themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Man United have two reasons to sign Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid

Towards the end of last season , when Manchester United had begun to look like the free-flowing , free-scoring side of old , teams began to devise a plan to try and stop the key men in this new brand of football .
The rejuvenation of United 's attacking play was being led by Bruno Fernandes , with the Portuguese playmaker integral to the side .
Paul Pogba added another threat in midfield and the front three were all capable of scoring goals .
While Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood started wide , both would come infield on to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pogba and Fernandes .
Some of the intricate football in and around the penalty box was too good to stop , but gradually teams began to try and congest that area .
If you ca n't stop it directly , then just put so many bodies in the way that it becomes almost impossible to navigate a way through .
Teams would also start paying closer attention to Fernandes , denying him time and space in possession .
The cost of this approach to teams trying to stop United was to cede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left United 's full-backs free , but in an attacking sense they are the weak link of the chain .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams all had good seasons at Old Trafford .
The former , in particular , did improve his attacking contribution as the campaign went on .
But none are particularly decisive or dangerous in the final third often enough .
Shaw is a fine defensive full-back , Williams will often want to cut inside on to his stronger right foot , and Wan-Bissaka was brought up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-backs was defending .
So opposition sides were comfortable in allowing them space in a way that they would n't give Liverpool 's full-backs , for example , that much freedom .
No side can match Liverpool 's threat from full-back , but then United do have a more creative midfield , so there are different ways to approach the game .
Ideally , you want threats all across the pitch .
United do n't want to find themselves in a situation when the game is funnelled out wide all the time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength is in link play through the middle .
So that is why a move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon might make sense this summer .
It 's a transfer that has other benefits , as well .
Like the £35million deal for Donny van de Beek , it would represent great value , and it would also allow Brandon Williams to move to right-back , offering better competition to Wan-Bissaka than Diogo Dalot and Timothy Fosu-Mensah .
But it would also give United a more attacking option at left-back .
Goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measure of a full-back 's attacking contribution , but Shaw 's two goals and 10 assists in 197 senior games for United and Southampton does compare unfavourably with Reguilon 's three goals and eight assists in 63 games for UD Logrones , Real Madrid and Sevilla .
Last season the 23-year-old had an xG ( expected goals ) of 2.4 and an xA ( expected assists ) of 4.1 .
Shaw 's figures were an xG of 0.6 and an xA of 1.7 .
Last season Reguilon was making around twice as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.12 compared to 2.25 .
While Shaw was averaging 0.33 key passes per 90 minutes , Reguilon average 0.71 .
The stats suggest he is better with the ball at his feet than the England international .
That does n't necessarily mean he will replace Shaw every week .
There may be occasions when Solskjaer wants the better defensive option , while Shaw can also play the left-sided role in a back three excellently when United field that formation .
But against stubborn defences , it may call for a bit more creativity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United saw first hand how good he can be going forward in the Europa League semi-final last month .
If he can reproduce that and give opposing defences something else to worry about , it could also give more freedom to United 's more creative players inside .
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Towards the end of last season, when Manchester United had begun to look like the free-flowing, free-scoring side of old, teams began to devise a plan to try and stop the key men in this new brand of football.
The rejuvenation of United's attacking play was being led by Bruno Fernandes, with the Portuguese playmaker integral to the side. Paul Pogba added another threat in midfield and the front three were all capable of scoring goals. While Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood started wide, both would come infield on to their stronger foot, linking with Anthony Martial, Pogba and Fernandes.
Some of the intricate football in and around the penalty box was too good to stop, but gradually teams began to try and congest that area. If you can't stop it directly, then just put so many bodies in the way that it becomes almost impossible to navigate a way through. Teams would also start paying closer attention to Fernandes, denying him time and space in possession.
The cost of this approach to teams trying to stop United was to cede some territory out wide. That often left United's full-backs free, but in an attacking sense they are the weak link of the chain.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams all had good seasons at Old Trafford. The former, in particular, did improve his attacking contribution as the campaign went on. But none are particularly decisive or dangerous in the final third often enough. Shaw is a fine defensive full-back, Williams will often want to cut inside on to his stronger right foot, and Wan-Bissaka was brought up in a team where the focus for full-backs was defending.
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So opposition sides were comfortable in allowing them space in a way that they wouldn't give Liverpool's full-backs, for example, that much freedom. No side can match Liverpool's threat from full-back, but then United do have a more creative midfield, so there are different ways to approach the game.
Ideally, you want threats all across the pitch. United don't want to find themselves in a situation when the game is funnelled out wide all the time and the threat reduces, especially when their strength is in link play through the middle.
So that is why a move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon might make sense this summer. It's a transfer that has other benefits, as well. Like the £35million deal for Donny van de Beek, it would represent great value, and it would also allow Brandon Williams to move to right-back, offering better competition to Wan-Bissaka than Diogo Dalot and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
But it would also give United a more attacking option at left-back. Goals and assists are the only most basic measure of a full-back's attacking contribution, but Shaw's two goals and 10 assists in 197 senior games for United and Southampton does compare unfavourably with Reguilon's three goals and eight assists in 63 games for UD Logrones, Real Madrid and Sevilla.
Last season the 23-year-old had an xG (expected goals) of 2.4 and an xA (expected assists) of 4.1. Shaw's figures were an xG of 0.6 and an xA of 1.7.
Last season Reguilon was making around twice as many crosses per game as Shaw, at 4.12 compared to 2.25. While Shaw was averaging 0.33 key passes per 90 minutes, Reguilon average 0.71. The stats suggest he is better with the ball at his feet than the England international.
That doesn't necessarily mean he will replace Shaw every week. There may be occasions when Solskjaer wants the better defensive option, while Shaw can also play the left-sided role in a back three excellently when United field that formation.
But against stubborn defences, it may call for a bit more creativity and Reguilon could be the man. United saw first hand how good he can be going forward in the Europa League semi-final last month. If he can reproduce that and give opposing defences something else to worry about, it could also give more freedom to United's more creative players inside.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--The Greater Manchester coronavirus situation right now, as city put on red alert

Manchester is on red alert .
So is half the region .
No Greater Manchester borough has a coronavirus infection rate lower than the national average .
Bolton has the highest rate in the country .
The town has been locked down further - just like Oldham .
Every person across the region - except those in Stockport and Wigan - still have to abide by restrictions that go further than the national guidance .
This is the current Covid situation in our region .
The numbers are creeping up across much of the conurbation .
Five boroughs are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the tables , the numbers - they 're more alarming every day .
Althrough hospital admissions are not yet significantly rising , there are fears it is only a matter of time before the virus preads to more vulnerable people .
Bolton , Oldham , Salford , Tameside and Manchester are now all on the highest level of alert - imposed by the government when the infection rate goes above 50 .
Rochdale is also teetering on the brink of becoming 'red ' with an infection rate of 49.5 per 100,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The infection rate has risen in every borough apart from Rochdale and Trafford since the previous seven day period .
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link .
- The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown .
It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted .
- The number of people being tested is rising , which will lead to the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas , so it is not possible to compare these .
- The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns The latest data also shows that 283 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in Greater Manchester on September 2 .
This is the highest number since April 29 when 328 cases were recorded during the height of lockdown .
Bolton , which was locked down further on Saturday ( September 5 ) , has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 115.8 per 100,000 .
In Oldham , where tighter restrictions have been in place for weeks , the rate stands at 59.5 .
This has increased slightly from 58.2 .
The infection rate in Salford is rising , increasing from 51.4 in the previous seven day period to 58 .
The rate has also increased in Tameside , Manchester , Bury , Wigan and Stockport .
Manchester now has an infection rate of 50.1 - it was recorded at 48.3 in the previous seven days .
Tameside has a rate of 50.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone .
In Bury , the infection rate has risen to 42.2 - it was 38.2 the week before .
Wigan 's rate has increased from 17.6 to 21.9 and Stockport 's has increased from 13.6 to 18.7 but both boroughs remain in the green zone .
In Rochdale , the infection rate has remained the same at 49.5 , putting the borough just under the 'red alert ' zone .
The infection rate has dropped slightly in Trafford to 31.2 .
This comes after almost 3,000 people tested positive for Covid-19 across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - the highest number recorded since May 22 .

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Manchester is on red alert. So is half the region.
No Greater Manchester borough has a coronavirus infection rate lower than the national average.
Bolton has the highest rate in the country. The town has been locked down further - just like Oldham.
Every person across the region - except those in Stockport and Wigan - still have to abide by restrictions that go further than the national guidance.
This is the current Covid situation in our region.
The numbers are creeping up across much of the conurbation.
Five boroughs are now on 'red alert'.
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The graphs, the tables, the numbers - they're more alarming every day.
Althrough hospital admissions are not yet significantly rising, there are fears it is only a matter of time before the virus preads to more vulnerable people.
Bolton, Oldham, Salford, Tameside and Manchester are now all on the highest level of alert - imposed by the government when the infection rate goes above 50.
Rochdale is also teetering on the brink of becoming 'red' with an infection rate of 49.5 per 100,000 people for the week ending September 3.
The infection rate has risen in every borough apart from Rochdale and Trafford since the previous seven day period.
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link. - The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown. It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted. - The number of people being tested is rising, which will lead to the number of positive tests rising. However, there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas, so it is not possible to compare these. - The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns
The latest data also shows that 283 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in Greater Manchester on September 2.
This is the highest number since April 29 when 328 cases were recorded during the height of lockdown.
Bolton, which was locked down further on Saturday (September 5), has the highest infection rate in the country - at 115.8 per 100,000.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The rate is doubling week-on-week, figures show.
In Oldham, where tighter restrictions have been in place for weeks, the rate stands at 59.5. This has increased slightly from 58.2.
The infection rate in Salford is rising, increasing from 51.4 in the previous seven day period to 58.
The rate has also increased in Tameside, Manchester, Bury, Wigan and Stockport.
Manchester now has an infection rate of 50.1 - it was recorded at 48.3 in the previous seven days.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Tameside has a rate of 50.3 putting it in the 'red alert' zone.
In Bury, the infection rate has risen to 42.2 - it was 38.2 the week before.
Wigan's rate has increased from 17.6 to 21.9 and Stockport's has increased from 13.6 to 18.7 but both boroughs remain in the green zone.
In Rochdale, the infection rate has remained the same at 49.5, putting the borough just under the 'red alert' zone.
The infection rate has dropped slightly in Trafford to 31.2.
This comes after almost 3,000 people tested positive for Covid-19 across the UK in the last 24 hours - the highest number recorded since May 22.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Man City star Ilkay Gundogan 'p***** off' with Germany teammates

Ilkay Gundogan could n't hide his frustration as his Germany side conceded a lead again to draw with Switzerland , ensuring their wait for a first ever Nations League win goes on .
Manchester City midfielder Gundogan had opened the scoring for Germany with a lovely placed effort from the edge of the area , but Switzerland hit back midway through the second half and earned a point .
Germany , relegated from Nations League A in 2018 without winning a game , were granted a return to the top division as UEFA restructured the competition .
But in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draws against Spain and now Switzerland .
And Gundogan says the latest disappointment was entirely self-inflicted for his country , saying he was ' p -- -- - off ' at how Germany threw control of the game away .
He told ZDF ( via Goal ) : `` I 'm a little ' p***** off .
We lost balls unnecessarily .
It 's very annoying and I 'm a little ' p***** off .
It was completely up to us .
`` We were in a good starting position , leading 1-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass , run into a counter-attack and then it 's 1-1 .
`` This is not a process , this is a very simple football game .
If you have the ball up front , you have to keep it up there .
Then you have to fight the last 10 , 20 minutes and you are lucky to get out with a point .
`` I 'm dissatisfied , honestly .
We should have played through the second half as ice cold .
So we 're giving away two points . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ferran Torres came off the bench to score his first ever goal for Spain , sweeping home at the back post in just his second appearance .
Eric Garcia also made his debut in the second half , while Rodri started in the 4-0 win over Aleks Zinchenko 's Ukraine .

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Ilkay Gundogan couldn't hide his frustration as his Germany side conceded a lead again to draw with Switzerland, ensuring their wait for a first ever Nations League win goes on.
Manchester City midfielder Gundogan had opened the scoring for Germany with a lovely placed effort from the edge of the area, but Switzerland hit back midway through the second half and earned a point.
Germany, relegated from Nations League A in 2018 without winning a game, were granted a return to the top division as UEFA restructured the competition. But in the new campaign they remain winless with two draws against Spain and now Switzerland.
And Gundogan says the latest disappointment was entirely self-inflicted for his country, saying he was 'p----- off' at how Germany threw control of the game away.
He told ZDF (via Goal ): "I'm a little 'p***** off. We lost balls unnecessarily. It's very annoying and I'm a little 'p***** off. It was completely up to us.
"We were in a good starting position, leading 1-0. Then we gave away a bad pass, run into a counter-attack and then it's 1-1.
"This is not a process, this is a very simple football game. If you have the ball up front, you have to keep it up there. Then you have to fight the last 10, 20 minutes and you are lucky to get out with a point.
"I'm dissatisfied, honestly. We should have played through the second half as ice cold. So we're giving away two points."
Elsewhere on Sunday in the Nations League, Ferran Torres came off the bench to score his first ever goal for Spain, sweeping home at the back post in just his second appearance. Eric Garcia also made his debut in the second half, while Rodri started in the 4-0 win over Aleks Zinchenko's Ukraine.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Anyone working from home can claim £156 to cover expenses

For many of us , working from home is now the 'new normal ' .
Our commutes have been replaced with a short walk from the bedroom to the living room , meetings now happen via video chat , and we can actually work out on our lunch breaks without having to worry about getting back to the office in sweaty gym gear .
But while working from home has its benefits , it also comes with its negatives .
At times , the WFH life can become excruciatingly lonely , or if you have a family to look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On top of all this , it can prove a pricey business - as costs which you would n't usually have to pay in an office begin to mount up .
But anyone working from home can claim back money to cover expenses - and if you 've been WFH from March , you could be owed as much as £156 .
According to the Mirror , it 's essentially tax relief , and gives you money back on some of the expenses you have to pay because you 're working from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these expenses if you 've been sent home by your employer .
That means it does n't apply if you choose to work from home .
Through it , you can claim for things to do with work , for example , business telephone calls or the extra cost of gas and electricity .
You can not claim for things for both private and business use , for example , rent or broadband access .
The payments amount to £6 a week - £26 a month - and you can apply via HMRC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a Work from Home allowance Employers can give you an allowance of £6 a week - which you 'll have to request through your payroll department .
This money is tax-free .
Or you can request for the amount to be deducted from your taxable income .
HMRC says that claims in line with the employers ' payment will not need to justify that figure - meaning you wo n't need to keep receipts or show evidence of your expenses .
If you normally do a self-assessment form , you can claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everyone else will need to complete a P87 form online using a Government Gateway account or by filling out a postal P87 form .
You 'll be asked for your employer 's name and PAYE reference ( which you can find on your payslip or P60 ) , passport ( if you have one ) and your job title .
For postal P87s , you 'll also need your national insurance number .

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For many of us, working from home is now the 'new normal'.
Our commutes have been replaced with a short walk from the bedroom to the living room, meetings now happen via video chat, and we can actually work out on our lunch breaks without having to worry about getting back to the office in sweaty gym gear.
But while working from home has its benefits, it also comes with its negatives.
At times, the WFH life can become excruciatingly lonely, or if you have a family to look after, it can be incredibly distracting.
On top of all this, it can prove a pricey business - as costs which you wouldn't usually have to pay in an office begin to mount up.
But anyone working from home can claim back money to cover expenses - and if you've been WFH from March, you could be owed as much as £156.
According to the Mirror, it's essentially tax relief, and gives you money back on some of the expenses you have to pay because you're working from home.
Remember, you can only claim these expenses if you've been sent home by your employer. That means it doesn't apply if you choose to work from home.
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Through it, you can claim for things to do with work, for example, business telephone calls or the extra cost of gas and electricity.
You cannot claim for things for both private and business use, for example, rent or broadband access.
The payments amount to £6 a week - £26 a month - and you can apply via HMRC or your employer.
How to apply for a Work from Home allowance
Employers can give you an allowance of £6 a week - which you'll have to request through your payroll department. This money is tax-free.
Or you can request for the amount to be deducted from your taxable income.
HMRC says that claims in line with the employers' payment will not need to justify that figure - meaning you won't need to keep receipts or show evidence of your expenses.
If you normally do a self-assessment form, you can claim as normal through your next application.
Everyone else will need to complete a P87 form online using a Government Gateway account or by filling out a postal P87 form.
You'll be asked for your employer's name and PAYE reference (which you can find on your payslip or P60), passport (if you have one) and your job title.
For postal P87s, you'll also need your national insurance number.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Wigan Warriors player self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus

A Wigan Warriors player is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus .
The rugby league star , who has not been named , discovered they had the virus after playing in the club 's game against Hull KR on Thursday .
Test and trace analysis has not identified any close contacts on either side .
Both teams will have further tests today ( Monday , September 7 ) .
As it stands , Wigan 's match against Catalans Dragons on Saturday is still set to go ahead .
The French club has been informed of the situation .
Recent games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wakefield Trinity were postponed due to coronavirus cases in the respective camps but they have been given the all-clear to resume training after returning negative tests .
A statement on Wigan Warriors ' website on Monday morning read : `` One Wigan Warriors player has tested positive for Covid-19 since their game against Hull KR on Thursday .
He is self-isolating .
`` As he played in that match , Test and Trace analysis has been conducted – with no close contacts identified , in either the Wigan or Hull KR teams .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
`` At this stage both clubs plan to go ahead with their scheduled fixtures this week – Hull KR against St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday , and Wigan against Catalans Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan on Saturday .
`` Catalans Dragons and St Helens have been informed of the situation . ''

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A Wigan Warriors player is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.
The rugby league star, who has not been named, discovered they had the virus after playing in the club's game against Hull KR on Thursday.
Test and trace analysis has not identified any close contacts on either side.
Both teams will have further tests today (Monday, September 7).
As it stands, Wigan's match against Catalans Dragons on Saturday is still set to go ahead.
The French club has been informed of the situation.
Recent games involving Super League sides Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity were postponed due to coronavirus cases in the respective camps but they have been given the all-clear to resume training after returning negative tests.
A statement on Wigan Warriors' website on Monday morning read: "One Wigan Warriors player has tested positive for Covid-19 since their game against Hull KR on Thursday. He is self-isolating.
"As he played in that match, Test and Trace analysis has been conducted – with no close contacts identified, in either the Wigan or Hull KR teams.
"Both teams will have further tests today.
"At this stage both clubs plan to go ahead with their scheduled fixtures this week – Hull KR against St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday, and Wigan against Catalans Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan on Saturday.
"Catalans Dragons and St Helens have been informed of the situation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man United 'reignite Gareth Bale interest' and more transfer rumours

The Wales captain has recently admitted he wants to leave the Spanish club but that it ’ s currently “ very difficult ” for him to force an exit , amid an acrimonious relationship with boss Zinedine Zidane .
United have targeted Bale on numerous occasions in the past , including in 2013 when he switched from Tottenham Hotspur to Madrid .
Now , Spanish news outlet Marca claims they have rekindled their interest .
They claim Spurs are also interested in Bale , with his former manager Jose Mourinho remaining a huge admirer of the 31-year-old winger , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourites as they can afford his hefty wages .
Jadon Sancho is still United 's top target as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks a genuine right-wing option this summer .
But negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Sancho have proven difficult and Bale , along with Welsh counterpart David Brooks , have been touted as possible alternatives .
Elsewhere in the transfer market , fellow Wales international Dylan Levitt is reportedly in talks with Charlton Athletic over a possible loan move this summer .
The Daily Mail are reporting that Charlton are eager to snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , with United open to the idea of loaning out Levitt , James Garner and Di'Shon Bernard .
MEN Sport understands there is interest from clubs in Holland and elsewhere in the Championship in Levitt , but the move will be determined on playing style and which club fits Levitt best .
Tahith Chong , Matej Kovar , Joel Pereira and Aliou Traore have all sealed loan exits already this summer .

Manchester United have reportedly reignited transfer interest in Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
The Wales captain has recently admitted he wants to leave the Spanish club but that it’s currently “very difficult” for him to force an exit, amid an acrimonious relationship with boss Zinedine Zidane.
United have targeted Bale on numerous occasions in the past, including in 2013 when he switched from Tottenham Hotspur to Madrid. Now, Spanish news outlet Marca claims they have rekindled their interest.
They claim Spurs are also interested in Bale, with his former manager Jose Mourinho remaining a huge admirer of the 31-year-old winger, but it is claimed that United could be favourites as they can afford his hefty wages.
Jadon Sancho is still United's top target as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks a genuine right-wing option this summer. But negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Sancho have proven difficult and Bale, along with Welsh counterpart David Brooks, have been touted as possible alternatives.
Elsewhere in the transfer market, fellow Wales international Dylan Levitt is reportedly in talks with Charlton Athletic over a possible loan move this summer.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Charlton are eager to snap up the Welsh midfielder for the upcoming campaign, with United open to the idea of loaning out Levitt, James Garner and Di'Shon Bernard.
MEN Sport understands there is interest from clubs in Holland and elsewhere in the Championship in Levitt, but the move will be determined on playing style and which club fits Levitt best.
Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar, Joel Pereira and Aliou Traore have all sealed loan exits already this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Expert's bleak warning over soaring coronavirus infection rate

The number of people becoming seriously ill and dying from coronavirus is likely to increase if infection rates continue to soar , experts have warned .
Several parts of the UK - including Greater Manchester - are now under extra local restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19 .
There has been a sharp rise in the number of confirmed cases across the country in the past two days , with almost 6,000 reported .
The weekly rate of new coronavirus cases has now risen above 20 per 100,000 people - the rate at which the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from abroad .
However , hospital admissions and the daily death toll have remained low .
Two further deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded on Monday , taking the total number of UK deaths to 41,551 .
Public health officials have suggested the recent surge in positive cases has been primarily among the younger generation .
But Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam expressed concern that the infection will soon spread to more vulnerable people with serious consequences .
In France , the death toll increased by 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being treated in Intensive Care Units is now 537 , mainly in urban areas such as Paris , Marseille and Nice .
`` People have relaxed too much , '' said Prof Van-Tam .
`` Now is the time for us to re-engage and realise that this is a continuing threat to us .
`` It 's all very well saying that hospital admissions and deaths are at a very low level in the UK , which is true , but if you look further into the European Union you can see that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger parts of the population they do , in turn , filter through and start to give elevated rates of disease and hospital admissions in the older age groups and we know that that then becomes a serious public health problem . ''
`` That 's my concern , that if we do n't get on top of this , if people do n't start to take this seriously again , then there is a risk that that 's where we end up . ''
Prof Van-Tam added that the `` downstream consequences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are that we get increased transmission and I am quite concerned that we must take this seriously so that we do n't end up with a spreading problem over the next few weeks and months '' .
Professor Van-Tam said politicians and public health policy officials would have to think about `` how we manage this and how we do so not in a short-term way , not about the next six days , not about the next six weeks , but about the next six months and how we get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it was `` clear '' that the level of compliance with restrictions `` is very variable indeed '' .
Professor Van Tam added that the rise was `` much more marked '' in the 17-21 age group .
He added : `` For the first time I think I see a trend that this is no longer about disease in those specific hotspots , such as Leicester a few months ago , the North West more recently , but there is a more general and creeping geographic trend across the UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now beginning to turn up on a wider geographical basis .
`` That again is a signal that we 've got to start taking this very seriously again . ''

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The number of people becoming seriously ill and dying from coronavirus is likely to increase if infection rates continue to soar, experts have warned.
Several parts of the UK - including Greater Manchester - are now under extra local restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
There has been a sharp rise in the number of confirmed cases across the country in the past two days, with almost 6,000 reported.
The weekly rate of new coronavirus cases has now risen above 20 per 100,000 people - the rate at which the government considers imposing quarantine measures on people arriving from abroad.
However, hospital admissions and the daily death toll have remained low.
Two further deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded on Monday, taking the total number of UK deaths to 41,551.
Public health officials have suggested the recent surge in positive cases has been primarily among the younger generation.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam expressed concern that the infection will soon spread to more vulnerable people with serious consequences.
In France, the death toll increased by 25 on Monday and the number of patients being treated in Intensive Care Units is now 537, mainly in urban areas such as Paris, Marseille and Nice.
"People have relaxed too much," said Prof Van-Tam.
"Now is the time for us to re-engage and realise that this is a continuing threat to us.
"It's all very well saying that hospital admissions and deaths are at a very low level in the UK, which is true, but if you look further into the European Union you can see that where case numbers rise initially in the younger parts of the population they do, in turn, filter through and start to give elevated rates of disease and hospital admissions in the older age groups and we know that that then becomes a serious public health problem."
(Image: Steve Allen)
"That's my concern, that if we don't get on top of this, if people don't start to take this seriously again, then there is a risk that that's where we end up."
Prof Van-Tam added that the "downstream consequences" of gatherings such as parties "are that we get increased transmission and I am quite concerned that we must take this seriously so that we don't end up with a spreading problem over the next few weeks and months".
Professor Van-Tam said politicians and public health policy officials would have to think about "how we manage this and how we do so not in a short-term way, not about the next six days, not about the next six weeks, but about the next six months and how we get through this until the spring".
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He added that it was "clear" that the level of compliance with restrictions "is very variable indeed".
Professor Van Tam added that the rise was "much more marked" in the 17-21 age group.
He added: "For the first time I think I see a trend that this is no longer about disease in those specific hotspots, such as Leicester a few months ago, the North West more recently, but there is a more general and creeping geographic trend across the UK, across England, that disease levels are now beginning to turn up on a wider geographical basis.
"That again is a signal that we've got to start taking this very seriously again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Another Greater Manchester borough is in Covid-19 red alert as cases rise

Bury is now one of seven of Greater Manchester 's 10 boroughs on red alert on the government watchlist for coronavirus .
The borough has seen its number of Covid-19 cases almost double week-on-week .
Bury had 97 cases in the week ending September 4 , up from 49 the week before .
The borough 's coronavirus rate has risen sharply , now standing at 50.8 cases per 100,000 people according to data published by Public Health England today , September 7 .
An area with an infection rate higher than 50 cases per 100,000 people is categorised as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury 's rate is far above the average for England of 19.5 .
Still , neighbouring Bolton has an even higher rate of 121.7 cases per 100,000 .
This number has climbed since the last round of statistics was published just days ago , which saw Bolton 's rate at 115.8 .
Bolton 's is the highest total anywhere in the country and continues a trend of spiralling case numbers that has forced new restrictions on residents .
This latest infection rate spike in Bolton is now higher than it was in mid-April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a peak across the country .
Bury is still seeing case numbers significantly lower than in April but the sudden spike will be concerning local leaders .
Other nearby boroughs also on red alert include Rochdale and Salford , both of which have seen their number of cases climb week-on-week .
Boroughs are put on red alert by the government when the infection rate rises above 50 .
The news comes as some areas of Greater Manchester , including Bury , will see a relaxation of lockdown rules from tomorrow , September 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleys , exhibition halls , conference centres and indoor play areas ( including soft play areas ) will be able to lawfully reopen from Tuesday , September 8 at 12.01am - except in Bolton .
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume , as will close contact beauty services - such as eyebrow threading and make up application - again , not in Bolton .
This will bring parts of the region in line with changes made across the country on August 15 .
Although some lockdown rules will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rate of infection is still too high in Greater Manchester , parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire to allow lifting restrictions on gatherings .
But , as of September 8 , there is still a ban on two households mixing indoors in Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury and Tameside .
In Oldham and Bolton , in addition to a household mixing ban indoors , residents are being told not to mix with anyone from another household anywhere and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skating rinks , bowling alleys , exhibition halls , conference centres and indoor play areas ( including soft play areas ) will remain closed .
Socially distanced indoor performances can not go ahead , and restrictions on certain close contact services will remain .

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Bury is now one of seven of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs on red alert on the government watchlist for coronavirus.
The borough has seen its number of Covid-19 cases almost double week-on-week.
Bury had 97 cases in the week ending September 4, up from 49 the week before.
The borough's coronavirus rate has risen sharply, now standing at 50.8 cases per 100,000 people according to data published by Public Health England today, September 7.
An area with an infection rate higher than 50 cases per 100,000 people is categorised as being on red alert for government intervention.
Bury's rate is far above the average for England of 19.5.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Still, neighbouring Bolton has an even higher rate of 121.7 cases per 100,000. This number has climbed since the last round of statistics was published just days ago, which saw Bolton's rate at 115.8.
Bolton's is the highest total anywhere in the country and continues a trend of spiralling case numbers that has forced new restrictions on residents.
This latest infection rate spike in Bolton is now higher than it was in mid-April, when the number of cases reached a peak across the country.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Bury is still seeing case numbers significantly lower than in April but the sudden spike will be concerning local leaders.
Other nearby boroughs also on red alert include Rochdale and Salford, both of which have seen their number of cases climb week-on-week.
Boroughs are put on red alert by the government when the infection rate rises above 50.
The news comes as some areas of Greater Manchester, including Bury, will see a relaxation of lockdown rules from tomorrow, September 8.
Casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres and indoor play areas (including soft play areas) will be able to lawfully reopen from Tuesday, September 8 at 12.01am - except in Bolton.
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, as will close contact beauty services - such as eyebrow threading and make up application - again, not in Bolton.
This will bring parts of the region in line with changes made across the country on August 15.
Although some lockdown rules will be lifted tomorrow, the government has said the rate of infection is still too high in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire to allow lifting restrictions on gatherings.
But, as of September 8, there is still a ban on two households mixing indoors in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury and Tameside.
In Oldham and Bolton, in addition to a household mixing ban indoors, residents are being told not to mix with anyone from another household anywhere and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes'.
In Bolton, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres and indoor play areas (including soft play areas) will remain closed. Socially distanced indoor performances cannot go ahead, and restrictions on certain close contact services will remain.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Actor Rodney Litchfield known for role as Old Tommy in Early Doors dies aged 81

Actor Rodney Litchfield - known for his role as 'Old Tommy ' in the TV show Early Doors - has died aged 81 , said writer Phil Mealey .
Rodney , from Wigan , died in his sleep on Saturday after being ill 'for some time ' , Phil added .
His career spanned more than 30 years with credits in many of the North 's favourite TV shows including Brookside , A Touch of Frost , Cracker , Heartbeat , Emmerdale , Phoenix Nights , Coronation Street and Shameless .
But it will be for his role as miserly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known .
Early Doors , the BBC sitcom written by Phil Mealey and Craig Cash , revolves around the characters that inhabit a Stockport pub , The Grapes .
Tommy is the stereotypical , tight-fisted widower who sits on his own and does n't like socialising .
He resists anyone buying him a pint in case he has to buy a round back , and instead prefers to air his long list of complaints .
But underneath there is secretly a heart of gold .
Paying tribute to Rodney on Monday night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news that Rodney Lichfield aka Old Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday aged 81 , having been poorly for some time .
`` We were blessed to meet and cast him as he was absolutely perfect .
To you Rodders and To The Regiment it wo n't be the same without you .
RIPx `` The news prompted a flood of tributes from fans .
Andrew Wallis wrote : `` RIP Rodney- perfect as Tommy , hopefully someone will get him a packet of cheese and onion crisps and avoid him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! '
'' Jenny Collins added : `` He was indeed perfect .
Have shared Early Doors with both our kids - even brought our son to the live show - we all still say “ I ’ ll stay on me own ” .
Will drink to him tonight .
X '' And Steve Hunt said : `` RIP Rodney .
Tommy was one of the great comedy characters , in one of the all time great comedies .
Anyone who does n't get involved in the round , when we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Tommy , thanks to you . ''

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Actor Rodney Litchfield - known for his role as 'Old Tommy' in the TV show Early Doors - has died aged 81, said writer Phil Mealey.
Rodney, from Wigan, died in his sleep on Saturday after being ill 'for some time', Phil added.
His career spanned more than 30 years with credits in many of the North's favourite TV shows including Brookside, A Touch of Frost, Cracker, Heartbeat, Emmerdale, Phoenix Nights, Coronation Street and Shameless.
But it will be for his role as miserly Old Tommy that Rodney will forever be known.
Early Doors, the BBC sitcom written by Phil Mealey and Craig Cash, revolves around the characters that inhabit a Stockport pub, The Grapes.
Tommy is the stereotypical, tight-fisted widower who sits on his own and doesn't like socialising.
He resists anyone buying him a pint in case he has to buy a round back, and instead prefers to air his long list of complaints.
But underneath there is secretly a heart of gold.
(Image: ITV)
Paying tribute to Rodney on Monday night, Phil Mealey wrote: "Really sad news that Rodney Lichfield aka Old Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday aged 81, having been poorly for some time.
"We were blessed to meet and cast him as he was absolutely perfect. To you Rodders and To The Regiment it won't be the same without you. RIPx "
The news prompted a flood of tributes from fans.
Andrew Wallis wrote: "RIP Rodney- perfect as Tommy, hopefully someone will get him a packet of cheese and onion crisps and avoid him getting in a round 'To The Regiment!'"
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Jenny Collins added: "He was indeed perfect. Have shared Early Doors with both our kids - even brought our son to the live show - we all still say “I’ll stay on me own”. Will drink to him tonight. X"
And Steve Hunt said: "RIP Rodney. Tommy was one of the great comedy characters, in one of the all time great comedies. Anyone who doesn't get involved in the round, when we are out on the lash, now gets called Tommy, thanks to you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Family's heartbreaking appeal after mum goes missing 'on way to visit daughter'

Police , family and friends are becoming increasingly worried for the welfare of a missing mum .
Deborah Cull , known as Debbie , was last seen on the morning of Friday , September 4 leaving her home address at Lenham Towers in Brinnington .
Police in Stockport believe she was intending to visit her daughter who lives just a few minutes walk away on the other side of Brinnington .
However , she did not turn up and a missing persons investigation is underway .
Debbie , 55 , was wearing pale , blue jeans , grey fabric Nike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grey cardigan when she disappeared .
Her family say they are desperately worried about her .
Through the M.E.N , they made a direct plea for Debbie to get in touch .
`` Debbie please get in contact we just want to know you 're safe , we are all going out of our minds , please contact one of us to let us know you 're OK , '' her family said .
`` We all love you so so much . ''
Anyone with information about Deborah 's whereabouts or welfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on 0161 856 9769 or 101 quoting ref : MSP/06JJ/0001674/20

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Police, family and friends are becoming increasingly worried for the welfare of a missing mum.
Deborah Cull, known as Debbie, was last seen on the morning of Friday, September 4 leaving her home address at Lenham Towers in Brinnington.
Police in Stockport believe she was intending to visit her daughter who lives just a few minutes walk away on the other side of Brinnington.
However, she did not turn up and a missing persons investigation is underway.
Debbie, 55, was wearing pale, blue jeans, grey fabric Nike trainers, a pink jumper and a grey cardigan when she disappeared.
Her family say they are desperately worried about her.
Through the M.E.N, they made a direct plea for Debbie to get in touch.
"Debbie please get in contact we just want to know you're safe, we are all going out of our minds, please contact one of us to let us know you're OK," her family said.
"We all love you so so much."
Anyone with information about Deborah's whereabouts or welfare is asked to get in touch with police on 0161 856 9769 or 101 quoting ref: MSP/06JJ/0001674/20


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Salford shooting may be linked to year-long gun war

A shotgun attack on a home in Salford may be linked to a year-long feud .
The door of a property in Murray Street , Higher Broughton , was blasted at about 2.30am yesterday .
The same house was also shot at in February .
One line of inquiry is that the incidents are connected to a gun war between two crime gangs based in nearby Cheetham Hill .
The shooting comes just a week after Greater Manchester Police again used a `` stop and search '' order in Cheetham Hill and Higher Broughton for the second time since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power to stop a person without suspicion .
The 'Section 60 ' order was first used in the area in January .
The disruption tactic came after three incidents linked to the ongoing dispute in the previous fortnight .
This includes a Section 18 assault , where a 17-year-old sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a machete , and two reports of a firearms discharge , where no one was injured .
After the latest attack a window had been boarded up and there was visible damage to the front door .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar attack on February 19th .
Yesterday there was a heavy police presence on the street for several hours as it was cordoned off while examined by forensic officers .
Murray Street is made up of terraced homes with a residential care home at one end .
One local said : `` This goes in phases and at the moment it is blowing up .
Sometimes the gangs co-operate with each other - other times they are at loggerheads and that is what is happening now . ''
Since September 2019 , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the feud .
The root cause of the violence is thought to be a dispute over drugs territory and several young men have been shot .
But police believe other spin-off disputes are behind some of the shootings .
The feud included an attack in January in which an 18-year-old suffered potentially life changing injuries after being shot in Spender Avenue .
That incident came after five shootings and a street fight in which machetes were brandished .
In the worst incident in November , about five shots were fired in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hill Road .
The gunman , shooting from a Mercedes , hit two young men in the legs .
A few days later a masked gunman walked into a newsagents on the same road and fired twice into the floor .
Up to four shots were fired in May in Galsworthy Avenue causing damage to a vehicle .
The gun war started on September 1st 2019 when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted .
Operation Haemus was launched by GMP to tackle the dispute and children 's services staff are also involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those on the periphery .
A GMP spokesperson said : “ Shortly before 2.30am ( Sunday 6 September 2020 ) , police were called to reports that shots had been fired at a property on Murray Street in Salford “ Officers attended and discovered that damage had been caused to the front of the house , consistent with a firearms discharge . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 439 of 06/09/2020 , or the independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

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A shotgun attack on a home in Salford may be linked to a year-long feud.
The door of a property in Murray Street, Higher Broughton, was blasted at about 2.30am yesterday. The same house was also shot at in February.
One line of inquiry is that the incidents are connected to a gun war between two crime gangs based in nearby Cheetham Hill.
The shooting comes just a week after Greater Manchester Police again used a "stop and search" order in Cheetham Hill and Higher Broughton for the second time since the violence started.
It gives officers more power to stop a person without suspicion. The 'Section 60' order was first used in the area in January.
The disruption tactic came after three incidents linked to the ongoing dispute in the previous fortnight.
This includes a Section 18 assault, where a 17-year-old sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a machete, and two reports of a firearms discharge, where no one was injured.
After the latest attack a window had been boarded up and there was visible damage to the front door.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The same house was targeted in a similar attack on February 19th.
Yesterday there was a heavy police presence on the street for several hours as it was cordoned off while examined by forensic officers.
Murray Street is made up of terraced homes with a residential care home at one end.
One local said: "This goes in phases and at the moment it is blowing up. Sometimes the gangs co-operate with each other - other times they are at loggerheads and that is what is happening now."
Since September 2019, there have been a series of attacks caused by the feud.
The root cause of the violence is thought to be a dispute over drugs territory and several young men have been shot.
But police believe other spin-off disputes are behind some of the shootings.
The feud included an attack in January in which an 18-year-old suffered potentially life changing injuries after being shot in Spender Avenue.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
That incident came after five shootings and a street fight in which machetes were brandished.
In the worst incident in November, about five shots were fired in a mid-afternoon drive-by shooting on the busy Cheetham Hill Road.
The gunman, shooting from a Mercedes, hit two young men in the legs.
A few days later a masked gunman walked into a newsagents on the same road and fired twice into the floor.
Up to four shots were fired in May in Galsworthy Avenue causing damage to a vehicle.
The gun war started on September 1st 2019 when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted.
Operation Haemus was launched by GMP to tackle the dispute and children's services staff are also involved.
It is hoped staff will be able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those on the periphery.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Shortly before 2.30am (Sunday 6 September 2020), police were called to reports that shots had been fired at a property on Murray Street in Salford
“Officers attended and discovered that damage had been caused to the front of the house, consistent with a firearms discharge."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 439 of 06/09/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United have been drawn away at Reading or Luton Town in the third round of the League Cup .
@ @ @ @ @ season against Crystal Palace on September 19 and their Carabao Cup tie will take place @ @ @ @ @ .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guided United to the semi-finals of the League Cup last season @ @ @ @ @ on aggregate by Manchester City .
On the transfer front , United remain keen to @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho after they last week made former Ajax midfielder Donny van de @ @ @ @ @ the summer .
Many United players have been on international duty in the past week @ @ @ @ @ Greenwood .
However , England boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed the 18-year-old and Man City @ @ @ @ @ travel for the upcoming Nations League encounter against Denmark after breaking team rules in Iceland @ @ @ @ @ statement on Greenwood 's actions .

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Manchester United have been drawn away at Reading or Luton Town in the third round of the League Cup.
United start the Premier League season against Crystal Palace on September 19 and their Carabao Cup tie will take place on the 22nd or 23rd.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guided United to the semi-finals of the League Cup last season when they were defeated 3-2 on aggregate by Manchester City.
On the transfer front, United remain keen to secure a transfer for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho after they last week made former Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek their first acquisition of the summer.
Many United players have been on international duty in the past week, including teenage forward Mason Greenwood. However, England boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed the 18-year-old and Man City star Phil Foden will not travel for the upcoming Nations League encounter against Denmark after breaking team rules in Iceland. United later released a statement on Greenwood's actions.
Recap today's main United news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Who was the last person to win £1m on Who Wants to be a Millionaire and when?

Who Wants to be a Millionaire has been in our lives for around 22 years now .
We have watched countless contestants take to the hot seat in a bid to make it to the final question and win the £1m prize .
And in the latest run , we 'll get to see a big win all over again .
The new series of the ITV quiz show , which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson , begins tonight ( September 7 ) and were pre-recorded without a studio audience .
And because of that there is a change to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifeline will not be available to players and instead they will have two Phone A Friend options alongside the usual 50:50 and Ask The Host lifeline .
But despite the various restrictions , viewers will still get to see someone become a millionaire - the first time it has happened in 14 years .
In all , excluding the 2020 winner , five contestants have previously won the £1 million prize on the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
The first was Judith Keppel in November 2000 .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Charles Ingram .
Ingram appeared on the ITV game show when it was hosted by Chris Tarrant in 2001 and successfully answered enough questions correctly to scoop the incredible jackpot .
However , what followed was the infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
cheating scandal and Ingram , who became known as the 'Coughing Major ' , was arrested and stood trial alongside his wife Diana and fellow contestant , and alleged accomplice , Tecwen Whittock .
An ITV drama , titled Quiz , aired earlier this year depicting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire has been in our lives for around 22 years now.
We have watched countless contestants take to the hot seat in a bid to make it to the final question and win the £1m prize.
And in the latest run, we'll get to see a big win all over again.
The new series of the ITV quiz show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, began on Monday and is pre-recorded without a studio audience.
And because of that there is a change to the format.
The Ask The Audience lifeline will not be available to players and instead they will have two Phone A Friend options alongside the usual 50:50 and Ask The Host lifeline.
But despite the various restrictions, viewers will still get to see someone become a millionaire - the first time it has happened in 14 years.
In all, excluding the 2020 winner, five contestants have previously won the £1 million prize on the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
The first was Judith Keppel in November 2000.
And the last was the "coughing major" Charles Ingram.
(Image: Mirror Screen Grab)
Ingram appeared on the ITV game show when it was hosted by Chris Tarrant in 2001 and successfully answered enough questions correctly to scoop the incredible jackpot.
However, what followed was the infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal and Ingram, who became known as the 'Coughing Major', was arrested and stood trial alongside his wife Diana and fellow contestant, and alleged accomplice, Tecwen Whittock.
An ITV drama, titled Quiz, aired earlier this year depicting the scandal for the first time on TV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Man United evening headlines as two Mason Greenwood statements released

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday 7 September : What Man Utd have said after Mason Greenwood is removed from England squad Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been sent home from international duty , as has fellow England player Phil Foden .
Greenwood and Foden were seen in apparent breach of quarantine rules , according to footage shared in the Icelandic media , following the Three Lions ’ Nations League win in Reykjavik .
In issued to the MEN , United have said : “ Manchester United are liaising with the Football Association and are disappointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this situation ” .
In a separate statement , : `` Whilst in Iceland , both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area , which was a breach of our COVID-19 rules .
`` While they did not leave the team hotel , it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol .
They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement.
” Greenwood is not expected to need to quarantine upon his return to Manchester , as there is no such restriction in place for individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understands a decision is yet to be made regarding the youngster ’ s return to training .
United could make up to three further signings this window United have secured one of their main transfer targets this summer with the arrival of Donny van de Beek , but they could have as many as three more by the time the transfer window shuts .
The club are working on a trio of new deals , with a forward and a left-back among the main priorities .
Discussions are continuing over a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while alternatives in his position - including Welsh international David Brooks - continue to be monitored .
At left-back , Sergio Reguilon and Vitaliy Mykolenko are both understood to be on the club ’ s radar , while centre-back and centre-forward options are also being assessed .
Odion Ighalo ’ s loan switch has been extended , but reinforcements will eventually be required as he is due to return to China in the new year , while a new arrival at centre-back may first need United to offload one or more of Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has emerged as a target for United , following an impressive spell on loan at Sevilla last season .
Reguilon was part of the team which knocked United out of last season ’ s Europa League , but has since returned to his parent club .
The Spaniard was linked with Chelsea earlier this summer , before the Blues landed Ben Chilwell , and has given United fans hope that he may still be on the move before deadline day .
He has removed references to Real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and changed his profile photo to one of him in a Spain shirt .
United fans have also read a lot into the player ’ s new trimmed-down social media bio as he continues to prepare for a new season , be it with Real Madrid or someone else .

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday 7 September:
What Man Utd have said after Mason Greenwood is removed from England squad
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been sent home from international duty, as has fellow England player Phil Foden.
Greenwood and Foden were seen in apparent breach of quarantine rules, according to footage shared in the Icelandic media, following the Three Lions’ Nations League win in Reykjavik.
In a statement issued to the MEN, United have said: “Manchester United are liaising with the Football Association and are disappointed with the actions of Mason Greenwood over this situation”.
In a separate statement, an FA spokesperson said : "Whilst in Iceland, both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area, which was a breach of our COVID-19 rules.
"While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol. They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement.”
Greenwood is not expected to need to quarantine upon his return to Manchester, as there is no such restriction in place for individuals returning from Iceland, though the MEN understands a decision is yet to be made regarding the youngster’s return to training.
United could make up to three further signings this window
United have secured one of their main transfer targets this summer with the arrival of Donny van de Beek, but they could have as many as three more by the time the transfer window shuts.
The club are working on a trio of new deals , with a forward and a left-back among the main priorities.
Discussions are continuing over a move to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford, while alternatives in his position - including Welsh international David Brooks - continue to be monitored.
At left-back, Sergio Reguilon and Vitaliy Mykolenko are both understood to be on the club’s radar, while centre-back and centre-forward options are also being assessed.
Odion Ighalo’s loan switch has been extended, but reinforcements will eventually be required as he is due to return to China in the new year, while a new arrival at centre-back may first need United to offload one or more of Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.
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Reguilon excites Man Utd fans with Instagram update
Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has emerged as a target for United, following an impressive spell on loan at Sevilla last season.
Reguilon was part of the team which knocked United out of last season’s Europa League, but has since returned to his parent club.
The Spaniard was linked with Chelsea earlier this summer, before the Blues landed Ben Chilwell, and his latest social media activity has given United fans hope that he may still be on the move before deadline day.
He has removed references to Real Madrid and Sevilla from his Instagram profile, and changed his profile photo to one of him in a Spain shirt.
United fans have also read a lot into the player’s new trimmed-down social media bio as he continues to prepare for a new season, be it with Real Madrid or someone else.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Man City evening headlines as Koulibaly agent makes trip and Foden statements

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday 7 September .
Phil Foden has been removed from the England squad , along with international colleague Mason Greenwood , after the pair breached the national squad ’ s Covid-19 rules .
“ While they did not leave the team hotel , it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol .
They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement , ” .
City themselves have about the player , though full details of the incident have not yet been made public .
“ His behaviour not only directly contravenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also falls well below the standard expected of a Manchester City player and England international , ” City ’ s statement - released after comments from England manager Gareth Southgate - says .
“ The club supports the FA regarding this incident , and officials from the Club are now in touch in relation to Phil ’ s enforced early return to the UK.
” There is a possibility that Foden and Greenwood will need to self isolate upon their return to the UK , but no decision has been made publicly on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an apology for his actions .
City ’ s pre-season preparations have been hit by the news that Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have both tested positive for coronavirus .
City are due to begin their Premier League campaign against Wolves on September 21 , but Laporte and Mahrez will be unable to train with their team-mates until they have self-isolated for the required time .
“ Both players are currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine .
Neither is displaying symptoms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery ahead of their return to training and the new season . ''
Both players have reassured fans they are doing okay and will are looking forward to their respective returns .
Mahrez played 33 times in the Premier League last season while Laporte , who struggled with injuries , made 15 league appearances .
Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with City on multiple occasions in the past , and a new development may have brought a deal closer .
Fali Ramadami , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a view to negotiating terms .
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , via , Ramadami is working as an intermediary due to bad blood between Manchester City and Koulibaly ’ s club Napoli .
The falling out between the clubs relates to City ’ s pursuit of Jorginho in 2018 , with Napoli preisdent Aurelio de Laurentiis saying : If Manchester City maintain that they can not speak with us [ directly ] because of the problem with Jorginho , how can we have a normal and calm negotiation for the sale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added to their defence this summer , with Nathan Ake joining from Bournemouth , but are still keen to add reinforcements at the back .

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday 7 September.
City issue statement after Foden leaves England camp
Phil Foden has been removed from the England squad, along with international colleague Mason Greenwood, after the pair breached the national squad’s Covid-19 rules.
“While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol. They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement,” an FA spokesperson said .
City themselves have released a statement about the player, though full details of the incident have not yet been made public.
“His behaviour not only directly contravenes strict guidelines related to Covid-19, but also falls well below the standard expected of a Manchester City player and England international,” City’s statement - released after comments from England manager Gareth Southgate - says.
“The club supports the FA regarding this incident, and officials from the Club are now in touch in relation to Phil’s enforced early return to the UK.”
There is a possibility that Foden and Greenwood will need to self isolate upon their return to the UK, but no decision has been made publicly on the matter. Foden later tweeted out an apology for his actions.
Two City players test positive for Coronavirus
City’s pre-season preparations have been hit by the news that Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have both tested positive for coronavirus.
City are due to begin their Premier League campaign against Wolves on September 21, but Laporte and Mahrez will be unable to train with their team-mates until they have self-isolated for the required time.
“Both players are currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. Neither is displaying symptoms of the virus,” a City statement said.
"Everyone at the Club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery ahead of their return to training and the new season."
Both players have reassured fans they are doing okay and will are looking forward to their respective returns.
Mahrez played 33 times in the Premier League last season while Laporte, who struggled with injuries, made 15 league appearances.
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Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent reportedly travels to Manchester
Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with City on multiple occasions in the past, and a new development may have brought a deal closer.
Fali Ramadami, the centre-back’s agent, has reportedly travelled to Manchester with a view to negotiating terms.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness , Ramadami is working as an intermediary due to bad blood between Manchester City and Koulibaly’s club Napoli.
The falling out between the clubs relates to City’s pursuit of Jorginho in 2018, with Napoli preisdent Aurelio de Laurentiis saying: If Manchester City maintain that they cannot speak with us [directly] because of the problem with Jorginho, how can we have a normal and calm negotiation for the sale of a player?”
City have already added to their defence this summer, with Nathan Ake joining from Bournemouth, but are still keen to add reinforcements at the back.