themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Manchester United repeated their mistake in draw vs Southampton

Sir Alex Ferguson was back at Old Trafford and summoned the return of his Manchester United vintage .
They they did not make it easy for themselves .
In the first truly exciting United run-in since the agonising title tussle with City in 2012 anxiety set in against a spirited Southampton who could have been mistaken for the team bidding to ascend to third place .
Five times this year Chelsea had squandered points before United played only for United to do likewise and they had to buck the trend .
But they did n't .
Failure to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford next season .
United were seconds away from ending the night in third but are still marooned in fifth .
They have not won after seeing chokers Chelsea , still occupying third , draw or lose since Boxing Day .
The Court of Arbitration for Sport 's ruling in Manchester City 's favour means fifth no longer secures a passage back to the Champions League .
It is still in their hands ; win their last three against Crystal Palace , West Ham , and Leicester and fourth is secured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
With so much to gain , United were paralysed by nerves and Ferguson will not have been the only supporter suffering during their first unconvincing performance since the first month of the year .
This United managed to find a way in the stroll against Bournemouth but they could not pull away from a superb Southampton who , for the second season running , are candidates for most impressive visitors at Old Trafford .
Their Austrian coach , Ralph Hassenhuttl , was dressed like a Jurgen Klopp tribute act and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against a leggy United reduced to 10 men in added time following a sickening blow to Brandon Williams .
Williams 's absence can not legislate for David de Gea not rising for a corner or Victor Lindelof letting Michael Obafemi get goal-side for the Fergie time equaliser .
This was more in keeping of the United pre-winter break ; the flaky , in-flux and incomplete squad Solskjaer had assembled for the first five months of the season .
Anthony Martial was almost single-handedly responsible for their recovery and may not be described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most resilient performances in red .
He brought the substituted Paul Pogba to his feet following a virtuoso second-half run he almost capped clinically and how United needed a third .
Martial atoned magnificently for a profligate one-on-one that Southampton punished through Stuart Armstrong ; first by assisting Marcus Rashford whilst on his backside and then joining his foil on 21 goals with a calling card finish .
Martial displayed similar tenacity at Villa Park for the second goal last week and has supplemented the silk with steel this season .
If he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break that world-class ceiling United identified in him at Monaco five years ago .
United fielded an unchanged XI for the fifth Premier League game in succession for the first time since February 1993 and it was a game too far .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Nemanja Matic are in need of breathers and Luke Shaw , the sole starter in every match of the unbeaten 18-match streak , succumbed to injury .
Southampton players and staff were more vocal and Matic was portentous with his 'Well done Bruno , well done Paul ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not for the first time at Old Trafford , Pogba dithered on the ball , lost it and it ended up past De Gea .
Southampton dispossessed him again in a precarious position and Fernandes twice failed to overcome the first man .
`` Bruno !
Hey !
Come on ! ''
Solskjaer screamed after a casually overhit pass almost took Rashford into the pitchside ditch .
Pogba , singled out by Solskjaer during the first drinks interval , was the first to be substituted just past the hour .
`` Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Maguire obliged .
`` F -- -- -g wake up !
Every f -- -- -g time ! ''
Maguire was bellowing at the referee when it should have been some of his teammates .
Solskjaer hurtled down the dugout steps for the drinks break and by the time he reached ground level the game had turned on its head through Martial 's ruthlessness .
Poignantly , a ray of sunshine shone on the stadium at the start of the moment 's silence for Jack Charlton , remembered by the present Ferguson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford in the last two years .
Maguire paid his own paean with a rumbustious early challenge Charlton would have deemed tame and that was the sole burst of aggression from United until Rashford struck in the 20th minute .
Rashford and Martial spurned openings to tally a fifth successive three-goal haul in the league and De Gea briefly reminded his detractors of his balletic agility to foil Nathan Redmond before Williams let out a blood-curdling cry in bleeding for the cause after an aerial challenge .
Solskjaer had made four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the maximum three batches , so Eric Bailly was unable to replace the dazed Williams and United yielded .
They did not make it easy for themselves .

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Sir Alex Ferguson was back at Old Trafford and summoned the return of his Manchester United vintage. They they did not make it easy for themselves.
In the first truly exciting United run-in since the agonising title tussle with City in 2012 anxiety set in against a spirited Southampton who could have been mistaken for the team bidding to ascend to third place. Five times this year Chelsea had squandered points before United played only for United to do likewise and they had to buck the trend. But they didn't.
Failure to do so could result in more Europa League football at Old Trafford next season. United were seconds away from ending the night in third but are still marooned in fifth. They have not won after seeing chokers Chelsea, still occupying third, draw or lose since Boxing Day.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling in Manchester City's favour means fifth no longer secures a passage back to the Champions League. It is still in their hands; win their last three against Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Leicester and fourth is secured. That does not look so certain now.
With so much to gain, United were paralysed by nerves and Ferguson will not have been the only supporter suffering during their first unconvincing performance since the first month of the year. This United managed to find a way in the stroll against Bournemouth but they could not pull away from a superb Southampton who, for the second season running, are candidates for most impressive visitors at Old Trafford.
Their Austrian coach, Ralph Hassenhuttl, was dressed like a Jurgen Klopp tribute act and his team mimicked the intensity of Klopp teams against a leggy United reduced to 10 men in added time following a sickening blow to Brandon Williams. Williams's absence cannot legislate for David de Gea not rising for a corner or Victor Lindelof letting Michael Obafemi get goal-side for the Fergie time equaliser.
This was more in keeping of the United pre-winter break; the flaky, in-flux and incomplete squad Solskjaer had assembled for the first five months of the season. Anthony Martial was almost single-handedly responsible for their recovery and may not be described as mercurial much longer after one of his most resilient performances in red. He brought the substituted Paul Pogba to his feet following a virtuoso second-half run he almost capped clinically and how United needed a third.
Martial atoned magnificently for a profligate one-on-one that Southampton punished through Stuart Armstrong; first by assisting Marcus Rashford whilst on his backside and then joining his foil on 21 goals with a calling card finish. Martial displayed similar tenacity at Villa Park for the second goal last week and has supplemented the silk with steel this season. If he continues in this vein he will eventually break that world-class ceiling United identified in him at Monaco five years ago.
United fielded an unchanged XI for the fifth Premier League game in succession for the first time since February 1993 and it was a game too far. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Nemanja Matic are in need of breathers and Luke Shaw, the sole starter in every match of the unbeaten 18-match streak, succumbed to injury.
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Southampton players and staff were more vocal and Matic was portentous with his 'Well done Bruno, well done Paul' platitudes. Both marquee midfielders toiled and, not for the first time at Old Trafford, Pogba dithered on the ball, lost it and it ended up past De Gea. Southampton dispossessed him again in a precarious position and Fernandes twice failed to overcome the first man.
"Bruno! Hey! Come on!" Solskjaer screamed after a casually overhit pass almost took Rashford into the pitchside ditch. Pogba, singled out by Solskjaer during the first drinks interval, was the first to be substituted just past the hour.
"Harry! Talk!" Solskjaer also yelled and Maguire obliged. "F-----g wake up! Every f-----g time!" Maguire was bellowing at the referee when it should have been some of his teammates. Solskjaer hurtled down the dugout steps for the drinks break and by the time he reached ground level the game had turned on its head through Martial's ruthlessness.
Poignantly, a ray of sunshine shone on the stadium at the start of the moment's silence for Jack Charlton, remembered by the present Ferguson but not his brother, scarcely seen at Old Trafford in the last two years. Maguire paid his own paean with a rumbustious early challenge Charlton would have deemed tame and that was the sole burst of aggression from United until Rashford struck in the 20th minute.
Rashford and Martial spurned openings to tally a fifth successive three-goal haul in the league and De Gea briefly reminded his detractors of his balletic agility to foil Nathan Redmond before Williams let out a blood-curdling cry in bleeding for the cause after an aerial challenge.
Solskjaer had made four of the permitted five substitutions but in the maximum three batches, so Eric Bailly was unable to replace the dazed Williams and United yielded.
They did not make it easy for themselves.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Brandon Williams suffers sickening injury during Man United vs Southampton

Manchester United were forced to finish the draw against Southampton with ten men after Brandon Williams suffered a head injury @ @ @ @ @ Williams replaced Luke Shaw with 15 minutes remaining after the defender suffered an ankle injury @ @ @ @ @ .
Just minutes later , it was Williams who required treatment after a nasty collision @ @ @ @ @ Walker-Peters that left both players on the floor .
Blood was seen gushing from the @ @ @ @ @ the youngster departed the field for further treatment after getting to his feet .
United @ @ @ @ @ remainder of the game a man down and conceded a late equaliser to damage their @ @ @ @ @ top four of the Premier League .
United are back in action on Thursday against @ @ @ @ @ both Shaw and Williams could provide a headache to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Diogo Dalot @ @ @ @ @ feature while youngster Ethan Laird could also be handed a senior debut .

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Manchester United were forced to finish the draw against Southampton with ten men after Brandon Williams suffered a head injury late in the game.
Williams replaced Luke Shaw with 15 minutes remaining after the defender suffered an ankle injury and was unable to continue.
Just minutes later, it was Williams who required treatment after a nasty collision with on-loan Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters that left both players on the floor.
Blood was seen gushing from the United defender's forehead and the youngster departed the field for further treatment after getting to his feet.
United were forced to play the remainder of the game a man down and conceded a late equaliser to damage their hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
United are back in action on Thursday against Crystal Palace and injuries to both Shaw and Williams could provide a headache to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Diogo Dalot would be in contention to feature while youngster Ethan Laird could also be handed a senior debut.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Man United vs Southampton post-match Q&A RECAP as United drop points

Manchester United remain fifth in the Premier League after they conceded an injury-time equaliser to Southampton .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had to come from behind to look like they were going to take all three points against the Saints , but they conceded in the sixth minute of stoppage time to Michael Obafemi .
It was Stuart Armstrong who had put the visitors ahead , capitalising on a Paul Pogba mistake to score , but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser , before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the late drama .
After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play , but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season .
Will that goal end up costing United Champions League football ?
Did they suffer as the midfield partnership of Pogba and Bruno Fernandes failed to fire ?
What changes would you make for the games with Crystal Palace and Chelsea later this week ?
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Manchester United remain fifth in the Premier League after they conceded an injury-time equaliser to Southampton.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had to come from behind to look like they were going to take all three points against the Saints, but they conceded in the sixth minute of stoppage time to Michael Obafemi.
It was Stuart Armstrong who had put the visitors ahead, capitalising on a Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama.
After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.
Will that goal end up costing United Champions League football? Did they suffer as the midfield partnership of Pogba and Bruno Fernandes failed to fire? What changes would you make for the games with Crystal Palace and Chelsea later this week? Get involved in our post-match Q&A with our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall now.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Manchester United vs Southampton highlights

Manchester United 's winning run ended as they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 with Southampton at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ on slip-ups from Chelsea and Leicester over the weekend .
United are unbeaten in 18 @ @ @ @ @ knew victory tonight would 've seen them leapfrog both Chelsea and Leicester in the league @ @ @ @ @ fortnight of fixtures .
On the bright side , United have lost just one of @ @ @ @ @ games , but had won the previous four by an aggregate score of 13-2 .
@ @ @ @ @ won just two of their last seven Premier League home games against Southampton .
United @ @ @ @ @ a Paul Pogba mistake allowed Stuart Armstrong to score before the hosts went 2-1 up @ @ @ @ @ and Anthony Martial .
United conceded deep into injury time as they were forced to @ @ @ @ @ Stick with us for all reaction to the match from Old Trafford .

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Manchester United's winning run ended as they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 with Southampton at Old Trafford and failed to fully capitalise on slip-ups from Chelsea and Leicester over the weekend.
United are unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions but knew victory tonight would've seen them leapfrog both Chelsea and Leicester in the league as we enter the final fortnight of fixtures.
On the bright side, United have lost just one of their last 16 home league games, but had won the previous four by an aggregate score of 13-2. However, they have now won just two of their last seven Premier League home games against Southampton.
United fell behind early on after a Paul Pogba mistake allowed Stuart Armstrong to score before the hosts went 2-1 up after goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. United conceded deep into injury time as they were forced to settle for a point.
Stick with us for all reaction to the match from Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Manchester United player ratings: Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford good

Could do nothing about Stuart Armstrong 's goal and was denied a clean sheet on his 400th appearance but made a fabulous save from Nathan Redmond yet did not come for the late corner .
6 Has to be a contender for a rest at Crystal Palace on Thursday after a fatigued performance .
Never got going at either end .
5 Uncomfortable against Southampton 's intense pressing initially but improved after the pause and made a vital interception .
But lost Michael Obafemi .
6 Had to be instructed to get vocal with teammates but was at his most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key late tackle in the first-half .
6 Embarked on a burst that found Marcus Rashford but the forward was flagged offside .
Shaw was the most adventurous of the United defenders .
6 Like Wan-Bissaka , might get a breather at Selhurst Park .
Often overwhelmed by Southampton 's intensity .
5 Robbed of the ball by Danny Ings and it led to Southampton 's opener .
Caught out in possession again soon after .
His weakest performance since the restart .
Substituted .
4 So below-par two deliveries in almost as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man .
Still got an assist for Martial 's strike .
5 Uncharacteristically quiet against Ryan Bertrand and crudely fouled by Oriol Romeu , who somehow avoided a red card .
5 Took his offside goal well and then moved into the channel to tidily finish Anthony Martial 's lay-off .
Should have buried a great chance .
7 Squandered a one-on-one at 0-0 but atoned with an assist and another stunning goal and embarked on a virtuoso second-half run .
8

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David de Gea
Could do nothing about Stuart Armstrong's goal and was denied a clean sheet on his 400th appearance but made a fabulous save from Nathan Redmond yet did not come for the late corner. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Has to be a contender for a rest at Crystal Palace on Thursday after a fatigued performance. Never got going at either end. 5
Victor Lindelof
Uncomfortable against Southampton's intense pressing initially but improved after the pause and made a vital interception. But lost Michael Obafemi. 6
Harry Maguire
Had to be instructed to get vocal with teammates but was at his most scathing with the referee. Made a key late tackle in the first-half. 6
Luke Shaw
Embarked on a burst that found Marcus Rashford but the forward was flagged offside. Shaw was the most adventurous of the United defenders. 6
Nemanja Matic
Like Wan-Bissaka, might get a breather at Selhurst Park. Often overwhelmed by Southampton's intensity. 5
Paul Pogba
Robbed of the ball by Danny Ings and it led to Southampton's opener. Caught out in possession again soon after. His weakest performance since the restart. Substituted. 4
Bruno Fernandes
So below-par two deliveries in almost as many seconds failed to beat the first man. Still got an assist for Martial's strike. 5
Mason Greenwood
Uncharacteristically quiet against Ryan Bertrand and crudely fouled by Oriol Romeu, who somehow avoided a red card. 5
Marcus Rashford
Took his offside goal well and then moved into the channel to tidily finish Anthony Martial's lay-off. Should have buried a great chance. 7
Anthony Martial
Squandered a one-on-one at 0-0 but atoned with an assist and another stunning goal and embarked on a virtuoso second-half run. 8
Subs
Fred
Offered energy. 6
Brandon Williams
Defended stoutly but forced off injured. 6
Scott McTominay
Offered the defence protection. 5
Daniel James
Forlorn. 4


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Man United defender Luke Shaw suffers injury vs Southampton

Manchester United suffered an injury scare in their game against Southampton after Luke Shaw was unable to continue with an ankle problem .
Shaw started his 11th consecutive league fixture as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged line up again for the game against the Saints .
United fell behind in the first half but goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial restored their lead before the interval .
Late in the second half , Shaw damaged his ankle after attempting to cross the ball to a teammate .
Replays showed the 25-year-old twisted his foot after directing the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical attention , the defender returned to the field but was substituted just minutes later after being unable to continue , with Brandon Williams taking his place on the left of defence .
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones were the only two players in the squad to be sidelined with injury going into the game and Solskjaer is expected to give an update on Shaw 's fitness in his post-match press conference .
Williams would have been a natural replacement for Shaw but also left the field through injury .
The youngster was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walker-Peters and blood was seen gushing from his forehead .
The 19-year-old departed for further treatment and Solskjaer said he will be monitored ahead of Thursday 's game against Crystal Palace .

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Manchester United suffered an injury scare in their game against Southampton after Luke Shaw was unable to continue with an ankle problem.
Shaw started his 11th consecutive league fixture as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged line up again for the game against the Saints.
United fell behind in the first half but goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial restored their lead before the interval.
Late in the second half, Shaw damaged his ankle after attempting to cross the ball to a teammate. Replays showed the 25-year-old twisted his foot after directing the ball towards the penalty area.
After brief medical attention, the defender returned to the field but was substituted just minutes later after being unable to continue, with Brandon Williams taking his place on the left of defence.
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones were the only two players in the squad to be sidelined with injury going into the game and Solskjaer is expected to give an update on Shaw's fitness in his post-match press conference.
Williams would have been a natural replacement for Shaw but also left the field through injury. The youngster was involved in a nasty collision with Kyle Walker-Peters and blood was seen gushing from his forehead.
The 19-year-old departed for further treatment and Solskjaer said he will be monitored ahead of Thursday's game against Crystal Palace.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Officer taken to hospital after police van involved in crash

A police officer has been taken to hospital after a police van was involved in a crash in Lancashire .
The van was responding to a separate incident when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Pall Mall in Chorley .
No further details have been released but eyewitnesses have told LancsLive there were gangs of youths fighting in the area .
There have also been unconfirmed reports of a stabbing .
The male officer , who was the sole occupant of the van , has been taken to hospital following the crash a Lancashire Police spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6.15pm to reports of a collision between a police vehicle and another vehicle on Pall Mall '' the spokesman said .
`` The police vehicle was travelling along Pall Mall towards Moor Road when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the junction with Duke Street .
`` The driver and sole occupant of the police car , a male officer , was taken to hospital via ambulance .
`` His injuries are not life threatening . ''
`` The other driver has also been taken to hospital for check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road remains closed near the Duke Street junction whilst police investigate the crash and deal with the aftermath .
The local Chorley Police division said it could remain closed for some time and urged people to avoid the area .

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A police officer has been taken to hospital after a police van was involved in a crash in Lancashire.
The van was responding to a separate incident when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Pall Mall in Chorley.
No further details have been released but eyewitnesses have told LancsLive there were gangs of youths fighting in the area.
There have also been unconfirmed reports of a stabbing.
The male officer, who was the sole occupant of the van, has been taken to hospital following the crash a Lancashire Police spokesman said.
"We were called at 6.15pm to reports of a collision between a police vehicle and another vehicle on Pall Mall" the spokesman said.
"The police vehicle was travelling along Pall Mall towards Moor Road when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the junction with Duke Street.
"The driver and sole occupant of the police car, a male officer, was taken to hospital via ambulance.
"His injuries are not life threatening."
"The other driver has also been taken to hospital for check up for minor injuries."
The road remains closed near the Duke Street junction whilst police investigate the crash and deal with the aftermath.
The local Chorley Police division said it could remain closed for some time and urged people to avoid the area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Huge knife dropped by thug in police chase at train station

A huge knife was dropped by a thug during a police chase around a train station .
The 12-inch knife was seized by officers after a chase on foot around Wigan North Western train station and Wigan bus station .
A gang of four men were spotted acting 'suspiciously ' by police officers in the area on Monday .
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Police say they are now making enquiries and 'will be paying the man a visit very soon ' .
In a Facebook post , officers from Greater Manchester Police 's Wigan West team said : `` Today officers from the transport unit teamed up with officers from the British Transport Police .
`` Officers were conducting plain clothes patrols around the Wigan North Western train station and Wigan bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4x males who were acting suspiciously , 1x of the males decided he did n't want to speak to us and decided to give it legs .
`` Whilst running away the male dropped a very large knife .
`` Enquiries are ongoing and we will be paying you a visit very soon . ''

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A huge knife was dropped by a thug during a police chase around a train station.
The 12-inch knife was seized by officers after a chase on foot around Wigan North Western train station and Wigan bus station.
A gang of four men were spotted acting 'suspiciously' by police officers in the area on Monday.
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When officers approached the group, one of the men made off from the scene - dropping a 'very large blade' as he ran.
Police say they are now making enquiries and 'will be paying the man a visit very soon'.
In a Facebook post, officers from Greater Manchester Police's Wigan West team said: "Today officers from the transport unit teamed up with officers from the British Transport Police.
"Officers were conducting plain clothes patrols around the Wigan North Western train station and Wigan bus station.
"When they came across 4x males who were acting suspiciously, 1x of the males decided he didn't want to speak to us and decided to give it legs.
"Whilst running away the male dropped a very large knife.
"Enquiries are ongoing and we will be paying you a visit very soon."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Gary Lineker names catalyst behind Manchester United's upturn in form

Gary Lineker named Bruno Fernandes as the catalyst for Manchester United 's upturn in form .
United have n't lost since Fernandes joined the club and were 17 games unbeaten going into Monday night 's game against Southampton .
And Lineker , writing on Twitter during the match against Saints , believes the progress United have made since the start of the calendar year has been rapid .
He wrote : “ The difference in the potency of this @ ManUtd side now , to how it was before the new year is staggering .
“ You could see they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress is rapid .
Fernandes the catalyst , of course.
” Meanwhile , Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's positivity is beginning to rub off on United ’ s players and is the reason behind their impressive form .
`` Ole 's a positive person , he put that into the way he 's coaching us and managing us , we go out onto the pitch wanting to score as many goals as we can and not concede as well , we all work hard pressing the ball and with recovery runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals , '' Rashford told Sky Sports before the game .
`` The secret behind [ the run of form ] was focusing on ourselves and trying to better the performances , the results came and we 've continued to do that and we know the next three or four games are huge for the future . ''

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Gary Lineker named Bruno Fernandes as the catalyst for Manchester United's upturn in form.
United haven't lost since Fernandes joined the club and were 17 games unbeaten going into Monday night's game against Southampton.
And Lineker, writing on Twitter during the match against Saints, believes the progress United have made since the start of the calendar year has been rapid.
He wrote: “The difference in the potency of this @ManUtd side now, to how it was before the new year is staggering.
“You could see they were on the right track but the progress is rapid. Fernandes the catalyst, of course.”
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's positivity is beginning to rub off on United’s players and is the reason behind their impressive form.
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"Ole's a positive person, he put that into the way he's coaching us and managing us, we go out onto the pitch wanting to score as many goals as we can and not concede as well, we all work hard pressing the ball and with recovery runs to make sure we don't concede goals," Rashford told Sky Sports before the game.
"The secret behind [the run of form] was focusing on ourselves and trying to better the performances, the results came and we've continued to do that and we know the next three or four games are huge for the future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Stunning pictures capture 'once in a generation' comet shooting across the sky

Stargazers have captured amazing images of a comet shooting across the skies in Greater Manchester .
Comet Neowise was discovered in March and is one of the few comets this century that can be seen with the naked eye as it approached the sun .
Formally named C/2020 F3 , it has taken its nickname from the space telescope Neowise from which it was first sighted just before lockdown .
Moving westwards from the constellation of Auriga towards the Lynx constellation , the three mile wide comet has travelled for 6,800 years to reach its current point and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and from earth until mid August before heading back towards the outer solar system .
It will be closest to the Earth on 23 July but will still be about 64 million miles away .
However it is said to now be at its brightest and astronomers across the region have been taking the opportunity to catch a glimpse during clear night skies .
Anthony Holloway , based at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire captured it passing in the sky above the iconic Lovell Telescope in the early hours of Sunday morning .
Amateur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timperley travelled up to the Cat and Fiddle Road above Macclesfield to capture his shots of the comet .
`` It is very built up near us so went out to Cheshire to make sure we could see it .
`` We had to .
It 's a once in a generation event .
It 's not going to be seen again for a few thousand years .
`` There 's been some close calls with comets before but they have mainly not come to pass .
`` But this one has probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was an opportunity I was n't going to miss .
`` We took some binoculars as well and it really did stunning through them . ''
Lee Northrop managed to capture it from Werneth Low Country Park in Tameside .
Many also captured Noctilucent clouds , a phenomenon in the upper atmosphere of Earth caused by ice crystals and which are only visible during astronomical twilight .
Comets are 'cosmic snowballs of frozen gases , rock and dust that orbit the Sun ' , leftover from the formation of the solar system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few miles wide to tens of miles wide - but as they orbit closer to the sun , they heat up and spew gases and dust into a glowing head that can be larger than a planet .
As these substances stream off the comet , they form a spectacular gas and dust cloud that tails behind them for millions of miles - and can often be seen from earth with the naked eye .

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Stargazers have captured amazing images of a comet shooting across the skies in Greater Manchester.
Comet Neowise was discovered in March and is one of the few comets this century that can be seen with the naked eye as it approached the sun.
Formally named C/2020 F3, it has taken its nickname from the space telescope Neowise from which it was first sighted just before lockdown.
Moving westwards from the constellation of Auriga towards the Lynx constellation, the three mile wide comet has travelled for 6,800 years to reach its current point and will be visible above the UK throughout this month and from earth until mid August before heading back towards the outer solar system.
(Image: Neil Booth)
It will be closest to the Earth on 23 July but will still be about 64 million miles away.
However it is said to now be at its brightest and astronomers across the region have been taking the opportunity to catch a glimpse during clear night skies.
Anthony Holloway, based at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire captured it passing in the sky above the iconic Lovell Telescope in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Amateur astronomer Neil Booth, 41, from Timperley travelled up to the Cat and Fiddle Road above Macclesfield to capture his shots of the comet.
(Image: Lee Northrop)
"It is very built up near us so went out to Cheshire to make sure we could see it.
"We had to. It's a once in a generation event. It's not going to be seen again for a few thousand years.
"There's been some close calls with comets before but they have mainly not come to pass.
"But this one has probably been the best and brightest.
"It was an opportunity I wasn't going to miss.
"We took some binoculars as well and it really did stunning through them."
Lee Northrop managed to capture it from Werneth Low Country Park in Tameside.
Many also captured Noctilucent clouds, a phenomenon in the upper atmosphere of Earth caused by ice crystals and which are only visible during astronomical twilight.
Comets are 'cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun', leftover from the formation of the solar system.
Their size can range from a few miles wide to tens of miles wide - but as they orbit closer to the sun, they heat up and spew gases and dust into a glowing head that can be larger than a planet.
As these substances stream off the comet, they form a spectacular gas and dust cloud that tails behind them for millions of miles - and can often be seen from earth with the naked eye.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Man Utd fans slam VAR after Romeu tackle on Greenwood

Manchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu did n't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton .
United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong .
United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his first goal from open play since the restart before Martial netted his 21st goal of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in from the left .
United entered the break ahead but fans believe Southampton midfielder Romeu should have seen red for a late challenge on Greenwood .
The Spaniard 's challenge was late and high , with former United defender Gary Neville admitting on commentary that those sort of challenges can be leg breakers .
He said : `` Oooooh .
Do I not like that .
I think that ’ s a bad one .
The ball has gone ; I think he ’ s lucky there , Romeu . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further action was taken which has angered United supporters .
Gary Lineker was among those to react to the challenge on social media writing : `` Romeu , Romeu , why no red for Romeu ? ''

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Manchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.
United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.
United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his first goal from open play since the restart before Martial netted his 21st goal of the season with a superb strike after cutting in from the left.
United entered the break ahead but fans believe Southampton midfielder Romeu should have seen red for a late challenge on Greenwood.
The Spaniard's challenge was late and high, with former United defender Gary Neville admitting on commentary that those sort of challenges can be leg breakers. He said: "Oooooh. Do I not like that. I think that’s a bad one. The ball has gone; I think he’s lucky there, Romeu."
A check was completed by VAR and no further action was taken which has angered United supporters.
Gary Lineker was among those to react to the challenge on social media writing: "Romeu, Romeu, why no red for Romeu?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Man City evening headlines as Guardiola reacts to CAS decision

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Monday July 13 .
As UEFA 's ban on City taking part in European competition is lifted , another investigation continues .
The Premier League announced they were looking into the club in March 2019 - a day after UEFA had done the same - in relation to Financial Fair Play but also recruitment of academy players and third-party ownership .
It has been stressed that the league investigation into City was separate from any being conducted by other organisations , with independent information being compiled .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original decision banning City before reaching any conclusions now appears shrewd from the Premier League .
Simon Bajkowski explains how today 's ruling could affect that ongoing probe here .
Pep Guardiola and other Manchester City staff like Txiki Begiristain celebrated CAS ’ s decision to overturn the club ’ s two-season suspension from the Champions League on Monday morning .
A picture was shared , and then quickly deleted , of Guardiola and a number of other coaches and club figures smiling and revealing their delight with Sky Sports News ’ coverage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the background .
City had always remained confident that an independent hearing would clear them of any wrongdoing , with Guardiola reiterating that belief a number of times up until Monday morning ’ s news .
Manchester City fans have already turned their focus towards the summer transfer window after it was announced that the club ’ s two-season ban from the Champions League had been overturned .
The ruling means City will once again take their place in European club football ’ s premier competition next season , something which will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Etihad Stadium this summer .
Not only will Manchester City now stand a better chance of signing their top targets , they will now find it much easier to keep key figures at the club now that they can promise them Champions League football again .
City have been linked with a number of targets , with Lionel Messi the latest to have been mentioned as a potential signing for the club .
Milan Skriniar and Ben Chilwell are also believed to be on their radar .

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Monday July 13.
What ruling means for Premier League probe
As UEFA's ban on City taking part in European competition is lifted, another investigation continues.
The Premier League announced they were looking into the club in March 2019 - a day after UEFA had done the same - in relation to Financial Fair Play but also recruitment of academy players and third-party ownership.
It has been stressed that the league investigation into City was separate from any being conducted by other organisations, with independent information being compiled. However, the decision to wait until CAS reviewed the original decision banning City before reaching any conclusions now appears shrewd from the Premier League.
Simon Bajkowski explains how today's ruling could affect that ongoing probe here.
Pep Guardiola and City staff react CAS decision with selfie
Pep Guardiola and other Manchester City staff like Txiki Begiristain celebrated CAS’s decision to overturn the club’s two-season suspension from the Champions League on Monday morning.
A picture was shared, and then quickly deleted, of Guardiola and a number of other coaches and club figures smiling and revealing their delight with Sky Sports News’ coverage of the result on the TV in the background.
City had always remained confident that an independent hearing would clear them of any wrongdoing, with Guardiola reiterating that belief a number of times up until Monday morning’s news.
City fans hope for big-money summer transfers after Champions League ban overturned
Manchester City fans have already turned their focus towards the summer transfer window after it was announced that the club’s two-season ban from the Champions League had been overturned.
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The ruling means City will once again take their place in European club football’s premier competition next season, something which will make it easier to attract top targets to the Etihad Stadium this summer.
Not only will Manchester City now stand a better chance of signing their top targets, they will now find it much easier to keep key figures at the club now that they can promise them Champions League football again.
City have been linked with a number of targets, with Lionel Messi the latest to have been mentioned as a potential signing for the club. Milan Skriniar and Ben Chilwell are also believed to be on their radar.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Corrie viewers spot flaw in latest Geoff and Yasmeen twist

Coronation Street viewers have spotted a flaw in the latest scenes between troubled Yasmeen Nazir and twisted Geoff Metcalfe .
Monday night 's episode picked up right where things left on Friday as Geoff stole Alya Nazir 's phone to contact Yasmeen in prison .
Yasmeen is currently awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to the attempted murder of her husband when his torment finally became too much .
But the latest scenes in the ITV soap saw Geoff speaking to Yasmeen on the phone where he tells her that he loves her and is willing to forgive her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be his wife again .
But before Geoff calls at the police station and tells the officer that he 'd like to retract his statement and drop all charges against Yasmeen , Corrie fans have noticed a inconsistency that would surely rumble Geoff in the real word .
`` Surely the prison can monitor their calls # Corrie , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` The jail should be recording the call # Corrie . ''
And a fourth added : `` Ummmm @ itvcorrie are n't prison phone calls recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronation Street airs Monday , Wednesday and Friday on ITV at 7.30pm .

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Coronation Street viewers have spotted a flaw in the latest scenes between troubled Yasmeen Nazir and twisted Geoff Metcalfe.
Monday night's episode picked up right where things left on Friday as Geoff stole Alya Nazir's phone to contact Yasmeen in prison.
Yasmeen is currently awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to the attempted murder of her husband when his torment finally became too much.
But the latest scenes in the ITV soap saw Geoff speaking to Yasmeen on the phone where he tells her that he loves her and is willing to forgive her and drop the charges if she agrees to be his wife again.
But before Geoff calls at the police station and tells the officer that he'd like to retract his statement and drop all charges against Yasmeen, Corrie fans have noticed a inconsistency that would surely rumble Geoff in the real word.
"Surely the prison can monitor their calls #Corrie," tweeted one.
Another said: "The jail should be recording the call #Corrie."
"Prisons record phone calls don’t they...#Corrie," echoed another.
And a fourth added: "Ummmm @itvcorrie aren't prison phone calls recorded? Could this help yasmeen."
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV at 7.30pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Solskjaer praises Man United medical staff before Southampton fixture

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his Manchester United medical staff after naming an unchanged team for the fifth Premier League game in a row .
It 's the first time United have fielded the same starting XI in five successive league games since February 1993 and is all the more impressive considering the games have been coming thick and fast since the season resumed .
Solskjaer 's decision is a sign of the confidence he has in his side right now , with United looking to make it 18 games unbeaten in all competitions against Southampton at Old Trafford .
Victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League table and the previous four games this starting XI have played have finished by an aggregate scoreline of 14-2 , with commanding wins against Sheffield United , Brighton , Bournemouth and Aston Villa .
Having played at Villa Park on Thursday United have had an extra day 's rest , but as Solskjaer acknowledges the schedule ramps up now , with his side in action on Thursday , Sunday , Wednesday and Sunday over the next couple of weeks .
`` We 're h appy with the XI , and happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re working hard to make sure everyone is recovered , '' Solskjaer told MUTV .
`` We ’ ve had a decent amount of recovery days in between which we won ’ t have for the rest of the season now , we have the short straw in that respect but we had the long straw at the start of this .
We didn ’ t feel we needed to change [ the team ] . ''
Solskjaer is expecting a tough examination from an in-form Southampton , having been impressed with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their performance in drawing at Everton .
“ It doesn ’ t matter if you 're home or away without the crowd now , it says everything about the quality , they have a German style and we knew when Ralph came in this is the way he envisaged his team playing , '' said Solskjaer .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his Manchester United medical staff after naming an unchanged team for the fifth Premier League game in a row.
It's the first time United have fielded the same starting XI in five successive league games since February 1993 and is all the more impressive considering the games have been coming thick and fast since the season resumed.
Solskjaer's decision is a sign of the confidence he has in his side right now, with United looking to make it 18 games unbeaten in all competitions against Southampton at Old Trafford.
Victory would move them to third in the Premier League table and the previous four games this starting XI have played have finished by an aggregate scoreline of 14-2, with commanding wins against Sheffield United, Brighton, Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
Having played at Villa Park on Thursday United have had an extra day's rest, but as Solskjaer acknowledges the schedule ramps up now, with his side in action on Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday and Sunday over the next couple of weeks.
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"We're h appy with the XI, and happy with the staff outside, they’re working hard to make sure everyone is recovered," Solskjaer told MUTV.
"We’ve had a decent amount of recovery days in between which we won’t have for the rest of the season now, we have the short straw in that respect but we had the long straw at the start of this. We didn’t feel we needed to change [the team]."
Solskjaer is expecting a tough examination from an in-form Southampton, having been impressed with their win over Manchester City a week ago and their performance in drawing at Everton.
“It doesn’t matter if you're home or away without the crowd now, it says everything about the quality, they have a German style and we knew when Ralph came in this is the way he envisaged his team playing," said Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Man City UEFA ban overturned - highlights and reaction

Manchester City have won their appeal against a European ban and will be free to play in next season ’ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) agreed with the Blues that Uefa ’ @ @ @ @ @ out of their competitions for “ serious breaches ” of their financial fair play rules @ @ @ @ @ , as well as alleged non-cooperation , was wrong .
The club still faces a @ @ @ @ @ million euros .
The CAS statement said : `` The CAS award emphasized that most @ @ @ @ @ by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the CFCB were either not established or time-barred .
`` @ @ @ @ @ to any dishonest concealment of equity funding were clearly more significant violations than obstructing the @ @ @ @ @ it was not appropriate to impose a ban on participating in UEFA ’ s club @ @ @ @ @ failure to cooperate with the CFCB ’ s investigations alone . ''
Recap our blog @ @ @ @

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Manchester City have won their appeal against a European ban and will be free to play in next season’s Champions League.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) agreed with the Blues that Uefa’s decision to throw them out of their competitions for “serious breaches” of their financial fair play rules and their club licensing rules, as well as alleged non-cooperation, was wrong.
The club still faces a fine, reduced to ten million euros.
The CAS statement said: "The CAS award emphasized that most of the alleged breaches reported by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the CFCB were either not established or time-barred.
"As the charges with respect to any dishonest concealment of equity funding were clearly more significant violations than obstructing the CFCB’s investigations, it was not appropriate to impose a ban on participating in UEFA’s club competitions for MCFC’s failure to cooperate with the CFCB’s investigations alone."
Recap our blog following the announcement.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Marcus Rashford reveals 'secret' behind Man United's unbeaten streak

Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's positivity is beginning to rub off on Manchester United as they look to make it 18 games unbeaten against Southampton .
Victory over the Saints at Old Trafford will move United to third in the Premier League table , with their blistering run of form reeling in Leicester City and Chelsea .
The goals have been flowing recently , with United hitting 14 in their last four games and 46 in those 17 unbeaten fixtures , and Rashford puts that down to the positive messages from Solskjaer .
`` Ole 's a positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way he 's coaching us and managing us , we go out onto the pitch wanting to score as many goals as we can and not concede as well , we all work hard pressing the ball and with recovery runs to make sure we do n't concede goals , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` The secret behind [ the run of form ] was focusing on ourselves and trying to better the performances , the results came and we 've continued to do that and we know the next three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future . ''
United have a top-four finish and Champions League qualification in their own hands now and they know wins in all of their four remaining Premier League matches will secure third .
Rashford is aware just how important a return to the Champions League is , with United having to settle for a campaign in the Europa League this season .
`` It 's of massive importance , the staff and players deserve it and it 's important we finish the season off right now , '' he said .

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Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's positivity is beginning to rub off on Manchester United as they look to make it 18 games unbeaten against Southampton.
Victory over the Saints at Old Trafford will move United to third in the Premier League table, with their blistering run of form reeling in Leicester City and Chelsea.
The goals have been flowing recently, with United hitting 14 in their last four games and 46 in those 17 unbeaten fixtures, and Rashford puts that down to the positive messages from Solskjaer.
"Ole's a positive person, he put that into the way he's coaching us and managing us, we go out onto the pitch wanting to score as many goals as we can and not concede as well, we all work hard pressing the ball and with recovery runs to make sure we don't concede goals," he told Sky Sports.
"The secret behind [the run of form] was focusing on ourselves and trying to better the performances, the results came and we've continued to do that and we know the next three or four games are huge for the future."
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United have a top-four finish and Champions League qualification in their own hands now and they know wins in all of their four remaining Premier League matches will secure third.
Rashford is aware just how important a return to the Champions League is, with United having to settle for a campaign in the Europa League this season.
"It's of massive importance, the staff and players deserve it and it's important we finish the season off right now," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--What is Flying Ant Day and why does it happen?

Glorious sunshine brought Brits back to their gardens this weekend - but this time they had company .
If you were basking in the sunshine , you might have noticed an invasion of flying ants around you .
Flying Ant Day has become quite a phenomenon in the UK - and it looks like we might have just had it .
Flying ants seem to appear on the same day in different locations in the UK , according to the Royal Society of Biology ( RSB ) Flying Ant Day is when male ants and new queens leave the nest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the skies and leave their nest in order to find a mate from another colony and start their own .
But , the RSB says there is not always one particular day when the ants will all appear at once , as it 's all dependent on the weather .
The ants can start emerging and flying at almost any point during the summer months - but when the conditions are right , it 's very likely that many colonies will do so on the same day .
People in Manchester reported seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 12 ) .
One reader told the MEN : `` They were all in my house , on the cat and crawling up the walls . ''
Another said : `` Thank god it was n't just us !
We did n't see a single one until the boyfriend a started washing the car and they were getting stuck all over it . ''
But Flying Ant Day does n't necessarily just come once a year .
An RSB survey found that flying ants can be spotted on as many as 96 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June and the start of September .
And the days that see the most flying ants differ between years , depending on the weather .
In 2012 there were just a few days in late July and a few more in mid-August where around 80 per cent of the flying activity was focused , according to the RSB .
Flying ants will only come out if it is warmer than 13C and if wind speeds are lower than 6.3 metres per second .
The insects may be a slight nuisance when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but they are harmless , and they actually contribute a lot to the environment .
Ants aerate the soil they burrow into , recycling nutrients and returning detritus back to the ground .
This allows more oxygen and water to reach plant roots and improves the soil nutrients .
So the best thing to do if you come across them is just to leave them alone .
They may be annoying but you 'll only have to put up with them for a few hours before they move on .

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Glorious sunshine brought Brits back to their gardens this weekend - but this time they had company.
If you were basking in the sunshine, you might have noticed an invasion of flying ants around you.
Flying Ant Day has become quite a phenomenon in the UK - and it looks like we might have just had it.
Flying ants seem to appear on the same day in different locations in the UK, according to the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
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Flying Ant Day is when male ants and new queens leave the nest to mate.
The insects take to the skies and leave their nest in order to find a mate from another colony and start their own.
But, the RSB says there is not always one particular day when the ants will all appear at once, as it's all dependent on the weather.
The ants can start emerging and flying at almost any point during the summer months - but when the conditions are right, it's very likely that many colonies will do so on the same day.
People in Manchester reported seeing swarms of the insects on Sunday (July 12).
One reader told the MEN: "They were all in my house, on the cat and crawling up the walls."
Another said: "Thank god it wasn't just us! We didn't see a single one until the boyfriend a started washing the car and they were getting stuck all over it ."
But Flying Ant Day doesn't necessarily just come once a year.
An RSB survey found that flying ants can be spotted on as many as 96 per cent of days between the start of June and the start of September.
And the days that see the most flying ants differ between years, depending on the weather.
In 2012 there were just a few days in late July and a few more in mid-August where around 80 per cent of the flying activity was focused, according to the RSB.
Flying ants will only come out if it is warmer than 13C and if wind speeds are lower than 6.3 metres per second.
The insects may be a slight nuisance when you're trying to relax in your garden - but they are harmless, and they actually contribute a lot to the environment.
Ants aerate the soil they burrow into, recycling nutrients and returning detritus back to the ground.
This allows more oxygen and water to reach plant roots and improves the soil nutrients.
So the best thing to do if you come across them is just to leave them alone.
They may be annoying but you'll only have to put up with them for a few hours before they move on.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Manchester United line up vs Southampton

Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for the Premier League fixture against Southampton on Monday night .
Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ side will lift them up to third in the league as we enter the final @ @ @ @ @ .
United have made no changes for the match at Old Trafford with David de @ @ @ @ @ goal .
Harry Maguire is partnered by Victor Lindelof in the heart of defence , @ @ @ @ @ Shaw have been chosen at full-back .
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will get the @ @ @ @ @ partnership in midfield where they are joined by Nemanja Matic .
Anthony Martial leads the @ @ @ @ @ with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford completing the attacking line up .

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Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for the Premier League fixture against Southampton on Monday night.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows victory for his side will lift them up to third in the league as we enter the final fortnight of the postponed season.
United have made no changes for the match at Old Trafford with David de Gea keeping his place in goal.
Harry Maguire is partnered by Victor Lindelof in the heart of defence, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw have been chosen at full-back.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will get the chance to continue their impressive partnership in midfield where they are joined by Nemanja Matic.
Anthony Martial leads the line for United up front with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford completing the attacking line up.
United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Martial, Greenwood, Rashford.
Subs: Romero, Bailly, Mata, Pereira, Fred, James, Ighalo, McTominay, Williams.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--UEFA was right not to listen to Carragher about City's FFP charge

Manchester City are celebrating after their Champions League ban has been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport this morning .
Back in February , City were hit with a two-year exclusion from the competition as well as a 30million euros ( £24.9million ) fine .
UEFA alleged that City broke Financial Fair Play rules by overstating sponsorship revenue in accounts submitted between 2012 and 2016 .
But Pep Guardiola ’ s side will now be able to compete in Europe without restrictions after an appeal to CAS has returned .
CAS said that `` alleged breaches reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either not established or time-barred '' .
And in a decision confirmed today , the CAS reduced City 's fine to 10million euros and reinstated the team 's right to participate in UEFA ’ s club competitions .
But back in February when the news of the ban was first announced , former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher weighed in on the debate surrounding the charges .
He told Sky Sports : `` I ca n't believe they 're in the competition now .
What would happen if they would win the competition now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the competition .
Could you imagine lifting it and then they will be asked about the merits .
“ It will be tainted .
UEFA will be desperate for Man City to lose to Real Madrid .
`` I think for UEFA they should have taken them out of right now .
The appeals process will be ongoing . ''
And going off what the now Sky Sports pundit said at the time , it is just as well UEFA didn ’ t listen to the former England international .

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Manchester City are celebrating after their Champions League ban has been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport this morning.
Back in February, City were hit with a two-year exclusion from the competition as well as a 30million euros (£24.9million) fine.
UEFA alleged that City broke Financial Fair Play rules by overstating sponsorship revenue in accounts submitted between 2012 and 2016.
But Pep Guardiola’s side will now be able to compete in Europe without restrictions after an appeal to CAS has returned.
CAS said that "alleged breaches reported by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the CFCB were either not established or time-barred".
And in a decision confirmed today, the CAS reduced City's fine to 10million euros and reinstated the team's right to participate in UEFA’s club competitions.
But back in February when the news of the ban was first announced, former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher weighed in on the debate surrounding the charges.
He told Sky Sports: "I can't believe they're in the competition now. What would happen if they would win the competition now?
"It would make a mockery of the competition. Could you imagine lifting it and then they will be asked about the merits.
“It will be tainted. UEFA will be desperate for Man City to lose to Real Madrid.
"I think for UEFA they should have taken them out of right now. The appeals process will be ongoing."
And going off what the now Sky Sports pundit said at the time, it is just as well UEFA didn’t listen to the former England international.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-13--Gogglebox star on how Manchester's Malone family got on the show

The Malone 's have become a firm favourite on Gogglebox over the years .
Tom Snr , Julie , Tom Jnr and Shaun all joined the show for series four in 2014 .
And the Manchester family , plus the dogs and constant cake supply , have remained a hit with Channel 4 viewers .
But it ca n't just be us wondering how any of the professional arm-chair critics made their way onto the popular series ?
Luckily , Tom Jnr has revealed all on how the Malone 's were approached for the show and it kind of comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Explaining all in a TikTok video , Tom said : `` I was actually working at a dance studio and the time and my mum was working on the reception .
`` They rang up and spoke to the owner to find out if there were any good families that would be good for the show , and they said us . ''
And the rest , as they say , is history .
The Malones will be back on screen in September when the much-loved series returns .
Fans were gutted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end in May but instead have been treated to the celebrity version .

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The Malone's have become a firm favourite on Gogglebox over the years.
Tom Snr, Julie, Tom Jnr and Shaun all joined the show for series four in 2014.
And the Manchester family, plus the dogs and constant cake supply, have remained a hit with Channel 4 viewers.
But it can't just be us wondering how any of the professional arm-chair critics made their way onto the popular series?
Luckily, Tom Jnr has revealed all on how the Malone's were approached for the show and it kind of comes down to him and his mum Julie.
Explaining all in a TikTok video, Tom said: "I was actually working at a dance studio and the time and my mum was working on the reception.
"They rang up and spoke to the owner to find out if there were any good families that would be good for the show, and they said us."
And the rest, as they say, is history.
The Malones will be back on screen in September when the much-loved series returns.
Fans were gutted when the most recent run came to an end in May but instead have been treated to the celebrity version.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-14--Huawei kit to be stripped out of UK 5G network by 2027

Huawei ’ s equipment will be stripped from the UK ’ s 5G network by 2027 , adding millions to the cost and will delay the delivery of the high-speed mobile network .
The UK National Security Council took the decision – which will increase tensions with Beijing – after the impact of US sanctions raised concerns about Huawei ’ s continued involvement in the UK ’ s 5G infrastructure .
From next year , telecoms firms will be banned from purchasing new 5G equipment from Huawei .
They will also be ordered to shift away from the purchase of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ networks over a period up to two years .
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday .
It followed an assessment of the impact of US sanctions by experts from the National Cyber Security Centre .
In January , before the tough restrictions imposed by US President Donald Trump ’ s administration , Huawei had been allowed to play a limited role in the 5G network in spite of concerns that it was a “ high-risk ” vendor due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Culture , Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden has said “ keeping the country secure is the primary duty of a government to its people ” .
In a statement in the Commons , Mr Dowden said : “ There , is of course , no such thing as a perfectly secure network , but the responsibility of the government is to ensure that it is as secure as it possibly can be .
“ That is why we conducted the telecoms supply chain review to look at the long-term security of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said the review sets one of the toughest regimes in the world for telecoms security to a model where standards would be `` enforced by legislation . ''
It would require all operators to raise security standards and combat a range of threats whether from cyber criminals `` or state-sponsored attacks.
” Mr Dowden added that the UK government had been “ clear-eyed from the start ” that Huawei was “ high-risk ” .
“ And we have been clear-eyed from the start that Chinese-owned vendors Huawei and ZTE were deemed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Cyber Security Centre would review and update its advice as necessary '' , he said .
Mr Dowden added that the US sanctions against Huawei “ was a significant material change and one we have to take into consideration ” .
He said the UK can no longer be confident in guaranteeing the security of future Huawei 5G equipment .
He told MPs : “ The new US measures restrict Huawei ’ s ability to produce important products using US technology or software .
The National Cyber-Security Centre ( NCSC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s actions .
“ The NCSC has now reported to ministers that they have significantly changed their security assessment of Huawei ’ s presence in the UK ’ s 5G network .
“ Given the uncertainty that this creates around Huawei ’ s supply chain , the UK can no longer be confident it will be able to guarantee the security of future Huawei 5G equipment affected by the change in US foreign direct-product rules.
” The Culture Secretary made it clear that from the end of 2020 , telecommunications operators must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added : “ The best way to secure our networks is for operators to stop using new affected Huawei equipment to build the UK ’ s future 5G networks .
“ So to be clear , from the end of this year , telecoms operators must not buy any 5G equipment from Huawei and once the Telecoms Security Bill is passed , it will be illegal for them to do so.
” It has not been an easy decision , he added , but it is the right one for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our national security and our economy - both now and in the long-run . ''
The UK will need to take a different approach to full fibre and older networks , which recognises they are different to 5G in terms of technology , security and vendors supporting them .
The Shadow Digital , Science and Technology Minister Chi Onwurah branded the government ’ s approach “ incomprehensibly negligent ” .
She said : “ It has been clear for some time that there are serious questions over whether Huawei should be allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s telecoms networks , yet the Government refused to face reality .
“ Their approach to our 5G capability , Huawei and our national security has been incomprehensibly negligent.
” The government is “ now at the stage of having technical engagement at a technical level ” with Samsung and NEC .
He said : “ It was the Labour government that opened the door to Huawei in the first place , it is this government that it closing it.
” Huawei UK spokesman Ed Brewster described it as a `` disappointing decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone in the UK with a mobile phone . ''
He said it `` threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane , push up bills and deepen the digital divide . ''
“ Instead of ‘ levelling up ’ , the government is levelling down and we urge them to reconsider , '' he added .
“ Regrettably our future in the UK has become politicised , this is about US trade policy and not security . ''

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Huawei’s equipment will be stripped from the UK’s 5G network by 2027, adding millions to the cost and will delay the delivery of the high-speed mobile network.
The UK National Security Council took the decision – which will increase tensions with Beijing – after the impact of US sanctions raised concerns about Huawei’s continued involvement in the UK’s 5G infrastructure.
From next year, telecoms firms will be banned from purchasing new 5G equipment from Huawei.
They will also be ordered to shift away from the purchase of Huawei’s equipment for full-fibre broadband networks over a period up to two years.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday.
It followed an assessment of the impact of US sanctions by experts from the National Cyber Security Centre.
(Image: PA)
In January, before the tough restrictions imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration, Huawei had been allowed to play a limited role in the 5G network in spite of concerns that it was a “high-risk” vendor due to its links to the Chinese government.
The Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden has said “keeping the country secure is the primary duty of a government to its people”.
In a statement in the Commons, Mr Dowden said: “There, is of course, no such thing as a perfectly secure network, but the responsibility of the government is to ensure that it is as secure as it possibly can be.
“That is why we conducted the telecoms supply chain review to look at the long-term security of our 5G and full-fibre networks."
He said the review sets one of the toughest regimes in the world for telecoms security to a model where standards would be "enforced by legislation."
It would require all operators to raise security standards and combat a range of threats whether from cyber criminals "or state-sponsored attacks.”
Mr Dowden added that the UK government had been “clear-eyed from the start” that Huawei was “high-risk”.
(Image: Getty Images)
“And we have been clear-eyed from the start that Chinese-owned vendors Huawei and ZTE were deemed to be high-risk and we made clear that the National Cyber Security Centre would review and update its advice as necessary", he said.
Mr Dowden added that the US sanctions against Huawei “was a significant material change and one we have to take into consideration”.
He said the UK can no longer be confident in guaranteeing the security of future Huawei 5G equipment.
He told MPs: “The new US measures restrict Huawei’s ability to produce important products using US technology or software. The National Cyber-Security Centre (NCSC) has reviewed the consequences of the US’s actions.
“The NCSC has now reported to ministers that they have significantly changed their security assessment of Huawei’s presence in the UK’s 5G network.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Given the uncertainty that this creates around Huawei’s supply chain, the UK can no longer be confident it will be able to guarantee the security of future Huawei 5G equipment affected by the change in US foreign direct-product rules.”
The Culture Secretary made it clear that from the end of 2020, telecommunications operators must not buy any 5G equipment from Huawei.
He added: “The best way to secure our networks is for operators to stop using new affected Huawei equipment to build the UK’s future 5G networks.
“So to be clear, from the end of this year, telecoms operators must not buy any 5G equipment from Huawei and once the Telecoms Security Bill is passed, it will be illegal for them to do so.”
It has not been an easy decision, he added, but it is the right one for the UK's telecoms networks, "for our national security and our economy - both now and in the long-run."
(Image: AP)
The UK will need to take a different approach to full fibre and older networks, which recognises they are different to 5G in terms of technology, security and vendors supporting them.
The Shadow Digital, Science and Technology Minister Chi Onwurah branded the government’s approach “incomprehensibly negligent”.
She said: “It has been clear for some time that there are serious questions over whether Huawei should be allowed to control large sections of our country’s telecoms networks, yet the Government refused to face reality.
“Their approach to our 5G capability, Huawei and our national security has been incomprehensibly negligent.”
The government is “now at the stage of having technical engagement at a technical level” with Samsung and NEC.
He said: “It was the Labour government that opened the door to Huawei in the first place, it is this government that it closing it.”
Huawei UK spokesman Ed Brewster described it as a "disappointing decision" which was "bad news for anyone in the UK with a mobile phone."
He said it "threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide."
“Instead of ‘levelling up’, the government is levelling down and we urge them to reconsider," he added.
“Regrettably our future in the UK has become politicised, this is about US trade policy and not security."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-14--Jose Mourinho claims decision to overturn Man City's ban is 'disgraceful'

Jose Mourinho believes the decision made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn Manchester City 's Champions League ban is `` disgraceful '' .
City have been celebrating after their Champions League ban was overturned by CAS on Monday morning .
Back in February , City were hit with a two-year exclusion from the competition as well as a 30million euros ( £24.9million ) fine .
UEFA alleged that City broke Financial Fair Play rules by overstating sponsorship revenue in accounts submitted between 2012 and 2016 .
But Pep Guardiola ’ s side will now be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal to CAS has returned .
CAS said that `` alleged breaches reported by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the CFCB were either not established or time-barred '' .
And in a decision confirmed yesterday , CAS also reduced City 's fine to 10million euros and reinstated the team 's right to participate in UEFA ’ s club competitions .
But Mourinho has now taken aim at the decision and believes City should not have been fined if they were innocent .
“ In any case it 's a disgraceful decision because if Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are not punished with 10 million .
It 's a disgraceful decision , '' he told the media .
“ If you 're not guilty you are not punished .
If they are guilty , they should be banned .
So it is also a disgraceful decision .
“ I do n't know if Manchester City are guilty or not but either way it 's a disgraceful decision .
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Jose Mourinho believes the decision made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn Manchester City's Champions League ban is "disgraceful".
City have been celebrating after their Champions League ban was overturned by CAS on Monday morning.
Back in February, City were hit with a two-year exclusion from the competition as well as a 30million euros (£24.9million) fine.
UEFA alleged that City broke Financial Fair Play rules by overstating sponsorship revenue in accounts submitted between 2012 and 2016.
But Pep Guardiola’s side will now be able to compete in Europe without restrictions after an appeal to CAS has returned.
CAS said that "alleged breaches reported by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the CFCB were either not established or time-barred".
And in a decision confirmed yesterday, CAS also reduced City's fine to 10million euros and reinstated the team's right to participate in UEFA’s club competitions.
But Mourinho has now taken aim at the decision and believes City should not have been fined if they were innocent.
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“In any case it's a disgraceful decision because if Man City is not guilty of it then you are not punished with 10 million. It's a disgraceful decision," he told the media.
“If you're not guilty you are not punished. If they are guilty, they should be banned. So it is also a disgraceful decision.
“I don't know if Manchester City are guilty or not but either way it's a disgraceful decision.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-14--Murder investigation launched after man found dead in house in Rusholme

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a house in Rusholme .
Police found the man unresponsive with head injuries on a sofa at a house on Carnforth Street at around 1.15am this morning ( Tuesday , July 14 ) .
Despite the efforts of paramedics the man , believed to be in his 50s , was pronounced dead at the scene .
A cordon remains in place on Carnforth Street while enquiries continue .
No arrests have been made .
Chief Inspector Andrew Butterworth of GMP ’ s Major Incidents Team said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s family as we work to determine how he has come to lose his life .
“ Our investigations are at an early stage and people in the area will notice an increased police presence over the coming days .
“ If you were in the area at the time and saw anything , or have any information that can assist us , then please get in touch immediately.
” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 6777 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest updates on this breaking incident .

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a house in Rusholme.
Police found the man unresponsive with head injuries on a sofa at a house on Carnforth Street at around 1.15am this morning (Tuesday, July 14).
Despite the efforts of paramedics the man, believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have now launched a murder investigation.
A cordon remains in place on Carnforth Street while enquiries continue.
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No arrests have been made.
Chief Inspector Andrew Butterworth of GMP’s Major Incidents Team said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family as we work to determine how he has come to lose his life.
“Our investigations are at an early stage and people in the area will notice an increased police presence over the coming days.
“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything, or have any information that can assist us, then please get in touch immediately.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 6777; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Follow the blog below for the latest updates on this breaking incident.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-14--Celebrity Gogglebox star Daisy May Cooper hits back at trolls

Daisy May Cooper has responded to trolls who targeted her following her appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox .
The This Country star made her debut on the Channel 4 show last Friday alongside her dad Paul .
They joined the likes of Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes and Shaun Ryder and Bez from the Happy Mondays for the popular entertainment show which sees celebs giving their views on a weeks worth of telly .
But it seems not all viewers were happy to see Daisy on the show and she had the most amazing response - she even made a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troll read : `` Watching Celebrity Gogglebox and Daisy May Cooper looks like a troll . ''
Which the actress shared on Instagram in a video of her dancing to 'Girls Just Wan na Have Fun ' .
And the caption said it all as she said : `` Haters gon na hate but I 'm gon na carry on Letting my hooters swing . ''
Now Daisy has been inundated with comments from fans and fellow celebs .
Katie Piper wrote : `` Literally watching now and crying at how funny u @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would of made it better would of been sea captain on sofa next to me . ''
Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler commented : `` I love your hooters !
Keep swingin ' em Daisy . ''
Another said : `` There needs to be more people like you in this world !
Absolute Queen ! ''
`` You are literally one of my favourite people .
LOVE THIS , '' added a third .

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Daisy May Cooper has responded to trolls who targeted her following her appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox.
The This Country star made her debut on the Channel 4 show last Friday alongside her dad Paul.
They joined the likes of Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes and Shaun Ryder and Bez from the Happy Mondays for the popular entertainment show which sees celebs giving their views on a weeks worth of telly.
But it seems not all viewers were happy to see Daisy on the show and she had the most amazing response - she even made a video for it.
The comment from the troll read: "Watching Celebrity Gogglebox and Daisy May Cooper looks like a troll."
Which the actress shared on Instagram in a video of her dancing to 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'.
And the caption said it all as she said: "Haters gonna hate but I'm gonna carry on Letting my hooters swing."
Now Daisy has been inundated with comments from fans and fellow celebs.
Katie Piper wrote: "Literally watching now and crying at how funny u are, perfect night- only thing that would of made it better would of been sea captain on sofa next to me."
Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler commented: "I love your hooters! Keep swingin' em Daisy."
"YOU’RE AN ACTUAL ANGEL. Not a troll," added a fan.
Another said: "There needs to be more people like you in this world! Absolute Queen!"
"You are literally one of my favourite people. LOVE THIS," added a third.
Go Daisy!
Celebrity Gogglebox airs Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-14--‘Hardworking’ GP has bike stolen - he can no longer make home visits to patients

A doctor who has gone ‘ above and beyond ’ to provide care during the coronavirus pandemic has been left unable to see his patients after his bike was stolen from outside his medical centre .
Dr Alasdair Honeyman has been at GP at the Manchester Medical practice on Monton Street in Moss Side since 2018 .
He uses his Merida Crossway bike to make home visits and see many of his palliative care patients who are on end-of-life treatment .
On Monday afternoon ( July 13 ) at around 2pm , staff at the GP practice discovered the bike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rear of the building .
It was later realised that the security gate was n't locked .
“ He ’ s rarely had a day off since the beginning of the pandemic because he ’ s been determined to see his patients and ensure they ’ re cared for , ” Carly Povey , Medicines Management Lead at the Manchester Medical practice , told the M.E.N .
“ The bike is his only mode of transport and that ’ s how he gets out to see many of our patients who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Alasdair , who lives in Didsbury , has worked ‘ tirelessly ’ over the last few months as the practice has remained open throughout the pandemic .
She says the theft of his bike now means he is limited on the level of service he can provide his patients with .
Read more of today 's stories here “ He ’ s a wonderful GP and loved by all our staff and patients - he always goes out of his way for everybody.
” Carly added .
“ He ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really want to make a fuss , but the practice staff are really upset about it because he ’ s such a wonderful person .
We ’ re really keen to try and help him get his bike back.
” The blue Crossway 15-MD hybrid bike has the Merida brand name written across the frame in black , along with white graphics .
Carly , who has been at the medical practice for a year , said Dr Alasdair really works hard to connect with his patients and to also help out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s done so much for the local area , ” she adds .
“ He ’ s created a garden area at the medical practice , something that never existed before he started working here .
“ He invites patients to visit it and it helps support those who may need an alternative to the traditional “ the Dr will see you now ” appointment . ''
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the bike can contact Manchester Medical at mhcc.mmp @ nhs.net

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A doctor who has gone ‘above and beyond’ to provide care during the coronavirus pandemic has been left unable to see his patients after his bike was stolen from outside his medical centre.
Dr Alasdair Honeyman has been at GP at the Manchester Medical practice on Monton Street in Moss Side since 2018.
He uses his Merida Crossway bike to make home visits and see many of his palliative care patients who are on end-of-life treatment.
On Monday afternoon (July 13) at around 2pm, staff at the GP practice discovered the bike had disappeared from a gated area at the rear of the building.
It was later realised that the security gate wasn't locked.
“He’s rarely had a day off since the beginning of the pandemic because he’s been determined to see his patients and ensure they’re cared for,” Carly Povey, Medicines Management Lead at the Manchester Medical practice, told the M.E.N.
“The bike is his only mode of transport and that’s how he gets out to see many of our patients who are about to pass away.”
Carly said Dr Alasdair, who lives in Didsbury, has worked ‘tirelessly’ over the last few months as the practice has remained open throughout the pandemic.
She says the theft of his bike now means he is limited on the level of service he can provide his patients with.
“He’s a wonderful GP and loved by all our staff and patients - he always goes out of his way for everybody.” Carly added.
“He’s the kind of person who doesn’t really want to make a fuss, but the practice staff are really upset about it because he’s such a wonderful person. We’re really keen to try and help him get his bike back.”
(Image: Merida Bikes)
The blue Crossway 15-MD hybrid bike has the Merida brand name written across the frame in black, along with white graphics.
Carly, who has been at the medical practice for a year, said Dr Alasdair really works hard to connect with his patients and to also help out in the local community.
“He’s done so much for the local area,” she adds.
“He’s created a garden area at the medical practice, something that never existed before he started working here.
“He invites patients to visit it and it helps support those who may need an alternative to the traditional “the Dr will see you now” appointment."
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the bike can contact Manchester Medical at mhcc.mmp@nhs.net