themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Operation Moonshot aborted? Salford told to 'refocus' regular rapid test trial

Salford 's regular rapid coronavirus test trial will be 'refocused ' , casting doubts over the Prime Minister 's mass testing mission dubbed 'Operation Moonshot ' .
The pilot , which promised a new saliva-based test for all Salford residents on a weekly basis , will now prioritise resources to 'prevent and manage outbreaks ' .
The target could soon be to test 1,000 people a day , Salford council has said .
This comes after it was revealed that Salford was still 'quite a way off ' testing 200,000 people a week , raising questions over the feasibility of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now been asked to focus on testing those in 'high-risk ' environments with regular testing offered in some high-density housing areas .
City mayor Paul Dennett said the council has faced a period of 'uncertainty ' .
He said : `` We have now been informed by letter dated October 13 that the ‘ ask ’ of the Salford pilot is changing .
`` It has been explained that the increase in positive coronavirus cases and outbreaks means that nationally testing resources must be available for symptomatic testing and resources must as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ With our local partners in the NHS and voluntary sector we are reviewing the new ask sent to us this week for our pilot , to change focus onto high risk settings and individuals instead of wider population testing .
We will be writing today to seek further reassurances on the impact on Salford residents .
“ I am still committed to community testing as the way forward to defeat the pandemic and reopen our economy and communities .
`` We hope to use the refocused pilot to work with government closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent surges in areas of risk.
” The city was selected for a new , 'community-wide ' trial of saliva-based testing in September , starting with up to 250 tests a day for selected participants .
At the time , the government said this would later be 'scaled to the whole area ' .
Since then , Salford council and its NHS partners have been working with volunteers providing saliva samples for weekly tests .
But two weeks ago , a Salford NHS clinical commissioning group executive revealed that the trial had still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When asked about the delays to the roll out two weeks ago , the Department of Health and Social Care said work was 'well underway ' on the Salford pilot .
Now , a spokesperson says the 'parameters ' of the pilot have changed – but the department has denied claims that Salford 's trial has been abandoned .
A spokesperson said : “ These claims are untrue .
The no-swab Optigene LAMP test used in the Salford pilot is ongoing and has already proven to be effective .
“ The pilot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environments and groups to prevent and manage outbreaks , and regular testing will continue to be offered to residents in Salford in some areas of high-density housing .
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Salford's regular rapid coronavirus test trial will be 'refocused', casting doubts over the Prime Minister's mass testing mission dubbed 'Operation Moonshot'.
The pilot, which promised a new saliva-based test for all Salford residents on a weekly basis, will now prioritise resources to 'prevent and manage outbreaks'.
The target could soon be to test 1,000 people a day, Salford council has said.
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This comes after it was revealed that Salford was still 'quite a way off' testing 200,000 people a week, raising questions over the feasibility of mass testing.
The local authority has now been asked to focus on testing those in 'high-risk' environments with regular testing offered in some high-density housing areas.
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City mayor Paul Dennett said the council has faced a period of 'uncertainty'.
He said: "We have now been informed by letter dated October 13 that the ‘ask’ of the Salford pilot is changing.
"It has been explained that the increase in positive coronavirus cases and outbreaks means that nationally testing resources must be available for symptomatic testing and resources must as a priority be available for the NHS.
“With our local partners in the NHS and voluntary sector we are reviewing the new ask sent to us this week for our pilot, to change focus onto high risk settings and individuals instead of wider population testing. We will be writing today to seek further reassurances on the impact on Salford residents.
“I am still committed to community testing as the way forward to defeat the pandemic and reopen our economy and communities.
"We hope to use the refocused pilot to work with government closely to contain transmission in the city and prevent surges in areas of risk.”
The city was selected for a new, 'community-wide' trial of saliva-based testing in September, starting with up to 250 tests a day for selected participants.
At the time, the government said this would later be 'scaled to the whole area'.
Since then, Salford council and its NHS partners have been working with volunteers providing saliva samples for weekly tests.
But two weeks ago, a Salford NHS clinical commissioning group executive revealed that the trial had still not successfully reached 250 tests a day.
When asked about the delays to the roll out two weeks ago, the Department of Health and Social Care said work was 'well underway' on the Salford pilot.
Now, a spokesperson says the 'parameters' of the pilot have changed – but the department has denied claims that Salford's trial has been abandoned.
A spokesperson said: “These claims are untrue. The no-swab Optigene LAMP test used in the Salford pilot is ongoing and has already proven to be effective.
“The pilot is focusing on testing in high risk environments and groups to prevent and manage outbreaks, and regular testing will continue to be offered to residents in Salford in some areas of high-density housing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Luke Shaw explains what Man United will need do to improve their results

Luke Shaw has explained that Manchester United must 'work harder than ever ' and improve defensively to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League after the international break .
It 's been an awful start to the league season for United , as they sit down in 16th place with just three points on the board after three matches .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side conceded 11 goals in those games and suffered humiliating defeats at Old Trafford at the hands of Crystal Palace and Tottenham , with the latter hammering them 6-1 last time out .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were showing towards the end of last season and Shaw has detailed what the whole squad will have to do in order to see an improvement when club football returns at the weekend .
“ We know it ’ s time to work hard and even work harder than ever , ” he told United 's official site .
“ We know the results haven ’ t been great recently and we need to get back to what we used to be .
`` We ’ re working very hard to bring back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much need to push on after this international break . ''
United 's first game back in action after the international break will be against Newcastle United at St. James ' Park , a fixture which was lost 1-0 last season .
Shaw has explained what United will need to do to come back from the North East with a better result this time .
“ We need to control the game .
We need to create chances .
We need to be clinical and , especially at the back , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not just as a backline but throughout the whole team , a bit more defensively solid and a bit more compact .
I think you ’ ve probably seen in the last few games , we were easy to play through .
`` Look , we can count it as down to mistakes and people can put their hands up .
Maybe I ’ ve made a couple of mistakes and so have others in the games .
“ We ’ ll put our hands up and move on from that but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit extra , including myself .
We want to and need to .
This club deserves that .
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Luke Shaw has explained that Manchester United must 'work harder than ever' and improve defensively to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League after the international break.
It's been an awful start to the league season for United, as they sit down in 16th place with just three points on the board after three matches.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side conceded 11 goals in those games and suffered humiliating defeats at Old Trafford at the hands of Crystal Palace and Tottenham, with the latter hammering them 6-1 last time out.
It's a far cry from the form United were showing towards the end of last season and Shaw has detailed what the whole squad will have to do in order to see an improvement when club football returns at the weekend.
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“We know it’s time to work hard and even work harder than ever,” he told United's official site. “We know the results haven’t been great recently and we need to get back to what we used to be.
"We’re working very hard to bring back that intensity we had, as we very much need to push on after this international break."
United's first game back in action after the international break will be against Newcastle United at St. James' Park, a fixture which was lost 1-0 last season.
Shaw has explained what United will need to do to come back from the North East with a better result this time.
“We need to control the game. We need to create chances. We need to be clinical and, especially at the back, we need to be more solid.
“Not just as a backline but throughout the whole team, a bit more defensively solid and a bit more compact. I think you’ve probably seen in the last few games, we were easy to play through.
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"Look, we can count it as down to mistakes and people can put their hands up. Maybe I’ve made a couple of mistakes and so have others in the games.
“We’ll put our hands up and move on from that but I think everyone needs to give a little bit extra, including myself. We want to and need to. This club deserves that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Headteacher warns parents over lesser known Covid symptoms as school closes

The headteacher of a school which has closed amid a Covid outbreak has warned parents to be on the lookout for lesser known symptoms .
Etchells Primary School , in Cheadle , Stockport , had already sent a number of years home to self isolate after positive cases , but yesterday ( Tuesday ) it was forced to close altogether .
Bosses at the school say they have been looking into 'why the spread of Covid-19 happened so quickly ' and feel it 's partly because children did not display the main symptoms associated with the virus .
Rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuous cough , or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste , the youngsters complained of other symptoms - with some of those who tested positive having no symptoms at all .
In a letter to parents yesterday , headteacher Cathy Beddows said : `` Today I met with Stockport Public Health England as well as the local authority and medical and Health and Safety specialists .
We reviewed the situation at Etchells and looked at why the spread of COVID-19 happened so quickly .
`` One reason , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is the onset of symptoms which haven ’ t been publicised as key Covid-19 symptoms .
These include a headache , fatigue , aches – especially in the neck and shoulders , sore throats and sickness .
Some of our positive cases actually had no symptoms at all .
`` Please be watchful for these symptoms in your families . ''
It 's not known how many confirmed cases the school has had altogether , but it was a positive case in the one remaining bubble at the East Avenue school which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracking and tracing of all those who have had close contact with positive cases has meant we can no longer keep our classes open , '' said Mrs Beddows .
`` I have written to every year group and class with details of the isolation period . ''
She added : `` After discussion , we decided that the best course of action would be to keep the school closed until the half term holiday and reopen for all children on Monday 2nd November .
This way , the school can have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both staff and pupils the time to recover . ''
Jennifer Connolly , director of Public Health at Stockport Council , praised the way schools across the borough have followed safety restrictions .
`` We manage any setting-based outbreak through a risk assessment and provision of advice , including isolation of close contacts and infection control measures as necessary , '' she said .
“ We are aware that not all Covid-19 cases have exactly the same traits , however the three well publicised symptoms – a high temperature , a new , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your sense of smell or taste – have been shown to be the most commonly identifiable indicators of coronavirus .
If you are experiencing any of these listed symptoms please do book in for a test by visiting gov.uk or calling 119.
” The Manchester Evening News is keeping an up-to-date list of all the bubble closures throughout the region , where close to 500 schools have now been impacted by positive cases in some way .
There have been a number of other full school closures too , including Armitage CE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury and Bare Trees Primary in Oldham , which we reported on earlier this week .
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .

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The headteacher of a school which has closed amid a Covid outbreak has warned parents to be on the lookout for lesser known symptoms.
Etchells Primary School, in Cheadle, Stockport, had already sent a number of years home to self isolate after positive cases, but yesterday (Tuesday) it was forced to close altogether.
Bosses at the school say they have been looking into 'why the spread of Covid-19 happened so quickly' and feel it's partly because children did not display the main symptoms associated with the virus.
Rather than having a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste, the youngsters complained of other symptoms - with some of those who tested positive having no symptoms at all.
In a letter to parents yesterday, headteacher Cathy Beddows said: "Today I met with Stockport Public Health England as well as the local authority and medical and Health and Safety specialists. We reviewed the situation at Etchells and looked at why the spread of COVID-19 happened so quickly.
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"One reason, as I outlined in my letter yesterday, is the onset of symptoms which haven’t been publicised as key Covid-19 symptoms. These include a headache, fatigue, aches – especially in the neck and shoulders, sore throats and sickness. Some of our positive cases actually had no symptoms at all.
"Please be watchful for these symptoms in your families."
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It's not known how many confirmed cases the school has had altogether, but it was a positive case in the one remaining bubble at the East Avenue school which sparked the full closure.
"The tracking and tracing of all those who have had close contact with positive cases has meant we can no longer keep our classes open," said Mrs Beddows.
"I have written to every year group and class with details of the isolation period."
She added: "After discussion, we decided that the best course of action would be to keep the school closed until the half term holiday and reopen for all children on Monday 2nd November. This way, the school can have a thorough deep clean and we can give both staff and pupils the time to recover."
Jennifer Connolly, director of Public Health at Stockport Council, praised the way schools across the borough have followed safety restrictions.
"We manage any setting-based outbreak through a risk assessment and provision of advice, including isolation of close contacts and infection control measures as necessary," she said.
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“We are aware that not all Covid-19 cases have exactly the same traits, however the three well publicised symptoms – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – have been shown to be the most commonly identifiable indicators of coronavirus. If you are experiencing any of these listed symptoms please do book in for a test by visiting gov.uk or calling 119.”
The Manchester Evening News is keeping an up-to-date list of all the bubble closures throughout the region, where close to 500 schools have now been impacted by positive cases in some way.
There have been a number of other full school closures too, including Armitage CE Primary in Ardwick, Chesham Primary in Bury and Bare Trees Primary in Oldham, which we reported on earlier this week.
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--All the rules for pubs and bars in Tier 1, 2 and 3

The hospitality industry continues to face a tough battle as coronavirus restrictions continue to change across the UK .
Following the introduction of the tiered system - which categorises areas in England as either 'medium ' , 'high ' , or 'very high ' risk - sees those under the strictest measures will see the biggest change .
Earlier this week the government announced that Liverpool would be placed into Tier 3 lockdown rules which enforces bans on mixing and forces closure of some venues .
In Tier 2 , a ban on socialising outside your household indoors is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national curfew and 'rule of six ' are in place .
But what does all this mean for pubs and bars ?
As the Mirror reports , the current national restrictions include the rule of six on indoor and outdoor gatherings and the 10pm closing time for pubs , bars and restaurants .
But this changes in the areas with the highest restrictions .
What do you think of the restrictions ?
Let us know below What are the rules in 'medium risk ' [ Tier 1 ] areas ?
Those in medium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors • Pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm What are the rules in 'high risk ' [ Tier 2 ] areas ?
• Rule of six will apply outdoors • Pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm What are the rules in 'very high risk ' [ Tier 3 ] areas ?
• No household mixing indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens • Rule of six applies in outdoor public spaces such as parks • Pubs and bars not serving meals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the area Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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The hospitality industry continues to face a tough battle as coronavirus restrictions continue to change across the UK.
Following the introduction of the tiered system - which categorises areas in England as either 'medium', 'high', or 'very high' risk - sees those under the strictest measures will see the biggest change.
Earlier this week the government announced that Liverpool would be placed into Tier 3 lockdown rules which enforces bans on mixing and forces closure of some venues.
In Tier 2, a ban on socialising outside your household indoors is in place, while in Tier 1 the national curfew and 'rule of six' are in place.
But what does all this mean for pubs and bars?
As the Mirror reports, the current national restrictions include the rule of six on indoor and outdoor gatherings and the 10pm closing time for pubs, bars and restaurants.
But this changes in the areas with the highest restrictions.
What do you think of the restrictions? Let us know below
What are the rules in 'medium risk' [Tier 1] areas?
Those in medium risk areas must:
Follow the rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm
What are the rules in 'high risk' [Tier 2] areas?
No household mixing indoors
Rule of six will apply outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm
What are the rules in 'very high risk' [Tier 3] areas?
No household mixing indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens
Rule of six applies in outdoor public spaces such as parks
Pubs and bars not serving meals to close
People advised not to travel out of the area
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Police release image of man they want to speak in connection with rape

Police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to .
Officers were called to the canal tow path near Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday , July 11 .
A girl and her friends were approached by a group of men at around 5.15pm , police said .
The girl was then raped .
The teenager and her family are being supported by specially-trained officers .
Following a media appeal in August , a 20-year-old man made contact with police and was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forensically examined before being released , with no further action taken .
Police have now revealed that following further , it is now understood a second teenage girl was attacked in the area at a similar time by a different man .
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in relation to that incident .
He has been released on bail .
Detective Constable Katy Shadwell , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester Central CID , said : “ This was an abhorrent and disgusting attack on a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after this incident and we continue to try and ensure we bring whoever is responsible to justice .
“ I thank the public for their response to our initial appeal and as a result we made an arrest – since then , we were able to eliminate the man from our enquiries following extensive questioning and examination .
“ We believe the man on our latest image may hold vital information in connection with this incident and I encourage anyone who knows the identity of this man – or if the man himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police .
”

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Police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to.
Officers were called to the canal tow path near Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday, July 11.
A girl and her friends were approached by a group of men at around 5.15pm, police said. The girl was then raped.
The teenager and her family are being supported by specially-trained officers.
Following a media appeal in August, a 20-year-old man made contact with police and was arrested on suspicion of rape.
He questioned and forensically examined before being released, with no further action taken.
Police have now revealed that following further, it is now understood a second teenage girl was attacked in the area at a similar time by a different man.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in relation to that incident. He has been released on bail.
Detective Constable Katy Shadwell, of GMP’s City of Manchester Central CID, said: “This was an abhorrent and disgusting attack on a young teenage girl who was left understandably traumatised after this incident and we continue to try and ensure we bring whoever is responsible to justice.
“I thank the public for their response to our initial appeal and as a result we made an arrest – since then, we were able to eliminate the man from our enquiries following extensive questioning and examination.
“We believe the man on our latest image may hold vital information in connection with this incident and I encourage anyone who knows the identity of this man – or if the man himself sees his image – to urgently contact police.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--TUI adds more flights and holidays as travel restrictions change

Travelling just a short distance down the road can cause problems at the moment as restrictions continue to change across the country .
Despite that , many are still looking to seek some last-minute sun before the year is out and are yearning for a break .
The travel corridor is changing at least on a weekly basis so booking any trip should be taken with care and caution .
But TUI has added even more flights and holidays as travel restrictions change .
Last Thursday ( October 7 ) five Greek islands were added to the safe list meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to self-isolate for 14 days .
As a result , extra flights to the holiday hotspots of Kos , Rhodes and Zante will be added to TUI 's schedule and will be included in thousands of new packages , the Mirror reports .
Flight from Manchester , London Gatwick and Birmingham to Zante will be on sale for travel in October .
Extra holidays to Kos will be available until November 15 flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and Rhodes holidays will also be on offer for departures up to and including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Birmingham .

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Travelling just a short distance down the road can cause problems at the moment as restrictions continue to change across the country.
Despite that, many are still looking to seek some last-minute sun before the year is out and are yearning for a break.
The travel corridor is changing at least on a weekly basis so booking any trip should be taken with care and caution.
But TUI has added even more flights and holidays as travel restrictions change.
Last Thursday (October 7) five Greek islands were added to the safe list meaning arrivals back in the UK don't have to self-isolate for 14 days.
As a result, extra flights to the holiday hotspots of Kos, Rhodes and Zante will be added to TUI's schedule and will be included in thousands of new packages, the Mirror reports.
Flight from Manchester, London Gatwick and Birmingham to Zante will be on sale for travel in October.
Extra holidays to Kos will be available until November 15 flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and Rhodes holidays will also be on offer for departures up to and including November 14 from London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Every area of Bolton Wanderers squad assessed ahead of transfer deadline day

The second transfer window of the summer slams shut soon with clubs having not long to go now to get deals over the line .
The domestic only transfer window between Premier League and EFL clubs closes at 5pm on Friday , October 16 .
An earlier window for international deals closed on October 5 , but clubs in the top four divisions of English football can still do deals amongst each other .
Clubs from the Premier League can sign players from the EFL and visa versa up until the second transfer window closes .
At Bolton Wanderers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Evatt has had a busy summer bringing in new players to the squad .
A total of 19 new signings have come through the doors at the University of Bolton Stadium , either permanently or on loan .
Evatt is still targeting improvements in the transfer market ahead of the window closing , with loan players being targeted and 'one or two ' new additions sought if possible .
Here , we take a look at every area of the Bolton squad which has been assembled so far and the senior options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch to assess where reinforcements might be needed .
On the books at Wanderers for the goalkeeping spot include Billy Crellin , veteran Matt Gilks , and Matthew Alexander .
Crellin is at Wanderers on a season-long loan deal from League One side Fleetwood Town and has begun the season as the undisputed number one at Wanderers .
He has played every minute of the 2020/21 campaign for Bolton and has looked relatively assured in that time .
Veteran Gilks was signed as a player but also as Wanderers ' goalkeeping coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bench for most of Wanderers games so far this season , though Evatt went without a substitute goalkeeper in the last two league games against Harrogate Town and Grimsby Town .
There are probably areas of the squad where reinforcements are more pressing .
Several personnel have been deployed in a central defensive pair or trio for Wanderers this season with many options in this part of the squad .
But Bolton 's defence has looked more solid of late in the two most recent League Two matches against Harrogate and Grimsby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' first clean sheet of the campaign .
Evatt certainly has plenty of options at his disposal , with Ricardo Almeida Santos , George Taft , Alex Baptiste , Ryan Delaney , Harry Brockbank , Reiss Greenidge and Adam Senior among those to call upon .
Recently , Evatt has stuck with Santos , Brockbank and Delaney in consecutive games and it appears to be a solid trio with Santos in the middle of the back three .
Earlier in the transfer window , Yoan Zouma had been training with Wanderers with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , before departing as Evatt felt he was not of the standard of the central defenders currently at Wanderers .
That may suggest that Wanderers would not be against another central defender in the building , but like with the goalkeeping situation , there are areas of the squad which require more attention .
And one area which does require attention at present is in the full back/wing back role .
Evatt has switched between a back three and a back four this season , operating with Gethin Jones or Jak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gordon or , more recently , Jamie Mascoll on the left .
But Jones ' recent injury has left Wanderers light on the right hand side of the pitch and Evatt has admitted reinforcements will be required in that area .
Mascoll has recently played on the left flank at the expense of Gordon .
This part of the pitch has several options for Evatt .
Wanderers began the season with Brandon Comley and Tom White in central midfield , but in the last couple of league matches , Evatt has favoured Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latter having started the campaign in the number 10 role .
Ali Crawford appears to now be the first choice option for Wanderers in behind the strikers .
Ronan Darcy is also a central midfield option while 17-year-old Regan Riley impressed Evatt in the recent EFL Trophy loss against Shrewsbury Town , and made the bench against Grimsby .
Bolton will be without Blackburn Rovers loanee White for around four to six weeks due to knee medial ligament damage , so will hope for a speedy return to action .
Upfront is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their summer recruitment as a major statement of intent was made after signing last season 's League Two top scorer Eoin Doyle and partnering him with Nathan Delfouneso .
Behind them are Shaun Miller , Arthur Gnahoua , Bright Amoateng , Muhammadu Faal , and Finlay Lockett , the former of whom has been injured recently .
Faal is also out injured .
In terms of wingers at the club , this is perhaps an area where Bolton are lacking , with only recent acquisition Lloyd Isgrove the only out and out attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dennis Politic out with a long-term injury .
Delfouneso has also played on the left flank at times and is also an option in that role , but another player in that area of the pitch or who can operate across the front line might be welcome .

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The second transfer window of the summer slams shut soon with clubs having not long to go now to get deals over the line.
The domestic only transfer window between Premier League and EFL clubs closes at 5pm on Friday, October 16.
An earlier window for international deals closed on October 5, but clubs in the top four divisions of English football can still do deals amongst each other.
Clubs from the Premier League can sign players from the EFL and visa versa up until the second transfer window closes.
At Bolton Wanderers in League Two, new Trotters head coach Ian Evatt has had a busy summer bringing in new players to the squad.
A total of 19 new signings have come through the doors at the University of Bolton Stadium, either permanently or on loan.
Evatt is still targeting improvements in the transfer market ahead of the window closing, with loan players being targeted and 'one or two' new additions sought if possible.
Here, we take a look at every area of the Bolton squad which has been assembled so far and the senior options available to Evatt in each part of the pitch to assess where reinforcements might be needed.
Goalkeepers
On the books at Wanderers for the goalkeeping spot include Billy Crellin, veteran Matt Gilks, and Matthew Alexander.
Crellin is at Wanderers on a season-long loan deal from League One side Fleetwood Town and has begun the season as the undisputed number one at Wanderers.
He has played every minute of the 2020/21 campaign for Bolton and has looked relatively assured in that time.
Veteran Gilks was signed as a player but also as Wanderers' goalkeeping coach, while teenager Alexander has been on the bench for most of Wanderers games so far this season, though Evatt went without a substitute goalkeeper in the last two league games against Harrogate Town and Grimsby Town.
There are probably areas of the squad where reinforcements are more pressing.
Central defenders
Several personnel have been deployed in a central defensive pair or trio for Wanderers this season with many options in this part of the squad.
But Bolton's defence has looked more solid of late in the two most recent League Two matches against Harrogate and Grimsby, the latter of which yielded Wanderers' first clean sheet of the campaign.
Evatt certainly has plenty of options at his disposal, with Ricardo Almeida Santos, George Taft, Alex Baptiste, Ryan Delaney, Harry Brockbank, Reiss Greenidge and Adam Senior among those to call upon.
Recently, Evatt has stuck with Santos, Brockbank and Delaney in consecutive games and it appears to be a solid trio with Santos in the middle of the back three.
Earlier in the transfer window, Yoan Zouma had been training with Wanderers with a view to potentially a new deal with the club, before departing as Evatt felt he was not of the standard of the central defenders currently at Wanderers.
That may suggest that Wanderers would not be against another central defender in the building, but like with the goalkeeping situation, there are areas of the squad which require more attention.
Full backs/wing backs
And one area which does require attention at present is in the full back/wing back role.
Evatt has switched between a back three and a back four this season, operating with Gethin Jones or Jak Hickman on the right flank and Liam Gordon or, more recently, Jamie Mascoll on the left.
But Jones' recent injury has left Wanderers light on the right hand side of the pitch and Evatt has admitted reinforcements will be required in that area.
Mascoll has recently played on the left flank at the expense of Gordon.
Central midfielders
This part of the pitch has several options for Evatt.
Wanderers began the season with Brandon Comley and Tom White in central midfield, but in the last couple of league matches, Evatt has favoured Andrew Tutte and skipper Antoni Sarcevic, the latter having started the campaign in the number 10 role.
Ali Crawford appears to now be the first choice option for Wanderers in behind the strikers.
Ronan Darcy is also a central midfield option while 17-year-old Regan Riley impressed Evatt in the recent EFL Trophy loss against Shrewsbury Town, and made the bench against Grimsby.
Bolton will be without Blackburn Rovers loanee White for around four to six weeks due to knee medial ligament damage, so will hope for a speedy return to action.
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Strikers/wingers
Upfront is an area where Wanderers have turned heads with their summer recruitment as a major statement of intent was made after signing last season's League Two top scorer Eoin Doyle and partnering him with Nathan Delfouneso.
Behind them are Shaun Miller, Arthur Gnahoua, Bright Amoateng, Muhammadu Faal, and Finlay Lockett, the former of whom has been injured recently. Faal is also out injured.
In terms of wingers at the club, this is perhaps an area where Bolton are lacking, with only recent acquisition Lloyd Isgrove the only out and out attacking wide man on the books, with Dennis Politic out with a long-term injury.
Delfouneso has also played on the left flank at times and is also an option in that role, but another player in that area of the pitch or who can operate across the front line might be welcome.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

The Premier League has confirmed that 'Project Big Picture ' has not been approved by the top flight 's 20 clubs , following an emergency meeting on Wednesday .
As first reported by The Telegraph , Manchester United and Liverpool were the driving force behind a proposal to revitalise English football .
The plans aimed to reshape the finances of the game and would have seen the Premier League hand out a £250million rescue package to the English Football League to help clubs navigate the coronavirus crisis .
Alongside this , the League Cup and Community Shield would have both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Premier League handed to the division ’ s biggest clubs .
However , the Premier League have now confirmed that the planned reforms have been rejected following a meeting between the clubs .
“ Premier League Shareholders today unanimously agreed to work together as a 20-club collective on a strategic plan for the future structures and financing of English football , '' the statement read .
`` Premier League clubs also agreed that Project Big Picture will not be endorsed by the Premier League , any of its clubs or The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news throughout the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)

The Premier League has confirmed that 'Project Big Picture' has not been approved by the top flight's 20 clubs, following an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
As first reported by The Telegraph, Manchester United and Liverpool were the driving force behind a proposal to revitalise English football.
The plans aimed to reshape the finances of the game and would have seen the Premier League hand out a £250million rescue package to the English Football League to help clubs navigate the coronavirus crisis.
Alongside this, the League Cup and Community Shield would have both been scrapped, with the controlling power of the Premier League handed to the division’s biggest clubs.
However, the Premier League have now confirmed that the planned reforms have been rejected following a meeting between the clubs.
“Premier League Shareholders today unanimously agreed to work together as a 20-club collective on a strategic plan for the future structures and financing of English football," the statement read.
"Premier League clubs also agreed that Project Big Picture will not be endorsed by the Premier League, any of its clubs or The FA.”
A recap of today's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Matt Hancock 'loves' idea of a 'work out to help out' scheme after gyms shut

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to introduce a 'work out to help out ' scheme to encourage physical activity for those in Tier 3 lockdown areas .
It comes after gyms and leisure centres in the Liverpool city region were forced to close after the are was moved into Tier 3 .
Tory MP Caroline Johnson , who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham , suggested the initiative in the House of Commons on Thursday .
It would be broadly based on the 'Eat Out to Help Out ' scheme which launched in August .
She told the Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very clear in the risks of obesity of those who get coronavirus and that people who are obese have a more severe disease course than those who are slimmer .
`` But in Tier 3 areas , many gyms are being closed and many sporting activities are being restricted .
So what is the Department of Health doing , what is [ Mr Hancock ] doing to ensure that we can encourage activity in people who are in those areas ?
`` Perhaps a ‘ work out to help out ’ scheme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age group and each physical ability ? ''
The Health Secretary said he would 'absolutely look into ' the idea and said it is something Prime Minister Boris Johnson is 'passionate ' about .
Mr Hancock responded : `` I love the idea of ‘ work out to help out ’ .
It is undoubtedly true from the science that I 've seen that obesity contributes to a worse impact on you if you catch coronavirus .
`` It 's something the Prime Minister has spoken about with great passion and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So I 'll absolutely look into that idea .
`` But I 'd also say we 've changed the proposals , both for people who are shielding and even in the highest risk , very high Tier 3 areas , to always be clear that outdoor exercise is a good thing . ''

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to introduce a 'work out to help out' scheme to encourage physical activity for those in Tier 3 lockdown areas.
It comes after gyms and leisure centres in the Liverpool city region were forced to close after the are was moved into Tier 3.
Tory MP Caroline Johnson, who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham, suggested the initiative in the House of Commons on Thursday.
It would be broadly based on the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme which launched in August.
Ms Johnson suggested the scheme could include free online activities.
She told the Commons: "The Prime Minister has been very clear in the risks of obesity of those who get coronavirus and that people who are obese have a more severe disease course than those who are slimmer.
"But in Tier 3 areas, many gyms are being closed and many sporting activities are being restricted. So what is the Department of Health doing, what is [Mr Hancock] doing to ensure that we can encourage activity in people who are in those areas?
"Perhaps a ‘work out to help out’ scheme, with free online activities targeted to each age group and each physical ability?"
The Health Secretary said he would 'absolutely look into' the idea and said it is something Prime Minister Boris Johnson is 'passionate' about.
Mr Hancock responded: "I love the idea of ‘work out to help out’. It is undoubtedly true from the science that I've seen that obesity contributes to a worse impact on you if you catch coronavirus.
"It's something the Prime Minister has spoken about with great passion and it’s something that we want to tackle. So I'll absolutely look into that idea.
"But I'd also say we've changed the proposals, both for people who are shielding and even in the highest risk, very high Tier 3 areas, to always be clear that outdoor exercise is a good thing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Manchester United and Man City players named on Golden Boy shortlist

Manchester United and Manchester City have both had players nominated for the prestigious Golden Boy award after an updated shortlist @ @ @ @ @ 40-man shortlist has been cut in half and there are six Premier League players included @ @ @ @ @ with half of them coming from Manchester .
City are the only English side with @ @ @ @ @ both Phil Foden and summer signing Ferran Torres , who was captured from Valencia , @ @ @ @ @ , meanwhile , have had Mason Greenwood named on the shortlist after his sublime form @ @ @ @ @ side over the past year .
Other notable names include Borussia Dortmund pair Erling Haaland @ @ @ @ @ Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo , Barcelona ’ s Sergino Dest and Bayern Munich @ @ @ @ @ Since its inception in 2003 , United have had Wayne Rooney , Anderson and Anthony @ @ @ @ @ City saw Mario Balotelli win the award in 2010 - and Sergio Aguero won the @ @ @ @ @ days .

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Manchester United and Manchester City have both had players nominated for the prestigious Golden Boy award after an updated shortlist was announced.
The initial 40-man shortlist has been cut in half and there are six Premier League players included in the updated list - with half of them coming from Manchester.
City are the only English side with two players shortlisted, as both Phil Foden and summer signing Ferran Torres, who was captured from Valencia, have been nominated.
United, meanwhile, have had Mason Greenwood named on the shortlist after his sublime form for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side over the past year.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Wolves forward Fabio Silva and Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi complete the Premier League’s representatives.
Other notable names include Borussia Dortmund pair Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho, Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, Barcelona’s Sergino Dest and Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies.
Since its inception in 2003, United have had Wayne Rooney, Anderson and Anthony Martial as winners, while City saw Mario Balotelli win the award in 2010 - and Sergio Aguero won the prize during his Atletico Madrid days.
Full shortlist
Mitchel Bakker, PSG
Eduardo Camavinga, Rennes
Jonathan David, Lille
Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich
Sergiño Dest, Barcelona
Fabio Silva, Wolves
Ansu Fati, Barcelona
Phil Foden, Manchester City
Ryan Gravenberch, Ajax
Mason Greenwood, Manchester United
Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund
Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chelsea
Deyan Kulusevski, Juventus
Rodrygo, Real Madrid
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal
Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund
Dominik Szoboszlai, Red Bull Salzburg
Sandro Tonali, Brescia
Ferran Torres, Manchester City
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--'Waste of time'- MPs blast government over Greater Manchester lockdown meeting

Greater Manchester MPs have hit out at the government over its handling of discussions around whether the region will move into a tier three lockdown .
A last-minute meeting held between MPs in the region and a junior health minister this morning has been described as an `` utter waste of time '' as local leaders and MPs remain in the dark about whether restrictions are set to be changed .
Labour ’ s Lucy Powell , MP for Manchester Central , said there was “ unanimous fury ” about the process , evidence base and economic support packages on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs and the government this morning .
Addressing , Mr Hancock in the House of Commons , she said : “ We want action but it has to be the right action , because we ’ ve lived in Tier 2 for nearly three months and it ’ s not worked.
” Ms Powell called for “ meaningful conversations ” to come to a conclusion to help reduce infection rates while protecting businesses .
Mr Hancock replied : “ I ’ d urge ( Ms Powell ) to work together for the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Those conversations with the local leadership have been going on for some time.
” Afzal Khan , MP for Manchester Gorton , branded this morning 's meeting as an `` utter waste of time '' and claimed the government were `` dangerously incompetent '' .
What do you think of the new lockdown system ?
Let us know in our comments below In a statement on social media , he posted : `` As was widely reported in the media , late last night Greater Manchester MPs were invited to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
`` Unfortunately , instead of providing clarity on the situation this meeting was an utter waste of time .
In the face of the cross-party unity , the government appears to have temporarily abandoned its attempt to place Manchester under stricter tier three restrictions .
`` Greater Manchester MPs and local leaders are being given the run around by this dangerously incompetent government .
It must stop . ''
Mr Khan said : `` I was in full support of the introduction of local restrictions in Greater Manchester back in August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right time .
`` However , we are now in a wholly different situation .
The number of coronavirus cases has quadrupled in the last three weeks , and there are now more people in hospital with coronavirus than on March 23 when we went into national lockdown . ''
He accused the PM of `` blindly pursuing his own ill-fated approach '' instead of `` following the scientific advice '' .
Oldham MP Jim McMahon also claimed the meeting this morning was `` pointless '' .
He tweeted : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was absolutely pointless .
`` No consultation , no evidence was shared on the likely impact of further measures , no economic analysis and no enhanced financial support .
`` Wouldn ’ t even tell us if GM is being placed in T3 lockdown ! ''
Follow live updates throughout the day here Similarly , Andrew Gwynne , MP for Denton and Reddish , posted : `` Well the Greater Manchester MP COVID briefing with Ministers was utterly pointless .
`` While they claim “ no decision on Tier 3 ” we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The strength of feeling was strong from Tory and Labour MPs alike .
The Minister needs to listen : we are a city united . ''
And Labour ’ s Mike Kane , of Wythenshawe and Sale East , said in the Commons : `` I ’ m just slightly confused because on Monday the Secretary of State gave up his valuable time to Greater Manchester MPs and confirmed Tier 2 with a four-week review .
This was Monday .
`` He had the unanimous support cross-party from Greater Manchester .
`` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day it has been briefed in the press that we were moving to Tier 3 , so I am grateful to the Secretary of State that ( health minister Helen Whately ) has today announced that there is going to be a leak inquiry by the department .
`` Today again there was full unanimity about Tier 2 in Greater Manchester .
Come on minister , just confirm it and you ’ ve got our whole-hearted support .
”

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Greater Manchester MPs have hit out at the government over its handling of discussions around whether the region will move into a tier three lockdown.
A last-minute meeting held between MPs in the region and a junior health minister this morning has been described as an "utter waste of time" as local leaders and MPs remain in the dark about whether restrictions are set to be changed.
Labour’s Lucy Powell, MP for Manchester Central, said there was “unanimous fury” about the process, evidence base and economic support packages on the table during talks between Greater Manchester MPs and the government this morning.
Addressing, Mr Hancock in the House of Commons, she said: “We want action but it has to be the right action, because we’ve lived in Tier 2 for nearly three months and it’s not worked.”
Ms Powell called for “meaningful conversations” to come to a conclusion to help reduce infection rates while protecting businesses.
Mr Hancock replied: “I’d urge (Ms Powell) to work together for the best outcome for the people of Greater Manchester.
“Those conversations with the local leadership have been going on for some time.”
Sir Graham Brady, Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West, said: "The case has not been made for Greater Manchester to move into a Tier 3 ‘lockdown’.
"There is widespread concern amongst Members of Parliament, council leaders and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, all resisting the suggestion that Tier 3 should be introduced.”
Afzal Khan, MP for Manchester Gorton, branded this morning's meeting as an "utter waste of time" and claimed the government were "dangerously incompetent".
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In a statement on social media, he posted: "As was widely reported in the media, late last night Greater Manchester MPs were invited to a virtual meeting with a junior health minister today.
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"Unfortunately, instead of providing clarity on the situation this meeting was an utter waste of time. In the face of the cross-party unity, the government appears to have temporarily abandoned its attempt to place Manchester under stricter tier three restrictions.
"Greater Manchester MPs and local leaders are being given the run around by this dangerously incompetent government. It must stop."
Mr Khan said: "I was in full support of the introduction of local restrictions in Greater Manchester back in August. This was the right action at the right time.
"However, we are now in a wholly different situation. The number of coronavirus cases has quadrupled in the last three weeks, and there are now more people in hospital with coronavirus than on March 23 when we went into national lockdown."
He accused the PM of "blindly pursuing his own ill-fated approach" instead of "following the scientific advice".
Oldham MP Jim McMahon also claimed the meeting this morning was "pointless".
He tweeted: "The Covid-19 meeting with Government is over and it was absolutely pointless.
"No consultation, no evidence was shared on the likely impact of further measures, no economic analysis and no enhanced financial support.
"Wouldn’t even tell us if GM is being placed in T3 lockdown!"
Similarly, Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, posted: "Well the Greater Manchester MP COVID briefing with Ministers was utterly pointless.
"While they claim “no decision on Tier 3” we know it was being heavily briefed. The strength of feeling was strong from Tory and Labour MPs alike. The Minister needs to listen: we are a city united."
And Labour’s Mike Kane, of Wythenshawe and Sale East, said in the Commons: "I’m just slightly confused because on Monday the Secretary of State gave up his valuable time to Greater Manchester MPs and confirmed Tier 2 with a four-week review. This was Monday.
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"He had the unanimous support cross-party from Greater Manchester.
"As (William Wragg) has said, every day it has been briefed in the press that we were moving to Tier 3, so I am grateful to the Secretary of State that (health minister Helen Whately) has today announced that there is going to be a leak inquiry by the department.
"Today again there was full unanimity about Tier 2 in Greater Manchester. Come on minister, just confirm it and you’ve got our whole-hearted support.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Remembrance Sunday parades and gatherings banned in Bolton

Parades and large gatherings at war memorials on Remembrance Sunday will be forbidden in Bolton as ‘ innovative ’ new ways of commemoration are planned .
Bolton council leader David Greenhalgh said the town hall was committed to marking ‘ the most important day in the civic calendar ’ , but a safety group including public health leaders and police said events could not go ahead as normal next month .
Instead , he is encouraging event organisers to make their plans virtual .
At a full council meeting , the leader was asked a question on the issue by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I would anticipate many thousands in Bolton would like to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday but in doing so we must make sure this does not provoke a potential risk .
“ What support and guidance can we expect from the council to ensure that these events take place so we can honour the fallen ?
” Coun Greenhalgh , said : “ I recognise the huge importance of Remembrance Sunday and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice .
“ I acknowledge this is a key day for many many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrated that we are are now having to discuss different ways in which we remember our fallen .
“ The safety advisory group all agreed that the Sunday as normally they are held would not be safe at this point so we have a challenge of how then to we commemorate .
“ The advice was that there should be no parades or gatherings because of the number of cases in the borough and so we are going to write to all event planners to advise that their events can not proceed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will also be promoting the fact that services can be held following distancing guidance in church.
” Coun Greenhalgh said that groups would be encouraged to engage in smaller ceremonies over a four day period .
He said : “ We are also very much encouraging that wreaths will still be laid from those organisations that we know will want to pay their respects .
“ They can be laid between November 8 and 11 and where we can we will video the laying of those wreaths to produce a film that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be shared across numerous channels .
“ Many groups will come forward and show innovation in the way they lay the wreaths and maybe say a few words which can be recorded .
“ At my local war memorial in Dunscar we can have up to 3,000 people attend and that has been an incredibly emotional experience of people coming together to commemorate .
“ But the reality is those 3,000 are packed in like sardines and unfortunately it just can ’ t happen this year.
” Mark Whittaker , 54 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a parade from The British Legion club on Remembrance Sunday for decades .
He said : “ It ’ s very disappointing but understandable .
We normally walk up Belmont Road , and along Bar Lane and Blackburn Road to a church service .
“ These are community events involving all ages from the veterans to dozens of young guides and scouts .
It ’ s a real shame it won ’ t happen this year .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Chris Gree, Local Democracy Reporting Service, Seamus McDonnell)

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Parades and large gatherings at war memorials on Remembrance Sunday will be forbidden in Bolton as ‘innovative’ new ways of commemoration are planned.
Bolton council leader David Greenhalgh said the town hall was committed to marking ‘the most important day in the civic calendar’, but a safety group including public health leaders and police said events could not go ahead as normal next month.
Instead, he is encouraging event organisers to make their plans virtual.
At a full council meeting, the leader was asked a question on the issue by Coun David Evans.
He said: “I would anticipate many thousands in Bolton would like to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday but in doing so we must make sure this does not provoke a potential risk.
“What support and guidance can we expect from the council to ensure that these events take place so we can honour the fallen?”
Coun Greenhalgh, said: “I recognise the huge importance of Remembrance Sunday and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
“I acknowledge this is a key day for many many people who will be extremely disappointed and frustrated that we are are now having to discuss different ways in which we remember our fallen.
“The safety advisory group all agreed that the Sunday as normally they are held would not be safe at this point so we have a challenge of how then to we commemorate.
“The advice was that there should be no parades or gatherings because of the number of cases in the borough and so we are going to write to all event planners to advise that their events cannot proceed as normal and encourage virtual ceremonies.
“We will also be promoting the fact that services can be held following distancing guidance in church.”
Coun Greenhalgh said that groups would be encouraged to engage in smaller ceremonies over a four day period.
He said: “We are also very much encouraging that wreaths will still be laid from those organisations that we know will want to pay their respects.
“They can be laid between November 8 and 11 and where we can we will video the laying of those wreaths to produce a film that can then used for commemoration which can be shared across numerous channels.
“Many groups will come forward and show innovation in the way they lay the wreaths and maybe say a few words which can be recorded .
“At my local war memorial in Dunscar we can have up to 3,000 people attend and that has been an incredibly emotional experience of people coming together to commemorate.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“But the reality is those 3,000 are packed in like sardines and unfortunately it just can’t happen this year.”
Mark Whittaker, 54, of Astley Bridge, has taken part annually in a parade from The British Legion club on Remembrance Sunday for decades.
He said: “It’s very disappointing but understandable. We normally walk up Belmont Road, and along Bar Lane and Blackburn Road to a church service.
“These are community events involving all ages from the veterans to dozens of young guides and scouts. It’s a real shame it won’t happen this year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Roy Keane feels sympathy for Harry Maguire after England red card

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said that he feels 'sympathy ' for Harry Maguire after his red card against Denmark for England .
The defender picked up two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes to receive his marching orders , with England going on to lose 1-0 after a Christian Eriksen penalty .
That has seen the scrutiny on the former Leicester City man rise , following on from United 's 6-1 defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break .
However , Maguire has received vocal support from his England colleagues and the usually hard-hitting Keane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the situation .
`` I think because his confidence is so low , sometimes from a defender 's point of view you 're thinking that if you can put a good challenge in on somebody , you can help their form and their confidence , '' he told ITV .
`` But this goes back to his decision making , why he feels he needs to make this tackle so high up the pitch , and his touch ( for the second challenge ) puts him in danger .
`` I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously what is going on in his head , it 's all over the place and you can see with him , as soon as he sees the red card coming out , you have to have sympathy for him .
`` Gareth Southgate mentioned that he has got the full support but I think sometimes in a situation like that , when he knows somebody is having a really tough time on and off the pitch , I think a pat on the back would have helped him considering he knows exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment . ''

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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said that he feels 'sympathy' for Harry Maguire after his red card against Denmark for England.
The defender picked up two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes to receive his marching orders, with England going on to lose 1-0 after a Christian Eriksen penalty.
That has seen the scrutiny on the former Leicester City man rise, following on from United's 6-1 defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break.
However, Maguire has received vocal support from his England colleagues and the usually hard-hitting Keane has not been harsh with his verdict on the situation.
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"I think because his confidence is so low, sometimes from a defender's point of view you're thinking that if you can put a good challenge in on somebody, you can help their form and their confidence," he told ITV.
"But this goes back to his decision making, why he feels he needs to make this tackle so high up the pitch, and his touch (for the second challenge) puts him in danger.
"I have a lot of sympathy for Maguire, obviously what is going on in his head, it's all over the place and you can see with him, as soon as he sees the red card coming out, you have to have sympathy for him.
"Gareth Southgate mentioned that he has got the full support but I think sometimes in a situation like that, when he knows somebody is having a really tough time on and off the pitch, I think a pat on the back would have helped him considering he knows exactly how low the player is at the moment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Boris Johnson rejects Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign

Boris Johnson has rejected Marcus Rashford 's latest campaign to extend free school meals .
The Manchester United star launched a new petition today urging the government to end child food poverty .
It comes after Marcus , from Wythenshawe , forced the government into a spectacular U-turn with his campaign to provide free school meals during the summer holidays .
He was even announced as an MBE recipient in the Queen 's Birthday Honours last week for his efforts .
The footballer 's latest call was for vouchers to be distributed for October 's half-term break and at Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said his success the first time will not be repeated , insisting : `` We are in a different position now , '' the Independent reports .
Marcus urged the public to pledge support to the # endchildfoodpoverty campaign with the petition already racking up more than 60,000 signatures .
To be considered for debate in Parliament it needs 100,000 supporters .
The 22-year-old has vowed not to give up the fight .
In response to the news , the United star tweeted : `` Merry Christmas kids ... '' It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feed millions of British children but here we are .
250 % increase in food poverty and rising ...
This is not going away anytime soon and neither am I ... '' Previously , Marcus has said : `` For too long this conversation has been delayed .
`` Child food poverty in the UK is not a result of Covid-19 .
We must act with urgency to stabilise the households of our vulnerable children .
`` In 2020 , no child in the UK should be going to bed hungry , nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how their younger siblings are going to eat that day , or how they are going to access food come the holidays .
`` The school holidays used to be a highlight of the year for children . ''
But today `` it is met with anxiety from those as young as seven-years old . ''

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Boris Johnson has rejected Marcus Rashford's latest campaign to extend free school meals.
The Manchester United star launched a new petition today urging the government to end child food poverty.
It comes after Marcus, from Wythenshawe, forced the government into a spectacular U-turn with his campaign to provide free school meals during the summer holidays.
He was even announced as an MBE recipient in the Queen's Birthday Honours last week for his efforts.
The footballer's latest call was for vouchers to be distributed for October's half-term break and at Christmas.
But the Prime Minister's spokesman has said his success the first time will not be repeated, insisting: "We are in a different position now," the Independent reports.
Marcus urged the public to pledge support to the #endchildfoodpoverty campaign with the petition already racking up more than 60,000 signatures.
To be considered for debate in Parliament it needs 100,000 supporters.
The 22-year-old has vowed not to give up the fight.
In response to the news, the United star tweeted: "Merry Christmas kids...
"It’s also not for food banks to feed millions of British children but here we are. 250% increase in food poverty and rising... This is not going away anytime soon and neither am I..."
Previously, Marcus has said: "For too long this conversation has been delayed.
"Child food poverty in the UK is not a result of Covid-19. We must act with urgency to stabilise the households of our vulnerable children.
"In 2020, no child in the UK should be going to bed hungry, nor should they be sat in classrooms concerned about how their younger siblings are going to eat that day, or how they are going to access food come the holidays.
"The school holidays used to be a highlight of the year for children."
But today "it is met with anxiety from those as young as seven-years old."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Why do MPs not wear face masks in the House of Commons?

The use of face coverings have been made mandatory in a number of places in England since the coronavirus outbreak .
The first ruling was for passengers on public transport in summer before it was expanded to supermarkets and other enclosed public spaces .
Primarily , the rule is in force where it is difficult to maintain the two metre social distancing .
As the country was encouraged to head back to work , businesses were told they had to be 'Covid-19 secure ' in following the latest government guidance .
In some cases , this meant that employees would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplace too .
But many members of the public have claimed MPs in the House of Commons have not been adhering to the Covid rules by not wearing masks .
So why is it that MPs do n't have to wear them by law ?
The Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) has provided detailed guidance for specific workplace settings .
Employers must make sure that the risk assessment for their business addresses the risks of Covid-19 using BEIS guidance to inform decisions and control measures including close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers should look at the use of face coverings on a case by case basis depending on the workplace environment , other appropriate mitigations they have put in place , and whether reasonable exemptions apply .
In Parliament , measures are in place to ensure colleagues can be seated socially distanced , while also limiting the number of MPs allowed inside to 50 .
They also have a special exit and entry points which is timed between sessions .
Therefore under the current regulations , MPs do not have to wear face coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses look at the measures on a case by case basis , the government says that face coverings must be worn by retail , leisure and hospitality staff working in areas that are open to the public and where they ’ re likely to come into contact with a member of the public .
This includes : shops , supermarkets , bars , pubs , restaurants , cafes , banks , estate agents , post offices , public areas of hotels and hostels .
If these businesses have taken steps in line with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure workplaces to create a physical barrier between workers and members of the public , then staff behind the barrier will not be required to wear a face covering .

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The use of face coverings have been made mandatory in a number of places in England since the coronavirus outbreak.
The first ruling was for passengers on public transport in summer before it was expanded to supermarkets and other enclosed public spaces.
Primarily, the rule is in force where it is difficult to maintain the two metre social distancing.
As the country was encouraged to head back to work, businesses were told they had to be 'Covid-19 secure' in following the latest government guidance.
In some cases, this meant that employees would have to wear face masks in the workplace too.
But many members of the public have claimed MPs in the House of Commons have not been adhering to the Covid rules by not wearing masks.
So why is it that MPs don't have to wear them by law?
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has provided detailed guidance for specific workplace settings.
Employers must make sure that the risk assessment for their business addresses the risks of Covid-19 using BEIS guidance to inform decisions and control measures including close proximity working.
For indoor settings, employers should look at the use of face coverings on a case by case basis depending on the workplace environment, other appropriate mitigations they have put in place, and whether reasonable exemptions apply.
In Parliament, measures are in place to ensure colleagues can be seated socially distanced, while also limiting the number of MPs allowed inside to 50.
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They also have a special exit and entry points which is timed between sessions.
Therefore under the current regulations, MPs do not have to wear face coverings when in the Commons.
While most businesses look at the measures on a case by case basis, the government says that face coverings must be worn by retail, leisure and hospitality staff working in areas that are open to the public and where they’re likely to come into contact with a member of the public.
This includes: shops, supermarkets, bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes, banks, estate agents, post offices, public areas of hotels and hostels.
If these businesses have taken steps in line with Health and Safety Executive guidance for COVID-19 secure workplaces to create a physical barrier between workers and members of the public, then staff behind the barrier will not be required to wear a face covering.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--When is London going into Tier 2 coronavirus lockdown restrictions?

London is among the latest areas in England to be moved into Tier 2 restrictions .
Health secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday that London , Essex , Elmbridge , Barrow in Furness , York , North East Derbyshire , Chesterfield and Erewash will move to the 'high ' Covid alert level .
'High ' - or Tier 2 - comes with a new set of measures .
People will no longer be able to mix with different households indoors , including in pubs and restaurants .
They 'll still be required to abide by the 'rule of six ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10pm curfew for the hospitality industry which is in place nationally .
The new measures will come into force from midnight on Friday ( October 16 ) .
Measures are to be kept under review , with a four-week 'sunset clause ' for areas facing the toughest restrictions .
Explaining the change for London , Mr Hancock says : `` Infection rates are on a steep upward path with the number of cases doubling every 10 days .
`` The seven-day average case rate stands today at 97 rising sharply .
We know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can spread fast and put huge pressures on the NHS so we must act now to prevent the need for tougher measures later on .
`` So working closely with the mayor , with cross-party council leadership , with local public health officials and the national team , we 've together agreed that London needs to move to local Covid alert level high . ''
He added : `` We all need to play our part in getting the virus under control once again . ''

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London is among the latest areas in England to be moved into Tier 2 restrictions.
Health secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday that London, Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow in Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Erewash will move to the 'high' Covid alert level.
'High' - or Tier 2 - comes with a new set of measures.
People will no longer be able to mix with different households indoors, including in pubs and restaurants.
They'll still be required to abide by the 'rule of six' when gathering outdoors as well as the 10pm curfew for the hospitality industry which is in place nationally.
The new measures will come into force from midnight on Friday (October 16).
Measures are to be kept under review, with a four-week 'sunset clause' for areas facing the toughest restrictions.
Explaining the change for London, Mr Hancock says: "Infection rates are on a steep upward path with the number of cases doubling every 10 days.
"The seven-day average case rate stands today at 97 rising sharply. We know from the first peak, the infection can spread fast and put huge pressures on the NHS so we must act now to prevent the need for tougher measures later on.
"So working closely with the mayor, with cross-party council leadership, with local public health officials and the national team, we've together agreed that London needs to move to local Covid alert level high."
He added: "We all need to play our part in getting the virus under control once again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Martin Lewis reveals the 'golden' sentence you should use at the bank

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a clever tip to help banking customers avoid having to wait long periods of time when it comes to reclaiming money for cancelled flights and holidays .
The finance journalist appeared on ITV 's This Morning , where a viewer asked for help getting her money back from a travel company which is no longer trading .
Deborah explained that she 'd been left with nothing after her holiday was cancelled when STA travel ceased trading .
She did everything right , getting the evidence together , filling in the right forms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monzo .
But after eight weeks , her bank still had n't dealt with it , adding that it would be `` up to three months '' after they got round to it for her money to reach her .
`` I have no holiday , no money , '' she said .
The good news is that Martin had a plan - and it could work against any bank that was delaying paying out .
But that did n't mean it was always easy .
`` I can tell you what your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just slow to process it 's very difficult to force that forwards , '' Martin said .
But difficult is n't the same as impossible , reports the Mirror .
`` If you have put in a formal complaint , and you feel it has n't been dealt with , you could technically take them to the Financial Ombudsman , '' Martin said .
`` But I would just get back in touch with them and say : 'This is n't good enough , please can you hurry it up , I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Ombudsman . '
'' And that is what is key , Martin explained - because banks are charged a £650 case fee for almost all of the complaints people file against them there .
`` If you take someone to the Ombudsman , then banks have to pay a fee .
And it works for an awful lot more than just delayed payouts - with the key sentence to use being : `` I do n't want to take you to the Ombudsman , but please hurry up or I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly , you told me it would take 8 weeks .
`` That can often get you escalated in the complaints system . ''
Martin added that it wo n't work for everybody , but is worth trying .

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a clever tip to help banking customers avoid having to wait long periods of time when it comes to reclaiming money for cancelled flights and holidays.
The finance journalist appeared on ITV's This Morning, where a viewer asked for help getting her money back from a travel company which is no longer trading.
Deborah explained that she'd been left with nothing after her holiday was cancelled when STA travel ceased trading.
She did everything right, getting the evidence together, filling in the right forms and asking for chargeback from her bank, Monzo.
But after eight weeks, her bank still hadn't dealt with it, adding that it would be "up to three months" after they got round to it for her money to reach her.
"I have no holiday, no money," she said.
The good news is that Martin had a plan - and it could work against any bank that was delaying paying out.
But that didn't mean it was always easy.
"I can tell you what your rights are, but if someone is just slow to process it's very difficult to force that forwards," Martin said.
But difficult isn't the same as impossible, reports the Mirror.
"If you have put in a formal complaint, and you feel it hasn't been dealt with, you could technically take them to the Financial Ombudsman," Martin said.
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"But I would just get back in touch with them and say: 'This isn't good enough, please can you hurry it up, I don't want to have to take you to the Ombudsman.'"
And that is what is key, Martin explained - because banks are charged a £650 case fee for almost all of the complaints people file against them there.
"If you take someone to the Ombudsman, then banks have to pay a fee.
"So that's a good incentive."
And it works for an awful lot more than just delayed payouts - with the key sentence to use being: "I don't want to take you to the Ombudsman, but please hurry up or I will, because I want my money more quickly, you told me it would take 8 weeks.
"That can often get you escalated in the complaints system."
Martin added that it won't work for everybody, but is worth trying.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--Man United considering adding Ethan Galbraith to first-team squad

Manchester United could promote Ethan Galbraith to the first-team squad on a permanent basis this season .
Galbraith , 19 , came on for his United debut in the Europa League defeat to Astana last November and was included in the travelling squad for the latter stages of the competition in Cologne .
The Northern Ireland international is not expected to leave on loan before the transfer deadline for EFL clubs on Friday even though he has already attained a senior cap .
Northern Ireland have a European Championship qualifier against Slovakia in November and first-team football could ensure Galbraith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Galbraith played 45 minutes in United 's only pre-season friendly at Aston Villa last month and returned from a foot injury for the Northern Ireland Under-21s this week .
The United Under-23 coach Neil Wood likened Galbraith 's development to Teden Mengi 's .
`` We want him to come back and make an impact in the U23s , '' Wood said of Galbraith .
`` He had a good impact last season and he needs to be making an impact to get himself in front of the manager .
`` Any chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has to take it .
Any chance he gets , whether he ’ s involved with the squad , with the first-team , he has to take it .
That ’ s what we expect from him .
I don ’ t think he ’ ll be a player to go out on loan .
`` I think the idea is for him to play 23s and be in and around the first-team training , if they want him up there .
Pretty much the same as Teden was , but Teden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit earlier than we expected .
But those two have the same pathway .
`` I think [ he could get first-team opportunities ] , if he can regain the form he had shown last season .
He has missed pre-season and had a little stop-start season went away on international duty , so did n't play against Salford and then got an injury .
It ’ s been a bit stop-start for him .
After the international break , get him settled down , back training and back playing and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be .
`` He ’ s matured a lot over the last 12 or 18 months and he knows he ’ s the type of person if he puts the effort and work in , he ’ s a very talented player .
There ’ s a chance he can get himself pushed into that first-team training .
`` There ’ s an opportunity for him but at the same time he has to make that happen and then he has to take that opportunity if it comes along . ''
Centre-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the EFL deadline and has been the oldest starter for the U23s in their three league games .
Bernard , 20 , started for the first-team in Astana last year and the Londoner is ready for senior football .
`` If the right club comes I ’ m always looking to go out on loan , I would n't mind it , '' Bernard told the MEN .
`` But , at the moment , I ’ m just playing my football so whatever comes , comes .
`` As the older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show the younger ones this is how we play and everyone has to be up for every game .
Especially teams like Rochdale [ in the EFL Trophy ] , they ’ re first-team players .
If you don ’ t perform well they ’ ll punish you .
`` It ( the Astana experience ) helped me a lot .
I gained a lot of experience .
Flying out to a different county was different , in the cold especially .
Playing with a few of the first-team was very good .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , they ’ re different to us .
They travel different , train different , so it ’ s good to see what they do and bring what they do to my game .
`` It motivates everyone seeing all the young lads going into the first team and doing well .
Motivates everyone to try and push on and see if we can break in . ''

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Manchester United could promote Ethan Galbraith to the first-team squad on a permanent basis this season.
Galbraith, 19, came on for his United debut in the Europa League defeat to Astana last November and was included in the travelling squad for the latter stages of the competition in Cologne.
The Northern Ireland international is not expected to leave on loan before the transfer deadline for EFL clubs on Friday even though he has already attained a senior cap. Northern Ireland have a European Championship qualifier against Slovakia in November and first-team football could ensure Galbraith features in next summer's tournament.
Galbraith played 45 minutes in United's only pre-season friendly at Aston Villa last month and returned from a foot injury for the Northern Ireland Under-21s this week. The United Under-23 coach Neil Wood likened Galbraith's development to Teden Mengi's.
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"We want him to come back and make an impact in the U23s," Wood said of Galbraith. "He had a good impact last season and he needs to be making an impact to get himself in front of the manager.
"Any chance he has to train with the first-team he has to take it. Any chance he gets, whether he’s involved with the squad, with the first-team, he has to take it. That’s what we expect from him. I don’t think he’ll be a player to go out on loan.
"I think the idea is for him to play 23s and be in and around the first-team training, if they want him up there. Pretty much the same as Teden was, but Teden has been pushed into the first-team a little bit earlier than we expected. But those two have the same pathway.
"I think [he could get first-team opportunities], if he can regain the form he had shown last season. He has missed pre-season and had a little stop-start season went away on international duty, so didn't play against Salford and then got an injury. It’s been a bit stop-start for him. After the international break, get him settled down, back training and back playing and that’s where it’s going to be.
"He’s matured a lot over the last 12 or 18 months and he knows he’s the type of person if he puts the effort and work in, he’s a very talented player. There’s a chance he can get himself pushed into that first-team training.
"There’s an opportunity for him but at the same time he has to make that happen and then he has to take that opportunity if it comes along."
Centre-back Di'Shon Bernard could secure a loan move before the EFL deadline and has been the oldest starter for the U23s in their three league games. Bernard, 20, started for the first-team in Astana last year and the Londoner is ready for senior football.
"If the right club comes I’m always looking to go out on loan, I wouldn't mind it," Bernard told the MEN. "But, at the moment, I’m just playing my football so whatever comes, comes.
"As the older one I need to take responsibility and show the younger ones this is how we play and everyone has to be up for every game. Especially teams like Rochdale [in the EFL Trophy], they’re first-team players. If you don’t perform well they’ll punish you.
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"It (the Astana experience) helped me a lot. I gained a lot of experience. Flying out to a different county was different, in the cold especially. Playing with a few of the first-team was very good. It’s good to be around it, they’re different to us. They travel different, train different, so it’s good to see what they do and bring what they do to my game.
"It motivates everyone seeing all the young lads going into the first team and doing well. Motivates everyone to try and push on and see if we can break in."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-15--PSG suffer injury blow ahead of Manchester United fixture

Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their opening Champions League fixture against Manchester United next week .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side begin their European campaign next Tuesday night when they make the trip to France to take on the top seeds in Group H. United know they face a huge task in trying to defeat the French champions away from home but their hopes of a positive result might be boosted after the latest injury news .
PSG could be without key defensive figure Marquinhos for the match after the 26-year-old suffered a thigh injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Marquinhos lasted just 11 minutes of Brazil 's 4-2 qualification win over Peru on Tuesday night before being replaced by fellow defender Rodrigo Caio .
The news comes as the latest blow to manager Thomas Tuchel who is already without first-choice left-back Juan Bernat following a knee injury .
PSG will be crossing their fingers for no more fresh injury concerns ahead of next week 's match when they travel to take on Nimes in Ligue 1 on Friday night .
The French champions could be lining up against former forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Uruguayan forward set to make his debut for United in the match .
Cavani signed for United as a free agent on transfer deadline day last week but misses the weekend trip to Newcastle as he continues his self-isolation period .

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Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their opening Champions League fixture against Manchester United next week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side begin their European campaign next Tuesday night when they make the trip to France to take on the top seeds in Group H.
United know they face a huge task in trying to defeat the French champions away from home but their hopes of a positive result might be boosted after the latest injury news.
PSG could be without key defensive figure Marquinhos for the match after the 26-year-old suffered a thigh injury while away on international duty earlier this week.
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Marquinhos lasted just 11 minutes of Brazil's 4-2 qualification win over Peru on Tuesday night before being replaced by fellow defender Rodrigo Caio.
The news comes as the latest blow to manager Thomas Tuchel who is already without first-choice left-back Juan Bernat following a knee injury.
PSG will be crossing their fingers for no more fresh injury concerns ahead of next week's match when they travel to take on Nimes in Ligue 1 on Friday night.
The French champions could be lining up against former forward Edinson Cavani in their Champions League opener with the Uruguayan forward set to make his debut for United in the match.
Cavani signed for United as a free agent on transfer deadline day last week but misses the weekend trip to Newcastle as he continues his self-isolation period.