.
"It made me sick. It feels like a dream - a bad dream."
He said he had no recollection of harming himself on the day.
(Image: Colin J Horne)
"It is just disgusting. Absolutely disgusting," he said. "The police officer was in a position of trust and was there to try to help.
"The public rely on police officers."
His family told the M.E.N.: "We just couldn't believe what we were seeing.
"For a policeman to steal anyway is just awful, but to steal from a man who was in distress, in the circumstances, is dreadful. He just saw the cash and helped himself."
The court heard Bunting, a police officer since 1998, was now facing the sack.
Nicholas Walker, appearing for Bunting, said the offence would 'appal the policing community, as well as the community at large'.
He argued the sentencing magistrates had put 'too much weight on sending out a message' and not enough on Bunting's background and mental health.
Mr Walker, who urged the court to suspend the sentence, said Bunting was mentally ill now and at the time, an illness he said which stemmed from his 'public service itself'.
The court heard the officer suffers from PTSD and a major depressive illness. "He was not in his right mind at the time," Mr Walker said.
"But for his illness, he would not have acted how he did."
He also pointed to events in his private life and 'personal problems and tragedies'.
Mr Walker said Bunting was injured in 2006 whilst rescuing a person from a house fire and more recently, assaulted by a man with a sword. Later that same year, four masked men attacked him as he tried to recover a knife from a car.
Testimonies from senior officers pointed to an officer who was 'always in the thick of it...and who put himself in danger'.
Mr Walker, who said Bunting tried to conceal his illness from work and loved ones, said: "None of that excuses what he did, but it does explain. It was wholly out of character. He is deeply ashamed of what he has done. He is still ill and medicated."
Doctors, the court heard, said the theft was linked to his state of mind.
But Judge Lunt said he had previously decided to stop taking prescribed medication and 'could have done it differently'.
Bunting was also ordered to pay the victim the £70 back in compensation, alongside court costs of £85 and a £122 victim surcharge.
In a statement, GMP said: "On Friday, February 21, 2020, police were called to reports of a theft after a police officer responded to a concern for welfare incident the previous day in Oldham. GMP's Professional Standards Branch were informed and began an investigation, which is currently ongoing.
"On Friday, July 10, 2020, David Bunting, 49, of Shawclough Road, Rochdale, was sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to one count of theft.
"Bunting is suspended from duty."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Mendy and Silva start - Man City predicted line up vs Lyon

Pep Guardiola has three main selection dilemmas for Manchester City 's third Champions League quarter final in as many years .
Unlike in 2018 and 2019 , City 's game against Lyon on Saturday is a single game affair , and not against a Premier League rival like the last two exits to Liverpool and Tottenham .
Lyon may be considered underdogs by some after they finished seventh in Ligue 1 this season , but they beat Juventus over two legs to reach this stage and took four points from City in last season 's group stage .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining route into Europe for next season .
So Guardiola must choose a side that restricts Lyon on the counter attack while providing enough firepower of their own to avoid another early exit in the competition .
Ederson will continue in goal , with left-back the main dilemma in defence .
Benjamin Mendy is available again after being suspended against Real Madrid in the last 16 second leg , and would have to displace Joao Cancelo who payed well in that win at the Etihad .
With Mendy being more natural in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the wings a factor , Guardiola might reinstate the Frenchman for this one , knowing Cancelo is a fine option in case of injury or fatigue later in the game .
Kyle Walker and Aymeric Laporte will keep their places , with Fernandinho another potential player to drop out .
However , he remains a more reliable and experienced choice than Eric Garcia , John Stones or Nicolas Otamendi .
In midfield , Rodri will be needed to protect the defence from Lyon 's direct through balls to their forwards , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from midfield .
Kevin De Bruyne is guaranteed to start , with his partner Guardiola 's second main consideration .
Ilkay Gundogan has plenty of Champions League experience , but this is a game in which a more attacking midfield might be needed to put the game beyond Lyon before they are able to think about picking the Blues off on the counter .
For that reason , David Silva 's ability to keep possession and pick a through ball could see him start this quarter final .
Finally , Riyad Mahrez will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third dilemma , despite Foden 's fine tactical performance against Real Madrid .
City need to score against Lyon , rather than preserve a lead , so Mahrez is likely to be recalled on the right .
Raheem Sterling will stay on the left and Gabriel Jesus will move back into the centre .

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Pep Guardiola has three main selection dilemmas for Manchester City's third Champions League quarter final in as many years.
Unlike in 2018 and 2019, City's game against Lyon on Saturday is a single game affair, and not against a Premier League rival like the last two exits to Liverpool and Tottenham.
Lyon may be considered underdogs by some after they finished seventh in Ligue 1 this season, but they beat Juventus over two legs to reach this stage and took four points from City in last season's group stage. They also know the Champions League is their only remaining route into Europe for next season.
So Guardiola must choose a side that restricts Lyon on the counter attack while providing enough firepower of their own to avoid another early exit in the competition.
Ederson will continue in goal, with left-back the main dilemma in defence. Benjamin Mendy is available again after being suspended against Real Madrid in the last 16 second leg, and would have to displace Joao Cancelo who payed well in that win at the Etihad.
With Mendy being more natural in that position, and with Lyon's pace on the wings a factor, Guardiola might reinstate the Frenchman for this one, knowing Cancelo is a fine option in case of injury or fatigue later in the game.
Kyle Walker and Aymeric Laporte will keep their places, with Fernandinho another potential player to drop out. However, he remains a more reliable and experienced choice than Eric Garcia, John Stones or Nicolas Otamendi.
In midfield, Rodri will be needed to protect the defence from Lyon's direct through balls to their forwards, as well as helping to stop the runners from midfield. Kevin De Bruyne is guaranteed to start, with his partner Guardiola's second main consideration.
Ilkay Gundogan has plenty of Champions League experience, but this is a game in which a more attacking midfield might be needed to put the game beyond Lyon before they are able to think about picking the Blues off on the counter. For that reason, David Silva's ability to keep possession and pick a through ball could see him start this quarter final.
Finally, Riyad Mahrez will probably replace Phil Foden in Guardiola's third dilemma, despite Foden's fine tactical performance against Real Madrid.
City need to score against Lyon, rather than preserve a lead, so Mahrez is likely to be recalled on the right. Raheem Sterling will stay on the left and Gabriel Jesus will move back into the centre.
Predicted Man City XI vs Lyon: Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva; Mahrez, Sterling Jesus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Murder trial collapses following coronavirus outbreak at Manchester Crown Court

Jurors in a murder trial have been discharged following a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester Crown Court .
The trial of @ @ @ @ @ and Zeeshaan Ali , 21 , collapsed after the court was closed following positive tests @ @ @ @ @ men went on trial earlier this month , accused of murdering 19-year-old Ahsan Khan following @ @ @ @ @ Oldham .
Following a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court - where some Manchester Crown @ @ @ @ @ cases have been moved to during the outbreak - the jury was discharged .
Sign @ @ @ @ @ email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with @ @ @ @ @ can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The trial is set to @ @ @ @ @ Trial judge Richard Mansell QC thanked jurors for their patience and for attending during the @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court Mr Khan died after being stabbed once near his abdomen on Sunday , @ @ @

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Jurors in a murder trial have been discharged following a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester Crown Court.
The trial of Raheel Khan, 20, and Zeeshaan Ali, 21, collapsed after the court was closed following positive tests among staff.
The two men went on trial earlier this month, accused of murdering 19-year-old Ahsan Khan following a fracas in Coppice, Oldham.
They deny murder.
Following a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court - where some Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square) cases have been moved to during the outbreak - the jury was discharged.
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The trial is set to start again next month.
Trial judge Richard Mansell QC thanked jurors for their patience and for attending during the pandemic.
Jurors had heard prosecution barrister Peter Wright QC's opening speech.
He told Manchester Crown Court Mr Khan died after being stabbed once near his abdomen on Sunday, February 16.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Euromillions results and draw: Winning numbers for Friday August 14

It 's time for another EuroMillions lottery draw - and it 's a big one this Friday night .
The jackpot for tonight 's draw stands at a whopping £76 million .
That 's a life-changing amount of money if you manage to get your hands on it .
Perhaps you 'd use it to relocate to somewhere hot , or maybe it 's time to start a collection of luxury cars .
However you 'd spend your winnings , you need to play the game to be in with a chance .
Pick up your lottery ticket before 7.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky stars .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website .
And even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash by matching fewer numbers .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which will turn one lucky ticket holder into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for the Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .
Scroll down for updates @ @ @ @ @ @

It's time for another EuroMillions lottery draw - and it's a big one this Friday night.
The jackpot for tonight's draw stands at a whopping £76 million.
That's a life-changing amount of money if you manage to get your hands on it.
Perhaps you'd use it to relocate to somewhere hot, or maybe it's time to start a collection of luxury cars.
However you'd spend your winnings, you need to play the game to be in with a chance.
Pick up your lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website.
And even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash by matching fewer numbers.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which will turn one lucky ticket holder into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for the Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Scroll down for updates as the numbers are announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Pep drops David Silva hint ahead of Man City vs Lyon crunch

Pep Guardiola hinted that David Silva might still have one last major role to play for Manchester City in lifting the Champions League .
But the Blues boss ruled out trying to persuade the 34-year-old to re-think his decision to leave at the end of this season .
Silva only played the final ten minutes of the last-16 win over Real Madrid last Friday night , a victory which secured their place in the last-eight tournament being held in Lisbon .
City face Lyon tomorrow night , and Silva has a good chance of replacing Ilkay Gundogan in the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front foot to line up a semi-final against either Bayern Munich or Barcelona .
Silva announced last summer that this would be his final campaign , although he extended his contract to allow him to take part in the delayed Champions League finale .
Silva was in fine form towards the end of the Premier League season , leading to speculation that City might try to persuade him to give it one more year .
They wo n't do that , but Guardiola has been hugely impressed with the way the veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
“ Absolutely he is ready , ” said Guardiola when asked about Silva , seen by many to be the club ’ s greatest-ever player .
“ The way he has trained and the mentality in his training , I am really impressed about his personality .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : “ All of us know it was a pity that his last games in the Etihad were without people but he ’ ll be back .
We have said it many times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd and the people are back in the stadium – and he will get what he deserves.
” Lazio have headed up the list of clubs chasing Silva ’ s services , but City have not attempted to change his mind .
Said Guardiola : “ He decided from the beginning of the season to move on .
It ’ s like I said a couple of days ago – he has stayed one decade here and now it is time for a new experience .
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Pep Guardiola hinted that David Silva might still have one last major role to play for Manchester City in lifting the Champions League.
But the Blues boss ruled out trying to persuade the 34-year-old to re-think his decision to leave at the end of this season.
Silva only played the final ten minutes of the last-16 win over Real Madrid last Friday night, a victory which secured their place in the last-eight tournament being held in Lisbon.
City face Lyon tomorrow night, and Silva has a good chance of replacing Ilkay Gundogan in the team, with City intent on being on the front foot to line up a semi-final against either Bayern Munich or Barcelona.
Silva announced last summer that this would be his final campaign, although he extended his contract to allow him to take part in the delayed Champions League finale.
Silva was in fine form towards the end of the Premier League season, leading to speculation that City might try to persuade him to give it one more year.
They won't do that, but Guardiola has been hugely impressed with the way the veteran midfield star has attacked training in Lisbon this week.
“Absolutely he is ready,” said Guardiola when asked about Silva, seen by many to be the club’s greatest-ever player.
“The way he has trained and the mentality in his training, I am really impressed about his personality.
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey:
“All of us know it was a pity that his last games in the Etihad were without people but he’ll be back. We have said it many times, he will be back – when the crowd and the people are back in the stadium – and he will get what he deserves.”
Lazio have headed up the list of clubs chasing Silva’s services, but City have not attempted to change his mind.
Said Guardiola: “He decided from the beginning of the season to move on. It’s like I said a couple of days ago – he has stayed one decade here and now it is time for a new experience.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Andy Burnham considering challenge over 'unfair' A-Level results

Andy Burnham said he is considering a challenge over the 'unfair process ' used for A-Level results this year after thousands of students were downgraded .
There have been demands for this years results to be reviewed after figures revealed that nearly 40 per cent of A-level grades in England were downgraded .
Sixth form and college leavers found out their final grades on Thursday , after sitting no exams due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Their results were based on predicted outcomes or , in a last minute change from the government , their mock results could be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the process used to calculate students ' grades was 'unfair ' and that he is 'considering all options to challenge ' it , including a legal challenge .
Mr Burnham said : “ This afternoon I met with college principals and heads from across Greater Manchester to discuss their dismay at the A-level results situation .
“ I heard a consistent account of colleges not receiving the grades that they had submitted for their students and experiencing a significant downgrading of marks compared to previous years .
“ But worse , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already suffered a terrible year , having yet another injustice done to them .
`` One college head spoke of 1,600 students being marked down and just 10 being marked up .
`` Another spoke of young people being given a fail for exams they didn ’ t even have the opportunity to sit . ''
He said that the system used to mark A-Levels is 'biased against larger educational institutions ' .
`` Given that a higher proportion of students from Greater Manchester attend such institutions than in other parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the marking system has been unfairly discriminatory against young people here , in part due to the institutions they attend '' , Mr Burnham added .
“ This seems to be backed up by the official Ofqual ( Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation ) figures that indicate that the North West has been the region most affected , reflecting the higher number of large educational institutions in our area .
“ As Mayor , I can not hear stories of young people in Greater Manchester having their futures so unfairly damaged without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That is why I am considering all options to challenge this unfair process , including a legal challenge against the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
” The Sixth Form Colleges Association ( SFCA ) said principals have found huge variations between the A-level exam grades predicted by teachers and the actual grades awarded .
And The Association of Colleges ( AoC ) has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to call for the review into the standardisation process used for the 2020 results .
David Hughes , chief executive of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeply concerned that the adjustment process may have disadvantaged larger centres such as colleges and those with historically strong value-added data .
`` Colleges with large cohorts and very stable and predictable results over time are seeing their lowest grade profile ever , particularly at the higher grades , A to C. '' Tell us what you think about this year 's A levels in our survey here .

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Andy Burnham said he is considering a challenge over the 'unfair process' used for A-Level results this year after thousands of students were downgraded.
There have been demands for this years results to be reviewed after figures revealed that nearly 40 per cent of A-level grades in England were downgraded.
Sixth form and college leavers found out their final grades on Thursday, after sitting no exams due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Their results were based on predicted outcomes or, in a last minute change from the government, their mock results could be used instead.
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But the Greater Manchester Mayor said the process used to calculate students' grades was 'unfair' and that he is 'considering all options to challenge' it, including a legal challenge.
Mr Burnham said: “This afternoon I met with college principals and heads from across Greater Manchester to discuss their dismay at the A-level results situation.
“I heard a consistent account of colleges not receiving the grades that they had submitted for their students and experiencing a significant downgrading of marks compared to previous years.
“But worse, I heard stories of young people, who have already suffered a terrible year, having yet another injustice done to them.
"One college head spoke of 1,600 students being marked down and just 10 being marked up.
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"Another spoke of young people being given a fail for exams they didn’t even have the opportunity to sit."
He said that the system used to mark A-Levels is 'biased against larger educational institutions'.
"Given that a higher proportion of students from Greater Manchester attend such institutions than in other parts of the country, I am concerned that the marking system has been unfairly discriminatory against young people here, in part due to the institutions they attend", Mr Burnham added.
“This seems to be backed up by the official Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) figures that indicate that the North West has been the region most affected, reflecting the higher number of large educational institutions in our area.
“As Mayor, I cannot hear stories of young people in Greater Manchester having their futures so unfairly damaged without taking a stand on their behalf.
“That is why I am considering all options to challenge this unfair process, including a legal challenge against the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.”
The Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) said principals have found huge variations between the A-level exam grades predicted by teachers and the actual grades awarded.
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And The Association of Colleges (AoC) has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to call for the review into the standardisation process used for the 2020 results.
David Hughes, chief executive of the AoC, said: "We are deeply concerned that the adjustment process may have disadvantaged larger centres such as colleges and those with historically strong value-added data.
"Colleges with large cohorts and very stable and predictable results over time are seeing their lowest grade profile ever, particularly at the higher grades, A to C."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Former McDonald's worker shares 'secret' food items that aren't on menu

When it comes to McDonald 's , we all have our favourite menu items that we order time and time again .
Big Macs , chicken nuggets and McChicken Sandwiches are all firm favourites , and it 's easy to see why .
But while many of us are stuck in our ways when it comes to Maccies , some people have been enjoying dishes we never even knew existed .
JEALOUS .
A former employee has shared a glimpse at some of the secret treats Maccies workers like to make for themselves , using popular ingredients , reports the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific to McDonald 's Australia , but others would definitely work here - and we wish we could try them .
The person claiming to have worked for the fast food company shared the secrets on Reddit , responding to someone asking about McDonald 's cheeseburger seasoning in Australia .
The original post read : `` So I live in the US and recently was watching a stream from Australia and saw the commercial for McDonald ’ s that included a new regional seasoning of cheeseburger seasoning salt for the fries .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need of this seasoning .
If I can find a truly patriotic Australian to do me the biggest favor of mailing me this seasoning , I would be truly grateful . ''
The former McDonald 's employee replied to the post , explaining this item is known as Angus Fries .
They went on to reveal three other hidden menu items , writing : `` As an ex Macca 's funployee , here 's a couple of hidden menu options .
`` Angus Fries : Unsalted fries dusted with the Angus beef seasoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Sprite post mix with four squirts/one shot of Strawberry Thickshake Syrup .
`` Mega MAC : Same build as a big Mac , but made with quarter pounder meat and buns plus an extra slice of cheese on the heel .
Next time I go to McDonald 's after a few too many proseccos I will definitely be asking for a McMuffin pizza to eat with my chicken nugget sharebox , that 's for sure .

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When it comes to McDonald's, we all have our favourite menu items that we order time and time again.
Big Macs, chicken nuggets and McChicken Sandwiches are all firm favourites, and it's easy to see why.
But while many of us are stuck in our ways when it comes to Maccies, some people have been enjoying dishes we never even knew existed. JEALOUS.
A former employee has shared a glimpse at some of the secret treats Maccies workers like to make for themselves, using popular ingredients, reports the Mirror.
Some of the items were specific to McDonald's Australia, but others would definitely work here - and we wish we could try them.
The person claiming to have worked for the fast food company shared the secrets on Reddit, responding to someone asking about McDonald's cheeseburger seasoning in Australia.
The original post read: "So I live in the US and recently was watching a stream from Australia and saw the commercial for McDonald’s that included a new regional seasoning of cheeseburger seasoning salt for the fries.
"My friends and I are in desperate need of this seasoning. If I can find a truly patriotic Australian to do me the biggest favor of mailing me this seasoning, I would be truly grateful."
The former McDonald's employee replied to the post, explaining this item is known as Angus Fries.
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They went on to reveal three other hidden menu items, writing: "As an ex Macca's funployee, here's a couple of hidden menu options.
"Angus Fries: Unsalted fries dusted with the Angus beef seasoning from the grill.
"Strawberry Sprite: Sprite post mix with four squirts/one shot of Strawberry Thickshake Syrup.
"Mega MAC: Same build as a big Mac, but made with quarter pounder meat and buns plus an extra slice of cheese on the heel.
"McMuffin Pizzas: Grilled muffin halves with sauce, 'premium' cheese, choice of toppings."
Next time I go to McDonald's after a few too many proseccos I will definitely be asking for a McMuffin pizza to eat with my chicken nugget sharebox, that's for sure.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Ex-councillor found with child abuse images gave advice on abusing children

A former councillor who was found in possession of thousands of child abuse images boasted about being a 'paedo master trainer ' .
Joseph Shaw , 53 , was said to have an 'obsession ' with babies and toddlers and was part of an online network within which he shared vile images .
Over a six-year period , he collected thousands of horrific images and videos while also giving out advice to others on abusing youngsters .
When police searched his Wigan home , they also found footage of an extreme pornographic nature .
As Shaw was jailed for five-and-a-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case as 'one of the worst he had ever seen ' .
A former Labour councillor for Wigan West , who was elected in 2004 , Shaw was previously jailed back in 2009 after police found an illegal gun and child abuse images at his home .
As well as being locked up for six years , he was made the subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order .
Police were called to his home , in Dicconson Street , Wigan , in January of last year after receiving information that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His home was searched and officers seized more than 30 devices , including laptops , cameras , tablets , mobile phones and portable store devices .
The court heard Shaw had used the devices to share indecent images and discuss child abuse with others on messaging platforms including Kik and Telegram as far back as January 2013 .
He even set up chat rooms with 'numerous participants ' , in which graphic conversations about child abuse took place .
Shaw went under the guise of a variety of nicknames , including 'the paedo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his interest in 'nepiophilia ' .
Justin Heyhoe , prosecuting , told the court that the term referred to the abuse of babies and toddlers .
While examining his devices , officers uncovered messages in which Shaw had told others it was the only way he 'got horny ' .
Mr Heyhoe added : “ His main obsession was with babies rather than older children .
`` He was asked by the users if he felt guilty and he described it as a chemical urge men have , its nature ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Shaw had bragged about abuse he had carried out himself , although there was no evidence to suggest it was anything more than a 'fantasy ' .
Shaw initially told police he had only joined the platforms to 'share legitimate images and discuss music ' .
He tried to explain his behaviour by saying he 'lived alone ' and was 'lonely ' .
Defending , Steven Swift , said Shaw had since sought help for his behaviour .
`` The defendant is under no illusions as to the gravity of these offences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does address this repeated pattern offending then these sentences will grow .
Shaw was finally brought to justice on Wednesday after pleading guilty to 12 offences .
He admitted having made 3,114 category A indecent images of children between January 1 , 2013 and July 29 , 2019 ; 1,729 category B images ; 2,251 category C images ; 105 prohibited images of children and 98 extreme pornographic images involving people and animals .
Shaw admitted distributing five category A , five category B and two category C indecent images of children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to breaching the sexual offences prevention order by having equipment for recording images and making photographic images of children under 16 .
Sentencing Shaw , Judge Graeme Smith said : `` One of the most distasteful aspects of being a crown court judge is the sheer number of of cases we have to deal with in terms of indecent images of children .
`` I have many times described it as an epidemic of child pornography in our society .
`` I have to say , in the five years I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is one of the worst cases I have seen .
`` In particular , the fact that the majority relate to babies or toddlers suffering the most extreme form of sexual abuse .
`` It is impossible for any right-minded individual to comprehend how anyone could look at these images without feeling disgust and outrage .
But in your case , you experienced the opposite reaction .
`` Although you did take pleasure in boasting about your own abuse , there is no evidence you ever have done .
`` Most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The abuse on the videos was not fantasy .
There are real life children out there being abused . ''
Shaw was also made to sign the sex offender register for an indefinite period .

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A former councillor who was found in possession of thousands of child abuse images boasted about being a 'paedo master trainer'.
Joseph Shaw, 53, was said to have an 'obsession' with babies and toddlers and was part of an online network within which he shared vile images.
Over a six-year period, he collected thousands of horrific images and videos while also giving out advice to others on abusing youngsters.
When police searched his Wigan home, they also found footage of an extreme pornographic nature.
As Shaw was jailed for five-and-a-half years on Wednesday, a judge described the case as 'one of the worst he had ever seen'.
A former Labour councillor for Wigan West, who was elected in 2004, Shaw was previously jailed back in 2009 after police found an illegal gun and child abuse images at his home.
As well as being locked up for six years, he was made the subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order.
Police were called to his home, in Dicconson Street, Wigan, in January of last year after receiving information that he had breached the court order.
His home was searched and officers seized more than 30 devices, including laptops, cameras, tablets, mobile phones and portable store devices.
The court heard Shaw had used the devices to share indecent images and discuss child abuse with others on messaging platforms including Kik and Telegram as far back as January 2013.
He even set up chat rooms with 'numerous participants', in which graphic conversations about child abuse took place.
Shaw went under the guise of a variety of nicknames, including 'the paedo master trainer', while another referred to his interest in 'nepiophilia'.
Justin Heyhoe, prosecuting, told the court that the term referred to the abuse of babies and toddlers. While examining his devices, officers uncovered messages in which Shaw had told others it was the only way he 'got horny'.
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Mr Heyhoe added: “His main obsession was with babies rather than older children.
"He was asked by the users if he felt guilty and he described it as a chemical urge men have, its nature’s way.”
Mr Hayhoe told the court that Shaw had bragged about abuse he had carried out himself, although there was no evidence to suggest it was anything more than a 'fantasy'.
Shaw initially told police he had only joined the platforms to 'share legitimate images and discuss music'.
He tried to explain his behaviour by saying he 'lived alone' and was 'lonely'.
Defending, Steven Swift, said Shaw had since sought help for his behaviour.
"The defendant is under no illusions as to the gravity of these offences," he added.
"Unless he does address this repeated pattern offending then these sentences will grow.
Shaw was finally brought to justice on Wednesday after pleading guilty to 12 offences.
He admitted having made 3,114 category A indecent images of children between January 1, 2013 and July 29, 2019; 1,729 category B images; 2,251 category C images; 105 prohibited images of children and 98 extreme pornographic images involving people and animals.
Shaw admitted distributing five category A, five category B and two category C indecent images of children between the same dates.
He also pleaded guilty to breaching the sexual offences prevention order by having equipment for recording images and making photographic images of children under 16.
Sentencing Shaw, Judge Graeme Smith said: "One of the most distasteful aspects of being a crown court judge is the sheer number of of cases we have to deal with in terms of indecent images of children.
"I have many times described it as an epidemic of child pornography in our society.
"I have to say, in the five years I have spent sitting in this position, this is one of the worst cases I have seen.
"In particular, the fact that the majority relate to babies or toddlers suffering the most extreme form of sexual abuse.
"It is impossible for any right-minded individual to comprehend how anyone could look at these images without feeling disgust and outrage. But in your case, you experienced the opposite reaction.
"Although you did take pleasure in boasting about your own abuse, there is no evidence you ever have done.
"Most of what you said was simply fantasy. The abuse on the videos was not fantasy. There are real life children out there being abused."
Shaw was also made to sign the sex offender register for an indefinite period.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Alex Meret agent breaks silence on Man United transfer links

The agent of Alex Meret has played down the suggestion of a transfer to Manchester United this summer by admitting the Napoli goalkeeper is keen on a loan move instead .
ESPN reported last week Meret is being monitored by United as they look for a new back-up goalkeeper in case either David de Gea or Dean Henderson leaves the club .
The 23-year-old has impressed during his season with Napoli but is reportedly the subject of interest from a number of top European clubs in the summer window .
A move to United is one possibility which has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pastorello , who also represents former United player Romelu Lukaku , has played down the rumours by stating the keeper wants to be playing every week .
Meret shared goalkeeping responsibilities with the former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina this season .
“ Going from Udinese to Napoli [ in 2018 ] , he made a big decision , '' Pastorello told Italian broadcaster Rai Sport .
“ Our contact with Napoli has been constant , but someone at his age needs to play .
“ We are willing to go out on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The agent of Alex Meret has played down the suggestion of a transfer to Manchester United this summer by admitting the Napoli goalkeeper is keen on a loan move instead.
ESPN reported last week Meret is being monitored by United as they look for a new back-up goalkeeper in case either David de Gea or Dean Henderson leaves the club.
The 23-year-old has impressed during his season with Napoli but is reportedly the subject of interest from a number of top European clubs in the summer window.
A move to United is one possibility which has been touted but now Meret's agent Federico Pastorello, who also represents former United player Romelu Lukaku, has played down the rumours by stating the keeper wants to be playing every week.
Meret shared goalkeeping responsibilities with the former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina this season.
“Going from Udinese to Napoli [in 2018], he made a big decision," Pastorello told Italian broadcaster Rai Sport. “Our contact with Napoli has been constant, but someone at his age needs to play.
“We are willing to go out on loan to play, if necessary.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Pep says challenge to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern dominance is good

Pep Guardiola denied that a new order is about to take control of European football .
But he expressed the view that the rise of new clubs to threaten the stranglehold of the usual old names is a good thing for the Champions League .
The first semi-final of the competition will be between two clubs who were both formed within the last 50 years and which have one semi-final appearance between them - PSG reached the same stage in 1995 , while RB Leipzig ’ s only previous appearance saw them eliminated at the group stage .
If Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s final quarter-final , and then see off the winner of tonight ’ s Barcelona v Bayern Munich clash , there will be two first-time finalists meeting at Lisbon ’ s Stadium of Light a week on Sunday .
PSG were formed in 1970 , while their opponents have had a spectacular rise to prominence fuelled by the Red Bull drinks company since they were founded in 2009 .
City are actually the oldest club left in the competition , having been founded in 1894 , five years before Barca and six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been reinvigorated by Sheikh Mansour ’ s takeover in 2008 and since qualifying for the Champions League for the first time three years later , they have been involved every year since .
But their best showing was under Manuel Pellegrini in 2016 when they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the semi-final .
But with at least one new club sure to be in the final – and Real Madrid and Juventus falling by the wayside - Guardiola was asked whether this season represents a sea-change in European football .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the traditional elite of European football is doing so at their peril .
“ The ‘ early ’ clubs will always be there – Barcelona , Real Madrid , Bayern Munich and the clubs in England and France , ” he said .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : But he expressed the opinion that the Champions League is healthier for the fact that clubs like PSG , RB Leipzig and City have risen to take on the hegemony of the traditional super clubs .
“ We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one game absolutely everything can happen , ” he said .
“ It ’ s difficult to beat big teams home and away , but in one game anything can happen .
“ That ’ s what we will try tomorrow , to beat a good club like Lyon that has really good experience in the Champions League .
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Pep Guardiola denied that a new order is about to take control of European football.
But he expressed the view that the rise of new clubs to threaten the stranglehold of the usual old names is a good thing for the Champions League.
The first semi-final of the competition will be between two clubs who were both formed within the last 50 years and which have one semi-final appearance between them - PSG reached the same stage in 1995, while RB Leipzig’s only previous appearance saw them eliminated at the group stage.
If Manchester City can beat Lyon in tomorrow night’s final quarter-final, and then see off the winner of tonight’s Barcelona v Bayern Munich clash, there will be two first-time finalists meeting at Lisbon’s Stadium of Light a week on Sunday.
PSG were formed in 1970, while their opponents have had a spectacular rise to prominence fuelled by the Red Bull drinks company since they were founded in 2009.
City are actually the oldest club left in the competition, having been founded in 1894, five years before Barca and six years ahead of Bayern.
They have been reinvigorated by Sheikh Mansour’s takeover in 2008 and since qualifying for the Champions League for the first time three years later, they have been involved every year since.
But their best showing was under Manuel Pellegrini in 2016 when they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the semi-final.
But with at least one new club sure to be in the final – and Real Madrid and Juventus falling by the wayside - Guardiola was asked whether this season represents a sea-change in European football.
The City boss said that anyone writes off the traditional elite of European football is doing so at their peril.
“The ‘early’ clubs will always be there – Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and the clubs in England and France,” he said.
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey:
But he expressed the opinion that the Champions League is healthier for the fact that clubs like PSG, RB Leipzig and City have risen to take on the hegemony of the traditional super clubs.
“We need this kind of competition and in just one game absolutely everything can happen,” he said.
“It’s difficult to beat big teams home and away, but in one game anything can happen.
“That’s what we will try tomorrow, to beat a good club like Lyon that has really good experience in the Champions League.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--GP surgery patients think they keep getting calls from sauna club in Rochdale

A GP surgery baffled by patients not answering phone calls thinks it may have found the reason why .
An error with the phoneline means calls from the Aspen Medical Practice in Gloucester appear to come the Liason Sauna Club in Rochdale .
The surgery said 'other than causing periodic embarrassment and few laughs at our expense ' it might also explain why a lot of calls go unanswered , GloucestershireLive reports .
It tweeted : `` Please be aware .
Due to a persistent error with the UK telephone system , calls from us may appear to come from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you live in Gloucester , and that caller ID appears , it 's probably one of our clinicians calling you , and not someone at a sauna in Rochdale . ''
The Liaisons Sauna Club is in Rochdale town centre .
However the surgery has seen the funny side of the mix-up .
Its tweets on the subject included GIFs of Star Trek star Patrick Stewart putting his head in his hands and Carry On film stars Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams looking shocked above a caption 'Matron !
Take them away !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing periodic embarrassment and few laughs at our expense , it might explain why it feels that a lot of our calls go unanswered by patients who 've asked us to call them .
`` This does cost us time , which is not welcome at a time of considerable demand pressure ! ''
And when a Twitter user cheekily asked whether the club or the surgery would be more likely to get someone to answer the phone , it had another light-hearted response .
The surgery tweeted : `` This is precisely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Several of our GPs were starting to wonder why some patients sounded so disappointed when we returned their calls .
Some were palpably crestfallen you might say ... . ''
According to the surgery , the mix-up started when it switched its telephone system two years ago .

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A GP surgery baffled by patients not answering phone calls thinks it may have found the reason why.
An error with the phoneline means calls from the Aspen Medical Practice in Gloucester appear to come the Liason Sauna Club in Rochdale.
The surgery said 'other than causing periodic embarrassment and few laughs at our expense' it might also explain why a lot of calls go unanswered, GloucestershireLive reports.
It tweeted: "Please be aware. Due to a persistent error with the UK telephone system, calls from us may appear to come from 'Liaisons Sauna Club'.
"If you live in Gloucester, and that caller ID appears, it's probably one of our clinicians calling you, and not someone at a sauna in Rochdale."
The Liaisons Sauna Club is in Rochdale town centre.
However the surgery has seen the funny side of the mix-up.
Its tweets on the subject included GIFs of Star Trek star Patrick Stewart putting his head in his hands and Carry On film stars Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams looking shocked above a caption 'Matron! Take them away!'
It added: "Other than causing periodic embarrassment and few laughs at our expense, it might explain why it feels that a lot of our calls go unanswered by patients who've asked us to call them.
"This does cost us time, which is not welcome at a time of considerable demand pressure!"
And when a Twitter user cheekily asked whether the club or the surgery would be more likely to get someone to answer the phone, it had another light-hearted response.
The surgery tweeted: "This is precisely the question that occurred to us Steve. Several of our GPs were starting to wonder why some patients sounded so disappointed when we returned their calls. Some were palpably crestfallen you might say...."
According to the surgery, the mix-up started when it switched its telephone system two years ago.