themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Police act as Liverpool fans gather at Anfield for Premier League celebration

A 'dispersal order ' has been put in place by police around Anfield stadium tonight after large crowds of Liverpool fans gathered outside to celebrate the club 's Premier League triumph .
Fans were asked not to gather at Anfield and to watch tonight 's match against Chelsea at home to prevent any spike in coronavirus infection .
Police chiefs said the city ' can not afford for people to gather in large numbers ' .
Jurgen Klopp and his players were lifting the trophy in a stadium ceremony after the game , which Liverpool won 5-3 .
But images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed a large number of fans ignored the advice and turned up to celebrate .
Supporters were pictured stood on the stadium 's gates with flags .
Flares were also let off outside - and fireworks sounded throughout the match .
As a result , Merseyside Police confirmed a 48-hour dispersal zone had been put into force around the stadium .
The force said it was 'anticipated that crowds are likely to develop following tonight 's final home fixture at Anfield ' and cited previous incidents outside the stadium on June 25 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre areas the following day , which they said resulted in 'anti-social behaviour and alcohol- related disorder ' .
The order will remain in force until 9.30pm on Friday night .
It gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people they suspect are causing , or likely to cause crime , nuisance or anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 48 hours .
They face arrest if they return .
Bars and pubs in the city centre meanwhile were reportedly turning people away because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight : `` We 're aware of the significant impact that anti-social behaviour can have on individuals and communities , and we will be targeting people we suspect of being involved in this type of behaviour in the area .
`` To the vast majority of law-abiding members of the community and Liverpool fans , I just want to remind them that this order is not about bothering people going about their legitimate daily business .
`` We would like to thank the vast majority of you who are adhering to the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community as well as those who are continuing to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour and reporting it to us .
`` It has never been more important than now to ensure that we all follow government advice to ensure the safety of those living in Merseyside . ''
Assistant Chief Constable Natalie Perischine , from Merseyside Police , said ahead of the game : `` This is such an important night for all Liverpool fans in the city and worldwide , with the Premier League trophy to be lifted inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies have made careful preparations to ensure that millions of people can enjoy these special moments on screen , in the comfort of their homes .
`` On this occasion , the best seat in the house is in your living room .
`` There is simply no benefit to going to the ground and we as a city can not afford for people to gather in large numbers .
`` We are all still in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is a resurgence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost a tragedy . ''

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A 'dispersal order' has been put in place by police around Anfield stadium tonight after large crowds of Liverpool fans gathered outside to celebrate the club's Premier League triumph.
Fans were asked not to gather at Anfield and to watch tonight's match against Chelsea at home to prevent any spike in coronavirus infection.
Police chiefs said the city 'cannot afford for people to gather in large numbers'.
Jurgen Klopp and his players were lifting the trophy in a stadium ceremony after the game, which Liverpool won 5-3.
But images taken outside the ground during the game showed a large number of fans ignored the advice and turned up to celebrate.
Supporters were pictured stood on the stadium's gates with flags.
(Image: Olivia Tobin - Liverpool Echo)
Flares were also let off outside - and fireworks sounded throughout the match.
As a result, Merseyside Police confirmed a 48-hour dispersal zone had been put into force around the stadium.
The force said it was 'anticipated that crowds are likely to develop following tonight's final home fixture at Anfield' and cited previous incidents outside the stadium on June 25 and in the Pier Head and Liverpool city centre areas the following day, which they said resulted in 'anti-social behaviour and alcohol- related disorder'.
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The order will remain in force until 9.30pm on Friday night.
It gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people they suspect are causing, or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 48 hours.
They face arrest if they return.
Bars and pubs in the city centre meanwhile were reportedly turning people away because they were full.
Superintendent Dave Charnock said tonight: "We're aware of the significant impact that anti-social behaviour can have on individuals and communities, and we will be targeting people we suspect of being involved in this type of behaviour in the area.
"To the vast majority of law-abiding members of the community and Liverpool fans, I just want to remind them that this order is not about bothering people going about their legitimate daily business.
"We would like to thank the vast majority of you who are adhering to the restrictions currently in place to protect the wider community as well as those who are continuing to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour and reporting it to us.
"It has never been more important than now to ensure that we all follow government advice to ensure the safety of those living in Merseyside."
Assistant Chief Constable Natalie Perischine, from Merseyside Police, said ahead of the game: "This is such an important night for all Liverpool fans in the city and worldwide, with the Premier League trophy to be lifted inside the stadium.
"The club and TV companies have made careful preparations to ensure that millions of people can enjoy these special moments on screen, in the comfort of their homes.
"On this occasion, the best seat in the house is in your living room.
"There is simply no benefit to going to the ground and we as a city cannot afford for people to gather in large numbers.
"We are all still in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is a resurgence of cases in Merseyside, with every life lost a tragedy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Man City player Phil Foden sets himself target for next season

Phil Foden has his sights on next season with Manchester City as he looks to continue his rise .
Earmarked as a potential talent for years in the academy , the 20-year-old has had to be patient for opportunities under Pep Guardiola 's guidance amid regular debate over whether he needs to leave his boyhood club - either temporarily or permanently - in order to fulfil his promise .
However , Foden has trusted in Guardiola 's path and is now making himself increasingly difficult to leave out of the team .
Against Watford on Tuesday , he made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and setting up Raheem Sterling for the penalty before finishing up his teammate 's shot to score the third goal .
Foden now has eight goals and nine assists for the season , averaging a goal involvement every 95 minutes , and the manager has been impressed by his ability close to the box .
Having bettered his contributions from last season , the England youngster is not put off by setting himself the task of improving on that again next season .
“ Every year I try to get my stats higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just wanted to improve from last season .
And luckily I ’ ve done that in terms of both so I just want to improve again next year now , '' he said .
“ I ’ m still young – only 20 so to score and assist with goals gives you a lot of confidence .
I just try to keep on top of that and keep wanting to do it .
I ’ m full of confidence at the moment .
I ’ d like to keep this form up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not sure what ’ s behind it .
Players drop in and out of form but I ’ ve been going well , finding the net .
Hopefully I can keep it going .
I ’ m not sure what the difference has been but I ’ m happy with it . ''
City were back among the goals on Tuesday night , battering Watford to send the Hornets crashing into the relegation zone when Aston Villa 's win over Arsenal was confirmed .
Consistency has been a problem for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chelsea , and Arsenal since the restart .
But it is hard to beat the Blues when they are as in form as they were this week , and Foden shared the mood of the squad as they build towards Real Madrid .
`` It ’ s really good if all the attacking players are scoring and assisting , leading up to that game .
It feels like everyone can score when they see the goal and that ’ s the level we set in our team , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ game but we have to keep working hard .
It ’ s going to be a massive game for this club so hopefully we can get over the line .
`` We have to be focused on that game as there ’ s not much else for us to play for now .
Our mindset is on Real Madrid and we are going to do everything we can to prepare right .
Hopefully on the day we turn up with a good performance . ''

Phil Foden has his sights on next season with Manchester City as he looks to continue his rise.
Earmarked as a potential talent for years in the academy, the 20-year-old has had to be patient for opportunities under Pep Guardiola's guidance amid regular debate over whether he needs to leave his boyhood club - either temporarily or permanently - in order to fulfil his promise.
However, Foden has trusted in Guardiola's path and is now making himself increasingly difficult to leave out of the team. Against Watford on Tuesday, he made a crucial interception before running with the ball and setting up Raheem Sterling for the penalty before finishing up his teammate's shot to score the third goal.
Foden now has eight goals and nine assists for the season, averaging a goal involvement every 95 minutes, and the manager has been impressed by his ability close to the box. Having bettered his contributions from last season, the England youngster is not put off by setting himself the task of improving on that again next season.
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“Every year I try to get my stats higher in terms of goals and assists. I just wanted to improve from last season. And luckily I’ve done that in terms of both so I just want to improve again next year now," he said.
“I’m still young – only 20 so to score and assist with goals gives you a lot of confidence. I just try to keep on top of that and keep wanting to do it. I’m full of confidence at the moment. I’d like to keep this form up and keep that level.
“I’m not sure what’s behind it. Players drop in and out of form but I’ve been going well, finding the net. Hopefully I can keep it going. I’m not sure what the difference has been but I’m happy with it."
City were back among the goals on Tuesday night, battering Watford to send the Hornets crashing into the relegation zone when Aston Villa's win over Arsenal was confirmed.
Consistency has been a problem for the Blues as demonstrated in defeats to Southampton, Chelsea, and Arsenal since the restart. But it is hard to beat the Blues when they are as in form as they were this week, and Foden shared the mood of the squad as they build towards Real Madrid.
"It’s really good if all the attacking players are scoring and assisting, leading up to that game. It feels like everyone can score when they see the goal and that’s the level we set in our team," he said.
"We are fully prepared for that game but we have to keep working hard. It’s going to be a massive game for this club so hopefully we can get over the line.
"We have to be focused on that game as there’s not much else for us to play for now. Our mindset is on Real Madrid and we are going to do everything we can to prepare right. Hopefully on the day we turn up with a good performance."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Pogba apologises to Man United teammates after handball vs West Ham

Paul Pogba apologised to his Manchester United teammates for his handball against West Ham , Harry Maguire has revealed .
Michail Antonio scored from the spot after Pogba handled to hand the visitors a first-half penalty , and despite Mason Greenwood equalising in the second half , United were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a 1-1 draw .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said in his post-match press conference that Pogba would 've been better off taking Rice 's shot 'in the mush ' and Maguire has confirmed the Frenchman said sorry after the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can say it 's a natural reaction from Paul , should he do it ?
He probably should take one in the face , '' Maguire told Sky Sports .
`` He apologised in there , he held his hands up .
He knows he should n't do that , it 's a natural instinct to protect yourself , to protect your face .
`` I have n't seen it back , I think his hands were bang in front of his face .
It was soft because it would n't have ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them a penalty and an amazing opportunity to take the lead . ''
United legend Gary Neville said on co-commentary : `` It ’ s rubbish from him ( Pogba ) .
Rubbish .
To think , I felt a little bit sorry for him , I thought he took a whack on the head .
`` Embarrassing .
I don ’ t know why VAR are looking at it for this long , to be honest - it ’ s a penalty .
He shakes his head .
`` Is he trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bloody nose ?
No-brainer , I don ’ t know what he ’ s looking at .
”

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Paul Pogba apologised to his Manchester United teammates for his handball against West Ham, Harry Maguire has revealed.
Michail Antonio scored from the spot after Pogba handled to hand the visitors a first-half penalty, and despite Mason Greenwood equalising in the second half, United were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said in his post-match press conference that Pogba would've been better off taking Rice's shot 'in the mush' and Maguire has confirmed the Frenchman said sorry after the incident.
"It was soft. You can say it's a natural reaction from Paul, should he do it? He probably should take one in the face," Maguire told Sky Sports.
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"He apologised in there, he held his hands up. He knows he shouldn't do that, it's a natural instinct to protect yourself, to protect your face.
"I haven't seen it back, I think his hands were bang in front of his face. It was soft because it wouldn't have ended up in a goal but you give them a penalty and an amazing opportunity to take the lead."
United legend Gary Neville said on co-commentary: "It’s rubbish from him (Pogba). Rubbish. To think, I felt a little bit sorry for him, I thought he took a whack on the head.
"Embarrassing. I don’t know why VAR are looking at it for this long, to be honest - it’s a penalty. He shakes his head.
"Is he trying to make out he’s got a bloody nose? No-brainer, I don’t know what he’s looking at.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Woman from Burnage charged with murder of 'kind-hearted and caring' dad

A woman from Manchester has been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old man .
Warren Glover - described by his devastated family as a 'genuinely kind-hearted and caring dad - died in hospital weeks after a reported gang attack on a street .
Detectives have already charged two men from Manchester with his murder .
Now police have confirmed Melissa Stubbs , 28 , of Lane End Road , Burnage , has also been charged with murder .
She 's in custody and is due to appear at Liverpool magistrates ' court tomorrow - Thursday .
Mr Glover , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulted in the French Street area of Thatto Heath , St Helens , on June 13 , police said .
He was taken to hospital but died on Tuesday , July 7 .
Police said ' a number of people were involved ' with weapons .
In a statement , Merseyside Police said : `` Melissa Stubbs , 28 , of Lane End Road , Manchester , has today been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool magistrates court tomorrow , Thursday , July 23 . ''
Peter Walker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wythenshawe , and Aaron Stubbs , 30 , of Lane End Road , Burnage , have already been charged with Mr Glover 's murder .
Police said they would appear next month at Liverpool Crown Court .
A 41-year-old man from Stockport who was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries , the force added in a statement .
Mr Glover 's family said in a statement : `` As a family , we are heartbroken and truly devastated with the loss of Warren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and caring Dad who adored his family and friends .
`` He was much loved and loyal .
`` His fun , genuine and empathetic character will be sorely missed by all who knew him , especially his mum . ''

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A woman from Manchester has been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old man.
Warren Glover - described by his devastated family as a 'genuinely kind-hearted and caring dad - died in hospital weeks after a reported gang attack on a street.
Detectives have already charged two men from Manchester with his murder.
Now police have confirmed Melissa Stubbs, 28, of Lane End Road, Burnage, has also been charged with murder.
She's in custody and is due to appear at Liverpool magistrates' court tomorrow - Thursday.
Mr Glover, believed to be from Liverpool, was assaulted in the French Street area of Thatto Heath, St Helens, on June 13, police said.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
He was taken to hospital but died on Tuesday, July 7.
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Police said 'a number of people were involved' with weapons.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "Melissa Stubbs, 28, of Lane End Road, Manchester, has today been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool magistrates court tomorrow, Thursday, July 23."
Peter Walker, 30, of Garth Road, Wythenshawe, and Aaron Stubbs, 30, of Lane End Road, Burnage, have already been charged with Mr Glover's murder.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Police said they would appear next month at Liverpool Crown Court.
A 41-year-old man from Stockport who was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries, the force added in a statement.
Mr Glover's family said in a statement: "As a family, we are heartbroken and truly devastated with the loss of Warren.
"He was a genuinely kind-hearted and caring Dad who adored his family and friends.
"He was much loved and loyal.
"His fun, genuine and empathetic character will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially his mum."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--'We'll enforce the new masks in shops law but only as a last resort'

Police will try to persuade reluctant shoppers to abide by a new law requiring people to wear face coverings in shops but fines will be issued 'as a last resort ' , says Chief Constable Ian Hopkins .
From Friday , people in England have to wear face coverings in shops or risk facing a fine of up to £100 for non-compliance .
It was introduced by the government to prevent a second peak of coronavirus and brings England in line with countries like Spain , Germany and Italy .
So far more than 45,000 UK deaths have been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and on public transport already have to wear coverings in England .
The Greater Manchester branch of the Police Federation , which represents rank-and-file cops , said officers were too 'too busy ' to enforce the new law .
But Chief Constable Hopkins made it clear his officers would enforce the law but that they would try to engage with reluctant shoppers first .
He told the M.E.N : `` It will be law so we will enforce where necessary .
That said we will be following the same process we did with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The four Es : engage , explain , encourage and enforce as a last resort .
`` Obviously there is a huge personal responsibility from the public in this and retailers have a responsibility to keep their customers safe . ''
But the leader of the Greater Manchester branch of the Police Federation , which represents rank-and-file members , insisted stretched bobbies already have enough to do and wo n't have time to enforce it .
Chairman Stu Berry said : `` If the Government 's decision is a consequence of medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility of people in communities to try adhere to it even ( if ) they may think that some of the messaging is quite confusing and poorly timed .
`` In terms of policing this decision – like many aspects of what we have been expected and asked to do over the past few months of Covid-19 - it is a forlorn hope .
`` The police service hardly has sufficient officers to deal with shoplifters - so the Government must simply trust the public at this time . ''
The Police Federation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enforce the law .

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Police will try to persuade reluctant shoppers to abide by a new law requiring people to wear face coverings in shops but fines will be issued 'as a last resort', says Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.
From Friday, people in England have to wear face coverings in shops or risk facing a fine of up to £100 for non-compliance.
It was introduced by the government to prevent a second peak of coronavirus and brings England in line with countries like Spain, Germany and Italy.
So far more than 45,000 UK deaths have been linked to the disease.
People attending hospitals and on public transport already have to wear coverings in England.
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The Greater Manchester branch of the Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file cops, said officers were too 'too busy' to enforce the new law.
But Chief Constable Hopkins made it clear his officers would enforce the law but that they would try to engage with reluctant shoppers first.
He told the M.E.N: "It will be law so we will enforce where necessary. That said we will be following the same process we did with fixed penalty notices for coronavirus legislation.
"The four Es: engage, explain, encourage and enforce as a last resort.
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"Obviously there is a huge personal responsibility from the public in this and retailers have a responsibility to keep their customers safe."
But the leader of the Greater Manchester branch of the Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file members, insisted stretched bobbies already have enough to do and won't have time to enforce it.
Chairman Stu Berry said: "If the Government's decision is a consequence of medical advice, I feel it is the responsibility of people in communities to try adhere to it even (if) they may think that some of the messaging is quite confusing and poorly timed.
"In terms of policing this decision – like many aspects of what we have been expected and asked to do over the past few months of Covid-19 - it is a forlorn hope.
"The police service hardly has sufficient officers to deal with shoplifters - so the Government must simply trust the public at this time."
The Police Federation nationally has suggested it would be impossible to enforce the law.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Two Man United players praise Greenwood and Martial vs West Ham

Harry Maguire praised the efforts of Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood after the pair combined for Manchester United 's equaliser in their draw with West Ham in the Premier League .
United moved up to third in the league despite being held to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night as Greenwood struck to cancel out a penalty from Michail Antonio .
The result leaves United in need of just one point from their trip to face Leicester on the final day to secure Champions League football , and club captain Maguire believes there are positives to take from the performances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We started the game really well , we started the game on the front foot , high tempo , big intensity and we should take the lead , '' he told MUTV .
`` Great reaction from the lads coming out in the second-half .
It was a great goal from Mason , great feet , great finish .
Nice play from Anto ( Martial ) to find him as well . ''
No teenager has ever scored more goals in a single season in all competitions for United than Greenwood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youngster in particular .
Maguire added : `` He had a snapshot in the first-half which I expected to hit the back of the net to be honest .
`` It was a great goal .
When he gets in that box he can manoeuvre his feet and he can manoeuvre it to either foot .
He is a nightmare for defenders , I know in training .
`` He has been excellent and it is great to see that he is playing with confidence .
He always seems to be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned from lockdown .
He is a special talent .
He is going to have a big future at this club . ''
Brandon Williams also praised Greenwood and Martial for their link-up in the build-up to United 's equaliser .
`` I think he ( Greenwood ) has been scoring goals , he 's been doing what he needs to do and he 's dangerous in front of goal , '' Williams said .
`` As a team it was a great goal between Anto and Mason . ''

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Harry Maguire praised the efforts of Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood after the pair combined for Manchester United's equaliser in their draw with West Ham in the Premier League.
United moved up to third in the league despite being held to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night as Greenwood struck to cancel out a penalty from Michail Antonio.
The result leaves United in need of just one point from their trip to face Leicester on the final day to secure Champions League football, and club captain Maguire believes there are positives to take from the performances of a couple of his teammates.
"We started the game really well, we started the game on the front foot, high tempo, big intensity and we should take the lead," he told MUTV.
"Great reaction from the lads coming out in the second-half. It was a great goal from Mason, great feet, great finish. Nice play from Anto (Martial) to find him as well."
No teenager has ever scored more goals in a single season in all competitions for United than Greenwood, and Maguire was full of praise for the youngster in particular.
Maguire added: "He had a snapshot in the first-half which I expected to hit the back of the net to be honest.
"It was a great goal. When he gets in that box he can manoeuvre his feet and he can manoeuvre it to either foot. He is a nightmare for defenders, I know in training.
"He has been excellent and it is great to see that he is playing with confidence. He always seems to be on the score sheet, especially since we returned from lockdown. He is a special talent. He is going to have a big future at this club."
Brandon Williams also praised Greenwood and Martial for their link-up in the build-up to United's equaliser.
"I think he (Greenwood) has been scoring goals, he's been doing what he needs to do and he's dangerous in front of goal," Williams said. "As a team it was a great goal between Anto and Mason."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Man City evening headlines as Sane speaks about departure

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday July 22 .
Sane reveals why he chose Bayern Munich over City extension Leroy Sane has spoken for the first time since electing to ignore a contract extension at Manchester City and instead sign for Bayern Munich .
The winger noted that the prospect of a better long-term project in his home country proved vital in persuading him of a move to the German champions .
Sane joined Hansi Flick ’ s side on a deal worth €22million per year but reaffirmed in an interview with SportBild that money wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He : `` It was n't easy .
Pep Guardiola and this fantastic team were the reason why I moved to Manchester .
But I wanted to do something new .
`` The concept and the plans of FC Bayern were the best match for my ideas .
That 's why I came to my decision .
“ The Bayern system really fits me perfectly .
Wingers characterise Bayern ’ s game ; that of course suits me very well .
That was very much a key point for me.
” Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be watching training in extra detail ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid .
City play Zinedine Zidane ’ s side at the Etihad Stadium next month with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg and Guardiola has reinforced the importance of beating the Liga champions .
Speaking after a dominant 4-0 victory at Watford , the manager delivered a clear message to his squad ahead of a vital few weeks of preparation .
`` It is important to arrive at the locker room and think you have done everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is not about winning or losing .
We are here to try to win but you can lose - the opponent is also playing and you can play badly .
But you have to run , you have to fight .
In the first half against Arsenal it did n't happen and that is why we lost .
`` Now we are going to play another game and after that we have two weeks and I will see .
I will look at the training sessions and I will smell the players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play this game . ''
Raheem Sterling believes that this won ’ t go down as his best season in a City shirt despite still being in the run-in for the Premier League ’ s Golden Boot .
A brace against Watford on Tuesday moved him onto a personal best of 19 goals for the season and he could yet score more on the final day of the season against Norwich City .
However , the England international has been quick to outline that personal achievements mean very little to him unless his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The previous season I scored less goals but won more trophies – which is the most important thing , if your goals are contributing to winning trophies .
“ I wouldn ’ t say it ’ s my best season . ''

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday July 22.
Sane reveals why he chose Bayern Munich over City extension
Leroy Sane has spoken for the first time since electing to ignore a contract extension at Manchester City and instead sign for Bayern Munich.
The winger noted that the prospect of a better long-term project in his home country proved vital in persuading him of a move to the German champions.
Sane joined Hansi Flick’s side on a deal worth €22million per year but reaffirmed in an interview with SportBild that money wasn’t a driving factor in the move.
He said : "It wasn't easy. Pep Guardiola and this fantastic team were the reason why I moved to Manchester. But I wanted to do something new.
"The concept and the plans of FC Bayern were the best match for my ideas. That's why I came to my decision.
“The Bayern system really fits me perfectly. Wingers characterise Bayern’s game; that of course suits me very well. That was very much a key point for me.”
Guardiola delivers key Champions League message to his players
Pep Guardiola has told his players that he will be watching training in extra detail ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
City play Zinedine Zidane’s side at the Etihad Stadium next month with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg and Guardiola has reinforced the importance of beating the Liga champions.
Speaking after a dominant 4-0 victory at Watford, the manager delivered a clear message to his squad ahead of a vital few weeks of preparation.
"It is important to arrive at the locker room and think you have done everything to try to win the game. It is not about winning or losing. We are here to try to win but you can lose - the opponent is also playing and you can play badly. But you have to run, you have to fight. In the first half against Arsenal it didn't happen and that is why we lost.
"Now we are going to play another game and after that we have two weeks and I will see. I will look at the training sessions and I will smell the players that are more committed and able to play this game."
Sterling agrees with Guardiola on Premier League milestone
Raheem Sterling believes that this won’t go down as his best season in a City shirt despite still being in the run-in for the Premier League’s Golden Boot.
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A brace against Watford on Tuesday moved him onto a personal best of 19 goals for the season and he could yet score more on the final day of the season against Norwich City.
However, the England international has been quick to outline that personal achievements mean very little to him unless his contributions help win trophies for the club.
"The previous season I scored less goals but won more trophies – which is the most important thing, if your goals are contributing to winning trophies.
“I wouldn’t say it’s my best season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Ski Rossendale to be taken over due to 'financial problems'

Ski Rossendale is set to be taken over by the council ’ s leisure trust due to financial problems .
The popular dry ski slope , known as The Hill , was forced to close in late March due to the pandemic .
It means it has become 'increasingly hard to keep it open ' , council bosses said .
Rossendale Council plan to merge Ski Rossendale into Rossendale Leisure Trust , and provide monetary backing to the attraction , LancsLive reports .
Jackie Oakes , Executive Member for Leisure and Health at Rossendale Borough Council , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ski Rossendale have done a fantastic job over the years of providing a brilliant venue for people to learn to Ski and to enjoy skiing in all weathers .
“ The council and the Leisure Trust appreciate that it has become increasingly hard to keep the Ski Slope open and we want to do what we can to make sure that this brilliant facility is there for the people of Rossendale and for visitors .
“ By supporting the Leisure Trust in the potential take-over of Ski Rossendale , the council are doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility not only remains open , but that they are able to develop and increase their activities and attract as many people as possible to The Hill.
” It is hoped the facility , which the website boasts 'brings a slice of the Alps to Rossendale ' , will reopen in Autumn .
Under the plans , the changeover of ownership will take place at the end of this month in time for the reopening .
It ’ s proposed that Ski Rossendale will remain as its own company and their staff will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however the Trust will own Ski Rossendale Ltd and the Trust Board will be responsible for all aspects of Ski Rossendale .
Dave Fuller , Managing Director at Ski Rossendale , said : “ I ’ m delighted that through these difficult times we have been able to secure a positive future for Ski Rossendale .
“ We have had a great relationship with Rossendale Leisure Trust which has developed over the last two years and I am looking forward to further developing of Ski Rossendale as a great place for our customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider leisure offering in Rossendale.
” Leisure facilities across the UK have been expressing concerns over financial issues since the lockdown , with many not yet reopened after closing their doors over three months ago .
The pandemic forced Ski Rossendale to close in late March , with the directors recognising the threat to the attraction ’ s future as the lockdown went on .
An official reopening date has still not been finalised , but volunteers have begun cleaning and de-weeding the slopes in preparation .
Ken Masser , Chief Executive of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement : “ As a charitable social enterprise , our aspiration is to help protect and improve opportunities for local people to experience health fund and happiness through leisure and activity .
“ The Hill , home of Ski Rossendale , is an iconic local asset that we believe has a bright future .
We look forward to working with the Council and the Ski Rossendale team to continue to provide ski and snow sport opportunities locally .
“ Whilst the whole of the leisure sector nationally faces challenging times , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and support the important role that leisure facilities play in the health and wellbeing of communities .
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Ski Rossendale is set to be taken over by the council’s leisure trust due to financial problems.
The popular dry ski slope, known as The Hill, was forced to close in late March due to the pandemic.
It means it has become 'increasingly hard to keep it open', council bosses said.
Rossendale Council plan to merge Ski Rossendale into Rossendale Leisure Trust, and provide monetary backing to the attraction, LancsLive reports.
Jackie Oakes, Executive Member for Leisure and Health at Rossendale Borough Council, said: “The directors and all the staff at Ski Rossendale have done a fantastic job over the years of providing a brilliant venue for people to learn to Ski and to enjoy skiing in all weathers.
“The council and the Leisure Trust appreciate that it has become increasingly hard to keep the Ski Slope open and we want to do what we can to make sure that this brilliant facility is there for the people of Rossendale and for visitors.
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“By supporting the Leisure Trust in the potential take-over of Ski Rossendale, the council are doing all we can to ensure our landmark facility not only remains open, but that they are able to develop and increase their activities and attract as many people as possible to The Hill.”
It is hoped the facility, which the website boasts 'brings a slice of the Alps to Rossendale', will reopen in Autumn.
Under the plans, the changeover of ownership will take place at the end of this month in time for the reopening.
It’s proposed that Ski Rossendale will remain as its own company and their staff will not transfer to Rossendale Leisure Trust, however the Trust will own Ski Rossendale Ltd and the Trust Board will be responsible for all aspects of Ski Rossendale.
Dave Fuller, Managing Director at Ski Rossendale, said: “I’m delighted that through these difficult times we have been able to secure a positive future for Ski Rossendale.
“We have had a great relationship with Rossendale Leisure Trust which has developed over the last two years and I am looking forward to further developing of Ski Rossendale as a great place for our customers to enjoy as part of the excellent wider leisure offering in Rossendale.”
Leisure facilities across the UK have been expressing concerns over financial issues since the lockdown, with many not yet reopened after closing their doors over three months ago.
The pandemic forced Ski Rossendale to close in late March, with the directors recognising the threat to the attraction’s future as the lockdown went on.
An official reopening date has still not been finalised, but volunteers have begun cleaning and de-weeding the slopes in preparation.
(Image: rossendale free press)
Ken Masser, Chief Executive of Rossendale Leisure Trust, said in a statement: “As a charitable social enterprise, our aspiration is to help protect and improve opportunities for local people to experience health fund and happiness through leisure and activity.
“The Hill, home of Ski Rossendale, is an iconic local asset that we believe has a bright future. We look forward to working with the Council and the Ski Rossendale team to continue to provide ski and snow sport opportunities locally.
“Whilst the whole of the leisure sector nationally faces challenging times, we are incredibly grateful to Rossendale Council who recognise and support the important role that leisure facilities play in the health and wellbeing of communities.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Manchester United manager Solskjaer reacts to Paul Pogba handball

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba should have taken Declan Rice 's shot 'in the mush ' rather than protecting his face with his hands to concede a penalty against West Ham .
Pogba blocked Rice 's indirect free-kick by raising his hands inside the Manchester United area just before half-time to allow Michail Antonio to put West Ham 1-0 up at the pause .
Although Mason Greenwood equalised to secure United a point and lift them up to third for the first time since September , United are only a point ahead of Leicester in fifth and travel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba gave away a spotkick against Liverpool in January 2017 by handling inside his area and Solskjaer felt his reaction to Rice 's drive was instinctive .
`` It 's a natural reaction , Paul 's held his hand up knowing he should have taken it in the mush but it 's a natural reaction when that ball comes flying at 100mph .
It would n't have made a difference anyway . ''
United were 16 points behind Leicester after their last league defeat on January 22 with just 14 games left but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time in 10 months .
Despite United 's disappointment of dropping four points in their last two home games , Solskjaer is optimistic about securing a top four finish this weekend .
`` Going into half-time we knew that that 's not the result we wanted and a draw , or a 1-0 win or a 2-0 win was more or less the same outcome for us , and that we would have the same starting point on Sunday .
`` When we started after the lockdown we had to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go for it .
We had to go for goal difference , we had to go for points , and the effort has been fantastic and the results have been fantastic .
`` Of course , you would like to win against Southampton , you concede in the last second , and today you concede in the last second of the first-half .
But we 've given ourselves a fantastic opportunity and a great starting point for Sunday . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba should have taken Declan Rice's shot 'in the mush' rather than protecting his face with his hands to concede a penalty against West Ham.
Pogba blocked Rice's indirect free-kick by raising his hands inside the Manchester United area just before half-time to allow Michail Antonio to put West Ham 1-0 up at the pause.
Although Mason Greenwood equalised to secure United a point and lift them up to third for the first time since September, United are only a point ahead of Leicester in fifth and travel to the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Pogba gave away a spotkick against Liverpool in January 2017 by handling inside his area and Solskjaer felt his reaction to Rice's drive was instinctive. "It's a natural reaction, Paul's held his hand up knowing he should have taken it in the mush but it's a natural reaction when that ball comes flying at 100mph. It wouldn't have made a difference anyway."
United were 16 points behind Leicester after their last league defeat on January 22 with just 14 games left but are back in the top four for the first time in 10 months. Despite United's disappointment of dropping four points in their last two home games, Solskjaer is optimistic about securing a top four finish this weekend.
"Going into half-time we knew that that's not the result we wanted and a draw, or a 1-0 win or a 2-0 win was more or less the same outcome for us, and that we would have the same starting point on Sunday.
"When we started after the lockdown we had to go for it, and we really had to go for it. We had to go for goal difference, we had to go for points, and the effort has been fantastic and the results have been fantastic.
"Of course, you would like to win against Southampton, you concede in the last second, and today you concede in the last second of the first-half. But we've given ourselves a fantastic opportunity and a great starting point for Sunday."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Chelsea manager Frank Lampard asked about Manchester United draw vs West Ham

Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are fully focused on the job in hand after Manchester United drew with West Ham on Wednesday night .
United 's point took them above Chelsea in the league ahead of their game against Liverpool , as the two clubs vie for Champions League qualification .
The draw at Old Trafford means both Chelsea and United only need one point from their remaining fixtures to ensure they qualify for the top European club competition next season .
United will secure a top-four spot if they avoid defeat at Leicester on Sunday , while Chelsea must avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United 's draw with Chelsea boosts the London club 's chances of Champions League qualification but Lampard batted away questions about United 's result before Chelsea 's game at Liverpool .
“ We know the situation and we can only control ourselves , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ We have to be at our best .
Liverpool have won the league so convincingly but we have shown in the three games we have played against them [ European Super Cup , Premier League , FA Cup ] that we can @ @ @ @ @

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Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are fully focused on the job in hand after Manchester United drew with West Ham on Wednesday night.
United's point took them above Chelsea in the league ahead of their game against Liverpool, as the two clubs vie for Champions League qualification.
The draw at Old Trafford means both Chelsea and United only need one point from their remaining fixtures to ensure they qualify for the top European club competition next season.
United will secure a top-four spot if they avoid defeat at Leicester on Sunday, while Chelsea must avoid defeat once against either Liverpool or Wolves.
United's draw with Chelsea boosts the London club's chances of Champions League qualification but Lampard batted away questions about United's result before Chelsea's game at Liverpool.
“We know the situation and we can only control ourselves,” he told Sky Sports. “We have to be at our best. Liverpool have won the league so convincingly but we have shown in the three games we have played against them [European Super Cup, Premier League, FA Cup] that we can compete with them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Patrice Evra criticises Manchester United player Marcus Rashford vs West Ham

Patrice Evra attempted to deflect the blame away from Paul Pogba after he gave away a penalty during Manchester United 's 1-1 draw with West Ham as he questioned the performance of Marcus Rashford .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side found themselves a goal down at half-time after Pogba raised his arms to block a free-kick that was heading for his face .
Michail Antonio scored the resulting penalty , awarded by VAR , before Mason Greenwood equalised after the break .
“ He ’ s in trouble .
He ’ s in big trouble , Paul Pogba .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Neville said .
`` He ’ s given a penalty away and he ’ s pretending it ’ s hit his head .
It ’ s rubbish from him .
Rubbish .
To think , I felt a little bit sorry for him , I thought he took a whack on the head .
`` Embarrassing .
I don ’ t know why VAR are looking at it for this long , to be honest - it ’ s a penalty .
He shakes his head .
`` Is he trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bloody nose ?
No-brainer , I don ’ t know what he ’ s looking at.
” Evra , however — having refused to defend Pogba at half-time — was in no mood to criticise Pogba again after the final whistle , insisting questions should instead be asked of Rashford after a poor display from United 's No.10 .
“ People are commenting a lot on Paul Pogba , using a lot of harsh words , '' he said at full-time .
`` I didn ’ t see any harsh words on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor game today .
”

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Patrice Evra attempted to deflect the blame away from Paul Pogba after he gave away a penalty during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham as he questioned the performance of Marcus Rashford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side found themselves a goal down at half-time after Pogba raised his arms to block a free-kick that was heading for his face.
Michail Antonio scored the resulting penalty, awarded by VAR, before Mason Greenwood equalised after the break.
Pogba's actions drew stinging criticism from Gary Neville on co-commentary.
“He’s in trouble. He’s in big trouble, Paul Pogba. He’s in big, big trouble," Neville said. "He’s given a penalty away and he’s pretending it’s hit his head. It’s rubbish from him. Rubbish. To think, I felt a little bit sorry for him, I thought he took a whack on the head.
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"Embarrassing. I don’t know why VAR are looking at it for this long, to be honest - it’s a penalty. He shakes his head.
"Is he trying to make out he’s got a bloody nose? No-brainer, I don’t know what he’s looking at.”
Evra, however — having refused to defend Pogba at half-time — was in no mood to criticise Pogba again after the final whistle, insisting questions should instead be asked of Rashford after a poor display from United's No.10.
“People are commenting a lot on Paul Pogba, using a lot of harsh words," he said at full-time. "I didn’t see any harsh words on Marcus Rashford, because Rashford had a poor game today.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--What Paul Pogba said at full time sums up Manchester United's mood

`` F -- k sake , '' Paul Pogba cried in added time .
With every tick of the clock , Harry Maguire 's language became more colourful and Brandon Williams more confrontational .
Manchester United are wobbling in a run-in with a £100million Champions League pot the reward .
They are faltering , just not as spectacularly as Leicester 's recent meltdowns , and that is of some comfort before their duel for Champions League qualification at the King Power on Sunday .
United have risen from 14th in October to third but there is no cause for celebration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this weekend .
One point separates third from fifth .
Champions League qualification is of immediate concern for a club who outspent every other side occupying the other top four places .
Talk of a United championship challenge next year is fanciful with a brittle squad , unconvincing bench and hesitant manager .
United appeared to have eradicated their big-game nous and small-time mentality with the post-lockdown form against the Premier League fodder , yet there have been flickers of regression since Chelsea and Leicester malfunctioned in Sheffield and Bournemouth .
Southampton merited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace were unfortunate and West Ham , still not dry from the relegation quicksands they have just emerged from , prevented another home win .
Mason Greenwood extended their undefeated league run to 12 with another clinical strike and , not for the first night in M16 this season , he was the highlight .
Cristiano Ronaldo was surpassed months ago and soon it may be Wayne Rooney and George Best ; Greenwood has equalled the 17-goal hauls Rooney , Best , and Brian Kidd tallied as teenagers for United .
Greenwood 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most pivotal .
United are third again for the first time since September 14 but their situation is precarious and Leicester have been reprieved twice in as many weeks .
David de Gea 's form has become so troubling for United Paul Pogba had a go in goal , though however impressive Pogba 's reflexes were , nobody was about to compliment him .
Declan Rice 's shot would have endangered Stretford Enders if they were granted entry and Pogba fooled the referee by feigning agony but not the Video Assistant Referee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had raised his arm to block the ball .
However instinctive Pogba 's reaction was , he has form for such brainstorms , having conceded a moronic penalty to Liverpool at the same end in 2017 and this was similar .
Like that day , it ended 1-1 and Pogba was found wanting amid United 's futile efforts to find a winner .
Michail Antonio might as well have been awarded the goal before he had taken the penalty , so condemned does David de Gea look from 12 yards .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , West Ham still found one of the chinks in his armour and he dived in the opposite direction to the ball .
De Gea has not saved a spotkick since the 2016 FA Cup semi-final victory over Everton and Sergio Romero has stopped one more recently .
De Gea at least reacted alertly to divert Jarrod Bowen 's deflected drive over .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah showed why he went over three years without getting a kick for United , crumbling in the final third and transgressing in his own to gift West Ham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer admonished him during the first-half drinks break and at half-time withdrew the right-back for Aaron Wan-Bissaka , instructed to prepare just 20 minutes into the game .
Fosu-Mensah was one of five changes from the FA Cup semi-final surrender and a taxing three-game week had disrupted United 's rhythm , despite such a propitious start Lukasz Fabianski made two stops within the first three minutes .
West Ham , typically reticent under the guidance of David Moyes 's artisan methods , were comfortable amid the sterile domination until Fosu-Mensah and Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot at De Gea .
The caveat with United 's three-goal wins after the season restarted was the strength of their bench was not sufficiently tested and with few obvious game-changers available .
Solskjaer did not make an attacking substitution until Odion Ighalo 's arrival in the 85th minute and by then every outfield substitute had warmed up .
Greenwood found Ighalo with a pull-back that the Nigerian screwed well wide .
Bruno Fernandes , frustrated since he failed to kill a perceptive pass at 0-0 when through on goal , could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United analysts despairing .
They may have uttered what Pogba said .

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"F--k sake," Paul Pogba cried in added time. With every tick of the clock, Harry Maguire's language became more colourful and Brandon Williams more confrontational. Manchester United are wobbling in a run-in with a £100million Champions League pot the reward.
They are faltering, just not as spectacularly as Leicester's recent meltdowns, and that is of some comfort before their duel for Champions League qualification at the King Power on Sunday. United have risen from 14th in October to third but there is no cause for celebration whether or not they hold their nerve this weekend. One point separates third from fifth.
Champions League qualification is of immediate concern for a club who outspent every other side occupying the other top four places. Talk of a United championship challenge next year is fanciful with a brittle squad, unconvincing bench and hesitant manager.
United appeared to have eradicated their big-game nous and small-time mentality with the post-lockdown form against the Premier League fodder, yet there have been flickers of regression since Chelsea and Leicester malfunctioned in Sheffield and Bournemouth. Southampton merited their point at Old Trafford, Crystal Palace were unfortunate and West Ham, still not dry from the relegation quicksands they have just emerged from, prevented another home win.
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Mason Greenwood extended their undefeated league run to 12 with another clinical strike and, not for the first night in M16 this season, he was the highlight. Cristiano Ronaldo was surpassed months ago and soon it may be Wayne Rooney and George Best; Greenwood has equalled the 17-goal hauls Rooney, Best, and Brian Kidd tallied as teenagers for United.
Greenwood's 17th on his 50th appearance was his most pivotal. United are third again for the first time since September 14 but their situation is precarious and Leicester have been reprieved twice in as many weeks.
David de Gea's form has become so troubling for United Paul Pogba had a go in goal, though however impressive Pogba's reflexes were, nobody was about to compliment him. Declan Rice's shot would have endangered Stretford Enders if they were granted entry and Pogba fooled the referee by feigning agony but not the Video Assistant Referee, which took a needless eternity to conclude he had raised his arm to block the ball.
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However instinctive Pogba's reaction was, he has form for such brainstorms, having conceded a moronic penalty to Liverpool at the same end in 2017 and this was similar. Like that day, it ended 1-1 and Pogba was found wanting amid United's futile efforts to find a winner.
Michail Antonio might as well have been awarded the goal before he had taken the penalty, so condemned does David de Gea look from 12 yards. Even in a half where he was blameless, West Ham still found one of the chinks in his armour and he dived in the opposite direction to the ball. De Gea has not saved a spotkick since the 2016 FA Cup semi-final victory over Everton and Sergio Romero has stopped one more recently. De Gea at least reacted alertly to divert Jarrod Bowen's deflected drive over.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah showed why he went over three years without getting a kick for United, crumbling in the final third and transgressing in his own to gift West Ham a free-kick they won their penalty from. Solskjaer admonished him during the first-half drinks break and at half-time withdrew the right-back for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, instructed to prepare just 20 minutes into the game.
Fosu-Mensah was one of five changes from the FA Cup semi-final surrender and a taxing three-game week had disrupted United's rhythm, despite such a propitious start Lukasz Fabianski made two stops within the first three minutes. West Ham, typically reticent under the guidance of David Moyes's artisan methods, were comfortable amid the sterile domination until Fosu-Mensah and Pogba catastrophically combined to gift Antonio a free shot at De Gea.
The caveat with United's three-goal wins after the season restarted was the strength of their bench was not sufficiently tested and with few obvious game-changers available. Solskjaer did not make an attacking substitution until Odion Ighalo's arrival in the 85th minute and by then every outfield substitute had warmed up. Greenwood found Ighalo with a pull-back that the Nigerian screwed well wide.
Bruno Fernandes, frustrated since he failed to kill a perceptive pass at 0-0 when through on goal, could not compose himself and his final free-kick left the United analysts despairing. They may have uttered what Pogba said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Manchester United vs West Ham highlights and reaction

Manchester United are up to third in the Premier League table but could only manage a draw against West Ham @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's players were humbled 3-1 by Chelsea in Sunday 's semi-final at Wembley and @ @ @ @ @ Hammers on their return to league action .
United are now unbeaten in their last @ @ @ @ @ against West Ham but Solskjaer will be concerned by the level of his team 's @ @ @ @ @ game against Leicester at the King Power Stadium .
Mason Greenwood rescued a point for @ @ @ @ @ put the visitors in front from the penalty spot following a bizarre Paul Pogba handball @ @ @ @ @ next season 's Champions League with a win or a draw against Leicester .
Stick @ @ @ @ @ United 's draw from Old Trafford .

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Manchester United are up to third in the Premier League table but could only manage a draw against West Ham at Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players were humbled 3-1 by Chelsea in Sunday's semi-final at Wembley and struggled against David Moyes' Hammers on their return to league action.
United are now unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games against West Ham but Solskjaer will be concerned by the level of his team's performance going into Sunday's game against Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
Mason Greenwood rescued a point for United after Michail Antonio had put the visitors in front from the penalty spot following a bizarre Paul Pogba handball.
United will qualify for next season's Champions League with a win or a draw against Leicester.
Stick with us for reaction to United's draw from Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Man City to 'compete with Man Utd and Chelsea' for Ake and more rumours

Chelsea and Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race for Nathan Ake , according to reports .
City are prioritising a new centre-back , or two , in this summer 's transfer window after struggling at the back this season due to injuries and the failure to replace Vincent Kompany .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that Ake is on a four-man centre-back shortlist and City have made contact with Bournemouth over the Dutchman , but the club are remaining coy on reports with a deal far from agreed .
It 's understood that Ake is in no rush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep his options open , which is little surprise as he is set to have a lot of clubs to choose from .
According to The Sun , Chelsea and local rivals United are both keen on the 25-year-old , who could be a cost effective option and is valued at around £35million .
It 's claimed that Chelsea have been monitoring their former player 's progress and still have a buy-back clause from selling Ake to the Cherries in 2017 .
Meanwhile , the report states , United have quietly made their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M.E.N .
Sport understands that a defender is n't a priority for the club this summer , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer previously laughing off rumours that they were interested in Ake .
Meanwhile , Ferran Torres has agreed to join City , reports in Germany say .
City are also keeping their eyes peeled for any potential value in the market this summer for a new winger following the departure of Leroy Sane , and Spanish starlet Torres could be just that as Valencia are reportedly looking to raise funds by selling many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting on Borussia Dortmund 's apparent interest in Torres , say the 20-year-old has been convinced to join City after Pep Guardiola convinced him of his plans for the club .
The report adds the asking price of £31-36m will not be a problem for City

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Chelsea and Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race for Nathan Ake, according to reports.
City are prioritising a new centre-back, or two, in this summer's transfer window after struggling at the back this season due to injuries and the failure to replace Vincent Kompany.
M.E.N. Sport understands that Ake is on a four-man centre-back shortlist and City have made contact with Bournemouth over the Dutchman, but the club are remaining coy on reports with a deal far from agreed.
It's understood that Ake is in no rush to decide his future and wants to keep his options open, which is little surprise as he is set to have a lot of clubs to choose from.
According to The Sun, Chelsea and local rivals United are both keen on the 25-year-old, who could be a cost effective option and is valued at around £35million.
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It's claimed that Chelsea have been monitoring their former player's progress and still have a buy-back clause from selling Ake to the Cherries in 2017.
Meanwhile, the report states, United have quietly made their interest in the versatile defender know but M.E.N. Sport understands that a defender isn't a priority for the club this summer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer previously laughing off rumours that they were interested in Ake.
Meanwhile, Ferran Torres has agreed to join City, reports in Germany say.
City are also keeping their eyes peeled for any potential value in the market this summer for a new winger following the departure of Leroy Sane, and Spanish starlet Torres could be just that as Valencia are reportedly looking to raise funds by selling many of their top stars.
SportBild, reporting on Borussia Dortmund's apparent interest in Torres, say the 20-year-old has been convinced to join City after Pep Guardiola convinced him of his plans for the club.
The report adds the asking price of £31-36m will not be a problem for City


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Man United vs West Ham post-match Q&A RECAP as Greenwood scores again

Manchester United will have to avoid defeat at Leicester City on Sunday to guarantee a return to the Champions League next season .
United knew a big win against West Ham at Old Trafford could make Leicester 's task a difficult one on Sunday , but they failed to give themselves any kind of leeway ahead of the King Power Stadium showdown with a disappointing draw against the Hammers .
A handball from Paul Pogba gifted the visitors a penalty on the stroke of half-time , which Michail Antonio scored , and while Mason Greenwood equalised early in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to force the victory .
That makes their task on Sunday a much more difficult one and Leicester will have taken encouragement from another below-par United performance , dropping points in the second successive game at Old Trafford .
Our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall answered your questions about the game .
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Manchester United will have to avoid defeat at Leicester City on Sunday to guarantee a return to the Champions League next season.
United knew a big win against West Ham at Old Trafford could make Leicester's task a difficult one on Sunday, but they failed to give themselves any kind of leeway ahead of the King Power Stadium showdown with a disappointing draw against the Hammers.
A handball from Paul Pogba gifted the visitors a penalty on the stroke of half-time, which Michail Antonio scored, and while Mason Greenwood equalised early in the second half a jaded United couldn't go on to force the victory.
That makes their task on Sunday a much more difficult one and Leicester will have taken encouragement from another below-par United performance, dropping points in the second successive game at Old Trafford.
Our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall answered your questions about the game.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Manchester United player ratings: Mason Greenwood good but Paul Pogba poor

Conceded another penalty after Paul Pogba handled Declan Rice 's free-kick .
Good save from Jarrod Bowen 's deflected strike .
6 Showed why he went over three years without playing for United .
Ineffectual in the final third and conceded the free-kick that led to the penalty .
Substituted at half-time .
3 Got lucky when he let Michail Antonio get goal-side but the ball deflected into De Gea 's arms .
5 Did little wrong defensively but could have supplemented more attacks against a reticent West Ham .
6 More effective going forward than Fosu-Mensah and almost forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was blocked .
6 Tidy with the ball without ever having a major influence on United 's attacks and should have come off sooner in search for a second .
5 Brainlessly conceded the crucial penalty that allowed West Ham to take the lead .
Had no impact in the second-half .
3 Miscontrolled Marcus Rashford 's lob at 0-0 when had he killed it United might have had a more comfortable evening .
Became frustrated .
5 Linked up marvellously with Anthony Martial to score his 17th goal of the season and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the figure in a season after George Best , Brian Kidd , and Wayne Rooney .
7 Tested Lukasz Fabianski with a speculative effort in the first-half but did little else of note in the final third .
5 Lacked penetration in the first-half but then brought it for the link-up play with Greenwood for the equaliser .
7 An upgrade on Fosu-Mensah but contributed little .
5 Sudden reliance on Fosu-Mensah backfired but was decisive in replacing him .
Took far too long to make an attacking change .
5

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How the Manchester United players rated as they drew 1-1 with West Ham at Old Trafford.
David de Gea
Conceded another penalty after Paul Pogba handled Declan Rice's free-kick. Good save from Jarrod Bowen's deflected strike. 6
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Showed why he went over three years without playing for United. Ineffectual in the final third and conceded the free-kick that led to the penalty. Substituted at half-time. 3
Victor Lindelof
Got lucky when he let Michail Antonio get goal-side but the ball deflected into De Gea's arms. 5
Harry Maguire
Did little wrong defensively but could have supplemented more attacks against a reticent West Ham. 6
Brandon Williams
More effective going forward than Fosu-Mensah and almost forced a breakthrough but Mason Greenwood's shot was blocked. 6
Nemanja Matic
Tidy with the ball without ever having a major influence on United's attacks and should have come off sooner in search for a second. 5
Paul Pogba
Brainlessly conceded the crucial penalty that allowed West Ham to take the lead. Had no impact in the second-half. 3
Bruno Fernandes
Miscontrolled Marcus Rashford's lob at 0-0 when had he killed it United might have had a more comfortable evening. Became frustrated. 5
Mason Greenwood
Linked up marvellously with Anthony Martial to score his 17th goal of the season and become the fourth United teenager to hit the figure in a season after George Best, Brian Kidd, and Wayne Rooney. 7
Marcus Rashford
Tested Lukasz Fabianski with a speculative effort in the first-half but did little else of note in the final third. 5
Anthony Martial
Lacked penetration in the first-half but then brought it for the link-up play with Greenwood for the equaliser. 7
Subs
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
An upgrade on Fosu-Mensah but contributed little. 5
Odion Ighalo
Missed an excellent chance from Greenwood's cut-back. 5
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Sudden reliance on Fosu-Mensah backfired but was decisive in replacing him. Took far too long to make an attacking change. 5


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Is Clayton Vale in the grip of a violent crime wave?

Residents living near to a beauty spot in east Manchester have raised concerns over an apparent increase in violent knife crime .
Yesterday ( July 21 ) a 61-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Clayton Vale , off Edge Lane , in Clayton .
The man suffered an injury to his arm and was said to be in a stable condition yesterday evening .
Officers believe two men were involved in the attack .
Greater Manchester Police said patrols will be `` stepped up '' over the next few days following the stabbing .
It follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have occurred at the park or in the surrounding area this summer .
A month ago , on June 21 , three men suffered horrific injuries following an unprovoked attack at the park , near the arches at the junction of River Park Road and Ten Acres Lane .
The three victims had been approached by a group of around five to eight people .
They demanded the victims move , before one of them shouted 'Shall we stab them ? '
.
The group then attacked the men and then fled from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered head injuries , the loss of five teeth and a bisected tongue , another suffered a laceration to his liver and a ruptured gall bladder .
Another shocking incident took place just yards away on Stanton Street earlier this month on July 7 .
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked through the window of his car .
In a video clip , one of the attackers was seen to be carrying a pitchfork .
There have been no reports of any arrests following the three incidents .
A local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` Every time there is an incident , it is always a new one .
`` It is such violent incidents and weapons used , in such a short space of time .
`` Since lockdown we have been exploring the local area , but this has put me off doing that .
`` It does scare us to walk around in the area .
Some assaults are happening in broad daylight .
`` They do seem unprovoked , one a single male and the other on a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like they involve a robbery .
`` There should be plain clothes police in the area .
`` I do n't care if the incidents are unrelated , it is the sheer number that is happening , involving knives , machetes , and a pitchfork .
`` We are not an area that gets no crime , but that amount in such a short time is unprecedented . ''
Ward councillors , Councillor Donna Ludford and Councillor Sean McHale , said they have been speaking with police .
Coun Ludford said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support more police on the streets .
We do support more police on the beat during this difficult time . ''
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said it is `` too early '' to say if any of the recent crimes are linked .
In a statement , GMP said : “ We currently have a dedicated team of neighbourhood officers working in and around the Clayton Vale area ; and residents can be reassured that patrols will be stepped up in the coming days and weeks .
`` We would urge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to please speak to our neighbourhood teams , who are there to provide support and assistance .
“ Our officers are also being supported by specialist resources from across the force in a bid to tackle any arising issues that may affect local people .
“ The safety of our communities will always be absolutely paramount to us and where we see a change in crime patterns or an increase in reports , we will always respond appropriately in order to protect those we serve .
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Residents living near to a beauty spot in east Manchester have raised concerns over an apparent increase in violent knife crime.
Yesterday (July 21) a 61-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Clayton Vale, off Edge Lane, in Clayton.
The man suffered an injury to his arm and was said to be in a stable condition yesterday evening.
Officers believe two men were involved in the attack.
Greater Manchester Police said patrols will be "stepped up" over the next few days following the stabbing.
It follows a series of other violent crimes to have occurred at the park or in the surrounding area this summer.
A month ago, on June 21, three men suffered horrific injuries following an unprovoked attack at the park, near the arches at the junction of River Park Road and Ten Acres Lane.
The three victims had been approached by a group of around five to eight people.
They demanded the victims move, before one of them shouted 'Shall we stab them?'.
The group then attacked the men and then fled from the scene on foot.
One victim suffered head injuries, the loss of five teeth and a bisected tongue, another suffered a laceration to his liver and a ruptured gall bladder.
Another shocking incident took place just yards away on Stanton Street earlier this month on July 7.
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked through the window of his car.
In a video clip, one of the attackers was seen to be carrying a pitchfork.
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There have been no reports of any arrests following the three incidents.
A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: "Every time there is an incident, it is always a new one.
"It is such violent incidents and weapons used, in such a short space of time.
"Since lockdown we have been exploring the local area, but this has put me off doing that.
"It does scare us to walk around in the area. Some assaults are happening in broad daylight.
"They do seem unprovoked, one a single male and the other on a group of three lads.
"It is not like they involve a robbery.
"There should be plain clothes police in the area.
"I don't care if the incidents are unrelated, it is the sheer number that is happening, involving knives, machetes, and a pitchfork.
"We are not an area that gets no crime, but that amount in such a short time is unprecedented."
Ward councillors, Councillor Donna Ludford and Councillor Sean McHale, said they have been speaking with police.
Coun Ludford said: "Councillors are aware of this and do support more police on the streets. We do support more police on the beat during this difficult time."
Lucy Powell, MP for Manchester Central, said: "When so many people have been stuck at home because of the lockdown, making sure the green space we have is safe is vital.
"I share residents’ concerns about the increase in crime in Clayton Vale, and I’ve raised this issue with the police and Council.
"I want to see a more visible police presence in the areas, to reassure residents and deter criminals, as well as robust action to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice"
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said it is "too early" to say if any of the recent crimes are linked.
In a statement, GMP said: “We currently have a dedicated team of neighbourhood officers working in and around the Clayton Vale area; and residents can be reassured that patrols will be stepped up in the coming days and weeks.
"We would urge anyone with any specific questions or concerns to please speak to our neighbourhood teams, who are there to provide support and assistance.
“Our officers are also being supported by specialist resources from across the force in a bid to tackle any arising issues that may affect local people.
“The safety of our communities will always be absolutely paramount to us and where we see a change in crime patterns or an increase in reports, we will always respond appropriately in order to protect those we serve.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Knifeman threatened taxi driver weeks after being released from jail

A knifeman threatened a taxi driver after refusing to pay his fare , just weeks after being released from prison for robbing another driver who worked for the same firm .
Samuel Burrows , 24 , has been handed another jail term after the incident in Wythenshawe .
`` I do n't care about jail , '' Burrows said as he pointed a 10 inch kitchen knife at the driver .
He had been released early from his previous sentence by 'mistake ' , a court was told .
The terrified taxi driver later said : `` My life is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxi fare . ''
The victim , who works for a Wythenshawe based firm , received a job to go to Baguley , to take a passenger to Woodhouse Park at about 5am on May 18 last year .
After getting in the car , Burrows then asked the driver to go to Benchill , Manchester Crown Court heard .
He then asked to go to the original destination in Woodhouse Park .
After asking Burrows for the fare of £14,20 , the defendant said he needed to go into a flat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did n't believe him , and Burrows gave him his passport as a surety .
Burrows asked for his passport , but the driver told him he needed to pay the fare first , prosecutor Eleanor Gleeson said .
The defendant became angry and said 'take me to Benchill ' , then 'give me my f****** passport you f****** ba***** ' .
When the driver got his phone out and told Burrows he was going to ring the taxi firm 's offices , the defendant tried to snatch it and damaged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then pulled out a 10 inch kitchen knife from his trousers and pointed it at the driver .
After Burrows produced the knife , the driver said : `` It 's ok it 's ok , just take your passport . ''
Burrows then opened the door of the taxi and pulled the charging cable of a sat nav , causing the sat nav to detach and fall into the road .
He then started stamping on the sat nav , before using the knife to damage the car bonnet .
The taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video identity parade .
The court was told Burrows had been out of jail for 18 days when the incident occurred .
He was previously sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for robbing a taxi driver who worked for the same firm .
Burrows , another man and a then 16-year-old girl set upon the driver in Wythenshawe after falsely claiming a fare as their own .
Defending , Milena Bennett said Burrows had a difficult upbringing and has mental health issues .
She said a 'mistake ' had led to him being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that he did n't have any accommodation or support to go to .
`` It was quite a desperate situation for him , '' she said .
Ms Bennett said Burrows is 'disgusted with himself ' and is now motivated to change .
Sentencing , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said : `` No doubt that was a terrifying experience for the taxi driver .
`` He was in such terror when you produced that knife , he thought he was going to be injured or killed by you . ''
Burrows pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property .
He was sentenced to 10 months in jail .

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A knifeman threatened a taxi driver after refusing to pay his fare, just weeks after being released from prison for robbing another driver who worked for the same firm.
Samuel Burrows, 24, has been handed another jail term after the incident in Wythenshawe.
"I don't care about jail," Burrows said as he pointed a 10 inch kitchen knife at the driver.
He had been released early from his previous sentence by 'mistake', a court was told.
The terrified taxi driver later said: "My life is worth more than the price of a taxi fare."
The victim, who works for a Wythenshawe based firm, received a job to go to Baguley, to take a passenger to Woodhouse Park at about 5am on May 18 last year.
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After getting in the car, Burrows then asked the driver to go to Benchill, Manchester Crown Court heard.
He then asked to go to the original destination in Woodhouse Park.
After asking Burrows for the fare of £14,20, the defendant said he needed to go into a flat to get some money.
The driver said he didn't believe him, and Burrows gave him his passport as a surety.
About 20 minutes later, Burrows re-emerged.
Burrows asked for his passport, but the driver told him he needed to pay the fare first, prosecutor Eleanor Gleeson said.
The defendant became angry and said 'take me to Benchill', then 'give me my f****** passport you f****** ba*****'.
When the driver got his phone out and told Burrows he was going to ring the taxi firm's offices, the defendant tried to snatch it and damaged the screen during the ensuing scuffle.
Burrows then pulled out a 10 inch kitchen knife from his trousers and pointed it at the driver.
"I don't care about jail," Burrows said.
After Burrows produced the knife, the driver said: "It's ok it's ok, just take your passport."
Burrows then opened the door of the taxi and pulled the charging cable of a sat nav, causing the sat nav to detach and fall into the road.
He then started stamping on the sat nav, before using the knife to damage the car bonnet.
The taxi driver later picked out Burrows in a video identity parade.
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The court was told Burrows had been out of jail for 18 days when the incident occurred.
He was previously sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for robbing a taxi driver who worked for the same firm.
Burrows, another man and a then 16-year-old girl set upon the driver in Wythenshawe after falsely claiming a fare as their own.
Defending, Milena Bennett said Burrows had a difficult upbringing and has mental health issues.
She said a 'mistake' had led to him being released from his previous sentence early, and that he didn't have any accommodation or support to go to.
"It was quite a desperate situation for him," she said.
Ms Bennett said Burrows is 'disgusted with himself' and is now motivated to change.
Sentencing, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said: "No doubt that was a terrifying experience for the taxi driver.
"He was in such terror when you produced that knife, he thought he was going to be injured or killed by you."
Burrows pleaded guilty to threatening with a blade and damaging property.
He was sentenced to 10 months in jail.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Man late for court because he 'overslept' jailed as judge calls him a 'disgrace'

A man has been thrown in prison for 24 hours after turning up late to his 2.15pm court hearing because he ‘ overslept ’ .
Dahir Ahmed , 19 , appeared bleary-eyed in the dock of Manchester Crown Court , an hour late for his sentencing .
He was later given a suspended sentence for an offence of drug dealing .
Ahmed , of no fixed abode , had been spotted by plain-clothed police officers in Rusholme making an ‘ exchange ’ with another man before fleeing on a mountain bike .
When the officers caught up with him he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoking papers and smelt strongly of cannabis .
After a search of his smaller bag and rucksack , they found cannabis , scales , a grinder , three mobile phones and £150 cash .
Ahmed pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to possession with intent to supply cannabis and was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months .
However , due to the fact he turned up late for his hearing , a Judge told him : “ you ’ re a disgrace to yourself ” and remanded him into custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Anthony Cross QC said : “ I can not stand people showing rudeness to other people by being late .
“ You ’ re 19 and you can not get out of bed at 2.15 ?
“ Everybody else has to sort out their families to come here and work to earn a decent living , yet you can ’ t get out of bed to come here ?
Outlining the facts of the drug dealing incident , prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said that on February 11 last year at 4.20pm , plain-clothed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they saw Ahmed and another man exchanging something .
He then secured something in a black man bag at the front of him before noticing the officers and riding away on a blue bike , the court was told .
“ Officers initially lost him , but then saw him in the Link Off Licence and his blue bike was outside , ” Ms Widdicombe said .
“ They saw the defendant talking to another male .
“ They also saw the man bag was open and had an amount of cash and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a considerably strong smell of cannabis as well .
“ After arresting him , officers found seven bags of cannabis and in the larger bag there were scales , a cannabis grinder , three mobile phones and a large quantity of self-seal bags .
“ They also found £150 in cash and the cannabis was said to be worth £200.
” Ahmed was said to have no previous convictions bar one caution from when he was 14 .
In brief mitigation , his defence lawyer Adrian Palmer said : “ He was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message was left .
“ I spoke to him at 2.05pm and he sounded somewhat surprised to hear from me , and he arrived at 3.15pm .
Sentencing Ahmed , Judge Cross QC said : “ I want you to understand something .
“ I can read you like a book .
“ I understand what your background is and I understand what life is like for you .
“ But , you make the decision about who you run around with .
“ You want to run around with criminals , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for longer periods - I don ’ t imagine that ’ s what you want to do with your life .
“ If you want to play at being a gangster , be my guest.
” Ahmed , of no fixed abode , was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months .
He was ordered to complete 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirements and 100 hours unpaid work .
As he was sent down , the judge told him : “ If you do not complete the community work and give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail you .
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A man has been thrown in prison for 24 hours after turning up late to his 2.15pm court hearing because he ‘overslept’.
Dahir Ahmed, 19, appeared bleary-eyed in the dock of Manchester Crown Court, an hour late for his sentencing.
He was later given a suspended sentence for an offence of drug dealing.
Ahmed, of no fixed abode, had been spotted by plain-clothed police officers in Rusholme making an ‘exchange’ with another man before fleeing on a mountain bike.
(Image: MEN Media)
When the officers caught up with him he was at an off-licence handling cash and smoking papers and smelt strongly of cannabis.
After a search of his smaller bag and rucksack, they found cannabis, scales, a grinder, three mobile phones and £150 cash.
Ahmed pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to possession with intent to supply cannabis and was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
However, due to the fact he turned up late for his hearing, a Judge told him: “you’re a disgrace to yourself” and remanded him into custody for 24 hours.
Addressing Ahmed, Judge Anthony Cross QC said: “I cannot stand people showing rudeness to other people by being late.
“You’re 19 and you cannot get out of bed at 2.15?
“Everybody else has to sort out their families to come here and work to earn a decent living, yet you can’t get out of bed to come here?
“You’re a disgrace to yourself.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Outlining the facts of the drug dealing incident, prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said that on February 11 last year at 4.20pm, plain-clothed officers were operating on Parkhurst Avenue when they saw Ahmed and another man exchanging something.
He then secured something in a black man bag at the front of him before noticing the officers and riding away on a blue bike, the court was told.
“Officers initially lost him, but then saw him in the Link Off Licence and his blue bike was outside,” Ms Widdicombe said.
“They saw the defendant talking to another male.
“They also saw the man bag was open and had an amount of cash and smoking papers inside.
“There was a considerably strong smell of cannabis as well.
“After arresting him, officers found seven bags of cannabis and in the larger bag there were scales, a cannabis grinder, three mobile phones and a large quantity of self-seal bags.
“They also found £150 in cash and the cannabis was said to be worth £200.”
Ahmed was said to have no previous convictions bar one caution from when he was 14.
In brief mitigation, his defence lawyer Adrian Palmer said: “He was told to be here for 2.15 and a message was left.
“I spoke to him at 2.05pm and he sounded somewhat surprised to hear from me, and he arrived at 3.15pm.
“He told me he overslept.”
Sentencing Ahmed, Judge Cross QC said: “I want you to understand something.
“Everybody deserves a chance.
“I can read you like a book.
“I understand what your background is and I understand what life is like for you.
“But, you make the decision about who you run around with.
“You want to run around with criminals, you will get caught and go to jail for longer periods - I don’t imagine that’s what you want to do with your life.
“If you want to play at being a gangster, be my guest.”
Ahmed, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
He was ordered to complete 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirements and 100 hours unpaid work.
As he was sent down, the judge told him: “If you do not complete the community work and give hopeless excuses like today, I will jail you.”