themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Solskjaer all but confirms two Manchester United players have asked to leave

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has all but confirmed Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are training separately from the Manchester United first-team as they have asked to leave the club .
The MEN revealed earlier this month Rojo and Smalling are training in their own bubble at United 's Carrington training complex amid the possibility they could depart before deadline day on October 5 .
Rojo and Smalling , both aged 30 , usually report around two hours before the first-team squad members arrive for their main session at Carrington .
Solskjaer revealed in midweek United had not received an acceptable bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicate Rojo would not be reintegrated into the senior set-up .
`` It ’ s different ways they can get their fitness and sharpness but , of course , the first major contribution is for them to give 100 % and want to be a part of the team themselves , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They have got to want to be a part of this team going forward , be a part of this culture .
If they do n't they will have to train by themselves . ''
Sergio Romero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson 's return from a season-long loan with Sheffield United , is the only United player not to have returned for pre-season training .
Andreas Pereira was not named in the matchday squads for the friendly at Aston Villa or Carabao Cup tie at Luton Town but is training with the main group .
United have a bloated squad of 31 players and Alexis Sanchez has been the only permanent outgoing since the transfer window opened and Solskjaer offered some encouragement for his fringe players .
`` There are players here who don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and some of them will not be happy playing as little as they do when they feel they deserve to play more , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Then again , it is a long and hard season , so the team you pick in the first league game is not going to be the same as in the tenth league game and definitely not towards the end .
`` It ’ s up to each and every individual to be closer to selection and getting into the team and working hard @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has all but confirmed Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are training separately from the Manchester United first-team as they have asked to leave the club.
The MEN revealed earlier this month Rojo and Smalling are training in their own bubble at United's Carrington training complex amid the possibility they could depart before deadline day on October 5.
Rojo and Smalling, both aged 30, usually report around two hours before the first-team squad members arrive for their main session at Carrington.
Solskjaer revealed in midweek United had not received an acceptable bid for Smalling and in July seemed to indicate Rojo would not be reintegrated into the senior set-up.
"It’s different ways they can get their fitness and sharpness but, of course, the first major contribution is for them to give 100% and want to be a part of the team themselves," Solskjaer said.
"They have got to want to be a part of this team going forward, be a part of this culture. If they don't they will have to train by themselves."
Sergio Romero, now the third-choice goalkeeper following Dean Henderson's return from a season-long loan with Sheffield United, is the only United player not to have returned for pre-season training. Andreas Pereira was not named in the matchday squads for the friendly at Aston Villa or Carabao Cup tie at Luton Town but is training with the main group.
United have a bloated squad of 31 players and Alexis Sanchez has been the only permanent outgoing since the transfer window opened and Solskjaer offered some encouragement for his fringe players.
"There are players here who don’t get match-time, for sure, and some of them will not be happy playing as little as they do when they feel they deserve to play more," Solskjaer said. "Then again, it is a long and hard season, so the team you pick in the first league game is not going to be the same as in the tenth league game and definitely not towards the end.
"It’s up to each and every individual to be closer to selection and getting into the team and working hard every day."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Solskjaer hits out over criticism of Manchester United's summer transfer window

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took umbrage with the accusation Manchester United risk standing still if they end the transfer window having made only one signing .
United bought midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the club have failed to even make a bid for priority target Jadon Sancho and the transfer window is only open until October 5 .
With deadline day in just over a week 's time , United are under mounting pressure to strengthen their squad , particularly after the listless 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters over a lack of squad investment prior to their Premier League opener as Manchester City , Liverpool and Chelsea - the other top four finishers last season - have outspent United in the current window .
However , Solskjaer claimed it was 'disrespectful ' of a journalist to say Van de Beek was the 'only player ' to have arrived at United this summer even though Van de Beek is the only player to have arrived at United this summer .
`` I think you show quite a bit of disrespect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Because he is a top player and he strengthens our team and , of course , we have to concentrate on ourselves .
`` Different clubs have to be allowed to do whatever they do and feel they can .
We are working hard to have a competitive squad and team .
If and when there are updates we will give you them . ''
Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly in the open section of his press conference and experienced a Freudian slip when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] ' but meant to say 'Vic and Harry ' as in Victor Lindelof , which suggested Lindelof could be dropped at Brighton on Saturday following his meek performance against Palace .
Maguire and Bailly have started together in a partnership six times and United have won all six games , yet they have never lined up together as a duo in a Premier League game .
With United unlikely to move for a centre-back until next year , Bailly has the chance to regain his place .
`` The players who play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you find a team that gels together , it ’ s easier to keep that team for a while , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` We saw after restart , I can ’ t remember how many times we started with the same XI , but that was the team that found their feet and form .
`` I am not going to take anything away from any individual to stake a claim and be a regular .
It could be a partnership of any two strikers , any two midfielders , any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get some consistency in their performances . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took umbrage with the accusation Manchester United risk standing still if they end the transfer window having made only one signing.
United bought midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the club have failed to even make a bid for priority target Jadon Sancho and the transfer window is only open until October 5.
With deadline day in just over a week's time, United are under mounting pressure to strengthen their squad, particularly after the listless 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace last week.
Tensions were already frayed among United supporters over a lack of squad investment prior to their Premier League opener as Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea - the other top four finishers last season - have outspent United in the current window.
However, Solskjaer claimed it was 'disrespectful' of a journalist to say Van de Beek was the 'only player' to have arrived at United this summer even though Van de Beek is the only player to have arrived at United this summer.
"I think you show quite a bit of disrespect to Donny when you say he was the only one," Solskjaer said. "Because he is a top player and he strengthens our team and, of course, we have to concentrate on ourselves.
"Different clubs have to be allowed to do whatever they do and feel they can. We are working hard to have a competitive squad and team. If and when there are updates we will give you them."
Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly in the open section of his press conference and experienced a Freudian slip when he referred to 'Eric and Harry [Maguire]' but meant to say 'Vic and Harry' as in Victor Lindelof, which suggested Lindelof could be dropped at Brighton on Saturday following his meek performance against Palace.
Maguire and Bailly have started together in a partnership six times and United have won all six games, yet they have never lined up together as a duo in a Premier League game. With United unlikely to move for a centre-back until next year, Bailly has the chance to regain his place.
"The players who play and the team who plays, when you find a team that gels together, it’s easier to keep that team for a while," Solskjaer explained. "We saw after restart, I can’t remember how many times we started with the same XI, but that was the team that found their feet and form.
"I am not going to take anything away from any individual to stake a claim and be a regular. It could be a partnership of any two strikers, any two midfielders, any two centre-backs, wingers, we need to get some consistency in their performances."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Posters of Oasis lyrics have appeared across the city centre

Posters of famous Oasis lyrics have appeared across the city centre today .
Spotted in the Northern Quarter and on @ @ @ @ @ lines from some of band 's biggest hits such as Wonderwall and Do n't Look @ @ @ @ @ they had some optimistic fans hoping it might be a cryptic way of teasing a @ @ @ @ @ But look a little closer - the clue 's in the ' # MorningGlory25 ' @ @ @ @ @ poster .
Next week marks the 25th anniversary of Oasis ' era-defining second album What @ @ @ @ @ , which remains one of the biggest selling British LPs of all time .
And @ @ @ @ @ limited edition coloured vinyl and picture disc double LPs are being released .
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Posters of famous Oasis lyrics have appeared across the city centre today.
Spotted in the Northern Quarter and on Oxford Road, they included lines from some of band's biggest hits such as Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.
And they had some optimistic fans hoping it might be a cryptic way of teasing a possible Gallagher brothers reunion.
But look a little closer - the clue's in the '#MorningGlory25' on the bottom of every poster.
Next week marks the 25th anniversary of Oasis' era-defining second album What's the Story Morning Glory, which remains one of the biggest selling British LPs of all time.
And to mark the occasion special limited edition coloured vinyl and picture disc double LPs are being released.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Police officer shot dead in London named as Sergeant Matiu Ratana

A police officer shot dead in South London has been named as Sergeant Matiu Ratana .
The 54-year-old died in hospital after a handcuffed suspect opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in the early hours of Friday .
The 23-year-old suspect , who had been arrested for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of ammunition , also shot himself during the incident at about 2.15am and is in a critical but stable condition in hospital .
No police firearms were fired and the case is not being treated as terror-related .
A murder probe has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) watchdog are at the scene .
The suspect was arrested by regular officers following a stop and search , then handcuffed behind his back before being taken to the station in a police vehicle .
The IOPC said he was taken into the building and sat in a holding area in the custody suite , then opened fire while still in handcuffs as officers prepared to search him with a metal detector .
IOPC regional director Sal Naseem said : “ It is at that point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatal injuries to the officer and critical injuries to the man .
“ A non-police issue firearm , which appears to be a revolver , has been recovered from the scene .
Further ballistic work will be required.
” Known as Matt to his family and friends , Sgt Ratana , who was originally from New Zealand , joined the force in 1991 .
Met Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick , who with the Mayor of London , Sadiq Khan , earlier led police officers across the capital in a minute ’ s silence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer ' .
He was 'big in stature , big in heart , friendly , capable , a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues ' , and leaves behind a partner and adult son , Dame Cressida Dick said .
Forensic officers in white suits were seen entering the police station on Friday morning , while floral tributes were left throughout the day .
Forces across the country flew flags at half-mast as a mark of respect and tributes poured in for Sgt Ratana , who Dame Cressida Dick described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer ' .
Speaking from the scene , a friend who played rugby with the officer at East Grinstead Rugby Club described him as 'an inspiration ” 'who was looking forward to retirement .
The 27-year-old , who gave his name as Paul , said : `` The man was a machine .
He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon .
He would do that week in and week out . ''
Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor burst into tears after laying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lovely guy ' and 'the nicest man I have ever met ' .
She said : `` You never expect this to happen when you go to work .
For him to have been in custody and for this to have happened , it is just so sad . ''
Sgt Ratana is the eighth police officer in the UK to be shot dead in the last 20 years and the first to be murdered by a firearm in the line of duty since Pcs Fiona Bone , 32 , and Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They were murdered by Dale Cregan in a gun and grenade attack while responding to a report of a burglary in Greater Manchester .
Earlier today Pc Hughes father paid tribute to Sgt Ratna , posting photograph of a union jack on a Facebook page in his daughter 's memory with the caption : `` No words ... just tears '' .
The Met sergeant is the 17th from the force to be killed by a firearm since the end of the Second World War , according to the National Police Memorial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson was among those who reacted to the news on Friday morning , tweeting : `` My deepest condolences go to the family , friends and colleagues of the police officer who was killed in Croydon last night .
`` We owe a huge debt to those who risk their own lives to keep us safe . ''

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A police officer shot dead in South London has been named as Sergeant Matiu Ratana.
The 54-year-old died in hospital after a handcuffed suspect opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in the early hours of Friday.
The 23-year-old suspect, who had been arrested for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of ammunition, also shot himself during the incident at about 2.15am and is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
No police firearms were fired and the case is not being treated as terror-related.
A murder probe has been launched and investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) watchdog are at the scene.
The suspect was arrested by regular officers following a stop and search, then handcuffed behind his back before being taken to the station in a police vehicle.
The IOPC said he was taken into the building and sat in a holding area in the custody suite, then opened fire while still in handcuffs as officers prepared to search him with a metal detector.
IOPC regional director Sal Naseem said: “It is at that point that shots were fired resulting in the fatal injuries to the officer and critical injuries to the man.
“A non-police issue firearm, which appears to be a revolver, has been recovered from the scene. Further ballistic work will be required.”
Known as Matt to his family and friends, Sgt Ratana, who was originally from New Zealand, joined the force in 1991.
Met Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick, who with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, earlier led police officers across the capital in a minute’s silence, described Sgt Ratana as a 'talented police officer'.
He was 'big in stature, big in heart, friendly, capable, a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues', and leaves behind a partner and adult son, Dame Cressida Dick said.
Forensic officers in white suits were seen entering the police station on Friday morning, while floral tributes were left throughout the day.
Forces across the country flew flags at half-mast as a mark of respect and tributes poured in for Sgt Ratana, who Dame Cressida Dick described as a 'lovely, lovely, much-respected police officer'.
Speaking from the scene, a friend who played rugby with the officer at East Grinstead Rugby Club described him as 'an inspiration”'who was looking forward to retirement.
The 27-year-old, who gave his name as Paul, said: "The man was a machine. He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon. He would do that week in and week out."
Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor burst into tears after laying flowers, describing Sgt Ratana as 'a lovely guy' and 'the nicest man I have ever met'.
She said: "You never expect this to happen when you go to work. For him to have been in custody and for this to have happened, it is just so sad."
Sgt Ratana is the eighth police officer in the UK to be shot dead in the last 20 years and the first to be murdered by a firearm in the line of duty since Pcs Fiona Bone, 32, and Nicola Hughes, 23, in September 2012.
They were murdered by Dale Cregan in a gun and grenade attack while responding to a report of a burglary in Greater Manchester.
Earlier today Pc Hughes father paid tribute to Sgt Ratna, posting photograph of a union jack on a Facebook page in his daughter's memory with the caption: "No words...just tears".
The Met sergeant is the 17th from the force to be killed by a firearm since the end of the Second World War, according to the National Police Memorial roll of honour.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among those who reacted to the news on Friday morning, tweeting: "My deepest condolences go to the family, friends and colleagues of the police officer who was killed in Croydon last night.
"We owe a huge debt to those who risk their own lives to keep us safe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Man City evening headlines as academy star follows Jadon Sancho path

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Friday 25 September .
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has left Manchester City ’ s academy and followed in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho by signing for Borussia Dortmund .
`` Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has joined us , and we are delighted to have him in our youth set-up .
He will initially play with the Under-19s , '' Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said shortly after the announcement .
`` Our scouting department have done a fantastic job .
He is a highly talented wide player , who will get the chance to develop at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 16-year-old forward joined City ’ s academy at Under-14 level from Reading and has already established a reputation , having been handed his City Under-18s debut at just 15 .
Sources in Italy are speculating that Man City ’ s stalled move for Kalidou Koulibaly is payback after a failed move to land Jorginho in 2018 .
The Italy international ended up joining his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea for a £53m fee , reportedly £9m more than a bid Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis had already accepted from City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the City hierarchy and the Serie A club are said to be severely strained and has had a major influence in their long-reported pursuit of Senegalese international centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly .
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has plenty to think about for Sunday afternoon ’ s match against Leicester .
Brendan Rodgers ’ Foxes have won both of their Premier League matches so far this season ahead of their trip to the Etihad .
Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho were absent for last night ’ s Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil Foden looks to have a larger role this season and has stepped up with two goals in two games so far , but it remains to be seen whether Guardiola will use the academy graduate for the third time in six days as the new season starts to get going .
Here are all the from Simon Bajkowski .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Friday 25 September.
City academy starlet follows Sancho to Borussia Dortmund
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has left Manchester City’s academy and followed in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho by signing for Borussia Dortmund.
"Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has joined us, and we are delighted to have him in our youth set-up. He will initially play with the Under-19s," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said shortly after the announcement.
"Our scouting department have done a fantastic job. He is a highly talented wide player, who will get the chance to develop at his own pace in our youth teams.
The 16-year-old forward joined City’s academy at Under-14 level from Reading and has already established a reputation, having been handed his City Under-18s debut at just 15.
Here’s the full story .
City’s ‘revenge’ for failed Jorginho transfer
Sources in Italy are speculating that Man City’s stalled move for Kalidou Koulibaly is payback after a failed move to land Jorginho in 2018.
The Italy international ended up joining his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea for a £53m fee, reportedly £9m more than a bid Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis had already accepted from City.
Since then, the relationship between the City hierarchy and the Serie A club are said to be severely strained and has had a major influence in their long-reported pursuit of Senegalese international centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly.
Here’s all the details .
Pep Guardiola’s selection headaches ahead of Leicester test
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has plenty to think about for Sunday afternoon’s match against Leicester.
Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes have won both of their Premier League matches so far this season ahead of their trip to the Etihad.
Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho were absent for last night’s Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth which hints at their involvement on Sunday.
Phil Foden looks to have a larger role this season and has stepped up with two goals in two games so far, but it remains to be seen whether Guardiola will use the academy graduate for the third time in six days as the new season starts to get going.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Manchester United academy dealt serious reality check by Liverpool

You could nearly have made a decent Manchester United XI from the players missing from Neil Wood 's Under-23 side for this encounter with Liverpool .
James Garner , Dylan Levitt , Tahith Chong , Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore , all stars for the Under-23s during their promotion season last term , are now out on loan ; Ethan Galbraith , Ethan Laird , Reece Devine and D'mani Mellor are all injured , the latter for the whole campaign ; current academy hotshot Teden Mengi is with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first team squad .
Add in the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramizani have both left the club and you have the tricky situation that faced Wood on this Friday night in Leigh .
It was an evening when United were blown away by a more composed and savvy Liverpool side , under the stewardship of Barry Lewtas , before offering a glimmer of hope late on .
A night when the weather began to turn cold and both sides lost their heads .
Wood must have begun to wonder whether he possesses the materials in his squad to mount a bid for survival in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
United went down within 11 minutes to a Leighton Clarkson goal , with two from Jack Bearne and strikes from Ben Woodburn and Luis Longstaff making it 5-1 all before the hour mark .
United youngster Shola Shoretire was then sent off , shortly after the referee had also given Clarkson his marching orders for the kind of challenge more often seen in the senior derby between these two sides .
The final half hour , a 10 versus 10 contest , saw United at least achieve some respectability , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCann 's effort reducing their arrears , but the damage had been done earlier on .
The night had started with many who watch the Under-23 side regularly making gloomy forecasts , despite the fact Dwight Yorke joined the hosts ' coaching staff on the bench .
The Treble-winning legend has been working on a temporary basis with Wood 's squad , as he furthers his own coaching career .
But there was little opportunity for United 's forwards early on and those doom-mongers were duly proven correct , as Liverpool struck in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clarkson to stroke home .
Just 10 minutes later and United fail to clear after more Liverpool pressure , conceding via a Woodburn curled shot that went in off the post , teasing hosts ' keeper Ondrej Mastny .
Woodburn then drilled a long range effort just wide of Mastny 's net , with United failing to gain any sort of foothold in the contest .
It was soon 3-0 before the half-hour mark as United 's defence were out-muscled again by Liverpool 's forwards and Bearne had a simple finish .
Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Anthony Elanga stormed down the left and won a free-kick , a rare piece of respite for United and a launching pad from which they scored to get back into the contest .
Mejbri 's dead ball delivery was not cleared and Elanga claimed his goal .
But no soon as United felt relieved to see the scoreline at 3-1 , than Bearne notched his second of the evening , slotting home from another cut-back to make it 4-1 on the stroke of half time .
United started the second half brightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to curl home , it threatened to become embarrassing at that stage .
Then came some classic derby day handbags , as a hefty challenge by Clarkson prompted a furious reaction from United 's coaches and players .
Shoretire , the 16-year-old , was sent off for a push in the aftermath , after Clarkson had received his marching orders .
Mejbri and McCann both scored late on , but not even the late fighting spirit will placate United supporters .
It 's never nice to lose to Liverpool , let alone to @ @ @ @

You could nearly have made a decent Manchester United XI from the players missing from Neil Wood's Under-23 side for this encounter with Liverpool.
James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore, all stars for the Under-23s during their promotion season last term, are now out on loan; Ethan Galbraith, Ethan Laird, Reece Devine and D'mani Mellor are all injured, the latter for the whole campaign; current academy hotshot Teden Mengi is with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first team squad. Add in the fact that forward talents Angel Gomes and Largie Ramizani have both left the club and you have the tricky situation that faced Wood on this Friday night in Leigh.
It was an evening when United were blown away by a more composed and savvy Liverpool side, under the stewardship of Barry Lewtas, before offering a glimmer of hope late on. A night when the weather began to turn cold and both sides lost their heads. Wood must have begun to wonder whether he possesses the materials in his squad to mount a bid for survival in the top tier of Under-23 football this season.
United went down within 11 minutes to a Leighton Clarkson goal, with two from Jack Bearne and strikes from Ben Woodburn and Luis Longstaff making it 5-1 all before the hour mark. United youngster Shola Shoretire was then sent off, shortly after the referee had also given Clarkson his marching orders for the kind of challenge more often seen in the senior derby between these two sides.
The final half hour, a 10 versus 10 contest, saw United at least achieve some respectability, with Hannibal Mejbri's low shot and Charlie McCann's effort reducing their arrears. But the damage had been done earlier on.
The night had started with many who watch the Under-23 side regularly making gloomy forecasts, despite the fact Dwight Yorke joined the hosts' coaching staff on the bench. The Treble-winning legend has been working on a temporary basis with Wood's squad, as he furthers his own coaching career.
But there was little opportunity for United's forwards early on and those doom-mongers were duly proven correct, as Liverpool struck in the 11th minute, Bearne squaring for Clarkson to stroke home.
Just 10 minutes later and United failed to clear after more Liverpool pressure, conceding via a Woodburn curled shot that went in off the post, teasing hosts' keeper Ondrej Mastny.
Woodburn then drilled a long range effort just wide of Mastny's net, with United failing to gain any sort of foothold in the contest. It was soon 3-0 before the half-hour mark as United's defence were out-muscled again by Liverpool's forwards. Bearne had a simple finish.
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Then came the bolt from the blue, as Anthony Elanga stormed down the left and won a free-kick, a rare piece of respite for United and a launching pad from which they scored to get back into the contest. Mejbri's dead ball delivery was not cleared and Elanga claimed his goal. But no soon as United felt relieved to see the scoreline at 3-1, than Bearne notched his second of the evening, slotting home from another cut-back to make it 4-1 on the stroke of half time.
United started the second half brightly but squandered possession cheaply to allow Longstaff to curl home, it threatened to become embarrassing at that stage.
Then came some classic derby day handbags, as a hefty challenge by Clarkson prompted a furious reaction from United's coaches and players. Shoretire, the 16-year-old, was sent off for a push in the aftermath, after Clarkson had received his marching orders.
Mejbri and McCann both scored late on, but not even the late fighting spirit will placate United supporters. It's never nice to lose to Liverpool, let alone to concede five goals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Manchester United U23s 3-5 Liverpool highlights

Manchester United 's Under-23s faced a major test at Leigh Sports Village tonight as they took on Liverpool 's best @ @ @ @ @ at 7pm ) .
United are now in the top division of U23s football having @ @ @ @ @ last season and it means they come up against the top young sides from around @ @ @ @ @ the likes of James Garner , Dylan Levitt , Tahith Chong and Aliou Traore to @ @ @ @ @ a tough season for United , who were well beaten by Leicester in their opening @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool .
Mark Helm , Hannibal Mejbri and Shola Shoretire were among those named in @ @ @ @ @ cruised to a 5-3 victory at Leigh .
Jack Bearne scored a brace for the @ @ @ @ @ , Hannibal Mejbri and Charlie McCann netting for United .
Leighton Clarkson and Shoretire both @ @ @ @ @ half .
Recap how the game unfolded below .

Manchester United's Under-23s faced a major test at Leigh Sports Village tonight as they took on Liverpool's best youngsters (kick off was at 7pm).
United are now in the top division of U23s football having won promotion under Neil Wood last season and it means they come up against the top young sides from around the country.
Having lost the likes of James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Tahith Chong and Aliou Traore to loans, it could be a tough season for United, who were well beaten by Leicester in their opening fixture and again here by Liverpool.
Mark Helm, Hannibal Mejbri and Shola Shoretire were among those named in the team, as Liverpool cruised to a 5-3 victory at Leigh. Jack Bearne scored a brace for the visitors, with Anthony Elanga, Hannibal Mejbri and Charlie McCann netting for United. Leighton Clarkson and Shoretire both saw red in the second half.
United XI: Mastny; Bejger, Fish (capt), Bernard, Svidersky; McCann, Wellens; Shoretire, Helm, Mejbri; Elanga.
Subs: Neville, Carney, Hugill, Ercolani, Stanley.
Recap how the game unfolded below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano says he had contact with other clubs before committing his future to the Bundesliga side @ @ @ @ @ to be among the clubs eager to sign the young Frenchman , before he signed @ @ @ @ @ season 's Champions League semi-finalists .
He said : `` For the moment I am @ @ @ @ @ true that I was able to discuss with certain clubs .
As I said , @ @ @ @ @ on Leipzig and I will continue to play for Leipzig .
And then we ’ @ @ @ @ @ , United have yet to agree a deal with Porto for left-back Alex Telles , @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s reported that the two clubs are ‘ still haggling ’ over a @ @ @ @ @ aware of Telles ’ desire to leave .
MEN Sport understands that club are monitoring @ @ @ @ @ Dynamo Kiev ’ s Vitaliy Mykolenko .

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RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano says he had contact with other clubs before committing his future to the Bundesliga side.
Manchester United were believed to be among the clubs eager to sign the young Frenchman, before he signed a new contract with last season's Champions League semi-finalists.
He said: "For the moment I am with Leipzig but it is true that I was able to discuss with certain clubs. As I said, for now I am focused on Leipzig and I will continue to play for Leipzig. And then we’ll see."
Meanwhile, United have yet to agree a deal with Porto for left-back Alex Telles, according to the Telegraph.
It’s reported that the two clubs are ‘still haggling’ over a fee but that Porto are aware of Telles’ desire to leave. MEN Sport understands that club are monitoring the Brazilian as well as Dynamo Kiev’s Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addressed the media on Friday morning.
Recap the latest United news


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer provides Smalling update

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday 25 September .
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not shut the door on the idea of Chris Smalling returning into the first-team fold at Old Trafford , but suggested it would be difficult .
The Norwegian was asked about the defender ’ s future , which appears to be in limbo , after he impressed on loan at Roma last season .
`` Different things need to happen , then , '' Solskjaer responded .
`` So let 's wait and see if there is that change .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the transfer window closes and what happens to Chris . ''
The Serie A outfit have expressed an interest in signing the 30-year-old on a permanent deal , but there ’ s now less than ten days of the transfer window open in which to complete a deal .
Here ’ s all the latest on Smalling .
Solskjaer has admitted he ’ s worried about the survival of football clubs below the Premier League level following the economic impact of playing games behind closed doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to six months before fans are allowed back into stadiums to watch live football , which would have a catastrophic impact on the financial health of EFL and lower-league clubs .
There have been suggestions that Premier League clubs should help financially so more clubs don ’ t follow Bury and Macclesfield in going under .
`` I think , first of all , it 's the situation we 're in , the virus and everything , '' the United manager said .
`` It 's so difficult to predict what 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going up and the fans are n't coming in it 's even worse for football and society in general .
`` But I am worried for League One and League Two teams and lower teams , as well , of course we are .
But all the Premier League teams are all losing money as well and hopefully we can get back and football will be normal and we wo n't lose too many clubs.
” Here ’ s what Solskjaer said in full on the issue .
Manchester United number one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not lost any confidence after the criticism he faced for perceived errors last season .
The Spanish international is now into his 10th season at Old Trafford but faces increased competition with academy graduate Dean Henderson back at the club , having impressed over the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United .
“ I feel very , very well and very confident and very positive and that ’ s very important for me , '' De Gea told MUTV .
`` Now it ’ s time to be back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the most important thing for us at the moment .
Like I say I feel very , very good . ''
Here ’ s what the goalkeeper said in full .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday 25 September.
Solskjaer addresses Chris Smalling transfer situation
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not shut the door on the idea of Chris Smalling returning into the first-team fold at Old Trafford, but suggested it would be difficult.
The Norwegian was asked about the defender’s future, which appears to be in limbo, after he impressed on loan at Roma last season.
"Different things need to happen, then," Solskjaer responded. "So let's wait and see if there is that change. So let's see what happens if and when the transfer window closes and what happens to Chris."
The Serie A outfit have expressed an interest in signing the 30-year-old on a permanent deal, but there’s now less than ten days of the transfer window open in which to complete a deal.
Here’s all the latest on Smalling .
United boss sends message to struggling lower league clubs
Solskjaer has admitted he’s worried about the survival of football clubs below the Premier League level following the economic impact of playing games behind closed doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following new government guidelines, it could be up to six months before fans are allowed back into stadiums to watch live football, which would have a catastrophic impact on the financial health of EFL and lower-league clubs.
There have been suggestions that Premier League clubs should help financially so more clubs don’t follow Bury and Macclesfield in going under.
"I think, first of all, it's the situation we're in, the virus and everything," the United manager said.
"It's so difficult to predict what's going to happen and when the rate is going up and the fans aren't coming in it's even worse for football and society in general.
"But I am worried for League One and League Two teams and lower teams, as well, of course we are. But all the Premier League teams are all losing money as well and hopefully we can get back and football will be normal and we won't lose too many clubs.”
Here’s what Solskjaer said in full on the issue.
De Gea in bullish mood amid mounting criticism
Manchester United number one David de Gea has said he’s not lost any confidence after the criticism he faced for perceived errors last season.
The Spanish international is now into his 10th season at Old Trafford but faces increased competition with academy graduate Dean Henderson back at the club, having impressed over the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
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“I feel very, very well and very confident and very positive and that’s very important for me," De Gea told MUTV.
"Now it’s time to be back to winning ways and winning trophies, that’s the most important thing for us at the moment. Like I say I feel very, very good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Man City step up interest in Benfica defender Ruben Dias

Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Benfica defender Ruben Dias and could offer Nicolas Otamendi in a swap deal .
Pep Guardiola has been desperate to add defensive reinforcements during the summer transfer window following last season 's frailties in defence .
Nathan Ake arrived from Bournemouth but City still want to sign a new centre-back , with Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly their prime target .
However , with a move for the Senegal international stalling , Portuguese sources confirm City have started serious talks over a move for Dias .
City could offer Otamendi in a part-exchange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal suggest Benfica are n't interested in the Argentine and would prefer a straight cash deal .
He said : `` There are no untouchable players .
I mean… there are essential players , like Messi or Ronaldo , but these are from another galaxy .
`` Then there are important players like Ruben Dias .
He ’ s one of the starters of the team , made at the Academia do Seixal and the only starter from the Portuguese international who plays at Benfica – at a team like Benfica , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means something .
`` He ’ s a player with a lot of value and is important in that sector that , at the moment , only has three options because we have not yet signed the defender we want .
He ’ s essential in the team .
But at Benfica I was used to the best being signed , it ’ s nothing new .
If you start with Ruben Dias… if you ask me if I ’ d like ( that he left ) , I wouldn ’ t like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important for the club , we have to understand .
Managers must be prepared for this . ''
The Blues have also lined up Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid man Jose Gimenez as alternatives to signing Koulibaly this summer .

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Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Benfica defender Ruben Dias and could offer Nicolas Otamendi in a swap deal.
Pep Guardiola has been desperate to add defensive reinforcements during the summer transfer window following last season's frailties in defence.
Nathan Ake arrived from Bournemouth but City still want to sign a new centre-back, with Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly their prime target.
However, with a move for the Senegal international stalling, Portuguese sources confirm City have started serious talks over a move for Dias.
City could offer Otamendi in a part-exchange deal for the 23-year-old though reports in Portugal suggest Benfica aren't interested in the Argentine and would prefer a straight cash deal.
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus spoke about Dias' future earlier today.
He said: "There are no untouchable players. I mean… there are essential players, like Messi or Ronaldo, but these are from another galaxy.
"Then there are important players like Ruben Dias. He’s one of the starters of the team, made at the Academia do Seixal and the only starter from the Portuguese international who plays at Benfica – at a team like Benfica, just having a starter in the national team means something.
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"He’s a player with a lot of value and is important in that sector that, at the moment, only has three options because we have not yet signed the defender we want. He’s essential in the team. But at Benfica I was used to the best being signed, it’s nothing new. If you start with Ruben Dias… if you ask me if I’d like (that he left), I wouldn’t like it. But if the financial factor is important for the club, we have to understand. Managers must be prepared for this."
The Blues have also lined up Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid man Jose Gimenez as alternatives to signing Koulibaly this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Tameside man fined £1,000 for breaking quarantine to go to the pub

A Tameside man has been fined £1,000 for breaking quarantine rules after returning from abroad .
The holidaymaker , from Stalybridge , believed he could stop self-isolating early if he tested negative for Covid-19 .
The man , who had recently visited a country not on the travel corridor list , took a coronavirus test and then went to the pub .
Police say he received a positive result for the virus shortly after .
He has since been issued with fixed penalty notice with a minimum fine of £1,000 , GMP said .
In a post , police sergeant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East , said : “ A male from the Stalybridge area has been issued with a fixed penalty notice for breaching quarantine rules after returning from a country from FCDO ’ s ‘ all but essential travel ’ list .
“ The male has tried to circumvent the system and get a Covid test in hopes it would be negative and he could end his quarantine early .
“ After the test , the male has gone to a public house .
The results from his Covid test have then come back as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been issued with a ticket with a minimum fine of £1,000 .
“ Behaviour like this puts the public at huge risk .
Yes , there will be some of you out there saying we should be spending our time dealing with ‘ real crimes ’ but the reality is , this is what we have to deal with at the moment .
“ If people abided by the rules , we would not have to police people breaking them .
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A Tameside man has been fined £1,000 for breaking quarantine rules after returning from abroad.
The holidaymaker, from Stalybridge, believed he could stop self-isolating early if he tested negative for Covid-19.
The man, who had recently visited a country not on the travel corridor list, took a coronavirus test and then went to the pub.
Police say he received a positive result for the virus shortly after.
He has since been issued with fixed penalty notice with a minimum fine of £1,000, GMP said.
In a post, police sergeant Jackson, of GMP Tameside North and East, said: “A male from the Stalybridge area has been issued with a fixed penalty notice for breaching quarantine rules after returning from a country from FCDO’s ‘all but essential travel’ list.
“The male has tried to circumvent the system and get a Covid test in hopes it would be negative and he could end his quarantine early.
“After the test, the male has gone to a public house. The results from his Covid test have then come back as positive. The male in question has been issued with a ticket with a minimum fine of £1,000.
“Behaviour like this puts the public at huge risk. Yes, there will be some of you out there saying we should be spending our time dealing with ‘real crimes’ but the reality is, this is what we have to deal with at the moment.
“If people abided by the rules, we would not have to police people breaking them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Man City open talks over Ruben Dias swap deal and more rumours

Manchester City could offer Nicolas Otamendi to Benfica in a swap deal for Ruben Dias - according to reports .
Pep Guardiola is eager to sign a new centre-back this summer despite adding Nathan Ake to his ranks earlier in the window .
MEN Sport understand Kalidou Koulibaly was a priority target for the City boss but the Blues are now pursuing other targets on their list as a move for the Senegal international continues to stall .
Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid man Jose Gimenez are on City 's shortlist but the Blues have opened talks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal have confirmed .
Dias is under contract at Benfica until 2024 and The Daily Mail report that his club would prefer a straight cash deal rather than see Otamendi included in any potential move .
Elsewhere , reports in Italy suggest City can not be ruled out as a potential destination for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani this summer .
The 26-year-old is widely expected to leave the club and has been linked with a switch to the Premier League among many clubs around Europe .
Tuttosport claim Rugani is being monitored by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the other targets on their shortlist .
Rugani made just ten appearances in the Serie A last season and remains behind Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order .

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Manchester City could offer Nicolas Otamendi to Benfica in a swap deal for Ruben Dias - according to reports.
Pep Guardiola is eager to sign a new centre-back this summer despite adding Nathan Ake to his ranks earlier in the window.
MEN Sport understand Kalidou Koulibaly was a priority target for the City boss but the Blues are now pursuing other targets on their list as a move for the Senegal international continues to stall.
Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid man Jose Gimenez are on City's shortlist but the Blues have opened talks to sign Benfica defender Dias, sources in Portugal have confirmed.
Dias is under contract at Benfica until 2024 and The Daily Mail report that his club would prefer a straight cash deal rather than see Otamendi included in any potential move.
Elsewhere, reports in Italy suggest City cannot be ruled out as a potential destination for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani this summer.
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The 26-year-old is widely expected to leave the club and has been linked with a switch to the Premier League among many clubs around Europe.
Tuttosport claim Rugani is being monitored by City as he would be significantly cheaper than the other targets on their shortlist.
Rugani made just ten appearances in the Serie A last season and remains behind Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Covid-19 cases now confirmed at 280 Greater Manchester schools

The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached 280 .
At the end of what has been the third week back at school for most pupils , thousands are now self-isolating after classmates and staff tested positive .
Many schools are putting contingency plans in place to make sure children are able to work from home should the time come .
Closures confirmed by the Manchester Evening News today include Holy Family Catholic School , in Langworthy , Salford and St Margaret 's CE Primary in Prestwich , which have both shut to every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perry , headteacher at St Margaret ’ s , said : “ Due to the high numbers of staff/pupils testing positive for coronavirus , we have reluctantly taken the decision to close the school until 6 October .
“ We have taken this decision to protect our pupils and staff , whose safety is always our highest priority . ''
Some schools which already had a number of children isolating have sent further groups home , including Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden where there 's been another confirmed case in Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oldham , where the Nursery and Reception bubble is now also isolating .
Elton High in Bury has also had another confirmed case , which has affected a small number of teaching and support staff , as well as around 30 students .
The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed .
Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes : • Manchester Communication Academy , Harpurhey - ( One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8 ) • St Agnes CE Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reception and one in Year 1 .
Close contacts isolating ) • Trinity C of E High - ( member of staff positive , close contacts isolating • Brookburn Primary , Chorlton - ( Year 5 isolating after one pupil and two staff positive ) • Co-op Academy Walkden - ( SEND pupils from The Hive and all Year 10 ) • Springwood Primary School , Swinton - ( four confirmed cases in two classes ) • St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School , Bury - ( One confirmed case among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary , Bury - ( Two confirmed cases , Years 3 , 5 and 6 isolating ) • Ladybridge High , Bolton - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) • King 's Leadership Academy , Bolton - ( Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7 ) • Harper Green High , Farnworth - ( Confirmed cases in two year groups .
Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off ) • Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College , Altrincham - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of Year 10 ) • Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - ( Cases confirmed in Years 8 , 9 and 10 ) • Flixton Girls School , Trafford - ( Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating ) • St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary , Stretford - ( a Year 5/6 class , a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club ) Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed : • Broadstone Hall Primary , Stockport - ( One class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 6 ) • Great Academy Ashton , Tameside - ( part of Y10 and a bubble from another year ) • Denton West End Primary , Tameside - ( Two classes from Year 3 bubble and Year 6 ) • Fairfield High School for Girls , Droylsden , Tameside - ( Cases in Years 9 , 10 and 11 , close contacts isolating ) • Godley Community Primary , Hyde - ( Closed to all except nursery children ) • The Radclyffe School , Oldham - ( Close contacts of positive cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11 ) • Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - ( one positive case ) • The Hathershaw College , Oldham - ( Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9 ) • The Oldham Academy North , Oldham - ( A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating , plus another confirmed case among staff ) • St Thomas More RC Primary , Middleton - ( Three classes from Key Stage 1 ) • St Vincent 's Roman Catholic Primary School , Norden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class and one Year 6 class ) • Ince CE Primary , Wigan - ( One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4 ) • St John Fisher Catholic High , Wigan - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .

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The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached 280.
At the end of what has been the third week back at school for most pupils, thousands are now self-isolating after classmates and staff tested positive.
Many schools are putting contingency plans in place to make sure children are able to work from home should the time come.
Closures confirmed by the Manchester Evening News today include Holy Family Catholic School, in Langworthy, Salford and St Margaret's CE Primary in Prestwich, which have both shut to every year group after positive cases.
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Kath Perry, headteacher at St Margaret’s, said: “Due to the high numbers of staff/pupils testing positive for coronavirus, we have reluctantly taken the decision to close the school until 6 October.
“We have taken this decision to protect our pupils and staff, whose safety is always our highest priority."
Some schools which already had a number of children isolating have sent further groups home, including Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden where there's been another confirmed case in Year 10 and at Corpus Christi RC Primary in Oldham, where the Nursery and Reception bubble is now also isolating.
Elton High in Bury has also had another confirmed case, which has affected a small number of teaching and support staff, as well as around 30 students.
Today's list includes:
St Margaret's CE Primary, Prestwich - (School closed to all year groups)
Chapelfield Primary, Radcliffe - (One Year 3 class isolating)
Moorside Primary, Swinton - (Year 3)
Medlock Primary School, Manchester - (confirmed case)
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy, Wigan - (Year 3)
St John's CE Primary, Wigan - (staff affected)
Hope School and College - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Woodfield Primary, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One Reception class)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8)
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Wright Robinson College, Gorton - (A Year 8 bubble, 20 pupils from Year 9, a Year 11 bubble)
St Peter's High, Longsight - (Year 9)
Alma Park Primary, Levenshulme - (Year 1 and 2)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Blackley - (One year group)
Chapel Street Community Primary School, Levenshulme - (One confirmed case)
Abraham Moss Community School, Manchester - (Pupils in Years 7, 9 and 11)
Parrs Wood High, Didsbury - (Two confirmed cases)
St Margaret's CE Primary, Whalley Range - (Nursery)
Ladybarn Primary, Withington - (Year 5)
Abbott Community Primary, Collyhurst - (Year 5 and Year 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 3)
Beaver Road Primary, Didsbury - (Two Year 4 classes)
Rolls Crescent Primary, Hulme - (Year 4)
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Moston - (two bubbles isolating)
Our Lady's RC High, Blackley - (One confirmed case)
Cheetham CE Primary, Cheetham Hill - (One confirmed case)
Charlestown Primary, Blackley - (Year 5)
St Agnes CE Primary, Longsight - (One case in Reception and one in Year 1. Close contacts isolating)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fallowfield - (Two cases in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
St Cuthbert's RC Primary, Withington - (confirmed case in Year 6)
St Augustine's CE Primary, Monsall - (Confirmed case)
Heald Place Primary, Rusholme - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Gorton - (One confirmed case)
Dean Trust Ardwick - (Year 8)
William Hulme's Grammar School - (Confirmed cases in Year 8, 11 and sixth form, close contacts isolating)
Didsbury High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Whalley Range High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Academy High - (Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Trinity C of E High - (member of staff positive, close contacts isolating
E-ACT Academy, Blackey - (Year 4, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Health Academy - (Confirmed case)
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case, contacts isolating)
Cavendish Primary, West Didsbury - (Year 5)
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton - (Two cases confirmed)
Crab Lane Primary, Higher Blackley - (Year 6)
St James CE Primary, Gorton - (Year 4)
Haveley Hey Primary, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case, Year 5 class isolating)
Ringway Primary, Wythenshawe - (Year 5 class and Nursery isolating)
Crossacres Primary Academy, Wythenshawe - (Year 6)
St Matthew's RC High, New Moston - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Brookburn Primary, Chorlton - (Year 5 isolating after one pupil and two staff positive)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 10 and Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8 and Year 11 affected by cases)
Salford City Academy, Salford - (Small number from Year 7 and Year 11)
Co-op Academy Walkden - (SEND pupils from The Hive and all Year 10)
Springwood Primary School, Swinton - (four confirmed cases in two classes)
Branwood Preparatory School, Salford - (Reception class)
Moorside High, Swinton - (a number of Year 10s isolating)
Broadoak Primary, Swinton - (One confirmed case)
Mossfield Primary, Swinton - (Year 5)
St Gilbert's RC Primary, Winton - (School closed)
St Andrew's CE Primary, Eccles - (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
Bridgewater Primary, Little Hulton, Salford - (Year 4)
St Mark's CE Primary, Worsley - (One case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Holy Family Catholic School, Langworthy, Salford - (Confirmed cases, school closed to all year groups)
Monton Green Primary, Salford - (Year 6)
UTC@MediaCityUK - (Year 12)
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Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (confirmed case)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive) Elton Primary, Bury - (Year 3/4 bubble)
Radcliffe Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Philips High School, Whitefield - (A number of confirmed cases)
Unsworth Academy, Bury - (Year 7)
Whitefield Community Primary, Bury - (One confirmed case)
Butterstile Primary School, Prestwich, Bury - (Year 1)
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, Bury - (One confirmed case among staff, Early Years isolating)
Tottington High, Bury - (Year 8)
St Marie's RC Primary, Bury - (Year 4)
East Ward Community Primary School, Bury - (Classes in Year 4, 5 and 6 affected)
Parrenthorn High School, Bury - (positive case in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Elton High School, Bury - (Three cases confirmed, contacts isolating)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Year 11)
St Michael's RC Primary, Whitefield - (one adult positive, one year bubble isolating)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary, Bury - (Two confirmed cases, Years 3, 5 and 6 isolating)
St Monica's RC High, Prestwich - (Year 11)
St Peter's CE Primary, Whitefield - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
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Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Spindle Point Primary, Bolton - (Only Year 4 remains in school)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
St James CE High, Farnworth - (Year 7)
Mount St Joseph secondary, Bolton - (Year 8)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Year 9)
Chorley New Road Primary, Bolton - (Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6)
Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton - (Year 2)
St Gregory's RC Primary, Farnworth - (Two positive cases, Year 5 isolating)
The Ferns Primary Academy, Farnworth - (Year 2 and Year 4)
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary, Heaton, Bolton - (Year 3)
Claypool Primary, Horwich - (Year 3)
Birtenshaw, Bolton - (One confirmed case)
King's Leadership Academy, Bolton - (Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7)
Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton - (Three Year 7 forms)
Little Lever School, Bolton - (One Year 7 form)
Canon Slade School, Bolton - (All Year 7 isolating. Confirmed case in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Leverhulme Community Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Lever Edge Primary Academy, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton - (Head and deputy/Year 5 teacher confirmed cases, all Year 5 isolating)
Harwood Meadows Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Harper Green High, Farnworth - (Confirmed cases in two year groups. Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off)
Kearsley West Primary School, Kearsley, Bolton - (Member of staff positive, Nursery and Reception isolating)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10)
Old Trafford Community Academy, Old Trafford
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - (Cases confirmed in Years 8, 9 and 10)
Stretford High School, Stretford - (Number of pupils in Year 9 isolating)
St Alphonsus RC Primary, Old Trafford - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Flixton Girls School, Trafford - (Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Stretford - (Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary, Stretford - (a Year 5/6 class, a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club)
Sale Grammar - (Year 9)
Sale High School - (One confirmed case)
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys - (Year 11)
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Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Stockport - (Two classes from Year 2)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme - (Year 12 and Year 13)
Broadstone Hall Primary, Stockport - (One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
St Anne's RC High, Stockport - (Year 11)
The Kingsway School, Stockport - (One confirmed case)
Great Moor Junior School, Stockport - (Year 3)
Werneth School, Stockport - (Confirmed case in Year 7, bubble of 80 students isolating)
Marple Hall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Cheadle Hulme High School, Stockport - (Confirmed case)
Priestnall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10 and a bubble from another year)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Droylsden Academy - (One staff member)
Denton West End Primary, Tameside - (Two classes from Year 3 bubble and Year 6)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde - (Year 1)
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, Tameside - (Cases in Years 9, 10 and 11, close contacts isolating)
Pinfold Primary School, Tameside - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Waterloo Primary School, Ashton, Tameside - (Two classes in Year 4 bubble)
Mossley Hollins High, Tameside - (Staff member tested positive, no isolations)
Mottram CE Primary, Tameside - (One class from Year 4/5)
Denton Community College, Tameside - (One positive case)
Audenshaw School, Tameside - (One positive case)
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy, Ashton, Tameside - (a Year 6 class)
Godley Community Primary, Hyde - (Closed to all except nursery children)
Copley Academy, Stalybridge - (Positive cases in Year 7, 10 and 11 - close contacts isolating)
St Thomas More RC College, Denton - (Confirmed case, around 30 pupils isolating)
Alder Community High, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Hyde High School, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Greenside Primary, Droylsden, Tameside - (Year 2)
Kingsway Park High, Rochdale - (Confirmed case in Year 10, bubble isolating)
Broadbent Fold Primary, Dukinfield - (One positive case, group of Year 5/6 isolating)
Ravensfield Primary, Dukinfield, Tameside - (Year 5 class isolating)
Endeavour Academy, Hyde - (Year 6, teacher positive)
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Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9, whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - (one positive case)
Saddleworth School, Oldham - (Year 7 and Year 9)
Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Year 10 and contacts of Year 8 case isolating)
Crompton House CE School, Oldham - (Years 7, 8, 12 and 13 affected)
Oasis Academy Oldham - (Year 10 and Year 11)
The Hathershaw College, Oldham - (Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9)
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Oldham - (Nursery, Reception and Year 1)
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham - (Year 1 and Year 6)
Horton Mill Primary School, Oldham - (Several cases, full school closed)
Stanley Road Primary, Chadderton - (Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6)
St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1/2)
Mills Hill Primary, Chadderton - (One Year 4 class bubble)
Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham - (One bubble in Year 7)
The Oldham Academy North, Oldham - (A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating, plus another confirmed case among staff)
Knowsley Junior School, Oldham - (Year 6)
Fir Bank Primary, Royton, Oldham - (One confirmed case)
St Paul's CE Primary, Royton, Oldham - (Year 5)
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Shaw, Oldham - (Year 5 and 6 bubble)
Co-op Academy Failsworth - (Year 9 and Year 10)
Holy Cross CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
Greenfield Primary, Oldham - (Year 5)
Waterhead Academy, Oldham - (Seven children isolating)
Newman RC College, Oldham - (One case confirmed in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (One case confirmed)
Werneth Primary, Oldham - (Year 2 and 3)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Full school closed)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
Woodland Community Primary, Heywood - (Three classes in Year 6)
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles from Year 7)
Oulder Hill Community School, Rochdale - (Close contacts of Year 8)
Norden Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Nursery, Reception and Year 5)
St Thomas More RC Primary, Middleton - (Three classes from Key Stage 1)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Littleborough - (positive case in Year 3)
Middleton Technology School - (Two confirmed cases)
Cardinal Langley RC High, Middleton - (Year 7, Year 10)
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale - (Year 4)
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Norden, Rochdale - (One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class)
Hamer Primary, Rochdale - (Two bubbles isolating)
Wardle Academy, Rochdale - (Year 8)
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale - (Staff member tested positive, close contacts isolating)
Matthew Moss High, Rochdale - (Some bubbles closed following confirmed case)
Holy Family RC and CE College, Heywood - (Year 9)
Greenbank Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Spotland Primary, Rochdale - (a Year 3 class, a Year 4 class and Year 5 isolating)
Wigan
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan - (Year 8, 11, 12 and 13 affected)
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 7, 8 and 9 affected)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Years 7, 8 and 11 affected)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
Canon Sharples CE Primary School, Wigan - (Nursery and Years 1 and 2 affected)
Ince CE Primary, Wigan - (One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4)
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
Twelve Apostles RC Primary, Leigh - (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5)
Mab's Cross Primary School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Cansfield High School, Wigan - (Year 9 and Year 11)
The Deanery, Wigan - (close contacts of positive Year 9 case isolating)
Rowan Tree Primary, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Oakfield High School and College, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan - (Year 8, Year 10 and Year 11)
Standish Community High, Wigan - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Landgate School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School, Wigan - (Year 3 affected)
Lowton St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
Meadowbank Primary School, Wigan - (Years 1 and 2 affected)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Beech Hill - (staff affected)
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton - (Year 6 affected)
St Luke's CofE Primary School, Lowton - (Year 2)
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 5 affected)
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
Atherton Community School, Wigan - (Year 10 affected)
Golborne High School, Wigan - (Years 7 and 9 affected)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.