themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Pep's three Man City team selection dilemmas vs Lyon

We should have learned by now not to try to predict what team Pep Guardiola will pick , or what positions the players he DOES pick will actually take up .
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will have pored over all of the various permutations ahead of his team ’ s second leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last week .
But it is doubtful whether he ever considered that Guardiola would employ Phil Foden in a false nine role , flanked by Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus .
That trio executed the ploy perfectly in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Varane which led to Sterling ’ s vital opening goal .
Now the Blues face Lyon , and you wonder if the Catalan has another ace up his sleeve – or will he just bank on his regular team set-up being enough to overcome a Lyon team who are 50-1 outsiders to win the competition .
Ahead of the Real game , there were five or six positions up for grabs in the City team .
That is now down to just three , unless Guardiola sees something in training he does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another unholy surprise .
Fernandinho has pretty much nailed down the centre-back spot ahead of Eric Garcia , whose decision to leave the club did not do him any favours in terms of getting selected .
Rodri is pretty much tied down as holding midfielder , although the fact he looked out on his feet in the second half in the heat of Manchester makes you wonder whether he will last the pace in Lisbon .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : And Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front three roles – Sterling is one of the first names on the teamsheet these days and Jesus has proved himself in Sergio Aguero ’ s absence by being man of the match in both legs against Real Madrid .
That means Guardiola ’ s pontifications come down to three positions .
Joao Cancelo has made a good job of being a stand-in left back – his energy against Real was important , although his defensive capabilities were suspect for Karim Benzema ’ s equalising goal .
But Benjamin Mendy is available again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them gets the nod will come down to performance and attitude in training .
Unlike last Friday night , when City were defending a 2-1 first leg lead , the Blues will be on the front foot , trying to win the game – preferably inside 90 minutes to avoid a strength-sapping extra time – and that could see Mendy reinstated .
On the other hand , Mendy has had a nasty knack of conjuring up individual errors this season – his giveaway to Adama Traore at Wolves , his slack pass to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaff here could blow the tournament .
Rodri is almost certainly in , and Kevin De Bruyne is not in doubt , but the third midfielder is still up for grabs .
Guardiola went with Ilkay Gundogan last week , as he offers control and discipline , two factors which were vital with a slim lead to be defended .
He could well go with Gundogan again , as his main attribute is to keep the ball circulating , and maintain steady pressure on the opposition .
But in a straight knockout situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – his runs behind the defence and ability to conjure space in crowded areas could be crucial .
You sense that the little sorcerer has one last trick in his magic box before his stellar City career ends , and this could be it .
The third attacker is also a tough choice .
Foden was picked last week for his youthful zest and energy , and that paid off brilliantly .
But the Lyon game will be very different to Real Madrid .
City will look to dominate possession and will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from unlikely positions .
Foden has that , but Riyad Mahrez has been excellent at it all season .
Lyon may also try to flood midfield , as they did successfully in their 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last season , and that would make Mahrez a useful outlet , with his sumptuous instant control and ability to beat his man one-on-one .
Not that Bernardo Silva should be ruled out .
The Portugal star has dropped a level since last season but his work rate and nous in closing games out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean that good showings in training will put him right in contention .

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We should have learned by now not to try to predict what team Pep Guardiola will pick, or what positions the players he DOES pick will actually take up.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will have pored over all of the various permutations ahead of his team’s second leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last week.
But it is doubtful whether he ever considered that Guardiola would employ Phil Foden in a false nine role, flanked by Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.
That trio executed the ploy perfectly in the first half, forcing the error from Raphael Varane which led to Sterling’s vital opening goal.
Now the Blues face Lyon, and you wonder if the Catalan has another ace up his sleeve – or will he just bank on his regular team set-up being enough to overcome a Lyon team who are 50-1 outsiders to win the competition.
Ahead of the Real game, there were five or six positions up for grabs in the City team.
That is now down to just three, unless Guardiola sees something in training he does not like, or if he does spring another unholy surprise.
Fernandinho has pretty much nailed down the centre-back spot ahead of Eric Garcia, whose decision to leave the club did not do him any favours in terms of getting selected.
Rodri is pretty much tied down as holding midfielder, although the fact he looked out on his feet in the second half in the heat of Manchester makes you wonder whether he will last the pace in Lisbon.
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And Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are virtual certs to take two of the front three roles – Sterling is one of the first names on the teamsheet these days and Jesus has proved himself in Sergio Aguero’s absence by being man of the match in both legs against Real Madrid.
That means Guardiola’s pontifications come down to three positions.
Joao Cancelo has made a good job of being a stand-in left back – his energy against Real was important, although his defensive capabilities were suspect for Karim Benzema’s equalising goal.
But Benjamin Mendy is available again after suspension, and which one of them gets the nod will come down to performance and attitude in training.
Unlike last Friday night, when City were defending a 2-1 first leg lead, the Blues will be on the front foot, trying to win the game – preferably inside 90 minutes to avoid a strength-sapping extra time – and that could see Mendy reinstated.
On the other hand, Mendy has had a nasty knack of conjuring up individual errors this season – his giveaway to Adama Traore at Wolves, his slack pass to Christian Pulisic at Chelsea – and one gaff here could blow the tournament.
Rodri is almost certainly in, and Kevin De Bruyne is not in doubt, but the third midfielder is still up for grabs.
Guardiola went with Ilkay Gundogan last week, as he offers control and discipline, two factors which were vital with a slim lead to be defended.
He could well go with Gundogan again, as his main attribute is to keep the ball circulating, and maintain steady pressure on the opposition.
But in a straight knockout situation, David Silva is a live option – his runs behind the defence and ability to conjure space in crowded areas could be crucial. You sense that the little sorcerer has one last trick in his magic box before his stellar City career ends, and this could be it.
The third attacker is also a tough choice.
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Foden was picked last week for his youthful zest and energy, and that paid off brilliantly.
But the Lyon game will be very different to Real Madrid. City will look to dominate possession and will need players who can create openings and score from unlikely positions.
Foden has that, but Riyad Mahrez has been excellent at it all season.
Lyon may also try to flood midfield, as they did successfully in their 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium last season, and that would make Mahrez a useful outlet, with his sumptuous instant control and ability to beat his man one-on-one.
Not that Bernardo Silva should be ruled out. The Portugal star has dropped a level since last season but his work rate and nous in closing games out, as well as his creativity, mean that good showings in training will put him right in contention.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Man United 'join Chelsea in Ben Chilwell race' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to strengthen the attacking options in his squad this summer with a winger and playmaker high on his wishlist , but the Norwegian has refused to rule out a move for a new defender .
United struggled at left-back after Luke Shaw was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury , although Brandon Williams has performed admirably in his debut season .
Now the Daily Mirror claim that a bidding war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for England international Chilwell .
The London club are in more desperate need for a left-back as Frank Lampard aims to upgrade on Marcos Alonso and Emerson but they were hoping to sign Chilwell for much less than Leicester 's £80million valuation .
United know all too well how stubborn the Foxes can be after their chase for Harry Maguire last summer and it 's reported that Chelsea are reluctant to pay that much , alerting other top clubs .
It 's claimed United are one of those teams and that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M.E.N .
Sport does not understand Chilwell to currently be a target .
Meanwhile , United are reportedly targeting AC Milan winger Hakan Calhanoglu as a Jadon Sancho alternative .
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : According to Tuttomercatoweb , talks over a new contract at Milan for Calhanoglu have hit a roadblock and United have been tipped to pounce .
It ’ s reported that United have put the winger in their “ notebook ” of targets .
M.E.N .
Sport does not understand the Turk to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matondo and Thiago Almada all earmarked as potential back-up options if Sancho is n't signed .

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Manchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to strengthen the attacking options in his squad this summer with a winger and playmaker high on his wishlist, but the Norwegian has refused to rule out a move for a new defender.
United struggled at left-back after Luke Shaw was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury, although Brandon Williams has performed admirably in his debut season.
Now the Daily Mirror claim that a bidding war is in store between United and Chelsea for England international Chilwell.
The London club are in more desperate need for a left-back as Frank Lampard aims to upgrade on Marcos Alonso and Emerson but they were hoping to sign Chilwell for much less than Leicester's £80million valuation.
United know all too well how stubborn the Foxes can be after their chase for Harry Maguire last summer and it's reported that Chelsea are reluctant to pay that much, alerting other top clubs.
It's claimed United are one of those teams and that they are monitoring the 23-year-old's future, but M.E.N. Sport does not understand Chilwell to currently be a target.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly targeting AC Milan winger Hakan Calhanoglu as a Jadon Sancho alternative.
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey:
According to Tuttomercatoweb, talks over a new contract at Milan for Calhanoglu have hit a roadblock and United have been tipped to pounce. It’s reported that United have put the winger in their “notebook” of targets.
M.E.N. Sport does not understand the Turk to be a target, with Kingsley Coman, Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada all earmarked as potential back-up options if Sancho isn't signed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Ilkay Gundogan fires warning to Man City ahead of Lyon Champions League tie

Ilkay Gundogan has warned his Manchester City teammates that they are only one mistake away from exiting the Champions League .
City face Lyon in Saturday 's quarter-final in Lisbon , in the new one-game format for this season 's adapted Champions League finale .
The Blues booked their place in the last eight by overcoming Real Madrid by 2-1 for the second time , capitalising on two mistakes from Raphael Varane in the visitors ' defence .
And Gundogan has warned City that the one-game knockout tie means they must have full concentration throughout the entire 90 minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged his side to be wary of Lyon 's threat as the underdog .
`` Lyon will be highly motivated , '' he explained .
`` It 's a huge chance for them to reach the semi-finals in just 90 minutes .
They have nothing to lose .
It does n't matter to us that everybody is saying we are the big favourite - Juventus was the big favourite too , but Lyon showed what they are capable of in two games . ''
`` I 'm not already thinking about a possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible to say what will happen in the other games as well .
Anything can just happen in only 90 minutes .
You have to perform as it 's already a final .
`` One mistake can decide the round .
But we 're feeling very focused as there 's absolutely no distraction here in Lisboa - and it 's only the UCL tournament left - no Premier League or anything else . ''
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : Gundogan is one of just three City players to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with goalkeepers Claudio Bravo and Scott Carson - and he explained how the Blues will need luck as well as concentration to go all the way in this year 's competition .
He continued : `` For me personally the Champions League has always been something very special .
I 've already played a final in 2013 , but I lost with Dortmund in the last minute .
I still think about that season very often and I will give my very best to repeat reaching the final again .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it - that luck what we did n't have last season against Spurs for example . ''

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Ilkay Gundogan has warned his Manchester City teammates that they are only one mistake away from exiting the Champions League.
City face Lyon in Saturday's quarter-final in Lisbon, in the new one-game format for this season's adapted Champions League finale.
The Blues booked their place in the last eight by overcoming Real Madrid by 2-1 for the second time, capitalising on two mistakes from Raphael Varane in the visitors' defence.
And Gundogan has warned City that the one-game knockout tie means they must have full concentration throughout the entire 90 minutes.
Describing his side as favourites, Gundogan urged his side to be wary of Lyon's threat as the underdog.
"Lyon will be highly motivated," he explained.
"It's a huge chance for them to reach the semi-finals in just 90 minutes. They have nothing to lose. It doesn't matter to us that everybody is saying we are the big favourite - Juventus was the big favourite too, but Lyon showed what they are capable of in two games."
"I'm not already thinking about a possible semi-final yet and it's really not possible to say what will happen in the other games as well. Anything can just happen in only 90 minutes. You have to perform as it's already a final.
"One mistake can decide the round. But we're feeling very focused as there's absolutely no distraction here in Lisboa - and it's only the UCL tournament left - no Premier League or anything else."
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Gundogan is one of just three City players to have experienced a Champions League final - along with goalkeepers Claudio Bravo and Scott Carson - and he explained how the Blues will need luck as well as concentration to go all the way in this year's competition.
He continued: "For me personally the Champions League has always been something very special. I've already played a final in 2013, but I lost with Dortmund in the last minute. I still think about that season very often and I will give my very best to repeat reaching the final again.
"But you also need a bit of luck for it - that luck what we didn't have last season against Spurs for example."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Boris Johnson announces lockdown easing measures -  Greater Manchester must wait

Music and performance venues will be able to reopen - with socially distanced audiences - from Saturday , the Prime Minister has announced .
Casinos , bowling alleys , skating rinks and soft play centres can also reopen .
Boris Johnson 's lockdown easing announcement tonight covers moves initially postponed on August 1 over a rise in Covid-19 cases .
The changes however will not apply in specific areas subject to local restrictions - like Greater Manchester currently is .
'Close contact ' beauty services like facials , eyebrow threading and eyelash treatments can resume from Saturday , alongside tattoists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events will resume , with a limited number of fans expected to be allowed to watch the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield 's Crucible Theatre over the weekend .
And wedding receptions for up to 30 guests will be permitted .
Under the new Government guidelines , such venues will have to operate at a reduced capacity and limit ticket sales to ensure distancing can be maintained inside .
There could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans ' before the next audience arrives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves .
At present , people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine , which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days .
Under the new measures , announced tonight , that penalty will double for subsequent offences , up to a maximum of £3,200 .
In England face coverings are mandatory in settings including public transport , shops and museums , with some exemptions for children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on illegal gatherings of more than 30 people could see those responsible hit with spot fines of up to £10,000 , Mr Johnson said .
Police chiefs meanwhile have promised increased patrols to prevent unlicensed events following a spate of parties during the heatwave .
Greater Manchester was placed under tighter restrictions two weeks ago , after a spike in the number of coronavirus cases in nearly all of the ten boroughs .
Last weekend - the first weekend where Greater Manchester 's new local lockdown measures were law - police were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 per cent increase on the previous weekend .
From Friday , August 7 to last Sunday , GMP received calls about 540 house gatherings and parties , and 48 reports of licensed premises breaching restrictions .
Officers attended 40 of the reports , leading to 10 arrests and 11 fines being issued .
Large-scale outdoor 'raves ' have also been held in Carrington and Failsworth .
The Prime Minister said tonight : `` Most people in this country are following the rules and doing their bit to control the virus , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be complacent .
`` That is why we are strengthening the enforcement powers available to use against those who repeatedly flout the rules .
`` At every stage I have said our plan to reopen society and the economy is conditional and that it relies on continued progress against the virus .
`` Today , we are able to announce some further changes which will allow more people to return to work and the public to get back to more of the things they have missed .
`` However , as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hesitate to put on the brakes if required , or to continue to implement local measures to help to control the spread of the virus . ''
New guidelines for 'close contact ' businesses like hairdressers and beauty salons have also been issued .
They mean staff will now have to wear a face mask as well as a clear visor .
The move , which follows new evidence from the scientific advisory group for emergencies ( Sage ) is aimed at protecting customers and staff from respiratory droplets caused by sneezing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also applies to businesses that operate remotely , such as massage therapists working in people 's homes , and those learning in vocational training environments .
The Government had previously given the green light for performance spaces to welcome back audiences last month , but the move was delayed .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said : `` The nation 's hard work to keep the virus under control means we can now make further careful progress on recovery with allowing audiences back for indoor performances , fans back at sports events and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We must all continue to stay alert but today 's welcome news means these organisations can finally get going safely , and we can enjoy more of the things we love as a nation .
`` I have no doubt that they will work incredibly hard to keep their fans , patrons and customers safe . ''
The move sees the Government advance to stage four of their plan for the phased return of live shows , which allows for performances both indoors and outdoors with a limited capacity audience .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ step of the plan , would see performances allowed both indoors and outdoors with fuller crowds .

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Music and performance venues will be able to reopen - with socially distanced audiences - from Saturday, the Prime Minister has announced.
Casinos, bowling alleys, skating rinks and soft play centres can also reopen.
Boris Johnson's lockdown easing announcement tonight covers moves initially postponed on August 1 over a rise in Covid-19 cases.
The changes however will not apply in specific areas subject to local restrictions - like Greater Manchester currently is.
'Close contact' beauty services like facials, eyebrow threading and eyelash treatments can resume from Saturday, alongside tattoists.
(Image: DAILY RECORD)
The piloting of spectators at sporting events will resume, with a limited number of fans expected to be allowed to watch the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre over the weekend.
And wedding receptions for up to 30 guests will be permitted.
Under the new Government guidelines, such venues will have to operate at a reduced capacity and limit ticket sales to ensure distancing can be maintained inside.
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There could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.
The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.
At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent offences, up to a maximum of £3,200.
In England face coverings are mandatory in settings including public transport, shops and museums, with some exemptions for children or on medical grounds.
A clampdown on illegal gatherings of more than 30 people could see those responsible hit with spot fines of up to £10,000, Mr Johnson said.
Police chiefs meanwhile have promised increased patrols to prevent unlicensed events following a spate of parties during the heatwave.
(Image: MEN Media)
Greater Manchester was placed under tighter restrictions two weeks ago, after a spike in the number of coronavirus cases in nearly all of the ten boroughs.
Last weekend - the first weekend where Greater Manchester's new local lockdown measures were law - police were called to 1,106 reports of breaches - a 25 per cent increase on the previous weekend.
From Friday, August 7 to last Sunday, GMP received calls about 540 house gatherings and parties, and 48 reports of licensed premises breaching restrictions.
Officers attended 40 of the reports, leading to 10 arrests and 11 fines being issued.
Large-scale outdoor 'raves' have also been held in Carrington and Failsworth.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Prime Minister said tonight: "Most people in this country are following the rules and doing their bit to control the virus, but we must remain focused and we cannot be complacent.
"That is why we are strengthening the enforcement powers available to use against those who repeatedly flout the rules.
"At every stage I have said our plan to reopen society and the economy is conditional and that it relies on continued progress against the virus.
"Today, we are able to announce some further changes which will allow more people to return to work and the public to get back to more of the things they have missed.
(Image: PA)
"However, as I have always said, we will not hesitate to put on the brakes if required, or to continue to implement local measures to help to control the spread of the virus."
New guidelines for 'close contact' businesses like hairdressers and beauty salons have also been issued.
They mean staff will now have to wear a face mask as well as a clear visor.
The move, which follows new evidence from the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage) is aimed at protecting customers and staff from respiratory droplets caused by sneezing, coughing, or speaking.
The guidance also applies to businesses that operate remotely, such as massage therapists working in people's homes, and those learning in vocational training environments.
The Government had previously given the green light for performance spaces to welcome back audiences last month, but the move was delayed.
(Image: Getty Images)
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "The nation's hard work to keep the virus under control means we can now make further careful progress on recovery with allowing audiences back for indoor performances, fans back at sports events and the reopening of more Covid-19 secure leisure businesses.
"We must all continue to stay alert but today's welcome news means these organisations can finally get going safely, and we can enjoy more of the things we love as a nation.
"I have no doubt that they will work incredibly hard to keep their fans, patrons and customers safe."
The move sees the Government advance to stage four of their plan for the phased return of live shows, which allows for performances both indoors and outdoors with a limited capacity audience.
Stage five, which is the final step of the plan, would see performances allowed both indoors and outdoors with fuller crowds.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Walker makes Man City 'keeper promise after setting Atalanta record

Kyle Walker insists he will be the first to volunteer to go in goal again if the situation arises in Manchester City 's Champions League campaign .
City are in Lisbon preparing for a quarter-final with Lyon , with Barcelona or Bayern Munich awaiting in the semi-final .
Ederson , Claudio Bravo , Scott Carson and Gavin Bazunu in their 27-man squad for the mini-tournament in Portugal , and Walker admits he is not expecting to be called upon to deputise between the sticks again .
Walker famously enjoyed a ten-minute spell in goal for City in their group stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following Claudio Bravo 's red card .
His clean sheet against the Italian side meant he was the only goalkeeper to stop Atalanta from scoring in their entire run to the quarter-finals , where they suffered a heart-breaking loss to PSG in injury time .
Reflecting on his time in goal , Walker said he would be the first to volunteer again if City were in a situation where an outfield player was needed to put on the gloves .
“ I haven ’ t [ brought his gloves ] , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joked .
`` The ones that I took from Claudio at the San Siro are signed by Claudio , and in my house .
I have left them at home but I am sure we have more than enough ‘ keepers here to cover .
If called upon again , I am sure I will be the first one to put my hand up.
” Walker has emerged as one of City 's form players going into the quarter finals , but the right-back insists the squad are fully focussed on beating Lyon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the competition .
“ I am not a player that looks into the future , '' he explained .
`` Obviously , I have dreams of playing in the Champions League final and lifting the trophy .
For me , we have got an important game against Lyon and it would be disrespectful of me to look past that .
`` We all have a job to do here and Lyon are here by merit and have beaten Juventus .
If we can get to the final and win it then fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally , I only think about the next game that is coming up and after that I will think about the next one .
“ I think if you had asked me two years ago when I signed here I would have probably said that the Premier League was the big one for me having not won it before I came here .
Now I have collected two of them and a number of others and this is the one that I want , and I can probably speak on behalf of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for what they need as a Club to put them onto that next pedestal.
” City overcame 13-time winners Real Madrid by winning home and away in the last-16 , and Walker says those victories have given the Blues some important momentum to carry into the last eight .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : He said : “ It [ beating Madrid ] gives us a little bit because the teams such as PSG , Lyon have not really played much football so hopefully we can use that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good players .
`` We have watched a few clips of them and they look a really good team so it is going to be very difficult but we are just going to use the game plan , listen to the tactics from the boss and hopefully that will see us over the line .
I think [ them knocking out Juventus ] speaks volumes in itself .
`` This year they don ’ t have the players that they had when we played against them but , again , they have just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a very good team , very disciplined to beat Juventus over two legs so it is going to be a difficult game but I feel it can swing in our way that it is over just the one leg and we can really attack the game and play every game like a final .
”

Kyle Walker insists he will be the first to volunteer to go in goal again if the situation arises in Manchester City's Champions League campaign.
City are in Lisbon preparing for a quarter-final with Lyon, with Barcelona or Bayern Munich awaiting in the semi-final. Ederson, Claudio Bravo, Scott Carson and Gavin Bazunu in their 27-man squad for the mini-tournament in Portugal, and Walker admits he is not expecting to be called upon to deputise between the sticks again.
Walker famously enjoyed a ten-minute spell in goal for City in their group stage draw at the San Siro against Atalanta following Claudio Bravo's red card. His clean sheet against the Italian side meant he was the only goalkeeper to stop Atalanta from scoring in their entire run to the quarter-finals, where they suffered a heart-breaking loss to PSG in injury time.
Reflecting on his time in goal, Walker said he would be the first to volunteer again if City were in a situation where an outfield player was needed to put on the gloves.
“I haven’t [brought his gloves], I have left them at home," he joked.
"The ones that I took from Claudio at the San Siro are signed by Claudio, and in my house. I have left them at home but I am sure we have more than enough ‘keepers here to cover. If called upon again, I am sure I will be the first one to put my hand up.”
Walker has emerged as one of City's form players going into the quarter finals, but the right-back insists the squad are fully focussed on beating Lyon before any thoughts turn to going further in the competition.
“I am not a player that looks into the future," he explained.
"Obviously, I have dreams of playing in the Champions League final and lifting the trophy. For me, we have got an important game against Lyon and it would be disrespectful of me to look past that.
"We all have a job to do here and Lyon are here by merit and have beaten Juventus. If we can get to the final and win it then fantastic but I can assure you, me personally, I only think about the next game that is coming up and after that I will think about the next one.
“I think if you had asked me two years ago when I signed here I would have probably said that the Premier League was the big one for me having not won it before I came here. Now I have collected two of them and a number of others and this is the one that I want, and I can probably speak on behalf of the whole squad and Manchester City as well for what they need as a Club to put them onto that next pedestal.”
City overcame 13-time winners Real Madrid by winning home and away in the last-16, and Walker says those victories have given the Blues some important momentum to carry into the last eight.
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He said: “It [beating Madrid] gives us a little bit because the teams such as PSG, Lyon have not really played much football so hopefully we can use that to our advantage but they have got good players.
"We have watched a few clips of them and they look a really good team so it is going to be very difficult but we are just going to use the game plan, listen to the tactics from the boss and hopefully that will see us over the line. I think [them knocking out Juventus] speaks volumes in itself.
"This year they don’t have the players that they had when we played against them but, again, they have just knocked Juventus out and you need to be a very good team, very disciplined to beat Juventus over two legs so it is going to be a difficult game but I feel it can swing in our way that it is over just the one leg and we can really attack the game and play every game like a final.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--France added to UK's quarantine list

France added to UK's quarantine list

France has been added to the UK 's quarantine list , it was announced tonight .
Holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must quarantine for 14 days , the government has said .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) has advised against all but essential travel .
The enforcement begins at 4am on Saturday .
He said Covid-19 data shows France needed to be removed from the Government 's list of coronavirus travel corridors .
It 's a list of countries and territories from where you can travel to England without having to self-isolate on return .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be 'absolutely ruthless ' in deciding on whether to impose the self-isolation requirement .
The Netherlands , Monaco , Malta , Turks and Caicos and Aruba have also been added to the quarantine list .
Mr Shapps said : `` Data shows we need to remove France , the Netherlands , Monaco , Malta , Turks & Caicos & Aruba from our list of Coronavirus Travel Corridors to keep infection rates down .
`` If you arrive in the UK after 4am Saturday from these destinations , you will need to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families are currently holidaying in France during the summer holidays .
The FCO said in a statement : `` The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) advise against all but essential travel to France ( including Corsica ) .
`` This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks . ''
`` The FCO is not advising those already travelling in France to leave at this time .
`` You should follow the advice of the local authorities on how best to protect yourself and others , including any measures that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Contact your travel operator if you have any questions about your return journey . ''
The decision over France was made made in response to the spread of the virus , with the latest 14-day cumulative figures showing 32.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in France , compared with 18.5 in the UK .
The move will come as a bitter blow to the hard-pressed French tourism industry which relies heavily on visitors from the UK .
The Department for Transport said : `` The Joint Biosecurity Centre and Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 risk in all six destinations , leading to Ministers removing these from the current list of travel corridors .
`` Data from France shows that over the past week ( 7th -13th August ) there has been a 66 per cent increase in newly reported cases and a 52 per cent increase in weekly incidence rate per 100,000 population , indicating a sharp rise in COVID-19 .
`` There has been a consistent increase in newly reported cases in the Netherlands over the past 4 weeks , with a 52 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 13th August .
`` Over the past week , there has been a 273 per cent increase in newly reported cases in Turks & Caicos and 1,106 per cent increase in newly reported cases in Aruba .
Malta has had a 105 per cent increase in newly reported cases over the past seven days . ''

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France has been added to the UK's quarantine list, it was announced tonight.
Holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must quarantine for 14 days, the government has said.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised against all but essential travel. The enforcement begins at 4am on Saturday.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the measure on Twitter.
He said Covid-19 data shows France needed to be removed from the Government's list of coronavirus travel corridors.
It's a list of countries and territories from where you can travel to England without having to self-isolate on return.
The move came after Boris Johnson said ministers would be 'absolutely ruthless' in deciding on whether to impose the self-isolation requirement.
The Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos and Aruba have also been added to the quarantine list.
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Mr Shapps said: "Data shows we need to remove France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos & Aruba from our list of Coronavirus Travel Corridors to keep infection rates down.
"If you arrive in the UK after 4am Saturday from these destinations, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days."
Thousands of families are currently holidaying in France during the summer holidays.
The FCO said in a statement: "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to France (including Corsica).
"This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks."
"The FCO is not advising those already travelling in France to leave at this time.
"You should follow the advice of the local authorities on how best to protect yourself and others, including any measures that they bring in to control the virus.
"Contact your travel operator if you have any questions about your return journey."
The decision over France was made made in response to the spread of the virus, with the latest 14-day cumulative figures showing 32.1 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in France, compared with 18.5 in the UK.
The move will come as a bitter blow to the hard-pressed French tourism industry which relies heavily on visitors from the UK.
The Department for Transport said: "The Joint Biosecurity Centre and Public Health England have indicated a significant change in COVID-19 risk in all six destinations, leading to Ministers removing these from the current list of travel corridors.
"Data from France shows that over the past week (7th -13th August) there has been a 66 per cent increase in newly reported cases and a 52 per cent increase in weekly incidence rate per 100,000 population, indicating a sharp rise in COVID-19.
"There has been a consistent increase in newly reported cases in the Netherlands over the past 4 weeks, with a 52 per cent increase in newly reported cases between 7th and 13th August.
"Over the past week, there has been a 273 per cent increase in newly reported cases in Turks & Caicos and 1,106 per cent increase in newly reported cases in Aruba. Malta has had a 105 per cent increase in newly reported cases over the past seven days."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Manchester United evening headlines as Dortmund reaffirm Sancho stance

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday August 13 .
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has repeated the club ’ s desire to keep Jadon Sancho this summer despite strong and continued interest from Manchester United .
Kehl , the head of licensed player division , has followed the same line as sporting director Michael Zorc in claiming the England international will be a Dortmund player for the upcoming season despite the best efforts of the Reds , who are not prepared to match the German club 's £108 million asking price .
When asked about Zorc ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was important to get clarity on the subject .
`` We know about Jadon 's attractiveness but also of his importance to us .
`` He gives our team that little extra .
We 're happy that he 's staying . ''
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Romelu Lukaku will want revenge if he goes face-to-face against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co. in the Europa League final .
United face Sevilla while Inter Milan take on Shakhtar Donetsk to determine the two finalists , which means Lukaku could be coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .
The Belgian striker ’ s time at Old Trafford didn ’ t go quite as planned and Berbatov feels he will be out to prove himself should the two sides meet in the final .
He told Betfair : “ Lukaku is a concern for me , he 's scored 23 goals for Inter this season which is a great achievement .
`` I always said I liked him as a player , that if he got chances he would score goals .
He 's very quick , and very strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectacular .
He 's the main danger for whoever they play against .
`` Inter also have Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young , who will know United very well .
If they play United in the final , these players will want revenge , to show United that they were wrong to let them go.
” United are on the verge of signing highly-rated younger Isak Hansen-Aaroen who will join the club ’ s academy .
Norwegian side Tromso have confirmed he is no longer part of their set-up and , as reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join the club when he turns 16 later this month .
Hansen-Aaroen became Tromso ’ s youngest-ever player earlier this year when he appeared for the first team , which illustrates how highly he is thought of in his home country .
While no deal has been officially confirmed , it is believed United want to have the move wrapped up in time for the new academy season .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday August 13.
Dortmund issue another key Sancho statement
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has repeated the club’s desire to keep Jadon Sancho this summer despite strong and continued interest from Manchester United.
Kehl, the head of licensed player division, has followed the same line as sporting director Michael Zorc in claiming the England international will be a Dortmund player for the upcoming season despite the best efforts of the Reds, who are not prepared to match the German club's £108 million asking price.
When asked about Zorc’s recent statement, he told SID : “It was important to get clarity on the subject.
"We know about Jadon's attractiveness but also of his importance to us.
"He gives our team that little extra. We're happy that he's staying."
United warned of Lukaku revenge mission
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Romelu Lukaku will want revenge if he goes face-to-face against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co. in the Europa League final.
United face Sevilla while Inter Milan take on Shakhtar Donetsk to determine the two finalists, which means Lukaku could be coming up against the club he left last summer.
The Belgian striker’s time at Old Trafford didn’t go quite as planned and Berbatov feels he will be out to prove himself should the two sides meet in the final.
He told Betfair: “Lukaku is a concern for me, he's scored 23 goals for Inter this season which is a great achievement.
"I always said I liked him as a player, that if he got chances he would score goals. He's very quick, and very strong, and his goal on Monday was spectacular. He's the main danger for whoever they play against.
"Inter also have Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young, who will know United very well. If they play United in the final, these players will want revenge, to show United that they were wrong to let them go.”
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Norwegian wonderkid set to sign
United are on the verge of signing highly-rated younger Isak Hansen-Aaroen who will join the club’s academy.
Norwegian side Tromso have confirmed he is no longer part of their set-up and, as reported by MEN last year, looks set to join the club when he turns 16 later this month.
Hansen-Aaroen became Tromso’s youngest-ever player earlier this year when he appeared for the first team, which illustrates how highly he is thought of in his home country.
While no deal has been officially confirmed, it is believed United want to have the move wrapped up in time for the new academy season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Man City evening headlines as Walker draws on inspirational Kompany message

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday , August 13 .
Kyle Walker says a message delivered by Vincent Kompany before he left Manchester City last summer is being used as inspiration in the club 's quest to win the Champions League .
Walker has revealed the Belgian told his team-mates last season that they should aim to win the Champions League for him , and for fellow City legend David Silva .
Kompany left the Etihad Stadium after sustained success at the club and Walker noted how he will be used as a message of inspiration on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it already , we owe it to David .
Vinnie [ Kompany ] even said it when he left , he wants us to win the Champions League .
“ ‘ Go and win it for me ' , he said , but especially for David as well .
Hopefully , we can do that.
” Ilkay Gundogan and Walker have issued different insights into how they think a switch to one-off Champions League knockout matches could impact the club .
Manchester City face Lyon in a one-legged tie on Saturday evening after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the round of 16 .
However , Walker believes that it will help City while .
Walker noted : “ I think it ’ s better… you can take one at a time .
I think it ’ s brilliant because you can focus on one and then the other . ''
In contrast , Gundogan said today : “ Playing one leg makes it even more difficult .
The amount of mistakes you are able to do is the absolute minimum .
`` There is not really room for mistakes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ City will look to continue their recent success in domestic competitions next season but will face a different type of task in the FA Cup .
The Football Association that replays will be scrapped from the competition in order to alleviate some of the time pressures expected during a hectic season .
Such a rule change means that extra time and penalties will be used instead of an additional fixture , which will likely please Guardiola who has previously voiced his concerns about cup replays .
The first round of the 2020/21 FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the final scheduled for May 15 at Wembley next year .

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Walker reveals Kompany inspiration
Kyle Walker says a message delivered by Vincent Kompany before he left Manchester City last summer is being used as inspiration in the club's quest to win the Champions League.
Walker has revealed the Belgian told his team-mates last season that they should aim to win the Champions League for him, and for fellow City legend David Silva.
Kompany left the Etihad Stadium after sustained success at the club and Walker noted how he will be used as a message of inspiration on Saturday.
“We’ve said it already, we owe it to David. Vinnie [Kompany] even said it when he left, he wants us to win the Champions League.
“‘Go and win it for me', he said, but especially for David as well. Hopefully, we can do that.”
City stars disagree over Champions League rule change
Ilkay Gundogan and Walker have issued different insights into how they think a switch to one-off Champions League knockout matches could impact the club.
Manchester City face Lyon in a one-legged tie on Saturday evening after beating Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in the round of 16.
However, Walker believes that it will help City while Gundogan suggested it makes things harder .
Walker noted: “I think it’s better… you can take one at a time. I think it’s brilliant because you can focus on one and then the other."
In contrast, Gundogan said today: “Playing one leg makes it even more difficult. The amount of mistakes you are able to do is the absolute minimum.
"There is not really room for mistakes. We should be very careful.”
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City discover FA Cup schedule amid drastic rule changes
Manchester City will look to continue their recent success in domestic competitions next season but will face a different type of task in the FA Cup.
The Football Association announced on Thursday that replays will be scrapped from the competition in order to alleviate some of the time pressures expected during a hectic season.
Such a rule change means that extra time and penalties will be used instead of an additional fixture, which will likely please Guardiola who has previously voiced his concerns about cup replays.
The first round of the 2020/21 FA Cup will take place on November 7 with the final scheduled for May 15 at Wembley next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Wilmslow Road shut off for hours due to 'police incident'

A section of a main road in south Manchester was cordoned off by emergency services after a 'police incident ' on Thursday night .
Wilmslow Road in Withington was closed at the junction of Burton Road .
In a tweet , TfGM said : `` Wilmslow Road is closed at the junction of Burton Road due to a police incident .
`` Allow extra time for your journey . ''
Pictures from the scene show part of the road blocked off with police tape .
The road was shut off for several hours .
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details around the incident that shut the major thoroughfare .
Photos also show several police and ambulance services at the scene .
An air ambulance was also pictured landing nearby .
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A section of a main road in south Manchester was cordoned off by emergency services after a 'police incident' on Thursday night.
Wilmslow Road in Withington was closed at the junction of Burton Road.
In a tweet, TfGM said: "Wilmslow Road is closed at the junction of Burton Road due to a police incident.
"Allow extra time for your journey."
Pictures from the scene show part of the road blocked off with police tape.
The road was shut off for several hours. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment but have not released details around the incident that shut the major thoroughfare.
Photos also show several police and ambulance services at the scene.
An air ambulance was also pictured landing nearby.
Follow live updates and pictures as they came in from the scene below.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--'An absolute legend': Brother's tribute to teen shot dead in street

The brother of a teenager gunned down in the street has spoken of losing his 'best mate ' .
Patrick Kershaw was with his brother Cole just minutes before the 18-year-old was shot in the shoulder on Chesham Road , Bury , on Wednesday evening ( August 12 ) .
He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries , but sadly later died .
A murder investigation has been launched .
The gunman is still at large .
On Thursday morning , devastated friends and family visited the scene to lay tributes .
Among the tearful mourners was 17-year-old Patrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a house on nearby Oram Street shortly before Cole was blasted on the corner of Chesham Road and Dawson Street .
They were supposed to get a taxi home together , but Cole decided to stay at the house .
He was later caught in the crossfire of an altercation between two groups of men .
Patrick said : “ I got in a taxi and just left the house we were at .
“ His best mate was with him .
He got shot on the corner of Dawson Street and ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found out what happened .
I ran back down straight away in my bare feet . ''
Paying tribute to his brother , he added : `` He was a party animal , an absolute legend .
“ He wasn ’ t involved in anything bad .
He loved his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder.
” Morgan Thornton also showed up to pay her respects .
The 19-year-old was a close friend of former Derby High School pupil Cole , who lived with his family in Walmersley .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve this .
Cole was a good kid and had an amazing spirit .
“ He was the life and soul of the party .
It ’ s just not going to be the same without him.
” Taylor Phillipson , 19 , and Tia Mawdsley , 18 , were both at the gathering on Oram Street with Cole and Patrick .
They spoke of the moment they heard what had happened .
Ms Phillipson said : `` He left the house and we rang his phone later but his friend answered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , they have got him .
You need to come ' .
It was horrible . ''
Police say they believe Cole was not the 'intended target ' of the shooting .
It is believed he was a passenger in one of two vehicles which were involved in a chase away from Bury town centre .
When the cars came to a halt in Chesham Road , Cole climbed out of the Ford Mondeo before a man in the other vehicle , a silver-grey BMW , fired two or three shots from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit Cole in the shoulder .
Residents living near the scene said they heard the teenager 's chilling screams for help .
`` He should never have been there , '' said Ms Phillipson .
`` He was the one trying to keep everyone away from it and keep people out of danger .
Now he is the one who is dead .
`` We are all in total shock .
It does not seem real .
`` Stuff like this does n't happen around here . ''
Ms Mawdsley added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person , '' He wanted the best for everyone .
I always knew I could go to him for help any minute of the day .
`` He was a real grafter and had his head screwed on . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Police were called to Chesham Road , near to the junction with Dawson Street , at about 9.40pm after receiving reports of shots being fired in the street .
One witness said more than 10 police vehicles were at the scene on Wednesday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing crowds of people gather on the street in the aftermath of the shooting .
Several roads in the area remained cordoned off throughout Thursday with forensic officers working at the scene .

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The brother of a teenager gunned down in the street has spoken of losing his 'best mate'.
Patrick Kershaw was with his brother Cole just minutes before the 18-year-old was shot in the shoulder on Chesham Road, Bury, on Wednesday evening (August 12).
He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but sadly later died.
A murder investigation has been launched. The gunman is still at large.
On Thursday morning, devastated friends and family visited the scene to lay tributes. Among the tearful mourners was 17-year-old Patrick.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
The brothers were with friends at a house on nearby Oram Street shortly before Cole was blasted on the corner of Chesham Road and Dawson Street.
They were supposed to get a taxi home together, but Cole decided to stay at the house.
He was later caught in the crossfire of an altercation between two groups of men.
Patrick said: “I got in a taxi and just left the house we were at.
“His best mate was with him. He got shot on the corner of Dawson Street and ran round.
“I came home and found out what happened. I ran back down straight away in my bare feet."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Paying tribute to his brother, he added: "He was a party animal, an absolute legend.
“He wasn’t involved in anything bad. He loved his boxing and was earning a trade as an apprentice scaffolder.”
Morgan Thornton also showed up to pay her respects.
The 19-year-old was a close friend of former Derby High School pupil Cole, who lived with his family in Walmersley.
She said: “He did not deserve this. Cole was a good kid and had an amazing spirit.
“He was the life and soul of the party. It’s just not going to be the same without him.”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Taylor Phillipson, 19, and Tia Mawdsley, 18, were both at the gathering on Oram Street with Cole and Patrick.
They spoke of the moment they heard what had happened.
Ms Phillipson said: "He left the house and we rang his phone later but his friend answered.
"He kept saying 'they have got him, they have got him. You need to come'. It was horrible."
Police say they believe Cole was not the 'intended target' of the shooting.
It is believed he was a passenger in one of two vehicles which were involved in a chase away from Bury town centre.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
When the cars came to a halt in Chesham Road, Cole climbed out of the Ford Mondeo before a man in the other vehicle, a silver-grey BMW, fired two or three shots from a handgun.
One of the bullets hit Cole in the shoulder.
Residents living near the scene said they heard the teenager's chilling screams for help.
"He should never have been there," said Ms Phillipson.
"He was the one trying to keep everyone away from it and keep people out of danger. Now he is the one who is dead.
"We are all in total shock. It does not seem real.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"Stuff like this doesn't happen around here."
Ms Mawdsley added: "Cole was the kindest, most caring person,
"He wanted the best for everyone. I always knew I could go to him for help any minute of the day.
"He was a real grafter and had his head screwed on."
Police were called to Chesham Road, near to the junction with Dawson Street, at about 9.40pm after receiving reports of shots being fired in the street.
One witness said more than 10 police vehicles were at the scene on Wednesday evening.
People living close to Chesham Road reported seeing crowds of people gather on the street in the aftermath of the shooting.
Several roads in the area remained cordoned off throughout Thursday with forensic officers working at the scene.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Girl, 15, died after ‘rare complication’ during routine dental surgery

A teenage girl died after going for routine dental surgery so she could have a brace fitted , an inquest has heard .
Denisa Alexandra Stefanoaia suffered “ a rare complication of medical treatment ” when she was booked in to have four teeth removed at Great Ormond Street Hospital ( GOSH ) in London in February this year .
The 15-year-old , known as Alex , was put under a general anaesthetic and the surgery was meant to take no more than an hour .
Tragically , she bit down on a tube into her airways towards the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lungs with fluid and starved her brain of oxygen .
Medics attempted to resuscitate her but she died in hospital five days after the procedure .
Recording a narrative verdict , senior coroner Mary Hassell said : “ The part of the jigsaw I ’ m missing is why when Alex bit on the tube did it have such a devastating impact ?
“ ( Biting on the tube ) is not that uncommon .
It ’ s something seen routinely without devastating consequences .
“ From the evidence that I have , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had such devastating consequences for Alex – and the clinicians treating Alex don ’ t know.
” The coroner dismissed any suggestion that neglect played a part .
Experts said that the chance of Alex dying during the procedure was “ less than one in 100,000 ” , and that the risk was deemed so low that Alex and her family were not warned about this .
The procedure lasted 19 minutes , and was considered by the surgeon to have been “ very straightforward ” , the inquest heard .
Giving evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a senior registrar at GOSH who carried out the surgery , described the procedure as “ uncomplicated ” , but said he later noticed there was a problem with the patient , who had mild asthma , sleep apnoea , and was obese .
He said : “ I stayed in the theatre to make sure the patient was stable .
“ I finished my notes … I went ( back to the operating table ) to see what was going on , that ’ s when I saw Alex – she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's top stories here Dr Ujam said a colleague told him it was a problem with Alex ’ s lungs , but that a short time later he could see blood coming from her mouth .
He said : “ I began to feel for a pulse and we couldn ’ t find one .
“ At that point ( a colleague ) said we have to start CPR … within 10 or 15 seconds there were many people coming into theatre.
” Dr Ujam said he would not do anything differently were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar to Alex .
Dr Akane Iguchi , consultant anaesthetist at GOSH , was also in the operating theatre at the time and said she began to become concerned when she was unable to ventilate Alex ’ s lungs after the procedure .
She said : “ We were trying to improve her lung capacity .
“ I looked over at Alex ’ s face and she was biting the ET ( endotracheal ) tube and she was becoming blue.
” Dr Iguchi told the coroner that Alex ’ s obesity – she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS guidelines state an ideal BMI for most adults is between 18.5 and 24.9 – meant she may have turned blue despite being deprived of oxygen for only “ a matter of seconds ” .
She said : “ In her case , because of her severe obesity , her oxygen consumption is very high .
“ All the factors combined make her very risky.
” She dismissed suggestions from Alex ’ s family ’ s lawyer that she failed to properly monitor the teenager , adding : “ There was no time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue , the team and everyone worked as quickly as possible.
” In a statement to the PA news agency , Alex ’ s mother Angelica Stefanoaia , who watched the case via videolink , described how the death of her daughter – her “ best friend ” – had impacted her life .
“ I have cried every day since she died , desperate to bring her back , ” she said .
“ I begged them on my knees to do everything they could for her and save her and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
“ When they told me she was poorly after the surgery , I never for one moment thought she would die.
” She added : “ If we had had any idea that there was a risk , we would never have gone through with it.
” Mark Bowman , partner at Fieldfisher law firm , who is investigating a negligence case against the hospital trust , said : “ It remains the family ’ s position that they were never fully informed of the specific risks that Alex faced as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in particular given the evidence heard today that a patient with her history could turn blue within a matter of seconds of being deprived of oxygen .
“ Further , the family are still of the view that the most likely explanation for the catastrophic outcome was a delay in recognising that Alex was biting on the endotracheal tube – a delay that should never have occurred .
”

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A teenage girl died after going for routine dental surgery so she could have a brace fitted, an inquest has heard.
Denisa Alexandra Stefanoaia suffered “a rare complication of medical treatment” when she was booked in to have four teeth removed at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London in February this year.
The 15-year-old, known as Alex, was put under a general anaesthetic and the surgery was meant to take no more than an hour.
Tragically, she bit down on a tube into her airways towards the end of the procedure, which flooded her lungs with fluid and starved her brain of oxygen.
Alex, from Watford, Hertforshire, quickly turned blue, the inquest heard.
Medics attempted to resuscitate her but she died in hospital five days after the procedure.
Recording a narrative verdict, senior coroner Mary Hassell said: “The part of the jigsaw I’m missing is why when Alex bit on the tube did it have such a devastating impact?
“(Biting on the tube) is not that uncommon. It’s something seen routinely without devastating consequences.
“From the evidence that I have, I don’t know why this had such devastating consequences for Alex – and the clinicians treating Alex don’t know.”
The coroner dismissed any suggestion that neglect played a part.
Experts said that the chance of Alex dying during the procedure was “less than one in 100,000”, and that the risk was deemed so low that Alex and her family were not warned about this.
(Image: PA)
The procedure lasted 19 minutes, and was considered by the surgeon to have been “very straightforward”, the inquest heard.
Giving evidence remotely on Thursday, Dr Atheer Ujam, a senior registrar at GOSH who carried out the surgery, described the procedure as “uncomplicated”, but said he later noticed there was a problem with the patient, who had mild asthma, sleep apnoea, and was obese.
He said: “I stayed in the theatre to make sure the patient was stable.
“I finished my notes … I went (back to the operating table) to see what was going on, that’s when I saw Alex – she was blue.”
Dr Ujam said a colleague told him it was a problem with Alex’s lungs, but that a short time later he could see blood coming from her mouth.
He said: “I began to feel for a pulse and we couldn’t find one.
“At that point (a colleague) said we have to start CPR … within 10 or 15 seconds there were many people coming into theatre.”
Dr Ujam said he would not do anything differently were he to be faced with a patient similar to Alex.
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Dr Akane Iguchi, consultant anaesthetist at GOSH, was also in the operating theatre at the time and said she began to become concerned when she was unable to ventilate Alex’s lungs after the procedure.
She said: “We were trying to improve her lung capacity.
“I looked over at Alex’s face and she was biting the ET (endotracheal) tube and she was becoming blue.”
Dr Iguchi told the coroner that Alex’s obesity – she had a BMI of 42, while NHS guidelines state an ideal BMI for most adults is between 18.5 and 24.9 – meant she may have turned blue despite being deprived of oxygen for only “a matter of seconds”.
She said: “In her case, because of her severe obesity, her oxygen consumption is very high.
“All the factors combined make her very risky.”
She dismissed suggestions from Alex’s family’s lawyer that she failed to properly monitor the teenager, adding: “There was no time wasted, we recognised there was an issue, the team and everyone worked as quickly as possible.”
In a statement to the PA news agency, Alex’s mother Angelica Stefanoaia, who watched the case via videolink, described how the death of her daughter – her “best friend” – had impacted her life.
“I have cried every day since she died, desperate to bring her back,” she said.
“I begged them on my knees to do everything they could for her and save her and they simply said she wouldn’t wake up.
“When they told me she was poorly after the surgery, I never for one moment thought she would die.”
She added: “If we had had any idea that there was a risk, we would never have gone through with it.”
Mark Bowman, partner at Fieldfisher law firm, who is investigating a negligence case against the hospital trust, said: “It remains the family’s position that they were never fully informed of the specific risks that Alex faced as a result of her medical history, in particular given the evidence heard today that a patient with her history could turn blue within a matter of seconds of being deprived of oxygen.
“Further, the family are still of the view that the most likely explanation for the catastrophic outcome was a delay in recognising that Alex was biting on the endotracheal tube – a delay that should never have occurred.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Man United 'put other transfers on hold to focus on Sancho' and more rumours

Manchester United have decided to put their other transfer business on hold as they attempt to revive the deal to sign Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
Sancho is United 's top transfer target this summer but negotiations appear to have come to a standstill after Borussia Dortmund 's imposed deadline of August 10 passed without the deal being completed .
It 's understood that United deemed the deadline as 'meaningless ' as the transfer window does n't close until October 5 but sporting director Michael Zorc is adamant that the 20-year-old will be remaining with the club .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 'll play for us next season .
The decision is final .
I think that answers all of the questions , '' Zorc said from Dortmund 's pre-season training camp in Switzerland .
`` Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon .
So in context , we had already extended the contract until 2023 . ''
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United have not given up on the signing and the Daily Mirror reports that the club will now turn all their focus towards completing the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer also wants to sign a playmaker and centre-midfielder this summer , and also has n't ruled out bringing in a new defender , but it 's reported those plans have temporarily been put on hold .
It 's claimed that United will try everything they can to sign the England international before then turning to alternatives and other targets .
The report also adds that Dortmund are pressuring Sancho to make a public statement on the situation and commit his immediate future to the club .
Have your say in our United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Sancho , the winger is reportedly not in any rush to leave Dortmund despite United 's interest .
Sky Sports report the winger is willing to move to United but knows other big clubs are watching .
As a result , he is not desperate for a summer transfer .
They also report Sancho 's wage demands were not unrealistic despite United 's claims .

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Manchester United have decided to put their other transfer business on hold as they attempt to revive the deal to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer but negotiations appear to have come to a standstill after Borussia Dortmund's imposed deadline of August 10 passed without the deal being completed.
It's understood that United deemed the deadline as 'meaningless' as the transfer window doesn't close until October 5 but sporting director Michael Zorc is adamant that the 20-year-old will be remaining with the club.
"We plan with Jadon Sancho. He'll play for us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all of the questions," Zorc said from Dortmund's pre-season training camp in Switzerland.
"Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon. So in context, we had already extended the contract until 2023."
M.E.N. Sport understands that United have not given up on the signing and the Daily Mirror reports that the club will now turn all their focus towards completing the deal.
It's understood that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also wants to sign a playmaker and centre-midfielder this summer, and also hasn't ruled out bringing in a new defender, but it's reported those plans have temporarily been put on hold.
It's claimed that United will try everything they can to sign the England international before then turning to alternatives and other targets.
The report also adds that Dortmund are pressuring Sancho to make a public statement on the situation and commit his immediate future to the club.
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey:
Elsewhere in the chase for Sancho, the winger is reportedly not in any rush to leave Dortmund despite United's interest.
Sky Sports report the winger is willing to move to United but knows other big clubs are watching. As a result, he is not desperate for a summer transfer.
They also report Sancho's wage demands were not unrealistic despite United's claims.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Man City 'considering move for Alex Sandro' and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are considering a move for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro , according to reports .
Pep Guardiola has already strengthened his defence this summer with the acquisition of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth but he wants another centre-back after City 's defensive struggles this season .
Kalidou Koulibaly is the club 's top target to strengthen in the middle of defence but left-back has also proven a troubled position throughout the campaign .
The Blues opted against splashing big money on a new one last summer , instead re-signing Angelino in a cut-price deal but the Spaniard was then loaned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aleks Zinchenko have also suffered with injuries and , though Joao Cancelo is now starting to look like he could fill the position , City have been touted to bring in more quality on the left side of defence .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : Juventus ' Sandro is considered as one of the best left-backs in the game .
However , TuttoSport , via SportWitness , report that the 29-year-old is no longer 'untouchable ' in Turin and that Juve could be convinced to sell .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet been made but City are thinking about potentially making a move , and that Sandro would seriously consider an offer .
However , the Brazilian has been linked with a switch to the Etihad repeatedly over the years and M.E.N .
Sport does not understand him to be a target .
Elsewhere , City are looking to extend the loan of Scott Carson from Championship side Derby County for a second season , according to the Athletic .
Carson has not made his City debut this season , but has taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has appeared on the bench several times as Claudio Bravo struggled with injury .
Crucially , Carson would fill a homegrown spot in next season 's Premier League squad , with US international Zack Steffen set to replace the outgoing Bravo as City 's No.2 .

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Manchester City are considering a move for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola has already strengthened his defence this summer with the acquisition of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth but he wants another centre-back after City's defensive struggles this season.
Kalidou Koulibaly is the club's top target to strengthen in the middle of defence but left-back has also proven a troubled position throughout the campaign.
The Blues opted against splashing big money on a new one last summer, instead re-signing Angelino in a cut-price deal but the Spaniard was then loaned out in January.
Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko have also suffered with injuries and, though Joao Cancelo is now starting to look like he could fill the position, City have been touted to bring in more quality on the left side of defence.
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey:
Juventus' Sandro is considered as one of the best left-backs in the game. However, TuttoSport, via SportWitness, report that the 29-year-old is no longer 'untouchable' in Turin and that Juve could be convinced to sell.
It's claimed that a bid has not yet been made but City are thinking about potentially making a move, and that Sandro would seriously consider an offer.
However, the Brazilian has been linked with a switch to the Etihad repeatedly over the years and M.E.N. Sport does not understand him to be a target.
Elsewhere, City are looking to extend the loan of Scott Carson from Championship side Derby County for a second season, according to the Athletic.
Carson has not made his City debut this season, but has taken a key role in the goalkeeper department and has appeared on the bench several times as Claudio Bravo struggled with injury.
Crucially, Carson would fill a homegrown spot in next season's Premier League squad, with US international Zack Steffen set to replace the outgoing Bravo as City's No.2.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Man United have achieved progress - now it needs to become success

By securing a top-four finish at the expense of Leicester City , at their own King Power Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ensured he met his main objective for this campaign .
In eventually finishing third , his Manchester United team had turned their season around spectacularly .
Following the home defeat by Burnley in January , the dark clouds were beginning to gather over Old Trafford once more .
The scenes outside the home of Ed Woodward , where some fans took it upon themselves to gather and try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports pages and talk shows .
The lack of investment in a squad which was struggling to break down defences was the main source of frustration .
The main target in that January transfer window was Sporting Lisbon ’ s Bruno Fernandes and the time it was taking , plus doubts over whether the deal would be completed , meant many supporters felt the club was lacking ambition .
The deal was eventually completed during that window , and when Fernandes joined the club Manchester United were 14 points behind Leicester City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the resurgence in the second half of the season .
His guile and positivity gave the team the creativity they were sorely lacking in order to dispense of the more defensive-minded opposition .
Since returning to the club in December 2018 , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has embarked upon a major rebuild of the club , not just in terms of the playing staff , but also its culture and identity .
Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson , Manchester United lost their way .
What Solskjaer is doing is returning the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football , pace , effort and youth .
In securing third position and cleansing the dressing room of those who do not fit his vision or ethos , Solskjaer has made significant progress .
The signings of Harry Maguire , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Daniel James and particularly Fernandes have all proved successful .
Even the loan signing of Odion Ighalo to provide depth and competition in the striking department has proved a shrewd move .
Since Solskjaer walked into the Carrington training complex as interim and then-permanent manager , the club have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch .
The board have clearly bought into the vision which the manager and his staff , including ex-United players Michael Carrick and Mike Phelan , proposed .
The club is once again focusing its efforts on an aggressive youth recruitment drive , after being left behind by Manchester City on this front over the past few years .
A huge emphasis on bringing the right kind of people into the club is at the heart of this philosophy , a phrase which Louis van Gaal once used to continuously mention .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has taken Jurgen Klopp nearly five years to get to the point where Liverpool are now .
It took Ferguson three-and-a-half years to land his first trophy at the club in 1990 .
The criticism he faced before winning the FA Cup in May of that year is well documented .
There has been a major evolution of the team in the time that Solskjaer has been at the helm , with big name players on big contracts being moved on .
The likes of Alexis Sanchez and Marcos Rojo were shipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of their wages just to get them out of the dressing room .
Others such as Romelu Lukaku , Ashley Young , Matteo Darmian , Antonio Valencia and Ander Herrera were allowed to leave .
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : This summer will be another big window for the club , with Champions League football now secured .
This will allow United to compete for players which they may not have been able to should they have been returning to the Europa League .
The name on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it looks to be a matter of time before that deal is completed .
Another two or three signing on top of securing Sancho over the next 12/18 months may well see United seriously challenging for the Premier League title once more .
It is clear that there is still much improvement to be made to the squad , and Solskjaer has already eluded to this in many of post-match interviews and press conferences .
However , progress is being made and as long as the club stick with the vision and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the staff then real success will surely follow .

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By securing a top-four finish at the expense of Leicester City, at their own King Power Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ensured he met his main objective for this campaign. In eventually finishing third, his Manchester United team had turned their season around spectacularly.
Following the home defeat by Burnley in January, the dark clouds were beginning to gather over Old Trafford once more. The scenes outside the home of Ed Woodward, where some fans took it upon themselves to gather and try to intimidate the Executive Vice-Chairman, dominated the sports pages and talk shows. The lack of investment in a squad which was struggling to break down defences was the main source of frustration.
The main target in that January transfer window was Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes and the time it was taking, plus doubts over whether the deal would be completed, meant many supporters felt the club was lacking ambition. The deal was eventually completed during that window, and when Fernandes joined the club Manchester United were 14 points behind Leicester City.
The Portuguese midfielder proved the main catalyst for the resurgence in the second half of the season. His guile and positivity gave the team the creativity they were sorely lacking in order to dispense of the more defensive-minded opposition.
Since returning to the club in December 2018, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has embarked upon a major rebuild of the club, not just in terms of the playing staff, but also its culture and identity. Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United lost their way. What Solskjaer is doing is returning the club’s core values of attacking football, pace, effort and youth.
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In securing third position and cleansing the dressing room of those who do not fit his vision or ethos, Solskjaer has made significant progress. The signings of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Daniel James and particularly Fernandes have all proved successful. Even the loan signing of Odion Ighalo to provide depth and competition in the striking department has proved a shrewd move.
Since Solskjaer walked into the Carrington training complex as interim and then-permanent manager, the club have been getting it right both on and off the pitch.
The board have clearly bought into the vision which the manager and his staff, including ex-United players Michael Carrick and Mike Phelan, proposed. The club is once again focusing its efforts on an aggressive youth recruitment drive, after being left behind by Manchester City on this front over the past few years.
A huge emphasis on bringing the right kind of people into the club is at the heart of this philosophy, a phrase which Louis van Gaal once used to continuously mention. Any rebuild and restructure takes time. It has taken Jurgen Klopp nearly five years to get to the point where Liverpool are now. It took Ferguson three-and-a-half years to land his first trophy at the club in 1990. The criticism he faced before winning the FA Cup in May of that year is well documented.
There has been a major evolution of the team in the time that Solskjaer has been at the helm, with big name players on big contracts being moved on. The likes of Alexis Sanchez and Marcos Rojo were shipped out on loan with the club subsidising some of their wages just to get them out of the dressing room. Others such as Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young, Matteo Darmian, Antonio Valencia and Ander Herrera were allowed to leave.
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey:
This summer will be another big window for the club, with Champions League football now secured. This will allow United to compete for players which they may not have been able to should they have been returning to the Europa League. The name on the lips of everyone is Jadon Sancho, and it looks to be a matter of time before that deal is completed. Another two or three signing on top of securing Sancho over the next 12/18 months may well see United seriously challenging for the Premier League title once more.
It is clear that there is still much improvement to be made to the squad, and Solskjaer has already eluded to this in many of post-match interviews and press conferences. However, progress is being made and as long as the club stick with the vision and plan put in place by Ole & the staff then real success will surely follow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Teen's disgusting dinner after she forgot about it in microwave for days

A mum has offered to PAY someone to take her teenage daughter off her hands after discovering she 'd left a plate festering for so long it had 'grown into Cousin Itt from the Addams Family ' .
Denise Sankey shared a stomach-churning snap of the towering grey mouldy mass that grew after 19-year-old daughter Liv Taylor forgot her dinner in the microwave for a week .
Pet shop owner Denise was left tearing her hair out at the discovery and is now desperate to find her teen daughter a 'nice boyfriend ' - but concedes Liv is single because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
The horrified mum-of-four said the wiry-looking mould mass resembled The Addams family 's hirsute relative Cousin Itt - or a dead grey cat .
Denise thoroughly cleaned the microwave with bleach and hot water after the grim discovery on July 16 but has n't used it since - vowing to only eat anything cooked in there after Liv has .
While sharing images of the monstrosity on Facebook , the 49-year-old appealed for someone to take Liv 'off her hands ' and even offered to pay them .
Denise , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why I want somebody to take her off my hands .
`` I keep saying to her she needs a nice boyfriend but she says she does n't want one , she ca n't be bothered .
`` She ca n't get a boyfriend because no-one would put up with her .
`` I do n't use the microwave very often and I was putting something in there I opened the microwave door and that was what I was greeted with - this big ball of what looked like a dead grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ad where he 's trying to resuscitate the cat and it 's a hat ?
That 's exactly what it put me in mind of .
`` It had gone past mould , it was disgusting .
It looked like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family .
`` There was no smell , it was like the mould had encased it all and not let any smell out .
Read more of today 's stories here '' I thought 'what the piggin ' hell is that ? '
and then the next words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get here ' .
`` She 's having the first lot of food out of that microwave , I 'm not eating anything out of there until she has . ''
Denise 's post reads : `` Does anyone want Liv Taylor ?
I ’ m giving her away free to a good home , no actually , I will pay someone to take her and I don ’ t care if it ’ s a good home or not .
`` I have just gone to put something in the microwave which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I found her half eaten tea from last week , I can ’ t cope with her , please someone send help xx '' The leftover sweet chili chicken and noodles dish was allowed to fester in the kitchen 's built-in microwave as it has a blacked-out door , so neither Denise nor Liv could see it .
Denise said : `` Obviously I ca n't throw my microwave away because it 's built into my kitchen so then I used hot water and bleach and I 've not used it since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door so you ca n't just see in the microwave as you 're walking past and when I opened it that 's what I saw .
`` She has done it before but not to that extent , it was n't that bad .
`` She was too busy laughing at it [ when I shouted her down ] she thought it was hilarious , she still does .
`` She 's 19 , I ca n't really ground her and I do n't want to ground her to be honest , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since sharing the post I 've had no offers . ''
Pet shop worker Liv joked she thought it was 'unfair ' her mum was trying to palm her off to someone else .
Liv said : `` I cooked a full tub of chicken and I could n't eat it all so I put it in the microwave but then I went out and I just forgot it was in there .
`` My mum shouted me [ down ] and it had grown fluff .
`` I just forgot it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I think that 's why we did n't realise .
`` I saw the Facebook post , she keeps trying to give me away to everyone .
It 's not very fair is it ?
I 've got it too good at home so it 's easier to stay at home .
`` I think she 's unfair saying that [ I need a fella ] . ''

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A mum has offered to PAY someone to take her teenage daughter off her hands after discovering she'd left a plate festering for so long it had 'grown into Cousin Itt from the Addams Family'.
Denise Sankey shared a stomach-churning snap of the towering grey mouldy mass that grew after 19-year-old daughter Liv Taylor forgot her dinner in the microwave for a week.
Pet shop owner Denise was left tearing her hair out at the discovery and is now desperate to find her teen daughter a 'nice boyfriend' - but concedes Liv is single because 'no one would put up with her'.
The horrified mum-of-four said the wiry-looking mould mass resembled The Addams family's hirsute relative Cousin Itt - or a dead grey cat.
(Image: Kennedy News/Liv Taylor/Facebook)
Denise thoroughly cleaned the microwave with bleach and hot water after the grim discovery on July 16 but hasn't used it since - vowing to only eat anything cooked in there after Liv has.
While sharing images of the monstrosity on Facebook, the 49-year-old appealed for someone to take Liv 'off her hands' and even offered to pay them.
Denise, from Appley Bridge, said: "This is why I want somebody to take her off my hands.
"I keep saying to her she needs a nice boyfriend but she says she doesn't want one, she can't be bothered.
"She can't get a boyfriend because no-one would put up with her.
(Image: Kennedy News/Denise Sankey/Faceb)
"I don't use the microwave very often and I was putting something in there I opened the microwave door and that was what I was greeted with - this big ball of what looked like a dead grey cat.
"You know the Specsavers ad where he's trying to resuscitate the cat and it's a hat? That's exactly what it put me in mind of.
"It had gone past mould, it was disgusting. It looked like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family.
"There was no smell, it was like the mould had encased it all and not let any smell out.
"I thought 'what the piggin' hell is that?' and then the next words out of my mouth were 'Olivia, get here'.
"She's having the first lot of food out of that microwave, I'm not eating anything out of there until she has."
Denise's post reads: "Does anyone want Liv Taylor? I’m giving her away free to a good home, no actually, I will pay someone to take her and I don’t care if it’s a good home or not.
"I have just gone to put something in the microwave which I don’t use very often and I found her half eaten tea from last week, I can’t cope with her, please someone send help xx"
(Image: Kennedy News/Liv Taylor/Facebook)
The leftover sweet chili chicken and noodles dish was allowed to fester in the kitchen's built-in microwave as it has a blacked-out door, so neither Denise nor Liv could see it.
Denise said: "Obviously I can't throw my microwave away because it's built into my kitchen so then I used hot water and bleach and I've not used it since.
"It's got a blacked-out door so you can't just see in the microwave as you're walking past and when I opened it that's what I saw.
"She has done it before but not to that extent, it wasn't that bad.
(Image: Kennedy News/Denise Sankey/Faceb)
"She was too busy laughing at it [when I shouted her down] she thought it was hilarious, she still does.
"She's 19, I can't really ground her and I don't want to ground her to be honest, I'd rather she went out.
"Since sharing the post I've had no offers."
Pet shop worker Liv joked she thought it was 'unfair' her mum was trying to palm her off to someone else.
(Image: Kennedy News/Liv Taylor/Facebook)
Liv said: "I cooked a full tub of chicken and I couldn't eat it all so I put it in the microwave but then I went out and I just forgot it was in there.
"My mum shouted me [down] and it had grown fluff.
"I just forgot it was in there, it didn't smell so I think that's why we didn't realise.
"I saw the Facebook post, she keeps trying to give me away to everyone. It's not very fair is it? I've got it too good at home so it's easier to stay at home.
"I think she's unfair saying that [I need a fella]."