themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Salford Red Devils fans will have their own dedicated matchday bus this coming season

Salford Red Devils fans will have their own dedicated bus to get to and from the AJ Bell Stadium for the 2020 season .
A partnership between bus company Go North West , Salford Red Devils and the supporters ' trust , will mean fans will be able to catch the RD1 for home games from Salford Shopping Centre , Irlam o ’ th ’ Height , Langworthy and Eccles .
The scheme will start in time for the team 's first home game of the season against Toronto Wolfpack on February 8 .
John Roxburgh , operations manager at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Devils are giants of the Super League and are at the very heart of the community here in Salford .
“ As Salford ’ s leading bus company , we ’ re proud to play a part in helping fans connect with their heroes , we ’ re delighted to be supporting the club with this exciting new partnership.
” Salford Red Devils director Paul King said : “ We ’ re really pleased to be working with Go North West on this initiative .
“ Our success last season captured the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s important that we feed that interest by ensuring they can attend fixtures throughout what is set to be a very exciting 2020 Betfred Super League campaign .
“ The AJ Bell Stadium has become much more accessible than when it first became our home and these buses will provide another , efficient way for supporters to make their journeys .
“ I would like to thank the supporters ’ trust for their work on this initiative and look forward to it transporting supporters new and old to our home opener against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the supporters ’ trust said : “ We are delighted to work with Go North West for the 2020 Super League Season .
“ The RD1 service has become an integral part of the match day experience for so many fans and some of those fans wouldn ’ t be able to get to and from the stadium without it .
“ We look forward to building our partnership with Go North West over the coming months , and if the demand is there , we can look to expand this service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RD1 can be bought from the driver on matchdays , or online at salfordrlfcst.com .
For more information and to download timetables , visit gonorthwest.co.uk .

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Salford Red Devils fans will have their own dedicated bus to get to and from the AJ Bell Stadium for the 2020 season.
A partnership between bus company Go North West, Salford Red Devils and the supporters' trust, will mean fans will be able to catch the RD1 for home games from Salford Shopping Centre, Irlam o’th’ Height, Langworthy and Eccles.
The scheme will start in time for the team's first home game of the season against Toronto Wolfpack on February 8.
John Roxburgh, operations manager at Go North West said: “Salford Red Devils are giants of the Super League and are at the very heart of the community here in Salford.
“As Salford’s leading bus company, we’re proud to play a part in helping fans connect with their heroes, we’re delighted to be supporting the club with this exciting new partnership.”
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Salford Red Devils director Paul King said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Go North West on this initiative.
“Our success last season captured the interest of the local community and it’s important that we feed that interest by ensuring they can attend fixtures throughout what is set to be a very exciting 2020 Betfred Super League campaign.
“The AJ Bell Stadium has become much more accessible than when it first became our home and these buses will provide another, efficient way for supporters to make their journeys.
“I would like to thank the supporters’ trust for their work on this initiative and look forward to it transporting supporters new and old to our home opener against Toronto Wolfpack.”
Pete Brady, chair of the supporters’ trust said: “We are delighted to work with Go North West for the 2020 Super League Season.
“The RD1 service has become an integral part of the match day experience for so many fans and some of those fans wouldn’t be able to get to and from the stadium without it.
“We look forward to building our partnership with Go North West over the coming months, and if the demand is there, we can look to expand this service across the city.”
Tickets for the RD1 can be bought from the driver on matchdays, or online at salfordrlfcst.com.
For more information and to download timetables, visit gonorthwest.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Pep Guardiola confirms Man City goalkeeper for Carabao Cup final

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Claudio Bravo will play for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa .
The Blues ’ second string keeper has been in goal throughout the competition , including both legs of the semi-final against Manchester United .
The Blues progressed to their third successive final in the tournament – and their fifth in seven years – after a 1-0 home defeat was not enough to overturn their 3-1 lead from the first game at Old Trafford .
Last season , novice keeper Aro Muric played in every game up until the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bench and go for his first choice Ederson .
City won the trophy after the Brazil keeper set them on the way to a penalty shoot-out triumph by saving Jorginho ’ s spot kick .
But Ederson will be on the bench this time as City face the Villans , with Guardiola explaining why he left out Muric last time .
“ Last season I changed Ederson for Aro because we played Chelsea .
They have incredible high pressing and we need to play for the build-up .
It is Claudio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play.
” That is a vote of confidence in Bravo ’ s ability with his feet , which he has shown throughout this season ’ s competition .
City will meet Villa in the final at Wembley on Sunday March 1 , which mean that the home game with Arsenal scheduled for the same day will be postponed .

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Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Claudio Bravo will play for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa.
The Blues’ second string keeper has been in goal throughout the competition, including both legs of the semi-final against Manchester United.
The Blues progressed to their third successive final in the tournament – and their fifth in seven years – after a 1-0 home defeat was not enough to overturn their 3-1 lead from the first game at Old Trafford.
Last season, novice keeper Aro Muric played in every game up until the final, when Guardiola decided to leave him on the bench and go for his first choice Ederson.
City won the trophy after the Brazil keeper set them on the way to a penalty shoot-out triumph by saving Jorginho’s spot kick.
But Ederson will be on the bench this time as City face the Villans, with Guardiola explaining why he left out Muric last time.
“Last season I changed Ederson for Aro because we played Chelsea. They have incredible high pressing and we need to play for the build-up. It is Claudio’s feet, he is going to play.”
That is a vote of confidence in Bravo’s ability with his feet, which he has shown throughout this season’s competition.
City will meet Villa in the final at Wembley on Sunday March 1, which mean that the home game with Arsenal scheduled for the same day will be postponed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Bruno Fernandes arrives at training ground for Manchester United medical

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes has arrived at Manchester United 's training ground on Thursday morning ahead of his medical .
United are expected to complete the signing of the Sporting Lisbon playmaker having reached an agreement with the Portuguese club on Wednesday afternoon .
Club sources told the MEN a deal for the Sporting Lisbon captain was close to being finalised on Tuesday after a significant breakthrough in negotiations between the two sides .
The proposed transfer had been stalling after United baulked at Sporting 's initial fee .
And the club made an official announcement on Wednesday evening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an agreement had been reached and a deal was subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms .
The 25-year-old flew into Manchester with his representatives via a private jet on Tuesday evening and the MEN understands he arrived at the club 's Carrington training base on Thursday morning , ready to complete his move .
Although the playmaker was not pictured as he was driven into the back entrance of the training ground with photographers waiting to spot him at the front .
United will pay Sporting €55m up front and €10m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualification and appearances .
Sporting could bank another €15m in add-ons based on individual milestones the player may accomplish at Old Trafford and the club will need to have registered him by midday on Friday in order for him to feature against Wolves in the Premier League this weekend .

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Portugal international Bruno Fernandes has arrived at Manchester United's training ground on Thursday morning ahead of his medical.
United are expected to complete the signing of the Sporting Lisbon playmaker having reached an agreement with the Portuguese club on Wednesday afternoon.
Club sources told the MEN a deal for the Sporting Lisbon captain was close to being finalised on Tuesday after a significant breakthrough in negotiations between the two sides.
The proposed transfer had been stalling after United baulked at Sporting's initial fee.
And the club made an official announcement on Wednesday evening, ahead of the Manchester derby, saying an agreement had been reached and a deal was subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms.
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The 25-year-old flew into Manchester with his representatives via a private jet on Tuesday evening and the MEN understands he arrived at the club's Carrington training base on Thursday morning, ready to complete his move. Although the playmaker was not pictured as he was driven into the back entrance of the training ground with photographers waiting to spot him at the front.
United will pay Sporting €55m up front and €10m in add-ons, subject to Champions League qualification and appearances. Sporting could bank another €15m in add-ons based on individual milestones the player may accomplish at Old Trafford and the club will need to have registered him by midday on Friday in order for him to feature against Wolves in the Premier League this weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Fern Britton and This Morning chef Phil Vickery separate after 20 years

This Morning chef Phil Vickery and his TV presenter wife Fern Britton have announced they have split up after 20 years marriage .
Announcing the separation , the 62-year-old said she and her husband , 58 , will `` always share a great friendship . ''
The news comes just a month after Fern 's father , the actor Tony Britton , died on December 22 aged 95 .
Fern and Phil have a daughter Winnie , 18 , and Ready Steady Cook presenter Fern has twins Harry and Jack , 26 , and Grace , 23 , with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the programme Ready Steady Cook and were married in 2000 , following her split from her previous relationship with Clive Jones .
The couple shared matching statements on their Twitter pages .
Fern wrote : `` After more than 20 happy years together , Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways .
`` We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children .
`` We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time .
`` Thank you for your continued kindness and support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when Fern presented the programme with Phillip Schofield .
In an interview with Good Housekeeping magazine in 2018 , Fern said : `` Sex is great but a cup of tea is great , too .
`` There 's nothing nicer than getting into bed with a cuppa and having a hug and a chat - that 's love . ''
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This Morning chef Phil Vickery and his TV presenter wife Fern Britton have announced they have split up after 20 years marriage.
Announcing the separation, the 62-year-old said she and her husband, 58, will "always share a great friendship."
The news comes just a month after Fern's father, the actor Tony Britton, died on December 22 aged 95.
Fern and Phil have a daughter Winnie, 18, and Ready Steady Cook presenter Fern has twins Harry and Jack, 26, and Grace, 23, with her former husband Clive Jones.
They met on the programme Ready Steady Cook and were married in 2000, following her split from her previous relationship with Clive Jones.
The couple shared matching statements on their Twitter pages.
Fern wrote: "After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.
"We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.
"We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.
"Thank you for your continued kindness and support."
The couple met on This Morning, when Fern presented the programme with Phillip Schofield.
In an interview with Good Housekeeping magazine in 2018, Fern said: "Sex is great but a cup of tea is great, too.
"There's nothing nicer than getting into bed with a cuppa and having a hug and a chat - that's love."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Four men found stabbed in street in Morecambe following 'disturbance'

Police are investigating after four men were found stabbed in the street in Morecambe .
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in the Lancashire town at around 3.20am on Thursday ( January 30 ) .
Four men , who are believed to be known to each other , were found with stab wounds at the scene on Morecambe Street .
A cordon has been put up and police remain at the scene this morning , Lancs Live reports .
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of GBH .
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said : `` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , Morecambe , following an incident this morning .
`` We were called at around 3.20am to reports of a disturbance on the street .
We attended and found four men with stab injuries .
`` Three of the men are at hospital .
`` A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and remains in custody .
`` At this time we believe the four people are known to each other and that there is no wider threat to the public . ''
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Police are investigating after four men were found stabbed in the street in Morecambe.
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in the Lancashire town at around 3.20am on Thursday (January 30).
Four men, who are believed to be known to each other, were found with stab wounds at the scene on Morecambe Street.
Three remain in hospital.
A cordon has been put up and police remain at the scene this morning, Lancs Live reports.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of GBH.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "A scene is currently in place on Morecambe Street, Morecambe, following an incident this morning.
"We were called at around 3.20am to reports of a disturbance on the street. We attended and found four men with stab injuries.
"Three of the men are at hospital.
"A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and remains in custody.
"At this time we believe the four people are known to each other and that there is no wider threat to the public."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Work begins on two new budget hotels at Manchester Airport - 350 jobs will be on offer

Work has started on a £45m project to build two new budget hotels at Manchester Airport .
A 280-bed Holiday Inn and a 262-bed Ibis Budget are set to open at the beginning of 2020 , joining the likes of Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu .
The project forms part of Airport City 's £1bn development , set to bring offices , hotel district , manufacturing , logistics facilities and retail space .
Construction of a new £6m pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M56 motorway began in October 2019 .
The bridge will give direct access to pedestrians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Beijing Construction Engineering Group International has been awarded the multi-million pound contract .
The Holiday Inn will have twin , family , executive and accessible rooms across six floors .
The sixth floor will have roof terrace for guests , overlooking the airfield .
A seventh floor will feature a canopied terrace and crew lounge , which will look north over Airport City Manchester towards Manchester city centre .
The Ibis Budget Hotel will offer free WiFi and a breakfast buffet .
It will have a restaurant on the ground floor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ airport train and tram station .
A planning application was submitted just before Christmas for a nine-storey , 412 bedroom hotel and restaurant under the TRIBE brand .
The hotel is part of the Accor Group , whose other brands include Mercure , Sofitel and Novotel .
Dongwen Yu , Lead Director , BCEGI , said : `` We are delighted to be appointed as the contractor to deliver these two new hotels at Airport City Manchester .
`` Alongside The Hut Group and the new pedestrian bridge construction , both hotels reinforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building .
Jonathan Haigh , managing director of MAG Property and Airport City Manchester Development Management Leader , said : `` The start of work on site for our Holiday Inn and Ibis Hotels is another major milestone for the Airport City Manchester scheme .
`` Responding primarily to the Airport 's sustained growth in passenger numbers and its £1bn transformation programme to facilitate further growth and an enhanced customer experience , the new hotels will provide much needed accommodation to meet growing demand .
`` We are also delighted with the submission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TRIBE hotel , which again demonstrates the calibre of operator interest in Airport City Manchester as our vision continues to progress into a reality .
`` These hotels , under globally recognised leading brands , will bring a range of additional facilities and amenities to the airport campus , as well as providing employment opportunities for local people both during the construction stage and once operational . ''
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Work has started on a £45m project to build two new budget hotels at Manchester Airport.
A 280-bed Holiday Inn and a 262-bed Ibis Budget are set to open at the beginning of 2021, joining the likes of Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu.
The project forms part of Airport City's £1bn development, set to bring offices, hotel district, manufacturing, logistics facilities and retail space.
Construction of a new £6m pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M56 motorway began in October 2019.
The bridge will give direct access to pedestrians and cyclists travelling to the airport from Wythenshawe.
Beijing Construction Engineering Group International has been awarded the multi-million pound contract.
The Holiday Inn will have twin, family, executive and accessible rooms across six floors.
The sixth floor will have roof terrace for guests, overlooking the airfield.
A seventh floor will feature a canopied terrace and crew lounge, which will look north over Airport City Manchester towards Manchester city centre.
The Ibis Budget Hotel will offer free WiFi and a breakfast buffet.
It will have a restaurant on the ground floor.
Both hotels will be next to the airport train and tram station.
A planning application was submitted just before Christmas for a nine-storey, 412 bedroom hotel and restaurant under the TRIBE brand.
The hotel is part of the Accor Group, whose other brands include Mercure, Sofitel and Novotel.
Dongwen Yu, Lead Director, BCEGI, said: "We are delighted to be appointed as the contractor to deliver these two new hotels at Airport City Manchester.
"Alongside The Hut Group and the new pedestrian bridge construction, both hotels reinforce the fact momentum at Airport City is building.
(Image: Airport City)
Jonathan Haigh, managing director of MAG Property and Airport City Manchester Development Management Leader , said: "The start of work on site for our Holiday Inn and Ibis Hotels is another major milestone for the Airport City Manchester scheme.
"Responding primarily to the Airport's sustained growth in passenger numbers and its £1bn transformation programme to facilitate further growth and an enhanced customer experience, the new hotels will provide much needed accommodation to meet growing demand.
"We are also delighted with the submission of a further planning application for a TRIBE hotel, which again demonstrates the calibre of operator interest in Airport City Manchester as our vision continues to progress into a reality.
"These hotels, under globally recognised leading brands, will bring a range of additional facilities and amenities to the airport campus, as well as providing employment opportunities for local people both during the construction stage and once operational."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Martin Lewis on the best bargains you'll find in Boots' 70% off sale

After many items were reduced by 50 per cent following the Christmas rush , Boots has finally slashed its sale prices even further , with some products now discounted by a whopping 70 pc .
With so many great bargains on the horizon , Martin Lewis has dished out his top tips for getting the most out of the sale .
Appearing on Good Morning Britain , the Money Saving Expert said : `` We ’ re in dregs of the sale , and usually at this time of year shops up their sale discount to get rid of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boots have confirmed it ’ s boosting its current ‘ up-to 50 percent off ’ sale to up-to 70 percent off in-store only on selected skincare , make-up , electrical and fragrances . ''
He added : `` So if items are still in stock tomorrow , you could get a decent discount , for example , you could get a Ted Baker Ultimate Harmony set for £13.50 ( currently £20.25 in 'up to 50 percent off sale ' ) , normally £45 and Soap & Glory Sweet Tin-Tations set for £18 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off sale ' ) , normally £60 . ''
Martin warns that if shoppers do want to bag a bargain , they 'll have to be quick , and says that there 's no guarantee of items being available .
He told viewers : `` There are no guarantees , it ’ s a case of ‘ can you find them ’ – bigger stores tend to have more [ products on sale ] . ''
Some of the best items that will be marked down in the sale include : Braun Silk-expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Permanent Hair Removal ( White and Gold ) was £565 now £282.50 No7 Best Face Forward Collection was £80 now £24 ( worth £156 ) Fcuk Sock and Body Duo was £12.50 now £3.75 Hatchimals Eau de Toilette 50ml and Bodywash gift set was £13 now £3.90

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After many items were reduced by 50 per cent following the Christmas rush, Boots has finally slashed its sale prices even further, with some products now discounted by a whopping 70 pc.
With so many great bargains on the horizon, Martin Lewis has dished out his top tips for getting the most out of the sale.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, the Money Saving Expert said: "We’re in dregs of the sale, and usually at this time of year shops up their sale discount to get rid of last seasons failing stock.
"And tomorrow Boots have confirmed it’s boosting its current ‘up-to 50 percent off’ sale to up-to 70 percent off in-store only on selected skincare, make-up, electrical and fragrances."
He added: "So if items are still in stock tomorrow, you could get a decent discount, for example, you could get a Ted Baker Ultimate Harmony set for £13.50 (currently £20.25 in 'up to 50 percent off sale'), normally £45 and Soap & Glory Sweet Tin-Tations set for £18 (currently £27 in 'up to 50 percent off sale'), normally £60."
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Martin warns that if shoppers do want to bag a bargain, they'll have to be quick, and says that there's no guarantee of items being available.
He told viewers: "There are no guarantees, it’s a case of ‘can you find them’ – bigger stores tend to have more [products on sale]."
Some of the best items that will be marked down in the sale include:
No7 Silver Illuminated Makeup Mirror (silver) was £49.99 now £19.99
Oral B Genius Rose Gold 9000 was £300 now £120
Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 PL5014 Latest Generation IPL - Permanent Hair Removal (White and Gold ) was £565 now £282.50
No7 Best Face Forward Collection was £80 now £24 (worth £156)
Soap & Glory Sweet Tin-Tations was £60 now £18 (worth £80.50)
Ted Baker Ultimate Harmony was £45 now £13.50
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Original Storm Tropper 75ml Eau de Toilette & Cufflinks gift set was £16 now £4.80
Yardley English Rose Eau de Toilette 125ml gift set was £15 now £4.50
Hatchimals Eau de Toilette 50ml and Bodywash gift set was £13 now £3.90
Mini Club Fearne Dungaree set was £14 now £4.20
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Nemanja Matic sends transfer strategy message to Manchester United

The highs and lows that have plagued Manchester United 's season are going to continue if the club push on with plans to put their faith in youth , according to one of Old Trafford 's most experienced campaigners in Nemanja Matic .
United 's youngsters have all caught the eye in patches this season but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have been plagued with inconsistency .
They 've won twice against Manchester City at the Etihad , beaten Chelsea home and away and are the only Premier League team to stop Liverpool from winning , but there have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as defeats at West Ham , Watford , Bournemouth and Newcastle , and Burnley 's win at Old Trafford last week .
Matic believes the reason for that is the inconsistency of youth , with United regularly fielding the youngest team in the Premier League this season .
Solskjaer has branded his United era as a rebuild , with the club signing two 21-year-olds and a 26-year-old last summer in Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Daniel James and Harry Maguire , but while Matic would like to see patience , he admits clubs such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wait for the labours of such a policy to bear fruit .
But while supporters want to see their side challenging Liverpool and City at the top of the Premier League , Matic has warned there will be more bumps in the road if the club maintain this strategy .
`` The problem is that in these kinds of clubs you do not have time .
They want results and this is the problem , '' the 31-year-old said .
`` We will see what is the plan of the club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give chances to youngsters , then you have to expect you will have some ups and downs which is normal .
`` You can ’ t blame them , they are giving their best and it is normal but I think United deserve more and the club wants to win , supporters are used to trophies so we will see . ''
United 's inconsistencies were summed up in the past week , which began with an Old Trafford defeat to Burnley and ended with a second win at the Etihad in less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lows have characterised the season and while United remain fifth and close enough to Chelsea to launch a late top four challenge , Matic insists the club should n't be happy with this season 's efforts .
`` We had some ups and downs , of course it is normal for these players who are still young , still improving but we can not be happy because we are United , we always want to win , '' he said .
`` But we have to be honest , with these players that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think 10 of them are under 20 , it is normal so I hope we will improve , we will continue to work like we did this night and to improve to get points to win games and hopefully to see if we can reach that fourth position . ''
Matic has added experience to United 's ranks during his recent return to favour , starting 10 of the last 14 fixtures , and while he is happy to lend a helping hand to the club 's promising cohort of youngsters , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to do on the pitch .
`` When you start the game it is hard to watch others .
I try to keep focused on my game to do what I need to do , '' the former Chelsea midfielder said .
`` That is why I said , there is not the time on the pitch to see what the young guy is doing because for sure he will give his best but his best in this moment if that is enough for this kind of clubs , we will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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The highs and lows that have plagued Manchester United's season are going to continue if the club push on with plans to put their faith in youth, according to one of Old Trafford's most experienced campaigners in Nemanja Matic.
United's youngsters have all caught the eye in patches this season but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been plagued with inconsistency. They've won twice against Manchester City at the Etihad, beaten Chelsea home and away and are the only Premier League team to stop Liverpool from winning, but there have also been far too many disappointing days, such as defeats at West Ham, Watford, Bournemouth and Newcastle, and Burnley's win at Old Trafford last week.
Matic believes the reason for that is the inconsistency of youth, with United regularly fielding the youngest team in the Premier League this season.
Solskjaer has branded his United era as a rebuild, with the club signing two 21-year-olds and a 26-year-old last summer in Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Daniel James and Harry Maguire, but while Matic would like to see patience, he admits clubs such as United often don't have time to wait for the labours of such a policy to bear fruit.
But while supporters want to see their side challenging Liverpool and City at the top of the Premier League, Matic has warned there will be more bumps in the road if the club maintain this strategy.
"The problem is that in these kinds of clubs you do not have time. They want results and this is the problem," the 31-year-old said.
"We will see what is the plan of the club, if they will continue like this to give chances to youngsters, then you have to expect you will have some ups and downs which is normal.
"You can’t blame them, they are giving their best and it is normal but I think United deserve more and the club wants to win, supporters are used to trophies so we will see."
United's inconsistencies were summed up in the past week, which began with an Old Trafford defeat to Burnley and ended with a second win at the Etihad in less than eight weeks.
Those highs and lows have characterised the season and while United remain fifth and close enough to Chelsea to launch a late top four challenge, Matic insists the club shouldn't be happy with this season's efforts.
"We had some ups and downs, of course it is normal for these players who are still young, still improving but we cannot be happy because we are United, we always want to win," he said.
"But we have to be honest, with these players that we have at the moment, I think 10 of them are under 20, it is normal so I hope we will improve, we will continue to work like we did this night and to improve to get points to win games and hopefully to see if we can reach that fourth position."
Matic has added experience to United's ranks during his recent return to favour, starting 10 of the last 14 fixtures, and while he is happy to lend a helping hand to the club's promising cohort of youngsters, he admits that is something that can be difficult to do on the pitch.
"When you start the game it is hard to watch others. I try to keep focused on my game to do what I need to do," the former Chelsea midfielder said.
"That is why I said, there is not the time on the pitch to see what the young guy is doing because for sure he will give his best but his best in this moment if that is enough for this kind of clubs, we will see at the end of the season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Nemanja Matic stance on new Manchester United contract

Nemanja Matic has told Manchester United chiefs they know where to find him if they want to extend his Old Trafford stay .
The 31-year-old 's contract expires at the end of this season , although United do have the option to trigger a one-year extension .
Matic has enjoyed a renaissance in the side of late , starting 10 of United 's last 14 games , and he impressed against Manchester City at the Etihad on Wednesday , scoring the goal that gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side hope of a remarkable turnaround , before his late sending off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run in the side , which has come about due to injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba , Matic had drifted to the fringes of the United squad , and although he is now back in favour he has held no discussions with the club over an new deal .
`` I ’ ve got a contract until the end of the season .
We will see .
I ’ m at Carrington every day open to talk if they think I can help .
If not , life will go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a solution , '' he said .
His return to action may have alerted European clubs that he is now free to be approached and the Serbian did hint that other clubs may be interested in his services if United were n't .
But his first option is to remain at the club he joined in the summer of 2017 .
Matic has made 104 appearances for the club and although he is yet to win a trophy with United , he insists it is an honour to represent the club , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if the ultimate goal of a return to winning the title looks a long way off at the moment .
`` Of course .
It ’ s a pleasure to represent this club for me .
I came here to win and if they want me to stay then of course I ’ ll give my best to win trophies , '' he said .
`` To be honest the reality now , with this team , is hard to win the league .
We ’ re very far from that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League .
We will give our best .
As you know , many good teams are in it – Inter Milan , Ajax – who came from the Champions League .
It will be very hard , not impossible , and we have a chance .
The others play very good football . ''
Matic did n't divulge the clubs who may be interested in trying to sign him for nothing this summer , but said he would have options available if United decided to let him go .
`` I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but for sure when you play at Manchester United , many clubs are looking to sign you , '' he said .
`` That ’ s not only me , it ’ s for every player – especially when you ’ re out of contract .
My first option is Manchester United but if they decide something else then there are always solutions . ''

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Nemanja Matic has told Manchester United chiefs they know where to find him if they want to extend his Old Trafford stay.
The 31-year-old's contract expires at the end of this season, although United do have the option to trigger a one-year extension.
Matic has enjoyed a renaissance in the side of late, starting 10 of United's last 14 games, and he impressed against Manchester City at the Etihad on Wednesday, scoring the goal that gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hope of a remarkable turnaround, before his late sending off for two bookable offences.
Until this run in the side, which has come about due to injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba, Matic had drifted to the fringes of the United squad, and although he is now back in favour he has held no discussions with the club over an new deal.
"I’ve got a contract until the end of the season. We will see. I’m at Carrington every day open to talk if they think I can help. If not, life will go on. For sure, there is always a solution," he said.
His return to action may have alerted European clubs that he is now free to be approached and the Serbian did hint that other clubs may be interested in his services if United weren't.
But his first option is to remain at the club he joined in the summer of 2017. Matic has made 104 appearances for the club and although he is yet to win a trophy with United, he insists it is an honour to represent the club, and one he wants to continue enjoying, even if the ultimate goal of a return to winning the title looks a long way off at the moment.
"Of course. It’s a pleasure to represent this club for me. I came here to win and if they want me to stay then of course I’ll give my best to win trophies," he said.
"To be honest the reality now, with this team, is hard to win the league. We’re very far from that.
"We are there in the Europa League. We will give our best. As you know, many good teams are in it – Inter Milan, Ajax – who came from the Champions League. It will be very hard, not impossible, and we have a chance. The others play very good football."
Matic didn't divulge the clubs who may be interested in trying to sign him for nothing this summer, but said he would have options available if United decided to let him go.
"I can’t tell who is asking for me but for sure when you play at Manchester United, many clubs are looking to sign you," he said.
"That’s not only me, it’s for every player – especially when you’re out of contract. My first option is Manchester United but if they decide something else then there are always solutions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Manchester United's 2020/21 season predicted with Alexis Sanchez returning

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a rather curious comment in his press conference this week , suggesting that Alexis Sanchez will be return to Old Trafford next season and will prove a lot of people wrong .
When asked about January transfers , towards the end of the answer the United boss declared : `` Alexis will come back in the summer and prove youse [ sic ] all wrong . ''
Sanchez initially signed for United in January 2018 from Premier League rivals Arsenal , but after 32 appearances over a two-season spell yielded just three goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Milan on a season-long loan deal in the summer .
So , what kind of impact could Sanchez make on his return to United ?
And , will he prove everyone wrong ?
To find out , we used popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to find out .
We simulated the next two seasons on Football Manager 2020 , both the current and the following season , to see how Sanchez would perform on his return to Old Trafford in-game .
This is how Sanchez 's profile looks on Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor performances in recent seasons , his attributes have suffered quite a bit , but he remains a player with decent technical attributes on the game .
So , was Solskjaer right ?
Did Sanchez prove everyone wrong in the 2020/21 season ?
Erm , not really no .
The now 32-year-old did n't even start a single game for United in the 2020/21 season , making a total of 19 appearances , all as a substitute .
He recorded two assists and failed to score a goal for the club , producing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 6.81 , which is average at best .
If we delve deeper into his stats , the game shows that Sanchez had only four shots on target throughout the entire campaign , created two chances and had only a 72 per cent pass accuracy .
His form was such that Solskjaer actually transfer listed the forward at the end of the season , with the United boss demanding just £7.5 million for him .
But , as you can see on the right hand side , there was absolutely no interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with sides put off with his wages of £400,000 per week in-game .
But United did have a successful season , finishing in 3rd place in the Premier League , just six points behind second place Man City , earning an impressive 86 points throughout the season .
Although Sanchez had little to do with it .
Football Manager 2020 predicts that Alexis Sanchez will struggle to make an impact at United when or if he returns to the club next season , with the former Arsenal player transfer listed at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think Sanchez will prove everyone wrong next season ?

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a rather curious comment in his press conference this week, suggesting that Alexis Sanchez will be return to Old Trafford next season and will prove a lot of people wrong.
When asked about January transfers, towards the end of the answer the United boss declared: "Alexis will come back in the summer and prove youse [sic] all wrong."
Sanchez initially signed for United in January 2018 from Premier League rivals Arsenal, but after 32 appearances over a two-season spell yielded just three goals, the Chilean was loaned to Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal in the summer.
So, what kind of impact could Sanchez make on his return to United? And, will he prove everyone wrong?
To find out, we used popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to find out.
Alexis Sanchez's return to Manchester United in 2020/21
We simulated the next two seasons on Football Manager 2020, both the current and the following season, to see how Sanchez would perform on his return to Old Trafford in-game.
This is how Sanchez's profile looks on Football Manager 2020.
Unfortunately, after some poor performances in recent seasons, his attributes have suffered quite a bit, but he remains a player with decent technical attributes on the game.
So, was Solskjaer right?
Did Sanchez prove everyone wrong in the 2020/21 season?
Erm, not really no.
The now 32-year-old didn't even start a single game for United in the 2020/21 season, making a total of 19 appearances, all as a substitute.
He recorded two assists and failed to score a goal for the club, producing an average match rating across all competitions of 6.81, which is average at best.
If we delve deeper into his stats, the game shows that Sanchez had only four shots on target throughout the entire campaign, created two chances and had only a 72 per cent pass accuracy.
His form was such that Solskjaer actually transfer listed the forward at the end of the season, with the United boss demanding just £7.5 million for him. But, as you can see on the right hand side, there was absolutely no interest in him, even at that price, with sides put off with his wages of £400,000 per week in-game.
But United did have a successful season, finishing in 3rd place in the Premier League, just six points behind second place Man City, earning an impressive 86 points throughout the season. Although Sanchez had little to do with it.
Football Manager 2020 predicts that Alexis Sanchez will struggle to make an impact at United when or if he returns to the club next season, with the former Arsenal player transfer listed at the end of the 2020/21 campaign.
Do you think Sanchez will prove everyone wrong next season?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Bruno Fernandes' Manchester United season predicted after €55m signing confirmed

After over a year of constant speculation and protracted negotiations this month , Bruno Fernandes is finally a Manchester United player , with the Portuguese midfielder completing a permanent move from Sporting CP .
United paid an upfront fee of €55million ( £46.56m ) for the 25-year-old , with another €10m due in add-ons , subject to Champions League qualification , appearances and individual milestones .
The attacking midfielder , who has scored 28 goals and registered 20 assists in his last 50 league appearances , will add much needed creativity and quality to the United midfield , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualification .
So , how will Fernandes improve Manchester United ?
And , where could United finish with Fernandes in the side ?
We used Football Manager 2020 to have a bit of fun and try and predict how United will perform with Bruno Fernandes in the team from January onwards .
To set up this simulation , we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange a future transfer of Bruno Fernandes moving to Old Trafford for £60 million on January 1st 2020 .
We then simulated the entire 2019/20 season to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have on the United team .
This is how Fernandes ' profile looks in Football Manager 2020 .
Why do we use the Football Manager database as a reference ?
The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs , with data sourced from their international on the ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people , among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities , including scouts and coaches .
In addition to the information on players , clubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also contains a wealth of information on many other aspects of the professional game , including data on competitions , cups , team and individual awards , weather , finances , officials and more .
The database also incorporates a wealth of nation-specific details such as currency , tax rates , national team records , histories in major tournaments and so on .
All of this information combines to create an accurate representation of 'real world ' football within Football Manager .
Football Manager use a query-based system of checks and balances designed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outliers within any particular club , division , league or country .
In addition , each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies .
Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game ( players , agents etc . )
who provide regular feedback .
Sports Interactive ( SI ) is the world ’ s leading developer of football management simulations through the best-selling Football Manager series .
Created by football fans , for football fans , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Football Manager tops the charts in almost every country where football is played .
SI has ongoing relationships with some of the biggest names in professional football , including the Bundesliga , the League Managers Association , The EFL and many other leagues and national associations .
The midfielder has some excellent attributes , with a particularly strong technical ability , which would be a massive boost for United this season .
So , how did Manchester United perform with Fernandes in the team ?
The midfielder had an outstanding half-season for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 assists in 28 appearances in all competitions from January 1 onwards .
His form was so good that he was actually United 's second-highest rated player of the entire season , with an average match rating of 7.27 , beaten only by Marcus Rashford .
Fernandes ' goal scoring was fantastic , scoring only two less than Rashford , and he only joined mid-way through the season !
But it was his creative play that really had an impact on United 's team , with the 25-year-old creating more chances for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top assist provider Paul Pogba .
Pogba registered 12 assists to Fernandes ' 10 , but the Portugal international created 81 chances overall , whereas Pogba created 72 .
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Fernandes made the No.10 spot his own in the United line-up , with Rashford playing from the right and McTominay and Pogba forming a great partnership in midfield .
Fernandes ' impact was immediate , with United earning 10 more points than the previous season .
But , that did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with United finishing just two points behind Mikel Arteta 's Arsenal side in fourth place .
Although the season did n't quite turn out as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have wanted on our Football Manager 2020 simulation , the season does represent a significant improvement over the last campaign , with more points earned and some great form shown in the second-half of the campaign .
What do you make of this Fernandes simulation ?
Are you excited to see Fernandes in a United shirt ?
According to our Football Manager 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side instantly , with the club 's form improving immediately after his arrival .

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After over a year of constant speculation and protracted negotiations this month, Bruno Fernandes is finally a Manchester United player, with the Portuguese midfielder completing a permanent move from Sporting CP.
United paid an upfront fee of €55million (£46.56m) for the 25-year-old, with another €10m due in add-ons, subject to Champions League qualification, appearances and individual milestones.
The attacking midfielder, who has scored 28 goals and registered 20 assists in his last 50 league appearances, will add much needed creativity and quality to the United midfield, with the club still harbouring hopes of Champions League qualification.
So, how will Fernandes improve Manchester United? And, where could United finish with Fernandes in the side?
We used Football Manager 2020 to have a bit of fun and try and predict how United will perform with Bruno Fernandes in the team from January onwards.
Here's what happened...
Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United in January 2020
To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange a future transfer of Bruno Fernandes moving to Old Trafford for £60 million on January 1st 2020.
We then simulated the entire 2019/20 season to see what kind of impact Fernandes would have on the United team.
This is how Fernandes' profile looks in Football Manager 2020.
Current ability: 159/200
Potential ability: 166/200
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The midfielder has some excellent attributes, with a particularly strong technical ability, which would be a massive boost for United this season.
So, how did Manchester United perform with Fernandes in the team?
Here's what happened.
Bruno Fernandes' 2019/20 season for Manchester United
The midfielder had an outstanding half-season for United, scoring 14 goals and registering 10 assists in 28 appearances in all competitions from January 1 onwards.
His form was so good that he was actually United's second-highest rated player of the entire season, with an average match rating of 7.27, beaten only by Marcus Rashford.
Fernandes' goal scoring was fantastic, scoring only two less than Rashford, and he only joined mid-way through the season!
But it was his creative play that really had an impact on United's team, with the 25-year-old creating more chances for his teammates than any United player, including top assist provider Paul Pogba.
Pogba registered 12 assists to Fernandes' 10, but the Portugal international created 81 chances overall, whereas Pogba created 72.
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Manchester United's best XI in 2019/20
Fernandes made the No.10 spot his own in the United line-up, with Rashford playing from the right and McTominay and Pogba forming a great partnership in midfield.
Manchester United's 2018/19 league points: 66
Manchester United's 2019/20 league points: 76
Fernandes' impact was immediate, with United earning 10 more points than the previous season.
But, that didn't result in a top four finish, with United finishing just two points behind Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in fourth place.
Manchester United's 2018/19 league position: 6th
Manchester United's 2019/20 league position: 5th
Although the season didn't quite turn out as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have wanted on our Football Manager 2020 simulation, the season does represent a significant improvement over the last campaign, with more points earned and some great form shown in the second-half of the campaign.
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What do you make of this Fernandes simulation? Are you excited to see Fernandes in a United shirt?
According to our Football Manager 2020 simulation, Fernandes will improve the United side instantly, with the club's form improving immediately after his arrival.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Manchester United 'offered striker for last minute loan move' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United could make a late loan move for Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo , according to reports .
With only a day remaining of the January transfer window United are still looking to bolster their attacking ranks with short-term cover following Marcus Rashford 's injury .
The club 's top scorer is expected to be out of action until after the winter break at least after suffering a stress fracture on his back and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are lacking fire power without him .
The likes of Edinson Cavani , Islam Slimani and Vedat Muriqi have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite having a great start to life in the Premier League with the Hornets , the Nigerian international soon started to struggle and was eventually sold to Chinese club Changchun Yatai for £20million three years ago .
After scoring 36 times in 55 games Ighalo was snapped up by Shanghai and has bagged 10 times for them in 19 appearances , however , his time in China may soon be coming to an end .
The Chinese Super League has been suspended indefinitely and according to the Daily Mirror , Ighalo 'is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute loan move . '
It 's claimed that the 30-year-old is 'flying back to Europe today and could secure a move before Friday ’ s deadline . '
Meanwhile , Paris Saint-Germain 's Cavani may opt for a move to the MLS instead of the Premier League , according to reports .
MEN Sport understands that Uruguayan was open to a move to United but with PSG demanding £25million for a 32-year-old who is out of contract in the summer the signing was impossible .
United were linked with making a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free agent but , according to the Daily Star , he may 'snub ' the Premier League to join David Beckham 's Inter Miami instead .

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Manchester United could make a late loan move for Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo, according to reports.
With only a day remaining of the January transfer window United are still looking to bolster their attacking ranks with short-term cover following Marcus Rashford's injury.
The club's top scorer is expected to be out of action until after the winter break at least after suffering a stress fracture on his back and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are lacking fire power without him.
The likes of Edinson Cavani, Islam Slimani and Vedat Muriqi have all been speculated alongside former Watford man Ighalo.
Despite having a great start to life in the Premier League with the Hornets, the Nigerian international soon started to struggle and was eventually sold to Chinese club Changchun Yatai for £20million three years ago.
After scoring 36 times in 55 games Ighalo was snapped up by Shanghai and has bagged 10 times for them in 19 appearances, however, his time in China may soon be coming to an end.
The Chinese Super League has been suspended indefinitely and according to the Daily Mirror, Ighalo 'is being offered to United for a last minute loan move.'
It's claimed that the 30-year-old is 'flying back to Europe today and could secure a move before Friday’s deadline.'
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's Cavani may opt for a move to the MLS instead of the Premier League, according to reports.
MEN Sport understands that Uruguayan was open to a move to United but with PSG demanding £25million for a 32-year-old who is out of contract in the summer the signing was impossible.
United were linked with making a move in the summer when Cavani becomes a free agent but, according to the Daily Star, he may 'snub' the Premier League to join David Beckham's Inter Miami instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Manchester United sent Bruno Fernandes message by Man City star Bernardo Silva after transfer

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has sent a message to new Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes , who has made a transfer move from Sporting Lisbon .
The 25-year-old has made an initial £46.56milion switch to the Premier League after endless speculation about his future .
United were frustrated by planted stories in the Portuguese media during the 2019 summer window as their interest stretched no further than mere admiration .
But they managed a breakthrough in negotiations this week amid links with Fernandes and Barcelona .
The attacking midfielder has been outstanding in the last couple of seasons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight in 17 matches this term , with 20 assists across the two campaigns as well .
Fernandes has also starred for the Portuguese national side alongside City 's Silva , who had a message for his compatriot ahead of the permanent transfer .
`` I 'm very happy for him .
It 's a big step for his career , which he deserves , '' Silva told A Bola , per Mirror Football .
`` He 's going to play for one of the best clubs in the world .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish him the best , apart from against us , obviously .
`` I 'm pleased he 'll be in Manchester and I hope we can go out to dinner from time to time .
`` Changing country is always difficult , but it 's not Bruno 's first experience abroad and with the quality he has he 'll adapt well . ''

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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has sent a message to new Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes, who has made a transfer move from Sporting Lisbon.
The 25-year-old has made an initial £46.56milion switch to the Premier League after endless speculation about his future.
United were frustrated by planted stories in the Portuguese media during the 2019 summer window as their interest stretched no further than mere admiration.
But they managed a breakthrough in negotiations this week amid links with Fernandes and Barcelona.
The attacking midfielder has been outstanding in the last couple of seasons, scoring 20 league goals last term and eight in 17 matches this term, with 20 assists across the two campaigns as well.
Fernandes has also starred for the Portuguese national side alongside City's Silva, who had a message for his compatriot ahead of the permanent transfer.
"I'm very happy for him. It's a big step for his career, which he deserves," Silva told A Bola, per Mirror Football. "He's going to play for one of the best clubs in the world.
"We're going to be rivals but I wish him the best, apart from against us, obviously.
"I'm pleased he'll be in Manchester and I hope we can go out to dinner from time to time.
"Changing country is always difficult, but it's not Bruno's first experience abroad and with the quality he has he'll adapt well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Drug smuggler who concealed packages of opium internally caught at Manchester Airport

A drug smuggler who concealed two packages of opium internally - and swallowed more than 50 others - has been jailed .
Aria Nouri , 40 , was stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport last July having arrived on a flight from Tehran in Iran via Istanbul in Turkey .
The Home Office said Nouri , of Oakside Close in Cheadle , Stockport , was asked if he would submit to an X-ray in hospital , as it was suspected he may have drugs concealed internally .
He initially agreed , then changed his mind at hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were he remained for five days , eating minimal food and refusing offers of an X-ray .
But on July 29 last year , in hospital , he admitted to concealing two packages internally and swallowing many more .
The Home Office said he went on to 'produce ' a total of 56 packages , containing opium valued at £7,500 .
Paul Airlie , deputy director of Border Force North , said Nouri could have been killed had the packages ruptured .
`` This case shows the extreme lengths smugglers will go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs into the UK , '' he said .
`` If just one of the packages had split it could have been fatal .
`` Illegal drugs have a significant impact on our society , being the root cause behind countless burglaries , thefts and robberies .
`` They are also used as a commodity by organised criminals linked to violence and exploitation of the vulnerable .
`` Working with our colleagues at the National Crime Agency , we are determined to do all we can to stop drug traffickers and put those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport on 23 July last year .
When his luggage was searched , officers discovered a near empty tub of petroleum jelly which Nouri said he used for eczema on his forearms .
There was no sign , however , that he was suffering from any skin condition , the Home Office said .
At Isleworth Crown Court , he was jailed by a judge for for three years .
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A drug smuggler who concealed two packages of opium internally - and swallowed more than 50 others - has been jailed.
Aria Nouri, 40, was stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport last July having arrived on a flight from Tehran in Iran via Istanbul in Turkey.
The Home Office said Nouri, of Oakside Close in Cheadle, Stockport, was asked if he would submit to an X-ray in hospital, as it was suspected he may have drugs concealed internally.
He initially agreed, then changed his mind at hospital.
Nouri was transferred to a custody suite were he remained for five days, eating minimal food and refusing offers of an X-ray.
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But on July 29 last year, in hospital, he admitted to concealing two packages internally and swallowing many more.
The Home Office said he went on to 'produce' a total of 56 packages, containing opium valued at £7,500.
Paul Airlie, deputy director of Border Force North, said Nouri could have been killed had the packages ruptured.
"This case shows the extreme lengths smugglers will go to in their attempts to bring Class A drugs into the UK," he said.
"Nouri was risking his life.
"If just one of the packages had split it could have been fatal.
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"Illegal drugs have a significant impact on our society, being the root cause behind countless burglaries, thefts and robberies.
"They are also used as a commodity by organised criminals linked to violence and exploitation of the vulnerable.
"Working with our colleagues at the National Crime Agency, we are determined to do all we can to stop drug traffickers and put those responsible behind bars."
Nouri was stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport on 23 July last year.
When his luggage was searched, officers discovered a near empty tub of petroleum jelly which Nouri said he used for eczema on his forearms.
There was no sign, however, that he was suffering from any skin condition, the Home Office said.
Nouri pleaded guilty to importation of a Class A controlled drug.
At Isleworth Crown Court, he was jailed by a judge for for three years.
Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office responsible for protecting the UK border.
Created in 2012, it's responsible for entry controls and customs functions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway becomes ninth man to be jailed for life for Sa

Teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway becomes ninth man to be jailed for life for Sait Mboob's murder

A teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway has been jailed for life after becoming the ninth man to be found guilty of Sait Mboob 's murder .
A judge said Chervon Pinnock , a talented musician , has been 'wholly dishonest ' in his explanation for being in Moss Side when Sait , 18 , was stabbed to death .
Pinnock 's conviction comes after three trials into Sait 's murder , where he and eight other men were all convicted under the joint enterprise law .
Manchester Crown Court has heard it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that the gang were just as guilty under the law because they encouraged or assisted one another .
A gang of 10 men travelled in convoy from Ardwick , the base of the 7M gang , to Moss Side where they went in search for Sait .
Read more of today 's stories here Jurors heard the murderous rivalry was fuelled by 'diss videos ' posted online featuring 7M .
`` For reasons which have never been fully explained in this trial , the 7M group had a grievance against Sait Mboob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There had been previous incidents between the pair at Connell Sixth Form College , in Openshaw , where Sait studied business , and at in the visitors area in Forest Bank prison .
The gang , who wore dark clothing , hoods , balaclavas and bandanas went to Moss Side armed with hammers , machetes and knives .
After getting out of the car , the gang chased Sait and three of his friends on foot , prosecutor David McLachlan QC said .
They were cornered and Sait , a talented footballer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others , two aged 17 and one aged 18 were also stabbed , but have since made recoveries following the incident , which happened at about 9pm on August 8 , 2017 .
`` This was a cowardly attack on defenceless young men , '' Judge Stockdale said .
`` At the time they must have been terrified .
They had done nothing to deserve the treatment they received . ''
After the attack , some members of the gang went to the Power League five-a-side football complex back on home soil in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they celebrated what they had done .
Now nine men have been found guilty of Sait 's murder , following three trials .
Emil Bell , then 17 , was given a life sentence with a minimum of 17 years in February 2018 .
A further eight men were all sentenced in September 2018 .
Laif Morgan , 23 , Lequornne Morgan , Requan Brown , Ryan Isaacs and Husam Ghazanfar , all 19 , also received life terms .
Kiahus Baddoo , 17 now but 16 at the time of Sait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was 15 but is now 16 , were also given the youth equivalent of life sentences .
All eight were handed minimum terms ranging from 14 to 19 years .
On Thursday , Pinnock , 19 at the time of the attack but now 22 , was sentenced to life in prison , to serve a minimum of 18 years .
A tenth men who was part of the attacking group has not been identified .
Judge Stockdale paid tribute to the 'dignity ' , 'composure ' and 'patience ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all three trials .
At trial , Pinnock claimed the reason he was going to Moss Side was to pick up a takeaway meal .
But a jury saw through his lies and unanimously convicted him .
The judge said Pinnock , who had prospects in the music industry , had 'thrown away ' his future .
`` It is clear to me you are from a good and supportive family , '' Judge Stockdale told Pinnock .
`` You are a talented young man .
You have demonstrated a talent for music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working in music technology .
`` You have thrown all that away , and it is to be hoped that in the future you will be able to return to it . ''
Defending , Stephen Meadowcroft QC said there was no direct evidence that Pinnock carried out any attack , or that he had been involved in any pre-planning .
He said it was a 'tragedy ' that Pinnock , of Clinton Avenue , Fallowfield , had allowed himself to become involved in the incident .
After the hearing , Detective Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was a brutal attack which tragically resulted in the death of Sait Mboob - a teenager whose life was ended far too soon .
`` His attackers had violent intentions and came armed with knives and machetes and at least one hammer – behaviour that Greater Manchester Police has made known it will not tolerate .
`` Although today ’ s sentencing can not undo the actions of that fateful day , I can only hope that it offers some solace to the family . ''
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A teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway has been jailed for life after becoming the ninth man to be found guilty of Sait Mboob's murder.
A judge said Chervon Pinnock, a talented musician, has been 'wholly dishonest' in his explanation for being in Moss Side when Sait, 18, was stabbed to death.
Pinnock's conviction comes after three trials into Sait's murder, where he and eight other men were all convicted under the joint enterprise law.
Manchester Crown Court has heard it is not known who dealt the fatal blow, but that the gang were just as guilty under the law because they encouraged or assisted one another.
A gang of 10 men travelled in convoy from Ardwick, the base of the 7M gang, to Moss Side where they went in search for Sait.
(Image: PA)
Jurors heard the murderous rivalry was fuelled by 'diss videos' posted online featuring 7M.
"For reasons which have never been fully explained in this trial, the 7M group had a grievance against Sait Mboob," Judge David Stockdale QC said.
There had been previous incidents between the pair at Connell Sixth Form College, in Openshaw, where Sait studied business, and at in the visitors area in Forest Bank prison.
The gang, who wore dark clothing, hoods, balaclavas and bandanas went to Moss Side armed with hammers, machetes and knives.
After getting out of the car, the gang chased Sait and three of his friends on foot, prosecutor David McLachlan QC said.
They were cornered and Sait, a talented footballer, received fatal stab wounds.
Three others, two aged 17 and one aged 18 were also stabbed, but have since made recoveries following the incident, which happened at about 9pm on August 8, 2017.
(Image: GMP)
"This was a cowardly attack on defenceless young men," Judge Stockdale said.
"At the time they must have been terrified. They had done nothing to deserve the treatment they received."
After the attack, some members of the gang went to the Power League five-a-side football complex back on home soil in Ardwick, near the Apollo theatre, where they celebrated what they had done.
Now nine men have been found guilty of Sait's murder, following three trials.
Emil Bell, then 17, was given a life sentence with a minimum of 17 years in February 2018.
A further eight men were all sentenced in September 2018.
Laif Morgan, 23, Lequornne Morgan, Requan Brown, Ryan Isaacs and Husam Ghazanfar, all 19, also received life terms.
Kiahus Baddoo, 17 now but 16 at the time of Sait’s death, and Shayne Stewart, who was 15 but is now 16, were also given the youth equivalent of life sentences.
All eight were handed minimum terms ranging from 14 to 19 years.
On Thursday, Pinnock, 19 at the time of the attack but now 22, was sentenced to life in prison, to serve a minimum of 18 years.
(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)
A tenth men who was part of the attacking group has not been identified.
Judge Stockdale paid tribute to the 'dignity', 'composure' and 'patience' of Sait's family, who have attended all three trials.
At trial, Pinnock claimed the reason he was going to Moss Side was to pick up a takeaway meal.
But a jury saw through his lies and unanimously convicted him.
The judge said Pinnock, who had prospects in the music industry, had 'thrown away' his future.
(Image: GMP)
"It is clear to me you are from a good and supportive family," Judge Stockdale told Pinnock.
"You are a talented young man. You have demonstrated a talent for music.
"You had an immediate future working in music technology.
"You have thrown all that away, and it is to be hoped that in the future you will be able to return to it."
Defending, Stephen Meadowcroft QC said there was no direct evidence that Pinnock carried out any attack, or that he had been involved in any pre-planning.
He said it was a 'tragedy' that Pinnock, of Clinton Avenue, Fallowfield, had allowed himself to become involved in the incident.
After the hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Terry Crompton, said: "This was a brutal attack which tragically resulted in the death of Sait Mboob - a teenager whose life was ended far too soon.
"His attackers had violent intentions and came armed with knives and machetes and at least one hammer – behaviour that Greater Manchester Police has made known it will not tolerate.
"Although today’s sentencing cannot undo the actions of that fateful day, I can only hope that it offers some solace to the family."
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 directly to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Bayern Munich 'make decision on Man City's Leroy Sane' and more transfer rumours

Bayern Munich are now seeking out alternatives to Man City star Leroy Sane , according to reports .
The German champions chased Sane throughout the summer with City eventually becoming irked by the very public pursuit , which saw several big players and high ranking officials comment on the situation .
It got to the point that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident ' a deal would be done and Bayern publicly denying German reports that a transfer was close to completion on their Twitter account .
Sane would then suffer a serious knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Liverpool in the Community Shield , prompting Bayern to recruit Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic instead .
Yet the Bavarians did n't lose their interest and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge refused to rule out that the club would make a move to sign the 24-year-old .
However reports in Bild , who have been leading the Sane to Bayern speculation , via SportWitness , suggest that they may have given up the chase .
It 's reported that Bayern have been left 'frustrated ' by Sane 's swap of agents , which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'will look at other options . '
They claim that Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Kai Havertz and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner could be targets , and that they may look at keeping Coutinho and Perisic longer than their initial loans .
Sane 's contract at City expires at the end of next season .
Meanwhile , City have been linked with a move for Brazilian right-back Yan Couto .
Esportes claim that City will spend €6million on the Coritiba teenager , potentially rising a further €6 if add on clauses are met .

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Bayern Munich are now seeking out alternatives to Man City star Leroy Sane, according to reports.
The German champions chased Sane throughout the summer with City eventually becoming irked by the very public pursuit, which saw several big players and high ranking officials comment on the situation.
It got to the point that then-manager Nico Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident' a deal would be done and Bayern publicly denying German reports that a transfer was close to completion on their Twitter account.
Sane would then suffer a serious knee injury prior to the Premier League season against Liverpool in the Community Shield, prompting Bayern to recruit Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic instead.
Yet the Bavarians didn't lose their interest and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge refused to rule out that the club would make a move to sign the 24-year-old.
However reports in Bild, who have been leading the Sane to Bayern speculation, via SportWitness, suggest that they may have given up the chase.
It's reported that Bayern have been left 'frustrated' by Sane's swap of agents, which would lead to negotiations starting over, and 'will look at other options.'
They claim that Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Kai Havertz and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner could be targets, and that they may look at keeping Coutinho and Perisic longer than their initial loans.
Sane's contract at City expires at the end of next season.
Meanwhile, City have been linked with a move for Brazilian right-back Yan Couto.
Esportes claim that City will spend €6million on the Coritiba teenager, potentially rising a further €6 if add on clauses are met.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Coronavirus declared international public health emergency by World Health Organisation

The emergency committee at World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has declared an international public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak .
Speaking at a press conference in Geneva , Switzerland , Director-General of the World Health Organisation , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , said : `` Over the past few weeks , we have witnessed the emergence of a previously unknown pathogen , which has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak , and which has been met by an unprecedented response .
`` As I have said repeatedly since my return from Beijing , the Chinese government is to be congratulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contain the outbreak , despite the severe social and economic impact those measures are having on the Chinese people .
`` We would have seen many more cases outside China by now - and probably deaths - if it were not for the government 's efforts , and the progress they have made to protect their own people and the people of the world . ''
The WHO Director-General added : `` The main reason for this declaration is not because of what is happening in China , but because of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems , and which are ill-prepared to deal with it . ''
Following the announcement the four chief medical officers of the UK increased the risk level of coronavirus from low to moderate , adding they `` do not think the risk to individuals in the UK has changed '' but that the government should `` plan for all eventualities '' .
The number of cases of coronavirus has jumped to 7,711 , with 170 deaths - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on Thursday .
India confirmed its first case of the virus also on Thursday , as did the Philippines .
So far in the UK , 161 people have tested negative for the virus .
Passengers on the evacuation flight for UK citizens from Wuhan , which will have military medics on board , will land at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Friday morning .
They will then be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral for a quarantine period of 14 days .
It is understood they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the grounds of Arrowe Park Hospital .
This is just the fifth time the WHO has issued an international public health emergency .
Previous health emergencies were declared due to swine flu in 2009 , polio in 2014 , ebola in 2014 and again in 2018 and zika in 2016 .
The term Public Health Emergency of International Concern is defined in the International Health Regulations ( IHR ) ( 2005 ) as `` an extraordinary event which is determined , as provided in these Regulations : i. to constitute a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international spread of disease ; and ii .
to potentially require a coordinated international response '' .
This definition implies a situation that : is serious , unusual or unexpected ; carries implications for public health beyond the affected State ’ s national border ; and may require immediate international action .
The responsibility of determining whether an event is within this category lies with the WHO Director-General and requires the convening of a committee of experts .

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The emergency committee at World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.
Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said: "Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed the emergence of a previously unknown pathogen, which has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak, and which has been met by an unprecedented response.
"As I have said repeatedly since my return from Beijing, the Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak, despite the severe social and economic impact those measures are having on the Chinese people.
"We would have seen many more cases outside China by now - and probably deaths - if it were not for the government's efforts, and the progress they have made to protect their own people and the people of the world."
(Image: Getty Images)
The WHO Director-General added: "The main reason for this declaration is not because of what is happening in China, but because of what is happening in other countries.
"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems, and which are ill-prepared to deal with it."
Following the announcement the four chief medical officers of the UK increased the risk level of coronavirus from low to moderate, adding they "do not think the risk to individuals in the UK has changed" but that the government should "plan for all eventualities".
The number of cases of coronavirus has jumped to 7,711, with 170 deaths - which led to the committee calling a meeting on Thursday.
India confirmed its first case of the virus also on Thursday, as did the Philippines.
So far in the UK, 161 people have tested negative for the virus.
Passengers on the evacuation flight for UK citizens from Wuhan, which will have military medics on board, will land at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Friday morning.
(Image: Getty Images)
They will then be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral for a quarantine period of 14 days.
It is understood they will be taken to a former student accommodation block in the grounds of Arrowe Park Hospital.
This is just the fifth time the WHO has issued an international public health emergency.
Previous health emergencies were declared due to swine flu in 2009, polio in 2014, ebola in 2014 and again in 2018 and zika in 2016.
What constitutes a public health emergency?
The term Public Health Emergency of International Concern is defined in the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) as "an extraordinary event which is determined, as provided in these Regulations:
i. to constitute a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease; and
ii. to potentially require a coordinated international response". This definition implies a situation that: is serious, unusual or unexpected; carries implications for public health beyond the affected State’s national border; and may require immediate international action.
The responsibility of determining whether an event is within this category lies with the WHO Director-General and requires the convening of a committee of experts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Passengers flying back to the UK from Wuhan will be quarantined at facility in Merseyside

Around 150 Britons who are being flown out of Wuhan and back to the UK will be held in quarantine in Merseyside .
An evacuation flight is set to leave the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday night - 9pm UK time - with military medics also on board .
The flight is expected to arrive at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Friday morning , the Foreign Secretary has said .
Passengers will then be taken to an NHS facility - a former NHS staff accommodation - on the Wirral for a quarantine period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will have access to medical staff , and internet , so they can be in contact with family and friends .
On board the evacuation flight from China will also be 50 foreign nationals - mainly from EU countries - who will head to Spain afterwards .
In a statement , Dominic Raab said : `` We are pleased to have confirmation from the Chinese authorities that the evacuation flight from Wuhan airport to the UK can depart at 5am local time on Friday 31 January .
`` The safety and security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our Embassy in Beijing and consular teams remain in close contact with British nationals in the region to ensure they have the latest information they need . ''
Speaking at a Policy Exchange event in Westminster earlier , Mr Raab said officials in the Foreign Office had `` been working tirelessly '' to get citizens out of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province .
He added : `` We 've been working with the Department of Health flat out , 24/7 , to try and make sure we can identify British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a muster point and get them to a flight , a chartered flight in and out . ''
One planned journey for Thursday had previously failed to get clearance from Chinese authorities .
Kharn Lambert , whose grandmother Veronica Theobald , 81 , from Lancaster , is hoping to leave Wuhan , told the PA news agency he was waiting for a confirmation email with flight details .
`` The situation is basically we wo n't go to the airport until we receive the confirmation email , '' he said .
Passengers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take hand luggage and have been asked to make their own way to the airport .
It is understood the British Consulate has provided letters to help people in cars get past security checkpoints .
The journey comes after British Airways suspended all flights from mainland China until Monday .
The number of cases of coronavirus has jumped to 7,711 , with 170 deaths .
Also on Thursday , India confirmed its first case of the virus , as did the Philippines .
So far in the UK , 161 people have tested @ @ @ @ @

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Around 150 Britons who are being flown out of Wuhan and back to the UK will be held in quarantine in Merseyside.
An evacuation flight is set to leave the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday night - 9pm UK time - with military medics also on board.
The flight is expected to arrive at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Friday morning, the Foreign Secretary has said.
Passengers will then be taken to an NHS facility - a former NHS staff accommodation - on the Wirral for a quarantine period of 14 days.
While there, they will have access to medical staff, and internet, so they can be in contact with family and friends.
On board the evacuation flight from China will also be 50 foreign nationals - mainly from EU countries - who will head to Spain afterwards.
In a statement, Dominic Raab said: "We are pleased to have confirmation from the Chinese authorities that the evacuation flight from Wuhan airport to the UK can depart at 5am local time on Friday 31 January.
"The safety and security of British nationals is our top priority.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Our Embassy in Beijing and consular teams remain in close contact with British nationals in the region to ensure they have the latest information they need."
Speaking at a Policy Exchange event in Westminster earlier, Mr Raab said officials in the Foreign Office had "been working tirelessly" to get citizens out of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province.
He added: "We've been working with the Department of Health flat out, 24/7, to try and make sure we can identify British nationals in Wuhan, get them to a muster point and get them to a flight, a chartered flight in and out."
One planned journey for Thursday had previously failed to get clearance from Chinese authorities.
Kharn Lambert, whose grandmother Veronica Theobald, 81, from Lancaster, is hoping to leave Wuhan, told the PA news agency he was waiting for a confirmation email with flight details.
"The situation is basically we won't go to the airport until we receive the confirmation email," he said.
Passengers have said they have been told only to take hand luggage and have been asked to make their own way to the airport.
It is understood the British Consulate has provided letters to help people in cars get past security checkpoints.
(Image: Getty Images)
The journey comes after British Airways suspended all flights from mainland China until Monday.
The number of cases of coronavirus has jumped to 7,711, with 170 deaths.
Also on Thursday, India confirmed its first case of the virus, as did the Philippines.
So far in the UK, 161 people have tested negative for the virus.