themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--What happens if Man City draw tonight against Arsenal FC in Premier League

The Premier League is finally back and Manchester City are taking on Arsenal at a rain-drenched Etihad Stadium tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ massive 25 points off league leaders Liverpool in the title race , the result of @ @ @ @ @ ramifications on when Jurgen Klopp 's side can officially win the league .
Liverpool only @ @ @ @ @ their last nine games to win the Premier League for the first time in their @ @ @ @ @ fail to defeat Arsenal then they will have the chance to secure the title at @ @ @ @ @ of their rivals Everton , in the Merseyside derby on Sunday , June 21 .
@ @ @ @ @ fans present to witness it , winning your first title in 30 years at your @ @ @ @ @ something to savour .
However , if City win against the Gunners then Liverpool would @ @ @ @ @ days and defeat both Everton and the Crystal Palace at Anfield on the following Wednesday @

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The Premier League is finally back and Manchester City are taking on Arsenal at a rain-drenched Etihad Stadium tonight.
While City are currently a massive 25 points off league leaders Liverpool in the title race, the result of the match still has big ramifications on when Jurgen Klopp's side can officially win the league.
Liverpool only need two more victories from their last nine games to win the Premier League for the first time in their history but if the Blues fail to defeat Arsenal then they will have the chance to secure the title at Goodison Park, the home of their rivals Everton, in the Merseyside derby on Sunday, June 21.
Although there will be no fans present to witness it, winning your first title in 30 years at your local rivals' ground is something to savour.
However, if City win against the Gunners then Liverpool would have wait a few more days and defeat both Everton and the Crystal Palace at Anfield on the following Wednesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday June 17

It 's Wednesday night which means it 's time for another National Lottery Lotto draw - and it 's a @ @ @ @ @ 's a jackpot of £8.7 million up for grabs this Wednesday night as result of @ @ @ @ @ money that could change your life if you 're lucky enough to get your hands @ @ @ @ @ be in with the chance of bagging that cash you 'll need to purchase your @ @ @ @ @ numbers before the cut off point at 7.30pm .
To win tonight 's impressive jackpot @ @ @ @ @ all six numbers on your card .
You can also play online on the National @ @ @ @ @ But do n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball @ @ @ @ @ the results are in .

It's Wednesday night which means it's time for another National Lottery Lotto draw - and it's a triple rollover tonight.
There's a jackpot of £8.7 million up for grabs this Wednesday night as result of the rollover.
That's money that could change your life if you're lucky enough to get your hands on it.
But to be in with the chance of bagging that cash you'll need to purchase your ticket and pick your lucky numbers before the cut off point at 7.30pm.
To win tonight's impressive jackpot you'll need to match all six numbers on your card.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2.
But don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draw below as soon as the results are in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Man Utd learn Jack Grealish asking price and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been told that it will cost £80million to sign Jack Grealish this summer , according to reports .
United are planning to press ahead with their transfer plans this summer despite the chaos of the last few months and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add a winger , a central midfielder and a playmaker to his side as he gears up for a Premier League title challenge next season .
The primary target to fill the creative-midfield role is Aston Villa captain Grealish , who has impressed this season despite playing in a newly promoted side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table - with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions .
Solskjaer himself praised the 24-year-old after he scored a sublime goal at Old Trafford earlier this season and MEN Sport understands United made their interest known to Villa in February to get a head start on any potential competitors , after deciding to prioritise him over James Maddison .
The Daily Mail say Villa will demand £80million for Grealish , but MEN Sport understands his valuation would plummet if they are relegated .
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Meanwhile , United are reportedly in pole position to sign Donny van de Beek this summer .
The Daily Mail suggest Real Madrid have backtracked on a £45million deal to sign the midfielder and United could secure a bargain deal as a result .
Speaking earlier this month Ajax CEO and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirmed Solskjaer 's side are among the teams interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport reported in January the Dutch international was among the players being scouted ahead of the summer window .

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Manchester United have been told that it will cost £80million to sign Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.
United are planning to press ahead with their transfer plans this summer despite the chaos of the last few months and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add a winger, a central midfielder and a playmaker to his side as he gears up for a Premier League title challenge next season.
The primary target to fill the creative-midfield role is Aston Villa captain Grealish, who has impressed this season despite playing in a newly promoted side that is struggling at the bottom of the table - with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions.
Solskjaer himself praised the 24-year-old after he scored a sublime goal at Old Trafford earlier this season and MEN Sport understands United made their interest known to Villa in February to get a head start on any potential competitors, after deciding to prioritise him over James Maddison.
The Daily Mail say Villa will demand £80million for Grealish, but MEN Sport understands his valuation would plummet if they are relegated.
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Meanwhile, United are reportedly in pole position to sign Donny van de Beek this summer.
The Daily Mail suggest Real Madrid have backtracked on a £45million deal to sign the midfielder and United could secure a bargain deal as a result.
Speaking earlier this month Ajax CEO and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirmed Solskjaer's side are among the teams interested in signing Van de Beek, while MEN Sport reported in January the Dutch international was among the players being scouted ahead of the summer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--How Man United and Man City fans can turn Sky Sports crowd noise off

Sky Sports ’ live Premier League coverage started tonight as the top-flight returned to action .
Aston Villa hosted Sheffield United in the opening fixture , which was followed by Manchester City facing Arsenal at the Etihad .
As fans readjust to life without supporters in grounds , supporters across the country are tuning in to watch their side on Sky in the comfort of their own homes .
However , a major talking point amongst supporters has been the use of artificial crowd noise , implemented to remove the eerie feel inside the ground without spectators .
Sky has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce the “ bespoke and team-specific ” crowd noises and chants in a bid to add some atmosphere to fans ’ experience of viewing at home .
But the move hasn ’ t gone down well with all football fans watching from home .
And below is how supporters can turn the crowd noise on and off for Premier League matches in the coming weeks .
The interactive crowds feature will be available via Sky Sports Main Event on all but two of the 22 currently scheduled live on Sky games , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League for Burnley vs Watford ( June 25 ) and Bournemouth vs Newcastle ( July 1 ) .
The crowd noise is automatic if you watch the match on Main Event , with free-to-air games on Sky Pick and Sky 1 also broadcasting the feature .
However , for those supporters wanting to turn the noise off , then they should watch matches on Sky Sports Premier League , which will just broadcast the actual noise coming from the ground .
United will kick-off their campaign a on Friday night away at Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to maintain their bid for a top-four finish .
However , all games will take place behind closed doors and a number of safety measures have been put in place due to the current coronavirus pandemic .

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Sky Sports’ live Premier League coverage started tonight as the top-flight returned to action.
Aston Villa hosted Sheffield United in the opening fixture, which was followed by Manchester City facing Arsenal at the Etihad.
As fans readjust to life without supporters in grounds, supporters across the country are tuning in to watch their side on Sky in the comfort of their own homes.
However, a major talking point amongst supporters has been the use of artificial crowd noise, implemented to remove the eerie feel inside the ground without spectators.
Sky has linked up with EA Sports FIFA to produce the “bespoke and team-specific” crowd noises and chants in a bid to add some atmosphere to fans’ experience of viewing at home.
But the move hasn’t gone down well with all football fans watching from home.
And below is how supporters can turn the crowd noise on and off for Premier League matches in the coming weeks.
The interactive crowds feature will be available via Sky Sports Main Event on all but two of the 22 currently scheduled live on Sky games, with the feature switching to Sky Sports Premier League for Burnley vs Watford (June 25) and Bournemouth vs Newcastle (July 1).
The crowd noise is automatic if you watch the match on Main Event, with free-to-air games on Sky Pick and Sky 1 also broadcasting the feature.
However, for those supporters wanting to turn the noise off, then they should watch matches on Sky Sports Premier League, which will just broadcast the actual noise coming from the ground.
United will kick-off their campaign a on Friday night away at Tottenham as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side look to maintain their bid for a top-four finish.
However, all games will take place behind closed doors and a number of safety measures have been put in place due to the current coronavirus pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Man United evening headlines as Fernandes prepares to link up with Pogba

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday June 17 .
While Manchester United are still hopeful of returning to the Champions League , they are getting their plans in order in case that scenario doesn ’ t materialise .
With the COVID-19 pandemic already impacting the transfer market , a failure to make it into Europe ’ s top competition could see the Reds and move for second or third-choice targets .
Still , despite the pandemic costing United £28million , the club still has its sights set on a new midfielder , winger and playmaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on United ’ s radar , but a second season outside the Champions League would likely hinder a move for at least the former .
Grealish may still be affordable if Aston Villa are relegated , while other candidates include Donny van de Beek of Ajax and Birmingham City ’ s Jude Bellingham .
United currently sit fifth in the Premier League , three points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea and two clear of Wolves and Sheffield United .
Fifth may be enough for a Champions League spot if Manchester City ’ s European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still waiting for their first opportunity to watch Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in the same midfield .
Fernandes arrived in January , and has impressed since joining from Sporting Lisbon , producing two goals and three assists in five league outings .
However , he has done so without Pogba , who suffered an ankle injury in late December and is yet to return to action of any kind .
The pair are expected to play together for the first time when United face Tottenham on Friday , and the Portugal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love to hear .
`` We are so excited to restart the season and play again .
I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba play again after his long injury , '' A series of injury setbacks have limited Pogba to eight appearances in all competitions this season , with his last league start coming back in September in United ’ s 1-1 draw with Arsenal .
Academy products set to be released by Manchester United Academy player Dion McGhee is among a number of former youth team stars set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon the expiry of his contract .
Midfielder McGhee has been with the Reds since the age of seven , but he will be on the released list along with a handful of players with first-team experience .
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson , Demetri Mitchell , Ethan Hamilton , and George Tanner are the others expected to move on .
Borthwick-Jackson broke into the first team under Louis van Gaal , playing 14 times in the 2015/16 season , but has repeatedly been loaned out in the years since and made a temporary switch to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played once for the club , on the final day of the 2016/17 Premier League season against Crystal Palace , and had two loan spells in the Scottish Premiership with Hearts .
Hamilton and Tanner , meanwhile , never got a competitive first-team chance .
The former has spent the last few months on loan at Bolton , while the latter joined Salford City on loan in January .

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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday June 17.
United preparing for worst-case scenario in transfer planning
While Manchester United are still hopeful of returning to the Champions League, they are getting their plans in order in case that scenario doesn’t materialise.
With the COVID-19 pandemic already impacting the transfer market, a failure to make it into Europe’s top competition could see the Reds change their priorities and move for second or third-choice targets.
Still, despite the pandemic costing United £28million, the club still has its sights set on a new midfielder, winger and playmaker.
Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish remain on United’s radar, but a second season outside the Champions League would likely hinder a move for at least the former.
Grealish may still be affordable if Aston Villa are relegated, while other candidates include Donny van de Beek of Ajax and Birmingham City’s Jude Bellingham.
United currently sit fifth in the Premier League, three points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea and two clear of Wolves and Sheffield United. Fifth may be enough for a Champions League spot if Manchester City’s European ban is upheld.
Fernandes issues positive update on return of team-mate Pogba
Manchester United fans are still waiting for their first opportunity to watch Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in the same midfield.
Fernandes arrived in January, and has impressed since joining from Sporting Lisbon, producing two goals and three assists in five league outings.
However, he has done so without Pogba, who suffered an ankle injury in late December and is yet to return to action of any kind.
The pair are expected to play together for the first time when United face Tottenham on Friday, and the Portugal international has provided the kind of update fans of his club will love to hear.
"We are so excited to restart the season and play again. I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba play again after his long injury," Fernandes told talkSPORT.
A series of injury setbacks have limited Pogba to eight appearances in all competitions this season, with his last league start coming back in September in United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Academy products set to be released by Manchester United
Academy player Dion McGhee is among a number of former youth team stars set to be released by Manchester United this summer upon the expiry of his contract.
Midfielder McGhee has been with the Reds since the age of seven, but MEN understands he will be on the released list along with a handful of players with first-team experience.
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Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Demetri Mitchell, Ethan Hamilton, and George Tanner are the others expected to move on.
Borthwick-Jackson broke into the first team under Louis van Gaal, playing 14 times in the 2015/16 season, but has repeatedly been loaned out in the years since and made a temporary switch to Oldham in January.
Fellow defender Mitchell played once for the club, on the final day of the 2016/17 Premier League season against Crystal Palace, and had two loan spells in the Scottish Premiership with Hearts.
Hamilton and Tanner, meanwhile, never got a competitive first-team chance. The former has spent the last few months on loan at Bolton, while the latter joined Salford City on loan in January.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--LIVE Greater Manchester hit by thunderstorms as heavy rain batters region

Thunderstorms and lightning are forecast for parts of Greater Manchester after heavy downpours hit the region .
It follows two days of dramatic weather which saw thunderstorms and bolts of lightning during flash floods .
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office .
It is in place from midday today ( Wednesday ) until midnight .
The weather warning , which covers a large part of the UK , could bring flooding of homes and businesses , with damage to some buildings from floodwater , lightning strikes , hail or strong winds .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being urged to drive to the weather conditions as roads could be come slippery during the downpours .
Heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of Greater Manchester on Tuesday .
Vehicles were stuck in flood water in Stockport , while a child was pictured swimming in a huge puddle in a Denton car park .
Scores of people shared dramatic photos of lightning bolts striking areas of the city centre too .
F ollow the latest weather and traffic updates in our rolling live blog , which will load below .

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Thunderstorms and lightning are forecast for parts of Greater Manchester after heavy downpours hit the region.
It follows two days of dramatic weather which saw thunderstorms and bolts of lightning during flash floods.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.
It is in place from midday today (Wednesday) until midnight.
The weather warning, which covers a large part of the UK, could bring flooding of homes and businesses, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
The weather could cause power cuts.
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Motorists are being urged to drive to the weather conditions as roads could be come slippery during the downpours.
Heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of Greater Manchester on Tuesday.
Vehicles were stuck in flood water in Stockport, while a child was pictured swimming in a huge puddle in a Denton car park.
Scores of people shared dramatic photos of lightning bolts striking areas of the city centre too.
F ollow the latest weather and traffic updates in our rolling live blog, which will load below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Marcus Rashford's school teacher on why he predicted he would do great things

Marcus Rashford 's former school teacher says he is not surprised he has gone on to take the country by storm with his charity work and campaigning .
The Manchester United star Rashford is being hailed as a national hero after forcing the government into a u-turn on their plan to end free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays .
He had previously also raised £20 million to pay for meals for families living below the breadline during lockdown .
Simon Pyne taught the England forward at Button Lane Primary School on the Northern Moor estate in Wythenshawe where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan Simon , 43 , still a teacher at the school , was left delighted when he broke into the Reds first team four years ago .
However he says he also believed he would go on to do good things off the pitch .
`` He 's always wanted to give back '' he said .
`` He has always stayed in touch with his area .
He has a couple of really close friends , former classmates and I think he wanted to help people like them .
`` He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have been rooting for this as well .
`` He talks about his mum a lot and she will have made sure he stayed grounded '' And knowing what he was like in school , he was always going to give something back if he could .
`` I always knew he had it in him . ''
Simon revealed Marcus used to help struggling classmates with their work as well show an extraordinary level of dedication given his age .
`` He 's more or less the same now as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He was just a genuinely nice , thoughtful , hard-working well mannered lad .
`` He always thought of others .
He was always very helpful in class .
`` It 's difficult to remember specific incidents as it was so long ago but I know he spent a lot of his time sat next to one of our more difficult pupils at the time and I know helped him quite a lot with his work .
`` He was always very patient like that .
`` Obviously he absolutely loved his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything he was doing .
`` We do a residential in the Lake District every year and the year he came with us he asked me if he could set an early alarm .
`` I said 'why do you need to do that , we wake you up ' and he said ' I want to get up and do my training . '
`` That was nine years-old .
And every morning he was there up doing press-ups , sit-ups or whatever it was .
`` I used to have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would tell them you could n't have asked for a more dedicated child .
`` I think it was instilled into him from an early age – remember where you 've come from , do n't forget it , do n't leave it behind .
And he has n't done .
`` In fact I believe he has a tattoo of the house he grew up in . ''
Speaking just after Boris Johnson announced the government would provide meal vouchers for parents over the summer in a move costing £120 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level .
`` It makes you proud to know he has done all this .
I support him in everything he does .
`` I would love to take credit but I think it was his family who have succeeded in pushing him this far .
`` But I am immensely proud of what he has become and part of me hopes I did help him along the way .
`` We do have families in our school who would benefit from what Marcus has achieved .
`` It 's probably helped breathe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Before moving to Wythenshawe , Marcus lived with his mum Mel and his four siblings in both Withington and Fallowfield .
During that time he played for the now legendary Fletcher Moss Rangers , who have had an array of professional stars on their books down the years including Wes Brown , Jesse Lingard , Ravel Morrison , Tyler Blackett , Cameron Borthwick and Kyle Bartley amongst many others .
Dave Horrocks , 67 , was one of Marcus ' first coaches who worked with him from the age of five until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ academy aged eight .
`` I 'm not using the word proud because it does n't seem to cover what we feel about him '' he told the Manchester Evening News .
`` I 've been trying to find the right word and it 's honoured .
I 'm honoured to know the guy and the family .
He comes from such a fantastic family .
`` I was talking to some of our parents today and it came home to me , there are so many of them who will benefit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's when you realise it 's our kids and our parents who are going to get looked after , it reminds you how close to home it is . ''
He says Marcus was so young it was hard to predict at that age what he would become , but says he and his family bought into the club 's ethos of team-spirit and looking out for each other .
`` He was just a little boy when he was with us .
But he was always very polite kid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because he was so young five or six years old , you do n't envisage they are going to go on and be the iconic sort of footballers that Marcus has become .
`` You do n't think of that , that 's not part of it .
You 're just trying to develop them in any way you can .
`` We see it as a collaborative effort between us and the parents and if everyone can buy into that ethos then great .
And if it 's done from an early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an effect .
`` We try and make it that if the kids remember us in the future , then brilliant '' If they do something as fantastic as Marcus has gone and done then phenomenal .
`` Whether Marcus still thinks of us as fondly we do of him I do n't know '' But I 'd like we may have played some small part somewhere . ''
Reacting to the news of the government u-turn yesterday Rashford said on Twitter : `` I don ’ t even know what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do when we come together , THIS is England in 2020 . ''
He then responded to a tweet about his mum bursting with pride saying `` this is her moment .
`` .

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Marcus Rashford's former school teacher says he is not surprised he has gone on to take the country by storm with his charity work and campaigning.
The Manchester United star Rashford is being hailed as a national hero after forcing the government into a u-turn on their plan to end free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays.
He had previously also raised £20 million to pay for meals for families living below the breadline during lockdown.
Simon Pyne taught the England forward at Button Lane Primary School on the Northern Moor estate in Wythenshawe where Marcus moved aged nine.
(Image: Instagram)
Big United fan Simon, 43, still a teacher at the school, was left delighted when he broke into the Reds first team four years ago.
However he says he also believed he would go on to do good things off the pitch.
"He's always wanted to give back" he said.
"He has always stayed in touch with his area. He has a couple of really close friends, former classmates and I think he wanted to help people like them.
"He also has a strong family behind him who would have been rooting for this as well.
(Image: Button Lane Primary School)
"He talks about his mum a lot and she will have made sure he stayed grounded
"And knowing what he was like in school, he was always going to give something back if he could.
"I always knew he had it in him."
Simon revealed Marcus used to help struggling classmates with their work as well show an extraordinary level of dedication given his age.
"He's more or less the same now as he was in school" he said.
"He was just a genuinely nice, thoughtful, hard-working well mannered lad.
(Image: Button Lane Primary School)
"He always thought of others. He was always very helpful in class.
"It's difficult to remember specific incidents as it was so long ago but I know he spent a lot of his time sat next to one of our more difficult pupils at the time and I know helped him quite a lot with his work.
"He was always very patient like that.
"Obviously he absolutely loved his sport, but he worked hard in everything he was doing.
"We do a residential in the Lake District every year and the year he came with us he asked me if he could set an early alarm.
"I said 'why do you need to do that, we wake you up' and he said 'I want to get up and do my training.'
(Image: Wythenshawe Whisperers)
"That was nine years-old. And every morning he was there up doing press-ups, sit-ups or whatever it was.
"I used to have to send a report to his coaches and I would tell them you couldn't have asked for a more dedicated child.
"I think it was instilled into him from an early age – remember where you've come from, don't forget it, don't leave it behind. And he hasn't done.
"In fact I believe he has a tattoo of the house he grew up in."
Speaking just after Boris Johnson announced the government would provide meal vouchers for parents over the summer in a move costing £120 million Simon said: "This is another level.
"It makes you proud to know he has done all this. I support him in everything he does.
"I would love to take credit but I think it was his family who have succeeded in pushing him this far.
(Image: Getty Images)
"But I am immensely proud of what he has become and part of me hopes I did help him along the way.
"We do have families in our school who would benefit from what Marcus has achieved.
"It's probably helped breathe a sigh of relief for them."
Before moving to Wythenshawe, Marcus lived with his mum Mel and his four siblings in both Withington and Fallowfield.
During that time he played for the now legendary Fletcher Moss Rangers, who have had an array of professional stars on their books down the years including Wes Brown, Jesse Lingard, Ravel Morrison, Tyler Blackett, Cameron Borthwick and Kyle Bartley amongst many others.
Dave Horrocks, 67, was one of Marcus' first coaches who worked with him from the age of five until he was picked up by United's academy aged eight.
(Image: Fletcher Moss Rangers)
"I'm not using the word proud because it doesn't seem to cover what we feel about him" he told the Manchester Evening News.
"I've been trying to find the right word and it's honoured. I'm honoured to know the guy and the family. He comes from such a fantastic family.
"I was talking to some of our parents today and it came home to me, there are so many of them who will benefit and are benefiting from what he has done.
"It's when you realise it's our kids and our parents who are going to get looked after, it reminds you how close to home it is."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He says Marcus was so young it was hard to predict at that age what he would become, but says he and his family bought into the club's ethos of team-spirit and looking out for each other.
"He was just a little boy when he was with us. But he was always very polite kid and listened to his coaches.
"Because he was so young five or six years old, you don't envisage they are going to go on and be the iconic sort of footballers that Marcus has become.
"You don't think of that, that's not part of it. You're just trying to develop them in any way you can.
"We see it as a collaborative effort between us and the parents and if everyone can buy into that ethos then great. And if it's done from an early age it's bound to have more of an effect.
"We try and make it that if the kids remember us in the future, then brilliant
"If they do something as fantastic as Marcus has gone and done then phenomenal.
"Whether Marcus still thinks of us as fondly we do of him I don't know
"But I'd like we may have played some small part somewhere."
Reacting to the news of the government u-turn yesterday Rashford said on Twitter: "I don’t even know what to say. Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020."
He then responded to a tweet about his mum bursting with pride saying "this is her moment.".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Lads behind viral Marcus Rashford banner speak on why they chose to honour him

A group of lads who put a banner underneath a Wythenshawe road sign as a tribute to Marcus Rashford have spoken about why they chose to honour him .
The Manchester United player from Northern Moor , campaigned for the Prime Minister to fund the free school meal voucher scheme during the summer holidays .
Rashford , 22 , received free schools as a young boy living with his mother , in Wythenshawe .
In a shock u-turn on Tuesday ( June 16 ) , Boris Johnson confirmed the government would pour £120m into a one-off 'COVID summer food fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banner was erected underneath the 'welcome to Wythenshawe ' road sign , just off the M56 .
The banner read : `` Rashford 1 , Boris 0 , '' and has been shared hundreds of times on social media .
Local community group , Wythenshawe Whisperer 's , say they created the banner as a tribute to Marcus Rashford .
The group is made of up of four of local men , who grew up and went to school in Wythenshawe .
Speaking to the M.E.N , they said the banner is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Wythenshawe has acheived .
`` We have all been following what Rashford has been doing since the start of lockdown , '' they said .
`` When his letter got rejected we were all speaking about it in our Whatsapp group .
`` When Boris Johnson made the u-turn we made a joke saying Marcus one , Boris nil .
We joked about putting a banner up .
`` We finished work yesterday and put the banner up around 6pm .
A few people started taking pictures and then it spread like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim for them was to draw attention to something positive that had come from the south Manchester estate .
`` There is a lad from Northern Moor who has not only become a great footballer , but has been able to make a change at the very top , '' they said .
`` He has made the Prime Minister of this country change his mind about something which is going to help kids across the country .
`` It is a reminder that people can tell their kids in Wythenshawe that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position to make changes but this is a lad who has managed to do that . ''
The group say they like to hope Rashford has seen the banner , and that he likes it .
On Wednesday morning , the banner was removed from the sign , and the lads say they are keen to get it back .
`` The Football Museum have asked for it for a project thy are doing about football during the pandemic , so it would be good if we can find it .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a bit of a laugh but we wanted to celebrate what someone from our area has achieved . ''

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A group of lads who put a banner underneath a Wythenshawe road sign as a tribute to Marcus Rashford have spoken about why they chose to honour him.
The Manchester United player from Northern Moor, campaigned for the Prime Minister to fund the free school meal voucher scheme during the summer holidays.
Rashford, 22, received free schools as a young boy living with his mother, in Wythenshawe.
In a shock u-turn on Tuesday (June 16), Boris Johnson confirmed the government would pour £120m into a one-off 'COVID summer food fund.'
Following the announcement, a banner was erected underneath the 'welcome to Wythenshawe' road sign, just off the M56.
(Image: Instagram)
The banner read: "Rashford 1, Boris 0," and has been shared hundreds of times on social media.
Local community group, Wythenshawe Whisperer's, say they created the banner as a tribute to Marcus Rashford.
(Image: Wythenshawe Whisperer's)
The group is made of up of four of local men, who grew up and went to school in Wythenshawe.
Speaking to the M.E.N, they said the banner isn't about politics - but celebrating what someone from Wythenshawe has acheived.
"We have all been following what Rashford has been doing since the start of lockdown," they said.
"When his letter got rejected we were all speaking about it in our Whatsapp group.
"When Boris Johnson made the u-turn we made a joke saying Marcus one, Boris nil. We joked about putting a banner up.
"We finished work yesterday and put the banner up around 6pm. A few people started taking pictures and then it spread like wildfire."
(Image: Wythenshawe Whisperer's)
The group say the aim for them was to draw attention to something positive that had come from the south Manchester estate.
"There is a lad from Northern Moor who has not only become a great footballer, but has been able to make a change at the very top," they said.
"He has made the Prime Minister of this country change his mind about something which is going to help kids across the country.
"It is a reminder that people can tell their kids in Wythenshawe that might think they can't get to a position to make changes but this is a lad who has managed to do that."
The group say they like to hope Rashford has seen the banner, and that he likes it.
On Wednesday morning, the banner was removed from the sign, and the lads say they are keen to get it back.
"The Football Museum have asked for it for a project thy are doing about football during the pandemic, so it would be good if we can find it.
"The emphasis is not on the politics, it was a bit of a laugh but we wanted to celebrate what someone from our area has achieved."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--The moment bomb disposal detonated 'suspicious package' found in Salford

This is the moment a bomb disposal squad carried out a controlled explosion on a 'suspicious package ' found at a property in Salford .
Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes on Worsley Road in Eccles , after police made the discovery earlier today .
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife .
Bomb disposal officers removed the package from a block of flats .
The nature of the contents have not yet been confirmed .
A controlled explosion was carried out at a nearby car park behind Worsley Road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place .
A police officer can be heard saying 'take cover , ' before a loud bang .
Several minutes later , a second package was detonated by the bomb disposal unit , followed by a third .
Officers at the scene said a 10-minute 'cooling off ' period would take place before residents would be allowed back in their homes .
Police were called to a block of flats on Worsley Road on Wednesday morning to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man .
A large police cordon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as police officers and bomb disposal carried out their investigations .
One resident told the M.E.N : `` There was an incident at one of the flats at 11am this morning and a man was arrested .
`` When he was taken away officers went in and found items of concern .
`` A fire officer came and had a look and then forensics went in with masks .
`` Then all the doors were being knocked on at around 1.15pm when officers said they were evacuating .
`` Now we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disposal are here . ''
Worsley road has been closed from Woolden Street to the Lidl supermarket , according to traffic alerts Greater Manchester Police say they are not able to confirm the nature of the package , or the investigation at this stage .
In an earlier statement , they said : `` Police attended a property on Worsley Road , Eccles this morning following a report of concern for the welfare of a man .
`` A man aged 35 has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make an assessment of a suspicious package found at the property .
`` Road closures are in place while enquiries continue .
Nearby buildings have been evacuated and a 100m cordon is in place . ''

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This is the moment a bomb disposal squad carried out a controlled explosion on a 'suspicious package' found at a property in Salford.
Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes on Worsley Road in Eccles, after police made the discovery earlier today.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.
Bomb disposal officers removed the package from a block of flats.
The nature of the contents have not yet been confirmed.
A controlled explosion was carried out at a nearby car park behind Worsley Road.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Video footage shows the moment the explosion took place. A police officer can be heard saying 'take cover,' before a loud bang.
Several minutes later, a second package was detonated by the bomb disposal unit, followed by a third.
Officers at the scene said a 10-minute 'cooling off' period would take place before residents would be allowed back in their homes.
Police were called to a block of flats on Worsley Road on Wednesday morning to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man.
A large police cordon has been in place throughout the day as police officers and bomb disposal carried out their investigations.
One resident told the M.E.N: "There was an incident at one of the flats at 11am this morning and a man was arrested.
"When he was taken away officers went in and found items of concern.
"A fire officer came and had a look and then forensics went in with masks.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"Then all the doors were being knocked on at around 1.15pm when officers said they were evacuating.
"Now we have a 150 metre cordon in place and bomb disposal are here."
Worsley road has been closed from Woolden Street to the Lidl supermarket, according to traffic alerts
Greater Manchester Police say they are not able to confirm the nature of the package, or the investigation at this stage.
In an earlier statement, they said: "Police attended a property on Worsley Road, Eccles this morning following a report of concern for the welfare of a man.
"A man aged 35 has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.
"Bomb disposal officers are due to make an assessment of a suspicious package found at the property.
"Road closures are in place while enquiries continue. Nearby buildings have been evacuated and a 100m cordon is in place."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Pictures: Man City v Arsenal Premier League images from the Etihad Stadium

All the best images as the Premier League gets back underway with Manchester City taking on Arsenal behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ will be surreal scenes at an almost empty Etihad Stadium as Manchester City play Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ first match in three months as the Premier League returns following a lengthy hiatus due @ @ @ @ @ All matches until the end of the season are being played behind closed doors .
@ @ @ @ @ the best images of tonight 's events below .
Man City vs Arsenal FC LIVE @ @ @ @ @ Premier League restarts at the Etihad Stadium

All the best images as the Premier League gets back underway with Manchester City taking on Arsenal behind closed doors at the Etihad Stadium
There will be surreal scenes at an almost empty Etihad Stadium as Manchester City play Arsenal tonight.
It's their first match in three months as the Premier League returns following a lengthy hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
All matches until the end of the season are being played behind closed doors.
We'll be gathering all the best images of tonight's events below.
Man City vs Arsenal FC LIVE goal and score updates as Premier League restarts at the Etihad Stadium


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Premier League drinks breaks explained - when will they be and for how long

Fans watching Man City take on Arsenal tonight will see a new innovation as the Premier League returns after a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The long wait is almost over but football will inevitably look very different with no fans , and social distancing measures still in place .
And we now have another new item to add to proceedings with Premier League clubs approving water breaks this week .
Here 's what you need to know What are the water breaks ?
Premier League clubs have now approved the breaks which are intended to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break from action .
Not only are players going straight back into full-pace games , packed into a condensed schedule , but they are doing so in heat they do n't often play in .
The water breaks will be mandatory , so we should see every player head over to the sideline when the referee signals for a cooling break .
When will they be ?
The breaks will be at the referee 's discretion , but as close to the middle of each half as possible .
The referee is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break to take place in each half with two breaks across the 90 minutes .
We have already seen water breaks elsewhere with La Liga holding the stoppages at the 30th and 70th-minute marks .
Will they be safe ?
The water breaks will still abide by the strict health and safety regulations amid concerns around coronavirus .
Each player will have his own designated water bottle ready for the water break to make sure there is no sharing and indeed no potential spreading of the virus .
Water bottles are also expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each player reaching into a basket and retrieving their bottle , potentially making contact with those of other players .

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Fans watching Man City take on Arsenal tonight will see a new innovation as the Premier League returns after a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The long wait is almost over but football will inevitably look very different with no fans, and social distancing measures still in place.
And we now have another new item to add to proceedings with Premier League clubs approving water breaks this week.
Here's what you need to know
What are the water breaks?
Premier League clubs have now approved the breaks which are intended to help players as they return from a three-month break from action.
Not only are players going straight back into full-pace games, packed into a condensed schedule, but they are doing so in heat they don't often play in.
The water breaks will be mandatory, so we should see every player head over to the sideline when the referee signals for a cooling break.
When will they be?
The breaks will be at the referee's discretion, but as close to the middle of each half as possible.
The referee is set to choose the best moment for the break to take place in each half with two breaks across the 90 minutes.
We have already seen water breaks elsewhere with La Liga holding the stoppages at the 30th and 70th-minute marks.
Will they be safe?
The water breaks will still abide by the strict health and safety regulations amid concerns around coronavirus.
Each player will have his own designated water bottle ready for the water break to make sure there is no sharing and indeed no potential spreading of the virus.
Water bottles are also expected to be handed to players rather than each player reaching into a basket and retrieving their bottle, potentially making contact with those of other players.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Garcia starts, Sane returns as Guardiola names Man City team vs Arsenal FC

Leroy Sane has made his long-awaited return to the Manchester City first team after being named as a substitute against Arsenal .
Pep Guardiola has a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time this season with Sane finally recovered from the knee-ligament injury that had kept him on the sidelines for the entire campaign .
The German has been named amongst the substitutes , the number of which has been increased to nine for the rest of the season to coincide with the number of changes a manager can make being raised to five .
Aymeric Laporte has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line-up after his own injury torment and he will be partnered with youngster Eric Garcia , who is making just his third Premier League start for the Blues .
Elsewhere the team is strong and typical of Guardiola , with only Gabriel Jesus starting ahead of Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan playing in the holding-midfield role rather than Fernandinho or Rodri the surprising selection decisions .
However , there 's no sign of John Stones , Joao Cancelo or Claudio Bravo in the 20-man strong squad .
City have n't played a competitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United on March 8 after the coronavirus pandemic forced football into a suspension which has lasted over three months .
Aston Villa and Sheffield United got the Premier League 's restart underway with the day 's earlier kick-off and City will follow up as they finally take on former assistant-manager Mikel Artera 's Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium .

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Leroy Sane has made his long-awaited return to the Manchester City first team after being named as a substitute against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola has a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time this season with Sane finally recovered from the knee-ligament injury that had kept him on the sidelines for the entire campaign.
The German has been named amongst the substitutes, the number of which has been increased to nine for the rest of the season to coincide with the number of changes a manager can make being raised to five.
Aymeric Laporte has also made a return to the starting line-up after his own injury torment and he will be partnered with youngster Eric Garcia, who is making just his third Premier League start for the Blues.
Elsewhere the team is strong and typical of Guardiola, with only Gabriel Jesus starting ahead of Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan playing in the holding-midfield role rather than Fernandinho or Rodri the surprising selection decisions.
However, there's no sign of John Stones, Joao Cancelo or Claudio Bravo in the 20-man strong squad.
City haven't played a competitive fixture since they lost 2-0 to rivals Manchester United on March 8 after the coronavirus pandemic forced football into a suspension which has lasted over three months.
Aston Villa and Sheffield United got the Premier League's restart underway with the day's earlier kick-off and City will follow up as they finally take on former assistant-manager Mikel Artera's Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
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Man City starting XI vs Arsenal: Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.
Substitutes: Carson, Aguero, Zinchenko, Rodri, Sane, Bernardo, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Foden.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Micah Richards names  reason why Liverpool have overtaken Man City this season

Micah Richards believes one of the reasons Liverpool have overtaken Manchester City this season is because they have a more settled starting line-up .
Liverpool are currently 25 points clear and chasing the club 's first league title for 30 years .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s side needed just two more wins to be officially crowned Premier League champions before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic back in March .
And the Anfield club could secure the title if City lose to Arsenal and they then beat Everton on Sunday evening .
But despite the Reds overtaking Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richards believes things are not as bad as some people are making out .
“ The manager has come out and said he wants to stay .
Sterling ’ s probably their most profitable player and he looks like he wants to stay , '' he told Sky Sports .
“ Kevin De Bruyne is probably the best midfielder in the world right now .
To lose someone like David Silva is not good for anyone , not just Man City , but any team .
“ I still think they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t forget , they ’ ve had Laporte injured , Sane ’ s coming back , Jesus was in some good form but he ’ s against Aguero .
“ Liverpool this season have just raised the bar , they ’ ve got a more settled 11 than Man City .
“ I still think we ’ re waiting for some of the players to step up , so I don ’ t think it ’ s as drastic as people are making out .
”

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Micah Richards believes one of the reasons Liverpool have overtaken Manchester City this season is because they have a more settled starting line-up.
Liverpool are currently 25 points clear and chasing the club's first league title for 30 years.
Jurgen Klopp’s side needed just two more wins to be officially crowned Premier League champions before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic back in March.
And the Anfield club could secure the title if City lose to Arsenal and they then beat Everton on Sunday evening.
But despite the Reds overtaking Pep Guardiola's side in the table, Richards believes things are not as bad as some people are making out.
“The manager has come out and said he wants to stay. Sterling’s probably their most profitable player and he looks like he wants to stay," he told Sky Sports.
“Kevin De Bruyne is probably the best midfielder in the world right now. To lose someone like David Silva is not good for anyone, not just Man City, but any team.
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“I still think they’ve got players in that team. Don’t forget, they’ve had Laporte injured, Sane’s coming back, Jesus was in some good form but he’s against Aguero.
“Liverpool this season have just raised the bar, they’ve got a more settled 11 than Man City.
“I still think we’re waiting for some of the players to step up, so I don’t think it’s as drastic as people are making out.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Veteran's charity at brink of closure after roof collapses from heavy rainfall

A social hub for veterans is on the brink of closure due to water damage from the region 's recent heavy rainfall .
The Veterans ' Garage in Eccles was under refurbishment during lockdown and was just three days away from reopening when volunteers found their roof had collapsed on Wednesday morning .
The garage is a unique and forward-thinking social hub open seven days a week for veterans , their aim is to integrate ex-military servicemen and women back into society .
The garage is looking to raise £15k to find a temporary home if the current one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director at the Veterans ' Garage said : “ The reason we ’ re looking for that much is to put us into a temporary social space .
“ The roof has partially collapsed , so we ’ re in very uncertain times , we have some guys coming in to take a look , and they could condemn the building and if they do that then we ’ ll be without a home.
” The charity offers welfare support to ex-military men and women through the love of motor vehicles .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to raise funds for their vital work , and as a way to reintegrate veterans back into society .
Their services were temporarily unavailable due to lockdown measures , however , work was being carried out to renovate the unit and reopen on Friday .
Plans were put in place for service users to be welcomed back into the garage with social distance measures put in place , but the recent flooding couldn ’ t have come at a worse time for the charity .
Craig told the Manchester Evening News : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the lockdown , we ’ ve never seen a need like the one we ’ ve had recently .
“ Veterans got out of social isolation through us and then lockdown happened and they ’ ve been socially isolated again .
“ We planned on getting them back in here , socially distanced of course , but to get them back around an outside environment and around a team that supported them so well , remotely and physically .
“ The refurbishment would have pretty much made us the biggest military and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” During the lockdown the Garage has been working closely with service users , making over 1,900 phone calls , delivering food and providing counselling sessions online for up to 150 people .
While the charity relies on some donations , they are largely self-funded through their cafe , and motor clubs they run .
The refurbishment of their headquarters had gone into adding new counseling suites , expanding to include more space with a pool table , arcade machine , a brand new state of the art industrial kitchen and a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Veterans ' Garage through their justgiving page .

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A social hub for veterans is on the brink of closure due to water damage from the region's recent heavy rainfall.
The Veterans' Garage in Eccles was under refurbishment during lockdown and was just three days away from reopening when volunteers found their roof had collapsed on Wednesday morning.
The garage is a unique and forward-thinking social hub open seven days a week for veterans, their aim is to integrate ex-military servicemen and women back into society.
The garage is looking to raise £15k to find a temporary home if the current one is deemed unsuable.
Craig Monaghan, a director at the Veterans' Garage said: “The reason we’re looking for that much is to put us into a temporary social space.
“The roof has partially collapsed, so we’re in very uncertain times, we have some guys coming in to take a look, and they could condemn the building and if they do that then we’ll be without a home.”
The charity offers welfare support to ex-military men and women through the love of motor vehicles. They host motorcycle, car and aviation events to raise funds for their vital work, and as a way to reintegrate veterans back into society.
Their services were temporarily unavailable due to lockdown measures, however, work was being carried out to renovate the unit and reopen on Friday.
Plans were put in place for service users to be welcomed back into the garage with social distance measures put in place, but the recent flooding couldn’t have come at a worse time for the charity.
Craig told the Manchester Evening News : “It’s a massive blow, with the lockdown, we’ve never seen a need like the one we’ve had recently.
“Veterans got out of social isolation through us and then lockdown happened and they’ve been socially isolated again.
“We planned on getting them back in here, socially distanced of course, but to get them back around an outside environment and around a team that supported them so well, remotely and physically.
“The refurbishment would have pretty much made us the biggest military and blue light service charity in the north.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
During the lockdown the Garage has been working closely with service users, making over 1,900 phone calls, delivering food and providing counselling sessions online for up to 150 people.
While the charity relies on some donations, they are largely self-funded through their cafe, and motor clubs they run.
The refurbishment of their headquarters had gone into adding new counseling suites, expanding to include more space with a pool table, arcade machine, a brand new state of the art industrial kitchen and a new board room.
You can donate to the Veterans' Garage through their justgiving page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Scene remains in place on street after bomb squad carry out controlled explosion

A scene remains in place on a Salford street where a bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion .
Dozens of residents were evacuated from their homes on Wednesday ( June 17 ) after a suspicious package was found at a block of flats in Worsley Road , Eccles .
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Police were first called to the street on Wednesday morning after receiving a report of concern for the welfare of a man .
Eyewitnesses at the scene said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene before officers removed a man from one of the properties in an “ agitated state ” .
A large police cordon was put in place on the street as bomb disposal officers were called to detonate the package at a nearby car park .
The nature of the contents have not yet been confirmed .
Video footage from the scene showed the moment the explosion took place .
A police officer could be heard saying 'take cover , ' before a loud bang .
Several minutes later , a second package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed by a third .
Residents were eventually to return to their homes at about 7.30pm .
However , a scene remains in place on Worsley Road today while officers continue to carry out their investigations .
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5345 , quoting incident number 2270 of 16/06/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A scene remains in place on a Salford street where a bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion.
Dozens of residents were evacuated from their homes on Wednesday (June 17) after a suspicious package was found at a block of flats in Worsley Road, Eccles.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Police were first called to the street on Wednesday morning after receiving a report of concern for the welfare of a man.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Eyewitnesses at the scene said they saw about eight police cars swoop on the scene before officers removed a man from one of the properties in an “agitated state”.
A large police cordon was put in place on the street as bomb disposal officers were called to detonate the package at a nearby car park.
The nature of the contents have not yet been confirmed.
Video footage from the scene showed the moment the explosion took place.
A police officer could be heard saying 'take cover,' before a loud bang.
Several minutes later, a second package was detonated by the bomb disposal unit, followed by a third.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Residents were eventually to return to their homes at about 7.30pm.
However, a scene remains in place on Worsley Road today while officers continue to carry out their investigations.
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Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5345, quoting incident number 2270 of 16/06/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Solskjaer and Man Utd have chance to do something Mourinho couldn't

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer never really liked his reputation as football 's greatest substiute .
He believed he could offer more from the start of games , yet the moniker of 'super sub ' stuck , especially after that goal in the 1999 Champions League final for Manchester United against Bayern Munich .
It makes some degree of sense , therefore , that the Norwegian has reservations over the Premier League 's new five-substitute rule .
He 's not alone .
Both managers in the Premier League 's first game back , Dean Smith of Aston Villa and Sheffield United manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subs and therefore did n't use their full allocation in the dour 0-0 that brought the league back to our consciousness .
Yet in the context of the rescheduled season and amid concerns about players ' fitness levels , it 's probably a smart move by the league 's decision-makers .
It was fully showcased in the second game on Wednesday night , as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal 's Mikel Arteta both used all their five substitutes .
In Arteta 's case , they were much-needed after two serious injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be quickly convinced that five substitutes is a good idea , though , especially if it benefits his United squad - which is suddenly brimming with options in different positions .
Speaking at his press conference before United 's visit to Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night , there was a hint that the Norwegian knew this himself .
`` It depends on the games , '' he said , asked about the rule change .
`` I think three subs is the right amount for a game and a team , but changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen because we have to look after players .
They 've been out for a long period , the Premier League is intense , it 's hard physically and they 're going to be heading straight into a season after as well .
`` So it 's a good option for us not to get any unnecessary injuries , we have to look after them and take care of them , and make sure use we use those periods to take care of them as well . ''
In the cases of Marcus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom have played a full 90 minutes for around six months , the new rules should benefit United and allow them to phase the duo back in .
Solskjaer now has Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes as options in his front six , to complement Pogba and Rashford and reduce the burden on them .
There 's also Mason Greenwood , Daniel James , Scott McTominay , Nemanja Matic and Fred to consider , none of whom are guaranteed starters but who all deserve regular football from the bench at least .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Andreas Pereira , Juan Mata , Tahith Chong and others .
The depth of United 's squad and the new rule go hand in hand .
It 's a luxury that none of Solskjaer 's predecessors in the United hot-seat were afforded .
Just imagine Sir Alex Ferguson 's vintage 2008 squad if the legendary Scot could have fielded 16 men over the course of a game .
Even Jose Mourinho , who will be in the opposite dugout to Solskjaer on Friday night , would surely have benefitted from it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major transfer targets that summer .
Mourinho never did work out a way to get the best from Pogba , Henrikh Mkitaryan , Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic , or to keep them all happy .
Nor could he juggle three left-wingers in Rashford , Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez later in his tenure .
The size of Solskjaer 's squad is small enough for a collective harmony , but big enough to take advantage of the new rule .
There is every reason for United fans to feel optimistic ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ albeit he talked up the ability of Mourinho 's men before the game .
He added : `` It 's a great game , a big game against one of the best teams in the league , Champions League finalists less than a year ago , so we know we 're up for a game hard game .
`` We 've prepared as well as we can .
They look fit and ready so we 'll see tomorrow night . ''
Nothing can prepare players for the rigours of a competitive game after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , trying to keep fit .
The Premier League have tried to help teams with a major change to the rules and Solskjaer might find - once again - that substitutes are to his liking .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer never really liked his reputation as football's greatest substiute. He believed he could offer more from the start of games, yet the moniker of 'super sub' stuck, especially after that goal in the 1999 Champions League final for Manchester United against Bayern Munich.
It makes some degree of sense, therefore, that the Norwegian has reservations over the Premier League's new five-substitute rule.
He's not alone. Both managers in the Premier League's first game back, Dean Smith of Aston Villa and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, didn't want more subs and therefore didn't use their full allocation in the dour 0-0 that brought the league back to our consciousness.
Yet in the context of the rescheduled season and amid concerns about players' fitness levels, it's probably a smart move by the league's decision-makers. It was fully showcased in the second game on Wednesday night, as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal's Mikel Arteta both used all their five substitutes. In Arteta's case, they were much-needed after two serious injuries and a red card.
Solskjaer could be quickly convinced that five substitutes is a good idea, though, especially if it benefits his United squad - which is suddenly brimming with options in different positions.
Speaking at his press conference before United's visit to Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, there was a hint that the Norwegian knew this himself.
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"It depends on the games," he said, asked about the rule change. "I think three subs is the right amount for a game and a team, but changing the whole five of them will probably happen because we have to look after players. They've been out for a long period, the Premier League is intense, it's hard physically and they're going to be heading straight into a season after as well.
"So it's a good option for us not to get any unnecessary injuries, we have to look after them and take care of them, and make sure use we use those periods to take care of them as well."
In the cases of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba, neither of whom have played a full 90 minutes for around six months, the new rules should benefit United and allow them to phase the duo back in. Solskjaer now has Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes as options in his front six, to complement Pogba and Rashford and reduce the burden on them.
There's also Mason Greenwood, Daniel James, Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic and Fred to consider, none of whom are guaranteed starters but who all deserve regular football from the bench at least. That's before you get to Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata, Tahith Chong and others.
The depth of United's squad and the new rule go hand in hand. It's a luxury that none of Solskjaer's predecessors in the United hot-seat were afforded.
Just imagine Sir Alex Ferguson's vintage 2008 squad if the legendary Scot could have fielded 16 men over the course of a game. Even Jose Mourinho, who will be in the opposite dugout to Solskjaer on Friday night, would surely have benefitted from it in the 2016/17 season after landing his four major transfer targets that summer.
Mourinho never did work out a way to get the best from Pogba, Henrikh Mkitaryan, Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, or to keep them all happy. Nor could he juggle three left-wingers in Rashford, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez later in his tenure.
The size of Solskjaer's squad is small enough for a collective harmony, but big enough to take advantage of the new rule. There is every reason for United fans to feel optimistic ahead of the Spurs game.
Solskjaer certainly is, albeit he talked up the ability of Mourinho's men before the game.
He added: "It's a great game, a big game against one of the best teams in the league, Champions League finalists less than a year ago, so we know we're up for a game hard game.
"We've prepared as well as we can. They look fit and ready so we'll see tomorrow night."
Nothing can prepare players for the rigours of a competitive game after a three-month period stuck inside their homes, trying to keep fit.
The Premier League have tried to help teams with a major change to the rules and Solskjaer might find - once again - that substitutes are to his liking.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Sonic the Hedgehog races back to the top of this week's film chart

Sonic the Hedgehog has finally hit the Number One spot in the UK film charts .
Having previously peaked at Number 3 , it 's release on disc this week has helped give it that much-needed extra push .
It had fallen to # 37 last week having spent 9 weeks in the charts based on it 's digital downloads .
In a rare week , the Top 10 contains no newcomers in what is perhaps the clearest indication yet of how the film industry has ground to a halt throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
There are some new names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Emma , the romantic comedy set in Regency-era England , was released earlier this year and starred Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role .
It proved to be a hit among the critics and debuts in the charts at # 17 .
Elsewhere , American epic Gone With The Wind makes a return to the charts in at # 26 .
The Oscar-winning epic hit the news this week in the wake of the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests .
The film - set throughout the American Civil War - depicts a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suspend the film by streaming service HBO Max was met with some controversy .
Falling out of last week 's Top 10 is 2019 's Best Picture winner Parasite and 2020 film Underwater featuring Kristen Stewart .
Alongside Sonic , family-friendly flick Jumanji : The Next Level is the title that pushes its way back into the mix .
The UK charts is made up of a combination of digital downloads and hard-copy sales .
You can check out the top 40 in its entirety here .

Sonic the Hedgehog has finally hit the Number One spot in the UK film charts.
Having previously peaked at Number 3, it's release on disc this week has helped give it that much-needed extra push. It had fallen to #37 last week having spent 9 weeks in the charts based on it's digital downloads.
In a rare week, the Top 10 contains no newcomers in what is perhaps the clearest indication yet of how the film industry has ground to a halt throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
There are some new names in the overall Top 40, however.
Emma, the romantic comedy set in Regency-era England, was released earlier this year and starred Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role. It proved to be a hit among the critics and debuts in the charts at #17.
Elsewhere, American epic Gone With The Wind makes a return to the charts in at #26. The Oscar-winning epic hit the news this week in the wake of the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests.
The film - set throughout the American Civil War - depicts a debatable portrayal of slavery and the decision to suspend the film by streaming service HBO Max was met with some controversy.
Falling out of last week's Top 10 is 2019's Best Picture winner Parasite and 2020 film Underwater featuring Kristen Stewart. Alongside Sonic, action-adventure flick Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel is the title that pushes its way into the mix.
The UK charts is made up of a combination of digital downloads and hard-copy sales. You can check out the top 40 in its entirety here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Man City injury update on Eric Garcia

Man City injury update on Eric Garcia

Aymeric Laporte says Manchester City teammate Eric Garcia is recovering well and will be fine after suffering a shocking injury in the Premier League win over Arsenal on Wednesday .
With City 2-0 up and comfortable , goalkeeper Ederson collided with Garcia as he came to clear a forward ball , clattering into the young defender and leaving him prone on the ground .
Medical staff attended to Garcia for around ten minutes before strapping him up and lifting him onto a stretcher .
Garcia was carried off the pitch and manager Pep Guardiola later said he would go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are concerned about Eric of course .
He is conscious but I think he is going to be tested tonight because a kick in the head is always so dangerous , '' Guardiola said .
Now , Garcia 's defensive partner Laporte has offered an encouraging update on Garcia 's condition , taking to Twitter on Thursday to say the young Spaniard was doing well .
Laporte wrote : `` u guys been asking me a lot about Eric : he 's OK fam .
he just needs a couple days to rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The news will be a relief for everyone at City , with players and staff from both sides visibly concerned for Garcia following the collision with Ederson .
Ederson also posted an update on Garcia , showing the pair shaking hands on Thursday with the caption 'well and back ' as Garcia was sat upright and seemingly in good spirits .
Garcia had come into the starting XI and performed well against the dangerous Arsenal duo of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah up front for Arsenal .
However , even before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not in line to play City 's next game against Burnley on Monday .
Guardiola said : `` It was not easy to play against [ Pierre-Emerick ] Aubameyang and the young Arsenal striker but he ( Garcia ) is a guy who trains really well .
He understands well and this season when we play , especially on Boxing Day , he played always good .
`` He does n't make mistakes , he 's always focused and this game we knew we would play against dynamic , fast players .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of game with their strikers and we need another type of player but for this game we thought he was the right guy to play alongside Laporte and he played really good . ''

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Aymeric Laporte says Manchester City teammate Eric Garcia is recovering well and will be fine after suffering a shocking injury in the Premier League win over Arsenal on Wednesday.
With City 2-0 up and comfortable, goalkeeper Ederson collided with Garcia as he came to clear a forward ball, clattering into the young defender and leaving him prone on the ground.
Medical staff attended to Garcia for around ten minutes before strapping him up and lifting him onto a stretcher. Garcia was carried off the pitch and manager Pep Guardiola later said he would go to hospital to undergo tests.
"We are concerned about Eric of course. He is conscious but I think he is going to be tested tonight because a kick in the head is always so dangerous," Guardiola said.
Now, Garcia's defensive partner Laporte has offered an encouraging update on Garcia's condition, taking to Twitter on Thursday to say the young Spaniard was doing well.
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Laporte wrote: "u guys been asking me a lot about Eric : he's OK fam. he just needs a couple days to rest but he will be fine soon enough."
The news will be a relief for everyone at City, with players and staff from both sides visibly concerned for Garcia following the collision with Ederson.
Ederson also posted an update on Garcia, showing the pair shaking hands on Thursday with the caption 'well and back' as Garcia was sat upright and seemingly in good spirits.
Garcia had come into the starting XI and performed well against the dangerous Arsenal duo of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah up front for Arsenal.
However, even before his injury, it seemed that Garcia was not in line to play City's next game against Burnley on Monday.
Guardiola said: "It was not easy to play against [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang and the young Arsenal striker but he (Garcia) is a guy who trains really well. He understands well and this season when we play, especially on Boxing Day, he played always good.
"He doesn't make mistakes, he's always focused and this game we knew we would play against dynamic, fast players. Against Burnley it is a different type of game with their strikers and we need another type of player but for this game we thought he was the right guy to play alongside Laporte and he played really good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--ADVERTORIAL: Participants needed for working from home study

The impact of the unprecedented shift towards full-time home-based work ( HBW ) brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic , is the focus of a major new University of Stirling study .
The £275,000 project - funded by UK Research and Innovation ’ s Economic and Social Research Council - will investigate the bearing of such radical changes in the structure of work on productivity , wellbeing , and the future relationship between the work and domestic spheres .
Led by Professor Abigail Marks of Stirling Management School , the Working @ Home project team will look at a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact of enforced HBW varies across socio-economic groups ; the role it may play in enforcing negative gender roles ; heightened domestic tensions fuelled by social distancing and employment insecurities .
The Working @ Home team at Stirling Management School is looking for research participants to support a study looking at the experience of homeworking as a response to the Covid-19 outbreak .
Volunteers will be interviewed every three months over the next year for 1-1.5 hours to discuss how their working lives and the balance between work and home has changed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a £30 supermarket voucher after every interview .
All interviews will be confidential and data fully anonymised .
Professor Marks said : “ The pandemic has forced organisations to embrace home-based working at breakneck speed , with little opportunity to consider the impact on workers .
“ Much has been made about the positive possibilities offered by HBW but there are also concerns around it , including poor work-life balance , enhanced domestic tensions , and disproportionately negative impacts on lower socio-economic groups .
“ The current situation , which involves the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unusually prolonged periods , is an unprecedented challenge that may have to be faced for the foreseeable future .
“ This research aims to identify the key challenges which HBW poses for workers and those they live with , and to develop coping strategies.
” The UK-wide Working @ Home research project will involve the team interviewing and tracking a cohort of 60 participants over the next year who are experiencing a new form of HBW , as well as undertaking a large-scale survey .
The project has a dedicated website with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisations , businesses , and SME networks across the country .
Professor Marks and the team will work closely with government departments and politicians throughout the project , ensuring that their research plays an important role in shaping guidance on home-based working as the effort against Covid-19 continues .
To register your interest in participating in the study , email workingathome @ stir.ac.uk

The impact of the unprecedented shift towards full-time home-based work (HBW) brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, is the focus of a major new University of Stirling study.
The £275,000 project - funded by UK Research and Innovation’s Economic and Social Research Council - will investigate the bearing of such radical changes in the structure of work on productivity, wellbeing, and the future relationship between the work and domestic spheres.
Led by Professor Abigail Marks of Stirling Management School, the Working@Home project team will look at a number of factors, including: how the impact of enforced HBW varies across socio-economic groups; the role it may play in enforcing negative gender roles; heightened domestic tensions fuelled by social distancing and employment insecurities.
The Working@Home team at Stirling Management School is looking for research participants to support a study looking at the experience of homeworking as a response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Volunteers will be interviewed every three months over the next year for 1-1.5 hours to discuss how their working lives and the balance between work and home has changed and evolved.
Each participant will be thanked with a £30 supermarket voucher after every interview. All interviews will be confidential and data fully anonymised.
Professor Marks said: “The pandemic has forced organisations to embrace home-based working at breakneck speed, with little opportunity to consider the impact on workers.
“Much has been made about the positive possibilities offered by HBW but there are also concerns around it, including poor work-life balance, enhanced domestic tensions, and disproportionately negative impacts on lower socio-economic groups.
“The current situation, which involves the whole household being based at home for unusually prolonged periods, is an unprecedented challenge that may have to be faced for the foreseeable future.
“This research aims to identify the key challenges which HBW poses for workers and those they live with, and to develop coping strategies.”
The UK-wide Working@Home research project will involve the team interviewing and tracking a cohort of 60 participants over the next year who are experiencing a new form of HBW, as well as undertaking a large-scale survey.
The project has a dedicated website with the findings and recommendations being shared widely with organisations, businesses, and SME networks across the country.
Professor Marks and the team will work closely with government departments and politicians throughout the project, ensuring that their research plays an important role in shaping guidance on home-based working as the effort against Covid-19 continues.
To register your interest in participating in the study, email workingathome@stir.ac.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--People could be fined for parking outside their homes from next week if they don't renew permits, co

People could be fined for parking outside their homes from next week if they don't renew permits, council warns

People need to renew their parking permits before restrictions come back into play next week , a council has warned .
Those living in Trafford need to prioritise renewal or could face fines for parking outside their own homes once all restrictions and enforcement return across the borough from Monday June 22 .
The authority decided not to enforce residents-only parking across the borough while lockdown was in place but now restrictions are beginning to ease , fines will start to be issued again .
As more non-essential retail stores began to open this week and shoppers started returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for residents ’ permits has kicked in again , to ensure shoppers or visitors don ’ t take up spaces outside people ’ s homes .
The council explained the reintroduction of restrictions was to help keep areas safe and support permit holders .
Coun Stephen Adshead , Trafford Council ’ s executive member for the environment , said : “ Can everyone please remember to renew their parking permits before Monday June 22 .
Many residents are still to do so and we do not want to be in a position where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Thank you for all your co-operation.
” Permit holders whose permit has expired are advised to visit the council ’ s website for information on how to renew a permit or obtain a visitor card .

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People need to renew their parking permits before restrictions come back into play next week, a council has warned.
Those living in Trafford need to prioritise renewal or could face fines for parking outside their own homes once all restrictions and enforcement return across the borough from Monday June 22.
The authority decided not to enforce residents-only parking across the borough while lockdown was in place but now restrictions are beginning to ease, fines will start to be issued again.
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As more non-essential retail stores began to open this week and shoppers started returning to town centres across Trafford, the need for residents’ permits has kicked in again, to ensure shoppers or visitors don’t take up spaces outside people’s homes.
The council explained the reintroduction of restrictions was to help keep areas safe and support permit holders.
Coun Stephen Adshead, Trafford Council’s executive member for the environment, said: “Can everyone please remember to renew their parking permits before Monday June 22.
Many residents are still to do so and we do not want to be in a position where people are given penalties and fines.
“Thank you for all your co-operation.”
Permit holders whose permit has expired are advised to visit the council’s website for information on how to renew a permit or obtain a visitor card.