themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Christmas Day thief attacks man carrying bag of presents

A man carrying bags of gifts on Christmas Day was attacked and then robbed .
Police say they were called to Tonge Moor Road in Bolton yesterday afternoon to reports of a robbery .
A 35-year-old man had been assaulted by a male attacker before a female thief swooped in and stole his sacks of presents .
Officers say they have already arrested the 38-year-old woman on suspicion of robbery but she has since been released on bail while they continue their investigations .
In a post on Facebook , an officer from GMP 's Bolton North team released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A female has been arrested following a robbery in Tonge Moor .
`` Just before 3pm yesterday ( Friday , December 25 ) , police received reports of a robbery on Tonge Moor Road .
`` The 35-year-old victim had been assaulted by a male and then had his bags of Christmas presents stolen by a female .
`` A 38-year-old female was arrested in Tonge Moor on suspicion of robbery and taken into police custody for questioning .
`` She has since been released on conditional bail whilst further enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on offences in Bolton should call police on 101 .
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A man carrying bags of gifts on Christmas Day was attacked and then robbed.
Police say they were called to Tonge Moor Road in Bolton yesterday afternoon to reports of a robbery.
A 35-year-old man had been assaulted by a male attacker before a female thief swooped in and stole his sacks of presents.
Officers say they have already arrested the 38-year-old woman on suspicion of robbery but she has since been released on bail while they continue their investigations.
In a post on Facebook, an officer from GMP's Bolton North team released a statement about the incident.
They said: "A female has been arrested following a robbery in Tonge Moor.
"Just before 3pm yesterday (Friday, December 25), police received reports of a robbery on Tonge Moor Road.
"The 35-year-old victim had been assaulted by a male and then had his bags of Christmas presents stolen by a female.
"A 38-year-old female was arrested in Tonge Moor on suspicion of robbery and taken into police custody for questioning.
"She has since been released on conditional bail whilst further enquiries are conducted."
Anyone with information on offences in Bolton should call police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Paul Scholes explains why Manchester United are title challengers this season

Paul Scholes says Manchester United 's position in the table shows they have the ability to be title challengers this season .
Their recent form has prompted plenty of talk about whether United can launch a challenge that was unexpected at the start of the season .
Some of United 's players have been bullish about their chances and Scholes can see why .
Speaking on BT Sport , Scholes said United 's performances earlier in the season were poor but argued that the fact they are still among the front runners shows they have what it takes to challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been impressed with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side 's recent performances , which show they can continue to improve .
`` They ’ re just starting to come into form , '' Scholes said prior to United 's game at Leicester .
`` You have to say , the first part of the season , they were really poor at times , had really bad results , especially at home , getting beaten by Arsenal , Crystal Palace and that disaster against Spurs , but they ’ re still right there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they go two points behind Liverpool , and it ’ s without playing well .
“ These last two weeks , they ’ ve really started to look like a team again .
They ’ ve really struggled to get the balance right in midfield , thinking about protecting their defensive players , but I think he ’ s found a way .
“ The last couple of weeks they ’ ve played a 4-2-1-3 and it ’ s really suited them , they ’ ve looked really attacking , really exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score a lot of goals .
They ’ re still giving chances away but so what ?
As long as a team can score goals they ’ ve got a chance .
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Paul Scholes says Manchester United's position in the table shows they have the ability to be title challengers this season.
Their recent form has prompted plenty of talk about whether United can launch a challenge that was unexpected at the start of the season.
Some of United's players have been bullish about their chances and Scholes can see why.
Speaking on BT Sport, Scholes said United's performances earlier in the season were poor but argued that the fact they are still among the front runners shows they have what it takes to challenge.
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The former United midfielder said he has been impressed with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's recent performances, which show they can continue to improve.
"They’re just starting to come into form," Scholes said prior to United's game at Leicester. "You have to say, the first part of the season, they were really poor at times, had really bad results, especially at home, getting beaten by Arsenal, Crystal Palace and that disaster against Spurs, but they’re still right there.
“They win their game in hand, they go two points behind Liverpool, and it’s without playing well.
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“These last two weeks, they’ve really started to look like a team again. They’ve really struggled to get the balance right in midfield, thinking about protecting their defensive players, but I think he’s found a way.
“The last couple of weeks they’ve played a 4-2-1-3 and it’s really suited them, they’ve looked really attacking, really exciting.
“It looks like they can score a lot of goals. They’re still giving chances away but so what? As long as a team can score goals they’ve got a chance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Paul Scholes names Manchester United's ideal midfield amid Paul Pogba debate

Paul Scholes says Manchester United have shown that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can play together .
Pogba has been in impressive form in December , which has reignited hopes from last season that he can form a good partnership with Fernandes .
Yet with Scott McTominay putting in a man-of-the-match performance in last weekend 's victory over Leeds United and Fred also in good form , there is plenty of competition for places in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's midfield .
Speaking on BT Sport , Scholes said that United need to ensure that the two players operating behind Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think a 4-2-1-3 suits United down to the ground , '' he said .
`` There was a period last season after the lockdown where , before the FA Cup semi-final , they played five games in a row where they did n't change the team , Pogba was playing in midfield with Matic and Fernades ahead of them .
They won every game and looked sensational .
`` That 's where you got a little bit excited about this season but then all of a sudden they had this really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , Ole seems to have gone back to that .
Pogba and Fernandes played against Sheffield United and they were both very good .
`` They can obviously play together , of course they can , good players can always play together .
I think , if Ole can stick with that formation , I just love the 4-2-1-3 , I think it 's perfect for what United have got . ''
He added : `` The big question is the two in midfield .
When it 's Fred and McTominay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know Scott scored a couple of goals against Leeds and looked very good but can he do that over a season ?
I 'm not sure .
`` Do they need someone with a bit more quality in there like a Pogba ?
With Fernandes , the two players in behind him are very important , they need to be the ones who get control of the game and then bring a No .
10 into play .
If they can get that , there 's real quality there . ''
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England since Fernandes ' arrival in January , Scholes says the Portuguese star has completely transformed his former side .
Scholes said : `` Since he 's come in , he 's been sensational .
I do n't like saying one player makes a difference to a team but this lad , since he 's come in , he has been such an influence on the team .
`` Before he came , United could hardly create a chance .
Then all of a sudden , he comes into the team , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or four every game .
`` He 's had such an influence .
He looks like a great leader as well .
I do n't think he 's a great speaker or a cajoler like Tony Adams , Martin Keown or Roy Keane , I do n't think he 's that type , but he leads by example .
Some of the quality he has shown has been sensational . ''
He added : `` It 's his quality .
It 's one thing to see passes , but he 's capable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that they 're winning lots of games but he wants to win trophies and that 's what being at Manchester United 's all about .
He 's desperate to do that .
He 's got three really good forward players in front of him and he can feed them . ''

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Paul Scholes says Manchester United have shown that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can play together.
Pogba has been in impressive form in December, which has reignited hopes from last season that he can form a good partnership with Fernandes.
Yet with Scott McTominay putting in a man-of-the-match performance in last weekend's victory over Leeds United and Fred also in good form, there is plenty of competition for places in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield.
Speaking on BT Sport, Scholes said that United need to ensure that the two players operating behind Fernandes are able to control the ball.
"I think a 4-2-1-3 suits United down to the ground," he said. "There was a period last season after the lockdown where, before the FA Cup semi-final, they played five games in a row where they didn't change the team, Pogba was playing in midfield with Matic and Fernades ahead of them. They won every game and looked sensational.
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"That's where you got a little bit excited about this season but then all of a sudden they had this really bad start. This last couple of weeks, Ole seems to have gone back to that. Pogba and Fernandes played against Sheffield United and they were both very good.
"They can obviously play together, of course they can, good players can always play together. I think, if Ole can stick with that formation, I just love the 4-2-1-3, I think it's perfect for what United have got."
He added: "The big question is the two in midfield. When it's Fred and McTominay, they can be very similar players. I know Scott scored a couple of goals against Leeds and looked very good but can he do that over a season? I'm not sure.
"Do they need someone with a bit more quality in there like a Pogba? With Fernandes, the two players in behind him are very important, they need to be the ones who get control of the game and then bring a No. 10 into play. If they can get that, there's real quality there."
With United one of the form teams in England since Fernandes' arrival in January, Scholes says the Portuguese star has completely transformed his former side.
Scholes said: "Since he's come in, he's been sensational. I don't like saying one player makes a difference to a team but this lad, since he's come in, he has been such an influence on the team.
"Before he came, United could hardly create a chance. Then all of a sudden, he comes into the team, they look like they're going to score three or four every game.
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"He's had such an influence. He looks like a great leader as well. I don't think he's a great speaker or a cajoler like Tony Adams, Martin Keown or Roy Keane, I don't think he's that type, but he leads by example. Some of the quality he has shown has been sensational."
He added: "It's his quality. It's one thing to see passes, but he's capable of playing them. What I like is that they're winning lots of games but he wants to win trophies and that's what being at Manchester United's all about. He's desperate to do that. He's got three really good forward players in front of him and he can feed them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--This is what Manchester city centre looks like as the Boxing Day sales begin

It 's usually one of the busiest shopping days of the year - but how will 2020 compare ?
The Boxing Day sales usually draw some of the biggest crowds of shoppers of the year .
Families and friends step out of their pyjamas and away from the leftovers to grab themselves a bargain , year after year .
But 2020 is a year for bucking trends , and with England 's coronavirus infection rates still rocketing , crowds are n't exactly on the top of most people 's wish list .
The city centre streets are far quieter than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stream of shoppers walking about .
There are a few queues outside some smaller stores , due to social distancing , but much like the day that national lockdown ended the shops are much quieter than predicted .
Retail intelligence agency Springboard has said that footfall is already 57 per cent lower than in previous years , while the Centre for Retail Research expects spending to drop by 27 per cent in the Boxing Day sales .
Elsewhere in England , non-essential retail has n't been able to open today at all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of England now in a Tier 4 lockdown .
Here 's what Manchester city centre looked like this morning as the shops opened .

It's usually one of the busiest shopping days of the year - but how will 2020 compare?
The Boxing Day sales usually draw some of the biggest crowds of shoppers of the year.
Families and friends step out of their pyjamas and away from the leftovers to grab themselves a bargain, year after year.
But 2020 is a year for bucking trends, and with England's coronavirus infection rates still rocketing, crowds aren't exactly on the top of most people's wish list.
The city centre streets are far quieter than in previous years, with a steady stream of shoppers walking about.
There are a few queues outside some smaller stores, due to social distancing, but much like the day that national lockdown ended the shops are much quieter than predicted.
Retail intelligence agency Springboard has said that footfall is already 57 per cent lower than in previous years, while the Centre for Retail Research expects spending to drop by 27 per cent in the Boxing Day sales.
Elsewhere in England, non-essential retail hasn't been able to open today at all, with the south, south-east and east of England now in a Tier 4 lockdown.
Here's what Manchester city centre looked like this morning as the shops opened.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Hour by hour weather forecast for Greater Manchester as Storm Bella sweeps in

It 's not something that happens very often on Christmas Day - snow actually falling .
But yesterday , parts of our region witnessed the magical white stuff fall from the sky after a terrible year .
What will the weather do today , on Boxing Day , as Storm Bella sweeps in ?
Here 's our hour by hour guide to the forecast today .
There 's two yellow weather warnings from the Met Office for both wind and rain today - so it 's not pleasant out there .
The Met Office warning is in place for much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 3pm today until 12 noon on Sunday .
It says : `` Very windy weather is expected for parts of England , Wales and the far south of Scotland , leading to disruption to transport and utilities . ''
Road , rail , air and ferry services may be affected , with longer journey times and cancellations possibles .
Some bridges and roads may close and power cuts may occur , with the potential to affect services such as mobile phone coverage .
There 's also the risk of `` injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts , coastal roads and properties , as well as tiles blowing from roofs .
The heavy rain yellow weather warning is also affecting Greater Manchester .
It says : `` Heavy rain combined with strong winds may lead to some disruption and flooding in places . ''
The Met Office says there 's a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded and that fast-flowing or deep floodwater could cause danger to life .
Train and bus services may be delayed and spray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions and some road closures .
There 's a slight chance of communities being cut off by flooded roads .
It is warmer than Christmas Day , with temperatures at 11am around 7C .
It will be cloudy with south westerly winds of around 11 miles per hour .
There 's a 10 per cent chance of rain at 11 through to 7pm .
Remaining cloudy at noon , the temperature stays the same at 7C .
Wind speeds will increase to 12 miles per hour , though .
The feels-like temperature , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the wind and there could be gusts of up to 26 mph .
At 1pm , it remains cloudy and the temperature will rise slightly to 8C , still feeling like 4C .
Again , the wind speed has increased slightly to 13 mph , with gusts of up to 27 mph .
Until 4pm , the conditions will remain the same .
But at 4pm , the wind speed increases to 15mph with gusts of up to 32mph .
The gust speeds could increase to 33mph by 5pm .
At 6pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20mph , with gusts of 34mph expected .
The wind speed will increase by 7pm , to 20 miles per hour , with gusts of 42mph predicted .
By 8pm , the rain is expected to fall with the wind speed remaining at 20mph , as gusts reduce to 39mph .
The temperature will be 8C under the cloud cover , but it will feel like 4C .
At 9pm , it will still be raining and the wind speed will have increased slightly to 21mph , with gusts increasing back up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 8C , it will feel cold and like 3C .
At 10pm , the conditions are the same as 9pm .
An hour later , the wind speed increases slightly to 22mph with gusts of up to 45mph expected .
It will be 8C and will feel cold and more like 3C .
At 11am , there will grey cloud and it will be 7C but feel like 4C .
The wind speed will be 12 miles per hour , with gusts of up to 26mph .
By noon , the wind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with gusts of up to 28 mph .
The temperature is the same as an hour earlier .
At 1pm , the gust speed will reduce slightly to 27 mph , but the wind speed remains the same as does the temperature at 7C , but feeling like 4C .
At 2pm , the gusting speed rises by 1mph to 28mph but the temperature and wind speed are the same as 1pm .
The temperature rises slightly at 3pm to 8C , but it feels like 4C .
The wind speed drops to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 27 mph .
The wind picks up at 4pm to 16 mph with gusts of 32mph .
The temperature remains the same , as it does at 5pm .
By 6pm , the wind speed rises to 17 mph , with gusts of 33 mph .
The temperature is still 8C but feels colder at 4C .
And at 7pm , the wind picks up again to 18 mph , with stronger gusts of up to 37mph .
It is still cloudy , feels like 4C , although the temperature is 8C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8pm as the wind speed rises to 20 mph , with gusts of up to 39 mph .
The temperature is the same as an hour earlier .
By 9pm , the temperature starts to feel like 3C .
The wind speed will rise to 22 mph with gusts of 42 mph and rain falling .
The conditions remain the same at 10pm and by 11pm , the temperature has dipped to 7C and will will feel like 3C .
The wind speed increases to 24 mph and with gusts of 47 mph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is cloudy at 11am , with temperatures of 7C that feel like 3C .
The wind is 13 mph with gusts of 24 mph .
At noon , the conditions are exactly the same as an hour earlier .
By 1pm , the wind speed picks up slightly to 14 mph , with gusts of 26 mph .
It remains cloudy and the temperatures are still 7C , feels like 3C .
At 2pm , the wind speed increases again to 15 mph , with gusts of 27 mph .
It is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1pm .
At 3pm , the wind drops slightly to 14 mph , with gusts of 26 mph .
The temperature is 7C but feels marginally warmer at 4C .
There 's a 50 per cent chance of rain at 4pm , though .
The temperature is 7C , but feels like 3C .
The wind has increased to 17 mph , with gusts of 32 mph .
At 5pm , the rain looks like it has stopped , the temperature 's the same as 4pm , as is the wind speeds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An hour later , at 6pm , the wind speed has gone up to 19 mph with gusts of 34 mph .
It 's not expected to remain and the temperature is still 7C but feels like 3C .
The temperature increases to 8C , but feels like 3C at 7pm .
The wind speed has gone up to 25 mph with gusts of 46 mph .
By 8pm , the rain has returned .
It is 8C but feels like 3C .
The wind has dropped slightly , to 23 mph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At 9pm , the temperature falls to 7C , but it feels like 2C .
The wind is at 24 mph , with gusts of 43 mph .
It is still raining .
Conditions are exactly the same at 10pm .
And it continues to rain at 11pm and the outside temperature is 7C , but feels colder at 2C .
The wind speed is 24 mph with gusts of up to 44 mph .
At 11am , it is grey and cloudy with temperatures of 6C but feel like 3C .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 27 mph .
By noon , the temperature increases slightly to 7C , but still feels like 3C .
The wind speed is 13 mph with gusts of 28 mph .
At 1pm , the temperature remains the same , as does the wind speed and it is the same at 2pm , too .
By 3pm , the temperature is 7C , but feels like 4C .
The wind speed has dropped to 11 mph , with gusts of 26 mph .
It is still cloudy .
At 4pm , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed has slightly risen to 12 mph , with gusts of 29 mph .
Still cloudy at 5pm , with the temperature remaining the same , the wind speed goes up slightly to 13 mph with gusts of 31 mph .
Conditions remain exactly the same at 6pm .
By 7pm , it is still 7C outside and cloudy , but feels like 4C .
The wind speed is now up to 17 mph , with gusts of 37 mph .
At 8pm , the rain is expected to arrive and it feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside temperature is still 7C .
The wind picks up to 19 mph and gusts of 42 mph .
It still is raining at 9pm with the temperature stable .
The wind speed increases further to 20 mph , with gusts of 43 mph .
The rain continues for 10pm , with the temperature now feeling like 2C , although it is 7C .
The wind speed is 22 mph with gusts of 48 mph .
At 11pm , the rain continues and it feels like 2C outside .
The wind speed has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are gusts of up to 44 mph .
It is only 6C and cloudy in Oldham , but it feels like 3C .
The wind speed is 13 mph , with gusts of up to 26 mph at 11am .
By noon , the temperature rises slightly to 7C and it feels like 4C .
The wind speed and gusts remain the same .
At 1pm , the temperature rises further to 8C but it still feels like 4C .
The wind speed has increased to 18 mph with gusts of 33 mph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dropped to 17 mph , with gusts of 31 mph .
It is still cloudy and the temperature is the same .
At 3pm , conditions are broadly the same as the temperature and cloud continues but the gust speed has risen to 32 mph .
Everything is the same an hour later , with the exception of the temperature which has fallen to 7C , but it still feels like 4C .
By 5pm , it is cloudy , 7C , but feels like 3C .
The wind speed is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The temperature rises at 6pm to 8C , but it still feels like 3C as the wind speed has risen to 20 mph with gusts of 38 mph .
At 7pm , the temperature remains the same but the wind has gone up to 22 mph with gusts of 41 mph .
It feels slightly warmer at 8pm with outside temperature of 8C , that feels like 4C as the wind increases to 24 mph and gusts of 44 mph .
It is still cloudy .
Grey clouds are overhead at 9pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 mph and gusts of 45 mph .
The temperature 's the same .
At 10pm , it feels cooler outside at 8C , but feels like 3C .
The wind has increased further to 26 mph with gusts of 48 mph .
The rain sweeps in at 11pm , with temperatures remaining the same as 10pm .
Wind speed , however , rises to 27 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph .
It is a grey start to the day with cloud and temperatures of 6C - but feels like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 6 mph with gusts of 24 mph .
By noon , the temperature 's up to 7C and still feels like 4C .
Grey cloud continues but the wind speed rises to 10 mph , with gusts of up to 27 mph .
At 1pm , it feels slightly cooler at 3C although the outside temperature is 7C .
The wind speed has increased to 13 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph .
It 's still cloudy at 2pm , with the temperature feeling marginally warmer at 4C when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the same and the gusts have reduced to 28 mph .
The wind speed has dropped to 12 mph and cloudy conditions remain at 2pm .
Gusts , however , are down to 28 mph .
Everything is the same at 3pm , but the gusts are slightly more powerful at 29 mph .
The cloudy conditions with the temperature feeling like 4C when it is 7C are predicted for 4pm .
Wind speed is still 12 mph with gusts of 28 mph .
Wind speed increase to 14 mph at 5pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By 6pm , it starts to feel like 3C outside although the temperature is 7C .
It remains cloudy with wind speed of 15 mph and gusts of 33 mph .
At 7pm , the temperature rises to 8C yet feels like 4C .
The wind is now 17 mph , with gusts of 36 mph .
Rain is expected to fall from 8pm , bringing the temperature down a degree to 7C , but feels like 3C .
The wind is now 19 mph with gusts of 42 mph .
At 9pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature 's the same .
The wind speed has risen further to 21 mph with gusts of 44 mph .
The temperature feels like 2C at 10pm as rain continues and the wind increases further to 24 mph with gusts of 48 mph .
Feeling slightly warmer at 11pm with temperatures remaining at 7C but feeling like 3C , the wind speed drops to 21 mph with gusts of 43 mph .
A grey start to the day with 7C temperatures , that feel like 4C .
Wind speeds of 10 mph , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noon , the temperature is the same but the wind speed has risen to 12 mph with gusts of 26 mph .
It is grey and cloudy and 8C at 1pm , but feels like 4C .
The wind speed is 13 mph with gusts of 26 mph .
The cloud continues at 2pm and the wind speed drops to 12 mph with gusts of 26 mph expected .
The temperature is the same .
By 3pm it feels slightly warmer with 8C temperature that feels like 5C .
The wind speed drops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dipping to 25 mph .
It is cloudy at 4pm , and feels like 4C .
The wind speed has increased to 14 mph with gusts of 30 mph .
By 5pm , the wind speed has increased to 15 mph and the temperature and cloud is the same as the previous hour .
There are gusts of 32 mph .
It is even windier at 6pm , as the wind speed is now 16 mph with gusts of 33 mph .
Rain starts to fall by 7pm , with temperatures still 8C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increases to 18 mph , with gusts of 37 mph .
If feels slightly cooler at 8pm , at 3C , with stronger winds of 22 mph and gusts of 44 mph .
The rain continues to fall for 9pm , with winds of 24 mph and gusts of 46 mph .
Temperatures are the same throughout the night and the wind drops to 23 mph at 10pm and 11 pm with gusts of 44 mph .
A cloudy start to the day , it feels cold at 5C when the temperature is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 mph , with gusts of 22 mph .
By noon , it feels even cooler at 4C , although it is actually 7C .
The wind has picked up to 12 mph with gusts of 27 mph .
It is 8C at 1pm , but feels like 4C .
The wind has risen to 13 mph , still cloudy , with gusts dropping to 26 mph .
The temperature is the same at 2pm right through to 7pm .
It is windier at 14 mph with gusts of 29 mph .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3pm and there are gusts of 30 mph .
This increases to 16 mph with gusts of 32 mph at 4pm .
By 5pm , it rises to 17 mph with 33 mph gusts .
It is still cloudy .
Wind speeds increase again to 18 mph at 6pm , with gusts of 35 mph .
An hour later , it is 21 mph with 41 mph gusts .
And by 8pm , the rain comes and wind speed remain at 21 mph , with gusts of 40 mph .
The temperature feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues and although it is 8C it feels like 3C .
This trend continues to 11pm .
Wind speeds at 9pm are 23 mph with gusts of 43 mph ; at 10pm it is 22 mph with gusts of 42 mph and it increases again to 23 mph with gusts of 45 mph at 11pm .
A cool start as it feels like 4C when it is 7C .
Wind speeds relatively low at 8 mph with gusts of 23 mph .
Grey clouds overhead .
By noon , the temperature 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 11 mph with gusts of 25 mph .
It is windier at 1pm at 13 mph with gusts of 26 mph .
The temperature remains the same until 4pm - 7C but feeling like 4C .
It becomes windier at 2pm as the wind speed rises to 14 mph with gusts of 28 mph as cloudy conditions prevail .
The wind speed rises further at 3pm to 16 mph with gusts of 33 mph .
By 4pm , it starts to feel like 3C with winds of 17 mph and gusts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 5pm as the temperature rises slightly to 8C beneath the cloud , yet feels like 4C .
The wind speed is now 18 mph with gusts of 37 mph .
It 's a similar picture at 6pm , yet the temperature now feels like 3C again .
Winds increase to 19 mph with gusts of 37 mph .
At 7pm , the wind speed rises to 24 mph with gusts of 46 mph .
It starts raining at 8pm and the temperature remains the same .
Wind speeds drop , slightly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 43 mph .
By 9pm , it is 7C outside but feels like 3C .
It is raining and the wind is still 23 mph with 43 mph gusts .
The wind picks up at 10pm to 11pm to 24 mph with gusts of 45 mph .
It is 7C in Rochdale , yet feels like 3C in the late morning and at noon .
Wind speed is 9 mph with gusts of 25 mph under grey cloud .
At 1pm , the grey cloud continues and conditions remain the same .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 24 mph at 2pm under white cloud as temperatures are 7C , but feel like 3C .
Wind speeds fall to 8 mph for 3pm and 4pm with gusts of 23 mph .
It feels like 4C outside , although it is actually 7C .
At 5pm , the wind speed increases to 9 mph with gusts of 26 mph .
And an hour later , at 6pm , the wind is now 10 mph with gusts of 28 mph .
The temperature 's the same , although it feels like 3C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with gusts of 29 mph at 7pm and still cloudy .
The rain comes in at 8pm when it will feel like 2C , although the outside temperature is 7C .
The wind picks up to 13 mph with gusts of 35 mph .
The rain continues but the wind drops to 12 mph with gusts of 34 mph at 9pm .
It returns to 13 mph for 10pm with gusts of 36 mph .
Still raining at 11pm , the wind speed is now 13 mph with gusts of 35 mph .

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It's not something that happens very often on Christmas Day - snow actually falling.
But yesterday, parts of our region witnessed the magical white stuff fall from the sky after a terrible year.
What will the weather do today, on Boxing Day, as Storm Bella sweeps in?
Here's our hour by hour guide to the forecast today.
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There's two yellow weather warnings from the Met Office for both wind and rain today - so it's not pleasant out there.
The Met Office warning is in place for much of the UK, including Greater Manchester, from 3pm today until 12 noon on Sunday.
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It says: "Very windy weather is expected for parts of England, Wales and the far south of Scotland, leading to disruption to transport and utilities."
Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possibles.
Some bridges and roads may close and power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect services such as mobile phone coverage.
There's also the risk of "injuries and danger to life" from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, as well as tiles blowing from roofs.
The heavy rain yellow weather warning is also affecting Greater Manchester.
It says: "Heavy rain combined with strong winds may lead to some disruption and flooding in places."
The Met Office says there's a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded and that fast-flowing or deep floodwater could cause danger to life.
Train and bus services may be delayed and spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There's a slight chance of communities being cut off by flooded roads.
Manchester
It is warmer than Christmas Day, with temperatures at 11am around 7C. It will be cloudy with south westerly winds of around 11 miles per hour. There's a 10 per cent chance of rain at 11 through to 7pm.
Remaining cloudy at noon, the temperature stays the same at 7C. Wind speeds will increase to 12 miles per hour, though. The feels-like temperature, will be 4C at this point due to the wind and there could be gusts of up to 26 mph.
At 1pm, it remains cloudy and the temperature will rise slightly to 8C, still feeling like 4C. Again, the wind speed has increased slightly to 13 mph, with gusts of up to 27 mph.
Until 4pm, the conditions will remain the same. But at 4pm, the wind speed increases to 15mph with gusts of up to 32mph. The gust speeds could increase to 33mph by 5pm.
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At 6pm, the wind speed will increase to 20mph, with gusts of 34mph expected.
The wind speed will increase by 7pm, to 20 miles per hour, with gusts of 42mph predicted.
By 8pm, the rain is expected to fall with the wind speed remaining at 20mph, as gusts reduce to 39mph. The temperature will be 8C under the cloud cover, but it will feel like 4C.
At 9pm, it will still be raining and the wind speed will have increased slightly to 21mph, with gusts increasing back up to 42mph. Although the temperature is still around 8C, it will feel cold and like 3C.
At 10pm, the conditions are the same as 9pm. An hour later, the wind speed increases slightly to 22mph with gusts of up to 45mph expected. It will be 8C and will feel cold and more like 3C.
Salford
At 11am, there will grey cloud and it will be 7C but feel like 4C. The wind speed will be 12 miles per hour, with gusts of up to 26mph.
By noon, the wind speed will have increased slightly to 14mph with gusts of up to 28 mph. The temperature is the same as an hour earlier.
At 1pm, the gust speed will reduce slightly to 27 mph, but the wind speed remains the same as does the temperature at 7C, but feeling like 4C.
At 2pm, the gusting speed rises by 1mph to 28mph but the temperature and wind speed are the same as 1pm.
The temperature rises slightly at 3pm to 8C, but it feels like 4C. The wind speed drops to 13 mph, and the gusts drop to 27 mph.
The wind picks up at 4pm to 16 mph with gusts of 32mph. The temperature remains the same, as it does at 5pm.
By 6pm, the wind speed rises to 17 mph, with gusts of 33 mph. The temperature is still 8C but feels colder at 4C.
And at 7pm, the wind picks up again to 18 mph, with stronger gusts of up to 37mph. It is still cloudy, feels like 4C, although the temperature is 8C.
The rain starts to fall at 8pm as the wind speed rises to 20 mph, with gusts of up to 39 mph. The temperature is the same as an hour earlier.
By 9pm, the temperature starts to feel like 3C. The wind speed will rise to 22 mph with gusts of 42 mph and rain falling.
The conditions remain the same at 10pm and by 11pm, the temperature has dipped to 7C and will will feel like 3C. The wind speed increases to 24 mph and with gusts of 47 mph, it is still raining.
Tameside
It is cloudy at 11am, with temperatures of 7C that feel like 3C. The wind is 13 mph with gusts of 24 mph.
At noon, the conditions are exactly the same as an hour earlier.
By 1pm, the wind speed picks up slightly to 14 mph, with gusts of 26 mph. It remains cloudy and the temperatures are still 7C, feels like 3C.
At 2pm, the wind speed increases again to 15 mph, with gusts of 27 mph. It is still cloudy and the temperature is unchanged from 1pm.
At 3pm, the wind drops slightly to 14 mph, with gusts of 26 mph. The temperature is 7C but feels marginally warmer at 4C.
There's a 50 per cent chance of rain at 4pm, though. The temperature is 7C, but feels like 3C. The wind has increased to 17 mph, with gusts of 32 mph.
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At 5pm, the rain looks like it has stopped, the temperature's the same as 4pm, as is the wind speeds, but gusts of 33 mph could occur.
An hour later, at 6pm, the wind speed has gone up to 19 mph with gusts of 34 mph. It's not expected to remain and the temperature is still 7C but feels like 3C.
The temperature increases to 8C, but feels like 3C at 7pm. The wind speed has gone up to 25 mph with gusts of 46 mph.
By 8pm, the rain has returned. It is 8C but feels like 3C. The wind has dropped slightly, to 23 mph and there are gusts of 42 mph.
At 9pm, the temperature falls to 7C, but it feels like 2C. The wind is at 24 mph, with gusts of 43 mph. It is still raining. Conditions are exactly the same at 10pm.
And it continues to rain at 11pm and the outside temperature is 7C, but feels colder at 2C. The wind speed is 24 mph with gusts of up to 44 mph.
Bolton
At 11am, it is grey and cloudy with temperatures of 6C but feel like 3C. The wind is 11 mph with gusts of 27 mph.
By noon, the temperature increases slightly to 7C, but still feels like 3C. The wind speed is 13 mph with gusts of 28 mph.
At 1pm, the temperature remains the same, as does the wind speed and it is the same at 2pm, too.
By 3pm, the temperature is 7C, but feels like 4C. The wind speed has dropped to 11 mph, with gusts of 26 mph. It is still cloudy.
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At 4pm, the temperature's the same but the wind speed has slightly risen to 12 mph, with gusts of 29 mph.
Still cloudy at 5pm, with the temperature remaining the same, the wind speed goes up slightly to 13 mph with gusts of 31 mph.
Conditions remain exactly the same at 6pm. By 7pm, it is still 7C outside and cloudy, but feels like 4C.
The wind speed is now up to 17 mph, with gusts of 37 mph.
At 8pm, the rain is expected to arrive and it feels slightly colder at 3C, although the outside temperature is still 7C. The wind picks up to 19 mph and gusts of 42 mph.
It still is raining at 9pm with the temperature stable. The wind speed increases further to 20 mph, with gusts of 43 mph.
The rain continues for 10pm, with the temperature now feeling like 2C, although it is 7C. The wind speed is 22 mph with gusts of 48 mph.
At 11pm, the rain continues and it feels like 2C outside. The wind speed has fallen slightly to 21 mph and there are gusts of up to 44 mph.
Oldham
It is only 6C and cloudy in Oldham, but it feels like 3C. The wind speed is 13 mph, with gusts of up to 26 mph at 11am.
By noon, the temperature rises slightly to 7C and it feels like 4C. The wind speed and gusts remain the same.
At 1pm, the temperature rises further to 8C but it still feels like 4C. The wind speed has increased to 18 mph with gusts of 33 mph.
At 2pm, the wind speed has dropped to 17 mph, with gusts of 31 mph. It is still cloudy and the temperature is the same.
At 3pm, conditions are broadly the same as the temperature and cloud continues but the gust speed has risen to 32 mph.
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Everything is the same an hour later, with the exception of the temperature which has fallen to 7C, but it still feels like 4C.
By 5pm, it is cloudy, 7C, but feels like 3C. The wind speed is now 18 mph with gusts of 34 mph.
The temperature rises at 6pm to 8C, but it still feels like 3C as the wind speed has risen to 20 mph with gusts of 38 mph.
At 7pm, the temperature remains the same but the wind has gone up to 22 mph with gusts of 41 mph.
It feels slightly warmer at 8pm with outside temperature of 8C, that feels like 4C as the wind increases to 24 mph and gusts of 44 mph. It is still cloudy.
Grey clouds are overhead at 9pm, with the wind speed increasing to 25 mph and gusts of 45 mph. The temperature's the same.
At 10pm, it feels cooler outside at 8C, but feels like 3C. The wind has increased further to 26 mph with gusts of 48 mph.
The rain sweeps in at 11pm, with temperatures remaining the same as 10pm. Wind speed, however, rises to 27 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph.
Bury
It is a grey start to the day with cloud and temperatures of 6C - but feels like 4C. Wind speeds are relatively low at 6 mph with gusts of 24 mph.
By noon, the temperature's up to 7C and still feels like 4C. Grey cloud continues but the wind speed rises to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 27 mph.
At 1pm, it feels slightly cooler at 3C although the outside temperature is 7C. The wind speed has increased to 13 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph.
It's still cloudy at 2pm, with the temperature feeling marginally warmer at 4C when it is actually 7C. The wind speed is the same and the gusts have reduced to 28 mph.
The wind speed has dropped to 12 mph and cloudy conditions remain at 2pm. Gusts, however, are down to 28 mph. Everything is the same at 3pm, but the gusts are slightly more powerful at 29 mph.
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The cloudy conditions with the temperature feeling like 4C when it is 7C are predicted for 4pm. Wind speed is still 12 mph with gusts of 28 mph.
Wind speed increase to 14 mph at 5pm - with gusts of 32 mph. By 6pm, it starts to feel like 3C outside although the temperature is 7C. It remains cloudy with wind speed of 15 mph and gusts of 33 mph.
At 7pm, the temperature rises to 8C yet feels like 4C. The wind is now 17 mph, with gusts of 36 mph.
Rain is expected to fall from 8pm, bringing the temperature down a degree to 7C, but feels like 3C. The wind is now 19 mph with gusts of 42 mph.
At 9pm, it is still raining and the temperature's the same. The wind speed has risen further to 21 mph with gusts of 44 mph.
The temperature feels like 2C at 10pm as rain continues and the wind increases further to 24 mph with gusts of 48 mph.
Feeling slightly warmer at 11pm with temperatures remaining at 7C but feeling like 3C, the wind speed drops to 21 mph with gusts of 43 mph.
Wigan
A grey start to the day with 7C temperatures, that feel like 4C. Wind speeds of 10 mph, with gusts of 25 mph.
By noon, the temperature is the same but the wind speed has risen to 12 mph with gusts of 26 mph.
It is grey and cloudy and 8C at 1pm, but feels like 4C. The wind speed is 13 mph with gusts of 26 mph.
The cloud continues at 2pm and the wind speed drops to 12 mph with gusts of 26 mph expected. The temperature is the same.
By 3pm it feels slightly warmer with 8C temperature that feels like 5C. The wind speed drops slightly to 11 mph, with gusts dipping to 25 mph.
It is cloudy at 4pm, and feels like 4C. The wind speed has increased to 14 mph with gusts of 30 mph.
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By 5pm, the wind speed has increased to 15 mph and the temperature and cloud is the same as the previous hour. There are gusts of 32 mph.
It is even windier at 6pm, as the wind speed is now 16 mph with gusts of 33 mph.
Rain starts to fall by 7pm, with temperatures still 8C but feeling like 4C. Wind speed increases to 18 mph, with gusts of 37 mph.
If feels slightly cooler at 8pm, at 3C, with stronger winds of 22 mph and gusts of 44 mph.
The rain continues to fall for 9pm, with winds of 24 mph and gusts of 46 mph.
Temperatures are the same throughout the night and the wind drops to 23 mph at 10pm and 11 pm with gusts of 44 mph.
Trafford
A cloudy start to the day, it feels cold at 5C when the temperature is 7C. Wind speeds are low at 7 mph, with gusts of 22 mph.
By noon, it feels even cooler at 4C, although it is actually 7C. The wind has picked up to 12 mph with gusts of 27 mph.
It is 8C at 1pm, but feels like 4C. The wind has risen to 13 mph, still cloudy, with gusts dropping to 26 mph.
The temperature is the same at 2pm right through to 7pm. It is windier at 14 mph with gusts of 29 mph.
The wind picks up to 15 mph at 3pm and there are gusts of 30 mph. This increases to 16 mph with gusts of 32 mph at 4pm.
By 5pm, it rises to 17 mph with 33 mph gusts. It is still cloudy.
Wind speeds increase again to 18 mph at 6pm, with gusts of 35 mph. An hour later, it is 21 mph with 41 mph gusts.
And by 8pm, the rain comes and wind speed remain at 21 mph, with gusts of 40 mph.
The temperature feels marginally colder at 9pm as the rain continues and although it is 8C it feels like 3C. This trend continues to 11pm.
Wind speeds at 9pm are 23 mph with gusts of 43 mph; at 10pm it is 22 mph with gusts of 42 mph and it increases again to 23 mph with gusts of 45 mph at 11pm.
Stockport
A cool start as it feels like 4C when it is 7C. Wind speeds relatively low at 8 mph with gusts of 23 mph. Grey clouds overhead.
By noon, the temperature's the same yet the wind has picked up to 11 mph with gusts of 25 mph. It is windier at 1pm at 13 mph with gusts of 26 mph.
The temperature remains the same until 4pm - 7C but feeling like 4C.
It becomes windier at 2pm as the wind speed rises to 14 mph with gusts of 28 mph as cloudy conditions prevail.
The wind speed rises further at 3pm to 16 mph with gusts of 33 mph. By 4pm, it starts to feel like 3C with winds of 17 mph and gusts of 34 mph.
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It is even windier at 5pm as the temperature rises slightly to 8C beneath the cloud, yet feels like 4C.
The wind speed is now 18 mph with gusts of 37 mph. It's a similar picture at 6pm, yet the temperature now feels like 3C again.
Winds increase to 19 mph with gusts of 37 mph. At 7pm, the wind speed rises to 24 mph with gusts of 46 mph.
It starts raining at 8pm and the temperature remains the same. Wind speeds drop, slightly, to 23 mph and with gusts of 43 mph.
By 9pm, it is 7C outside but feels like 3C. It is raining and the wind is still 23 mph with 43 mph gusts.
The wind picks up at 10pm to 11pm to 24 mph with gusts of 45 mph.
Rochdale
It is 7C in Rochdale, yet feels like 3C in the late morning and at noon. Wind speed is 9 mph with gusts of 25 mph under grey cloud.
At 1pm, the grey cloud continues and conditions remain the same.
The wind drops to 9 mph with gusts of 24 mph at 2pm under white cloud as temperatures are 7C, but feel like 3C.
Wind speeds fall to 8 mph for 3pm and 4pm with gusts of 23 mph. It feels like 4C outside, although it is actually 7C.
At 5pm, the wind speed increases to 9 mph with gusts of 26 mph.
And an hour later, at 6pm, the wind is now 10 mph with gusts of 28 mph. The temperature's the same, although it feels like 3C.
It is still 10 mph winds with gusts of 29 mph at 7pm and still cloudy.
The rain comes in at 8pm when it will feel like 2C, although the outside temperature is 7C. The wind picks up to 13 mph with gusts of 35 mph.
The rain continues but the wind drops to 12 mph with gusts of 34 mph at 9pm. It returns to 13 mph for 10pm with gusts of 36 mph. Still raining at 11pm, the wind speed is now 13 mph with gusts of 35 mph.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Carlisle v Bolton LIVE: build-up, team news, match and goal updates and reaction

Bolton Wanderers return to action today hoping for a post-Christmas present of three points in League Two .
The Trotters head to Brunton Park to take on Carlisle United .
And Ian Evatt 's side will be aiming to return to winning ways after tasting defeat last time out against Tranmere Rovers .
Wanderers sit 15th in the table heading into this afternoon 's encounter but are only five points from the play-offs in a very congested League Two .
Up against them this afternoon are the Cumbrians who are third in the table under Chris Beech .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Christmas Day when it was confirmed that Beech has extended his contract at Carlisle until 2022 .
But Carlisle themselves will be eyeing a return to winning ways , too , having lost on the road to Forest Green Rovers last time out .
And , with Cumbria being in tier two of national coronavirus restrictions , it means some 2,000 fans will be allowed to attend this afternoon 's match .
We 'll be live from Brunton Park throughout the afternoon bringing you all the build-up , confirmed team news from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-game reaction from Wanderers manager Evatt to see if Bolton can land three points against Carlisle .

Bolton Wanderers return to action today hoping for a post-Christmas present of three points in League Two.
The Trotters head to Brunton Park to take on Carlisle United.
And Ian Evatt's side will be aiming to return to winning ways after tasting defeat last time out against Tranmere Rovers.
Wanderers sit 15th in the table heading into this afternoon's encounter but are only five points from the play-offs in a very congested League Two.
Up against them this afternoon are the Cumbrians who are third in the table under Chris Beech.
And the Brunton Park outfit was handed a boost on Christmas Day when it was confirmed that Beech has extended his contract at Carlisle until 2022.
But Carlisle themselves will be eyeing a return to winning ways, too, having lost on the road to Forest Green Rovers last time out.
And, with Cumbria being in tier two of national coronavirus restrictions, it means some 2,000 fans will be allowed to attend this afternoon's match.
We'll be live from Brunton Park throughout the afternoon bringing you all the build-up, confirmed team news from 2pm, match and goal updates and post-game reaction from Wanderers manager Evatt to see if Bolton can land three points against Carlisle.
And it proved to be a dramatic afternoon as Bolton came from 3-0 down to rescue a point on the road against Carlisle.
The Cumbrians took and early lead through Aaron Hayden before Lewis Alessandra doubled their advantage before seven minutes.
Omari Patrick added a third while George Thomason grabbed one back for Bolton before the break.
In rainy and windy conditions in Cumbria, the Trotters added their second towards the end through Nathan Delfouneso, before Peter Kioso nodded home a dramatic late leveller before the break.
The wing-back was later sent off for a second bookable offence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Why Eric Bailly is starting for Manchester United vs Leicester City

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Eric Bailly will start at centre back for Manchester United against Leicester City .
The Ivorian has retained his place from the midweek win at Everton in the Carabao Cup and his inclusion is the only change from the side that thrashed Leeds last weekend .
He replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka in that XI but Solskjaer said Bailly would play in the centre of defence having shone against the Toffees in that role .
That means United will play either Victor Lindelof at right-back , or revert to a back three with Daniel James at right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I can tell you now Eric is playing centre-back .
He did really well against Everton so there 's no point putting him in a different position , '' Solskjaer told BT Sport .
`` He 's been out for a while but you saw what he can do . ''
Solskjaer has made eight changes from the side that played at Everton on Wednesday .
`` We want a fresh team , fresh legs .
Aaron 's injured so that 's a forced change .
Eric will step in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Everton , '' he said .
`` We 've got loads of fresh legs , we 're well prepared , we saw the game they had against Tottenham and it was a very convincing win for them so we know what threats they can give us . ''
While Wan-Bissaka misses out Scott McTominay has recovered from a groin injury he picked up against Leeds .
`` He was adamant he wanted to play against Everton as well but you just have to keep him back , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trained a couple of days and he 's ready to go . ''
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admits he 's unsure how United will line up at the King Power Stadium .
`` We shall see .
Bailly has played full-back before so he may just slot in and the rest of the team stays the same , '' he said .
`` It could well be a three but we will anticipate him playing a bit more restrictive on that side as a full-back . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Eric Bailly will start at centre back for Manchester United against Leicester City.
The Ivorian has retained his place from the midweek win at Everton in the Carabao Cup and his inclusion is the only change from the side that thrashed Leeds last weekend.
He replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka in that XI but Solskjaer said Bailly would play in the centre of defence having shone against the Toffees in that role.
That means United will play either Victor Lindelof at right-back, or revert to a back three with Daniel James at right wing-back and Luke Shaw at left wing-back.
"I can tell you now Eric is playing centre-back. He did really well against Everton so there's no point putting him in a different position," Solskjaer told BT Sport.
"He's been out for a while but you saw what he can do."
Solskjaer has made eight changes from the side that played at Everton on Wednesday.
"We want a fresh team, fresh legs. Aaron's injured so that's a forced change. Eric will step in, no problem. He did really well against Everton," he said.
"We've got loads of fresh legs, we're well prepared, we saw the game they had against Tottenham and it was a very convincing win for them so we know what threats they can give us."
While Wan-Bissaka misses out Scott McTominay has recovered from a groin injury he picked up against Leeds.
"He was adamant he wanted to play against Everton as well but you just have to keep him back," he said. "Now he's fine, he's trained a couple of days and he's ready to go."
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admits he's unsure how United will line up at the King Power Stadium.
"We shall see. Bailly has played full-back before so he may just slot in and the rest of the team stays the same," he said. "It could well be a three but we will anticipate him playing a bit more restrictive on that side as a full-back."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Stockport and Stretford to get millions in government cash for high streets

Stockport and Trafford have been awarded millions in government funding to help transform their high streets .
The aim of the cash , from the Future High Streets Fund , is to support areas as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and 'help transform underused town centres into vibrant places to live , work , visit and shop ' .
Stockport and Trafford are to receive the full amounts they bid for , £14.5m and £17.6m respectively .
The government says the towns were awarded the sums they wanted in recognition of their 'forward-thinking and innovative proposals ' .
Stockport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bringing vacant retail units back into use as community and leisure facilities .
While in Stretford , the cash will be spent on creating a new expanded high street , with enhanced landscaping and better transport links , with the aim of providing a 'focal point ' for the community to enjoy .
Read more of today 's stories here The towns are among 72 across the country awarded a share of £830m .
Several other areas of Greater Manchester have also received provisional offers of funding .
Wigan could potentially be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £17,080,458 , Farnworth £13,306817 and Oldham £10,750,237 .
The government says it will be working with them to finalise their proposals .
Previous announcements from the Future High Streets Fund have run into controversy , with accusations that money was being targeted for political reasons .
After the first 100 ‘ left behind towns ’ were announced to get a share of a £3.6bn last year , M.E.N analysis showed that a wealth of towns in marginal Labour seats in Leave-leaning areas , as well as traditional bellweather constituencies and Conservative marginals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburb of Cheadle .
Minister for High Streets Kelly Tolhurst said : `` Towns across the North West have a proud history of industry and commerce , and we are supporting them to preserve this heritage for future generations .
`` In Stockport , £14.5 million will support plans to redevelop Mersey Square and repurpose empty retail units , supporting local businesses and jobs .
And in Stretford , £17.6 million will help revitalise the high street with landscaping and an improved retail offer .
`` The year ahead will be a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West , with government investing across the region to help create vibrant places that communities are proud of , supporting recovery from the pandemic and delivering on our Plan for Jobs . ''

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Stockport and Trafford have been awarded millions in government funding to help transform their high streets.
The aim of the cash, from the Future High Streets Fund, is to support areas as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and 'help transform underused town centres into vibrant places to live, work, visit and shop'.
Stockport and Trafford are to receive the full amounts they bid for, £14.5m and £17.6m respectively.
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The government says the towns were awarded the sums they wanted in recognition of their 'forward-thinking and innovative proposals'.
Stockport will spend the money redeveloping Mersey Square and bringing vacant retail units back into use as community and leisure facilities.
While in Stretford, the cash will be spent on creating a new expanded high street, with enhanced landscaping and better transport links, with the aim of providing a 'focal point' for the community to enjoy.
The towns are among 72 across the country awarded a share of £830m.
Several other areas of Greater Manchester have also received provisional offers of funding.
Wigan could potentially be in line to receive £16,633,691, Rochdale £17,080,458, Farnworth £13,306817 and Oldham £10,750,237.
The government says it will be working with them to finalise their proposals.
Previous announcements from the Future High Streets Fund have run into controversy, with accusations that money was being targeted for political reasons.
After the first 100 ‘left behind towns’ were announced to get a share of a £3.6bn last year, M.E.N analysis showed that a wealth of towns in marginal Labour seats in Leave-leaning areas, as well as traditional bellweather constituencies and Conservative marginals, were getting money - including the Stockport suburb of Cheadle.
Minister for High Streets Kelly Tolhurst said: "Towns across the North West have a proud history of industry and commerce, and we are supporting them to preserve this heritage for future generations.
"In Stockport, £14.5 million will support plans to redevelop Mersey Square and repurpose empty retail units, supporting local businesses and jobs. And in Stretford, £17.6 million will help revitalise the high street with landscaping and an improved retail offer.
"The year ahead will be a big one for high streets in the North West, with government investing across the region to help create vibrant places that communities are proud of, supporting recovery from the pandemic and delivering on our Plan for Jobs."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Britain's Got Talent fans 'rumble shady magic trick' on Christmas episode

Last night Britain 's Got Talent returned to ITV for a special Christmas episode .
The festive show saw the return of former BGT stars including Jon Courtenay , Attraction , Richard Jones , Ben Hart , Marc Spellman , Asanda Jezile , Souparnika Nair , Fayth Ifil , Sarah Ikumu , and Beau Dermott .
But Marc Spellman caught many viewers ' eyes in particular , after his 'shady ' magic trick left them perplexed .
Marc brought back his famous X character – but there was a massive twist that nobody could have seen coming , reports the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the four judges to get involved , which added even more excitement to the performance as they placed an item of theirs in a Christmas box .
Marc raked in the help of Amanda Holden , who he enlisted to pick a random phone number from her ‘ subconscious mind ’ .
He then called the number , and a man called Christian Nardi picked up .
On the table , in front of Alesha was a random name , which happened to be the same name as the man on the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proceeded to perform as X , as he placed the infamous mask over his head before making the Christmas box vanish .
All of a sudden , Christian , who was still on FaceTime with Amanda , took off a mask and exposed himself as Marc .
So , who was X then ?
The audience and judges all gasped as X removed his mask and exposed himself as Ant McPartlin .
`` It was Ant , ” Alesha exclaimed before the BGT host quipped , “ It was me !
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
“ Oh my gosh , that was unbelievable !
” Amanda gushed .
Meanwhile , fans flocked to Twitter to expose the magic trick .
`` So wait , he obviously could have just hypnotised Amanda to have called his own number ?
That 's not really magic , '' suggested one eagle-eyed viewer .
`` Marc 's set has got me really confused rather than amazed ...
I mean , he could have just dialled another phone number after that '' another echoed .
`` So he was sitting back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his face ?
I think not !
They got a lookalike to play him ! ''
a third insisted .
While a fourth Tweeted : `` Not convinced by X 's performance .
And why was Ant involved ?
He was nowhere to be seen at the start so it 's not that shocking .
It 's a no from me ! ''
Another fumed : `` So he used a call forwarding app and put Ant in a mask ?
Wow .
Amazing .
Britain has talent , indeed . ''

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Last night Britain's Got Talent returned to ITV for a special Christmas episode.
The festive show saw the return of former BGT stars including Jon Courtenay, Attraction, Richard Jones, Ben Hart, Marc Spellman, Asanda Jezile, Souparnika Nair, Fayth Ifil, Sarah Ikumu, and Beau Dermott.
But Marc Spellman caught many viewers' eyes in particular, after his 'shady' magic trick left them perplexed.
Marc brought back his famous X character – but there was a massive twist that nobody could have seen coming, reports the Mirror.
The incredibly talented magician asked the four judges to get involved, which added even more excitement to the performance as they placed an item of theirs in a Christmas box.
Marc raked in the help of Amanda Holden, who he enlisted to pick a random phone number from her ‘subconscious mind’.
He then called the number, and a man called Christian Nardi picked up.
On the table, in front of Alesha was a random name, which happened to be the same name as the man on the other end of the phone.
Marc then proceeded to perform as X, as he placed the infamous mask over his head before making the Christmas box vanish.
All of a sudden, Christian, who was still on FaceTime with Amanda, took off a mask and exposed himself as Marc.
So, who was X then? The audience and judges all gasped as X removed his mask and exposed himself as Ant McPartlin.
"It was Ant,” Alesha exclaimed before the BGT host quipped, “It was me! I’ve been X all these years!”.
“Oh my gosh, that was unbelievable!” Amanda gushed.
Meanwhile, fans flocked to Twitter to expose the magic trick.
"So wait, he obviously could have just hypnotised Amanda to have called his own number? That's not really magic," suggested one eagle-eyed viewer.
"Marc's set has got me really confused rather than amazed... I mean, he could have just dialled another phone number after that" another echoed.
"So he was sitting back stage all along with a mask on his face? I think not! They got a lookalike to play him!" a third insisted.
While a fourth Tweeted: "Not convinced by X's performance. And why was Ant involved? He was nowhere to be seen at the start so it's not that shocking. It's a no from me!"
Another fumed: "So he used a call forwarding app and put Ant in a mask? Wow. Amazing. Britain has talent, indeed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Manchester United line-up vs Leicester includes Bailly and James

Manchester United have named Eric Bailly in their starting XI to face Leicester in the Premier League .
Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ from the side that dismantled Leeds United at Old Trafford with the Ivorian coming in @ @ @ @ @ .
Axel Tuanzebe played at right-back during the mid-week Carabao Cup win against Everton but @ @ @ @ @ Bailly impressed at Goodison Park and could be fielded on the right of a back @ @ @ @ @ Harry Maguire .
Scott McTominay netted a brace against Leeds before suffering a groin injury @ @ @ @ @ miss the game against Everton .
The Scotland international returns alongside Fred and Bruno Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ the substitutes .
Daniel James retains his place in the team after ending his barren @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League in the win against Marcelo Bielsa 's side .
Edinson Cavani @ @ @ @ @ after his heroics against Everton in midweek .

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Manchester United have named Eric Bailly in their starting XI to face Leicester in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes just one change from the side that dismantled Leeds United at Old Trafford with the Ivorian coming in for the injured Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Axel Tuanzebe played at right-back during the mid-week Carabao Cup win against Everton but drops to the bench. Bailly impressed at Goodison Park and could be fielded on the right of a back three with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.
Scott McTominay netted a brace against Leeds before suffering a groin injury late on that saw him miss the game against Everton. The Scotland international returns alongside Fred and Bruno Fernandes with Paul Pogba named on the substitutes.
Daniel James retains his place in the team after ending his barren streak in front of goal in the Premier League in the win against Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Edinson Cavani is back on the bench after his heroics against Everton in midweek.
Manchester United team to face Leicester: De Gea; Lindelof, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred, Fernandes; James, Martial, Rashford.
Subs: Henderson, Telles, Tuanzebe, Lingard, Matic, Pogba, Van de Beek, Cavani, Greenwood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Pundits make their score predictions for Man City vs Newcastle United

Man City will be looking to make it ten games unbeaten in all competitions when they host Newcastle United this evening .
Pep Guardiola 's side could go as high as third with a win depending on results elsewhere and go into the game in decent form having beaten Arsenal 4-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday .
Yet positive Covid tests for Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus represent a pre-match blow as Guardiola weighs up what side he will name to face the Magpies .
Steve Bruce 's side crashed out of the Carabao Cup to Championship side Brentford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the game will go .
`` Newcastle did not play well against Brentford when they went out of the Carabao Cup in midweek , and they only managed a draw at home to Fulham last weekend .
`` The Magpies will have to do a lot better than that to get anything at Etihad Stadium and I do n't see it happening .
`` Having Sergio Aguero back fully fit to lead their attack would be a big boost for City but I would expect them to beat Newcastle even if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals once again in midweek , the focus now turns back to the Premier League .
The Blues host Newcastle on Boxing Day evening , before a tricky trip up the M62 to play Everton on Monday December 28 .
We 'll bring you all the build-up , reaction and analysis to both matches with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free and it only takes a few seconds '' Things are starting to look on the up for Manchester City .
Unbeaten in five , they have been solid of late , especially at the Etihad where they are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 matches .
`` What ’ s most impressive is their defensive record .
City have only conceded two goals in their last nine matches .
`` I can see that being the case again here .
Newcastle ’ s record against the top sides leaves a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be going for a comfortable home win . ''
`` There will be no surprise here .
City have had their problems this season but they ’ ve tightened up at the back and I expect them to find their rhythm against Steve Bruce ’ s struggling team . ''

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Man City will be looking to make it ten games unbeaten in all competitions when they host Newcastle United this evening.
Pep Guardiola's side could go as high as third with a win depending on results elsewhere and go into the game in decent form having beaten Arsenal 4-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
Yet positive Covid tests for Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus represent a pre-match blow as Guardiola weighs up what side he will name to face the Magpies.
Steve Bruce's side crashed out of the Carabao Cup to Championship side Brentford on Tuesday.
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Here is how pundits think the game will go.
Mark Lawrenson - BBC
"Newcastle did not play well against Brentford when they went out of the Carabao Cup in midweek, and they only managed a draw at home to Fulham last weekend.
"The Magpies will have to do a lot better than that to get anything at Etihad Stadium and I don't see it happening.
"Having Sergio Aguero back fully fit to lead their attack would be a big boost for City but I would expect them to beat Newcastle even if he isn't ready."
Prediction: Man City 3 Newcastle United 0
Michael Owen - BetVictor
"Things are starting to look on the up for Manchester City. Unbeaten in five, they have been solid of late, especially at the Etihad where they are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 matches.
"What’s most impressive is their defensive record. City have only conceded two goals in their last nine matches.
"I can see that being the case again here. Newcastle’s record against the top sides leaves a lot to be desired, so I’ll be going for a comfortable home win."
Prediction: Man City 2 Newcastle United 0
Dimitar Berbatov - Metro
"There will be no surprise here. City have had their problems this season but they’ve tightened up at the back and I expect them to find their rhythm against Steve Bruce’s struggling team."
Prediction: Man City 3 Newcastle United 0


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Tesco shopper in disbelief after reading the receipt for his Christmas order

Love them or loathe them , there 's no question that sprouts are a staple of Christmas dinner .
In the run up to Christmas the green vegetables were snapped up in supermarkets across the nation , including Asda , Tesco , Morrisons , Sainsbury 's and Lidl .
But one Tesco shopper got considerably less than he bargained for when he ordered a bag of sprouts for Christmas day , reports the Daily Star .
James Murden posted a picture of a single Brussels sprout and captioned the tweet : `` Please note : when ordering sprouts from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean 1 bag of sprouts .
It means 1 sprout .
Thank you and good night . ''
The supermarket was quick to reply to the hilarious tweet , saying : `` It 'll be resolved in the near future .
I apologise for the inconvenience caused . ''
James quickly replied : `` Haha it ’ s all good Lee , just need to decide which family member deserves a sprout for Christmas , decisions decisions ! ''
Tesco later added : `` Hi James , I do apologise but our loose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to get the exact amount .
`` Unfortunately , the way our system works , each individual loose item counts towards 1 item on the order .
We 've raised this with the IT team in the past . ''
Fellow Twitter users found the situation very funny and could n't resist commenting on the post .
One person wrote : `` James , your tweet and the replies that follow are absolutely brilliant .
I ’ ve laughed so much I have tears running down my face .
`` Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who replied .
Utterly brilliant . ''
Another Twitter user joked : `` Poor lonely sprout , wrenched from its family and friends .
I do hope Tesco managed to reunite them for Xmas ! ''
And it seems the supermarket did just that as James posted a photo of himself holding a bunch of sprouts on Christmas Eve .
He captioned the snap : `` Twitter ... it ’ s a Christmas Eve Miracle : a whole family of sprouts have just arrived , panic over !
`` In all seriousness though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ?
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals . ''

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Love them or loathe them, there's no question that sprouts are a staple of Christmas dinner.
In the run up to Christmas the green vegetables were snapped up in supermarkets across the nation, including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Lidl.
But one Tesco shopper got considerably less than he bargained for when he ordered a bag of sprouts for Christmas day, reports the Daily Star.
James Murden posted a picture of a single Brussels sprout and captioned the tweet: "Please note: when ordering sprouts from @Tesco online, quantity 1 does not mean 1 bag of sprouts. It means 1 sprout. Thank you and good night."
The supermarket was quick to reply to the hilarious tweet, saying: "It'll be resolved in the near future. I apologise for the inconvenience caused."
James quickly replied: "Haha it’s all good Lee, just need to decide which family member deserves a sprout for Christmas, decisions decisions!"
Tesco later added: "Hi James, I do apologise but our loose items are individual items that you can order to get the exact amount.
"Unfortunately, the way our system works, each individual loose item counts towards 1 item on the order. We've raised this with the IT team in the past."
Fellow Twitter users found the situation very funny and couldn't resist commenting on the post.
One person wrote: "James, your tweet and the replies that follow are absolutely brilliant. I’ve laughed so much I have tears running down my face.
"Thank you for posting and thanks to everyone else who replied. Utterly brilliant."
Another Twitter user joked: "Poor lonely sprout, wrenched from its family and friends. I do hope Tesco managed to reunite them for Xmas!"
And it seems the supermarket did just that as James posted a photo of himself holding a bunch of sprouts on Christmas Eve.
He captioned the snap: "Twitter... it’s a Christmas Eve Miracle: a whole family of sprouts have just arrived, panic over!
"In all seriousness though... how long do they need microwaving for? Merry Christmas ya filthy animals."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-27--Messi praises 'special' Guardiola impact as Man City speculation grows

Lionel Messi praised the impact Pep Guardiola has had on his career , as the Barcelona star continues to be linked with a summer exit from the Nou Camp .
Messi wanted to leave Barca last summer , but opted to stay when it became clear he would have to go through the courts with the club to get his way .
Manchester City were the club most strongly linked with the 33-year-old , and the Blues have since confirmed they are in a position to sign Messi should he become available in 2021 .
With Guardiola signing a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Messi have only increased , and that wo n't change with the latest comments from Messi 's highly-anticipated TV interview on a range of topics .
Last week , Messi suggested he is ready to fight for Barcelona as he discussed his summer attempts at leaving for the first time , and he has now named Guardiola as one of the two managers who have had the biggest influence on his career .
“ Pep has something special , '' Messi says in the latest snippet to be released from his interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you see things in a wonderful way , how he prepares for games , how to defend , and how to attack .
He told you exactly how the match was going to be , how you had to attack to win .
“ I was lucky to train under Guardiola and Luis Enrique , the two best .
Having them made me grow a lot physically and mentally , and also the tactical wisdom they ’ ve taught me ” Messi 's comments will encourage City fans still hoping for the Argentine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did discuss one transfer rumour as it was put to him that he could join David Beckham 's MLS franchise Inter Miami .
He said : “ Put on TV on Sunday : but you aim very well .
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Lionel Messi praised the impact Pep Guardiola has had on his career, as the Barcelona star continues to be linked with a summer exit from the Nou Camp.
Messi wanted to leave Barca last summer, but opted to stay when it became clear he would have to go through the courts with the club to get his way. Manchester City were the club most strongly linked with the 33-year-old, and the Blues have since confirmed they are in a position to sign Messi should he become available in 2021.
With Guardiola signing a new contract at City recently, the links with Messi have only increased, and that won't change with the latest comments from Messi's highly-anticipated TV interview on a range of topics.
Last week, Messi suggested he is ready to fight for Barcelona as he discussed his summer attempts at leaving for the first time, and he has now named Guardiola as one of the two managers who have had the biggest influence on his career.
“Pep has something special," Messi says in the latest snippet to be released from his interview with La Sexta.
"He makes you see things in a wonderful way, how he prepares for games, how to defend, and how to attack. He told you exactly how the match was going to be, how you had to attack to win.
“I was lucky to train under Guardiola and Luis Enrique, the two best. Having them made me grow a lot physically and mentally, and also the tactical wisdom they’ve taught me”
Messi's comments will encourage City fans still hoping for the Argentine to sign in the summer, although he did discuss one transfer rumour as it was put to him that he could join David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami.
He said: “Put on TV on Sunday: but you aim very well.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-27--EFL pundits reflect on 'bizarre' Carlisle v Bolton draw

Bolton Wanderers and Carlisle United played out a six goal thriller in a 'bizarre ' game at Brunton Park where neither side ought to be happy with the 'horrendous ' defending on show .
That 's the views of EFL pundits Ali Maxwell and Clinton Morrison .
The Cumbrians took an early lead through Aaron Hayden before Lewis Alessandra doubled their advantage before seven minutes .
Omari Patrick added a third while George Thomason grabbed one back for Bolton before the break .
In rainy and windy conditions in Cumbria , the Trotters added their second towards the end through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home a dramatic late leveller before the break to ensure the spoils would be shared after six goals .
Wanderers later ended the encounter with 10 men after Kioso was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time .
There was even later drama when Thomason and Jon Mellish both struck the woodwork at either end of the pitch as each side came close to a late winner .
Speaking on the EFL highlights show on Quest , pundit Maxwell felt Wanderers trio Kioso , Thomason and Antoni Sarcevic caught the eye during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pundit Morrison were in agreement that the defending for all six goals needed to be better from both teams .
He said : “ This was a bizarre game wasn ’ t it .
3-0 up Carlisle , barely having broken a sweat , a lot of set piece goals which they ’ ve become very adept at , it ’ s fair to say .
`` But fair play to Bolton and Ian Evatt because they came roaring back in the second half .
Thomason and Kioso were especially impressive and Sarcevic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of everything good for Bolton .
`` I think , and I know Clinton thinks , the defending for basically all six goals was so horrendous that no-one should be happy about this . ''
Morrison added regarding the defending : “ Yeah it should be better.
” Both teams remain in the positions they started Boxing Day in , with Wanderers 15th and Carlisle third .

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Bolton Wanderers and Carlisle United played out a six goal thriller in a 'bizarre' game at Brunton Park where neither side ought to be happy with the 'horrendous' defending on show.
That's the views of EFL pundits Ali Maxwell and Clinton Morrison.
The Cumbrians took an early lead through Aaron Hayden before Lewis Alessandra doubled their advantage before seven minutes.
Omari Patrick added a third while George Thomason grabbed one back for Bolton before the break.
In rainy and windy conditions in Cumbria, the Trotters added their second towards the end through Nathan Delfouneso, before Peter Kioso nodded home a dramatic late leveller before the break to ensure the spoils would be shared after six goals.
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Wanderers later ended the encounter with 10 men after Kioso was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time.
There was even later drama when Thomason and Jon Mellish both struck the woodwork at either end of the pitch as each side came close to a late winner.
Speaking on the EFL highlights show on Quest, pundit Maxwell felt Wanderers trio Kioso, Thomason and Antoni Sarcevic caught the eye during the comeback.
But he and fellow pundit Morrison were in agreement that the defending for all six goals needed to be better from both teams.
He said: “This was a bizarre game wasn’t it. 3-0 up Carlisle, barely having broken a sweat, a lot of set piece goals which they’ve become very adept at, it’s fair to say.
"But fair play to Bolton and Ian Evatt because they came roaring back in the second half. Thomason and Kioso were especially impressive and Sarcevic as well who is always at the heart of everything good for Bolton.
"I think, and I know Clinton thinks, the defending for basically all six goals was so horrendous that no-one should be happy about this."
Morrison added regarding the defending: “Yeah it should be better.”
Both teams remain in the positions they started Boxing Day in, with Wanderers 15th and Carlisle third.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-27--Kate Ferdinand praised for honesty with 'big knickers' pic after traumatic birth

New mum Kate Ferdinand has shared a frank and open post with her Instagram followers after having a traumatic birth .
Kate , who has welcomed a baby boy named Cree with her Manchester United legend husband Rio , has been praised for her honesty as she spoke about having an emergency cesarean section and the 'whirlwind ' that has followed her son 's arrival into the world .
The former The Only Way is Essex star shared a snap of herself holding her son while wearing a large pair of black knickers , which she advised is an essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to give birth make sure you have a huge stock of big black knickers , the bigger the better , '' she said with a laughing-face emoji .
Kate , who is also a doting stepmum to Lorenz , 14 , Tate , 12 , and Tia , nine , wrote to her followers : `` I wanted to share this with you .
This is me ... and let me add this is a much better version of me than the last 10 days .
`` After having an emergency c @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traumatic birth I ’ ve been completely wiped out .
`` The happiness has been overwhelming but so have the tears and emotions , I ’ ve felt like I can ’ t do what I ’ m meant to be doing with Cree as I haven ’ t been able to change or feed him consistently which has had me feeling all types of guilt , for Cree , Rio and that I can ’ t be doing what I normally do for the kids .
`` It ’ s a whirlwind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but at the same time the most perfect whirlwind . ''
Kate , 29 , posed for the photo with Cree makeup free , wearing her blonde hair knotted on top of her head .
She added : `` To be standing up holding my bubba like this is a dream right now .
`` When we are stripped of all the things we can normally do , the small things become extra special . ''
Paying tribute to her family she said : `` Feeling so lucky to have my amazing husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` What an amazing end to a pretty rubbish year . ''
And she said they were now living in the perfect bubble .
`` What a bubble this is ... We are so obsessed with our little angel Cree , '' she wrote .
`` I just seem to stare at him for hours on end .
Seeing the kids and him is literally what dreams are made of , feeling completely overwhelmed . ''
On Christmas Eve Kate shared a photo of little Cree being cooed over by his siblings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressed in matching green Christmas pyjamas as they gathered around the Christmas tree .
`` My whole heart .
Cree Ferdinand ... our angel boy we all love you so much . ''

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New mum Kate Ferdinand has shared a frank and open post with her Instagram followers after having a traumatic birth.
Kate, who has welcomed a baby boy named Cree with her Manchester United legend husband Rio, has been praised for her honesty as she spoke about having an emergency cesarean section and the 'whirlwind' that has followed her son's arrival into the world.
The former The Only Way is Essex star shared a snap of herself holding her son while wearing a large pair of black knickers, which she advised is an essential item for mums-to-be.
"For anyone about to give birth make sure you have a huge stock of big black knickers, the bigger the better," she said with a laughing-face emoji.
Kate, who is also a doting stepmum to Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine, wrote to her followers: "I wanted to share this with you. This is me ... and let me add this is a much better version of me than the last 10 days.
"After having an emergency c section, and a bit of a traumatic birth I’ve been completely wiped out.
"The happiness has been overwhelming but so have the tears and emotions, I’ve felt like I can’t do what I’m meant to be doing with Cree as I haven’t been able to change or feed him consistently which has had me feeling all types of guilt, for Cree, Rio and that I can’t be doing what I normally do for the kids.
"It’s a whirlwind I just wasn’t expecting ... but at the same time the most perfect whirlwind."
Kate, 29, posed for the photo with Cree makeup free, wearing her blonde hair knotted on top of her head.
She added: "To be standing up holding my bubba like this is a dream right now.
"When we are stripped of all the things we can normally do, the small things become extra special."
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Paying tribute to her family she said: "Feeling so lucky to have my amazing husband and the kids helping me with everything.
"What an amazing end to a pretty rubbish year."
And she said they were now living in the perfect bubble.
"What a bubble this is ... We are so obsessed with our little angel Cree," she wrote.
"I just seem to stare at him for hours on end. Seeing the kids and him is literally what dreams are made of, feeling completely overwhelmed."
On Christmas Eve Kate shared a photo of little Cree being cooed over by his siblings and proud dad.
The family were dressed in matching green Christmas pyjamas as they gathered around the Christmas tree.
"My whole heart. Cree Ferdinand ... our angel boy we all love you so much."