themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Car was being driven 'flat out' and 'aggressively' before horror crash which killed three teenagers

A car was being driven 'flat out ' and 'aggressively ' before a crash which killed three teenagers , including a 17-year-old from Droylsden .
But there was no evidence it caused the collision , an inquest heard .
Colin Hornsby died when the Vauxhall Corsa he was travelling in skidded after losing control on a bend and hit a Vauxhall Antara on the outskirts of Denbigh in North Wales on October 26 , 2018 , North Wales Live reports .
The 17-year-old had been travelling with friends John Michael Jones , 18 , and Leon Rice , 17 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead at the scene .
Liam Bell , 18 at the time , and Will Royles , 16 at the time , were passengers in the Corsa and were seriously injured .
Mr Bell was thrown clear of the car during the impact and suffered a fractured skull and lacerations .
At an inquest into the death of the three young men , assistant coroner Joanne Lees read excerpts of a statement from Mr Bell in which he said Mr Jones , who worked as a tyre fitter , had been 'driving aggressively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash .
However Mrs Lees said : `` It 's not the role of the coroner to apportion blame .
I make no finding about the manner in which the vehicle was being driven . ''
She recorded the cause of death of Mr Jones , who had been driving for a year , and Mr Rice , both sitting in the front of the car , as 'multiple injuries ' due to a road traffic accident .
Mr Hornsby , sat in the back of the car , died of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the accident , said the coroner .
Toxicology reports showed no traces of drink or drugs in Mr Jones ' blood .
Mr Bell admitted he was carrying cannabis for personal use but none of his friends had used any .
North Wales Police crash investigator Gavin Davies revealed in evidence none of the back seat passengers had been wearing seat belts .
He said analysis of evidence at the scene suggested the Vauxhall Corsa was travelling at between 61-71mph when it hit a grass verge at the side of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the speed of the Corsa was determined to be between 53-64mph .
Mr Davies said it was possible the car had been travelling faster into the corner .
The tyres of the Corsa were under-inflated for the load it was carrying and it 's possible as Mr Jones released his foot off the accelerator the back end of the car swung out , said Mr Davies .
He added : `` The vehicle behaviour is consistent with an over-correction .
`` It 's often the case when a driver tries to correct this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishtail .
`` It 's my opinion that on the known facts the collision was unavoidable . ''
Dashcam footage from a driver following the Vauxhall Antara driven showed he was on the correct side of the road and doing between 50-55mph up to point the Vauxhall Corsa driven by Mr Jones slid into his vehicle sideways on .
The actual collision could not be seen because of dips and undulations in the road .
Mrs Lees said : `` The Corsa lost control on a left hand bend and mounted the kerb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Vauxhall Antara .
`` It had been raining , it was dark and the road was damp but the evidence was that these environmental factors were not the sole cause of the collision .
`` From the evidence given I can not say that the speed at which the Corsa was driven was the cause of the accident . ''
She said the fact there no signs warning of harsh bends and undulations in the road prior to the accident site had not persuaded her a regulation 28 prevention of future deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were hazard lines on the road and clear signs marking speed limits .
Read more of today 's top stories here Speaking to the families of the deceased she said : `` This is an incredibly tragic case , I recognise that .
All three of the men were very young . ''
In a statement read to the hearing Mr Jones mother , Nicola Minshull , said : `` He loved driving .
He wanted to become a lorry driver .
He would help anyone out with a lift .
Michael saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have lost our very much loved son and we are grieving . ''
A statement Ann-Marie Hornsby , mother of Colin , read : `` Nothing will bring back our son and we will have to live with his loss for all of our lives . ''

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A car was being driven 'flat out' and 'aggressively' before a crash which killed three teenagers, including a 17-year-old from Droylsden.
But there was no evidence it caused the collision, an inquest heard.
Colin Hornsby died when the Vauxhall Corsa he was travelling in skidded after losing control on a bend and hit a Vauxhall Antara on the outskirts of Denbigh in North Wales on October 26, 2018, North Wales Live reports.
The 17-year-old had been travelling with friends John Michael Jones, 18, and Leon Rice, 17, from Ruthin, who were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Liam Bell, 18 at the time, and Will Royles, 16 at the time, were passengers in the Corsa and were seriously injured.
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
Mr Bell was thrown clear of the car during the impact and suffered a fractured skull and lacerations.
At an inquest into the death of the three young men, assistant coroner Joanne Lees read excerpts of a statement from Mr Bell in which he said Mr Jones, who worked as a tyre fitter, had been 'driving aggressively' and 'driving flat out' before the crash.
However Mrs Lees said: "It's not the role of the coroner to apportion blame. I make no finding about the manner in which the vehicle was being driven."
She recorded the cause of death of Mr Jones, who had been driving for a year, and Mr Rice, both sitting in the front of the car, as 'multiple injuries' due to a road traffic accident.
Mr Hornsby, sat in the back of the car, died of a chest haemorrhage and a descending aorta injury due to the accident, said the coroner.
Toxicology reports showed no traces of drink or drugs in Mr Jones' blood.
Mr Bell admitted he was carrying cannabis for personal use but none of his friends had used any.
North Wales Police crash investigator Gavin Davies revealed in evidence none of the back seat passengers had been wearing seat belts.
He said analysis of evidence at the scene suggested the Vauxhall Corsa was travelling at between 61-71mph when it hit a grass verge at the side of the Trefnant bound carriageway.
At impact, the speed of the Corsa was determined to be between 53-64mph.
Mr Davies said it was possible the car had been travelling faster into the corner.
The tyres of the Corsa were under-inflated for the load it was carrying and it's possible as Mr Jones released his foot off the accelerator the back end of the car swung out, said Mr Davies.
He added: "The vehicle behaviour is consistent with an over-correction.
"It's often the case when a driver tries to correct this movement - it's known as a fishtail.
"It's my opinion that on the known facts the collision was unavoidable."
Dashcam footage from a driver following the Vauxhall Antara driven showed he was on the correct side of the road and doing between 50-55mph up to point the Vauxhall Corsa driven by Mr Jones slid into his vehicle sideways on.
The actual collision could not be seen because of dips and undulations in the road.
Mrs Lees said: "The Corsa lost control on a left hand bend and mounted the kerb before crossing the carriageway and colliding with a Vauxhall Antara.
"It had been raining, it was dark and the road was damp but the evidence was that these environmental factors were not the sole cause of the collision.
"From the evidence given I cannot say that the speed at which the Corsa was driven was the cause of the accident."
She said the fact there no signs warning of harsh bends and undulations in the road prior to the accident site had not persuaded her a regulation 28 prevention of future deaths order was required.
She said there were hazard lines on the road and clear signs marking speed limits.
Speaking to the families of the deceased she said: "This is an incredibly tragic case, I recognise that. All three of the men were very young."
In a statement read to the hearing Mr Jones mother, Nicola Minshull, said: "He loved driving. He wanted to become a lorry driver. He would help anyone out with a lift. Michael saw the best in everyone.
"We have lost our very much loved son and we are grieving."
A statement Ann-Marie Hornsby, mother of Colin, read: "Nothing will bring back our son and we will have to live with his loss for all of our lives."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola gives Juventus fans Manchester United transfer hope

Mino Raiola has told Juventus fans not to abandon their dream of bringing Paul Pogba back to the club from Manchester United .
French midfielder Pogba has only played for United eight times this season and is currently recovering from ankle surgery , but that has n't prevented his future from being a hot topic of conversation .
Pogba admitted last year he was looking for a 'new challenge ' in his playing career while Raiola also admitted he was in the process of engineering a move away from the club .
Juventus and Real Madrid both continue to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup winner , and Raiola has urged supporters of the Italian champions not to give up hope of re-signing Pogba .
`` Juve fans should dream , because if you do not dream , then you are dead , '' he said .
`` I do not work in dreams , but in the real world , so have to make the right choices for my clients .
`` This is not the right moment to say what Paul 's future will be . ''
Speaking earlier in the week Raiola insisted he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mounting doubts over the future of Pogba .
“ I expect my players to be happy and I expect the clubs to be happy , ” Raiola said .
“ I don ’ t want to work in front of what will be happening in the summer .
He needs to get fit then it is my job to get both parties happy if possible .
If both parties are not happy there are other ways to resolve it but that is not the way to talk today .
“ I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only one thing is for sure in life .
One day , you die .
Today he is not happy because he is not playing .
But he went back to Man United when a lot of people didn ’ t think he would .
People forget that .
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Mino Raiola has told Juventus fans not to abandon their dream of bringing Paul Pogba back to the club from Manchester United.
French midfielder Pogba has only played for United eight times this season and is currently recovering from ankle surgery, but that hasn't prevented his future from being a hot topic of conversation.
Pogba admitted last year he was looking for a 'new challenge' in his playing career while Raiola also admitted he was in the process of engineering a move away from the club.
Juventus and Real Madrid both continue to be linked with a move for the World Cup winner, and Raiola has urged supporters of the Italian champions not to give up hope of re-signing Pogba.
"Juve fans should dream, because if you do not dream, then you are dead," he said.
"I do not work in dreams, but in the real world, so have to make the right choices for my clients.
"This is not the right moment to say what Paul's future will be."
Speaking earlier in the week Raiola insisted he has a positive relationship with United despite the mounting doubts over the future of Pogba.
“I expect my players to be happy and I expect the clubs to be happy,” Raiola said.
“I don’t want to work in front of what will be happening in the summer. He needs to get fit then it is my job to get both parties happy if possible. If both parties are not happy there are other ways to resolve it but that is not the way to talk today.
“I don’t say anything for sure. Only one thing is for sure in life. One day, you die. Today he is not happy because he is not playing. But he went back to Man United when a lot of people didn’t think he would. People forget that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Gemma Atkinson's partner Gorka on her body transformation and his dreams of a Strictly comeback

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez is hoping to make a triumphant comeback after being dropped from the main line-up last year .
Fans were sad that the Spanish dancer did n't have a celebrity partner in the 2019 series of the BBC show , although he was part of the group numbers .
This year the 29-year-old , who has previously been partnered with EastEnders star Tameka Empson , singer Alexandra Burke and model and TV presenter Katie Piper , wants to be back fighting for the coveted Glitterball .
`` I 'd love to be back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the the dancefloor with a partner , '' he told the Manchester Evening News .
`` It 's a great team at Strictly and my little one will be able to see me dance . ''
Speaking about being left out of the main line-up last series he explained : `` Every couple was amazing and if it was to happen , last year was the best year , because I got to spend time with Gemma and Mia . ''
Last July Gorka and his partner Gemma Atkinson , who he met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 , welcomed their baby girl Mia .
And the professional dancer has come to Gemma 's defence following comments over the results of all her hard work in the gym after welcoming their daughter , who was born by cesarean section in July .
The former Emmerdale actress and Hits Radio presenter , from Bury , recently took to social media to share a sassy video of herself looking incredible in her gym gear .
Alongside the post Gemma commented : `` Them : You won ’ t get your body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hun ... '' Gorka said : `` I 'm very proud of her .
`` She could n't train after giving birth and had to go to a healthy diet with juices and rest and recovery .
`` She 's had people saying 'that 's not you , that 's pictures of you before ' but she 's been training . ''
At Christmas Gorka and Gemma , 35 , delighted fans when they danced together for the first time in a festive edition of the hit BBC One dance show .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time together , '' he said , explaining that they do n't even dance together at home and prefer to work out in the gym .
Gorka , who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 , is now excited to be taking to the dancefloor again for a tour with fellow Strictly dancer Karen Hauer , who was born in Venezuela .
The Latin spectacular Firedance will tour the UK in March and April , coming to Manchester 's Bridgewater Hall on Sunday March 8 .
`` Working with Karen is great .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we understand each other .
`` We get on very well and speak the same language .
We 've worked with fire before on stage on Strictly so we 're used to it . ''
Gorka is hoping his daughter will be in the audience to watch her daddy for some of the tour .
Asked if he 'd like her to follow in his footsteps as a dancer , he said : `` I 'd like her to do whatever she wants to do but she already has a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Gemma 's job on the radio we both love music . ''

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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez is hoping to make a triumphant comeback after being dropped from the main line-up last year.
Fans were sad that the Spanish dancer didn't have a celebrity partner in the 2019 series of the BBC show, although he was part of the group numbers.
This year the 29-year-old, who has previously been partnered with EastEnders star Tameka Empson, singer Alexandra Burke and model and TV presenter Katie Piper, wants to be back fighting for the coveted Glitterball.
"I'd love to be back and I'd love to be back on the the dancefloor with a partner," he told the Manchester Evening News.
"It's a great team at Strictly and my little one will be able to see me dance."
Speaking about being left out of the main line-up last series he explained: "Every couple was amazing and if it was to happen, last year was the best year, because I got to spend time with Gemma and Mia."
Last July Gorka and his partner Gemma Atkinson, who he met when she was a contestant on Strictly in 2017, welcomed their baby girl Mia.
And the professional dancer has come to Gemma's defence following comments over the results of all her hard work in the gym after welcoming their daughter, who was born by cesarean section in July.
The former Emmerdale actress and Hits Radio presenter, from Bury, recently took to social media to share a sassy video of herself looking incredible in her gym gear.
Alongside the post Gemma commented: "Them: You won’t get your body back. Me: That's cute hun..."
Gorka said: "I'm very proud of her.
"She couldn't train after giving birth and had to go to a healthy diet with juices and rest and recovery.
"She's had people saying 'that's not you, that's pictures of you before' but she's been training."
At Christmas Gorka and Gemma, 35, delighted fans when they danced together for the first time in a festive edition of the hit BBC One dance show.
(Image: PA)
"It was a great opportunity to spend time together," he said, explaining that they don't even dance together at home and prefer to work out in the gym.
Gorka, who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, is now excited to be taking to the dancefloor again for a tour with fellow Strictly dancer Karen Hauer, who was born in Venezuela.
The Latin spectacular Firedance will tour the UK in March and April, coming to Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on Sunday March 8.
"Working with Karen is great. We have the same culture and background and we understand each other.
"We get on very well and speak the same language. We've worked with fire before on stage on Strictly so we're used to it."
Gorka is hoping his daughter will be in the audience to watch her daddy for some of the tour.
Asked if he'd like her to follow in his footsteps as a dancer, he said: "I'd like her to do whatever she wants to do but she already has a lot of rhythm.
"Because of my job and Gemma's job on the radio we both love music."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Manchester's best Chinese restaurants - where's your favourite?

Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Manchester is preparing to ring in the Year of the Rat with a weekend-long celebration .
As well as the dragon parade , Chinese market , live performances and a fireworks display , many will be cramming in to the city 's Chinese restaurants for a feed .
Manchester 's Chinatown is the third-biggest in Europe , with a wealth of restaurants serving Cantonese , Szechuan and Hunanese cuisine .
The streets surrounding the famous Faulkner Street arch are packed with places to eat , so head to that area for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family-run restaurants .
But the restaurants do n't stop there - you 'll find flashier establishments over in Spinningfields and Alderley Edge , hip hangouts in Ancoats , and even a spot where you can pick your own dinner - still alive and swimming - before it 's cooked to your taste .
We 've rounded up some of our favourites from both ends of the spectrum .
You can have your say on your favourite in the poll below - or if yours is missing , tweet us @ CityLifeManc telling us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stalwart can be found on Princess Street - not to be confused with Little Yang Sing , on neighbouring George Street , although that ’ s worth a visit too .
They ’ re both run by members of the same family ( Yang Sing owner Harry Yeung ’ s cousin Warren runs the smaller site ) but are completely separate operations .
If you ’ re feeling adventurous , there are plenty of weird and wonderful dishes to try , from stir-fried jellyfish to satay ostrich to steamed ox tripe .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your comfort zone , they ’ ve got all the classics covered too .
Can ’ t decide ?
Try one of their tailor-made banquets .
Drinks-wise , tea is the speciality here .
Sourced from the same tea master for over 40 years , the range includes Orange Pekoe , fermented Dark Pu ’ er and Shou Mei as well as some rare and aged teas .
The bar also serves Asian , British and continental beers and a range of wine , including some premium champagnes .
It started life as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and judging by the Deliveroo riders streaming in and out of the doors , still does a roaring take-out trade ) , but now the Blue Eyed Panda has its own restaurant .
There 's a no-nonsense menu of Cantonese classics such as honey-glazed roast char siu pork and Szechuan staples such as hot poached beef in chilli oil .
Diners can expect to find all their familiar favourites , from salt and pepper chicken to crispy chilli beef , alongside soup dumplings and other dim sum , and a selection of daily-changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple inside the 50-cover restaurant , with large windows on two sides , brushed concrete floors , and wooden tables and chairs with colourful painted legs .
Not strictly a restaurant , but Ho 's Bakery is such a beloved part of Chinatown in Manchester that it would be remiss to not give it a mention .
Established in 1980 , the family-run Faulkner Street bakery sells all manner of sweet and savoury treats , from satay beef pasties and spring onion fritters to honey buns and mango puddings .
If you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ho 's Bakery without popping in for a pork bun , congratulations - you have more willpower than us .
Described by Guardian critic Jay Rayner as 'delightfully nuts ' , this Beswick restaurant allows you to pick your seafood , alive and swimming , from a tank before your meal .
The restaurant on Ashton Old Road is brilliantly bonkers ( there are Finding Nemo pictures smiling at you while you eat your fish ) but also serves some of the most exciting Chinese food in the city .
The whole seabass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flesh stands up like a porcupine .
Just do n't be alarmed if a rogue fairy light ends up on your plate with your dinner .
Back in Chinatown , in Faulkner Street , Happy Seasons is a no-frills , no-nonsense restaurant serving up reliably good grub .
The decor is pared back , with touches of 80s glamour in unexpected places like the colour-changing LED disco lights embedded into the polystyrene ceiling tiles .
Head here for the comforting , fluffy char sui pork buns and Peking duck , and do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendation from the staff .
The drinks selection is pretty perfunctory but stick to beer and you 'll be happy .
Situated at the lower end of Spinningfields , Tattu boasts some of the most spectacular dining surroundings in Manchester .
Downstairs , guests are greeted by a wall of roses alongside hanging anchors and ropework , while upstairs , a gigantic pink cherry blossom tree holds court .
The menu offers a modern , luxe spin on Chinese cuisine , and a drinks list that champions creative cocktails , plus wine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year , the space will be transformed with Chinese lanterns , and the restaurant will serve a menu of traditional new year 's dishes , such as red pepper lamb cutlets .
Red Chilli has two Manchester restaurants , including one on Oxford Road , but the Portland Street branch , on the edge of Chinatown , will put you at the heart of the Chinese New Year festivities .
Fiery Szechuan and Beijing specialities are the order of the day here , with plenty of less familiar choices to tempt you away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although you can get that here too ) .
Be warned - when Red Chilli labels something as spicy , they really mean it .
Feeling brave ?
How about the ox heart , ox tongue and ox tripe in a spicy beansprout stew , or sauteed pig ’ s intestine rings with chilli ?
To drink there 's a reasonable wine selection as well as a range of Chinese spirits and soft drinks to try .
If you ’ ve ever looked longingly as other diners tuck into crispy duck pancakes or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some limp vegetables in sweet and sour sauce then this suburban gem in Withington is the place for you .
Formerly known as Lotus , the new owners have changed the name but kept much the same menu and concept .
Specialising in vegetarian and vegan mock meats made with soya , wheat and whey proteins , you won ’ t feel like you ’ re missing out again with a never-ending menu of creative and inspired dishes .
You 'll find veggie Peking ribs ( £10 ) , crispy Szechuan mushrooms ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £5.50 ) - to give you an idea .
Sweet Mandarin opened on High Street , in Manchester ’ s Northern Quarter , in 2004 and went on to appear on Gordon Ramsay ’ s F Word , where it beat 10,000 other establishments to be named the nation ’ s best local Chinese restaurant .
The family-run restaurant serves up recipes passed down to owners Helen and Lisa Tse from their late grandmother , the well-known Middleton restaurateur Lily Kwok , such as jungle green curry , beef curry and clay pot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vegan and gluten-free diners too with plenty of choice for both .
One of the oldest family-run restaurants in Manchester , if not the oldest , The Rice Bowl set up in Cross Street in 1960 and has been going ever since , with the original owner ’ s niece now running the show .
The dim sum selection is enormous , rendering decision-making pretty difficult .
Your best bet is to ask your server for a surprise selection - just make sure they throw in a couple of the baked dim sum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as expansive but the set menu deals make it easier to choose - and they ’ re a steal .
The drinks list isn ’ t quite so long as the food menu , so keep it simple with a Tsing Tao beer or a green tea if you ’ re feeling virtuous .
A firm favourite with Manchester 's footballing fraternity , Lincoln Square restaurant Wing 's is frequented by United and City players ( Van Gaal was a big fan during his time here ) .
Mr Wing himself is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of old-school hospitality , who can usually be seen quietly weaving in and out of tables , greeting guests and checking everyone is happy .
The menu offers wealthy guests ample opportunity to flash the cash , with dishes including abalone at £85.90 a pop .
Main courses generally hover between £15 to £30 though , and seafood is a particular speciality .
Out in Alderley Edge , occupying the first floor of the former Panacea nightclub , above Piccolino , Yu is n't technically within the realm of Greater Manchester but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begins with an aperitif at the cocktail bar - think classics with an Eastern twist , like the Lucky Buddha , a martini made with Jinzu gin , peach liqueur , lemon juice and pear puree - then move on to wine .
The list is staggering - and so are the prices at the top end .
Got £1,100 to spare ?
A bottle of 1978 vintage Cheval Blanc is yours .
Before you resign yourself to tap water , prices start at a more purse-friendly £24 a bottle .
As you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheap , but that ’ s Alderley Edge for you .
Expect dishes like wagyu beef fillet with sweet soya lime , salt and pepper lobster claw , and miso-roasted romanesco cauliflower .
Dim sum and small plates are priced from £6 to £12.50 , while most of the mains range from £15 to £32.50 .
If you really want to splash out , the most expensive dish on the menu is the wok-seared wagyu beef fillet , at £69 .
Vote for your favourite in the poll below We have a dedicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where to drink , eat , go out and events across Greater Manchester .
From the best food and drink deals to exclusive looks at new restaurants and bars , gig reviews and weekend plans - we 've got you covered .
You can follow the page here for all the latest news .
We also have Facebook groups specialising in eating out around Manchester and going out .
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To stay up to speed with everything going on in the city centre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook page too , where we 'll be bringing you all the latest news , reviews , transport , music , dining and loads more .

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Manchester is terribly spoiled when it comes to Cantonese, Szechuan, Hong Kong and Hunanese cuisine. It’s thanks in part to having the second biggest Chinatown in the UK, second only to London, and the third biggest in Europe.
Crammed into the square divided up by Faulkner Street, with its famous ornate archway, on one side and George Street on the other, the sheer volume of supermarkets and restaurants (and the odd karaoke spot) is dazzling, having grown slowly but surely since the 1950s, when Manchester welcomed its first Chinese restaurants.
Catering for all tastes - from the adventurous seeking nose to tail eating, to those just after a steadying plate of noodles - Chinatown these days is every bit as vibrant, whether you require a steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho or some stylish sushi. But the best Chinese cuisine isn't just limited to the confines of Chinatown. There are gems all over the city.
Here’s a rundown of the best places to head to...
If your fave is missing, tweet us @CityLifeManc telling us why you love it.
Blue Eyed Panda, Ancoats
(Image: Publicity Picture)
It started life as a take-away on Great Ancoats Street (and judging by the Deliveroo riders streaming in and out of the doors, still does a roaring take-out trade), but now the Blue Eyed Panda has its own restaurant. There's a no-nonsense menu of Cantonese classics such as honey-glazed roast char siu pork and Szechuan staples such as hot poached beef in chilli oil.
Diners can expect to find all their familiar favourites, from salt and pepper chicken to crispy chilli beef, alongside soup dumplings and other dim sum, and a selection of daily-changing specials. The decor has been kept simple inside the 50-cover restaurant, with large windows on two sides, brushed concrete floors, and wooden tables and chairs with colourful painted legs.
3 Jersey St, Manchester M4 6JA | blueeyedpanda.co.uk
Live Seafood, Beswick
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Described by Guardian critic Jay Rayner as 'delightfully nuts', this Beswick restaurant allows you to pick your seafood, alive and swimming, from a tank before your meal. The restaurant on Ashton Old Road is brilliantly bonkers (there are Finding Nemo pictures smiling at you while you eat your fish) but also serves some of the most exciting Chinese food in the city.
The whole seabass is sliced and deep-fried so that its flesh stands up like a porcupine. Just don't be alarmed if a rogue fairy light ends up on your plate with your dinner.
163 Ashton Old Rd, M11 3WU | liveseafood.co.uk
Happy Seasons, Chinatown
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The only problem with Happy Seasons, if indeed it is a problem, is resisting the urge to go every time you’re within smelling distance of Chinatown, and ignore everywhere else as a result. Once you’ve experienced its roasts meats, nothing else is quite up to snuff.
The crisp of the pork belly, the burnished duck - roasting in what looks and sounds like a jet engine - and the sticky-sweet char sui are all magnificent, served with a cursory few leaves of Chinese cabbage and on a bed of boiled rice. Nothing more fancy is required to raise this dish to perfection. If you can drag yourself away, the beef brisket soup is also spectacular.
59 Faulkner St, M1 4FF | happyseasons.has.restaurant
Tattu, Spinningfields
(Image: Dominic Salter)
Situated at the lower end of Spinningfields, Tattu boasts some of the most spectacular dining surroundings in Manchester. Downstairs, guests are greeted by a wall of roses alongside hanging anchors and ropework, while upstairs, a gigantic pink cherry blossom tree holds court.
The menu offers a modern, luxe spin on Chinese cuisine, and a drinks list that champions creative cocktails, plus wine, sake and beers. For Chinese New Year, the space will be transformed with Chinese lanterns, and the restaurant will serve a menu of traditional new year's dishes, such as red pepper lamb cutlets.
3 Hardman Square, M3 3EB | tattu.co.uk
Red Chilli, Chinatown
(Image: Red Chilli)
Red Chilli has two Manchester restaurants, including one on Oxford Road, but the Portland Street branch, on the edge of Chinatown, will put you at the heart of the Chinese New Year festivities.
Fiery Szechuan and Beijing specialities are the order of the day here, and what they can do with a pork belly and some preserved cabbage is almost worthy of sainthood. But there are plenty of less familiar choices to tempt you away from your usual crispy chilli beef (although you can get that here too). Feeling brave? How about the ox heart, ox tongue and ox tripe in a spicy beansprout stew, or sauteed pig’s intestine rings with chilli? It's true nose to tail eating here.
To drink there's a reasonable wine selection as well as a range of Chinese spirits and soft drinks to try.
70-72 Portland St, M1 4GU | redchillirestaurant.co.uk
Ruyi Vegetarian House, Chorlton
If you’ve ever looked longingly as other diners tuck into crispy duck pancakes or satay chicken while you ‘enjoy’ some limp vegetables in sweet and sour sauce then this suburban gem in Chorlton (formerly found in the parish of Withington) is the place for you.
Known as Lotus in a previous life, the new owners have changed the name but kept much the same menu and concept. Specialising in vegetarian and vegan mock meats made with soya, wheat and whey proteins, you won’t feel like you’re missing out again with a never-ending menu of creative and inspired dishes.
101 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9GA | instagram.com/ruyi.vegetarian | 0161 445 7457
Sweet Mandarin, Northern Quarter
Sweet Mandarin opened on High Street, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, in 2004 and went on to appear on Gordon Ramsay’s F Word, where it beat 10,000 other establishments to be named the nation’s best local Chinese restaurant.
The family-run restaurant serves up recipes passed down to owners Helen and Lisa Tse from their late grandmother, the well-known Middleton restaurateur Lily Kwok, such as jungle green curry, beef curry and clay pot chicken. There are separate menus for vegan and gluten-free diners too with plenty of choice for both.
19 Copperas St, M4 1HS | sweetmandarin.com
The Rice Bowl, city centre
One of the oldest family-run restaurants in Manchester, if not the oldest, The Rice Bowl set up in Cross Street in 1960 and has been going ever since, with the original owner’s niece now running the show.
The dim sum selection is enormous, rendering decision-making pretty difficult. Your best bet is to ask your server for a surprise selection - just make sure they throw in a couple of the baked dim sum pastries. The main menu is just as expansive but the set menu deals make it easier to choose - and they’re a steal. The drinks list isn’t quite so long as the food menu, so keep it simple with a Tsing Tao beer or a green tea if you’re feeling virtuous.
33a Cross Street, M2 1NL | the-rice-bowl.com
Wing's, Lincoln Square
(Image: Phil Taylor)
A firm favourite with Manchester's footballing fraternity, Lincoln Square restaurant Wing's is frequented by United and City players (Van Gaal was a big fan during his time here).
Mr Wing himself is a professional and attentive host and a relic of old-school hospitality, who can usually be seen quietly weaving in and out of tables, greeting guests and checking everyone is happy. The menu offers wealthy guests ample opportunity to flash the cash, with dishes including abalone at £85.90 a pop. Main courses generally hover between £15 to £30 though, with dim sum coming in at a more affordable price. Seafood is a particular speciality.
1 Lincoln Square, M2 5LN | wingsrestaurant.co.uk
Mei Dim
Another Chinatown staple, head down the stairs to Mei Dim for a reliably great for a feast of dim sum - and often reliably reasonable too. The siu mai are always bulging with pork and prawns, feeling rather more homemade than some other lesser spots we could name, and the place is generally buzzing - always a good sign.
It's basic, no frills stuff, but sometimes that fits the bill precisely.
45 Faulkner St, M1 4EE
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Peace Garden
Very much worth the journey out of Chinatown, Peace Garden is the real deal, with benchmark takes on the classics, like a proper Peking Duck, which is carved at the table with a huge cleaver.
Mao’s braised pork belly is another essential order - it simply melts - while the whole crispy fish, fried and then covered in proper sweet and sour sauce, is an absolute showstopper when it arrives at the table.
57 Booth St W, Manchester M15 6PQ / Peacegarden-restaurant.com/
Chef Diao
Always packed out, seemingly whatever time of day you stroll past, Chef Diao is another cracking spot outside of the hubbub of Chinatown. On its own at the north end of Oldham Street, the menu promises a ‘culinary journey’.
Fantastic dim sum is always on offer, with the restaurant’s namesake always grafting away in the kitchen too, assembling those little bundles of steamed joy.
90-94 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ / Chefdiao.com/
(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
Hong Kong Choi
Way out in Salford, you’ll find some of the very best Hong Kong cuisine in the whole city, courtesy of this family-run gem. Unlike any menu you’ll see anywhere else, it make take you a few trips to explore it all.
The brisket soup and the beef short rib are absolute musts, but then so are some of the many fusion dishes that keep regulars returning, like the African chicken and the Hong Kong style bolognese. A truly unique spot.
Unit 4C, 175 Broughton Ln, Salford M7 1US / Hongkongchoi.co.uk/
Mr Hong’s
Also known under the slightly less inspiring name BBQ Chinese Restaurant, Mr Hong’s is an absolute wonderland of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine, with a menu filled equally with bewilderingly niche dishes (from stewed bullfrog to trotters) to classics.
There are two menus (red for the more recognisable, blue for the adventurers), but both lead to a busy and vibrant kitchen serving a generally packed restaurant full of Chinese families, students, foodie tourists and everything in between. The BBQ skewers are stunning value and the ‘hot and numbing’ braised pork is a must.
45-47 Faulkner Street (upper ground floor), Manchester M1 4EE


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--The under-the-radar Chinese restaurant where you cook your own dinner  - One Plus, reviewed

There are n't many restaurants in Manchester that give me that deer-in-headlights , first-day-of-school flurry of nerves .
It 's rare that I find myself shuffling side-to-side and apologising for dithering in people 's way .
But walking into One Plus 's hotpot restaurant on Charles Street is a little daunting for a first-timer , not helped by the slightly ominous , graffiti-covered entrance next to some bins .
Other diners are confidently walking around carrying tiny bowls and ladling ingredients into them , or plunging twists of noodles into bubbling pots of broth , chatting to one another through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant even more effectively than the mist outside .
But then salvation appears through the fog , a waiter cheerily waving a set of menus and wafting us towards a table .
A narrow conveyor belt snakes through the restaurant , carrying coloured plates of vegetables , noodles , meat and seafood under plastic cloches .
Dinners here start with a Chinese broth base ( £5.50 ) , and there are five to choose from , which are kept bubbling by individual induction hobs placed in front of every seat .
One is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few cursory tomato slices bobbing on the surface being boiled to oblivion , while our other choice , the 'spicy ' , proves to be exactly that .
It will 'give you a little numbing sensation ' , the menu warns .
If that means cauterising all the nerve endings in your mouth , then yep , mission accomplished .
It only gets hotter as it reduces down .
By the end of the meal my friend 's lips have plumped to Real Housewives of Cheshire proportions .
The base price includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself from an assortment of condiments - a sesame butter base , then whatever additional flourishes take your fancy .
It takes a few goes for me to get the balance right of oyster sauce , spring onion , garlic and chilli , while my friend hits the dip on the head first time with her Sichuan chilli oil-laced sauce .
Back at the table , it 's time to start grabbing ingredients from the conveyor belt , which you then cook for an advised length of time in your broth .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop flapping around and being afraid of a vat of sesame butter - guilty as charged .
As with sushi restaurants with similar mechanisms , different plate colours equal different prices , ranging from £1.20 to £4 .
There are all sorts of items sailing past our station - pak choi , prawns , sweet potato , tofu , noodles , mushrooms , clams , mussels , meatballs , scallops , and something that looks like a jellied pipe fitting ( it turns out to be chikuwa , a Japanese fish cake ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff , who 'll bring out some extra dishes like pork and prawn wontons , or beef brisket .
It 's like the Generation Game , but with tripe .
The offal is the least of my concerns - I 'm fascinated to know what sort of person would reach for a frankfurter , or a blotchy oblong of luncheon meat , with so much fresh veg and seafood on offer .
We snaffle only one of the pricier black plates ( £4 ) , lured in by some glistening scallops .
Cooked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 're buttery and sweet , picking up just a hint of seasoning from the broth .
The king prawns ( £3.20 ) are also excellent , transforming from grey to pink when they hit the water quicker than a sulky teenager 's mood ring .
Pork and prawn wontons ( £3.20 ) summoned from the kitchen are clearly freshly made , still dusted in flour and pock-marked with fingerprints .
They 're more porky than prawny , but that wonton wrapper does a grand job of mopping up my now-perfect-might-actually-patent-it dipping sauce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgettable , shrivelling up to tiny chewy pebbles despite cooking them less than advised .
Fried tofu and pak choi ( both £1.80 ) are efficient sponges for sucking up the broth , but the sweet potato ( £1.20 ) brings little to the party .
Our guardian angel - sorry , waiter - reappears often , sometimes to top up our soup , sometimes to wordlessly slide forks down next to our chopsticks , to whisper 'put some bean curd paste in too ' at the dipping sauce counter and , eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to turn the temperature down on the hobs .
By this point , my friend 's hair seems to be trying to start its own party .
The steam belching out from our hotpots has caused her tresses to double in volume , and we 're both sporting a glow as though we 've gone for a particularly spicy facial .
We 're full , could n't possibly eat another thing , but the constant appearance of new plates sidling into your peripheral vision is hard to resist .
A few items have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of raw chicken less appealing than seeing them parade around a warm room for an hour like someone ’ s sad forgotten luggage .
Inviting diners to cook their own dinner is smart business - you ca n't send back food for being poorly cooked or improperly seasoned when you 've been in charge of your own dinner .
But from a customer perspective , it ’ s tasty , varied , and bloody good fun .
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There aren't many restaurants in Manchester that give me that deer-in-headlights, first-day-of-school flurry of nerves.
It's rare that I find myself shuffling side-to-side and apologising for dithering in people's way.
But walking into One Plus's hotpot restaurant on Charles Street is a little daunting for a first-timer, not helped by the slightly ominous, graffiti-covered entrance next to some bins.
Other diners are confidently walking around carrying tiny bowls and ladling ingredients into them, or plunging twists of noodles into bubbling pots of broth, chatting to one another through a layer of steam that cloaks the restaurant even more effectively than the mist outside.
But then salvation appears through the fog, a waiter cheerily waving a set of menus and wafting us towards a table.
A narrow conveyor belt snakes through the restaurant, carrying coloured plates of vegetables, noodles, meat and seafood under plastic cloches.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Dinners here start with a Chinese broth base (£5.50), and there are five to choose from, which are kept bubbling by individual induction hobs placed in front of every seat.
One is a very subtle tom yum soup, a few cursory tomato slices bobbing on the surface being boiled to oblivion, while our other choice, the 'spicy', proves to be exactly that.
It will 'give you a little numbing sensation', the menu warns. If that means cauterising all the nerve endings in your mouth, then yep, mission accomplished.
It only gets hotter as it reduces down. By the end of the meal my friend's lips have plumped to Real Housewives of Cheshire proportions.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The base price includes a dipping sauce, which you assemble yourself from an assortment of condiments - a sesame butter base, then whatever additional flourishes take your fancy.
It takes a few goes for me to get the balance right of oyster sauce, spring onion, garlic and chilli, while my friend hits the dip on the head first time with her Sichuan chilli oil-laced sauce.
Back at the table, it's time to start grabbing ingredients from the conveyor belt, which you then cook for an advised length of time in your broth.
The hotpot concept is simple, once you stop flapping around and being afraid of a vat of sesame butter - guilty as charged.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As with sushi restaurants with similar mechanisms, different plate colours equal different prices, ranging from £1.20 to £4.
There are all sorts of items sailing past our station - pak choi, prawns, sweet potato, tofu, noodles, mushrooms, clams, mussels, meatballs, scallops, and something that looks like a jellied pipe fitting (it turns out to be chikuwa, a Japanese fish cake). You can also wave to the staff, who'll bring out some extra dishes like pork and prawn wontons, or beef brisket.
It's like the Generation Game, but with tripe.
The offal is the least of my concerns - I'm fascinated to know what sort of person would reach for a frankfurter, or a blotchy oblong of luncheon meat, with so much fresh veg and seafood on offer.
We snaffle only one of the pricier black plates (£4), lured in by some glistening scallops. Cooked exactly per the restaurant's recommendation, they're buttery and sweet, picking up just a hint of seasoning from the broth.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The king prawns (£3.20) are also excellent, transforming from grey to pink when they hit the water quicker than a sulky teenager's mood ring.
Pork and prawn wontons (£3.20) summoned from the kitchen are clearly freshly made, still dusted in flour and pock-marked with fingerprints. They're more porky than prawny, but that wonton wrapper does a grand job of mopping up my now-perfect-might-actually-patent-it dipping sauce.
White clams (£2.40) are forgettable, shrivelling up to tiny chewy pebbles despite cooking them less than advised.
Fried tofu and pak choi (both £1.80) are efficient sponges for sucking up the broth, but the sweet potato (£1.20) brings little to the party.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Our guardian angel - sorry, waiter - reappears often, sometimes to top up our soup, sometimes to wordlessly slide forks down next to our chopsticks, to whisper 'put some bean curd paste in too' at the dipping sauce counter and, eventually, thankfully, to show us how to turn the temperature down on the hobs.
By this point, my friend's hair seems to be trying to start its own party. The steam belching out from our hotpots has caused her tresses to double in volume, and we're both sporting a glow as though we've gone for a particularly spicy facial.
We're full, couldn't possibly eat another thing, but the constant appearance of new plates sidling into your peripheral vision is hard to resist.
A few items have the opposite effect. Nothing makes slices of raw chicken less appealing than seeing them parade around a warm room for an hour like someone’s sad forgotten luggage.
Inviting diners to cook their own dinner is smart business - you can't send back food for being poorly cooked or improperly seasoned when you've been in charge of your own dinner.
But from a customer perspective, it’s tasty, varied, and bloody good fun.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Dimitar Berbatov's damning assessment on Manchester United's transfer hopes

Dimitar Berbatov says Manchester United need to sign three players before next week 's transfer deadline , but has questioned why anyone would sign for the club at the moment .
United have one week remaining to sign players in the January transfer window , with Bruno Fernandes their main target so far this month .
However , the club and Sporting remain far apart on their valuations of Fernandes and one side would have to change their stance for a deal to get done .
However , Berbatov says United need more than just one midfielder , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The retired striker told Betfair : `` The transfer window is open for another six days and for me they must get some players in that will do the job and help them. ''
With Marcus Rashford out , they need a striker and they also need two players in midfield because we do n't know how long Pogba is out for and they need someone there to play and they need to get some player in . ''
Whether United could get the required standard of player in , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who says prospective signings would be put off the club in its ' current state .
`` Some players may take a look at United and say ' I do n't want to go there because I ca n't save the team on my own , I need others around me ' , '' Berbatov continued .
`` So United need to go for a few players so that they can entice good players to come and accept an offer. ''
Even if it is difficult to try and get reinforcements in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the effort and show that they are trying to get some good players in to help them get out of this position . ''

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Dimitar Berbatov says Manchester United need to sign three players before next week's transfer deadline, but has questioned why anyone would sign for the club at the moment.
United have one week remaining to sign players in the January transfer window, with Bruno Fernandes their main target so far this month. However, the club and Sporting remain far apart on their valuations of Fernandes and one side would have to change their stance for a deal to get done.
However, Berbatov says United need more than just one midfielder, with a striker necessary following Marcus Rashford's injury.
The retired striker told Betfair: "The transfer window is open for another six days and for me they must get some players in that will do the job and help them.
" With Marcus Rashford out, they need a striker and they also need two players in midfield because we don't know how long Pogba is out for and they need someone there to play and they need to get some player in."
Whether United could get the required standard of player in, however, is another issue, according to Berbatov, who says prospective signings would be put off the club in its' current state.
"Some players may take a look at United and say 'I don't want to go there because I can't save the team on my own, I need others around me'," Berbatov continued.
"So United need to go for a few players so that they can entice good players to come and accept an offer.
" Even if it is difficult to try and get reinforcements in before this window shuts, they need to make the effort and show that they are trying to get some good players in to help them get out of this position."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--The most beautiful train journeys you can take direct from Manchester

Manchester is the starting point for many spectacular train rides .
Ditching the road for rail is a great way to explore the rugged hillsides and beautiful villages without the stress of driving .
Several direct lines from Manchester 's city centre stations pass through some of the best parts of the great British countryside .
Which makes getting to the destination itself a large part of the fun .
Leave the car behind , sit back and relax and let the train take you away from the city and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way .
Watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countryside along this scenic route .
The train travels out of the city and across Stockport Viaduct , offering amazing views across the town .
It then heads out to the suburbs before powering through the expansive Cheshire plains , past small traditional villages , and the famous Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank before reaching the railway town of Crewe .
one of the most historically significant stations in the world .
Stop off at one of the stations between Alderley Edge and Sandbach for a traditional pub lunch , or at Goostrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Start at Manchester Piccadilly or Stockport for direct trains out across Cheshire .
Journey time : Express service takes 32 minutes , while a local stopping service takes around an hour .
Locally known as the Ribble Valley Line , this stunning journey links the city centre with the market town passing through some of the most picturesque parts of Lancashire .
Heading out of Manchester , the route heads north following the Irwell Valley to Bolton before ascending over the West Pennine Moors and across the Ribble Valley , boasting stunning views @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Pendle Hill .
While the journey itself is a breathtaking experience , there 's plenty to see and do at the stops along the way .
Try one of the walks passing by Entwistle , the gateway to the West Pennine Moors or bring your walking gear and head out to the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Clitheroe .
Start at Manchester Victoria for direct trains down the Ribble Valley Line .
Journey time : Most services take around 75 minutes .
The Mid Cheshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countryside and some of the region 's thriving towns and villages including Knutsford , Northwich , Hale and Altrincham .
Hop on and off and experience some of the most scenic areas of the county , where you can explore Cheshire 's rich history and culture while taking in some of the spectacular scenery .
Stop at Northwich and visit the Anderton Boat Lift - one of only two working boat lifts in the UK - or head to the Salt Works and learn how this sleepy town was once the salt capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off at Delamere and enjoy 972 hectares of forest and meres , tracks and trails .
Or alight at Knutsford , the hometown of esteemed writer Elizabeth Gaskell and travel back in time at the Heritage Centre .
Finish at the historical city of Chester , the best preserved walled city in England with its ancient streets , and two-tier medieval galleries of shops .
Journey time : The fastest route is 55 minutes , the slowest 1 hour 46 minutes .
Escape from the urban confines of the city into the Derbyshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buxton Line .
Despite being a relatively short journey , the service passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK .
The route stops at a number of charming towns and villages before heading six miles up a steep hill and arriving at the ancient spa town of Buxton .
Stop at New Mills for a spectacular view of a natural rocky gorge , known as The Torrs , and take the Millennium Bridge across the River Goyt .
Alight at Dove Holes for some of the most stunning walks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over to Buxton and explore the vast history of what was once one of Britain 's premier natural thermal spa towns , full of impressive Georgian and Victorian architecture .
Start at Manchester Piccadilly for a direct train out of the city and into Derbyshire .
Journey time : Average duration is about an hour Heading south out of Manchester , this stunning route is well known as one of the most scenic in Britain , passing through sweeping green valleys and rugged hillsides through the scenic Hope Valley .
There are two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass through the suburbs of Greater Manchester before rejoining at the High Peak village of Chinley .
From here , it passes through the two-mile long Cowburn tunnel , emerging in the beautiful surroundings of the Hope Valley .
The route stops at a number of charming and historical villages , all which act as a gateway to some of the finest and most well-known walking and hiking routes in the Peak District , before heading through the three-and-a-half mile long Totley Tunnel and into Sheffield .
Stop off at the tiny village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up Mam Tor and the imposing Kinder Scout , or pick up The Pennine Way .
Or alight at Grindleford for a variety of landscapes , including open moorland , wooded river valleys ( including Padley Gorge ) and several gritstone escarpments .
Wherever you stop , you 're sure to find a great country pub and some fantastic scenery .
Start at Manchester Piccadilly for direct trains along the Hope Valley line .
Journey time : Duration varies between 50 minutes and 75 minutes depending on which branch you travel on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Park on a direct train from Manchester to Oxenholme , the gateway to the Cumbrian countryside .
Heading out of the city , this route heads north towards Preston , passing through miles and miles of green countryside and around the outskirts of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , through the historical city of Lancaster before skirting Morcambe Bay .
It then heads through Carnforth , past picturesque Arnside and Silverside before arriving in Oxenholme , just outside the popular tourist spot of Kendal and at the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Airport for direct routes to Oxenholme , Kendal .
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Manchester is the starting point for many spectacular train rides.
Ditching the road for rail is a great way to explore the rugged hillsides and beautiful villages without the stress of driving.
Several direct lines from Manchester's city centre stations pass through some of the best parts of the great British countryside.
Which makes getting to the destination itself a large part of the fun.
Leave the car behind, sit back and relax and let the train take you away from the city and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Manchester - Crewe
Watch the cityscape transform into miles and miles of countryside along this scenic route. The train travels out of the city and across Stockport Viaduct, offering amazing views across the town.
It then heads out to the suburbs before powering through the expansive Cheshire plains, past small traditional villages, and the famous Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank before reaching the railway town of Crewe. one of the most historically significant stations in the world.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Stop off at one of the stations between Alderley Edge and Sandbach for a traditional pub lunch, or at Goostrey for the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. Start at Manchester Piccadilly or Stockport for direct trains out across Cheshire.
Cost: From £9.40 return
Distance: 28 miles
Journey time: Express service takes 32 minutes, while a local stopping service takes around an hour.
Manchester - Clitheroe
(Image: Peter McDermott | Geograph.co.uk | (CC BY-SA 2.0))
Locally known as the Ribble Valley Line, this stunning journey links the city centre with the market town passing through some of the most picturesque parts of Lancashire.
Heading out of Manchester, the route heads north following the Irwell Valley to Bolton before ascending over the West Pennine Moors and across the Ribble Valley, boasting stunning views towards Longridge Fell, the Yorkshire Dales and Pendle Hill.
(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
While the journey itself is a breathtaking experience, there's plenty to see and do at the stops along the way.
Try one of the walks passing by Entwistle, the gateway to the West Pennine Moors or bring your walking gear and head out to the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Clitheroe.
Start at Manchester Victoria for direct trains down the Ribble Valley Line.
Cost: From £12.20 return
Distance: 37 miles
Journey time: Most services take around 75 minutes.
Manchester - Chester
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
The Mid Cheshire Railway Line passes through the gorgeous Cheshire countryside and some of the region's thriving towns and villages including Knutsford, Northwich, Hale and Altrincham.
Hop on and off and experience some of the most scenic areas of the county, where you can explore Cheshire's rich history and culture while taking in some of the spectacular scenery.
Stop at Northwich and visit the Anderton Boat Lift - one of only two working boat lifts in the UK - or head to the Salt Works and learn how this sleepy town was once the salt capital of the world.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Or, jump off at Delamere and enjoy 972 hectares of forest and meres, tracks and trails.
Or alight at Knutsford, the hometown of esteemed writer Elizabeth Gaskell and travel back in time at the Heritage Centre.
Finish at the historical city of Chester, the best preserved walled city in England with its ancient streets, and two-tier medieval galleries of shops.
Direct routes from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
Cost: From £13.40 return
Distance: 33 miles
Journey time: The fastest route is 55 minutes, the slowest 1 hour 46 minutes.
Manchester - Buxton
(Image: Alan Murray Rust | Geograph.co.uk | (CC BY-SA 2.0))
Escape from the urban confines of the city into the Derbyshire valleys with a trip down the picturesque Buxton Line.
Despite being a relatively short journey, the service passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK.
The route stops at a number of charming towns and villages before heading six miles up a steep hill and arriving at the ancient spa town of Buxton.
(Image: Manchester Evening Newws)
Stop at New Mills for a spectacular view of a natural rocky gorge, known as The Torrs, and take the Millennium Bridge across the River Goyt.
Alight at Dove Holes for some of the most stunning walks around.
Or take the full route over to Buxton and explore the vast history of what was once one of Britain's premier natural thermal spa towns, full of impressive Georgian and Victorian architecture.
Start at Manchester Piccadilly for a direct train out of the city and into Derbyshire.
Cost: From £11.30 return
Distance: 20 miles
Journey time: Average duration is about an hour
Manchester - Sheffield
(Image: Neil Theasby | Wikimedia Commons)
Heading south out of Manchester, this stunning route is well known as one of the most scenic in Britain, passing through sweeping green valleys and rugged hillsides through the scenic Hope Valley.
There are two branches to the line, both which pass through the suburbs of Greater Manchester before rejoining at the High Peak village of Chinley.
From here, it passes through the two-mile long Cowburn tunnel, emerging in the beautiful surroundings of the Hope Valley.
(Image: Graham Hogg | Geograph.co.uk | (CC BY-SA 2.0))
The route stops at a number of charming and historical villages, all which act as a gateway to some of the finest and most well-known walking and hiking routes in the Peak District, before heading through the three-and-a-half mile long Totley Tunnel and into Sheffield.
Stop off at the tiny village of Edale for the popular walking routes up Mam Tor and the imposing Kinder Scout, or pick up The Pennine Way.
Or alight at Grindleford for a variety of landscapes, including open moorland, wooded river valleys (including Padley Gorge) and several gritstone escarpments. Wherever you stop, you're sure to find a great country pub and some fantastic scenery.
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Start at Manchester Piccadilly for direct trains along the Hope Valley line.
Cost: From £14 return
Distance: 33 miles
Journey time: Duration varies between 50 minutes and 75 minutes depending on which branch you travel on.
Manchester - Oxenholme
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Head out to the magnificent Lake District National Park on a direct train from Manchester to Oxenholme, the gateway to the Cumbrian countryside.
Heading out of the city, this route heads north towards Preston, passing through miles and miles of green countryside and around the outskirts of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through the historical city of Lancaster before skirting Morcambe Bay.
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It then heads through Carnforth, past picturesque Arnside and Silverside before arriving in Oxenholme, just outside the popular tourist spot of Kendal and at the very edge of the Lake District.
Start at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Airport for direct routes to Oxenholme, Kendal.
Cost: From £21.30 return
Distance: 60 miles
Journey Times: Direct trains take around 70 minutes.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Molly is 19, Dorothy is 93... meet the people left behind by the bus that's given up on Greater Manc

Molly is 19, Dorothy is 93... meet the people left behind by the bus that's given up on Greater Manchester

`` Oh my God , that 's very bad for me '' , Hashem Zehtab says shaking his head in disbelief .
The fast food worker is sitting on the 130 bus , which takes him from his job at Godfather kebab house in Didsbury to his home in Macclesfield .
And he 's just discovered that Arriva will be withdrawing the service- a vital link between Manchester and the Cheshire town - on January 26 due to low passenger numbers .
A new operator , D & G Bus , will take over the following day .
But they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , between Macclesfield and Handforth .
Bosses at the company said they made that decision as 75pc of current 130 passengers only use that part of the route .
But it means it will be useless for scores of people like Hashem , who need to get all the way to Manchester for work , or for appointments and to see family .
`` It will affect me a lot .
The train is very expensive - I 'm on minimum wage , '' the 49-year-old shrugs .
Christine Rose is sitting at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's travelling from Cheadle to her home on the Colshaw Farm Estate in Handforth .
`` It ’ s just going to be unbelievable .
It ’ s going to be a b*ll ache .
Not everyone can afford to run round in cars and live in big houses in Wilmslow .
They are going to get rid of one bus service for another worse one . ''
The 70-year-old , a retired office clerk , regularly goes into Stockport and south Manchester to go to the shops and visit family - including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not in good health .
I ’ m one of them , I plod on '' , she adds coughing .
`` It ’ s unbelievable what Cheshire ( East ) Council are letting happen .
They want people to use public transport more and they don ’ t put on a proper service . ''
Dorothy , 93 , sits opposite Christine , next to her large shopping trolley .
“ The problem is , we don ’ t have any Manchester buses .
If it stops at Handforth , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting to Manchester or Stockport '' , she says .
`` I can ’ t use the train , it ’ s the steps at Handforth ( station ) .
`` I can ’ t walk much without a trolley .
I haven ’ t got the balance .
We can ’ t go into Manchester , we ’ d have to walk . ''
Molly Lockett-Wilson sits reading with her hood up .
She recently moved to Handforth , and still regularly travels on the 130 to south Manchester .
The 19-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets the bus to East Didsbury .
She then travels on another bus to Longsight to go to the doctors .
She 's midway through a series of medical tests - and so she does n't want to change doctors before they are finished .
Her partner also uses the bus to get to work .
It means she does n't like the idea of the takeover 'at all ' .
`` To get to Didsbury on the train , you 'd have to get to Stockport and change over .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who works at Manchester Airport , travels on the 130 to get from his home in south Manchester to Handforth to visit his family .
`` There 's a lot of people who rely on this service to get to and from the area '' , he says .
With the train prices going up as well , it means it 's hard for everyone to travel around . ''
What the council and bus companies have to say An Arriva spokesperson said : `` Passenger numbers have been falling for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several changes to attempt to make the service sustainable , unfortunately passenger numbers have continued to decrease .
`` Therefore , the 130 is no longer commercially viable , low passenger numbers and increasing running costs means that this service will be withdrawn . ''
Chris Almond , bus network manager at D & G Bus said : `` We are only operating between Macclesfield and Handforth because following extensive surveys it was determined that 75pc of the passengers currently using the service only use that part of the route .
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase our vehicle resource by 33pc and driver resource by 50pc , so basically the numbers don ’ t stack up for us to run into the Greater Manchester area .
`` We have discussed various options to extend the route with Cheshire East Council , but all of these were discounted due to the cost .
`` The majority of the stops within the GM area are covered by other services , albeit to different places , and there are rail links into Manchester from our new 130 route at Macclesfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Cheshire East Council deputy leader Councillor Craig Browne said : “ We can confirm that the council has agreed to provide a modest amount of financial support to help cover the cost of operating the service on Saturdays ( between Handforth and Macclesfield ) .
This has been accommodated within existing budgets .
“ An analysis of passenger numbers showed that 75pc of journeys are within Cheshire East , nine per cent within Greater Manchester and only 16 per cent cross border .
“ The service will retain the existing route from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilmslow and Handforth .
Alternative public transport is available for onward journeys.
” A spokesman for TfGM said : `` Due to the availability of other commercial bus services along the route ( within GM ) there are currently no plans to subsidise any replacement services .
`` TfGM must strike a balance and ensure we are serving as many people as possible across the city-region , ensuring vital transport links are maintained – whilst also making sure they provide value to the taxpayer and are delivered in the most cost-effective way .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the commercial bus operators and our colleagues at the local authority to ensure any changes are mitigated as best as possible . ''

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"Oh my God, that's very bad for me", Hashem Zehtab says shaking his head in disbelief.
The fast food worker is sitting on the 130 bus, which takes him from his job at Godfather kebab house in Didsbury to his home in Macclesfield.
And he's just discovered that Arriva will be withdrawing the service- a vital link between Manchester and the Cheshire town - on January 26 due to low passenger numbers.
A new operator, D&G Bus, will take over the following day.
But they will only run part of the route, between Macclesfield and Handforth.
Bosses at the company said they made that decision as 75pc of current 130 passengers only use that part of the route.
But it means it will be useless for scores of people like Hashem, who need to get all the way to Manchester for work, or for appointments and to see family.
"It will affect me a lot. The train is very expensive - I'm on minimum wage," the 49-year-old shrugs.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Christine Rose is sitting at the front of the bus.
She's travelling from Cheadle to her home on the Colshaw Farm Estate in Handforth.
"It’s just going to be unbelievable. It’s going to be a b*ll ache. Not everyone can afford to run round in cars and live in big houses in Wilmslow. They are going to get rid of one bus service for another worse one."
The 70-year-old, a retired office clerk, regularly goes into Stockport and south Manchester to go to the shops and visit family - including her disabled sister.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Christine suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
"I’m not in good health. I’m one of them, I plod on", she adds coughing.
"It’s unbelievable what Cheshire (East) Council are letting happen. They want people to use public transport more and they don’t put on a proper service."
Dorothy, 93, sits opposite Christine, next to her large shopping trolley.
“The problem is, we don’t have any Manchester buses. If it stops at Handforth, we don’t have any way of getting to Manchester or Stockport", she says.
"I can’t use the train, it’s the steps at Handforth (station).
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I can’t walk much without a trolley. I haven’t got the balance. We can’t go into Manchester, we’d have to walk."
Molly Lockett-Wilson sits reading with her hood up.
She recently moved to Handforth, and still regularly travels on the 130 to south Manchester.
The 19-year-old, who is on Universal Credit, gets the bus to East Didsbury.
She then travels on another bus to Longsight to go to the doctors.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She's midway through a series of medical tests - and so she doesn't want to change doctors before they are finished. Her partner also uses the bus to get to work.
It means she doesn't like the idea of the takeover 'at all'.
"To get to Didsbury on the train, you'd have to get to Stockport and change over. It's just a hassle."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Alex Capper, who works at Manchester Airport, travels on the 130 to get from his home in south Manchester to Handforth to visit his family.
"There's a lot of people who rely on this service to get to and from the area", he says. With the train prices going up as well, it means it's hard for everyone to travel around."
What the council and bus companies have to say
An Arriva spokesperson said: "Passenger numbers have been falling for a number of years and Arriva have made several changes to attempt to make the service sustainable, unfortunately passenger numbers have continued to decrease.
"Therefore, the 130 is no longer commercially viable, low passenger numbers and increasing running costs means that this service will be withdrawn."
Chris Almond, bus network manager at D&G Bus said: "We are only operating between Macclesfield and Handforth because following extensive surveys it was determined that 75pc of the passengers currently using the service only use that part of the route.
"In order to serve East Didsbury it would increase our vehicle resource by 33pc and driver resource by 50pc, so basically the numbers don’t stack up for us to run into the Greater Manchester area.
"We have discussed various options to extend the route with Cheshire East Council, but all of these were discounted due to the cost.
"The majority of the stops within the GM area are covered by other services, albeit to different places, and there are rail links into Manchester from our new 130 route at Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Handforth."
Cheshire East Council deputy leader Councillor Craig Browne said: “ We can confirm that the council has agreed to provide a modest amount of financial support to help cover the cost of operating the service on Saturdays (between Handforth and Macclesfield). This has been accommodated within existing budgets.
“An analysis of passenger numbers showed that 75pc of journeys are within Cheshire East, nine per cent within Greater Manchester and only 16 per cent cross border.
“The service will retain the existing route from Macclesfield to Alderley Edge and on to Wilmslow and Handforth. Alternative public transport is available for onward journeys.”
A spokesman for TfGM said: "Due to the availability of other commercial bus services along the route (within GM) there are currently no plans to subsidise any replacement services.
"TfGM must strike a balance and ensure we are serving as many people as possible across the city-region, ensuring vital transport links are maintained – whilst also making sure they provide value to the taxpayer and are delivered in the most cost-effective way.
"We will continue to work closely with the commercial bus operators and our colleagues at the local authority to ensure any changes are mitigated as best as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Dalot and Eric Bailly to start — Manchester United predicted line up vs Tranmere

Manchester United could hand a first competitive appearance of the season to Eric Bailly against Tranmere Rovers in their FA Cup fourth round tie .
That 's despite fears over the pitch at the League One club 's Prenton Park ground , which was used on Thursday night as they overcame Premier League Watford to book the mouth-watering round four tie .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that both Bailly and Victor Lindelof were available for selection , though the latter may not be risked after only recently recovering from sickness .
That illness kept the Swede out of United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night , with Solskjaer keen for United to produce a response .
He may ask first-team regulars Harry Maguire , Fred and Anthony Martial to start in the FA Cup clash , with key players Scott McTominay , Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford all out injured .
`` Victor has recovered so he 's well again , '' Solskjaer said .
`` So let 's see how well he feels today and tomorrow .
And apart from that no one has got any knocks that 's anything to think about .
`` Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
The pitch is not great but that 's the same for both of us and the players just have to be focused , ready , there are divots everywhere .
`` This generation coming through , with astro turf and nice pitches , they get lazier in the heads .
So Eric is probably one of them who 's more prepared for a game with that pitch .
`` So everyone 's got to be focused for both injuries and the bounce of the ball . ''
Tahith Chong and Angel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feature against Tranmere , while Mason Greenwood looks a cert to start again .
Diogo Dalot could come into the side at right-back if Aaron Wan-Bissaka is rested .

Manchester United could hand a first competitive appearance of the season to Eric Bailly against Tranmere Rovers in their FA Cup fourth round tie.
That's despite fears over the pitch at the League One club's Prenton Park ground, which was used on Thursday night as they overcame Premier League Watford to book the mouth-watering round four tie.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that both Bailly and Victor Lindelof were available for selection, though the latter may not be risked after only recently recovering from sickness. That illness kept the Swede out of United's Premier League defeat to Burnley on Wednesday night, with Solskjaer keen for United to produce a response.
He may ask first-team regulars Harry Maguire, Fred and Anthony Martial to start in the FA Cup clash, with key players Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford all out injured.
"Victor has recovered so he's well again," Solskjaer said. "So let's see how well he feels today and tomorrow. And apart from that no one has got any knocks that's anything to think about.
"Eric has had a couple of behind-closed-doors games here. The pitch is not great but that's the same for both of us and the players just have to be focused, ready, there are divots everywhere.
"This generation coming through, with astro turf and nice pitches, they get lazier in the heads. So Eric is probably one of them who's more prepared for a game with that pitch.
"So everyone's got to be focused for both injuries and the bounce of the ball."
Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes will both be in contention to feature against Tranmere, while Mason Greenwood looks a cert to start again. Diogo Dalot could come into the side at right-back if Aaron Wan-Bissaka is rested.
Predicted United XI: Romero; Dalot, Maguire, Bailly, Williams; Fred, Matic; Greenwood; Mata, Chong; Martial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Three decisions Man City boss Pep Guardiola might still need to make in January transfer window

Pep Guardiola has remained adamant throughout the January transfer window that Man City wo n't be bringing any players in , despite his side 's fall from grace .
City have already dropped five more points than they did in the entirety of last season and have all-but surrendered their Premier League crown to Liverpool , who sit 16 points clear with a game in hand .
However , Guardiola insists he wo n't add to his squad .
`` I took that decision , we could n't invest in summer , why do you have to invest in December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transfer window .
`` I like my squad , we have problems with injuries , but if we have the chance to like it happened with Laporte , there was a clause and we knew that the potential of this player because he had played for many years in big stages against incredible strikers and we were convinced he could handle it immediately , and for a long time we could do it but that is not the position , that I think the market does not give us that opportunity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that . ''
Now , with a week to go until the window closes , there are still some key transfer decisions that Guardiola has to make that could have huge ramifications for the rest of the campaign .
It 's not the attacking side of City 's game that has cost them this season as Kevin De Bruyne may have even made them better going forward , but the defence which has let them down .
The Blues have already conceded four more goals than they did last year with injuries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Otamendi destabilising the back-line and forcing Guardiola to play midfielders and teenagers there instead .
While Laporte made a successful return from injury in the victory over Sheffield United , City remain short on quantity and quality at the back , and have done since the departure of Vincent Kompany .
Stones remains prone to injury and errors , and an aging Otamendi has never been able to shake the urge to needlessly dive into tackles .
The defence needs strengthening at some point and Guardiola must to decide whether to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the league may be lost , City are still very much alive in the Champions League and have a chance of winning - but their clumsy and porous back-line may cost them in Europe as well .
Laporte himself arrived at the Etihad during a January transfer window and had an immediate impact on the team .
The same happening again would n't go amiss .
Laporte 's timely return has given Guardiola a dilemma on what to do with youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis .
The 17-year-old has impressed at the back when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season but has now slipped further down the pecking order and , unless injuries strike again , game time appears unlikely .
Guardiola admitted that Harwood-Bellis could leave the club on loan if a Premier League club was interested .
He said : `` We did n't speak about Harwood-Bellis but I think he is going to stay until the end of the season because maybe we need him for the second team .
I do n't know if he has offers - if there is an offer from a Premier League team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development as a player but I do n't have information about that . ''
City sending their youngsters out for experiences has been a hot topic in recent years , especially concerning Phil Foden , and Guardiola will have the same quandary again if someone comes in for the young defender .
Does Guardiola let him go to gain invaluable experience playing top level football against senior pros and risk being short on numbers if injuries occur , or keep him to train with City 's stars but not play proper football .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a transfer saga that has rumbled on since last summer .
Bayern Munich made no secret of their desire to bring him back home to Germany , to the point that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was confident a deal would be done .
Then the winger suffered a serious knee injury before the season started , ruling him out for months , but Bayern 's long-term interest never fully went away .
The Bavarians are still keen on Sane and with him nearing a return to action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his future .
The 23-year-old 's contract will expire at the end of next season and a new deal does n't appear to be any closer to being signed .
So Guardiola can either welcome Sane back to the squad with open arms and play him , hoping that he decides to stay in the meantime , or use him sparingly if at all and plan for a future with out the German .
The Blues have already got used to being without him , but it might be hard to resist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the side .

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Pep Guardiola has remained adamant throughout the January transfer window that Man City won't be bringing any players in, despite his side's fall from grace.
City have already dropped five more points than they did in the entirety of last season and have all-but surrendered their Premier League crown to Liverpool, who sit 16 points clear with a game in hand. However, Guardiola insists he won't add to his squad.
"I took that decision, we couldn't invest in summer, why do you have to invest in December?," Guardiola said ahead of the transfer window.
"I like my squad, we have problems with injuries, but if we have the chance to like it happened with Laporte, there was a clause and we knew that the potential of this player because he had played for many years in big stages against incredible strikers and we were convinced he could handle it immediately, and for a long time we could do it but that is not the position, that I think the market does not give us that opportunity and I don’t want to do that."
Now, with a week to go until the window closes, there are still some key transfer decisions that Guardiola has to make that could have huge ramifications for the rest of the campaign.
1 - Stick or twist with a centre-back
(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
It's not the attacking side of City's game that has cost them this season as Kevin De Bruyne may have even made them better going forward, but the defence which has let them down.
The Blues have already conceded four more goals than they did last year with injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi destabilising the back-line and forcing Guardiola to play midfielders and teenagers there instead.
While Laporte made a successful return from injury in the victory over Sheffield United, City remain short on quantity and quality at the back, and have done since the departure of Vincent Kompany.
Stones remains prone to injury and errors, and an aging Otamendi has never been able to shake the urge to needlessly dive into tackles. The defence needs strengthening at some point and Guardiola must to decide whether to do so in January or in the summer.
While the league may be lost, City are still very much alive in the Champions League and have a chance of winning - but their clumsy and porous back-line may cost them in Europe as well.
Laporte himself arrived at the Etihad during a January transfer window and had an immediate impact on the team. The same happening again wouldn't go amiss.
2 - Allow a youngster to leave
(Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Laporte's timely return has given Guardiola a dilemma on what to do with youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The 17-year-old has impressed at the back when given opportunities in the domestic cups this season but has now slipped further down the pecking order and, unless injuries strike again, game time appears unlikely.
Guardiola admitted that Harwood-Bellis could leave the club on loan if a Premier League club was interested.
He said: "We didn't speak about Harwood-Bellis but I think he is going to stay until the end of the season because maybe we need him for the second team. I don't know if he has offers - if there is an offer from a Premier League team maybe we would consider that for his development as a player but I don't have information about that."
City sending their youngsters out for experiences has been a hot topic in recent years, especially concerning Phil Foden, and Guardiola will have the same quandary again if someone comes in for the young defender.
Does Guardiola let him go to gain invaluable experience playing top level football against senior pros and risk being short on numbers if injuries occur, or keep him to train with City's stars but not play proper football.
3 - A decision on Leroy Sane
(Image: Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
The future of Leroy Sane has been a transfer saga that has rumbled on since last summer.
Bayern Munich made no secret of their desire to bring him back home to Germany, to the point that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was confident a deal would be done.
Then the winger suffered a serious knee injury before the season started, ruling him out for months, but Bayern's long-term interest never fully went away.
The Bavarians are still keen on Sane and with him nearing a return to action, Guardiola needs to make a decision on his future.
The 23-year-old's contract will expire at the end of next season and a new deal doesn't appear to be any closer to being signed.
So Guardiola can either welcome Sane back to the squad with open arms and play him, hoping that he decides to stay in the meantime, or use him sparingly if at all and plan for a future with out the German.
The Blues have already got used to being without him, but it might be hard to resist the temptation to bring him back into the side.