themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Latest FIFA 21 Manchester United update sees Bruno Fernandes upgraded again

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been upgraded on FIFA 21 yet again , with EA Sports recognising the United midfielder 's strong performance over the last few weeks .
The Portuguese playmaker has scored four goals and registered one assist in his last five appearances for United in all competitions , with the former Sporting CP player 's introduction against West Ham on Saturday proving to be the catalyst for an impressive second-half comeback , a game in which the Reds went on to win 3-1 .
Fernandes provided an assist for Paul Pogba 's long-range equaliser in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford sealing the victory against the Hammers .
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But while Fernandes has been upgraded in FIFA 21 , a number of his United teammates have been downgraded .
Here 's summary of how the United squad have been updated , as per the latest FIFA 21 database update on December 4 , 2020 .
Fernandes ' fine form for United in recent weeks have led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The midfielder 's volleys ( 86-87 ) , agility ( 79-81 ) , reactions ( 86-87 ) , strength ( 67-69 ) , vision ( 90-91 ) , standing tackle ( 69-70 ) and sliding tackle ( 57-60 ) have all been upgraded in the latest update .
This is a weird one , five of Fred 's attributes have been upgraded , whilst eight have been downgraded , with FIFA 21 most likely trying to change his overall profile to make the game more realistic .
The Brazilian 's short passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , stamina ( 87-88 ) , aggression ( 81-87 ) and marking ( 75-77 ) have been upgraded But his crossing ( 74-72 ) , vision ( 81-76 ) , composure ( 84-81 ) , sliding tackle ( 72-71 ) , standing tackle ( 79-77 ) , ball control ( 83-81 ) , long passing ( 81-79 ) and dribbling ( 82 ) has all been downgraded .
Martial has had a big downgraded , with the French striker 's finishing ( 84-81 ) , sprint speed ( 90-89 ) , reactions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) having been reduced .
This has led to his overall rating being reduced from 84 to 83 , with his potential also being reduced from 88 to 87 .
Rashford 's agility has had a slight downgrade , dropping from 86 to 84 .
What do you make of the latest FIFA 21 database update for Manchester United ?
*FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC .
The next generation version of FIFA 21 is also available now on Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement , enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 , or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost .

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been upgraded on FIFA 21 yet again, with EA Sports recognising the United midfielder's strong performance over the last few weeks.
The Portuguese playmaker has scored four goals and registered one assist in his last five appearances for United in all competitions, with the former Sporting CP player's introduction against West Ham on Saturday proving to be the catalyst for an impressive second-half comeback, a game in which the Reds went on to win 3-1.
Fernandes provided an assist for Paul Pogba's long-range equaliser in the 65th minute, with further second-half goals from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford sealing the victory against the Hammers.
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But while Fernandes has been upgraded in FIFA 21, a number of his United teammates have been downgraded.
Here's summary of how the United squad have been updated, as per the latest FIFA 21 database update on December 4, 2020.
Bruno Fernandes - Upgraded
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Fernandes' fine form for United in recent weeks have led to yet another attribute upgrade on FIFA 21.
The midfielder's volleys (86-87), agility (79-81), reactions (86-87), strength (67-69), vision (90-91), standing tackle (69-70) and sliding tackle (57-60) have all been upgraded in the latest update.
Fred - Downgraded
This is a weird one, five of Fred's attributes have been upgraded, whilst eight have been downgraded, with FIFA 21 most likely trying to change his overall profile to make the game more realistic.
The Brazilian's short passing (81-82), reactions (84-85), stamina (87-88), aggression (81-87) and marking (75-77) have been upgraded
But his crossing (74-72), vision (81-76), composure (84-81), sliding tackle (72-71), standing tackle (79-77), ball control (83-81), long passing (81-79) and dribbling (82) has all been downgraded.
Anthony Martial - Downgraded
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Martial has had a big downgraded, with the French striker's finishing (84-81), sprint speed (90-89), reactions (82-81) and positioning (84-82) having been reduced.
This has led to his overall rating being reduced from 84 to 83, with his potential also being reduced from 88 to 87.
Marcus Rashford - Downgraded
Rashford's agility has had a slight downgrade, dropping from 86 to 84.
What do you make of the latest FIFA 21 database update for Manchester United?
*FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The next generation version of FIFA 21 is also available now on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5.
Fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Strictly star Maisie Smith receives unexpected compliment from Khloe Kardashian

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith has received an expected compliment from US reality star Khloe Kardashian .
The EastEnders actress made it through to the semi-final of the BBC dance competition on Sunday night after avoiding another dance-off .
While she was thrilled with making it to another week , Maisie was stunned when Khloe got in touch with her - with a comment about her legs .
The 19-year-old has been sharing snaps to her Instagram page showing off her toned pins but admitted she `` hated '' them .
`` The past few years I 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covered them up as much possible , '' Maisie said .
`` No matter how many people told me 'cellulite is natural.. everyone has it.. ' I still hated them . ''
She did add she 's finally learning to accept them as they are .
But Khloe , 36 , came across the images and left her a comment , telling Maisie commented on the snaps , saying her legs are `` envy worthy '' .
`` You have the most beautiful legs , '' Khloe , who is famed for starring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began her comment .
`` Envy worthy !
!
!
I can not build my legs for the life of me !
So I 'm drooling over yours , '' she added .
`` You are gorgeous !
!
!
!
!
! ''
Maise kept it cool with her response and simply said : `` thanks chicken x '' but fans completely lost it .
`` You jus called @ Khloekardashian chicken .
So good , '' wrote one .
Another said : `` Your reply has me creasin .
thanks chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The most cool as a cucumbers reply , '' a third added .
A fourth commented : `` I love the fact that a Kardashian has commented on your post and you 've replied with 'thanks chicken ' . ''
Maisie did share her excitement and posted a screenshot of the comment with her 883,000 followers .
She wrote : `` LOL why am I so gassed , '' followed by a laughing emoji .

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Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith has received an expected compliment from US reality star Khloe Kardashian.
The EastEnders actress made it through to the semi-final of the BBC dance competition on Sunday night after avoiding another dance-off.
While she was thrilled with making it to another week, Maisie was stunned when Khloe got in touch with her - with a comment about her legs.
The 19-year-old has been sharing snaps to her Instagram page showing off her toned pins but admitted she "hated" them.
"The past few years I've been VERY insecure about my legs. I covered them up as much possible," Maisie said.
"No matter how many people told me 'cellulite is natural.. everyone has it..' I still hated them."
She did add she's finally learning to accept them as they are.
But Khloe, 36, came across the images and left her a comment, telling Maisie commented on the snaps, saying her legs are "envy worthy".
(Image: Maisie Smith Instagram)
"You have the most beautiful legs," Khloe, who is famed for starring in Keeping up with the Kardashians, began her comment.
"Envy worthy!!! I can not build my legs for the life of me! So I'm drooling over yours," she added. "You are gorgeous!!!!!!"
Maise kept it cool with her response and simply said: "thanks chicken x" but fans completely lost it.
"You jus called @Khloekardashian chicken. So good," wrote one.
Another said: "Your reply has me creasin. thanks chicken you know. Iconic mate."
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"The most cool as a cucumbers reply," a third added.
A fourth commented: "I love the fact that a Kardashian has commented on your post and you've replied with 'thanks chicken'."
Maisie did share her excitement and posted a screenshot of the comment with her 883,000 followers. She wrote: "LOL why am I so gassed," followed by a laughing emoji.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Drivers will need a green card to take a car to Europe next month

Motorists in the UK are being warned they should apply for a green card now - or risk being unable to drive in Europe after the Brexit deadline passes .
Whether or not a trade agreement is reached , all drivers from Britain who are planning on taking their vehicle to the EU after the transition period on December 31 will need a green card - and they will need to apply at least a month before travel .
This is unless the European Commission allows the UK to remain part of the free circulation zone - which enables drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motor insurance policy and without the need for additional documents .
While the green card - which British drivers will now have to carry if they are removed from the zone - operates as an international certificate issued by insurers and proves that visiting motorists have the minimum compulsory level of cover .
Those who do not comply risk having their vehicle seized and being prosecuted .
All EU countries are part of the green card free circulation zone but if the UK is removed from the free circulation zone , even motorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republic of Ireland will require a green card .
As the UK hurtles towards the Brexit transition deadline , demand for the document is expected to be high and motorists are warned to apply for a green card well in advance - even if an agreement hasn ’ t been reached for 2021 onwards .
Driving without a green card may become illegal post-Brexit and depending on the outcome of negotiations between the UK and EU , motorists could be asked for a green card or be subject to police checks at each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have an international driving permit and those travelling through more than one country may need more than one type of permit .
ABI , a trade body representing insurance firms , has now written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to put pressure on the European Commission to intervene and allow the UK to remain in the circulation free zone .
ABI assistant director Carol Hall said : “ Insurers have put considerable resources into preparing for the need to issue green cards for travel from 1 January 2021 to minimise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are geared up to do so , it is without question that the best outcome for customers , road hauliers and insurers continues to be for the UK to be part of the green card free circulation zone .
“ We appreciate the pragmatic approach the UK Government has taken on this matter , and we need them to press the EU Commission to agree that the UK and its motorists can stay in the green card free zone .
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Motorists in the UK are being warned they should apply for a green card now - or risk being unable to drive in Europe after the Brexit deadline passes.
Whether or not a trade agreement is reached, all drivers from Britain who are planning on taking their vehicle to the EU after the transition period on December 31 will need a green card - and they will need to apply at least a month before travel.
This is unless the European Commission allows the UK to remain part of the free circulation zone - which enables drivers to enter the EU using their domestic motor insurance policy and without the need for additional documents.
While the green card - which British drivers will now have to carry if they are removed from the zone - operates as an international certificate issued by insurers and proves that visiting motorists have the minimum compulsory level of cover.
Those who do not comply risk having their vehicle seized and being prosecuted.
All EU countries are part of the green card free circulation zone but if the UK is removed from the free circulation zone, even motorists in Northern Ireland who drive to the Republic of Ireland will require a green card.
As the UK hurtles towards the Brexit transition deadline, demand for the document is expected to be high and motorists are warned to apply for a green card well in advance - even if an agreement hasn’t been reached for 2021 onwards.
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Driving without a green card may become illegal post-Brexit and depending on the outcome of negotiations between the UK and EU, motorists could be asked for a green card or be subject to police checks at each border.
Drivers could also be required to have an international driving permit and those travelling through more than one country may need more than one type of permit.
ABI, a trade body representing insurance firms, has now written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to put pressure on the European Commission to intervene and allow the UK to remain in the circulation free zone.
ABI assistant director Carol Hall said: “Insurers have put considerable resources into preparing for the need to issue green cards for travel from 1 January 2021 to minimise any disruption to motorists.
“While they are geared up to do so, it is without question that the best outcome for customers, road hauliers and insurers continues to be for the UK to be part of the green card free circulation zone.
“We appreciate the pragmatic approach the UK Government has taken on this matter, and we need them to press the EU Commission to agree that the UK and its motorists can stay in the green card free zone.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Huge shopping crowd pictures 'depressing as hell' for places desperate to reopen

Hospitality operators have said that the huge crowds seen in shopping centres over the weekend , while pubs and restaurants stay closed , is 'scandalous ' .
National lockdown eased last week and allowed non-essential retail to reopen , along with gyms and hairdressers .
But with Greater Manchester placed straight into Tier 3 restrictions , pubs , bars and restaurants - plus theatres , museums and nightclubs - have to remain closed .
Industry insiders are now saying their sector has been 'thrown under the bus ' .
It took a while for the shopping crowds to appear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions eased .
By the weekend , though , it was a different story , with photos circulating online showing huge crowds on Market Street , in the Arndale , and at the Trafford Centre .
The crowds in city centre 's shopping district left one operator 'fuming ' and others questioning the logic of the tier restrictions .
Perhaps the loudest voice over the weekend came from Darlington chef James Close , who is behind two Michelin-starred Raby Hunt - but plenty of local voices have weighed in too .
Close posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with shoppers and wrote : `` No Words .
Hospitality stays closed in the North my restaurant is in a village of a population of 150 people '' His tweet has been shared thousands of times , including by Tampopo boss David Fox , who described it as 'bonkers ' .
Celebrity chef James Martin also retweeted it , adding : `` Fella it is beyond me too ... utter madness ... . ''
Lauren Irlam , who is behind Northern Quarter cafe Nibble , wrote : `` F*****g atrocious !
I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at @ nibble_nq and I ’ m not allowed '' Sacha Lord , night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester , posted : `` I totally accept there is a virus and we must follow guidelines .
What I simply can not accept is the way hospitality , arts and culture have been thrown under a bus .
`` Today , The Trafford Centre was heaving , 100,000 's people .
Yet , we still ca n't open our art galleries .
Eh ?
? ''
He later followed up with : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been proven this weekend , it 's that hospitality , events , the wedding industry , aviation , arts and culture have all been used as a scapegoat .
`` Heaving streets of xmas shoppers is fine across the UK .
No track and trace , no safety measures .
Scandalous . ''
20 Stories senior sales and marketing manager Becky Wilkes , who is also one of the founders of the Manchester Hospitality Network , posted : `` If you work in hospitality and feel gutted that you can ’ t reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t go anywhere near the Arndale , it ’ ll making you FUMING '' Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted : `` 24-hour retail .
Closed hospitality .
You ’ re right , it makes no sense . ''
Abi Dunn , of Manchester-based hospitality specialist Sixty Eight People , said the huge queues outside Primark in the middle of the night , when some stores were open for 24 hours , were 'Depressing as hell ' .
Hospitality operators have long-demanded to see the evidence that justifies the tough rules places on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to become Covid-safe .

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Hospitality operators have said that the huge crowds seen in shopping centres over the weekend, while pubs and restaurants stay closed, is 'scandalous'.
National lockdown eased last week and allowed non-essential retail to reopen, along with gyms and hairdressers.
But with Greater Manchester placed straight into Tier 3 restrictions, pubs, bars and restaurants - plus theatres, museums and nightclubs - have to remain closed.
Industry insiders are now saying their sector has been 'thrown under the bus'.
It took a while for the shopping crowds to appear, with quiet streets on December 2 when restrictions eased.
(Image: Getty Images)
By the weekend, though, it was a different story, with photos circulating online showing huge crowds on Market Street, in the Arndale, and at the Trafford Centre.
The crowds in city centre's shopping district left one operator 'fuming' and others questioning the logic of the tier restrictions.
(Image: Getty Images)
Perhaps the loudest voice over the weekend came from Darlington chef James Close, who is behind two Michelin-starred Raby Hunt - but plenty of local voices have weighed in too.
Close posted a photo of a London street packed with shoppers and wrote: "No Words. Hospitality stays closed in the North my restaurant is in a village of a population of 150 people"
His tweet has been shared thousands of times, including by Tampopo boss David Fox, who described it as 'bonkers'.
Celebrity chef James Martin also retweeted it, adding: "Fella it is beyond me too ... utter madness ...."
Lauren Irlam, who is behind Northern Quarter cafe Nibble, wrote : "F*****g atrocious! I can sit two tables inside with socially distancing at @nibble_nq and I’m not allowed"
Sacha Lord, night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, posted : "I totally accept there is a virus and we must follow guidelines. What I simply cannot accept is the way hospitality, arts and culture have been thrown under a bus.
(Image: Handout / Ellie Birkinshaw)
"Today, The Trafford Centre was heaving, 100,000's people. Yet, we still can't open our art galleries. Eh??"
He later followed up with : "If there's one thing that's been proven this weekend, it's that hospitality, events, the wedding industry, aviation, arts and culture have all been used as a scapegoat.
(Image: Darren Robinson Photography)
"Heaving streets of xmas shoppers is fine across the UK. No track and trace, no safety measures. Scandalous."
20 Stories senior sales and marketing manager Becky Wilkes, who is also one of the founders of the Manchester Hospitality Network, posted : "If you work in hospitality and feel gutted that you can’t reopen your safe restaurant yet, don’t go anywhere near the Arndale, it’ll making you FUMING"
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted : "24-hour retail. Closed hospitality. You’re right, it makes no sense."
Abi Dunn, of Manchester-based hospitality specialist Sixty Eight People, said the huge queues outside Primark in the middle of the night, when some stores were open for 24 hours, were 'Depressing as hell'.
Hospitality operators have long-demanded to see the evidence that justifies the tough rules places on the sector, after most invested thousands to become Covid-safe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Asda and Tesco urgently recall food products over sickness fears

Two of the UK 's biggest supermarket giants are urgently recalling food products over fears they could make some people unwell .
Both Tesco and Asda have issued safety notices about the affected products - and have warned over potential health risks .
Here are the latest product recalls from Tesco and Asda , according to Plymouth Live .
The FSA said : `` Tesco has recalled its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices 80g because the product contains Listeria monocytogenes .
`` The recall affects 80g packs of 16 Spicy Chorizo slices with a use by date of December 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is recalling the above product .
Product recall notices will be issued to explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
Please see attached notice . ''
Asda is recalling a single date code of Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The product has passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however it is suitable for home freezing .
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .

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Two of the UK's biggest supermarket giants are urgently recalling food products over fears they could make some people unwell.
Both Tesco and Asda have issued safety notices about the affected products - and have warned over potential health risks.
Here are the latest product recalls from Tesco and Asda, according to Plymouth Live.
Tesco
Spicy Chorizo Slices
The FSA said: "Tesco has recalled its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices 80g because the product contains Listeria monocytogenes."The recall affects 80g packs of 16 Spicy Chorizo slices with a use by date of December 19, 2020.
Tesco said: "Tesco is recalling the above product. Product recall notices will be issued to explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see attached notice."
Asda
Asda is recalling a single date code of Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The product has passed its ‘use by’ date, however it is suitable for home freezing.
Pack size: 262g
Use by: 12 November 2020
Allergens: milk
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Drunk thug glassed barman after boozed-up blokes asked to leave BrewDog

A drunk thug glassed a barman after he and his boozed-up pals were refused drink .
Dean Campbell , 25 , threw a temper tantrum after staff at BrewDog bar in Manchester city centre ordered him and his mates off the premises .
He made lewd comments towards a female member of staff and 'offered the manager a fight ' .
Campbell smashed a glass into the face of a male member , before flicking away his own blood after his finger was cut .
The victim , a university graduate in his early 20s , was treated in hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , he said he now ' can not relax ' when large groups of men enter the bar and is 'waiting for something to happen ' .
Campbell , from Salford , was arrested around four months after the incident .
He answered 'no comment ' when questioned by cops .
Campbell later claimed his memory of the incident on June 24 last year was 'limited ' .
He was handed a 14-month jail term , suspended for two years - ordered to pay the victim £1,000 compensation .
Sentencing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your victim was lucky that the glass did not land lower down [ his ] face .
`` Your victim has made a good physical recovery , but your behaviour has affected him psychologically .
`` You say you are remorseful , but have little recollection of the events of that night , and were drinking heavily at weekends at the time .
`` Members of the public were present and bar staff were shocked and upset about what happened .
This was an entirely unprovoked attack with a glass on a stranger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , given the pandemic and the delay in this case , I am persuaded to suspend your sentence . ''
Earlier , prosecutor Lisa Boocock told the court : `` On 24 June last year , the defendant went out drinking with friends in Manchester .
`` Just before midnight , they arrived at BrewDog bar and the defendant made an offensive comment to the barmaid , which I will not repeat in open court .
`` As a result of the group 's drunkenness and general behaviour , it was decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any more alcohol , which caused the defendant and his friends to become agitated .
`` The defendant offered the manager a fight and became aggressive .
His friends were trying to hold him back and staff were trying to get the group to leave , but had no success in doing so .
`` The manager said he would call police , but the defendant was still asking for a fight .
The defendant was grabbed by [ the victim ] , who was working behind the bar in an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be aggressive .
`` The defendant tried to punch the victim , struggled with him , tried to get behind the bar and then picked up a glass and hit the victim on the head with it .
`` He was then taken out of the bar and flicked the hand he had broken the glass with , which had his blood on .
This was captured on CCTV .
`` The victim had to be taken to hospital and had a laceration and superficial cuts on his eyebrow , which required further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 15 last year and replied 'no comment ' when interviewed by police .
`` The defendant is 25 and had previously received a community order for two assaults on an emergency worker , criminal damage and threatening behaviour . ''
The victim told police : `` I feel my injuries could easily have been more serious .
`` My confidence at work has been affected .
Whenever men enter the bar in a group , I can not relax and am waiting for things to happen .
`` I was shocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not deserve to have been assaulted . ''
Campbell 's lawyer Estelle Parkhouse said : `` The defendant would like to apologise for his behaviour .
`` He did drink to excess and his memory of the night is limited .
The offence took place at a time when he had been drinking to excess because of anxiety and depression .
He was struggling to come to terms with events in his immediate family .
`` He is genuinely remorseful and has described his actions as an unfair and violent assault on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job he has had for some time , is in a stable relationship and him and his partner are preparing a future together .
`` He has a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and his priorities have changed .
`` The pandemic also means prison conditions are far more onerous than they normally would be . ''
Campbell , of Bury New Road , Salford , was ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation requirement days and 200 hours of unpaid work .

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A drunk thug glassed a barman after he and his boozed-up pals were refused drink.
Dean Campbell, 25, threw a temper tantrum after staff at BrewDog bar in Manchester city centre ordered him and his mates off the premises.
He made lewd comments towards a female member of staff and 'offered the manager a fight'.
Campbell smashed a glass into the face of a male member, before flicking away his own blood after his finger was cut.
The victim, a university graduate in his early 20s, was treated in hospital for cuts to his eyebrow.
In a statement, he said he now 'cannot relax' when large groups of men enter the bar and is 'waiting for something to happen'.
Campbell, from Salford, was arrested around four months after the incident.
He answered 'no comment' when questioned by cops.
(Image: Cavendish Press)
Campbell later claimed his memory of the incident on June 24 last year was 'limited'.
At Manchester Crown Court, Campbell admitted causing grievous bodily harm.
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He was handed a 14-month jail term, suspended for two years - ordered to pay the victim £1,000 compensation.
Sentencing, Judge Michael Leeming told him: "Your victim was lucky that the glass did not land lower down [his] face.
"Your victim has made a good physical recovery, but your behaviour has affected him psychologically.
"You say you are remorseful, but have little recollection of the events of that night, and were drinking heavily at weekends at the time.
"Members of the public were present and bar staff were shocked and upset about what happened. This was an entirely unprovoked attack with a glass on a stranger at his place of work.
"However, given the pandemic and the delay in this case, I am persuaded to suspend your sentence."
(Image: Cavendish Press)
Earlier, prosecutor Lisa Boocock told the court: "On 24 June last year, the defendant went out drinking with friends in Manchester.
"Just before midnight, they arrived at BrewDog bar and the defendant made an offensive comment to the barmaid, which I will not repeat in open court.
"As a result of the group's drunkenness and general behaviour, it was decided that the group would not be served any more alcohol, which caused the defendant and his friends to become agitated.
"The defendant offered the manager a fight and became aggressive. His friends were trying to hold him back and staff were trying to get the group to leave, but had no success in doing so.
"The manager said he would call police, but the defendant was still asking for a fight. The defendant was grabbed by [the victim], who was working behind the bar in an attempt to restrain him, but he continued to be aggressive.
"The defendant tried to punch the victim, struggled with him, tried to get behind the bar and then picked up a glass and hit the victim on the head with it.
"He was then taken out of the bar and flicked the hand he had broken the glass with, which had his blood on. This was captured on CCTV.
"The victim had to be taken to hospital and had a laceration and superficial cuts on his eyebrow, which required further intervention.
"The defendant was arrested on October 15 last year and replied 'no comment' when interviewed by police.
"The defendant is 25 and had previously received a community order for two assaults on an emergency worker, criminal damage and threatening behaviour."
The victim told police: "I feel my injuries could easily have been more serious.
"My confidence at work has been affected. Whenever men enter the bar in a group, I cannot relax and am waiting for things to happen.
"I was shocked at the defendant's aggression and do not deserve to have been assaulted."
Campbell's lawyer Estelle Parkhouse said: "The defendant would like to apologise for his behaviour.
"He did drink to excess and his memory of the night is limited. The offence took place at a time when he had been drinking to excess because of anxiety and depression. He was struggling to come to terms with events in his immediate family.
"He is genuinely remorseful and has described his actions as an unfair and violent assault on the victim. He has the most permanent job he has had for some time, is in a stable relationship and him and his partner are preparing a future together.
"He has a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and his priorities have changed.
"The pandemic also means prison conditions are far more onerous than they normally would be."
Campbell, of Bury New Road, Salford, was ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation requirement days and 200 hours of unpaid work.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Hashem Abedi has admitted playing 'full part' in Manchester Arena bomb planning

Jailed terrorist Hashem Abedi has admitted he 'played a full part ' in planning and preparation for the Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people , a public inquiry has heard .
Abedi , 23 , made the admission in prison last month while he was visited by two members of the inquiry 's legal team to be interviewed as part of the inquiry into the atrocity on May 22 , 2017 .
The brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi , 22 , had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to 22 counts of murder ; attempted murder ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endanger life .
He did not give evidence at the Old Bailey , but provided a pre-prepared defence statement in which he denied involvement ; claimed to have been 'shocked ' by what his brother had done ; and did not hold extremist views .
He went on to be convicted by a jury of all the offences and was handed 24 life sentences in August , with a minimum term of 55 years before he can be considered for parole .
On October 22 , Abedi was interviewed in prison where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing part ' , the inquiry was told .
Paul Greaney QC told the inquiry : `` This will be news to others .
`` On the 22 October , during the course of that interview , Hahem Abedi admitted that he had played a full part , and a knowing part , in the planning and preparation for the Arena attack . ''
Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Barraclough , who was the senior investigating officer for the criminal investigation into the attack , replied : `` That 's a fair summary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind . ''
Earlier , the inquiry heard a ‘ substantial number ’ of individuals were arrested following the atrocity , which left 1,017 people injured .
Events moved ‘ quickly ’ and on a ‘ minute by minute basis ’ , with everything being logged in a recording system known as the ‘ Clio log ’ .
Teams of investigating officers were based in a room known as the ‘ fusion cell ’ .
“ It ’ s an extremely large means of gathering information and intelligence in one place , assessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from that base , ” DCS Barraclough said , describing it as a ‘ core ’ .
There were 23 arrests under the Terrorism Acts , 42 premises and 18 vehicles searched , the inquiry was told .
There were 930 digital media devices like phones and tablets recovered , DCS Barraclough said .
His role was to investigate , not to make charging or prosecution decisions .
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Jailed terrorist Hashem Abedi has admitted he 'played a full part' in planning and preparation for the Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, a public inquiry has heard.
Abedi, 23, made the admission in prison last month while he was visited by two members of the inquiry's legal team to be interviewed as part of the inquiry into the atrocity on May 22, 2017.
The brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to 22 counts of murder; attempted murder; and plotting to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.
He did not give evidence at the Old Bailey, but provided a pre-prepared defence statement in which he denied involvement; claimed to have been 'shocked' by what his brother had done; and did not hold extremist views.
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He went on to be convicted by a jury of all the offences and was handed 24 life sentences in August, with a minimum term of 55 years before he can be considered for parole.
On October 22, Abedi was interviewed in prison where he admitted he played 'a full and knowing part', the inquiry was told.
Paul Greaney QC told the inquiry: "This will be news to others.
"On the 22 October, during the course of that interview, Hahem Abedi admitted that he had played a full part, and a knowing part, in the planning and preparation for the Arena attack."
Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Barraclough, who was the senior investigating officer for the criminal investigation into the attack, replied: "That's a fair summary.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"There was no doubt in my mind."
Earlier, the inquiry heard a ‘substantial number’ of individuals were arrested following the atrocity, which left 1,017 people injured.
Events moved ‘quickly’ and on a ‘minute by minute basis’, with everything being logged in a recording system known as the ‘Clio log’.
Teams of investigating officers were based in a room known as the ‘fusion cell’.
“It’s an extremely large means of gathering information and intelligence in one place, assessing that and driving an investigation through actions from that base,” DCS Barraclough said, describing it as a ‘core’.
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There were 23 arrests under the Terrorism Acts, 42 premises and 18 vehicles searched, the inquiry was told.
There were 930 digital media devices like phones and tablets recovered, DCS Barraclough said.
His role was to investigate, not to make charging or prosecution decisions.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Discuss who Man Utd's Fans' Footballer of the Year 2020 should be

The nominees are in - and now it is your turn to have your say about who should be crowned the inaugural winner of the MEN 's MUFC Fans ' Footballer of the Year .
Man United writer Dominic Booth has selected Marcus Rashford , Bruno Fernandes , Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial as the quartet who has impressed him most at Old Trafford over the course of 2020 .
But do you agree ?
If you have n't yet voted for your player , you can do so here .
You can also listen to our special Manchester Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortly wherever you consume your podcasts .
Now we want to hear from you - the fans - about who you have voted for , and whether any other players were unlucky to miss out .
Taking part in the discussion is quite simple .
All you have to do is head into the comments section here and discuss why you opted for Rashford , Fernandes , Greenwood or Martial ... and who was unlucky not to make the final four .
Do n't forget , you can also vote for Rashford in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 2020 category , where they are up against Kevin de Bruyne , Jack Grealish and four Liverpool players for the main prize .
The winner of both awards will be revealed on Monday , December 21 .
In the meantime : get voting , get listening , and get discussing .

The nominees are in - and now it is your turn to have your say about who should be crowned the inaugural winner of the MEN's MUFC Fans' Footballer of the Year.
Man United writer Dominic Booth has selected Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial as the quartet who has impressed him most at Old Trafford over the course of 2020.
But do you agree?
If you haven't yet voted for your player, you can do so here.
You can also listen to our special Manchester Is Red podcast about the awards, available shortly wherever you consume your podcasts.
Now we want to hear from you - the fans - about who you have voted for, and whether any other players were unlucky to miss out.
Taking part in the discussion is quite simple. All you have to do is head into the comments section here and discuss why you opted for Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood or Martial ... and who was unlucky not to make the final four.
Don't forget, you can also vote for Rashford in the overall Fans' Footballer of the Year 2020 category, where they are up against Kevin de Bruyne, Jack Grealish and four Liverpool players for the main prize.
The winner of both awards will be revealed on Monday, December 21.
In the meantime: get voting, get listening, and get discussing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Discuss who Man City's Fans' Footballer of the Year 2020 should be

The nominees are in - and now it is your turn to have your say about who should be crowned the inaugural winner of the MEN 's MCFC Fans ' Footballer of the Year .
Man City writer Joe Bray has selected Kevin de Bruyne , Riyad Mahrez , Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling as the quartet who has impressed him most at the Etihad over the course of 2020 .
But do you agree ?
If you have n't yet voted for your player , you can do so here .
You can also listen to our special Talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consume your podcasts , or here on this page shortly .
Now we want to hear from you - the fans - about who you have voted for , and whether any other players were unlucky to miss out .
Taking part in the discussion is quite simple .
All you have to do is head into the comments section here and discuss why you went for De Bruyne , Mahrez , Laporte or Sterling ... and who was unlucky not to make the final four .
Do n't forget , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruyne in the overall Fans ' Footballer of the Year 2020 category , where they are up against Marcus Rashford , Jack Grealish and four Liverpool players for the main prize .
The winner of both awards will be revealed on Monday , December 21 .
In the meantime : get voting , get listening , and get discussing .

The nominees are in - and now it is your turn to have your say about who should be crowned the inaugural winner of the MEN's MCFC Fans' Footballer of the Year.
Man City writer Joe Bray has selected Kevin de Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling as the quartet who has impressed him most at the Etihad over the course of 2020.
But do you agree?
If you haven't yet voted for your player, you can do so here.
You can also listen to our special Talking City podcast about the awards wherever you consume your podcasts, or here on this page shortly.
Now we want to hear from you - the fans - about who you have voted for, and whether any other players were unlucky to miss out.
Taking part in the discussion is quite simple. All you have to do is head into the comments section here and discuss why you went for De Bruyne, Mahrez, Laporte or Sterling... and who was unlucky not to make the final four.
Don't forget, you can also vote for the brilliant Belgian De Bruyne in the overall Fans' Footballer of the Year 2020 category, where they are up against Marcus Rashford, Jack Grealish and four Liverpool players for the main prize.
The winner of both awards will be revealed on Monday, December 21.
In the meantime: get voting, get listening, and get discussing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Four Man City players nominated for prestigious Premier League award

It has been a year nobody will forget - and now is your chance to remember the Manchester City players who have performed best over the last 12 months .
This year marks the inaugural Fans ’ Footballer of the Year award , with fans selecting from four nominees - selected by our very own Joe Bray - to crown their team ’ s best footballer .
You can define ‘ Footballer of the Year ’ however you want .
It might be your most important star .
It could be the player who has moved you from your seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one you simply can not wait to see when you arrive at Etihad .
Or maybe it is a man who goes above and beyond , not only on the pitch , but off it .
We asked Joe for his four nominees for the MEN Manchester City Fans ’ Footballer of the Year .
Here is what he said .
`` Surely nobody has had a better 12 months than Kevin De Bruyne , performance-wise .
The brilliant Belgian has a growing collection of individual trophies in recognition of his fine form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record for assists in a season , and his Man of the Match performance at the Bernabeu is one of the best individual performances from a City player in some time .
`` Sterling has become one of the league 's most reliable attackers , and the goals kept flowing when playing as a striker , and he continues to be an exemplary role model off the pitch .
Mahrez has become one of City 's most consistent attackers , and was on the shortlist for the club 's Player of the Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term injury in January , and showed he is quietly one of the Premier League 's best and most consistent centre-backs when he is fit .
`` This is De Bruyne ’ s award to lose .
His performance level hasn ’ t dropped into the new season , and he remains the best player in the Premier League . ''
Now we have the four nominees , it is your turn to pick the winner of this brand new award .
Navigate your browser to http : //www.fansfootballeroftheyear.co.uk or simply fill in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , register your choice and wait to see who you have crowned the MEN Manchester City Fans ’ Footballer of the Year 2020 .
So whether it ’ s De Bruyne , Sterling , Laporte or Mahrez be sure to have your say on who has impressed you the most since January .
You can also debate which of the four deserves to win - or if another player should have been included - in our special chat room .
There is also an opportunity to listen to our writer discuss their choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest updates about City from the MEN .
The winner for both the MEN Manchester City Fans ’ Footballer of the Year and overall Fans ’ Footballer of the Year will be announced on December 21 .
Keep an eye on our social channels and on the MEN website for the results .

It has been a year nobody will forget - and now is your chance to remember the Manchester City players who have performed best over the last 12 months.
This year marks the inaugural Fans’ Footballer of the Year award, with fans selecting from four nominees - selected by our very own Joe Bray - to crown their team’s best footballer.
You can define ‘Footballer of the Year’ however you want. It might be your most important star. It could be the player who has moved you from your seat the most. Perhaps it is the one you simply cannot wait to see when you arrive at Etihad. Or maybe it is a man who goes above and beyond, not only on the pitch, but off it.
We asked Joe for his four nominees for the MEN Manchester City Fans’ Footballer of the Year.
Here is what he said.
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Nominees: Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez
"Surely nobody has had a better 12 months than Kevin De Bruyne, performance-wise. The brilliant Belgian has a growing collection of individual trophies in recognition of his fine form that saw him equal the Premier League record for assists in a season, and his Man of the Match performance at the Bernabeu is one of the best individual performances from a City player in some time.
"Sterling has become one of the league's most reliable attackers, and the goals kept flowing when playing as a striker, and he continues to be an exemplary role model off the pitch. Mahrez has become one of City's most consistent attackers, and was on the shortlist for the club's Player of the Year award, while Laporte returned from his long-term injury in January, and showed he is quietly one of the Premier League's best and most consistent centre-backs when he is fit.
"This is De Bruyne’s award to lose. His performance level hasn’t dropped into the new season, and he remains the best player in the Premier League."
Now we have the four nominees, it is your turn to pick the winner of this brand new award. Navigate your browser to http://www.fansfootballeroftheyear.co.uk or simply fill in the form below, selecting Man City, register your choice and wait to see who you have crowned the MEN Manchester City Fans’ Footballer of the Year 2020.
So whether it’s De Bruyne, Sterling, Laporte or Mahrez be sure to have your say on who has impressed you the most since January.
You can also debate which of the four deserves to win - or if another player should have been included - in our special chat room. There is also an opportunity to listen to our writer discuss their choice, and sign up for all the latest updates about City from the MEN.
The winner for both the MEN Manchester City Fans’ Footballer of the Year and overall Fans’ Footballer of the Year will be announced on December 21. Keep an eye on our social channels and on the MEN website for the results.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert urgent warning over winter fuel payments

Finance expert Martin Lewis ' website MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning to anybody receiving winter fuel allowance payments .
According to the website , which was originally founded by Martin Lewis , many people in the UK could be receiving the wrong amount of money towards their winter fuel .
People are being urged to check their details are correct after almost 60,000 letters with incorrect information have been sent out .
The website says that tens of thousands of people could be affected and a small number of these cases could affect how much you 're paid , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above as of October 5 this year and lived in the UK for at least one day between September 21-27 2020 are able to receive a one-off payment to help with their heating bills during the winter .
Depending on circumstances this could be between £100-£300 which is normally received automatically between November and December , with a letter that confirms the estimated payment and expected date .
MoneySavingExpert reports : `` the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has confirmed to MoneySavingExpert.com that tens of thousands of incorrect letters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its admission comes after we were contacted by several people whose letters either listed the wrong bank details or inaccurate entitlement information . ''
There were two main issues , the first being the approximately 60,000 letters sent out with the wrong bank details , but the DWP has since said the payments will still be made to the correct accounts .
The more worrying issue is that some letters showed incorrect information about the amount of money people were entitled to .
While the DWP has said the majority of letters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted it is not uncommon for it to have the wrong data about people , particularly if they 've recently moved .
What should I do ?
Martin Lewis ' website has said that if your letter has the wrong bank details you do n't need to worry .
`` The DWP insists people in this situation do n't need to get in touch , as it says this error has been corrected and your payment will still be made to the correct account .
`` Of course , it 's still worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – if you have n't received it by 13 January 2021 , you should speak to your local benefits office , '' MoneySavingExpert reports .
However , if your eligibility is incorrect you should contact the DWP as soon as possible .
`` Here , you do need to take action as it could mean you 've been paid less than you 're entitled to , '' the website says , going on to say `` check your entitlement , and if it 's wrong , contact the DWP using the details provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Finance expert Martin Lewis' website MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning to anybody receiving winter fuel allowance payments.
According to the website, which was originally founded by Martin Lewis, many people in the UK could be receiving the wrong amount of money towards their winter fuel.
People are being urged to check their details are correct after almost 60,000 letters with incorrect information have been sent out.
The website says that tens of thousands of people could be affected and a small number of these cases could affect how much you're paid, reports Kent Live.
Those aged 66 and above as of October 5 this year and lived in the UK for at least one day between September 21-27 2020 are able to receive a one-off payment to help with their heating bills during the winter.
Depending on circumstances this could be between £100-£300 which is normally received automatically between November and December, with a letter that confirms the estimated payment and expected date.
MoneySavingExpert reports: "the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed to MoneySavingExpert.com that tens of thousands of incorrect letters have been mistakenly sent this year.
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"Its admission comes after we were contacted by several people whose letters either listed the wrong bank details or inaccurate entitlement information."
There were two main issues, the first being the approximately 60,000 letters sent out with the wrong bank details, but the DWP has since said the payments will still be made to the correct accounts.
The more worrying issue is that some letters showed incorrect information about the amount of money people were entitled to.
While the DWP has said the majority of letters have the correct information regarding entitlement but have admitted it is not uncommon for it to have the wrong data about people, particularly if they've recently moved.
What should I do?
Martin Lewis' website has said that if your letter has the wrong bank details you don't need to worry.
"The DWP insists people in this situation don't need to get in touch, as it says this error has been corrected and your payment will still be made to the correct account.
"Of course, it's still worth keeping an eye out for the payment – if you haven't received it by 13 January 2021, you should speak to your local benefits office," MoneySavingExpert reports.
However, if your eligibility is incorrect you should contact the DWP as soon as possible.
"Here, you do need to take action as it could mean you've been paid less than you're entitled to," the website says, going on to say "check your entitlement, and if it's wrong, contact the DWP using the details provided in your winter fuel payment letter."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-07--Manchester United could use two of their favourite formations vs RB Leipzig

Manchester United only need a point against RB Leipzig to qualify from a tricky Champions League group , but the problem with playing for a draw is that away games have tended to come with a handicap for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side so far this season .
United have conceded first in all five of their Premier League away games and while they 've come back to win them all , showing an impressive aptitude for the battle , they have n't faced opposition of the calibre of RB Leipzig , who played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slow starts have n't only been a domestic problem , either .
United might have scored first in their impressive win at Paris Saint-Germain , but they conceded the first goal in a disastrous first 45 minutes at Istanbul Baskasehir .
It was that defeat in Turkey - the only point Basaksehir have claimed in this group - that has left United needing a result on matchday six to make sure they do n't fall through the Europa League trapdoor .
There 's an argument to say United would have taken this position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they were pitted against last season 's runners-up and semi-finalists , but they most certainly would n't have taken this after winning away in Paris and dismantling RB Leipzig at Old Trafford in the first two weeks .
At that stage smooth progress looked assured , but that they now have to go and get a result against Julien Nagelsmann 's energetic , vibrant side , makes this high-stakes contest all the more of a high-rope act .
Lose and United really will have thrown away a golden ticket to the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the question of how United approach this contest against a side who have scored 21 goals in 10 Bundesliga games .
Playing for a clean sheet would seem to be a risk for Solskjaer .
But seeing Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial limp off against West Ham on Saturday has reduced his options .
Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford were back amongst the goals at the London Stadium , with Juan Mata supplying a fine assist for the latter , but if Cavani and Martial are n't fit can Solskjaer pick the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacking options on the bench ?
Instead , it might require a return to a two forward system , with Rashford and Greenwood both playing centrally .
To do that Solskjaer has two options , the 3-5-2 or the 4-4-2 diamond midfield .
Both have their benefits .
United enjoyed success in the 3-5-2 in big games last season and while they 've only used it once so far this term , it was in the away game they 've perhaps looked most assured , in winning 2-1 at Paris St-Germain to kickstart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Axel Tuanzebe , Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw defended with great composure and intelligence against Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and with Bruno Fernandes , Martial and Rashford left to exploit the inevitable gaps in the PSG defence , the system work superbly .
Since then one of the biggest issues in repeating that shape has been a lack of key personnel available .
Shaw can be integral to the 3-5-2 as the left-sided centre back but he 's been out with a hamstring injury for the previous month .
He 's edging closer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the deep end at the Red Bull Arena might be considered a risk United ca n't afford .
But the return to fitness of Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly has given Solskjaer more central defenders to choose from and either of those could line up alongside Harry Maguire and Lindelof , giving United more protection defensively and hoping to once again make the most of the pace on the break .
Alternatively , Solskjaer could go back to the diamond midfield .
This is a formation that has n't worked brilliantly this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the first 45 minutes at Southampton .
But it did work well in the reverse fixture against RB Leipzig , where United defended strongly against a sustained spell of pressure early in the second half before destroying their German visitors on the break .
That would also allow Solskjaer to get more of his key midfielders on the pitch , even if Fred is suspended .
Bruno Fernandes is a certain starter but at least one of Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek could also play in a diamond , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding more protection to the defence .
Crucially , Solskjaer has options for United 's latest road trip , even if injuries might have diminished them .
Now he just has to make sure he gets it right on what is a huge night in his season .

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Manchester United only need a point against RB Leipzig to qualify from a tricky Champions League group, but the problem with playing for a draw is that away games have tended to come with a handicap for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side so far this season.
United have conceded first in all five of their Premier League away games and while they've come back to win them all, showing an impressive aptitude for the battle, they haven't faced opposition of the calibre of RB Leipzig, who played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with European champions Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Slow starts haven't only been a domestic problem, either. United might have scored first in their impressive win at Paris Saint-Germain, but they conceded the first goal in a disastrous first 45 minutes at Istanbul Baskasehir.
It was that defeat in Turkey - the only point Basaksehir have claimed in this group - that has left United needing a result on matchday six to make sure they don't fall through the Europa League trapdoor.
There's an argument to say United would have taken this position at the start of a group stage where they were pitted against last season's runners-up and semi-finalists, but they most certainly wouldn't have taken this after winning away in Paris and dismantling RB Leipzig at Old Trafford in the first two weeks.
At that stage smooth progress looked assured, but that they now have to go and get a result against Julien Nagelsmann's energetic, vibrant side, makes this high-stakes contest all the more of a high-rope act. Lose and United really will have thrown away a golden ticket to the Champions League knockout rounds.
Which leads us to the question of how United approach this contest against a side who have scored 21 goals in 10 Bundesliga games. Playing for a clean sheet would seem to be a risk for Solskjaer.
But seeing Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial limp off against West Ham on Saturday has reduced his options. Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford were back amongst the goals at the London Stadium, with Juan Mata supplying a fine assist for the latter, but if Cavani and Martial aren't fit can Solskjaer pick the latter three and leave himself with limited attacking options on the bench?
Instead, it might require a return to a two forward system, with Rashford and Greenwood both playing centrally. To do that Solskjaer has two options, the 3-5-2 or the 4-4-2 diamond midfield. Both have their benefits.
United enjoyed success in the 3-5-2 in big games last season and while they've only used it once so far this term, it was in the away game they've perhaps looked most assured, in winning 2-1 at Paris St-Germain to kickstart their Champions League campaign.
That night Axel Tuanzebe, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw defended with great composure and intelligence against Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and with Bruno Fernandes, Martial and Rashford left to exploit the inevitable gaps in the PSG defence, the system work superbly.
Since then one of the biggest issues in repeating that shape has been a lack of key personnel available. Shaw can be integral to the 3-5-2 as the left-sided centre back but he's been out with a hamstring injury for the previous month. He's edging closer to a return, but throwing him at the deep end at the Red Bull Arena might be considered a risk United can't afford.
Gary Neville names Bruno Fernandes concern at Manchester United
But the return to fitness of Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly has given Solskjaer more central defenders to choose from and either of those could line up alongside Harry Maguire and Lindelof, giving United more protection defensively and hoping to once again make the most of the pace on the break.
Alternatively, Solskjaer could go back to the diamond midfield. This is a formation that hasn't worked brilliantly this season, exposed as it was by Arsenal and in the first 45 minutes at Southampton. But it did work well in the reverse fixture against RB Leipzig, where United defended strongly against a sustained spell of pressure early in the second half before destroying their German visitors on the break.
That would also allow Solskjaer to get more of his key midfielders on the pitch, even if Fred is suspended. Bruno Fernandes is a certain starter but at least one of Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek could also play in a diamond, with Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay potentially adding more protection to the defence.
Crucially, Solskjaer has options for United's latest road trip, even if injuries might have diminished them. Now he just has to make sure he gets it right on what is a huge night in his season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-09--Man City give Ilkay Gundogan injury update after substitution vs Marseille

Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of Ilkay Gundogan for Saturday 's derby after he came off in the win over Marseille with an ankle injury .
Gundogan was one of two players to start the dead rubber against the Ligue 1 side from the team that beat Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday , with Riyad Mahrez the other survivor .
But Gundogan was replaced by Raheem Sterling at half-time , with Phil Foden moving into a more central role , and Pep Guardiola revealed after the game that the German midfielder had reported a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed by City 's medical team on Thursday but he would have an almost-guaranteed starter for Saturday evening 's Old Trafford derby with United , so his absence would be a major blow .
`` Ilkay had a knock in his ankle , he was a bit sore in the way he was running .
He played 90 minutes against Fulham , so we didn ’ t want to take a risk , we ’ ll see tomorrow how he feels , '' said Guardiola .
The Catalan has already ruled Sergio Aguero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the Argentine striker making a goalscoring return off the bench against Marseille .
But the City boss insisted he had n't yet decided on the make-up of the side to face United at the weekend .
He intends to savour a fifth win from six Champions League group games before beginning preparations for the derby on Thursday .
`` Through my years I try to enjoy my good moments and the victories in the game , '' he said .
`` Now it ’ s time to celebrate and tomorrow we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League .
Tomorrow we have a training session , then we have two days to think about it . ''

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Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of Ilkay Gundogan for Saturday's derby after he came off in the win over Marseille with an ankle injury.
Gundogan was one of two players to start the dead rubber against the Ligue 1 side from the team that beat Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with Riyad Mahrez the other survivor.
But Gundogan was replaced by Raheem Sterling at half-time, with Phil Foden moving into a more central role, and Pep Guardiola revealed after the game that the German midfielder had reported a problem with his ankle.
Gundogan will be assessed by City's medical team on Thursday but he would have an almost-guaranteed starter for Saturday evening's Old Trafford derby with United, so his absence would be a major blow.
"Ilkay had a knock in his ankle, he was a bit sore in the way he was running. He played 90 minutes against Fulham, so we didn’t want to take a risk, we’ll see tomorrow how he feels," said Guardiola.
The Catalan has already ruled Sergio Aguero out of a start at Old Trafford, despite the Argentine striker making a goalscoring return off the bench against Marseille.
But the City boss insisted he hadn't yet decided on the make-up of the side to face United at the weekend. He intends to savour a fifth win from six Champions League group games before beginning preparations for the derby on Thursday.
"Through my years I try to enjoy my good moments and the victories in the game," he said.
"Now it’s time to celebrate and tomorrow we’re going to think about the Premier League. Tomorrow we have a training session, then we have two days to think about it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-09--Pep Guardiola rules Sergio Aguero out of Man City XI for derby

Pep Guardiola said that Sergio Aguero has no chance of starting the Manchester derby on Saturday .
The Manchester City striker returned to action to make just his fifth appearance of the season in the 3-0 win over Marseille , playing the last 25 minutes and scoring not long after coming on .
City 's coach was pleased with how the forward looked as he came on and is happy to have him fit again but is more interested in how the player reacts physically on Thursday after his exertions on Wednesday .
`` His instinct to score goals will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The important thing is he made a good three or four training sessions and the reaction after the training session was good .
He played 25 minutes and scored a goal and was active .
Step by step .
What is important is how his reaction will be tomorrow after this effort . ''
Asked if Aguero had any chance of starting the game with Manchester United on Saturday teatime , the manager simply replied : `` No . ''
Gabriel Jesus watched the Champions League win over Marseille from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues rounded off their group stage campaign with a comfortable victory over their French opponents .
Raheem Sterling came off the bench to score a late goal while Ferran Torres bagged the opener to continue his fine scoring record in the competition .
Guardiola insisted that he has not made his mind up over who will play against United on Saturday , with preparations for the game to intensify ahead of the game with the Champions League out of the way .

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Pep Guardiola said that Sergio Aguero has no chance of starting the Manchester derby on Saturday.
The Manchester City striker returned to action to make just his fifth appearance of the season in the 3-0 win over Marseille, playing the last 25 minutes and scoring not long after coming on.
City's coach was pleased with how the forward looked as he came on and is happy to have him fit again but is more interested in how the player reacts physically on Thursday after his exertions on Wednesday.
"His instinct to score goals will always be there," said Guardiola. "The important thing is he made a good three or four training sessions and the reaction after the training session was good. He played 25 minutes and scored a goal and was active. Step by step. What is important is how his reaction will be tomorrow after this effort."
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Asked if Aguero had any chance of starting the game with Manchester United on Saturday teatime, the manager simply replied: "No."
Gabriel Jesus watched the Champions League win over Marseille from the bench, an unused substitute as the Blues rounded off their group stage campaign with a comfortable victory over their French opponents.
Raheem Sterling came off the bench to score a late goal while Ferran Torres bagged the opener to continue his fine scoring record in the competition. Guardiola insisted that he has not made his mind up over who will play against United on Saturday, with preparations for the game to intensify ahead of the game with the Champions League out of the way.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-09--Champions League round of 16 draw details and who Man City can play

The Champions League group stages are at an end , with Manchester City now facing a wait to see who they draw in the last 16 .
City went into the last round of fixtures safe in the knowledge they had already qualified for the knockout rounds and they closed out the group with a comfortable victory over Marseille .
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool also progressed but Manchester United missed out following a defeat to RB Leipzig .
Here is all of the key information you need to know ahead of the Champions League last-16 draw .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw is set to take place on Monday , December 14 at 11am ( GMT ) .
Nyon in Switzerland is the venue for the event .
Those that progressed as group winners will take on runners-up from other groups , and teams from the same country will not be able to compete with each other just yet .
However , the quarter-finals means any club could face anyone - meaning we could see an all-English tie .
When are the last-16 ties ?
The first leg of the Round of 16 fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 17 , 2021 , with the second legs set to take place on March 9 or 10 .
The teams that have already for the last 16 are as follows : Manchester City completed their Champions League group stage campaign against Marseille on Wednesday The Blues went into the match knowing they have already clinched top spot in their group , and goals from Torres , Aguero and Sterling saw them ease to a 3-0 .
As Pep Guardiola rested some of his star names , it was the perfect preparation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring you all the reaction and analysis to the match with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds In group A , Atletico Madrid finished second after beating RB Salzburg 2-0 on Wednesday .
Group B was the most open group in the final round of matches , with all four sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was , Borussia Monchengladbach grabbed second ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk , despite a defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday .
Group D saw Atalanta beat Ajax on Wednesday night to secure second place .
Sevilla were runners up to Chelsea in Group E and could face City in the last 16 too .
Lazio saw out a 2-2 draw in their final game to cement their second place in Group F , behind Borussia Dortmund .
Barcelona finished second in Group G , after being deposed by Juventus in the final game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points but the Serie A giants had the better head to head record .
RB Leipzig saw off Man City 's rivals Manchester United 3-2 to lead Group H to secure second place , being pipped to first by PSG , who completed their game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday evening after the players walked off on Tuesday due to an incident of racism .
How can I watch the Champions League draw ?
You will be able to watch a live stream of the draw on UEFA ’ s official website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are broadcasting the Champions League draw live for subscribers with their official app showing the livestream of the draw as it happens .

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The Champions League group stages are at an end, with Manchester City now facing a wait to see who they draw in the last 16.
City went into the last round of fixtures safe in the knowledge they had already qualified for the knockout rounds and they closed out the group with a comfortable victory over Marseille.
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool also progressed but Manchester United missed out following a defeat to RB Leipzig.
Here is all of the key information you need to know ahead of the Champions League last-16 draw.
When and where is the draw?
The draw is set to take place on Monday, December 14 at 11am (GMT). Nyon in Switzerland is the venue for the event.
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Those that progressed as group winners will take on runners-up from other groups, and teams from the same country will not be able to compete with each other just yet.
However, the quarter-finals means any club could face anyone - meaning we could see an all-English tie.
When are the last-16 ties?
The first leg of the Round of 16 fixtures will be played either on February 16 or 17, 2021, with the second legs set to take place on March 9 or 10.
The teams
The teams that have already for the last 16 are as follows:
Bayern Munich (group winners)
Real Madrid (group winners)
Manchester City (group winners)
Liverpool (group winners)
Chelsea (group winners)
Borussia Dortmund (group winners)
Juventus (group winners)
PSG (group winners)
Atletico Madrid (runners-up)
Borussia Monchengladbach (runners-up)
Porto (runners-up)
Atalanta (runners-up)
Sevilla (runners-up)
Lazio (runners-up)
Barcelona (runners-up)
RB Leipzig (runners-up)
Who can City draw?
In group A, Atletico Madrid finished second after beating RB Salzburg 2-0 on Wednesday.
Group B was the most open group in the final round of matches, with all four sides still able to finish second.
As it was, Borussia Monchengladbach grabbed second ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk, despite a defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Group D saw Atalanta beat Ajax on Wednesday night to secure second place.
Sevilla were runners up to Chelsea in Group E and could face City in the last 16 too.
Lazio saw out a 2-2 draw in their final game to cement their second place in Group F, behind Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona finished second in Group G, after being deposed by Juventus in the final game. The two sides finished level on points but the Serie A giants had the better head to head record.
RB Leipzig saw off Man City's rivals Manchester United 3-2 to lead Group H to secure second place, being pipped to first by PSG, who completed their game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday evening after the players walked off on Tuesday due to an incident of racism.
How can I watch the Champions League draw?
You will be able to watch a live stream of the draw on UEFA’s official website here .
As well as this, BT Sport are broadcasting the Champions League draw live for subscribers with their official app showing the livestream of the draw as it happens.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-09--Man City player ratings vs Marseille

Man City player ratings vs Marseille

Steffen : An enjoyable outing with Ederson given a rest , making some important saves as the team slackened towards the end of the first half .
7 Walker : Solid enough on his return to the side , with a stinging shot that tested the away goalkeeper and good game awareness when acting as last man .
7 Garcia : A surprise starter for some , Garcia was perfectly fine until he went down unopposed midway through the first half and had to be substituted .
6 Laporte : No mistakes , which is all Guardiola has asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asset for City moving out of defence .
Not as impressive as Stones though .
7 Ake : Targeted by Marseille in an unusual position and looked vulnerable on a few occasions but also showed defensive strength and a willingness to get forward .
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Tell us in the comments here .
Fernandinho : Much better from the veteran since returning from injury , enjoying the ability to break up play and dictate the tempo by protecting the defence .
7 Gundogan : Another impressive showing from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , combining defensive poise with attacking threat .
Hooked at half-time with the derby in mind ?
7 Bernardo : City 's liveliest player , he was full of clever running that helped the hosts dominate .
Recent signs are encouraging after an indifferent start to the season .
8 Torres : The scorer of the opening goal of the game yet otherwise was n't really able to trouble the Marseille defence .
Aguero 's return should see him moved back to a more natural position .
6 Foden : A bright start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in central midfield in the second half .
Delivered a good corner for Aguero 's goal .
6 Mahrez : He did n't always make the best decisions but his commitment was total and it was his quality that put the ball on a plat for Torres .
7 Stones ( for Garcia , 28 ) : Showed off his increased confidence by bringing the ball out of defence regularly and was also excellent in his own box .
8 Sterling ( for Gundogan , 46 ) : Took up a familiar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half and scored a last-minute tap-in .
6 Aguero ( for Mahrez , 66 ) : Did n't touch the ball for ten minutes and then popped up with a tap-in .
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Steffen: An enjoyable outing with Ederson given a rest, making some important saves as the team slackened towards the end of the first half. 7
Walker: Solid enough on his return to the side, with a stinging shot that tested the away goalkeeper and good game awareness when acting as last man. 7
Garcia: A surprise starter for some, Garcia was perfectly fine until he went down unopposed midway through the first half and had to be substituted. 6
Laporte: No mistakes, which is all Guardiola has asked for, and his left foot was an asset for City moving out of defence. Not as impressive as Stones though. 7
Ake: Targeted by Marseille in an unusual position and looked vulnerable on a few occasions but also showed defensive strength and a willingness to get forward. 7
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Fernandinho: Much better from the veteran since returning from injury, enjoying the ability to break up play and dictate the tempo by protecting the defence. 7
Gundogan: Another impressive showing from a player that thrives in the Champions League, combining defensive poise with attacking threat. Hooked at half-time with the derby in mind? 7
Bernardo: City's liveliest player, he was full of clever running that helped the hosts dominate. Recent signs are encouraging after an indifferent start to the season. 8
Torres: The scorer of the opening goal of the game yet otherwise wasn't really able to trouble the Marseille defence. Aguero's return should see him moved back to a more natural position. 6
Foden: A bright start quickly faded before he looked more comfortable playing in central midfield in the second half. Delivered a good corner for Aguero's goal. 6
Mahrez: He didn't always make the best decisions but his commitment was total and it was his quality that put the ball on a plat for Torres. 7
Substitutes
Stones (for Garcia, 28): Showed off his increased confidence by bringing the ball out of defence regularly and was also excellent in his own box. 8
Sterling (for Gundogan, 46): Took up a familiar position on the left wing for the second half and scored a last-minute tap-in. 6
Aguero (for Mahrez, 66): Didn't touch the ball for ten minutes and then popped up with a tap-in. 7
Not used: Carson, Dias, Mendy, Cancelo, Doyle, Palmer, Bernabe, Nmecha, De Bruyne, Jesus