themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Butlin's issues update on when they'll be able to reopen their resorts

Butlin 's has provided an update to customers on when they can reopen after being shut since the start of the coronavirus lockdown .
While the government is allowing tourist sites like zoos and safari parks to reopen in the next easing of restrictions , the rules still state that overnight stays in accommodation are not permitted .
Although the chain of seaside resorts has n't been given a date as to when they can also open their doors , Butlin 's has been working on introducing a number of measures so that they can do so safely .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Butlins we ’ re very much looking forward to welcoming back our guests and giving them a much needed holiday .
`` We are awaiting guidance from Government as to when we can reopen our resorts .
`` In the meantime , we ’ re using all of the skills and creativity of our Team to plan a break that keeps everyone safe , whilst giving our guests the range of activities , entertainment and laughter they ’ ve come to expect .
`` To balance the need for more space for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frequency of our shows , events and mealtimes , using all of the visual guides that we ’ re now familiar with , so we can follow the social distancing guidelines , and ensure the highest hygiene standards are in place to give our guests and our team peace of mind.
” The statement follows an announcement from the Camping and Caravanning Club who said they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites from July 4 .
An extensive list of social distancing measures have been introduced , however they can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the go-ahead from the government .
The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4 , and then in Scotland from July 15 , and later in Wales and Northern Ireland .

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Butlin's has provided an update to customers on when they can reopen after being shut since the start of the coronavirus lockdown.
While the government is allowing tourist sites like zoos and safari parks to reopen in the next easing of restrictions, the rules still state that overnight stays in accommodation are not permitted.
Although the chain of seaside resorts hasn't been given a date as to when they can also open their doors, Butlin's has been working on introducing a number of measures so that they can do so safely.
A Butlin’s spokesperson said “At Butlins we’re very much looking forward to welcoming back our guests and giving them a much needed holiday.
"We are awaiting guidance from Government as to when we can reopen our resorts.
"In the meantime, we’re using all of the skills and creativity of our Team to plan a break that keeps everyone safe, whilst giving our guests the range of activities, entertainment and laughter they’ve come to expect.
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"To balance the need for more space for our guests, we plan to increase the frequency of our shows, events and mealtimes, using all of the visual guides that we’re now familiar with, so we can follow the social distancing guidelines, and ensure the highest hygiene standards are in place to give our guests and our team peace of mind.”
The statement follows an announcement from the Camping and Caravanning Club who said they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites from July 4.
An extensive list of social distancing measures have been introduced, however they can only open toilet and shower facilities if they get the go-ahead from the government.
The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4, and then in Scotland from July 15, and later in Wales and Northern Ireland.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Premier League player names replaced by Black Lives Matter slogan on shirts

The Premier League have confirmed that players ' names will be replaced by a Black Lives Matter slogan for the first round of games back after the coronavirus suspension .
Black Lives Matter has gained global attention in the two weeks after George Floyd 's death in the USA , with protests ongoing around the world .
Players from all 20 clubs - including Manchester United and Manchester City - have come together in support of the movement , with the Premier League agreeing for player names to be replaced for the opening round of fixtures - after it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be placed on shirts next to one supporting the NHS and key workers .
Alongside this , players will also be supported if they decide to take a knee before or during games .
United 's Marcus Rashford has previously voiced his support for the movement .
City star Raheem Sterling has also backed Black Lives Movement , making an appearance on Newsnight to discuss the campaign .
The move represents a more organised response to the movement than that of the Bundesliga , where players showed their support individually .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We , the players , stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists , to bring about a global society of inclusion , respect , and equal opportunities for all , regardless of their colour or creed .
`` This symbol is a sign of unity from all players , all staff , all clubs , all match officials and the Premier League # blacklivesmatter # playerstogether . ''
In a statement , the Premier League also confirmed that Black Lives Matter logos will feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
It said : `` The Premier League stands alongside players , clubs , The FA , EFL , PFA , LMA , PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination in any form .
`` The League supports the players ’ wish to have their names replaced by Black Lives Matter on the back of their shirts for the first 12 matches of the restarted 2019/20 season .
`` A Black Lives Matter logo will also feature on shirts for the remainder of the season , along with a badge thanking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
`` In addition , the League will support players who take a knee before or during matches .
`` The Premier League believes there is no room for racism , anywhere . ''

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The Premier League have confirmed that players' names will be replaced by a Black Lives Matter slogan for the first round of games back after the coronavirus suspension.
Black Lives Matter has gained global attention in the two weeks after George Floyd's death in the USA, with protests ongoing around the world.
Players from all 20 clubs - including Manchester United and Manchester City - have come together in support of the movement, with the Premier League agreeing for player names to be replaced for the opening round of fixtures - after it was previously agreed a Black Lives Matter logo would be placed on shirts next to one supporting the NHS and key workers.
Alongside this, players will also be supported if they decide to take a knee before or during games.
United's Marcus Rashford has previously voiced his support for the movement.
City star Raheem Sterling has also backed Black Lives Movement, making an appearance on Newsnight to discuss the campaign.
The move represents a more organised response to the movement than that of the Bundesliga, where players showed their support individually.
A statement from players at all 20 clubs said: "We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all, regardless of their colour or creed.
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"This symbol is a sign of unity from all players, all staff, all clubs, all match officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."
In a statement, the Premier League also confirmed that Black Lives Matter logos will feature on shirts for the remainder of the season.
It said: "The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, The FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination in any form.
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"The League supports the players’ wish to have their names replaced by Black Lives Matter on the back of their shirts for the first 12 matches of the restarted 2019/20 season.
"A Black Lives Matter logo will also feature on shirts for the remainder of the season, along with a badge thanking the NHS for their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
"In addition, the League will support players who take a knee before or during matches.
"The Premier League believes there is no room for racism, anywhere."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--GMP issues update on number of fines handed out for COVID-19 lockdown breaches

More than 300 coronavirus lockdown fines have been issued across Greater Manchester , official figures have revealed .
But police chiefs have reported a marked drop in reports of breaches involving street parties or neighbourhood gatherings .
GMP also reported a sharp fall in cases of coronavirus lockdown laws being flouted related to shops and supermarkets .
The force has issued a total of 325 fixed penalty notices since lockdown began and new laws around gatherings came into force .
Police chiefs said the fall reflected the changes government has made to lockdown restrictions .
In late April , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines .
The youngest person to receive a fine was 18 , and the oldest 52 .
Fines carry penalties of £60 , reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks .
On one occasion , GMP said officers stopped and fined four young men who had travelled into Manchester from Yorkshire to buy burgers .
The force also admitted house parties were posing ' a particular challenge ' .
The updated figures were published this week by the National Police Chiefs Council .
And GMP revealed reported incidents of street parties or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 84 per cent over the last week alone .
Chris Sykes , Assistant Chief Constable for GMP , said : `` The reduction in the number of FPNs we 've needed to issue reflects a number of developments in the past two weeks that encompass the changes in government guidance , the quantity of reports we 've received and the continuing emphasis on personal responsibility for maintaining social distancing .
`` I 'd firstly like to thank the public for their understanding .
`` In the overwhelming majority of incidents we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , members of the public have engaged with officers while they have explained the importance of following government guidance .
`` This has precluded the need to issue costly fines , which with the uncertainty over employment and the economy is the very last thing we want to enforce upon hard working people .
`` As government regulations have moved towards staying alert and maintaining social distancing , we have received significantly fewer reports alleging guidelines have been breached .
`` For instance , in the past week reported incidents of street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines has fallen 84 per cent .
`` Reported incidents related to shops or supermarkets has fallen 79 per cent . ''
Nationally , the new figures show almost 18,000 fines have been handed out to people for breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules , with the numbers continuing to fall as restrictions Some 1,526 tickets were issued in England since Covid-19 restrictions were first eased on May 13 with just 161 handed out from June 1 , when groups of six people were allowed to meet outdoors .
Police were given powers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching restriction of movement rules under the Health Protection Regulations 2020 , from March 27 .
ACC Sykes added : `` Where we do receive reports , our position in such cases will remain the same : to engage and explain the importance of following the guidance and to do the right thing - for the safety of themselves and of those around them .
`` We will only enforce as a last resort and only then after taking into consideration the fundamental principle of proportionality .
`` I know that times remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers and staff who put themselves at risk every day , and the public who have been asked to make incredible sacrifices throughout lockdown . ''

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More than 300 coronavirus lockdown fines have been issued across Greater Manchester, official figures have revealed.
But police chiefs have reported a marked drop in reports of breaches involving street parties or neighbourhood gatherings.
GMP also reported a sharp fall in cases of coronavirus lockdown laws being flouted related to shops and supermarkets.
The force has issued a total of 325 fixed penalty notices since lockdown began and new laws around gatherings came into force.
Police chiefs said the fall reflected the changes government has made to lockdown restrictions.
(Image: Colin Lane)
In late April, the M.E.N. reported GMP had issued 171 fines.
The youngest person to receive a fine was 18, and the oldest 52.
Fines carry penalties of £60, reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks.
On one occasion, GMP said officers stopped and fined four young men who had travelled into Manchester from Yorkshire to buy burgers.
The force also admitted house parties were posing 'a particular challenge'.
The updated figures were published this week by the National Police Chiefs Council.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
And GMP revealed reported incidents of street parties or neighbourhood gatherings in breach of guidelines fell by 84 per cent over the last week alone.
Chris Sykes, Assistant Chief Constable for GMP, said: "The reduction in the number of FPNs we've needed to issue reflects a number of developments in the past two weeks that encompass the changes in government guidance, the quantity of reports we've received and the continuing emphasis on personal responsibility for maintaining social distancing.
"I'd firstly like to thank the public for their understanding.
"In the overwhelming majority of incidents we've responded to since the start of the pandemic, members of the public have engaged with officers while they have explained the importance of following government guidance.
"This has precluded the need to issue costly fines, which with the uncertainty over employment and the economy is the very last thing we want to enforce upon hard working people.
"As government regulations have moved towards staying alert and maintaining social distancing, we have received significantly fewer reports alleging guidelines have been breached.
"For instance, in the past week reported incidents of street parties or neighbourhood gatherings in breach of guidelines has fallen 84 per cent.
"Reported incidents related to shops or supermarkets has fallen 79 per cent."
Nationally, the new figures show almost 18,000 fines have been handed out to people for breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules, with the numbers continuing to fall as restrictions
Some 1,526 tickets were issued in England since Covid-19 restrictions were first eased on May 13 with just 161 handed out from June 1, when groups of six people were allowed to meet outdoors.
Police were given powers to break up gatherings and fine people for breaching restriction of movement rules under the Health Protection Regulations 2020, from March 27.
ACC Sykes added: "Where we do receive reports, our position in such cases will remain the same: to engage and explain the importance of following the guidance and to do the right thing - for the safety of themselves and of those around them.
"We will only enforce as a last resort and only then after taking into consideration the fundamental principle of proportionality.
"I know that times remain challenging - for both our hard working officers and staff who put themselves at risk every day, and the public who have been asked to make incredible sacrifices throughout lockdown."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Double decker bus crashes into bridge in Salford

A double decker bus has crashed into a bridge in Salford .
The bus collided with a low bridge on Barton Lane in Eccles at around 5.30pm this evening ( Friday , June 12 ) .
Pictures taken at the scene show the roof of the bus bent completely bent backwards .
Glass also appears to have smashed from the windows on the top deck .
Photos also show emergency services , including officers from Greater Manchester Police and an ambulance , responding to the incident .
It is not known yet if there have been any injuries .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Barton Lane .
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews attended at the scene .
In a statement , a GMFRS spokesperson said : “ At 5.27pm on Friday 12 June we were called to the scene of a road traffic collision involving a bus on Barton Road , Eccles .
`` On arrival firefighters established a cordon around the scene and then handed the incident over to GMP .
`` Firefighters were at the scene for approximately 30 minutes.
” Traffic alerts are reporting a closure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road .
In a tweet , Manc Traffic said the closure is causing congestion on Barton Road , Liverpool Road and Cawdor Street .
The MEN has contacted GMP for a comment .
We 'll bring you the latest updates as we get them in the live blog below .

A double decker bus has crashed into a bridge in Salford.
The bus collided with a low bridge on Barton Lane in Eccles at around 5.30pm this evening (Friday, June 12).
Pictures taken at the scene show the roof of the bus bent completely bent backwards.
Glass also appears to have smashed from the windows on the top deck.
Photos also show emergency services, including officers from Greater Manchester Police and an ambulance, responding to the incident.
It is not known yet if there have been any injuries.
A cordon is believed to be in place on Barton Lane.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews attended at the scene.
In a statement, a GMFRS spokesperson said: “At 5.27pm on Friday 12 June we were called to the scene of a road traffic collision involving a bus on Barton Road, Eccles.
"On arrival firefighters established a cordon around the scene and then handed the incident over to GMP.
"Firefighters were at the scene for approximately 30 minutes.”
Traffic alerts are reporting a closure of the road from Barton Road to Trafford Road.
In a tweet, Manc Traffic said the closure is causing congestion on Barton Road, Liverpool Road and Cawdor Street.
The MEN has contacted GMP for a comment.
We'll bring you the latest updates as we get them in the live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Bolton Wanderers on lookout for new manager after Keith Hill leaves club

Bolton Wanderers are on the hunt for a new manager next season following the departure of Keith Hill .
Hill @ @ @ @ @ will not be offered new contracts when their deals expire at the end of the @ @ @ @ @ from Sky Bet League One when the season was curtailed this week , finishing bottom @ @ @ @ @ the campaign with a 12-point deduction for going into administration .
Former Rochdale and Barnsley @ @ @ @ @ on August 31 last year .
Chairman Sharon Brittan said on the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ on from this week ’ s announcement by the EFL and confirmation that Bolton Wanderers @ @ @ @ @ Bet League Two next season , we believe it to be in the best interests @ @ @ @ @ have a fresh approach to our management and coaching structure for the next season and @ @ @ @ @ like to wish Keith and David all the very best for the future .
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Bolton Wanderers are on the hunt for a new manager next season following the departure of Keith Hill.
Hill and his assistant David Flitcroft will not be offered new contracts when their deals expire at the end of the month.
Wanderers were relegated from Sky Bet League One when the season was curtailed this week, finishing bottom on 14 points after starting the campaign with a 12-point deduction for going into administration.
Former Rochdale and Barnsley manager Hill had been appointed on August 31 last year.
Chairman Sharon Brittan said on the club’s official website: “Following on from this week’s announcement by the EFL and confirmation that Bolton Wanderers will be playing in Sky Bet League Two next season, we believe it to be in the best interests of the club that we have a fresh approach to our management and coaching structure for the next season and beyond.
“I would like to wish Keith and David all the very best for the future.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Full list of Trafford Centre shops reopening on Monday and opening times

Intu Trafford Centre has released more information on the safety measures put in place ahead of the government ’ s deadline for the reopening of non-essential retail on Monday ( June 15 ) .
A task force of experts from across has created 'detailed and adaptable ' plans for each of intu 's 14 shopping destinations .
They will all be 'Covid-secure ' .
The Trafford Centre has adapted existing footfall-monitoring technology so stagg can accurately guage the number of people in every centre at any time .
It will manage queues outside the centre when centres are at capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other measures - including one-way systems , floor stickers and queues outside stores to ensure visitors stay socially-distanced once inside .
'Enhanced hygiene regimes ' introduced at the start of the outbreak will continue , with more deep cleaning of 'key areas ' and 'touchpoints ' , such as escalators , toilets and keypads .
Hand sanitation stands will also remain at entrances and other locations throughout the centre for visitors to use during their visit .
Matthew Roberts , chief executive of intu , said : “ We are looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centre and our other centres from 15 June in line with Government guidance .
Our centres have and will always be at the heart of their local communities .
intu supports around 3pc of all retail jobs in the UK and our centres are home to some of the biggest and best brands , so we are doing everything we can to make them safe places to visit and work .
“ We know we can not do this alone and everyone who visits our centres whether for work or to shop will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other safe by following the official guidelines , and the instructions and safety information provided by our teams .
“ Whilst the experience for everyone that visits intu Trafford Centre will be different to normal , our teams will be on hand to deliver that warm welcome our centres have become known for.
” The full list of Trafford Centre shops reopening on June 15 is as follows :

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Intu Trafford Centre has released more information on the safety measures put in place ahead of the government’s deadline for the reopening of non-essential retail on Monday (June 15).
A task force of experts from across has created 'detailed and adaptable' plans for each of intu's 14 shopping destinations. They will all be 'Covid-secure'.
The Trafford Centre has adapted existing footfall-monitoring technology so stagg can accurately guage the number of people in every centre at any time.
It will manage queues outside the centre when centres are at capacity.
There will be a raft of other measures - including one-way systems, floor stickers and queues outside stores to ensure visitors stay socially-distanced once inside.
'Enhanced hygiene regimes' introduced at the start of the outbreak will continue, with more deep cleaning of 'key areas' and 'touchpoints', such as escalators, toilets and keypads.
Hand sanitation stands will also remain at entrances and other locations throughout the centre for visitors to use during their visit.
(Image: MEN)
Matthew Roberts, chief executive of intu, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming more visitors back to intu Trafford Centre and our other centres from 15 June in line with Government guidance. Our centres have and will always be at the heart of their local communities. intu supports around 3pc of all retail jobs in the UK and our centres are home to some of the biggest and best brands, so we are doing everything we can to make them safe places to visit and work.
“We know we cannot do this alone and everyone who visits our centres whether for work or to shop will play their part in keeping themselves and each other safe by following the official guidelines, and the instructions and safety information provided by our teams.
“Whilst the experience for everyone that visits intu Trafford Centre will be different to normal, our teams will be on hand to deliver that warm welcome our centres have become known for.”
The full list of Trafford Centre shops reopening on June 15 is as follows:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Man City players with a point to prove in final Premier League games

Man City now know when they will play their first Premier League game as the league returns behind closed doors .
The coronavirus pandemic means that fixtures had to be suspended for more than three months .
But , after a long wait , English football will return on June 17 with City taking on Arsenal at 8:15pm .
While it looks unlikely that City will catch Liverpool at the top of the table , given that the Reds have a 25-point advantage over them , Pep Guardiola ’ s side will look to use the final 10 games of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Individual players may also have personal aims and aspirations for the remainder of the campaign .
So here are four who have a point to prove for 10 remaining games .
After less than one season at the club , Cancelo has already been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium .
Reports suggested that City would be open to including the full-back in a swap deal that would see Barcelona ’ s Nelson Semedo arriving at the club .
Cancelo arrived from Juventus last summer , but he has failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , making just 11 Premier League appearances this season .
The 26-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup , and will look to use the remaining ten games of the season to prove to Pep Guardiola that his future lies at the Etihad Stadium .
Just a few years ago Stones was seen as one of the best up and coming centre-backs in the game , prompting City to part with £50 million for the youngster back in 2016 .
But recent seasons has seen his rise stutter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing his place in both Man City ’ s regular starting lineup and the England team .
Fernandinho has been deputising in central defence in the absence of both Stones and Aymeric Laporte , and Stones has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months .
The 26-year-old will now look to win his place back and prove to Guardiola that he deserves a regular place in the starting 11 .
Mendy arrived at City in the summer of 2017 , but has struggled with injuries since making the switch reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the club .
The 25-year-old ruptured his cruciate ligament in the early part of his first season with City and he has never full recovered .
He has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season , including appearing in each of the last three Premier League games .
The final 10 games of the season will give Mendy a chance to prove to himself , fans and Guardiola that he is now truly over his injury problems .
The academy graduate has established himself as a key part of Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making 25 appearances in all competitions .
The 20-year-old rose to prominence when he played a starring role in England ’ s victory at the U17 World Cup back in 2017 .
He made his first team debut the following season .
The youngsters ’ gametime has increased season-on-season as he has impressed in his adaptation to first-team football .
With Leroy Sane back from injury , Foden will have more competition for a place in the starting lineup and will have to prove to Guardiola that he is good enough to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the future .

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Man City now know when they will play their first Premier League game as the league returns behind closed doors.
The coronavirus pandemic means that fixtures had to be suspended for more than three months.
But, after a long wait, English football will return on June 17 with City taking on Arsenal at 8:15pm.
While it looks unlikely that City will catch Liverpool at the top of the table, given that the Reds have a 25-point advantage over them, Pep Guardiola’s side will look to use the final 10 games of the season to secure second place.
Individual players may also have personal aims and aspirations for the remainder of the campaign.
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So here are four who have a point to prove for 10 remaining games.
Joao Cancelo
After less than one season at the club, Cancelo has already been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium.
Reports suggested that City would be open to including the full-back in a swap deal that would see Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo arriving at the club.
Cancelo arrived from Juventus last summer, but he has failed to impress in his short time at City, making just 11 Premier League appearances this season.
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The 26-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup, and will look to use the remaining ten games of the season to prove to Pep Guardiola that his future lies at the Etihad Stadium.
John Stones
Just a few years ago Stones was seen as one of the best up and coming centre-backs in the game, prompting City to part with £50 million for the youngster back in 2016.
But recent seasons has seen his rise stutter, with injury and poor form seeing him losing his place in both Man City’s regular starting lineup and the England team.
Fernandinho has been deputising in central defence in the absence of both Stones and Aymeric Laporte, and Stones has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months.
The 26-year-old will now look to win his place back and prove to Guardiola that he deserves a regular place in the starting 11.
Benjamin Mendy
Mendy arrived at City in the summer of 2017, but has struggled with injuries since making the switch reducing him to a total of 46 appearances for the club.
(Image: Photo by Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
The 25-year-old ruptured his cruciate ligament in the early part of his first season with City and he has never full recovered.
He has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season, including appearing in each of the last three Premier League games.
The final 10 games of the season will give Mendy a chance to prove to himself, fans and Guardiola that he is now truly over his injury problems.
Phil Foden
The academy graduate has established himself as a key part of Pep Guardiola’s first team this season, making 25 appearances in all competitions.
The 20-year-old rose to prominence when he played a starring role in England’s victory at the U17 World Cup back in 2017. He made his first team debut the following season.
The youngsters’ gametime has increased season-on-season as he has impressed in his adaptation to first-team football.
With Leroy Sane back from injury, Foden will have more competition for a place in the starting lineup and will have to prove to Guardiola that he is good enough to become a key player for City both now and in the future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Woman 'in her 50s' rushed to hospital after flat fire

A woman has been taken to hospital after firefighters rescued her from a ground floor flat .
Fire crews were joined by police and paramedics , including an air ambulance , at the home on Sefton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield , Wigan , around noon today .
The woman inside , thought to be in her 50s , was taken to hospital and a cordon has been set up in the streets surrounding the property .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` At around 12pm today ( Friday 12 June 2020 ) , police were called to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sefton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield , Wigan .
`` Emergency services attended and a woman – aged in her 50 ’ s - has been taken to hospital where she has received medical treatment .
`` A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing . ''
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue confirmed that a firefighter had rescued the woman after the blaze broke out .
They said : `` Two fire engines from Wigan , along with a fire engines from Lancashire , attended the incident .
Firefighters were wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put out the fire .
Residents living in streets near to Sefton Road spotted an air ambulance which was called to the area to help paramedics .
They were joined by a number of other vehicles including several police cars , fire engines and two ambulances .
If anyone has any information , please call police on 0161 856 7073 , quoting incident number 946 of 12/06/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman has been taken to hospital after firefighters rescued her from a ground floor flat.
Fire crews were joined by police and paramedics, including an air ambulance, at the home on Sefton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, around noon today.
The woman inside, thought to be in her 50s, was taken to hospital and a cordon has been set up in the streets surrounding the property.
A spokesman for GMP said: "At around 12pm today (Friday 12 June 2020), police were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman on Sefton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan.
"Emergency services attended and a woman – aged in her 50’s - has been taken to hospital where she has received medical treatment.
"A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue confirmed that a firefighter had rescued the woman after the blaze broke out.
They said: "Two fire engines from Wigan, along with a fire engines from Lancashire, attended the incident. Firefighters were wearing breathing apparatus and used two hose reels to put out the fire.
"They rescued a woman from a ground floor flat."
Residents living in streets near to Sefton Road spotted an air ambulance which was called to the area to help paramedics.
They were joined by a number of other vehicles including several police cars, fire engines and two ambulances.
If anyone has any information, please call police on 0161 856 7073, quoting incident number 946 of 12/06/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Man City sent warning over Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal fixture

Manchester City may find Arsenal tougher to break down under Mikel Arteta than they have in recent years , according to Shaun Wright-Phillips .
Pep Guardiola 's side cruised to a 3-0 win at the Emirates in December and have won their last six games against the Gunners in all competitions , with their most recent victory accelerating Arsenal 's plans to lure Arteta from the Etihad .
City will enter the game as favourites as they look to consolidate second position when the Premier League returns .
However , Arteta has been praised for the impact he has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he have more of an inside track on the Blues than most opposition coaches do , he will also have had time during the last month to get more ideas across to his own players .
In five of the last six meetings City have scored three goals , but former City star Wright-Phillips is expecting a tighter game when the teams meet on Wednesday .
`` I think that for City it will be won in attack .
I do n't think the scoreline will be that high , as Arteta has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in .
Closing up shop , they have been defending very well , and I have n't seen Arsenal defend as well as they have under Arteta for a while , '' he told AmericanGambler.com .
`` But at the same time , Arteta will want to get one over his old boss .
It 's tight enough to be an interesting game , because Arteta knows him and Pep knows Arteta , so it 's going to be an interesting game of chess . ''

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Manchester City may find Arsenal tougher to break down under Mikel Arteta than they have in recent years, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Pep Guardiola's side cruised to a 3-0 win at the Emirates in December and have won their last six games against the Gunners in all competitions, with their most recent victory accelerating Arsenal's plans to lure Arteta from the Etihad.
City will enter the game as favourites as they look to consolidate second position when the Premier League returns.
However, Arteta has been praised for the impact he has had since taking over. Not only will he have more of an inside track on the Blues than most opposition coaches do, he will also have had time during the last month to get more ideas across to his own players.
In five of the last six meetings City have scored three goals, but former City star Wright-Phillips is expecting a tighter game when the teams meet on Wednesday.
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"I think that for City it will be won in attack. I don't think the scoreline will be that high, as Arteta has done a great job since he has come in. Closing up shop, they have been defending very well, and I haven't seen Arsenal defend as well as they have under Arteta for a while," he told AmericanGambler.com .
"But at the same time, Arteta will want to get one over his old boss. It's tight enough to be an interesting game, because Arteta knows him and Pep knows Arteta, so it's going to be an interesting game of chess."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Mourinho confirms Tottenham's final preparations for Man United fixture

Jose Mourinho has revealed Tottenham will not be playing any more friendly matches ahead of their Premier League return against Manchester United next week .
Tottenham will host United next Friday night as the two teams return to competitive action for the first time in over three months following the coronavirus pandemic .
Both sides have been playing practice matches at their home grounds in order to build fitness for the resumption of English football , with United playing against West Brom twice on Friday .
Spurs themselves lost to Norwich at home on the same day and saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled , but Mourinho said it would be too risky to organise a replacement match ahead of their encounter with United .
`` We are not going to have any more friendly ( matches ) .
We think it would be good , but it is too risky , '' Mourinho told Spurs TV .
`` So we are going to do a normal preparation week starting on the Monday and then going until Friday , and then after that it is two more days before West Ham .
`` So the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to adapt to this new reality which is what we tried to do today ( against Norwich ) .
To have a feeling of playing with an empty stadium , but that is the way it is .
`` We have to think the points are there to fight for and with fans or without fans the points are there on the pitch , and ourselves and United will have to fight for them . ''

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Jose Mourinho has revealed Tottenham will not be playing any more friendly matches ahead of their Premier League return against Manchester United next week.
Tottenham will host United next Friday night as the two teams return to competitive action for the first time in over three months following the coronavirus pandemic.
Both sides have been playing practice matches at their home grounds in order to build fitness for the resumption of English football, with United playing against West Brom twice on Friday.
Spurs themselves lost to Norwich at home on the same day and saw a planned friendly against Reading for this weekend cancelled, but Mourinho said it would be too risky to organise a replacement match ahead of their encounter with United.
"We are not going to have any more friendly (matches). We think it would be good, but it is too risky," Mourinho told Spurs TV.
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"So we are going to do a normal preparation week starting on the Monday and then going until Friday, and then after that it is two more days before West Ham.
"So the next days are going to be busy and we have to adapt to this new reality which is what we tried to do today (against Norwich). To have a feeling of playing with an empty stadium, but that is the way it is.
"We have to think the points are there to fight for and with fans or without fans the points are there on the pitch, and ourselves and United will have to fight for them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Crowds expected in Bolton for Black Lives Matter demonstration - Live updates

Protesters are expected to gather in Bolton town centre this afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
@ @ @ @ @ advertised a 'socially distanced ' anti-racism protest , starting at 1pm on Bolton town hall @ @ @ @ @ a series of protests around the UK following the death of George Floyd in the @ @ @ @ @ Mr Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white officer held him down @ @ @ @ @ his neck for several minutes .
Several peaceful demonstrations took place in Manchester last weekend @ @ @ @ @ Salford and Bury .
Conservative councillor , David Greenhalgh said Bolton council does not support @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic .
Attendees have been asked to bring masks and gloves to prevent @ @ @ @ @ .
We will bring you all the latest updates from today 's demonstration below .

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Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Bolton town centre this afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The demonstration has been met by a counter-protest, and police have been forced to keep the two sides apart amid angry scenes.
Organisers of the demonstration advertised a 'socially distanced' anti-racism protest, starting at 1pm on Bolton town hall steps.
It comes after a series of protests around the UK following the death of George Floyd in the USA on May 25.
Mr Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee onto his neck for several minutes.
Several peaceful demonstrations took place in Manchester last weekend, followed by marches in Salford and Bury.
Conservative councillor, David Greenhalgh said Bolton council does not support today's march taking place during the pandemic.
Attendees have been asked to bring masks and gloves to prevent the risk of spreading coronavirus.
We will bring you all the latest updates from today's demonstration below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Arsenal early team and injury news ahead of Man City clash

The Premier League ’ s restart kicks off in just a few more days , with Manchester City being one of the first four clubs to take to the pitch .
There have been no fixtures since the start of March due to the coronavirus pandemic , but steady steps to return the players to training have been successful .
The first game of the restart will see Aston Villa take on Sheffield United at 6pm on Wednesday , 17 June , with Man City ’ s home game against Arsenal taking place just a few hours later at 8.15pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners was one of the first games to be suspended due to the outbreak .
Arsenal had a few injury worries going into that original fixture with at least three players missing out due to different problems .
However , the break may have helped some Gunners ’ players to recover in time for the rearranged fixture .
One of the players is full-back Kieran Tierney , who suffered a dislocated shoulder back in December .
His three-month rehabilitation was nearing the end just as the pandemic struck .
The layoff has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that he is fully recovered .
Tierney is expected to be available for selection for the City game .
Another player who has benefitted from the extra time is Lucas Torreira .
The midfielder ’ s season looked to be over when he fractured his ankle against Portsmouth in February .
The Uruguayan is stepping up his recovery but is still a major doubt ahead of the City match .
One player who definitely won ’ t be available to Mikel Arteta on his return to the Etihad Stadium is Calum Chambers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ligament back in December , and is now back training outdoors , but is not expected to make an appearance again this season .
Despite having an injury-hit season , right-back Hector Bellerin is expected to be fit for the City game in a boost to Mikel Arteta .

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The Premier League’s restart kicks off in just a few more days, with Manchester City being one of the first four clubs to take to the pitch.
There have been no fixtures since the start of March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but steady steps to return the players to training have been successful.
The first game of the restart will see Aston Villa take on Sheffield United at 6pm on Wednesday, 17 June, with Man City’s home game against Arsenal taking place just a few hours later at 8.15pm.
The original fixture between City and the Gunners was one of the first games to be suspended due to the outbreak.
Arsenal had a few injury worries going into that original fixture with at least three players missing out due to different problems. However, the break may have helped some Gunners’ players to recover in time for the rearranged fixture.
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One of the players is full-back Kieran Tierney, who suffered a dislocated shoulder back in December. His three-month rehabilitation was nearing the end just as the pandemic struck. The layoff has therefore given the defender more time to ensure that he is fully recovered.
Tierney is expected to be available for selection for the City game.
Another player who has benefitted from the extra time is Lucas Torreira. The midfielder’s season looked to be over when he fractured his ankle against Portsmouth in February. The Uruguayan is stepping up his recovery but is still a major doubt ahead of the City match.
One player who definitely won’t be available to Mikel Arteta on his return to the Etihad Stadium is Calum Chambers. The defender ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament back in December, and is now back training outdoors, but is not expected to make an appearance again this season.
Despite having an injury-hit season, right-back Hector Bellerin is expected to be fit for the City game in a boost to Mikel Arteta.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Tottenham lose to Norwich and cancel friendly ahead of Man United fixture

Tottenham have suffered a double blow in their preparations for their Premier League match against Manchester United next week , after they lost to Norwich and saw a second friendly versus Reading cancelled .
Jose Mourinho 's side will welcome United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Friday as they look to keep their dreams of Champions League qualification alive .
Tottenham go into the match eighth in the Premier League and without a win in six games after they crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in March .
However , their preparations for the crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho 's side fell to a home defeat against relegation-threatened Norwich on Friday afternoon .
Harry Kane made a positive return from injury in the defeat as an opening goal from Erik Lamela was cancelled out by two late strikes from Josip Drmic and Mario Vrancic .
Spurs had to change their plans for the friendly and ended up playing four quarters of 30 minutes after their second friendly match against Reading on Saturday was cancelled .
`` It was a different match , '' Mourinho told Spurs TV .
`` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and play another match tomorrow , but that was not possible .
`` So I agreed with Daniel ( Farke ) to have this match of four periods , and of course when you get into the third and fourth period you start making lots of changes because in the end what we work tactically we do in the training ground , and today was more about competing .
`` Very important to do it and end this last week without any injury , because we all know in these first maches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of injuries . ''

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Tottenham have suffered a double blow in their preparations for their Premier League match against Manchester United next week, after they lost to Norwich and saw a second friendly versus Reading cancelled.
Jose Mourinho's side will welcome United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Friday as they look to keep their dreams of Champions League qualification alive.
Tottenham go into the match eighth in the Premier League and without a win in six games after they crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in March.
However, their preparations for the crucial encounter have been less than ideal after Mourinho's side fell to a home defeat against relegation-threatened Norwich on Friday afternoon.
Harry Kane made a positive return from injury in the defeat as an opening goal from Erik Lamela was cancelled out by two late strikes from Josip Drmic and Mario Vrancic.
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Spurs had to change their plans for the friendly and ended up playing four quarters of 30 minutes after their second friendly match against Reading on Saturday was cancelled.
"It was a different match," Mourinho told Spurs TV. "We were supposed to divide our team into two and play another match tomorrow, but that was not possible.
"So I agreed with Daniel (Farke) to have this match of four periods, and of course when you get into the third and fourth period you start making lots of changes because in the end what we work tactically we do in the training ground, and today was more about competing.
"Very important to do it and end this last week without any injury, because we all know in these first maches, even the friendlies there is always a risk of injuries."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Family who lost dad to coronavirus call for an inquiry into what government did

Lawyers representing around 500 bereaved relatives of coronavirus victims have called for an immediate public inquiry into the government ’ s handling of the crisis .
The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group say an urgent review is necessary to prevent more deaths .
A formal petition to the government from the group argues that there is ' a compelling need to set up the inquiry immediately ' .
It adds : `` There is a widely held public belief that the government is making wrong decisions in this crisis and that the government errors have cost and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brady , from Hindley , Wigan , died on 16 May after six weeks on a ventilator in intensive care .
His daughters Tasha and Hannah said , before their father contracted the virus , he was was fit and healthy and would spend hours walking outside .
Speaking to the M.E.N about their decision to call for the inquiry , Hannah , 24 said : `` If not for the government 's lack of response in the first few months I firmly believe my dad would still be alive . ''
Shaun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factory in Wigan and had been working until April 2 , when he was rushed to hospital via ambulance .
Three days later he was taken to intensive care with COVID-19 , where he stayed until the 16th May - when his daughters took the painful decision to turn his ventilator off .
`` My dad was 55 and my sister and I should not have had to of made those decisions , '' Hannah said .
`` If we had lockdown earlier or quarantined holidaymakers arriving in the UK , I believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or died . ''
Hannah says she and her sister are pushing for the immediate inquiry to save the lives of others if there is a second wave of the virus .
`` If the government can acknowledge that this things were done too slowly then at least with a second wave we could save more lives then if they carry on the course they are on , '' she added .
The group ’ s lawyer Elkan Abrahamson suggested an inquiry could be led by a High Court judge , supported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as returning children to school , personal protective equipment ( PPE ) provision and care home policy .
He told the Manchester Evening News : `` What the inquiry would n't be looking at is past decisions which are n't impacting on the present situation .
`` For instance 'Was the lockdown introduced two weeks to late ?
'.That 's something that can be looked at in the long term .
`` The main point is asking what the government is going and what is it about to do in the future ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are relying on and ultimately do we think they are doing the right things ? ''
The group ’ s request comes after Scotland ’ s former chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Anne Glover said an inquiry must be held before a second wave of the virus hits the UK .
Prof Glover , who is now president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh , said last week : `` Given that second wave is likely to come at a time that is likely to coincide with seasonal influenza , and that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to understand what the failings have been in our apparent inability to be able to deal with this pandemic appropriately .
`` Where failures have happened , ( we need to understand ) why have the failures happened and how can we avoid those failures in the future .
`` This inquiry needs to be delivering in a matter of months , not a matter of years , because the purpose of it is to ensure we do not make the same mistakes should we get a second wave of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s perfect and it is OK to make a mistake but it would be inexcusable to make the same mistake twice . ''
A Government spokesperson said : `` At some point in the future there will be an opportunity for us to look back , to reflect and to learn some profound lessons .
`` But at the moment , the most important thing to do is to focus on responding to the current situation . ''

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Lawyers representing around 500 bereaved relatives of coronavirus victims have called for an immediate public inquiry into the government’s handling of the crisis.
The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group say an urgent review is necessary to prevent more deaths.
A formal petition to the government from the group argues that there is 'a compelling need to set up the inquiry immediately'.
It adds: "There is a widely held public belief that the government is making wrong decisions in this crisis and that the government errors have cost and will continue to cost lives."
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Shaun Brady, from Hindley, Wigan, died on 16 May after six weeks on a ventilator in intensive care.
His daughters Tasha and Hannah said, before their father contracted the virus, he was was fit and healthy and would spend hours walking outside.
(Image: Hannah Brady)
Speaking to the M.E.N about their decision to call for the inquiry, Hannah, 24 said: "If not for the government's lack of response in the first few months I firmly believe my dad would still be alive."
Shaun was a key worker at the Heinz factory in Wigan and had been working until April 2, when he was rushed to hospital via ambulance.
Three days later he was taken to intensive care with COVID-19, where he stayed until the 16th May - when his daughters took the painful decision to turn his ventilator off.
"My dad was 55 and my sister and I should not have had to of made those decisions," Hannah said.
"If we had lockdown earlier or quarantined holidaymakers arriving in the UK, I believe my dad would not have got coronavirus or died."
Hannah says she and her sister are pushing for the immediate inquiry to save the lives of others if there is a second wave of the virus.
"If the government can acknowledge that this things were done too slowly then at least with a second wave we could save more lives then if they carry on the course they are on," she added.
(Image: Hannah Brady)
The group’s lawyer Elkan Abrahamson suggested an inquiry could be led by a High Court judge, supported by expert assessors, to examine issues such as returning children to school, personal protective equipment (PPE) provision and care home policy.
He told the Manchester Evening News : "What the inquiry wouldn't be looking at is past decisions which aren't impacting on the present situation.
"For instance 'Was the lockdown introduced two weeks to late?'.That's something that can be looked at in the long term.
"The main point is asking what the government is going and what is it about to do in the future?
"Can they justify the science they are relying on and ultimately do we think they are doing the right things?"
The group’s request comes after Scotland’s former chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Anne Glover said an inquiry must be held before a second wave of the virus hits the UK.
Prof Glover, who is now president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, said last week: "Given that second wave is likely to come at a time that is likely to coincide with seasonal influenza, and that would give us serious problems, we really need to understand what the failings have been in our apparent inability to be able to deal with this pandemic appropriately.
"Where failures have happened, (we need to understand) why have the failures happened and how can we avoid those failures in the future.
"This inquiry needs to be delivering in a matter of months, not a matter of years, because the purpose of it is to ensure we do not make the same mistakes should we get a second wave of the virus."
She added: "Nobody’s perfect and it is OK to make a mistake but it would be inexcusable to make the same mistake twice."
A Government spokesperson said: "At some point in the future there will be an opportunity for us to look back, to reflect and to learn some profound lessons.
"But at the moment, the most important thing to do is to focus on responding to the current situation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Coronavirus baby with a rare heart defect, saved by the skill of surgeons

A baby given a 'remote ' chance of survival after being diagnosed with a rare heart defect - while suffering from coronavirus - is back at home following life-saving surgery .
Raees Hassain , from Rochdale , was rushed into hospital at just six-weeks-old .
He was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries .
His family was then dealt another devastating blow when he tested positive for COVID-19 .
The chances of Raees pulling through were slim .
But five weeks later , he 's recovering at home .
`` Raees has been through so much and come out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real soldier , '' mum Farah said .
`` Doctors say there is no reason he can ’ t do anything he wants to .
He can climb mountains , be a racer , whatever he wants .
`` He has a life now . ''
At just six-weeks-old , Raees was taken to Royal Oldham Hospital with a chest recession - a sign he was having breathing problems .
After he was transferred to Alder Hey Children 's Hospital in Merseyside , medics discovered his two main heart arteries were the wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the right ventricle , instead of the left ; while his pulmonary artery was connected to the left , instead of the right .
Oxygen-poor blood was being sent to the body , instead of the lungs ; while oxygen-rich blood was returning to the lungs , instead of the body .
Farah could n't even touch her son without wearing full PPE .
She said : `` It was a life or death situation .
Even the doctors said the odds were against us .
`` I was compeltely shocked and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our whole world was turned upside down . ''
Cardiac specialists at Alder Hey had seen very few cases of transposition of the great arteries like Raees ' .
Most babies would n't have survived six weeks in his condition .
A septostomy was performed that day to improve oxygen circulation .
Surgery to correct Raees ' arteries could n't be done while he was weak from coronavirus .
He was put on a heart lung bypass machine to keep him alive as he battled the virus .
Nine days into his stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning the complex , high-risk surgery could be done .
There was a 50 per cent chance Raees would n't survive the procedure .
It was an agaonising six-hours for mum Farah and dad Aqeel .
Farah said : “ We had no choice really .
If he doesn ’ t have this operation , he is going to die .
If we do go through with it , at least he has got a chance .
And that ’ s all we wanted .
`` We just prayed and prayed all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was such a daunting experience having to wait that long .
Each second felt like 100 years . ''
Now , five weeks after first being rushed to hospital - and a fortnight after the operation - Raees is back at home and getting to know his big brother , three-year-old Ayaan .
Mum Farah added : `` I am so thankful to everyone at Alder Hey .
`` They have all been there all the way , even when I couldn ’ t be there .
They have done such an amazing @ @ @

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A baby given a 'remote' chance of survival after being diagnosed with a rare heart defect - while suffering from coronavirus - is back at home following life-saving surgery.
Raees Hassain, from Rochdale, was rushed into hospital at just six-weeks-old.
He was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries. His family was then dealt another devastating blow when he tested positive for COVID-19.
The chances of Raees pulling through were slim.
But five weeks later, he's recovering at home.
"Raees has been through so much and come out stronger for it, he is a real soldier," mum Farah said.
"Doctors say there is no reason he can’t do anything he wants to. He can climb mountains, be a racer, whatever he wants.
"He has a life now."
(Image: Alder Hey Children's Hospital)
At just six-weeks-old, Raees was taken to Royal Oldham Hospital with a chest recession - a sign he was having breathing problems.
After he was transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Merseyside, medics discovered his two main heart arteries were the wrong way around.
His aorta was connected to the right ventricle, instead of the left; while his pulmonary artery was connected to the left, instead of the right.
Oxygen-poor blood was being sent to the body, instead of the lungs; while oxygen-rich blood was returning to the lungs, instead of the body.
Test results then revealed Raees had coronavirus.
(Image: Alder Hey Children's Hospital)
Farah couldn't even touch her son without wearing full PPE.
She said: "It was a life or death situation. Even the doctors said the odds were against us.
"I was compeltely shocked and numb. It was so unexpected. Our whole world was turned upside down."
Cardiac specialists at Alder Hey had seen very few cases of transposition of the great arteries like Raees'.
Most babies wouldn't have survived six weeks in his condition.
A septostomy was performed that day to improve oxygen circulation. Surgery to correct Raees' arteries couldn't be done while he was weak from coronavirus.
He was put on a heart lung bypass machine to keep him alive as he battled the virus.
(Image: Alder Hey Children's Hospital)
Nine days into his stay at Alder Hey, Raees beat COVID-19, meaning the complex, high-risk surgery could be done. There was a 50 per cent chance Raees wouldn't survive the procedure.
It was an agaonising six-hours for mum Farah and dad Aqeel.
Farah said: “We had no choice really. If he doesn’t have this operation, he is going to die. If we do go through with it, at least he has got a chance. And that’s all we wanted.
"We just prayed and prayed all day for a successful operation. It was such a daunting experience having to wait that long. Each second felt like 100 years."
The proceedure was a success.
Now, five weeks after first being rushed to hospital - and a fortnight after the operation - Raees is back at home and getting to know his big brother, three-year-old Ayaan.
Mum Farah added: "I am so thankful to everyone at Alder Hey.
"They have all been there all the way, even when I couldn’t be there. They have done such an amazing job."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Man City have made a decision that puts Guardiola question to bed

After a number of discreet enquiries , Manchester City finally found their man .
Pep Guardiola had been looking to inject some fresh energy into the coaching staff following Mikel Arteta 's departure and Juanma Lillo , a coaching inspiration of the manager , has signed on until the end of the 2020/21 campaign .
If that does not seem like a long time , it ties him into the fortune of Guardiola and the rest of the backroom staff .
When the City boss signed an extension in 2018 , so too did his team .
That is significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculation that has attempted to engulf the club surrounding Guardiola 's future .
The very fact that he was n't willing to commit beyond 2021 when he signed his extension two years ago was enough for some to question his long-term plans .
If you believe others , the Catalan would already be back in action as he looked to complete his first season in charge of Juventus .
The rumours have still not gone away completely , yet Guardiola has consistently said that he will see his contract out - even when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-year ban from a competition that the manager yearns to win again .
Unless the Court of Arbitration for Sport sides completely with the Blues , one of the greatest coaches in the game will be forced to watch UEFA 's premier competition from his house rather than the dugout .
`` It ’ s not finished , it ’ s not over , '' he said , days after the ban was handed out .
`` You fight no matter what and the club is going to do that .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not true .
I love this club .
`` If they don ’ t sack me , I will stay here more than ever .
I want to stay longer than the contract that I have .
I want to help the club grow and maintain this level for as long as possible .
Why should I leave ? ''
The appointment of Lillo is another sign that anyone who is predicting Guardiola will up and leave at the earliest opportunity will surely be disappointed .
The importance of the departure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern , and City , in 2018 should not be underestimated given he was n't replaced , with Arteta stepping up from within the existing team .
That has left the Blues effectively two men down this season following Arteta 's departure , with Rodolfo Borrell stepping up in the interim .
City will still need new signings to return to their best next season but another voice on the coaching staff - particularly one so important to Guardiola 's way of thinking - can also help lift a squad that has n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Blues fans wo n't know when the season kicks off if they will be able to reclaim the Premier League title , but they should n't have any worries about who will be leading the team 's charge .

After a number of discreet enquiries, Manchester City finally found their man.
Pep Guardiola had been looking to inject some fresh energy into the coaching staff following Mikel Arteta's departure and Juanma Lillo, a coaching inspiration of the manager, has signed on until the end of the 2020/21 campaign.
If that does not seem like a long time, it ties him into the fortune of Guardiola and the rest of the backroom staff. When the City boss signed an extension in 2018, so too did his team. That is significant, not least because of the regular speculation that has attempted to engulf the club surrounding Guardiola's future.
The very fact that he wasn't willing to commit beyond 2021 when he signed his extension two years ago was enough for some to question his long-term plans. If you believe others, the Catalan would already be back in action as he looked to complete his first season in charge of Juventus.
The rumours have still not gone away completely, yet Guardiola has consistently said that he will see his contract out - even when the club were hit with their shock two-year ban from a competition that the manager yearns to win again. Unless the Court of Arbitration for Sport sides completely with the Blues, one of the greatest coaches in the game will be forced to watch UEFA's premier competition from his house rather than the dugout.
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"It’s not finished, it’s not over," he said, days after the ban was handed out. "You fight no matter what and the club is going to do that. There are two sides. The club say it is not true. I love this club.
"If they don’t sack me, I will stay here more than ever. I want to stay longer than the contract that I have. I want to help the club grow and maintain this level for as long as possible. Why should I leave?"
The appointment of Lillo is another sign that anyone who is predicting Guardiola will up and leave at the earliest opportunity will surely be disappointed.
The importance of the departure of Domenec Torrent, No.2 at Barcelona, Bayern, and City, in 2018 should not be underestimated given he wasn't replaced, with Arteta stepping up from within the existing team. That has left the Blues effectively two men down this season following Arteta's departure, with Rodolfo Borrell stepping up in the interim.
City will still need new signings to return to their best next season but another voice on the coaching staff - particularly one so important to Guardiola's way of thinking - can also help lift a squad that hasn't been too far away from their best.
Blues fans won't know when the season kicks off if they will be able to reclaim the Premier League title, but they shouldn't have any worries about who will be leading the team's charge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Man United morning headlines as Barcelona respond to Fati question

A report in Spain this week outlandishly claimed Manchester United were attempting to sign Barcelona teen Ansu Fati , but the Catalan club ’ s director Xavier Vilajoana has ruled out a transfer .
The 17-year-old has been the breakthrough star at the Camp Nou this season and has made 24 first-team appearances for the club .
It was suggested that United viewed the player , who has a reported €170million release clause , as an alternative signing to Jadon Sancho this summer .
`` For us , there 's no story with Ansu , we have never spoken about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't use players from the academy to make cash .
`` In principle , we have no intention of selling the players we believe will make the first team . ''
United played two friendlies against Championship promotion contenders West Brom on Friday and the results and scorers have been confirmed .
Two mixed sides were fielded by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in games that were two hours apart at Old Trafford and followed days after the fixture against Stoke City was scrapped due to boss Michael O ’ Neill ’ s positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first game , with Bruno Fernandes netting from the penalty spot .
Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford , Daniel James , Eric Bailly , Axel Tuanzebe and Teden Mengi were among those used in this game .
The second game brought a more encouraging 3-1 win thanks to a double from Andreas Pereira and strike from Tahith Chong .
David de Gea , Harry Maguire , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Luke Shaw , Scott McTominay , Fred and Odion Ighalo were among the starters , although some players were fielded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slogan will appear on United shirts A Black Lives Matter slogan will replace player names on United kits for the first round of restarted Premier League action .
All 20 Premier League clubs will have the slogan for the first round of games , which sees United travel to Tottenham Hotspur .
United star Marcus Rashford is one of the league ’ s stars to voice his support for the movement - while the proposal has been approved from players across all clubs .
A statement from players at all 20 clubs read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists , to bring about a global society of inclusion , respect , and equal opportunities for all , regardless of their colour or creed .
`` This symbol is a sign of unity from all players , all staff , all clubs , all match officials and the Premier League # blacklivesmatter # playerstogether . ''

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Barcelona deny Fati to United reports
A report in Spain this week outlandishly claimed Manchester United were attempting to sign Barcelona teen Ansu Fati, but the Catalan club’s director Xavier Vilajoana has ruled out a transfer.
The 17-year-old has been the breakthrough star at the Camp Nou this season and has made 24 first-team appearances for the club.
It was suggested that United viewed the player, who has a reported €170million release clause, as an alternative signing to Jadon Sancho this summer.
"For us, there's no story with Ansu, we have never spoken about selling him," Vilajoana said . "We won't use players from the academy to make cash.
"In principle, we have no intention of selling the players we believe will make the first team."
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United results and scorers against West Brom
United played two friendlies against Championship promotion contenders West Brom on Friday and the results and scorers have been confirmed.
Two mixed sides were fielded by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in games that were two hours apart at Old Trafford and followed days after the fixture against Stoke City was scrapped due to boss Michael O’Neill’s positive COVID-19 test.
United lost 2-1 in the first game, with Bruno Fernandes netting from the penalty spot.
Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Daniel James, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Teden Mengi were among those used in this game.
The second game brought a more encouraging 3-1 win thanks to a double from Andreas Pereira and strike from Tahith Chong.
David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, Fred and Odion Ighalo were among the starters, although some players were fielded in both fixtures.
Black Lives Matter slogan will appear on United shirts
A Black Lives Matter slogan will replace player names on United kits for the first round of restarted Premier League action.
All 20 Premier League clubs will have the slogan for the first round of games, which sees United travel to Tottenham Hotspur.
United star Marcus Rashford is one of the league’s stars to voice his support for the movement - while the proposal has been approved from players across all clubs.
A statement from players at all 20 clubs read: "We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all, regardless of their colour or creed.
"This symbol is a sign of unity from all players, all staff, all clubs, all match officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Royal Mail has introduced some big changes to its delivery service

In April , Royal Mail took the decision to scrap its Saturday letter delivery service in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
At the time , Royal Mail insisted that `` most '' parcels , as well as Special Delivery , Tracked and all non-account services , would continue to be delivered six days per week .
At the time , Shane O ’ Riordain , managing director of marketing , regulation and corporate affairs at Royal Mail , said : “ Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions .
“ As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis , there will be some disruption to services .
“ We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time .
“ We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible .
As a result , we are making some temporary changes to postal services.
” However , this has now changed , and after a five-week break , Royal Mail has resumed its six-day delivery service .
Earlier this week , Royal Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six-day-a-week delivery of letters and parcels from June 13 . ''
In April the postal service made a number of changes in a bid `` to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public '' .
More information about delivery services and dates can be found on the Royal Mail website .

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In April, Royal Mail took the decision to scrap its Saturday letter delivery service in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
At the time, Royal Mail insisted that "most" parcels, as well as Special Delivery, Tracked and all non-account services, would continue to be delivered six days per week.
At the time, Shane O’Riordain, managing director of marketing, regulation and corporate affairs at Royal Mail, said: “Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions.
“As we said at the start of the coronavirus crisis, there will be some disruption to services.
“We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time.
“We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible. As a result, we are making some temporary changes to postal services.”
However, this has now changed, and after a five-week break, Royal Mail has resumed its six-day delivery service.
Earlier this week, Royal Mail said: "We will resume the six-day-a-week delivery of letters and parcels from June 13."
In April the postal service made a number of changes in a bid "to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public".
More information about delivery services and dates can be found on the Royal Mail website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Man City morning headlines as Blues 'identify Pau Torres as transfer option'

Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell is on Manchester City ’ s radar this summer but he is not a priority signing .
Pep Guardiola will prioritise signing a new central defender ahead of landing the left-back .
Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko have both had fitness issues this campaign while Angelino did not make an impact after signing last summer and was loaned to RB Leipzig in January .
England defender Chilwell , who has also strongly been linked with a move to Chelsea , has been monitored by City but the Blues are prioritising strengthening in other areas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ central defender Pau Torres is an option for bolstering the heart of the defence .
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has spoken of his teenage years at Manchester City .
The German shot-stopper moved to the Etihad as a 16-year-old when City saw off competition from a number of clubs to sign the highly-rated Stuttgart youth player .
Karius spent three years in Manchester before moving to Mainz , where he developed into a first-team player , and then joined Liverpool - where he is infamously remembered for his errors in the 2018 Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U16 national team at the time , and there were a lot of scouts at the games , ” “ At 16 , you could sign your first professional contract .
I had offers from all sorts of clubs back then , but Manchester City went out of their way to help me .
They showed me a concrete plan , e.g .
how I can make it to the professionals .
“ That fascinated me .
But I could just as well imagine staying in Stuttgart - but the concept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convince me as much as that of Man City .
So I said to myself : I 'm going to take the challenge and I 'm going to England.
” Black Lives Matter slogan to appear on City shirts A Black Lives Matter slogan will replace player names on Manchester City kits for the opening round of the returning Premier League .
The slogan will appear on all 20 of the top flight sides ’ shirts for the first round of games , which sees City travel to Arsenal on Thursday .
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league ’ s highest-profile players to voice his support for the movement - while the proposal has been approved from players across all clubs .
A statement from players at all 20 clubs read : `` We , the players , stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists , to bring about a global society of inclusion , respect , and equal opportunities for all , regardless of their colour or creed .
`` This symbol is a sign of unity from all players , all staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Premier League # blacklivesmatter # playerstogether . ''

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Chilwell not a City priority
Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell is on Manchester City’s radar this summer but he is not a priority signing.
Pep Guardiola will prioritise signing a new central defender ahead of landing the left-back.
Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko have both had fitness issues this campaign while Angelino did not make an impact after signing last summer and was loaned to RB Leipzig in January.
England defender Chilwell, who has also strongly been linked with a move to Chelsea, has been monitored by City but the Blues are prioritising strengthening in other areas.
It is reported by ESPN that Villarreal central defender Pau Torres is an option for bolstering the heart of the defence.
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Karius opens up on City spell
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has spoken of his teenage years at Manchester City.
The German shot-stopper moved to the Etihad as a 16-year-old when City saw off competition from a number of clubs to sign the highly-rated Stuttgart youth player.
Karius spent three years in Manchester before moving to Mainz, where he developed into a first-team player, and then joined Liverpool - where he is infamously remembered for his errors in the 2018 Champions League final.
“I was playing in the U16 national team at the time, and there were a lot of scouts at the games,” he said.
“At 16, you could sign your first professional contract. I had offers from all sorts of clubs back then, but Manchester City went out of their way to help me. They showed me a concrete plan, e.g. how I can make it to the professionals.
“That fascinated me. But I could just as well imagine staying in Stuttgart - but the concept and the plan with me did not convince me as much as that of Man City. So I said to myself: I'm going to take the challenge and I'm going to England.”
Black Lives Matter slogan to appear on City shirts
A Black Lives Matter slogan will replace player names on Manchester City kits for the opening round of the returning Premier League.
The slogan will appear on all 20 of the top flight sides’ shirts for the first round of games, which sees City travel to Arsenal on Thursday.
City star Raheem Sterling is one of the league’s highest-profile players to voice his support for the movement - while the proposal has been approved from players across all clubs.
A statement from players at all 20 clubs read: "We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all, regardless of their colour or creed.
"This symbol is a sign of unity from all players, all staff, all clubs, all match officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Cyclist fighting for his life in hospital after serious collision with lorry

A cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision with a lorry in Trafford .
Emergency services were called to Wheel Forge Way at around 2.10pm on Friday afternoon to reports of a crash between a truck and a cyclist .
The cyclist , a 27-year-old man , was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries .
He remains in hospital fighting for his life .
Ashburton Road West was cordoned off for most of the afternoon as police and ambulance crews remained on scene .
The driver of the truck remained at the scene to help police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made .
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnesses the collision to come forward and assist with their investigation .
Detective Constable Emma Kennedy , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` We ’ re very much thinking of the injured cyclist and his family as he receives treatment in hospital and hope that he makes a full recovery .
`` We are working hard to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision and have carried out a number of enquiries including capturing witness statements and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re still keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with any information or dash-cam footage .
`` Please get in touch with police if you have any information that could assist us with our investigation . ''
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting incident number 1317 of 12/06/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision with a lorry in Trafford.
Emergency services were called to Wheel Forge Way at around 2.10pm on Friday afternoon to reports of a crash between a truck and a cyclist.
The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
He remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Ashburton Road West was cordoned off for most of the afternoon as police and ambulance crews remained on scene.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene to help police with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.
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Police are now appealing for anyone who witnesses the collision to come forward and assist with their investigation.
Detective Constable Emma Kennedy, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We’re very much thinking of the injured cyclist and his family as he receives treatment in hospital and hope that he makes a full recovery.
"We are working hard to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision and have carried out a number of enquiries including capturing witness statements and analysing CCTV footage.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"But we’re still keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with any information or dash-cam footage.
"Please get in touch with police if you have any information that could assist us with our investigation."
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting incident number 1317 of 12/06/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-13--Man Utd great Gary Neville busts myth about Pogba and Fernandes

Manchester United great Gary Neville has dismissed the idea that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will have issues playing in the same midfield .
The duo played together in the first of United 's two friendlies against West Brom on Friday afternoon as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford .
The friendly outing marked the debut of a new-look midfield for United as January addition Fernandes finally took to the pitch on the same team as World Cup winner Pogba .
Fernandes has set the standard for midfield performances at United since arriving earlier this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club-record signing Pogba who had been sidelined through injury since Boxing Day .
The creative duo are both likely to feature when United face Tottenham in the Premier League next Friday , although some have questioned how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be able to cater for two playmaking options in the same midfield three .
However , United great Neville does not believe there will be any issues as he referenced Manchester City 's midfield duo Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva as an example of two attack-minded midfielders fitting into the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand the sentiment of “ how do Pogba and Fernandes “ fit together , '' Neville tweeted on Saturday morning .
`` They wo n't be in a 2 sitting !
`` With more fluid systems today than 20 years ago it should be simple .
We ’ ve just watched De Bruyne and David Silva play together for 3 years in a MDF 3 . ''
City have won six of the last seven domestic trophies available to them , with De Bruyne and David Silva playing key roles in much of @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United great Gary Neville has dismissed the idea that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will have issues playing in the same midfield.
The duo played together in the first of United's two friendlies against West Brom on Friday afternoon as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
The friendly outing marked the debut of a new-look midfield for United as January addition Fernandes finally took to the pitch on the same team as World Cup winner Pogba.
Fernandes has set the standard for midfield performances at United since arriving earlier this year, but is yet to play competitively with club-record signing Pogba who had been sidelined through injury since Boxing Day.
The creative duo are both likely to feature when United face Tottenham in the Premier League next Friday, although some have questioned how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be able to cater for two playmaking options in the same midfield three.
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However, United great Neville does not believe there will be any issues as he referenced Manchester City's midfield duo Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva as an example of two attack-minded midfielders fitting into the same side.
"I don’t understand the sentiment of “how do Pogba and Fernandes“ fit together," Neville tweeted on Saturday morning. "They won't be in a 2 sitting!
"With more fluid systems today than 20 years ago it should be simple. We’ve just watched De Bruyne and David Silva play together for 3 years in a MDF 3."
City have won six of the last seven domestic trophies available to them, with De Bruyne and David Silva playing key roles in much of their success in recent years.