themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is speaking to the media today ahead of tomorrow 's Manchester derby at Old Trafford .
United @ @ @ @ @ League in mid-week following defeat against RB Leipzig but have made a decent start to @ @ @ @ @ sit five points behind leaders Tottenham with a game in hand .
City are one @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow 's clash , also with a game in hand on Spurs .
Solskjaer is @ @ @ @ @ the fitness of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani who suffered injuries during the win against @ @ @ @ @ from the match day squad against Leipzig .
The United boss could indicate whether Paul @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola 's side following comments made by his agent Mino Raiola earlier in the week @ @ @ @ @ the bench against Leipzig and has a decent record in Manchester derbies .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media today ahead of tomorrow's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
United crashed out of the Champions League in mid-week following defeat against RB Leipzig but have made a decent start to their league campaign as they sit five points behind leaders Tottenham with a game in hand.
City are one point below United heading into tomorrow's clash, also with a game in hand on Spurs.
Solskjaer provided updates on the fitness of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani who suffered injuries during the win against West Ham and were absent from the match day squad against Leipzig. Solskjaer confirmed Cavani would face a late fitness test with Martial set to feature.
The United boss commented on the comments made by Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola earlier this week.
Recap our updates from Solskjaer's press conference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Mum dies in horror crash after driver loses control and smashes into wall

An inquest looking into the death of a woman who died in a car crash in Bury has been opened .
Marukh Aslam was the front seat passenger of a black Audi A1 when it collided with a wall in Holcombe Brook on December 2 .
The tragic incident happened on Bolton Road West at around 1.40am .
Sadly , despite the best efforts of emergency services , 35-year-old Marukh , of Worsley Street , Radcliffe , was pronounced dead at the scene .
An inquest into her death was opened at Rochdale Coroner ’ s Court today on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the driver lost control while trying to negotiate a bend and the vehicle left the carriageway .
Following her death , Marukh ’ s family described her as an “ extraordinary role model ” who was “ conquered the hearts of many ” .
In an emotional tribute , they said : “ A daughter , sister , aunty , mother and a friend to many who was taken too soon .
“ She was an extraordinary role model and a remarkable woman with good deeds who conquered the hearts of many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angel , you can now spread your wings , fly high and watch over all your loved ones ... Gone but never forgotten , until we meet again beautiful.
” The hearing has been adjourned for six weeks so the inquest can continue in line with any criminal proceedings .
Following the incident , a 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving , driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and police assault .
She has since been released on bail .
The MEN has asked GMP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information should contact GMP 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 144 of 02/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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An inquest looking into the death of a woman who died in a car crash in Bury has been opened.
Marukh Aslam was the front seat passenger of a black Audi A1 when it collided with a wall in Holcombe Brook on December 2.
The tragic incident happened on Bolton Road West at around 1.40am.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, 35-year-old Marukh, of Worsley Street, Radcliffe, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An inquest into her death was opened at Rochdale Coroner’s Court today on Friday (December 11).
It heard how the driver lost control while trying to negotiate a bend and the vehicle left the carriageway.
Following her death, Marukh’s family described her as an “extraordinary role model” who was “conquered the hearts of many”.
In an emotional tribute, they said: “A daughter, sister, aunty, mother and a friend to many who was taken too soon.
“She was an extraordinary role model and a remarkable woman with good deeds who conquered the hearts of many.
“Heaven has truly gained an angel, you can now spread your wings, fly high and watch over all your loved ones... Gone but never forgotten, until we meet again beautiful.”
The hearing has been adjourned for six weeks so the inquest can continue in line with any criminal proceedings.
Following the incident, a 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and police assault.
She has since been released on bail.
The MEN has asked GMP for an update following the hearing.
Anyone with information should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 144 of 02/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Greater Manchester arts projects to receive £23m'lifeline' funding

More than £23m of funding will be awarded to arts organisations around Greater Manchester , it has been announced .
Arts Council England and the government 's Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport have revealed that Greater Manchester will receive around £23.7m of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund .
The money will be split between six organisations , with the bulk of it - £21m - going towards the flagship Factory arts project , which is being built on the site of the former Granada TV studios .
Other organisations which will receive funding are : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wall ( £412,000 ) Global Grooves is an artist-led Carnival arts organisation based in Tameside .
CEO Leon Patel said : `` We are delighted that we have received further support from the Government ’ s Culture Recovery Fund .
`` This investment will allow us to continue our mission to ensure that everyone in our community has access to high quality cultural experiences .
`` The Cultural Capital Kickstart fund grant will allow us to complete our ambitious capital programme and create Tameside ’ s only dedicated arts and cultural hub .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been hugely important to areas like Tameside and we are pleased that these funds are directly reaching artists , audiences and young people in traditionally under-represented areas of the UK . ''
Contact Theatre will also benefit from the funding .
Artistic director and CEO , Matt Fenton said : `` We are over the moon about this Kickstart Capital funding from the Government 's Culture Recovery Fund .
`` It enables us to finish the fit-out of our new building to the standard that young people , artists and audiences deserve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new creative spaces . ''
Hollyoaks star Haiesha Mistry , who started her acting career with Contact , added : `` I am thrilled that Contact Theatre has been awarded Kickstart Capital funding .
`` Contact is a powerhouse for Manchester ’ s young people .
It 's important they help our next generation and I 'm so glad they can continue to do so , as well as inspiring our future leaders . ''
Today 's announcement follows several previous rounds of investment from the Culture Recovery Fund , which saw £428m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cultural organisations though the Grants programme , alongside the £3.36m Emergency Grassroots Music Venues Fund .
Sarah Maxfield , area north director , Arts Council England said : `` The pandemic has had a massive impact on the whole range of organisations working in the North ’ s cultural sector - theatres , music venues , festivals , museums and the companies who support them with technical sound , light and staging services .
`` The cultural sector makes a huge contribution to the North ’ s economy and the quality of life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will support arts organisations across the North to continue with their ambitious capital plans which have been put on pause during the pandemic .
`` This investment is an essential lifeline for the cultural sector , it will help to secure the long term future of North ’ s cultural infrastructure and the wider cultural ecology who rely on these organisations to showcase their work . ''
Culture secretary , Oliver Dowden , added : `` This government promised it would be here for culture and today ’ s announcement is proof we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1bn invested so far through the Culture Recovery Fund has protected tens of thousands of jobs at cultural organisations across the UK , with more support still to come through a second round of applications .
`` Today we ’ re extending a huge helping hand to the crown jewels of UK culture - so that they can continue to inspire future generations all around the world . ''

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More than £23m of funding will be awarded to arts organisations around Greater Manchester, it has been announced.
Arts Council England and the government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have revealed that Greater Manchester will receive around £23.7m of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.
The money will be split between six organisations, with the bulk of it - £21m - going towards the flagship Factory arts project, which is being built on the site of the former Granada TV studios.
Other organisations which will receive funding are:
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Global Grooves is an artist-led Carnival arts organisation based in Tameside.
CEO Leon Patel said: "We are delighted that we have received further support from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
"This investment will allow us to continue our mission to ensure that everyone in our community has access to high quality cultural experiences.
"The Cultural Capital Kickstart fund grant will allow us to complete our ambitious capital programme and create Tameside’s only dedicated arts and cultural hub.
"The cultural recovery fund grants have been hugely important to areas like Tameside and we are pleased that these funds are directly reaching artists, audiences and young people in traditionally under-represented areas of the UK."
Contact Theatre will also benefit from the funding.
Artistic director and CEO, Matt Fenton said: "We are over the moon about this Kickstart Capital funding from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
"It enables us to finish the fit-out of our new building to the standard that young people, artists and audiences deserve, and to do justice to our wonderful new creative spaces."
Hollyoaks star Haiesha Mistry, who started her acting career with Contact, added: "I am thrilled that Contact Theatre has been awarded Kickstart Capital funding.
"Contact is a powerhouse for Manchester’s young people. It's important they help our next generation and I'm so glad they can continue to do so, as well as inspiring our future leaders."
(Image: Contact Theatre)
Today's announcement follows several previous rounds of investment from the Culture Recovery Fund, which saw £428m distributed throughout the UK to over 2000 cultural organisations though the Grants programme, alongside the £3.36m Emergency Grassroots Music Venues Fund.
Sarah Maxfield, area north director, Arts Council England said: "The pandemic has had a massive impact on the whole range of organisations working in the North’s cultural sector - theatres, music venues, festivals, museums and the companies who support them with technical sound, light and staging services.
"The cultural sector makes a huge contribution to the North’s economy and the quality of life of its communities.
"The funding will support arts organisations across the North to continue with their ambitious capital plans which have been put on pause during the pandemic.
"This investment is an essential lifeline for the cultural sector, it will help to secure the long term future of North ’s cultural infrastructure and the wider cultural ecology who rely on these organisations to showcase their work."
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, called it 'fantastic news that is quite literally going to change lives'.
"Culture enriches lives and also livelihoods - it helps make, shape, and grow communities. The importance of The Factory and the part it will play in this to Manchester, the wider region, and to the cultural economy of the UK as a whole cannot be overstated.
"We have never been in any doubt about the value of culture to Manchester, or for that matter the value of Manchester to culture. And never more certain either about the important part it will have to play in the city and the region's re-birth as we come out of this global pandemic.
"The Factory is going to re-draw the UK cultural map and will do much to bolster Manchester and the north's credentials as an economic and creative powerhouse to rival not just London, but the rest of Europe and beyond."
Culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, added: "This government promised it would be here for culture and today’s announcement is proof we've kept our word.
"The £1bn invested so far through the Culture Recovery Fund has protected tens of thousands of jobs at cultural organisations across the UK, with more support still to come through a second round of applications.
"Today we’re extending a huge helping hand to the crown jewels of UK culture - so that they can continue to inspire future generations all around the world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Man United are about to be reminded of their biggest managerial challenge

Before Christmas Day Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will pit his managerial wits against bosses with more than 40 major trophies on the resume and another who many consider to be the high priest of management , despite a lack of silverware .
The Premier League might not the destination of choice for the world 's very best footballers - that probably remains La Liga despite the struggles of Real Madrid and Barcelona - but it is the league with the highest concentration of world-class managers .
Jurgen Klopp , Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho may be the three most famous gaffers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the most decorated in the modern game .
Then there is Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United .
The Argentine might not have a list of honours comparable to the others , but there 's no doubting his status as a revolutionary and a huge influence on the industry .
Then there is Solskjaer , a manager we 're still learning about at the highest level , who has two Norwegian Tippeligaen titles on his CV , but little else .
That 's not to disparage Solskjaer , but the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of discovering what his style is , how he wants his Manchester United team to be .
The Premier League 's collection of managerial giants is n't a concern to United chiefs , who continue to back Solskjaer as the man to bring success back to Old Trafford .
If they had any doubts they could increase the glamour in Premier League dugouts by appointing Mauricio Pochettino - a Bielsa disciple - or Massimiliano Allegri , winner of six Serie A titles with two different clubs .
But they remain convinced by Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to RB Leipzig in midweek and an early Champions League exit is a blow , but it 's simply taking United under Solskjaer on a different route rather than derailing the train altogether .
In the next four games Solskjaer will come up against Guardiola , Bielsa and Ancelotti in another test of his credentials .
There 's no doubt he can mastermind wins against the biggest names in the biggest games .
He tasted success three times in four games against Guardiola last season and has already beaten Ancelotti 's Everton at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured a win in Paris against Thomas Tuchel 's PSG earlier in the Champions League , even if defeat at Old Trafford was ultimately part of the collapse from a promising position in Group H. The Norwegian will be aware that that has increased the pressure on him , even if he remains safe for now .
United believe in Solskjaer , but results will eventually be the ultimate barometer , there can only be so many forks in the road before change is considered , if not acted upon .
That makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United are part of the conversation for the title race this season and beating City once again will only strengthen that view .
Conversely , defeat puts the pressure on for a trip to Bramall Lane that should be a guaranteed three points against Sheffield United and then that reunion with Leeds United next Sunday , an occasion when fans may be back inside Old Trafford .
Then comes the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park two days before Christmas .
A trophy will certainly sate the appetite of United and Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best opportunity .
Ultimately , so much of the debate around Solskjaer is that , even at 47 , he remains something of an unknown in managerial terms .
United have ignored the credentials of bosses with much more convincing CVs to back their former striker .
The next two weeks are an opportunity to show you do n't need to be a big name to get a big result .

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Before Christmas Day Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will pit his managerial wits against bosses with more than 40 major trophies on the resume and another who many consider to be the high priest of management, despite a lack of silverware.
The Premier League might not the destination of choice for the world's very best footballers - that probably remains La Liga despite the struggles of Real Madrid and Barcelona - but it is the league with the highest concentration of world-class managers.
Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho may be the three most famous gaffers in world football, while Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most decorated in the modern game. Then there is Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. The Argentine might not have a list of honours comparable to the others, but there's no doubting his status as a revolutionary and a huge influence on the industry.
Then there is Solskjaer, a manager we're still learning about at the highest level, who has two Norwegian Tippeligaen titles on his CV, but little else. That's not to disparage Solskjaer, but the fact is we are still in the stages of discovering what his style is, how he wants his Manchester United team to be.
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The Premier League's collection of managerial giants isn't a concern to United chiefs, who continue to back Solskjaer as the man to bring success back to Old Trafford. If they had any doubts they could increase the glamour in Premier League dugouts by appointing Mauricio Pochettino - a Bielsa disciple - or Massimiliano Allegri, winner of six Serie A titles with two different clubs.
But they remain convinced by Solskjaer and his Old Trafford masterplan. Defeat to RB Leipzig in midweek and an early Champions League exit is a blow, but it's simply taking United under Solskjaer on a different route rather than derailing the train altogether.
In the next four games Solskjaer will come up against Guardiola, Bielsa and Ancelotti in another test of his credentials. There's no doubt he can mastermind wins against the biggest names in the biggest games. He tasted success three times in four games against Guardiola last season and has already beaten Ancelotti's Everton at Goodison Park this season.
Solskjaer also secured a win in Paris against Thomas Tuchel's PSG earlier in the Champions League, even if defeat at Old Trafford was ultimately part of the collapse from a promising position in Group H.
The Norwegian will be aware that that has increased the pressure on him, even if he remains safe for now. United believe in Solskjaer, but results will eventually be the ultimate barometer, there can only be so many forks in the road before change is considered, if not acted upon.
That makes the next few weeks essential to Solskjaer. United are part of the conversation for the title race this season and beating City once again will only strengthen that view. Conversely, defeat puts the pressure on for a trip to Bramall Lane that should be a guaranteed three points against Sheffield United and then that reunion with Leeds United next Sunday, an occasion when fans may be back inside Old Trafford.
Then comes the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park two days before Christmas. A trophy will certainly sate the appetite of United and Solskjaer in the short-term and this could be the best opportunity.
Ultimately, so much of the debate around Solskjaer is that, even at 47, he remains something of an unknown in managerial terms. United have ignored the credentials of bosses with much more convincing CVs to back their former striker. The next two weeks are an opportunity to show you don't need to be a big name to get a big result.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Bed shortages at Oldham hospital have left patients on trolleys for 12 hours

Bed shortages at Oldham ’ s hospital have forced some patients to wait on trolleys for up to 12 hours as Covid-19 pressures continue to mount .
The Royal Oldham , like every hospital across the country , is struggling to continue running as normal while dealing with the second wave of coronavirus cases .
An existing lack of space in hospitals has been exacerbated during the pandemic , with staff having to deal with emergency admissions in a different way .
Patients are now separated at the front door depending on whether or not they have respiratory issues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health workers test to see if they have the virus .
The need for stringent infection control measures has also reduced the amount of space that can be used , effectively cutting bed numbers .
This deficit of beds has led to patients at The Royal Oldham being left on trolleys for 12 hours or more .
Mike Barker , chief operating officer at the Oldham clinical commissioning group , said the hospital building is currently ‘ not fit for purpose for the 21st century ’ .
It is understood that on one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deficit of 71 beds , although this number will fluctuate as patients leave or don ’ t turn up for treatment .
The bed deficit can also increase if there is a nosocomial – hospital acquired – outbreak of coronavirus that causes wards to become quarantine bays .
Compensating for nosocomial outbreaks has led to a tightness around numbers of beds , and an issue around getting patients to flow through the hospital as they would in non-pandemic times .
David Jago , chief officer at The Royal Oldham told a meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) that prior to the pandemic there had been a shortage of 20 beds , but this has now risen .
He said : “ Our emergency department at this moment in time in terms of its estate is challenged .
“ We have £1.5m to spend on improving that and we ’ re looking at how we can best do that within the existing challenges where we ’ ve had to split out our respiratory and non-respiratory within A & E causing significant challenges for us to flow .
“ The bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s clearly caused challenges to our 12 hour breaches and will continue to do so going forward.
” Bosses have been exploring ways of mitigating the ongoing bed deficit , including the use of a ‘ virtual ward ’ which became active in September .
The virtual wards are a continuation of care at home for patients who have already been seen or treated in hospital and who are clinically stable enough to go home .
Their ongoing care can involve visits by a district nurse and supervision by a relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patients are provided with an oximeter – a simple and reliable way to measure a person ’ s blood oxygen levels – and give a reading twice a day to the team .
Since its launch the ward has ‘ saved ’ 182 bed days and managed 27 patients , according to health documents .
Mr Jago said there were an average of ten patients currently going through the virtual ward , and they were working to see if they could double that rate .
However he explained there are also challenges around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to test positive for Covid-19 .
There are only two care homes – Butler Green in Chadderton and Medlock Court in Lees – to which elderly people with the virus can be discharged into .
Both of these are to increase the numbers of patients they can accept from hospital , with Medlock Court moving from three to nine , and Butler Green expanding from 13 to 20 .
“ At any given stage there are over 300 care home placements free within Oldham but they can not take Covid positive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is causing a real flow problem for us within the Oldham system.
” He told the meeting that major insurers are ‘ absolutely refusing insurance outright ’ to care homes if they agree to take positive coronavirus patients .
“ We recognise the challenges in the system , ” he added .
“ We ’ re working with our improvement programme and through the NCA and the locality improvement board to absolutely do everything we possibly can around that capacity but that does not then go to say that we will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those structural bed deficits at this moment in time.
” Mike Barker , from the CCG told Oldham councillors on Tuesday night : “ I just think it ’ s a complete and total shame that the NHS has found itself underdeveloped on its capital estate and infrastructure .
“ You only have to look at The Royal Oldham Hospital , that ’ s not fit for purpose for the 21st century and that ’ s why there is a capital investment programme going on right now.
” The report presented to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceleration plan for Oldham Care Organisation is currently in progress in response to the increased site pressures and a number of 12 hour trolley waits .
“ OCO continues to experience significant pressure from increasing demand and reduced capacity due to zoning , outbreaks and an underlying medical bed deficit.
” In a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service , David Jago said : “ The pandemic has changed the way the NHS delivers care and The Royal Oldham Hospital like all other hospitals has had to split services into Covid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way that was not necessary before the pandemic , meaning some beds can not be used due to enhanced infection prevention and control measures .
“ Our priority and focus is always on patient safety and our staff work tirelessly in very busy conditions to ensure that the people who need our support receive good quality care.
” In August this year Oldham council ’ s planning committee approved the building of a four-storey extension on The Royal Oldham site .
The aim is for the extension to incorporate two new 24 bedded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand new emergency theatre , within the current theatres unit with supporting accommodation , enhanced recovery area and central storage .
This would allow the hospital to operate as the specialist hub site for high risk and emergency general and colorectal surgery for the north east of Greater Manchester .

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Bed shortages at Oldham’s hospital have forced some patients to wait on trolleys for up to 12 hours as Covid-19 pressures continue to mount.
The Royal Oldham, like every hospital across the country, is struggling to continue running as normal while dealing with the second wave of coronavirus cases.
An existing lack of space in hospitals has been exacerbated during the pandemic, with staff having to deal with emergency admissions in a different way.
Patients are now separated at the front door depending on whether or not they have respiratory issues to try and reduce contact with others while health workers test to see if they have the virus.
The need for stringent infection control measures has also reduced the amount of space that can be used, effectively cutting bed numbers.
This deficit of beds has led to patients at The Royal Oldham being left on trolleys for 12 hours or more.
Mike Barker, chief operating officer at the Oldham clinical commissioning group, said the hospital building is currently ‘not fit for purpose for the 21st century’.
It is understood that on one day this week health bosses planned for a deficit of 71 beds, although this number will fluctuate as patients leave or don’t turn up for treatment.
The bed deficit can also increase if there is a nosocomial – hospital acquired – outbreak of coronavirus that causes wards to become quarantine bays.
Compensating for nosocomial outbreaks has led to a tightness around numbers of beds, and an issue around getting patients to flow through the hospital as they would in non-pandemic times.
David Jago, chief officer at The Royal Oldham told a meeting of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) that prior to the pandemic there had been a shortage of 20 beds, but this has now risen.
He said: “Our emergency department at this moment in time in terms of its estate is challenged.
“We have £1.5m to spend on improving that and we’re looking at how we can best do that within the existing challenges where we’ve had to split out our respiratory and non-respiratory within A&E causing significant challenges for us to flow.
“The bed deficit that I articulated to colleagues, that’s clearly caused challenges to our 12 hour breaches and will continue to do so going forward.”
Bosses have been exploring ways of mitigating the ongoing bed deficit, including the use of a ‘virtual ward’ which became active in September.
The virtual wards are a continuation of care at home for patients who have already been seen or treated in hospital and who are clinically stable enough to go home.
Their ongoing care can involve visits by a district nurse and supervision by a relevant hospital consultant for a short period.
Patients are provided with an oximeter – a simple and reliable way to measure a person’s blood oxygen levels – and give a reading twice a day to the team.
Since its launch the ward has ‘saved’ 182 bed days and managed 27 patients, according to health documents.
Mr Jago said there were an average of ten patients currently going through the virtual ward, and they were working to see if they could double that rate.
However he explained there are also challenges around discharging patients back to care homes who continue to test positive for Covid-19.
There are only two care homes – Butler Green in Chadderton and Medlock Court in Lees – to which elderly people with the virus can be discharged into.
Both of these are to increase the numbers of patients they can accept from hospital, with Medlock Court moving from three to nine, and Butler Green expanding from 13 to 20.
“At any given stage there are over 300 care home placements free within Oldham but they cannot take Covid positive,” Mr Jago added.
(Image: Stockport Express)
“This is causing a real flow problem for us within the Oldham system.”
He told the meeting that major insurers are ‘absolutely refusing insurance outright’ to care homes if they agree to take positive coronavirus patients.
“We recognise the challenges in the system,” he added.
“We’re working with our improvement programme and through the NCA and the locality improvement board to absolutely do everything we possibly can around that capacity but that does not then go to say that we will be able to in the medium term mitigate all of those structural bed deficits at this moment in time.”
Mike Barker, from the CCG told Oldham councillors on Tuesday night: “I just think it’s a complete and total shame that the NHS has found itself underdeveloped on its capital estate and infrastructure.
“You only have to look at The Royal Oldham Hospital, that’s not fit for purpose for the 21st century and that’s why there is a capital investment programme going on right now.”
The report presented to the NCA states that: “An acceleration plan for Oldham Care Organisation is currently in progress in response to the increased site pressures and a number of 12 hour trolley waits.
“OCO continues to experience significant pressure from increasing demand and reduced capacity due to zoning, outbreaks and an underlying medical bed deficit.”
In a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service , David Jago said: “The pandemic has changed the way the NHS delivers care and The Royal Oldham Hospital like all other hospitals has had to split services into Covid and non-Covid zones to protect patients in a way that was not necessary before the pandemic, meaning some beds cannot be used due to enhanced infection prevention and control measures.
“Our priority and focus is always on patient safety and our staff work tirelessly in very busy conditions to ensure that the people who need our support receive good quality care.”
In August this year Oldham council’s planning committee approved the building of a four-storey extension on The Royal Oldham site.
The aim is for the extension to incorporate two new 24 bedded general surgery wards as well as a brand new emergency theatre, within the current theatres unit with supporting accommodation, enhanced recovery area and central storage.
This would allow the hospital to operate as the specialist hub site for high risk and emergency general and colorectal surgery for the north east of Greater Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Accountant considered 'part of family' was a 'greedy and calculating' thief

A ‘ manipulative , greedy and calculating ’ accountant stole £77,000 from the bosses of a family business she 'tricked into trusting her ' .
Laura Fielding plundered cash from her employers - a husband and wife from Bury - after 'lying her way into a position of trust ’ .
She racked up payments on company credit cards to pay for holidays , games consoles and even her supermarket shopping .
Fielding has now been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to theft .
At a sentencing hearing on Thursday ( December 10 ) , Minshull Street Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims in 2004 .
She was an 'experienced ' accountant and worked for a chartered accountancy firm which handled work for the couple ’ s new business , Agenda Media .
Over the course of six years , Fielding worked closely with the couple while managing the business ' finances .
Agenda Media grew 'from strength to strength ' and became a local success story , before moving to premises in Manchester .
As the business prospered , Fielding had 'built trust with the couple ' , the court heard .
When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up unhappy in her new role , the couple invited her to join Agenda Media .
She became one of their most 'senior ' employees and had 'almost total control ' over the company 's finances .
Fielding was given the title of 'financial controller ' and a salary of £43,000 .
She had direct access to the company 's bank account , credit cards and all financial information , prosecutor David James said .
Fielding became so close to the husband and wife duo , watching the small family business grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decade , she was considered 'part of the family ' .
Her victims said they 'always believed Fielding had the best interests of the business at heart ' , as she was closely involved with the 'highs and lows of trying to make a business thrive ' .
Little did they know , Fielding was stealing from them - and had been from the start .
'From the off ' , she starting using the company ’ s credit cards for personal purchases .
Initially , she spent hundreds of pounds a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was caught in 2018 , the amounts had rocketed .
In 2018 , it was £27,600 .
Detectives soon discovered she had committed up to 1,000 individual thefts .
Fielding , cops uncovered , spent cash on fuel ; car insurance ; flights and family holidays ; and shopping .
On two occasions , Fielding racked up shopping bills in the hundreds of pounds - while the family was having trouble , including when one of the couple 's children was rushed to hospital ; and when the husband was himself ill on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover up her crimes resulted in Agenda Media being fined by HMRC .
She would hand over financial information to the company ’ s chartered accounts so late that filing tax details could not be done on time .
Credit card statements - filled with her own transactions - could not be thoroughly investigated .
The fines then accrued interest to the tune of £20,000 , leaving Agenda Media with 'cash flow issues ' and 'struggling for financial stability ' .
The 'game was up ' in November of 2018 .
It became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to herself .
For years , Fielding used a certain piece of financial software , meaning only she could see the full picture of the company ’ s finances .
When her bosses proposed changing software to a programme that allowed information to be shared , she tried to stop them , but failed .
Finally able to see suspicious transactions on the company credit card statements , Fielding was challenged .
She attempted to blame another member of staff , before confessing .
Fielding disappeared from the office , leaving a note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misusing the credit card .
`` I have left with immediate effect as I assume this is what you would want .
Please accept my sincerest apologies . ''
When police got involved , the couple realised how long Fielding had been stealing from them - and devastating her actions had been .
Fielding 's transactions amounted to £86,104 , with £77,000 , 'at a minimum ' , being for her own personal expenses .
Prosecutor Mr James said : `` The defendant grew close to the family and was present for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became part of the family .
That trust was obvious when she was given a senior role .
`` It seemed she always had the business ' interests at the forefront and was allowed to have great influence over business decisions .
`` Having their trust abused from the outset , the victims are now questioning their own abilities and achievements .
`` They say Fielding is a manipulative , greedy , calculating thief .
`` They have almost been broken by the defendant . ''
Julian Goode , defending , said Fielding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her actions and asked the judge to suspend her sentence so she could continue to care for her two stepchildren .
The judge said the offending was so serious - and over such a prolonged period - that she had no option but to jail Fielding immediately .
Fielding , of Walmersley Road , Bury , wept as the 24-month sentence was handed down .
Her Honour Judge Sophie McKone said : `` I borrow the words of the victims - you are a manipulative , greedy and calculating thief .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time they were building their company .
`` The reality is that the victims will not be able to achieve anything like the amount stolen from their insurance policies . ''

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A ‘manipulative, greedy and calculating’ accountant stole £77,000 from the bosses of a family business she 'tricked into trusting her'.
Laura Fielding plundered cash from her employers - a husband and wife from Bury - after 'lying her way into a position of trust’.
She racked up payments on company credit cards to pay for holidays, games consoles and even her supermarket shopping.
Fielding has now been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to theft.
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At a sentencing hearing on Thursday (December 10), Minshull Street Crown Court heard the 36-year-old met her two victims in 2004.
She was an 'experienced' accountant and worked for a chartered accountancy firm which handled work for the couple’s new business, Agenda Media.
Over the course of six years, Fielding worked closely with the couple while managing the business' finances.
Agenda Media grew 'from strength to strength' and became a local success story, before moving to premises in Manchester.
As the business prospered, Fielding had 'built trust with the couple', the court heard.
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When the Fielding changed jobs in 2011, but ended up unhappy in her new role, the couple invited her to join Agenda Media.
She became one of their most 'senior' employees and had 'almost total control' over the company's finances.
Fielding was given the title of 'financial controller' and a salary of £43,000.
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She had direct access to the company's bank account, credit cards and all financial information, prosecutor David James said.
Fielding became so close to the husband and wife duo, watching the small family business grow over the course of more than a decade, she was considered 'part of the family'.
Her victims said they 'always believed Fielding had the best interests of the business at heart', as she was closely involved with the 'highs and lows of trying to make a business thrive'.
Little did they know, Fielding was stealing from them - and had been from the start.
'From the off', she starting using the company’s credit cards for personal purchases.
Initially, she spent hundreds of pounds a year on herself.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
By the time Fielding was caught in 2018, the amounts had rocketed. In 2018, it was £27,600.
Police launched an investigation.
Detectives soon discovered she had committed up to 1,000 individual thefts.
Fielding, cops uncovered, spent cash on fuel; car insurance; flights and family holidays; and shopping.
On two occasions, Fielding racked up shopping bills in the hundreds of pounds - while the family was having trouble, including when one of the couple's children was rushed to hospital; and when the husband was himself ill on a ward.
Fielding's attempts to cover up her crimes resulted in Agenda Media being fined by HMRC.
She would hand over financial information to the company’s chartered accounts so late that filing tax details could not be done on time.
Credit card statements - filled with her own transactions - could not be thoroughly investigated.
The fines then accrued interest to the tune of £20,000, leaving Agenda Media with 'cash flow issues' and 'struggling for financial stability'.
The 'game was up' in November of 2018. It became impossible for Fielding to keep her secrets to herself.
For years, Fielding used a certain piece of financial software, meaning only she could see the full picture of the company’s finances.
(Image: M.E.N.)
When her bosses proposed changing software to a programme that allowed information to be shared, she tried to stop them, but failed.
Finally able to see suspicious transactions on the company credit card statements, Fielding was challenged.
She attempted to blame another member of staff, before confessing.
Fielding disappeared from the office, leaving a note which read: "Dreadfully sorry for misusing the credit card.
"I have left with immediate effect as I assume this is what you would want. Please accept my sincerest apologies."
When police got involved, the couple realised how long Fielding had been stealing from them - and devastating her actions had been.
Fielding's transactions amounted to £86,104, with £77,000, 'at a minimum', being for her own personal expenses.
Prosecutor Mr James said: "The defendant grew close to the family and was present for the growth of the business.
"She became part of the family. That trust was obvious when she was given a senior role.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It seemed she always had the business' interests at the forefront and was allowed to have great influence over business decisions.
"Having their trust abused from the outset, the victims are now questioning their own abilities and achievements.
"They say Fielding is a manipulative, greedy, calculating thief.
"They have almost been broken by the defendant."
Julian Goode, defending, said Fielding had showed 'remorse and shame' for her actions and asked the judge to suspend her sentence so she could continue to care for her two stepchildren.
The judge said the offending was so serious - and over such a prolonged period - that she had no option but to jail Fielding immediately.
Fielding, of Walmersley Road, Bury, wept as the 24-month sentence was handed down.
Her Honour Judge Sophie McKone said: "I borrow the words of the victims - you are a manipulative, greedy and calculating thief.
"You caused them significant professional and personal anguish at the time they were building their company.
"The reality is that the victims will not be able to achieve anything like the amount stolen from their insurance policies."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Coronavirus UK isolation rule cut from 14 days to 10 days

The self-isolation period for contacts of a positive coronavirus case will be slashed from 14 days to 10 days , the UK ’ s chief medical officers have announced today .
Those required to quarantine after returning from countries which are not on the travel corridor list will also see their isolation period reduced , in an approach agreed by all four nations .
Health chiefs said in a joint statement that following a review of the evidence , they were “ confident ” that the self-isolation period could be shortened .
This reduction already applies in Wales following an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , while it will take effect in England , Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday .
The new rules will apply to all those who are currently self-isolating , including those who began doing so before Monday .
“ Self-isolation is essential to reducing the spread of Covid as it breaks the chains of transmission , ” a joint statement by the health chiefs said .
“ After reviewing the evidence , we are now confident that we can reduce the number of days that contacts self-isolate from 14 days to 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries which are not on the travel corridor list should also self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14 days.
” They said those who test positive for Covid-19 should continue to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms , or from taking a positive test if asymptomatic .
“ We urge everyone to self-isolate when appropriate , it will save lives , ” they added .
The joint statement was issued by England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty , Scotland ’ s interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical officer Dr Michael McBride and Wales ’ chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton .
NHS Test and Trace will tell people to self-isolate for 10 days from Monday , but due to the time taken to develop technical changes , the NHS Covid-19 app will only do the same from Thursday .
Those who receive a notification to self-isolate on the app prior to Thursday will be able to end their quarantine when the countdown timer says thee days .

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The self-isolation period for contacts of a positive coronavirus case will be slashed from 14 days to 10 days, the UK’s chief medical officers have announced today.
Those required to quarantine after returning from countries which are not on the travel corridor list will also see their isolation period reduced, in an approach agreed by all four nations.
Health chiefs said in a joint statement that following a review of the evidence, they were “confident” that the self-isolation period could be shortened.
This reduction already applies in Wales following an announcement by the Welsh government earlier this week, while it will take effect in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday.
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The new rules will apply to all those who are currently self-isolating, including those who began doing so before Monday.
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“Self-isolation is essential to reducing the spread of Covid as it breaks the chains of transmission,” a joint statement by the health chiefs said.
“After reviewing the evidence, we are now confident that we can reduce the number of days that contacts self-isolate from 14 days to 10 days.
“People who return from countries which are not on the travel corridor list should also self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14 days.”
They said those who test positive for Covid-19 should continue to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, or from taking a positive test if asymptomatic.
“We urge everyone to self-isolate when appropriate, it will save lives,” they added.
The joint statement was issued by England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty, Scotland’s interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride and Wales’ chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton.
NHS Test and Trace will tell people to self-isolate for 10 days from Monday, but due to the time taken to develop technical changes, the NHS Covid-19 app will only do the same from Thursday.
Those who receive a notification to self-isolate on the app prior to Thursday will be able to end their quarantine when the countdown timer says thee days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Edwin van der Sar sends transfer message to United over interest in Ajax stars

Edwin van der Sar said Manchester United 's interest in Ajax 's young players is a sign the Dutch club is doing something right .
United signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax in the summer but there is still plenty of talent left in the Dutch team 's world-famous production line of young players .
Ajax CEO Van der Sar told The Athletic that he would not be doing his job correctly if clubs like United were n't targeting Ajax youngsters .
“ It sounds strange but we are almost honoured if Real Madrid , Barcelona and Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van der Sar said .
“ Of course , I ’ d rather keep them .
But having been a player myself , if you give us great service , league titles and commitment , then we think with you and set you along for the next part of your career .
“ But we hope that you come back to Ajax and play for another one or two years , come onto our coaching staff or be like myself and Marc Overmars .
We know the ambition of the players and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be scouted by the top clubs , then we are doing something wrong .
“ If Chelsea hadn ’ t scouted Hakim Ziyech , we ’ d have done something wrong.
” When talking about his role in general as CEO , Van der Sar likened it to his playing days at Old Trafford .
“ I step in when it is needed , ” he said .
“ When there ’ s a through-ball between Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand , then I go out and get it .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a problem that they can ’ t solve or I see things are going wrong I ask : ‘ What are you doing ?
Why are you doing this ?
Can I help you ?
’ “ That way , I try to be the sweeper-keeper that I was as a player , now as a chief executive .
Maybe I exaggerate a little .
Because it ’ s not that simple — it ’ s a proper job being a chief executive .
”

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Edwin van der Sar said Manchester United's interest in Ajax's young players is a sign the Dutch club is doing something right.
United signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax in the summer but there is still plenty of talent left in the Dutch team's world-famous production line of young players.
Ajax CEO Van der Sar told The Athletic that he would not be doing his job correctly if clubs like United weren't targeting Ajax youngsters.
“It sounds strange but we are almost honoured if Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are coming for our players,” Van der Sar said. “Of course, I’d rather keep them. But having been a player myself, if you give us great service, league titles and commitment, then we think with you and set you along for the next part of your career.
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“But we hope that you come back to Ajax and play for another one or two years, come onto our coaching staff or be like myself and Marc Overmars. We know the ambition of the players and if our players are not good enough to be scouted by the top clubs, then we are doing something wrong.
“If Chelsea hadn’t scouted Hakim Ziyech, we’d have done something wrong.”
When talking about his role in general as CEO, Van der Sar likened it to his playing days at Old Trafford.
“I step in when it is needed,” he said. “When there’s a through-ball between Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, then I go out and get it. It’s similar now. If they are stuck with a problem that they can’t solve or I see things are going wrong I ask: ‘What are you doing? Why are you doing this? Can I help you?’
“That way, I try to be the sweeper-keeper that I was as a player, now as a chief executive. Maybe I exaggerate a little. Because it’s not that simple — it’s a proper job being a chief executive.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Man United have been given the perfect chance to sign Eduardo Camavinga

It 's no surprise to see Paul Pogba dominate the headlines with less than one month to go until the transfer window re-opens .
Manchester United fans have become accustomed to the incessant rumours over his future at the club since he re-signed from Juventus in 2016 .
Many supporters have defended Pogba in recent years , when his performances have not matched his price tag , but his relationship with fans has deteriorated to a new low following Mino Raiola 's comments earlier this week .
On the eve of United 's most important game of the season against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Tuttosport were revealed , claiming Pogba was unhappy at the club and touting a return to Juventus .
The timing of his interview could n't have been worse as United would crash out of the Champions League just a day later .
While the uncertainty over Pogba 's future did not directly impact the performance against Leipzig , it was another unnecessary distraction for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad .
It now seems inevitable that Pogba will leave the club in January or next summer when his contract will have just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-stocked in the centre of midfield , with Donny van de Beek the likely replacement if the World Cup winner does depart .
Fred and Scott McTominay have been used ahead of the 27-year-old this season and are also in line for more minutes .
Nevertheless , it could still be argued United need to target a natural central midfielder and long-term successor to Nemanja Matic in the engine room .
Pogba 's departure could fund a move for the ideal target - Eduardo Camavinga .
The Rennes star is considered one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 Ligue 1 appearances at the age of 18 .
The midfielder 's progress was rewarded with a call up to the senior national squad in September , scoring on his second appearance in the 7-1 thumping of Ukraine .
His performances were given a glowing review by Pogba following the international break .
Similarly to Pogba , Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid , with Zinedine Zidane reportedly a huge admirer of his countryman .
Madrid may not enjoy the standing they had a few years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of many young players .
Therefore , the La Liga giants may be confident of fending off any interest from United in the race for Camavinga .
However , United may hold a key advantage over their Spanish counterparts .
Camavinga recently confirmed a change of agency , a move that many took as a hint he would be engineering an exit from Rennes in the near future .
Interestingly for United , he signed with ICM Stellar Sports , led by Jonathan Barnett .
While it 's not currently known whether Raiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the fact he did not sign with Pogba 's current agent is a massive bonus for United .
Given Pogba 's current situation , it 's unlikely to see any Raiola client end up at Old Trafford any time soon .
Furthermore , Stellar currently represent a number of United players .
Luke Shaw , Dean Henderson , Teden Mengi and Daniel James are all currently signed to the agency .
Having a decent number of clients at Old Trafford will no doubt boost United 's chances of landing their new star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importantly , Barrett 's group lists Gareth Bale on their clientele .
The Wales international is currently on loan at Tottenham from Real Madrid after enduring a torrid few years in Spain .
Barnett 's comments on Bale 's time in the Spanish capital could hand United an advantage in the race for Camavinga .
He told talkSPORT when asked why Bale fell out of favour at Madrid : `` It was a build up of clash of personalities , a build up of not being supported , it was many different things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as he has for Real Madrid , he didn ’ t get the respect he deserved and that was a big problem .
What he ’ s achieved for Real Madrid , they should be kissing the floor that he walks on . ''
Given Bale 's treatment in Madrid , would he be willing to send an even younger player to the Bernabeu potentially to be faced with similar criticism and lack of respect ?
Madrid may be ahead of United in footballing terms but it 's clear that Barnett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same fate as Bale .
If United can convince Camavinga and his representatives that his future would be better served in Manchester , supporters might quickly forget about Pogba .

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It's no surprise to see Paul Pogba dominate the headlines with less than one month to go until the transfer window re-opens.
Manchester United fans have become accustomed to the incessant rumours over his future at the club since he re-signed from Juventus in 2016.
Many supporters have defended Pogba in recent years, when his performances have not matched his price tag, but his relationship with fans has deteriorated to a new low following Mino Raiola's comments earlier this week. On the eve of United's most important game of the season against RB Leipzig, snippets of his interview with Tuttosport were revealed, claiming Pogba was unhappy at the club and touting a return to Juventus.
The timing of his interview couldn't have been worse as United would crash out of the Champions League just a day later. While the uncertainty over Pogba's future did not directly impact the performance against Leipzig, it was another unnecessary distraction for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad.
It now seems inevitable that Pogba will leave the club in January or next summer when his contract will have just 12 months to run. United are well-stocked in the centre of midfield, with Donny van de Beek the likely replacement if the World Cup winner does depart. Fred and Scott McTominay have been used ahead of the 27-year-old this season and are also in line for more minutes.
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Nevertheless, it could still be argued United need to target a natural central midfielder and long-term successor to Nemanja Matic in the engine room. Pogba's departure could fund a move for the ideal target - Eduardo Camavinga.
The Rennes star is considered one of France's brightest prospects, racking up 58 Ligue 1 appearances at the age of 18. The midfielder's progress was rewarded with a call up to the senior national squad in September, scoring on his second appearance in the 7-1 thumping of Ukraine. His performances were given a glowing review by Pogba following the international break.
Similarly to Pogba, Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, with Zinedine Zidane reportedly a huge admirer of his countryman.
Madrid may not enjoy the standing they had a few years ago but remain the pinnacle in the eyes of many young players. Therefore, the La Liga giants may be confident of fending off any interest from United in the race for Camavinga.
However, United may hold a key advantage over their Spanish counterparts.
Camavinga recently confirmed a change of agency, a move that many took as a hint he would be engineering an exit from Rennes in the near future. Interestingly for United, he signed with ICM Stellar Sports, led by Jonathan Barnett. While it's not currently known whether Raiola was in contention to represent the youngster, the fact he did not sign with Pogba's current agent is a massive bonus for United. Given Pogba's current situation, it's unlikely to see any Raiola client end up at Old Trafford any time soon.
Furthermore, Stellar currently represent a number of United players. Luke Shaw, Dean Henderson, Teden Mengi and Daniel James are all currently signed to the agency. Having a decent number of clients at Old Trafford will no doubt boost United's chances of landing their new star client in the future.
Even more importantly, Barrett's group lists Gareth Bale on their clientele. The Wales international is currently on loan at Tottenham from Real Madrid after enduring a torrid few years in Spain. Barnett's comments on Bale's time in the Spanish capital could hand United an advantage in the race for Camavinga.
He told talkSPORT when asked why Bale fell out of favour at Madrid: "It was a build up of clash of personalities, a build up of not being supported, it was many different things.
"For somebody who has done as well as he has for Real Madrid, he didn’t get the respect he deserved and that was a big problem. What he’s achieved for Real Madrid, they should be kissing the floor that he walks on."
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Given Bale's treatment in Madrid, would he be willing to send an even younger player to the Bernabeu potentially to be faced with similar criticism and lack of respect? Madrid may be ahead of United in footballing terms but it's clear that Barnett would not want a player to suffer the same fate as Bale.
If United can convince Camavinga and his representatives that his future would be better served in Manchester, supporters might quickly forget about Pogba.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Pep Guardiola outlines Man City plan to beat Manchester United

Pep Guardiola wants his side to play their own game at Old Trafford as they go in search of a derby win to restore their status as top dogs in the city .
For the first time in Guardiola 's spell as Manchester City manager they go into a derby behind United in the Premier League table , but that is a status that could be reversed if the Blues claim success across town .
City struggled against the pace of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's United last season , but the only win in four meetings they did claim came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final first leg .
Other than that United posed City problems on the break , although Guardiola 's side have dealt much better with those kinds of threats this season .
And rather than worrying about what United can do , he wants City to focus on their own game plan to secure victory .
`` Of course it ’ s difficult , like all the big clubs they have incredible , top players up front .
We ’ ll try to play our game , to control them as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , '' said Guardiola .
`` They know that we go to Old Trafford to try to win the game like we ’ ve always done .
We know the quality they have .
We can not deny it .
`` They have an exceptional squad , we know it , we knew when I was playing them with Barcelona in finals of the Champions League , I knew it then and I knew it when I just arrived [ at City ] when I faced other managers .
Always they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the title race despite the inconsistencies they 've suffered from this season which were again laid bare in midweek when they were beaten by RB Leipzig .
That defeat knocked United out of the Champions League at the group stage , but Guardiola is in no doubt how impressive the work Solskjaer has done at Old Trafford is .
`` For me he 's an exceptional manager .
I can not say much because I am not there in the locker room but how he handled the team and how he represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Guardiola .
`` I know , Ole knows , everyone knows it depends on results but I have a high opinion about his work at United . ''

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Pep Guardiola wants his side to play their own game at Old Trafford as they go in search of a derby win to restore their status as top dogs in the city.
For the first time in Guardiola's spell as Manchester City manager they go into a derby behind United in the Premier League table, but that is a status that could be reversed if the Blues claim success across town.
City struggled against the pace of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United last season, but the only win in four meetings they did claim came at Old Trafford, in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
Other than that United posed City problems on the break, although Guardiola's side have dealt much better with those kinds of threats this season.
And rather than worrying about what United can do, he wants City to focus on their own game plan to secure victory.
"Of course it’s difficult, like all the big clubs they have incredible, top players up front. We’ll try to play our game, to control them as much as possible and, yeah, to punish them," said Guardiola.
"They know that we go to Old Trafford to try to win the game like we’ve always done. We know the quality they have. We cannot deny it.
"They have an exceptional squad, we know it, we knew when I was playing them with Barcelona in finals of the Champions League, I knew it then and I knew it when I just arrived [at City] when I faced other managers. Always they had incredible top teams."
United are in the title race despite the inconsistencies they've suffered from this season which were again laid bare in midweek when they were beaten by RB Leipzig.
That defeat knocked United out of the Champions League at the group stage, but Guardiola is in no doubt how impressive the work Solskjaer has done at Old Trafford is.
"For me he's an exceptional manager. I cannot say much because I am not there in the locker room but how he handled the team and how he represents United all around the world," said Guardiola.
"I know, Ole knows, everyone knows it depends on results but I have a high opinion about his work at United."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Rapid Covid tests in Liverpool missed more than half of cases, data suggests

Rapid coronavirus tests rolled out in Liverpool missed more than half of those who had Covid-19 , preliminary data suggests .
A document released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) today ( Friday ) shows the tests missed around 51 per cent of all cases .
The paper considered by SAGE on November 26 said two days earlier , the Liverpool Health Protection Board had decided to pause plans to use the Innova lateral flow test to allow care home visits because they were not accurate enough .
One week later the Government started sending out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes , the Press Association reports .
The chief medical adviser to NHS Test and Trace defended the uses of the tests on December 5 , despite concerns around the accuracy .
Dr Susan Hopkins said the tests had enabled them to find many cases of infection in people without coronavirus symptoms that would otherwise have been missed .
She explained the programme was about case detection , and people with a negative test were not being told they did not have the disease .
Instead it was identifying those who do have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Professor Richard Tedder , senior research investigator in medical virology , Imperial College London , said : `` The data presented on the performance of the Innova lateral flow assay for detecting Sars-CoV-2 clearly indicate in this study that when compared against a benchmark molecular test such as a quantitative PCR the lateral flow test is very very much less sensitive , detecting only about half of the known positive samples subjected to testing .
`` Indeed it even failed to detect two out of five samples with the highest level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PCR CT of ^ 20 ( ie were samples which could be diluted one million fold and still give a positive PCR signal ) .
`` This graphically shows that this assay is simply not sensitive enough to use to test persons with a view to confirming an absence of infection and thereby an absence of infectivity .
`` A negative result with this lateral flow test simply does not infer an absence of infection . ''
Dr Alexander Edwards , associate professor in biomedical technology , Reading School of Pharmacy , University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's fantastic to see this Quality Assurance data published as it gives us a better understanding of the performance of these Innova rapid swab tests when used in the 'real world ' .
`` It is not fantastic to see that the sensitivity vs RT-PCR drops below 50 % .
`` This low accuracy was mentioned in passing from a guidance document encouraging the use of this product for mass testing programmes .
`` This is also rather different to the product instructions stating sensitivity of 96 % . ''
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make safe , efficient , and cost-effective use of all testing tools available .
`` The speed , relative simplicity and relatively low cost of this particular rapid test , may come at the cost of performance .
`` But the more cases that are detected and helped to isolate before they can spread , the better . ''

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Rapid coronavirus tests rolled out in Liverpool missed more than half of those who had Covid-19, preliminary data suggests.
A document released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) today (Friday) shows the tests missed around 51 per cent of all cases.
The paper considered by SAGE on November 26 said two days earlier, the Liverpool Health Protection Board had decided to pause plans to use the Innova lateral flow test to allow care home visits because they were not accurate enough.
One week later the Government started sending out the tests to England's biggest care homes, the Press Association reports.
The chief medical adviser to NHS Test and Trace defended the uses of the tests on December 5, despite concerns around the accuracy.
Dr Susan Hopkins said the tests had enabled them to find many cases of infection in people without coronavirus symptoms that would otherwise have been missed.
She explained the programme was about case detection, and people with a negative test were not being told they did not have the disease.
Instead it was identifying those who do have Covid-19, and telling them to isolate.
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Professor Richard Tedder, senior research investigator in medical virology, Imperial College London, said: "The data presented on the performance of the Innova lateral flow assay for detecting Sars-CoV-2 clearly indicate in this study that when compared against a benchmark molecular test such as a quantitative PCR the lateral flow test is very very much less sensitive, detecting only about half of the known positive samples subjected to testing.
"Indeed it even failed to detect two out of five samples with the highest level of viral gene copies, these displayed a PCR CT of ^ 20 (ie were samples which could be diluted one million fold and still give a positive PCR signal).
"This graphically shows that this assay is simply not sensitive enough to use to test persons with a view to confirming an absence of infection and thereby an absence of infectivity.
"A negative result with this lateral flow test simply does not infer an absence of infection."
Dr Alexander Edwards, associate professor in biomedical technology, Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, said: "It's fantastic to see this Quality Assurance data published as it gives us a better understanding of the performance of these Innova rapid swab tests when used in the 'real world'.
"It is not fantastic to see that the sensitivity vs RT-PCR drops below 50%.
"This low accuracy was mentioned in passing from a guidance document encouraging the use of this product for mass testing programmes.
"This is also rather different to the product instructions stating sensitivity of 96%."
He added: "Great care must be taken to make safe, efficient, and cost-effective use of all testing tools available.
"The speed, relative simplicity and relatively low cost of this particular rapid test, may come at the cost of performance.
"But the more cases that are detected and helped to isolate before they can spread, the better."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Manchester United evening headlines as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delivers team news

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday , December 11 .
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Anthony Martial will be fit for this weekend 's clash with Manchester City .
However , Solskjaer has also revealed that Edinson Cavani will face a late fitness test ahead of the Manchester derby .
`` Anthony will definitely be involved , '' the United boss said .
`` Edinson has been on the grass but I 'll make a decision later . ''
United have beaten Pep Guardiola 's side in their last two meetings in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Solskjaer 's press conference here .
Solskjaer has also been speaking about the goalkeeper selection dilemma he has - with David De Gea and Dean Henderson .
The Norwegian has said it 's Henderson 's `` dream '' to become the number one shot-stopper at Manchester United , as he keeps the pressure on De Gea .
`` Dean has been a Man United player since he was 14 years old and many were caught by surprise when we decided not to send him on loan , '' Solskjaer told the Scandinavian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always his dream to become Man United ’ s keeper and we felt it was the right time for him to return .
I think he 's learning a lot about what it takes . ''
After the disappointment of Champions League elimination , Manchester United have the perfect opportunity to lift themselves this weekend .
They welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford for the first derby of the season .
It 's the first encounter in several years where United find themselves ahead of their neighbours in the Premier League table , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be hoping to continue their recent good form against the Blues .
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Read more from Solskjaer about the key decision he has to make here .
Edwin van der @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ajax 's young players mean that the Dutch giants are doing something right .
The former United goalkeeper is the CEO at the Eredivisie side , and when speaking to The Athletic , he has opened up on his ex-club 's interest in the famous academy .
“ It sounds strange but we are almost honoured if Real Madrid , Barcelona and Manchester United are coming for our players , ” Van der Sar said .
“ Of course , I ’ d rather keep them .
But having been a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service , league titles and commitment , then we think with you and set you along for the next part of your career . ''

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday, December 11.
Solskjaer gives team news
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Anthony Martial will be fit for this weekend's clash with Manchester City.
However, Solskjaer has also revealed that Edinson Cavani will face a late fitness test ahead of the Manchester derby.
"Anthony will definitely be involved," the United boss said. "Edinson has been on the grass but I'll make a decision later."
United have beaten Pep Guardiola's side in their last two meetings in the Premier League and League Cup.
Read more from Solskjaer's press conference here.
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Solskjaer addresses goalkeeper dilemma
Solskjaer has also been speaking about the goalkeeper selection dilemma he has - with David De Gea and Dean Henderson.
The Norwegian has said it's Henderson's "dream" to become the number one shot-stopper at Manchester United, as he keeps the pressure on De Gea.
"Dean has been a Man United player since he was 14 years old and many were caught by surprise when we decided not to send him on loan," Solskjaer told the Scandinavian Supporters' Club.
"It was always his dream to become Man United’s keeper and we felt it was the right time for him to return. I think he's learning a lot about what it takes."
Read more from Solskjaer about the key decision he has to make here.
Van der Sar's transfer message
Edwin van der Sar has said Manchester United's interest in Ajax's young players mean that the Dutch giants are doing something right.
The former United goalkeeper is the CEO at the Eredivisie side, and when speaking to The Athletic, he has opened up on his ex-club's interest in the famous academy.
“It sounds strange but we are almost honoured if Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are coming for our players,” Van der Sar said.
“Of course, I’d rather keep them. But having been a player myself, if you give us great service, league titles and commitment, then we think with you and set you along for the next part of your career."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Latest Covid rates for our region as ANOTHER borough goes below national average

Five Greater Manchester boroughs now have coronavirus infection rates that are lower than the average figure for England , the latest data shows .
Bolton , Salford , Tameside , Stockport and Trafford all have lower transmission rates than the average for the nation as a whole .
This is the first time the infection rate in Bolton has fallen below the national average .
The latest Public Health England figures show the rate in the borough for the week ending December 7 was 156.6 per 100,000 people .
The rate has fallen by 19 per cent week-on-week .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Salford was 134.1 per 100,000 .
It was 124.1 in Stockport , 104.6 in Tameside and 88.5 in Trafford .
These are all below the average rate for England which currently stands at 160.3 .
Cases are continuing to fall in seven out of the region 's 10 boroughs , but the rate at which they are falling has been flattening out in some places .
In Manchester , the rate has remained the same week-on-week .
Bury has been seeing a rise in the infection rate for the first time since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 of the population .
The M.E.N has revealed that this spike could have been caused by two outbreaks at local care homes in the ward of Whitehead Park .
Stockport has also seen an increase in the infection rate - it has risen by 6 per cent from the previous week and now stands at 124.6 .
The latest infection rates for the week ending December 11 for Greater Manchester are : The latest figures come as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the disparity in rates could see the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government come to review the system next week .
He added that leaders would prefer to see the region move 'as one , ' but accepted that discussions would need to take place with local MPs in the coming days .

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Five Greater Manchester boroughs now have coronavirus infection rates that are lower than the average figure for England, the latest data shows.
Bolton, Salford, Tameside, Stockport and Trafford all have lower transmission rates than the average for the nation as a whole.
This is the first time the infection rate in Bolton has fallen below the national average.
The latest Public Health England figures show the rate in the borough for the week ending December 7 was 156.6 per 100,000 people.
The rate has fallen by 19 per cent week-on-week.
In the same week, the infection rate in Salford was 134.1 per 100,000. It was 124.1 in Stockport, 104.6 in Tameside and 88.5 in Trafford.
These are all below the average rate for England which currently stands at 160.3.
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Cases are continuing to fall in seven out of the region's 10 boroughs, but the rate at which they are falling has been flattening out in some places.
In Manchester, the rate has remained the same week-on-week.
Bury has been seeing a rise in the infection rate for the first time since November, and now stands at 232.5 per 100,000 of the population.
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The M.E.N has revealed that this spike could have been caused by two outbreaks at local care homes in the ward of Whitehead Park.
Stockport has also seen an increase in the infection rate - it has risen by 6 per cent from the previous week and now stands at 124.6.
The latest infection rates for the week ending December 11 for Greater Manchester are:
Bury - 232.5, up 6 per cent
Rochdale - 194.7, down 22 per cent
Wigan - 187.1, down 8 per cent
Manchester - 174.2, no change
Oldham - 166.6, down 14 per cent
Bolton - 156.5, down 19 per cent
Salford - 134.1, down 9 per cent
Stockport - 124.1, up 6 per cent
Tameside - 104.6, down 28 per cent
Trafford - 88.5, down 14 per cent
The latest figures come as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the disparity in rates could see the region split up into different tiers when the government come to review the system next week.
He added that leaders would prefer to see the region move 'as one,' but accepted that discussions would need to take place with local MPs in the coming days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--All the Corrie suspects who could have attacked Adam Barlow

And tonight , during the final moments of a climatic hour-long special , a mystery attacker entered the bistro and struck Adam from behind .
Love rat Adam , played by actor Sam Robertson , has hurt several of his friends and family over the past few months - creating several potential suspects .
As well as cheating on Sarah Barlow , his estranged wife , played by actress Tina O'Brien , Adam has also slept with his alcoholic uncle Peter 's partner Carla Connor , played by Alison King , forcing Peter to relapse .
But on top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between him and Sarah 's ex , Gary Window has also mounted over the past few months .
And Gary ’ s certainly got a motive to cause him harm .
Adam knows the truth about Gary killing loan shark Rick Neelan and has been threatening to blow Gary ’ s secret for months .
With the police now on his back and after being thrown out by wife Maria , played by Samia Longchambon , did Gary snap and decide it was finally the time to silence smug Adam once and for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also saw Sarah slip back into the Platt 's after the attack .
Adam broke her heart when he refused to accept her burying the truth about Gary , before sleeping with a string of women while separated - including Carla .
Disgusted by Adam 's long list of actions , did Sarah lose control and lash out to get revenge ?
Carla bitterly regrets the night she spent with Adam and begged him to keep it a secret from Peter , knowing the truth would destroy him .
But when Adam stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s descent push Carla too far ?
While out looking for a drunk Peter last night did she lose her cool with Adam ?
Or was it Peter ?
Peter 's world shattered and all his old demons came back to haunt him .
Betrayed by both the love of his life and his nephew , did he have a moment of madness and take his revenge ?
He was last spotted slumped outside in the street holding a brick and a whiskey bottle - a possible weapon in Adam 's attack .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch on as Adam battles for his life in hospital .
We ’ ll see the police close in on their prime suspect - but will the end up with the right one ?
Coronation Street will continue on Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm

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Coronation Street celebrated its 60th anniversary this week.
And tonight, during the final moments of a climatic hour-long special, a mystery attacker entered the bistro and struck Adam from behind.
Love rat Adam, played by actor Sam Robertson, has hurt several of his friends and family over the past few months - creating several potential suspects.
As well as cheating on Sarah Barlow, his estranged wife, played by actress Tina O'Brien, Adam has also slept with his alcoholic uncle Peter's partner Carla Connor, played by Alison King, forcing Peter to relapse.
But on top of the character's infidelities, the friction between him and Sarah's ex, Gary Window has also mounted over the past few months.
And Gary’s certainly got a motive to cause him harm.
Adam knows the truth about Gary killing loan shark Rick Neelan and has been threatening to blow Gary’s secret for months.
With the police now on his back and after being thrown out by wife Maria, played by Samia Longchambon, did Gary snap and decide it was finally the time to silence smug Adam once and for all?
In tonight's episode we also saw Sarah slip back into the Platt's after the attack.
Adam broke her heart when he refused to accept her burying the truth about Gary, before sleeping with a string of women while separated - including Carla.
Disgusted by Adam's long list of actions, did Sarah lose control and lash out to get revenge?
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Carla bitterly regrets the night she spent with Adam and begged him to keep it a secret from Peter, knowing the truth would destroy him.
But when Adam stood up and came clean did Peter’s descent push Carla too far? While out looking for a drunk Peter last night did she lose her cool with Adam?
Or was it Peter? Peter's world shattered and all his old demons came back to haunt him.
Betrayed by both the love of his life and his nephew, did he have a moment of madness and take his revenge?
He was last spotted slumped outside in the street holding a brick and a whiskey bottle - a possible weapon in Adam's attack.
Over the coming weeks, viewers will watch on as Adam battles for his life in hospital.
We’ll see the police close in on their prime suspect - but will the end up with the right one?
Coronation Street will continue on Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Manchester United squad vs Man City revealed

Edinson Cavani did not arrive with the Manchester United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of Saturday 's 183rd derby with City .
Cavani , 33 , came off injured at half-time in last week 's 3-1 win over West Ham and did not travel to Germany for United 's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Cavani had trained since the Leipzig match but cast doubt on his participation in the first derby since March .
Anthony Martial is back for United after he also missed the defeat in Leipzig and Fred has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Anthony will definitely be involved , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Edinson has been on the grass but I 'll make a decision later . ''
United were ejected from the Champions League in a 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig on Tuesday and if they lose to City it will be the first time they have lost four home league games before Christmas since 1972 .
Yet if United win they will have recorded five successive league wins for the first time since January 2019 .
Solskjaer presided over three wins out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including United 's first derby double since 2010 .
`` Of course , we were disappointed on Tuesday night , it 's natural , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We really wanted to go through in that tournament , the reality is we 're not and we 've just got to move on .
`` It was a tight group decided by fine margins , I think you can see that in most of the games .
Long travel back , so we had a day of recovery on Wednesday and after that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The focus has just been on this game , the Manchester derby , which is what you want the players to get on to straight away , probably the best game you can ask for after such a disappointment , because it does stick in your system . ''
United have conceded first in 10 of their 18 matches this season but have come from behind to win all five of their away games in the league .
All three of United 's wins over Manchester City last season came after they scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regain that habit in Saturday 's Old Trafford derby .
`` Start quickly is one thing but start good [ is another ] , '' Solskjaer opined .
`` You can start quickly .
We want to get on the front-foot straightaway .
Goals do impact games and when you get the first goal in a game it 's easier , of course it is .
That 's something we want to get to in this game .
`` We 've done well against City in the last few games against them early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90-minute game but we want to get off to a good start .
`` There are loads of things we can do better , we can defend better from the front .
We scored quite a few goals in those 10 games as well , that 's in the nature of Man United over the years , that there have been many , many goals .
`` We want to defend maybe higher up , we got pegged back in midweek ( against Leipzig ) and they scored from some crosses , which @ @ @ @

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Edinson Cavani did not arrive with the Manchester United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of Saturday's 183rd derby with City.
Cavani, 33, came off injured at half-time in last week's 3-1 win over West Ham and did not travel to Germany for United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Cavani had trained since the Leipzig match but cast doubt on his participation in the first derby since March.
Anthony Martial is back for United after he also missed the defeat in Leipzig and Fred has been recalled following his European suspension.
"Anthony will definitely be involved," Solskjaer said. "Edinson has been on the grass but I'll make a decision later."
United were ejected from the Champions League in a 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig on Tuesday and if they lose to City it will be the first time they have lost four home league games before Christmas since 1972. Yet if United win they will have recorded five successive league wins for the first time since January 2019.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
Solskjaer presided over three wins out of four against City last season - including United's first derby double since 2010.
"Of course, we were disappointed on Tuesday night, it's natural," Solskjaer added. "We really wanted to go through in that tournament, the reality is we're not and we've just got to move on.
"It was a tight group decided by fine margins, I think you can see that in most of the games. Long travel back, so we had a day of recovery on Wednesday and after that the focus has been good.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"The focus has just been on this game, the Manchester derby, which is what you want the players to get on to straight away, probably the best game you can ask for after such a disappointment, because it does stick in your system."
United have conceded first in 10 of their 18 matches this season but have come from behind to win all five of their away games in the league.
All three of United's wins over Manchester City last season came after they scored first and Solskjaer says they need to regain that habit in Saturday's Old Trafford derby.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"Start quickly is one thing but start good [is another]," Solskjaer opined. "You can start quickly. We want to get on the front-foot straightaway. Goals do impact games and when you get the first goal in a game it's easier, of course it is. That's something we want to get to in this game.
"We've done well against City in the last few games against them early on. Then again it's a 90-minute game but we want to get off to a good start.
"There are loads of things we can do better, we can defend better from the front. We scored quite a few goals in those 10 games as well, that's in the nature of Man United over the years, that there have been many, many goals.
"We want to defend maybe higher up, we got pegged back in midweek (against Leipzig) and they scored from some crosses, which was disappointing."
Confirmed squad members
David de Gea, Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Fred, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Juan Mata, Daniel James, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-11--Commercial building engulfed in flames after gas cylinder catches fire

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a commercial building in Old Trafford this afternoon .
Crews were called to the property on St Bride Street at around 3pm .
The blaze involved an acetylene gas cylinder , a spokesperson for the fire service said .
The fire has now been extinguished .
Crews were at the scene for just over three hours .
Video footage taken at the scene shows the building engulfed in flames .
A large plume of smoke can be seen coming from the property .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here In a statement , a spokesperson from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At 3pm on Friday , December 11 , firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property on St Bride Street in Old Trafford .
`` Three fire engines from Moss Side , Salford and Wythenshawe quickly attended the scene .
`` Firefighters used a ground monitor , a hose reel and lighting to extinguish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene for around three hours and 20 minutes . ''

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Firefighters tackled a blaze at a commercial building in Old Trafford this afternoon.
Crews were called to the property on St Bride Street at around 3pm.
The blaze involved an acetylene gas cylinder, a spokesperson for the fire service said.
The fire has now been extinguished.
Crews were at the scene for just over three hours.
Video footage taken at the scene shows the building engulfed in flames.
A large plume of smoke can be seen coming from the property.
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In a statement, a spokesperson from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 3pm on Friday, December 11, firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property on St Bride Street in Old Trafford.
"Three fire engines from Moss Side, Salford and Wythenshawe quickly attended the scene.
"The fire involved an acetylene cylinder.
"Firefighters used a ground monitor, a hose reel and lighting to extinguish the fire.
"The crews were at the scene for around three hours and 20 minutes."