themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Why Pep Guardiola wanted Marcus Rashford fit for Manchester United vs Man City

Pep Guardiola says he wishes Marcus Rashford was fit for the Manchester derby on Sunday .
The Manchester City boss also claimed he would have preferred Eden Hazard to have played in the Blues ’ Champions League win at Real Madrid .
Rashford has scored four goals in eight games against City , including a goal in each of his last two appearances , before getting injured ahead of the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final .
The England man will be missing again when the teams meet at Old Trafford – and Guardiola says he wishes he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always said since the first day I became a manager that I like to play against a full squad from my opponents , ” he said .
“ I would love to play against Hazard at the Bernabeu .
“ I do n't like to see Rashford out or ( Harry ) Kane against Tottenham .
“ I prefer to play against top players and all the players available so it is not good for United and he is absent for the national team .
Hopefully he can recover as quickly as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had played for them.
” Given his record against City , and the fact that his pace has been a huge problem for the Blues in recent games , Rashford ’ s absence is clearly a bonus for City as they seek a fourth successive away derby win .
But Guardiola said he can not afford to think that way , and instead focuses on the players who will be out on the pitch .
“ At the moment I think about United and which players are available to play against us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more , ” he said .
“ I do n't think , not even for a half second , that he is not there .
I think about ( Anthony ) Martial , ( Daniel ) James , ( Bruno ) Fernandes and ( Odion ) Ighalo if he plays .
“ And ( I also think about ) the way he plays - three or four different types and systems , and the way we play , trying to settle and understand what we try to do .
The quality they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go there and put in a good performance .
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Pep Guardiola says he wishes Marcus Rashford was fit for the Manchester derby on Sunday.
The Manchester City boss also claimed he would have preferred Eden Hazard to have played in the Blues’ Champions League win at Real Madrid.
Rashford has scored four goals in eight games against City, including a goal in each of his last two appearances, before getting injured ahead of the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
The England man will be missing again when the teams meet at Old Trafford – and Guardiola says he wishes he was fit to play.
“I have always said since the first day I became a manager that I like to play against a full squad from my opponents,” he said. “I would love to play against Hazard at the Bernabeu.
“I don't like to see Rashford out or (Harry) Kane against Tottenham.
“I prefer to play against top players and all the players available so it is not good for United and he is absent for the national team. Hopefully he can recover as quickly as possible. I would have preferred if he had played for them.”
Given his record against City, and the fact that his pace has been a huge problem for the Blues in recent games, Rashford’s absence is clearly a bonus for City as they seek a fourth successive away derby win.
But Guardiola said he cannot afford to think that way, and instead focuses on the players who will be out on the pitch.
“At the moment I think about United and which players are available to play against us and after that I am not concerned any more,” he said.
“I don't think, not even for a half second, that he is not there. I think about (Anthony) Martial, (Daniel) James, (Bruno) Fernandes and (Odion) Ighalo if he plays.
“And (I also think about) the way he plays - three or four different types and systems, and the way we play, trying to settle and understand what we try to do. The quality they have, the way they play and try to go there and put in a good performance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Government expected to double funding for flood defences in Budget

Funding for flood defences is expected to be doubled in the in upcoming Budget , the Treasury has said .
Around £5.2 billion is set to be invested , which would help build 2,000 new flood and coastal defence schemes .
The first budget of Boris Johnson 's majority government is set to be announced on Wednesday ( March 11 ) .
This investment will protect 336,000 properties in England over the next six years , the Chancellor is set to announce .
The government claims the funding will cut national flood risk in England by 11pc by 2027 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread flooding when storms Dennis and Ciara swept into the region last month .
The investment will be targeted depending on the regions .
The Treasury announced the funding is part of the government ’ s ambition to level up opportunities so that people living in all corners of the country can benefit .
Around £2.6 billion is currently invested in the government 's flood defence investment programme , which ends in 2021 .
The government has also announced several support schemes for those affected by the severe flooding across this winter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also set to announce a £120m Winter Defence Repair Fund in order to repair assets that were damaged during the recent storms , bringing at least 300 schemes back to full functionality .
Speaking ahead of his Budget statement , the Chancellor of the Exchequer , Rishi Sunak , said : “ This Budget will be about delivering on our promises to the British people , and levelling up all parts of the UK is a big part of that .
“ Communities up and down Britain have been hit hard by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right that we invest to protect towns , families , and homes across the UK .
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Funding for flood defences is expected to be doubled in the in upcoming Budget, the Treasury has said.
Around £5.2 billion is set to be invested, which would help build 2,000 new flood and coastal defence schemes.
The first budget of Boris Johnson's majority government is set to be announced on Wednesday (March 11).
This investment will protect 336,000 properties in England over the next six years, the Chancellor is set to announce.
The government claims the funding will cut national flood risk in England by 11pc by 2027.
Parts of the UK were battered by widespread flooding when storms Dennis and Ciara swept into the region last month.
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The investment will be targeted depending on the regions.
The Treasury announced the funding is part of the government’s ambition to level up opportunities so that people living in all corners of the country can benefit.
Around £2.6 billion is currently invested in the government's flood defence investment programme, which ends in 2021.
The government has also announced several support schemes for those affected by the severe flooding across this winter, including tax reliefs.
The Chancellor is also set to announce a £120m Winter Defence Repair Fund in order to repair assets that were damaged during the recent storms, bringing at least 300 schemes back to full functionality.
Speaking ahead of his Budget statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said: “This Budget will be about delivering on our promises to the British people, and levelling up all parts of the UK is a big part of that.
“Communities up and down Britain have been hit hard by the floods this winter - so it is right that we invest to protect towns, families, and homes across the UK.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE early Man Utd vs City team news plus mufc fixtures latest

Manchester United will compete in the fourth Manchester derby of the season today when they take on Manchester City at Old Trafford .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's could be without Harry Maguire for the game due to the ankle injury that ruled him out of Thursday 's FA Cup win over Derby County .
Maguire was not among the players pictured arriving at United 's team hotel on Saturday night , while Daniel James was also absent .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka , though , was spotted arriving at The Lowry Hotel by photographers .
Ahead of the game , Solskjaer played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola 's roles in the match .
“ It 's not managers that get one over on each other , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It 's the players that do on the pitch .
They play on the pitch and the ones we 've won against City they 've thoroughly deserved it , because they 've absolutely followed the plan , well the hopeful plan , and they 've executed it perfectly .
It 's not me beating Pep , it ’ s Man United players beating Man City players.
” Follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build-up to the derby .

Manchester United will compete in the fourth Manchester derby of the season today when they take on Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be without Harry Maguire for the game due to the ankle injury that ruled him out of Thursday's FA Cup win over Derby County.
Maguire was not among the players pictured arriving at United's team hotel on Saturday night, while Daniel James was also seemingly absent. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, though, was spotted arriving at The Lowry Hotel by photographers.
Ahead of the game, Solskjaer played down the significance of his and Pep Guardiola's roles in the match.
“It's not managers that get one over on each other," Solskjaer said. "It's the players that do on the pitch. They play on the pitch and the ones we've won against City they've thoroughly deserved it, because they've absolutely followed the plan, well the hopeful plan, and they've executed it perfectly. It's not me beating Pep, it’s Man United players beating Man City players.”
Follow our live blog below for all the build-up to the derby.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Family of second person to die from coronavirus pay tribute - but cannot grieve due to self-isolatio

Family of second person to die from coronavirus pay tribute - but cannot grieve due to self-isolation

The family of the second person to die from coronavirus in the UK has paid tribute to their `` wonderful husband , dad , granddad and great-granddad '' .
They said he died at Milton Keynes Hospital shortly after being advised on Thursday evening ( March 5 ) that he had tested positive for COVID-19 .
But they said the cause of death had not been confirmed .
It has been reported that he had recently been on a cruise ship visiting several different countries .
The heartbroken family also spoke about not being able to grieve for the 83-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The statement said : `` We as a family have lost a truly loving and wonderful person and are trying to come to terms with this .
`` He was 83-years-old and a wonderful husband , dad , grandad and great-grandad who would go to any lengths to support and protect his family .
`` We can confirm that he was admitted to hospital on Monday and after observations the decision was made to remove him from the ward as a precaution to carry out more intensive tests .
`` On Thursday evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for coronavirus .
He passed away shortly after being advised that he tested positive , with us all present at the hospital with him .
`` Whilst he may have tested positive for having the virus , it has not been confirmed what the cause of his death was .
`` As he has tested positive , we as a family have been tested and told to self-isolate as a precaution . ''
They continued : `` This whole nightmare is not something that we or our loved ones asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently , we can not arrange for him to be put to rest and with all the activity that is going around with regards to everyone ’ s concerns , we can not grieve him as we would wish to .
`` People should perhaps put themselves in our shoes and think how would they feel with some of the hurtful comments that are being made .
`` We would not wish this experience on anyone and we would ask that you have respect for us and allow us to grieve . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded earlier this week as a women in her 70s .
The elderly patient , who had underlying health conditions and was therefor at particular risk , died after they were admitted to a hospital in Berkshire .
As of 7am on Saturday , the total of positive cases in the UK had risen to 206 from 163 , the Department of Health said .
Four of those cases were in Greater Manchester taking the total in the region up to 18 .

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The family of the second person to die from coronavirus in the UK has paid tribute to their "wonderful husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad".
They said he died at Milton Keynes Hospital shortly after being advised on Thursday evening (March 5) that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
But they said the cause of death had not been confirmed.
It has been reported that he had recently been on a cruise ship visiting several different countries.
The heartbroken family also spoke about not being able to grieve for the 83-year-old due to having to self-isolate themselves.
The statement said: "We as a family have lost a truly loving and wonderful person and are trying to come to terms with this.
"He was 83-years-old and a wonderful husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad who would go to any lengths to support and protect his family.
"We can confirm that he was admitted to hospital on Monday and after observations the decision was made to remove him from the ward as a precaution to carry out more intensive tests.
"On Thursday evening it was confirmed that our loved one tested positive for coronavirus. He passed away shortly after being advised that he tested positive, with us all present at the hospital with him.
"Whilst he may have tested positive for having the virus, it has not been confirmed what the cause of his death was.
"As he has tested positive, we as a family have been tested and told to self-isolate as a precaution."
They continued: "This whole nightmare is not something that we or our loved ones asked for.
"As we are in isolation currently, we cannot arrange for him to be put to rest and with all the activity that is going around with regards to everyone’s concerns, we cannot grieve him as we would wish to.
"People should perhaps put themselves in our shoes and think how would they feel with some of the hurtful comments that are being made.
"We would not wish this experience on anyone and we would ask that you have respect for us and allow us to grieve."
The first death in the UK was recorded earlier this week as a women in her 70s.
The elderly patient, who had underlying health conditions and was therefor at particular risk, died after they were admitted to a hospital in Berkshire.
As of 7am on Saturday, the total of positive cases in the UK had risen to 206 from 163, the Department of Health said.
Four of those cases were in Greater Manchester taking the total in the region up to 18.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Manchester United squad vs Man City includes Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been included in the provisional Manchester United squad for the derby with City but Harry Maguire and Daniel James were not among the players who reported at The Lowry Hotel .
Wan-Bissaka did not travel with the squad to Derby County for United 's 3-0 FA Cup fifth round stroll due to a back injury , James missed his second game running with a knock , and Maguire sustained an ankle injury in training that kept him out of the cup tie .
There could be some kidology behind the absences of Maguire and James .
James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad the night before the Sunday trip to Everton but did not travel to Goodison Park , whereas Anthony Martial - out injured for the previous game against Club Brugge - was not with the squad on the Saturday night yet arrived at The Lowry on the morning of the game and started at Everton .
Maguire has started every Premier League game this season and if he misses his first then Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof are expected to continue their partnership .
Paul Pogba ( ankle ) and Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba is expected back in full training next week .
`` I hope so but none of them have been training yet since the last game , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Wan-Bissaka and James .
`` We 've got to look at them Saturday probably , [ Friday ] 's the recovery day .
`` It 's touch and go [ with Maguire ] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle , but hopefully he 'll recover quickly .
I was n't going to rest him today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day off birthday-wise !
But I hope he 'll be fit . ''
United are unbeaten in their last nine and kick-off against City on Sunday shortly after Chelsea play Everton at Stamford Bridge .
Chelsea are still three points clear of United after dropping more points at Bournemouth last week , while Tottenham Hotspur drew with Burnley on Saturday .
Although United are striving to finish in the top four , fifth place would merit a Champions League qualifying spot , pending City 's appeal against their two-season ban from the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to concentrate on ourselves , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` Keep improving and keep getting results .
`` But I know it 's going to be tight .
Wolverhampton , they 're definitely putting up a challenge as well .
There 's loads of teams that want to get this top four .
We 're one of them .
`` We 've just got to be able to handle and manage a squad well enough , rotate well enough .
These next few games are important .
If you can get six points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given ourselves a good chance . ''
City head to United unbeaten in their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford - where United have only won two of the last 10 derbies .
Solskjaer 's side have triumphed twice at the Etihad this term and the United manager suggested he could spring another tactical surprise .
`` For 15 minutes definitely , our heads went for a spell there , thinking that we had to recover the game in 10 minutes .
You do n't have to do that when it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we 've learned from that one definitely .
`` I do n't know how [ City ] will feel .
They 'll feel confident .
They 've hit form , they 're playing well .
They 've just been at the Bernabeu winning there , they 've won the cup final , so I 'm sure they 'll come confident .
They 'll play their own game , we 'll play our game and hopefully it 'll be a good one .
Let 's hope it 's a 4-3 like we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classics so we 'll do what we can to make it a classic .
`` When you 're at home and you have to open up against a team like Man City , they will exploit that if you 're not 100 per cent .
Sometimes being at home with your fans , you want to show them what you can do and beat your opponent , and sometimes you open too many spaces .
`` That 's what we did for those 10-15 minutes or 20 minutes after [ Bernardo Silva ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final first leg ] .
Before then , it was n't a problem , before Bernardo scored in the top corner .
It was n't an issue until our heads went for a little while , so we 've got to control our emotions more .
`` And we have , we have learned , so that 's an experience we 'll bring into this game , definitely .
There 's not going to be any video [ sessions ] on Friday or Saturday because we 've played them so many times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to play .
`` My team is still developing , our team is still developing and you want to play against the best .
We need to learn and they 've been the best the last few seasons .
For us it 's a great challenge .
`` I 'm sure we have an element of surprise , that 's not an issue .
So has he ( Pep Guardiola ) .
It 's one of them .
Everyone 's watched Man City quite a few times and we have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been included in the provisional Manchester United squad for the derby with City while Harry Maguire and Daniel James have met also up with the squad.
Maguire and James were not among the players who were spotted reporting at The Lowry Hotel on Saturday night but were pictured leaving with their teammates for Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Wan-Bissaka did not travel with the squad to Derby County for United's 3-0 FA Cup fifth round stroll due to a back injury, James missed his second game running with a knock, and Maguire sustained an ankle injury in training that kept him out of the cup tie.
There could have been some kidology behind the Saturday night absences of Maguire and James. James, 22, last week reported with the squad the night before the Sunday trip to Everton but did not travel to Goodison Park, whereas Anthony Martial - out injured for the previous game against Club Brugge - was not with the squad on the Saturday night yet arrived at The Lowry on the morning of the game and started at Everton.
Maguire has started every Premier League game this season and if he misses his first then Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof are expected to continue their partnership. Paul Pogba (ankle) and Marcus Rashford (back) are still unavailable but Pogba is expected back in full training next week.
"I hope so but none of them have been training yet since the last game," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Wan-Bissaka and James. "We've got to look at them Saturday probably, [Friday]'s the recovery day.
"It's touch and go [with Maguire] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle, but hopefully he'll recover quickly. I wasn't going to rest him today, so I didn't give him a day off birthday-wise! But I hope he'll be fit."
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
United are unbeaten in their last nine and kick-off against City on Sunday shortly after Chelsea play Everton at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are still three points clear of United after dropping more points at Bournemouth last week, while Tottenham Hotspur drew with Burnley on Saturday.
Although United are striving to finish in the top four, fifth place would merit a Champions League qualifying spot, pending City's appeal against their two-season ban from the Champions League. "We've just got to concentrate on ourselves," Solskjaer explained. "Keep improving and keep getting results.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"But I know it's going to be tight. Wolverhampton, they're definitely putting up a challenge as well. There's loads of teams that want to get this top four. We're one of them.
"We've just got to be able to handle and manage a squad well enough, rotate well enough. These next few games are important. If you can get six points against City and Tottenham now we've given ourselves a good chance."
City head to United unbeaten in their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford - where United have only won two of the last 10 derbies. Solskjaer's side have triumphed twice at the Etihad this term and the United manager suggested he could spring another tactical surprise.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"For 15 minutes definitely, our heads went for a spell there, thinking that we had to recover the game in 10 minutes. You don't have to do that when it's a cup competition and two games, so we've learned from that one definitely.
"I don't know how [City] will feel. They'll feel confident. They've hit form, they're playing well. They've just been at the Bernabeu winning there, they've won the cup final, so I'm sure they'll come confident. They'll play their own game, we'll play our game and hopefully it'll be a good one. Let's hope it's a 4-3 like we've seen before. There have been many classics so we'll do what we can to make it a classic.
"When you're at home and you have to open up against a team like Man City, they will exploit that if you're not 100 per cent. Sometimes being at home with your fans, you want to show them what you can do and beat your opponent, and sometimes you open too many spaces.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"That's what we did for those 10-15 minutes or 20 minutes after [Bernardo Silva] scored a worldie [in the League Cup semi-final first leg]. Before then, it wasn't a problem, before Bernardo scored in the top corner. It wasn't an issue until our heads went for a little while, so we've got to control our emotions more.
"And we have, we have learned, so that's an experience we'll bring into this game, definitely. There's not going to be any video [sessions] on Friday or Saturday because we've played them so many times. I think it helps. We want to play.
"My team is still developing, our team is still developing and you want to play against the best. We need to learn and they've been the best the last few seasons. For us it's a great challenge.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"I'm sure we have an element of surprise, that's not an issue. So has he (Pep Guardiola). It's one of them. Everyone's watched Man City quite a few times and we have to be ready for whatever they throw at us."
Confirmed provisional squad members
David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Nathan Bishop, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly, Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams, Nemanja Matic, Fred, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Odion Ighalo, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood
*Harry Maguire and Daniel James were also spotted with the squad on Sunday afternoon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Section of Shudehill shut off by emergency services in 'police incident'

UPDATE : Two men have been taken to hospital following a stabbing .
Full details here .
A city centre @ @ @ @ @ morning due to a `` police incident '' .
Drivers are being warned to avoid @ @ @ @ @ which has closed off Withy Grove to Thomas Street .
In a statement , TfGM @ @ @ @ @ a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic @ @ @ @ @ of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road . ''
Pictures from @ @ @ @ @ paramedics by Shudehill Interchange .
Travel service Inrix has added : `` Corporation Street is @ @ @ @ @ coping well . ''
There are no further details around what has happened yet but @ @ @ @ @ as they become available .
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ below .

UPDATE: Two men have been taken to hospital following a stabbing. Full details here.
A city centre road is shut off this morning due to a "police incident".
Drivers are being warned to avoid Shudehill following the incident, which has closed off Withy Grove to Thomas Street.
In a statement, TfGM said: "Due to a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic Street.
"Buses out of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road."
Pictures from the scene show police and paramedics by Shudehill Interchange.
Travel service Inrix has added: "Corporation Street is also closed. Traffic is coping well."
There are no further details around what has happened yet but will be provided as soon as they become available.
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for a statement.
Further updates will be posted below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Police cordon in place and homes evacuated after failed 'explosion' robbery

A police cordon is in place as bomb disposal officers prepare to carry out a `` controlled explosion '' in Timperley .
Police were called to Stockport Road at 3.15am on Sunday morning following reports of an attempted cash machine explosion robbery .
A GMP spokesperson said the thieves were unsuccessful but a cordon remains in force this morning .
Pictures show bomb disposal officers at the Co-op in Timperley , with a number of emergency services present .
In a statement , GMP said : `` At around 3.15am this morning , police were called to Stockport Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash machine explosion robbery .
`` The offenders did not make of with any cash and the explosion failed .
`` Upon police arrival , parts of the explosive device were found at the scene .
`` As a precaution , specialist officers are in attendance and will carry out a controlled explosion .
`` A cordon is in place and is likely to remain for some time .
`` A very small number of houses have been evacuated to ensure their safety .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TfGM said : `` Here are road closures in Timperley due to a police incident : Stockport Road closed between Mayfield Road and Orchard Place .
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A police cordon is in place as bomb disposal officers prepare to carry out a "controlled explosion" in Timperley.
Police were called to Stockport Road at 3.15am on Sunday morning following reports of an attempted cash machine explosion robbery.
A GMP spokesperson said the thieves were unsuccessful but a cordon remains in force this morning.
Pictures show bomb disposal officers at the Co-op in Timperley, with a number of emergency services present.
In a statement, GMP said: "At around 3.15am this morning, police were called to Stockport Road, Timperley, to reports of an attempted cash machine explosion robbery.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"The offenders did not make of with any cash and the explosion failed.
"Upon police arrival, parts of the explosive device were found at the scene.
"As a precaution, specialist officers are in attendance and will carry out a controlled explosion.
"A cordon is in place and is likely to remain for some time.
"A very small number of houses have been evacuated to ensure their safety.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Posting on Twitter, TfGM said: "Here are road closures in Timperley due to a police incident: Stockport Road closed between Mayfield Road and Orchard Place.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"Thorley Lane/Park Road closed between Granville Road and Dudley Road.
"Please follow local diversions."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Manchester United vs Man City will not look like a Real Madrid dress rehearsal - five things to watc

Manchester United vs Man City will not look like a Real Madrid dress rehearsal - five things to watch for

In retrospect , Pep Guardiola ’ s set-up at Old Trafford for the Carabao Cup semi-final looks like a dress rehearsal for Real Madrid .
Sergio Aguero on the bench , and with Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva effectively playing as “ false nines ” .
It wasn ’ t of course .
Guardiola simply worked out a way to win both games , and they ended up looking similar .
At the Bernabeu , he used Gabriel Jesus on the left , to negate the threat of attacking right back Dani Carvajal – against United he had Riyad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more attacking set-up .
The two managers trying to second-guess each others ’ intentions is a fascinating aspect of this clash .
City fans have been awaiting the moment that Phil Foden made the transition from up-and-coming youngster to established star .
There have been false dawns before , notably the 1-0 win over Spurs last season , when he unexpectedly started .
But with David Silva departing in the summer , the moment of his graduation must be close .
Starting in a Wembley cup final was a strong indicator , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win at Sheffield Wednesday could be seen as another .
If Foden starts at Old Trafford , maybe the time truly has come .
With Aymeric Laporte out through injury , City ’ s defence remains a problem – with Fernandinho the only remaining centre back who has looked convincing .
John Stones did OK at Wembley but fluffed it with an inexplicable tumble which led to Aston Villa ’ s goal , so Guardiola ’ s trust in him is still wafer-thin .
Nicolas Otamendi played in the Carabao Cup win , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prowess and strength as City pressed United high – a similar tactic might seem him back in again .
What are the odds on Fernandinho and Rodri as a centre back pairing ?
A win at Old Trafford would be City ’ s fourth consecutive away derby victory in the league .
But that would not be a record – the Blues ’ excellent 1960s-70s team racked up five wins on the bounce at Old Trafford – the first in 1968 , to set them on course for a league title , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That period also marks City ’ s longest unbeaten run at Old Trafford , as they drew there 0-0 in 1973 and then beat the Reds 1-0 the following season as Denis Law ’ s famous backheel rubbed salt in relegation wounds .
Sergio Aguero can join Francis Lee and Joe Hayes as City ’ s highest scorer in derby matches , if he bags a goal at Old Trafford .
He has nine , one behind Sixties star Lee and Fifties hero Hayes , and just two behind Wayne Rooney , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester derby history .

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Guardiola vs Solskjaer
In retrospect, Pep Guardiola’s set-up at Old Trafford for the Carabao Cup semi-final looks like a dress rehearsal for Real Madrid.
Sergio Aguero on the bench, and with Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva effectively playing as “false nines”.
It wasn’t of course. Guardiola simply worked out a way to win both games, and they ended up looking similar.
At the Bernabeu, he used Gabriel Jesus on the left, to negate the threat of attacking right back Dani Carvajal – against United he had Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling wide, in a more attacking set-up.
The two managers trying to second-guess each others’ intentions is a fascinating aspect of this clash.
Foden's time
City fans have been awaiting the moment that Phil Foden made the transition from up-and-coming youngster to established star.
There have been false dawns before, notably the 1-0 win over Spurs last season, when he unexpectedly started.
But with David Silva departing in the summer, the moment of his graduation must be close.
Starting in a Wembley cup final was a strong indicator, and being left out of the midweek win at Sheffield Wednesday could be seen as another.
If Foden starts at Old Trafford, maybe the time truly has come.
Defence dilemma
With Aymeric Laporte out through injury, City’s defence remains a problem – with Fernandinho the only remaining centre back who has looked convincing.
John Stones did OK at Wembley but fluffed it with an inexplicable tumble which led to Aston Villa’s goal, so Guardiola’s trust in him is still wafer-thin.
Nicolas Otamendi played in the Carabao Cup win, but that was specifically for his aerial prowess and strength as City pressed United high – a similar tactic might seem him back in again.
What are the odds on Fernandinho and Rodri as a centre back pairing?
Closing on record
A win at Old Trafford would be City’s fourth consecutive away derby victory in the league.
But that would not be a record – the Blues’ excellent 1960s-70s team racked up five wins on the bounce at Old Trafford – the first in 1968, to set them on course for a league title, and the last a 3-1 triumph in 1972.
That period also marks City’s longest unbeaten run at Old Trafford, as they drew there 0-0 in 1973 and then beat the Reds 1-0 the following season as Denis Law’s famous backheel rubbed salt in relegation wounds.
Kun target
Sergio Aguero can join Francis Lee and Joe Hayes as City’s highest scorer in derby matches, if he bags a goal at Old Trafford.
He has nine, one behind Sixties star Lee and Fifties hero Hayes, and just two behind Wayne Rooney, whose 11-goal haul is the highest in Manchester derby history.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--How Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes is helping Scott McTominay

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Scott McTominay will benefit from a midfield link-up with £47million man Bruno Fernandes .
The Portuguese playmaker has had an immediate impact on the Manchester United squad , not just with his performances but with his leadership and a demand for high standards too .
Those were on show again in the 3-0 FA Cup win at Pride Park on Thursday night .
While United eventually ran out easy winners against Derby County , they were sluggish in the first half hour and Fernandes was n't afraid to let his teammates know they had to improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from McTominay when a pass into Fernandes went astray , but rather than shrink next to the Portugal international , Solskjaer insists the partnership between the two could be the making of McTominay .
Fernandes and McTominay have started the last three games together since the academy graduate 's rapid return from injury and they will continue in midfield , alongside Fred , against Manchester City at Old Trafford today .
`` Bruno can help him .
Bruno is going to give us loads , definitely , and he is going to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his January signing .
`` I wouldn ’ t call Scotty a kid , he is 22 , but he is still learning the game .
But Bruno knows it , he has been around , he ’ s travelled , he ’ s had his ups and downs .
He has been in Italy , Portugal so he has learned to deal with setbacks , so he will help them . ''
In Harry Maguire 's absence Juan Mata captained United at Derby , but Solskjaer believes Fernandes ' shows of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to step up as well .
`` He is a leader but also other players stepped up .
You see Victor [ on Thursday ] , '' he said .
`` Harry has been a leader .
I expect my more experienced players to grab hold of the game if it pans out that way . ''
McTominay suffered knee ligament damage on New Year 's Day but returned from injury in less than two months and has now started three games in eight days .
Solskjaer believes he will need time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his desire to get back on the pitch as quickly as he could .
`` Scotty has been important for us but he needs games as well to get back to his level that he was before he got injured , '' said Solskjaer .
`` It takes time when you ’ ve been out for two months so he ’ s getting there , he has done remarkably well in his recovery and to be back so quickly , we are delighted . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Scott McTominay will benefit from a midfield link-up with £47million man Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese playmaker has had an immediate impact on the Manchester United squad, not just with his performances but with his leadership and a demand for high standards too.
Those were on show again in the 3-0 FA Cup win at Pride Park on Thursday night. While United eventually ran out easy winners against Derby County, they were sluggish in the first half hour and Fernandes wasn't afraid to let his teammates know they had to improve.
That included a demand for more from McTominay when a pass into Fernandes went astray, but rather than shrink next to the Portugal international, Solskjaer insists the partnership between the two could be the making of McTominay.
Fernandes and McTominay have started the last three games together since the academy graduate's rapid return from injury and they will continue in midfield, alongside Fred, against Manchester City at Old Trafford today.
"Bruno can help him. Bruno is going to give us loads, definitely, and he is going to help the young kids," Solskjaer said of his January signing.
"I wouldn’t call Scotty a kid, he is 22, but he is still learning the game. But Bruno knows it, he has been around, he’s travelled, he’s had his ups and downs. He has been in Italy, Portugal so he has learned to deal with setbacks, so he will help them."
In Harry Maguire's absence Juan Mata captained United at Derby, but Solskjaer believes Fernandes' shows of leadership have forced some of his teammates to step up as well.
"He is a leader but also other players stepped up. You see Victor [on Thursday]," he said. "Harry has been a leader. I expect my more experienced players to grab hold of the game if it pans out that way."
McTominay suffered knee ligament damage on New Year's Day but returned from injury in less than two months and has now started three games in eight days.
Solskjaer believes he will need time to get his best form back but praised his desire to get back on the pitch as quickly as he could.
"Scotty has been important for us but he needs games as well to get back to his level that he was before he got injured," said Solskjaer.
"It takes time when you’ve been out for two months so he’s getting there, he has done remarkably well in his recovery and to be back so quickly, we are delighted."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--International Women's Day: The Manchester women fighting for a greener world

Manchester is no stranger to revolutionary women .
If anything , the city has been home to some of the most progressive women in history , women who have led the way in tackling some of the biggest issues of their day .
Indeed , Manchester was at the heart of the national campaign for equal voting rights , with the formidable Emmeline Pankhurst spearheading the suffragette movement alongside other esteemed Mancunians including novelist Elizabeth Gaskell , and Middleton botanist Lydia Becker .
Fast forward to the 1960s , and Mancunian women were lending their voices to another important cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As one of the first cities to hold a national WLM conference , Manchester ’ s fearless campaigners were pivotal in championing sexual health rights of women all over the country , and getting them protected through the law .
Yet as times have changed , so have the pressing matters of the moment .
In today ’ s world , it is climate change that has become the defining issue of our time .
Scientific , academic and social movements all across the globe have come together to urgently prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been playing an important part too .
This International Women ’ s Day , we celebrate four inspiring local women have been doing their bit to help the cause they care so deeply about .
Despite differences in age , background and even methods , these women are united in their belief that climate change is a real threat to all of our lives , and that something needs to be done about it .
Zoe Cohen , an executive coach and Extinction Rebellion member , was inspired by environmental activism even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I remember in the 80s when Greenpeace was in its heyday and doing really brave stuff- intercepting ships and attaching themselves to all sorts of things .
I can remember massively admiring them back then , but not knowing how you could even do the stuff that they were doing.
” Then , last year , Zoe became involved with Extinction Rebellion , one of the biggest and most controversial organisations at the forefront of climate activism .
From blocking roads in the city centre to staging a ‘ die in ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester and beyond are known for putting on outrageous stunts , which have both frustrated and inspired many .
“ When I did some research on their work , I was blown away by people ’ s passion and desperation to speak the truth .
It totally hit me in the heart '' , Zoe said .
There was also a personal reason why Zoe got involved with XR , after watching how climate change had impacted her already ill mum .
“ It was increasingly obvious to me how bad things were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer of 2018 , we had the extreme heatwaves , and it made the last months and weeks of my mum ’ s life more distressing than it needed to be .
`` The heat was difficult for her to cope with and the hospital she was in was unpleasantly hot.
” After her mum died , Zoe resolved to dedicate more of her life to protest .
“ Nothing else has ever worked in human history .
Mass peaceful civil disobedience is the only sensible option , and social science research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my first XR meeting in Manchester , and it felt like coming home .
It was such a relief to be around people who just got it.
” Zoe was one of the many protesters involved in the blocking of Parliament Square , and she was arrested as a result of it .
When asked how she felt about the disruption caused she said : “ We had to be disruptive in the early stages .
“ If you just politely ask for change it doesn ’ t happen .
I absolutely believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be listened to .
“ Within weeks of doing what we did we had parliament passing a motion to declare a climate and ecological emergency .
`` Theresa May then made the 2050 net zero target legally binding .
There ’ s no way that would have happened if we hadn ’ t blocked London for a week and a half .
“ But I would say that everyone in the whole movement regrets the tube action in Canning Town .
There are always going to be mistakes , but we are learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room to do things differently.
” One person doing things differently to Zoe is Carly McLachlan , Professor of Climate and Energy Policy and Director of Tyndall Centre at Manchester University .
Despite choosing not to be involved in direct activism herself , she still recognises the role that strikers and protestors have played .
Carly said : “ Some people are critical of protest movements , but it has had all kinds of successes .
We need to be open to different ways of engaging people.
” Carly has made her difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education for over a decade .
She has also had a significant public policy impact in the city and beyond ; from being selected as an advisor for the UK ’ s new climate assemblies , to leading the team that sets Greater Manchester Combined Authority ’ s carbon budgets , Carly has a wealth of experience and knowledge that has helped make Manchester greener .
She said : “ Having been in Manchester my whole adult life , I feel like an adopted Mancunian .
It ’ s my place , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my expertise to make a difference here in particular .
“ It ’ s important for cities across the UK to call for action , because we need to drive the movement nationally from our own places .
It ’ s through this that we start seeing national government deliver change .
“ [ Manchester ] has got this amazing industrial and political history as being at the forefront of driving progressive change .
I think we ’ re seeing that now with the school strikes- I find the youth movement here really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s young people have been particularly engaged .
As the last generation expected to experience a stable climate , they have been more vocal than ever in their efforts to protect their futures .
Emma Greenwood , a 16-year-old Youth MP for Bury , has been one of their shining voices .
Emma was one of the first ever attendees of the Manchester youth climate strikes , and has since taken on a leading role in co-ordinating them .
On why she got involved in the youth strikes , she said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this fear and anger I was feeling .
“ I felt like it was an amazing opportunity to stand up and say that the one liberty I ’ ve got as a young person is my education , and I ’ m that scared that I ’ m willing to give it up to see a push for action.
” But that push for action hasn ’ t always come through , something that has , at times , taken a toll on Emma .
She added : “ It can be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s frustrating when you put all this effort in and we ’ re not getting the response we ’ re looking for.
” With her passion and persistence , she has been hailed on more than one occasion as ‘ Manchester ’ s Greta Thunberg ’ .
However , it ’ s not a title she ’ s entirely comfortable with .
She said : `` Obviously I ’ m really flattered to be compared to such an inspirational figure , but it ’ s really important that we recognise that everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth strike movement .
“ By labelling me as someone else , it does sometimes take away from my own unique contributions.
” Yet many have recognised Emma ’ s contributions in their own right , including Ash Farrah .
A self-described ‘ all round eco-warrior ’ , Ash has balanced her day job as the Neighbourhood Compliance Officer at Manchester City Council with her extensive volunteer work as a member of the Manchester Climate Change Partnership .
Through this organisation , she has been working with universities , hospitals , private institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help decarbonise Manchester by 2038- a target date that was scientifically calculated by Carly and her team at the Tyndall Centre .
She was also one of the six original members of the Manchester Climate Change Youth Board .
Ash said : “ I don ’ t think your age should define the interest and power you can have .
“ I ’ ll support anyone who wants to challenge the system and make the world a bit more sustainable.
” She added : “ I ’ m of the opinion that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should infiltrate it- that ’ s why I joined the council .
“ But the top-down policy approach in Manchester combined with the bottom-up action from strikers has really upped the momentum .
“ There ’ s always more to do , but I ’ m very proud of the point we ’ ve come to.
” Ash is certainly not alone in that opinion , with Emma sharing in her hopeful outlook .
Emma said : “ There definitely is hope .
Attitudes are changing , and people are starting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the floods , fires and climate change .
But whether it is happening quick enough is the true question.
” Interestingly , all four women agreed that many areas of the climate movement are still very much dominated by women ; this comes with both benefits and drawbacks .
Ash said : ‘ It is a women-heavy industry .
Especially white women .
Whilst the huge female presence is very empowering , it does beg the question as to why this is the case.
” “ I don ’ t like gender generalisations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true that women tend to be more compassionate and connected to bringing life into the world and looking after that life , ” suggested Zoe .
Emma thinks it may even have historical roots .
She said : `` There ’ s a sense that for so many years , women didn ’ t have a voice .
So , when the youth strike movement came , it felt like a rare platform where anybody could speak , and I think women appreciated that more.
’ Carly added : “ We do have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we listen to , and that goes beyond gender .
“ We need to keep pushing for representation of a wider range of voices and experiences…only then will we start shaping the kind of Manchester we want to live in .
”

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Manchester is no stranger to revolutionary women.
If anything, the city has been home to some of the most progressive women in history, women who have led the way in tackling some of the biggest issues of their day.
Indeed, Manchester was at the heart of the national campaign for equal voting rights, with the formidable Emmeline Pankhurst spearheading the suffragette movement alongside other esteemed Mancunians including novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, and Middleton botanist Lydia Becker.
Fast forward to the 1960s, and Mancunian women were lending their voices to another important cause: The Women’s Liberation Movement.
As one of the first cities to hold a national WLM conference, Manchester’s fearless campaigners were pivotal in championing sexual health rights of women all over the country, and getting them protected through the law.
Yet as times have changed, so have the pressing matters of the moment.
In today’s world, it is climate change that has become the defining issue of our time.
Scientific, academic and social movements all across the globe have come together to urgently prevent the warming of our world, and Manchester has been playing an important part too.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate four inspiring local women have been doing their bit to help the cause they care so deeply about. Despite differences in age, background and even methods, these women are united in their belief that climate change is a real threat to all of our lives, and that something needs to be done about it.
Zoe Cohen, an executive coach and Extinction Rebellion member, was inspired by environmental activism even as a teenager.
She said: “I remember in the 80s when Greenpeace was in its heyday and doing really brave stuff- intercepting ships and attaching themselves to all sorts of things. I can remember massively admiring them back then, but not knowing how you could even do the stuff that they were doing.”
Then, last year, Zoe became involved with Extinction Rebellion, one of the biggest and most controversial organisations at the forefront of climate activism.
From blocking roads in the city centre to staging a ‘die in’ at the Arndale, their advocates in Manchester and beyond are known for putting on outrageous stunts, which have both frustrated and inspired many.
“When I did some research on their work, I was blown away by people’s passion and desperation to speak the truth. It totally hit me in the heart", Zoe said.
There was also a personal reason why Zoe got involved with XR, after watching how climate change had impacted her already ill mum.
“It was increasingly obvious to me how bad things were", she said.
“In the summer of 2018, we had the extreme heatwaves, and it made the last months and weeks of my mum’s life more distressing than it needed to be.
"The heat was difficult for her to cope with and the hospital she was in was unpleasantly hot.”
After her mum died, Zoe resolved to dedicate more of her life to protest.
“Nothing else has ever worked in human history. Mass peaceful civil disobedience is the only sensible option, and social science research shows that.
“I went to my first XR meeting in Manchester, and it felt like coming home. It was such a relief to be around people who just got it.”
Zoe was one of the many protesters involved in the blocking of Parliament Square, and she was arrested as a result of it.
When asked how she felt about the disruption caused she said: “We had to be disruptive in the early stages.
“If you just politely ask for change it doesn’t happen. I absolutely believe that we had to cause disruption to be listened to.
“Within weeks of doing what we did we had parliament passing a motion to declare a climate and ecological emergency.
"Theresa May then made the 2050 net zero target legally binding. There’s no way that would have happened if we hadn’t blocked London for a week and a half.
“But I would say that everyone in the whole movement regrets the tube action in Canning Town. There are always going to be mistakes, but we are learning and evolving and there’s always room to do things differently.”
One person doing things differently to Zoe is Carly McLachlan, Professor of Climate and Energy Policy and Director of Tyndall Centre at Manchester University.
(Image: Carly McLachlan)
Despite choosing not to be involved in direct activism herself, she still recognises the role that strikers and protestors have played.
Carly said: “Some people are critical of protest movements, but it has had all kinds of successes. We need to be open to different ways of engaging people.”
Carly has made her difference through academic means, having worked in education for over a decade.
She has also had a significant public policy impact in the city and beyond; from being selected as an advisor for the UK’s new climate assemblies, to leading the team that sets Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s carbon budgets, Carly has a wealth of experience and knowledge that has helped make Manchester greener.
She said: “Having been in Manchester my whole adult life, I feel like an adopted Mancunian. It’s my place, so I want to be able to use my expertise to make a difference here in particular.
“It’s important for cities across the UK to call for action, because we need to drive the movement nationally from our own places. It’s through this that we start seeing national government deliver change.
“[Manchester] has got this amazing industrial and political history as being at the forefront of driving progressive change. I think we’re seeing that now with the school strikes- I find the youth movement here really impressive.”
Indeed, the city’s young people have been particularly engaged. As the last generation expected to experience a stable climate, they have been more vocal than ever in their efforts to protect their futures.
Emma Greenwood, a 16-year-old Youth MP for Bury, has been one of their shining voices.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Emma was one of the first ever attendees of the Manchester youth climate strikes, and has since taken on a leading role in co-ordinating them.
On why she got involved in the youth strikes, she said: “I needed a way to channel all this fear and anger I was feeling.
“I felt like it was an amazing opportunity to stand up and say that the one liberty I’ve got as a young person is my education, and I’m that scared that I’m willing to give it up to see a push for action.”
But that push for action hasn’t always come through, something that has, at times, taken a toll on Emma.
She added: “It can be a really stressful and emotional thing. It’s frustrating when you put all this effort in and we’re not getting the response we’re looking for.”
With her passion and persistence, she has been hailed on more than one occasion as ‘Manchester’s Greta Thunberg’. However, it’s not a title she’s entirely comfortable with.
She said: "Obviously I’m really flattered to be compared to such an inspirational figure, but it’s really important that we recognise that everyone brings their own individual things to the youth strike movement.
“By labelling me as someone else, it does sometimes take away from my own unique contributions.”
Yet many have recognised Emma’s contributions in their own right, including Ash Farrah.
(Image: Ash Farrah)
A self-described ‘all round eco-warrior’, Ash has balanced her day job as the Neighbourhood Compliance Officer at Manchester City Council with her extensive volunteer work as a member of the Manchester Climate Change Partnership.
Through this organisation, she has been working with universities, hospitals, private institutions and even the city's football clubs to help decarbonise Manchester by 2038- a target date that was scientifically calculated by Carly and her team at the Tyndall Centre.
She was also one of the six original members of the Manchester Climate Change Youth Board.
Ash said: “I don’t think your age should define the interest and power you can have.
“I’ll support anyone who wants to challenge the system and make the world a bit more sustainable.”
She added: “I’m of the opinion that if you want to change the system you should infiltrate it- that’s why I joined the council.
“But the top-down policy approach in Manchester combined with the bottom-up action from strikers has really upped the momentum.
“There’s always more to do, but I’m very proud of the point we’ve come to.”
Ash is certainly not alone in that opinion, with Emma sharing in her hopeful outlook.
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Emma said: “There definitely is hope. Attitudes are changing, and people are starting to make the connection in their minds between the floods, fires and climate change.
But whether it is happening quick enough is the true question.”
Interestingly, all four women agreed that many areas of the climate movement are still very much dominated by women; this comes with both benefits and drawbacks.
Ash said: ‘It is a women-heavy industry. Especially white women. Whilst the huge female presence is very empowering, it does beg the question as to why this is the case.”
“I don’t like gender generalisations, but on one level it is true that women tend to be more compassionate and connected to bringing life into the world and looking after that life,” suggested Zoe.
Emma thinks it may even have historical roots.
She said: "There’s a sense that for so many years, women didn’t have a voice. So, when the youth strike movement came, it felt like a rare platform where anybody could speak, and I think women appreciated that more.’
Carly added: “We do have to have more diversity in the voices that we listen to, and that goes beyond gender.
“We need to keep pushing for representation of a wider range of voices and experiences…only then will we start shaping the kind of Manchester we want to live in.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--How Man City should line up vs Manchester United in Manchester derby

Manchester City will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United in the fourth derby of the season .
While City have n't got much left to play for in the Premier League , with the title out of sight and second place almost secured , local pride is at stake in the derby and a chance to put a dent in their neighbours Champions League qualification hopes .
Blues have history on their side going into the clash , as well , with the away team having won all three of the previous meetings so far this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without their best player as Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt after picking up a minor injury to his back in the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa .
Aymeric Laporte is still on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Real Madrid and Leroy Sane will not be available as he continues to regain fitness following his recent comeback from a serious knee injury .
Read how our writers think City should line up at Old Trafford and pick your own starting XI using the widget below : Pick your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest derby in recent years , but there is no excuse for not playing your strongest team when United are the opposition .
The problem is working out what IS City 's strongest team - last time Pep Guardiola left out Ederson , Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero and won at a canter .
Phil Foden is the name every Blues wants to see in the team - for his first start in a senior derby , a game that has little significance for City other than the usual derby desire , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fit , so Foden could perhaps play a wide role again - he has shown he can do it , and the open spaces on the flanks might give him freedom of expression .
It 's time for Phil Foden .
The midfield prodigy was easily the best player on the park at Wembley and then rested for a game he would normally play against Sheffield Wednesday .
He 's earned the start here and other good performance could put him pole position for an England call-up .
If Kevin De @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid looming he should n't be risked - then Bernardo should line-up in midfield alongside Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan , in an attempt to contain United 's main outlet in Bruno Fernandes .
Fernandinho and Kyle Walker should also come back into the side in place of Joao Cancelo and John Stones to strengthen up the defence .
Phil Foden should be the first name on the team sheet following his performance in the Carabao Cup final after sitting out against Sheffield Wednesday .
This could be the game to cement his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove he made the right choice by staying at City rather than pursuing a loan move .
Fernandinho should come back into the defence for John Stones with Kyle Walker replacing Joao Cancelo .
Kevin De Bruyne should n't be risked with Real Madrid just around the corner and Bernardo would provide the creative spark ahead of Rodri .
Gabriel Jesus ' recent performances on the wing will give Pep Guardiola food for thought .
He could feature in a forward trio alongside Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling .

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Manchester City will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United in the fourth derby of the season.
While City haven't got much left to play for in the Premier League, with the title out of sight and second place almost secured, local pride is at stake in the derby and a chance to put a dent in their neighbours Champions League qualification hopes.
Blues have history on their side going into the clash, as well, with the away team having won all three of the previous meetings so far this season.
However, they could be without their best player as Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt after picking up a minor injury to his back in the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa.
Aymeric Laporte is still on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Real Madrid and Leroy Sane will not be available as he continues to regain fitness following his recent comeback from a serious knee injury.
Read how our writers think City should line up at Old Trafford and pick your own starting XI using the widget below:
Pick your best starting XI here:
Stuart Brennan
Not the biggest derby in recent years, but there is no excuse for not playing your strongest team when United are the opposition.
The problem is working out what IS City's strongest team - last time Pep Guardiola left out Ederson, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero and won at a canter.
Phil Foden is the name every Blues wants to see in the team - for his first start in a senior derby, a game that has little significance for City other than the usual derby desire, is perfect.
Kevin De Bruyne is likely to be fit, so Foden could perhaps play a wide role again - he has shown he can do it, and the open spaces on the flanks might give him freedom of expression.
Daniel Murphy
It's time for Phil Foden. The midfield prodigy was easily the best player on the park at Wembley and then rested for a game he would normally play against Sheffield Wednesday. He's earned the start here and other good performance could put him pole position for an England call-up.
If Kevin De Bruyne is ruled out - and with Real Madrid looming he shouldn't be risked - then Bernardo should line-up in midfield alongside Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan, in an attempt to contain United's main outlet in Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandinho and Kyle Walker should also come back into the side in place of Joao Cancelo and John Stones to strengthen up the defence.
Marcus Banks
Phil Foden should be the first name on the team sheet following his performance in the Carabao Cup final after sitting out against Sheffield Wednesday. This could be the game to cement his position as David Silva's replacement and prove he made the right choice by staying at City rather than pursuing a loan move.
Fernandinho should come back into the defence for John Stones with Kyle Walker replacing Joao Cancelo. Kevin De Bruyne shouldn't be risked with Real Madrid just around the corner and Bernardo would provide the creative spark ahead of Rodri.
Gabriel Jesus' recent performances on the wing will give Pep Guardiola food for thought. He could feature in a forward trio alongside Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Two primary schools to close for deep cleaning - with Royton and Crompton Academy also closing after

Two primary schools to close for deep cleaning - with Royton and Crompton Academy also closing after an 'individual tested positive for coronavirus'

Two primary schools in Wigan will close for two days for specialist deep cleaning after a staff member was 'admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms and placed in quarantine ' .
And in Oldham , Royton and Crompton Academy has announced it will also be closed on Monday .
Bosses at the secondary school on Blackshaw Lane in Royton said an 'individual within the academy has tested positive for the coronavirus ' .
The academy is set to open again on Tuesday .
But in Wigan , Atherton St George 's CE Primary School and St Mark 's CE Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tuesday .
The announcements on Sunday night came ahead of confirmation from the NHS of the death of a man at North Manchester General Hospital who had been diagnosed with coronavirus .
The man , who was aged in his sixties and had underlying health issues , had recently travelled back from Italy .
It 's the third death from coronavirus in the UK .
Atherton St George 's , on Derby Street in Atherton , posted a message to parents on Facebook on Sunday evening .
The same message was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark 's .
Bosses stressed health authorities have not insisted on the closures .
They said in the messages the closures were an 'independent decision ' .
Both schools are due to open again on Wednesday .
It 's not known whether it 's been confirmed as a diagnosis of coronavirus .
The staff member is known to have worked at both schools within the last week .
`` I would like to notify you that the leaders and trustees of The Wings ' CE Trust have made the decision to close school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning .
`` Please note that at this stage , health authorities have not insisted on this closure or the cleaning of school and it is not our intention to cause undue alarm .
`` This is our independent decision as a duty of care to our pupils and staff in order to ensure that the health and well-being of our community remains our utmost priority .
`` Today we have been notified that a member of staff , who has worked at both Atherton St George 's and St Mark 's CE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been admitted to hospital with flu like symptoms and placed in quarantine in hospital .
`` Unless further information becomes available , both schools will re-open on Wednesday March 11th .
`` I am sure you will join me in wishing the member of staff who is unwell a speedy recovery . ''
Royton and Crompton Academy said the closure decision had 'not been taken lightly ' .
In a message on the school 's website , posted on Sunday , Royton and Crompton Academy said : `` We have taken the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff on Monday 9 March 2020 having been informed that an individual within the academy has today tested positive for the coronavirus .
`` We would like to stress that this decision has not been taken lightly and has been made after all the facts have been carefully considered .
`` Whilst the academy is closed tomorrow , we will undertake a deep clean of the premises as a precaution , and plan to re-open as usual on Tuesday 10 March 2020 . ''
The academy said it was working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one priority is the wellbeing of our students and staff , so I hope parents and carers will understand our decision , '' bosses added .
`` However unlikely , if you or your child start to feel unwell in the coming days , please follow Public Health England ’ s advice and contact NHS 111 .
`` While the academy is closed , parents and carers should visit the academy website for updates .
`` Thank you for your understanding . ''
Latest data from the government released today said the total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now stands at 20 after the confirmation of a second case of coronavirus in Bolton .
There are 273 confirmed cases in the UK - with three in Wigan and two in Oldham .

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Two primary schools in Wigan will close for two days for specialist deep cleaning after a staff member was 'admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms and placed in quarantine'.
And in Oldham, Royton and Crompton Academy has announced it will also be closed on Monday.
Bosses at the secondary school on Blackshaw Lane in Royton said an 'individual within the academy has tested positive for the coronavirus'.
The academy is set to open again on Tuesday.
But in Wigan, Atherton St George's CE Primary School and St Mark's CE Primary School will both be shut on Monday and Tuesday.
The announcements on Sunday night came ahead of confirmation from the NHS of the death of a man at North Manchester General Hospital who had been diagnosed with coronavirus.
The man, who was aged in his sixties and had underlying health issues, had recently travelled back from Italy.
It's the third death from coronavirus in the UK.
(Image: Getty Images)
Atherton St George's, on Derby Street in Atherton, posted a message to parents on Facebook on Sunday evening. The same message was also posted on the Facebook page of St Mark's.
Bosses stressed health authorities have not insisted on the closures. They said in the messages the closures were an 'independent decision'.
Both schools are due to open again on Wednesday.
It's not known whether it's been confirmed as a diagnosis of coronavirus.
The staff member is known to have worked at both schools within the last week.
The messages read: "Dear parents/carers,
"I would like to notify you that the leaders and trustees of The Wings' CE Trust have made the decision to close school tomorrow for two days for specialist deep cleaning.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Please note that at this stage, health authorities have not insisted on this closure or the cleaning of school and it is not our intention to cause undue alarm.
"This is our independent decision as a duty of care to our pupils and staff in order to ensure that the health and well-being of our community remains our utmost priority.
"Today we have been notified that a member of staff, who has worked at both Atherton St George's and St Mark's CE Primary School within the last week, has been admitted to hospital with flu like symptoms and placed in quarantine in hospital.
"Unless further information becomes available, both schools will re-open on Wednesday March 11th.
"I am sure you will join me in wishing the member of staff who is unwell a speedy recovery."
(Image: Getty Images)
Royton and Crompton Academy said the closure decision had 'not been taken lightly'.
In a message on the school's website, posted on Sunday, Royton and Crompton Academy said: "We have taken the decision to close the academy to students and staff on Monday 9 March 2020 having been informed that an individual within the academy has today tested positive for the coronavirus.
"We would like to stress that this decision has not been taken lightly and has been made after all the facts have been carefully considered.
"Whilst the academy is closed tomorrow, we will undertake a deep clean of the premises as a precaution, and plan to re-open as usual on Tuesday 10 March 2020."
The academy said it was working closely with Public Health England.
"Our number one priority is the wellbeing of our students and staff, so I hope parents and carers will understand our decision," bosses added.
"However unlikely, if you or your child start to feel unwell in the coming days, please follow Public Health England’s advice and contact NHS 111.
"While the academy is closed, parents and carers should visit the academy website for updates.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Latest data from the government released today said the total number of patients diagnosed in Greater Manchester now stands at 20 after the confirmation of a second case of coronavirus in Bolton.
There are 273 confirmed cases in the UK - with three in Wigan and two in Oldham.
NHS England issues updated figures daily.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Jadon Sancho drops Manchester United transfer hint and more rumours

Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho has dropped a subtle hint that a move to Manchester United could be on the cards , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to further enhance his forward line in the summer transfer window and Sancho has been identified as a prime target .
The teenager has enjoyed another brilliant season in the Bundesliga with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 34 appearances .
There will be stiff competition for his signature with Liverpool , Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain all linked with a move but , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hinted that he may be on his way to Old Trafford .
It 's claimed that the 19-year-old 'liked ' a post on Instagram from the account ‘ Globesoccer ’ that asked whether he would be signing for United or not .
The like has since disappeared but not before eagle-eyed fans spotted it and began speculating that a move may be likely .
Elsewhere , it 's reported that Chelsea are eyeing a move for United goalkeeper Dean Henderson to fix their goalkeeping woes .
Henderson is spending his second season on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big reason why the newly promoted side are on the verge of qualifying for Europe .
The 22-year-old 's performances have seen England fans call for him to be Gareth Southgate 's No.1 for this summer 's European Championships and , according to The Star , has earned interest from Chelsea .
It 's reported that Frank Lampard is a big admirer of Henderson and wants his club to make a £25million move after being unconvinced by current goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga .
Finally , Inter are interested in signing United youngsters James Garner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Garner has been on the periphery of the first-team this season , having made six appearances , but has been unable to establish himself in the side whereas 17-year-old Wellens is yet to make his first-team debut and is a regular for the Under-18s .
The Sun report that Inter want to add the pair to their growing United contingent which already contains Romelu Lukaku , Ashley Young and Alexis Sanchez .
The Serie A giants have also been linked with Tahith Chong , whose contract expires at the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Telegraph , United are hopeful that they have convinced the Dutchman to extend his stay at the club .

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Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho has dropped a subtle hint that a move to Manchester United could be on the cards, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to further enhance his forward line in the summer transfer window and Sancho has been identified as a prime target.
The teenager has enjoyed another brilliant season in the Bundesliga with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 34 appearances.
There will be stiff competition for his signature with Liverpool, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain all linked with a move but, according to The Star, Sancho has hinted that he may be on his way to Old Trafford.
It's claimed that the 19-year-old 'liked' a post on Instagram from the account ‘Globesoccer’ that asked whether he would be signing for United or not.
The like has since disappeared but not before eagle-eyed fans spotted it and began speculating that a move may be likely.
Elsewhere, it's reported that Chelsea are eyeing a move for United goalkeeper Dean Henderson to fix their goalkeeping woes.
Henderson is spending his second season on loan at Sheffield United and is a big reason why the newly promoted side are on the verge of qualifying for Europe.
The 22-year-old's performances have seen England fans call for him to be Gareth Southgate's No.1 for this summer's European Championships and, according to The Star, has earned interest from Chelsea.
It's reported that Frank Lampard is a big admirer of Henderson and wants his club to make a £25million move after being unconvinced by current goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Finally, Inter are interested in signing United youngsters James Garner and Charlie Wellens, according to reports.
Garner has been on the periphery of the first-team this season, having made six appearances, but has been unable to establish himself in the side whereas 17-year-old Wellens is yet to make his first-team debut and is a regular for the Under-18s.
The Sun report that Inter want to add the pair to their growing United contingent which already contains Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young and Alexis Sanchez.
The Serie A giants have also been linked with Tahith Chong, whose contract expires at the end of the season, but, according to The Telegraph, United are hopeful that they have convinced the Dutchman to extend his stay at the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Man diagnosed with coronavirus dies at North Manchester General Hospital

A man diagnosed with coronavirus has died at North Manchester General Hospital , the NHS said tonight .
It 's the third death in the UK .
NHS England said he was aged 'over 60 ' and had 'significant underlying health conditions ' .
He had also recently travelled from an affected area , said to be Italy .
No further details have been revealed .
The patient has not been named .
The hospital said he was being treated at its specialist infectious diseases unit .
England 's chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , confirmed the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care .
He said in a statement : `` I am very sorry to report that a third patient in England who tested positive for COVID-19 has sadly died .
`` I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected .
`` The patient , who was being treated at the North Manchester General Hospital , was over 60 years old and had 'significant underlying health conditions .
`` They had recently travelled from an affected area .
The man is the third patient to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
A spokesman for North Manchester General Hospital said : `` We can confirm that sadly a patient being treated for Covid-19 has died at our specialist regional Infectious Diseases unit at North Manchester General Hospital .
`` The man in his sixties tested positive after travelling to Italy and had a number of underlying health problems .
`` Our thoughts are with the patient 's family who are being supported by our specialist bereavement staff . ''
The hospital added : “ North Manchester General Hospital remains open and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patients with appointments and those visiting relatives at the hospital should attend as normal .
This includes our Infectious Diseases Unit and associated services .
“ There is no risk to staff , other patients , relatives and visitors as we have robust measures in place to deal with patients treated on our Infectious Diseases Unit.
” The announcement of the death follows confirmation on Friday that an 83-year-old great-grandfather had become the second person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus .
The man , who also had underlying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being treated at Milton Keynes University Hospital .
His family paid tribute to him as a 'truly loving and wonderful person' On Thursday evening , another patient , reported to be a woman in her 70s , became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 , while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading .
Latest data from the government released today said the total number of patients diagnosed in Greater Manchester now stands at 20 after the confirmation of a second case of coronavirus in Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .

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A man diagnosed with coronavirus has died at North Manchester General Hospital, the NHS said tonight.
It's the third death in the UK.
NHS England said he was aged 'over 60' and had 'significant underlying health conditions'.
He had also recently travelled from an affected area, said to be Italy.
No further details have been revealed.
The patient has not been named.
The hospital said he was being treated at its specialist infectious diseases unit.
England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, confirmed the news via the Department of Heath and Social Care.
He said in a statement: "I am very sorry to report that a third patient in England who tested positive for COVID-19 has sadly died.
"I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected.
"The patient, who was being treated at the North Manchester General Hospital, was over 60 years old and had 'significant underlying health conditions.
"They had recently travelled from an affected area.
"Contract tracing is already underway."
(Image: PA)
The man is the third patient to die after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK.
A spokesman for North Manchester General Hospital said: "We can confirm that sadly a patient being treated for Covid-19 has died at our specialist regional Infectious Diseases unit at North Manchester General Hospital.
"The man in his sixties tested positive after travelling to Italy and had a number of underlying health problems.
"Our thoughts are with the patient's family who are being supported by our specialist bereavement staff."
The hospital added: “North Manchester General Hospital remains open and all services and appointments are running normally. Patients with appointments and those visiting relatives at the hospital should attend as normal. This includes our Infectious Diseases Unit and associated services.
(Image: ASP)
“There is no risk to staff, other patients, relatives and visitors as we have robust measures in place to deal with patients treated on our Infectious Diseases Unit.”
The announcement of the death follows confirmation on Friday that an 83-year-old great-grandfather had become the second person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus.
The man, who also had underlying health conditions, died on Thursday while being treated at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
His family paid tribute to him as a 'truly loving and wonderful person'
On Thursday evening, another patient, reported to be a woman in her 70s, became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19, while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
Latest data from the government released today said the total number of patients diagnosed in Greater Manchester now stands at 20 after the confirmation of a second case of coronavirus in Bolton.
There are 273 confirmed cases in the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Joe Swash wins Dancing On Ice 2020 - and fans are completely divided

After weeks of skating live to the nation , the winner of Dancing On Ice has finally been crowned .
Joe Swash walked away victorious after beating off competition from Diversity star Perri Kiely and Paralympian Libby Clegg .
The TV presenter and his professional skating partner Alex Murphy stormed to victory in a sparkling night for the ITV skating contest .
The couple appeared stunned at the result , with Joe grinning from ear to ear before the camera panned to his girlfriend and Loose Women star Stacey Solomon who was cheering her partner on from the studio audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then pulled host Holly Willoughby into a hug and he could be heard just shouting `` yes '' as he embraced the telly star .
Asked how it feels to win , the 38-year-old said as he hung tight onto Alex : `` Honestly , it 's the most amazing experience .
`` To share it with Al and to win this . ''
Joe then excitedly gave Phillip Schofield a high-five before he spoke to runners-up Perri and Vanessa Bauer .
Praising the newly crowned winner , Christopher Dean said he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , before Ashley Banjo added : `` Your journey has been the most satisfying , from where you started to now , well done man . ''
John Barrowman simply said : `` It 's been a joy '' .
Viewers were also keen to have their say and many were overjoyed to see Joe take home the crown .
`` I 'm so proud of the public right now .
Gowan Joe # dancingonice , '' commented one .
Another said : `` Oh my god !
!
!
Joe swash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
So deserved .
Most improved skater and that is what the show is about # dancingonice . ''
`` YES JOE !
!
!
I ’ m actually delighted he ’ s won , he deserves that !
!
, '' added a third .
However others were a bit divided .
One said : `` Shock result !
!
Did n't expect that at all , Perri was THE best skater to ever appear on # DancingOnIce . ''
`` Love Joe but Perri was absolutely amazing every week .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the best ever.
# DancingOnIce , '' said another .
A third argued : `` Congratulations to Joe on winning the popularity contest and Perry on being the better skater .
# DancingOnIce . ''
`` I love joe swash but perri was robbed blind there ... # DancingOnIce , '' a fourth said .

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After weeks of skating live to the nation, the winner of Dancing On Ice has finally been crowned.
Joe Swash walked away victorious after beating off competition from Diversity star Perri Kiely and Paralympian Libby Clegg.
The TV presenter and his professional skating partner Alex Murphy stormed to victory in a sparkling night for the ITV skating contest.
The couple appeared stunned at the result, with Joe grinning from ear to ear before the camera panned to his girlfriend and Loose Women star Stacey Solomon who was cheering her partner on from the studio audience with their baby son Rex.
Joe then pulled host Holly Willoughby into a hug and he could be heard just shouting "yes" as he embraced the telly star.
(Image: ITV)
Asked how it feels to win, the 38-year-old said as he hung tight onto Alex: "Honestly, it's the most amazing experience.
"To share it with Al and to win this."
Joe then excitedly gave Phillip Schofield a high-five before he spoke to runners-up Perri and Vanessa Bauer.
Praising the newly crowned winner, Christopher Dean said he was "amazing" and had come so far, before Ashley Banjo added: "Your journey has been the most satisfying, from where you started to now, well done man."
John Barrowman simply said: "It's been a joy".
(Image: ITV)
Viewers were also keen to have their say and many were overjoyed to see Joe take home the crown.
"I'm so proud of the public right now. Gowan Joe #dancingonice," commented one.
Another said: "Oh my god!!! Joe swash has only gone and bloody done it! So deserved. Most improved skater and that is what the show is about #dancingonice."
"YES JOE!!! I’m actually delighted he’s won, he deserves that!!," added a third.
However others were a bit divided.
(Image: ITV)
One said: "Shock result!! Didn't expect that at all, Perri was THE best skater to ever appear on #DancingOnIce."
"Love Joe but Perri was absolutely amazing every week. I can't believe it. That Bolero was the best ever.#DancingOnIce," said another.
A third argued: "Congratulations to Joe on winning the popularity contest and Perry on being the better skater. #DancingOnIce."
"I love joe swash but perri was robbed blind there... #DancingOnIce," a fourth said.