themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Why Manchester United can feel confident in Champions League race

With 29 games gone , Manchester United ’ s league season is tantalisingly poised .
The Reds had won three of their last four league games prior to the lockdown , a run which included victories at Stamford Bridge and in the Manchester derby .
Having been cut 10 points adrift of Chelsea earlier in the campaign , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have cut the gap to just three points .
If the 2019/20 season is completed in full then the final nine games will be hugely important to United as they aim to get back into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally perform in this vital section of the campaign ?
In the eight seasons from 2010/11 to 2017/18 , the Reds won an average of 17 points across their final nine league matches .
Though they never amassed more than 20 , they also didn ’ t gather fewer than 14 either .
United were remarkably consistent , regardless of who the manager was .
Until last season , that is .
Solskjaer ’ s side took just eight points from the last nine games , conceding over twice as many goals as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur , even allowing for the unusual circumstances which the rest of 2019/20 will be played under .
Fortunately , the run-in is relatively kind on the fixture front .
Only one of their remaining fixtures is against the traditional top clubs , and they ’ re the only one of the big six teams with so few .
The match in question is at Tottenham , where United won 1-0 last season .
However it was their first triumph there since 2012 , and former boss Jose Mourinho will be gunning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to north London , the toughest remaining game looks to be at Leicester , on what would ’ ve been the final day of the season .
A 5-3 loss in 2014 aside , it has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for United , with that defeat their only one at Leicester in the Premier League era .
United ’ s other away games are at Crystal Palace , Brighton and Aston Villa .
United ’ s record at Villa Park is strong , with them last suffering a loss in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything with kids ’ match on the opening day of 1995/96 .
Brighton has certainly been tougher in recent times , as United have lost there in the last two seasons , but Selhurst Park is another favourable ground from their perspective .
Despite having a reputation for being a tough place to go , United haven ’ t lost at Palace in the Premier League , winning seven of the 10 meetings .
That leaves Solskjaer with four league fixtures to negotiate at Old Trafford : Sheffield United , Southampton , West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United to a 3-3 draw at Bramall Lane in one of this season ’ s most memorable matches , but haven ’ t visited in the league since 2006/07 .
The other three sides have , with varying results .
Eddie Howe ’ s Bournemouth only have one point to show for their four previous games at United , while West Ham have only left with two draws since a famous victory on the final day of 2006/07 which kept them in the top flight .
Southampton are the only one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good record at Old Trafford .
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired , the Saints have won two and drawn two of their six away league games against United .
But even allowing for that , the final part of 2019/20 doesn ’ t look particularly daunting for Solskjaer ’ s side .
A top four finish should be theirs for the taking .

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With 29 games gone, Manchester United’s league season is tantalisingly poised. The Reds had won three of their last four league games prior to the lockdown, a run which included victories at Stamford Bridge and in the Manchester derby.
Having been cut 10 points adrift of Chelsea earlier in the campaign, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have cut the gap to just three points.
If the 2019/20 season is completed in full then the final nine games will be hugely important to United as they aim to get back into the Champions League. But how do they normally perform in this vital section of the campaign?
In the eight seasons from 2010/11 to 2017/18, the Reds won an average of 17 points across their final nine league matches. Though they never amassed more than 20, they also didn’t gather fewer than 14 either. United were remarkably consistent, regardless of who the manager was.
Until last season, that is.
Solskjaer’s side took just eight points from the last nine games, conceding over twice as many goals as they scored. A repeat must not occur, even allowing for the unusual circumstances which the rest of 2019/20 will be played under.
Fortunately, the run-in is relatively kind on the fixture front. Only one of their remaining fixtures is against the traditional top clubs, and they’re the only one of the big six teams with so few.
The match in question is at Tottenham, where United won 1-0 last season. However it was their first triumph there since 2012, and former boss Jose Mourinho will be gunning for a result.
Aside from the trip to north London, the toughest remaining game looks to be at Leicester, on what would’ve been the final day of the season. A 5-3 loss in 2014 aside, it has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for United, with that defeat their only one at Leicester in the Premier League era.
United’s other away games are at Crystal Palace, Brighton and Aston Villa. United’s record at Villa Park is strong, with them last suffering a loss in the infamous ‘you can’t win anything with kids’ match on the opening day of 1995/96.
Brighton has certainly been tougher in recent times, as United have lost there in the last two seasons, but Selhurst Park is another favourable ground from their perspective.
Despite having a reputation for being a tough place to go, United haven’t lost at Palace in the Premier League, winning seven of the 10 meetings.
That leaves Solskjaer with four league fixtures to negotiate at Old Trafford: Sheffield United, Southampton, West Ham and Bournemouth.
The former held United to a 3-3 draw at Bramall Lane in one of this season’s most memorable matches, but haven’t visited in the league since 2006/07. The other three sides have, with varying results.
Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth only have one point to show for their four previous games at United, while West Ham have only left with two draws since a famous victory on the final day of 2006/07 which kept them in the top flight.
Southampton are the only one of the quartet of remaining visitors with anything approaching a good record at Old Trafford. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, the Saints have won two and drawn two of their six away league games against United.
But even allowing for that, the final part of 2019/20 doesn’t look particularly daunting for Solskjaer’s side. A top four finish should be theirs for the taking.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Man Utd interested in FC Barcelona duo and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are interested in a double swoop for Barcelona duo Ousmane Dembele and Nelson Semedo , according to reports .
United are expected to add more quality to the squad when the transfer window reopens to build on their good work over the last year and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are still holding internal discussions about transfer targets despite the suspension of football due to coronavirus .
According to Catalan publication Sport , United have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal in showing interest in Dembele , but both have reservations about the winger 's injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £112.5million to sign the 22-year-old from Borussia Dortmund as Neymar 's replacement , but he has struggled to live up to expectations after suffering from a series of hamstring injuries .
It 's also claimed that Dembele is weighing up a departure from Barca , and has contacted United star and fellow countryman Anthony Martial to see what life is like in Manchester .
Sport , via the Metro , also report that United are in talks with the Catalonians over speedy right-back Semedo 's availability , after losing his place in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely as MEN Sport understand that Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is the club 's priority winger target , while a new right-back is n't required after the success of Aaron Wan-Bissaka , who arrived at Old Trafford last summer .
Meanwhile , reports in Spain have backed up suggestions in France that United are preparing a move for Atletico Madrid wonderkid Joao Felix .
The Portuguese was heavily linked with United before sealing a £113m move from Benfica , but has since struggled in Spain .
AS believe United have made contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford .
MEN Sport understand United are firmly focused on signing their priority transfer targets Sancho , Jack Grealish and James Maddison meaning a move for Felix remains highly unlikely .

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Manchester United are interested in a double swoop for Barcelona duo Ousmane Dembele and Nelson Semedo, according to reports.
United are expected to add more quality to the squad when the transfer window reopens to build on their good work over the last year and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are still holding internal discussions about transfer targets despite the suspension of football due to coronavirus.
According to Catalan publication Sport, United have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal in showing interest in Dembele, but both have reservations about the winger's injury record.
Barcelona splashed out a massive £112.5million to sign the 22-year-old from Borussia Dortmund as Neymar's replacement, but he has struggled to live up to expectations after suffering from a series of hamstring injuries.
It's also claimed that Dembele is weighing up a departure from Barca, and has contacted United star and fellow countryman Anthony Martial to see what life is like in Manchester.
Sport also report that United are in talks with the Catalonians over speedy right-back Semedo's availability, after losing his place in the side.
However, both moves seem unlikely as MEN Sport understand that Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is the club's priority winger target, while a new right-back isn't required after the success of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who arrived at Old Trafford last summer.
Meanwhile, reports in Spain have backed up suggestions in France that United are preparing a move for Atletico Madrid wonderkid Joao Felix.
The Portuguese was heavily linked with United before sealing a £113m move from Benfica, but has since struggled in Spain. AS believe United have made contact with the youngster over a switch to Old Trafford.
MEN Sport understand United are firmly focused on signing their priority transfer targets Sancho, Jack Grealish and James Maddison meaning a move for Felix remains highly unlikely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Girls lose dad and sister to coronavirus in days - now their mum's in hospital

Two daughters lost their dad and sister to coronavirus - and now their mum 's being treated in hospital for Covid-19 symptoms .
Dad Guide Gapare , 56 , died in hospital on Monday , 16 days after his daughter Gillian passed away at home aged just 28 .
And mum-of-three Angelina Abigail , 55 , is now being treated in hospital with suspected coronavirus symptoms , CheshireLive reports .
Surviving daughters Glenda , 24 , and Glory , 15 , believe her condition may have been exaceberated by performing CPR on Gillian .
Glenda , of Manchester , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But because I am the big sister I have to look after Glory .
She has been having panic attacks and has not coped well at all .
`` I also need to be strong for mum otherwise it may slow down her recovery .
`` She is in hospital and has lost her child and the father of her kids .
`` We are taking one day at a time , we do n't know how we are going to get over this . ''
Gillian passed away at her home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She has been described as a bubbly , bright and loving woman by her family .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' She would do everything and anything for her family , '' said Glenda .
`` She 's now gone but she is still my world , my support system , my best friend , my second mother even and she really felt the full force of how cruel this life is . ''
Gillian , who suffered from neuropathic pain and lymphedema , tested positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed by NHS 111 to self-isolate and keep away from her mum Angelina Abigail , 55 , and younger sister , Glory , 15 .
But her symptoms worsened and she collapsed in her bedroom at the family 's home in Barnton .
Glenda said : `` My little sister Glory was holding Gillian 's head up as mum began to do CPR until the paramedics came .
`` But they could n't get her back .
`` My mum carried on doing CPR even when the paramedics left and the coroner arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take her .
`` I spoke to Gillian that morning , she said she was ill but she downplayed it , she was laughing with me on the phone . ''
Just four days after Gillian had passed away , Angelina became unwell and was taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe .
But the sadness has not ended there for the family .
As their mum entered hospital they learnt that their father , Guide Gapare , 56 , who lives in Liverpool , had become extremely unwell .
He died on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said their father was refused ventilation because he had underlying health conditions .
The family have set up a Go Fund Me Page which was initially created to help cover costs of Gillian 's burial but they 're now organising two funerals .
Glenda said : `` These are unprecedented times so we ca n't have a normal funeral for Gillian or for my father .
`` We can only have 10 people at a burial site and then it is just a blessing , it is not a proper service .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them both when my mum comes out of hospital . ''
If you would like to support the Gapare family you can visit their GoFundMe page here .

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Two daughters lost their dad and sister to coronavirus - and now their mum's being treated in hospital for Covid-19 symptoms.
Dad Guide Gapare, 56, died in hospital on Monday, 16 days after his daughter Gillian passed away at home aged just 28.
And mum-of-three Angelina Abigail, 55, is now being treated in hospital with suspected coronavirus symptoms, CheshireLive reports.
Surviving daughters Glenda, 24, and Glory, 15, believe her condition may have been exaceberated by performing CPR on Gillian.
Glenda, of Manchester, said: "It is devastating.
"But because I am the big sister I have to look after Glory. She has been having panic attacks and has not coped well at all.
(Image: CheshireLive)
"I also need to be strong for mum otherwise it may slow down her recovery.
"She is in hospital and has lost her child and the father of her kids.
"We are taking one day at a time, we don't know how we are going to get over this."
Gillian passed away at her home in Cheshire on the morning of April 4.
She has been described as a bubbly, bright and loving woman by her family.
"She would do everything and anything for her family," said Glenda.
"She's now gone but she is still my world, my support system, my best friend, my second mother even and she really felt the full force of how cruel this life is."
Gillian, who suffered from neuropathic pain and lymphedema, tested positive for coronavirus after previously showing symptoms.
She was informed by NHS 111 to self-isolate and keep away from her mum Angelina Abigail, 55, and younger sister, Glory, 15.
But her symptoms worsened and she collapsed in her bedroom at the family's home in Barnton.
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Glenda said: "My little sister Glory was holding Gillian's head up as mum began to do CPR until the paramedics came.
"But they couldn't get her back.
"My mum carried on doing CPR even when the paramedics left and the coroner arrived - she was begging them not to take her.
"I spoke to Gillian that morning, she said she was ill but she downplayed it, she was laughing with me on the phone."
Just four days after Gillian had passed away, Angelina became unwell and was taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
But the sadness has not ended there for the family.
As their mum entered hospital they learnt that their father, Guide Gapare, 56, who lives in Liverpool, had become extremely unwell.
He died on Monday night in hospital.
The sisters have said their father was refused ventilation because he had underlying health conditions.
The family have set up a Go Fund Me Page which was initially created to help cover costs of Gillian's burial but they're now organising two funerals.
Glenda said: "These are unprecedented times so we can't have a normal funeral for Gillian or for my father.
"We can only have 10 people at a burial site and then it is just a blessing, it is not a proper service.
"We are waiting to do a burial for them both when my mum comes out of hospital."
If you would like to support the Gapare family you can visit their GoFundMe page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Meet the cat burglar prowling the streets of Prestwich

When Jane Dennerly discovered a pair of gloves on her door mat , she was not sure what to think .
But , soon they were coming thick and fast .
She would often return from work at night to be greeted by yet another present at the front door .
Along with an increasing number of gloves , there were cloths , paint brushes - even a pair of knickers .
It did not take her long to find the culprit .
Her seemingly sweet cat , Bella , had been pinching items from unsuspecting neighbours in Prestwich under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just kept coming and coming , '' said Ms Dennerly .
`` I have a massive bag of gloves , there are about 50 odd in there .
Some of them are brand new .
`` She started doing it about four years ago .
`` We have had everything from workman 's gloves , gardening , even surgical gloves .
She has even brought back a paint brush and a pair of knickers in the past . ''
The nine-year-old pet prefers to strike in the summer months when neighbours have spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coast is clear , she takes what she likes before carrying it home .
`` It starts in spring when the weather gets nice , '' explained Ms Dennerly , 54 .
`` Every couple of weeks we will get something .
`` We have had a few recently with the nice weather .
`` We just laugh about it , it is so funny . ''
Fortunately , Ms Dennerly 's neighbours have also seen the humorous side of things .
When her daughter , Hannah , took to the Original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's secret , dozens of people responded .
`` Everyone seems to have found it hilarious , '' said Ms Dennerly , who lives in Heywood Road '' She is becoming a renowned thief .
`` It makes me laugh that there are all these neighbours putting their gloves down and coming back to find they are gone .
`` Bella is so sweet-natured , you would not think she was going out at night on the prowl .
Her alter ego must come out when it is dark . ''
Ms Dennerly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to work out who the gloves belonged to , but had no success .
`` I often wonder how far Bella goes at night , '' she said .
`` I have said that anyone who wants them back can come to collect them , but no one seems too bothered .
`` It has made everyone smile in the current climate . ''

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When Jane Dennerly discovered a pair of gloves on her door mat, she was not sure what to think.
But, soon they were coming thick and fast.
She would often return from work at night to be greeted by yet another present at the front door.
Along with an increasing number of gloves, there were cloths, paint brushes - even a pair of knickers.
It did not take her long to find the culprit.
(Image: UGC)
Her seemingly sweet cat, Bella, had been pinching items from unsuspecting neighbours in Prestwich under the cover of darkness.
"They just kept coming and coming," said Ms Dennerly.
"I have a massive bag of gloves, there are about 50 odd in there. Some of them are brand new.
"She started doing it about four years ago.
"We have had everything from workman's gloves, gardening, even surgical gloves. She has even brought back a paint brush and a pair of knickers in the past."
The nine-year-old pet prefers to strike in the summer months when neighbours have spent the day in their gardens.
Once the coast is clear, she takes what she likes before carrying it home.
(Image: UGC)
"It starts in spring when the weather gets nice," explained Ms Dennerly, 54. "Every couple of weeks we will get something.
"We have had a few recently with the nice weather.
"We just laugh about it, it is so funny."
Fortunately, Ms Dennerly's neighbours have also seen the humorous side of things.
When her daughter, Hannah, took to the Original Prestwich People Facebook page to expose Bella's secret, dozens of people responded.
"Everyone seems to have found it hilarious," said Ms Dennerly, who lives in Heywood Road
"She is becoming a renowned thief.
(Image: UGC)
"It makes me laugh that there are all these neighbours putting their gloves down and coming back to find they are gone.
"Bella is so sweet-natured, you would not think she was going out at night on the prowl. Her alter ego must come out when it is dark."
Ms Dennerly said she and her husband Ian had tried to work out who the gloves belonged to, but had no success.
"I often wonder how far Bella goes at night," she said.
"I have said that anyone who wants them back can come to collect them, but no one seems too bothered.
"It has made everyone smile in the current climate."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Wigan council sourcing own PPE amid 'desperate concerns' over government supply

Wigan council is sourcing its own personal protective equipment for care homes amid concerns about a ‘ chaotic ’ national supply chain .
The town hall has sourced 50,000 PPE a week and has made at least two deliveries to each of the borough ’ s 52 care homes and other supported living facilities .
And more is on the way , it said .
Councillors said they had been left with ‘ no choice ’ but to buy their own stock after drops provided by the government were not enough to meet demand .
The town hall ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keith Cunliffe said : “ We continue to be desperately concerned about the lack of supplies from government of PPE to our workers in social care and homecare sector in Wigan borough .
“ So far the national PPE supply chain has been chaotic with previous drops being insufficient to meet demand and leaving councils like ours with no choice but to try and source their own supplies .
“ The Health Secretary ’ s statement and action plan of a stepped-up national supply chain is welcome but we need this to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all frontline workers .
“ At Wigan Council we have sourced 50,000 masks a week through a private company but given the increasing demands on the workforce this is not a sustainable solution .
“ We look forward to greater support from the Government to ensure our caring heroes have all the protection and support they need to carry out their vital jobs in this challenging time.
” Concerns about PPE are not new in the borough .
Last month , council chief David Molyneux told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key concerns around the coronavirus pandemic .
He told the LDRS in March : “ The government have said they ’ ve got masses [ of PPE ] stockpiled – masks and other protective clothing which needs not to be stockpiled , it needs to be distributed to the frontline now .
I think the closer you get to the predicted peak that the gov is talking about , you need to make sure that is available before we go into that.
” Coun Cunliffe said he welcomed the news that all care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon to be offered tests but urged that it needed to be rolled out as quickly as possible .
He said : “ Our care staff are working tirelessly around the clock in challenging circumstances to provide the best possible care for the people in our borough who are most vulnerable to Covid-19 .
“ We are doing all we can to support these businesses and staff to help them through this most challenging time.
” Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care workers in the highest esteem for the job that they do and the difference they make to the lives of our residents.But the dedication and compassion with which they are tackling the Covid-19 crisis has taken my respect for them to a new level.
” Concerns about how the care sector is able to manage the Covid-19 pandemic have been rising over recent weeks .
Last week , staff across Greater Manchester told the MEN that care homes are battling to source their own PPE , how employees fear they are spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lack of testing , and how the work force has been crippled by staff absence .

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Wigan council is sourcing its own personal protective equipment for care homes amid concerns about a ‘chaotic’ national supply chain.
The town hall has sourced 50,000 PPE a week and has made at least two deliveries to each of the borough’s 52 care homes and other supported living facilities.
And more is on the way, it said.
Councillors said they had been left with ‘no choice’ but to buy their own stock after drops provided by the government were not enough to meet demand.
The town hall’s lead for adult social care, councillor Keith Cunliffe said: “We continue to be desperately concerned about the lack of supplies from government of PPE to our workers in social care and homecare sector in Wigan borough.
“So far the national PPE supply chain has been chaotic with previous drops being insufficient to meet demand and leaving councils like ours with no choice but to try and source their own supplies.
“The Health Secretary’s statement and action plan of a stepped-up national supply chain is welcome but we need this to be implemented as soon as possible to protect all frontline workers.
“At Wigan Council we have sourced 50,000 masks a week through a private company but given the increasing demands on the workforce this is not a sustainable solution.
“We look forward to greater support from the Government to ensure our caring heroes have all the protection and support they need to carry out their vital jobs in this challenging time.”
Concerns about PPE are not new in the borough.
Last month, council chief David Molyneux told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that national stockpiling of PPE was one of his key concerns around the coronavirus pandemic.
He told the LDRS in March: “The government have said they’ve got masses [of PPE] stockpiled – masks and other protective clothing which needs not to be stockpiled, it needs to be distributed to the frontline now. I think the closer you get to the predicted peak that the gov is talking about, you need to make sure that is available before we go into that.”
Coun Cunliffe said he welcomed the news that all care home staff and patients with symptoms are soon to be offered tests but urged that it needed to be rolled out as quickly as possible.
He said: “Our care staff are working tirelessly around the clock in challenging circumstances to provide the best possible care for the people in our borough who are most vulnerable to Covid-19.
“We are doing all we can to support these businesses and staff to help them through this most challenging time.”
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
He said: “We hold our care workers in the highest esteem for the job that they do and the difference they make to the lives of our residents.But the dedication and compassion with which they are tackling the Covid-19 crisis has taken my respect for them to a new level.”
Concerns about how the care sector is able to manage the Covid-19 pandemic have been rising over recent weeks.
Last week, staff across Greater Manchester told the MEN that care homes are battling to source their own PPE, how employees fear they are spreading the virus in their own homes due to lack of testing, and how the work force has been crippled by staff absence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Former Liverpool star hails Sancho as world class amid Man Utd interest

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has hailed his team-mate Jadon Sancho as world class , amid interest from Manchester United .
United are expected to add more quality to their squad when the summer transfer window reopens with a winger high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's list of priorities .
United are long-term admirers of Sancho and see him as the ideal candidate to bring quality to the flanks , and he fits the club 's remit of signing young , talented , preferably British players perfectly .
The 20-year-old has been a revelation since he departed cross-town rivals Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign last season which saw him become an England regular .
Sancho has continued his breathtaking rise this year , with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 35 games for Dortmund in all competitions .
Former Liverpool star Can only arrived at Signal Iduna Park in January but has already been blown away by Sancho 's quality .
“ I knew he was a very good player even before I joined Dortmund , ” Can told German publication Bild .
“ But since I ’ ve arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s world-class and maybe the best player of his age .
“ He has everything a top footballer needs and has a great future ahead of him.
” Sancho is expected to make a big money move away from Dortmund when the next transfer window opens but has also been linked with a host of other big European clubs , including : Chelsea , Liverpool , Barcelona and Real Madrid .

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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has hailed his team-mate Jadon Sancho as world class, amid interest from Manchester United.
United are expected to add more quality to their squad when the summer transfer window reopens with a winger high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's list of priorities.
United are long-term admirers of Sancho and see him as the ideal candidate to bring quality to the flanks, and he fits the club's remit of signing young, talented, preferably British players perfectly.
The 20-year-old has been a revelation since he departed cross-town rivals Manchester City in 2017 and enjoyed a breakout campaign last season which saw him become an England regular.
Sancho has continued his breathtaking rise this year, with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 35 games for Dortmund in all competitions.
Former Liverpool star Can only arrived at Signal Iduna Park in January but has already been blown away by Sancho's quality.
“I knew he was a very good player even before I joined Dortmund,” Can told German publication Bild.
“But since I’ve arrived, I’ve found out that he’s world-class and maybe the best player of his age.
“He has everything a top footballer needs and has a great future ahead of him.”
Sancho is expected to make a big money move away from Dortmund when the next transfer window opens but has also been linked with a host of other big European clubs, including: Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Starlink satellites will be visible in the sky again tonight

Skywatchers are in for a treat as there ’ s a double whammy of mysterious lights to be seen tonight - Tuesday , April 21 .
People across the UK have been stunned after first witnessing the Starlink satellites on Sunday and they ’ re set to make yet another appearance in just a few hours .
On top of this , it ’ s also a good time to catch a shooting star or two as the Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak overnight .
But you ’ ll have to stay up quite late for this one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Lyrid is after midnight and into the early hours , according to the Royal Observatory .
The Starlink is thousands of tiny satellites that look like moving stars that are flying across the sky in a straight line - like a train .
While they look super dazzling , they actually have a purpose and are being used to provide remote locations across the world with low-cast internet - launched by entrepreneur Elon Musk 's company - SpaceX .
And while we refer to them as 'shooting stars ' , meteors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shed by comets and asteroids .
They fall into the atmosphere and burn up - which is why we see them as a streak of light in the sky .
This particular Lyrid shower is a result of debris left in the wake of Comet Thatcher .
Following its peak tonight , the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to continue until around April 25 , so there is still time if you ca n't stay up tonight .
Here are the estimated times the Starlink satellites should appear flying over and in brackets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dim visibility , according to findastarlink.com .
8.58pm : Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for five minutes travelling from southwest to east ( dim ) .
10.34pm : Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for six minutes travelling from west to east ( bright ) .
12.10am : Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for six minutes travelling from west to west ( dim ) .
4.04am : Starlink 3 will be visible over the UK for four minutes travelling from southwest to east ( bright ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of England , and timings at other parts of the UK may vary by a few minutes .
You can enter your location here to find the days and times they 'll be most visible in your area .
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink Starlink app , which automatically calculates when the SpaceX satellites are expected to be visible above your current location .

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Skywatchers are in for a treat as there’s a double whammy of mysterious lights to be seen tonight - Tuesday, April 21.
People across the UK have been stunned after first witnessing the Starlink satellites on Sunday and they’re set to make yet another appearance in just a few hours.
On top of this, it’s also a good time to catch a shooting star or two as the Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak overnight.
But you’ll have to stay up quite late for this one as the best time to look out for the Lyrid is after midnight and into the early hours, according to the Royal Observatory.
(Image: dpa)
The Starlink is thousands of tiny satellites that look like moving stars that are flying across the sky in a straight line - like a train.
While they look super dazzling, they actually have a purpose and are being used to provide remote locations across the world with low-cast internet - launched by entrepreneur Elon Musk's company - SpaceX.
And while we refer to them as 'shooting stars', meteors are actually caused by particles and fragments shed by comets and asteroids. They fall into the atmosphere and burn up - which is why we see them as a streak of light in the sky.
This particular Lyrid shower is a result of debris left in the wake of Comet Thatcher.
Following its peak tonight, the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to continue until around April 25, so there is still time if you can't stay up tonight.
Here are the estimated times the Starlink satellites should appear flying over and in brackets if they will be of good or dim visibility, according to findastarlink.com.
April 21
8.58pm: Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for five minutes travelling from southwest to east (dim).
10.34pm: Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for six minutes travelling from west to east (bright).
April 22
12.10am: Starlink-5,6 will be visible over the UK for six minutes travelling from west to west (dim).
4.04am: Starlink 3 will be visible over the UK for four minutes travelling from southwest to east (bright).
The above timings are for the north west of England, and timings at other parts of the UK may vary by a few minutes. You can enter your location here to find the days and times they'll be most visible in your area.
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink Starlink app, which automatically calculates when the SpaceX satellites are expected to be visible above your current location.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Tory politician was punched in the face after tackling thief

A Tory politician who went on to become MP for High Peak was left 'extremely scared ' when he was attacked by a violent thief who snatched his iPhone 10 on a train , a court heard .
Robert Largan , 32 , ended up being punched in the face when he tried to pursue the drink-fuelled lout who had grabbed his £800 phone during ' a tussle ' on a train journey from his home in Glossop into Manchester .
The University of Manchester graduate repeatedly pleaded with his tormentor for his phone back but the thief refused , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ' and then punched his terrified victim in the face before running away with the device .
Police later caught Leslie Thorley , 41 , and he was recalled to prison - he now faces more jail time after he admitted assault and theft .
Mr Largan won the High Peak constituency for the Conservatives two months later .
A court heard Thorley was out of prison on licence when he accosted Mr Largan after the pair boarded a Manchester-bound train at Glossop station on September 4 , 2019 .
The would-be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thorley , who smelled of alcohol and who was drinking from a can of beer , sat beside him on the almost empty train and asked him 'who are you ... what do you do ? '
, the court heard .
His fellow passenger 'seemed aggressive ' when speaking to Mr Largan who tried to ignore him , prosecutor Martha Dowd told Manchester and Salford Magistrates ' Court .
Thorley , who was wearing a tank top , appeared to be particularly interested in Mr Largan 's iPhone 10 , worth £800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to speak to Mr Largan who tried to ignore him and eventually told him he did n't want to talk to him , the court was told .
Then Thorley snatched Mr Largan 's phone and what was described in court as a 'tussle ' ensued on board the train , with the would-be MP repeatedly telling the thief : `` Give me my phone back . ''
The defendant ran down the train carriage with the iPhone pursued by Mr Largan who was shouting 'give me my phone ' , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Largan ' f**got ' and threatened ' I 'm going to split your head open ' , the court was told .
Mr Largan later told the police the experience was 'horrendous ' .
The court heard Mr Largan had taken a can of beer from the defendant during the incident but , when he returned the alcohol , Thorley 'downed it in one ' , said Miss Dowd .
Mr Largan asked other passengers for help but 'they did n't seem to help ' , said the prosecutor .
When the train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed Thorley down a dirt track and urged him to return the phone and 'go and enjoy your night ' .
The court heard Thorley then told him : `` If you want your phone back , you are going to have to give me all your money . ''
Thorley continued to try and get away from Mr Largan and told him : `` If you do n't stop following me I 'm going to smash your head in . ''
He then punched Mr Largan in the face .
The politician @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and was left 'extremely scared ' .
`` I 'm not a violent person .
I just wanted my phone back , '' he told officers .
Thorley picked up a rock and threw it at Mr Largan 's face but it missed , the court was told .
The thug then asked Mr Largan if he lived in Broadbottom and when he replied that he did Thorley said : `` If you do n't stop following me I 'm going to murder you . ''
The victim admitted he became 'extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't worth it ' .
When the defendant picked up another rock , Mr Largan walked away .
Leslie Kenneth Thorley , 41 , a serving prisoner at HMP Strangeways , admitted assaulting Robert Largan in Glossop on September 4 , 2019 and theft of a mobile phone when he appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates ' Court today ( Tuesday ) .
The court heard he had a number of previous convictions including for violence and was serving a sentence at the time of the attack .
He had been out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been recalled to prison .
Paul Green , defending , conceded his client 's crimes attracted a potential prison sentence of between six months and two years .
He told District Judge Bernard Begley : `` You may well feel your sentencing powers are insufficient for sentencing . ''
Judge Begley told the defendant , who appeared in court from prison via videolink : `` I regard my sentencing powers as insufficient . ''
The case was adjourned until May 19 when Thorley will be sentenced by a judge at Minshull Street Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peak constituency for the Conservatives during the December general election , beating Labour 's Ruth George by 590 votes .
He overturned a 2,322 vote majority to replace Ms George , who was elected in 2017 .
He unsuccessfully contested the Bury South constituency for the Tories in the 2017 general election .
After the hearing , the M.E.N .
contacted the MP and he said : `` I just want to thank the police for their comprehensive and speedy response .
They have been brilliant from start to finish . ''

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A Tory politician who went on to become MP for High Peak was left 'extremely scared' when he was attacked by a violent thief who snatched his iPhone 10 on a train, a court heard.
Robert Largan, 32, ended up being punched in the face when he tried to pursue the drink-fuelled lout who had grabbed his £800 phone during 'a tussle' on a train journey from his home in Glossop into Manchester.
The University of Manchester graduate repeatedly pleaded with his tormentor for his phone back but the thief refused, threatened 'I'm going to murder you' and then punched his terrified victim in the face before running away with the device.
Police later caught Leslie Thorley, 41, and he was recalled to prison - he now faces more jail time after he admitted assault and theft.
Mr Largan won the High Peak constituency for the Conservatives two months later.
A court heard Thorley was out of prison on licence when he accosted Mr Largan after the pair boarded a Manchester-bound train at Glossop station on September 4, 2019.
(Image: Facebook)
The would-be MP thought it was 'strange' that Thorley, who smelled of alcohol and who was drinking from a can of beer, sat beside him on the almost empty train and asked him 'who are you... what do you do?', the court heard.
His fellow passenger 'seemed aggressive' when speaking to Mr Largan who tried to ignore him, prosecutor Martha Dowd told Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court.
Thorley, who was wearing a tank top, appeared to be particularly interested in Mr Largan's iPhone 10, worth £800, Miss Dowd added.
The defendant continued to speak to Mr Largan who tried to ignore him and eventually told him he didn't want to talk to him, the court was told.
Then Thorley snatched Mr Largan's phone and what was described in court as a 'tussle' ensued on board the train, with the would-be MP repeatedly telling the thief: "Give me my phone back."
The defendant ran down the train carriage with the iPhone pursued by Mr Largan who was shouting 'give me my phone', said the prosecutor.
Thorley repeatedly called Mr Largan 'f**got' and threatened 'I'm going to split your head open', the court was told.
Mr Largan later told the police the experience was 'horrendous'.
The court heard Mr Largan had taken a can of beer from the defendant during the incident but, when he returned the alcohol, Thorley 'downed it in one', said Miss Dowd.
Mr Largan asked other passengers for help but 'they didn't seem to help', said the prosecutor.
When the train arrived at Broadbottom station, Mr Largan followed Thorley down a dirt track and urged him to return the phone and 'go and enjoy your night'.
The court heard Thorley then told him: "If you want your phone back, you are going to have to give me all your money."
Thorley continued to try and get away from Mr Largan and told him: "If you don't stop following me I'm going to smash your head in."
He then punched Mr Largan in the face.
The politician told police he 'didn't fight back' and was left 'extremely scared'.
"I'm not a violent person. I just wanted my phone back," he told officers.
Thorley picked up a rock and threw it at Mr Largan's face but it missed, the court was told.
The thug then asked Mr Largan if he lived in Broadbottom and when he replied that he did Thorley said: "If you don't stop following me I'm going to murder you."
The victim admitted he became 'extremely distressed' and concluded 'the phone wasn't worth it'. When the defendant picked up another rock, Mr Largan walked away.
Leslie Kenneth Thorley, 41, a serving prisoner at HMP Strangeways, admitted assaulting Robert Largan in Glossop on September 4, 2019 and theft of a mobile phone when he appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday).
The court heard he had a number of previous convictions including for violence and was serving a sentence at the time of the attack.
He had been out of prison 'on licence' and has now been recalled to prison.
(Image: PA)
Paul Green, defending, conceded his client's crimes attracted a potential prison sentence of between six months and two years.
He told District Judge Bernard Begley: "You may well feel your sentencing powers are insufficient for sentencing."
Judge Begley told the defendant, who appeared in court from prison via videolink: "I regard my sentencing powers as insufficient."
The case was adjourned until May 19 when Thorley will be sentenced by a judge at Minshull Street Crown Court.
Mr Largan took the High Peak constituency for the Conservatives during the December general election, beating Labour's Ruth George by 590 votes.
He overturned a 2,322 vote majority to replace Ms George, who was elected in 2017. He unsuccessfully contested the Bury South constituency for the Tories in the 2017 general election.
After the hearing, the M.E.N. contacted the MP and he said: "I just want to thank the police for their comprehensive and speedy response. They have been brilliant from start to finish."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--'Mean' cousins took advantage of 'vulnerable' man and stole his possessions

Two 'mean ' cousins who took advantage of a 'vulnerable ' man have been locked up .
Owen Lawrence , 40 , and Paul McDonagh , 36 , have both been jailed for two years after they targeted a man with mental health issues .
They told him to buy drugs for them , and started hanging around his flat .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that he watched on helplessly as the pair stole his bike , Xbox and a laptop worth a total of £1,200 from his home in Ramsbottom , Bury , after claiming that he owed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was 'intimated ' by Lawrence and McDonagh .
In the weeks prior to the incident in January , the pair would play games on his Xbox and smoke cigarettes .
Prosecuting , Kate Gaskell said that the victim 'did n't really want the men in his flat ' , but that he 'felt intimidated ' by them .
After they asked him to buy drugs , including cocaine , he 'felt he could n't say no ' .
The court heard the man would sometimes also take drugs .
Lawrence also asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank account for his benefits , but he stopped it after two payments had been made .
On January 24 , the pair went to the flat and claimed that they were owed money .
They took some of his belongings , including a bike worth £1,000 , an Xbox and game worth £120 and a laptop worth £80 .
He was warned that if he told the police 'they would knock him out ' .
The victim was sat in his chair as they stole his property , with Lawrence saying they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been paid .
Lawrence and McDonagh were arrested about two weeks later .
In a statement read to the court , the victim 's mother says he suffers from mental health issues .
She described him as being 'very vulnerable to exploitation ' , and claimed that people who know him would be aware of his difficulties .
The court heard that he left his home for five weeks because he feared potential repercussions , and he has only recently moved back .
Defending Lawrence , Patrick Buckley said their behaviour was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not used any violence to gain entry , Mr Buckley said , and Lawrence wishes to apologise for the 'spur of the moment ' incident .
For McDonagh , Huw Edwards said the defendant has displayed 'true and heartfelt remorse ' , and pointed out that McDonagh had only known the victim 'for a very limited period ' .
Sentencing , Judge Mark Savill told the pair : `` This was in my view a mean offence . ''
He said in the weeks prior to the incident they 'had taken advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extent ' .
`` I am satisfied you knew he was not likely to resist , '' Judge Savill added .
Lawrence , of Edgar Street , Ramsbottom , and McDonagh , of no fixed address , both pleaded guilty to burglary .
A five year restraining order was also imposed .

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Two 'mean' cousins who took advantage of a 'vulnerable' man have been locked up.
Owen Lawrence, 40, and Paul McDonagh, 36, have both been jailed for two years after they targeted a man with mental health issues.
They told him to buy drugs for them, and started hanging around his flat.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that he watched on helplessly as the pair stole his bike, Xbox and a laptop worth a total of £1,200 from his home in Ramsbottom, Bury, after claiming that he owed them money.
(Image: GMP)
The court heard that he was 'intimated' by Lawrence and McDonagh.
In the weeks prior to the incident in January, the pair would play games on his Xbox and smoke cigarettes.
Prosecuting, Kate Gaskell said that the victim 'didn't really want the men in his flat', but that he 'felt intimidated' by them.
After they asked him to buy drugs, including cocaine, he 'felt he couldn't say no'.
The court heard the man would sometimes also take drugs.
Lawrence also asked the victim if he could use his bank account for his benefits, but he stopped it after two payments had been made.
On January 24, the pair went to the flat and claimed that they were owed money.
(Image: GMP)
They took some of his belongings, including a bike worth £1,000, an Xbox and game worth £120 and a laptop worth £80.
He was warned that if he told the police 'they would knock him out'.
The victim was sat in his chair as they stole his property, with Lawrence saying they would return them once his benefits had been paid.
Lawrence and McDonagh were arrested about two weeks later.
In a statement read to the court, the victim's mother says he suffers from mental health issues.
She described him as being 'very vulnerable to exploitation', and claimed that people who know him would be aware of his difficulties.
(Image: MEN Media)
The court heard that he left his home for five weeks because he feared potential repercussions, and he has only recently moved back.
Defending Lawrence, Patrick Buckley said their behaviour was an 'unsophisticated enterprise'.
Both men had not used any violence to gain entry, Mr Buckley said, and Lawrence wishes to apologise for the 'spur of the moment' incident.
For McDonagh, Huw Edwards said the defendant has displayed 'true and heartfelt remorse', and pointed out that McDonagh had only known the victim 'for a very limited period'.
Sentencing, Judge Mark Savill told the pair: "This was in my view a mean offence."
He said in the weeks prior to the incident they 'had taken advantage of him (the victim) to some extent'.
"I am satisfied you knew he was not likely to resist," Judge Savill added.
"He was a soft touch."
Lawrence, of Edgar Street, Ramsbottom, and McDonagh, of no fixed address, both pleaded guilty to burglary.
A five year restraining order was also imposed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Why Man United and Man City should make Camavinga move now

Eduardo Camavinga is the latest teenage prodigy to emerge from Ligue 1 - and is threatening to make a name for himself on the world stage .
The 17-year-old Stade Rennais midfielder has just a year of professional football to his name , but is already attracting the interest of Europe ’ s top clubs .
To watch , Camavinga does not play like a fledgling teenager taking his first steps on the big stage , far from it .
He is unapologetically efficient when it comes to his tackling – his standout attribute .
In fact , of every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leagues this season , the teenage defensive midfielder averages the most successful tackles per 90 minutes with 4.6 .
To put that into context , Manchester United full-back and widely-heralded tackling supremo Aaron Wan-Bissaka averages 3.8 successful tackles per 90 .
Camavinga ’ s role in breaking up play in the middle of the park is a valuable one for any side , but his efforts in particular have no doubt contributed to helping Rennes climb up to third place in the Ligue 1 table .
With the likes of Real Madrid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Roazhon Park on regular scouting missions , it will not be long before Camavinga is no longer donning the red and black of the French side .
His rise has been meteoric , but that could be a hindrance more than anything .
More than likely , at some point his performances will dip or he will succumb to injury having played an awful lot of football at such a crucial stage in his physical development .
Both Manchester clubs have shown in recent times they are adept at nurturing and protecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are afforded plenty of time on the pitch to continue their development .
Mason Greenwood is a prime example of one who has developed very well since being introduced to the first team fold bit-by-bit .
Camavinga may be younger than most players in the Manchester United and Manchester City ’ s first team squads , but in terms of ability he would fit right in .
Both clubs have enormous spending power and could quite conceivably prise him away from Rennes with a bid that would not be too astronomical .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ France for another season is that another club , a Real ; a Barcelona ; a Bayern , may swoop in with a lucrative deal , at which point both Manchester clubs will not only be priced out , but he would be tied down to a long contract at one of their top European rivals .
For a player with such a promising skill-set ; outstanding tackling proficiency , excellent passing range as well as tactical and positional discipline , Camavinga is a manager ’ s dream .
At the age of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a variety of different positions .
For Pep Guardiola – who may be in the market for a long-term Fernandinho replacement – or Ole Gunnar Solskjær , Camavinga presents a ready-made fix to remedy the holes which may begin to appear or already be present in their respective squads .

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Eduardo Camavinga is the latest teenage prodigy to emerge from Ligue 1 - and is threatening to make a name for himself on the world stage.
The 17-year-old Stade Rennais midfielder has just a year of professional football to his name, but is already attracting the interest of Europe’s top clubs. To watch, Camavinga does not play like a fledgling teenager taking his first steps on the big stage, far from it.
He is unapologetically efficient when it comes to his tackling – his standout attribute. In fact, of every player across Europe’s top five leagues this season, the teenage defensive midfielder averages the most successful tackles per 90 minutes with 4.6.
To put that into context, Manchester United full-back and widely-heralded tackling supremo Aaron Wan-Bissaka averages 3.8 successful tackles per 90.
Camavinga’s role in breaking up play in the middle of the park is a valuable one for any side, but his efforts in particular have no doubt contributed to helping Rennes climb up to third place in the Ligue 1 table.
With the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain sniffing around Stade Rennais’s Roazhon Park on regular scouting missions, it will not be long before Camavinga is no longer donning the red and black of the French side.
His rise has been meteoric, but that could be a hindrance more than anything. More than likely, at some point his performances will dip or he will succumb to injury having played an awful lot of football at such a crucial stage in his physical development.
Both Manchester clubs have shown in recent times they are adept at nurturing and protecting young players, as well as ensuring they are afforded plenty of time on the pitch to continue their development. Mason Greenwood is a prime example of one who has developed very well since being introduced to the first team fold bit-by-bit.
Camavinga may be younger than most players in the Manchester United and Manchester City’s first team squads, but in terms of ability he would fit right in.
Both clubs have enormous spending power and could quite conceivably prise him away from Rennes with a bid that would not be too astronomical.
The danger of letting him develop in France for another season is that another club, a Real; a Barcelona; a Bayern, may swoop in with a lucrative deal, at which point both Manchester clubs will not only be priced out, but he would be tied down to a long contract at one of their top European rivals.
For a player with such a promising skill-set; outstanding tackling proficiency, excellent passing range as well as tactical and positional discipline, Camavinga is a manager’s dream. At the age of 17, he can still be moulded into a variety of different positions.
For Pep Guardiola – who may be in the market for a long-term Fernandinho replacement – or Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Camavinga presents a ready-made fix to remedy the holes which may begin to appear or already be present in their respective squads.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Takeaways, beards and cleaning your phone - your Coronavirus questions answered

The coronavirus outbreak has thrown up all kinds of questions about how we should protect ourselves from illness .
By and large the advice is simple , wash your hands regularly , avoid touching your face , catch coughs and sneezes and keep at least two metres away from others .
But are there changes we should be making to our daily routines to help combat the virus ?
What about those who are more at risk ?
And what should we do if we have other conditions or medical emergencies that are not related to the virus ?
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these pressing questions .
Dr Helen Wall is a GP partner and trainer at Crompton Health Centre , in Bolton .
She is also deputy clinical director of Clinical Commissioning and clinical lead Women ’ s , maternity and Children ’ s Services at Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group .
People with minor conditions may feel like they do n't want to bother GPs during this busy time .
What would your advice be to them ?
It ’ s important to remember that although Covid-19 is very serious and many people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t mean other illnesses have disappeared .
GPs are still here for our patients as we always are , but we have had to change the way we work to ensure the highest possible safety for our patients and staff .
Like all services we have had to limit face-to-face contacts and prioritise what we do to ensure we have enough staff to maintain the things that can ’ t wait .
It is still important that if you are unwell or concerned you seek timely medical advice , and this may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe to order takeaway food ?
Can the virus be passed on say , a pizza box , or plastic curry container ?
Current scientific advice is that it is very unlikely that Covid-19 can be spread through food however there are things that customers can do to minimise the risks .
My advice would be to avoid letting food cool and reheat , removing packaging and putting the food on clean plates and of course washing your hands after handling the packaging and before touching any food .
It may also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure everyone has their own plate of food served .
I would expect any food establishment taking this crisis seriously to have implemented steps such social distancing measures at food collection points .
How often should you clean your mobile phone ?
It is currently unknown how long Covid-19 can live on surfaces such as your mobile phone , but some sources suggest up to 72 hours or more .
What we do know is that mobile phones have been shown to carry numerous bacteria and viruses on them even before Covid-19 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people carry .
I would suggest that you should ideally clean your phone as often as you wash your hands which is hopefully several times a day .
Some studies suggest that the virus can hang around for several days on plastic - is there any benefit to wiping down your shopping with disinfectant spray before placing it in the fridge or cupboard ?
Different sources will give different timeframes for how long the virus can hang around on surfaces for .
The other thing to consider is that it may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active .
The World health organisation ( WHO ) states the risk of catching Covid-19 from a package is very low but not zero .
People who are particularly at risk or concerned may wish to either keep packages to one side for 72 hours before using or spray or wipe packaging with disinfectant before putting it away .
For those who must use public transport each day , is there anything extra they should do to stay clean and safe ?
For those who must use public transport there are certain things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to yourself and others .
Try to wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before and after your trip .
Avoid sitting next to people out with your own household if possible and keep your distance at the transport stops and as much as possible on the transport .
If you or anyone in your household has symptoms of fever or cough you should isolate at home and certainly not get on public transport .
If you happen to have an occasional sneeze or cough whilst in public catch it in a tissue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wash your hands as soon as possible .
Though most people adhere to the two metre rule , others do not .
How can we protect ourselves from people who insist on getting too close ?
We are all different in our nature and how we interact , and some people certainly seem to find it easier than others to observe personal space and therefore social distancing .
Sometimes a polite reminder to people around you may be needed as many may not realise they are too close and we each have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
My advice would be to try to only go to the essential places where the social distancing is adequately enforced if possible and be out for the least time possible on essential trips e.g for shopping .
Does holding your breath as you pass someone do anything to combat the virus ?
My understanding is that Covid-19 is spread via droplets of respiratory secretions which can be absorbed into the infected person via the eyes , mouth or nose .
I would therefore expect holding your breath to do very little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus be passed on by someone bumping into you ?
Being in close proximity to anyone who has or is carrying the infection can create an opportunity for the virus to pass on .
Keeping at least 2m away from people you don ’ t live with is the best way to try and reduce spread .
If someone walking in front of you sneezes or coughs and you then walk up to where they were standing , is there a risk of exposure to the virus ?
The short answer is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of debate as to how long the virus can hang in the air and how far it can travel in air .
There are lots of campaigns about like ‘ catch it bin it kill it ’ for this reason .
I would really encourage people to stay at home with coughs and sneezes and if they have to be out be covering their faces if they cough or sneeze .
Are there any extra precautions pregnant women should be taking to avoid the virus ?
Or special treatment if they start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worrying time for many women and the current situation is without a doubt understandably heightening that anxiety .
The evidence to date is that pregnant women are still no more likely to contract the infection than the general population .
What is known is that pregnancy , in a small number of women , can alter the body ’ s response to severe viral infections .
Healthcare professionals still believe that if you are infected with Covid-19 in pregnancy you are still most likely to have no symptoms or a mild illness from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , like most things in pregnancy we really don ’ t have enough evidence as to how exactly Covid-19 could affect pregnancy so pregnant women have been advised to stringently socially isolate as much as possible .
This is the advice given to all pregnant women now of all stages of pregnancy but particularly those over 28 weeks who we worry could be at increased risk of early labour .
If you are pregnant and start with symptoms you should follow the usual covid-19 advice to self-isolate , drink plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paracetamol and seek medical review if you are becoming short of breath , very unwell or concerned .
What is the advice for people undergoing IVF ?
Should they put off treatment at the moment ?
IVF treatment is highly regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority ( HEFA ) .
On March 23 IVF clinics were advised not to start any new treatments .
Treatments that are in process should have been completed by April 15 in line with national guidance .
Clinics will be offering telephone support and advice to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand this is likely to be very distressing for people desperate to get pregnant but the procedures involve very close interactions and the safety of patients and staff must come first .
Very rarely there are complications associated with IVF that require hospital intervention and this is not a good time to need that .
What is the advice to other women planning a pregnancy ?
Should they try and avoid getting pregnant at this time ?
For those women who find themselves pregnant at this time my advice would be not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t really know the effects of Covid-19 on pregnancy and the unborn child and if you can wait it is probably safest .
The other thing to consider is that whilst every healthcare service is trying to run remotely via telephone etc , it is likely to be more challenging accessing pregnancy care like midwifery care and scans .
A lot of people already suffer with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD ) or a phobia of germs - can GPs offer them help and reassurances during the pandemic ?
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any time it is important to seek help and support .
GPs are expecting people with existing OCD and anxiety to get worse and some people who have never suffered to start now .
There are lots of online resources and telephone support we can signpost to some of which have specific help and advice for OCD in Covid-19 .
What is the best way to relieve symptoms if you think you have coronavirus and are managing it at home ?
As with all viruses , plenty rest and plenty fluids allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infection and recover .
For people who feel unwell with a fever or aches and pains we would advise paracetamol .
There have been some concerns about taking ibuprofen for pain relief and to reduce temperatures if you have symptoms - would GPs advise against ibuprofen use ?
At present we are advising patients to avoid ibuprofen if possible whilst the experts look into this .
Currently we have no strong evidence that ibuprofen can worsen coronavirus but early suggestions from abroad was that this was a possibility .
As with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are still trying to establish the facts .
Can you describe what the experience might be like for a patient with coronavirus who is taken into hospital ?
The main reason someone would be admitted to hospital for Covid-19 is if they were struggling to maintain their own oxygen levels .
Most patients who are admitted to hospital will be managed with oxygen until the virus passes and the body starts to recover .
A much smaller percentage of people admitted may need support of their major organs in critical care like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under immense strain at this time and providing care in this environment is challenging for patients and staff but rest assured everyone is trying their absolute hardest to maintain dignified patient care .
Can you describe what it might be like for relatives with a loved one in hospital with coronaviurs ?
To help keep all patients and staff as safe as possible most hospitals if not all have stopped or significantly limited visits .
Whilst this can be upsetting for friends , family and patients hospitals have a responsibility to limit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of visitors are coming in and out and moving around .
Hospital staff are also very upset about poorly patients being unable to have their loved ones visit and are doing their best to provide friendship support and care to their patients .
Medics have been advised to change their clothes and have a shower as soon as they get home to avoid contaminating family members .
Should other key workers in public facing roles do the same ?
Anyone leaving the home should always be keeping on top of handwashing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be very sensible for people in public facing roles to change their clothes and shower on getting home to avoid carrying home the virus .
Have people been stockpiling medication ?
Will people still be able to get their regular medication in the near future ?
Initially we saw many patients requesting extra medications and medications they hadn ’ t had in years ‘ just in case ’ .
GPs were advised to be very strict in managing this demand by only giving the appropriate and needed amount to ensure everyone managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past week this panic ordering appears to be settling down overall .
Due to a number of issues such as supply and distribution across the world being affected by the pandemic some medications are in short supply but the relevant people are working hard to ensure that medications continue to be available although some may need to be substituted for equivalent alternatives at times .
Pharmacists have had and continue to have a very challenging time so far and we need to remember to be kind to them too .
Have you seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in relation to their mental health ?
And is this something you should contact your GP about ?
GPs have definitely and expectedly seen an exacerbation in people ’ s existing mental health problems and an increase in people coming forward with new mental health concerns .
The mental health services and voluntary sector support groups are all working hard to ensure that support is available for people who need it .
I suspect there are still plenty of people who are worried about coming forwards or who don ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time but I want to reassure people services are still here for you and its ok not to be ok. We ’ ve been told the best thing you can do to avoid the virus is wash your hands and avoid touching your face – is this still the case ?
There are plenty things we can do to avoid the virus these include staying at home except for essential outings like medical appointments or getting food , washing our hands several times a day , avoiding touching our face especially our eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres away from people who don ’ t live with us .
We know these things really help reduce spread of the virus and they are simple things everyone can do .
Does keeping your fingernails short and clean help ?
Absolutely .
Bacteria , viruses , dirt and debris can collect under long nails and be transferred to your face or others .
What about men with beards ?
Should they be clean shaven ?
Men who are working on the frontline with beards may be encouraged to shave so that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better protected .
In terms of the general public there is currently no evidence that shaving will protect you from Covid-19 providing you maintain good hygiene of it .
A lot of us will have seen an increase in people wearing facemasks .
What is the latest advice on wearing facemasks for members of the general public ?
There is a lot of contradicting information about the use of facemasks in the general public and some countries have enforced their widespread use especially with the World Health Organisation suggesting they are recommended .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ PHE ) is that whilst masks have an evidenced and important role in healthcare settings there is little robust evidence of widespread use having benefit .
One of the concerns raised is that people feel less at risk when wearing a mask in public and are less likely to stick to the measures that we do know to work such as social distancing and regular handwashing .
Having said this guidance is changing on an almost daily basis so watch this space .
Is the risk of catching the virus low outside ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a garden , is there a chance of catching it from neighbours ?
The guidance for being outside is the same as inside - always stay at least two metres ( about three steps ) away from each other .
If gardens are extremely close together this advice still stands Chatting over a garden fence should be done at a distance , if at all .

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The coronavirus outbreak has thrown up all kinds of questions about how we should protect ourselves from illness.
By and large the advice is simple, wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, catch coughs and sneezes and keep at least two metres away from others.
But are there changes we should be making to our daily routines to help combat the virus? What about those who are more at risk?
And what should we do if we have other conditions or medical emergencies that are not related to the virus?
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We asked a senior GP to answer some of these pressing questions.
Dr Helen Wall is a GP partner and trainer at Crompton Health Centre, in Bolton. She is also interim clinical director of Clinical Commissioning and clinical lead Women’s, maternity and Children’s Services at Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group.
People with minor conditions may feel like they don't want to bother GPs during this busy time. What would your advice be to them?
It’s important to remember that although Covid-19 is very serious and many people are unwell with it, it doesn’t mean other illnesses have disappeared. GPs are still here for our patients as we always are, but we have had to change the way we work to ensure the highest possible safety for our patients and staff.
Like all services we have had to limit face-to-face contacts and prioritise what we do to ensure we have enough staff to maintain the things that can’t wait.
It is still important that if you are unwell or concerned you seek timely medical advice, and this may be by ringing your GP.
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Is it safe to order takeaway food? Can the virus be passed on say, a pizza box, or plastic curry container?
Current scientific advice is that it is very unlikely that Covid-19 can be spread through food however there are things that customers can do to minimise the risks.
My advice would be to avoid letting food cool and reheat, removing packaging and putting the food on clean plates and of course washing your hands after handling the packaging and before touching any food.
It may also be sensible to not share dishes but to ensure everyone has their own plate of food served.
I would expect any food establishment taking this crisis seriously to have implemented steps such social distancing measures at food collection points.
How often should you clean your mobile phone?
It is currently unknown how long Covid-19 can live on surfaces such as your mobile phone, but some sources suggest up to 72 hours or more.
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What we do know is that mobile phones have been shown to carry numerous bacteria and viruses on them even before Covid-19 and its one of the most touched possessions that people carry.
I would suggest that you should ideally clean your phone as often as you wash your hands which is hopefully several times a day.
Some studies suggest that the virus can hang around for several days on plastic - is there any benefit to wiping down your shopping with disinfectant spray before placing it in the fridge or cupboard?
Different sources will give different timeframes for how long the virus can hang around on surfaces for.
The other thing to consider is that it may be found on a surface but not necessarily active.
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The World health organisation (WHO) states the risk of catching Covid-19 from a package is very low but not zero.
People who are particularly at risk or concerned may wish to either keep packages to one side for 72 hours before using or spray or wipe packaging with disinfectant before putting it away.
For those who must use public transport each day, is there anything extra they should do to stay clean and safe?
For those who must use public transport there are certain things you can do to minimise the risks to yourself and others.
Try to wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before and after your trip.
Avoid sitting next to people out with your own household if possible and keep your distance at the transport stops and as much as possible on the transport.
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If you or anyone in your household has symptoms of fever or cough you should isolate at home and certainly not get on public transport.
If you happen to have an occasional sneeze or cough whilst in public catch it in a tissue or in the crook of your arm and wash your hands as soon as possible.
Though most people adhere to the two metre rule, others do not. How can we protect ourselves from people who insist on getting too close?
We are all different in our nature and how we interact, and some people certainly seem to find it easier than others to observe personal space and therefore social distancing.
Sometimes a polite reminder to people around you may be needed as many may not realise they are too close and we each have a responsibility to protect ourselves and each other.
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My advice would be to try to only go to the essential places where the social distancing is adequately enforced if possible and be out for the least time possible on essential trips e.g for shopping.
Does holding your breath as you pass someone do anything to combat the virus?
My understanding is that Covid-19 is spread via droplets of respiratory secretions which can be absorbed into the infected person via the eyes, mouth or nose.
I would therefore expect holding your breath to do very little to protect against becoming infected.
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Can the virus be passed on by someone bumping into you?
Being in close proximity to anyone who has or is carrying the infection can create an opportunity for the virus to pass on.
Keeping at least 2m away from people you don’t live with is the best way to try and reduce spread.
If someone walking in front of you sneezes or coughs and you then walk up to where they were standing, is there a risk of exposure to the virus?
The short answer is probably yes but there is still a lot of debate as to how long the virus can hang in the air and how far it can travel in air.
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There are lots of campaigns about like ‘catch it bin it kill it’ for this reason.
I would really encourage people to stay at home with coughs and sneezes and if they have to be out be covering their faces if they cough or sneeze.
Are there any extra precautions pregnant women should be taking to avoid the virus? Or special treatment if they start to suffer symptoms?
Pregnancy is a worrying time for many women and the current situation is without a doubt understandably heightening that anxiety.
The evidence to date is that pregnant women are still no more likely to contract the infection than the general population. What is known is that pregnancy, in a small number of women, can alter the body’s response to severe viral infections.
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Healthcare professionals still believe that if you are infected with Covid-19 in pregnancy you are still most likely to have no symptoms or a mild illness from which you will make a full recovery.
However, like most things in pregnancy we really don’t have enough evidence as to how exactly Covid-19 could affect pregnancy so pregnant women have been advised to stringently socially isolate as much as possible.
This is the advice given to all pregnant women now of all stages of pregnancy but particularly those over 28 weeks who we worry could be at increased risk of early labour.
If you are pregnant and start with symptoms you should follow the usual covid-19 advice to self-isolate, drink plenty of fluids, rest and if needed take paracetamol and seek medical review if you are becoming short of breath, very unwell or concerned.
What is the advice for people undergoing IVF? Should they put off treatment at the moment?
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IVF treatment is highly regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HEFA).
On March 23 IVF clinics were advised not to start any new treatments.
Treatments that are in process should have been completed by April 15 in line with national guidance.
Clinics will be offering telephone support and advice to couples in this interim period.
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We understand this is likely to be very distressing for people desperate to get pregnant but the procedures involve very close interactions and the safety of patients and staff must come first.
Very rarely there are complications associated with IVF that require hospital intervention and this is not a good time to need that.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
What is the advice to other women planning a pregnancy? Should they try and avoid getting pregnant at this time?
For those women who find themselves pregnant at this time my advice would be not to panic.
However as referred to earlier we don’t really know the effects of Covid-19 on pregnancy and the unborn child and if you can wait it is probably safest.
The other thing to consider is that whilst every healthcare service is trying to run remotely via telephone etc, it is likely to be more challenging accessing pregnancy care like midwifery care and scans.
A lot of people already suffer with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or a phobia of germs - can GPs offer them help and reassurances during the pandemic?
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If someone is suffering with OCD or anxiety at any time it is important to seek help and support.
GPs are expecting people with existing OCD and anxiety to get worse and some people who have never suffered to start now.
There are lots of online resources and telephone support we can signpost to some of which have specific help and advice for OCD in Covid-19.
What is the best way to relieve symptoms if you think you have coronavirus and are managing it at home?
As with all viruses, plenty rest and plenty fluids allow your body in most cases to fight the infection and recover.
For people who feel unwell with a fever or aches and pains we would advise paracetamol.
There have been some concerns about taking ibuprofen for pain relief and to reduce temperatures if you have symptoms - would GPs advise against ibuprofen use?
(Image: bpm)
At present we are advising patients to avoid ibuprofen if possible whilst the experts look into this.
Currently we have no strong evidence that ibuprofen can worsen coronavirus but early suggestions from abroad was that this was a possibility.
As with many things about this virus we remain unsure and are still trying to establish the facts.
Can you describe what the experience might be like for a patient with coronavirus who is taken into hospital?
The main reason someone would be admitted to hospital for Covid-19 is if they were struggling to maintain their own oxygen levels.
Most patients who are admitted to hospital will be managed with oxygen until the virus passes and the body starts to recover.
(Image: Getty Images)
A much smaller percentage of people admitted may need support of their major organs in critical care like the lungs by ventilation.
Hospitals are under immense strain at this time and providing care in this environment is challenging for patients and staff but rest assured everyone is trying their absolute hardest to maintain dignified patient care.
Can you describe what it might be like for relatives with a loved one in hospital with coronaviurs?
(Image: Joel Goodman)
To help keep all patients and staff as safe as possible most hospitals if not all have stopped or significantly limited visits.
Whilst this can be upsetting for friends, family and patients hospitals have a responsibility to limit the spread of coronavirus which is impossible if lots of visitors are coming in and out and moving around.
Hospital staff are also very upset about poorly patients being unable to have their loved ones visit and are doing their best to provide friendship support and care to their patients.
Medics have been advised to change their clothes and have a shower as soon as they get home to avoid contaminating family members. Should other key workers in public facing roles do the same?
Anyone leaving the home should always be keeping on top of handwashing and hygiene at this time.
(Image: PA)
It would be very sensible for people in public facing roles to change their clothes and shower on getting home to avoid carrying home the virus.
Have people been stockpiling medication? Will people still be able to get their regular medication in the near future?
Initially we saw many patients requesting extra medications and medications they hadn’t had in years ‘just in case’.
GPs were advised to be very strict in managing this demand by only giving the appropriate and needed amount to ensure everyone managed to get what they needed.
Over the past week this panic ordering appears to be settling down overall.
(Image: PA)
Due to a number of issues such as supply and distribution across the world being affected by the pandemic some medications are in short supply but the relevant people are working hard to ensure that medications continue to be available although some may need to be substituted for equivalent alternatives at times.
Pharmacists have had and continue to have a very challenging time so far and we need to remember to be kind to them too.
Have you seen an increase in patients asking for help in relation to their mental health? And is this something you should contact your GP about?
GPs have definitely and expectedly seen an exacerbation in people’s existing mental health problems and an increase in people coming forward with new mental health concerns.
(Image: PA)
The mental health services and voluntary sector support groups are all working hard to ensure that support is available for people who need it.
I suspect there are still plenty of people who are worried about coming forwards or who don’t want to bother us with these concerns at this time but I want to reassure people services are still here for you and its ok not to be ok.
We’ve been told the best thing you can do to avoid the virus is wash your hands and avoid touching your face – is this still the case?
There are plenty things we can do to avoid the virus these include staying at home except for essential outings like medical appointments or getting food, washing our hands several times a day, avoiding touching our face especially our eyes and mouth and staying at least two metres away from people who don’t live with us.
(Image: PA)
We know these things really help reduce spread of the virus and they are simple things everyone can do.
Does keeping your fingernails short and clean help?
Absolutely. Bacteria, viruses, dirt and debris can collect under long nails and be transferred to your face or others.
(Image: PA)
What about men with beards? Should they be clean shaven?
Men who are working on the frontline with beards may be encouraged to shave so that the masks fit more effectively and they are better protected.
In terms of the general public there is currently no evidence that shaving will protect you from Covid-19 providing you maintain good hygiene of it.
A lot of us will have seen an increase in people wearing facemasks. What is the latest advice on wearing facemasks for members of the general public?
(Image: PA)
There is a lot of contradicting information about the use of facemasks in the general public and some countries have enforced their widespread use especially with the World Health Organisation suggesting they are recommended.
Current advice from Public Health England (PHE) is that whilst masks have an evidenced and important role in healthcare settings there is little robust evidence of widespread use having benefit.
One of the concerns raised is that people feel less at risk when wearing a mask in public and are less likely to stick to the measures that we do know to work such as social distancing and regular handwashing.
Having said this guidance is changing on an almost daily basis so watch this space.
Is the risk of catching the virus low outside? If you're lucky enough to have a garden, is there a chance of catching it from neighbours?
The guidance for being outside is the same as inside - always stay at least two metres (about three steps) away from each other.
If gardens are extremely close together this advice still stands Chatting over a garden fence should be done at a distance, if at all.