themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--McDonald's is reopening loads more restaurants today - the full list

Last week , McDonald 's reopened 15 of its branches for delivery .
Following a successful trial , the fast food chain announced that more of its stores would be reopening this week - some with drive-thrus- and would be serving up a limited menu , with a price cap of £15 .
In a statement to customers , McDonald 's said : `` Moving in step with government guidelines , we plan to reopen all our Drive-Thrus by early June .
We will keep the restaurant locator on our website updated as our Drive Thrus reopen over the coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thru does reopen , it will be different .
Our service will not be as quick as you might be used to , as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens , '' a statement said .
`` We expect there will be some queues for some of our busier sites and our restaurants will look different , with Perspex screens at our Drive Thru windows and employees wearing protective equipment .
`` I ask that you continue to be supportive of and patient with our restaurant teams as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are asking all of our employees to adapt to how our restaurants now work , and will only reopen at a pace that enables them to work safely .
`` As we get accustomed to the new processes and procedures , we will look to reopen more restaurants , for longer hours and reintroduce more menu items .
But only when I am confident we can do so whilst maintaining the new procedures we have introduced for the protection of our people . ''
Now McDonald 's has updated the list of restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are as follows : Unfortunately it looks like us Northerners will have to wait a bit longer to get our chicken nugget fix , but hopefully it wo n't be too long until some Manchester branches are back up and running .

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Last week, McDonald's reopened 15 of its branches for delivery.
Following a successful trial, the fast food chain announced that more of its stores would be reopening this week - some with drive-thrus- and would be serving up a limited menu, with a price cap of £15.
In a statement to customers, McDonald's said: "Moving in step with government guidelines, we plan to reopen all our Drive-Thrus by early June. We will keep the restaurant locator on our website updated as our Drive Thrus reopen over the coming weeks.
"When your local Drive Thru does reopen, it will be different. Our service will not be as quick as you might be used to, as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens," a statement said.
"We expect there will be some queues for some of our busier sites and our restaurants will look different, with Perspex screens at our Drive Thru windows and employees wearing protective equipment.
"I ask that you continue to be supportive of and patient with our restaurant teams as we slowly and safely return. We are asking all of our employees to adapt to how our restaurants now work, and will only reopen at a pace that enables them to work safely.
"As we get accustomed to the new processes and procedures, we will look to reopen more restaurants, for longer hours and reintroduce more menu items. But only when I am confident we can do so whilst maintaining the new procedures we have introduced for the protection of our people."
Now McDonald's has updated the list of restaurants that have reopened.
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The open branches are as follows:
Dunstable
Garston (Watford)
Luton - Chaul End Lane
Luton George Street
Luton Leagrave
Luton Retail Park, Gipsy Lane
Boongate Peterborough
Bourges Boulevard
Eye Green
Peterborough, Glinton
Peterborough, Hampton
Peterborough, Morrisons
Essex, Boreham Interchange
Chelmsford Riverside
Chelmsford, Regiment Business Park
Chelmsford Westway
Unfortunately it looks like us Northerners will have to wait a bit longer to get our chicken nugget fix, but hopefully it won't be too long until some Manchester branches are back up and running.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Manchester United players return to training at Carrington

Manchester United players and staff have arrived at their training complex for their first session at Carrington in over two months .
Angel Gomes , Fred , Scott McTominay , Tahith Chong , Mason Greenwood , Harry Maguire , Nemanja Matic , Phil Jones and assistant manager Mike Phelan were among the first arrivals on Wednesday morning after the Premier League held a vote on clubs ' return to training on Monday .
The MEN understands United players are due to arrive at staggered times between 10am and 4pm for their first sessions in small groups .
United last trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of players reported at Carrington on Tuesday for final checks .
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week and Luke Shaw , pictured running in a park with Daniel James this month , said the players are 'excited to be getting back to some normality ' .
`` We 've known for around a week that it was a possibility , but United have had to make it the safest possible environment for all the players and the staff , '' Shaw said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll arrive in our training gear and shower when we get home .
The rules have to be really strict , but we ’ re obviously all going to stick to them just to make sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible .
`` I think we ’ re all determined to do things properly because we ’ re all looking forward to getting back on a proper pitch !
Running down at the park is okay , but obviously it is n't ideal .
`` We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ ll be nice to be around different people and see the boys again for a bit longer .
It ’ s a massive step forward to get on the same training pitch as each other . ''
`` We ’ re all really excited to be getting back to some normality and we ’ re all going to do everything we possibly can to make sure our training is as safe as it can be . ''
United players were allocated time-slots to arrive at Carrington on Sunday to be tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact training and must maintain social distancing .
The Premier League has still not settled on a restart date and there are 92 fixtures left to be played this season .

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Manchester United players and staff have arrived at their training complex for their first session at Carrington in over two months.
Angel Gomes, Fred, Scott McTominay, Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and assistant manager Mike Phelan were among the first arrivals on Wednesday morning after the Premier League held a vote on clubs' return to training on Monday.
The MEN understands United players are due to arrive at staggered times between 10am and 4pm for their first sessions in small groups. United last trained at Carrington on March 13 and the majority of players reported at Carrington on Tuesday for final checks.
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week and Luke Shaw, pictured running in a park with Daniel James this month, said the players are 'excited to be getting back to some normality'.
"We've known for around a week that it was a possibility, but United have had to make it the safest possible environment for all the players and the staff," Shaw said.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"We’ll still social distance throughout, we’ll arrive in our training gear and shower when we get home. The rules have to be really strict, but we’re obviously all going to stick to them just to make sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible.
"I think we’re all determined to do things properly because we’re all looking forward to getting back on a proper pitch! Running down at the park is okay, but obviously it isn't ideal.
"We have to do our work, keep fit and it’ll be nice to be around different people and see the boys again for a bit longer. It’s a massive step forward to get on the same training pitch as each other."
"We’re all really excited to be getting back to some normality and we’re all going to do everything we possibly can to make sure our training is as safe as it can be."
United players were allocated time-slots to arrive at Carrington on Sunday to be tested for COVID-19. Players are forbidden from contact training and must maintain social distancing.
The Premier League has still not settled on a restart date and there are 92 fixtures left to be played this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington for training

Pictures : Manchester United players arrive at Carrington for first day of training ahead of season restart Manchester United players @ @ @ @ @ Training Complex in Carrington for their first training sessions ahead of a possible resumption of @ @ @ @ @ squad attended the centre yesterday as part of the planned return to training today .
@ @ @ @ @ ' return will be staggered through the day , as they will initially only work @ @ @ @ @ League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week and Luke Shaw @ @ @ @ @ park with Daniel James this month , said the players are 'excited to be getting @ @ @ @ @ .

Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington for first day of training ahead of season restart
Manchester United players are arriving at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington for their first training sessions ahead of a possible resumption of the football season. The squad attended the centre yesterday as part of the planned return to training today. It is thought the players' return will be staggered through the day, as they will initially only work in small groups. Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training this week and Luke Shaw, pictured running in a park with Daniel James this month, said the players are 'excited to be getting back to some normality'.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Almost a third of patients to die with Covid-19 had diabetes

Almost a third of people who died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in England suffered from diabetes , according to new research .
The data , from NHS England , reveals that the percentage of people dying with diabetes is higher than previously thought .
Data released last week suggested that just over a quarter ( 26 per cent ) of Covid-19 patients who had died in English hospitals had diabetes - but the latest numbers reveals that the proportion is close to a third .
Overall , 7,466 of the 24,739 coronavirus patients who have died in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had type 2 diabetes - and a further 365 patients had type 1 diabtes .
That works out at around 32 per cent of patients .
Earlier figures released on May 14 claimed that only 5,873 diabetes patients had died with Covid-19 out of 22,332 at that time .
Professor Jonathan Valabhji , the lead author of the new study , said the findings were “ worrying ” and that they “ show the extent of the risk of coronavirus for people with diabetes ” .
People with diabetes are being urged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
They should also ensure they adhere to social distancing measures set out by the government .
Bridget Turner , director of policy at Diabetes UK , said : “ We know people with diabetes will want to know what they can do to keep themselves safe .
“ The most important thing anyone with diabetes can do is try their best to manage their condition carefully , keeping their blood sugar in range as much as possible .
“ All people with diabetes should also follow stringent social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus altogether.
” The charity is also calling on the government to ensure that people suffering from diabetes are kept safe at work and have access to support systems such as food delivery services .
Prof Valabhji added that the study also shows that higher blood glucose levels and obesity `` further increase the risk in both types of diabetes ” .
NHS England says it is offering video consultations and online appointments , as well as routine discussions with GPs , so that diabetes care can continue throughout the pandemic .

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Almost a third of people who died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in England suffered from diabetes, according to new research.
The data, from NHS England, reveals that the percentage of people dying with diabetes is higher than previously thought.
Data released last week suggested that just over a quarter (26 per cent) of Covid-19 patients who had died in English hospitals had diabetes - but the latest numbers reveals that the proportion is close to a third.
Overall, 7,466 of the 24,739 coronavirus patients who have died in hospitals in England up to May 17 had type 2 diabetes - and a further 365 patients had type 1 diabtes.
That works out at around 32 per cent of patients.
Earlier figures released on May 14 claimed that only 5,873 diabetes patients had died with Covid-19 out of 22,332 at that time.
Professor Jonathan Valabhji, the lead author of the new study, said the findings were “worrying” and that they “show the extent of the risk of coronavirus for people with diabetes”.
Advice to diabetes sufferers
People with diabetes are being urged to ensure they manage their condition carefully amid the coronavirus pandemic.
They should also ensure they adhere to social distancing measures set out by the government.
Bridget Turner, director of policy at Diabetes UK, said: “We know people with diabetes will want to know what they can do to keep themselves safe.
“The most important thing anyone with diabetes can do is try their best to manage their condition carefully, keeping their blood sugar in range as much as possible.
“All people with diabetes should also follow stringent social distancing measures to reduce their chances of catching the virus altogether.”
(Image: PA)
The charity is also calling on the government to ensure that people suffering from diabetes are kept safe at work and have access to support systems such as food delivery services.
Prof Valabhji added that the study also shows that higher blood glucose levels and obesity "further increase the risk in both types of diabetes”.
NHS England says it is offering video consultations and online appointments, as well as routine discussions with GPs, so that diabetes care can continue throughout the pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Homeless 'could end up back on the streets' after lockdown without action

Ministers must seize a ‘ once in a generation opportunity ’ to tackle rough sleeping in the wake of the Covid lockdown , Sir Keir Starmer and Labour mayors have warned - or homeless people housed during the pandemic so far could end up back on the streets .
A statement signed by the Labour leader and mayors including Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan highlights that around 5,000 street homeless have been accommodated during the pandemic , as both the government and local authorities sought to protect them from the virus .
However they say that ministers have so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those people , calling for a ‘ dedicated funding package ’ to ensure that can now happen .
The statement - released ahead of a meeting between the Labour leader and Labour mayors today - follows a report by the Manchester Evening News last week that revealed ministers had ‘ drawn a line ’ under the so-called ‘ Everyone In ’ approach , which in March had directed local authorities to ensure all rough sleepers were housed , if necessarily in hotels .
In Greater Manchester , nearly 1,600 people have since been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here had originally forecast .
Labour ’ s joint statement says policy must not now return to ‘ business as usual ’ , meaning government will need to take action if it is to show it is serious about the homelessness crisis .
Inaction 'could see rough sleepers ending up back on the streets ' , it warns .
Last week the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government hit back hard at the M.E.N ’ s report , calling it ‘ inaccurate ’ .
However it did not deny that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wound up and a few hours later Andy Burnham wrote to the government confirming that was his understanding , while also calling for clarity and direct funding for moving people on from hotels .
Today ’ s Labour statement notes that the funding dedicated to bringing rough sleepers indoors is ‘ set to run out ’ , adding that ‘ no clear plans or resources have been put in place by government for what happens next ’ .
Government has previously pointed to £3.2bn in funding given to local authorities during the crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the cash is far too little to cover shortfalls in many parts of the country - including in Greater Manchester - and that the money has to cover all financial pressures , including spiralling costs in social care .
Labour ’ s statement warns that without clarity over the government ’ s homelessness policy and without certainty over funding , homeless people could end up back where they were .
“ Warm words are worth nothing to those who were sleeping on the streets , and people across the country will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” they add .
Coronavirus is the biggest crisis our country has faced for a generation .
But it has also presented us with a once in a generation opportunity : to help thousands of rough sleepers off the streets for good .
Thanks to the incredible work of local government , and dedicated funding from central Government , that opportunity is within our grasp .
The Government has rightly committed to protecting vulnerable rough sleepers for the duration of the pandemic .
However , the dedicated funding to house rough sleepers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear plans or resources have been put in place by Government for what happens next .
The Government needs to provide clarity on their 'Everyone In ' policy , to include those made homeless during the lockdown , and certainty over the future funding arrangements .
Without this we could see rough sleepers ending up back on the streets .
We also need to see policy changes for those with no recourse to public funds , and changes to Local Housing Allowance and Housing Benefit .
These changes will help us move rough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support to help them stay there .
We restate today our commitment to doing everything in our power to ensure that no one who has been helped off the streets during this period is forced to return .
That includes non-UK nationals who wouldn ’ t normally be able to access welfare and other support .
But to achieve this we need the government to make the same pledge – and to back it up with actions .
Warm words are worth nothing to those who were sleeping on the streets , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us if this opportunity is missed .
Mayors and council leaders are doing everything possible , but we need that commitment to be matched by government .
When this crisis is over , we can not return to business as usual .
Rough sleepers , some of whom are receiving support for the first time , have been brought safely off the streets .
We can not let that progress go to waste .
This is an unprecedented opportunity to 'build back better ' and avoid a return to business as usual .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to end rough sleeping , now is the time to act .

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Ministers must seize a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to tackle rough sleeping in the wake of the Covid lockdown, Sir Keir Starmer and Labour mayors have warned - or homeless people housed during the pandemic so far could end up back on the streets.
A statement signed by the Labour leader and mayors including Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan highlights that around 5,000 street homeless have been accommodated during the pandemic, as both the government and local authorities sought to protect them from the virus.
However they say that ministers have so far failed to promise longer term housing for those people, calling for a ‘dedicated funding package’ to ensure that can now happen.
The statement - released ahead of a meeting between the Labour leader and Labour mayors today - follows a report by the Manchester Evening News last week that revealed ministers had ‘drawn a line’ under the so-called ‘Everyone In’ approach, which in March had directed local authorities to ensure all rough sleepers were housed, if necessarily in hotels.
In Greater Manchester, nearly 1,600 people have since been brought inside, 50pc more than leaders here had originally forecast.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Labour’s joint statement says policy must not now return to ‘business as usual’, meaning government will need to take action if it is to show it is serious about the homelessness crisis. Inaction 'could see rough sleepers ending up back on the streets', it warns.
Last week the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government hit back hard at the M.E.N’s report, calling it ‘inaccurate’.
However it did not deny that the ‘Everyone In’ policy was being wound up and a few hours later Andy Burnham wrote to the government confirming that was his understanding, while also calling for clarity and direct funding for moving people on from hotels.
Today’s Labour statement notes that the funding dedicated to bringing rough sleepers indoors is ‘set to run out’, adding that ‘no clear plans or resources have been put in place by government for what happens next’.
Government has previously pointed to £3.2bn in funding given to local authorities during the crisis, but local councils and mayors argue that the cash is far too little to cover shortfalls in many parts of the country - including in Greater Manchester - and that the money has to cover all financial pressures, including spiralling costs in social care.
(Image: PA)
Labour’s statement warns that without clarity over the government’s homelessness policy and without certainty over funding, homeless people could end up back where they were.
“Warm words are worth nothing to those who were sleeping on the streets, and people across the country will not forgive us if this opportunity is missed,” they add.
The statement in full
Coronavirus is the biggest crisis our country has faced for a generation. But it has also presented us with a once in a generation opportunity: to help thousands of rough sleepers off the streets for good.
Thanks to the incredible work of local government, and dedicated funding from central Government, that opportunity is within our grasp.
The Government has rightly committed to protecting vulnerable rough sleepers for the duration of the pandemic. However, the dedicated funding to house rough sleepers is set to run out and no clear plans or resources have been put in place by Government for what happens next.
The Government needs to provide clarity on their 'Everyone In' policy, to include those made homeless during the lockdown, and certainty over the future funding arrangements. Without this we could see rough sleepers ending up back on the streets.
We also need to see policy changes for those with no recourse to public funds, and changes to Local Housing Allowance and Housing Benefit.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
These changes will help us move rough sleepers into longer-term accommodation and provide wrap-around support to help them stay there.
We restate today our commitment to doing everything in our power to ensure that no one who has been helped off the streets during this period is forced to return.
That includes non-UK nationals who wouldn’t normally be able to access welfare and other support.
But to achieve this we need the government to make the same pledge – and to back it up with actions. Warm words are worth nothing to those who were sleeping on the streets, and people across the country will not forgive us if this opportunity is missed. Mayors and council leaders are doing everything possible, but we need that commitment to be matched by government.
When this crisis is over, we cannot return to business as usual. Rough sleepers, some of whom are receiving support for the first time, have been brought safely off the streets. We cannot let that progress go to waste.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to 'build back better' and avoid a return to business as usual. If the government is serious about its commitment to end rough sleeping, now is the time to act.
Signed by:
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party;
Thangam Debbonaire, Shadow Housing Secretary;
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London;
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester;
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region;
Dan Jarvis, Mayor of Sheffield City Region; and
Jamie Driscoll, Mayor of North Tyne.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Two men arrested after gunshots fired with streets sealed off

Police have made two arrests following reports of gunshots in Whalley Range .
There are no reports of any injuries .
A number of streets have been sealed off however , with forensic investigators and detectives at the scene .
Police were called to Highbury Road in Whalley Range at 4.10pm on Wednesday after reports of a firearms discharge .
Greater Manchester Police said evidence of gunshots were later found at the scene .
It 's understood part of Gildridge Road was also sealed off .
Two men aged in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being questioned in custody .
They have not been named .
In a statement , GMP said : `` Police were called at around 4.10pm on Wednesday to reports of a firearms discharge on Highbury Road in the Whalley Range area of Manchester .
Officers attended and found evidence of gunshots .
`` Two men – aged in their 20s – have been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences and are being questioned by detectives .
No injuries were reported .
`` An investigation is underway and anyone with information is urged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been stepped up .
Inspector John Picton said : `` This was a frightening incident in broad daylight which thankfully has not caused any injuries but will have caused great shock in the community .
`` I would like to reassure the public that we are treating this very seriously and have increased the number of high-visibility patrols in the area and a cordon remains in place while our enquiries continue .
`` We have made two arrests but are keen to ensure we ascertain as many details as we can about this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in touch with any information they can that may aid our investigation . ''
Call police on 0161 856 6063 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have made two arrests following reports of gunshots in Whalley Range.
There are no reports of any injuries.
A number of streets have been sealed off however, with forensic investigators and detectives at the scene.
Police were called to Highbury Road in Whalley Range at 4.10pm on Wednesday after reports of a firearms discharge.
Greater Manchester Police said evidence of gunshots were later found at the scene.
It's understood part of Gildridge Road was also sealed off.
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Two men aged in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences, the force said. Both are currently being questioned in custody. They have not been named.
In a statement, GMP said: "Police were called at around 4.10pm on Wednesday to reports of a firearms discharge on Highbury Road in the Whalley Range area of Manchester. Officers attended and found evidence of gunshots.
"Two men – aged in their 20s – have been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences and are being questioned by detectives. No injuries were reported.
"An investigation is underway and anyone with information is urged to contact police."
Police patrols have been stepped up.
Inspector John Picton said: "This was a frightening incident in broad daylight which thankfully has not caused any injuries but will have caused great shock in the community.
"I would like to reassure the public that we are treating this very seriously and have increased the number of high-visibility patrols in the area and a cordon remains in place while our enquiries continue.
"We have made two arrests but are keen to ensure we ascertain as many details as we can about this incident and I therefore encourage the public to get in touch with any information they can that may aid our investigation."
Call police on 0161 856 6063 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Police make more arrests in Aya Hachem murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of University of Salford law student Aya Hachem have made two more arrests , police revealed tonight .
A woman aged 29 and a 39-year-old man were both arrested in Blackburn on Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of the 19-year-old 's murder , Lancashire Police said .
Both remained in custody for questioning tonight .
The arrests mean 11 people have now been detained by police in connection with Aya 's murder .
The latest arrests in Blackburn , Lancashire , follow the arrests earlier today of two women , aged 19 and 26 , on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man on suspicion of murder .
On Tuesday , two men aged 31 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of murder and a man , 29 , on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Three men aged 39 , 33 and 36 were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and magistrates have now granted police more time to question them .
Aya , who was studying law at the University of Salford and had just sat her second year exams , died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time .
Police said a Toyota Avensis drove past her and shots were fired from the vehicle .
In a statement , Lancashire Police said : `` Officers do not believe she was the intended target of the attack . ''
The Asylum and Refugee Community ( ARC ) , a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn , said Aya was originally from Lebanon .
In a social media tribute to her , the charity spoke of an 'horrific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 'randomly caught up in a shooting ' .
Aya was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children 's Society .
She was also said to be the vice-chair of the University of Salford 's law society .
Detective Superintendent Andy Cribbin said : `` This is a very fast moving investigation , with information coming in from various places which we are reacting to swiftly .
`` My thanks goes to everyone who has passed on information to us .
`` I continue to appeal to people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tragic shooting of Aya but have n't spoken to us yet to do the right thing and make contact .
`` Aya , the innocent victim in all of this , along with her family , deserve justice and it is people telling us what they know that will help us find the people or person responsible . ''

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Detectives investigating the murder of University of Salford law student Aya Hachem have made two more arrests, police revealed tonight.
A woman aged 29 and a 39-year-old man were both arrested in Blackburn on Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of the 19-year-old's murder, Lancashire Police said.
Both remained in custody for questioning tonight.
The arrests mean 11 people have now been detained by police in connection with Aya's murder.
All 11 remain in police custody.
(Image: Lancashire Police)
The latest arrests in Blackburn, Lancashire, follow the arrests earlier today of two women, aged 19 and 26, on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
On Tuesday, two men aged 31 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of murder and a man, 29, on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Three men aged 39, 33 and 36 were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and magistrates have now granted police more time to question them.
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Aya, who was studying law at the University of Salford and had just sat her second year exams, died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn last Sunday.
She was shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time.
Police said a Toyota Avensis drove past her and shots were fired from the vehicle.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "Officers do not believe she was the intended target of the attack."
The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC), a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn, said Aya was originally from Lebanon.
In a social media tribute to her, the charity spoke of an 'horrific, senseless attack' and said she was 'randomly caught up in a shooting'.
Aya was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children's Society.
She was also said to be the vice-chair of the University of Salford's law society.
Detective Superintendent Andy Cribbin said: "This is a very fast moving investigation, with information coming in from various places which we are reacting to swiftly.
"My thanks goes to everyone who has passed on information to us.
"I continue to appeal to people who think they know who was involved in the tragic shooting of Aya but haven't spoken to us yet to do the right thing and make contact.
"Aya, the innocent victim in all of this, along with her family, deserve justice and it is people telling us what they know that will help us find the people or person responsible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City 's appeal against their two-year ban from European competition will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
Shortly after the bombshell verdict was delivered by UEFA effectively kicking City out @ @ @ @ @ two years , the Blues made it clear through Ferran Soriano and Pep Guardiola that @ @ @ @ @ would clear them .
It was hoped that CAS would hear the case before the @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic has put paid to that .
However , fears from other clubs @ @ @ @ @ take advantage of the global crisis by getting the ban suspended until the case could @ @ @ @ @ .
CAS have worked on a number of measures to make sure that hearings can @ @ @ @ @ complications caused by the pandemic and the latest schedule has slotted City 's case in @ @ @ @ @ June 8 .
Recap our blog for the latest City news .

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Manchester City's appeal against their two-year ban from European competition will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport between June 8 and 10.
Shortly after the bombshell verdict was delivered by UEFA effectively kicking City out of the Champions League for two years, the Blues made it clear through Ferran Soriano and Pep Guardiola that they were confident an appeal would clear them. It was hoped that CAS would hear the case before the summer, but the impact of the pandemic has put paid to that.
However, fears from other clubs that City would look to take advantage of the global crisis by getting the ban suspended until the case could be heard have proven unfounded.
CAS have worked on a number of measures to make sure that hearings can still go ahead despite the complications caused by the pandemic and the latest schedule has slotted City's case in for three days beginning on June 8.
Recap our blog for the latest City news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are keen to land the 20-year-old as a marquee addition in the next transfer window @ @ @ @ @ secure the services of the former Manchester City talent .
Dortmund , who returned to @ @ @ @ @ victory over arch-rivals Schalke behind closed doors , will command a high price for the @ @ @ @ @ to Leaders Business , Cramer has issued an update on the upcoming transfer window and @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
He said : `` Everyone has to be as flexible as possible .
@ @ @ @ @ business will be of higher relevance .
It will take a longer time to plan @ @ @ @ @ of high fees will go down as well . ''
Meanwhile , United have continued @ @ @ @ @ Monchengladbach forward Alassane Plea among other targets .
Recap the latest United news from the @ @

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Borussia Dortmund's managing director Carsten Cramer has issued a transfer update amid Manchester United's interest in winger Jadon Sancho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are keen to land the 20-year-old as a marquee addition in the next transfer window but face a battle to secure the services of the former Manchester City talent.
Dortmund, who returned to action in Saturday's 4-0 victory over arch-rivals Schalke behind closed doors, will command a high price for the winger.
However, speaking to Leaders Business, Cramer has issued an update on the upcoming transfer window and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: "Everyone has to be as flexible as possible. I'm very sure loan business will be of higher relevance. It will take a longer time to plan your squad. The expectations of high fees will go down as well."
Meanwhile, United have continued to be linked with Borussia Monchengladbach forward Alassane Plea among other targets.
Recap the latest United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Jude Bellingham's impact at Man United predicted amid transfer links

Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham is attracting interest from clubs around Europe ahead of a possible transfer in the new transfer window , with Manchester United one of the clubs interested in signing the 16-year-old .
The Stourbridge-born youngster has already been given a tour of the Manchester United training ground , as he scopes out a potential move , with the likes of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also reportedly interested in signing Bellingham when the next transfer window opens .
So , what kind of impact could Bellingham have at Old Trafford in the short and long-term if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 to have a bit of fun and try and predict how Bellingham 's future with United may play out over the next few years , for a bit of fun .
To set up this simulation , we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange a £30million move for Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City to Manchester United on July 1 , 2020 .
We then simulated five seasons to see what kind of impact Bellingham would have on the United team over the longer term .
This is how Bellingham 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you start a new career save in June 2019 .
After a year of development , the 2020/21 season was Bellingham 's breakthrough at United , as the youngster made 31 appearances in all competitions , including 23 Premier League appearances .
But , only six were starts .
Bellingham also scored his first Premier League goal for the club against West Ham in December , a great moment for the youngster .
Bellingham did have an impact on their campaign , helping United to an impressive third-place finish and a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was far from a key player for the club .
Bellingham appeared slightly more regularly for United in the 2021/22 season , making 33 appearances in all competitions , but only four Premier League starts .
His development and game time at United was curtailed by a bunch of big-name signings including Christian Eriksen , Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Paqueta , resulting in a bit-part role at best for the youngster .
However , he was still only 18 for the majority of the season , so 33 appearances for United at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fourth-place finish in the Premier League , but they also won a major trophy .
Yes that 's right , United won the Champions League , beating rivals City in the final thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez , Mason Greenwood and Everton .
Bellingham was an unused substitute in the final , making five sub appearances in the competition throughout the season .
Jude Bellingham 's 2022/23 season for Napoli ( on loan from Manchester United ) In the summer of 2022 , central midfielders Nicolo Barella and Hamad Junior Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £125.5 million , which led to another bit-part role for the youngster .
After failing to start in the Premier League from August until January , making 13 sub appearances but still managing four goals , Bellingham was allowed to leave on loan in order to secure more regular football , joining Serie A side Napoli for the second-half of the campaign .
In Italy , Bellingham made 12 appearances , including ten starts , scoring four goals and providing four assists , showcasing his developing talent .
But back in England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their smart spending , finishing six points above Liverpool .
United also won the Carabao Cup , with Barella and Eriksen scoring in a 2-1 win over Liverpool in the final .
Bellingham 's 2023/24 campaign did n't get off to a great start , with the now 20-year-old suffering a nasty ankle injury which sidelined him till January .
Dele Alli was also signed in the summer of 2023 , with United adding yet more midfielders to their squad .
However , the youngster became a key player for United in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances , including 15 starts in the Premier League , scoring five goals and registering seven assists .
His performances helped United finish in 3rd place in the Premier League , after getting off to a difficult start .
Bellingham also led the club to two more major trophies , including the Champions League and the FA Cup , with Bellingham starting both finals and playing a key part in the cup runs .
United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup final after extra-time , with the Red Devils beating Juventus in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in Bellingham 's career , he was one of the first names on the teamsheet at United for the entirety of the 2024/25 season , making a total of 57 appearances in all competitions .
The now 21-year-old made 30 starts in the Premier League , scoring nine goals and registering eleven assists , playing a key role in the club 's success throughout the season for the first time .
Such was the level of his performances , Bellingham was named in the Premier League Team of the Year , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just missed out on the title in this season , finishing behind Manchester City .
But , they won almost every other trophy on offer .
Bellingham led United to success in the Champions League , FA Cup , Carabao Cup , European Super Cup and Community Shield , as the club enjoyed a hugely successful campaign , all thanks to the 21-year-old 's incredible form .
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This is how Manchester United 's best eleven looked at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joining current United players Greenwood , Hannibal Mejbri , Anthony Martial , David De Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as key players in the squad .
Below is a list of Bellingham 's career achievements for United from 2019 to 2025 , listing all the trophy wins that the youngster was involved in .
And this is how Bellingham 's profile on Football Manager 2020 looks like in 2025 , with the now 21-year-old one of the best midfielders in world football , with world-class passing , dribbling , acceleration , vision , decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the profile below , £30million would be an absolute steal .
According to our Football Manager 2020 simulation , if Bellingham signed for United , he could only play a bit-part role at United for the next few seasons .
But when Bellingham is ready to make an impact on the world stage , in around three seasons time , he could help United compete for every major trophy , with the youngster helping the club to win two Champions League trophies and multiple domestic cup competitions in our simulation .
Overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to what happens in real-life , Bellingham would be an absolute bargain at £30million , whose eventual value will far exceed that initial transfer outlay .
Obviously this is a just a bit of fun , but it 's interesting to see Bellingham 's potential impact at the club long-term , even if it is in the virtual world !

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Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham is attracting interest from clubs around Europe ahead of a possible transfer in the new transfer window, with Manchester United one of the clubs interested in signing the 16-year-old.
The Stourbridge-born youngster has already been given a tour of the Manchester United training ground, as he scopes out a potential move, with the likes of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also reportedly interested in signing Bellingham when the next transfer window opens.
So, what kind of impact could Bellingham have at Old Trafford in the short and long-term if he signed?
We used Football Manager 2020 to have a bit of fun and try and predict how Bellingham's future with United may play out over the next few years, for a bit of fun.
Here's what happened...
Jude Bellingham to Manchester United in 2020
To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange a £30million move for Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City to Manchester United on July 1, 2020.
We then simulated five seasons to see what kind of impact Bellingham would have on the United team over the longer term.
This is how Bellingham's profile looks in Football Manager 2020 when you start a new career save in June 2019.
Jude Bellingham's 2020/21 season for Manchester United
After a year of development, the 2020/21 season was Bellingham's breakthrough at United, as the youngster made 31 appearances in all competitions, including 23 Premier League appearances. But, only six were starts.
Bellingham also scored his first Premier League goal for the club against West Ham in December, a great moment for the youngster.
Bellingham did have an impact on their campaign, helping United to an impressive third-place finish and a return to Champions League football. However, Bellingham was far from a key player for the club.
Manchester United's 2020/21 league position: 3rd
Manchester United trophies won in 2020/21: None
Jude Bellingham's 2021/22 season for Manchester United
Bellingham appeared slightly more regularly for United in the 2021/22 season, making 33 appearances in all competitions, but only four Premier League starts.
His development and game time at United was curtailed by a bunch of big-name signings including Christian Eriksen, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Paqueta, resulting in a bit-part role at best for the youngster.
However, he was still only 18 for the majority of the season, so 33 appearances for United at that age is still impressive.
United secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, but they also won a major trophy.
Manchester United's 2021/22 league position: 4th
Yes that's right, United won the Champions League, beating rivals City in the final thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez, Mason Greenwood and Everton. Bellingham was an unused substitute in the final, making five sub appearances in the competition throughout the season.
Manchester United trophies won in 2021/22: Champions League
Jude Bellingham's 2022/23 season for Napoli (on loan from Manchester United)
In the summer of 2022, central midfielders Nicolo Barella and Hamad Junior Traore joined United for a combined fee of £125.5 million, which led to another bit-part role for the youngster.
After failing to start in the Premier League from August until January, making 13 sub appearances but still managing four goals, Bellingham was allowed to leave on loan in order to secure more regular football, joining Serie A side Napoli for the second-half of the campaign.
In Italy, Bellingham made 12 appearances, including ten starts, scoring four goals and providing four assists, showcasing his developing talent.
But back in England, United won the Premier League thanks to their smart spending, finishing six points above Liverpool.
Manchester United's 2022/23 league position: 1st
United also won the Carabao Cup, with Barella and Eriksen scoring in a 2-1 win over Liverpool in the final.
Manchester United trophies won in 2022/23: Premier League, Carabao Cup
Jude Bellingham's 2023/24 season for Manchester United
Bellingham's 2023/24 campaign didn't get off to a great start, with the now 20-year-old suffering a nasty ankle injury which sidelined him till January. Dele Alli was also signed in the summer of 2023, with United adding yet more midfielders to their squad.
However, the youngster became a key player for United in the second-half of the campaign, making 28 appearances, including 15 starts in the Premier League, scoring five goals and registering seven assists.
His performances helped United finish in 3rd place in the Premier League, after getting off to a difficult start.
Manchester United's 2023/24 league position: 3rd
Bellingham also led the club to two more major trophies, including the Champions League and the FA Cup, with Bellingham starting both finals and playing a key part in the cup runs.
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United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup final after extra-time, with the Red Devils beating Juventus in the Champions League final.
Manchester United trophies won in 2023/24: Champions League, FA Cup
Jude Bellingham's 2024/25 season for Manchester United
For the first time in Bellingham's career, he was one of the first names on the teamsheet at United for the entirety of the 2024/25 season, making a total of 57 appearances in all competitions.
The now 21-year-old made 30 starts in the Premier League, scoring nine goals and registering eleven assists, playing a key role in the club's success throughout the season for the first time.
Such was the level of his performances, Bellingham was named in the Premier League Team of the Year, along with Mason Greenwood.
But, United just missed out on the title in this season, finishing behind Manchester City.
Manchester United's 2024/25 league position: 2nd
But, they won almost every other trophy on offer.
Bellingham led United to success in the Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, European Super Cup and Community Shield, as the club enjoyed a hugely successful campaign, all thanks to the 21-year-old's incredible form.
Manchester United trophies won in 2024/25: Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, European Super Cup, Community Shield
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This is how Manchester United's best eleven looked at the end of the 2024/25 season, with Bellingham joining current United players Greenwood, Hannibal Mejbri, Anthony Martial, David De Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as key players in the squad.
Below is a list of Bellingham's career achievements for United from 2019 to 2025, listing all the trophy wins that the youngster was involved in.
And this is how Bellingham's profile on Football Manager 2020 looks like in 2025, with the now 21-year-old one of the best midfielders in world football, with world-class passing, dribbling, acceleration, vision, decisions, finishing and other attributes.
Judging by the profile below, £30million would be an absolute steal.
According to our Football Manager 2020 simulation, if Bellingham signed for United, he could only play a bit-part role at United for the next few seasons.
But when Bellingham is ready to make an impact on the world stage, in around three seasons time, he could help United compete for every major trophy, with the youngster helping the club to win two Champions League trophies and multiple domestic cup competitions in our simulation.
Overall, if this simulation is anywhere close to what happens in real-life, Bellingham would be an absolute bargain at £30million, whose eventual value will far exceed that initial transfer outlay.
Obviously this is a just a bit of fun, but it's interesting to see Bellingham's potential impact at the club long-term, even if it is in the virtual world!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--David Silva makes prediction on Champions League return

The Champions League will be a 'little weird ' when it finally resumes again following its suspension , according to Manchester City great David Silva .
While City have seen their dominance in the Premier League slip this season they are still going strong in the Champions League and have a great chance of winning the historic trophy for the first time .
The Blues recorded one of their most famous victories in the first leg of the last-16 as they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu , but they have so far been unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitions were suspended indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus outbreak and with the Bundesliga being the only major European league to restart it remains to been seen when they will be able to resume .
Silva is expected to sign a short-term deal and delay his departure so he can remain with the club until the season is finally finished but he has admitted the Champions League wo n't be the same .
`` It is going to be a little weird , '' the Spaniard told AS .
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and try to get the best possible .
Hopefully we can win it . ''
If City did win Europe 's top competition then it would be the second season in a row in which it has been won by an English team , following Liverpool 's triumph over Tottenham last May .
Silva believes that English clubs are going to continue reaching the final as long as they keep embracing foreign coaches .
`` In Spain there is a lot of tactical quality , '' he added .
Physically here too , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot tactically .
If coaches continue to come from abroad , England will always have finalists in Europe . ''

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The Champions League will be a 'little weird' when it finally resumes again following its suspension, according to Manchester City great David Silva.
While City have seen their dominance in the Premier League slip this season they are still going strong in the Champions League and have a great chance of winning the historic trophy for the first time.
The Blues recorded one of their most famous victories in the first leg of the last-16 as they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu, but they have so far been unable to conclude the tie.
UEFA's competitions were suspended indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus outbreak and with the Bundesliga being the only major European league to restart it remains to been seen when they will be able to resume.
Silva is expected to sign a short-term deal and delay his departure so he can remain with the club until the season is finally finished but he has admitted the Champions League won't be the same.
"It is going to be a little weird," the Spaniard told AS. "We have to wait for them to tell us and try to get the best possible. Hopefully we can win it."
If City did win Europe's top competition then it would be the second season in a row in which it has been won by an English team, following Liverpool's triumph over Tottenham last May.
Silva believes that English clubs are going to continue reaching the final as long as they keep embracing foreign coaches.
"In Spain there is a lot of tactical quality," he added. Physically here too, and in recent years it has grown a lot tactically. If coaches continue to come from abroad, England will always have finalists in Europe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man Utd evening headlines as training resumes and duo sign deals

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday , May 20 .
After more than two months of isolated training , Manchester United players returned to Carrington on Wednesday .
The MEN understands that players reported at staggered times throughout the day , but the first to arrive at the complex included Fred , Harry Maguire , and Mason Greenwood , as well as assistant manager , Mike Phelan .
This comes after Premier League clubs unanimously voted to return to training on Monday as Project Restart plans enter the next stage ahead of a mid-June return to action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small groups and social distancing measures remain in place with players arriving in their kit and showering at home .
Contact training is not allowed with a set of strict protocols in place .
Young goalkeeper , Jacob Carney , announced that he has agreed to terms on his first professional contract with Manchester United .
Carney , 19 , has trained with the first team on a few occasions this season and spent part of the year on loan with non-league side , Stockbridge Park Steels .
He also made one appearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account , Carney announced : “ Proud to sign my first professional contract with Manchester United .
Thank you to my family and coaches for all their support.
” Carney will compete with Matej Kovar and Paul Woolston in the under-23 set-up , while 16-year-old Czech keeper Radek Vitek was recently brought to the club to add further competition .
Another young player to agree to a new deal with the club is defender , Max Taylor .
Taylor , 20 , was diagnosed with testicular cancer in September 2018 , but returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent on loan to Stalybridge Celtic in January and was named in Manchester United ’ s matchday squad against Astana in November .
“ He 's an inspiration for all the players , ” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said earlier this season .
“ You can see when he 's out on the pitch there 's no fear anymore , he 's had fear in his life , when you 're on the football pitch you should enjoy yourself and I hope we can see him progress in his career.
” Taylor will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he looks to improve on his six appearances with the under-23s across the season .
How Fernandes has shocked in training Despite not being renowned for his speed , midfielder Bruno Fernandes recorded one of the fastest speeds of Manchester United players during training in lockdown .
The speeds were recorded by STATSports , who record training activity for 11 Premier League clubs including Manchester United .
Fernandes clocked a speed of 34.27km/h , a little over 2 km/h behind Daniel James , who recorded the fastest speed among the entire squad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance at a higher speed than 5 m/s in a single session with an impressive 13,341 metres .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, May 20.
Players arrive at Carrington
After more than two months of isolated training, Manchester United players returned to Carrington on Wednesday.
The MEN understands that players reported at staggered times throughout the day, but the first to arrive at the complex included Fred, Harry Maguire, and Mason Greenwood, as well as assistant manager, Mike Phelan.
This comes after Premier League clubs unanimously voted to return to training on Monday as Project Restart plans enter the next stage ahead of a mid-June return to action.
The training sessions are run in small groups and social distancing measures remain in place with players arriving in their kit and showering at home. Contact training is not allowed with a set of strict protocols in place.
Young goalkeeper signs first professional contract
Young goalkeeper, Jacob Carney, announced that he has agreed to terms on his first professional contract with Manchester United.
Carney, 19, has trained with the first team on a few occasions this season and spent part of the year on loan with non-league side, Stockbridge Park Steels. He also made one appearance for the under-23s.
On his Twitter account, Carney announced: “Proud to sign my first professional contract with Manchester United. Thank you to my family and coaches for all their support.”
Carney will compete with Matej Kovar and Paul Woolston in the under-23 set-up, while 16-year-old Czech keeper Radek Vitek was recently brought to the club to add further competition.
Max Taylor signs one-year deal
Another young player to agree to a new deal with the club is defender, Max Taylor.
Taylor, 20, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in September 2018, but returned to action this season. He was sent on loan to Stalybridge Celtic in January and was named in Manchester United’s matchday squad against Astana in November.
“He's an inspiration for all the players,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said earlier this season.
“You can see when he's out on the pitch there's no fear anymore, he's had fear in his life, when you're on the football pitch you should enjoy yourself and I hope we can see him progress in his career.”
Taylor will remain in Manchester for one more year as he looks to improve on his six appearances with the under-23s across the season.
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How Fernandes has shocked in training
Despite not being renowned for his speed, midfielder Bruno Fernandes recorded one of the fastest speeds of Manchester United players during training in lockdown.
The speeds were recorded by STATSports, who record training activity for 11 Premier League clubs including Manchester United.
Fernandes clocked a speed of 34.27km/h, a little over 2 km/h behind Daniel James, who recorded the fastest speed among the entire squad.
Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard recorded the most distance at a higher speed than 5 m/s in a single session with an impressive 13,341 metres.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man City evening headlines as Silva looks for 'another challenge'

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday , May 20 .
As has been widely expected , based on recent comments discussing his future , David Silva will call quits on his time at Manchester City this summer ahead of the 2020/21 season .
“ When I say one thing , I move forward .
I am sorry , I have been here ten years and I have fulfilled what I wanted , '' he told AS .
“ The cycle closes here , but I will always keep this club in mind for everything I have lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have treated me incredible .
Here they have a great respect for you , people give admiration towards you .
Now my family and I need another challenge.
” Silva is expected to agree to a short-term extension to see out the remainder of the season before then leaving the club in the summer .
Bernardo Silva has discussed the understanding required to play in Pep Guardiola ’ s system , especially those who play in a variety of positions .
“ I like to believe that I understand the game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The most important in a football player is to understand the game .
To understand that each team plays in a different way , each manager has his philosophy , each team has different players so you have to adapt to your teammates .
`` So if you understand the game and everything around it , you can play not only in one position but in many different positions.
” Silva also commented on the intelligence required to play in different roles , as he has done , shifting between central midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Season award in Kevin de Bruyne ’ s continued absence - and a wide role .
“ Of course , then you are better in some position more than others , ” he said .
“ But if you are intelligent , and I like to believe I understand the game and I am an intelligent player , I think you can do it in different positions .
“ It takes time to adapt , to understand what your new manager wants .
In this case , what Pep wants is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little details .
It took me some time as well.
” Amid Manchester City ’ s appeal against their two-year ban from European competition , UEFA president , Aleksander Ceferin , was asked if he still agrees with the decision .
City were handed a two-year ban from UEFA competition and a €30million fine due to ‘ serious breaches ’ of financial fair play .
However , the club have appealed the decision .
It was decided this week that that appeal will be heard in the Court of Arbitration for Sport from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the date being set , Ceferin was asked whether he still agrees with the ban .
“ Look , the decision was made and now the case is at the court of arbitration for sport and Cas will decide , ” he told the Guardian .
“ That ’ s absolutely all I can say , for two reasons .
“ Firstly , the independent bodies made the decision , I didn ’ t , and secondly , I really don ’ t know the case [ well enough ] and I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters that they don ’ t know well .
There are too many people commenting on different topics that they do not have a clue about .
”

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Silva will leave City this summer
As has been widely expected, based on recent comments discussing his future, David Silva will call quits on his time at Manchester City this summer ahead of the 2020/21 season.
“When I say one thing, I move forward. I am sorry, I have been here ten years and I have fulfilled what I wanted," he told AS. “The cycle closes here, but I will always keep this club in mind for everything I have lived.
“From the first moment, people have treated me incredible. Here they have a great respect for you, people give admiration towards you. Now my family and I need another challenge.”
Silva is expected to agree to a short-term extension to see out the remainder of the season before then leaving the club in the summer.
Silva discusses Guardiola system
Bernardo Silva has discussed the understanding required to play in Pep Guardiola’s system, especially those who play in a variety of positions.
“I like to believe that I understand the game," he told Sky Sports News.
“The most important in a football player is to understand the game. To understand that each team plays in a different way, each manager has his philosophy, each team has different players so you have to adapt to your teammates.
"So if you understand the game and everything around it, you can play not only in one position but in many different positions.”
Silva also commented on the intelligence required to play in different roles, as he has done, shifting between central midfield - where he won the 2018/19 Player of the Season award in Kevin de Bruyne’s continued absence - and a wide role.
“Of course, then you are better in some position more than others,” he said. “But if you are intelligent, and I like to believe I understand the game and I am an intelligent player, I think you can do it in different positions.
“It takes time to adapt, to understand what your new manager wants. In this case, what Pep wants is very complex because he goes to the little details. It took me some time as well.”
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UEFA president on looming City trial
Amid Manchester City’s appeal against their two-year ban from European competition, UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, was asked if he still agrees with the decision.
City were handed a two-year ban from UEFA competition and a €30million fine due to ‘serious breaches’ of financial fair play. However, the club have appealed the decision. It was decided this week that that appeal will be heard in the Court of Arbitration for Sport from June 8th to June 10th.
Amid the date being set, Ceferin was asked whether he still agrees with the ban.
“Look, the decision was made and now the case is at the court of arbitration for sport and Cas will decide,” he told the Guardian. “That’s absolutely all I can say, for two reasons.
“Firstly, the independent bodies made the decision, I didn’t, and secondly, I really don’t know the case [well enough] and I don’t like people who comment about matters that they don’t know well. There are too many people commenting on different topics that they do not have a clue about.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man Utd to battle Liverpool for Kai Havertz and more rumours

Manchester United will fight Liverpool and Chelsea to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports .
Havertz is regarded as one of Germany 's top young talents , becoming a crucial first-team player for the Bundesliga side despite being just 20-years-old .
The midfielder has netted eight goals and registered five assists in just 23 league appearances this season meaning it 's no surprise to see him linked with a big-money move to the Premier League .
The Sun report Manchester United are interested in luring the Germany international to Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chelsea .
German champions Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in Havertz .
M.E.N .
Sport understand Havertz is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is firmly focused on landing Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
Havertz is contracted to Leverkusen until 2022 and has been tipped to leave for a bigger club in the upcoming window .
Elsewhere , United have reportedly joined the chase for Wolves attacker Adama Traore .
The former Barcelona star is enjoying one of the finest seasons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring four Premier League goals this season .
His electric performances has seen him linked with an exit and French outlet Le 10 Sport believe United are interested in securing his signature .
United are keen to strengthen their forward line but a move for Traore is unlikely given the signing of Sancho is being prioritised .
Wolves will not let the 24-year-old leave on the cheap as he has three years remaining on his contract at Molineux .

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Manchester United will fight Liverpool and Chelsea to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports.
Havertz is regarded as one of Germany's top young talents, becoming a crucial first-team player for the Bundesliga side despite being just 20-years-old.
The midfielder has netted eight goals and registered five assists in just 23 league appearances this season meaning it's no surprise to see him linked with a big-money move to the Premier League.
The Sun report Manchester United are interested in luring the Germany international to Old Trafford but will face competition from rivals Liverpool and Chelsea. German champions Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in Havertz.
M.E.N. Sport understand Havertz is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is firmly focused on landing Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
Havertz is contracted to Leverkusen until 2022 and has been tipped to leave for a bigger club in the upcoming window.
Elsewhere, United have reportedly joined the chase for Wolves attacker Adama Traore.
The former Barcelona star is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career under Nuno Espirito Santo, scoring four Premier League goals this season.
His electric performances has seen him linked with an exit and French outlet Le 10 Sport believe United are interested in securing his signature.
United are keen to strengthen their forward line but a move for Traore is unlikely given the signing of Sancho is being prioritised.
Wolves will not let the 24-year-old leave on the cheap as he has three years remaining on his contract at Molineux.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--'Loving, caring' mum-of-one killed in horror double stabbing

The woman killed in a double stabbing in Wigan was a 'caring and lovely ' mum-of-one , her devastated friends and family have said this evening .
Melissa Belshaw , 32 , suffered 'catastrophic ' injuries in an attack at her home on Upholland Road , Billinge , on Wednesday afternoon ( May 20 ) .
A man in his 40s is in a serious condition in hospital having also been knifed .
He is believed to be a heroic neighbour who intervened during the attack .
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belshaw , paid tribute to the mum-of-one .
She said the beautician would 'do anything ' for her teenage daughter .
`` She was lovely , '' Ms Belshaw told the Manchester Evening News .
`` She is going to be so sadly missed .
I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and stabbed her .
I had no idea she had died until I read it on Facebook . ''
Close friend Leanne Fairhurst described Ms Belshaw as 'caring and lovely ' .
`` She had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She was so outgoing and was always smiling and loved a good time .
When we used to go parties , Melissa was always the one trying make everybody laugh . ''
Ms Fairhurst said she was still in shock at the news of her friend 's death .
She added : `` Someone told me what had happened and I did not believe it so I rang her , but her phone was off .
`` I just broke down in tears when I found out .
I have lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to miss her so much . ''
A scene remains in place in Upholland Road while investigation work is carried out .
A witness , who has asked not to be named , said he saw two men fighting next to the One Stop shop , near to the junction with Crank Road .
He added : “ They both fell into the middle of the road .
I had to swerve around them .
“ The man on top looked to be trying to stab the man on the floor with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had passed police were at the scene.
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The woman killed in a double stabbing in Wigan was a 'caring and lovely' mum-of-one, her devastated friends and family have said.
Melissa Belshaw, 32, suffered 'catastrophic' injuries in an attack at her home on Upholland Road, Billinge, on Wednesday afternoon (May 20).
A man in his 40s is in a serious condition in hospital having also been knifed. He is believed to be a heroic neighbour who intervened during the attack.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Ms Belshaw's stepmother, Lisa Belshaw, paid tribute to the mum-of-one. She said the beautician would 'do anything' for her teenage daughter.
"She was lovely," Ms Belshaw told the Manchester Evening News.
"She is going to be so sadly missed. I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and stabbed her. I had no idea she had died until I read it on Facebook."
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Close friend Leanne Fairhurst described Ms Belshaw as 'caring and lovely'.
"She had a good heart," she added.
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"She was so outgoing and was always smiling and loved a good time. When we used to go parties, Melissa was always the one trying make everybody laugh."
Ms Fairhurst said she was still in shock at the news of her friend's death.
She added: "Someone told me what had happened and I did not believe it so I rang her, but her phone was off.
"I just broke down in tears when I found out. I have lost a good friend and I am going to miss her so much."
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A scene remains in place in Upholland Road while investigation work is carried out.
A witness, who has asked not to be named, said he saw two men fighting next to the One Stop shop, near to the junction with Crank Road.
He added: “They both fell into the middle of the road. I had to swerve around them.
“The man on top looked to be trying to stab the man on the floor with a large knife. By the time I had passed police were at the scene.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Inter target Aguero as Martinez replacement and more rumours

Inter Milan are reportedly lining up a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as a replacement for Lautaro Martinez - according to reports .
Martinez has been heavily linked with an exit in the upcoming transfer window following a superb season under the tutelage of Antonio Conte .
Barcelona are believed to be the front runners for his signature but various media outlets have credited City with an interest in the Argentina international too , potentially as a long-term successor for Aguero .
Alfredo Pedulla believes Inter will look to the legendary City forward as a replacement for Martinez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
Aguero is contracted until 2021 and has reiterated his desire to finish his playing career in Argentina .
Elsewhere , reports in Germany suggest Bayern Munich are yet to start negotiations with the Blues over the transfer of Leroy Sane .
The German champions have made no secret of their desire to bring the winger to the club after failing to secure his signature last summer .
Sane is in the same situation as Aguero as he will have just one year left on his deal in June meaning City run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of next season .
SportBild claim Bayern are yet to approach City with a formal offer for the former Schalke star and believe Sane is willing to take a pay cut to force a move back to the Bundesliga .
Finally , they claim the German champions are ready to hand Sane the number ten shirt should he complete the move .

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Inter Milan are reportedly lining up a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as a replacement for Lautaro Martinez - according to reports.
Martinez has been heavily linked with an exit in the upcoming transfer window following a superb season under the tutelage of Antonio Conte.
Barcelona are believed to be the front runners for his signature but various media outlets have credited City with an interest in the Argentina international too, potentially as a long-term successor for Aguero.
Alfredo Pedulla believes Inter will look to the legendary City forward as a replacement for Martinez if the 22-year-old decides to leave the club.
Aguero is contracted until 2021 and has reiterated his desire to finish his playing career in Argentina.
Elsewhere, reports in Germany suggest Bayern Munich are yet to start negotiations with the Blues over the transfer of Leroy Sane.
The German champions have made no secret of their desire to bring the winger to the club after failing to secure his signature last summer.
Sane is in the same situation as Aguero as he will have just one year left on his deal in June meaning City run the risk of losing him for nothing at the end of next season.
SportBild claim Bayern are yet to approach City with a formal offer for the former Schalke star and believe Sane is willing to take a pay cut to force a move back to the Bundesliga.
Finally, they claim the German champions are ready to hand Sane the number ten shirt should he complete the move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Son's heartbreaking tribute as loving dad-of-six dies in horror crash

Tributes have been paid to a popular dad who died in a horror crash in Tameside .
Lee Hilton , 47 , was involved in a collision in Hyde , on Monday , May 4 .
Emergency services raced to the scene on Matley Road and he was rushed to hospital with multiple injuries .
However the dad-of-six and Manchester City fan from Hattersley died ten days later on Thursday May 14 .
His family are now being supported by specialist officers .
Lee ’ s son Ben , 24 , paid a moving tribute to his dad online saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support to myself and family and to everyone who was a positive part of his life .
“ Taken way too soon but one thing for sure is that he lived life at full speed , always busy , always helpful , always doing something and making people smile and laugh , you definitely had your ups and downs but tried to make the best of every situation you could .
“ Mine and Dillon ’ s thoughts are with his three youngest children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will be affected the most , losing the man who has looked after them so well and they have looked up to .
“ I remember all of the good times , watching City , out on the motorbikes and working alongside myself for the last 3 years .
“ You will be greatly missed by so many people , rest in peace Dad .
Love you always x '' He added : “ Take it easy when out on the roads as you never know what can happen .
Stay safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ written messages and flowers are among the tributes which have since been left at the scene of the crash .
Tributes also flooded in for Lee on social media .
Nick Long said on Facebook said : “ R .
I. P Lee Hilton gone but never forgotten fly high Brother.
” Paul Maddox said : “ RIP lee Hilton .
One of the good guys x ” Paul Pemberton said : “ ” Another friend gone to early RIP Lee Hilton you will be sadly missed by everyone that knows you xxx @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RIP Big Lee Hilton thinking of the Hilton family at this sad time . ''
The air ambulance , fire crews and police were among those who initially responded to the crash .
An eight-year-old girl was also taken to hospital having suffered chest and head injuries .
Police have not since released an update on her condition .
The road was closed for several hours whilst officers dealt with the aftermath and carried out enquiries .

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Tributes have been paid to a popular dad who died in a horror crash in Tameside.
Lee Hilton, 47, was involved in a collision in Hyde, on Monday, May 4.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Matley Road and he was rushed to hospital with multiple injuries.
However the dad-of-six and Manchester City fan from Hattersley died ten days later on Thursday May 14.
His family are now being supported by specialist officers.
Lee’s son Ben, 24, paid a moving tribute to his dad online saying: “I just want to say thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support to myself and family and to everyone who was a positive part of his life.
“Taken way too soon but one thing for sure is that he lived life at full speed, always busy, always helpful, always doing something and making people smile and laugh, you definitely had your ups and downs but tried to make the best of every situation you could.
“Mine and Dillon’s thoughts are with his three youngest children, our little half brother and sisters who will be affected the most, losing the man who has looked after them so well and they have looked up to.
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“I remember all of the good times, watching City, out on the motorbikes and working alongside myself for the last 3 years.
“You will be greatly missed by so many people, rest in peace Dad. Love you always x"
He added: “Take it easy when out on the roads as you never know what can happen. Stay safe everyone.”
A Manchester City shirt with written messages and flowers are among the tributes which have since been left at the scene of the crash.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Tributes also flooded in for Lee on social media.
Nick Long said on Facebook said: “R. I. P Lee Hilton gone but never forgotten fly high Brother.”
Paul Maddox said: “RIP lee Hilton. One of the good guys x”
Paul Pemberton said: “”Another friend gone to early RIP Lee Hilton you will be sadly missed by everyone that knows you xxx”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Whilst Fran Barrett said: "RIP Big Lee Hilton thinking of the Hilton family at this sad time."
The air ambulance, fire crews and police were among those who initially responded to the crash.
An eight-year-old girl was also taken to hospital having suffered chest and head injuries.
Police have not since released an update on her condition.
The road was closed for several hours whilst officers dealt with the aftermath and carried out enquiries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Ince disputes Man Utd great Neville over greatest team claim

Paul Ince disagrees with Gary Neville 's claim that the 2008 Champions League-winning team under Sir Alex Ferguson is the best in Manchester United 's history .
United defeated Chelsea to secure the European Cup just weeks after sealing another Premier League crown .
Cristiano Ronaldo 's extraordinary season was celebrated with a Ballon d'Or trophy and Ferguson 's side also boasted stars like Wayne Rooney , Carlos Tevez and Nemanja Vidic .
Neville believes it was the greatest team in United history .
He said : `` I don ’ t think Manchester United have ever had a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I look back at all the teams in history . ''
Ince won two Premier League titles with the Reds and disagrees with Neville 's opinion .
`` I disagree with that , '' he told Paddy Power .
`` If you take out Ronaldo and Rooney - Gary Neville was one of the best right-backs in the world .
`` I ’ m not going to say ( Patrice ) Evra was a better left-back than Denis Irwin , that ’ s for sure .
`` The midfield wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve got obviously Ronaldo and Rooney who were world-class , but Cantona was world-class .
`` When I look at that overall 2008 team , in my opinion there is probably only Rooney and Ronaldo , definitely , I ’ d have in my team .
`` People forget how good Denis Irwin was .
Football has changed , it gets quicker and [ with ] social media and radio with fans ringing in , players get more highlighted than in our time .
“ If you watch Denis Irwin play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalties , I don ’ t see many left-backs doing that .
I didn ’ t see Evra doing that .
I ’ ve got to disagree with Gary Neville there , I think he was way off the mark . ''

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Paul Ince disagrees with Gary Neville's claim that the 2008 Champions League-winning team under Sir Alex Ferguson is the best in Manchester United's history.
United defeated Chelsea to secure the European Cup just weeks after sealing another Premier League crown. Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary season was celebrated with a Ballon d'Or trophy and Ferguson's side also boasted stars like Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and Nemanja Vidic.
Neville believes it was the greatest team in United history. He said: "I don’t think Manchester United have ever had a team that had so many world-class players, and I look back at all the teams in history."
Ince won two Premier League titles with the Reds and disagrees with Neville's opinion.
"I disagree with that," he told Paddy Power. "If you take out Ronaldo and Rooney - Gary Neville was one of the best right-backs in the world.
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"I’m not going to say (Patrice) Evra was a better left-back than Denis Irwin, that’s for sure.
"The midfield wouldn’t touch our midfield in 94 and then you’ve got obviously Ronaldo and Rooney who were world-class, but Cantona was world-class.
"When I look at that overall 2008 team, in my opinion there is probably only Rooney and Ronaldo, definitely, I’d have in my team.
"People forget how good Denis Irwin was. Football has changed, it gets quicker and [with] social media and radio with fans ringing in, players get more highlighted than in our time.
“If you watch Denis Irwin play, two-footed, took free-kicks, scored penalties, I don’t see many left-backs doing that. I didn’t see Evra doing that. I’ve got to disagree with Gary Neville there, I think he was way off the mark."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Police swoop on street after reports of shots fired near chicken shop

Police swooped on Whalley Range in south Manchester following reports of gunshots near a chicken shop .
Shots were said @ @ @ @ @ Chicken Run on Yarburgh Street on Wednesday evening .
Police went to the scene but @ @ @ @ @ that anyone had been hit .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers responded @ @ @ @ @ been 'shots heard ' in the area .
He added that there was subsequently a @ @ @ @ @ 'police activity ' was continuing .
Crime has fallen during lockdown but GMP has been @ @ @ @ @ gangsters off the streets .
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Police swooped on Whalley Range in south Manchester following reports of gunshots near a chicken shop.
Shots were said to have been heard near Chicken Run on Yarburgh Street on Wednesday evening.
Police went to the scene but there were no early reports that anyone had been hit.
An investigation is continuing.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers responded to reports that there had been 'shots heard' in the area.
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He added that there was subsequently a number of officers there and 'police activity' was continuing.
Crime has fallen during lockdown but GMP has been using it to take serious gangsters off the streets.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Wednesday's £2m draw

We have made it half way through another week of lockdown and it 's time for another Lotto draw .
And what could be better right now than to find out you are a National Lottery winner - but only if you have bought a ticket for tonight 's game .
Tonight 's Lotto jackpot stands at an impressive £2m and if you do win big , you could be waking up on tomorrow morning a multi-millionnaire .
Celebrations may be more toned down right now but imagine coming out of lockdown with millions in the bank .
To be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
Do n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon @ @ @ @ @ @

We have made it half way through another week of lockdown and it's time for another Lotto draw.
And what could be better right now than to find out you are a National Lottery winner - but only if you have bought a ticket for tonight's game.
Tonight's Lotto jackpot stands at an impressive £2m and if you do win big, you could be waking up on tomorrow morning a multi-millionnaire.
Celebrations may be more toned down right now but imagine coming out of lockdown with millions in the bank.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours.
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You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play. Don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.