themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-25--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have two world class players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have at least two world-class players in the returning Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford .
Pogba , 27 , returned for his first appearance in 176 days at Tottenham last week and made his first start since September 30 in the 3-0 win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford .
Rashford , 22 , was sidelined with a back injury he aggravated on January 15 but lined up at Spurs and against the Blades on Wednesday night , creating two of Anthony Martial 's goals .
Solskjaer has enhanced the United squad with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba is the best judge of how United have developed since the start of the campaign .
`` With so many players back fit now , everybody can see the quality we have in our ranks , '' Solskjaer said in the matchday programme .
`` The players who came on at Spurs made a difference , which shows you the level of competition we 've got in the squad now .
`` Even before lockdown we were on a strong run of form .
Now we 're able to call upon world-class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
`` Paul could tell you more than most about our evolution , because the team he 's rejoining now is a different team to the one that started the season .
Our development is there for all to see . ''
Rashford has 19 goals this season whereas Pogba had been restricted to nine appearances prior to the visit of Sheffield United but has flourished on his return .
He won the penalty that allowed Fernandes to equalise at Spurs .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have at least two world-class players in the returning Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.
Pogba, 27, returned for his first appearance in 176 days at Tottenham last week and made his first start since September 30 in the 3-0 win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford.
Rashford, 22, was sidelined with a back injury he aggravated on January 15 but lined up at Spurs and against the Blades on Wednesday night, creating two of Anthony Martial's goals.
Solskjaer has enhanced the United squad with the £68million addition of Bruno Fernandes and says Pogba is the best judge of how United have developed since the start of the campaign.
"With so many players back fit now, everybody can see the quality we have in our ranks," Solskjaer said in the matchday programme. "The players who came on at Spurs made a difference, which shows you the level of competition we've got in the squad now.
"Even before lockdown we were on a strong run of form. Now we're able to call upon world-class players like Paul and Marcus returning from injury.
"Paul could tell you more than most about our evolution, because the team he's rejoining now is a different team to the one that started the season. Our development is there for all to see."
Rashford has 19 goals this season whereas Pogba had been restricted to nine appearances prior to the visit of Sheffield United but has flourished on his return. He won the penalty that allowed Fernandes to equalise at Spurs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Graeme Park and Peter Hook slam lack of government plans for live music's return

Graeme Park and Peter Hook have slammed a lack of government plans for the return of live music as the coronavirus pandemic lockdown is eased .
Legendary Hacienda DJ Park - who played a 12-hour set to raise money for Manchester 's hugely-successful virtual nightlife platform United We Stream - called the situation a 'shambles ' and claimed the music industry was being 'overlooked ' .
He accused cabinet ministers of 'skirting ' direct questions about live entertainment .
Joy Division and New Order bassist Hooky meanwhile said it appeared the music business would be 'the last that comes back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be playing at festivals throughout the summer .
Boris Johnson has announced pubs and restaurants can reopen from July 4 , but concert venues , nightclubs and arenas will remain closed .
Park told Sky News he was frustrated by a lack of planning and any official indication over when elements of the live music industry would be able to resume .
He said : `` It 's a shambles .
`` This government is not giving us any information , nothing , not even any nuggets about live entertainment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may reopen .
`` I 've seen cabinet ministers being asked direct questions about live entertainment and they 've completely skirted around it and said something else like cabinet ministers do .
It 's really frustrating .
`` We 're sat here speculating , it might be this , it might be that .
`` Surely we have enough people to come together and come up with potential solutions so people can get back to clubbing , get back to seeing live bands , and we the performers , artists and creators can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those decks .
`` Get back to what we do , and share the joy and share the love of music to our clubbing and live music community . ''
He said : `` I 'm sick of watching these ministers defending themselves in an impossible task .
`` They are ill-informed and they do n't know what they 're talking about and you 're just going 'ca n't you just say you do n't know what 's happening ' .
`` The world will never be the same again I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business which is one of the worst affected , because it 's going to be the last that comes back . ''
The close friends have teamed up with Hacienda Classical , the re-imagining of club classics from the Hacienda era alongside the orchestra Manchester Camerata .
Park said there 's been nothing from the government for the music industry - said to be worth up to £900 million to the UK economy .
`` There is nothing , absolutely nothing , '' he said .
`` More than anything it 's frustrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other areas of the economy have been given lots of financial help . ''

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Graeme Park and Peter Hook have slammed a lack of government plans for the return of live music as the coronavirus pandemic lockdown is eased.
Legendary Hacienda DJ Park - who played a 12-hour set to raise money for Manchester's hugely-successful virtual nightlife platform United We Stream - called the situation a 'shambles' and claimed the music industry was being 'overlooked'.
He accused cabinet ministers of 'skirting' direct questions about live entertainment.
Joy Division and New Order bassist Hooky meanwhile said it appeared the music business would be 'the last that comes back'.
Both Manchester music icons were due to be playing at festivals throughout the summer.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Boris Johnson has announced pubs and restaurants can reopen from July 4, but concert venues, nightclubs and arenas will remain closed.
Park told Sky News he was frustrated by a lack of planning and any official indication over when elements of the live music industry would be able to resume.
He said: "It's a shambles.
"This government is not giving us any information, nothing, not even any nuggets about live entertainment and live venues, and about when they may reopen.
"I've seen cabinet ministers being asked direct questions about live entertainment and they've completely skirted around it and said something else like cabinet ministers do. It's really frustrating.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We're sat here speculating, it might be this, it might be that.
"Surely we have enough people to come together and come up with potential solutions so people can get back to clubbing, get back to seeing live bands, and we the performers, artists and creators can get on that stage or get behind those decks.
"Get back to what we do, and share the joy and share the love of music to our clubbing and live music community."
Hook told Sky News he wanted honesty from politicians.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He said: "I'm sick of watching these ministers defending themselves in an impossible task.
"They are ill-informed and they don't know what they're talking about and you're just going 'can't you just say you don't know what's happening'.
"The world will never be the same again I don't think.
"I'm in a business which is one of the worst affected, because it's going to be the last that comes back."
The close friends have teamed up with Hacienda Classical, the re-imagining of club classics from the Hacienda era alongside the orchestra Manchester Camerata.
Park said there's been nothing from the government for the music industry - said to be worth up to £900 million to the UK economy.
"There is nothing, absolutely nothing," he said.
"More than anything it's frustrating and in terms of financial help, other areas of the economy have been given lots of financial help."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Guardiola says re-start not to blame for Aguero injury

Pep Guardiola says that Sergio Aguero ’ s injury was not a result of the hasty re-start of the Premier League season .
And the Manchester City manager expressed his hope that even if the worst is realised , the blow will simply give someone else the chance to shine in the Champions League next month .
The 32-year-old striker has been ruled out of the rest of the domestic season after undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday , and City are awaiting the verdict on the length of his absence .
Guardiola suggested there was a chance he could return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on August 7 or 8 , but that was an optimistic note , sounded before the surgeon pronounced his prognosis , which is expected to happen on Thursday .
Aguero posted a picture on social media of himself recovering after the surgery , saying that all had gone well .
Guardiola and other managers had expressed their concern that a hectic domestic fixture schedule after a truncated period of preparation could lead to injury issues .
But the City boss did not believe Aguero ’ s meniscus problem fell into that category @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we try to protect , ” said Guardiola .
“ Sometimes you have muscular .
Sometimes you have unlucky situations like ( Benjamin ) Mendy .
“ It is so aggressive a game and sometimes it happens .
Aguero had a problem and struggle in the last month and unfortunately against Burnley he broke a part of the knee .
“ They are going to fix him and he is going to be back soon but in general we are quite well.
” It is undoubtedly a blow to lose their all-time top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he misses the rest of their European campaign as well , but Guardiola says a door closing on one player means a door openng for someone else .
“ Of course the impact is big - to win the Champions League you have to arrive in the best moment in as good a condition as possible , ” he said “ But at the same time the situation is what it is , and sometimes when this happens teams make a step forward with other players to solve these situations - so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have to wait and hopefully he can help us against Real Madrid— and if we ’ re good enough to go through , so maybe for the next rounds , if we are able to knock out Real Madrid .
“ We will see .
we have to move forward with the players that we have .
”

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Pep Guardiola says that Sergio Aguero’s injury was not a result of the hasty re-start of the Premier League season.
And the Manchester City manager expressed his hope that even if the worst is realised, the blow will simply give someone else the chance to shine in the Champions League next month.
The 32-year-old striker has been ruled out of the rest of the domestic season after undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday, and City are awaiting the verdict on the length of his absence.
Guardiola suggested there was a chance he could return for the second leg against Real Madrid, on August 7 or 8, but that was an optimistic note, sounded before the surgeon pronounced his prognosis, which is expected to happen on Thursday.
Aguero posted a picture on social media of himself recovering after the surgery, saying that all had gone well.
Guardiola and other managers had expressed their concern that a hectic domestic fixture schedule after a truncated period of preparation could lead to injury issues.
But the City boss did not believe Aguero’s meniscus problem fell into that category.
“Unlucky. We train and we try to protect,” said Guardiola. “Sometimes you have muscular. Sometimes you have unlucky situations like (Benjamin) Mendy.
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“It is so aggressive a game and sometimes it happens. Aguero had a problem and struggle in the last month and unfortunately against Burnley he broke a part of the knee.
“They are going to fix him and he is going to be back soon but in general we are quite well.”
It is undoubtedly a blow to lose their all-time top goalscorer at such a time, especially if he misses the rest of their European campaign as well, but Guardiola says a door closing on one player means a door openng for someone else.
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“Of course the impact is big - to win the Champions League you have to arrive in the best moment in as good a condition as possible,” he said
“But at the same time the situation is what it is, and sometimes when this happens teams make a step forward with other players to solve these situations - so that is what we have to do.
“We have to wait and hopefully he can help us against Real Madrid— and if we’re good enough to go through, so maybe for the next rounds, if we are able to knock out Real Madrid.
“We will see. we have to move forward with the players that we have.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Pep explains why he named Gundogan as a possible Aguero replacement

Pep Guardiola has explained the surprise revelation that he views Ilkay Gundogan as one of the options to replace injured Sergio Aguero .
The Manchester City manager is due to discover in the next 24 hours the severity of the knee injury to the club ’ s all-time leading goalscorer .
And , while he backed Gabriel Jesus as the obvious replacement as the Blues head to Chelsea on Thursday night , he pointed out that the pressing need for rotation in the hectic , re-started season means that Jesus can not be expected to play in every game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he felt could step into the striking role without too much fuss and , while the names of Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva were no great surprise , he added Gundogan to that mix .
The Germany international is more comfortable sitting at the base of midfield , although he is more then competent in more advanced midfield positions .
But few have considered him to be a player who could take the central role in a front three – until now .
Guardiola was asked to expand on his throwaway comment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not seeing Gundogan playing the same role as Aguero : “ The players who understand the game , and they are so much smarter , they understand how to play football , they can play all the positions .
“ There are incredible players who can only play one position and Ilkay can play in many , many positions .
“ Not as a striker , as a main target but a striker like he can drop and play and get to the box .
“ He is an outstanding player because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can play as full-backs , wingers , in the same time , the same role.
” Jesus probably would have started against Chelsea anyway , as he got the nod ahead of Aguero for the first match of the re-start against Arsenal last week .
He got the full backing of Guardiola , despite recent reports linking the Brazil international with a move to a top Italian club when the transfer window opens .
Said Guardiola : “ We don ’ t have any doubts about him like everyone knows but of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short time for recovery and preparation .
“ That ’ s why we have to think about different options .
Sterling can play there without a doubt , it ’ s an incredible position for him to play but in the same time Bernardo can play there .
“ He played at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup and had an incredible performance when we won 1-3 and helped us to qualify for the final of the Carabao Cup and he played there , he played good .
“ Bernardo is another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of positions because he is so smart .
”

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Pep Guardiola has explained the surprise revelation that he views Ilkay Gundogan as one of the options to replace injured Sergio Aguero.
The Manchester City manager is due to discover in the next 24 hours the severity of the knee injury to the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
And, while he backed Gabriel Jesus as the obvious replacement as the Blues head to Chelsea on Thursday night, he pointed out that the pressing need for rotation in the hectic, re-started season means that Jesus cannot be expected to play in every game.
He went on to list the players he felt could step into the striking role without too much fuss and, while the names of Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva were no great surprise, he added Gundogan to that mix.
The Germany international is more comfortable sitting at the base of midfield, although he is more then competent in more advanced midfield positions.
But few have considered him to be a player who could take the central role in a front three – until now.
Guardiola was asked to expand on his throwaway comment, and he made it plain he was not seeing Gundogan playing the same role as Aguero: “The players who understand the game, and they are so much smarter, they understand how to play football, they can play all the positions.
“There are incredible players who can only play one position and Ilkay can play in many, many positions.
“Not as a striker, as a main target but a striker like he can drop and play and get to the box.
“He is an outstanding player because he is so intelligent - and intelligent players can play as full-backs, wingers, in the same time, the same role.”
Jesus probably would have started against Chelsea anyway, as he got the nod ahead of Aguero for the first match of the re-start against Arsenal last week.
He got the full backing of Guardiola, despite recent reports linking the Brazil international with a move to a top Italian club when the transfer window opens.
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Said Guardiola: “We don’t have any doubts about him like everyone knows but of course we play a lot of games with a short time for recovery and preparation.
“That’s why we have to think about different options. Sterling can play there without a doubt, it’s an incredible position for him to play but in the same time Bernardo can play there.
“He played at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup and had an incredible performance when we won 1-3 and helped us to qualify for the final of the Carabao Cup and he played there, he played good.
“Bernardo is another player like Gundogan who can play in a lot of positions because he is so smart.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Strictly Come Dancing confirms return - but there will be a big change

Strictly Come Dancing will return to television later this year .
The latest series of the BBC dance competition was in doubt with many programmes unable to continue due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But the broadcaster has confirmed that the glitz and glam we usually see on our screens will be back .
Phew , we can hear the theme music already .
The BBC previously confirmed that the professional dancers are poised to start rehearsing remotely at the end of July and could be isolated along with key production members to enable group numbers to still go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major change .
The upcoming series , which will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , will be shorter than usual this time around .
The show would usually be due to return at the end of September but its launch is expected to be slightly delayed because of coronavirus precautions .
But a specific date and any mention of line-up is still to be confirmed .
A statement said : `` The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver the high standards audiences know and love , and in light of the ongoing considerations around Covid-19 , this year 's series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual '' The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us and further updates will be made in due course . ''
BBC One bosses have not added any new dancers to this year 's roster - despite AJ Pritchard 's depature .
Male dancers Aljaz Skorjanec , Anton Du Beke , Giovanni Pernice , Gorka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radebe and Neil Jones will all return alongside female professionals Amy Dowden , Dianne Buswell , Janette Manrara , Karen Hauer , Katya Jones , Luba Mushtuk , Nancy Xu , Nadiya Bychkova and Oti Mabuse will also feature .
And the show would n't be the same without the judges and Shirley Ballas , Motsi Mabuse , Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are all also expected to return .
Last years series saw Kelvin Fletcher lifting the Glitterball trophy alongside pro partner Oti - also her first win on the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced for the upcoming run yet , there are a few rumoured names who are expected to be putting on their dancing shoes .
One of those is Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing who was supposed to star in 2019 but an injury during the big launch saw him out of the competition before it even started and Kelvin put in his place .
Other names in the mix are former Radio 1 DJ Maya Jama , Sunday Brunch presenter Tim Lovejoy and Hollyoaks stars Jennifer Metcalfe and Sarah Jayne Dunn .

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Strictly Come Dancing will return to television later this year.
The latest series of the BBC dance competition was in doubt with many programmes unable to continue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But the broadcaster has confirmed that the glitz and glam we usually see on our screens will be back. Phew, we can hear the theme music already.
The BBC previously confirmed that the professional dancers are poised to start rehearsing remotely at the end of July and could be isolated along with key production members to enable group numbers to still go ahead.
However, there will be one major change.
The upcoming series, which will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, will be shorter than usual this time around.
The show would usually be due to return at the end of September but its launch is expected to be slightly delayed because of coronavirus precautions.
But a specific date and any mention of line-up is still to be confirmed.
A statement said: "The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later this year.
"To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love, and in light of the ongoing considerations around Covid-19, this year's series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual
"The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us and further updates will be made in due course."
(Image: BBC)
BBC One bosses have not added any new dancers to this year's roster - despite AJ Pritchard's depature.
Male dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Anton Du Beke, Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Johannes Radebe and Neil Jones will all return alongside female professionals Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova and Oti Mabuse will also feature.
And the show wouldn't be the same without the judges and Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are all also expected to return.
Last years series saw Kelvin Fletcher lifting the Glitterball trophy alongside pro partner Oti - also her first win on the show.
(Image: PA)
While no celebrities have been officially announced for the upcoming run yet, there are a few rumoured names who are expected to be putting on their dancing shoes.
One of those is Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing who was supposed to star in 2019 but an injury during the big launch saw him out of the competition before it even started and Kelvin put in his place.
Other names in the mix are former Radio 1 DJ Maya Jama, Sunday Brunch presenter Tim Lovejoy and Hollyoaks stars Jennifer Metcalfe and Sarah Jayne Dunn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Man who chopped off McDonald's customer's hand with a machete is jailed

A man who took a machete to McDonald 's before almost totally amputating another customer 's hand has been jailed .
Jordan Hughes , 22 , went out in the middle of the night with the huge 40cm blade hidden down his trousers .
The Liverpool Echo reports he carried out the horrifying attack on Samuel Liggett , 20 , who needed 12 hours of surgery to reattach his left hand .
Hughes later posted a picture of himself spattered in blood on Snapchat - 'revelling ' in what he had done .
Liverpool Crown Court today heard Mr Liggett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's in Winwick Road , Warrington , in the early hours of Saturday , March 7 this year .
Katy Appleton , prosecuting , said Hughes stared at the group of two males and two females , before both parties left at around 3am .
As they walked on opposite sides of the road , he randomly shouted `` shut the f*** up '' , then ran across the street .
Hughes pulled out the machete and slashed at Mr Liggett , who raised his arms to protect his face and neck .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blur '' and that he was just `` minding my own business , talking to my mates '' .
He said he may have told Hughes to `` p*** off '' and initially thought the machete in his hand was an umbrella .
Hughes started slashing with `` overhead strikes '' and the victim , whose `` instinct kicked in '' , tried to disarm him .
However , after pushing Hughes away he `` started to feel weird '' and ran off , as Hughes initially chased after him .
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strange , warm trickle feeling , down his arm .
It was when he got back to McDonald 's and lifted up his fingerless gloves , that he saw the extent of the injuries and realised the gravity of the situation .
`` He realised that his hand had been partially amputated at the wrist due to a large cut .
He described the blood coming out and going everywhere and that ' I could feel the blood was physically coming out of myself ' . ''
She said he told police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned , he was trying to kill me because you do n't attack a person with a weapon not trying to kill them . ''
Mr Liggett said Hughes did n't say anything `` it was just straight to attack '' and told officers : `` I 'm guessing he intended to either horrifically scar me or kill me with it . ''
Witnesses described Hughes swinging up to four times and Mr Liggett also suffered a wound to his right wrist .
Ms Appleton said a medical report recorded `` near total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doctors said he had since made `` minimal progress '' , can not extend his wrist , has minimal range of movement , and may be left with a `` fixed flexion deformity '' .
`` Worst case scenario '' he will not be able to grip objects and may suffer clawing of his hand , while `` best case scenario '' , after further surgery and months or years of rehabilitation , will have a 50 % recovery .
Later that day at 12.50pm , police were called to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the street outside Hughes ' home in Calgarth Avenue , Bewsey .
Officers searched his property and found bloodstained clothing and bedding , but when arrested and interviewed , he said this was caused by him falling over and cutting his knee .
Hughes said he had been drinking Corona before going to McDonald 's , but denied having a machete or being involved in any attack .
However , Mr Liggett 's ex-girlfriend , came across a Snapchat story uploaded by Hughes .
Ms Appleton said : `` This story was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ splattered to his face , and he had quoted underneath it 'just got stabbed in the head LOL ' .
`` She described him as smirking in the picture .
The next picture was of his leg which had a large gash to it . ''
She saved a conversation when she asked Hughes `` were you actually stabbed '' and he replied `` yeah hahaha '' .
Mr Liggett and his friends picked out Hughes in an identity parade , but he again denied any wrongdoing and said he did n't remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intent and possessing a bladed article in public , only to later plead guilty .
Mr Liggett , an IT worker , now finds simple tasks like picking up items difficult and can not use a keyboard fully .
He told the court : `` Over the weeks and months since I 've been in constant agonising pain .
I only have one hand with which to do things . ''
The victim now has to wear a painful splint over his left arm , can not straighten his fingers , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concentrate , and has suffered `` extreme levels of stress '' .
Hughes has no previous convictions , but received a caution for obstructing a police officer last June .
Jeremy Rawson , defending , said he was `` a rather unremarkable man who has done something which is really out of character '' .
The lawyer said Hughes was a single dad-of-one , who had `` fairly limited contact '' with his child .
He said : `` He 's drifted since he 's left school , there 's never been steady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been very much a solitary individual . ''
Mr Rawson told the court : `` He 's suffered in custody , he 's an uncommunicative and I suppose shy individual .
`` The most he could give in terms of his feelings as far as the offences are concerned is that he feels bad about what he has done . ''
He added : `` He is sorry for what happened and wishes he could turn the clock back . ''
Judge Gary Woodhall rejected the suggestion Hughes was remorseful and said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason '' .
He said the attack left the victim in constant pain and with `` extreme stress '' , which Mr Liggett described as `` out of control '' .
Judge Woodhall said : `` As he says , everything I enjoy doing in life has been taken from me . ''
He added : `` He goes on to say that he feels like he 's living in a psychological torture . ''
The judge said Hughes falsely described the machete as a kitchen knife and by disposing of it afterwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done .
Referring to the Snapchat post , he said : `` Rather than regretting or having remorse for what you had done , you were revelling in what happened . ''
Judge Woodhall said Hughes was dangerous and jailed him for 12 years , with an extended three years on licence .
He must spend at least two thirds of the sentence - eight years - behind bars before he is eligible for parole .
Judge Woodhall also made an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim .
Hughes showed no emotion @ @ @ @ @ @

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A man who took a machete to McDonald's before almost totally amputating another customer's hand has been jailed.
Jordan Hughes, 22, went out in the middle of the night with the huge 40cm blade hidden down his trousers.
The Liverpool Echo reports he carried out the horrifying attack on Samuel Liggett, 20, who needed 12 hours of surgery to reattach his left hand.
Hughes later posted a picture of himself spattered in blood on Snapchat - 'revelling' in what he had done.
Liverpool Crown Court today heard Mr Liggett and three friends went to the McDonald's in Winwick Road, Warrington, in the early hours of Saturday, March 7 this year.
Katy Appleton, prosecuting, said Hughes stared at the group of two males and two females, before both parties left at around 3am.
As they walked on opposite sides of the road, he randomly shouted "shut the f*** up", then ran across the street.
Hughes pulled out the machete and slashed at Mr Liggett, who raised his arms to protect his face and neck.
Mr Liggett said what happened "was a blur" and that he was just "minding my own business, talking to my mates".
He said he may have told Hughes to "p*** off" and initially thought the machete in his hand was an umbrella.
Hughes started slashing with "overhead strikes" and the victim, whose "instinct kicked in", tried to disarm him.
However, after pushing Hughes away he "started to feel weird" and ran off, as Hughes initially chased after him.
Ms Appleton said: "He describes feeling a strange, warm trickle feeling, down his arm. It was when he got back to McDonald's and lifted up his fingerless gloves, that he saw the extent of the injuries and realised the gravity of the situation.
"He realised that his hand had been partially amputated at the wrist due to a large cut. He described the blood coming out and going everywhere and that 'I could feel the blood was physically coming out of myself'."
She said he told police: "As far as I was concerned, he was trying to kill me because you don't attack a person with a weapon not trying to kill them."
Mr Liggett said Hughes didn't say anything "it was just straight to attack" and told officers: "I'm guessing he intended to either horrifically scar me or kill me with it."
Witnesses described Hughes swinging up to four times and Mr Liggett also suffered a wound to his right wrist.
Ms Appleton said a medical report recorded "near total amputation of his left hand".
Doctors said he had since made "minimal progress", cannot extend his wrist, has minimal range of movement, and may be left with a "fixed flexion deformity".
"Worst case scenario" he will not be able to grip objects and may suffer clawing of his hand, while "best case scenario", after further surgery and months or years of rehabilitation, will have a 50% recovery.
Later that day at 12.50pm, police were called to reports of a large group of males fighting with weapons in the street outside Hughes' home in Calgarth Avenue, Bewsey.
Officers searched his property and found bloodstained clothing and bedding, but when arrested and interviewed, he said this was caused by him falling over and cutting his knee.
Hughes said he had been drinking Corona before going to McDonald's, but denied having a machete or being involved in any attack.
However, Mr Liggett's ex-girlfriend, came across a Snapchat story uploaded by Hughes.
Ms Appleton said: "This story was a picture of him, with blood splattered to his face, and he had quoted underneath it 'just got stabbed in the head LOL'.
"She described him as smirking in the picture. The next picture was of his leg which had a large gash to it."
She saved a conversation when she asked Hughes "were you actually stabbed" and he replied "yeah hahaha".
Mr Liggett and his friends picked out Hughes in an identity parade, but he again denied any wrongdoing and said he didn't remember the Snapchat post.
Hughes denied wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in public, only to later plead guilty.
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Mr Liggett, an IT worker, now finds simple tasks like picking up items difficult and cannot use a keyboard fully.
He told the court: "Over the weeks and months since I've been in constant agonising pain. I only have one hand with which to do things."
The victim now has to wear a painful splint over his left arm, cannot straighten his fingers, is on painkillers, struggles to sleep or concentrate, and has suffered "extreme levels of stress".
Hughes has no previous convictions, but received a caution for obstructing a police officer last June.
Jeremy Rawson, defending, said he was "a rather unremarkable man who has done something which is really out of character".
The lawyer said Hughes was a single dad-of-one, who had "fairly limited contact" with his child.
He said: "He's drifted since he's left school, there's never been steady employment of any kind, he's been very much a solitary individual."
Mr Rawson told the court: "He's suffered in custody, he's an uncommunicative and I suppose shy individual.
"The most he could give in terms of his feelings as far as the offences are concerned is that he feels bad about what he has done."
He added: "He is sorry for what happened and wishes he could turn the clock back."
Judge Gary Woodhall rejected the suggestion Hughes was remorseful and said he targeted Mr Liggett "for no discernable reason".
He said the attack left the victim in constant pain and with "extreme stress", which Mr Liggett described as "out of control".
Judge Woodhall said: "As he says, everything I enjoy doing in life has been taken from me."
He added: "He goes on to say that he feels like he's living in a psychological torture."
The judge said Hughes falsely described the machete as a kitchen knife and by disposing of it afterwards, he clearly understood what he had done.
Referring to the Snapchat post, he said: "Rather than regretting or having remorse for what you had done, you were revelling in what happened."
Judge Woodhall said Hughes was dangerous and jailed him for 12 years, with an extended three years on licence.
He must spend at least two thirds of the sentence - eight years - behind bars before he is eligible for parole.
Judge Woodhall also made an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim.
Hughes showed no emotion as he was sent down.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Martial explains what Solskjaer loved about his Man United hat-trick

Anthony Martial picked his dink over Simon Moore to complete his treble as the favourite goal of his first Manchester United hat-trick , but revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a different view .
The Norwegian , a penalty box predator during his own days of pilfering goals for United , has been desperate for Martial to show the instincts of a natural No .
9 this season and score more tap-ins , operating within the confines of the penalty box rather than drifting out wide and deep .
Martial did just that against the Blades .
His first goal was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford 's drilled cross , before he swept home Aaron Wan-Bissaka 's low delivery from 10 yards out .
The build-up play and the lofted finish for the third put the gloss on a magnificent individual performance , but it was the simplicity of the first two finishes that Martial knew had pleased his manager .
`` I think the last one was a very good goal , but the first two were two goals like a real No .
9 and I know the manager is happy with these , '' Martial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good , it ’ s my first hat-trick in my career , I hope I will score more , the team played very good today . ''
Two of Martial 's three goals came from Rashford assists , while the Frenchman also laid on a glorious chance for Rashford , which was missed in the first half .
But Martial 's three goals take him to 19 for the season and level with Rashford , with the two now waging a personal battle to finish as top scorer this season .
United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the generosity towards creating chances for each other proves .
`` There ’ s no competition , he gave me one or two assists today , the most important thing is to win , you see I had the chances and I tried to give him to score as well , we just want to win , '' added Martial .
This is now the £50million forward 's best season in front of goal for United , but despite standing on the brink of 20 goals he 's refusing to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
`` I just want to score more goals , if I can score in every game it ’ s a benefit to the team , I have to continue like this and help the team win more games , '' he said .

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Anthony Martial picked his dink over Simon Moore to complete his treble as the favourite goal of his first Manchester United hat-trick, but revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a different view.
The Norwegian, a penalty box predator during his own days of pilfering goals for United, has been desperate for Martial to show the instincts of a natural No. 9 this season and score more tap-ins, operating within the confines of the penalty box rather than drifting out wide and deep.
Martial did just that against the Blades. His first goal was from inside the six-yard box from Marcus Rashford's drilled cross, before he swept home Aaron Wan-Bissaka's low delivery from 10 yards out.
The build-up play and the lofted finish for the third put the gloss on a magnificent individual performance, but it was the simplicity of the first two finishes that Martial knew had pleased his manager.
"I think the last one was a very good goal, but the first two were two goals like a real No. 9 and I know the manager is happy with these," Martial told MUTV.
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"I feel very good, it’s my first hat-trick in my career, I hope I will score more, the team played very good today."
Two of Martial's three goals came from Rashford assists, while the Frenchman also laid on a glorious chance for Rashford, which was missed in the first half.
But Martial's three goals take him to 19 for the season and level with Rashford, with the two now waging a personal battle to finish as top scorer this season.
United's No.9 insists the team comes first however, as the generosity towards creating chances for each other proves.
"There’s no competition, he gave me one or two assists today, the most important thing is to win, you see I had the chances and I tried to give him to score as well, we just want to win," added Martial.
This is now the £50million forward's best season in front of goal for United, but despite standing on the brink of 20 goals he's refusing to set any targets for the remainder of the campaign.
"I just want to score more goals, if I can score in every game it’s a benefit to the team, I have to continue like this and help the team win more games," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Man United manager reacts to Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes performances

Pogba , 27 , was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week .
The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six , with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front .
Pogba is poised to start again in the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich on Saturday and Solskjaer is excited by what he has seen from the Frenchman over the last week .
`` Paul is still a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Solskjaer said .
`` That 's natural on his first start since September and he 's been working hard , so hopefully it wo n't be too long , but I thought he controlled the game .
`` Paul and Bruno showed quality and it 's exciting for us to be working with talent like this and keep on working until the next one .
`` They tried to press us at times but it 's vital for us to believe we can play out the press and , if teams want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the connection between Anthony , Mason , Paul , and Bruno and we can create chances from those situations as well .
`` We should 've scored more today .
We were a little bit lackadaisical with the final pass .
When we 're in 100 per cent shape we 'll be better . ''
United are now only six points off Leicester in third and unbeaten in 13 matches .
Leicester have won just one of their last seven league games and dropped points against Watford and Brighton following the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four is the minimum objective for United this season and Chelsea are just two points ahead , Solskjaer is looking to reel in Leicester before the season ends .
`` I 've never said fourth is our aim , '' Solskjaer stressed .
`` We want to go up to third but we have to focus on each game as it comes and there are two cups for us there as well .
`` One game at a time and in the end we can count the points and maybe have only two @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Paul Pogba 'controlled' Manchester United's routine 3-0 win over Sheffield United.
Pogba, 27, was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week.
The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front.
Pogba is poised to start again in the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich on Saturday and Solskjaer is excited by what he has seen from the Frenchman over the last week.
"Paul is still a bit away from his best form," Solskjaer said. "That's natural on his first start since September and he's been working hard, so hopefully it won't be too long, but I thought he controlled the game.
"Paul and Bruno showed quality and it's exciting for us to be working with talent like this and keep on working until the next one.
"They tried to press us at times but it's vital for us to believe we can play out the press and, if teams want to drop off, we can see the connection between Anthony, Mason, Paul, and Bruno and we can create chances from those situations as well.
"We should've scored more today. We were a little bit lackadaisical with the final pass. When we're in 100 per cent shape we'll be better."
United are now only six points off Leicester in third and unbeaten in 13 matches. Leicester have won just one of their last seven league games and dropped points against Watford and Brighton following the Premier League restart.
Although finishing in the top four is the minimum objective for United this season and Chelsea are just two points ahead, Solskjaer is looking to reel in Leicester before the season ends.
"I've never said fourth is our aim," Solskjaer stressed. "We want to go up to third but we have to focus on each game as it comes and there are two cups for us there as well.
"One game at a time and in the end we can count the points and maybe have only two teams in front of you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Burnley fan behind 'White Lives Matter' flyover at Etihad sacked from job

The Burnley football fan responsible for the 'White Lives Matter ' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of a City game has been sacked from his job .
The MailOnline report that Jake Hepple , 24 , has been dismissed from his role as a welder at Paradigm Precision in Lancashire .
The engineering company said it `` did not condone or tolerate racism in any form '' .
It comes as Mr Hepple says he does n't regret the stunt that occurred on Monday night at the start of the Premier League game between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players from both teams took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement .
Speaking in an exclusive with the MailOnline , Mr Hepple said : `` I 'm not racist .
I know people are trying to make me out to be one but I 'm not .
I 've got lots of black and Asian friends and this banner was actually inspired by the Black Lives Movement .
`` We were not trying to offend the movement or black people .
`` I believe that it 's also important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's all we were trying to say . ''
He added : `` My employer , the club and so many other people have completely overreacted to what 's happened . ''
While Burnley FC have banned Mr Hepple from their ground for life , Lancashire Police confirmed yesterday that they are not taking action over the incident and an investigation found 'no criminal offences have been disclosed at this time ' .
Chief Supt , Russ Procter of Lancs Police , said on Tuesday : `` Today Lancashire Constabulary has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Aviation Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service regards the 'White Lives Matter ' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium last night .
`` After assessing all the information available surrounding this incident we have concluded that there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time .
`` We will continue to work with our partners at the football club and within the local authority . ''
In his interview with the MailOnline , Mr Heppe said the police asked if he needed protection .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have n't committed any crime and have n't done anything wrong .
`` In fact , they asked me if I was OK and wanted any protection , just in case people try to target me .
`` I do n't understand why I 'm being treated like a criminal and believe that there has been a total over reaction to what happened .
Everything has been blown out of proportion , it 's ridiculous . ''
Mr Heppe owned up to the flyover in a Facebook post , where he claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He wrote : `` I 'd like to take this time to apologise ... TO ABSOLUTELY F****** NOBODY !
It 's now apparently racist to say white lives matter . ''
The banner has received a huge backlash , with football charity Kick It Out explaining that the move completely missed the point of the Black Lives Matter message .
Chair Sanjay Bhandari told PA : `` The point of Black Lives Matter is not to diminish the importance of other people 's lives .
`` It is to highlight that black people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by virtue of the colour of their skin .
It is about equality .
`` We shall continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for greater equality for all in football . ''

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The Burnley football fan responsible for the 'White Lives Matter' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of a City game has been sacked from his job.
The MailOnline report that Jake Hepple, 24, has been dismissed from his role as a welder at Paradigm Precision in Lancashire.
The engineering company said it "did not condone or tolerate racism in any form".
It comes as Mr Hepple says he doesn't regret the stunt that occurred on Monday night at the start of the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley, shortly after players from both teams took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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Speaking in an exclusive with the MailOnline, Mr Hepple said: "I'm not racist. I know people are trying to make me out to be one but I'm not. I've got lots of black and Asian friends and this banner was actually inspired by the Black Lives Movement.
"We were not trying to offend the movement or black people.
"I believe that it's also important to acknowledge that white lives matter too. That's all we were trying to say."
He added: "My employer, the club and so many other people have completely overreacted to what's happened."
While Burnley FC have banned Mr Hepple from their ground for life, Lancashire Police confirmed yesterday that they are not taking action over the incident and an investigation found 'no criminal offences have been disclosed at this time'.
Chief Supt, Russ Procter of Lancs Police, said on Tuesday: "Today Lancashire Constabulary has been in liaison with Greater Manchester Police, the Aviation Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service regards the 'White Lives Matter' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium last night.
"After assessing all the information available surrounding this incident we have concluded that there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time.
"We will continue to work with our partners at the football club and within the local authority."
In his interview with the MailOnline, Mr Heppe said the police asked if he needed protection.
He said: "The police told me that I haven't committed any crime and haven't done anything wrong.
"In fact, they asked me if I was OK and wanted any protection, just in case people try to target me.
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"I don't understand why I'm being treated like a criminal and believe that there has been a total over reaction to what happened. Everything has been blown out of proportion, it's ridiculous."
Mr Heppe owned up to the flyover in a Facebook post, where he claims 60 people helped pull it off.
He wrote: "I'd like to take this time to apologise... TO ABSOLUTELY F****** NOBODY! It's now apparently racist to say white lives matter."
The banner has received a huge backlash, with football charity Kick It Out explaining that the move completely missed the point of the Black Lives Matter message.
Chair Sanjay Bhandari told PA: "The point of Black Lives Matter is not to diminish the importance of other people's lives.
"It is to highlight that black people are being denied certain human rights simply by virtue of the colour of their skin. It is about equality.
"We shall continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for greater equality for all in football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--How Anthony Martial gave Man United coaches what they wanted vs Sheffield United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was particularly pleased with the manner of Anthony Martial 's first two goals for Manchester United in their 3-0 win over Sheffield United .
Martial became the first United player to score a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in May 2013 and now has 19 goals in what is already a career-best season .
The 24-year-old read Marcus Rashford 's cross for the first and moved into space for a similar delivery from Aaron Wan-Bissaka to make it 2-0 before half-time .
Although Martial 's most elegant goal was his dink over Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was delighted with his poaching before half-time .
Solskjaer urged Martial to 'get in the box ' at Tottenham last week and said United coaches had worked with the Frenchman 's penalty area instintcs .
`` Very happy for Anthony when you get a hat-trick , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It 's just unfortunate he did n't celebrate with our fans .
As I said , I think the first goal - I think that 's a vital goal as well today - but the way he turned and got himself into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross , I was very pleased with that one .
`` He 's getting more and more into those postitions .
He nearly got a goal against Tottenham as well , great turn and finish and great save by [ Hugo ] Lloris .
Anthony 's in good form .
`` The third goal was a great goal .
But for me the first and the second were better .
He ’ s in the box , ready to go .
We have worked on that , getting in the box in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near post he showed composure and I think , as I said , the first goal was vital the way he turns and gets himself into a position to score from Marcus 's cross ; very pleased with that . ''
United were comfortable throughout against a Sheffield United side that slumped to a second successive 3-0 defeat and have gone to within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League table .
Marcus Rashford spurned two excellent chances in the first-half and Odion Ighalo squandered a presentable opportunity late on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bigger margin .
`` At times it was very very good football , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We could and should have scored more goals to put the game to bed before half-time .
It is always worrying going into half-time knowing you should have scored goals .
`` The way we controlled the game , pressed and stopped them playing , [ I 'm ] very happy with it .
Sill more to come and we should n't be 100 per cent happy with it . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was particularly pleased with the manner of Anthony Martial's first two goals for Manchester United in their 3-0 win over Sheffield United.
Martial became the first United player to score a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in May 2013 and now has 19 goals in what is already a career-best season.
The 24-year-old read Marcus Rashford's cross for the first and moved into space for a similar delivery from Aaron Wan-Bissaka to make it 2-0 before half-time. Although Martial's most elegant goal was his dink over Simon Moore to clinch the hat-trick, Solskjaer was delighted with his poaching before half-time.
Solskjaer urged Martial to 'get in the box' at Tottenham last week and said United coaches had worked with the Frenchman's penalty area instintcs.
"Very happy for Anthony when you get a hat-trick," Solskjaer said. "It's just unfortunate he didn't celebrate with our fans. As I said, I think the first goal - I think that's a vital goal as well today - but the way he turned and got himself into a position to score from Marcus' cross, I was very pleased with that one.
"He's getting more and more into those postitions. He nearly got a goal against Tottenham as well, great turn and finish and great save by [Hugo] Lloris. Anthony's in good form.
"The third goal was a great goal. But for me the first and the second were better. He’s in the box, ready to go. We have worked on that, getting in the box in that situation more often.
"At the near post he showed composure and I think, as I said, the first goal was vital the way he turns and gets himself into a position to score from Marcus's cross; very pleased with that."
United were comfortable throughout against a Sheffield United side that slumped to a second successive 3-0 defeat and have gone to within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League table.
Marcus Rashford spurned two excellent chances in the first-half and Odion Ighalo squandered a presentable opportunity late on in a game United could have won by a bigger margin.
"At times it was very very good football," Solskjaer added. "We could and should have scored more goals to put the game to bed before half-time. It is always worrying going into half-time knowing you should have scored goals.
"The way we controlled the game, pressed and stopped them playing, [I'm] very happy with it. Sill more to come and we shouldn't be 100 per cent happy with it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Man City evening headlines as Aguero makes recovery promise

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday , June 24 .
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed that he has undergone surgery on a knee injury picked up against Burnley on Monday night .
The 32-year-old was substituted in the first half after coming off worse in a tackle with Ben Mee that led to City being awarded a penalty in the 5-0 win .
It was confirmed after the game that Aguero would travel to Barcelona for further assessments on the injury with knee specialist Dr. Ramon Cugat .
The examinations showed that the striker would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter that the procedure went well .
`` Everything went well , and I 'll soon begin recovery , '' he said .
`` A big thanks to Dr Cugat and his team – and to all of you for your support . ''
Aguero is now likely to miss the remainder of the current campaign in the hope of returning for the 2020/21 season .
City set to rotate squad for clash with Chelsea Pep Guardiola has insisted that the club ’ s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle is their ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Chelsea on Thursday .
Any dropped points against Frank Lampard ’ s side could hand Liverpool the title and Guardiola further revealed that his squad is dealing with a number of muscle injuries ahead of Thursday ’ s match .
Guardiola said : `` We have an advantage that there is five days between [ the Arsenal and Burnley games ] but the team still isn ’ t fit .
“ I don ’ t know when they ’ ll be perfectly fit with a few players playing every few days for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disturbing muscular problems and some kicks from the last game .
You have to avoid the injuries to arrive two important games – Newcastle on Sunday and especially Madrid .
We can qualify mathematically for the Champions League , we ’ re in a good position . ''
Claudio Bravo is believed to be considering moves to both Arsenal and Celtic as his time in Manchester reaches its end .
Whilst the Chilean shot-stopper agreed a short-term deal to stay at the Etihad until the end of the season , it looks increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of July .
Despite refusing to give away any indication of his next move , he insisted that he was ‘ proud ’ to attract interest from the likes of Arsenal and Celtic .
“ There is nowhere in the world I would not consider playing , ” said the 37-year-old .
“ I 've read the names of the clubs that have been linked with me and I regard that as an honour because they are very good clubs .
“ I 'm proud that I have attracted interest @ @ @ @ @ @

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, June 24.
Aguero provides injury update after undergoing surgery
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed that he has undergone surgery on a knee injury picked up against Burnley on Monday night.
The 32-year-old was substituted in the first half after coming off worse in a tackle with Ben Mee that led to City being awarded a penalty in the 5-0 win.
It was confirmed after the game that Aguero would travel to Barcelona for further assessments on the injury with knee specialist Dr. Ramon Cugat. The examinations showed that the striker would have to undergo surgery and he revealed on Twitter that the procedure went well.
"Everything went well, and I'll soon begin recovery," he said. "A big thanks to Dr Cugat and his team – and to all of you for your support."
Aguero is now likely to miss the remainder of the current campaign in the hope of returning for the 2020/21 season.
City set to rotate squad for clash with Chelsea
Pep Guardiola has insisted that the club’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle is their ‘final’, despite a crucial match against Chelsea on Thursday.
Any dropped points against Frank Lampard’s side could hand Liverpool the title and Guardiola further revealed that his squad is dealing with a number of muscle injuries ahead of Thursday’s match.
Guardiola said: "We have an advantage that there is five days between [the Arsenal and Burnley games] but the team still isn’t fit.
“I don’t know when they’ll be perfectly fit with a few players playing every few days for 90 minutes.
"We have some disturbing muscular problems and some kicks from the last game. You have to avoid the injuries to arrive two important games – Newcastle on Sunday and especially Madrid. We can qualify mathematically for the Champions League, we’re in a good position."
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Bravo addresses Arsenal and Celtic links
Claudio Bravo is believed to be considering moves to both Arsenal and Celtic as his time in Manchester reaches its end.
Whilst the Chilean shot-stopper agreed a short-term deal to stay at the Etihad until the end of the season, it looks increasingly likely that he will be moving on at the end of July.
Despite refusing to give away any indication of his next move, he insisted that he was ‘proud’ to attract interest from the likes of Arsenal and Celtic.
“There is nowhere in the world I would not consider playing,” said the 37-year-old.
“I've read the names of the clubs that have been linked with me and I regard that as an honour because they are very good clubs.
“I'm proud that I have attracted interest from the clubs mentioned.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Watchdog probe after man Tasered in front of child 'could take six months'

An official investigation by a police watchdog launched after a GMP officer Tasered a man in front of a young child at a petrol station could take up to six months to conclude , the force 's chief constable has said .
Mobile footage of the incident involving Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara , 34 , in Stretford on May 6 was shared widely on social media .
Police later said the child was taken to a safe place .
Ian Hopkins , the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police , told MPs on Wednesday that probes by the Independent Office for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out far more quickly .
Mr Hopkins said he saw the footage the morning after it was made public and 'immediately ' referred the case to the watchdog .
But Mr Hopkins , who described the footage as 'disturbing to see ' , said he received an update from the IOPC saying its investigation was going to take 'three to six months ' .
He told the Home Affairs Select Committee : `` In this particular case I saw that footage very early the next morning after it was made public , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Independent Office of Police Conduct because it was very disturbing to see those few seconds there , particularly with the young child , and everything surrounding it .
`` But it is only those few seconds that we have all seen , which is why there is an investigation .
`` One of the real issues that I 've got is the length of time still that some of these investigations take .
`` The only narrative that is out there is that short clip on social media .
`` I had an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that says that investigation is going to take three to six months .
`` That was already nearly a month after it occurred .
`` So I think we have to do something different in terms of being able to do these things much more quickly , in being able to get out a much more balanced narrative . ''
Mr Hopkins said he was looking at ways the force could release material through its independent ethics panel 'that are able to reassure the community ' .
`` If the officers in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciplined and dealt with as quickly as possible , '' he said .
`` If they have n't and there is a different answer to the investigation , then the public need to know that as well , because otherwise it undermines confidence in policing .
`` We have to do something different around the length of these investigations . ''
In a statement after the incident , IOPC Regional Director , Amanda Rowe , said the probe would 'look closely at whether the force used on the man was appropriate in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magistrates ' court on May 6 , Mr Mombeyarara , of Thelwall Road , Sale , pleaded guilty to speeding ; being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink ; using a motor vehicle without insurance ; and being outside without reasonable excuse during the lockdown .
He pleaded not guilty to two charges of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of duty .
The hearing was adjourned ahead of a case management hearing on July 31 .
An IOPC spokeswoman said in response : `` More than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completed within 12 months .
`` This case , an alleged excessive use of force on a member of the public , is making good progress - something which we have spoken about publicly .
We will not apologise for being thorough and robust in our work .
`` It is disappointing to hear comments being made about how long an independent investigation should take .
`` Publishing information about an investigation , prematurely , can potentially - and very seriously - impact on the progress of the investigation and prejudice any future @ @ @ @ @ @

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An official investigation by a police watchdog launched after a GMP officer Tasered a man in front of a young child at a petrol station could take up to six months to conclude, the force's chief constable has said.
Mobile footage of the incident involving Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara, 34, in Stretford on May 6 was shared widely on social media.
Police later said the child was taken to a safe place.
Ian Hopkins, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, told MPs on Wednesday that probes by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) should be carried out far more quickly.
Mr Hopkins said he saw the footage the morning after it was made public and 'immediately' referred the case to the watchdog.
But Mr Hopkins, who described the footage as 'disturbing to see', said he received an update from the IOPC saying its investigation was going to take 'three to six months'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He told the Home Affairs Select Committee: "In this particular case I saw that footage very early the next morning after it was made public, and I immediately referred it to the Independent Office of Police Conduct because it was very disturbing to see those few seconds there, particularly with the young child, and everything surrounding it.
"But it is only those few seconds that we have all seen, which is why there is an investigation.
"One of the real issues that I've got is the length of time still that some of these investigations take.
"The only narrative that is out there is that short clip on social media.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I had an update from the IOPC on June 10 that says that investigation is going to take three to six months.
"That was already nearly a month after it occurred.
"So I think we have to do something different in terms of being able to do these things much more quickly, in being able to get out a much more balanced narrative."
Mr Hopkins said he was looking at ways the force could release material through its independent ethics panel 'that are able to reassure the community'.
"If the officers in that have done wrongly, I want them disciplined and dealt with as quickly as possible," he said.
"If they haven't and there is a different answer to the investigation, then the public need to know that as well, because otherwise it undermines confidence in policing.
"We have to do something different around the length of these investigations."
In a statement after the incident, IOPC Regional Director, Amanda Rowe, said the probe would 'look closely at whether the force used on the man was appropriate in the circumstances'.
At Manchester and Salford magistrates' court on May 6, Mr Mombeyarara, of Thelwall Road, Sale, pleaded guilty to speeding; being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink; using a motor vehicle without insurance; and being outside without reasonable excuse during the lockdown.
He pleaded not guilty to two charges of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of duty.
The hearing was adjourned ahead of a case management hearing on July 31.
An IOPC spokeswoman said in response: "More than 80 per cent of our investigations are completed within 12 months.
"This case, an alleged excessive use of force on a member of the public, is making good progress - something which we have spoken about publicly. We will not apologise for being thorough and robust in our work.
"It is disappointing to hear comments being made about how long an independent investigation should take.
"Publishing information about an investigation, prematurely, can potentially - and very seriously - impact on the progress of the investigation and prejudice any future proceedings that may come."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Matic sets Martial challenge after Manchester United hat trick

Nemanja Matic has opened up on the experience of playing behind Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for the first time in the Manchester United midfield , and also set Anthony Martial a challenge of keeping up his good form in the future .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paired the duo together from the start in United 's 3-0 win over Sheffield United , which was secured by an Anthony Martial hat-trick .
Both Fernandes and Pogba impressed , having featured together for half an hour against Tottenham last week .
Matic was also very solid in the most defensive of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serbia international talked up both players after the game and the general strength in depth now available to United .
“ I think it ’ s always good play with top players , '' Matic told MUTV .
`` Not only them , we ’ re lucky we have top players in every position .
`` So tonight I played with Bruno and Paul , I think we did well , it was good there , I 'm sure in the future we can improve a lot together , and also with Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays with us ; I ’ m happy with the team performance and the way we controlled the game .
“ I think we had control during all 90 minutes , of course we knew they were going to have some dangerous counter attacks because tactically they play well .
“ We analysed them very well , we treated them with respect , I 'm so happy with the team performance .
3-0 against a team who creates problems for every team in the Premier League . ''
Matic also lauded hat-trick hero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score three in a game for United .
Matic said : “ I think it was very important for him to score goals , for every striker it ’ s important , for his confidence .
`` I ’ m happy that our strikers are in good condition , tonight Anthony was man of the match , every chance he had went in .
Let ’ s see in the future what he can do for us . ''

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Nemanja Matic has opened up on the experience of playing behind Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for the first time in the Manchester United midfield, and also set Anthony Martial a challenge of keeping up his good form in the future.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paired the duo together from the start in United's 3-0 win over Sheffield United, which was secured by an Anthony Martial hat-trick.
Both Fernandes and Pogba impressed, having featured together for half an hour against Tottenham last week. Matic was also very solid in the most defensive of the three United midfield roles.
And the Serbia international talked up both players after the game and the general strength in depth now available to United.
“I think it’s always good play with top players," Matic told MUTV. "Not only them, we’re lucky we have top players in every position.
"So tonight I played with Bruno and Paul, I think we did well, it was good there, I'm sure in the future we can improve a lot together, and also with Scott [McTominay] and Fred, whoever plays with us; I’m happy with the team performance and the way we controlled the game.
“I think we had control during all 90 minutes, of course we knew they were going to have some dangerous counter attacks because tactically they play well.
“We analysed them very well, we treated them with respect, I'm so happy with the team performance. 3-0 against a team who creates problems for every team in the Premier League."
Matic also lauded hat-trick hero Martial, who became the first player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score three in a game for United.
Matic said: “I think it was very important for him to score goals, for every striker it’s important, for his confidence.
"I’m happy that our strikers are in good condition, tonight Anthony was man of the match, every chance he had went in. Let’s see in the future what he can do for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Coronation Street screens sad tribute to Dame Vera Lynn

There were moving scenes on Coronation Street as the soap paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn with a poignant VE Day celebration .
Corrie , set at Trafford Wharf , filmed the scenes set in the Rovers Return before lockdown .
Screening of the soap 's VE Day celebrations has been delayed while the soap has been reduced to three episodes a week instead of six .
The nation came together in May to remember the end of war in Europe and mark 75 years since VE Day , or Victory in Europe Day .
On June 18 forces ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age of 103 surrounded by her close family .
In Wednesday night 's episode Audrey Roberts , Ken Barlow , Norris Cole and Rita Tanner gathered in the pub to reminisce about the day people had been waiting for when the Germans surrendered to the Allies .
The song We 'll Meet Again , with the lyrics 'we ’ ll meet again , don ’ t know where , do n't know when , but I know we ’ ll meet again some sunny day ' is synonymous with this historical time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'The Forces ' Sweetheart ' after entertaining the troops during the Second World War .
In tonight 's Corrie it rang out from the pub as David Platt and his wife Shona Ramsey tentatively reunited following Shona 's devastating memory loss after being shot on Christmas Day .
`` Awwwww the Vera Lynn mention so fitting especially now , '' said one fan .
`` Aww singing Vera Lyn song We 'll Meet Again in pub , '' said another on Twitter .
`` Hearing everyone singing we ’ ll meet again knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s passing has made me so sad , '' said another fan .
Shona recently returned to the cobbles but has no recollection of being married to David or their time together .
`` I do n't know who I am any more or even who I used to be , '' she told him .
She then told him that she did n't know where their favourite chippy is .
`` Really , we used to go all the time ? ''
David asked .
`` Like I said , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Alright , I 'll take you , '' he told her gently as they walked side-by-side .

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There were moving scenes on Coronation Street as the soap paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn with a poignant VE Day celebration.
Corrie, set at Trafford Wharf, filmed the scenes set in the Rovers Return before lockdown.
Screening of the soap's VE Day celebrations has been delayed while the soap has been reduced to three episodes a week instead of six.
(Image: ITV)
The nation came together in May to remember the end of war in Europe and mark 75 years since VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day.
On June 18 forces' sweetheart Dame Vera passed away at the age of 103 surrounded by her close family.
In Wednesday night's episode Audrey Roberts, Ken Barlow, Norris Cole and Rita Tanner gathered in the pub to reminisce about the day people had been waiting for when the Germans surrendered to the Allies.
(Image: PA)
The song We'll Meet Again, with the lyrics 'we’ll meet again, don’t know where, don't know when, but I know we’ll meet again some sunny day' is synonymous with this historical time.
It led to Dame Vera being dubbed 'The Forces' Sweetheart' after entertaining the troops during the Second World War.
In tonight's Corrie it rang out from the pub as David Platt and his wife Shona Ramsey tentatively reunited following Shona's devastating memory loss after being shot on Christmas Day.
(Image: ITV)
"Awwwww the Vera Lynn mention so fitting especially now," said one fan.
"Aww singing Vera Lyn song We'll Meet Again in pub," said another on Twitter.
"Hearing everyone singing we’ll meet again knowing this was filmed before Dame Vera Lynn’s passing has made me so sad," said another fan.
Shona recently returned to the cobbles but has no recollection of being married to David or their time together.
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"I don't know who I am any more or even who I used to be," she told him.
She then told him that she didn't know where their favourite chippy is.
"Really, we used to go all the time?" David asked.
"Like I said, I don't remember," she replied.
"Alright, I'll take you," he told her gently as they walked side-by-side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Corrie fans' warning as Daniel is charged by sex worker to talk about Sinead

Coronation Street fans were horrified by scenes which saw Daniel Osbourne being charged to open up about his feelings to a sex worker .
Grieving widower Daniel talked openly to newcomer Nicky Wheatley about how he 's struggled since his wife Sinead passed away in October , and being a single dad to their son Bertie .
A hotel room was the setting for their meeting , and Daniel was charged £220 for Nicky 's time .
`` Including the room , £220 , '' she told him .
`` You do n't have to thank me it 's my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inviting him to book again .
`` Call me if you want to see me again , '' she said , and viewers were worried for him .
`` Daniel has to be careful .
Nicky is using him , '' said one viewer on Twitter .
`` Was n't expecting that from Daniel , '' said another .
`` She is going to bleed you dry , Daniel , '' warned TV writer Andy Gibson .
In an interview with the Manchester Evening News actress Kimberley Hart-Simpson described her character as as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affectionate and understanding . ''
Speaking about Nicky 's line of work she said : `` Obviously her line of work is different to mine , but it 's still about powerful women and how they make money - business women , survival and doing the right thing for the right purpose.
” And she explained : `` I see it as another job for people to do to survive in an incredibly difficult world .
“ Obviously , we do n't know Nicky ’ s backstory .
We do n't know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be something .
“ I want to represent people that are in that industry because I think that it 's too easy for your mind to go to the negative side of it .
“ Actually , these women that are among us every single day , we might not know it .
It does n't make them any less of a person .
I think it makes them a hell of a lot stronger.
” Daniel , played by Rob Mallard .
met Nicky at a drinks reception Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it off , he threw £40 at her when he realised she was a sex worker .
He then arranged to see her again to pour his heart out about Sinead , played by Katie McGlynn .

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Coronation Street fans were horrified by scenes which saw Daniel Osbourne being charged to open up about his feelings to a sex worker.
Grieving widower Daniel talked openly to newcomer Nicky Wheatley about how he's struggled since his wife Sinead passed away in October, and being a single dad to their son Bertie.
A hotel room was the setting for their meeting, and Daniel was charged £220 for Nicky's time.
(Image: ITV)
"Including the room, £220," she told him.
"You don't have to thank me it's my job," she told Daniel before inviting him to book again.
"Call me if you want to see me again," she said, and viewers were worried for him.
"Daniel has to be careful. Nicky is using him," said one viewer on Twitter.
"Wasn't expecting that from Daniel," said another.
"Oh Daniel," sighed another soap watcher.
"She is going to bleed you dry, Daniel," warned TV writer Andy Gibson.
In an interview with the Manchester Evening News actress Kimberley Hart-Simpson described her character as as "sassy, cute, headstrong, affectionate and understanding."
(Image: ITV)
Speaking about Nicky's line of work she said: "Obviously her line of work is different to mine, but it's still about powerful women and how they make money - business women, survival and doing the right thing for the right purpose.”
And she explained: "I see it as another job for people to do to survive in an incredibly difficult world.
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“Obviously, we don't know Nicky’s backstory. We don't know what drives her, but there is definitely going to be something.
“I want to represent people that are in that industry because I think that it's too easy for your mind to go to the negative side of it.
“Actually, these women that are among us every single day, we might not know it. It doesn't make them any less of a person. I think it makes them a hell of a lot stronger.”
Daniel, played by Rob Mallard. met Nicky at a drinks reception Coronation Street and, after thinking they had hit it off, he threw £40 at her when he realised she was a sex worker.
He then arranged to see her again to pour his heart out about Sinead, played by Katie McGlynn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Gary Neville hails Man United player Anthony Martial vs Sheffield Utd

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville lauded hat-trick hero Anthony Martial throughout the Frenchman 's performance against Sheffield United .
Martial scored both of United ’ s goals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s team went into the break with a two-goal advantage and he completed his hat-trick after the interval .
Martial turned home a powerful cross from Marcus Rashford in the first half before turning in Aaron Wan-Bissaka ’ s pass in very similar circumstances .
Martial scored his third in the second half , delicately dinking the onrushing visiting goalkeeper Simon Moore after a neat team move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emphatic with his finishes , '' Neville said after Martial 's second on Sky Sports .
“ Chances he has made look really easy .
Lots of passes around that 18-yard-box .
Wan-Bissaka decides to go on his own and similar to his ( Martial 's ) first goal he ( Wan-Bissaka ) just puts the ball into a really good area .
“ Martial gets across that defender and there is pace on the ball just like the first , and that is a lot more difficult than he has made it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third goal , Neville said : `` A big moment from Anthony Martial .
Really good .
Pogba into Fernandes , the clip round the corner .
Manchester United 's play is really good .
`` You think Rashford is going to go left to Luke Shaw , but he does n't .
It 's all about the finish - the goalkeeper goes down early - Martial sees that and dinks it wonderfully over him .
He has a little look , and scoop . ''

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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville lauded hat-trick hero Anthony Martial throughout the Frenchman's performance against Sheffield United.
Martial scored both of United’s goals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team went into the break with a two-goal advantage and he completed his hat-trick after the interval.
Martial turned home a powerful cross from Marcus Rashford in the first half before turning in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s pass in very similar circumstances.
Martial scored his third in the second half, delicately dinking the onrushing visiting goalkeeper Simon Moore after a neat team move.
“So clinical from Martial. Emphatic with his finishes," Neville said after Martial's second on Sky Sports. “Chances he has made look really easy. Lots of passes around that 18-yard-box. Wan-Bissaka decides to go on his own and similar to his (Martial's) first goal he (Wan-Bissaka) just puts the ball into a really good area.
“Martial gets across that defender and there is pace on the ball just like the first, and that is a lot more difficult than he has made it look.
“Composure, control and pass the goalkeeper.”
Commenting on the Frenchman's third goal, Neville said: "A big moment from Anthony Martial. Really good. Pogba into Fernandes, the clip round the corner. Manchester United's play is really good.
"You think Rashford is going to go left to Luke Shaw, but he doesn't. It's all about the finish - the goalkeeper goes down early - Martial sees that and dinks it wonderfully over him. He has a little look, and scoop."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Manchester United vs Sheffield United highlights and reaction

Manchester United secured a 3-0 win in first home game since the Premier League resumed at Old Trafford against Sheffield @ @ @ @ @ 's side took on the Blades and built on their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur @ @ @ @ @ win .
Paul Pogba was outstanding on his first start since September after his encouraging @ @ @ @ @ his importance to this team .
Pogba started in a midfield three along with Bruno @ @ @ @ @ Chris Wilder 's side , but it was forward Anthony Martial who took the headlines @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's also the first time a United player has scored three in a @ @ @ @ @ Alex Ferguson era .
The three points also puts the pressure on Chelsea with Frank @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City on Thursday .
See all the reaction to today 's win on our @ @ @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Samuel Luckhurst, Dominic Booth, Tyrone Marshall)

Manchester United secured a 3-0 win in first home game since the Premier League resumed at Old Trafford against Sheffield United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took on the Blades and built on their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last Friday with a convincing win. Paul Pogba was outstanding on his first start since September after his encouraging cameo against Spurs, underlining his importance to this team.
Pogba started in a midfield three along with Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic against Chris Wilder's side, but it was forward Anthony Martial who took the headlines with his first senior hat-trick. It's also the first time a United player has scored three in a game in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era.
The three points also puts the pressure on Chelsea with Frank Lampard's side taking on Manchester City on Thursday.
See all the reaction to today's win on our live blog below.