themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--James Garner is giving Manchester United what they wanted

Manchester United 's late win over Brighton this weekend again raised the issue of transfer recruitment with just over a week left in the summer window .
Sole summer signing Donny van de Beek was used as a second-half substitute at the Amex Stadium , while returning loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson dropped down to the bench after his fine debut in midweek .
United 's side were only good enough for third-place in the Premier League last season and with minimal investment this summer it is already hard to see how they will improve with only one new arrival .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on United in the transfer market , but later in the day James Garner helped to show just why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are getting it right in one area off the pitch this summer .
United have made a serious effort to secure loan departures for their most promising youth players this season and over the weekend their work was vindicated by the latest round of performances .
Watford fans were sent wild by midfielder Garner as he helped the Hornets to a 1-0 win over Luton in the Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game with third highest pass success rate out of any player in the team .
Garner played the entirety of the match at Vicarage Road and was instrumental in securing a vital three points for Vladimir Ivic and his side , impressing Hornets fans .
Elsewhere there was another promising display from youth goalkeeper Matej Kovar as he helped Swindon Town to an impressive 4-2 win over Burton in League One .
Dylan Levitt could be in action for Charlton as they travel to face Lincoln in League One on Sunday afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caen in their latest Ligue 2 defeat .
Tahith Chong featured from the bench for Werder Bremen as a Niclas Füllkrug hat-trick earned them a 3-1 victory over FC Schalke in the Bundesliga .

Manchester United's late win over Brighton this weekend again raised the issue of transfer recruitment with just over a week left in the summer window.
Sole summer signing Donny van de Beek was used as a second-half substitute at the Amex Stadium, while returning loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson dropped down to the bench after his fine debut in midweek.
United's side were only good enough for third-place in the Premier League last season and with minimal investment this summer it is already hard to see how they will improve with only one new arrival.
The late win helped to ease growing pressure on United in the transfer market, but later in the day James Garner helped to show just why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are getting it right in one area off the pitch this summer.
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United have made a serious effort to secure loan departures for their most promising youth players this season and over the weekend their work was vindicated by the latest round of performances.
Watford fans were sent wild by midfielder Garner as he helped the Hornets to a 1-0 win over Luton in the Championship, with the United loanee finishing the game with third highest pass success rate out of any player in the team.
Garner played the entirety of the match at Vicarage Road and was instrumental in securing a vital three points for Vladimir Ivic and his side, impressing Hornets fans.
A classy performance
James Garner is a proper player. Comfortable on the ball. Great range of passing. Looks class. #watfordfc — Jacob (@jacob_culshaw) September 26, 2020
Justifying his loan move
Big shoutout to James Garner. Looked composed on the ball today. Went about his job professionally and oozed confidence and guile. Looks very impressive #watfordfc — Hornet Shane (@HornetShane) September 26, 2020
Elsewhere there was another promising display from youth goalkeeper Matej Kovar as he helped Swindon Town to an impressive 4-2 win over Burton in League One.
Dylan Levitt could be in action for Charlton as they travel to face Lincoln in League One on Sunday afternoon, while Aliou Traore missed out for SM Caen in their latest Ligue 2 defeat.
Tahith Chong featured from the bench for Werder Bremen as a Niclas Füllkrug hat-trick earned them a 3-1 victory over FC Schalke in the Bundesliga.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--What happened to former Gogglebox stars?

Small comforts keep us going .
For many , one of them is Gogglebox .
The Channel 4 hit is currently airing its sixteenth series as a bunch of our favourite families up and down the UK give their views on the latest telly .
But there have been plenty of changes to the line-up since it first aired in 2013 .
Since then , the BAFTA and National Television Award-winning show has thrust dozens of ordinary people into reality TV stardom .
Now , Mirror Online has revealed what happened off-screen to the some of best-known and best-loved Gogglebox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples to appear on Gogglebox - June and Leon Bernicoff - won the hearts of fans across the country .
He had battled through ill health , June later revealed , to ensure he appeared for fans , one last time , in the show 's Christmas special .
After Leon 's death June left the hit show , saying it just would n't be the same without him .
In October last year she left Liverpool - the city she had called home for more than six decades .
`` Good bye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reluctantly leaving , '' she announced on Twitter .
`` Thank you guys I 'll miss your warmth , humour and affection !
Very special people . ''
June died on May 5 this year .
Her death was announced by Gogglebox creator Tania Alexander who said she was heartbroken by June 's passing .
Steph and Dom Parker were among the show 's original stars .
Known for their witty one-liners - and ever-present glasses of bubbly - the pair quit , after four years entertaining Gogglebox viewers , to concentrate on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Salutation , and pursue other TV projects .
Since then they 've appeared in Four In a Bed , Celebrity Masterchef and The Jump , which left Dom with suspected concussion after a nasty fall .
They recently hosted their very last talkRADIO show after a 20-month stint on the airwaves .
Sadly , in March this year , the couple revealed they were closing their £5m hotel due to insolvency .
They are moving out of The Salutation , with its 17 bedrooms , 3.7 acre land and 60-cover restaurant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kingston .
The Moffats became one of the most recognisable families when they joined the show in 2014 .
Scarlett was the breakout star of the family - and the show - and after two years amusing viewers , left County Durham to head to the I 'm A Celebrity Jungle .
She was crowned Queen of the Jungle during the sixteenth series and rapidly became a household name - joining Ant & Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway as a presenter .
Scarlett has also hosted the revived version of Streetmate on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , First Dates , Through The Keyhole and in 2018 guest hosted an evening radio show on Heart .
She later returned to the Australian jungle to host I 'm A Celeb spin-off show Extra Camp , before being replaced by Emily Attack after two series .
In 2019 , the whole family were back on our screens for controversial Channel 4 series The British Tribe Next Door , where they lived alongside the Himba tribe in Namibia for four weeks .
Stephen Webb and Chris Ashby-Steed were definitely the stand-out duo when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sarcastic one-liners the hairdressing duo had viewers at home in stitches each week .
Unfortunately the couple did split up , but Chris and Stephen remained close and carried on filming for a while - until reports that off-screen rows had left their friendship in tatters .
Chris vanished from the screen after a planned TV project , with Stephen 's mum Pat filling in before being replaced by Stephen 's now husband Daniel Lustig , who has become a regular fixture .
Sadly Chris has not returned to our screens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandra and Sandi are two of the most iconic stars in Gogglebox history - the hilarious Brixton duo that had us rolling on the floor in laughter .
However the takeaway-loving pair were torn apart in 2016 when Sandi quit the show , leaving Sandra to continue with her daughter Chanchez .
Sandi has since taken part in many reality TV shows , including Celebs On The Farm , Celebrity 100 % Hotter and Celebrity Fat Fighters .
She also entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2017 - where she was sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she released her debut single 'Casanova ' on DeeVu Records and has also recorded her own album , 'Independent Woman ' .
Sandi also took part in Channel 4 's Famous and Fighting Crime in 2019 and has campaigned for an end to knife crime ever since the tragic death of her nephew in 2017 .
Sandra decided to quit the show in July 2017 and lived in a hotel after moving out of her house once she quit the Channel 4 show , but then revealed she had spent all the money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into temporary accommodation , which she paid for with her fee from her role as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin - however ill health forced her to pull out earlier than planned .
The coronavirus outbreak has been devastating for Sandra , who has lost five loved ones , within days of each other , amid the global pandemic .
George Gilbey first shot to fame in series 2 and quickly became firm favourites with viewers - alongside his mum Linda and step dad Pete McGarry .
However , they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when George defied the rules about going on other TV shows and went into the Celebrity Big Brother house .
After finishing in fourth place , the Essex lad and his family finally returned to Gogglebox in 2016 .
However , the appearances dwindled and in October last year , George was jailed for three months after being found guilty of drink-driving .
During an appearance at Chelmsford Magistrates ' Court on October 1 , Gilbey , 35 , pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has signed himself up to hours at his local Morrisons to offer a helping hand during the coronavirus pandemic .
The Tapper family - mum Nikki , dad Jonathan and siblings Josh and Amy - were viewer favourites when they burst onto screens in 2013 .
But then Josh launched a career in politics , winning a place on the Government Communications Apprenticeship scheme .
At the time , producers said he was on a 'break ' from the show and that the door was open for his return , with parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still on screen .
However Josh has not looked back , working in campaign roles for the Prime Minister 's Office and the Cabinet Office before moving on to a think tank .
Then , in October 2018 , younger sister Amy also quit the show to take part in Celebs Go Dating .
The coronavirus pandemic nearly had a devastating impact on the family as dad Jonathan was left fighting for his life .
He was left seriously ill and forced to self-isolate away from his wife and children , who also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amy has described herself as being left distraught over his condition , fearing he would stop breathing .
Thankfully , Jonathan made a full recovery - and the family credit his recent weight loss to helping him fight the virus , which he battled for weeks .
Reverend Kate Bottley and husband Graham appeared in five series of the show .
After leaving Gogglebox in 2016 , Kate became a much-loved media personality , taking on broadcast roles linked to her vocation .
Kate is now a journalist , TV presenter and radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and Prayer For The Day on Radio 4 .
She now also presents on Songs Of Praise and and has taken part in game shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats , BBC1 's Impossible and won Richard Osman 's House of Games .
Jay Makin , better known as 'Silent Jay ' , appeared alongside then girlfriend Eve Woerdenweber , her mum Viv and German-born dad Ralf from The Wirral .
Gogglebox viewers were often left in hysterics as Jay sat in silence while the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a gutting twist , Jay 's time on the show came to a sudden end in 2015 when he split up with Eve .
Jay now keeps a low profile on social media but was working at Baa Bar Fleet Street in Liverpool after leaving the show .

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We're living in strange, unpredictable times.
Small comforts keep us going. For many, one of them is Gogglebox.
The Channel 4 hit is currently airing its sixteenth series as a bunch of our favourite families up and down the UK give their views on the latest telly.
But there have been plenty of changes to the line-up since it first aired in 2013. Since then, the BAFTA and National Television Award-winning show has thrust dozens of ordinary people into reality TV stardom.
Now, Mirror Online has revealed what happened off-screen to the some of best-known and best-loved Gogglebox contributors.
Leon and June Bernicoff
(Image: Channel 4)
Two of the most popular couples to appear on Gogglebox - June and Leon Bernicoff - won the hearts of fans across the country.
Viewers shared June's grief in December 2017, when Leon, 83, sadly passed awat,.
He had battled through ill health, June later revealed, to ensure he appeared for fans, one last time, in the show's Christmas special.
After Leon's death June left the hit show, saying it just wouldn't be the same without him.
In October last year she left Liverpool - the city she had called home for more than six decades.
"Good bye Liverpool my home for 62 years! Reluctantly leaving," she announced on Twitter.
"Thank you guys I'll miss your warmth, humour and affection! Very special people."
June died on May 5 this year.
Her death was announced by Gogglebox creator Tania Alexander who said she was heartbroken by June's passing.
Steph and Dom Parker
(Image: Channel 4)
Steph and Dom Parker were among the show's original stars.
Known for their witty one-liners - and ever-present glasses of bubbly - the pair quit, after four years entertaining Gogglebox viewers, to concentrate on running their Kent bed and breakfast, The Salutation, and pursue other TV projects.
Since then they've appeared in Four In a Bed, Celebrity Masterchef and The Jump, which left Dom with suspected concussion after a nasty fall.
They recently hosted their very last talkRADIO show after a 20-month stint on the airwaves.
Sadly, in March this year, the couple revealed they were closing their £5m hotel due to insolvency.
They are moving out of The Salutation, with its 17 bedrooms, 3.7 acre land and 60-cover restaurant, and moving into a new family home in Kingston.
The Moffatts
(Image: Channel 4)
The Moffats became one of the most recognisable families when they joined the show in 2014.
Scarlett was the breakout star of the family - and the show - and after two years amusing viewers, left County Durham to head to the I'm A Celebrity Jungle.
She was crowned Queen of the Jungle during the sixteenth series and rapidly became a household name - joining Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as a presenter.
(Image: PA)
Scarlett has also hosted the revived version of Streetmate on Channel 4, appeared on Celebrity Juice, First Dates, Through The Keyhole and in 2018 guest hosted an evening radio show on Heart.
She later returned to the Australian jungle to host I'm A Celeb spin-off show Extra Camp, before being replaced by Emily Attack after two series.
In 2019, the whole family were back on our screens for controversial Channel 4 series The British Tribe Next Door, where they lived alongside the Himba tribe in Namibia for four weeks.
Chris Ashby-Steed
(Image: Channel 4)
Stephen Webb and Chris Ashby-Steed were definitely the stand-out duo when Gogglebox first hit our screens.
With their sarcastic one-liners the hairdressing duo had viewers at home in stitches each week.
Unfortunately the couple did split up, but Chris and Stephen remained close and carried on filming for a while - until reports that off-screen rows had left their friendship in tatters.
Chris vanished from the screen after a planned TV project, with Stephen's mum Pat filling in before being replaced by Stephen's now husband Daniel Lustig, who has become a regular fixture.
Sadly Chris has not returned to our screens, but lives happily with husband Tony.
Sandi Bogle and Sandra Martin
(Image: Publicity Picture)
Sandra and Sandi are two of the most iconic stars in Gogglebox history - the hilarious Brixton duo that had us rolling on the floor in laughter.
However the takeaway-loving pair were torn apart in 2016 when Sandi quit the show, leaving Sandra to continue with her daughter Chanchez.
Sandi has since taken part in many reality TV shows, including Celebs On The Farm, Celebrity 100% Hotter and Celebrity Fat Fighters.
She also entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2017 - where she was sixth to be evicted.
In 2016, she released her debut single 'Casanova' on DeeVu Records and has also recorded her own album, 'Independent Woman'.
Sandi also took part in Channel 4's Famous and Fighting Crime in 2019 and has campaigned for an end to knife crime ever since the tragic death of her nephew in 2017.
Sandra decided to quit the show in July 2017 and lived in a hotel after moving out of her house once she quit the Channel 4 show, but then revealed she had spent all the money she had earned.
Sandra then moved into temporary accommodation, which she paid for with her fee from her role as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin - however ill health forced her to pull out earlier than planned.
The coronavirus outbreak has been devastating for Sandra, who has lost five loved ones, within days of each other, amid the global pandemic.
George Gilbey
(Image: Channel 4)
George Gilbey first shot to fame in series 2 and quickly became firm favourites with viewers - alongside his mum Linda and step dad Pete McGarry.
However, they were all booted off the show in 2014 when George defied the rules about going on other TV shows and went into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
After finishing in fourth place, the Essex lad and his family finally returned to Gogglebox in 2016.
However, the appearances dwindled and in October last year, George was jailed for three months after being found guilty of drink-driving.
During an appearance at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on October 1, Gilbey, 35, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol level above the legal limit.
Since then he has signed himself up to hours at his local Morrisons to offer a helping hand during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Tappers
(Image: TV Grab)
The Tapper family - mum Nikki, dad Jonathan and siblings Josh and Amy - were viewer favourites when they burst onto screens in 2013.
But then Josh launched a career in politics, winning a place on the Government Communications Apprenticeship scheme.
At the time, producers said he was on a 'break' from the show and that the door was open for his return, with parents Jonathan and Nikki and his sister Amy still on screen.
However Josh has not looked back, working in campaign roles for the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet Office before moving on to a think tank.
Then, in October 2018, younger sister Amy also quit the show to take part in Celebs Go Dating.
(Image: E4)
The coronavirus pandemic nearly had a devastating impact on the family as dad Jonathan was left fighting for his life.
He was left seriously ill and forced to self-isolate away from his wife and children, who also came down with coronavirus.
His daughter Amy has described herself as being left distraught over his condition, fearing he would stop breathing.
Thankfully, Jonathan made a full recovery - and the family credit his recent weight loss to helping him fight the virus, which he battled for weeks.
Reverend Kate Bottley
(Image: Channel 4)
Reverend Kate Bottley and husband Graham appeared in five series of the show.
After leaving Gogglebox in 2016, Kate became a much-loved media personality, taking on broadcast roles linked to her vocation.
Kate is now a journalist, TV presenter and radio pundit -presenting the Pause For Thought segment on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and Prayer For The Day on Radio 4.
She now also presents on Songs Of Praise and and has taken part in game shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1's Impossible and won Richard Osman's House of Games.
Jay Makin
(Image: Channel 4)
Jay Makin, better known as 'Silent Jay', appeared alongside then girlfriend Eve Woerdenweber, her mum Viv and German-born dad Ralf from The Wirral.
Gogglebox viewers were often left in hysterics as Jay sat in silence while the family discussed the show's on-screen.
However, in a gutting twist, Jay's time on the show came to a sudden end in 2015 when he split up with Eve.
Jay now keeps a low profile on social media but was working at Baa Bar Fleet Street in Liverpool after leaving the show.
Gogglebox airs Friday night's at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Manchester United fans agree with Rio Ferdinand's transfer demand

Manchester United fans have been responding to Rio Ferdinand 's transfer plea .
Speaking on BT Sport , the former United defender outlined how he thinks the current centre-back pairing of Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are not up to scratch .
Instead , he urged United to target a new defender in the final week of the transfer window .
Posting a video of his analysis on Twitter , he asked United fans their thoughts on whether a centre-back was needed - here are some of the responses .
Many United fans agree with his assessment .
Ferdinand had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the chaotic 3-2 victory over Brighton .
and argued that Maguire and Lindelof 's performances were not good enough .
He said : `` It was the first game of the season the other day .
`` You 're looking for a response , someone to set their stall out , but they did anything but that .
It was slow , it was cumbersome .
It was terrible to see , it disappoints in many ways . ''
It led to Ferdinand arguing that a new defender was needed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` You look at Liverpool , the best team in the land - issues with the goalkeeper , they get Alisson , a big signing .
`` Issues at centre-half — van Dijk , bang , dealt with it .
He added : `` I want Jadon Sancho to come to Man United , he 's a generational talent and will get people off their seats .
A Man United player .
`` But does he solve the fundamental problems I see in this team ?
`` Yes , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , but there are moments in games - or before games , even in the tunnel - where are centre-forwards looking across that line thinking ' I 'll have to be at my absolute best to get an opportunity ? '
I do n't think so . ''

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Manchester United fans have been responding to Rio Ferdinand's transfer plea.
Speaking on BT Sport, the former United defender outlined how he thinks the current centre-back pairing of Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are not up to scratch.
Instead, he urged United to target a new defender in the final week of the transfer window.
Posting a video of his analysis on Twitter, he asked United fans their thoughts on whether a centre-back was needed - here are some of the responses. Many United fans agree with his assessment.
Ferdinand had analysed United's defeat to Crystal Palace before the chaotic 3-2 victory over Brighton. and argued that Maguire and Lindelof's performances were not good enough.
He said: "It was the first game of the season the other day.
"You're looking for a response, someone to set their stall out, but they did anything but that. It was slow, it was cumbersome. It was terrible to see, it disappoints in many ways."
It led to Ferdinand arguing that a new defender was needed in the final week of the transfer window.
He said: "You look at Liverpool, the best team in the land - issues with the goalkeeper, they get Alisson, a big signing.
"Issues at centre-half — van Dijk, bang, dealt with it.
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He added: "I want Jadon Sancho to come to Man United, he's a generational talent and will get people off their seats. A Man United player.
"But does he solve the fundamental problems I see in this team?
"Yes, they had a fantastic goals against record last season, but there are moments in games - or before games, even in the tunnel - where are centre-forwards looking across that line thinking 'I'll have to be at my absolute best to get an opportunity?' I don't think so."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--How to make KFC gravy - the viral copycat recipe you need to try at home

There 's nothing quite like a KFC .
A piece of the iconic finger-lickin ' chicken along with a portion of fries can satisfy any fast food craving .
But some fans of the popular eatery would argue that the strongest item on the menu - especially to us Northerners - is n't the fried chicken and it definitely is n't the fries either .
KFC gravy is a signature side many customers ca n't seem to go without .
And over the years , its recipe has seen little to no change , with KFC claiming the gravy is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always made it . '
Of course - as with many of our favourite fast food eateries - exact recipes of our favourite items are kept quiet to keep you going back for more .
Luckily online , a KFC gravy copycat recipe created by cook Nagi , of www.recipetineats.com , has been doing the rounds online and gaining the approval of fast food fanatics from all over the world .
You can make the recipe at home in under four minutes using eight ingredients .
But it 's a special combination of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that authentic KFC taste .
Revealing the secret , Nagi writes : `` The secret ingredient that makes this gravy better is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes ( bouillon cubes ) .
`` Chicken is the base flavour , beef gives it oomph and gives it a nice deep brown colour rather than an unappetising pale brown .
`` Using both also makes this gravy suitable to use for any protein – white meats ( chicken , pork ) , red meats ( beef , lamb , game ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onion powder ( OK to omit or sub garlic powder ) • Add flour , onion powder and pepper .
Mix into butter with a wooden spoon or whisk .
• While stirring , slowly pour in half the liquid .
Once incorporated into the flour butter roux ( it will thicken quickly ) , add remaining liquid and mix .
• Stir for 1.5 - 2 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency ( it 's quick as water is already hot ) .
Taste , add more salt and pepper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the recipe was a huge hit with fans .
User Jay posted : `` This recipe is a 10/10 no question .
Having said that , not all brands are the same so you have to make those adjustments .
`` MY beef bouillon needed an extra cube to the one chicken and I wanted the darker tint so I added about 1/2 tsp of gravy browning .
`` That in no way turned the gravy into something else .
It tasted exactly like KFC ’ s gravy .
And I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on my mashed potatoes and meatloaf . ''
And Jeanine posted : `` I ’ ve always been a hopeless gravy maker so this recipe has been life changing…thank you , everyone loved it with their mashed potato and chicken schnitzel . ''
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There's nothing quite like a KFC.
A piece of the iconic finger-lickin' chicken along with a portion of fries can satisfy any fast food craving.
But some fans of the popular eatery would argue that the strongest item on the menu - especially to us Northerners - isn't the fried chicken and it definitely isn't the fries either.
It's the gravy!
KFC gravy is a signature side many customers can't seem to go without. And over the years, its recipe has seen little to no change, with KFC claiming the gravy is 'made the way [they've] always made it.'
Of course - as with many of our favourite fast food eateries - exact recipes of our favourite items are kept quiet to keep you going back for more.
Luckily online, a KFC gravy copycat recipe created by cook Nagi, of www.recipetineats.com, has been doing the rounds online and gaining the approval of fast food fanatics from all over the world.
You can make the recipe at home in under four minutes using eight ingredients.
But it's a special combination of two ingredients that will help you get that authentic KFC taste.
Revealing the secret, Nagi writes: "The secret ingredient that makes this gravy better is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes (bouillon cubes).
"Chicken is the base flavour, beef gives it oomph and gives it a nice deep brown colour rather than an unappetising pale brown.
"Using both also makes this gravy suitable to use for any protein – white meats (chicken, pork), red meats (beef, lamb, game), potato and vegetables.
Ingredients:
1 chicken stock cube
1 beef stock cube
565ml boiling water
60g/4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp plain or all purpose flour
1/2 tsp onion powder (OK to omit or sub garlic powder)
1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
Salt (if needed)
Nagi's Method:
Crumble cubes into boiling water, mix to dissolve. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, onion powder and pepper. Mix into butter with a wooden spoon or whisk. While stirring, slowly pour in half the liquid. Once incorporated into the flour butter roux (it will thicken quickly), add remaining liquid and mix. Stir for 1.5 - 2 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency (it's quick as water is already hot). Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve over chops, steak, sausages, veggies, roast chicken, pork, beef, lamb.
In the comment section, the recipe was a huge hit with fans.
User Jay posted: "This recipe is a 10/10 no question. Having said that, not all brands are the same so you have to make those adjustments.
"MY beef bouillon needed an extra cube to the one chicken and I wanted the darker tint so I added about 1/2 tsp of gravy browning.
"That in no way turned the gravy into something else. It tasted exactly like KFC’s gravy. And I had a huge bowl of it to go on my mashed potatoes and meatloaf."
And Jeanine posted: "I’ve always been a hopeless gravy maker so this recipe has been life changing…thank you, everyone loved it with their mashed potato and chicken schnitzel."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Pundits make their Man City vs Leicester predictions

Manchester City 's grueling start to the season will continue on Sunday with a potentially tricky fixture against Leicester City .
Despite enduring a disrupted and truncated pre-season , City have made a 100 per cent start to their campaign with an impressive victory over Wolves in the Premier League before overcoming Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup with a very youthful side .
Although Leicester were knocked out of the League Cup themselves in mid-week against Arsenal , they 've had a very positive start to the league season with two high scoring victories - 3-0 against West Brom and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leicester twice last season and they will be hoping to keep that run , and their strong start to the season , going at the Etihad .
Here 's how the pundits think the game will go ... '' Manchester City got their new campaign off to a winning start against Wolves and once again it looks like Kevin de Bruyne is going to be their main man this season .
With Sergio Aguero set to be sidelined for a number of weeks , Pep Guardiola will have been delighted to see Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could be a surprise contender for Golden Boot winner come the end of the season .
`` Leicester have started the season well but , as manager Brendan Rodgers pointed out after their recent 4-2 win over Burnley , nobody should be getting too carried away with how the Premier League table looks after two games .
`` Manchester City will be desperate to ensure they don ’ t allow a big gap to open up between themselves and their title rivals and I see them winning this one with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City got the job done against Wolves on Monday , in what was a tricky opener for them .
`` Leicester have won two out of two so far but the injured Wilfred Ndidi is going to be a big miss for them at the back , where he has been filling in for them . ''

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Manchester City's grueling start to the season will continue on Sunday with a potentially tricky fixture against Leicester City.
Despite enduring a disrupted and truncated pre-season, City have made a 100 per cent start to their campaign with an impressive victory over Wolves in the Premier League before overcoming Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup with a very youthful side.
Although Leicester were knocked out of the League Cup themselves in mid-week against Arsenal, they've had a very positive start to the league season with two high scoring victories - 3-0 against West Brom and 4-2 against Burnley.
The Blues defeated Leicester twice last season and they will be hoping to keep that run, and their strong start to the season, going at the Etihad.
Here's how the pundits think the game will go...
Michael Owen, BetVictor
"Manchester City got their new campaign off to a winning start against Wolves and once again it looks like Kevin de Bruyne is going to be their main man this season. With Sergio Aguero set to be sidelined for a number of weeks, Pep Guardiola will have been delighted to see Gabriel Jesus on the scoresheet and I fancy that he could be a surprise contender for Golden Boot winner come the end of the season.
"Leicester have started the season well but, as manager Brendan Rodgers pointed out after their recent 4-2 win over Burnley, nobody should be getting too carried away with how the Premier League table looks after two games.
"Manchester City will be desperate to ensure they don’t allow a big gap to open up between themselves and their title rivals and I see them winning this one with a comfortable 4-1 scoreline."
Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 Leicester City
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Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"Manchester City got the job done against Wolves on Monday, in what was a tricky opener for them.
"Leicester have won two out of two so far but the injured Wilfred Ndidi is going to be a big miss for them at the back, where he has been filling in for them."
Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Leicester City


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Haulage firm boss admits helping criminals move drugs and dirty money

The boss of a haulage firm used a secret communication system help move drugs and dirty money .
Thomas Maher , 39 , used the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat , which police infiltrated earlier this year .
The National Crime Agency ( NCA ) monitored Maher ’ s movements over a seven-month period , during which he met with associates at hotels and elsewhere to organise the trafficking of cocaine from Holland to the UK and Ireland .
Encrochat messages showed that in April 2020 he orchestrated the collection and delivery of at least 21 kilos of cocaine from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the drugs were picked up , transported and arrived at their final destination in Ireland .
On April 2 , there was an exchange at a garage in Lierop , the Netherlands .
Cops say 11 kilos of cocaine was passed between two vehicles .
Two days later , the arrival of the drugs by way of Dunkirk to Dover and eventually Donabate , near Dublin was confirmed .
Messages showed Maher had discussed splitting the profit with one of his group .
In another job , Maher made arrangements for 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an area near De Strubben in the Netherlands and again delivered to the outskirts of Dublin .
As well as drugs , Maher also helped to facilitate the movement of large sums of cash .
One charge relates to arranging for 305,000 Euros to be transported from Ireland to Holland on behalf of one of his associates , whom he charged a commission for his involvement .
In May , An Garda Síochána in Drogheda , Ireland seized a further 600,000 Euros in transit , arresting three people .
Maher arranged for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NCA arrested Maher on June 13 at his home in Warrington .
He was charged two days later and remanded in custody until a hearing at Liverpool Crown Court .
Maher , of Wiltshire Close , Warrington , will be sentenced on December 1 having admitted two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad , namely importing Class A drugs ; and two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad , namely transferring criminal property - Euros .
NCA deputy director Craig Naylor said : `` Maher was the logistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and played a key role in an important criminal infrastructure .
`` He was able to use his contacts and his business to facilitate large amounts of class A drugs to enter the UK and Ireland , with little thought to the damage they inflict on people and communities '' Going the other way he was able to ship large amounts of cash , after taking a cut himself , which no doubt was used to fund further criminal activity .
`` Operation Venetic has halted thousands of criminal conspiracies and led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Maher was undoubtedly one of the most significant . ''

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The boss of a haulage firm used a secret communication system help move drugs and dirty money.
Thomas Maher, 39, used the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat, which police infiltrated earlier this year.
Maher, from Warrington, faces a lengthy sentence.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) monitored Maher’s movements over a seven-month period, during which he met with associates at hotels and elsewhere to organise the trafficking of cocaine from Holland to the UK and Ireland.
Encrochat messages showed that in April 2020 he orchestrated the collection and delivery of at least 21 kilos of cocaine from the Netherlands.
Associates reported back to Maher as the drugs were picked up, transported and arrived at their final destination in Ireland.
On April 2, there was an exchange at a garage in Lierop, the Netherlands. Cops say 11 kilos of cocaine was passed between two vehicles.
Two days later, the arrival of the drugs by way of Dunkirk to Dover and eventually Donabate, near Dublin was confirmed. Messages showed Maher had discussed splitting the profit with one of his group.
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In another job, Maher made arrangements for 10 kilos of cocaine to be collected from an area near De Strubben in the Netherlands and again delivered to the outskirts of Dublin.
As well as drugs, Maher also helped to facilitate the movement of large sums of cash.
One charge relates to arranging for 305,000 Euros to be transported from Ireland to Holland on behalf of one of his associates, whom he charged a commission for his involvement.
In May, An Garda Síochána in Drogheda, Ireland seized a further 600,000 Euros in transit, arresting three people. Maher arranged for the movement of this cash.
Officers from the NCA arrested Maher on June 13 at his home in Warrington.
He was charged two days later and remanded in custody until a hearing at Liverpool Crown Court.
Maher, of Wiltshire Close, Warrington, will be sentenced on December 1 having admitted two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad, namely importing Class A drugs; and two charges of conspiracy to commit a crime abroad, namely transferring criminal property - Euros.
NCA deputy director Craig Naylor said: "Maher was the logistics man for a number of crime groups and played a key role in an important criminal infrastructure.
"He was able to use his contacts and his business to facilitate large amounts of class A drugs to enter the UK and Ireland, with little thought to the damage they inflict on people and communities
"Going the other way he was able to ship large amounts of cash, after taking a cut himself, which no doubt was used to fund further criminal activity.
"Put simply, organised crime groups can’t function without people like Maher.
"Operation Venetic has halted thousands of criminal conspiracies and led to the arrests of hundreds of suspects. Thomas Maher was undoubtedly one of the most significant."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Manchester United could change Sancho stance to fire up three players

All summer long , the record has barely changed ; Manchester United are interested in a transfer for Jadon Sancho .
It 's a line fans have heard a thousand times , to the point of boredom , though it did not feel especially relevant during a frenetic 3-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday lunchtime .
The adopted mantra from United and many of their followers is that the right-wing drastically needs attention , that a marquee addition is the only thing that will solve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's problems .
Solskjaer , to be fair , has never directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out Daniel James — the man who filled the right-wing position for most of last season — from his entire matchday squad at Brighton perhaps reflected the Norwegian 's feelings on the situation .
Yet Mason Greenwood , the man who started on the right flank and has done so well since James ' collapse in form , was one of the few United players who shone at the Amex Stadium .
His ability to run at pace , yet with composure on the ball , is astonishing for an 18-year-old and on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal and an assist , both his and Marcus Rashford 's efforts either side of half-time chalked off for offside .
Put simply , the right-wing position did not appear United 's biggest problem on a day when they were outplayed by Brighton .
So with only around a week remaining in the summer window , what next ?
United legend Rio Ferdinand was among the few allowed into the Amex to see the crazy game first hand , and on BT Sport punditry duty afterwards he was quick to suggest Sancho should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferdinand fumed : “ I want Jadon Sancho , he is a generational talent and would get fans off their seats , but does he solve the fundamental problems I see with this team ?
“ There are moments before games when the opposition , are they looking across and saying they are going to have to be at their best to score past this Man United defence ?
I don ’ t think so.
” Ferdinand went on to suggest the centre-back position ought to be the biggest area of concern , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Napoli talisman Kalidou Koulibaly as potential targets .
There is no doubt Victor Lindelof 's performances in the opening two games of the campaign have let a lot to be desired .
So Ferdinand is right , even if United can not attract a big name centre-back .
Perhaps a younger man could arrive to put pressure on Lindelof and Harry Maguire .
Yet another position that United actually addressed last summer is now causing fans to scratch their heads .
There is no suggestion that Aaron Wan-Bissaka should be replaced as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage , but his performance at Brighton was uncharacteristically poor .
The fact Solskjaer does not seem to rate Diogo Dalot leaves the former Crystal Palace man without any real competition at right-back .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah is a back-up utility defender .
Solskjaer addressed Wan-Bissaka 's display after the Brighton game and suggested the 22-year-old was still developing .
`` Aaron is improving as a defender and is one of the best one-against-one , '' said the United boss , addressing his performance .
`` He 's practising defending back stick .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants to learn , so he 'll improve .
And , of course , the chance towards the end there [ Solly March 's equaliser ] he needs help .
`` Every player in this league has got strengths and weaknesses .
We all know Aaron 's strengths .
But one of his strengths is he wants to learn and wants to improve . ''
One method of ensuring Wan-Bissaka does improve this season , and does not go backwards after a promisingly consistent debut campaign , would be to offer more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer market .
United have been touted for Porto left-back Alex Telles , a move that could see Brandon Williams switch more regularly to right-back and compete with Wan-Bissaka .
Either way , it 's important that Wan-Bissaka does not sink into a comfort zone .
United have , of course , already added competition for places to their midfield this summer .
It 's the only area of the squad that seems brimming with options right now , though the decision to leave new signing Donny van de Beek on the bench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been baffling .
Paul Pogba has n't been at his best and , like Wan-Bissaka and the centre-backs , would surely be fired up to perform better if he lost his spot to Van de Beek .
The Dutchman came off the bench to score against Palace and helped keep the ball alive to win the last-gasp penalty at Brighton .
Solskjaer made allowances for Pogba , who has suffered with coronavirus recently , but soon he must make a decision on the Frenchman .
“ He missed a lot of the pre-season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not had internationals or the friendly against Villa , ” said Solskjaer .
“ So of course the two 60 , 65 minutes he ’ s had will help him along and he ’ ll just get better and better.
” The only way to make all of these players improve is to be ruthless , to inject competition and rivalry into the United squad .
Sancho would give that to Greenwood , though bigger problems are cropping up elsewhere .

All summer long, the record has barely changed; Manchester United are interested in a transfer for Jadon Sancho.
It's a line fans have heard a thousand times, to the point of boredom, though it did not feel especially relevant during a frenetic 3-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday lunchtime.
The adopted mantra from United and many of their followers is that the right-wing drastically needs attention, that a marquee addition is the only thing that will solve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's problems. Solskjaer, to be fair, has never directly said it but the fact he left out Daniel James — the man who filled the right-wing position for most of last season — from his entire matchday squad at Brighton perhaps reflected the Norwegian's feelings on the situation.
Yet Mason Greenwood, the man who started on the right flank and has done so well since James' collapse in form, was one of the few United players who shone at the Amex Stadium. His ability to run at pace, yet with composure on the ball, is astonishing for an 18-year-old and on another day he would have notched a goal and an assist, both his and Marcus Rashford's efforts either side of half-time chalked off for offside.
Put simply, the right-wing position did not appear United's biggest problem on a day when they were outplayed by Brighton. So with only around a week remaining in the summer window, what next?
United legend Rio Ferdinand was among the few allowed into the Amex to see the crazy game first hand, and on BT Sport punditry duty afterwards he was quick to suggest Sancho should no longer remain the transfer priority.
Ferdinand fumed: “I want Jadon Sancho, he is a generational talent and would get fans off their seats, but does he solve the fundamental problems I see with this team?
“There are moments before games when the opposition, are they looking across and saying they are going to have to be at their best to score past this Man United defence? I don’t think so.”
Ferdinand went on to suggest the centre-back position ought to be the biggest area of concern, citing RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano or Napoli talisman Kalidou Koulibaly as potential targets. There is no doubt Victor Lindelof's performances in the opening two games of the campaign have let a lot to be desired.
So Ferdinand is right, even if United cannot attract a big name centre-back. Perhaps a younger man could arrive to put pressure on Lindelof and Harry Maguire.
Yet another position that United actually addressed last summer is now causing fans to scratch their heads. There is no suggestion that Aaron Wan-Bissaka should be replaced as the club's first choice right-back at this stage, but his performance at Brighton was uncharacteristically poor. The fact Solskjaer does not seem to rate Diogo Dalot leaves the former Crystal Palace man without any real competition at right-back. Timothy Fosu-Mensah is a back-up utility defender.
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Solskjaer addressed Wan-Bissaka's display after the Brighton game and suggested the 22-year-old was still developing.
"Aaron is improving as a defender and is one of the best one-against-one," said the United boss, addressing his performance. "He's practising defending back stick. He's a joy to work with, he wants to learn, so he'll improve. And, of course, the chance towards the end there [Solly March's equaliser] he needs help.
"Every player in this league has got strengths and weaknesses. We all know Aaron's strengths. But one of his strengths is he wants to learn and wants to improve."
One method of ensuring Wan-Bissaka does improve this season, and does not go backwards after a promisingly consistent debut campaign, would be to offer more strength to the full-back positions in the transfer market.
United have been touted for Porto left-back Alex Telles, a move that could see Brandon Williams switch more regularly to right-back and compete with Wan-Bissaka. Either way, it's important that Wan-Bissaka does not sink into a comfort zone.
United have, of course, already added competition for places to their midfield this summer. It's the only area of the squad that seems brimming with options right now, though the decision to leave new signing Donny van de Beek on the bench for the first two league games has been baffling.
Paul Pogba hasn't been at his best and, like Wan-Bissaka and the centre-backs, would surely be fired up to perform better if he lost his spot to Van de Beek. The Dutchman came off the bench to score against Palace and helped keep the ball alive to win the last-gasp penalty at Brighton.
Solskjaer made allowances for Pogba, who has suffered with coronavirus recently, but soon he must make a decision on the Frenchman.
“He missed a lot of the pre-season because of his illness, so he’s not had internationals or the friendly against Villa,” said Solskjaer.
“So of course the two 60, 65 minutes he’s had will help him along and he’ll just get better and better.”
The only way to make all of these players improve is to be ruthless, to inject competition and rivalry into the United squad. Sancho would give that to Greenwood, though bigger problems are cropping up elsewhere.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Everything you can and can't do in England from Monday under new rules

Over the past week it 's been all change in England once again , as a new 10pm lockdown curfew came into place for bars and restaurants - and it became compulsory for retail staff to wear face coverings while working indoors .
But the rule changes do n't stop there .
From tomorrow , the laws for weddings , funerals and christenings will change , limiting the number of people who can attend .
More hospitality venues will be subject to the 10pm curfew - casinos and bingo halls will need to shut their doors earlier than usual .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ including holidaymakers , could face fines of up to £10,000 .
Here are all the rule changes coming into place from Monday 28 September , according to the Mirror .
Keep in mind - these are UK-wide rule changes .
Across Greater Manchester , local lockdown restrictions also apply .
Brides and grooms will be restricted to only 15 guests as the maximum number of people at ceremonies was slashed .
Weddings of up to 30 people were allowed again in July after couples were forced to postpone their nuptials in March .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 guests must take place in Covid secure venues .
They are banned from happening in a private house or garden - where only up to six people are permitted to gather under 'rule of six ' laws .
The 15-person limit includes the couple , witnesses and guests but people working , such as a priest or a celebrant are not included .
Singing , chanting and playing of instruments can be done by performers but not the congregation .
Funerals can go ahead with 30 mourners Funeral are exempt from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend .
Mourners should follow social distancing guidelines and rules around singing and chanting apply .
Christenings must be reduced to six people The new rules limit christenings and baptisms to only six people - including the baby .
The difference between this figure and the larger limit on funerals is understood to be to accommodate certain religious concerns .
People who flout orders to self-isolate face penalties of up to £10,000 .
The new legal duty applies if you test positive for coronavirus or are ordered to isolate by test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with an infection person .
Holidaymakers who disobey 14-day quarantine rules will also face fine .
Penalties £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and the most blatant rule breakers .
These will now also apply to businesses breaking Covid rules .
Hospitality venues are legally required to collect track and trace data from customers .
If staff do not enforce social distancing rules or allow groups of larger than six then they can also be fined .
Local councils have been handed powers to close venues that are flagrantly breaching the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality also apply to leisure , entertainment and tourism businesses such as casinos and bingo halls from Monday .
Theatres and cinemas will be exempt if their performances run past 10pm .
These rules have been in force since Thursday .
Pubs and restaurants must close at 10pm Pubs , bars and restaurants in England are now required to close by 10pm .
The hospitality sector is restricted to table service by law .
Table bookings of more than six are not be allowed and people can not mingle .
By law , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to meet anyone not from their household or bubble in a home or private garden .
The government is also advising people in our region not to socialise with anyone not from their household or bubble inside or outside 'any public venue ' .
This applies indoors and outdoors .
In Bolton , which has the highest infection rate in the UK , extra restrictions are also in place .
They include restaurants , cafes , pubs and bars only serving takeaway food and drink .
Retail and pub staff have to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor hospitality venues - such as pubs and restaurants - have been be ordered to wear masks by law .
Punters can remove their face coverings when they are sat at a table to eat or drink , but they must put them on again to walk around the venue to go to the toilet .
Masks are also needed in cabs Face coverings are also mandatory for passengers in taxis and private hire cars .
The fine for failing to wear a mask or breaking the rule of six will double to @ @ @ @ @ @

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During the past week, it's been all change in England once again, as a new 10pm lockdown curfew was brought in for bars and restaurants - and it became compulsory for retail staff to wear face coverings while working indoors.
But the rule changes don't stop there.
From tomorrow, the laws for weddings, funerals and christenings will change, limiting the number of people who can attend.
More hospitality venues will be subject to the 10pm curfew - casinos and bingo halls will need to shut their doors earlier than usual.
Anybody caught disobeying the self-isolation rules, including holidaymakers, could face fines of up to £10,000.
Here are all the rule changes coming into place from Monday 28 September, according to the Mirror.
Keep in mind - these are UK-wide rule changes. Across Greater Manchester, local lockdown restrictions also apply.
Fewer guests can attend weddings
Brides and grooms will be restricted to only 15 guests as the maximum number of people at ceremonies was slashed.
Weddings of up to 30 people were allowed again in July after couples were forced to postpone their nuptials in March.
The guidance says ceremonies and receptions with 15 guests must take place in Covid secure venues.
They are banned from happening in a private house or garden - where only up to six people are permitted to gather under 'rule of six' laws.
The 15-person limit includes the couple, witnesses and guests but people working, such as a priest or a celebrant are not included.
Singing, chanting and playing of instruments can be done by performers but not the congregation.
Dancing is not allowed.
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Funerals can go ahead with 30 mourners
Funeral are exempt from the new guidance, with 30 guests allowed to attend.
Mourners should follow social distancing guidelines and rules around singing and chanting apply.
Christenings must be reduced to six people
The new rules limit christenings and baptisms to only six people - including the baby.
The difference between this figure and the larger limit on funerals is understood to be to accommodate certain religious concerns.
People who fail to self-isolate face massive fines
People who flout orders to self-isolate face penalties of up to £10,000.
The new legal duty applies if you test positive for coronavirus or are ordered to isolate by test and trace teams due to coming into close contact with an infection person.
Holidaymakers who disobey 14-day quarantine rules will also face fine.
Penalties £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and the most blatant rule breakers.
Businesses who break Covid rules also face £10,000 fines
These will now also apply to businesses breaking Covid rules.
Hospitality venues are legally required to collect track and trace data from customers.
If staff do not enforce social distancing rules or allow groups of larger than six then they can also be fined.
Local councils have been handed powers to close venues that are flagrantly breaching the rules.
Cinemas and tourism also face curfews
New 10pm closing times for hospitality also apply to leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses such as casinos and bingo halls from Monday.
Theatres and cinemas will be exempt if their performances run past 10pm.
Rules in force since Thursday, September 24
These rules have been in force since Thursday.
Pubs and restaurants must close at 10pm
Pubs, bars and restaurants in England are now required to close by 10pm.
The hospitality sector is restricted to table service by law.
Table bookings of more than six are not be allowed and people cannot mingle.
By law, people in Greater Manchester are not allowed to meet anyone not from their household or bubble in a home or private garden.
The government is also advising people in our region not to socialise with anyone not from their household or bubble inside or outside 'any public venue'. This applies indoors and outdoors.
In Bolton, which has the highest infection rate in the UK, extra restrictions are also in place.
They include restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars only serving takeaway food and drink.
Retail and pub staff have to wear face coverings
Staff and customers at all indoor hospitality venues - such as pubs and restaurants - have been be ordered to wear masks by law.
Punters can remove their face coverings when they are sat at a table to eat or drink, but they must put them on again to walk around the venue to go to the toilet.
Masks are also needed in cabs
Face coverings are also mandatory for passengers in taxis and private hire cars.
Tougher penalties for people flouting mask rules
The fine for failing to wear a mask or breaking the rule of six will double to £200 for a first offence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Manchester United morning headlines as Solskjaer addresses Pogba form

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , 27 September .
Solskjaer picks out two positives after Brighton win Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised two of his players after the team ’ s 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday .
The Norwegian singled out Bruno Fernandes ’ strong mentality and a fine Marcus Rashford goal as two of the few positives the Reds could take from their win at Brighton .
United were fortunate to secure the win at the Amex Stadium and indebted to a last-gasp Fernandes penalty for the points , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Neal Maupay handball .
Rashford had earlier made it 2-1 with a brilliant solo goal , but Solly March pegged United back .
On Fernandes , Solskjaer told MUTV : “ Very strong mentally , that 's a big part of being a penalty taker .
Goalkeepers and penalty-takers need to keep their focus and be mentally strong .
`` Bruno has got one of the strongest mentalities I 've come across .
`` I 'm very happy for Marcus to get that goal .
He was just a couple of inches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross . ''
Pogba will get ‘ better and better ’ – Solskjaer Paul Pogba is still not fully fit despite recovering from coronavirus .
The United midfielder was substituted just after the hour mark in the second Premier League game running after another subdued performance .
The 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 last month and started training with United just over two weeks ago .
: “ He missed a lot of pre-season because of his illness .
“ He 's not had internationals or the friendly against Villa .
The two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him along and he 'll just get better and better.
” Bruno Fernandes has told United what changes to make after their narrow victory over Brighton .
The Portuguese international stepped up to the mark after a VAR review and made no mistake from 12 yards , extending his incredible penalty record to give United three much-needed points .
But he admitted that the Reds may have been fortunate to win and highlighted a number of areas they must improve ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against the same opposition on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brighton have a really good team , '' .
`` In the first half , we gave them too much space to play .
We were not as aggressive as I wanted .
We gave away two goals .
The penalty I can do much better , the second goal we need to do much better also .
`` We made some mistakes but we needed to believe until the end .
We created chances , okay it was a penalty but we do n't know whether when [ Maguire ] headed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the handball .
We have to do much better looking forward against Brighton again . ''

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 27 September.
Solskjaer picks out two positives after Brighton win
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised two of his players after the team’s 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
The Norwegian singled out Bruno Fernandes’ strong mentality and a fine Marcus Rashford goal as two of the few positives the Reds could take from their win at Brighton.
United were fortunate to secure the win at the Amex Stadium and indebted to a last-gasp Fernandes penalty for the points, which was awarded by the VAR following a Neal Maupay handball.
Rashford had earlier made it 2-1 with a brilliant solo goal, but Solly March pegged United back.
On Fernandes, Solskjaer told MUTV : “Very strong mentally, that's a big part of being a penalty taker. Goalkeepers and penalty-takers need to keep their focus and be mentally strong.
"Bruno has got one of the strongest mentalities I've come across.
"I'm very happy for Marcus to get that goal. He was just a couple of inches offside on a counter-attack from Mason's cross."
Pogba will get ‘better and better’ – Solskjaer
Paul Pogba is still not fully fit despite recovering from coronavirus.
The United midfielder was substituted just after the hour mark in the second Premier League game running after another subdued performance.
The 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 last month and started training with United just over two weeks ago.
Solskjaer said : “He missed a lot of pre-season because of his illness.
“He's not had internationals or the friendly against Villa. The two 65 minutes he's had will help him along and he'll just get better and better.”
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Fernandes calls for improvement
Bruno Fernandes has told United what changes to make after their narrow victory over Brighton.
The Portuguese international stepped up to the mark after a VAR review and made no mistake from 12 yards, extending his incredible penalty record to give United three much-needed points.
But he admitted that the Reds may have been fortunate to win and highlighted a number of areas they must improve ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against the same opposition on Wednesday.
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"It was a difficult game. Brighton have a really good team," Fernandes told BT Sport .
"In the first half, we gave them too much space to play. We were not as aggressive as I wanted. We gave away two goals. The penalty I can do much better, the second goal we need to do much better also.
"We made some mistakes but we needed to believe until the end. We created chances, okay it was a penalty but we don't know whether when [Maguire] headed the ball, maybe it goes at goal without the handball. We have to do much better looking forward against Brighton again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Man City morning headlines Ruben Dias transfer latest and Liam Delap hint

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , 27 September .
Delap in contention as Jesus injury adds to City ’ s striking woes Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been discussing his limited striking options ahead of Sunday ’ s game against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium .
With club-record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers , Gabriel Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win .
However , a muscular injury picked up in that game means the Brazilian will be unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aguero .
And 17-year-old Liam Delap is in contention after scoring on debut in the Carabao Cup this week against Bournemouth .
“ We do n't have Sergio , we do n't have Gabriel .
We have Liam , ” .
“ We have many options .
Cole Palmer can play as a striker too .
We will see .
“ Sergio still has n't trained and Gabriel was injured against Wolves so he will be out for a month.
” Benfica defender Ruben Dias will travel to Manchester today to complete a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
the Blues have stepped up their interest in the Portuguese centre-half and could even offer Nicolas Otamendi as a make-weight in the deal .
According to TVI24 via , Dias to City is a ‘ done deal ’ , with the club paying €50million upfront to Benfica , plus €15million in bonuses , though the Portuguese side will claim the deal is worth €80 million .
That is because , according to the report , Otamendi will head to Lisbon in exchange , with the Argentine ’ s transfer being valued at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has admitted that his team were not good enough to win the Premier League last season .
After two years of domestic dominance , the Blues saw their grip on the Premier League title slip last season as Liverpool stormed to their first championship triumph in 30 years .
But Mahrez believes that City know how they can improve on last year to pose more of a challenge this time around .
“ I think the Premier League is the best league in the world for me , ” the 29-year-old told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weren ’ t good enough to win it last season , and now we know what we can improve on to try to be there at the end of the year .
“ I think we have a very good squad and a very good team .
I think it ’ s all about consistency and focus and we ’ ll be there at the end .
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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 27 September.
Delap in contention as Jesus injury adds to City’s striking woes
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been discussing his limited striking options ahead of Sunday’s game against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.
With club-record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gabriel Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win.
However, a muscular injury picked up in that game means the Brazilian will be unable to shoulder the goalscoring burden of replacing Aguero.
And 17-year-old Liam Delap is in contention after scoring on debut in the Carabao Cup this week against Bournemouth.
“We don't have Sergio, we don't have Gabriel. We have Liam,” Guardiola said .
“We have many options. Cole Palmer can play as a striker too. We will see.
“Sergio still hasn't trained and Gabriel was injured against Wolves so he will be out for a month.”
Dias to City is a ‘done deal’
Benfica defender Ruben Dias will travel to Manchester today to complete a move to City, according to reports.
M.E.N. Sport understands the Blues have stepped up their interest in the Portuguese centre-half and could even offer Nicolas Otamendi as a make-weight in the deal.
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According to TVI24 via Sport Witness , Dias to City is a ‘done deal’, with the club paying €50million upfront to Benfica, plus €15million in bonuses, though the Portuguese side will claim the deal is worth €80 million.
That is because, according to the report, Otamendi will head to Lisbon in exchange, with the Argentine’s transfer being valued at €15million.
“We were not good enough” – Mahrez
Manchester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez has admitted that his team were not good enough to win the Premier League last season.
After two years of domestic dominance, the Blues saw their grip on the Premier League title slip last season as Liverpool stormed to their first championship triumph in 30 years.
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But Mahrez believes that City know how they can improve on last year to pose more of a challenge this time around.
“I think the Premier League is the best league in the world for me,” the 29-year-old told the Press Association, via Goal .
“We weren’t good enough to win it last season, and now we know what we can improve on to try to be there at the end of the year.
“I think we have a very good squad and a very good team. I think it’s all about consistency and focus and we’ll be there at the end.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-27--Tears amid tributes as families 'showed the world who died' in the Arena bombing

The wonderful , brave words of the bereaved families overpowered the act of evil that killed their loved ones .
Over seven highly-emotional days at the start of the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing , they told the world of their love and loss .
There were tears as precious , homemade videos and family album photographs were shown .
One by one , family members of the 22 who lost their lives in the atrocity shared anecdotes and stories of their loved ones - giving all watching an insight into their unique characters , personalities and passions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above just a snap-shot of the video tributes shown to the inquiry , and the statements read out .
It was said the inquiry 's chairman , Sir John Saunders , a 'deeply-affecting and emotionally-draining experience ' .
As ever , the little things that matter so much stood out .
Georgina Callander , 18 , had just passed her driving test and saved up to buy her first car , which she loved and called 'Peggy ' .
She drove it to the Arena to watch her idol , Ariana Grande , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved gymnastics - would terrify her family by climbing to the top of a lamppost outside their chip shop in Lancashire .
At eight , she was the youngest to die .
Her father told the inquiry Saffie loved 'big cities at night ' - and would leave handwritten notes saying ' I love you ' doted around their home .
Olivia Campbell-Hardy , 15 , from Bury , had a fascination with dinsaurs .
Her mum said : `` She never really said ' I love you ' to people .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a 'roar ' means ' I love you ' .
`` So she would come up to me and just say 'roar mum ' .
That was her way of saying ' I love you , mum ' . ''
The inquiry was treated to videos of Olivia dancing in a competition - and clips of her singing songs by Elle King , Kate Bush and Sam Smith , completed by Dusty Springfield 's ' I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten ' .
`` She had trouble pronouncing the word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , '' said her grandfather .
`` She would laugh at her own little jokes . ''
Mum-of-three Michelle Kiss 's husband , Tony , told how he 'thought he 'd blown ' their relationship even before their first date - a first date he had to cancel after slipping and covering his trousers in mud .
`` But fate was having none of that and Cupid in the form of a mutual friend intervened , '' he said .
`` I remember it all as if it were yesterday . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 'restoring my faith in humanity during the hardest time of my life ' .
And he thanked the emergency services for the respect shown .
`` I take great comfort in knowing that my beautiful Michelle 's broken body was taken from the Arena so respectfully and I know she travelled at funeral pace to the morgue , '' he said .
`` This was a beautiful and important act of love and respect for her and I appreciate that so much .
I always will . ''
Mum-of-two Lisa Lees , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support children nearing the end of their lives .
She would give the children aromatherapy massages - and support their parents - and Lisa won a national award for her work .
Fourteen-year-old Eilidh MacLeod 's video tribute showed beautiful , scenic images of the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides , where Eilidh lived with her family , and was set to Scottish pipe music .
`` Even her date of birth was quirky - 1 , 2 , 3 , and she absolutely loved that , '' her mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Coronation Street superfan Martyn Hett , 29 and from Stockport , was remembered through smiles and laughter .
Video footage shown to the inquiry captured him as a child reading the 10 o'clock news and dressed up as a woman mimicking Corrie characters Deirdre Barlow and Audrey Roberts .
Sorrell Leczkowski , 14 , had set her heart on enrolling on an eight-year course in architecture at the University of Columbia in New York .
After her death , the university sent her family a letter to offer Sorrell honorary membership .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tributes was the 'love story ' of teenage sweethearts Liam Curry , 19 , and Chloe Rutherford , 17 , from South Shields in the North East .
They wanted to be together forever , said their families , and now they are .
Liam 's mum said Chloe was her son 's Juliet and he was her Romeo - 'with one difference , their families loved them both ' .
They had 'everything worked out in twos ' , the inquiry was told .
Liam 's mum said : `` Two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a flat , another two years they would have hoped to be married .
`` The wedding was already being planned .
`` Then after another two years , they would be hoping to start a family . ''
`` If the sun was out , then mum was out , '' her children said .
Touchingly , the inquiry was treated to tributes from her young classmates .
One said : `` Nell and I had one of those rare connections that gave us such a fantastic friendship .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will live in my heart forever .
`` Nell will be my best friend forever . ''
'Soul mates ' Marcin and Angelika Klis posed for a 'selfie ' photograph outside Manchester 's Corn Exchange before heading to the Arena to collect their daughters , who described their mum and dad as 'so in love - as if they were teenagers without a care in the world ' .
The inquiry 's chairman , Mr Justice Saunders , thanked the families for sharing what he called their 'intensely personal memories ' .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inquiry ' - and hearing from them 'shows why we need to get to the truth ' .
`` It serves to demonstrate why it is so important that we make recommendations at the conclusion of the inquiry that will help to prevent terrorist attacks in the future or minimise as far as possible the consequences of them .
`` Without knowing the very real consequences of an attack such as was carried out in Manchester , a proper balance can not be struck between the right of individuals to a private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect lives .
`` They are not a number .
`` Each of them is not just one of the 22 that died .
Each was an individual . ''
Some relatives stood up in person to read their tributes aloud in the inquiry hearing room at Manchester magistrates court , supported by friends , family members and on occasion , members of the other bereaved families .
Others watched the proceedings - and the tributes to their loved ones - via a live stream either at home or in an annexe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat in the inquiry room as her tribute was relayed .
They all wore yellow in their clothing , the teenager 's favourite colour .
She praised the 'pen portrait ' process of commemorative hearings , telling the Manchester Evening News after the tributes drew to a close : `` We got to know everybody as a person , as a human being rather than just a name .
`` It was an incredibly painful process and it was excruciatingly hard to watch , each of the tributes .
`` There were tears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the staff .
But at the same time it was really important to do it .
`` We showed the world who died and what that person meant .
`` It was important that the information was put out there .
`` Everyone had so much potential .
`` I felt they all had a joy and enjoyed life so much .
They had so many plans .
`` As tough as it was , I felt it was very important . ''
Figen said the inquiry must lead to real change .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new , '' she said .
`` 7/7 happened and 9/11 - and many more .
`` The inquiry needs to lead to solid new measures in terms of policy . ''
The public inquiry will resume on Monday .
Opening statements from the inquiry 's 'core participants ' will be read .

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The wonderful, brave words of the bereaved families overpowered the act of evil that killed their loved ones.
Over seven highly-emotional days at the start of the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing, they told the world of their love and loss.
There were tears as precious, homemade videos and family album photographs were shown.
One by one, family members of the 22 who lost their lives in the atrocity shared anecdotes and stories of their loved ones - giving all watching an insight into their unique characters, personalities and passions.
The Manchester Evening News has compiled above just a snap-shot of the video tributes shown to the inquiry, and the statements read out.
It was said the inquiry's chairman, Sir John Saunders, a 'deeply-affecting and emotionally-draining experience'.
(Image: MEN)
As ever, the little things that matter so much stood out.
Georgina Callander, 18, had just passed her driving test and saved up to buy her first car, which she loved and called 'Peggy'.
She drove it to the Arena to watch her idol, Ariana Grande, that night.
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
Saffie-Rose Roussos - who loved gymnastics - would terrify her family by climbing to the top of a lamppost outside their chip shop in Lancashire.
At eight, she was the youngest to die.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Her father told the inquiry Saffie loved 'big cities at night' - and would leave handwritten notes saying 'I love you' doted around their home.
Olivia Campbell-Hardy, 15, from Bury, had a fascination with dinsaurs.
Her mum said: "She never really said 'I love you' to people.
"She told us that in dinosaur language, a 'roar' means 'I love you'.
"So she would come up to me and just say 'roar mum'. That was her way of saying 'I love you, mum'."
The inquiry was treated to videos of Olivia dancing in a competition - and clips of her singing songs by Elle King, Kate Bush and Sam Smith, completed by Dusty Springfield's 'I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten'.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"She had trouble pronouncing the word 'squirrel' and would call it 'squiddle'," said her grandfather.
"She would laugh at her own little jokes."
Mum-of-three Michelle Kiss 's husband, Tony, told how he 'thought he'd blown' their relationship even before their first date - a first date he had to cancel after slipping and covering his trousers in mud.
"But fate was having none of that and Cupid in the form of a mutual friend intervened," he said.
"I remember it all as if it were yesterday."
Tony also thanked the people of Manchester for 'restoring my faith in humanity during the hardest time of my life'.
And he thanked the emergency services for the respect shown.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I take great comfort in knowing that my beautiful Michelle's broken body was taken from the Arena so respectfully and I know she travelled at funeral pace to the morgue," he said.
"This was a beautiful and important act of love and respect for her and I appreciate that so much. I always will."
Mum-of-two Lisa Lees, from Oldham, set up an organisation to support children nearing the end of their lives.
She would give the children aromatherapy massages - and support their parents - and Lisa won a national award for her work.
Fourteen-year-old Eilidh MacLeod's video tribute showed beautiful, scenic images of the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, where Eilidh lived with her family, and was set to Scottish pipe music.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"Even her date of birth was quirky - 1, 2, 3, and she absolutely loved that," her mum said.
Eilidh was born on February 1, 2003.
The life of PR manager and Coronation Street superfan Martyn Hett, 29 and from Stockport, was remembered through smiles and laughter.
Video footage shown to the inquiry captured him as a child reading the 10 o'clock news and dressed up as a woman mimicking Corrie characters Deirdre Barlow and Audrey Roberts.
(Image: Figen Murray)
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14, had set her heart on enrolling on an eight-year course in architecture at the University of Columbia in New York.
After her death, the university sent her family a letter to offer Sorrell honorary membership.
Perhaps one of the the most moving tributes was the 'love story' of teenage sweethearts Liam Curry, 19, and Chloe Rutherford, 17, from South Shields in the North East.
They wanted to be together forever, said their families, and now they are.
Liam's mum said Chloe was her son's Juliet and he was her Romeo - 'with one difference, their families loved them both'.
They had 'everything worked out in twos', the inquiry was told.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
Liam's mum said: "Two years, they would have saved a deposit for a flat, another two years they would have hoped to be married.
"The wedding was already being planned.
"Then after another two years, they would be hoping to start a family."
Wendy Fawell, a 50-year-old dinner lady from West Yorkshire, loved to sunbathe.
"If the sun was out, then mum was out," her children said.
Nell Jones, 14, joined a young farmer's group and loved to bake.
Touchingly, the inquiry was treated to tributes from her young classmates.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
One said: "Nell and I had one of those rare connections that gave us such a fantastic friendship.
"She was one in a million and she will live in my heart forever.
"Nell will be my best friend forever."
'Soul mates' Marcin and Angelika Klis posed for a 'selfie' photograph outside Manchester's Corn Exchange before heading to the Arena to collect their daughters, who described their mum and dad as 'so in love - as if they were teenagers without a care in the world'.
The inquiry's chairman, Mr Justice Saunders, thanked the families for sharing what he called their 'intensely personal memories'.
He said they were 'at the heart of the inquiry' - and hearing from them 'shows why we need to get to the truth'.
(Image: PA)
"It serves to demonstrate why it is so important that we make recommendations at the conclusion of the inquiry that will help to prevent terrorist attacks in the future or minimise as far as possible the consequences of them.
"Without knowing the very real consequences of an attack such as was carried out in Manchester, a proper balance cannot be struck between the right of individuals to a private life and the duty of the state to protect lives.
"They are not a number.
"Each of them is not just one of the 22 that died. Each was an individual."
Some relatives stood up in person to read their tributes aloud in the inquiry hearing room at Manchester magistrates court, supported by friends, family members and on occasion, members of the other bereaved families.
Others watched the proceedings - and the tributes to their loved ones - via a live stream either at home or in an annexe room.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
School friends of Georgina Callander sat in the inquiry room as her tribute was relayed. They all wore yellow in their clothing, the teenager's favourite colour.
Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother, sat through the inquiry's initial days.
She praised the 'pen portrait' process of commemorative hearings, telling the Manchester Evening News after the tributes drew to a close: "We got to know everybody as a person, as a human being rather than just a name.
"It was an incredibly painful process and it was excruciatingly hard to watch, each of the tributes.
"There were tears in the courtroom - including some of the staff. But at the same time it was really important to do it.
(Image: Manchester Evening News.)
"We showed the world who died and what that person meant.
"It was important that the information was put out there.
"Everyone had so much potential.
"I felt they all had a joy and enjoyed life so much. They had so many plans.
"As tough as it was, I felt it was very important."
Figen said the inquiry must lead to real change.
"Terrorism and terror attacks are nothing new," she said.
"7/7 happened and 9/11 - and many more.
"The inquiry needs to lead to solid new measures in terms of policy."
The public inquiry will resume on Monday.
Opening statements from the inquiry's 'core participants' will be read.