themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Donny van de Beek gives January transfer update amid Manchester United speculation

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has ruled out a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window .
The 22-year-old is one of a number of midfielders to be linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to strengthen in the middle this month .
But , the Ajax star has issued an update on his future insisting he wo n't be moving anywhere in the current window and has even cast doubt over a move in the summer .
`` It is not that I can or want to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Beek told FOX Sports Netherlands .
`` I have said it before and I will say it again : I will remain at Ajax this season .
And maybe next season as well .
`` These reports about Real Madrid or Man United are a good sign , but it is not important now .
I 've said I will stay at Ajax and I will do so for 100 % . ''
But despite ruling out a move for now it was put to the midfielder that there would be positives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United with the club currently in the middle of a rebuild and transitional period .
Something the 22-year-old agreed with .
`` Yeah , you 're right , '' he said .
`` You can look at it like that .
It is not something that is in my mind right now , but what you say is true . ''

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Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has ruled out a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old is one of a number of midfielders to be linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to strengthen in the middle this month.
But, the Ajax star has issued an update on his future insisting he won't be moving anywhere in the current window and has even cast doubt over a move in the summer.
"It is not that I can or want to do something at the moment," Van de Beek told FOX Sports Netherlands. "I have said it before and I will say it again: I will remain at Ajax this season. And maybe next season as well.
"These reports about Real Madrid or Man United are a good sign, but it is not important now. I've said I will stay at Ajax and I will do so for 100%."
But despite ruling out a move for now it was put to the midfielder that there would be positives and negatives to making a move to United with the club currently in the middle of a rebuild and transitional period.
Something the 22-year-old agreed with.
"Yeah, you're right," he said. "You can look at it like that. It is not something that is in my mind right now, but what you say is true."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Harry Maguire identifies Manchester United's biggest problem

Harry Maguire believes inconsistency has been Manchester United 's biggest problem this season .
United were back at their best over the weekend as goals from Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood saw them thrash Norwich at Old Trafford .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were much improved in their performance on Saturday afternoon and provided the perfect response to a week which had seen them draw with Wolves before losing to Man City .
Victory lifted United up to fifth in the Premier League and just five points behind Chelsea in the race for a top-four finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run of results could be crucial in securing Champions League football this season , but acknowledges that consistent positive performances are vital .
`` Our problem has been inconsistency , '' he told reporters after victory against Norwich .
`` We have played two good games and one bad game and it has not been good enough in terms of that .
We are not getting carried away .
It was a good performance , clean sheet , win but we have to go again on Wednesday and get another good result .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a few wins together on the bounce we will have every chance ( of a top four finish ) .
United were boosted by the return of Maguire at the weekend as they kept a rare clean sheet at home , and the England international insists he is raring to go following his comeback .
He added : `` I had a problem with my muscle , but it was only a small muscle and I normally recover quick and can play with a bit of pain .
`` I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unscathed .
So now I feel good and ready to go again . ''

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Harry Maguire believes inconsistency has been Manchester United's biggest problem this season.
United were back at their best over the weekend as goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood saw them thrash Norwich at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were much improved in their performance on Saturday afternoon and provided the perfect response to a week which had seen them draw with Wolves before losing to Man City.
Victory lifted United up to fifth in the Premier League and just five points behind Chelsea in the race for a top-four finish this season.
Maguire knows a good run of results could be crucial in securing Champions League football this season, but acknowledges that consistent positive performances are vital.
"Our problem has been inconsistency," he told reporters after victory against Norwich.
"We have played two good games and one bad game and it has not been good enough in terms of that. We are not getting carried away. It was a good performance, clean sheet, win but we have to go again on Wednesday and get another good result.
"Like I said, if we put a few wins together on the bounce we will have every chance (of a top four finish).
United were boosted by the return of Maguire at the weekend as they kept a rare clean sheet at home, and the England international insists he is raring to go following his comeback.
He added: "I had a problem with my muscle, but it was only a small muscle and I normally recover quick and can play with a bit of pain.
"I’m alright now and got through the game unscathed. So now I feel good and ready to go again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Viewers switching off and boycotting Love Island just minutes into the new series

There was a strong reaction when the new Islander Ollie Williams arrived in the Love Island villa , with some viewers calling for a boycott of the show just minutes into the launch .
Fans have been demanding that cast member Ollie should be dropped from the ITV2 dating show after photos emerged of him with dead animals in Africa , and they took to Twitter as he made his debut .
`` Please boycott until Ollie Williams is removed , '' tweeted one .
`` I hope others start switching off , '' said another .
`` GET OLLIE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' shouted another .
Now-deleted images obtained by The Sun showed Ollie , 23 , with a series of animals .
Ollie is a viscount-in-waiting , and is heir to the 2,000-acre Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall .
His neighbours are Prince Charles and Camilla .
A spokesperson for ITV previously told the Manchester Evening News that Ollie is a conservationist and is n't involved in hunting for sport .
`` It is categorically untrue to suggest Ollie is involved in hunting for sport , '' they said .
`` Ollie is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit in Mozambique .
`` Conservation is crucial to the survival of animals and as part of that work Ollie was involved in the culling of sick animals who were a threat to the health of the herd .
`` There is a very big and important difference between trophy hunting and the conversation work Ollie has previously been involved in .
`` At no point has Ollie organised or booked anybody to go to Africa to shoot game . ''

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There was a strong reaction when the new Islander Ollie Williams arrived in the Love Island villa, with some viewers calling for a boycott of the show just minutes into the launch.
Fans have been demanding that cast member Ollie should be dropped from the ITV2 dating show after photos emerged of him with dead animals in Africa, and they took to Twitter as he made his debut.
"Please boycott until Ollie Williams is removed," tweeted one.
"I hope others start switching off," said another.
(Image: ITV)
"GET OLLIE OUT GET OLLIE OUT GET OLLIE OUT," shouted another.
Now-deleted images obtained by The Sun showed Ollie, 23, with a series of animals.
Ollie is a viscount-in-waiting, and is heir to the 2,000-acre Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall. His neighbours are Prince Charles and Camilla.
A spokesperson for ITV previously told the Manchester Evening News that Ollie is a conservationist and isn't involved in hunting for sport.
(Image: ITV2)
"It is categorically untrue to suggest Ollie is involved in hunting for sport," they said.
"Ollie is a passionate conservationist and worked with an anti-poaching unit in Mozambique.
"Conservation is crucial to the survival of animals and as part of that work Ollie was involved in the culling of sick animals who were a threat to the health of the herd.
"There is a very big and important difference between trophy hunting and the conversation work Ollie has previously been involved in.
"At no point has Ollie organised or booked anybody to go to Africa to shoot game."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--"A homeless man was screaming" - Two stabbed and two others injured during Piccadilly Gardens violen

"A homeless man was screaming" - Two stabbed and two others injured during Piccadilly Gardens violence

Two people were stabbed and another two injured during a bloody knife attack in Manchester city centre which ended with a dramatic arrest at a tram stop .
One eyewitness described hearing a homeless man “ screaming ” during chaotic scenes on Sunday evening .
Police responded to reports that two people had been stabbed just before 6.20pm .
One person has been taken to hospital and a further three were injured during the incident , Greater Manchester Police said .
Footage shared by one passerby shows officers pinning a man to the ground on a crowded platform at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault .
GMP said a taser was used during the arrest .
The incident happened as shoppers flooded in and out of the city centre shops and cafes on a busy Sunday evening .
Mitchell Jemmeh was walking towards Market Street when he saw the incident unfolding in front of him .
He believes a homeless man was stabbed during the incident .
He told the M.E.N .
: “ A homeless man was surrounded , he was screaming .
“ At first sight I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on drugs , then a group of lads shouted to the people surrounding the homeless man : ‘ he ’ s on the tram , he ’ s here ’ .
“ Everybody on the tram got off leaving this one male on his own on the tram .
He was cornered on the end carriage of the tram .
Then two female PCSOs came running over being cautious telling the surrounding crowd to back off .
“ Two or three plain clothes police officers then detained him , he was struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasered and taken to the ground .
“ As this is happening two other males appear to be stabbed , one was next to the first homeless man .
He had a wound to the face and was bleeding from the face .
The other was on the other side of the tram stop at a bin.
” Trams travelling through Market Street were suspended while officers dealt with the incident .
A police cordon is still in place along the length of the Market Street tram stop tonight .
Officers have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Piccadilly bus station .
A large blood stain , a roll of tissue and an abandoned sleeping bag could be seen outside a Greggs shop along the parade of shops .
One person tweeted the M.E.N to say `` man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly . ''
An eyewitness , TJ , 30 , told us : “ A man in his 50s holding a rag to his face went into Tesco Express and bought a three litre bottle of cider all the while bleeding .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it happened and the ground was destroyed in little spots of blood .
“ A person was on the phone to A & E I presume saying he had been slashed.
” One woman said she walked out of a coffee shop and witnessed the stabbing and “ police chase ” .
She tweeted to the M.E.N to say : “ I was there , the police were there in seconds .
Plain clothed and in uniform .
“ As horrible as it was too see @ gmpolice handled the whole situation quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down within minutes .
I felt safer after knowing how many police are around.
” One woman who had travelled into the city centre to meet her boyfriend on Market Street for a coffee said she was shocked to hear about a stabbing .
She said : “ It ’ s gone rough you know .
It stresses you out .
I ’ m not shocked because I feel like it ’ s gone worse in Manchester.
” Another eyewitness said : “ I did not see the incident ( stabbing ) but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop and heard shouting and took another route as I heard people screaming “ get back ” and as police weren ’ t yet at the scene , I was wondering if it was a bomb scare or something.
” “ I took a right and went the back of the Arndale and heard sirens and police running to the scene and the trams not let anyone on .
“ It was scary as it was dark and due to the raised tram stop I could not see what was alarming everyone.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports of a stabbing shortly before 6.20pm .
“ Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed on Market Street , ” a spokesperson said .
“ Officers attended and a 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault - a taser was deployed during the arrest .
“ Four people have been injured and one has been taken to hospital for treatment .
“ This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage or information is urged to contact police .
Metrolink and bus services are currently affected .
Please follow @ OfficialTfGM and @ MCRMetrolink for travel updates .
“ Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2353 of 12/01/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
”

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Two people were stabbed and another two injured during a bloody knife attack in Manchester city centre which ended with a dramatic arrest at a tram stop.
One eyewitness described hearing a homeless man “screaming” during chaotic scenes on Sunday evening.
Police responded to reports that two people had been stabbed just before 6.20pm.
One person has been taken to hospital and a further three were injured during the incident, Greater Manchester Police said.
Footage shared by one passerby shows officers pinning a man to the ground on a crowded platform at the Market Street tram stop.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault.
GMP said a taser was used during the arrest.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The incident happened as shoppers flooded in and out of the city centre shops and cafes on a busy Sunday evening.
Mitchell Jemmeh was walking towards Market Street when he saw the incident unfolding in front of him.
He believes a homeless man was stabbed during the incident.
He told the M.E.N.: “A homeless man was surrounded, he was screaming.
“At first sight I thought it was over money or he was on drugs, then a group of lads shouted to the people surrounding the homeless man: ‘he’s on the tram, he’s here’.
“Everybody on the tram got off leaving this one male on his own on the tram. He was cornered on the end carriage of the tram. Then two female PCSOs came running over being cautious telling the surrounding crowd to back off.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Two or three plain clothes police officers then detained him, he was struggling trying to resist. He was then tasered and taken to the ground.
“As this is happening two other males appear to be stabbed, one was next to the first homeless man. He had a wound to the face and was bleeding from the face. The other was on the other side of the tram stop at a bin.”
Trams travelling through Market Street were suspended while officers dealt with the incident.
A police cordon is still in place along the length of the Market Street tram stop tonight.
Officers have also cordoned off an area of pavement close to Piccadilly bus station.
A large blood stain, a roll of tissue and an abandoned sleeping bag could be seen outside a Greggs shop along the parade of shops.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
One person tweeted the M.E.N to say "man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly."
An eyewitness, TJ, 30, told us: “A man in his 50s holding a rag to his face went into Tesco Express and bought a three litre bottle of cider all the while bleeding.
“He went to near Ladbrokes where I reckon it happened and the ground was destroyed in little spots of blood.
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“A person was on the phone to A&E I presume saying he had been slashed.”
One woman said she walked out of a coffee shop and witnessed the stabbing and “police chase”.
She tweeted to the M.E.N to say: “I was there, the police were there in seconds. Plain clothed and in uniform.
“As horrible as it was too see @gmpolice handled the whole situation quickly and descalated it and shut the area down within minutes. I felt safer after knowing how many police are around.”
One woman who had travelled into the city centre to meet her boyfriend on Market Street for a coffee said she was shocked to hear about a stabbing.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
She said: “It’s gone rough you know. It stresses you out. I’m not shocked because I feel like it’s gone worse in Manchester.”
Another eyewitness said: “I did not see the incident (stabbing) but saw and heard everyone at the tram stop and heard shouting and took another route as I heard people screaming “get back” and as police weren’t yet at the scene, I was wondering if it was a bomb scare or something.”
“I took a right and went the back of the Arndale and heard sirens and police running to the scene and the trams not let anyone on.
“It was scary as it was dark and due to the raised tram stop I could not see what was alarming everyone.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing shortly before 6.20pm.
“Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed on Market Street,” a spokesperson said.
“Officers attended and a 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault - a taser was deployed during the arrest.
“Four people have been injured and one has been taken to hospital for treatment.
(Image: ASP)
“This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage or information is urged to contact police.
Metrolink and bus services are currently affected. Please follow @OfficialTfGM and @MCRMetrolink for travel updates.
“Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2353 of 12/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news, events and community news in Manchester city centre.
To keep up to date with all that is happening in the city centre - and to join in the discussion - follow the page here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Love Island viewers complain about the 'sound and picture' as the dating show returns

They 've been waiting six months for this , so Love Island viewers were panicked when the sound and picture dropped just moments into the new series launch .
Fans settling down to watch the hit dating show as it moved from Spain to South Africa noticed that the show was interrupted briefly right at the beginning as the camera panned to the new villa in sunny South Africa .
Thankfully viewers did n't miss any of the action , but it was enough to send them into a frenzy .
`` Did my TV just cut out briefly ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why is my quality so bad ? ''
asked another .
`` What ’ s up with the sound and picture ?
Bloody awful , '' tweeted another fan .
Viewers were filled with excitement for the start of the first Love Island winter series , the sound of the famous theme tune bringing back memories of last summer .
`` Me for the next six weeks when the Love Island theme tune comes on , '' said one .
`` When you was all ready to snooze then you hear that theme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheered another .
`` The theme tune that gives me so much joy , '' commented another viewer .

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They've been waiting six months for this, so Love Island viewers were panicked when the sound and picture dropped just moments into the new series launch.
Fans settling down to watch the hit dating show as it moved from Spain to South Africa noticed that the show was interrupted briefly right at the beginning as the camera panned to the new villa in sunny South Africa .
Thankfully viewers didn't miss any of the action, but it was enough to send them into a frenzy.
(Image: ITV)
"Did my TV just cut out briefly?!!" exclaimed one.
"Why is my quality so bad?" asked another.
"What’s up with the sound and picture? Bloody awful," tweeted another fan.
Viewers were filled with excitement for the start of the first Love Island winter series, the sound of the famous theme tune bringing back memories of last summer.
(Image: ITV)
"Me for the next six weeks when the Love Island theme tune comes on," said one.
"When you was all ready to snooze then you hear that theme tune... Yessss queeeennnnn...." cheered another.
"The theme tune that gives me so much joy," commented another viewer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Manchester United transfer news RECAP Bruno Fernandes bid latest and Anthony Martial updates

Marcus Rashford marked his 200th Manchester United appearance with a brace against Norwich as the Reds recorded their first win @ @ @ @ @ Goals either side of half-time from the England forward put United 2-0 up before further @ @ @ @ @ Mason Greenwood secured the hosts ' joint-biggest win of the season .
Sections of United @ @ @ @ @ anti-Glazer and anti-Ed Woodward chants during the second half and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called for @ @ @ @ @ a difficult period .
`` I can only say from when I 've been here @ @ @ @ @ the owners , I 've been backed by Ed and they 're supporting me , @ @ @ @ @ sure they stick together , '' Solskjaer said .
Solskjaer was coy when specifically asked @ @ @ @ @ with a move to United from Sporting Lisbon .
Look back over all the latest @ @ @ @ @ from today

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declined to give an update on his club's pursuit of signing Bruno Fernandes in this transfer window.
United are understood to be interested in signing Sporting Lisbon playmaker Fernandes, 25, nearly five months after club sources expressed their 'irritation' at planted stories in the Portuguese media. United did not approach Sporting with an offer for Fernandes in the summer but could go ahead with a deal before the January 31 deadline with negotiations ongoing.
MEN Sport understands United regard the £50million rated Fernandes as an appealing mid-season addition following injuries to midfielders Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.
Solskjaer said he couldn't provide an update while speaking in a press-conference ahead of the FA Cup replay with Wolves, which takes place at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
United have also been linked with a host of strikers, including Raul Jimenez and Moussa Dembele.
Stay tuned for the latest United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Love Island fans have been having their say about new host Laura Whitmore

Love Island fans have been having their say about the show 's new host Laura Whitmore .
Laura , 34 , has stepped in to replace original host Caroline Flack for the winter series of the hit ITV2 dating show - and she received a rather mixed reaction .
The girlfriend of the show 's voiceover man Iain Stirling , 31 did n't impress some viewers missing Caroline and The Flack 's famous strut into the villa .
`` Did she try do the walk ? ''
asked one .
`` I don ’ t like this new host already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jumped to her defence .
`` Laura has truly just grabbed the crown and it fits perfectly just saying , '' said another .
And another praised : `` I love Laura Whitmore presenting this already . ''
The Irish presenter is previously known for hosting I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
NOW !
and Survival of the Fittest .
Ahead of the first show Caroline , 40 , broke her recent social media silence to send Laura , Iain and the Love Island team a good luck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luck to Laura , Iain and the team for tonight 's launch show , '' she wrote .
`` The first one always the best one . ''
Caroline stepped down from the show after being charged with assault .
The TV star has denied the charge and is due to face trial in March .

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Love Island fans have been having their say about the show's new host Laura Whitmore.
Laura, 34, has stepped in to replace original host Caroline Flack for the winter series of the hit ITV2 dating show - and she received a rather mixed reaction.
The girlfriend of the show's voiceover man Iain Stirling, 31 didn't impress some viewers missing Caroline and The Flack's famous strut into the villa.
(Image: ITV)
"Did she try do the walk?" asked one.
"I don’t like this new host already," said another.
But others jumped to her defence.
"Laura has truly just grabbed the crown and it fits perfectly just saying," said another.
And another praised: "I love Laura Whitmore presenting this already."
The Irish presenter is previously known for hosting I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! and Survival of the Fittest.
(Image: ITV)
Ahead of the first show Caroline, 40, broke her recent social media silence to send Laura, Iain and the Love Island team a good luck message on Instagram.
"Massive good luck to Laura, Iain and the team for tonight's launch show," she wrote.
"The first one always the best one."
(Image: ITV)
Caroline stepped down from the show after being charged with assault.
The TV star has denied the charge and is due to face trial in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--What are the Winter Love Island villa rules?

Over the years , Love Island has n't been short of controversy .
From treatment of Islanders , contestants seemingly forgetting the cameras during more intimate moments and lots of couple swapping .
But during the summer 2019 series , Sherif Lanre was kicked off the show early on for 'breaking villa rules ' .
This then begged the question , what actually ARE the rules ?
According to the Mirror , these were the villa rules Islanders were asked to follow in 2019 .
And , with the brand new winter series starting , the rules the new crop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Cape Town can be revealed too .
They spend 99 % of their villa lives in swimwear but indecent exposure is definitely not allowed .
This is because everywhere in the villa is public and not even the bathroom is sacred .
Hence why you see the Islanders also wearing their swimwear in the shower .
Whilst we do see the Islanders indulge in a few alcoholic beverages of an evening , it is prohibited to get drunk .
And so is having sexual encounters with a drunk contestant .
Bosses of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practicing safe sex .
Under no circumstances are Islanders allowed to have unprotected sex in the villa .
Condoms are provided in the villa and contestants are even offered STI tests before entering the villa .
A controversy in earlier series was Islanders smoking being shown on screen .
Following backlash , a rule came in that means contestants are only allowed to smoke in a designated area outside of the villa .
Only one Islander at a time can use the area in a bid to to stop contestants picking up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a text , '' is regularly shouted around the villa - but the messages do n't come to Islanders personal phones .
Basic phones are given to the contestants and they can only use them to communicate with bosses and each other .
As well as taking a few selfies , of course .
It 's not uncommon to see the Islanders get a bit hot under the collar and whilst sexual activity is allowed between couples , solo acts are not .
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Over the years, Love Island hasn't been short of controversy.
From treatment of Islanders, contestants seemingly forgetting the cameras during more intimate moments and lots of couple swapping.
But during the summer 2019 series, Sherif Lanre was kicked off the show early on for 'breaking villa rules'.
This then begged the question, what actually ARE the rules?
According to the Mirror, these were the villa rules Islanders were asked to follow in 2019.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
And, with the brand new winter series starting, the rules the new crop of recruits will have to live by in Cape Town can be revealed too.
No nudity
They spend 99% of their villa lives in swimwear but indecent exposure is definitely not allowed.
This is because everywhere in the villa is public and not even the bathroom is sacred.
Hence why you see the Islanders also wearing their swimwear in the shower.
Intoxication
Whilst we do see the Islanders indulge in a few alcoholic beverages of an evening, it is prohibited to get drunk. And so is having sexual encounters with a drunk contestant.
(Image: ITV)
Unprotected sex
Bosses of the ITV2 fave are very strict on practicing safe sex.
Under no circumstances are Islanders allowed to have unprotected sex in the villa.
Condoms are provided in the villa and contestants are even offered STI tests before entering the villa.
No smoking
A controversy in earlier series was Islanders smoking being shown on screen.
Following backlash, a rule came in that means contestants are only allowed to smoke in a designated area outside of the villa.
Only one Islander at a time can use the area in a bid to to stop contestants picking up a social smoking habit.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
No personal phones
"I've got a text," is regularly shouted around the villa - but the messages don't come to Islanders personal phones.
Basic phones are given to the contestants and they can only use them to communicate with bosses and each other.
As well as taking a few selfies, of course.
No masturbation
It's not uncommon to see the Islanders get a bit hot under the collar and whilst sexual activity is allowed between couples, solo acts are not.
Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--How love blossomed off the ice for Dancing On Ice couple

Dancing On Ice partners Brianne Delcourt and Kevin Kilbane have confirmed that they 're dating as they made their skating debut - and they opened up about finding love away from the ice .
Former Wigan Athletic and Everton footballer Kevin said he and Brianne , who had been training together for four months , realised they had chemistry and shared a lot in common .
And Canadian skater Brianne says Kevin is the `` nicest man '' she 's ever met .
`` Bri and I we 've got a lot in common , we 've got a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off and we 're together , yeah , '' said a smitten Kevin on the ITV skating contest .
And Brianne , 38 , who has a young daughter Gracie , said : `` He is the nicest man I 've ever met in my life and Gracie agrees . ''
Kevin , 42 , added about their relationship : `` I 'm delighted , I could n't be happier .
She 's incredible . ''
Kevin has two daughters with his ex-wife , Laura .
The couple were married for 12 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously dated Coronation Street actor Danny Young after meeting on the show 's fifth series in 2010 .
After Brianne split with Danny , who played Warren Baldwin in Corrie , she dated her celebrity partner on series six Sam Attwater , who has starred in Hollyoaks , EastEnders and Mr Selfridge .

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Dancing On Ice partners Brianne Delcourt and Kevin Kilbane have confirmed that they're dating as they made their skating debut - and they opened up about finding love away from the ice.
Former Wigan Athletic and Everton footballer Kevin said he and Brianne, who had been training together for four months, realised they had chemistry and shared a lot in common.
And Canadian skater Brianne says Kevin is the "nicest man" she's ever met.
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"Bri and I we've got a lot in common, we've got a lot of chemistry.
"We hit it off and we're together, yeah," said a smitten Kevin on the ITV skating contest.
And Brianne, 38, who has a young daughter Gracie, said: "He is the nicest man I've ever met in my life and Gracie agrees."
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Kevin, 42, added about their relationship: "I'm delighted, I couldn't be happier. She's incredible."
Kevin has two daughters with his ex-wife, Laura.
The couple were married for 12 years but split up in 2011,
Brianne previously dated Coronation Street actor Danny Young after meeting on the show's fifth series in 2010.
After Brianne split with Danny, who played Warren Baldwin in Corrie, she dated her celebrity partner on series six Sam Attwater, who has starred in Hollyoaks, EastEnders and Mr Selfridge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Wolves star Ruben Neves 'stance' on Manchester United move and more transfer rumours

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is n't overly excited to discuss a transfer to Manchester United - according to reports .
United are open to making signings during the January transfer window and various outlets claim a midfielder is high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's priority list following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay .
The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes - who was first rumoured with United during the summer transfer window .
His international teammate Neves is another name to be linked with United in the past but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prospect of discussing a switch to Old Trafford , report Goal .
Neves has made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season , scoring twice and registering one assist .
At the moment , a move for the Portuguese would n't make much sense given the greater need for a creative option .
Fred and McTominay worked well in the deeper position that Neves usually occupies and money would be better spent on an attacking midfielder who could lessen the goal scoring burden on United 's forwards .
Elsewhere , Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Kai Havertz - according to reports .
The Athletic claim United have also discussed the possibility of signing Havertz from Leverkusen .
Havertz , 20 , has emerged as one of Germany 's top prospects and is expected to leave the club in the near future .
The report claims United have discussed signing the wonderkid but due to his dip in form and €100 million valuation , United would prefer to wait until the summer before making a move .
Liverpool , Chelsea , Man City and Bayern Munich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent months .
Signing Havertz would be a massive statement of intent from United but Champions League qualification would be crucial to winning the race for his signature if he did choose to depart .

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Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves isn't overly excited to discuss a transfer to Manchester United - according to reports.
United are open to making signings during the January transfer window and various outlets claim a midfielder is high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's priority list following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay.
The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes - who was first rumoured with United during the summer transfer window.
His international teammate Neves is another name to be linked with United in the past but the 22-year-old is reportedly not overly excited by the prospect of discussing a switch to Old Trafford, report Goal.
Neves has made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring twice and registering one assist.
At the moment, a move for the Portuguese wouldn't make much sense given the greater need for a creative option.
Fred and McTominay worked well in the deeper position that Neves usually occupies and money would be better spent on an attacking midfielder who could lessen the goal scoring burden on United's forwards.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have discussed the possibility of signing Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Kai Havertz - according to reports.
The Athletic claim United have also discussed the possibility of signing Havertz from Leverkusen.
Havertz, 20, has emerged as one of Germany's top prospects and is expected to leave the club in the near future.
The report claims United have discussed signing the wonderkid but due to his dip in form and €100 million valuation, United would prefer to wait until the summer before making a move.
Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Bayern Munich have all been linked with the midfielder in recent months.
Signing Havertz would be a massive statement of intent from United but Champions League qualification would be crucial to winning the race for his signature if he did choose to depart.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Graeme Souness makes Sergio Aguero and Liverpool claim after breaking Premier League records

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has insisted that Sergio Aguero would get into the Liverpool , Barcelona and Real Madrid sides ahead of their current strikers .
The Manchester City striker broke two records with three goals against Aston Villa during their 6-1 win .
Aguero became the highest overseas Premier League goal-scorer , surpassing Thierry Henry on 175 goals , before breaking Alan Shearer 's record of the most hat-tricks in the Premier League era by notching his 12th in a City shirt .
That sparked debate in the Sky Sports studio as to whether the Argentine No.10 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League fans and pundits .
That was the view of Souness , who insisted Aguero would walk into the teams of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona , plus Premier League leaders , Liverpool .
`` Who would not take him ?
Real Madrid would , Barcelona would .
You 're thinking Liverpool would , he 'd get in that front three as well , '' he told Sky Sports after the match .
`` I do n't think there is any team in the world he would not get in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Souness added : `` He rides a couple of challenges ( his second goal ) and goes through them , he 's so powerful .
He 's only focussed on the ball , he knows where he is and he guides it .
What 's he got , he 's always been a powerful player .
When he gets into this situation ( his third goal ) he steadies himself , little backlift , smash .
`` He 's got the power but he 's also got the timing .
The goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is already past him .
We pointed out in the first half , things before the ( first ) goal , he has to take a touch out of his feet and then chases to the byline to keep it alive .
He does things that very few people can and he does it in the most difficult area .
`` People look to leave a little bit on him but he 's a powerful little man , he 's brave and he has qualities few people have .
He 's brave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great technique . ''

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Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has insisted that Sergio Aguero would get into the Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid sides ahead of their current strikers.
The Manchester City striker broke two records with three goals against Aston Villa during their 6-1 win.
Aguero became the highest overseas Premier League goal-scorer, surpassing Thierry Henry on 175 goals, before breaking Alan Shearer's record of the most hat-tricks in the Premier League era by notching his 12th in a City shirt.
That sparked debate in the Sky Sports studio as to whether the Argentine No.10 is underrated in the minds of other Premier League fans and pundits.
That was the view of Souness, who insisted Aguero would walk into the teams of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, plus Premier League leaders, Liverpool .
"Who would not take him? Real Madrid would, Barcelona would. You're thinking Liverpool would, he'd get in that front three as well," he told Sky Sports after the match.
"I don't think there is any team in the world he would not get in."
Analysing his hat-trick against Aston Villa, Souness added: "He rides a couple of challenges (his second goal) and goes through them, he's so powerful. He's only focussed on the ball, he knows where he is and he guides it. What's he got, he's always been a powerful player. When he gets into this situation (his third goal) he steadies himself, little backlift, smash.
"He's got the power but he's also got the timing. The goalkeeper gets his arms up but the ball is already past him. We pointed out in the first half, things before the (first) goal, he has to take a touch out of his feet and then chases to the byline to keep it alive. He does things that very few people can and he does it in the most difficult area.
"People look to leave a little bit on him but he's a powerful little man, he's brave and he has qualities few people have. He's brave, he's strong, he's got great technique."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Pep Guardiola explains why Riyad Mahrez is playing more for Man City this season

Pep Guardiola gets the feeling `` something special '' will happen in the final third when Riyad Mahrez gets in dangerous positions for Manchester City .
The £60million winger scored the Blues ' first two goals in a 6-1 rout against Aston Villa that took Guardiola 's side above Leicester City and back into second in the Premier League .
The double took Mahrez to nine goals in 28 appearances for City this season , just three short of the tally he achieved in his first season at the club .
Mahrez has been a prominent member of City 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola joked that he was playing him more often to be nice to him , he revealed he always expects something to happen when he is in the side , while his ability to avoid injury is also vital .
`` The difference last season and this season is he plays more minutes because the manager is more kind to him , '' Guardiola said .
`` The level he played last season was good too .
He loves to play football .
`` You see his legs it is impossible to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The final third he has something special , always I have the feeling he can score a goal . ''
After Mahrez had got the ball rolling for City at Villa Park the spotlight was taken by Sergio Aguero , who scored a record-breaking hat-trick , while Gabriel Jesus also scored .
It was the first time Aguero and Jesus had started together in the Premier League for 499 days , less than a week after Guardiola had played no strikers in the win against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup semi-final first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ideas behind his system remained the same and put the praise for the versatility on to his players .
`` The idea is the same from day one to today , it doesn ’ t matter who you play , the difference is the quality , but the idea is completely the same , '' said Guardiola .
`` We try to put the players where they feel comfortable , but it doesn ’ t matter if we play one striker , two strikers or without a striker .
Last game we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of chances .
Today we scored six and created a lot of chances .
It ’ s because they move .
`` But the difference is the quality of the players , Bernardo put the ball in from his apartment at Old Trafford , that is the quality , the influence is nothing .
`` We have to figure out with the players we have the position they are going to play .
We feel everybody is involved , everybody makes incredible contributions and the team continues to be there .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second in the table , it feels a long time ago , and we are close to qualifying for the Champions League next season . ''

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Pep Guardiola gets the feeling "something special" will happen in the final third when Riyad Mahrez gets in dangerous positions for Manchester City .
The £60million winger scored the Blues' first two goals in a 6-1 rout against Aston Villa that took Guardiola's side above Leicester City and back into second in the Premier League.
The double took Mahrez to nine goals in 28 appearances for City this season, just three short of the tally he achieved in his first season at the club.
Mahrez has been a prominent member of City's side in his second campaign and while Guardiola joked that he was playing him more often to be nice to him, he revealed he always expects something to happen when he is in the side, while his ability to avoid injury is also vital.
"The difference last season and this season is he plays more minutes because the manager is more kind to him," Guardiola said.
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"The level he played last season was good too. He loves to play football.
"You see his legs it is impossible to be injured because he has no muscles. The final third he has something special, always I have the feeling he can score a goal."
After Mahrez had got the ball rolling for City at Villa Park the spotlight was taken by Sergio Aguero , who scored a record-breaking hat-trick, while Gabriel Jesus also scored.
It was the first time Aguero and Jesus had started together in the Premier League for 499 days, less than a week after Guardiola had played no strikers in the win against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
But the City boss said the ideas behind his system remained the same and put the praise for the versatility on to his players.
"The idea is the same from day one to today, it doesn’t matter who you play, the difference is the quality, but the idea is completely the same," said Guardiola.
"We try to put the players where they feel comfortable, but it doesn’t matter if we play one striker, two strikers or without a striker. Last game we scored three without strikers and created a lot of chances. Today we scored six and created a lot of chances. It’s because they move.
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"But the difference is the quality of the players, Bernardo put the ball in from his apartment at Old Trafford, that is the quality, the influence is nothing.
"We have to figure out with the players we have the position they are going to play. We feel everybody is involved, everybody makes incredible contributions and the team continues to be there.
"Tonight we sleep, finally we are second in the table, it feels a long time ago, and we are close to qualifying for the Champions League next season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--This is the chaotic moment a man was detained after reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens toni

This is the chaotic moment a man was detained after reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens tonight

This is the chaotic moment a man was detained at Market Street tram stop following a police incident near Piccadilly Gardens .
The footage , which was shot by a passerby , shows a crowded platform watching on as a man is pinned down on the ground .
The video shows a female PCSO warning people to get back .
The incident happened around 6.30pm this evening and is thought to have taken place near Primark in the city centre .
A spokesperson for GMP said they were called to reports of two people injured .
`` One man has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is not believed there is any further threat to the wider public at this time . ''
The two people are believed to have suffered stab injuries , their current condition is not known .
One person tweeted the M.E.N to say `` man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly . ''
An eyewitness , TJ , 30 , told us : “ A man in his 50s holding a rag to his face went into Tesco Express and bought a three litre bottle of cider all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to near Ladbrokes where I reckon it happened and the ground was destroyed in little spots of blood .
“ A person was on the phone to A & E I presume saying he had been slashed .
“ Within 2-3 mins about 7-8 cop cars and ambulances raced down Portland street ” It is understood a cordon remains in place and the police investigation is in the early stages .
Metrolink tweeted to say that services are affected due to the incident near Market Street .

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This is the chaotic moment a man was detained at Market Street tram stop following a police incident near Piccadilly Gardens.
The footage, which was shot by a passerby, shows a crowded platform watching on as a man is pinned down on the ground.
The video shows a female PCSO warning people to get back.
The incident happened around 6.30pm this evening and is thought to have taken place near Primark in the city centre.
A spokesperson for GMP said they were called to reports of two people injured.
"One man has been detained," the spokesperson said.
"It is not believed there is any further threat to the wider public at this time."
The two people are believed to have suffered stab injuries, their current condition is not known.
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One person tweeted the M.E.N to say "man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly."
An eyewitness, TJ, 30, told us: “A man in his 50s holding a rag to his face went into Tesco Express and bought a three litre bottle of cider all the while bleeding.
“He went to near Ladbrokes where I reckon it happened and the ground was destroyed in little spots of blood.
“A person was on the phone to A&E I presume saying he had been slashed.
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“Within 2-3 mins about 7-8 cop cars and ambulances raced down Portland street”
It is understood a cordon remains in place and the police investigation is in the early stages.
Metrolink tweeted to say that services are affected due to the incident near Market Street.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Pep Guardiola admits there are "many reasons" why Man City have not challenged Liverpool FC

Pep Guardiola has admitted there are `` many reasons '' why Manchester City have n't been able to challenge Liverpool this season after admitting defeat in the Premier League title race .
The Blues beat Aston Villa 6-1 to move above Leicester City and into second and reduce the gap again to 14 points to Liverpool , although Jurgen Klopp 's side have a game in hand .
Liverpool have dropped just two points all season and their victory at Tottenham on Sunday night appears to have ended any hopes that they might let City back into the race .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sergio Aguero 's record-breaking hat-trick , a double from Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus ' goal , Guardiola insists the title race is now done .
His claim that there are `` many reasons '' why City have n't been able to keep the pace in a bid for a third successive title hints at the injury issues his side have suffered this season , particularly at the back where the loss of Aymeric Laporte has been crucial .
But Laporte 's injury was a blow to an already depleted back line , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Vincent Kompany last summer .
That has handed Liverpool an initiative they have never looked like letting slip and Guardiola appears to have given up hope of catching them .
`` Forget about it .
We would have liked to fight against them but we could not , for many reasons , '' he said .

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Pep Guardiola has admitted there are "many reasons" why Manchester City haven't been able to challenge Liverpool this season after admitting defeat in the Premier League title race.
The Blues beat Aston Villa 6-1 to move above Leicester City and into second and reduce the gap again to 14 points to Liverpool, although Jurgen Klopp's side have a game in hand.
Liverpool have dropped just two points all season and their victory at Tottenham on Sunday night appears to have ended any hopes that they might let City back into the race.
Although City reclaimed second place thanks to Sergio Aguero's record-breaking hat-trick, a double from Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus' goal, Guardiola insists the title race is now done.
His claim that there are "many reasons" why City haven't been able to keep the pace in a bid for a third successive title hints at the injury issues his side have suffered this season, particularly at the back where the loss of Aymeric Laporte has been crucial.
But Laporte's injury was a blow to an already depleted back line, with City failing to sign a replacement for Vincent Kompany last summer.
That has handed Liverpool an initiative they have never looked like letting slip and Guardiola appears to have given up hope of catching them.
"Forget about it. We would have liked to fight against them but we could not, for many reasons," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Manchester City fans aim dig at Manchester United with chant during Aston Villa win

Manchester City fans aimed a dig at Manchester United during the first-half of their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park .
Goals from Riyad Mahrez , Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus handed the Blues a comfortable win as they moved ahead of Leicester in the standings .
Some Villa supporters were spotted leaving the stadium after just 25 minutes but City fans were in dreamland .
They could n't resist making a jibe against United while watching their team put Villa to the sword .
`` Just like Manchester , your City is blue ! ''
the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent dominance compared to United , while winding up Villa fans that Birmingham City was superior despite being in a lower division .
Earlier this month , City manager Pep Guardiola was asked whether their title clashes against Liverpool mean their rivalry is now bigger than United .
However , the City boss dismissed the suggestions .
He said : `` I know for the years I wasn ’ t here we were the noisy neighbours .
`` Now I do n't know who we are .
In Spain the derbies were Espanyol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are many top teams not just one or two like in other countries .
`` Other top teams are important .
I am not here for one century .
I know what United means to Man City fans . ''

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Manchester City fans aimed a dig at Manchester United during the first-half of their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Goals from Riyad Mahrez, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus handed the Blues a comfortable win as they moved ahead of Leicester in the standings.
Some Villa supporters were spotted leaving the stadium after just 25 minutes but City fans were in dreamland.
They couldn't resist making a jibe against United while watching their team put Villa to the sword.
"Just like Manchester, your City is blue!" the travelling Blues chanted in reference to their recent dominance compared to United, while winding up Villa fans that Birmingham City was superior despite being in a lower division.
Earlier this month, City manager Pep Guardiola was asked whether their title clashes against Liverpool mean their rivalry is now bigger than United.
However, the City boss dismissed the suggestions.
He said: "I know for the years I wasn’t here we were the noisy neighbours.
"Now I don't know who we are. In Spain the derbies were Espanyol and Real. Here in England there are many top teams not just one or two like in other countries.
"Other top teams are important. I am not here for one century. I know what United means to Man City fans."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Man City legend Sergio Aguero as he breaks Premier League record

Pep Guardiola hopes Sergio Aguero has many more goals in him for Manchester City , but admits a decision over his future at the club will be down to the striker .
Aguero 's hat-trick in City 's 6-1 rout of Aston Villa saw him break Thierry Henry 's record as the leading overseas goalscorer in the Premier League , while his 12th treble in the competition saw him overtake Alan Shearer to claim that record too .
The Argentine is now fourth on the list of all-time top scorers in the history of the Premier League , while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but his Etihad contract expires at the end of next season and Aguero has often spoken of his desire to finish his playing career back in his home country .
At 31 Aguero has many more years left in him , but Guardiola does n't know how much longer City will be able to enjoy his goalscoring brilliance .
`` It depends on him and the club .
It is his decision , '' the City boss said of Aguero 's future .
`` This kind of players there are many in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he is one of them .
He helps to make the Premier League better . ''
Only Alan Shearer , Wayne Rooney and Andy Cole have scored more Premier League goals than Aguero 's 177 and after he left the Villa Park pitch with the match ball his teammates were quick to congratulate him .
`` He 's one of the best [ strikers ] , yeah .
No doubt , '' Guardiola said .
`` Congratulations to him and all the players congratulate him too in the locker room .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend like Titi Henry , it is not just one or two seasons , it is a long period , many , many years .
The foreign player with the most goals , the most hat-trick , it speaks for itself .
`` It ’ s an honour to be here the day he achieves that .
Hopefully he can score more . ''
Asked how many more , Guardiola said : `` It depends on him .
I say many times , he will die scoring goals .
It is his talent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best forward he 's ever coached , having worked with Lionel Messi .
`` The best is Messi .
Messi is no 9 , 10 , 11 , 6 , 4 .
But Sergio is next , '' he said .

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Pep Guardiola hopes Sergio Aguero has many more goals in him for Manchester City , but admits a decision over his future at the club will be down to the striker.
Aguero's hat-trick in City's 6-1 rout of Aston Villa saw him break Thierry Henry's record as the leading overseas goalscorer in the Premier League, while his 12th treble in the competition saw him overtake Alan Shearer to claim that record too.
The Argentine is now fourth on the list of all-time top scorers in the history of the Premier League, while he also has 249 goals for the City, but his Etihad contract expires at the end of next season and Aguero has often spoken of his desire to finish his playing career back in his home country.
At 31 Aguero has many more years left in him, but Guardiola doesn't know how much longer City will be able to enjoy his goalscoring brilliance.
"It depends on him and the club. It is his decision," the City boss said of Aguero's future.
"This kind of players there are many in the incredible history of English football, but he is one of them. He helps to make the Premier League better."
Only Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Andy Cole have scored more Premier League goals than Aguero's 177 and after he left the Villa Park pitch with the match ball his teammates were quick to congratulate him.
"He's one of the best [strikers], yeah. No doubt," Guardiola said. "Congratulations to him and all the players congratulate him too in the locker room.
"To achieve this record of an incredible legend like Titi Henry, it is not just one or two seasons, it is a long period, many, many years. The foreign player with the most goals, the most hat-trick, it speaks for itself.
"It’s an honour to be here the day he achieves that. Hopefully he can score more."
Asked how many more, Guardiola said: "It depends on him. I say many times, he will die scoring goals. It is his talent."
Guardiola admits Aguero isn't the best forward he's ever coached, having worked with Lionel Messi. "The best is Messi. Messi is no 9, 10, 11, 6, 4. But Sergio is next," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Furious Dancing On Ice viewers accuse Maura Higgins of flirting with Joe Swash

Dancing On Ice fans have told Maura Higgins to 'back off ' after thinking she was 'flirting ' with co-star Joe Swash .
Maura was seen jokingly goading her fellow competitor over who could get further in the ITV contest .
The Love Island star also called the TV presenter and former EastEnders actor on his mobile to show off one of her impressive moves on the ice .
The jokey exchange between the pair prompted viewers to air their concern on Twitter .
Maura is dating her Love Island romance Curtis Pritchard and Joe 's long-term partner is Stacey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy Rex in May .
`` I wonder how jealous @ StaceySolomon will be at the flirting between Joe and Maura ?
! ''
wondered one concerned fan .
`` Maura is flirting with Joe Swash no ? ''
asked another .
`` Maura hunni u better back off from Joe .
Am watching you , '' commented another .
`` What 's with Maura flirting with Joe ?
Leave him alone love , '' wrote another .
But other viewers saw it as part of healthy competition between the pair , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same in the 2019 series .
`` Maura and Joe doing what James and Wes did last year , '' said one .
This weekend Curtis has denied 'cheating ' on girlfriend Maura after footage which allegedly showed him 'cosying up ' to another woman emerged online .
According to The Mirror , Curtis was apparently caught in a 'passionate clinch ' on the dancefloor of a High Wycombe nightclub .
The footage , which was obtained by The Sun , shows the dancer with his arms around the woman at O'Neill 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A source told The Sun on Sunday : `` Curtis was partying at the O ’ Neill ’ s after his pantomime show when he started getting close to this girl .
`` He started embracing her , in the full view of the entire club .
It was quite shocking given we all knew he had a girlfriend .
`` But in that moment he obviously didn ’ t care who saw him . ''
A spokesperson for Curtis has denied claims he cheated on Maura .
Maura recently a gushing interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was the best boyfriend she 'd ever had .
`` Oh my God , he 's just amazing .
He 's very , very kind , '' she gushed .

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Dancing On Ice fans have told Maura Higgins to 'back off' after thinking she was 'flirting' with co-star Joe Swash.
Maura was seen jokingly goading her fellow competitor over who could get further in the ITV contest .
The Love Island star also called the TV presenter and former EastEnders actor on his mobile to show off one of her impressive moves on the ice.
The jokey exchange between the pair prompted viewers to air their concern on Twitter.
(Image: ITV)
Maura is dating her Love Island romance Curtis Pritchard and Joe's long-term partner is Stacey Solomon. The couple welcomed a baby boy Rex in May.
"I wonder how jealous @StaceySolomon will be at the flirting between Joe and Maura?!" wondered one concerned fan.
"Maura is flirting with Joe Swash no?" asked another.
(Image: Daily Record)
"Maura hunni u better back off from Joe. Am watching you," commented another.
"What's with Maura flirting with Joe? Leave him alone love," wrote another.
But other viewers saw it as part of healthy competition between the pair, saying James Jordan and Wes Nelson did the same in the 2019 series.
(Image: Ricky Vigil/Getty Images for Boo)
"Maura and Joe doing what James and Wes did last year," said one.
"Maura winding up Joe," commented another.
This weekend Curtis has denied 'cheating' on girlfriend Maura after footage which allegedly showed him 'cosying up' to another woman emerged online.
(Image: ITV)
According to The Mirror , Curtis was apparently caught in a 'passionate clinch' on the dancefloor of a High Wycombe nightclub.
The footage, which was obtained by The Sun , shows the dancer with his arms around the woman at O'Neill's bar on New Year's Eve.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: "Curtis was partying at the O’Neill’s after his pantomime show when he started getting close to this girl.
"He started embracing her, in the full view of the entire club. It was quite shocking given we all knew he had a girlfriend.
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)
"But in that moment he obviously didn’t care who saw him."
A spokesperson for Curtis has denied claims he cheated on Maura.
Maura recently a gushing interview to Heat magazine about her beau and said he was the best boyfriend she'd ever had.
"Oh my God, he's just amazing. He's very, very kind," she gushed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Sergio Aguero reveals what went through his mind after breaking Thierry Henry's Premier League recor

Sergio Aguero reveals what went through his mind after breaking Thierry Henry's Premier League record

Sergio Aguero admits he immediately targeted a record breaking hat-trick after becoming the highest foreign Premier League goalscorer in Manchester City 's demolition of Aston Villa .
Aguero 's first two goals against Villa wrote himself into Premier League history as he surpassed Thierry Henry 's record of 175 to become the highest overseas goalscorer .
His hat-trick goal , assisted by the impressive Riyad Mahrez , gave him a second record as he now has one more match-ball than Alan Shearer 's 11 .
And Aguero revealed after the game how he knew Shearer 's record was in sight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tally with his second goal against Villa .
He told Sky Sports : `` I am so happy for the record but thank you to my team-mates because they help me in this match .
I am so happy .
`` It shows when I scored the second , then I think 'one more I break the record for hat-tricks ' .
I want to keep scoring more goals but it all depends on my team-mates .
If he pass to me , it 's fine .
[ Mahrez ] '' Aguero also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth highest Premier League goalscorer , and sits 83 goals behind Shearer as the Premier League 's all-time scorer .
Naturally , Aguero was asked about his chances of reaching that total , and the City striker said he will do his best to catch Shearer .
`` I will try , '' he laughed .
`` To far to Shearer , he has too many goals so I do n't know .
Maybe , I will try . ''

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Sergio Aguero admits he immediately targeted a record breaking hat-trick after becoming the highest foreign Premier League goalscorer in Manchester City's demolition of Aston Villa.
Aguero's first two goals against Villa wrote himself into Premier League history as he surpassed Thierry Henry's record of 175 to become the highest overseas goalscorer.
His hat-trick goal, assisted by the impressive Riyad Mahrez, gave him a second record as he now has one more match-ball than Alan Shearer's 11.
And Aguero revealed after the game how he knew Shearer's record was in sight as soon as he broke Henry's tally with his second goal against Villa.
He told Sky Sports: "I am so happy for the record but thank you to my team-mates because they help me in this match. I am so happy.
"It shows when I scored the second, then I think 'one more I break the record for hat-tricks'. I want to keep scoring more goals but it all depends on my team-mates. If he pass to me, it's fine. [Mahrez]"
Aguero also moved level with Frank Lampard as the fourth highest Premier League goalscorer, and sits 83 goals behind Shearer as the Premier League's all-time scorer.
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Naturally, Aguero was asked about his chances of reaching that total, and the City striker said he will do his best to catch Shearer.
"I will try," he laughed.
"To far to Shearer, he has too many goals so I don't know. Maybe, I will try."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--LIVE updates: Large police response after reports of stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens

Police are responding to reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens .
A spokesperson for GMP said they were called @ @ @ @ @ reports of two people injured .
`` One man has been detained , '' the @ @ @ @ @ is not believed there is any further threat to the wider public at this time @ @ @ @ @ understood to have happened near Primark .
The two people are believed to have suffered @ @ @ @ @ condition is not known .
One person tweeted the M.E.N to say `` man slashed @ @ @ @ @ Ladbrokes in Piccadilly . ''
It is understood a cordon remains in place and the @ @ @ @ @ early stages .
Metrolink tweeted to say that services are affected due to the incident @ @ @ @

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Police are responding to reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens.
A spokesperson for GMP said they were called a short time ago to reports of two people injured.
"One man has been detained," the spokesperson said.
"It is not believed there is any further threat to the wider public at this time."
The incident is understood to have happened near Primark.
The two people are believed to have suffered stab injuries, their current condition is not known.
One person tweeted the M.E.N to say "man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly."
It is understood a cordon remains in place and the police investigation is in the early stages.
Metrolink tweeted to say that services are affected due to the incident near Market Street.
Follow our live updates below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Man City make Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United claim look a bit foolish

Just imagine what Manchester City might have done to Manchester United if they HAD fielded a full team at Old Trafford .
Reds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this week measured his team ’ s progress by the fact that the Blues had to go full strength against them in the Carabao Cup .
Well , City made six changes at Villa Park – including the return of all-time top scorer , derby tormentor and general Blue legend Sergio Aguero – as well as Ederson and David Silva , and scored six .
Solskjaer might not have noticed such little details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with regard to Aguero .
The dynamite little Argentine bagged a hat-trick – his 12th in the Premier League , another record – while Riyad Mahrez scored a brace and Gabriel Jesus also weighed in .
The win sends City back into second place as their tussle with Leicester for the right to finish in behind runaway leaders Liverpool continues apace .
Pep Guardiola had gone from the sublime to the sublime in his team selection and set-up , bamboozling Solskjaer on Tuesday by naming no strikers at all and similarly bemusing Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Blues boss does not fancy playing both Jesus and Aguero in the same game – he has done it just 11 times since the Brazil number nine joined the Argentina number 10 in the squad three years ago , But City have now scored 40 goals in those 11 games and Jesus and Aguero have shared out 22 .
Perhaps he should do it more often !
It was a slow start by the Blues , but Joao Cancelo lit the touchpaper with a rush of blood which saw him storm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesus for the opener .
That stirred the blood of the City boys , and perhaps gave Mahrez the notion that directness pays dividends in a game like this .
When the outstanding Kevin De Bruyne dummied a pass , the Algeria international needed no second invitation , driving hard into the area , slaloming between two defenders and then catching keeper Orjan Nyland unawares by slapping an early left-foot shot inside his near post .
That set the tone and City were relentless from then on .
Another slick build-up saw Aguero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , and when Danny Drinkwater made a hash of clearing it , David Silva stuck his foot in , the ball reached Mahrez , and he tucked it away without fuss .
Within half an hour City were three up , as De Bruyne – involved in everything – drove at the bedraggled defence and fed Aguero .
He smashed a shot which Nyland reached with both hands but could not keep out .
That took Kun to 175 league goals , drawing him level with Thierry Henry as the most prolific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only Alan Shearer , Wayne Rooney , Andy Cole and Frank Lampard are ahead of him in the Premier League goalscorers list , and he now has 249 for the Blues in all competitions .
City were still not done .
As the game moved into added time De Bruyne took a hand again .
Striding down the right , he curved one of those trademark , sumptuous crosses beyond the retreating defence , picking out Jesus at the far post for the fourth .
There was a feeling among some fans that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by taking their foot off the gas at half time .
No chance of that here as City made it five with 57 minutes on the clock .
It was a goal of simple beauty , made easy by the fact that Villa were falling apart at the seams .
De Bruyne swept another pass into David Silva , in acres of space , and he slipped his pass through to Aguero .
Buffeted by one defender , Aguero kept his feet , kept control and showed perfect balance to find the corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not finished , as Kortney Hause gave the ball away to Mahrez , and he fed Aguero , who advanced on Nyland and crashed his shot past him for yet another City hat-trick .
Villa had some late joy as Trezeguet was clipped by sub Ilkay Gundogan and Anwar El Ghazi converted the spot kick , the last kick of the game .

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Just imagine what Manchester City might have done to Manchester United if they HAD fielded a full team at Old Trafford .
Reds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this week measured his team’s progress by the fact that the Blues had to go full strength against them in the Carabao Cup.
Well, City made six changes at Villa Park – including the return of all-time top scorer, derby tormentor and general Blue legend Sergio Aguero – as well as Ederson and David Silva, and scored six.
Solskjaer might not have noticed such little details, but the Villa defence did especially with regard to Aguero.
The dynamite little Argentine bagged a hat-trick – his 12th in the Premier League, another record – while Riyad Mahrez scored a brace and Gabriel Jesus also weighed in.
The win sends City back into second place as their tussle with Leicester for the right to finish in behind runaway leaders Liverpool continues apace.
Pep Guardiola had gone from the sublime to the sublime in his team selection and set-up, bamboozling Solskjaer on Tuesday by naming no strikers at all and similarly bemusing Villa’s Dean Smith by picking BOTH.
The Blues boss does not fancy playing both Jesus and Aguero in the same game – he has done it just 11 times since the Brazil number nine joined the Argentina number 10 in the squad three years ago,
But City have now scored 40 goals in those 11 games and Jesus and Aguero have shared out 22. Perhaps he should do it more often!
It was a slow start by the Blues, but Joao Cancelo lit the touchpaper with a rush of blood which saw him storm between two defenders and almost set up Jesus for the opener.
(Image: Getty Images)
That stirred the blood of the City boys, and perhaps gave Mahrez the notion that directness pays dividends in a game like this.
When the outstanding Kevin De Bruyne dummied a pass, the Algeria international needed no second invitation, driving hard into the area, slaloming between two defenders and then catching keeper Orjan Nyland unawares by slapping an early left-foot shot inside his near post.
That set the tone and City were relentless from then on.
Another slick build-up saw Aguero dart for the by-line and pull it back, and when Danny Drinkwater made a hash of clearing it, David Silva stuck his foot in, the ball reached Mahrez, and he tucked it away without fuss.
Within half an hour City were three up, as De Bruyne – involved in everything – drove at the bedraggled defence and fed Aguero.
He smashed a shot which Nyland reached with both hands but could not keep out.
That took Kun to 175 league goals, drawing him level with Thierry Henry as the most prolific foreign striker in English football history.
Only Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Andy Cole and Frank Lampard are ahead of him in the Premier League goalscorers list, and he now has 249 for the Blues in all competitions.
(Image: Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
City were still not done. As the game moved into added time De Bruyne took a hand again.
Striding down the right, he curved one of those trademark, sumptuous crosses beyond the retreating defence, picking out Jesus at the far post for the fourth.
There was a feeling among some fans that City let United off lightly in midweek by taking their foot off the gas at half time. No chance of that here as City made it five with 57 minutes on the clock.
It was a goal of simple beauty, made easy by the fact that Villa were falling apart at the seams.
De Bruyne swept another pass into David Silva, in acres of space, and he slipped his pass through to Aguero.
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Buffeted by one defender, Aguero kept his feet, kept control and showed perfect balance to find the corner of the net.
Still the striker was not finished, as Kortney Hause gave the ball away to Mahrez, and he fed Aguero, who advanced on Nyland and crashed his shot past him for yet another City hat-trick.
Villa had some late joy as Trezeguet was clipped by sub Ilkay Gundogan and Anwar El Ghazi converted the spot kick, the last kick of the game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Man United, Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC fans make same Thierry Henry and Sergio Aguero claim

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero became the highest scoring foreign player in Premier League history , beating Thierry Henry 's @ @ @ @ @ against Aston Villa in the Premier League leading to rivals fans making a bold claim @ @ @ @ @ as a City legend since joining the club from Atletico Madrid back in 2011 .
@ @ @ @ @ record goal scorer and wrote his name in the history books again during the rout @ @ @ @ @ netted a hat-trick which saw him overtake Henry as the highest scoring foreign player in @ @ @ @ @ as becoming the player with the most hat-tricks ahead of Alan Shearer .
Naturally , @ @ @ @ @ as to which player was superior .
Even supporters of three Man City rivals - @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea - were in agreement that the Argentine had done enough to surpass the legendary @ @ @ @ @ social media to make the case for Aguero overtaking the Arsenal icon .
Here is @ @ @ @ @ :

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero became the highest scoring foreign player in Premier League history, beating Thierry Henry's record, during the win against Aston Villa in the Premier League leading to rivals fans making a bold claim.
Aguero has established himself as a City legend since joining the club from Atletico Madrid back in 2011.
He is the club's record goal scorer and wrote his name in the history books again during the rout at Villa Park.
Aguero netted a hat-trick which saw him overtake Henry as the highest scoring foreign player in Premier League history as well as becoming the player with the most hat-tricks ahead of Alan Shearer.
Naturally, debate was sparked among fans as to which player was superior.
Even supporters of three Man City rivals - Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea - were in agreement that the Argentine had done enough to surpass the legendary Frenchman.
They took to social media to make the case for Aguero overtaking the Arsenal icon.
Here is what they had to say:
Man United supporters
Aguero > Henry — Hxks (@Utdhxks) January 12, 2020
is it fair to officially say Aguero > Henry??? — Nikita dragun stan account (@nekuLDN) January 12, 2020
Unpopular opinion: Sergio Aguero is a better striker than Thierry Henry — Jayden (@Jayden_MUFC) January 12, 2020
aguero above henry for me — Everest Pudasaini (@Everestinpeace) January 12, 2020
Liverpool supporters
Aguero really is better than Henry — Notorious (@FIRMINOTORIOUS) January 12, 2020
Unpopular opinion:
Aguero > Henry — LFCRobbo (@MohawkAssassin9) January 12, 2020
Aguero overtaken Thierry Henry, hate to admit it but he's fire tbf — (@everythinglfc14) January 12, 2020
Chelsea supporters
Aguero > Henry — Jack (RT PINNED ) (@ftbljack2) January 12, 2020
What we saying Aguero>Henry? — Future’s Past (@DaveTweets__) January 12, 2020


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Man City star Kevin De Bruyne compared to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard

Houghton was part of the Sky Sports pundit team for City ’ s clash in the Premier League against Aston @ @ @ @ @ And Pep Guardiola ’ s side continued their impressive form with a dominant first half @ @ @ @ @ A double from Riyad Mahrez handed the Blues a 2-0 lead after just 24 minutes @ @ @ @ @ third four minutes later .
De Bruyne ’ s cross was then turned at the @ @ @ @ @ on the stroke of half-time for number four .
And Houghton believes the way Belgium @ @ @ @ @ his feet is similar to the way the former Liverpool captain did .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ time and time again , especially this season , ” the England ’ skipper said @ @ @ @ @ power to get the ball out of his feet just reminds me of Steven Gerrard @ @ @ @ @ with the ball .
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Manchester City Women's captain Steph Houghton has compared Kevin De Bruyne to Steven Gerrard.
Houghton was part of the Sky Sports pundit team for City’s clash in the Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
And Pep Guardiola’s side continued their impressive form with a dominant first half display at Villa Park.
A double from Riyad Mahrez handed the Blues a 2-0 lead after just 24 minutes before Sergio Aguero added a third four minutes later.
De Bruyne’s cross was then turned in at the back post by Gabriel Jesus on the stroke of half-time for number four.
And Houghton believes the way Belgium runs with the ball at his feet is similar to the way the former Liverpool captain did.
“I think we have seen this time and time again, especially this season,” the England skipper said.
“His pace and power to get the ball out of his feet just reminds me of Steven Gerrard, the way he runs with the ball.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Man City player ratings: Kevin De Bruyne brilliant and Sergio Aguero outstanding vs Aston Villa

His biggest problem was keeping warm , just some standard work with his feet to perform .
Dived right way for penalty .
6 His storming runs down the right were very effective - a real challenge to Walker now .
8 Looked like the Rolls Royce defender City bought - quick , smart and decisive , with a hint of steel .
8 Eased through an hour , applying his supreme powers of anticipation and timing to ensure Villa were liimited .
7 Gave City a threat down the left , and mixed up his crosses well - he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
7 Provided the solid foundation for all the decorative work ahead of him - physically dominant , passing perfect .
8 Absolutely unstoppable , creating goals and chances at will - his substitution was an act of mercy as much as a rotation .
9 Found acres of space and utilised it brilliantly - the recent injury break has done him plenty of good , much sharper .
8 Kicked it all off with two goals , the first a cracker , and kept his standard high throughout .
9 Three more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Blues , but his all-round approach work was also terrific .
10 Quiet until he popped up to score the fourth goal , and then he started to ravage the Villa right flank .
7 ( for De Bruyne 63 ) Easy does it .
6

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Ederson
His biggest problem was keeping warm, just some standard work with his feet to perform. Dived right way for penalty. 6
Joao Cancelo
His storming runs down the right were very effective - a real challenge to Walker now. 8
John Stones
Looked like the Rolls Royce defender City bought - quick, smart and decisive, with a hint of steel. 8
Fernandinho
Eased through an hour, applying his supreme powers of anticipation and timing to ensure Villa were liimited. 7
Benjamin Mendy
Gave City a threat down the left, and mixed up his crosses well - he was sound at the back, too. 7
Rodri
Provided the solid foundation for all the decorative work ahead of him - physically dominant, passing perfect. 8
Kevin De Bruyne
Absolutely unstoppable, creating goals and chances at will - his substitution was an act of mercy as much as a rotation. 9
(Image: PA)
David Silva
Found acres of space and utilised it brilliantly - the recent injury break has done him plenty of good, much sharper. 8
Riyad Mahrez
Kicked it all off with two goals, the first a cracker, and kept his standard high throughout. 9
Sergio Aguero
Three more classic Kun goals took him to 249 for the Blues, but his all-round approach work was also terrific. 10
Gabriel Jesus
Quiet until he popped up to score the fourth goal, and then he started to ravage the Villa right flank. 7
Subs
Nicolas Otamendi
(for Fernandinho 63) Easy minutes. 6
Phil Foden
(for De Bruyne 63) Easy does it. 6
Ilkay Gundogan
(for Rodri 71) Joined the carnage. 7
Not used: Bravo, Walker, Sterling, Bernardo


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Aston Villa vs Man City highlights and reaction Aguero seals win with record hat-trick

Manchester City ran riot at Villa Park today again Aston Villa in the Premier League as Pep Guardiola 's men @ @ @ @ @ The Blues have the chance to move to second in the standings after Leicester lost @ @ @ @ @ knows three points is a must after Liverpool defeated Tottenham 1-0 to maintain their lead @ @ @ @ @ has no new injury concerns to deal with as only Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane @ @ @ @ @ both players are expected to be available for selection in the near future .
Riyad @ @ @ @ @ way with a fine solo goal before slamming home after David Silva rushed down an @ @ @ @ @ fired into the top corner from outside the area , before Gabriel Jesus scored on @ @ @ @ @ .
After the break , Aguero scored from inside the area and capitalised on a @ @ @ @ @ late on .
El-Ghazi 's late penalty gave Villa a consolation .
Follow live reaction @ @ @ @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Stuart Brennan, Joe Bray, Tyrone Marshall, Marcus Banks)

Manchester City ran riot at Villa Park today again Aston Villa in the Premier League as Pep Guardiola's men ran out 6-1 winners.
The Blues have the chance to move to second in the standings after Leicester lost to Southampton yesterday while Guardiola knows three points is a must after Liverpool defeated Tottenham 1-0 to maintain their lead at the summit.
Guardiola has no new injury concerns to deal with as only Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane are on the sidelines but both players are expected to be available for selection in the near future.
Riyad Mahrez sent City on their way with a fine solo goal before slamming home after David Silva rushed down an attempted clearance. Sergio Aguero fired into the top corner from outside the area, before Gabriel Jesus scored on the stroke of half time.
After the break, Aguero scored from inside the area and capitalised on a mistake to complete his hat-trick late on. El-Ghazi's late penalty gave Villa a consolation.
Follow live reaction from the game below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-12--Manchester United player Andreas Pereira reveals favourite position

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has revealed his favourite position is No.10 after he helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's team to victory playing in that role against Norwich .
The 24-year-old has played on both wings , as a defensive midfielder and as a No.10 playmaker so far this season but the Brazil international admitted it is the latter he enjoys playing the most .
The midfielder looked more comfortable in a more advanced role in the 4-0 win against Norwich after being exposed in a deeper role against Manchester City in the League Cup semi final first leg .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ No 10 , ” Pereira told The Athletic .
“ I can play on both wings but more coming in and playing as an attacking midfielder .
The manager knows that , but he knows that if I have to play in other positions to help the team out I will always do it .
Because I want the best for the team .
“ I am very happy he has the belief in me and is showing that this season .
I have stepped up and am playing more games.
” And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role the 24-year-old played against Norwich and praised his performance .
`` I thought Andreas started off really , really well for us , '' Solskjaer told MUTV .
The midfielder told MEN Sport last month that the Norwegian has had a big impact on his career and had been considering leaving the club in the summer .
`` He [ Solskjaer ] has been massive for me .
Perhaps if he had not been at the club , I might not have been at the club as well , '' Pereira said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He spoke to me and said I would get more opportunities with him .
He said if I get better and better then I will play more and more and that 's what has happened .
`` In the summer I was thinking about my options .
`` Yes , I was a bit worried but I always wanted to stay here because Manchester is my home .
I 've been here since I was 16 years old so I am very happy that the manager is staying and I want to @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has revealed his favourite position is No.10 after he helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team to victory playing in that role against Norwich.
The 24-year-old has played on both wings, as a defensive midfielder and as a No.10 playmaker so far this season but the Brazil international admitted it is the latter he enjoys playing the most.
The midfielder looked more comfortable in a more advanced role in the 4-0 win against Norwich after being exposed in a deeper role against Manchester City in the League Cup semi final first leg.
"My best position is as a No 10,” Pereira told The Athletic. “I can play on both wings but more coming in and playing as an attacking midfielder. The manager knows that, but he knows that if I have to play in other positions to help the team out I will always do it. Because I want the best for the team.
“I am very happy he has the belief in me and is showing that this season. I have stepped up and am playing more games.”
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was happy with the role the 24-year-old played against Norwich and praised his performance.
"I thought Andreas started off really, really well for us," Solskjaer told MUTV.
The midfielder told MEN Sport last month that the Norwegian has had a big impact on his career and had been considering leaving the club in the summer.
"He [Solskjaer] has been massive for me. Perhaps if he had not been at the club, I might not have been at the club as well," Pereira said.
"I have to be thankful. He spoke to me and said I would get more opportunities with him. He said if I get better and better then I will play more and more and that's what has happened.
"In the summer I was thinking about my options.
"Yes, I was a bit worried but I always wanted to stay here because Manchester is my home. I've been here since I was 16 years old so I am very happy that the manager is staying and I want to stay with him too."