themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--One more person with coronavirus has died in Greater Manchester's hospitals

One more person has died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals after contracting coronavirus .
The region 's hospital death toll now stands at 2,158 , the latest NHS daily figures show .
In the last 24 hours , one COVID-19 death was reported at the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust .
Nationally , four new deaths of people with coronavirus in hospitals have been announced .
The patients were aged between 66 and 88 and they all had known underlying health conditions .
Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate .
NHS England 's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago .
They do not include deaths in care homes or community settings .
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of Saturday , August 15 is : The latest figures come as the government announced that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from different households ca n't meet in each other 's gardens or homes .
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One more person has died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.
The region's hospital death toll now stands at 2,158, the latest NHS daily figures show.
In the last 24 hours, one COVID-19 death was reported at the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Nationally, four new deaths of people with coronavirus in hospitals have been announced.
The patients were aged between 66 and 88 and they all had known underlying health conditions.
Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.
These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.
NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.
They do not include deaths in care homes or community settings.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, August 15 is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 230
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 447
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 564
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 181
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 227
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 222
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 13
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 253
The latest figures come as the government announced that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue in Greater Manchester.
The rules means people from different households can't meet in each other's gardens or homes.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Jet2 announces plans to make more than 100 pilots redundant

Jet2 has announced plans to make more than 100 pilots redundant .
Bosses at the airline said they are 'greatly distressed ' and 'deeply regret ' the cuts , but that they are caused 'entirely by the current situation ' .
Jet2 will make 102 pilots redundant across most of its bases , including at Manchester Airport .
The airline also has bases at Leeds-Bradford , Belfast–International , East Midlands , Edinburgh , Glasgow , London–Stansted , Newcastle and Birmingham .
A Jet2 spokesperson said : `` We are greatly distressed and deeply regret these redundancies that are entirely caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers have collapsed around the world due to travel restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic .
The British Airline Pilots ’ Association ( BALPA ) said the announcement reflects the 'desperate state ' of the British aviation sector .
The trade union has put forward a range of options to save the jobs , but each one has been turned down , they said .
Brian Strutton , BALPA general secretary , said : “ This announcement is yet another which shows the desperate state of the British aviation sector '' Despite enormous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways of saving these jobs the airline is insisting on 102 redundancies .
“ This will be a particular kick in the teeth as many of those who may lose their jobs have recently joined the airline after having been dismissed from Thomas Cook which went into administration last year .
“ BALPA will be supporting our pilot members in Jet2 and every other airline where they are facing the threat of losing their jobs .
“ The Government has a significant role to play in supporting the vital British aviation industry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ restart plan into chaos .
`` If these quarantines are really needed the Government must stump up the support to help the airline industry which is doing its best to get back on track but keeps being knocked back at every juncture.
” On Thursday evening , the government added France to the UK 's quarantine list over the rising numbers of coronavirus cases .
Holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must now quarantine for 14 days , the The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) said .
The Netherlands , Monaco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aruba were also added to the quarantine list .

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Jet2 has announced plans to make more than 100 pilots redundant.
Bosses at the airline said they are 'greatly distressed' and 'deeply regret' the cuts, but that they are caused 'entirely by the current situation'.
Jet2 will make 102 pilots redundant across most of its bases, including at Manchester Airport.
The airline also has bases at Leeds-Bradford, Belfast–International, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London–Stansted, Newcastle and Birmingham.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: "We are greatly distressed and deeply regret these redundancies that are entirely caused by the current situation".
Passenger numbers have collapsed around the world due to travel restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) said the announcement reflects the 'desperate state' of the British aviation sector.
The trade union has put forward a range of options to save the jobs, but each one has been turned down, they said.
Brian Strutton, BALPA general secretary, said: “This announcement is yet another which shows the desperate state of the British aviation sector
"Despite enormous efforts to work with Jet2 to find ways of saving these jobs the airline is insisting on 102 redundancies.
“This will be a particular kick in the teeth as many of those who may lose their jobs have recently joined the airline after having been dismissed from Thomas Cook which went into administration last year.
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“BALPA will be supporting our pilot members in Jet2 and every other airline where they are facing the threat of losing their jobs.
“The Government has a significant role to play in supporting the vital British aviation industry.
"Its quarantine changes keep throwing every restart plan into chaos.
"If these quarantines are really needed the Government must stump up the support to help the airline industry which is doing its best to get back on track but keeps being knocked back at every juncture.”
On Thursday evening, the government added France to the UK's quarantine list over the rising numbers of coronavirus cases.
Holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must now quarantine for 14 days, the The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said.
The Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos and Aruba were also added to the quarantine list.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Gemma Atkinson carries on training after suffering painful gym injury

Fitness fanatic Gemma Atkinson has been hailed as 'inspirational ' after sharing the moment she fell down during training but carried on with her workout .
Gemma set the camera rolling as she performed box jumps in her home gym .
In a video shared on her Instagram , the workout was going well until she fell while taking a leap onto the 20 inch box and hurts her shin .
As she fell , the actress and radio presenter lost her headphones but she picked them , and herself , back up and soldiered on .
Gemma later unveiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` That hurt I 'm not going to lie , '' she said , explaining however that she was n't going to be put off by the fall .
`` Instant bump but I got three more to do before I 'm finished , '' she said determinedly .
`` So pick yourself up and do your three . ''
The former Emmerdale star from Bury said alongside the video of her fall : `` Sometimes in life things knock you down , get in your way and try to stop you moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re trying something new .
`` That ’ s why a lot of people give up .
`` The fear of trying something new , feeling like a beginner again or looking silly in the process .
`` Today I tried something new !
My horrendous leg session ended with conditioning .
15 , 12 , 9 cals on the assault bike , box jumps and DB cleans .
I decided to do all my box jumps ( 36 in total ) with the box at 24 inches instead of 20 inches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ above happened !
with just three more jumps left !
!
! ''
Referencing movie boxing legend Rocky she said : `` As Rocky Balboa says though , it ain ’ t about how hard you hit , it ’ s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward .
`` That ’ s how winning is done ! ''
`` You 're made of steel , '' said another .
`` Your an inspiration girl ! ''
exclaimed another .
`` Faced the box fear after falling is nails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sitting outside the Hits Radio drivetime presenter , 35 , later laughed off the moment in a follow-up video alongside her dog Norman , who she recalled looked in amazement at her after she fell .

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Fitness fanatic Gemma Atkinson has been hailed as 'inspirational' after sharing the moment she fell down during training but carried on with her workout.
Gemma set the camera rolling as she performed box jumps in her home gym.
In a video shared on her Instagram, the workout was going well until she fell while taking a leap onto the 20 inch box and hurts her shin.
As she fell, the actress and radio presenter lost her headphones but she picked them, and herself, back up and soldiered on.
(Image: Gemma Atkinson/Instagram)
Gemma later unveiled a large bump on her leg.
"That hurt I'm not going to lie," she said, explaining however that she wasn't going to be put off by the fall.
"Instant bump but I got three more to do before I'm finished," she said determinedly.
"So pick yourself up and do your three."
The former Emmerdale star from Bury said alongside the video of her fall: "Sometimes in life things knock you down, get in your way and try to stop you moving forward.
"Especially when you’re trying something new.
"That’s why a lot of people give up.
"The fear of trying something new, feeling like a beginner again or looking silly in the process.
(Image: Gemma Atkinson/Instagram)
"Today I tried something new! My horrendous leg session ended with conditioning. 15, 12, 9 cals on the assault bike, box jumps and DB cleans.
I decided to do all my box jumps (36 in total) with the box at 24 inches instead of 20 inches.
"On my last round, the above happened! with just three more jumps left!!!"
Referencing movie boxing legend Rocky she said: "As Rocky Balboa says though, it ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. "That’s how winning is done!"
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One impressed follower commented: "You're a machine Gemma."
"You're made of steel," said another.
"Your an inspiration girl!" exclaimed another.
"Faced the box fear after falling is nails!" another follower told her.
Sitting outside the Hits Radio drivetime presenter, 35, later laughed off the moment in a follow-up video alongside her dog Norman, who she recalled looked in amazement at her after she fell.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Pictures: Man City vs Lyon in the Champions League quarter-final

Manchester City bid for a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League as they take on Lyon in @ @ @ @ @ are hoping to return to the semi-finals of the Champions League by beating Lyon in @ @ @ @ @ for the tournament finale in the Portuguese capital by beating Real Madrid in the last-16 @ @ @ @ @ which was played at the Etihad last week , five months after the first leg @ @ @ @ @ 's quarter-final - like all matches in the final tournament - is a one leg @ @ @ @ @ no room for slip-ups if they want to go through and take on Bayern Munich @ @ @ @ @ will be no pushover though .
Last season City failed to beat them in two @ @ @ @ @ French side beating the Blues at the Etihad .
We 'll bring you all the @ @ @ @ @ José Alvalade throughout the evening below .

Manchester City bid for a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League as they take on Lyon in Lisbon, Portgual
Manchester City are hoping to return to the semi-finals of the Champions League by beating Lyon in Lisbon tonight.
City qualified for the tournament finale in the Portuguese capital by beating Real Madrid in the last-16, the second leg of which was played at the Etihad last week, five months after the first leg at the Bernabeu.
Tonight's quarter-final - like all matches in the final tournament - is a one leg affair, so there are no room for slip-ups if they want to go through and take on Bayern Munich in the semi-final.
Lyon will be no pushover though. Last season City failed to beat them in two group matches, with the French side beating the Blues at the Etihad.
We'll bring you all the best images from the Estádio José Alvalade throughout the evening below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Manchester United evening headlines as Fernandes responds to Cantona comparisons

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday August 15 .
Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has responded to recent comparisons with club legend Eric Cantona .
The Portuguese attacking midfielder has hit the ground running and admits that being compared to Cantona is highly flattering .
Speaking ahead of United ’ s semi-final with Sevilla , Fernandes also noted his focus on the task in hand this weekend .
`` It 's really good to listen to them talking about those names… but really , for me , Cantona was an amazing player for the club .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much better to be compared with him .
I 'm really happy for what I did ; I 'm not satisfied .
`` Like the coach said , for me , to come to Manchester is about winning trophies , I come to the club to win some trophies and I will be happy this season if we win the Europa League . ''
Former United left-back Ashley Young has outlined the key reasons behind his Old Trafford exit .
The 35-year-old officially left the club back in January when he completed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inter Milan in Serie A .
In an interview with , Young noted that he decided to leave Old Trafford after a key conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
He said : “ Obviously being in England all my life , it was a totally different change .
`` But it was an experience that I jumped at .
It was an opportunity for me to go and play regularly .
`` I spoke to Ole and he said that I was n't going to play as much as I wanted to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of your career you want to be playing as much as you can .
I ’ m as fit as anyone and I feel like I 've still got a lot to give.
” Some eagle-eyed United supporters spotted a new inclusion in the Europa League squad ahead of tomorrow night ’ s clash with Sevilla .
Ethan Galbraith has teamed up with Harry Maguire and co. after making his debut earlier this season against Astana .
The 19-year-old ’ s inclusion in the squad comes after the departure of fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club earlier this summer .
Gomes had originally been included in United ’ s squad list despite leaving the club previously and Galbraith looks set to team up with the first team .
You can read more about his inclusion here .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday August 15.
Fernandes responds to Cantona comparisons
Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has responded to recent comparisons with club legend Eric Cantona.
The Portuguese attacking midfielder has hit the ground running and admits that being compared to Cantona is highly flattering . Speaking ahead of United’s semi-final with Sevilla, Fernandes also noted his focus on the task in hand this weekend.
"It's really good to listen to them talking about those names… but really, for me, Cantona was an amazing player for the club. I need to do much, much, much better to be compared with him. I'm really happy for what I did; I'm not satisfied.
"Like the coach said, for me, to come to Manchester is about winning trophies, I come to the club to win some trophies and I will be happy this season if we win the Europa League."
Young explains key reason for United exit
Former United left-back Ashley Young has outlined the key reasons behind his Old Trafford exit.
The 35-year-old officially left the club back in January when he completed a permanent move to Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan in Serie A.
In an interview with the official Uefa website , Young noted that he decided to leave Old Trafford after a key conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
He said: “Obviously being in England all my life, it was a totally different change.
"But it was an experience that I jumped at. It was an opportunity for me to go and play regularly.
"I spoke to Ole and he said that I wasn't going to play as much as I wanted to, and when you’re coming towards the end of your career you want to be playing as much as you can. I’m as fit as anyone and I feel like I've still got a lot to give.”
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Surprise inclusion for Europa League semi-final explained
Some eagle-eyed United supporters spotted a new inclusion in the Europa League squad ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Sevilla.
Ethan Galbraith has teamed up with Harry Maguire and co. after making his debut earlier this season against Astana.
The 19-year-old’s inclusion in the squad comes after the departure of fellow academy youngster Angel Gomes who left the club earlier this summer.
Gomes had originally been included in United’s squad list despite leaving the club previously and Galbraith looks set to team up with the first team.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Why Eric Garcia and Joao Cancelo are starting for Man City vs Lyon

Pep Guardiola says Eric Garcia has started for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final as he has specific qualities to combat Lyon 's threats .
Garcia was handed just his second-ever Champions League appearance despite telling the club he does not intend on extending his contract past next summer .
After informing the club of his stance , he was dropped for the last-16 second leg win over Real Madrid , but was then recalled for the quarter-final in Lisbon .
Asked if he still trusts Garcia , Guardiola insisted he is part of the first team plans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after lockdown important games against Arsenal , Liverpool and the other one , '' Guardiola said .
`` For other reasons he did n't play against Madrid .
Today he has what we need and specific things at the back , specific qualities and that 's why he 's back in the starting XI . ''
Another interesting inclusion was Joao Cancelo , who retained his place at left-back despite the return of Benjamin Mendy from suspension .
Explaining that particular decision , Guardiola said : `` Joao played so good , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to give him another chance .
I trust him a lot . ''
However , Guardiola would n't expand on his intended formation , with social media flooded with guesses of how he would play Fernandinho , Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri in the same starting XI .
Instead , he offered an insight into the threats of Lyon that City staff and analysts spotted when scouting their opponents .
He said : `` They are so aggressive .
The physicality impressed [ us ] .
The quality with Aouar , Depay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The back five are so aggressive .
They win duels .
`` It 's a team in Europe always make good results , last decade , 20 years .
One of hte greatest in France and in Europe always make good results .
Maybe they were not ready to compete against another giant like PSG but in knockout games in competitions for one games , two games they are so dangerous .
`` We knew it , and after watching them we knew it more . ''

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Pep Guardiola says Eric Garcia has started for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final as he has specific qualities to combat Lyon's threats.
Garcia was handed just his second-ever Champions League appearance despite telling the club he does not intend on extending his contract past next summer.
After informing the club of his stance, he was dropped for the last-16 second leg win over Real Madrid, but was then recalled for the quarter-final in Lisbon.
Asked if he still trusts Garcia, Guardiola insisted he is part of the first team plans.
"Absolutely, absolutely. He played after lockdown important games against Arsenal, Liverpool and the other one," Guardiola said.
"For other reasons he didn't play against Madrid. Today he has what we need and specific things at the back, specific qualities and that's why he's back in the starting XI."
Another interesting inclusion was Joao Cancelo, who retained his place at left-back despite the return of Benjamin Mendy from suspension.
Explaining that particular decision, Guardiola said: "Joao played so good, so aggressive. It's his country. I want to give him another chance. I trust him a lot."
However, Guardiola wouldn't expand on his intended formation, with social media flooded with guesses of how he would play Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri in the same starting XI.
Instead, he offered an insight into the threats of Lyon that City staff and analysts spotted when scouting their opponents.
He said: "They are so aggressive. The physicality impressed [us]. The quality with Aouar, Depay, the incredible speed with Ekambi. The back five are so aggressive. They win duels.
"It's a team in Europe always make good results, last decade, 20 years. One of hte greatest in France and in Europe always make good results. Maybe they were not ready to compete against another giant like PSG but in knockout games in competitions for one games, two games they are so dangerous.
"We knew it, and after watching them we knew it more."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Rio Ferdinand sets Man City defender Kyle Walker Lyon challenge

Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Kyle Walker for his performance against Real Madrid by shackling Eden Hazard and has challenged him to do the same against Lyon .
The Manchester City right-back kept Real Madrid 's number seven very quiet during their 2-1 Champions League last-16 tie last week .
Hazard , who Walker faced many times during his spell with Chelsea , was in electric form , with his pace and aggression marking the Belgian star out of the match entirely .
Walker was lauded by City fans after the victory with his defensive application in particular being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game where he has been caught out in years gone by .
With Lyon up next for a place in the semi-final , Ferdinand has lauded Walker 's showing and demanded he 's equally as strong against the Ligue 1 club .
`` Kyle Walker , who has been one of City 's most consistent men over recent years in the way that he plays , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` He 's not only a fantastic defender but also going forward he can turn defence into attack which he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He 's somebody that gives them a bit of drive but also defensively , he needs to be disciplined , he was in this game .
`` Eden Hazard , how many times have we seen him open up teams in the Premier League over the years but he was kept absolutely quiet .
`` It comes down to discipline and concentration .
On that side of the pitch , Cornet scored two goals over the two legs last season and he 's playing there so he 'll have to be @ @ @ @ @ @

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Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Kyle Walker for his performance against Real Madrid by shackling Eden Hazard and has challenged him to do the same against Lyon.
The Manchester City right-back kept Real Madrid's number seven very quiet during their 2-1 Champions League last-16 tie last week.
Hazard, who Walker faced many times during his spell with Chelsea, was in electric form, with his pace and aggression marking the Belgian star out of the match entirely.
Walker was lauded by City fans after the victory with his defensive application in particular being on point, an area of his game where he has been caught out in years gone by.
With Lyon up next for a place in the semi-final, Ferdinand has lauded Walker's showing and demanded he's equally as strong against the Ligue 1 club.
"Kyle Walker, who has been one of City's most consistent men over recent years in the way that he plays," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"He's not only a fantastic defender but also going forward he can turn defence into attack which he did in this game (Real Madrid).
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"He's somebody that gives them a bit of drive but also defensively, he needs to be disciplined, he was in this game.
"Eden Hazard, how many times have we seen him open up teams in the Premier League over the years but he was kept absolutely quiet.
"It comes down to discipline and concentration. On that side of the pitch, Cornet scored two goals over the two legs last season and he's playing there so he'll have to be ready and well aware."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Three police officers taken to hospital after being attacked by knifeman

Three police officers were taken to hospital after being attacked by a man armed with a knife in Harpurhey .
The shocking incident happened at around 4.25am on Saturday at Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road when police were called to reports of a man 'causing a disturbance ' .
The offender was said to be outside the tower block smashing up cars with a metal pole and in possession of a knife .
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said three officers were injured and required treatment in hospital , including one male officer believed to have been stabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer first attempted to tackle the man and deployed her Taser .
A male colleague then tried to step in and help and was slashed .
A third was also injured during the attempts to arrest the man before he was brought under control .
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage .
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney said : `` All of Harpurhey will be shocked to hear of this disgusting attack .
`` We will work closely with the police to bring this cowardly attacker to justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Shortly before 4.25am on Saturday 15 August 2020 , police were called to Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road to reports of a man causing a disturbance , smashing up cars with a metal pole and in possession of a knife .
`` In detaining the man , three officers were injured and received treatment at hospital , with one male officer sustaining injuries believed to have been caused by a knife .
`` The man – aged 24 - was tasered and subsequently detained .
He is under arrest on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is currently being treated in hospital for minor injuries .
`` In detaining the man , three officers received treatment at hospital , with one male officer sustaining injuries believed to have been caused by a knife . ''

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Three police officers were taken to hospital after being attacked by a man armed with a knife in Harpurhey.
The shocking incident happened at around 4.25am on Saturday at Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road when police were called to reports of a man 'causing a disturbance'.
The offender was said to be outside the tower block smashing up cars with a metal pole and in possession of a knife.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said three officers were injured and required treatment in hospital, including one male officer believed to have been stabbed.
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It is understood a woman police officer first attempted to tackle the man and deployed her Taser.
A male colleague then tried to step in and help and was slashed. A third was also injured during the attempts to arrest the man before he was brought under control.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney said: "All of Harpurhey will be shocked to hear of this disgusting attack.
"I hope the officers recover soon.
"We will work closely with the police to bring this cowardly attacker to justice."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "Shortly before 4.25am on Saturday 15 August 2020, police were called to Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road to reports of a man causing a disturbance, smashing up cars with a metal pole and in possession of a knife.
"In detaining the man, three officers were injured and received treatment at hospital, with one male officer sustaining injuries believed to have been caused by a knife.
"The man – aged 24 - was tasered and subsequently detained. He is under arrest on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
"He is currently being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
"In detaining the man, three officers received treatment at hospital, with one male officer sustaining injuries believed to have been caused by a knife."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Man City team to face Lyon includes Fernandinho and Rodri

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named both Rodri and Fernandinho in his midfield to face Lyon in the Champions @ @ @ @ @ his place at left-back after an impressive display during the win against Real Madrid with @ @ @ @ @ for a place on the bench despite coming back from suspension .
Eric Garcia returns @ @ @ @ @ partner Aymeric Laporte in defence with Fernandinho potentially moving up into midfield .
He could @ @ @ @ @ with Kevin De Bruyne also named in the starting XI leading to questions over which @ @ @ @ @ set his side up in .
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus retain their places in @ @ @ @ @ dropping to the bench .
Bernardo Silva , David Silva and Riyad Mahrez are also @ @ @ @ @ It remains to be seen where Fernandinho fits into the team .
City could use @ @ @ @ @ , Fernandinho and Garcia to allow Kyle Walker to push higher up the field .
@ @ @ @ @ a forward two of Jesus and Sterling .

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named both Rodri and Fernandinho in his midfield to face Lyon in the Champions League.
Joao Cancelo retains his place at left-back after an impressive display during the win against Real Madrid with Benjamin Mendy forced to settle for a place on the bench despite coming back from suspension. Eric Garcia returns to the starting line-up to partner Aymeric Laporte in defence with Fernandinho potentially moving up into midfield.
He could partner Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan with Kevin De Bruyne also named in the starting XI leading to questions over which formation Guardiola will opt to set his side up in.
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus retain their places in the side with Phil Foden dropping to the bench. Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Riyad Mahrez are also named among the substitutes.
It remains to be seen where Fernandinho fits into the team. City could use a back three of Laporte, Fernandinho and Garcia to allow Kyle Walker to push higher up the field. De Bruyne could sit behind a forward two of Jesus and Sterling.
Manchester City team to face Lyon: Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Cancelo; Fernandinho, Rodri, Gundogan; Sterling, De Bruyne, Jesus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--The latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough of Greater Manchester

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to increase in Rochdale and Manchester , the latest government data reveals .
Figures released on Saturday ( August 15 ) show the infection rate in Rochdale reached 46.3 in the week ending August 12 .
The town has the second highest COVID-19 infection rate in the region .
In Manchester , the infection rate has increased to 42.3 - up from 40.7 in the previous seven day period .
If the rate reaches 50 , the area will be placed on a 'red alert ' on the government watch list .
There were a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester in the seven day period ending on August 12 .
This is slightly lower than the previous day but is still a 19 per cent increase on the previous week .
Around a quarter of those positive test results were in Oldham , with 257 cases recorded in the town .
The numbers continue to climb in Oldham - up 42 per cent week on week - but the rise has been slightly less rapid in the last two days .
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns The infection rate has dipped slightly from 112.2 to 108.4 .
In six other boroughs - with the exception of Wigan - infection rates remain stable at around 25-30 cases per 100,000 people .
Wigan has the lowest rate of any Greater Manchester borough .
The government confirmed on Friday that restrictions on social distancing would continue in Greater Manchester .
The rules , which include 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East Lancashire and Leicester .

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Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to increase in Rochdale and Manchester, the latest government data reveals.
Figures released on Saturday (August 15) show the infection rate in Rochdale reached 46.3 in the week ending August 12.
The town has the second highest COVID-19 infection rate in the region.
In Manchester, the infection rate has increased to 42.3 - up from 40.7 in the previous seven day period.
If the rate reaches 50, the area will be placed on a 'red alert' on the government watch list.
There were a total of 1,048 positive tests across Greater Manchester in the seven day period ending on August 12.
This is slightly lower than the previous day but is still a 19 per cent increase on the previous week.
Around a quarter of those positive test results were in Oldham, with 257 cases recorded in the town.
The numbers continue to climb in Oldham - up 42 per cent week on week - but the rise has been slightly less rapid in the last two days.
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
The infection rate has dipped slightly from 112.2 to 108.4.
In six other boroughs - with the exception of Wigan - infection rates remain stable at around 25-30 cases per 100,000 people.
Wigan has the lowest rate of any Greater Manchester borough.
The government confirmed on Friday that restrictions on social distancing would continue in Greater Manchester.
The rules, which include 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.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Sancho to United: Dortmund confident of winger's loyalty

Manchester United have a big task on their hands as they continue to pursue a move for Jadon Sancho .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have been widely linked with a move for the England international who is believed to be the club ’ s number one transfer target this summer .
However , Borussia Dortmund have so far remained firm in their stance as they value Sancho at £108million .
Today , we bring you the latest news on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United .
Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Sancho won ’ t try to force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer amid rising United interest .
The 20-year-old has been United ’ s number one transfer target for a sustained period of time but Dortmund are confident that he will not force a transfer like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Ousmane Dembele have previously .
Watzke : `` I don ’ t see this danger at all .
He recognises that we have a good team that gives him a lot of fun playing football .
He shows this joy every day now . ''
Meanwhile , it is understood that United will continue their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £108million by the Bundesliga club .
How United can sign Sancho and Grealish this summer United supporters may not have enjoyed the transfer activity they expected at the start of this window , but there remains plenty of time for business to be done .
The club ’ s continued race to sign Sancho will of course be in sharp focus for the majority of supporters .
However , there are a number of other deals that could yet be done .
Jack Grealish , for instance , has several attributes that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And , as Richard Fay , both players could be brought to the club this summer .
In a window that requires astute business decisions , United have the financial power to land both signings in this transfer window .
You can read more on the possible deal here .
United urged to spend £100m on Kane and snub Sancho deal Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson thinks that United should snub a move for Sancho and instead turn their attention to Harry Kane .
Sancho has been widely linked with a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could significantly boost United ’ s hopes of contending for the title , according to Merson .
Merson wrote in his : “ Manchester United should forget Jadon Sancho and sign Harry Kane instead - it would make them title contenders .
“ I just think with £100m , why don ’ t you go and get Kane from Tottenham ?
“ Over 38 games , Harry Kane will score more goals for you than Sancho .
I think they have a chance of winning the Premier League if he goes there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ d have to ask serious questions of him if he didn ’ t !
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Manchester United have a big task on their hands as they continue to pursue a move for Jadon Sancho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been widely linked with a move for the England international who is believed to be the club’s number one transfer target this summer.
However, Borussia Dortmund have so far remained firm in their stance as they value Sancho at £108million.
Today, we bring you the latest news on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.
Dortmund confident of Sancho loyalty
Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke believes that Sancho won’t try to force a move away from the club this summer amid rising United interest.
The 20-year-old has been United’s number one transfer target for a sustained period of time but Dortmund are confident that he will not force a transfer like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Ousmane Dembele have previously.
Watzke said : "I don’t see this danger at all. He recognises that we have a good team that gives him a lot of fun playing football. He shows this joy every day now."
Meanwhile, it is understood that United will continue their pursuit of Sancho who is rated at £108million by the Bundesliga club.
How United can sign Sancho and Grealish this summer
United supporters may not have enjoyed the transfer activity they expected at the start of this window, but there remains plenty of time for business to be done.
The club’s continued race to sign Sancho will of course be in sharp focus for the majority of supporters. However, there are a number of other deals that could yet be done.
Jack Grealish, for instance, has several attributes that could fit in well at Old Trafford. And, as Richard Fay writes , both players could be brought to the club this summer.
In a window that requires astute business decisions, United have the financial power to land both signings in this transfer window.
You can read more on the possible deal here .
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United urged to spend £100m on Kane and snub Sancho deal
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson thinks that United should snub a move for Sancho and instead turn their attention to Harry Kane.
Sancho has been widely linked with a move to Old Trafford but a move for Kane could significantly boost United’s hopes of contending for the title, according to Merson.
Merson wrote in his Daily Star column : “Manchester United should forget Jadon Sancho and sign Harry Kane instead - it would make them title contenders.
“I just think with £100m, why don’t you go and get Kane from Tottenham?
“Over 38 games, Harry Kane will score more goals for you than Sancho. I think they have a chance of winning the Premier League if he goes there.
“Would he go? You’d have to ask serious questions of him if he didn’t!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has split from her husband

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has split from her husband after seven years of marriage .
Katherine , who played the soap 's Becky McDonald , is said to be relocating from North London back up north after separating from Australian digital analyst Ryan Clark .
The pair met in 2011 and they tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2013 .
They have two daughters Orla , six , and Rose , three .
A spokesman told The Sun : “ Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to separate .
“ They see it as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the separation is completely amicable .
“ Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.
” Katherine , 40 , grew up in Barnsley and Wakefield , West Yorkshire and she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ( RADA ) in London .
She became a household name when she joined Coronation Street in 2006 as feisty Becky McDonald , who was married to Rovers Return landlord Steve until 2012 .
Becky was known for her scraps with enemies Tracy Barlow and her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adopt .
After Corrie Katherine has had roles in major TV shows including Happy Valley , the Night Manager , the Doctor Who spin-off series Class and she played DI Karen Renton in the second series of the ITV drama Liar .
She also played Lady Mae in Mr Selfridge .
Katherine married Ryan in a secret ceremony at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas in August 2013 .
She said she had never desired a big white wedding and wanted to enjoy a low-key special day .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New Year ’ s Eve party in his native Australia in 2010 and they were inspired to marry in Vegas after they enjoyed a road trip there a few months earlier .

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Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has split from her husband after seven years of marriage.
Katherine, who played the soap's Becky McDonald, is said to be relocating from North London back up north after separating from Australian digital analyst Ryan Clark.
The pair met in 2011 and they tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2013.
They have two daughters Orla, six, and Rose, three.
A spokesman told The Sun : “Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to separate.
(Image: PA)
“They see it as a positive move for both of them and the separation is completely amicable.
“Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.”
Katherine, 40, grew up in Barnsley and Wakefield, West Yorkshire and she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
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She became a household name when she joined Coronation Street in 2006 as feisty Becky McDonald, who was married to Rovers Return landlord Steve until 2012.
Becky was known for her scraps with enemies Tracy Barlow and her own sister Kylie whose son Max she tried to adopt.
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After Corrie Katherine has had roles in major TV shows including Happy Valley, the Night Manager, the Doctor Who spin-off series Class and she played DI Karen Renton in the second series of the ITV drama Liar.
She also played Lady Mae in Mr Selfridge.
Katherine married Ryan in a secret ceremony at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas in August 2013.
She said she had never desired a big white wedding and wanted to enjoy a low-key special day.
She and Ryan had been a couple since a New Year’s Eve party in his native Australia in 2010 and they were inspired to marry in Vegas after they enjoyed a road trip there a few months earlier.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-15--Molly-Mae says she 'feared for her life' on boat trip

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague says what was meant to be a luxury holiday boat trip ended up with her 'fearing for her life . '
Molly-Mae was looking forward to a boat trip in Crete with her fellow Islander Maura Higgins , her sister Zoe and celeb hairdresser Jay Birmingham , she has told followers on her Instagram Stories .
But she says they thought they were going to die over fears the boat would capsize in choppy waters .
`` Basically the waves were that bad , '' she explained .
The group pleaded with the drivers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner crying .
Molly-Mae wrote : `` I 've never ever seen my sister speak like this . ''
She then shared a clip from the George Clooney film The Perfect Storm .
Molly-Mae also shared a picture of a distressed Jay and said : `` I will never take another day in my life for granted again , we genuinely thought we were going to die . ''
She added : `` I 'm not even being dramatic . ''
And over lunch she said : `` Here to see another day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embarking on the trip Molly-Mae , who is dating Manchester boxer Tommy Fury who she met on Love Island , excitedly shared a video clip of herself looking glam in a white bikini and beach cover-up with the words 'Boat Day . '
On her Instagram Maura shared an image of a woman sunning herself on a yacht and a clip from their boat with the words 'expection vs reality . '
Molly-Mae and Maura struck up a friendship on the ITV2 dating show last summer .
Maura once had a flirtation with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entered the Love Island villa , but he went on to pursue romance with Molly-Mae and the pair are now living together .
Opening up about their friendship Molly , 21 , recently explained that she and Maura , 29 , were n't friends at the time when she made a play for Tommy .
`` Me and Maura didn ’ t even know each other then , we weren ’ t even friends , '' she said .
`` Like it ’ s a different story if it ’ s your mate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no go , but it ’ s really not deep .
`` We weren ’ t friends when that happened . ''
Maura , who went on to compete in the ITV celeb contest Dancing On Ice after Love Island , is currently single following her split from fellow Islander Curtis Pritchard back in March .

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Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague says what was meant to be a luxury holiday boat trip ended up with her 'fearing for her life.'
Molly-Mae was looking forward to a boat trip in Crete with her fellow Islander Maura Higgins, her sister Zoe and celeb hairdresser Jay Birmingham, she has told followers on her Instagram Stories.
But she says they thought they were going to die over fears the boat would capsize in choppy waters.
"Basically the waves were that bad," she explained.
The group pleaded with the drivers to turn back as Maura huddled in a corner crying.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
Molly-Mae wrote: "I've never ever seen my sister speak like this."
She then shared a clip from the George Clooney film The Perfect Storm.
Molly-Mae also shared a picture of a distressed Jay and said: "I will never take another day in my life for granted again, we genuinely thought we were going to die."
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
She added: "I'm not even being dramatic."
Back on dry land, Molly-Mae bought a celebratory milkshake.
And over lunch she said: "Here to see another day, we made it."
Before embarking on the trip Molly-Mae, who is dating Manchester boxer Tommy Fury who she met on Love Island, excitedly shared a video clip of herself looking glam in a white bikini and beach cover-up with the words 'Boat Day.'
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
On her Instagram Maura shared an image of a woman sunning herself on a yacht and a clip from their boat with the words 'expection vs reality.'
Molly-Mae and Maura struck up a friendship on the ITV2 dating show last summer.
Maura once had a flirtation with Molly-Mae's man Tommy when she first entered the Love Island villa, but he went on to pursue romance with Molly-Mae and the pair are now living together.
Opening up about their friendship Molly, 21, recently explained that she and Maura, 29, weren't friends at the time when she made a play for Tommy.
"Me and Maura didn’t even know each other then, we weren’t even friends," she said.
"Like it’s a different story if it’s your mate. That’s just like a no go, but it’s really not deep.
"We weren’t friends when that happened."
Maura, who went on to compete in the ITV celeb contest Dancing On Ice after Love Island, is currently single following her split from fellow Islander Curtis Pritchard back in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man City and Pep Guardiola - the big questions that need to be asked

Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s first four years at Manchester United did not bring even a sniff of a trophy .
Jurgen Klopp was at Liverpool for the same amount of time without landing a pot , and it took him five attempts to lift the Premier League .
In Pep Guardiola ’ s first four seasons at Manchester City , they have won two league titles , three League Cups and an FA Cup , smashed records left , right and centre and played football of exquisite beauty .
And after one season which , in terms of results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few voices – some Blue , some mischievous outsiders – declaring his time is done , and it ’ s time for a thrusting younger man , like Julian Nagelsmann , to step up .
That does not seem to be a mainstream view among City fans , even though the angry frustration at the way the team played , and the way Guardiola set them up , in capitulating to Lyon , has caused something of a knee-jerk reaction .
But there are big questions to be answered by the manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the 3-1 loss to a team which finished seventh in the French league .
Guardiola said in his post-match press conference “ In this competition tactics is not the most important thing ” .
Which begs the question of why he felt the need to switch to three centre backs and play a more defensive midfield duo of Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan in front of them .
City have achieved enough , and expressed enough personality in the last three seasons to simply put out their best attacking team and challenge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inferior team like Lyon .
They went into the game having imposed their personality on Real Madrid , beating them home and away .
But when it gets to the last eight , Guardiola starts to over-think and his players seem to lose nerve and belief .
They have frozen at the knockout stage for four years on the trot now - it ceases to be mere bad luck or coincidence , especially against teams they SHOULD bat , like Monaco , Spurs and Lyon .
We can ’ t get inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly at present with no pre- or post-match interviews going on .
But you wonder how they felt at being told they were radically switching their system simply to combat a team which lost ten of the 28 league games it played this season .
If he had gone more cautious against Bayern Munich in the semi-final , few would have quibbled .
There is a time and a place for pragmatism , but this was not it .
Having picked three centre backs and playing a high defensive line , Guardiola admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick central defenders ” - and that fed directly into the defeat .
Lyon did nothing special , simply used the pace they have up front to run behind that pedestrian trio of Eric Garcia , Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte .
With the only true pace – Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo – pushed up as wing backs , there was plenty of time and space for the French side to exploit .
Addressing that particular issue has already begun , with Nathan Ake incoming and another , faster centre back being pursued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kalidou Koulibaly against Barcelona might reinforce the suspicion that he is just more of the same .
The fact is that City defend best in the opposition penalty area , as we saw against Real Madrid – they get on the front foot and stay on it .
Having said all that , the defeat boiled down to individual errors – blaming VAR for not spotting Laporte being accidentally tripped by goalscorer Moussa Dembele for the second goal is simply not seeing the issue .
Raheem Sterling smashed one over the bar when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ederson fluffed a save straight to Dembele ’ s feet for the killer third , and there were other errors which went unpunished .
It is tough for a manager to legislate against such things , other than drop , and ultimately sell , the players who commit mistakes on a regular basis .
That is why Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones were on the bench last night .
Ake ’ s record of never making a mistake which led to an opponent scoring a Premier League goal is seductive , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at high-line City rather than at backs-to-the-wall Bournemouth .
The Blues are left clinging to the League Cup for consolation this season , but that comes after two extraordinary campaigns which were always going to be difficult to follow .
Even so , they finished second in the league , reached the FA Cup semi-finals and the Champions League quarter-finals , as well as scoring 149 goals in all competitions – the third highest total in English football history , behind Manchester City 2018-19 ( 169 goals ) and Manchester City 2013-14 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a season , unless silverware is your sole concern , Guardiola has plenty of reflection to do , but you would expect City to come back strongly from this .
For City fans who revel in the lovely football , Guardiola should have a job for life .
Those who demand success piled upon success feel his tenure needs to be examined – and with an owner who wants City on top of the European pile , tough questions will start to be asked if the response next season is not sufficient @

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Sir Alex Ferguson’s first four years at Manchester United did not bring even a sniff of a trophy.
Jurgen Klopp was at Liverpool for the same amount of time without landing a pot, and it took him five attempts to lift the Premier League.
In Pep Guardiola’s first four seasons at Manchester City, they have won two league titles, three League Cups and an FA Cup, smashed records left, right and centre and played football of exquisite beauty.
And after one season which, in terms of results, was a failure, there are a few voices – some Blue, some mischievous outsiders – declaring his time is done, and it’s time for a thrusting younger man, like Julian Nagelsmann, to step up.
That does not seem to be a mainstream view among City fans, even though the angry frustration at the way the team played, and the way Guardiola set them up, in capitulating to Lyon, has caused something of a knee-jerk reaction.
But there are big questions to be answered by the manager, not least the contradictions which flowed from the 3-1 loss to a team which finished seventh in the French league.
Guardiola said in his post-match press conference “In this competition tactics is not the most important thing”.
Which begs the question of why he felt the need to switch to three centre backs and play a more defensive midfield duo of Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan in front of them.
City have achieved enough, and expressed enough personality in the last three seasons to simply put out their best attacking team and challenge the opposition to beat them – certainly against an inferior team like Lyon.
They went into the game having imposed their personality on Real Madrid, beating them home and away.
But when it gets to the last eight, Guardiola starts to over-think and his players seem to lose nerve and belief.
They have frozen at the knockout stage for four years on the trot now - it ceases to be mere bad luck or coincidence, especially against teams they SHOULD bat, like Monaco, Spurs and Lyon.
We can’t get inside the heads of the City players, certainly at present with no pre- or post-match interviews going on.
But you wonder how they felt at being told they were radically switching their system simply to combat a team which lost ten of the 28 league games it played this season.
If he had gone more cautious against Bayern Munich in the semi-final, few would have quibbled. There is a time and a place for pragmatism, but this was not it.
Having picked three centre backs and playing a high defensive line, Guardiola admitted afterwards: “We are not so quick central defenders” - and that fed directly into the defeat.
Lyon did nothing special, simply used the pace they have up front to run behind that pedestrian trio of Eric Garcia, Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte.
With the only true pace – Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo – pushed up as wing backs, there was plenty of time and space for the French side to exploit.
Addressing that particular issue has already begun, with Nathan Ake incoming and another, faster centre back being pursued – although the performance of principal target Kalidou Koulibaly against Barcelona might reinforce the suspicion that he is just more of the same.
The fact is that City defend best in the opposition penalty area, as we saw against Real Madrid – they get on the front foot and stay on it.
Having said all that, the defeat boiled down to individual errors – blaming VAR for not spotting Laporte being accidentally tripped by goalscorer Moussa Dembele for the second goal is simply not seeing the issue.
Raheem Sterling smashed one over the bar when it was far easier to score, Ederson fluffed a save straight to Dembele’s feet for the killer third, and there were other errors which went unpunished.
It is tough for a manager to legislate against such things, other than drop, and ultimately sell, the players who commit mistakes on a regular basis.
That is why Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones were on the bench last night.
Ake’s record of never making a mistake which led to an opponent scoring a Premier League goal is seductive, but he has to show he can replicate that at high-line City rather than at backs-to-the-wall Bournemouth.
The Blues are left clinging to the League Cup for consolation this season, but that comes after two extraordinary campaigns which were always going to be difficult to follow.
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Even so, they finished second in the league, reached the FA Cup semi-finals and the Champions League quarter-finals, as well as scoring 149 goals in all competitions – the third highest total in English football history, behind Manchester City 2018-19 (169 goals) and Manchester City 2013-14 (156 goals).
Hardly a shambles of a season, unless silverware is your sole concern,
Guardiola has plenty of reflection to do, but you would expect City to come back strongly from this.
For City fans who revel in the lovely football, Guardiola should have a job for life.
Those who demand success piled upon success feel his tenure needs to be examined – and with an owner who wants City on top of the European pile, tough questions will start to be asked if the response next season is not sufficient.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Police name and picture two teens missing in sea off Lytham St Annes

The search fro two teens missing in sea off Lytham St Annes has been 'stood down ' .
Lancashire Police have named them as brothers Ali Athar Shabbir , 16 , and Muhammad Azhar Shabbir , 18 .
They got into difficulty in the water off the Fylde coast in Lancashire on Saturday and a 15-year-old boy , Muhammed and Ali 's cousin , managed to swim to the shore .
Coastguard resumed their search earlier this morning but has proved unsuccesful .
Lancashire Police said in a statement : `` Sadly , despite searching for a number of hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the RNLI have been unable to find missing brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir , 18 , and Ali Athar Shabbir,16 , from Dewsbury who got into difficulty in water close to St Annes Pier yesterday evening ( Saturday , August 15th ) .
`` The search has now been stood down but may reconvene later today .
We will update you if they are found .
`` We were called at just before 6:55pm last night to a concern for their safety .
A 15-year-old boy , Muhammed and Ali ’ s cousin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He remains in hospital .
`` Our HM Coastguard and RNLI colleagues searched the water well into the night and resumed early this morning .
`` They have unfortunately been unsuccessful and both Muhammad and Ali remain missing .
`` Their family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers .
Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly sad and difficult time .
`` Our thanks goes to HM Coastguard and the RNLI for their efforts , along with everyone who has offered their support and well wishes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ HM Coastguard , also said : `` Following a comprehensive search effort made by all , sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search .
`` Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved . ''
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood and the coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon attended the scene on Saturday .
They descended to the pier after they received a 999 call just before 6.40pm , said HM Coastguard .
They were joined by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackpool , and independent rescue service Southport Lifeboat , together with Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service .

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The search fro two teens missing in sea off Lytham St Annes has been 'stood down'.
Lancashire Police have named them as brothers Ali Athar Shabbir, 16, and Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18.
They got into difficulty in the water off the Fylde coast in Lancashire on Saturday and a 15-year-old boy, Muhammed and Ali's cousin, managed to swim to the shore.
He remains in hospital, LancsLive reports.
Coastguard resumed their search earlier this morning but has proved unsuccesful.
Lancashire Police said in a statement: "Sadly, despite searching for a number of hours, our colleagues at HM Coastguard and the RNLI have been unable to find missing brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir,16, from Dewsbury who got into difficulty in water close to St Annes Pier yesterday evening (Saturday, August 15th).
"The search has now been stood down but may reconvene later today. We will update you if they are found.
"We were called at just before 6:55pm last night to a concern for their safety. A 15-year-old boy, Muhammed and Ali’s cousin, managed to swim to the shore. He remains in hospital.
(Image: PA)
"Our HM Coastguard and RNLI colleagues searched the water well into the night and resumed early this morning.
"They have unfortunately been unsuccessful and both Muhammad and Ali remain missing.
"Their family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
(Image: PA)
"Our thanks goes to HM Coastguard and the RNLI for their efforts, along with everyone who has offered their support and well wishes."
Danny Jamson, area commander for HM Coastguard, also said: "Following a comprehensive search effort made by all, sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved."
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood and the coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon attended the scene on Saturday.
They descended to the pier after they received a 999 call just before 6.40pm, said HM Coastguard.
They were joined by RNLI lifeboats from Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, and independent rescue service Southport Lifeboat, together with Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man, 18, arrested after disturbance involving machete in Cheshire

A teenager has been arrested following a disturbance in Cheshire during the early hours of Sunday morning .
Police responded to the incident near to The Barrs roundabout , in Chester city centre , shortly after midnight , where they found a man - armed with what is believed to be a machete - was damaging the front of a shop .
The man fled the scene to a nearby underpass and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of criminal damage , affray and possession of an offensive weapon , CheshireLive reports .
The 18-year-old is currently in custody helping police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Chester CID , said : “ There were a lot of people in the area at the time and I ’ d like to reassure them that we are doing everything we can to establish exactly what has happened and to ensure that all those involved are located and dealt with .
`` Our enquiries are continuing and we have made an arrest .
I would urge anyone who has not yet been spoken to as part of our enquiries to get in touch.
” Anyone with any information is urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IML 781690 or give the details via www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report .
Information can also be passed on anonymously , via Crimestoppers , on 0800 555 111

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A teenager has been arrested following a disturbance in Cheshire during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police responded to the incident near to The Barrs roundabout, in Chester city centre, shortly after midnight, where they found a man - armed with what is believed to be a machete - was damaging the front of a shop.
The man fled the scene to a nearby underpass and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, affray and possession of an offensive weapon, CheshireLive reports .
The 18-year-old is currently in custody helping police with their enquiries.
Sergeant Andy Smith, from Chester CID, said: “There were a lot of people in the area at the time and I’d like to reassure them that we are doing everything we can to establish exactly what has happened and to ensure that all those involved are located and dealt with.
"Our enquiries are continuing and we have made an arrest. I would urge anyone who has not yet been spoken to as part of our enquiries to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting IML 781690 or give the details via www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report.
Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Inside the huge Gorton party where cops were pelted with missiles

Snapchat videos show hundreds of people at an illegal lockdown party where police were pelted with missiles in Gorton .
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage taken at at the huge gathering in a giant gazebo at a property on Harlow Drive last night ( Saturday ) .
Officers were forced to call for backup after being met with violence when they arrived .
Snapchat footage tagged to the street shows hundreds of people partying to loud music .
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling confirmed the force was aware of the footage and is already reviewing the involvement of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't condemn this strongly enough , '' said DCC Pilling .
`` There is a role here for police enforcement but that is secondary to the role of the community in not having these gatherings .
`` The fact that people then have the bravado to then post videos of them on Snapchat is nothing short of appalling .
`` We will be reviewing the footage . ''
DCC Pilling said he stands by his officers ' decision not to forcefully break up the gathering after being met with missiles .
Instead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and returned to the Harlow Drive to carry out door-to-door enquiries this morning .
No arrests have been made .
`` The decision was indicative of the level of violence police were met with on arrival , '' said DCC Pilling .
`` We ca n't always intervene where it is not safe to do so . ''
It was the second big gathering Greater Manchester Police had to deal with this weekend , after large crowds congregated on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme on Friday night .
Police were also forced to shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after hundreds of people gathered in the street .
Big crowds congregated in Wilmslow Road , also known as Curry Mile , to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day on Friday evening .
Police say the area was 'heavily congested ' with pedestrians , as well as cars being driven up and down Wilmslow Road in an 'unsafe manner ' .
Greater Manchester Police slammed the behaviour of those at both events , arguing that the gatherings are breaching local coronavirus restrictions and putting a strain on police resources .
In an earlier statement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said “ Despite having significant number of GMP officers on duty , supported by officers from North Wales and Cheshire , we were extremely stretched again yesterday with unprecedented demand .
The last thing we need is large gatherings such as this , as well as unacceptable attacks on officers attending the scene .
“ Quite frankly , it is beyond comprehension and I am incredibly disappointed that people feel they can gather in this way - blatantly flouting the rules .
I can honestly say that in 30 years of policing I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as this behaviour .
It is appalling . '
“ We are still in the midst of a global pandemic and over 40,000 people have lost their lives .
Greater Manchester is specifically affected to the extent we have a local lockdown and many places still have a rising infection rate .
People behaving in this way are contributing to an already difficult situation .
“ This morning , I have officers examining the footage and I hope to act shortly .
We are considering all options with regards to prosecution and also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .
GMP owes it to our communities to not tolerate this kind of behaviour .
”

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Snapchat videos show hundreds of people at an illegal lockdown party where police were pelted with missiles in Gorton.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage taken at at the huge gathering in a giant marquee at a property on Harlow Drive last night (Saturday).
Officers were forced to call for backup after being met with violence when they arrived.
Snapchat footage tagged to the street shows hundreds of people partying to loud music.
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling confirmed the force was aware of the footage and is already reviewing the involvement of those caught on camera.
"I can't condemn this strongly enough," said DCC Pilling.
"There is a role here for police enforcement but that is secondary to the role of the community in not having these gatherings.
"The fact that people then have the bravado to then post videos of them on Snapchat is nothing short of appalling.
"We will be reviewing the footage."
DCC Pilling said he stands by his officers' decision not to forcefully break up the gathering after being met with missiles.
(Image: Snapchat)
Instead, officers stopped others from joining the party and returned to the Harlow Drive to carry out door-to-door enquiries this morning.
No arrests have been made.
"The decision was indicative of the level of violence police were met with on arrival," said DCC Pilling.
"We can't always intervene where it is not safe to do so."
It was the second big gathering Greater Manchester Police had to deal with this weekend, after large crowds congregated on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme on Friday night.
Police were also forced to shut Wilmslow Road in Rusholme on Friday night after hundreds of people gathered in the street.
Big crowds congregated in Wilmslow Road, also known as Curry Mile, to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day on Friday evening.
Police say the area was 'heavily congested' with pedestrians, as well as cars being driven up and down Wilmslow Road in an 'unsafe manner'.
Greater Manchester Police slammed the behaviour of those at both events, arguing that the gatherings are breaching local coronavirus restrictions and putting a strain on police resources.
In an earlier statement, DDC Pilling said: "DCC Pilling said “Despite having significant number of GMP officers on duty, supported by officers from North Wales and Cheshire, we were extremely stretched again yesterday with unprecedented demand. The last thing we need is large gatherings such as this, as well as unacceptable attacks on officers attending the scene.
“Quite frankly, it is beyond comprehension and I am incredibly disappointed that people feel they can gather in this way - blatantly flouting the rules. I can honestly say that in 30 years of policing I have never seen anything quite as outrageous as this behaviour. It is appalling.'
“We are still in the midst of a global pandemic and over 40,000 people have lost their lives. Greater Manchester is specifically affected to the extent we have a local lockdown and many places still have a rising infection rate. People behaving in this way are contributing to an already difficult situation.
“This morning, I have officers examining the footage and I hope to act shortly. We are considering all options with regards to prosecution and also have officers back at the scene gathering evidence. GMP owes it to our communities to not tolerate this kind of behaviour.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man Utd and Man City urged to make Lionel Messi transfer approach

Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness has encouraged Manchester United and Manchester City to make an ambitious move to sign Lionel Messi .
Barcelona face an inquisition after their humiliating Champions League quarter-final exit at hands of Bayern Munich , who beat them 8-2 in Lisbon on Thursday .
That has raised plenty of speculation surrounding the La Liga giants , with manager Quique Setien expected to be relieved of his duties imminently .
A mass exodus could be on the cards to rejuvenate the squad and , despite his legendary status at Barcelona , it has been suggested that Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He would be an astonishing signing for clubs like United and City .
With a whopping £635m release clause inserted into his contract , landing Messi will be almost impossible unless Barcelona are willing to do business but Souness believes there has never been a better time to test the water .
`` Lionel Messi looked like a man who has had enough of carrying that team ; without him they wouldn ’ t even be good enough to qualify for the Champions League , '' he wrote in the Times .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a bid in for the 33-year-old Argentinian and I could easily see him playing in Manchester — at either United or City . ''

Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness has encouraged Manchester United and Manchester City to make an ambitious move to sign Lionel Messi.
Barcelona face an inquisition after their humiliating Champions League quarter-final exit at hands of Bayern Munich, who beat them 8-2 in Lisbon on Thursday.
That has raised plenty of speculation surrounding the La Liga giants, with manager Quique Setien expected to be relieved of his duties imminently.
A mass exodus could be on the cards to rejuvenate the squad and, despite his legendary status at Barcelona, it has been suggested that Messi could end his stint in Catalonia. He would be an astonishing signing for clubs like United and City.
With a whopping £635m release clause inserted into his contract, landing Messi will be almost impossible unless Barcelona are willing to do business but Souness believes there has never been a better time to test the water.
"Lionel Messi looked like a man who has had enough of carrying that team; without him they wouldn’t even be good enough to qualify for the Champions League," he wrote in the Times.
"This would be the perfect week to put a bid in for the 33-year-old Argentinian and I could easily see him playing in Manchester — at either United or City."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Bruno Fernandes explains how Solskajer has improved him at Man United

Bruno Fernandes has admitted his style of football is instinctive and was honed in Portugal and Italy , as he guns for European glory with Manchester United .
Fernandes has enjoyed a stunning Europa League campaign , first for Sporting Lisbon and then for United after his £47million January transfer to Old Trafford .
He is the competition 's top scorer with seven strikes and has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's advice to play with freedom has helped him improve in the past few months .
Speaking to UEFA ahead of the Europa League semi-final , Fernandes opened up on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer went through .
`` The manager was very clear , '' he said .
`` He told me to not be afraid , to just be myself , that he knew full well why he had sought me out , and what I was capable of doing ; to continue to take risks in a match and to maintain the same mentality that I had at Sporting ; to keep giving instructions on the pitch .
`` It helped a lot to have already played abroad , in Italy .
I left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to make my mark in football by myself – against everything and everyone , as we say .
[ Playing in Italy ] helped in the fact that today I ’ m a more grown up , more mature person , which makes settling in easier .
`` Everybody at Manchester United has been amazing .
I was lucky to play in [ my first ] league game , then we had the February [ Premier League ] break – [ United had ] a small break in Marbella where I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ideas were , the coach ’ s ideas .
`` I got to know my team-mates better .
I had seen them playing , but I became better aware of their qualities and found out what I could do to improve the team . ''
On how he approaches the game , Fernandes admitted it was instinctive .
But he 's keen to continue his improvement and record even more goals and assists for United .
`` It 's instinct , '' he added .
`` Over the years , because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I developed my ability to move around and look forward .
`` When we lose the ball , I try to be the first one to react and to call on the other attacking players to help out in winning back possession .
And obviously for me , to be able to build up the play , to have the ball and provide passes to my team-mates to enable them to score goals – it ’ s very important .
`` I think that 's what I need to do a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided some assists but I could have provided more , given the quality we have up front .
I believe I can improve on my numbers given the quality we have up front . ''

Bruno Fernandes has admitted his style of football is instinctive and was honed in Portugal and Italy, as he guns for European glory with Manchester United.
Fernandes has enjoyed a stunning Europa League campaign, first for Sporting Lisbon and then for United after his £47million January transfer to Old Trafford. He is the competition's top scorer with seven strikes and has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's advice to play with freedom has helped him improve in the past few months.
Speaking to UEFA ahead of the Europa League semi-final, Fernandes opened up on what Solskjaer told him after his United transfer went through.
"The manager was very clear," he said. "He told me to not be afraid, to just be myself, that he knew full well why he had sought me out, and what I was capable of doing; to continue to take risks in a match and to maintain the same mentality that I had at Sporting; to keep giving instructions on the pitch.
"It helped a lot to have already played abroad, in Italy. I left Portugal at a young age, I had to make my mark in football by myself – against everything and everyone, as we say. [Playing in Italy] helped in the fact that today I’m a more grown up, more mature person, which makes settling in easier.
"Everybody at Manchester United has been amazing. I was lucky to play in [my first] league game, then we had the February [Premier League] break – [United had] a small break in Marbella where I got more sense of what the club’s ideas were, the coach’s ideas.
"I got to know my team-mates better. I had seen them playing, but I became better aware of their qualities and found out what I could do to improve the team."
On how he approaches the game, Fernandes admitted it was instinctive. But he's keen to continue his improvement and record even more goals and assists for United.
"It's instinct," he added. "Over the years, because of the position in which I was playing, I developed my ability to move around and look forward.
"When we lose the ball, I try to be the first one to react and to call on the other attacking players to help out in winning back possession. And obviously for me, to be able to build up the play, to have the ball and provide passes to my team-mates to enable them to score goals – it’s very important.
"I think that's what I need to do a bit more because, yes, I've provided some assists but I could have provided more, given the quality we have up front. I believe I can improve on my numbers given the quality we have up front."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--The coward dad who attacked a teenager with a TV remote

A ‘ cowardly ’ man has been jailed for attacking a teenager with a remote control .
Tyler Basnett , 29 , was at gathering with the woman and a few friends watching TV in the early hours .
He asked the 17-year-old to ‘ chuck ’ him the remote .
She did , but it accidentally deflected off his knee and hit him in the lip .
Basnett , from New Mills , grabbed the remote and sad : “ What the f*** ?
Are you being serious ?
” .
He hit the woman with the remote , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenager was left with blurred vision , a black eye and a 2cm cut on her eyelid .
Further examinations revealed a blood clot at the rear of her eyeball , which has left the victim with permanent scarring and problems with her eyesight .
Basnett pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm at an earlier hearing .
He 's now been jailed for 20 months .
Prosecutor Tom Heath said a small gathering was held at a mutual friend ’ s house on January 5 , 2019 .
“ Alcohol was consumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatively well into the early hours of the morning , ” he said .
“ By three or four am , everybody was still up and drinking . ''
Speaking about the Basnett being hit with the remote by accident , Mr Heath said : `` [ He ] believed he was deliberately hit by the remote control , so he took hold of it and hit her with it in retaliation .
“ She felt a sharp pain to the right side of her face , and by the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheek .
“ She was taken into the kitchen for assistance , and he followed , responding 'it ’ s her fault , she hit me first ' . ''
Basnett told cops he hit the girl with the remote in ‘ self defence ’ .
Basnett has six previous convictions for six offences including two offences of battery .
Defence lawyer James Preece said his client was remourseful .
“ This is not a case where he proposes a danger or risk to the public - it is an extremely sad side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has sustained a serious injury , ” Mr Preece said .
“ This was not a sustained or repeated assault and this is not the case that the victim was a partner of the defendant .
“ He suffers from depression and is in receipt of medication .
“ The defendant has a six-year-old son and is very involved in his son 's life.
” Judge John Potter told Basnett : “ You did lose your temper and made a decision to retaliate .
“ This behaviour was completely inappropriate , disproportionate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack towards a young woman .
“ In any view she suffered horrendously from an injury she sustained , which is going to have an affect on her .
“ She will always have a scar on her eyelid which she is self conscious about , and she is vulnerable to cataracts in her eye earlier than others .
“ She was 17 at the time , you were 27.
” Basnett , of Poplar Avenue , was also made the subject of a two-year restraining order .

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A ‘cowardly’ man has been jailed for attacking a teenager with a remote control.
Tyler Basnett, 29, was at gathering with the woman and a few friends watching TV in the early hours.
He asked the 17-year-old to ‘chuck’ him the remote. She did, but it accidentally deflected off his knee and hit him in the lip.
Basnett, from New Mills, grabbed the remote and sad: “What the f***? Are you being serious?”.
He hit the woman with the remote, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
(Image: MEN Media)
The teenager was left with blurred vision, a black eye and a 2cm cut on her eyelid.
Further examinations revealed a blood clot at the rear of her eyeball, which has left the victim with permanent scarring and problems with her eyesight.
Basnett pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm at an earlier hearing.
He's now been jailed for 20 months.
Prosecutor Tom Heath said a small gathering was held at a mutual friend’s house on January 5, 2019.
“Alcohol was consumed by all parties and it had gone relatively well into the early hours of the morning,” he said.
“By three or four am, everybody was still up and drinking."
Speaking about the Basnett being hit with the remote by accident, Mr Heath said: "[He] believed he was deliberately hit by the remote control, so he took hold of it and hit her with it in retaliation.
“She felt a sharp pain to the right side of her face, and by the end of the attack, blood was dripping down her cheek.
“She was taken into the kitchen for assistance, and he followed, responding 'it’s her fault, she hit me first'."
Basnett told cops he hit the girl with the remote in ‘self defence’.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Basnett has six previous convictions for six offences including two offences of battery.
Defence lawyer James Preece said his client was remourseful.
“This is not a case where he proposes a danger or risk to the public - it is an extremely sad side of this case where a young woman has sustained a serious injury,” Mr Preece said.
“This was not a sustained or repeated assault and this is not the case that the victim was a partner of the defendant.
“This was brief retaliation.
“He suffers from depression and is in receipt of medication.
“The defendant has a six-year-old son and is very involved in his son's life.”
Judge John Potter told Basnett: “You did lose your temper and made a decision to retaliate.
“This behaviour was completely inappropriate, disproportionate and wholly unlawful. This was a cowardly attack towards a young woman.
“In any view she suffered horrendously from an injury she sustained, which is going to have an affect on her.
“She will always have a scar on her eyelid which she is self conscious about, and she is vulnerable to cataracts in her eye earlier than others.
“She was 17 at the time, you were 27.”
Basnett, of Poplar Avenue, was also made the subject of a two-year restraining order.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Met Office issue another yellow thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester

Thunderstorms are predicted to hit Greater Manchester again in the next 24 hours .
The yellow alert covers the whole of the UK from Sunday until Monday evening .
The yellow warning issued by the Met Office says that further heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected at times and may lead to some flooding or travel disruption .
For Manchester , heavy and potentially thundery showers are pushing northwards today , followed by a drier and cloudy afternoon with a few brighter spells .
It is also set to feel cooler than previous days , however temperatures could still reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening , heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms soon arrive in the south however and continuing northwards through the region overnight .
The region is expected to be most hit on Monday , with heavy rain setting in around 8am before thunder and lightening arrives in the early evening .
Despite the predicted heavy rainfall , temperature could still be up to 24C .
Widespread 'severe thunderstorm ' warnings were in place for the North West for much of last week .
However , Greater Manchester experienced 'heat lightening ' instead , which meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bolts of light .
It is thought to be caused from a distant thunderstorm which is too far away to hear the thunder .

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Thunderstorms are predicted to hit Greater Manchester again in the next 24 hours.
The yellow alert covers the whole of the UK from Sunday until Monday evening.
The yellow warning issued by the Met Office says that further heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected at times and may lead to some flooding or travel disruption.
For Manchester, heavy and potentially thundery showers are pushing northwards today, followed by a drier and cloudy afternoon with a few brighter spells.
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It is also set to feel cooler than previous days, however temperatures could still reach 20C.
As we get into the evening, heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms soon arrive in the south however and continuing northwards through the region overnight.
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The region is expected to be most hit on Monday, with heavy rain setting in around 8am before thunder and lightening arrives in the early evening.
Despite the predicted heavy rainfall, temperature could still be up to 24C.
Widespread 'severe thunderstorm' warnings were in place for the North West for much of last week.
However, Greater Manchester experienced 'heat lightening' instead, which meant no thunder and rain - just sharp bolts of light.
It is thought to be caused from a distant thunderstorm which is too far away to hear the thunder.