themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-12--Former Manchester United star Paul Ince makes bizarre claim about Odion Ighalo's goal vs LASK

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has made a bizarre claim about Odion Ighalo ’ s goal against LASK .
The Reds returned to action looking to continue their fine form in the Europa League , with a place in the last eight awaiting the winners from the tie .
The first-leg in Austria is being played behind closed doors as a result of the coronavirus outbreak across the world .
And Ince believes the fact the game is being played without fans in attendance may have been a factor in Ighalo ’ s fine finish just before the half-hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the edge of the box , the former Watford man then let fly with an effort that went in off the bar .
“ Here he juggles it three times and fires it into the top corner , ” Ince said at half-time on BT Sport .
“ It reminds me of one of those that you would do at training .
If it was a full house , I don ’ t know if I am doing a disservice to him , I don ’ t know .
“ It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
A wonderful strike .
That is something you would try in training.
” Fellow pundit Owen Hargreaves disagreed with Ince ’ s theory and revealed how the goal reminded him of something former Leeds United forward Tony Yeboah used to produce .
“ That is a beautiful goal , ” he said .
“ It is one of the best goals he has ever scored .
That is like Tony Yeboah that .
“ That goal sums up United as their confidence is flying .
Great finish .
”

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has made a bizarre claim about Odion Ighalo’s goal against LASK.
The Reds returned to action looking to continue their fine form in the Europa League, with a place in the last eight awaiting the winners from the tie.
The first-leg in Austria is being played behind closed doors as a result of the coronavirus outbreak across the world.
And Ince believes the fact the game is being played without fans in attendance may have been a factor in Ighalo’s fine finish just before the half-hour mark.
Bringing the ball down on the edge of the box, the former Watford man then let fly with an effort that went in off the bar.
“Here he juggles it three times and fires it into the top corner,” Ince said at half-time on BT Sport.
“It reminds me of one of those that you would do at training. If it was a full house, I don’t know if I am doing a disservice to him, I don’t know.
“It is a wonderful goal, let me tell you that. A wonderful strike. That is something you would try in training.”
Fellow pundit Owen Hargreaves disagreed with Ince’s theory and revealed how the goal reminded him of something former Leeds United forward Tony Yeboah used to produce.
“That is a beautiful goal,” he said. “It is one of the best goals he has ever scored. That is like Tony Yeboah that.
“That goal sums up United as their confidence is flying. Great finish.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-12--The reasons why UK football matches and sporting events have NOT been cancelled amid coronavirus out

The reasons why UK football matches and sporting events have NOT been cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic was today described as the 'worst public health crisis for a generation ' , raising questions as to whether football matches and sporting events should be cancelled in the UK .
On Thursday , the Government moved from the previous 'containment ' phase to the 'delay ' phase to help tackle COVID-19 .
This means that taking measures such as closing schools and colleges , encouraging people to work at home and limiting social interactions , in a bid to limit the spread of the virus , could be implemented .
But after the emergency Cobra meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press conference that while 'consideration was being given ' to banning sporting events in the UK , it would have 'little effect ' on the spread of the virus .
“ We are considering banning major public events like sporting fixtures , ” he said .
“ The scientific advice is this has little effect on the spread – but it does place a burden on other public services . ''
Several countries across Europe have decided to play football matches behind closed doors , with Italy 's Serie A and Spain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patrick Vallance , the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser , said cancelling large sports events is 'not a major way to tackle this epidemic .
He said : “ On average , one person infects two or three others .
“ You therefore have a very low probability of infecting a large number of people in a stadium and a rather higher probability of infecting people very close to you .
“ And that means that most of the transmission actually tends to take place with friends and colleagues and those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big environments .
“ Though it is true that any cancellation of things can have some effect , if you then get a displacement activity where you end up with everyone congregating somewhere else , you may actually perversely have an increased risk , particularly in an indoor environment .
Symptoms and how to protect against coronavirus The novel coronavirus - which is also known as COVID-19 - is a flu-like virus which has now spread to every continent but Antarctica .
Generally , the coronavirus is more likely to cause severe symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older people , and those with long-term conditions like diabetes , cancer and chronic lung disease .
The latest advice is to wash your hands more often , particularly when : • you get to work or arrive home • after you blow your nose , cough or sneeze • before you eat or handle food You should wash your hands for 20 seconds - the length of singing 'Happy Birthday ' to yourself twice - with soap and water or hand sanitiser .
For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning travellers , see the Government 's guidelines .
“ So it doesn ’ t mean you shouldn ’ t at some point make the decision from a resilience point but this is not a major way to tackle this epidemic.
” Manchester City 's home match with Arsenal on Wednesday ( March 11 ) was postponed due to the virus after Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis , who recently visited Arsenal , tested positive .
Manchester United 's tie in Austria on Thursday ( March 12 ) is being played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
Thursday saw the biggest increase in cases in a day after the number rose by 134 when compared to the same time in Wednesday .
As of 9am 12 March 2020 , a total of 29,764 people had been tested in the UK .
The chief medical officer for England , Professor Chris Whitty , said all four chief medical officers in the UK have agreed to raise the risk rating from coronavirus to high .
Anyone with displaying basic symptoms of coronavirus - a new and persistent cough or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home for seven days .

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The coronavirus pandemic was today described as the 'worst public health crisis for a generation', raising questions as to whether football matches and sporting events should be cancelled in the UK.
On Thursday, the Government moved from the previous 'containment' phase to the 'delay' phase to help tackle COVID-19.
This means that taking measures such as closing schools and colleges, encouraging people to work at home and limiting social interactions, in a bid to limit the spread of the virus, could be implemented.
But after the emergency Cobra meeting, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a press conference that while 'consideration was being given' to banning sporting events in the UK, it would have 'little effect' on the spread of the virus.
“We are considering banning major public events like sporting fixtures,” he said.
(Image: PA)
“The scientific advice is this has little effect on the spread – but it does place a burden on other public services."
Several countries across Europe have decided to play football matches behind closed doors, with Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga currently suspended.
But Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government’s chief scientific adviser, said cancelling large sports events is 'not a major way to tackle this epidemic.
He said: “On average, one person infects two or three others.
“You therefore have a very low probability of infecting a large number of people in a stadium and a rather higher probability of infecting people very close to you.
“And that means that most of the transmission actually tends to take place with friends and colleagues and those in close environments – and not in the big environments.
“Though it is true that any cancellation of things can have some effect, if you then get a displacement activity where you end up with everyone congregating somewhere else, you may actually perversely have an increased risk, particularly in an indoor environment.
Symptoms and how to protect against coronavirus The novel coronavirus - which is also known as COVID-19 - is a flu-like virus which has now spread to every continent but Antarctica. The most common symptoms include: a fever
fatigue
cough or chest tightness
difficulty breathing Generally, the coronavirus is more likely to cause severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. The latest advice is to wash your hands more often, particularly when: you get to work or arrive home
after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
before you eat or handle food You should wash your hands for 20 seconds - the length of singing 'Happy Birthday' to yourself twice - with soap and water or hand sanitiser. For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus, including when to call 111 and advice for returning travellers, see the Government's guidelines.
“So it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t at some point make the decision from a resilience point but this is not a major way to tackle this epidemic.”
Manchester City's home match with Arsenal on Wednesday (March 11) was postponed due to the virus after Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who recently visited Arsenal, tested positive.
Manchester United's tie in Austria on Thursday (March 12) is being played behind closed doors due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Thursday saw the biggest increase in cases in a day after the number rose by 134 when compared to the same time in Wednesday.
As of 9am 12 March 2020, a total of 29,764 people had been tested in the UK.
590 people tested positive across the country.
10 people have died.
The chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said all four chief medical officers in the UK have agreed to raise the risk rating from coronavirus to high.
Anyone with displaying basic symptoms of coronavirus - a new and persistent cough or a high temperature - should stay at home for seven days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-12--Two years ago, Olivia tried to take her own life. Now she returns to the bridge where it nearly all

Two years ago, Olivia tried to take her own life. Now she returns to the bridge where it nearly all ended to plead with others not to give up

A young woman who tried to take her own life by jumping from a bridge now returns to the spot to leave messages urging others like her not to give up .
Former trainee hairdresser Olivia Bartlett , 21 , from Gorton , suffered a catalogue of horrific injuries - including 15 broken bones - after falling from a bridge over a major road in Stockport two-years-ago .
She was subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder , anxiety and depression .
Olivia spent three months being treated at a mental health unit .
She has now made contact with the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bridge after she fell .
He stayed with her until emergency services arrived .
And , as she continues her physical and mental recovery , Olivia - who recently lost a relative to suicide - has bravely spoken about her ordeal .
She hopes it will lead others struggling with mental health issues to get help .
Olivia , then aged 19 , was doing an apprenticeship in hairdressing , but was struggling with her mental health .
She tried to take her own life on March 4 , 2018 .
Olivia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years , but had n't yet been diagnosed .
She said she could n't understand why she had such overwhelming feelings .
Olivia became withdrawn and shut herself off from friends and family .
After she fell from the bridge , she was rushed to hospital .
She broke her back in two places and her neck in four places ; broke seven ribs , her wrist , her collar bone ; suffered a punctured lung ; and sustained number of other internal injuries .
Olivia spent two weeks in Salford Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She suffered a head wound and her head had to be shaved so it could be stitched back together .
`` It is a miracle I survived , '' she said .
`` I look back now and do kind of think someone must have been looking down at me .
`` But at the time , I was just angry .
`` I felt sad that lots of people who had also jumped from that bridge before died and I survived .
`` I was devastated at how much it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain I was in was excruciating .
It was horrible .
I could n't even wash myself or do anything .
`` I would n't have wished it on anyone . ''
Having been treated at a mental health unit for three months , Olivia says those feelings started to fade .
She is now back home recovering in Gorton with mum Nicola and brother Andrew .
Olivia still struggles to walk .
Her family suffered tragedy when Nicola 's brother - Olivia 's uncle - Paul Bartlett took his own life in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do a bungee jump to raise money for mental charities in his memory .
Olivia , a former pupil at St Thomas More High School in Denton , said losing her uncle moved her to talk about her own harrowing experiences .
`` We were all hurting so much , '' she said .
`` Knowing he had seen me go through it was so sad .
I had been doing what I could , but that 's when I decided I wanted to do more to help others .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] can mess up your life .
`` Even though it still feels like yesterday , it kind of feels numb now and I do n't mind talking about it .
`` I 've learnt to deal with my illnesses now and not let them control my life .
`` Really , I 'm not interested in myself .
I just want to help anyone .
I can because I know how hard it is and how horrible it is .
`` I am able to be an example and say to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got through it , so can you ' . ''
Olivia has now become involved with the 'Bridge the Gap ' project .
Members leave handwritten messages at spots where people have self-harmed or threatened to hurt themselves .
She looks after the messages at the bridge she fell from .
One reads : `` Be strong because things will get better .
`` It may be stormy now but it never rains forever . ''
She added : `` I honestly get so much enjoyment out of it . ''
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how amazing it is .
`` I 've had police officers thanking me , cars beeping at me as they go past .
`` I get so much satisfaction from it . ''
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal , if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , Studentline : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends .
Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/

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A young woman who tried to take her own life by jumping from a bridge now returns to the spot to leave messages urging others like her not to give up.
Former trainee hairdresser Olivia Bartlett, 21, from Gorton , suffered a catalogue of horrific injuries - including 15 broken bones - after falling from a bridge over a major road in Stockport two-years-ago.
She was subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.
Olivia spent three months being treated at a mental health unit.
She has now made contact with the man who stopped traffic on the road beneath the bridge after she fell. He stayed with her until emergency services arrived.
(Image: Olivia Bartlett)
And, as she continues her physical and mental recovery, Olivia - who recently lost a relative to suicide - has bravely spoken about her ordeal.
She hopes it will lead others struggling with mental health issues to get help.
Olivia, then aged 19, was doing an apprenticeship in hairdressing, but was struggling with her mental health.
She tried to take her own life on March 4, 2018.
Olivia had suffered with anxiety and low mood for years, but hadn't yet been diagnosed.
She said she couldn't understand why she had such overwhelming feelings. Olivia became withdrawn and shut herself off from friends and family.
Olivia couldn't cope.
After she fell from the bridge, she was rushed to hospital.
(Image: Olivia Bartlett)
She broke her back in two places and her neck in four places; broke seven ribs, her wrist, her collar bone; suffered a punctured lung; and sustained number of other internal injuries.
Olivia spent two weeks in Salford Royal Hospital and had to undergo two operations. She suffered a head wound and her head had to be shaved so it could be stitched back together.
"It is a miracle I survived," she said.
"I look back now and do kind of think someone must have been looking down at me.
"But at the time, I was just angry.
"I felt sad that lots of people who had also jumped from that bridge before died and I survived.
(Image: Olivia Bartlett)
"I was devastated at how much it had messed my life up.
"The pain I was in was excruciating. It was horrible. I couldn't even wash myself or do anything.
"I wouldn't have wished it on anyone."
Having been treated at a mental health unit for three months, Olivia says those feelings started to fade.
She is now back home recovering in Gorton with mum Nicola and brother Andrew. Olivia still struggles to walk.
Her family suffered tragedy when Nicola's brother - Olivia's uncle - Paul Bartlett took his own life in December.
Paul's loved ones plan to do a bungee jump to raise money for mental charities in his memory.
(Image: Olivia Bartlett)
Olivia, a former pupil at St Thomas More High School in Denton, said losing her uncle moved her to talk about her own harrowing experiences.
"We were all hurting so much," she said.
"Knowing he had seen me go through it was so sad. I had been doing what I could, but that's when I decided I wanted to do more to help others.
"I know how much it [self harm] can mess up your life.
"Even though it still feels like yesterday, it kind of feels numb now and I don't mind talking about it.
"I've learnt to deal with my illnesses now and not let them control my life.
(Image: Olivia Bartlett)
"Really, I'm not interested in myself. I just want to help anyone. I can because I know how hard it is and how horrible it is.
"I am able to be an example and say to people 'I'm still here, I got through it, so can you'."
Olivia has now become involved with the 'Bridge the Gap' project. Members leave handwritten messages at spots where people have self-harmed or threatened to hurt themselves.
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She looks after the messages at the bridge she fell from.
One reads: "Be strong because things will get better.
"It may be stormy now but it never rains forever."
She added: "I honestly get so much enjoyment out of it."
"You get so many people stopping and saying how amazing it is.
"I've had police officers thanking me, cars beeping at me as they go past.
"I get so much satisfaction from it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-12--GP practices in Bolton warn patients to stay away and phone in instead due to coronavirus

GP practices in Bolton have urged patients to stay away and phone in with medical issues instead .
Patients at Kildonan House Medical Practice in Horwich have been urged to call up the practice for appointments , rather than attending in person .
A message sent out to patients read : `` Due to the coronavirus outbreak , please contact the surgery by telephone rather than attending in person to lower your risk of infection . ''
It is understood that the messages were not sent out in light of any suspected cases at either practice .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands at 30 , with three of those in Bolton .
Earlier this week , a drive through coronavirus testing centre was opened in Bolton .
The location of the facility has not been released by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
Those attending the clinic will be directed to a designated parking bay at the rear of the building , where they will be swabbed by a member of the staff while in their car .
The service has been planned in an effort to reduce the risk to staff and the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be sent to the Royal Bolton Hospital .
Under the latest guidance issued by Public Health England , those displaying symptoms of coronavirus are advised not to go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
You also do not need to contact 111 to tell them you 're staying at home .
Only contact 111 if you feel you can not cope with your symptoms at home , your condition gets worse or your symptoms do not get better after seven days .

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GP practices in Bolton have urged patients to stay away and phone in with medical issues instead.
Patients at Kildonan House Medical Practice in Horwich have been urged to call up the practice for appointments, rather than attending in person.
Harwood Medical Centre issued similar advice on Thursday.
A message sent out to patients read: "Due to the coronavirus outbreak, please contact the surgery by telephone rather than attending in person to lower your risk of infection."
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It is understood that the messages were not sent out in light of any suspected cases at either practice.
Both have remained open.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester currently stands at 30, with three of those in Bolton.
Earlier this week, a drive through coronavirus testing centre was opened in Bolton.
The location of the facility has not been released by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Those attending the clinic will be directed to a designated parking bay at the rear of the building, where they will be swabbed by a member of the staff while in their car.
The service has been planned in an effort to reduce the risk to staff and the public but anyone with more serious symptoms will still be sent to the Royal Bolton Hospital.
Under the latest guidance issued by Public Health England, those displaying symptoms of coronavirus are advised not to go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
MyBolton To get all the latest Bolton news, events and information, go to our MyBolton news channel. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter.
You also do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Only contact 111 if you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home, your condition gets worse or your symptoms do not get better after seven days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-12--Why UK schools are not closing as coronavirus outbreak spreads

The coronavirus pandemic in the UK has lead to events being cancelled but a lot of questions have been asked about schools , colleges and universities .
On Thursday , the Government moved the tackling of Covid-19 from the containment to the delay phase .
This means measures such as closing schools and colleges , encouraging people to work at home and limiting social interactions in a bid to limit the spread of the virus could soon be on the horizon .
Following a Cobra meeting on Thursday , the Prime Minister said coronavirus `` is the worst public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting out of new measures could `` cause severe disruption '' for many months .
Italy has been placed on lockdown because of the pandemic and , on Thursday , Ireland announced all schools and colleges would be closing .
However , Boris Johnson said that schools in the UK are not being closed at this time as it could make matters worse .
Speaking at a press conference alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance , Mr Johnson said : `` We are not , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review and this again may change as the disease spreads . ''
He did add that the Government was `` considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures . ''
He added : `` And the scientific advice , as we 've said over the last couple of weeks , is that banning such events will have little effect on the spread but there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such events can place on public services . ''
At the moment , fresh advice has been issued by Public Health England on what to do if you are displaying even mild syptoms .
If you have a new continuous cough OR a high temperature - of 37.8 degrees or higher - you should stay at home for at least seven days from when your symptoms started .
As of 9am on Thursday , a total of 29,764 people had been tested for coronavirus in the UK Of that , 590 tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 have sadly died .

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The coronavirus pandemic in the UK has lead to events being cancelled but a lot of questions have been asked about schools, colleges and universities.
On Thursday, the Government moved the tackling of Covid-19 from the containment to the delay phase.
This means measures such as closing schools and colleges, encouraging people to work at home and limiting social interactions in a bid to limit the spread of the virus could soon be on the horizon.
Following a Cobra meeting on Thursday, the Prime Minister said coronavirus "is the worst public health crisis for a generation” and the setting out of new measures could "cause severe disruption" for many months.
Italy has been placed on lockdown because of the pandemic and, on Thursday, Ireland announced all schools and colleges would be closing.
However, Boris Johnson said that schools in the UK are not being closed at this time as it could make matters worse.
(Image: PA)
Speaking at a press conference alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance, Mr Johnson said: "We are not, repeat not, closing schools now.
"The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review and this again may change as the disease spreads."
He did add that the Government was "considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures."
He added: "And the scientific advice, as we've said over the last couple of weeks, is that banning such events will have little effect on the spread but there's also the issue of the burden that such events can place on public services."
At the moment, fresh advice has been issued by Public Health England on what to do if you are displaying even mild syptoms.
If you have a new continuous cough OR a high temperature - of 37.8 degrees or higher - you should stay at home for at least seven days from when your symptoms started.
As of 9am on Thursday, a total of 29,764 people had been tested for coronavirus in the UK
Of that, 590 tested positive and 10 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have sadly died.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Man Utd fixtures suspended due to coronavirus

Manchester United 's fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak .
A number of clubs @ @ @ @ @ been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak , with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ for the disease .
Players from Man City , Everton , Leicester and Bournemouth are @ @ @ @ @ spread .
UEFA have also announced that next week 's fixtures in the Europa League @ @ @ @ @ take place and have been suspended as the continent comes to terms with coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ FA , Premier League and EFL confirmed the suspensions .
United 's game against Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ leg in the Europa League versus LASK and the FA Cup tie away at Norwich @ @ @ @ @ .
United beat LASK 5-0 in Austria on Thursday night behind closed doors .
Follow @ @ @ @ @ rumours and updates throughout the day .

Manchester United's fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak.
A number of clubs and players around football have been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi testing positive for the disease. Players from Man City, Everton, Leicester and Bournemouth are self isolating to limit the spread.
UEFA have also announced that next week's fixtures in the Europa League and Champions League will not take place and have been suspended as the continent comes to terms with coronavirus.
A joint statement from the FA, Premier League and EFL confirmed the suspensions. United's game against Tottenham on Sunday, their second leg in the Europa League versus LASK and the FA Cup tie away at Norwich City have all been affected.
United beat LASK 5-0 in Austria on Thursday night behind closed doors.
Look back over latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Tesco issues urgent message about food supplies amidst coronavirus stockpiling

If you 've been to the supermarket lately you 'll probably have noticed that the shelves are looking a lot more bare than usual as shoppers rush to stock up on essentials amidst coronavirus fears .
All supermarkets have been affected , and the likes of Asda , Aldi , Lidl , Morrisons , Tesco and Sainsbury 's have all seen an influx of shoppers rushing to make sure their homes are fully stocked .
However , the stockpiling has now become an issue , and is leaving some of the most vulnerable members of society without the essentials they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day life .
Speaking to BBC radio , he said : `` There 's plenty of product in the supply chain , there 's plenty of food at Tesco and other supermarkets , and I do n't think anybody needs to panic buy .
`` We , and I 'm sure our competitors , are re-filling our supply chains as rapidly as ever we can . ''
He says it 's unlikely that Tesco will experience anything more than 'very short term , temporary shortages of certain products . '
A supermarket source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything and expecting the world to end , what they 're doing is taking a very considered view , which is 'what are the things with long life that I can hold - pasta , UHT milk , frozen - and I 'm going to buy 20-40 % more of those categories .
`` So the cumulative effect is it will put the factories , the depots and the shops under pressure in terms of replenishment . ''
If you are planning on stocking up , just remember that your purchases will leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and considered before you put things in your basket .
Only take what you really need , and remember that there could be somebody a few steps behind you who is much more in need of it than you

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If you've been to the supermarket lately you'll probably have noticed that the shelves are looking a lot more bare than usual as shoppers rush to stock up on essentials amidst coronavirus fears.
All supermarkets have been affected, and the likes of Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's have all seen an influx of shoppers rushing to make sure their homes are fully stocked.
However, the stockpiling has now become an issue, and is leaving some of the most vulnerable members of society without the essentials they need to carry on with their every day life.
Speaking to BBC radio, Tesco boss John Allan said: "There's plenty of product in the supply chain, there's plenty of food at Tesco and other supermarkets, and I don't think anybody needs to panic buy.
"We, and I'm sure our competitors, are re-filling our supply chains as rapidly as ever we can."
He says it's unlikely that Tesco will experience anything more than 'very short term, temporary shortages of certain products.'
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A supermarket source said: "People aren't buying everything and expecting the world to end, what they're doing is taking a very considered view, which is 'what are the things with long life that I can hold - pasta, UHT milk, frozen - and I'm going to buy 20-40% more of those categories.
"So the cumulative effect is it will put the factories, the depots and the shops under pressure in terms of replenishment."
If you are planning on stocking up, just remember that your purchases will leave other people without, so be kind and considered before you put things in your basket. Only take what you really need, and remember that there could be somebody a few steps behind you who is much more in need of it than you


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Primary school in Wigan closes for deep clean amid coronavirus

A primary school in Wigan has asked parents to collect their children this morning so it can shut for a deep clean .
Hindsford CE Primary School , in Hindsford , Atherton , has become the latest school to shut it doors because of the coronavirus .
The move comes after staff received a call to say that a family from the school have 'been in direct contact with a person who has been to Northern Italy recently ' .
In a Facebook post to parents , the school said : `` The family members are presenting with symptoms although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
Therefore we do not want anyone to worry unnecessarily .
`` However , we made a commitment to you at the start of the week to inform you if any parent or staff member informed us that they had been in contact and were showing symptoms and were concerned .
`` We are aware of the impact of news of this nature on a community and it is not our intention to cause undue alarm .
`` However , we have made the decision to close the school for the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a precautionary measure . ''
They said that health authorities have not insisted on the closure , or the cleaning of the school , but the decision has been made 'as a duty of care to our pupils and staff ' .
Parents are asked to collect their children 'as soon as possible ' .
The school will reopen on Tuesday , March 17 .
It follows the closures of a number of different schools , including Garrett Hall Primary School in Tyldesley , which was the first school in Greater Manchester to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A primary school in Wigan has asked parents to collect their children this morning so it can shut for a deep clean.
Hindsford CE Primary School, in Hindsford, Atherton, has become the latest school to shut it doors because of the coronavirus.
The move comes after staff received a call to say that a family from the school have 'been in direct contact with a person who has been to Northern Italy recently'.
In a Facebook post to parents, the school said: "The family members are presenting with symptoms although there are no confirmed cases at this point. Therefore we do not want anyone to worry unnecessarily.
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"However, we made a commitment to you at the start of the week to inform you if any parent or staff member informed us that they had been in contact and were showing symptoms and were concerned.
"We are aware of the impact of news of this nature on a community and it is not our intention to cause undue alarm.
"However, we have made the decision to close the school for the next two days for a deep clean as a precautionary measure."
They said that health authorities have not insisted on the closure, or the cleaning of the school, but the decision has been made 'as a duty of care to our pupils and staff'.
Parents are asked to collect their children 'as soon as possible'.
The school will reopen on Tuesday, March 17.
It follows the closures of a number of different schools, including Garrett Hall Primary School in Tyldesley, which was the first school in Greater Manchester to close for two days last week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Premier League announce all fixtures suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

The Premier League have announced that all upcoming fixtures have been postponed , and the league suspended until April 3rd , due to fears over the spread of coronavirus .
The COVID-19 disease has hit the football world over the past week or two , with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive and self-isolating .
Everton , Leicester and Man City players are also self-isolating and UEFA have announced that next week 's Champions League and Europa League games have been postponed due to the spread of the illness .
Manchester City 's midweek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League to be called off amid coronavirus fears and the Gunners ' weekend fixture with Brighton followed suit after the news about Arteta emerged .
That prompted Premier League officials to hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning to decide the best way forward .
And , as expected , they announced a mass postponement of matches effect immediately , meaning the next two weekends of fixtures will not go ahead .
The EFL have also suspended all their fixtures until April 3rd , which is immediately after the next international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Having considered the increased number of cases affecting club players and staff , the board were unanimous in their approach and it has been determined that all football activity scheduled to take place this weekend and until April 3 2020 will be postponed .
`` For the avoidance of any doubt this includes all matches in the Championship , League One and League Two , as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures and will take us beyond the next international round . ''
It follows the suspension of top leagues Serie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ligue 1 due to coronavirus .
Manchester United played their Europa League last 16 first leg against LASK behind closed doors in Linz , Austria , with many other midweek European games being either played without supporters .
The second leg between United and LASK has been postponed .

The Premier League have announced that all upcoming fixtures have been postponed, and the league suspended until April 3rd, due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
The COVID-19 disease has hit the football world over the past week or two, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive and self-isolating. Everton, Leicester and Man City players are also self-isolating and UEFA have announced that next week's Champions League and Europa League games have been postponed due to the spread of the illness.
Manchester City's midweek game against Arsenal was the first in the Premier League to be called off amid coronavirus fears and the Gunners' weekend fixture with Brighton followed suit after the news about Arteta emerged.
That prompted Premier League officials to hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning to decide the best way forward. And, as expected, they announced a mass postponement of matches effect immediately, meaning the next two weekends of fixtures will not go ahead, including the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The EFL have also suspended all their fixtures until April 3rd, which is immediately after the next international break.
A joint statement from the Premier League, FA, EFL and Women's Super League said: "Following a meeting of Shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
"Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
“In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority.
"Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League’s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
"In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate."
It follows the suspension of top European leagues Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 due to coronavirus.
Manchester United played their Europa League last 16 first leg against LASK behind closed doors in Linz, Austria, with many other midweek European games being either played without supporters. The second leg between United and LASK has been postponed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Premier League games postponed for three weeks due to coronavirus pandemic - as EFL, Europa League,

Premier League games postponed for three weeks due to coronavirus pandemic - as EFL, Europa League, Champions League, Women's Super League and Women's Championship matches cancelled

The Premier League have cancelled all games for the next three weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Yesterday , the league had announced that this weekend 's games would go ahead as scheduled .
But following an emergency meeting on Friday ( March 13 ) , it was announced all fixtures would be postponed until April 3 .
`` The FA , Premier League , EFL and Barclays FA Women ’ s Super League and FA Women ’ s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest , '' a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will be kept under constant review , has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus .
`` The postponements include all matches in the Championship , League One and League Two , as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures .
`` In addition , Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include , but are not limited to , player appearances , training ground visits and fan meetings . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and Europa League games due to be played next week have been cancelled .
It affects Manchester United , Chelsea and Wolves who all had games .
Manchester City 's tie with Real Madrid had already been postponed .
Arsenal manager Mikel Artea and Chelsea winger Callum-Hudson-Odoi have both tested positive for the COVID-19 virus .
Arsenal 's trip to Brighton on Saturday has already been postponed after the Gunners squad was ordered into self-isolation following the news about their manager .
And Chelsea 's Saturday evening visit to Aston Villa is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hudson-Odoi 's teammates similarly went under self-imposed quarantine .
A Manchester City first team player has also been told to self-isolate after a family member fell ill and was taken to hospital .
On Friday morning , Everton confirmed its entire first-team squad and coaching staff were self-isolating following `` medical advice . ''
`` The step has been taken as a first team player reported symptoms consistent of coronavirus .
`` The club is in regular contact with the player in question and is monitoring the wellbeing of all players and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League of 'embarrassing leadership ' over the coronavirus crisis .
The former Manchester United player slammed the league over the speed of its response to the virus .
Salford City co-owner , Neville tweeted : `` It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act !
Embarrassing leadership from the @ premierleague . ''
In golf , the US PGA on Thursday called off the players Championship at Sawgrass after the first round , as well as its scheduled tournaments for the next three weeks .
The Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with US basketball officials clarifying on Thursday the league will be halted for at least 30 days .
In a video message on his official Twitter feed , Hudson-Odoi said he had the virus for “ the last couple of days ” and recovered , and was “ self-isolating myself from everybody for the week ” .
Meanwhile , Liverpool cancelled their scheduled press conference ahead of Monday ’ s clash with Everton .
A number of high-profile sporting events around the world have already been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming a casualty on Thursday night .
The race , which was due to take place in Melbourne on Sunday , was called off after a member of the McLaren team tested positive .
On Thursday prime minister Boris Johnson said the country was now moving into the next stage of its planning to combat the pandemic – the delay phase .
However , he said that does not yet include cancelling sports events .
“ We are considering banning major public events like sporting fixtures , ” he said .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the spread – but it does place a burden on other public services .
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Premier League games for the next three weeks have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Yesterday, the league announced that this weekend's games would go ahead as scheduled.
But following an emergency meeting on Friday (March 13), it was announced all fixtures would be postponed until April 3.
The professional game has been put on hold amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The decision will apply to England fixtures 'at every level'; the Emirates FA Cup; the Women’s FA Cup; academy and youth-team matches; the EFL; the Barclays FA Women’s Super League; and the FA Women’s Championship.
European matches had already been postponed.
"The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest," a statement read.
"This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.
"The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.
"In addition, clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings."
The news came after UEFA announced all Champions League and Europa League games due to be played next week have been cancelled.
It affects Manchester United, Chelsea and Wolves who all had games. Manchester City's tie with Real Madrid had already been postponed.
Arsenal manager Mikel Artea and Chelsea winger Callum-Hudson-Odoi have both tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Arsenal's trip to Brighton on Saturday has already been postponed after the Gunners squad was ordered into self-isolation following the news about their manager.
And Chelsea's Saturday evening visit to Aston Villa is expected to go the same way after Hudson-Odoi's teammates similarly went under self-imposed quarantine.
A Manchester City first team player has also been told to self-isolate after a family member fell ill and was taken to hospital.
On Friday morning, Everton confirmed its entire first-team squad and coaching staff were self-isolating following "medical advice."
"The step has been taken as a first team player reported symptoms consistent of coronavirus.
"The club is in regular contact with the player in question and is monitoring the wellbeing of all players and staff."
Gary Neville accused the Premier League of 'embarrassing leadership' over the coronavirus crisis.
The former Manchester United player slammed the league over the speed of its response to the virus.
Salford City co-owner, Neville tweeted: "It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the @premierleague."
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In golf, the US PGA on Thursday called off the players Championship at Sawgrass after the first round, as well as its scheduled tournaments for the next three weeks.
The Premier League follows the NBA in suspending its season, with US basketball officials clarifying on Thursday the league will be halted for at least 30 days.
In a video message on his official Twitter feed, Hudson-Odoi said he had the virus for “the last couple of days” and recovered, and was “self-isolating myself from everybody for the week”.
Meanwhile, Liverpool cancelled their scheduled press conference ahead of Monday’s clash with Everton.
A number of high-profile sporting events around the world have already been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic with Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix becoming a casualty on Thursday night.
The race, which was due to take place in Melbourne on Sunday, was called off after a member of the McLaren team tested positive.
On Thursday prime minister Boris Johnson said the country was now moving into the next stage of its planning to combat the pandemic – the delay phase. However, he said that does not yet include cancelling sports events.
“We are considering banning major public events like sporting fixtures,” he said.
“The scientific advice is this has little effect on the spread – but it does place a burden on other public services.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Birmingham City respond to Manchester United Jude Bellingham transfer interest

Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has challenged teenage sensation Jude Bellingham to keep his focus amid transfer interest from Manchester United and other big clubs .
The 16-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the past year for Birmingham , prompting interest from United , Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund .
MEN Sport understands United are keen on a summer move for the midfielder and have shown his family — with his father acting as his agent — around their Carrington training ground , with a view to a move .
Clotet lauded Bellingham 's professionalism , but says the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet .
“ I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to be , ” he said in a recent press conference .
“ Because he can not be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City .
“ That ’ s the feeling I get from him , when I speak to him and work with him . ''
There have been suggestions Birmingham could ask for up to £50million for Bellingham in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their key areas to strengthen in the summer and also have an interest in Aston Villa 's Jack Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison .
Bellingham has started 27 games in the Championship this season , scoring four goals and MEN Sport understands he has held talks with both Dortmund and Chelsea ahead of a potentially life-changing move .

Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has challenged teenage sensation Jude Bellingham to keep his focus amid transfer interest from Manchester United and other big clubs.
The 16-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the past year for Birmingham, prompting interest from United, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund. MEN Sport understands United are keen on a summer move for the midfielder and have shown his family — with his father acting as his agent — around their Carrington training ground, with a view to a move.
Clotet lauded Bellingham's professionalism, but says the young star cannot think about his future yet.
“I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to be,” he said in a recent press conference.
“Because he cannot be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City.
“That’s the feeling I get from him, when I speak to him and work with him."
There have been suggestions Birmingham could ask for up to £50million for Bellingham in the summer. United view midfield as one of their key areas to strengthen in the summer and also have an interest in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison.
Bellingham has started 27 games in the Championship this season, scoring four goals and MEN Sport understands he has held talks with both Dortmund and Chelsea ahead of a potentially life-changing move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Bolton Wanderers' game off as EFL suspends all matches until 3 April

Bolton Wanderers ' home game against Peterborough United tomorrow is off after the EFL suspended all games until 3 April @ @ @ @ @ meeting this morning to discuss its response to the spread of coronavirus .
It decided @ @ @ @ @ the Championship , League One and League Two until 3 April .
The Bolton game @ @ @ @ @ Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony tweeted this morning to confirm that one of their players was @ @ @ @ @ confirmation that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had contracted Coronavirus yesterday .
Peterborough played Portsmouth last @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal in the FA Cup , just five days earlier .
Mr MacAnthony said : @ @ @ @ @ agree btw does not want to travel to Bolton tomorrow .
One of our players @ @ @ @ @ awaiting results .
We just played Pompey who just played Arsenal .
Will be reaching @ @ @ @ @ this and if they are going to make us play tomorrow . ''
Wanderers were @ @ @ @ @ the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday afternoon .

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Bolton Wanderers' home game against Peterborough United tomorrow is off after the EFL suspended all games until 3 April.
The EFL held a meeting this morning to discuss its response to the spread of coronavirus.
It decided to suspend all fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two until 3 April.
The Bolton game was already in doubt after Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony tweeted this morning to confirm that one of their players was self-isolating.
It follows the confirmation that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had contracted Coronavirus yesterday.
Peterborough played Portsmouth last weekend, who had played Arsenal in the FA Cup, just five days earlier.
Mr MacAnthony said: "My manager and I agree btw does not want to travel to Bolton tomorrow. One of our players is now in self isolation awaiting results. We just played Pompey who just played Arsenal. Will be reaching out to EFL today re this and if they are going to make us play tomorrow."
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Wanderers were due to host Peterborough at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday afternoon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United vs LASK and all Champions League and Europa League games next week suspended

Manchester United ’ s Europa League second leg against LASK next Thursday has been postponed , along with all other UEFA games scheduled for next week .
UEFA are due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the longer-term future of the Champions League and Europa League competitions this season , as well as whether Euro 2020 will go ahead , amid fears over the spread of coronavirus .
But next week 's Europa League and Champions League games have been confirmed as suspended , along with UEFA Youth League games .
The Premier League are due to meet today ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponement of their own fixtures for the coming weeks .
United 's game against Tottenham on Sunday is likely to be affected .
The infectious COVID-19 disease has hit football in recent weeks , with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea 's Callum Hudson-Odoi among those to test positive .
Everton 's entire squad is also in self-isolation after a player showed symptoms of coronavirus .
UEFA 's statement said : “ In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week are postponed .
`` This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League , Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020 ; all UEFA Europa League , Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020 ; all UEFA Youth League , quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020 .
`` Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course .
`` As a consequence of the postponements , the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed .
`` UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations , together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro , to a video conference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football ’ s response to the outbreak .
”

Manchester United’s Europa League second leg against LASK next Thursday has been postponed, along with all other UEFA games scheduled for next week.
UEFA are due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the longer-term future of the Champions League and Europa League competitions this season, as well as whether Euro 2020 will go ahead, amid fears over the spread of coronavirus.
But next week's Europa League and Champions League games have been confirmed as suspended, along with UEFA Youth League games.
The Premier League are due to meet today (Friday) over the potential cancellation or postponement of their own fixtures for the coming weeks. United's game against Tottenham on Sunday is likely to be affected.
The infectious COVID-19 disease has hit football in recent weeks, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi among those to test positive. Everton's entire squad is also in self-isolation after a player showed symptoms of coronavirus.
UEFA's statement said: “In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed.
"This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; all UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020; all UEFA Youth League, quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020.
"Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.
"As a consequence of the postponements, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed.
"UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro, to a video conference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Disneyland Paris to close amid coronavirus outbreak

Disneyland Paris , along with two of its US counterparts are to close this weekend due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak .
The popular theme park has said it will close on Sunday ( March 15 ) , and will remain shut until the end of the month .
The company has announced it is also closing Walt Disney World , its flagship theme park resort in Florida , and Disneyland Paris , meaning all 11 theme parks are closed .
Those who are due to arrive at at the resort before June 1 will have all cancellation fees waived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the same price later in the year .
The have also confirmed that all Disney cruises will be suspended from Saturday ( March 14 ) .
However the hotels and restaurants at the parks will remain open to allow for guests to arrange to get home .
In a statement on Thursday , Disney Parks said there have n't been any reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort , but that `` in the interest of our guests and employees , '' it had decided to close the parks .
This includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parks in France , and the Magic Kingdom , Epcot , Animal Kingdom , Disney 's Hollywood Studios , Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach parks in Orlando , Florida .
The news comes after three Disneyland Paris theme park workers reportedly tested positive for the virus on Wednesday .
The Paris attraction temporarily suspended parades and the majority of outdoor shows on Wednesday before the announcement , while limiting the capacity for indoor shows .
Disney have already shuttered parks across Tokyo , Hong Kong and Shanghai - all of which will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of business on Sunday , March 15 , 2020 .
`` In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our Guests and Cast Members , we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Paris , beginning at the end of business on Sunday , March 15 , through the end of the month .
`` The Disney Hotels will remain open until further notice to give Guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements .
The retail and dining complexes of Disney Village will remain open .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Disney Hotel for arrivals until June 1 , 2020 , we have waived all modification and cancellation fees until April 15th and we are offering you the same price if you wish to postpone your stay through Oct 15th 2020 ( excluding transportation ) .
`` We anticipate heavy call volume over the next several days and appreciate your patience as we work hard to respond to all inquiries .
A spokesperson for the Walt Disney Company added : `` In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort , beginning at the close of business on Sunday , March 15 , through the end of the month .
`` Disney Cruise Line will suspend all new departures beginning Saturday , March 14 , through the end of the month .
`` The Walt Disney Company will pay its cast members during that closure period .
`` The hotels at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Springs at Walt Disney World and Disney Village at Disneyland Paris , will remain open .
`` Domestic Walt Disney Company employees who are able to work from home are being asked to do so , including those at The Walt Disney Studios , Walt Disney Television , ESPN , Direct-to-Consumer , and Parks , Experiences and Products .
`` We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts . ''

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Disneyland Paris, along with two of its US counterparts are to close this weekend due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The popular theme park has said it will close on Sunday (March 15), and will remain shut until the end of the month.
The company has announced it is also closing Walt Disney World, its flagship theme park resort in Florida, and Disneyland Paris, meaning all 11 theme parks are closed.
Those who are due to arrive at at the resort before June 1 will have all cancellation fees waived, or will be able to rebook at the same price later in the year.
The have also confirmed that all Disney cruises will be suspended from Saturday (March 14).
However the hotels and restaurants at the parks will remain open to allow for guests to arrange to get home.
In a statement on Thursday, Disney Parks said there haven't been any reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, but that "in the interest of our guests and employees," it had decided to close the parks.
This includes the Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios parks in France, and the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach parks in Orlando, Florida.
The news comes after three Disneyland Paris theme park workers reportedly tested positive for the virus on Wednesday.
The Paris attraction temporarily suspended parades and the majority of outdoor shows on Wednesday before the announcement, while limiting the capacity for indoor shows.
Disney have already shuttered parks across Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai - all of which will remain shut.
The statement in full:
Disneyland Paris will temporarily close at the end of business on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
"In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our Guests and Cast Members, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Paris, beginning at the end of business on Sunday, March 15, through the end of the month.
"The Disney Hotels will remain open until further notice to give Guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. The retail and dining complexes of Disney Village will remain open.
"If you hold a reservation at a Disney Hotel for arrivals until June 1, 2020, we have waived all modification and cancellation fees until April 15th and we are offering you the same price if you wish to postpone your stay through Oct 15th 2020 (excluding transportation).
"We anticipate heavy call volume over the next several days and appreciate your patience as we work hard to respond to all inquiries.
A spokesperson for the Walt Disney Company added: "In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort, beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15, through the end of the month.
"Disney Cruise Line will suspend all new departures beginning Saturday, March 14, through the end of the month.
"The Walt Disney Company will pay its cast members during that closure period.
"The hotels at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice. The retail and dining complexes, Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, will remain open.
"Domestic Walt Disney Company employees who are able to work from home are being asked to do so, including those at The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, ESPN, Direct-to-Consumer, and Parks, Experiences and Products.
"We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas welcome baby boy

Lucy Mecklenburgh has become a mum for the first time after giving birth to a baby boy .
The TOWIE star , who is engaged to former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas , shared the news with her 1.6 million followers .
Lucy , 28 , also revealed the name that the couple have picked out for their first child together - Roman Ravello Thomas .
This is Ryan ’ s first son - he has a daughter , Scarlett , who was born in 2008 , with his former partner Tina O ’ Brien .
Lucy and Ryan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , and announced their engagement two years later in June 2019 , shortly before revealing they were expecting their first child .
Along with the baby news , Lucy also shared a black and white snap of the tot .
The post received lots of love from fans and also Corrie stars and other famous faces .
Samia Longchambon said : `` aw , so nice to hear some good news ... congratulations guys ! ''
New mum Brooke Vincent said of her baby boy : “ Mexx can ’ t wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s brother Scott Thomas made a reference to the Lion King with his reply : “ Simba has arrived.
” Dawn Ward ’ s daughter Darby posted : “ Co congratulations to you both !
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Love the name.
” Sam Faiers said : “ I thought you had gone a bit quiet .
Huge congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy .
Lots of love .
Xxxx ” Fitness fan Lucy has taken her social media followers on her pregnancy journey , regularly posting photos of her growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful exercise .

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Lucy Mecklenburgh has become a mum for the first time after giving birth to a baby boy.
The TOWIE star, who is engaged to former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, shared the news with her 1.6 million followers.
Lucy, 28, also revealed the name that the couple have picked out for their first child together - Roman Ravello Thomas.
This is Ryan’s first son - he has a daughter, Scarlett, who was born in 2008, with his former partner Tina O’Brien.
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Lucy and Ryan, 35, have been together since May 2017, and announced their engagement two years later in June 2019, shortly before revealing they were expecting their first child.
Along with the baby news, Lucy also shared a black and white snap of the tot.
The post received lots of love from fans and also Corrie stars and other famous faces.
Samia Longchambon said: "aw, so nice to hear some good news... congratulations guys!"
Cath Tyldesley said: “Congratulations guys . Big love xxxxx”
New mum Brooke Vincent said of her baby boy: “Mexx can’t wait to meet his new friend.”
(Image: Lucy Mecklenburgh)
Ryan’s brother Scott Thomas made a reference to the Lion King with his reply: “Simba has arrived.”
Dawn Ward’s daughter Darby posted: “Co congratulations to you both!!! Love the name.”
Sam Faiers said: “I thought you had gone a bit quiet. Huge congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy. Lots of love. Xxxx”
Fitness fan Lucy has taken her social media followers on her pregnancy journey, regularly posting photos of her growing bump and speaking about the importance of careful exercise.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Teenage girl hit by car in Oldham

Teenage girl hit by car in Oldham

A teenage girl was hit by a car in Oldham .
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision @ @ @ @ @ the Alt area , just after 8.15am on Friday ( March 13 ) .
Read @ @ @ @ @ stories here A section of Abbey Hills Road , at the junction with Manor Road @ @ @ @ @ services remain at the scene .
Drivers are being warned of delays in the area @ @ @ @ @ North West Ambulance Service said : `` We are on the scene with a rapid @ @ @ @ @ were called at 8.18am .
We are treating a female patient .
A spokeswoman for @ @ @ @ @ `` At 8.25am today , police were called to reports of a collision on Abbey @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers attended and established a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene .
The road was @ @ @ @ @ of time . ''

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A teenage girl was hit by a car in Oldham.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision on Manor Road, in the Alt area, just after 8.15am on Friday (March 13).
Paramedics treated a 16-year-old girl.
A section of Abbey Hills Road, at the junction with Manor Road, is shut while emergency services remain at the scene.
Drivers are being warned of delays in the area.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We are on the scene with a rapid response vehicle.
"We were called at 8.18am. We are treating a female patient.
"She is approximately 16-years-old."
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 8.25am today, police were called to reports of a collision on Abbey Hills Road, Oldham.
"Officers attended and established a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian.
"The pedestrian was taken to hospital.
"The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene. The road was blocked for a short period of time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a nice conversation with Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba would have been prepared to play through the pain barrier for Manchester United if their Premier League fixture at Tottenham Hotspur had gone ahead , according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Pogba , 26 , has not started for United since September 30 and managed just two substitute appearances since due to troublesome ankle injuries .
Pogba underwent ankle surgery in early January and Solskjaer originally said the midfielder would be sidelined for 'three to four weeks ' and it has been over 11 weeks .
The Premier League released a statement on Thursday night insisting the 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead but , shortly after Arsenal confirmed coach Mikel Arteta had contracted the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) and club personnel were in self-isolation , the Premier League said it would hold an emergency club meeting this morning .
A decision was made at the meeting to suspend all fixtures until April 3 , meaning United 's trip to Tottenham is postponed .
Before the announcement was made , Solskjaer revealed after the LASK win he had a 'nice conversation ' with the Frenchman this week .
`` I would n't think Paul is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He 's trained today and he 'll train tomorrow ( Friday ) but I do n't think he 's had enough training sessions with the team .
I had a nice conversation with him the other day and I do n't think he 'd be against it if I asked him . ''
Solskjaer reiterated on Thursday night 'Paul 's our player ' - the exact words that triggered Pogba 's agent Mino Raiola into a Twitter tirade against the United manager last month .
Raiola angrily tweeted 'you can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time in the UK or anywhere else .
I HOPE Solskjaer DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER ' .
Raiola also reminded Solskjaer he 'should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul ' and the Norwegian 'has other things to worry about ' .
United are unbeaten in 11 , have kept nine clean sheets during the run and racked up two five-goal hauls in the Europa League knockout stage .
Pogba is contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup winner expressed his desire for a 'new challenge ' last summer .
Pogba 's stock and valuation have dwindled in a season where he has made six starts and two substitute appearances , and United have coped admirably without him .
Bruno Fernandes notched his fourth assist in nine United games in the 5-0 whipping of LASK Linz and many regard the Portuguese as the de facto replacement for Pogba , should he finally leave in the summer .
Solskjaer is excited by the prospect of Fernandes and Pogba playing together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best players on the pitch together .
It sounds exciting and I 'm looking forward to it . ''

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Paul Pogba would have been prepared to play through the pain barrier for Manchester United if their Premier League fixture at Tottenham Hotspur had gone ahead, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Pogba, 26, has not started for United since September 30 and managed just two substitute appearances since due to troublesome ankle injuries. Pogba underwent ankle surgery in early January and Solskjaer originally said the midfielder would be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' and it has been over 11 weeks.
The Premier League released a statement on Thursday night insisting the 10 matches between Saturday and Monday would go ahead but, shortly after Arsenal confirmed coach Mikel Arteta had contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19) and club personnel were in self-isolation, the Premier League said it would hold an emergency club meeting this morning.
A decision was made at the meeting to suspend all fixtures until April 3, meaning United's trip to Tottenham is postponed.
Before the announcement was made, Solskjaer revealed after the LASK win he had a 'nice conversation' with the Frenchman this week.
"I wouldn't think Paul is ready, no," Solskjaer said. "He's trained today and he'll train tomorrow (Friday) but I don't think he's had enough training sessions with the team. I had a nice conversation with him the other day and I don't think he'd be against it if I asked him."
Solskjaer reiterated on Thursday night 'Paul's our player' - the exact words that triggered Pogba's agent Mino Raiola into a Twitter tirade against the United manager last month. Raiola angrily tweeted 'you cannot own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else. I HOPE Solskjaer DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER'.
Raiola also reminded Solskjaer he 'should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul' and the Norwegian 'has other things to worry about'. United are unbeaten in 11, have kept nine clean sheets during the run and racked up two five-goal hauls in the Europa League knockout stage.
Pogba is contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option of an additional year, but the World Cup winner expressed his desire for a 'new challenge' last summer. Pogba's stock and valuation have dwindled in a season where he has made six starts and two substitute appearances, and United have coped admirably without him.
Bruno Fernandes notched his fourth assist in nine United games in the 5-0 whipping of LASK Linz and many regard the Portuguese as the de facto replacement for Pogba, should he finally leave in the summer.
Solskjaer is excited by the prospect of Fernandes and Pogba playing together, though. "We want the best players on the pitch together. It sounds exciting and I'm looking forward to it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims dig at Jose Mourinho over injury complaints

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is counter-productive to lament the absence of influential players amid Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho 's complaints about injuries to his squad .
Spurs forwards Harry Kane , Son Heung-min , and Steven Bergwijn are sidelined with long-term injuries and Mourinho claimed Spurs were in a gunfight 'without bullets ' in their Champions League round-of-16 dismantling by Red Bull Leipzig .
The former United manager said 'every team in the world would struggle with five or six of their most important players missing ' after Spurs were dismissed 4-0 on aggregate by Leipzig in midweek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punditry duty for United 's 2-0 humbling by West Ham United and opined they were 'worse ' under Solskjaer than on his watch last season .
United travelled to the London Stadium without Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial , and Luke Shaw , while Marcus Rashford succumbed to injury late on .
United were due to travel to Tottenham for their Premier League fixture this weekend , aiming to complete another domestic double having beaten Chelsea and Manchester City home and away this term , but all fixtures have been suspended until April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's comments about United 's performance at the London Stadium after the LASK win .
`` I 'd rather not speak about other teams and other manager 's teams , '' Solskjaer said , before he was pressed on the difficult of losing key players .
`` Yeah , but I do n't talk about those two , do I ?
`` I want to focus on the ones who are fit and the ones I have got .
There 's a chance for new players to challenge for a place in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this game that you do have injuries .
We 've managed well without some of our top players this season . ''
United have abandoned the supposed 'short-termism ' of the Mourinho era by placing an emphasis on younger transfer targets with a view to the long-term .
Eric Bailly was Mourinho 's first and youngest signing , yet the average age of Mourinho 's 11 signings as United manager was a sprightly 26 .
Solskjaer 's four signings have an average age of 23.25 at the time of their arrivals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed a 'cultural reset ' .
`` I believe that we 're going places .
I believe that we 're on the track that Man United need to be on .
There are different cultures at different clubs and different ways of doing things and I believe in the way we do things at Man United now .
`` I do n't necessarily believe in everything we 've done before , but at the moment I believe in what we 're doing .
I think I 'm the right man but I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about that .
The proof is in the pudding at the end of the day . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is counter-productive to lament the absence of influential players amid Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho's complaints about injuries to his squad.
Spurs forwards Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Steven Bergwijn are sidelined with long-term injuries and Mourinho claimed Spurs were in a gunfight 'without bullets' in their Champions League round-of-16 dismantling by Red Bull Leipzig. The former United manager said 'every team in the world would struggle with five or six of their most important players missing' after Spurs were dismissed 4-0 on aggregate by Leipzig in midweek.
In September, Mourinho was on punditry duty for United's 2-0 humbling by West Ham United and opined they were 'worse' under Solskjaer than on his watch last season. United travelled to the London Stadium without Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, and Luke Shaw, while Marcus Rashford succumbed to injury late on.
United were due to travel to Tottenham for their Premier League fixture this weekend, aiming to complete another domestic double having beaten Chelsea and Manchester City home and away this term, but all fixtures have been suspended until April 3. Solskjaer was reminded of Mourinho's comments about United's performance at the London Stadium after the LASK win.
"I'd rather not speak about other teams and other manager's teams," Solskjaer said, before he was pressed on the difficulty of losing key players. "Yeah, but I don't talk about those two, do I?
"I want to focus on the ones who are fit and the ones I have got. There's a chance for new players to challenge for a place in the team. It's part and parcel of this game that you do have injuries. We've managed well without some of our top players this season."
United have abandoned the supposed 'short-termism' of the Mourinho era by placing an emphasis on younger transfer targets with a view to the long-term. Eric Bailly was Mourinho's first and youngest signing, yet the average age of Mourinho's 11 signings as United manager was a sprightly 26.
Solskjaer's four signings have an average age of 23.25 at the time of their arrivals and the Norwegian reaffirmed his belief the club needed a 'cultural reset'. "I believe that we're going places. I believe that we're on the track that Man United need to be on. There are different cultures at different clubs and different ways of doing things and I believe in the way we do things at Man United now.
"I don't necessarily believe in everything we've done before, but at the moment I believe in what we're doing. I think I'm the right man but I'm not going to sit here and talk about that. The proof is in the pudding at the end of the day."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United give Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial injury updates

Aaron Wan-Bissaka would have been available for selection in the unlikely event Manchester United 's Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur had gone ahead this weekend .
Wan-Bissaka , 22 , did not travel with the squad to Austria for United 's 5-0 Europa League thrashing of LASK Linz , having missed last week 's FA Cup fifth round tie at Derby County with a back injury .
Brandon Williams replaced Wan-Bissaka at right-back in Linz , since Diogo Dalot is sidelined through injury again .
Anthony Martial ( knee ) and Jesse Lingard would have been doubts for Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stadium but the Premier League have called off all fixtures until April 3 after Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronoavirus ( COVID-19 ) and a number of other clubs are in self-isolation .
The Premier League released a statement on Thursday night insisting the 10 matches between Saturday and Monday would go ahead , but shortly after Arsenal confirmed Arteta had contracted COVID-19 and club personnel were in self-isolation the Premier League said it would hold an emergency club meeting this morning where the decision was made to suspend fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be ready , definitely , '' Solskjaer said before the decision was made .
`` Jesse and Anthony , I 'm not sure .
They 've not trained this week .
Anthony , I do n't know because it was a bad knock on his knee .
He 's got some swelling but I hope he 's going to be ready . ''
Solskjaer has won both matches against Tottenham as United manager and the first victory was significant in that it came in his sixth match as caretaker manager against Mauricio Pochettino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho as United manager .
United adopted an innovative split striker strategy at Wembley in their slender 1-0 triumph last season and on Thursday matched the 11-game unbeaten run Solskjaer presided over at the start of his caretaker tenure .
`` I hope we can just continue the good form we 're in and the players being so focused and dong their jobs , '' he explained .
We 're going to sit down and decide tactically what we 're going to do and which way we 're going to approach the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominate obviously and be the best possible version of Man United .
`` It 's not just about tactics .
It 's about the players , I 've got great staff .
We sit and have great discussions going into different games .
I 've got a philosophy I think is worthy of this club .
I 'm a red and I think I know what this club needs .
`` It 's a vital game in the challenge for the top four .
Maybe not everyone expected us to be in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the City game that if we could get six points before the international break , that would be a great position to be in when we go into the last six weeks . ''

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka would have been available for selection in the unlikely event Manchester United's Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur had gone ahead this weekend.
Wan-Bissaka, 22, did not travel with the squad to Austria for United's 5-0 Europa League thrashing of LASK Linz, having missed last week's FA Cup fifth round tie at Derby County with a back injury. Brandon Williams replaced Wan-Bissaka at right-back in Linz, since Diogo Dalot is sidelined through injury again.
Anthony Martial (knee) and Jesse Lingard would have been doubts for Sunday's scheduled trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but the Premier League have called off all fixtures until April 3 after Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronoavirus (COVID-19) and a number of other clubs are in self-isolation.
The Premier League released a statement on Thursday night insisting the 10 matches between Saturday and Monday would go ahead, but shortly after Arsenal confirmed Arteta had contracted COVID-19 and club personnel were in self-isolation the Premier League said it would hold an emergency club meeting this morning where the decision was made to suspend fixtures.
"Aaron [Wan-Bissaka] will be ready, definitely," Solskjaer said before the decision was made. "Jesse and Anthony, I'm not sure. They've not trained this week. Anthony, I don't know because it was a bad knock on his knee. He's got some swelling but I hope he's going to be ready."
Solskjaer has won both matches against Tottenham as United manager and the first victory was significant in that it came in his sixth match as caretaker manager against Mauricio Pochettino, originally the frontrunner to replace Jose Mourinho as United manager.
United adopted an innovative split striker strategy at Wembley in their slender 1-0 triumph last season and on Thursday matched the 11-game unbeaten run Solskjaer presided over at the start of his caretaker tenure.
"I hope we can just continue the good form we're in and the players being so focused and dong their jobs," he explained. We're going to sit down and decide tactically what we're going to do and which way we're going to approach the game. We want to go there and dominate obviously and be the best possible version of Man United.
"It's not just about tactics. It's about the players, I've got great staff. We sit and have great discussions going into different games. I've got a philosophy I think is worthy of this club. I'm a red and I think I know what this club needs.
"It's a vital game in the challenge for the top four. Maybe not everyone expected us to be in this top four challenge. I said before the City game that if we could get six points before the international break, that would be a great position to be in when we go into the last six weeks."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Man City press conference won't go ahead as Premier League convene emergency meeting

Pep Guardiola will not be holding a press conference ahead of Manchester City 's game with Burnley .
The game was one of a number of fixtures in England still scheduled to go ahead on Friday morning .
But with concern over the spread of coronavirus , the Premier League gave the option to clubs of holding an interview with a rights-holder rather than the traditional press conference .
As a result , City will not be having a press conference on Friday afternoon as they normally would .
There remain serious doubts as to whether there will be any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League released a statement on Thursday evening in light of Arsenal manager and former Man City assistant Mikel Arteta testing positive for COVID-19 .
With Chelsea in quarantine after Callum Hudson-Odoi also tested positive and Everton also in quarantine after a first team player reported symptoms consisted with the virus , the Premier League have convened an emergency meeting on Friday morning to determine what happens next .
Before news had emerged about Arteta on Thursday evening , the Premier League had said : `` While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , he also indicated that Government is considering banning major public events , like sporting fixtures .
We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs , Government , The FA , EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change .
`` The welfare of players , staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly . ''

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Pep Guardiola will not be holding a press conference ahead of Manchester City's game with Burnley.
The game was one of a number of fixtures in England still scheduled to go ahead on Friday morning. But with concern over the spread of coronavirus, the Premier League gave the option to clubs of holding an interview with a rights-holder rather than the traditional press conference.
As a result, City will not be having a press conference on Friday afternoon as they normally would.
There remain serious doubts as to whether there will be any football played this weekend. The Premier League released a statement on Thursday evening in light of Arsenal manager and former Man City assistant Mikel Arteta testing positive for COVID-19.
With Chelsea in quarantine after Callum Hudson-Odoi also tested positive and Everton also in quarantine after a first team player reported symptoms consisted with the virus, the Premier League have convened an emergency meeting on Friday morning to determine what happens next.
Before news had emerged about Arteta on Thursday evening, the Premier League had said: "While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now, he also indicated that Government is considering banning major public events, like sporting fixtures. We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs, Government, The FA, EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change.
"The welfare of players, staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly."