themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Robert Lewandowski reveals how close he came to Manchester United transfer

Robert Lewandowski has revealed how tempted he was to move to Manchester United after receiving a phone call from legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson .
The Polish striker was wanted by the biggest sides in Europe after a sensational season with Borussia Dortmund in 2012 and attracted the attention of United .
Dortmund managed to keep Lewandowski for another two seasons , but he admits he was interested to move to Old Trafford after they Ferguson had shown interest .
“ I was speaking with him [ Ferguson ] after two years at Dortmund and at that time I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United , ” Lewandowski told The Guardian .
“ Because of Ferguson and because of Manchester United .
“ Borussia Dortmund said : ‘ No , that ’ s that.
’ That was the first time I was thinking about the move because if you get a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson , for a young player it was something amazing .
That was a special day for me.
” The experienced striker continues to be linked with a potential move away from Bayern Munich , but he insists his focus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as possible .
Lewandowski added : “ I want to play for a long time .
“ I don ’ t feel 31 years old and everything I am doing now is working to keep me in top for the next five , six years .
“ I don ’ t want to be a striker who spends 90 minutes in the box waiting for the ball .
I don ’ t like just getting the ball 10 times during a game .
It ’ s not enough for me ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Robert Lewandowski has revealed how tempted he was to move to Manchester United after receiving a phone call from legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Polish striker was wanted by the biggest sides in Europe after a sensational season with Borussia Dortmund in 2012 and attracted the attention of United.
Dortmund managed to keep Lewandowski for another two seasons, but he admits he was interested to move to Old Trafford after they Ferguson had shown interest.
“I was speaking with him [Ferguson] after two years at Dortmund and at that time I was really thinking about a move to Manchester United,” Lewandowski told The Guardian.
“Because of Ferguson and because of Manchester United.
“Borussia Dortmund said: ‘No, that’s that.’ That was the first time I was thinking about the move because if you get a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson, for a young player it was something amazing. That was a special day for me.”
The experienced striker continues to be linked with a potential move away from Bayern Munich, but he insists his focus is only on playing at the top-level for as long as possible.
Lewandowski added: “I want to play for a long time.
“I don’t feel 31 years old and everything I am doing now is working to keep me in top for the next five, six years.
“I don’t want to be a striker who spends 90 minutes in the box waiting for the ball. I don’t like just getting the ball 10 times during a game. It’s not enough for me; I find those games difficult."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Love Island's Shaughna baffles fans as she looks 'unrecognisable' on Instagram

After her shock Love Island departure , Shaughna Phillips has returned to the UK , and it 's safe to say she 's got her head held high .
She did n't have an easy time of it in the villa , but Shaughna dealt with everything with an incredible amount of grace and dignity , and did herself absolutely proud .
And now the 25-year-old has taken to social media to thank fans for their support .
Posting a glam selfie on Instagram , Shaughna wrote a heartfelt message to fans .
She said : `` I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but mainly because I have been so completely overwhelmed by all the amazing love and support I have received both in the villa , and since I ’ ve been back .
`` Can I first just say thank you from the very bottom of my heart to everyone who has spent their time watching my journey , and reaching out with support , it means more than you ’ ll ever know !
`` It is a very surreal world I am living in right now , I am just your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to be offered the opportunity of a lifetime , and I will forever be grateful .
`` If I have learnt anything from my time in the villa , and from the reception I ’ ve received since leaving , it is that being yourself will always be enough .
`` I can ’ t wait to start the next chapter of my journey with you all , and once again , thank you all so much .
I love you ! ''
But while her message touched many , others were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked in the picture .
Er , guys , you do know that 's what make-up does , right ?
`` This looks nothing like you ? ''
questioned one fan .
Another said : `` You don ’ t look the same doe . ''
Others , however , rushed to compliment the Love Island star .
`` Absolutely stunning .
You are an absolute credit to yourself , '' gushed one fan .
Jake Quickenden wrote : `` Keep being you , it ’ s tough in the industry , keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm sure we can all agree that not a moment has passed where Shaughna 's not looked incredible - whether that be in a glam Instagram selfie or rocking her famous spot cream before bed .
I guess that 's the power of being a natural beauty with a heart of gold .

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After her shock Love Island departure, Shaughna Phillips has returned to the UK, and it's safe to say she's got her head held high.
She didn't have an easy time of it in the villa, but Shaughna dealt with everything with an incredible amount of grace and dignity, and did herself absolutely proud.
And now the 25-year-old has taken to social media to thank fans for their support.
Posting a glam selfie on Instagram, Shaughna wrote a heartfelt message to fans. She said: "I have been so scared to do my first post, but mainly because I have been so completely overwhelmed by all the amazing love and support I have received both in the villa, and since I’ve been back.
"Can I first just say thank you from the very bottom of my heart to everyone who has spent their time watching my journey, and reaching out with support, it means more than you’ll ever know!
"It is a very surreal world I am living in right now, I am just your average every day girl who was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity of a lifetime, and I will forever be grateful.
"If I have learnt anything from my time in the villa, and from the reception I’ve received since leaving, it is that being yourself will always be enough.
"I can’t wait to start the next chapter of my journey with you all, and once again, thank you all so much. I love you!"
But while her message touched many, others were left confused by how 'unrecognisable' Shaughna looked in the picture.
Er, guys, you do know that's what make-up does, right?
"This looks nothing like you?" questioned one fan.
Another said: "You don’t look the same doe."
Others, however, rushed to compliment the Love Island star.
"Absolutely stunning. You are an absolute credit to yourself," gushed one fan.
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Holly Hagan said: "OMG STUNNING."
Jake Quickenden wrote: "Keep being you, it’s tough in the industry, keep being real."
Either way, I'm sure we can all agree that not a moment has passed where Shaughna's not looked incredible - whether that be in a glam Instagram selfie or rocking her famous spot cream before bed. I guess that's the power of being a natural beauty with a heart of gold.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Manchester United morning headlines: Pogba agent debate, Ighalo's record, Savage prediction

Manchester United are busy preparing for their Premier League clash this weekend at home to Watford and naturally there is a lot to talk about ahead of the fixture .
When it comes to the Reds , news is not exactly few and far between but sometimes even things get passed by somewhat .
Here we attempt to round-up some of the bits that might have passed you by across the morning into one package .
Here are the latest headlines on United this morning .
Ighalo could make his first appearance at Old Trafford since joining the club from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30-year-old could well equal a record set by Frank Lampard on Sunday .
He could become the first player to score on their home Premier League debut having previously played for the opponents since Lampard did so against Chelsea in 2014 .
Meanwhile , Robbie Savage has issued a transfer prediction about the club .
He believes United are just three signings away from 'becoming challengers ' under current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
`` Green shoots of recovery have often been hard to find in Manchester United ’ s patchy season – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from challenging Liverpool and Manchester City , '' Savage explained in his Mirror Football column .
`` That may seem a bold statement about a team who have lost against Crystal Palace , Bournemouth , Newcastle , West Ham , Watford and Burnley this season .
`` But here ’ s a thought – and United fans are welcome to tell me if I ’ m barking up the wrong tree .
`` If Solskjaer was handed £250 million to go out and sign central defender Kalidou Koulibaly , playmaker Jack Grealish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best team would be capable of giving Liverpool and Manchester City a run for their money next season . ''
Paul Pogba 's future at Manchester United is up in doubt and it has led to opinions aplenty , especially after the recent saga with his agent Mino Raiola and Solskjaer .
Former Manchester City star Shaun Wright-Phillips and ex-Newcastle United man Kieron Dyer were interviewed about the subject on Friday evening and here is what they had to say .
Wright-Phillips told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport 's The Friday Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) can be good and bad .
`` But me personally , I would rather he was in the background handling my business . ''
Dyer added : `` He ( Raiola ) is putting a lot of pressure on Pogba but I like the fact that he does n't have an allegiance with Man United .
`` He works for Paul Pogba and protects him .
You have to commend him for that .
`` But Pogba has now got to show something when he comes back because his agent is setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Manchester United are busy preparing for their Premier League clash this weekend at home to Watford and naturally there is a lot to talk about ahead of the fixture.
When it comes to the Reds, news is not exactly few and far between but sometimes even things get passed by somewhat.
Here we attempt to round-up some of the bits that might have passed you by across the morning into one package.
Here are the latest headlines on United this morning.
Ighalo's record
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo can equal Frank Lampard's goal record this weekend.
Ighalo could make his first appearance at Old Trafford since joining the club from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day.
The 30-year-old could well equal a record set by Frank Lampard on Sunday.
He could become the first player to score on their home Premier League debut having previously played for the opponents since Lampard did so against Chelsea in 2014.
Savage's transfer prediction
Meanwhile, Robbie Savage has issued a transfer prediction about the club.
He believes United are just three signings away from 'becoming challengers' under current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
"Green shoots of recovery have often been hard to find in Manchester United’s patchy season – but they are only three signings away from challenging Liverpool and Manchester City," Savage explained in his Mirror Football column.
"That may seem a bold statement about a team who have lost against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Newcastle, West Ham, Watford and Burnley this season.
"But here’s a thought – and United fans are welcome to tell me if I’m barking up the wrong tree.
"If Solskjaer was handed £250 million to go out and sign central defender Kalidou Koulibaly, playmaker Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho up front, Solskjaer’s best team would be capable of giving Liverpool and Manchester City a run for their money next season."
BBC pundits on Pogba situation
Paul Pogba's future at Manchester United is up in doubt and it has led to opinions aplenty, especially after the recent saga with his agent Mino Raiola and Solskjaer.
Former Manchester City star Shaun Wright-Phillips and ex-Newcastle United man Kieron Dyer were interviewed about the subject on Friday evening and here is what they had to say.
Wright-Phillips told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport's The Friday Football Social: "It (loud agent) can be good and bad.
"But me personally, I would rather he was in the background handling my business."
Dyer added: "He (Raiola) is putting a lot of pressure on Pogba but I like the fact that he doesn't have an allegiance with Man United.
"He works for Paul Pogba and protects him. You have to commend him for that.
"But Pogba has now got to show something when he comes back because his agent is setting him up for quite a fall."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Inside the great value taverna bringing a taste of Turkey to Burnage

A small unit in a block built around a Tesco superstore seems an unlikely spot to establish a thriving eatery .
But that seems to be precisely what the family behind the Istanbul Café in Burnage are accomplishing .
The spot , off the main drag of Fog Lane/Lane End Road is an unassuming one .
It does have the advantage of being visible to passing motorists at nearby traffic lights - they may have noted , as I have , that the place is often packed to the rafters with diners .
Once through the door , visitors are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the rainy Manchester streets and straight into a Turkish taverna .
The walls are painted a dark terracotta red and the whole place is festooned with all manner of fez hats , plates , mosaic tiles , pot plants , Turkish rugs , mirrors , swords and musical instruments .
Unlike any number of gastro boozers and restaurants , decorated by corporate designers and filled with pointless trappings , the interior conveys the deep labour of love and pride that seems woven into every centimetre of space .
This sense of family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the service - we are served by the chef 's eager-to-please son .
In this sense , there 's a similar vibe about the place to Manchester 's Armenian Taverna , reviewed by Citylife very recently .
The menu is fairly straightforward , and perhaps limited , journey through Levantine stalwarts with , as you might expect , a very Turkish slant .
And while there are few surprises and little to jolt the composure of British tastes , what there is is generally done well .
That applies in particular to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share ) which is one of the best , and most generous , I 've tasted .
We 're served a dreamy patlican tarator , dense with smoked aubergine , the yoghurt swimming in olive oil and spiked with plenty of garlic .
The ezme is beautifully balanced and piquant with sweet red onion locked into a dance with parsley , peppers , tomato and chilli .
The hummus is just luscious , shaming the paltry efforts spooned into supermarket pots .
It 's mixed just enough with tahini to make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with what appears to be braised cabbage which gives it an interesting variety of textures .
It 's hard to decide what takes the mezze crown from our selection , but it just might be the shakshuka .
The dish is replete with generous chunks of aubergine and courgette which have been cooked until soft but without completely compromising their structural integrity .
The sauce is again piquant , moreish and deeply satisfying .
Olives , black and green , are marked down in my book because they are pitted which always allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brine while stored .
Adding a tangy yoghurt kick is cacik , laced with mint and a more discreet injection of garlic and herbs .
For mopping duties we 're brought a whopping flat lavash bread ( £1.95 ) which has puffed up to provide crisp pieces for effective shovelling .
And shovel is what we do .
By the time our main courses arrive , a mixed hot platter ( £14.95 ) and lamb casserole ( £10.95 ) , belt adjustment is quite necessary .
The mains do n't quite match the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two culinary highlights .
Chef among these are the lamb breast ribs served on the bone in the mixed platter ; charred by the grill , fatty , juicy and very naughty .
A Chapoutier Cotes-du-Rhone Village 2018 acquired from nearby Tesco and for which there is no corkage charge , does a nice job of cutting across the gutsy meat .
The adana , made from minced lamb , is the pick of the kebab meat but I 'd have happily swapped out the dryish chicken breast pieces and shish lamb for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkish sausage .
Maybe next time .
It 's a slightly odd mixture with some salad - leaves clearly from a nearby supermarket - and a fried portobello mushroom thrown in for good measure .
A large-ish charred green chilli , beefsteak tomato and some more of those cold mezze dishes ( as if we had n't had enough ) finish off the platter .
The lamb casserole is n't what quite I 'm expecting ( I did n't read the menu properly ) and it appears to be shish chunks thrown onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sauce in the manner of many an Indian restaurant .
This is casserole by assembly rather than by cooking .
The bulgur rice is laced with a gutsy tomato sauce and another bread ( £1.95 ) , this time a circular loaf sprinkled with sesame seeds pushes us to the outer calorific limits .
Later , the chef tells me he wants to expand into the unit next door , extend the menu and add the option of having hot plates where you cook your own food at your table .
It sounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most literal sense .
The kitchen , he also tells me , in the current set up is too small , and that 's what accounts for the glaring absence of some ingredients on the menu .
And that is perhaps the place 's biggest drawback - there 's no fish whatsoever and the limited menu provides too much opportunity for repetition .
Still , what we 've eaten is enough to bring on a soporific torpor for which only a powerful caffeine fix is the antidote .
And for that , Istanbul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sludgy Turkish coffee brewed in the traditional way .
It comes on a metal tray with 'authentic ' trappings such as some Turkish delight laced with nuts and some boiled sweets that might have led to a trip to the dentist if broached without adequate care .
Baklava is mentioned but at this stage it sounds as appealing as a cocktail for breakfast on New Year 's Day .
The bill is £38.35 and it arrives in a small buckled chest .
It 's the only 'treasure ' inside , unfortunately .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value spot for a casual Turkish meal with the cold mezze starters taking the awards .

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A small unit in a block built around a Tesco superstore seems an unlikely spot to establish a thriving eatery.
But that seems to be precisely what the family behind the Istanbul Café in Burnage are accomplishing.
The spot, off the main drag of Fog Lane/Lane End Road is an unassuming one.
It does have the advantage of being visible to passing motorists at nearby traffic lights - they may have noted, as I have, that the place is often packed to the rafters with diners.
Once through the door, visitors are drawn into an interior that takes them off the rainy Manchester streets and straight into a Turkish taverna.
The walls are painted a dark terracotta red and the whole place is festooned with all manner of fez hats, plates, mosaic tiles, pot plants, Turkish rugs, mirrors, swords and musical instruments.
Unlike any number of gastro boozers and restaurants, decorated by corporate designers and filled with pointless trappings, the interior conveys the deep labour of love and pride that seems woven into every centimetre of space.
This sense of family warmth and pride is also evident in the service - we are served by the chef's eager-to-please son.
In this sense, there's a similar vibe about the place to Manchester's Armenian Taverna, reviewed by Citylife very recently.
The menu is fairly straightforward, and perhaps limited, journey through Levantine stalwarts with, as you might expect, a very Turkish slant.
And while there are few surprises and little to jolt the composure of British tastes, what there is is generally done well.
That applies in particular to the cold mezze platter (£12.45 for two to share) which is one of the best, and most generous, I've tasted.
We're served a dreamy patlican tarator, dense with smoked aubergine, the yoghurt swimming in olive oil and spiked with plenty of garlic.
The ezme is beautifully balanced and piquant with sweet red onion locked into a dance with parsley, peppers, tomato and chilli.
The hummus is just luscious, shaming the paltry efforts spooned into supermarket pots. It's mixed just enough with tahini to make it creamy but not cloying, and dressed with what appears to be braised cabbage which gives it an interesting variety of textures.
It's hard to decide what takes the mezze crown from our selection, but it just might be the shakshuka.
The dish is replete with generous chunks of aubergine and courgette which have been cooked until soft but without completely compromising their structural integrity.
The sauce is again piquant, moreish and deeply satisfying.
Olives, black and green, are marked down in my book because they are pitted which always allows flavour to seep away into their preserving brine while stored.
Adding a tangy yoghurt kick is cacik, laced with mint and a more discreet injection of garlic and herbs.
For mopping duties we're brought a whopping flat lavash bread (£1.95) which has puffed up to provide crisp pieces for effective shovelling.
And shovel is what we do.
By the time our main courses arrive, a mixed hot platter (£14.95) and lamb casserole (£10.95), belt adjustment is quite necessary.
The mains don't quite match the mezze starters but still bring one or two culinary highlights.
Chef among these are the lamb breast ribs served on the bone in the mixed platter; charred by the grill, fatty, juicy and very naughty.
A Chapoutier Cotes-du-Rhone Village 2018 acquired from nearby Tesco and for which there is no corkage charge, does a nice job of cutting across the gutsy meat.
The adana, made from minced lamb, is the pick of the kebab meat but I'd have happily swapped out the dryish chicken breast pieces and shish lamb for some of the grilled halloumi or some Turkish sausage. Maybe next time.
It's a slightly odd mixture with some salad - leaves clearly from a nearby supermarket - and a fried portobello mushroom thrown in for good measure.
A large-ish charred green chilli, beefsteak tomato and some more of those cold mezze dishes (as if we hadn't had enough) finish off the platter.
The lamb casserole isn't what quite I'm expecting (I didn't read the menu properly) and it appears to be shish chunks thrown onto a hot plate with peppers and tomato sauce in the manner of many an Indian restaurant.
This is casserole by assembly rather than by cooking.
The bulgur rice is laced with a gutsy tomato sauce and another bread (£1.95), this time a circular loaf sprinkled with sesame seeds pushes us to the outer calorific limits.
Later, the chef tells me he wants to expand into the unit next door, extend the menu and add the option of having hot plates where you cook your own food at your table.
It sounds like a plan but only in the most literal sense.
The kitchen, he also tells me, in the current set up is too small, and that's what accounts for the glaring absence of some ingredients on the menu.
And that is perhaps the place's biggest drawback - there's no fish whatsoever and the limited menu provides too much opportunity for repetition.
Still, what we've eaten is enough to bring on a soporific torpor for which only a powerful caffeine fix is the antidote.
And for that, Istanbul Café has the traditional solution - thick sludgy Turkish coffee brewed in the traditional way.
It comes on a metal tray with 'authentic' trappings such as some Turkish delight laced with nuts and some boiled sweets that might have led to a trip to the dentist if broached without adequate care.
Baklava is mentioned but at this stage it sounds as appealing as a cocktail for breakfast on New Year's Day.
The bill is £38.35 and it arrives in a small buckled chest. It's the only 'treasure' inside, unfortunately.
All in all, this is a great value spot for a casual Turkish meal with the cold mezze starters taking the awards.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Paul Pogba returns to training plus fixtures latest

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has spoken about the contract Ronaldo signed with the La Liga giants in 2008 while still playing for United .
He told The Athletic : “ Jorge Mendes , when I signed Cristiano , he did a very good job .
He is an agent who protects his players and defends their interest in the best way .
In late 2008 , Cristiano called me and said , ‘ I am coming.
’ He extended his contract with United but he did it with the commitment to come to Real Madrid the year after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going.
’ We knew for sure he would be coming , which is why we signed the commitment with a €30 million penalty for both parties .
This meant that if we didn ’ t comply with the contract , we would have to pay Cristiano €30 million and vice-versa — he would have to pay us the same if he reneged .
He was very happy at United .
He told me many times that Ferguson was a father to him , how he gave him the chance to become the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he wanted to change and we started to talk .
“ The penalty clause was a way to strengthen the commitment .
Ferguson didn ’ t want to sell but he knew .
I had the same situation with Robinho when he said he wanted to leave .
The players come to see the president and we say let ’ s try and find a solution for both parties .
I don ’ t see any interest in keeping a player if he is not comfortable with the club .
Robinho came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the star as Cristiano is coming .
I didn ’ t know it would be [ a move to Manchester ] City until August 31 .
Someone called from City and said we will sign Robinho if you want to sell him .
And it was done .
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk ( Charlotte Duncker)

Manchester United are looking to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League when they host Watford at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won against Chelsea earlier this week but know that victory will count for nothing unless they secure another three points against Nigel Pearson's side this weekend.
United have won all six of their Premier League games against Watford at Old Trafford, scoring 14 goals and conceding just two, but did lose to Watford at Vicarage Road back in December. Pearson is looking to become the fourth English manager to complete a Premier League double over United, after Glenn Hoddle, Alan Curbishley and Garry Monk.
In terms of early team news Scott McTominay is in contention to make his return from injury while Odion Ighalo could start his first match.
Stick with us for all the latest transfer news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--You can visit Welsh castles for free this weekend to celebrate St David's Day

The magnificent castles of Wales are free to enter on Sunday as part of the country 's St David 's Day celebrations .
Those who fancy a day trip across the border can explore the historical sites completely free of charge for one day only .
The historical fortresses and buildings that are looked after by Cadw , the Welsh heritage society , are offering free tickets to those who register online ahead of the day .
From castles to abbeys and industrial heritage sites , free tickets are available for 16 Cadw properties that usually charge for admission .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites in Wales to explore , including the popular and imposing Conwy Castle , plus Caernarfon Castle , which took centre stage in the most recent series of Netflix 's The Crown .
Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle , along with Conwy and Caernarfon all collectively form a UNESCO World Heritage site and are all within an hour or two of Manchester .
Those who fancy heading a bit further afield can enjoy free entry at Wales ’ s largest fortress , Caerphilly Castle , with its iconic leaning tower , to St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near St Davids Cathedral , where Wales ’ s patron Saint , Dewi Sant , founded his monastery .
Minister for Culture , Tourism and Sport , Lord Elis-Thomas , said : “ Cadw is committed to making Wales ’ s heritage accessible to everyone and offering free entry on St David ’ s Day is a fantastic way to do so — all while celebrating our patron saint .
“ I hope this opportunity will encourage local people and visitors alike to discover the wonder of Welsh heritage on St David ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , what better time to get out and explore Wales ’ s historic sites than during Wales ’ s 2020 Year of Outdoors ?
” These Cadw sites , which normally charge for admission , can be entered for free on Sunday , March 1 2020 : To avoid disappointment , visitors to Plas Mawr and Castell Coch are advised to book their free entry tickets in advance , as there is a strict limit on the amount of tickets available for either a morning or afternoon visit at each of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-come-first-served basis and must be pre-booked here .
Tickets for free entry to Cadw sites on St David ’ s Day ( Sunday , 01 March 2020 ) should be reserved in advance here .

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The magnificent castles of Wales are free to enter on Sunday as part of the country's St David's Day celebrations.
Those who fancy a day trip across the border can explore the historical sites completely free of charge for one day only.
The historical fortresses and buildings that are looked after by Cadw, the Welsh heritage society, are offering free tickets to those who register online ahead of the day.
From castles to abbeys and industrial heritage sites, free tickets are available for 16 Cadw properties that usually charge for admission.
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
Ticket-holders can choose from an array of sites in Wales to explore, including the popular and imposing Conwy Castle, plus Caernarfon Castle, which took centre stage in the most recent series of Netflix's The Crown.
Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle, along with Conwy and Caernarfon all collectively form a UNESCO World Heritage site and are all within an hour or two of Manchester.
Those who fancy heading a bit further afield can enjoy free entry at Wales’s largest fortress, Caerphilly Castle, with its iconic leaning tower, to St Davids Bishop’s Palace — located near St Davids Cathedral, where Wales’s patron Saint, Dewi Sant, founded his monastery.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas, said: “Cadw is committed to making Wales’s heritage accessible to everyone and offering free entry on St David’s Day is a fantastic way to do so — all while celebrating our patron saint.
“I hope this opportunity will encourage local people and visitors alike to discover the wonder of Welsh heritage on St David’s Day — and beyond. After all, what better time to get out and explore Wales’s historic sites than during Wales’s 2020 Year of Outdoors?”
These Cadw sites, which normally charge for admission, can be entered for free on Sunday,March 1 2020:
North Wales
(Image: Crown Copyright Cadw)
Beaumaris Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Conwy Castle
Criccieth Castle
Denbigh Castle
Harlech Castle
Plas Mawr
South Wales
Blaenavon Ironworks
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerphilly Castle
Castell Coch
Chepstow Castle
Kidwelly Castle
Raglan Castle
St Davids Bishop’s Palace
Tintern Abbey
To avoid disappointment, visitors to Plas Mawr and Castell Coch are advised to book their free entry tickets in advance, as there is a strict limit on the amount of tickets available for either a morning or afternoon visit at each of the sites. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis and must be pre-booked here.
Tickets for free entry to Cadw sites on St David’s Day (Sunday, 01 March 2020) should be reserved in advance here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Pep Guardiola says Real Madrid challenge needs no Uefa motivation for Man City

Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City squad did not need the shadow of the Uefa executioner to spur them on against Real Madrid next week .
The Blues head to the Bernabeu just 12 days after being hit with a two-year ban from European football for alleged breaches of the European governing body ’ s financial fair play rules .
City are strongly denying any wrongdoing and will appeal to the Court for Arbitration for Sport , but it has been suggested that Guardiola will use the hefty blow to galvanise his team to winning this year ’ s competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to get past serial winners Real Madrid , with the first leg of their last 16 tie taking place in Spain on Wednesday .
But Guardiola said the ban has had no impact , negative or positive , on the work he and his players have put in to get ready for the challenges .
“ Why we should we change what happened personally about the behaviour and the determination of our team ?
” he said .
“ The last eight competitions we ’ ve played , we 've won seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We don ’ t need these kind of things ( the Uefa ban ) to show what we want - the desire is in every single game we play .
“ Sometimes we drop points - this season I think a little bit for the consequences to win a lot of titles , but the desire is absolutely always there .
I don ’ t think they are going to do something special because they have this on themselves.
” Guardiola also said that the Premier League clash with Leicester was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though City need to build on last week ’ s win over West Ham following defeats by Tottenham and Manchester United .
“ It was 12 days between the last game against Spurs and West Ham , and I wanted to see the rhythm of the team - we are not used to a long time without games .
“ I saw many good things against West Ham in terms of rhythm and the way we play.
” He aid that beating Leicester would be a big step towards securing second place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have a knock-on effect for Madrid .
“ If we play good we are more confident to go to Madrid to play but I ’ m not going to play this game thinking of Madrid , ” he said .
“ Winning games helps to win the next one , that is normal .
It is better to go Madrid with a good performance , this performance would help us to win the game .
“ But in the end , it will be a different competition .
180 minutes , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to do .
”

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Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City squad did not need the shadow of the Uefa executioner to spur them on against Real Madrid next week.
The Blues head to the Bernabeu just 12 days after being hit with a two-year ban from European football for alleged breaches of the European governing body’s financial fair play rules.
City are strongly denying any wrongdoing and will appeal to the Court for Arbitration for Sport, but it has been suggested that Guardiola will use the hefty blow to galvanise his team to winning this year’s competition.
To do that, they firstly need to get past serial winners Real Madrid, with the first leg of their last 16 tie taking place in Spain on Wednesday.
But Guardiola said the ban has had no impact, negative or positive, on the work he and his players have put in to get ready for the challenges.
“Why we should we change what happened personally about the behaviour and the determination of our team?” he said.
“The last eight competitions we’ve played, we've won seven, more than determination did this.
“We don’t need these kind of things (the Uefa ban) to show what we want - the desire is in every single game we play.
“Sometimes we drop points - this season I think a little bit for the consequences to win a lot of titles, but the desire is absolutely always there. I don’t think they are going to do something special because they have this on themselves.”
Guardiola also said that the Premier League clash with Leicester was not a warm-up for the Bernabeu, even though City need to build on last week’s win over West Ham following defeats by Tottenham and Manchester United.
“It was 12 days between the last game against Spurs and West Ham, and I wanted to see the rhythm of the team - we are not used to a long time without games.
(Image: Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
“I saw many good things against West Ham in terms of rhythm and the way we play.”
He aid that beating Leicester would be a big step towards securing second place in the league, but that it could also have a knock-on effect for Madrid.
“If we play good we are more confident to go to Madrid to play but I’m not going to play this game thinking of Madrid,” he said. “Winning games helps to win the next one, that is normal. It is better to go Madrid with a good performance, this performance would help us to win the game.
“But in the end, it will be a different competition. 180 minutes, it will be a different approach to what we have to do.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Manchester United’s bid for Champions League qualification could rest on five fixtures

With the title race all but over and Man City and Leicester fighting for second , the race for fourth place will provide the bulk of the drama as the season comes to a close .
As things stand , six teams are in the hunt for the final Champions League berth currently occupied by Chelsea with just five points separating fourth and ninth .
City ’ s impending ban from European football has thrown a lifeline to the chasing pack by opening up fifth place as a potential extra berth .
However , with City intending to appeal this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prematurely take their foot off the gas .
One of the sides very much in contention for Europe are United , three points behind Chelsea in seventh and trailing Tottenham and Sheffield United by two and one point respectively .
United haven ’ t played anywhere near their best football this season .
The only team to take points off Liverpool , they have tasted the highs of victories over the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham and sunk to embarrassing lows at the hands of Watford and then-strugglers Newcastle .
And yet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic and European cup competitions and competing for a top four finish .
As we approach the business end of the season , here are five must-win fixtures between now and May 17 in the quest for Champions League football : Monday ’ s victory over Chelsea was huge for Solskjaer .
Although it wasn ’ t a vintage United display , the 2-0 win ended a dismal three-match winless run and featured encouraging performances from Nemanja Matic , Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly .
However , the Norwegian can not afford to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have strung together back-to-back victories just twice this season , most recently against Newcastle and Burnley at the end of December .
In a season of inconsistency , Sunday ’ s result will be a vital indicator of the club ’ s fight for the rest of the campaign and with fifth placed Tottenham travelling to fourth placed Chelsea on Saturday , three points at Old Trafford would move the Reds level with one of their Champions League rivals .
An unforgiving fixture list awaits United after their Europa League second leg against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March with fixtures against Everton and Manchester City , the Reds head into the international break with two Champions League six-pointers .
Jose Mourinho has masterminded a turn-around in fortunes at Spurs , taking 26 points in 14 games after inheriting a side with just three wins in 12 .
The North London outfit currently occupy fifth position , one point behind Chelsea , and are behind only Liverpool in the form guide after recording three consecutive wins .
At the start of the season , labelling a home fixture against Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered crazy .
However , the Blades currently sit above the Reds in sixth place having taken points off Chelsea , Arsenal and Spurs so far this season .
The two sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw when they met at Bramall Lane in November but at this stage of the season , United can not afford anything other than a win .
Six points from these two fixtures plus a draw or more at Goodison should be considered a good return from this tricky section of the calendar .
Of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot , United have the easiest fixture on paper for the penultimate round of matches .
Chelsea face a difficult trip to Anfield , Sheffield United are at home to Everton , Spurs host second place-chasing Leicester and Wolves entertain the always tricky Crystal Palace .
With kinder fixtures the following week , this match represents United ’ s last chance to make up any ground on their rivals .
However , West Ham have previous for end of the season drama against United .
Embroiled in a relegation battle in 2006/07 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , conquered Old Trafford on the final day of the season to preserve their Premier League status .
Likely to be in a similarly dicey position again and with the added incentive of David Moyes wanting to one-up his former employers , West Ham are a banana skin that Solskjaer needs to be wary of .
It could all come down to this , a trip to the King Power stadium on the final day of the season .
Although Leicester are cruising towards the Champions League at present , anything could happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A run of bad results and they could quickly be swept into the relegation dogfight , or they could still be fighting City for second place .
Reassuringly for United , Leicester haven ’ t beaten them since September 2014 .
However , the two sides have only been separated by a single goal in their last three league meetings and with so much potentially at stake in this fixture , the season could finish with a bang in the Midlands .
Other fixtures for United fans to keep their eyes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Crystal Palace vs Spurs , Everton vs Bournemouth and Southampton vs Sheffield United .

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With the title race all but over and Man City and Leicester fighting for second, the race for fourth place will provide the bulk of the drama as the season comes to a close.
As things stand, six teams are in the hunt for the final Champions League berth currently occupied by Chelsea with just five points separating fourth and ninth.
City’s impending ban from European football has thrown a lifeline to the chasing pack by opening up fifth place as a potential extra berth. However, with City intending to appeal this decision, clubs cannot afford to prematurely take their foot off the gas.
One of the sides very much in contention for Europe are United, three points behind Chelsea in seventh and trailing Tottenham and Sheffield United by two and one point respectively.
United haven’t played anywhere near their best football this season. The only team to take points off Liverpool, they have tasted the highs of victories over the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham and sunk to embarrassing lows at the hands of Watford and then-strugglers Newcastle.
And yet, here they are, still involved in domestic and European cup competitions and competing for a top four finish.
As we approach the business end of the season, here are five must-win fixtures between now and May 17 in the quest for Champions League football:
Watford (H) – 23 February
Monday’s victory over Chelsea was huge for Solskjaer. Although it wasn’t a vintage United display, the 2-0 win ended a dismal three-match winless run and featured encouraging performances from Nemanja Matic, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly.
However, the Norwegian cannot afford to rest on his laurels. The Reds have strung together back-to-back victories just twice this season, most recently against Newcastle and Burnley at the end of December.
In a season of inconsistency, Sunday’s result will be a vital indicator of the club’s fight for the rest of the campaign and with fifth placed Tottenham travelling to fourth placed Chelsea on Saturday, three points at Old Trafford would move the Reds level with one of their Champions League rivals.
Tottenham (A) – 15 March and Sheffield United (H) – 21 March
An unforgiving fixture list awaits United after their Europa League second leg against Club Brugge on February 27. Starting March with fixtures against Everton and Manchester City, the Reds head into the international break with two Champions League six-pointers.
Jose Mourinho has masterminded a turn-around in fortunes at Spurs, taking 26 points in 14 games after inheriting a side with just three wins in 12. The North London outfit currently occupy fifth position, one point behind Chelsea, and are behind only Liverpool in the form guide after recording three consecutive wins.
At the start of the season, labelling a home fixture against Sheffield United as “must-win” would have been considered crazy. However, the Blades currently sit above the Reds in sixth place having taken points off Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs so far this season. The two sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw when they met at Bramall Lane in November but at this stage of the season, United cannot afford anything other than a win.
Six points from these two fixtures plus a draw or more at Goodison should be considered a good return from this tricky section of the calendar.
West Ham (H) – 9 May - TBC
Of the teams fighting for the final Champions League spot, United have the easiest fixture on paper for the penultimate round of matches. Chelsea face a difficult trip to Anfield, Sheffield United are at home to Everton, Spurs host second place-chasing Leicester and Wolves entertain the always tricky Crystal Palace.
With kinder fixtures the following week, this match represents United’s last chance to make up any ground on their rivals. However, West Ham have previous for end of the season drama against United. Embroiled in a relegation battle in 2006/07, the Hammers, spearheaded by Carlos Tevez, conquered Old Trafford on the final day of the season to preserve their Premier League status.
Likely to be in a similarly dicey position again and with the added incentive of David Moyes wanting to one-up his former employers, West Ham are a banana skin that Solskjaer needs to be wary of.
Leicester City (A) – 17 May
It could all come down to this, a trip to the King Power stadium on the final day of the season. Although Leicester are cruising towards the Champions League at present, anything could happen between now and the end of May. A run of bad results and they could quickly be swept into the relegation dogfight, or they could still be fighting City for second place.
Reassuringly for United, Leicester haven’t beaten them since September 2014. However, the two sides have only been separated by a single goal in their last three league meetings and with so much potentially at stake in this fixture, the season could finish with a bang in the Midlands.
Other fixtures for United fans to keep their eyes on the final day are Chelsea vs Wolves, Crystal Palace vs Spurs, Everton vs Bournemouth and Southampton vs Sheffield United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Julie Neville reveals the cleaning hacks she uses to keep her amazing home spotless

Instagram cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has got some serious competition in the shape of footballer 's wife Julie Neville .
Julie , who has been married to former Manchester United player Phil for 20 years , loves to keep their luxury Cheshire home looking spick and span .
She has a housekeeper who comes in every day , but Julie admitted to us in a recent interview that she cleans before she arrives - and when she 's not there .
She said : `` I clean everywhere all the time .
I love cleaning .
Everything has always got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is out of place I have to turn it around .
`` I 've got a housekeeper and she 's in every day but I clean before she comes , I clean when she 's not here .
`` I do n't mind it , I find it quite therapeutic .
I could n't walk past something if it was n't clean or tidy and not fix it . ''
Here mum-of two Julie , 43 , shares some of her favourite cleaning hacks .
`` Vinegar has a multitude of uses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harvey , 17 , and Isabella , 16 .
`` Mix with warm water to get sparkling windows , put in the bottom of the dishwasher pre cycle to get shiny glasses , use to clean floors , use to clean oily residue from coffee machines , stop build up of soap on bath tubs and shower screens , pour down drains and leave for 30 minutes to deodorize , use to remove deodorant stains from clothes and use to unclog steam irons . ''
`` Use to shine steel , chrome , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great for removing sticky labels and even grease or paint off hands , '' Julie advises .
`` I love lemons - they are nature 's natural anti bacterial product , '' says Julie , who previously worked for her family 's construction business and met her husband at a friend 's 21st birthday party .
`` Use to shine chrome and clean stains from chopping boards and place lemon juice in a bowl and microwave until boiling then leave for 10 minutes for an odor free sparkly clean microwave .
`` Soak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove stains and odors , place half a lemon on a plate in your fridge and change weekly to keep it smelling fresh , boil lemon slices in a kettle to get rid of any scale build up and put lemon juice on stains on clothes then leave over night before washing as usual . ''
`` Baking soda is also great for removing stains and odours .
`` Add to washing up liquid to remove baked on food off dishes , sprinkle onto furniture and carpets , leave for 15 minutes then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damp sponge with bicarb to remove crayons off walls when children have experimented , add to your washing machine to boost both whites and colours , sprinkle into trainers - or in our house football boots - to remove any smells , mix with vinegar and pour down blocked drains , sprinkle on dirty grills or barbecues then leave for a few minutes to make your cleaning easy . ''
`` Use to clean drains , remove rings left on tables by drinks , use to clean greasy pans and stained coffee cups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perspiration stains on clothes .
`` Salt is also great for keeping flowers fresh .
`` I have regular clear outs of wardrobes and cupboards , not only does it mean that we can see what we have better but it means that we can give what we are not using to good homes too . ''
`` I have all food and drinks in our fridges in date order so that those needing to be used first are at the front to prevent wastage , '' says Julie , who is releasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived in Spain for three years while Phil was coach at Valencia .
`` Make sure you change or wash your dish cloths and tea towels at least once daily as these can harbour so many germs if left . ''
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Instagram cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has got some serious competition in the shape of footballer's wife Julie Neville.
Julie, who has been married to former Manchester United player Phil for 20 years, loves to keep their luxury Cheshire home looking spick and span.
She has a housekeeper who comes in every day, but Julie admitted to us in a recent interview that she cleans before she arrives - and when she's not there.
She said: "I clean everywhere all the time. I love cleaning. Everything has always got to have a place. If something is out of place I have to turn it around.
"I've got a housekeeper and she's in every day but I clean before she comes, I clean when she's not here.
"I don't mind it, I find it quite therapeutic. I couldn't walk past something if it wasn't clean or tidy and not fix it."
Here mum-of two Julie, 43, shares some of her favourite cleaning hacks.
Vinegar
"Vinegar has a multitude of uses," says Julie, doting mum to Harvey, 17, and Isabella, 16.
"Mix with warm water to get sparkling windows, put in the bottom of the dishwasher pre cycle to get shiny glasses, use to clean floors, use to clean oily residue from coffee machines, stop build up of soap on bath tubs and shower screens, pour down drains and leave for 30 minutes to deodorize, use to remove deodorant stains from clothes and use to unclog steam irons."
Baby oil
"Use to shine steel, chrome, wood and leather. It is also great for removing sticky labels and even grease or paint off hands," Julie advises.
Lemon
"I love lemons - they are nature's natural anti bacterial product," says Julie, who previously worked for her family's construction business and met her husband at a friend's 21st birthday party.
"Use to shine chrome and clean stains from chopping boards and place lemon juice in a bowl and microwave until boiling then leave for 10 minutes for an odor free sparkly clean microwave.
"Soak plastic containers in diluted lemon juice to remove stains and odors, place half a lemon on a plate in your fridge and change weekly to keep it smelling fresh, boil lemon slices in a kettle to get rid of any scale build up and put lemon juice on stains on clothes then leave over night before washing as usual."
Baking soda
(Image: Julie Neville Instagram)
"Baking soda is also great for removing stains and odours.
"Add to washing up liquid to remove baked on food off dishes, sprinkle onto furniture and carpets, leave for 15 minutes then hoover up to refresh, use a damp sponge with bicarb to remove crayons off walls when children have experimented, add to your washing machine to boost both whites and colours, sprinkle into trainers - or in our house football boots - to remove any smells, mix with vinegar and pour down blocked drains, sprinkle on dirty grills or barbecues then leave for a few minutes to make your cleaning easy."
Salt
"Use to clean drains, remove rings left on tables by drinks, use to clean greasy pans and stained coffee cups and use to remove wine spills and perspiration stains on clothes.
"Salt is also great for keeping flowers fresh.
Clear-outs
"I have regular clear outs of wardrobes and cupboards, not only does it mean that we can see what we have better but it means that we can give what we are not using to good homes too."
Keeping the fridge in order
"I have all food and drinks in our fridges in date order so that those needing to be used first are at the front to prevent wastage," says Julie, who is releasing an authentic Spanish cookbook after the family lived in Spain for three years while Phil was coach at Valencia.
Germ-busting
"Make sure you change or wash your dish cloths and tea towels at least once daily as these can harbour so many germs if left."
Authentic Spanish Cooking is out on February 28 and is available to pre-order now. It's available in bookstores and at pen-and-sword.co.uk m and whiteowlbooks.co.uk.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Eating a big breakfast will 'burn more calories', say scientists

Time and time again we 're told breakfast is the most important meal of the day .
They say you should eat breakfast like a king , lunch like a prince , and dinner like a pauper - and new research proves just that .
Regardless of whether you 're looking to lose weight or not , scientists have conducted a study that underpins the value of eating enough at breakfast time .
While a large majority of busy workers will pick up a banana to scoff on their commute , or skip breakfast entirely , the study has found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to a large dinner may burn twice as many calories throughout the day .
The research – published in the Endocrine Society ’ s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism– looked into diet-induced thermogenesis ( DIT ) , which is the process our body goes through when digesting food and the energy it expends .
It 's a measure of how well our metabolism is working , which is generally slower in the evening due to our body clocks .
The study ’ s author , Juliane Richter of University of Lübeck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results show that a meal eaten for breakfast , regardless of the amount of calories it contains , creates twice as high diet-induced thermogenesis as the same meal consumed for dinner .
`` This finding is significant for all people as it underlines the value of eating enough at breakfast . ''
In the first round of research , 16 men consumed a low-calorie breakfast and a high-calorie dinner , and then did the opposite in the next round to compare results .
The participants had 2.5 times higher DIT in the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started the day with a high-calorie meal .
Results also showed that eating a low-calorie breakfast can increase your appetite for the rest of the day , meaning if you have n't started your day with plenty of nutrients , you wo n't feel satisfied .
You 're then likely to graze and snack throughout the day to combat cravings .
Ultimately , you could end up consuming more calories than if you 'd just made the effort in the morning to have a hearty breaky .
Dr Richter , a neurobiologist at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Metabolism at the University of Lübeck , added : `` Eating more at breakfast instead of dinner could prevent obesity and high blood sugar . ''
But as familiar sayings about breakfast ring true , this certainly is n't the first study on the importance of the first meal of the day .
A study from Tel Aviv University in 2013 echoed findings that eating a high-calorie breakfast can help protect you against diabetes , high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems .
It also showed how breakfast can impact weightloss , with obese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those who had a big breakfast lost an average of 17.8 pounds ( 8.1kg ) compared to 7.3 pounds ( 3.3kg ) for the group who had a big dinner .
And last year , a study by the Cambridge University Press found that breakfast can boost mental health , with those skipping breakfast having a higher prevalence of mood disorders .
But according to the Association of UK Dietitians ( BDA ) , only two thirds of adults in the UK eat breakfast regularly .
This could be down to lifestyles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busier in the morning and spending time in the evening to relax , which involves cooking a big meal .
However , society does show signs of catching up with results from studies telling us how important our three meals a day are .
Many millennials would now rather swap social plans at dinner/tea for a large brunch at the weekend , and although not as healthy , bottomless brunch has taken Manchester restaurants and bars by storm .
It still counts , right ?

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Time and time again we're told breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
They say you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper - and new research proves just that.
Regardless of whether you're looking to lose weight or not, scientists have conducted a study that underpins the value of eating enough at breakfast time.
While a large majority of busy workers will pick up a banana to scoff on their commute, or skip breakfast entirely, the study has found that those who eat a big breakfast compared to a large dinner may burn twice as many calories throughout the day.
The research – published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism– looked into diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT), which is the process our body goes through when digesting food and the energy it expends.
It's a measure of how well our metabolism is working, which is generally slower in the evening due to our body clocks.
The study’s author, Juliane Richter of University of Lübeck in Germany, said: "Our results show that a meal eaten for breakfast, regardless of the amount of calories it contains, creates twice as high diet-induced thermogenesis as the same meal consumed for dinner.
"This finding is significant for all people as it underlines the value of eating enough at breakfast."
In the first round of research, 16 men consumed a low-calorie breakfast and a high-calorie dinner, and then did the opposite in the next round to compare results.
The participants had 2.5 times higher DIT in the morning than in the evening, if they started the day with a high-calorie meal.
Results also showed that eating a low-calorie breakfast can increase your appetite for the rest of the day, meaning if you haven't started your day with plenty of nutrients, you won't feel satisfied. You're then likely to graze and snack throughout the day to combat cravings.
Ultimately, you could end up consuming more calories than if you'd just made the effort in the morning to have a hearty breaky.
Dr Richter, a neurobiologist at the Centre of Brain, Behaviour and Metabolism at the University of Lübeck, added: "Eating more at breakfast instead of dinner could prevent obesity and high blood sugar."
But as familiar sayings about breakfast ring true, this certainly isn't the first study on the importance of the first meal of the day.
A study from Tel Aviv University in 2013 echoed findings that eating a high-calorie breakfast can help protect you against diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.
It also showed how breakfast can impact weightloss, with obese women as the subject of the study.
Those who had a big breakfast lost an average of 17.8 pounds (8.1kg) compared to 7.3 pounds (3.3kg) for the group who had a big dinner.
And last year, a study by the Cambridge University Press found that breakfast can boost mental health, with those skipping breakfast having a higher prevalence of mood disorders.
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But according to the Association of UK Dietitians (BDA), only two thirds of adults in the UK eat breakfast regularly.
This could be down to lifestyles in the UK largely revolving around being busier in the morning and spending time in the evening to relax, which involves cooking a big meal.
However, society does show signs of catching up with results from studies telling us how important our three meals a day are.
Many millennials would now rather swap social plans at dinner/tea for a large brunch at the weekend, and although not as healthy, bottomless brunch has taken Manchester restaurants and bars by storm.
It still counts, right?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-23--Manchester United home ground Old Trafford to host opening Women's Euro 2021 fixture

Old Trafford will host the opening game of the Women 's European Championships in 2021 it has been confirmed .
With 500 days to go until the tournament kicks off on July 7 next year , the Football Association has confirmed England will open the tournament at Manchester United 's home ground and they 're hoping to break the attendance record .
The opening fixture of the last tournament , held in the Netherlands , drew a crowd of 21,732 and there is hope that England 's opener next summer can attract over 74,000 and break the current record of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2013 .
Old Trafford is one of 10 stadiums across the country which will host the tournament with the final being held at Wembley on August 1 .
Other games will be played at United Women 's ground Leigh Sports Village , Man City Women 's home ground the Academy Stadium , Bramall Lane and four other grounds in the south .
The 2017 tournament saw 240,045 tickets sold which surpassed the previous record of 216,888 and with the popularity of the game continuing to rise there is hope the 2017 record can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for purchase .
Former Manchester United player and England Women 's head coach Phil Neville is already excited for the fixture .
`` It doesn ’ t get much bigger than managing your country at a home EURO and to have the opportunity to do so at a stadium that holds so many memories for me is huge , '' Neville said .
`` Old Trafford has a special place in my heart , but it is also one of the country ’ s most iconic football grounds , so today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tournament .
I ’ m looking forward to kicking off our WEURO2021 campaign in Manchester and to offering fans across the country the chance to watch the elite women ’ s game on home turf next summer.
” Old Trafford chiefs are also looking forward to the occasion .
Collette Roche , Manchester United 's chief operating officer , said : `` Manchester United is honoured to host the Lionesses for the opening game of the UEFA Women ’ s EURO 2021 .
`` Staging this illustrious fixture at Old Trafford provides a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football to a whole new audience and support the global growth of the sport .
With the potential opportunity to break the attendance record for an opening match at the UEFA Women ’ s EURO , this is a match not to be missed . ''

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Old Trafford will host the opening game of the Women's European Championships in 2021 it has been confirmed.
With 500 days to go until the tournament kicks off on July 7 next year, the Football Association has confirmed England will open the tournament at Manchester United's home ground and they're hoping to break the attendance record.
The opening fixture of the last tournament, held in the Netherlands, drew a crowd of 21,732 and there is hope that England's opener next summer can attract over 74,000 and break the current record of 41,301 from the final in Sweden in 2013.
Old Trafford is one of 10 stadiums across the country which will host the tournament with the final being held at Wembley on August 1. Other games will be played at United Women's ground Leigh Sports Village, Man City Women's home ground the Academy Stadium, Bramall Lane and four other grounds in the south.
The 2017 tournament saw 240,045 tickets sold which surpassed the previous record of 216,888 and with the popularity of the game continuing to rise there is hope the 2017 record can be smashed with over 700,000 tickets available for purchase.
Former Manchester United player and England Women's head coach Phil Neville is already excited for the fixture.
"It doesn’t get much bigger than managing your country at a home EURO and to have the opportunity to do so at a stadium that holds so many memories for me is huge," Neville said. "Old Trafford has a special place in my heart, but it is also one of the country’s most iconic football grounds, so today’s announcement is a significant one for the tournament. I’m looking forward to kicking off our WEURO2021 campaign in Manchester and to offering fans across the country the chance to watch the elite women’s game on home turf next summer.”
Old Trafford chiefs are also looking forward to the occasion.
Collette Roche, Manchester United's chief operating officer, said: "Manchester United is honoured to host the Lionesses for the opening game of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2021.
"Staging this illustrious fixture at Old Trafford provides a fantastic occasion to introduce women’s football to a whole new audience and support the global growth of the sport. With the potential opportunity to break the attendance record for an opening match at the UEFA Women’s EURO, this is a match not to be missed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--How Lionel Messi convinced Solskjaer that Luke Shaw was a Manchester United centre back

Luke Shaw has enjoyed a renaissance to his Manchester United career as a left-sided centre back recently - but he has Lionel Messi to thank for his run in that position .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used a back three at times recently and when doing he has used Shaw as the centre back on the left , with Brandon Williams playing as left-wing back .
Shaw has done well in that role and United have won some big games in that system , noticeably at Manchester City and Chelsea recently .
His first outing there came last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League quarter-final against Barcelona , and why Shaw 's unfortunate own goal gave the Catalans the advantage , Solskjaer was impressed with how the converted full-back helped to nullify the threat of Messi .
`` [ I 've been ] very pleased , '' Solskjaer said of Shaw 's recent performances in the centre of defence .
`` The pace he has back there is important for us .
He ’ s got a nice left foot , he can pass .
He drives more with the ball and runs into space .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we felt last season he could do .
He did really well against Messi , I felt , in that game at Old Trafford .
It ’ s very exciting . ''
United could well revert to a back four for Sunday 's visit of Watford , in what is a crucial game in the bid to break into the top four .
If Solskjaer does change system Shaw will find himself competing with Williams for a spot at left-back , but many of the players rested on Thursday night for the Europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s a chance for us , a chance for the boys .
We ’ ve given many of them a rest so they should be fresh and ready for that game , '' Solskjaer said .
`` The boys know that we can not have too many slip-ups if we are going to challenge for the top four .
That ’ s what we want to do because you can ’ t just rely on the Europa League as the way into Champions League , because at any point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a mistake can happen .
The league is a priority .
We need to get this momentum going . ''

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Luke Shaw has enjoyed a renaissance to his Manchester United career as a left-sided centre back recently - but he has Lionel Messi to thank for his run in that position.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used a back three at times recently and when doing he has used Shaw as the centre back on the left, with Brandon Williams playing as left-wing back.
Shaw has done well in that role and United have won some big games in that system, noticeably at Manchester City and Chelsea recently. His first outing there came last season, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona, and why Shaw's unfortunate own goal gave the Catalans the advantage, Solskjaer was impressed with how the converted full-back helped to nullify the threat of Messi.
"[I've been] very pleased," Solskjaer said of Shaw's recent performances in the centre of defence.
"The pace he has back there is important for us. He’s got a nice left foot, he can pass. He drives more with the ball and runs into space. It’s just a position that we felt last season he could do. He did really well against Messi, I felt, in that game at Old Trafford. It’s very exciting."
United could well revert to a back four for Sunday's visit of Watford, in what is a crucial game in the bid to break into the top four.
If Solskjaer does change system Shaw will find himself competing with Williams for a spot at left-back, but many of the players rested on Thursday night for the Europa League clash with Club Brugge will return.
"It’s a chance for us, a chance for the boys. We’ve given many of them a rest so they should be fresh and ready for that game," Solskjaer said.
"The boys know that we cannot have too many slip-ups if we are going to challenge for the top four. That’s what we want to do because you can’t just rely on the Europa League as the way into Champions League, because at any point you can have a bad refereeing decision or a mistake can happen. The league is a priority. We need to get this momentum going."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--What Harry Maguire has done as Manchester United captain to impress Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Harry Maguire has `` everything a captain should have '' and is a natural leader for Manchester United , according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The United boss praised the impact Maguire has had on the squad since he was appointed permanent captain in January , following Ashley Young 's departure , and put him in the same bracket as great captains he played under such as Roy Keane and Gary Neville .
United valued Maguire 's leadership skills and his potential to be a future captain when paying Leicester City £80million for him in the summer .
Young 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerated that process but Solskjaer is delighted with the way the 26-year-old has settled into the role .
`` I didn ’ t expect him to be captain this quickly but he ’ s been in the dressing room and with the coaches , he ’ s vocal , he ’ s got the experience , he ’ s got everything a captain should have , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I think it ’ s natural for him to take that role , his performances have helped .
I ’ m delighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the attributes we were looking at when we signed him . ''
Solskjaer did n't bracket Maguire as following any specific traits from the United captains he experienced as a player , but he had no hesitation in mentioning him with those players and pilling the expectation of the job on to the England international .
He wants Maguire to lead by example and believes he is getting exactly that so far .
`` We ’ ve had different captains , Gary , Roy , Eric [ Cantona ] , Giggsy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harry ’ s his own man , but Man United is , if not the biggest , one of the two or three biggest clubs in the world and he ’ s now the front man for it , '' Solskjaer said .
`` You have to be thick skinned , you can ’ t sulk or feel sorry for yourself , you have to get on with things and be proactive .
`` He ’ s got to lead men , we ’ ve got a few men and some boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go in front as an example for everyone . ''
Maguire 's impact has been seen off the pitch as well as on it , with Solskjaer describing how he has organised social events and introduced a fining system for the squad .
He also praised the defender 's commitment to the cause , for club and country .
`` You ’ ve got to be able to churn out games , play time and time again .
He ’ s never asked for a rest , he plays internationals , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and weekend and he ’ s that type of personality that wants to be out there on the pitch , that ’ s a leader , '' Solskjaer added .
`` He organises paintballing , he organises a fining system , he ’ s taken on everything . ''

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Harry Maguire has "everything a captain should have" and is a natural leader for Manchester United, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The United boss praised the impact Maguire has had on the squad since he was appointed permanent captain in January, following Ashley Young's departure, and put him in the same bracket as great captains he played under such as Roy Keane and Gary Neville.
United valued Maguire's leadership skills and his potential to be a future captain when paying Leicester City £80million for him in the summer. Young's decision to move to Inter Milan has accelerated that process but Solskjaer is delighted with the way the 26-year-old has settled into the role.
"I didn’t expect him to be captain this quickly but he’s been in the dressing room and with the coaches, he’s vocal, he’s got the experience, he’s got everything a captain should have," Solskjaer said.
"I think it’s natural for him to take that role, his performances have helped. I’m delighted with the boy, that was one of the attributes we were looking at when we signed him."
Solskjaer didn't bracket Maguire as following any specific traits from the United captains he experienced as a player, but he had no hesitation in mentioning him with those players and pilling the expectation of the job on to the England international.
He wants Maguire to lead by example and believes he is getting exactly that so far.
"We’ve had different captains, Gary, Roy, Eric [Cantona], Giggsy, they’ve all been different personalities. Harry’s his own man, but Man United is, if not the biggest, one of the two or three biggest clubs in the world and he’s now the front man for it," Solskjaer said.
"You have to be thick skinned, you can’t sulk or feel sorry for yourself, you have to get on with things and be proactive.
"He’s got to lead men, we’ve got a few men and some boys as well, he’s got to go in front as an example for everyone."
Maguire's impact has been seen off the pitch as well as on it, with Solskjaer describing how he has organised social events and introduced a fining system for the squad.
He also praised the defender's commitment to the cause, for club and country.
"You’ve got to be able to churn out games, play time and time again. He’s never asked for a rest, he plays internationals, he plays for us, he plays midweek and weekend and he’s that type of personality that wants to be out there on the pitch, that’s a leader," Solskjaer added.
"He organises paintballing, he organises a fining system, he’s taken on everything."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Fans spot so many adorable things about Coleen Rooney's family photo

Fans were beside themselves after WAG supremo Coleen Rooney shared an insight into family life .
The 33-year-old mum-of-four shared a photo of herself and her Manchester United footballing icon hubby Wayne at home relaxing with their boys .
The snap shows the couple enjoying some quality time with sons Kai , 10 , Klay , six , Kit , four , and Cass , two - and the family pets also got in on the photo .
Two of their boys pose proudly with a hamster and a fluffy dog .
Coleen shared the photo on her Instagram with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed to comment on all the adorable things they 'd spotted in the line-up .
`` The hamster , '' gushed Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent , who plays Sophie Webster , with a crying-with-laughter emoji .
`` Love how your hamster makes the family photo , '' another follower told her .
`` Lovely picture , and all the kids are looking and smiling , '' commented another follower .
`` I never manage to get my kiddos looking in the same direction at the same time for pics xx '' Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look so like their dad and your oldest look like you .
`` Lovely to see a photo of you all together . ''
`` With hamster and doggie included .
Fabulous ! ''
cheered another .
`` Why does every man look better with a beard ? ''
asked one fan .
The Rooneys have been settling back into life in Cheshire after moving back to the UK from Washington D.C. last year .
Wayne , 34 , marked his comeback to English football , after playing for D.C. United , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month month .
Cass recently celebrated his second birthday with a special photoshoot , posing with a cake and surrounded by blue , white and gold balloons .
`` Happy 2nd Birthday to our baby boy Cass .
We love you so much , '' wrote doting mum Coleen .

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Fans were beside themselves after WAG supremo Coleen Rooney shared an insight into family life.
The 33-year-old mum-of-four shared a photo of herself and her Manchester United footballing icon hubby Wayne at home relaxing with their boys.
The snap shows the couple enjoying some quality time with sons Kai, 10, Klay, six, Kit, four, and Cass, two - and the family pets also got in on the photo.
Two of their boys pose proudly with a hamster and a fluffy dog.
Coleen shared the photo on her Instagram with a love heart emoji, and followers rushed to comment on all the adorable things they'd spotted in the line-up.
"The hamster," gushed Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster, with a crying-with-laughter emoji.
"Love how your hamster makes the family photo," another follower told her.
"Lovely picture, and all the kids are looking and smiling," commented another follower.
"I never manage to get my kiddos looking in the same direction at the same time for pics xx"
Another follower told Coleen: "Your youngest look so like their dad and your oldest look like you.
"Lovely to see a photo of you all together."
"With hamster and doggie included. Fabulous!" cheered another.
Wayne's bushy beard also grabbed attention.
"Why does every man look better with a beard?" asked one fan.
The Rooneys have been settling back into life in Cheshire after moving back to the UK from Washington D.C. last year.
Wayne, 34, marked his comeback to English football, after playing for D.C. United, as he made his debut for Derby County last month month.
Cass recently celebrated his second birthday with a special photoshoot, posing with a cake and surrounded by blue, white and gold balloons.
"Happy 2nd Birthday to our baby boy Cass. We love you so much," wrote doting mum Coleen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Ant and Dec cover up The Pussycat Dolls during raunchy performance

Ant and Dec took action as Saturday Night Takeaway returned to our screens with a guest performance from raunchy girl band The Pussycat Dolls .
The reformed group previously sparked a flood of complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom for a pre-watershed performance which saw the scantily clad ladies writhe in body stockings and PVC on Celebrity X Factor last year .
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly thought they were prepared for similar scenes on their show and came armed with 'censored ' signs and censor buttons .
But in hilarious scenes , to playfully poke fun at the Dolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosts ended up chasing Nicole Scherzinger , Ashley Roberts , Carmit Bachar , Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt around the stage while desperately attempting to cover them up .
At one point the girls burst through 'we 're sorry for the disruption ' sign and carried on dancing to a medley of their hits including Do n't Cha .
The be-suited boys ended up removing their own clothes to protect the American band 's modesty and winded up standing in just their vests and boxer shorts .
Viewers were in stitches watching the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to have their say .
`` Loved it @ antanddec had me in stitches Pussycat Dolls were amazing , '' said one fan .
`` Loved tonight 's show , as ever !
The Pussycat Dolls bit was hilarious .
You are definitely falling in Morecambe and Wise 's footsteps , '' said another .
`` Ant and Dec trying to cover up the Pussycat Dolls .
Loved it , '' tweeted another viewer .
And another praised : `` Best laugh of a Saturday evening watching takeaway .
Great performance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover up the Pussycat Dolls was too funny , '' said another fan .
Throughout the show their guest announcer Camila Cabello assured viewers that a 'family friendly ' performance from the Dolls was coming up .
Introducing them to the stage the singer said the ladies were about to give a 'totally uncontroversial , nothing-to-complain-about performance . '

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Ant and Dec took action as Saturday Night Takeaway returned to our screens with a guest performance from raunchy girl band The Pussycat Dolls.
The reformed group previously sparked a flood of complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom for a pre-watershed performance which saw the scantily clad ladies writhe in body stockings and PVC on Celebrity X Factor last year.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly thought they were prepared for similar scenes on their show and came armed with 'censored' signs and censor buttons.
But in hilarious scenes, to playfully poke fun at the Dolls' racy image, the popular telly hosts ended up chasing Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt around the stage while desperately attempting to cover them up.
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At one point the girls burst through 'we're sorry for the disruption' sign and carried on dancing to a medley of their hits including Don't Cha.
The be-suited boys ended up removing their own clothes to protect the American band's modesty and winded up standing in just their vests and boxer shorts.
Viewers were in stitches watching the hilarious skit at home and took to Twitter to have their say.
"Loved it @antanddec had me in stitches Pussycat Dolls were amazing," said one fan.
"Loved tonight's show, as ever! The Pussycat Dolls bit was hilarious. You are definitely falling in Morecambe and Wise's footsteps," said another.
"Ant and Dec trying to cover up the Pussycat Dolls. Loved it," tweeted another viewer.
And another praised: "Best laugh of a Saturday evening watching takeaway. Great performance with Pussycat Dolls."
"Trying to cover up the Pussycat Dolls was too funny," said another fan.
Throughout the show their guest announcer Camila Cabello assured viewers that a 'family friendly' performance from the Dolls was coming up.
Introducing them to the stage the singer said the ladies were about to give a 'totally uncontroversial, nothing-to-complain-about performance.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--The standout Gabriel Jesus stat from Man City matchwinner at Leicester

Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards have hailed Gabriel Jesus ' match-winning performance off the bench for Manchester City .
Pep Guardiola 's side were in need of a goal after Sergio Aguero saw a penalty saved by Kasper Schmeichel and Jesus delivered after his introduction to the game .
Jesus ' effort saw him take his tally to 10 in the Premier League this season , behind only Raheem Sterling and Aguero , and his impact attracted vast praise from the Sky Sports studio .
Redknapp identified how he made the difference but added that he feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be playing more matches .
`` He came on in the 77th minute and he showed so much energy , he was involved all the times and he figured out where the space was and that there was a little bit of weakness down that left-hand side , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` [ He had ] 16 touches , Sergio Aguero only had 24 and he played for a lot longer .
It must be frustrating to not be playing every week , especially away from gome .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come away from home , he 's brilliant at stretching defences , he chases lost causes , he 's brilliant you need that away from home because most strikers would rather play from home .
They needed him so much and he added what they needed . ''
Richards also added praise for Jesus , explaining just how he made his impact and how he was exactly what City were looking for in the match .
`` He 's got that energy that Sergio does n't have .
In training he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets going he always scores .
When he came on , he changed the game , '' he said .
`` I feel a bit sorry for him at times because when you 're behind a top player like Aguero , you do n't always get the chances that you deserve but today he came on and changed the game and credit to him .
`` Any player who presses is going to help the team .
Leicester 's tactic was to sit in and try to City on the counter , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up there , so sometimes fresh legs helps , do n't forget they played on Wednesday . ''

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Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards have hailed Gabriel Jesus' match-winning performance off the bench for Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's side were in need of a goal after Sergio Aguero saw a penalty saved by Kasper Schmeichel and Jesus delivered after his introduction to the game.
Jesus' effort saw him take his tally to 10 in the Premier League this season, behind only Raheem Sterling and Aguero, and his impact attracted vast praise from the Sky Sports studio.
Redknapp identified how he made the difference but added that he feels the 22-year-old Brazilian must be frustrated to not be playing more matches.
"He came on in the 77th minute and he showed so much energy, he was involved all the times and he figured out where the space was and that there was a little bit of weakness down that left-hand side," he told Sky Sports.
"[He had] 16 touches, Sergio Aguero only had 24 and he played for a lot longer. It must be frustrating to not be playing every week, especially away from gome.
"Twelve of his 17 goals this year have come away from home, he's brilliant at stretching defences, he chases lost causes, he's brilliant you need that away from home because most strikers would rather play from home. They needed him so much and he added what they needed."
Richards also added praise for Jesus, explaining just how he made his impact and how he was exactly what City were looking for in the match.
"He's got that energy that Sergio doesn't have. In training he can look lazy at times but once he gets going he always scores. When he came on, he changed the game," he said.
"I feel a bit sorry for him at times because when you're behind a top player like Aguero, you don't always get the chances that you deserve but today he came on and changed the game and credit to him.
"Any player who presses is going to help the team. Leicester's tactic was to sit in and try to City on the counter, at times they did look a bit static up there, so sometimes fresh legs helps, don't forget they played on Wednesday."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--How Man City squad reacted to Pep Guardiola contract statement

Gabriel Jesus has revealed how the Manchester City squad reacted to the news that Pep Guardiola is open to extending his contract at the club past 2021 .
Speculation has been rife that the City boss could leave this summer , with UEFA 's decision to ban the club from participation in the Champions League for the next two years casting even more doubt over his future .
Should Guardiola stay until the end of his current deal , it would be the longest he has ever managed at one club .
Nevertheless , the Catalan hinted he would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad past 2021 .
He said : `` With Khaldoon [ Al Mubarak ] we are going to talk at the end of the season or in the middle of next season and we will see . ''
Speaking after netting the winning goal against Leicester , Jesus revealed his words were hugely important to the squad .
He also stated his desire to stay at the club in the wake of the UEFA ban .
`` It 's important for us and the club , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
`` We are waiting , of course .
`` We have a contract .
We want to stay .
`` Of course it 's important to the club and to us . ''
Riyad Mahrez was asked the same question and stressed the importance of doing their job on the pitch .
He reiterated City 's stance that they remained confident over the appeal .
Mahrez said : `` We just focus on our game .
`` We let the club do their thing .
`` We are very confident about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Gabriel Jesus has revealed how the Manchester City squad reacted to the news that Pep Guardiola is open to extending his contract at the club past 2021.
Speculation has been rife that the City boss could leave this summer, with UEFA's decision to ban the club from participation in the Champions League for the next two years casting even more doubt over his future.
Should Guardiola stay until the end of his current deal, it would be the longest he has ever managed at one club.
Nevertheless, the Catalan hinted he would be open to extending his stay at the Etihad past 2021. He said: "With Khaldoon [Al Mubarak] we are going to talk at the end of the season or in the middle of next season and we will see."
Speaking after netting the winning goal against Leicester, Jesus revealed his words were hugely important to the squad.
He also stated his desire to stay at the club in the wake of the UEFA ban.
"It's important for us and the club," he told Sky Sports . "The club are talking and care about this.
"We are waiting, of course.
"We have a contract. We want to stay.
"Of course it's important to the club and to us."
Riyad Mahrez was asked the same question and stressed the importance of doing their job on the pitch.
He reiterated City's stance that they remained confident over the appeal.
Mahrez said: "We just focus on our game.
"We let the club do their thing.
"We are very confident about the situation so we will see."