themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--A youth club and a school had their mini buses stolen on the same night - police are now appealing f

A youth club and a school had their mini buses stolen on the same night - police are now appealing for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a youth club and a school had their mini-buses stolen on the same night .
Thieves struck first at Madhlo Youth Zone in Oldham at about 6.50pm on Monday .
In a post on Facebook the youth club said two men were seen driving the vehicle away 'down the hill towards Shaw Road ' .
Staff at the Egerton Road youth club say the bus is 'essential for essential for our community outreach work which provides valuable support to vulnerable young people and their families , especially right now ' .
In a post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnesses , writing : `` Please keep you eyes out and help us get our bus back . ''
Later that same night a mini-bus was also stolen from the playground at Chadderton Grammar School on Broadway .
Police are now appealing for witnesses .
A post on the GMP Chadderton Facebook page said : `` HELP NEEDED , PLEASE SHARE '' We are currently looking into two thefts of minibuses in the Oldham area .
On the evening of Monday , July 6 , Mahdlo had their minibus stolen from Egerton Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
`` Then overnight on Monday/Tuesday the Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School 's minibus was also stolen ( Formerly the Firwood Manor School ) from Broadway , Chadderton ( Log Number 475-08072020 ) .
`` We are asking people to share this post and report any information or sightings direct to 101 , and quoting the above log numbers . ''

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a youth club and a school had their mini-buses stolen on the same night.
Thieves struck first at Madhlo Youth Zone in Oldham at about 6.50pm on Monday.
In a post on Facebook the youth club said two men were seen driving the vehicle away 'down the hill towards Shaw Road'.
Staff at the Egerton Road youth club say the bus is 'essential for essential for our community outreach work which provides valuable support to vulnerable young people and their families, especially right now'.
In a post on Facebook a Madhlo spokespertson appealed for witnesses, writing: "Please keep you eyes out and help us get our bus back."
Later that same night a mini-bus was also stolen from the playground at Chadderton Grammar School on Broadway.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A post on the GMP Chadderton Facebook page said: "HELP NEEDED, PLEASE SHARE
"We are currently looking into two thefts of minibuses in the Oldham area.
On the evening of Monday, July 6, Mahdlo had their minibus stolen from Egerton Street in Oldham (log number: 699-07072020).
"Then overnight on Monday/Tuesday the Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School's minibus was also stolen (Formerly the Firwood Manor School) from Broadway, Chadderton (Log Number 475-08072020).
"We are asking people to share this post and report any information or sightings direct to 101, and quoting the above log numbers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Full list of John Lewis stores permanently closing in the UK

John Lewis announced on Thursday morning it is planning to close eight of its UK stores .
Around 1,300 jobs are thought to be at risk as a result of the store closures .
In a statement the company said : `` Prior to the pandemic , the eight shops identified were already financially challenged and the pandemic has accelerated the switch from shopping in-store to online .
`` Before the virus struck , 40 percent of John Lewis sales were online .
This could now be closer to 60 to 70 percent of total sales this year and next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If redundancies are confirmed , every effort would be made to find new roles where possible for Partners who wish to remain within the Partnership .
`` Opportunities could include transferring to local Waitrose shops or working for johnlewis.com and waitrose.com as they continue to grow .
`` The Partnership has also made a commitment to provide support through a unique Retraining Fund , which will contribute up to £3,000 towards a recognised qualification or course for up to two years for any Partner with two years ’ service or more . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be closing are as follows :

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John Lewis announced on Thursday morning it is planning to close eight of its UK stores.
Around 1,300 jobs are thought to be at risk as a result of the store closures.
In a statement the company said: "Prior to the pandemic, the eight shops identified were already financially challenged and the pandemic has accelerated the switch from shopping in-store to online.
"Before the virus struck, 40 percent of John Lewis sales were online. This could now be closer to 60 to 70 percent of total sales this year and next."
The statement continued: "If redundancies are confirmed, every effort would be made to find new roles where possible for Partners who wish to remain within the Partnership.
"Opportunities could include transferring to local Waitrose shops or working for johnlewis.com and waitrose.com as they continue to grow.
"The Partnership has also made a commitment to provide support through a unique Retraining Fund, which will contribute up to £3,000 towards a recognised qualification or course for up to two years for any Partner with two years’ service or more."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--New app launched to help drinkers avoid Wetherspoons

A new app has been launched to help pup-goers find independent pubs to drink in - instead of Wetherspoons .
The Neverspoons app will show users a map of their area , with green markers for independently-run pubs and red ones for those under the J.D .
Wetherspoons umbrella .
The app was created by two Manchester-based developers and follows a controversial few months for the billion-dollar pub chain .
The company 's outspoken chairman Tim Martin has faced criticism for downplaying the risks involved in visiting pubs at the start of the pandemic .
Developers Shane Jones and Ned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support smaller , more locally-operated establishments .
Shane said : `` Far too many traditional pubs closed down after the previous recession and it was pretty sad to see .
`` Post lockdown could see us heading back that way .
`` There are too many of these former pubs in amazing buildings , now derelict , that used to be the central hub for a lot of communities .
`` The message is simple : if you do want to head out to the pub as they re-open , consider avoiding your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent pub taking the necessary steps to do so safely during these odd times . ''
Their website homepage states : `` Find yourself an alternative pint while also supporting local independent pubs and bars .
`` If you can put some money in the till of a smaller independent pub through the use of this app , then it 's done the job I intended it to . ''
Sales of JD Wetherspoon were reported to be £1.8 billion in 2019 .
The app is available for free now through the Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in progress .
You can see more at the neverspoons.app website .

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A new app has been launched to help pup-goers find independent pubs to drink in - instead of Wetherspoons.
The Neverspoons app will show users a map of their area, with green markers for independently-run pubs and red ones for those under the J.D. Wetherspoons umbrella.
The app was created by two Manchester-based developers and follows a controversial few months for the billion-dollar pub chain.
The company's outspoken chairman Tim Martin has faced criticism for downplaying the risks involved in visiting pubs at the start of the pandemic.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Developers Shane Jones and Ned Poulter hope their app can help to support smaller, more locally-operated establishments.
Shane said: "Far too many traditional pubs closed down after the previous recession and it was pretty sad to see.
"Post lockdown could see us heading back that way.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"There are too many of these former pubs in amazing buildings, now derelict, that used to be the central hub for a lot of communities.
"The message is simple: if you do want to head out to the pub as they re-open, consider avoiding your local Wetherspoon and instead support a smaller independent pub taking the necessary steps to do so safely during these odd times."
Their website homepage states: "Find yourself an alternative pint while also supporting local independent pubs and bars.
"If you can put some money in the till of a smaller independent pub through the use of this app, then it's done the job I intended it to."
Sales of JD Wetherspoon were reported to be £1.8 billion in 2019.
The app is available for free now through the Google Play store, with an Apple version in progress.
You can see more at the neverspoons.app website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Manchester United equal Premier League record after Aston Villa victory

Manchester United have equalled the Premier League 's all-time record for penalties given in a single season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park .
Despite an even start at Villa Park , the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot .
Fernandes was felled by Ezri Konsa after spinning just inside the box , and Jonathan Moss pointed to the spot-kick after a VAR review .
As a result of the awarding of the penalty , United have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalties over a 38-game season in Premier League history .
The Old Trafford club are now level with Leicester City from the 2015/16 season and Crystal Palace from the 2004/05 campaign .
United have been awarded 13 of the 79 penalties taken in this season 's Premier League , making up 16.5 percent of penalties given .
“ We knew that we could have a penalty against and we were very careful with it , ” Spurs boss Jose Mourinho said after his side ’ s draw with United back in June .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible record with penalties given this season and we knew that everything in the box was very dangerous for us .
“ We had to be very cautious , we were prepared to block every shot with hands behind the body .
We knew it could happen .
“ I think the first penalty the referee Jonathan made this decision , which I admit is difficult for referees .
Then the VAR is a different story .
“ Referees can make mistakes but I don ’ t think VAR should make mistakes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
Its a foul on Serge Aurier that should kill the situation .
“ Then it ’ s a foul in the box and I feel when VAR goes for simulation the player should be exposed and get a yellow card .
But that didn ’ t happen .
“ I feel really upset with these two decisions but that ’ s how it is .
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Manchester United have equalled the Premier League's all-time record for penalties given in a single season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Despite an even start at Villa Park, the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot.
Fernandes was felled by Ezri Konsa after spinning just inside the box, and Jonathan Moss pointed to the spot-kick after a VAR review.
As a result of the awarding of the penalty, United have now been awarded the joint highest number of penalties over a 38-game season in Premier League history.
The Old Trafford club are now level with Leicester City from the 2015/16 season and Crystal Palace from the 2004/05 campaign.
United have been awarded 13 of the 79 penalties taken in this season's Premier League, making up 16.5 percent of penalties given.
“We knew that we could have a penalty against and we were very careful with it,” Spurs boss Jose Mourinho said after his side’s draw with United back in June.
“We know Manchester United has an incredible record with penalties given this season and we knew that everything in the box was very dangerous for us.
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“We had to be very cautious, we were prepared to block every shot with hands behind the body. We knew it could happen.
“I think the first penalty the referee Jonathan made this decision, which I admit is difficult for referees. Then the VAR is a different story.
“Referees can make mistakes but I don’t think VAR should make mistakes. Then the second penalty is incredible for me. Its a foul on Serge Aurier that should kill the situation.
“Then it’s a foul in the box and I feel when VAR goes for simulation the player should be exposed and get a yellow card. But that didn’t happen.
“I feel really upset with these two decisions but that’s how it is.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion as they hammered Newcastle United 5-0 .
Pep Guardiola was @ @ @ @ @ the shock 1-0 defeat to Southampton and got one as David Silva inspired his side @ @ @ @ @ The City captain set up the opener after just 10 minutes as he combined with @ @ @ @ @ Gabriel Jesus to tap in and Riyad Mahrez added a second with a carbon copy @ @ @ @ @ was involved again after the break as he played a one-two with Jesus , whose @ @ @ @ @ ended with Matt Ritchie kicking the ball against his own player and into the goal @ @ @ @ @ who was the star of the show as he scored a glorious free-kick before playing @ @ @ @ @ a fifth in the final minutes to cap off a performance that was a real @ @ @ @ @ Now attentions will turn to Saturday 's game against Brighton .
Recap the latest City @ @ @ @ @

Manchester City got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion as they hammered Newcastle United 5-0.
Pep Guardiola was looking for a reaction following the shock 1-0 defeat to Southampton and got one as David Silva inspired his side to a comfortable victory.
The City captain set up the opener after just 10 minutes as he combined with Phil Foden to set up Gabriel Jesus to tap in and Riyad Mahrez added a second with a carbon copy 10 minutes later.
Foden was involved again after the break as he played a one-two with Jesus, whose mazey run into the area ended with Matt Ritchie kicking the ball against his own player and into the goal.
But it was Silva who was the star of the show as he scored a glorious free-kick before playing through Raheem Sterling to add a fifth in the final minutes to cap off a performance that was a real walk down memory lane.
Now attentions will turn to Saturday's game against Brighton.
Recap the latest City news from our blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--David de Gea reacts to surpassing Peter Schmeichel Man United record

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is aiming to add to his appearance haul for the Reds after surpassing Peter Schmeichel to become the most capped foreign player for the club .
De Gea was rarely called to action during the comfortable 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Thursday night that saw United move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining .
Goals from Bruno Fernandes , Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba extended United 's unbeaten streak to 17 matches in all competitions .
De Gea helped the Reds keep their eighth clean sheet in 13 games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books by becoming United 's record appearance holder for a foreign player with 399 games , overtaking Schmeichel on 398 .
The Spaniard now ranks behind only Alex Stepney in goalkeeping appearances for the club .
Reacting to surpassing Schmeichel 's achievement , De Gea said he hopes to add another 400 games before calling time on his spell at Old Trafford .
`` Sorry , Schmeichel ! ''
he told MUTV with a smirk .
`` No , It 's great .
`` I think that means I 've been here a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really really well at the top level so I 'm really really proud .
`` I 'm happy to play for this club for that many games .
`` Hopefully there is another 400 games coming so I 'm really really happy . ''
The United goalkeeper heaped praise on the performances of Fernandes and Pogba who continued to prove doubters wrong about their partnership in midfield .
He added : `` They are working well together .
We are creating many , many chances .
That 's good for the team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bench as well .
The whole team is playing very well and we 're focused .
We are in a very good way .
`` Both goals , one from Paul and one from Mason [ were un-saveable ] .
Pepe [ Reina ] had a few players in front of him but the finish was very good .
Great goals .
`` The team is playing really well . ''

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is aiming to add to his appearance haul for the Reds after surpassing Peter Schmeichel to become the most capped foreign player for the club.
De Gea was rarely called to action during the comfortable 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Thursday night that saw United move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining.
Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba extended United's unbeaten streak to 17 matches in all competitions.
De Gea helped the Reds keep their eighth clean sheet in 13 games and etched his name into the history books by becoming United's record appearance holder for a foreign player with 399 games, overtaking Schmeichel on 398.
The Spaniard now ranks behind only Alex Stepney in goalkeeping appearances for the club.
Reacting to surpassing Schmeichel's achievement, De Gea said he hopes to add another 400 games before calling time on his spell at Old Trafford.
"Sorry, Schmeichel!" he told MUTV with a smirk. "No, It's great.
"I think that means I've been here a long time and I've been playing really really well at the top level so I'm really really proud.
"I'm happy to play for this club for that many games.
"Hopefully there is another 400 games coming so I'm really really happy."
The United goalkeeper heaped praise on the performances of Fernandes and Pogba who continued to prove doubters wrong about their partnership in midfield.
He added: "They are working well together. We are creating many, many chances. That's good for the team.
"Not just them, the guys on the bench as well. The whole team is playing very well and we're focused. We are in a very good way.
"Both goals, one from Paul and one from Mason [were un-saveable]. Pepe [Reina] had a few players in front of him but the finish was very good. Great goals.
"The team is playing really well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--What Solskjaer said about Anthony Martial reaction to being substituted

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down Anthony Martial 's disgruntled reaction to being substituted in Manchester United 's 3-0 win over Aston Villa .
The 20-goal Martial was replaced by Odion Ighalo in the 79th minute but Marcus Rashford , also on 20 goals for the season , stayed on and was denied a late effort by Pepe Reina .
Martial has not completed a Premier League match since Ighalo joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua and Martial has scored seven goals in his last nine league starts with Ighalo available .
The 24-year-old appeared unhappy to come off again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually pleased by Martial 's shift in mood .
“ Nah , Anthony 's getting fitter and fitter .
He could have lasted the game , of course , and he 's starting every game .
I 'd have been more worried if he wanted to come off .
Everyone wants to be part of the team and be on the pitch .
`` He ’ s put a shift in , so that 's fine .
He 's great for me to have him available to start every game . ''
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League games but have slashed that deficit to one , although they are still six behind in the goal difference column .
If United win all four of their remaining league games they will finish in the top four as they face Leicester on the final day and Solskjaer hopes points make the difference over goal difference .
“ I think we could have scored many , many more goals and we 're keeping clean sheets , '' Solskjaer added .
`` But , of course , we keep just going into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 1-0 2-0 or 3-0 , it doesn ’ t matter if we get the points .
`` Hopefully the goal difference wo n't be the deciding factor in the end because we should have had 10 more goals the last two games . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down Anthony Martial's disgruntled reaction to being substituted in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
The 20-goal Martial was replaced by Odion Ighalo in the 79th minute but Marcus Rashford, also on 20 goals for the season, stayed on and was denied a late effort by Pepe Reina.
Martial has not completed a Premier League match since Ighalo joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua and Martial has scored seven goals in his last nine league starts with Ighalo available.
The 24-year-old appeared unhappy to come off again in the dying embers but Solskjaer was actually pleased by Martial's shift in mood. “Nah, Anthony's getting fitter and fitter. He could have lasted the game, of course, and he's starting every game. I'd have been more worried if he wanted to come off. Everyone wants to be part of the team and be on the pitch.
"He’s put a shift in, so that's fine. He's great for me to have him available to start every game."
United were 14 points behind Leicester after 24 Premier League games but have slashed that deficit to one, although they are still six behind in the goal difference column.
If United win all four of their remaining league games they will finish in the top four as they face Leicester on the final day and Solskjaer hopes points make the difference over goal difference.
“I think we could have scored many, many more goals and we're keeping clean sheets," Solskjaer added. "But, of course, we keep just going into every game wanting to win. If you 1-0 2-0 or 3-0, it doesn’t matter if we get the points.
"Hopefully the goal difference won't be the deciding factor in the end because we should have had 10 more goals the last two games."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Roy Keane sends Champions League message to Manchester United's rivals

Roy Keane believes Manchester United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is playing and that momentum is right behind them at the minute .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's sides continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa .
Despite an even start at Villa Park , the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot .
Mason Greenwood then added a second on the stroke of half-time before Paul Pogba added a third to extend his side ’ s unbeaten run to 17-games .
The win leaves Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in the race for the Champions League football next season and Keane believes United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is currently playing .
“ Man United fans want to see good attacking young players , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ That ’ s what gets United fans off their seats .
United fans will be buzzing tonight .
That ’ s what United ’ s all about , good attacking young players enjoying their game and hitting the back of the net.
” On United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think we ’ ve said it now for a few months .
Even before the lockdown , the momentum was getting back into the club .
“ All of the new signings have seemed to have settled in .
Paul ’ s back , Fernandes has been a huge boost for the club .
“ What they have at the moment is a bit of momentum .
Forget that Man City and Liverpool are ahead of them - there ’ s no getting away from that , but in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d ask if they could hunt teams like Leicester down , who had a huge advantage .
“ To me now , they look favourites to catch Leicester and Chelsea .
The momentum is there at the club .
They ’ ll still want to get their hands on a little bit of silverware .
“ Everyone at the club should be pleased .
They ’ ve got the momentum back into the club , they just need to keep it up now .
”

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Roy Keane believes Manchester United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is playing and that momentum is right behind them at the minute.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sides continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Despite an even start at Villa Park, the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot.
Mason Greenwood then added a second on the stroke of half-time before Paul Pogba added a third to extend his side’s unbeaten run to 17-games.
The win leaves Solskjaer’s side a point behind Leicester City in the race for the Champions League football next season and Keane believes United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is currently playing.
“Man United fans want to see good attacking young players,” he told Sky Sports.
“That’s what gets United fans off their seats. United fans will be buzzing tonight. That’s what United’s all about, good attacking young players enjoying their game and hitting the back of the net.”
On United’s top-four chances, he said :“I think we’ve said it now for a few months. Even before the lockdown, the momentum was getting back into the club.
“All of the new signings have seemed to have settled in. Paul’s back, Fernandes has been a huge boost for the club.
“What they have at the moment is a bit of momentum. Forget that Man City and Liverpool are ahead of them - there’s no getting away from that, but in terms of a few months ago, we’d ask if they could hunt teams like Leicester down, who had a huge advantage.
“To me now, they look favourites to catch Leicester and Chelsea. The momentum is there at the club. They’ll still want to get their hands on a little bit of silverware.
“Everyone at the club should be pleased. They’ve got the momentum back into the club, they just need to keep it up now.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Manchester United manager Solskjaer responds to Paul Pogba title comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will use Paul Pogba 's title challenge comments as motivation after they extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches .
Following United 's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa , Pogba told Sky Sports 'we did n't win the Premier League , that ’ s the goal , and we did n't win anything this year so we have to keep working ' .
The Frenchman scored in United 's 3-0 win at Villa Park and Solskjaer 's side are now only a point off Leicester City in fourth .
United have finished seventh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and sixth since Sir Alex Ferguson crowned his career with the Premier League title in 2013 and champions Liverpool are 34 points ahead of United .
`` I 'm sure Man United will mount a challenge and get back to winning the league , '' Solskjaer said .
`` When that 's going happen is up to every single one who 's here and how quickly we can make this process go .
`` We 're developing as a team , improving and we 've come a long way in one season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word into the dressing room and expect and demand more every single day . ''
Pogba netted his first goal from open play since February of last year to extend United 's winning league run to four and Solskjaer was pleased with another classy performance from the 27-year-old .
`` I think he is getting better and better .
He 's improving , which is natural because he is getting game time and fitter and fitter .
Very pleased with the way he is coming on .
`` Second-half we played really well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the way we came out second-half and created chances , we kept them away from our goal .
We took about 20-25 minutes to get going and then we picked up the tempo . ''
United have won their last four league games by a three-goal margin and scored at least three goals in all of them for the first time in the Premier League era .
Despite their potency , Solskjaer believes United are letting teams off the hook .
`` I do n't know how about how teams feel when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer opined .
`` We scored three today .
Talking about goal difference , the defenders have done their job .
`` We could have scored three four or five more .
Happy the way we create chances but we need to be more clinical , though . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will use Paul Pogba's title challenge comments as motivation after they extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches.
Following United 's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, Pogba told Sky Sports 'we didn't win the Premier League, that’s the goal, and we didn't win anything this year so we have to keep working'. The Frenchman scored in United's 3-0 win at Villa Park and Solskjaer's side are now only a point off Leicester City in fourth.
United have finished seventh, fourth, fifth, sixth, second, and sixth since Sir Alex Ferguson crowned his career with the Premier League title in 2013 and champions Liverpool are 34 points ahead of United.
"I'm sure Man United will mount a challenge and get back to winning the league," Solskjaer said. "When that's going happen is up to every single one who's here and how quickly we can make this process go.
"We're developing as a team, improving and we've come a long way in one season, so let's take Paul's word into the dressing room and expect and demand more every single day."
Pogba netted his first goal from open play since February of last year to extend United's winning league run to four and Solskjaer was pleased with another classy performance from the 27-year-old. "I think he is getting better and better. He's improving, which is natural because he is getting game time and fitter and fitter. Very pleased with the way he is coming on.
"Second-half we played really well and another clean sheet, very happy with the way we came out second-half and created chances, we kept them away from our goal. We took about 20-25 minutes to get going and then we picked up the tempo."
United have won their last four league games by a three-goal margin and scored at least three goals in all of them for the first time in the Premier League era. Despite their potency, Solskjaer believes United are letting teams off the hook.
"I don't know how about how teams feel when they want to play us," Solskjaer opined. "We scored three today. Talking about goal difference, the defenders have done their job.
"We could have scored three four or five more. Happy the way we create chances but we need to be more clinical, though."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Pogba asked if he plans to stay at Man United after starring in Villa win

Paul Pogba is determined to help Manchester United to success in the FA Cup and the Europa League before discussing his future at the club .
The 27-year-old scored his first goal for the club in 15 months during the 3-0 win at Aston Villa , a result which extended United 's unbeaten run to 17 games and kept them on the coattails of Leicester City in fourth .
A top-four finish and success in either cup competition could yet turn this season into a successful one for United and Pogba has been revitalised in his four starts since returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The World Cup winner spoke about how his happiness at playing in a side playing such sparking football on the eve of the trip to Villa Park and he looked to be enjoying United 's latest impressive showing .
But asked after the game if his feelings towards staying at the club had changed , after said he wanted a new challenge last summer , Pogba insisted his focus was on finishing the season successfully .
“ Right now , I ’ ve been injured for a very long time , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help the team as much as I can .
We have two goals , to go for the Europa League and FA Cup , we focus on that , '' he told Sky Sports .
Pogba 's goal helped United set a new Premier League record , becoming the first team to win four successive games by a three-goal margin , but he showed his desire for high standards by challenging his teammates to maintain this levels now and get closer to a title challenge next season .
“ We ’ re really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to carry on , we talk before the game and before training that we have to carry on , that ’ s what Manchester United is , '' he said .
`` It ’ s a big club , we want to keep the level up always , the performance today and the past few weeks are very good and they are the standard of Manchester United .
“ We didn ’ t win the Premier League , that ’ s the goal , obviously we have to keep working , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mason Greenwood was also on the scoresheet for United , the 18-year-old bagging his 16th goal of the season , and Pogba is excited about his future prospects .
“ It ’ s very good , I enjoy the play up front , I enjoy this kid in training and in the game , I will keep pushing him to be at the top , he can do even more , what he ’ s doing now is showing his talent , he ’ s showed he can play in this team @ @ @ @ @

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Paul Pogba is determined to help Manchester United to success in the FA Cup and the Europa League before discussing his future at the club.
The 27-year-old scored his first goal for the club in 15 months during the 3-0 win at Aston Villa, a result which extended United's unbeaten run to 17 games and kept them on the coattails of Leicester City in fourth.
A top-four finish and success in either cup competition could yet turn this season into a successful one for United and Pogba has been revitalised in his four starts since returning to the side after an injury-hit campaign.
The World Cup winner spoke about how his happiness at playing in a side playing such sparking football on the eve of the trip to Villa Park and he looked to be enjoying United's latest impressive showing.
But asked after the game if his feelings towards staying at the club had changed, after said he wanted a new challenge last summer, Pogba insisted his focus was on finishing the season successfully.
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“Right now, I’ve been injured for a very long time, I focused on myself to get back and help the team as much as I can. We have two goals, to go for the Europa League and FA Cup, we focus on that," he told Sky Sports.
Pogba's goal helped United set a new Premier League record, becoming the first team to win four successive games by a three-goal margin, but he showed his desire for high standards by challenging his teammates to maintain this levels now and get closer to a title challenge next season.
“We’re really pleased with ourselves but we know we have to carry on, we talk before the game and before training that we have to carry on, that’s what Manchester United is," he said.
"It’s a big club, we want to keep the level up always, the performance today and the past few weeks are very good and they are the standard of Manchester United.
“We didn’t win the Premier League, that’s the goal, obviously we have to keep working, there’s a lot to do."
Mason Greenwood was also on the scoresheet for United, the 18-year-old bagging his 16th goal of the season, and Pogba is excited about his future prospects.
“It’s very good, I enjoy the play up front, I enjoy this kid in training and in the game, I will keep pushing him to be at the top, he can do even more, what he’s doing now is showing his talent, he’s showed he can play in this team," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Aston Villa vs Manchester United highlights and reaction

Manchester United secured yet another Premier League win tonight as they made it 17 games unbeaten in all competitions .
@ @ @ @ @ took on Aston Villa after recent comfortable victories over Sheffield United , Brighton and Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ a fourth successive win by a three-goal margin Bruno Fernandes won a first half penalty @ @ @ @ @ , before a thumping Mason Greenwood gave United a 2-0 lead by half time .
@ @ @ @ @ after the break and Paul Pogba lashed home his first strike since the resart .
@ @ @ @ @ rest his players , as United closed the gap to fourth place , to just @ @ @ @ @ all the reaction to United 's victory on the live blog below .

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Manchester United secured yet another Premier League win tonight as they made it 17 games unbeaten in all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took on Aston Villa after recent comfortable victories over Sheffield United, Brighton and Bournemouth in the league and clinched a fourth successive win by a three-goal margin
Bruno Fernandes won a first half penalty and then converted it himself, before a thumping Mason Greenwood gave United a 2-0 lead by half time. United then looked more comfortable after the break and Paul Pogba lashed home his first strike since the resart.
Solskjaer then made changes to rest his players, as United closed the gap to fourth place, to just a single point.
United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Matic, Pogba, Fernandes; Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.
Subs: Romero, Williams, Bailly, Fred, McTominay, James, Ighalo, Mata, Pereira.
See all the reaction to United's victory on the live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Mason Greenwood's reaction to goal shows the Man United mentality is changing

Bruno Fernandes takes penalties as though Denis Irwin or Eric Cantona taught him .
The irony is Irwin 's first failure from 12 yards was against Aston Villa , gallingly punished by United 's totem .
Fernandes ' United record reads : played 15 , won 11 , drawn four and lost none .
It is a potentially blasphemous comparison that Fernandes is a goal shy of Cantona 's 1992-93 tally after he crossed the Pennines mid-season .
Time-served supporters who would have chanted both players ' names if they were allowed inside Villa Park have already drawn parallels between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yards , too .
United have settled on dual responsibilities for spotkicks yet Fernandes should go solo .
He has converted four from four and has the enviable knack of even sending a spotkick specialist such as Pepe Reina in the opposite direction to the ball .
Another Frenchman , Paul Pogba , classily claimed his first goal from open play since February of last year .
United are hopeful of negotiating a new contract with Pogba and the signs are so propitious Pogba is doing all the talking and Mino Raiola is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ' right now .
They have equalled the 17-match unbeaten run Jose Mourinho presided over in 2016-17 and three-goal winning margins are as regular as the rain .
At the time of United 's last defeat to Burnley on January 22 , Leicester were 14 points clear of them and that has been slashed to one .
Fernandes was fortunate in that United 's 18th penalty of this capricious campaign was not overruled by the Video Assistant Referee .
It was generously gifted by the on-pitch official Jon Moss , maligned by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Fernandes feigned agony to earn a penalty that was quashed by the VAR .
Once bitten , he was not twice shy .
For the third match running , Fernandes and Mason Greenwood were United 's potent pair and Greenwood is assembling his own goal of the season catalogue .
His 16th was another Exocet launched from his right boot , just as dexterous as his left .
Should the 18-year-old tally four more goals this season three United players will have broken the 20-goal mark for the first time since 1964-65 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d'Or orb .
As Greenwood approached the tunnel at half-time , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entered it just before him .
No eye contact was made between manager and player and Greenwood was not seeking a herogram .
Deep down , Solskjaer must be thrilled he has mastered the most natural and exciting promotion of a United academy graduate to the first-team since their 90s heyday .
Unlike the sudden emergence of Marcus Rashford , Greenwood 's promotion was by design than by accident .
United supporters could have been forgiven for wondering how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were glimpses of carelessness in their most unconvincing performance since the season 's restart .
Villa Park is not so much a favourite away ground as a home from home ; United have lost once in their last 26 visits ( a 1999 League Cup tie Solskjaer started in ) and are still unbeaten there in the league since the grey Umbro kit 's debut in 1995 .
Not since November 2006 had United fielded the same XI in four successive Premier League matches .
The Under-18 captain Teden Mengi was present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick-off ; a sure sign Victor Lindelof was fit enough to continue .
Lindelof was deemed a doubt by Solskjaer , which was a sure sign he would play .
There was not a minute on the clock when Maguire bellowed , 'Paul !
Paul ! '
at Lindelof , with the unattended Pogba ahead of him .
Fernandes controlled the attacking line like a battlefield general , beckoning Greenwood further forward and Solskjaer instructed Rashford to 'go straight at ' the Villa left-back Neil Taylor .
United 's admiration for Jack Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's most-fouled talent wherever he drifted across the turf .
The lamentable drinks breaks are all the more preposterous in one of the wettest Julys , although the first-half interval was timely for a leggy United .
Solskjaer was so dissatisfied Scott McTominay , Daniel James , and Brandon Williams were ordered to warm up in the 23rd minute and Trezeguet clipped the post almost immediately .
Lucklessly for Villa , their positive intent was soon undone by Fernandes ' collision with Ezri Ngoyo .
More United substitutes were still sent out amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kieran McKenna had some choice words with David de Gea and the usually placid Matic , who snapped at Fernandes ' carelessness .
It is testament to the developing mentality of this renascent United they still finished the half with a two-goal lead for the fourth league match running , made possible not just by Greenwood 's greatness but the legwork by Anthony Martial to spark the counter-attack .
`` Well done , Antho ! ''
hollered De Gea .
Martial was chastised for laziness during a warm-up last year but his workhorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , applauded resoundingly by their coaching staff for forcing a corner through pressing .
Martial shuddered the woodwork after Pogba killed the contest in the 58th minute .
The only competitiveness was between the United players .
`` Fred , f -- -- -g hell ! ''
Rashford yelled after he was overlooked for the pass .
He might take the next penalty .

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Bruno Fernandes takes penalties as though Denis Irwin or Eric Cantona taught him. The irony is Irwin's first failure from 12 yards was against Aston Villa, gallingly punished by United's totem.
Fernandes' United record reads: played 15, won 11, drawn four and lost none. It is a potentially blasphemous comparison that Fernandes is a goal shy of Cantona's 1992-93 tally after he crossed the Pennines mid-season.
Time-served supporters who would have chanted both players' names if they were allowed inside Villa Park have already drawn parallels between them and Cantona tricked goalkeepers from 12 yards, too. United have settled on dual responsibilities for spotkicks yet Fernandes should go solo. He has converted four from four and has the enviable knack of even sending a spotkick specialist such as Pepe Reina in the opposite direction to the ball.
Another Frenchman, Paul Pogba, classily claimed his first goal from open play since February of last year. United are hopeful of negotiating a new contract with Pogba and the signs are so propitious Pogba is doing all the talking and Mino Raiola isn't.
It does feel very 'old United' right now. They have equalled the 17-match unbeaten run Jose Mourinho presided over in 2016-17 and three-goal winning margins are as regular as the rain. At the time of United's last defeat to Burnley on January 22, Leicester were 14 points clear of them and that has been slashed to one.
Fernandes was fortunate in that United's 18th penalty of this capricious campaign was not overruled by the Video Assistant Referee. It was generously gifted by the on-pitch official Jon Moss, maligned by United players last month at Tottenham, where Fernandes feigned agony to earn a penalty that was quashed by the VAR. Once bitten, he was not twice shy.
For the third match running, Fernandes and Mason Greenwood were United's potent pair and Greenwood is assembling his own goal of the season catalogue. His 16th was another Exocet launched from his right boot, just as dexterous as his left. Should the 18-year-old tally four more goals this season three United players will have broken the 20-goal mark for the first time since 1964-65, when Denis Law owned the Ballon d'Or orb.
As Greenwood approached the tunnel at half-time, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entered it just before him. No eye contact was made between manager and player and Greenwood was not seeking a herogram. Deep down, Solskjaer must be thrilled he has mastered the most natural and exciting promotion of a United academy graduate to the first-team since their 90s heyday. Unlike the sudden emergence of Marcus Rashford, Greenwood's promotion was by design than by accident.
United supporters could have been forgiven for wondering how many they would win by again though there were glimpses of carelessness in their most unconvincing performance since the season's restart. Villa Park is not so much a favourite away ground as a home from home; United have lost once in their last 26 visits (a 1999 League Cup tie Solskjaer started in) and are still unbeaten there in the league since the grey Umbro kit's debut in 1995.
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Not since November 2006 had United fielded the same XI in four successive Premier League matches. The Under-18 captain Teden Mengi was present and escorted to the stands shortly before kick-off; a sure sign Victor Lindelof was fit enough to continue. Lindelof was deemed a doubt by Solskjaer, which was a sure sign he would play.
There was not a minute on the clock when Maguire bellowed, 'Paul! Paul!' at Lindelof, with the unattended Pogba ahead of him. Fernandes controlled the attacking line like a battlefield general, beckoning Greenwood further forward and Solskjaer instructed Rashford to 'go straight at' the Villa left-back Neil Taylor. United's admiration for Jack Grealish extended to doubling up on the league's most-fouled talent wherever he drifted across the turf.
The lamentable drinks breaks are all the more preposterous in one of the wettest Julys, although the first-half interval was timely for a leggy United. Solskjaer was so dissatisfied Scott McTominay, Daniel James, and Brandon Williams were ordered to warm up in the 23rd minute and Trezeguet clipped the post almost immediately. Lucklessly for Villa, their positive intent was soon undone by Fernandes' collision with Ezri Ngoyo. More United substitutes were still sent out amid the sloppiness.
Coaches Richard Hartis and Kieran McKenna had some choice words with David de Gea and the usually placid Matic, who snapped at Fernandes' carelessness. It is testament to the developing mentality of this renascent United they still finished the half with a two-goal lead for the fourth league match running, made possible not just by Greenwood's greatness but the legwork by Anthony Martial to spark the counter-attack. "Well done, Antho!" hollered De Gea.
Martial was chastised for laziness during a warm-up last year but his workhorse energy is endemic of this intense United, applauded resoundingly by their coaching staff for forcing a corner through pressing. Martial shuddered the woodwork after Pogba killed the contest in the 58th minute. The only competitiveness was between the United players. "Fred, f-----g hell!" Rashford yelled after he was overlooked for the pass.
He might take the next penalty.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Manchester United player ratings: Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood brilliant

Had an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet 's shot that clipped the outside of the post .
Kept a clean sheet , though .
6 Did not hit his attacking stride as he has done recently and switched off for an early Jack Grealish chance .
Missed a sitter .
6 Had some jittery moments amid Villa 's positivity but helped United to another clean sheet .
6 Had to help United weather some early pressure but saw them through to another shut-out .
6 Careless at times on his 17th successive start and looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Southampton or Crystal Palace next week .
6 Caught out early on and not at the level of most of his performances pre and post-lockdown .
A rest is inevitable next week .
6 United 's calmest performer in the first-half by a distance .
Used the ball proactively and prudently .
Scored classily .
8 Fortunate to win the penalty but typically cool with his conversion and set United on their way to another win .
7 Tested Pepe Reina before he beat him with another Exocet .
Becoming the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of '92 .
So vital he came off ahead of Marcus Rashford .
8 Scratchy performance in the first-half but fashioned a great chance early in the second that Wan-Bissaka squandered .
Missed good chance late on .
6 Does nothing for long periods and then does something .
Did fabulously for the second goal by sparking the counter-attack .
Hit the bar .
8 Finally got some league minutes and great block .
7 Got a run-out before an inevitable recall .
6 Looked for first league goal for United .
6

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Here's how Manchester United's players rates as they stormed to another win, 3-0 over Aston Villa:
David de Gea
Had an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Did not hit his attacking stride as he has done recently and switched off for an early Jack Grealish chance. Missed a sitter. 6
Victor Lindelof
Had some jittery moments amid Villa's positivity but helped United to another clean sheet. 6
Harry Maguire
Had to help United weather some early pressure but saw them through to another shut-out. 6
Luke Shaw
Careless at times on his 17th successive start and looks like a prime candidate to get a rest against Southampton or Crystal Palace next week. 6
Nemanja Matic
Caught out early on and not at the level of most of his performances pre and post-lockdown. A rest is inevitable next week. 6
Paul Pogba
United's calmest performer in the first-half by a distance. Used the ball proactively and prudently. Scored classily. 8
Bruno Fernandes
Fortunate to win the penalty but typically cool with his conversion and set United on their way to another win. 7
Mason Greenwood
Tested Pepe Reina before he beat him with another Exocet. Becoming the most natural academy success story since the Class of '92. So vital he came off ahead of Marcus Rashford. 8
Marcus Rashford
Scratchy performance in the first-half but fashioned a great chance early in the second that Wan-Bissaka squandered. Missed good chance late on. 6
Anthony Martial
Does nothing for long periods and then does something. Did fabulously for the second goal by sparking the counter-attack. Hit the bar. 8
Subs
Brandon Williams
Finally got some league minutes and great block. 7
Scott McTominay
Got a run-out before an inevitable recall. 6
Fred
Showed positive intent. 6
Odion Ighalo
Looked for first league goal for United. 6
Daniel James
A lively cameo. Got fouled. 7


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Thieves are targeting two models of cars - police have this advice

Police have warned catalytic converter thieves are on the prowl again - and they 're targeting Toyotas and Hondas .
Officers in Tameside say there 's been an increase in thefts across the borough and surrounding areas recently .
Thieves are parking next to the cars they 're targeting , then using a jack to lift up the wheel arch before cutting out the catalytic converters using cordless power tools .
Police shared this poster on Facebook advising car owners on how to protect against thefts : Catalytic converters are often targeted by thieves because of the precious metals they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rhodium .
The post on the GMP North and East Facebook page said : `` GMP Tameside North & East Teams - would like to make our local communities aware that there has been an increase in theft of Catalytic Converters within the Tameside and surrounding GMP areas mainly from the following vehicles : Honda Jazz , Toyota Prius & Toyota Auris .
`` These offender ( s ) are parking very close to target vehicles using vehicle jacks near the wheel arch , and then using cordless cutting equipment to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared on the poster included drivers parking their cars close to fences , walls or kerbs , and to try and avoid parking half on the pavement and half on the road .
Anyone with information relating to the thefts is urged to contact GMP or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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Police have warned catalytic converter thieves are on the prowl again - and they're targeting Toyotas and Hondas.
Officers in Tameside say there's been an increase in thefts across the borough and surrounding areas recently.
Thieves are parking next to the cars they're targeting, then using a jack to lift up the wheel arch before cutting out the catalytic converters using cordless power tools.
Police shared this poster on Facebook advising car owners on how to protect against thefts:
Catalytic converters are often targeted by thieves because of the precious metals they contain - such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.
The post on the GMP North and East Facebook page said: "GMP Tameside North & East Teams - would like to make our local communities aware that there has been an increase in theft of Catalytic Converters within the Tameside and surrounding GMP areas mainly from the following vehicles: Honda Jazz , Toyota Prius & Toyota Auris.
"These offender(s) are parking very close to target vehicles using vehicle jacks near the wheel arch, and then using cordless cutting equipment to take the catalytic converters."
The advice shared on the poster included drivers parking their cars close to fences, walls or kerbs, and to try and avoid parking half on the pavement and half on the road.
Anyone with information relating to the thefts is urged to contact GMP or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Lineker and Neville hail 'sensational' Mason Greenwood after Aston Villa goal

Gary Lineker and Gary Neville have both hailed the finishing technique of Mason Greenwood after he scored against Aston Villa .
The Manchester United forward put his side 2-0 up at Villa Park with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time .
The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's starting XI for the fifth consecutive league fixture against Dean Smith ’ s side .
His strike took his total for the season to 16 in all competitions and Lineker took to Twitter in the immediate aftermath of the goal to praise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goodness me , @ masongreenwood can finish.
” While Neville said during his Sky Sports commentary : “ He is some player , that boy .
Martial does brilliantly .
“ I actually think when it comes to Greenwood here , what ’ s he doing ?
Go for yourself the first time .
“ He plays it inside to Martial and he gives it to him back .
Then it ’ s on his right foot .
Can he hit it on his right foot ?
Yes he can .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now delivering week-in , week-out .
What a goal .
Power , sensational.
” Speaking in an interview with MUTV before the game , Greenwood highlighted he is yet to score with his head for the first team , something he aims to change during the rest of the season .
He said `` Everyone can improve - I do n't think there is a limit really .
My main focus to improve is headed goals .
`` I 've not scored a headed goal in the first-team yet this season so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them .
`` I 've scored a few in the youth team but obviously everyone can improve , I can improve myself and I 'm not anywhere near where I want to be at this time so there is a lot of work to be done . ''

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Gary Lineker and Gary Neville have both hailed the finishing technique of Mason Greenwood after he scored against Aston Villa.
The Manchester United forward put his side 2-0 up at Villa Park with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time.
The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI for the fifth consecutive league fixture against Dean Smith’s side.
His strike took his total for the season to 16 in all competitions and Lineker took to Twitter in the immediate aftermath of the goal to praise the finish.
He wrote: “Goodness me, @masongreenwood can finish.”
While Neville said during his Sky Sports commentary: “He is some player, that boy. Martial does brilliantly.
“I actually think when it comes to Greenwood here, what’s he doing? Go for yourself the first time.
“He plays it inside to Martial and he gives it to him back. Then it’s on his right foot. Can he hit it on his right foot? Yes he can.
“He’s a real talent, who is now delivering week-in, week-out. What a goal. Power, sensational.”
Speaking in an interview with MUTV before the game, Greenwood highlighted he is yet to score with his head for the first team, something he aims to change during the rest of the season.
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He said "Everyone can improve - I don't think there is a limit really. My main focus to improve is headed goals.
"I've not scored a headed goal in the first-team yet this season so hopefully it will be nice to get one of them.
"I've scored a few in the youth team but obviously everyone can improve, I can improve myself and I'm not anywhere near where I want to be at this time so there is a lot of work to be done."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Care home visits to resume soon, Matt Hancock says

Care home visits are set to be allowed 'soon ' , according to Matt Hancock .
Families have had to stop seeing loved ones or only see them through windows during four months of lockdown in the UK due to the coronavirus outbreak .
But the health secretary said that people will soon be able to start visiting relatives in care homes in England again .
Mr Hancock said the government would be setting out details `` in the next few days '' of how Covid-secure visits can take place .
In an interview with ITV News , Mr Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` People are yearning to see their loved ones and the residents of care homes get so much from visitors .
`` It 's been a very , very long period and that period where there has n't been any visiting to care homes , that ’ s coming to an end very soon .
`` I very much hope that in the next few days we ’ ll be able to make this change .
We 've been very careful about it and we ’ ve got to get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure it works for each local area but I hope we can make that change very soon . ''
His comments come as more lockdown measures are set to be eased in England from as soon as this weekend .
Outdoor swimming pools and outdoor water parks can reopen from Saturday , July 122 , with beauticians and tanning salons among those set to follow on Monday , July 13 .
Gyms have also been told they can open again to customers from July 25 .

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Care home visits are set to be allowed 'soon', according to Matt Hancock.
Families have had to stop seeing loved ones or only see them through windows during four months of lockdown in the UK due to the coronavirus outbreak.
But the health secretary said that people will soon be able to start visiting relatives in care homes in England again.
Mr Hancock said the government would be setting out details "in the next few days" of how Covid-secure visits can take place.
In an interview with ITV News, Mr Hancock indicated changes will be made. He said: "People are yearning to see their loved ones and the residents of care homes get so much from visitors.
"It's been a very, very long period and that period where there hasn't been any visiting to care homes, that’s coming to an end very soon.
"I very much hope that in the next few days we’ll be able to make this change. We've been very careful about it and we’ve got to get it right.
"We've got to make sure it works for each local area but I hope we can make that change very soon."
His comments come as more lockdown measures are set to be eased in England from as soon as this weekend.
Outdoor swimming pools and outdoor water parks can reopen from Saturday, July 122, with beauticians and tanning salons among those set to follow on Monday, July 13.
Gyms have also been told they can open again to customers from July 25.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Manchester City evening headlines as Guardiola sets City targets

Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 9 .
Guardiola tells City players what they need to do to make it a glorious season Pep Guardiola has attempted to rouse his players by reminding them there are still things to achieve this season .
Manchester City have missed out on the Premier League title , but the Champions League and the FA Cup remain on the table for Guardiola ’ s men .
City bounced back from a 1-0 defeat to Southampton with an emphatic 5-0 win against a hapless Newcastle United on Wednesday .
Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success , however , with his attention turning to the future .
“ Every time we play it is important that maybe mathematically we need one point to be in the Champions League next season , ” “ On the 13th we will know if we can play , but we won again on the pitch where we deserve to be , and this club was always there in the last six or seven years .
“ Of course , we spoke about this .
We have four incredible weeks ahead of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come back but in a different way .
“ This chance to get to the FA Cup final and face Madrid and keep going is in our hands in the next four weeks .
It depends on us . ''
Gabriel Jesus given seal of approval by Txiki Begiristain The Brazilian had been on a run of nine games without a goal before netting against Newcastle at the Etihad on Wednesday .
The player ’ s form and confidence have been a wild ride with the striker tasked with beating out Sergio Aguero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was at the heart of the decision to spend £27million on a teenage Jesus when he was at Palmeiras , was quick to praise the 23-year-old .
“ His work rate is unbelievable , ” said Begiristain .
“ He helps a lot by creating space for the midfielders . ''
Jesus has 18 goals in 45 appearances this season and has managed 63 in 144 since joining the club in 2017 .
Manchester City defender John Stones has spoken of his delight at being back in action after a tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender has made only 13 Premier League appearances for City this season but returned against Newcastle on Wednesday night .
“ I picked up an injury really early when we first came back , and that kept me out for just over a month so it was really frustrating because the lockdown period , as I told Micah Richards in an interview , I did with him , I worked so hard in the gym and keeping myself fit and I felt like I was in probably the best condition that I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke of how City are working hard to improve their game .
You can read his thoughts on that .

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Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 9.
Guardiola tells City players what they need to do to make it a glorious season
Pep Guardiola has attempted to rouse his players by reminding them there are still things to achieve this season.
Manchester City have missed out on the Premier League title, but the Champions League and the FA Cup remain on the table for Guardiola’s men.
City bounced back from a 1-0 defeat to Southampton with an emphatic 5-0 win against a hapless Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Guardiola was not one for dwelling on that success, however, with his attention turning to the future.
“Every time we play it is important that maybe mathematically we need one point to be in the Champions League next season,” he said.
“On the 13th we will know if we can play, but we won again on the pitch where we deserve to be, and this club was always there in the last six or seven years.
“Of course, we spoke about this. We have four incredible weeks ahead of us that will never come back. We come back but in a different way.
“This chance to get to the FA Cup final and face Madrid and keep going is in our hands in the next four weeks. It depends on us."
Gabriel Jesus given seal of approval by Txiki Begiristain
Txiki Begiristain has hailed “unbelievable” Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian had been on a run of nine games without a goal before netting against Newcastle at the Etihad on Wednesday.
The player’s form and confidence have been a wild ride with the striker tasked with beating out Sergio Aguero for a starting spot.
And Begiristain, who was at the heart of the decision to spend £27million on a teenage Jesus when he was at Palmeiras, was quick to praise the 23-year-old.
“His work rate is unbelievable,” said Begiristain. “He helps a lot by creating space for the midfielders."
Jesus has 18 goals in 45 appearances this season and has managed 63 in 144 since joining the club in 2017.
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Stones reveals injury frustration
Manchester City defender John Stones has spoken of his delight at being back in action after a tough time with injuries.
The former Everton defender has made only 13 Premier League appearances for City this season but returned against Newcastle on Wednesday night.
“Yeah, it’s been frustrating,” Stones admitted to beIN Sports.
“I picked up an injury really early when we first came back, and that kept me out for just over a month so it was really frustrating because the lockdown period, as I told Micah Richards in an interview, I did with him, I worked so hard in the gym and keeping myself fit and I felt like I was in probably the best condition that I’d been in."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--LIVE: M60 shut after serious HGV crash - updates

Part of the M60 has been closed tonight following a 'serious collision ' near Worsley .
There 's been a @ @ @ @ @ the crash which involved a HGV .
The driver has reportedly been taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ firefighters are currently at the scene near junction 14 .
Highways England say the M60 @ @ @ @ @ 15 to junction 13 with over a mile and a half of queues .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ with a recovery operation underway .
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area with @ @ @ @ @ .
The M62 is also closed tonight , between the M6 and the M60 , @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment .

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Part of the M60 has been closed tonight following a 'serious collision' near Worsley.
There's been a large emergency services response following the crash which involved a HGV. The driver has reportedly been taken to hospital.
Police, paramedics and firefighters are currently at the scene near junction 14.
Highways England say the M60 is closed clockwise from junction 15 to junction 13 with over a mile and a half of queues. Officers also shut the anti-clockwise side with a recovery operation underway.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area with a full diversion in place.
The M62 is also closed tonight, between the M6 and the M60, due to roadworks.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.
Live updates below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Who was Raoul Moat and why did he go on the run?

Ten years on from his crime spree , a new documentary is set to tell the inside story of how Raoul Moat , one of Britain 's most notorious killers , managed to escape a massive search operation .
Manhunt : The Raoul Moat Story on ITV sees presenter Nicky Campbell tell the 10-year-old story through interviews with police , victims ' relatives and witnesses of the shocking crime spree .
The 37-year old was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and had previously worked as a bouncer and tree surgeon .
After Moat was released from prison following an 18-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart had a new boyfriend who he understood to be a police officer , he gathered up materials he planned to use during his murderous spree , including a sawn-off shotgun .
On July 3 2010 , Moat killed his ex-girlfriend 's new boyfriend Chris Brown outside before firing at and injuring Samantha through the window of the house they were in .
He then went on the run .
Moat evaded capture for a week , making terrifying phone calls to Northumbria Police threatening to kill members of the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case - all while holed up in a tent in woods close to Newcastle .
He surfaced when he shot on-duty police officer PC David Rathband in his car nearly 24 hours later , before disappearing again .
The killer eventually committed suicide with a shotgun after a six-hour dramatic stand-off with police in Rothbury on July 10 - seven days after the first shootings .
Manhunt : The Raoul Moat Story airs at 9pm tonight on ITV .

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Ten years on from his crime spree, a new documentary is set to tell the inside story of how Raoul Moat, one of Britain's most notorious killers, managed to escape a massive search operation.
Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story on ITV sees presenter Nicky Campbell tell the 10-year-old story through interviews with police, victims' relatives and witnesses of the shocking crime spree.
The 37-year old was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and had previously worked as a bouncer and tree surgeon.
After Moat was released from prison following an 18-week sentence for assault, having heard his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart had a new boyfriend who he understood to be a police officer, he gathered up materials he planned to use during his murderous spree, including a sawn-off shotgun.
On July 3 2010, Moat killed his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend Chris Brown outside before firing at and injuring Samantha through the window of the house they were in.
He then went on the run.
Moat evaded capture for a week, making terrifying phone calls to Northumbria Police threatening to kill members of the public due to the widespread media coverage of the case - all while holed up in a tent in woods close to Newcastle.
He surfaced when he shot on-duty police officer PC David Rathband in his car nearly 24 hours later, before disappearing again.
The killer eventually committed suicide with a shotgun after a six-hour dramatic stand-off with police in Rothbury on July 10 - seven days after the first shootings.
Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story airs at 9pm tonight on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--'The final nail in the coffin': Dismay over plans to axe 'crucial' bus route

Burnage councillors have written to Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM ) and Mayor Andy Burnham highlighting the importance of bus services on the brink of being axed .
The letter , signed by Councillors Bev Craig , Ben Clay , and Azra Ali , expresses concern for the proposed changes to the 171 and 179 bus routes in Burnage .
Plans would see the 179 bus route axed and replaced with changes to the 171 .
The changes are expected to be announced during a Transport Committee tomorrow ( July 10 ) by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Greater Manchester Transport Committee states : `` As we move into the transitional recovery from COVID it is important now , more than ever that the cuts by stealth to bus services are halted .
“ If we genuinely want to get our residents out of their cars and make it easier to move around the city and the region by public transport , we simply can not wait for the long term structural changes we so crave . ''
In the letter , the Councillors highlight how Burnage has 'one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and a large amount of the ward remains in the top 10pc of deprived areas nationally .
The co-signed letter adds : `` The cuts , which are branded a 're-routing ' , remove cross city access for my residents , and is the final nail in the coffin for access to outpatient appointments , the majority of which are at Wythenshawe Hospital .
“ These changes remove the last remaining chance of getting to the hospital where many of my residents need to go either for work or for treatment.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heath to Withington Hospital via stops in Gorton , Burnage , Levenshulme and West Didsbury .
Meanwhile , the 179 runs from Reddish to Wythenshawe via Burnage , Withington and Northenden .
The 171 bus route is operated by Stagecoach , while Diamond Bus North currently operate the 179 route .
It is proposed the 179 bus route will be axed completely and replaced with changes to the 171 , which will be rerouted out of Burnage , and the 217 service operating from Manchester to Ashton .
The recommendations state that 62,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each year but GMCA reported 'most of these will be able to access alternative services ' .
The letter points out the Councillors had already campaigned against a previous attempt to reroute the 197 away from Burnage , and concessions were made instead .
Alongside the changes affecting key workers and hospital patients , the letter also argues that 'it is n't the time to change or reduce routes ' as the economy attempts to bounce back from the pandemic .
`` If we are to fulfil our ambitions of active travel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole ward makes no sense , '' the letter adds .
`` TfGM funded the Levenshulme Bee Lines programme and puts our ambitions for this project in jeopardy .
`` We trust you will consider these points and seek to halt the changes at your meeting on Friday . ''
GMCA have been reached for comment on the letter .

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Burnage councillors have written to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Mayor Andy Burnham highlighting the importance of bus services on the brink of being axed.
The letter, signed by Councillors Bev Craig, Ben Clay, and Azra Ali, expresses concern for the proposed changes to the 171 and 179 bus routes in Burnage. Plans would see the 179 bus route axed and replaced with changes to the 171.
The changes are expected to be announced during a Transport Committee tomorrow (July 10) by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
But the letter addressed to the Greater Manchester Transport Committee states: "As we move into the transitional recovery from COVID it is important now, more than ever that the cuts by stealth to bus services are halted.
“If we genuinely want to get our residents out of their cars and make it easier to move around the city and the region by public transport, we simply cannot wait for the long term structural changes we so crave."
In the letter, the Councillors highlight how Burnage has 'one of the oldest populations of the city' and a large amount of the ward remains in the top 10pc of deprived areas nationally.
The co-signed letter adds: "The cuts, which are branded a 're-routing', remove cross city access for my residents, and is the final nail in the coffin for access to outpatient appointments, the majority of which are at Wythenshawe Hospital.
“These changes remove the last remaining chance of getting to the hospital where many of my residents need to go either for work or for treatment.”
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The 171 bus route runs from Newton Heath to Withington Hospital via stops in Gorton, Burnage, Levenshulme and West Didsbury.
Meanwhile, the 179 runs from Reddish to Wythenshawe via Burnage, Withington and Northenden.
The 171 bus route is operated by Stagecoach, while Diamond Bus North currently operate the 179 route.
It is proposed the 179 bus route will be axed completely and replaced with changes to the 171, which will be rerouted out of Burnage, and the 217 service operating from Manchester to Ashton.
The recommendations state that 62,000 people currently use the 179 bus service each year but GMCA reported 'most of these will be able to access alternative services'.
The letter points out the Councillors had already campaigned against a previous attempt to reroute the 197 away from Burnage, and concessions were made instead.
Alongside the changes affecting key workers and hospital patients, the letter also argues that 'it isn't the time to change or reduce routes' as the economy attempts to bounce back from the pandemic.
"If we are to fulfil our ambitions of active travel, cutting cross city access for almost a whole ward makes no sense," the letter adds.
"TfGM funded the Levenshulme Bee Lines programme and puts our ambitions for this project in jeopardy.
"We trust you will consider these points and seek to halt the changes at your meeting on Friday."
GMCA have been reached for comment on the letter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Pictures: Aston Villa vs Manchester United in Premier League action

Manchester United visit Villa Park as they aim to extend their unbeaten run Manchester United are in Premier League action @ @ @ @ @ face relegation-threatened Aston Villa .
The Reds are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to @ @ @ @ @ .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged starting lineup for the fourth match in a @ @ @ @ @ up a knock that forced him off at half time during the 5-2 win over @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
As Villa try to pick up vital points in their battle to stay @ @ @ @ @ all eyes will be on Jack Grealish , who is a United transfer target this @ @ @ @ @ you all the best images from Villa Park throughout the evening below .

Manchester United visit Villa Park as they aim to extend their unbeaten run
Manchester United are in Premier League action tonight as they travel to face relegation-threatened Aston Villa.
The Reds are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games in all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged starting lineup for the fourth match in a row with Victor Lindelof shaking up a knock that forced him off at half time during the 5-2 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday.
As Villa try to pick up vital points in their battle to stay in the top flight, all eyes will be on Jack Grealish, who is a United transfer target this summer.
We'll bring you all the best images from Villa Park throughout the evening below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man United forward Greenwood outlines area he wants to improve

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood says he is focused on improving his heading ability ahead of tonight 's game against Aston Villa .
The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture and is hoping to add to his goal tally following a brace against Bournemouth last time out .
His two strikes took to his total for the season to 15 in all competitions .
The youngster is known for being comfortable with either foot , scoring one with his right and one with his left against the Cherries .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score with his head for the first team , something he aims to change during the rest of the season .
`` Everyone can improve - I do n't think there is a limit really , '' he told MUTV .
`` My main focus to improve is headed goals .
`` I 've not scored a headed goal in the first-team yet this season so hopefully it will be nice to get one of them .
`` I 've scored a few in the youth team but obviously everyone can improve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not anywhere near where I want to be at this time so there is a lot of work to be done . ''
Greenwood admitted he is learning from playing alongside the likes of Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford and Odion Ighalo .
He added : `` It ’ s amazing to have those kinds of players around you .
`` You can see what they ’ re doing in training and you ’ re trying to replicate it or you just look at them on the sideline and you ’ re watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can add that to your game as well .
“ Everyone ’ s learning off each other really , there ’ s no negative vibes .
Everyone ’ s looking around , watching each other and rubbing off on each other .
We ’ re playing better from it , so it ’ s good to see .
“ Obviously on the weekend , all three of us [ strikers ] scored and it ’ s nice to see .
It ’ s not a competition or anything , we want to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate with whoever scores .
That ’ s the main thing , just to get the ball in the back of the net really , but it ’ s obviously nice to see my partners score . ''

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Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood says he is focused on improving his heading ability ahead of tonight's game against Aston Villa.
The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture and is hoping to add to his goal tally following a brace against Bournemouth last time out.
His two strikes took to his total for the season to 15 in all competitions. The youngster is known for being comfortable with either foot, scoring one with his right and one with his left against the Cherries.
However, Greenwood highlighted he is yet to score with his head for the first team, something he aims to change during the rest of the season.
"Everyone can improve - I don't think there is a limit really," he told MUTV. "My main focus to improve is headed goals.
"I've not scored a headed goal in the first-team yet this season so hopefully it will be nice to get one of them.
"I've scored a few in the youth team but obviously everyone can improve, I can improve myself and I'm not anywhere near where I want to be at this time so there is a lot of work to be done."
Greenwood admitted he is learning from playing alongside the likes of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Odion Ighalo.
He added: "It’s amazing to have those kinds of players around you.
"You can see what they’re doing in training and you’re trying to replicate it or you just look at them on the sideline and you’re watching what they’re doing and you can add that to your game as well.
“Everyone’s learning off each other really, there’s no negative vibes. Everyone’s looking around, watching each other and rubbing off on each other. We’re playing better from it, so it’s good to see.
“Obviously on the weekend, all three of us [strikers] scored and it’s nice to see. It’s not a competition or anything, we want to get the game won and we’ll celebrate with whoever scores. That’s the main thing, just to get the ball in the back of the net really, but it’s obviously nice to see my partners score."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--'Beautiful thing' about Manchester United form according to Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba has identified the 'beautiful thing ' about Manchester United 's recent performances as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side maintain their push for Champions League football .
United named an unchanged starting line-up for the fourth game in a row on Thursday against Aston Villa , where they have an opportunity to open up a six-point lead over sixth-placed Wolves .
A fifth-placed finish could be enough to qualify for the Champions League next season if Manchester City 's UEFA ban is upheld and United are in the driving seat .
Victory against Villa would also see United pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a top-three finish still on the cards .
Pogba , who has excelled in his midfield partnership with Bruno Fernandes since the Premier League 's restart , believes the performances across the board have been excellent .
“ We ’ ve been playing great football , we ’ ve been scoring great goals , we ’ ve been winning , that ’ s the most important thing , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` Everyone has been doing their job .
We ’ ve been playing well , even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s the beautiful thing I see from behind .
We need to keep this up and keep scoring goals and playing well .
”

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Paul Pogba has identified the 'beautiful thing' about Manchester United's recent performances as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side maintain their push for Champions League football.
United named an unchanged starting line-up for the fourth game in a row on Thursday against Aston Villa, where they have an opportunity to open up a six-point lead over sixth-placed Wolves.
A fifth-placed finish could be enough to qualify for the Champions League next season if Manchester City's UEFA ban is upheld and United are in the driving seat.
Victory against Villa would also see United pull just a single point behind Leicester City, with a top-three finish still on the cards.
Pogba, who has excelled in his midfield partnership with Bruno Fernandes since the Premier League's restart, believes the performances across the board have been excellent.
“We’ve been playing great football, we’ve been scoring great goals, we’ve been winning, that’s the most important thing," he told Sky Sports.
"Everyone has been doing their job. We’ve been playing well, even the strikers have been defending, pressing, and that’s the beautiful thing I see from behind. We need to keep this up and keep scoring goals and playing well.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man United's next potential Europa League opponents if they beat LASK

UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Europa League quarter-finals , semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon , Switzerland on Friday 10 July .
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Europa League will conclude with a ‘ final-eight ’ mini-tournament across four cities in Germany ; Gelsenkirchen , Duisburg , Dusseldorf and Cologne .
The quarter and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format , with the games commencing on August 10 and the final taking place on August 21 .
Manchester United are still waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their last 16 clash with LASK , having beaten their Austrian counterparts 5-0 prior to lockdown .
Unlike the Champions League , where four teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals , Manchester United could still face any of the other 14 teams still in the competition .
Inter Milan , Getafe , Sevilla and AS Roma are yet to play out the first leg of their ties , with the matches suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
There will be three draws made on Friday .
One will be for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then a third to determine the 'home ' side in the final for administrative reasons .
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection , so teams can face opposition from the same national association .
Here 's the full list of teams that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side could face in the next round of the Europa League .

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UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Europa League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday 10 July.
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Europa League will conclude with a ‘final-eight’ mini-tournament across four cities in Germany; Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Dusseldorf and Cologne.
The quarter and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format, with the games commencing on August 10 and the final taking place on August 21.
Manchester United are still waiting to play out the second leg of their last 16 clash with LASK, having beaten their Austrian counterparts 5-0 prior to lockdown.
Unlike the Champions League, where four teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals, Manchester United could still face any of the other 14 teams still in the competition.
Inter Milan, Getafe, Sevilla and AS Roma are yet to play out the first leg of their ties, with the matches suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There will be three draws made on Friday. One will be for the quarter-finals, another for the semi-finals, and then a third to determine the 'home' side in the final for administrative reasons.
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection, so teams can face opposition from the same national association.
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Here's the full list of teams that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could face in the next round of the Europa League.
Potential quarter-final opponents:
Istanbul Basaksehir or Copenhagen (1-0)
Olympiakos or Wolves (1-1)
Rangers or Bayer Leverkusen (1-3)
Wolfsburg or Shaktar Donetsk (1-2)
Eintracht Frankfurt or Basel (0-3)
Inter Milan or Getafe
Sevilla or AS Roma