themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Manchester United target Tottenham midfielder in summer window and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are weighing up a summer transfer for Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier - according to reports .
The Reds are expected to lose Paul Pogba at the end of the season as the MEN understand the Frenchman has told teammates he still wants to leave while Nemanja Matic 's future is also in doubt .
Matic is out of contract in the summer , although United have the option to extend it for a further year , the Serbian admitted earlier in the season he is unhappy with his playing time .
United want to make three signings before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star suggest Dier has emerged as a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The report states the Reds are long-term admirers of the England international who will have just 12 months remaining on his contract in the summer .
Dier has made just three substitute appearances in the last seven league games under Jose Mourinho and is without a league start since December .
Furthermore , the 26-year-old is a boyhood United supporter which could boost their chances of securing a deal though Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is known to be a tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past as the former Sporting Lisbon man Mourinho ’ s preferred midfield target in the summer of 2017 , but he reunited with back-up option Matic instead .
Elsewhere , Paris-Saint Germain have been linked with a sensational swoop for United goalkeeper Dean Henderson .
The Englishman is currently spending his second season on loan with the Blades and has emerged as a contender for the England number one jersey at this summer 's European Championship thanks to his excellent displays in the Premier League .
With David de Gea signing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he faces a tough challenge to usurp the Spaniard as United 's first-choice shot stopper .
The Daily Mail claim PSG have entered the race to sign the 22-year-old during the summer window but will face competition from both Chelsea and Spurs .
Finally , United will face competition from Leicester and Liverpool to sign Brighton defender Ben White .
The 22-year-old is currently spending a season on loan with Leeds United and has impressed under the tutelage of Marcelo Bielsa .
Football Insider claim the Foxes have been keeping tabs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy the defender at the conclusion of his temporary spell .
United and Liverpool are the two other Premier League sides reported to be interested in the youngster .

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Manchester United are weighing up a summer transfer for Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier - according to reports.
The Reds are expected to lose Paul Pogba at the end of the season as the MEN understand the Frenchman has told teammates he still wants to leave while Nemanja Matic's future is also in doubt.
Matic is out of contract in the summer, although United have the option to extend it for a further year, the Serbian admitted earlier in the season he is unhappy with his playing time.
United want to make three signings before the start of next season the Daily Star suggest Dier has emerged as a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The report states the Reds are long-term admirers of the England international who will have just 12 months remaining on his contract in the summer.
Dier has made just three substitute appearances in the last seven league games under Jose Mourinho and is without a league start since December.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old is a boyhood United supporter which could boost their chances of securing a deal though Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is known to be a tough negotiator.
United have targeted Dier in the past as the former Sporting Lisbon man Mourinho’s preferred midfield target in the summer of 2017, but he reunited with back-up option Matic instead.
Elsewhere, Paris-Saint Germain have been linked with a sensational swoop for United goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
The Englishman is currently spending his second season on loan with the Blades and has emerged as a contender for the England number one jersey at this summer's European Championship thanks to his excellent displays in the Premier League.
With David de Gea signing a new contract at Old Trafford this season, he faces a tough challenge to usurp the Spaniard as United's first-choice shot stopper.
The Daily Mail claim PSG have entered the race to sign the 22-year-old during the summer window but will face competition from both Chelsea and Spurs.
Finally, United will face competition from Leicester and Liverpool to sign Brighton defender Ben White.
The 22-year-old is currently spending a season on loan with Leeds United and has impressed under the tutelage of Marcelo Bielsa.
Football Insider claim the Foxes have been keeping tabs on his performances and Leeds have no option to buy the defender at the conclusion of his temporary spell.
United and Liverpool are the two other Premier League sides reported to be interested in the youngster.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--What Man City Champions League ban could mean for Pep Guardiola future

Manchester City 's shock Champions League ban could have major repercussions for the future of boss Pep Guardiola .
The Blues were dramatically handed a two year ban from UEFA competitions tonight along with a fine of 30 million euros , around £25 million .
The club say they will appeal `` at the earliest opportunity '' to the Court of Arbitration for Sport , and remain confident of the decision being overturned .
However if it does stand it will surely raise major questions about the long-term future of Guardiola , who City worked so hard to woo from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have him 1/5 to leave in the summer following tonight 's bombshell announcement , and just 7/2 to stay on next term if the ban stands .
Guardiola 's contract at the Etihad , which he signed an extension to in 2018 , expires at the end of next season , in summer 2021 .
He has previously said he is `` so comfortable '' in his role and has said he could sign a new one and remain at the club beyond then , something the club are known to want as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could become somewhat trickier if the club has no European football .
The Blues face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League in a fortnight and Pep this week spoke of his deep love for the competition .
He said : “ I want to win the Champions League .
“ I dream of it and I will enjoy preparing for the games against Madrid , to see what we can do and this process , two weeks before , will be the happiest moments of my profession , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
“ If we don ’ t beat them , OK , come the chairman or the sport director and say , ‘ it ’ s not good enough , we want the Champions League , I ’ m going to sack you . '
`` I 'd say ‘ thank you , it was a pleasure ’ .
`` I don ’ t know .
It has happened many times and could maybe happen . ''
Video : Speaking in May last year Pep insisted he `` trusted the club '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of City ever deciding to dispense with his services are extremely slim if not zero .
But fans have already started to worry about his future - pondering if a coach of his quality , who has won the competition twice with Barcelona as a manager , would be willing to manage a team that was outside of Europe 's elite .
And there will undoubtedly be no shortage of suitors , with Italian giants Juventus this week again being linked with a big-money summer move for him .
Some fans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in the summer if the club are n't in Europe next term .
Although Pep has insisted he fully intends to see out his current deal saying “ I ’ m staying unless they sack me – 100 per cent '' , this has been said before news of the ban emerged .
When asked at his weekly press conferences about a potential ban Pep has refused to be drawn - saying he did n't believe such a punishment would be handed down .
After the FA Cup final win over Watford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sealed a domestic treble he said : `` We are not guilty until it ’ s proven .
`` This club makes a big step forward with the investment .
`` Can you do that without top players ?
No way .
Money helps to buy the incredible players we have , yes .
“ But [ regarding the Uefa investigation ] we wait , if we ’ re punished we accept it .
`` I listen to my chairman and my CEO , they give me the arguments for why we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They tell me we are fair and we absolutely follow the rules , I believe them .
If the opponents and contenders think it ’ s just about the money , it is OK .
”

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Manchester City's shock Champions League ban could have major repercussions for the future of boss Pep Guardiola.
The Blues were dramatically handed a two year ban from UEFA competitions tonight along with a fine of 30 million euros, around £25 million.
The club say they will appeal "at the earliest opportunity" to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and remain confident of the decision being overturned.
However if it does stand it will surely raise major questions about the long-term future of Guardiola, who City worked so hard to woo from Bayern Munich in 2016.
Some bookmakers have him 1/5 to leave in the summer following tonight's bombshell announcement, and just 7/2 to stay on next term if the ban stands.
Guardiola's contract at the Etihad, which he signed an extension to in 2018, expires at the end of next season, in summer 2021.
He has previously said he is "so comfortable" in his role and has said he could sign a new one and remain at the club beyond then, something the club are known to want as well.
However persuading him to stay could become somewhat trickier if the club has no European football.
The Blues face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League in a fortnight and Pep this week spoke of his deep love for the competition.
He said: “I want to win the Champions League.
“I dream of it and I will enjoy preparing for the games against Madrid, to see what we can do and this process, two weeks before, will be the happiest moments of my profession, to imagine what we can do to beat them.
“If we don’t beat them, OK, come the chairman or the sport director and say, ‘it’s not good enough, we want the Champions League, I’m going to sack you.'
"I'd say ‘thank you, it was a pleasure’.
"I don’t know. It has happened many times and could maybe happen."
Video: Speaking in May last year Pep insisted he "trusted the club" on FFP and they were innocent
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The chances of City ever deciding to dispense with his services are extremely slim if not zero.
But fans have already started to worry about his future - pondering if a coach of his quality, who has won the competition twice with Barcelona as a manager, would be willing to manage a team that was outside of Europe's elite.
And there will undoubtedly be no shortage of suitors, with Italian giants Juventus this week again being linked with a big-money summer move for him.
Some fans have said already they fear he could walk away in the summer if the club aren't in Europe next term. Although Pep has insisted he fully intends to see out his current deal saying “I’m staying unless they sack me – 100 per cent", this has been said before news of the ban emerged.
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When asked at his weekly press conferences about a potential ban Pep has refused to be drawn - saying he didn't believe such a punishment would be handed down.
After the FA Cup final win over Watford at Wembley last May, where City sealed a domestic treble he said: "We are not guilty until it’s proven.
"This club makes a big step forward with the investment.
"Can you do that without top players? No way. Money helps to buy the incredible players we have, yes.
“But [regarding the Uefa investigation] we wait, if we’re punished we accept it.
"I listen to my chairman and my CEO, they give me the arguments for why we are under investigation and I trust them.
“They tell me we are fair and we absolutely follow the rules, I believe them. If the opponents and contenders think it’s just about the money, it is OK.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Two men wanted by police after fleeing five-car smash that shut road

Two men are wanted by police after driving away from the scene of a five-car smash in south Manchester .
Emergency services were called to the junction of Parrs Wood Road and Fog Lane in east Didsbury just before 9pm on Thursday .
Photos from the scene show several smashed up vehicles being loaded onto recovery vans .
No one is believed to have been seriously hurt , but ambulance crews did treat four people at the scene .
It is understood they were making their own way to hospital .
A spokesman for GMP said two men in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They said in a statement issued on Friday evening : `` At around 8.45pm on Thursday police were called to a road collision involving five vehicles at the junction of Parrs Wood Road and Fog Lane in Didsbury .
`` Two men in a white Vauxhall Combo Van fled the scene .
`` No one was injured and no arrests have been made . ''
GMFRS added : `` We were called at 9pm yesterday evening to Parrs Wood Road in Manchester to a two car road traffic collision .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars .
Nobody was injured .
The North West Ambulance Service confirmed it too sent a number of resources to the scene .
Ambulance crews treated four people who were going to make their own way to hospital .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4973 quoting incident number 1007 of January 13 , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Two men are wanted by police after driving away from the scene of a five-car smash in south Manchester.
Emergency services were called to the junction of Parrs Wood Road and Fog Lane in east Didsbury just before 9pm on Thursday.
Photos from the scene show several smashed up vehicles being loaded onto recovery vans.
No one is believed to have been seriously hurt, but ambulance crews did treat four people at the scene.
It is understood they were making their own way to hospital.
A spokesman for GMP said two men in a white van drove away from the scene.
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They said in a statement issued on Friday evening: "At around 8.45pm on Thursday police were called to a road collision involving five vehicles at the junction of Parrs Wood Road and Fog Lane in Didsbury.
"Two men in a white Vauxhall Combo Van fled the scene.
"No one was injured and no arrests have been made."
GMFRS added: "We were called at 9pm yesterday evening to Parrs Wood Road in Manchester to a two car road traffic collision.
"There was smoke coming from one of the cars. Nobody was injured.
"One car hit a lamp post.
"One fire engine has attended."
The North West Ambulance Service confirmed it too sent a number of resources to the scene.
Ambulance crews treated four people who were going to make their own way to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4973 quoting incident number 1007 of January 13, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Man City fans explain Pep Guardiola fears after Champions League ban decision

Manchester City fans fear that Pep Guardiola could leave the club in the summer following UEFA 's decision to ban them from the Champions League for two season .
UEFA have ruled that City had made 'serious breaches ' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA club licensing regulations , and of failing to cooperate with the investigation , and have been banned from all European competition for the next two season and fined €30million .
Though the decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
The decision of the independent Adjudicatory Chamber of the Club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been issued on Friday .
`` The Adjudicatory Chamber , having considered all the evidence , has found that Manchester City Football Club committed serious breaches of the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations by overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016 . ''
This development is something which City have responded to and explained their 'disappointment ' but they have also admitted a lack of surprise .
For fans of the club it represents a blow , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Blues plan to fight the ruling in an appeal .
But it has n't stopped supporters worrying about the future of Guardiola and some of the club 's players , believing that they may leave in the summer transfer window in search of European football .
You can see a selection of their thoughts below : Man City fans have also been reacting to the news on Facebook .
One fan wrote : `` Pretty unbelievable but guess we will see how it goes the next few days .
Come on City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola is going to leave . ''
Others have also responded to City 's strong statement in their defence .
One wrote : `` Appeal to the highest courts .
We can not play for nothing in two years .
Another predicted : `` We will definitely fight this injustice . ''

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Manchester City fans fear that Pep Guardiola could leave the club in the summer following UEFA's decision to ban them from the Champions League for two season.
UEFA have ruled that City had made 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play and UEFA club licensing regulations, and of failing to cooperate with the investigation, and have been banned from all European competition for the next two season and fined €30million. Though the decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The decision of the independent Adjudicatory Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) was been issued on Friday.
"The Adjudicatory Chamber, having considered all the evidence, has found that Manchester City Football Club committed serious breaches of the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations by overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016."
This development is something which City have responded to and explained their 'disappointment' but they have also admitted a lack of surprise.
For fans of the club it represents a blow, though the ban is still not certain as the Blues plan to fight the ruling in an appeal.
But it hasn't stopped supporters worrying about the future of Guardiola and some of the club's players, believing that they may leave in the summer transfer window in search of European football.
You can see a selection of their thoughts below:
Man City fans have also been reacting to the news on Facebook.
One fan wrote: "Pretty unbelievable but guess we will see how it goes the next few days. Come on City," while another predicted: "Guardiola is going to leave."
Others have also responded to City's strong statement in their defence.
One wrote: "Appeal to the highest courts. We cannot play for nothing in two years. Another predicted: "We will definitely fight this injustice."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--What Man City Champions League ban would mean for Manchester United and Premier League fifth spot

Man City have been banned by UEFA from European competitions including the Champions League and Europa League for two seasons and it could impact Manchester United .
The Blues can still appeal the decision via the Court of Arbitration of Sport .
But for now the news is bad for City as they are set to miss out on the Champions League for the next two seasons .
This means as far as next season is concerned that the Premier League 's fifth-placed team will be in line to take England 's fourth Champions League spot should the City ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top four .
City have been suspended for two seasons and fined €30million and the significance of the decision could have a major impact on United .
The Reds were sat in eighth ahead of the weekend 's games and six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea but now they might only have to make the top five to qualify for the Champions League .
Arsenal lie in 10th , eight points off the fifth slot , but with a game in hand on some of the teams above them .
Article 4.08 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A club which is not admitted to the competition is replaced by the next best-placed club in the top domestic championship of the same association , provided the new club fulfils the admission criteria . ''
A lengthy appeals process could still mean that the ban is not enforced in time for next season , though .

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Man City have been banned by UEFA from European competitions including the Champions League and Europa League for two seasons and it could impact Manchester United.
The Blues can still appeal the decision via the Court of Arbitration of Sport.
But for now the news is bad for City as they are set to miss out on the Champions League for the next two seasons.
This means as far as next season is concerned that the Premier League's fifth-placed team will be in line to take England's fourth Champions League spot should the City ban be implemented and the Blues finish in the top four.
City have been suspended for two seasons and fined €30million and the significance of the decision could have a major impact on United.
The Reds were sat in eighth ahead of the weekend's games and six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea but now they might only have to make the top five to qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal lie in 10th, eight points off the fifth slot, but with a game in hand on some of the teams above them.
Article 4.08 of UEFA's admission criteria and procedure states: "A club which is not admitted to the competition is replaced by the next best-placed club in the top domestic championship of the same association, provided the new club fulfils the admission criteria."
A lengthy appeals process could still mean that the ban is not enforced in time for next season, though.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Brother of 'notorious' alleged leader of Salford's A Team gang jailed after pulling BB gun from his

Brother of 'notorious' alleged leader of Salford's A Team gang jailed after pulling BB gun from his 'man bag' in city centre bar

A brother of the 'notorious ' alleged leader of Salford 's A Team gang has been jailed after brandishing a BB gun in a city centre bar .
Barry Britton , 22 , sibling of Stephen Britton , was seen by other revellers to hold the weapon , which was not loaded , at Revolution bar on Parsonage Gardens .
He was rugby tackled to the floor by members of the public , and the weapon was thrown into a sink .
It was later found to be an imitation , but was described by a judge as looking 'very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public in Revolution that night would not have known that it was n't the real thing , '' Judge Michael Leeming told Britton at Manchester Crown Court .
`` The possession of a firearm , real or imitation , is a matter of real public concern .
Those people who carry guns have got to be punished . ''
The court heard that Britton had been in the bar at about 3.30am in the early hours of Sunday , March 31 with his girlfriend .
He got involved in a 'disturbance ' where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'likely victim ' , the court was told .
Britton then got out the BB gun from his 'man bag ' and held it for about 40 seconds .
When others in the bar saw Britton , he was 'rugby tackled ' and taken to the floor .
Someone threw the BB gun into a sink .
At first Britton denied it was a firearm , saying it was a 'mobile phone or something else ' .
But he pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm in a public place ahead of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britton had been carrying the BB gun for his own protection rather than to frighten anyone .
Britton 's lawyer Jane Miller said that due to his family connections , the defendant had been caught in the middle of two warring factions in Salford .
She said that Britton had been at home playing video games with a friend when shots were fired at the property , seriously injuring his friend .
His brother Stephen Britton has previously been named as the leader of Salford 's A Team crime gang in two trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , including the murder of the Salford 'Mr Big ' Paul Massey .
Ms Miller said Stephen Britton is 'somewhat notorious ' .
Sentencing , Judge Leeming also punished Britton for breaching a suspended sentence he received after being involved in a fracas in Salford , when he threw a bottle and brandished a meat cleaver to threaten others .
The judge said Britton has 'positive qualities ' and that 'people like ' him , before jailing him for 13 months .

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A brother of the 'notorious' alleged leader of Salford's A Team gang has been jailed after brandishing a BB gun in a city centre bar.
Barry Britton, 22, sibling of Stephen Britton, was seen by other revellers to hold the weapon, which was not loaded, at Revolution bar on Parsonage Gardens.
He was rugby tackled to the floor by members of the public, and the weapon was thrown into a sink.
It was later found to be an imitation, but was described by a judge as looking 'very realistic'.
"Members of the public in Revolution that night would not have known that it wasn't the real thing," Judge Michael Leeming told Britton at Manchester Crown Court.
"The possession of a firearm, real or imitation, is a matter of real public concern. Those people who carry guns have got to be punished."
The court heard that Britton had been in the bar at about 3.30am in the early hours of Sunday, March 31 with his girlfriend.
He got involved in a 'disturbance' where he was thought to have been the 'likely victim', the court was told.
Britton then got out the BB gun from his 'man bag' and held it for about 40 seconds.
When others in the bar saw Britton, he was 'rugby tackled' and taken to the floor.
Someone threw the BB gun into a sink.
At first Britton denied it was a firearm, saying it was a 'mobile phone or something else'.
But he pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm in a public place ahead of a proposed trial.
The judge accepted that Britton had been carrying the BB gun for his own protection rather than to frighten anyone.
Britton's lawyer Jane Miller said that due to his family connections, the defendant had been caught in the middle of two warring factions in Salford.
She said that Britton had been at home playing video games with a friend when shots were fired at the property, seriously injuring his friend.
His brother Stephen Britton has previously been named as the leader of Salford's A Team crime gang in two trials about the explosion of violence in the city, including the murder of the Salford 'Mr Big' Paul Massey.
Ms Miller said Stephen Britton is 'somewhat notorious'.
Sentencing, Judge Leeming also punished Britton for breaching a suspended sentence he received after being involved in a fracas in Salford, when he threw a bottle and brandished a meat cleaver to threaten others.
The judge said Britton has 'positive qualities' and that 'people like' him, before jailing him for 13 months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Things to do with the kids in Manchester this February half term 2020

The kids will soon be off again and you 'll no doubt be on the hunt for ways to keep your brood entertained .
While the weather might still be on the drab side , there 's lots to brighten up your half term across Greater Manchester .
From the much-anticipated arrival of Dippy the dinosaur in Rochdale , to a new Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition , there 's loads going on to keep kids of all ages happy over the school break .
We 've been doing our bit to help you out with our mammoth round-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Rochdale in time for half term and there 's a jam-packed programme of events happening to celebrate .
The Natural History Museum ’ s famous dinosaur cast , Dippy , left the museum to embark on a national tour in 2017 and Rochdale is the only place in the north west to see him .
The borough 's Number One Riverside will play host to the famous dinosaur from February 10 until June 28 , with an accompanying Dippy exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale - and the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For more details about Dippy on Tour : A Natural History Adventure - and information about how schools can get tickets - see here .
The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat , Z-arts , Hulme The much-loved tales of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog are coming to life in a new exhibition which also arrives in time for the school break .
Following a launch weekend across February 8 and 9 , The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , February 14 , featuring work from 14 of Judith Kerr ’ s treasured books .
Running at Z-arts in Manchester , it follows the success of A World Inside A Book , the event focusing on the work of author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler .
The interactive exhibition created by Discover Children ’ s Story Centre , Stratford , promises to 'enchant generations of readers ' and Z-arts , in Hulme , is the only venue outside of London to host the exhibition .
Children and their grown-ups will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the different worlds of Mog and the tiger , before taking part in arts and crafts activities .
They 'll be able to join the tiger for tea and hear the tale of his surprise visit to Sophie and her mummy .
Then open the door and take a trip into the real-life world of Mog the Forgetful Cat , crawl through a giant cat flap and find Mog ’ s family house .
Little ones will also be able to look for the hidden eggs for Mog 's breakfast , explore her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s local shops , settle down with a story at the bookshop , and help Mog and her friends get better at the vet 's .
The experience is recommended for children up to eight years of age and their grown ups .
As with the previous Donaldson exhibition , birthday parties will be available to book every Saturday while the event is running and school visits can also be arranged .
The exhibition will run until December and tickets , costing £8 , can be booked online .
There 's lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centre this half term .
From parent and child lessons every weekday until February 21 , to Days On The Farm - featuring two hours of riding , pony care and other fun and games - there are loads of events to sign up for .
And it 's not just about ponies either , there are also Doggy Days On The Farm to spend time learning how to look after dogs .
For prices and to find out more visit the website here .
Buttercup the unicorn is back at Cockfields Farm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Enchanted Fairyland Adventure .
Families can explore the Enchanted Village and try out the troll and fairy detector , plant a magic beanstalk and make a magic wand at the event , which runs from February 15 until 23 .
You can watch Flora 's Fabulous Fairy Show and little ones can enjoy the usual fun of the farm too including meeting lizards and snakes , cuddling guinea pigs and baby chicks and grooming the bunnies .
Tickets are cheapest online and cost £10.95 for children and £8.95 for adults .
On the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City Airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a school holiday fun fair over half term .
There 'll be some free fun , including watching the aircraft take off and enjoying the play zone , which features swings , an aeroplane ride-on and a specially designed Control Tower climbing frame with climbing net , fireman pole , slide and swings .
And there 'll be paid for rides too , with tickets priced £2 each or £10 for eight .
Smaller rides require one ticket and larger rides two tickets per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boats £3 per person per ride .
The event , which runs from noon until 5pm daily from February 15 until February 23 , will also feature children 's characters , a magic show , disco and games .
Parking for the event is free .
Visit the website for more details and keep an eye on the Facebook page for any changes resulting from bad weather .
The kids go free offer is back at Dino Falls this half term .
If you 've not been recently then you 'll be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site , which opened in December and features its own walk-through volcano .
The new 18-holes wrap around the edge of the existing Rapids course , with both offering 'engaging obstacles with a pre-historic twist , selfie stations and fascinating facts to keep you informed as you play ' .
Six new dinosaurs have been added , including another one that sprays at visitors , plus two ride-on Triceratops , which make for great photo opportunities .
Swipe through the gallery for more images of the Volcano Course at Dino Falls The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 10.30am from February 17 to 28 , Monday to Friday only .
One child goes free with each paying adult .
Tickets for adults cost £8 for one 18 hole course .
See the website for more .
Wacky World is back for the school break bringing giant inflatables for all the family .
It 's here for one day only , taking over Bolton Stadium on Tuesday , February 18 .
There 'll be a total wipeout course , extreme hungry hippos , assault courses , gladiator duels and much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between noon and 10.15pm , with some for over fives and others for adults only .
Earlybird tickets cost £10.95 each - a fiver less than the full price - and you can buy a spectator ticket for any session for £1 .
Sessions last for 90 minutes and are capped to stop it becoming too crowded .
Visit the website for more details and to book .
Organised by SE Lancs Orienteering Club , these local Saturday afternoon events are ideal for newcomers to the sport , as well as offering a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are three courses ranging from around 2km in length up to around 4.5km .
It costs £4 for adults and £2 for juniors and you can just turn up on the day to take part .
Start times are between 12pm and 2pm but organisers will be in the park from around 9.30am putting out control markers and will be collecting them in until around 4.30pm .
The start is near the café so a great opportunity for post-run refreshment !
Kids can enjoy the Bill Sisley Kart School which is back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aimed at children aged six to 15 and can be booked online .
The popular Arrive ‘ n ’ Drive sessions are also back for one day only , on Friday , February 21 , where children aged eight to 15 can book on a 20-minute between 10am and 4pm for £20 .
Visit the website for more details .
For older children , the Back to the Future musical launches in February half term .
The cult 80s film has been turned into a West End musical and it 's premiering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Opera House from February 20 to May 17 , before transferring to London 's theatreland .
The show is written by Bob Gale , who wrote the original 1985 film , together with the film 's director Robert Zemeckis and theatre producer Colin Ingram ( Ghost - The Musical ) .
Fans can look forward to a soundtrack of songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode , along with new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode .
For tickets , priced from £19.55 , visit ATGTickets.com or call 0844 871 3018 .
The Art of the Brick , Great Northern Warehouse , Manchester A global art exhibition made entirely out of Lego bricks is running in Manchester and kids go free this half term .
The Art of the Brick opened at the Great Northern Warehouse in November , celebrating the toy as an art medium .
On display are more than 75 sculptures and artworks , including a 20ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a soundtrack of jungle birdsong - and the odd roar .
The Art of the Brick has been seen by millions of people globally and won worldwide critical acclaim over the last 12 years .
The Manchester exhibition can be found at Unit 5 ( opposite the entrance to Manchester235 casino ) at the Great Northern Warehouse , on the corner of Deansgate and Peter Street , until April 20 .
Tickets are on sale now , starting from £14.50 for adults and £9.50 for children , from aotbmanchester.co.uk .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , February 10 until Sunday , February 23 .
One free child ’ s ticket with every paying adult ticket .
We might not have had much snow in Manchester this winter , but at least you 're guaranteed to find some inside Chill Factore .
A new four-lane Snow Slide was added to the Snow Park last year where up to eight people can ride at one time , so the entire family can be involved .
Riders can complete the course on solo donuts , or share double donuts .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over and costs £26 .
For younger ones there 's Mini Moose Land where kids under four can enjoy playing in the snow , igloos and tunnels for £7 and parents go free .
And if you 've got a skiing holiday coming up and your child wants to freshen up their skills , then they can get a junior lift pass for £15 an hour .
Europe 's biggest mobile funfair is coming to Oldham this half term .
The annual 'Blackpool Comes to Oldham ' event is open for three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
This year 's event promises to be the 'most spectacular yet ' , with more than 25 'thrilling rides and attractions ' .
There ’ s entertainment under cover too , in case it 's a little chilly or rainy outside .
Children can build a sandcastle at the mini beach in the marquee , while parents grab a coffee and cake .
Find out more about it here , or visit the website .
This February half term , visitors will have a special opportunity to meet war veterans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Second World War , the Cold War and the Korean and Falkland Wars , to hear their personal stories of conflict .
Veterans will recount tales of their wartime life , giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people ’ s lives .
The free drop-in sessions run from 11am until 3pm on Tuesday , February 18 and Thursday , February 20 .
Story Seekers is another free event which runs on February 15 , 17 , 19 and 22 .
Your family can get hands-on with real artefacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict .
Organisers say it 's ' a wonderful way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from the First World War and Second World War to today ' .
There 's still time to catch the Upside Down House at the Trafford Centre if you fancy getting topsy turvy over half term .
The attraction is outside The Orient and offers visitors ' a zero-gravity illusion experience in a safe and family friendly environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two storeys and fully furnished with a kitchen , bathroom , living room art and bedroom .
Visitors are invited to walk on the ceiling and 'lose themselves going downstairs to go up and letting their imagination run riot as they capture the perfect photo ' .
On the day tickets cost £5 per person ( under threes go free ) .
Advance tickets can be booked online for £3.50 weekdays or £4.50 weekends .
The house is open from 10am daily and closes at 8pm weekdays and 9pm at weekends .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ages to Construction Packs for under fours to pick up , there 's lots happening at the museum over half term .
The Revolution Manchester Show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester , shaping our lives today .
With explosions , flying and even dancing , discover Manchester 's role as a nerve centre of the Industrial Revolution in what promises to be an 'action-packed , interactive show ' .
The show is at 10.30am daily from Monday to Friday and at 11.15am at the weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun exhibition too , which has now been extended until March 29 .
From an ancient Scandinavian sun horse to Jimmy Carter 's solar panels from the White House , The Sun - which is recommended for children age five and above - tells the story of our ever-changing relationship with our closest star .
Visitors can feel the heat at the indoor beach , stand in the middle of a solar storm and watch the sun rise over Antarctica as the science behind the sun is brought to life .
Tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children go free with paying adults .
Tickets can be booked online .
Visit the website for more details .
You can kill two birds with one stone this half term by keeping the kids entertained while making a costume for World Book Day .
Free workshops are taking place at Manchester Central Library on February 17 and 18 and then Manchester Art Gallery from February 19 to 22 .
Families are invited to go along for inspiration and assistance in designing , cutting and stitching felt masks , head-dresses and logos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in time for World Book Day on Thursday , March 5 .
The drop-in sessions run from 1pm until 3pm at both venues so there 's no need to book .
Visit the website for more details .
This February half term , families are invited to go in search of the bugs and beasties that make themselves at home in the house at Lyme .
Pick up a trail sheet to discover some lurking critters , and get stuck in with the conservation team to see what it takes to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sessions run from 11am to 4pm from February 15 to 23 , excluding 19 and 20 .
Tickets cost 50p each on top of the usual admission charges - children £4.75 , adults £9.50 , families £23.25 .
Outside at Lyme Park , family friendly sessions are running between 11am and 3pm , offering sporty fun on the Top Lawn between February 17 and 21 .
Visit the website for more details .
The Greater Manchester Police Museum hosts open days in the school holidays and this time there 'll be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sessions will be held from Tuesday , February 18 to Thursday , February 20 .
The free events , from 10.30am to 3.30pm , focus on different units within the police force from the North West Underwater Search and Recovery Unit to the Tactical Dog Unit and the North West Ambulance Service .
CBeebies favourites Sarah and Duck are being brought to life in a new stage show this half term .
Featuring the characters from the BAFTA award-winning show , it comes to The Lowry from February 18 to 23 .
Join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourites including The Ribbon Sisters , The Shallots , Flamingo & John and Umbrella , as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden .
The hour-long show promises to 'take you and your children on a magical adventure ' with ' a fantastic blend of puppetry , storytelling and music ' .
Tickets , from £12.50 , can be booked online .
Knowsley Safari is making things a bit cheaper this half term by letting kids in for half price .
Along the five-mile Safari Drive you 'll see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deer and if you do n't fancy taking your car through then you can hop on the Baboon Bus to get up close to the mischievous monkeys .
On the Foot Safari families can see meerkats , giraffes , Amur tigers , wolves , bats and more .
There are also regular sea lion and birds of prey displays .
The offer , which runs from February 15 to 23 brings the cost of a children 's ticket , up to the age of 15 , to £6.75 .
For adults it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you fancy something different with the kids over half term then you could head to The Midland Hotel which is serving up a Children 's Afternoon Tea .
The selection includes finger sandwiches , a mixture of sweet treats and a fresh fruit milkshake .
Children also get to decorate their own gingerbread man .
Available for children up to 12 years old , when accompanied by an adult ordering Afternoon Tea , the Children ’ s Afternoon Tea promises ' a combination of fun and traditional style thrown into one ' – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cream and Mrs Darlington ’ s jams , sandwiches including roast chicken and cucumber and cream cheese .
It 's available all year round , from Monday to Friday 1pm to 4.30pm and weekends , 12.30pm to 6.30pm and is priced at £13.50 per child .
You can book online or walk-ins are also welcomed .
This half term Sea Life Manchester is launching its Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest .
The idea is that visitors help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards , so he can teach everybody about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the aquarium .
See how many cards you can collect as you navigate the trail before handing them over to the crazy Professor Finn who will share his knowledge on the sharks and other amazing creatures .
Jawsome Sharks and Friends is an interactive experience where all trainee rangers can touch and feel real artefacts and objects from the deep , including real razor-sharp teeth alongside other sea creature items .
The event runs from February 15 until March 15 and tickets , from £16.95 , can be booked online .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open this half term .
The Treetop Nets play park features giant treetop trampolines suitable for everyone aged three and up .
Treetop Trek features two courses : the Zip Trek and a shorter Mini Trek .
Suitable for ages five and over , the Mini Trek is the easier of the two courses , with seven ziplines and 13 different obstacles to conquer .
Tickets cost £18 for an hour .
The Zip Trek is a two-hour experience for ages seven and above and starts from £25 .
Up to a jaw-dropping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the tree canopy across 35 obstacles , including balance bars , swinging logs and Indiana bridges , along with 24 'thrilling ' zip lines .
Sessions on the nets also last for two hours and cost £13 for under fives and supervisors and £20 for adults and over fives .
To find out more please visit the website or call 01539 447 186 .
Families are invited on ' a welly walk like never before ' at Quarry Bank this half term .
Explore the gardens and woods , playing games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Head to the upper garden for a look at the natural world before making your way to the mill for a rainy day craft activity .
The event runs from February 17 to 21 and is part of the Natural History Museums ' Natural History Adventures .
It is included in normal admission charges - children £10 , adults £20.25 , family £50.50 .
Children can get creative while learning about inspiring insects , scintillating spiders and captivating creepy crawlies at the museum .
The event runs from 2pm to 4pm from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for families to drop-in so there 's no need to book .
Check the website closer to the time for special guests and activities .
There are lots of free and cheap activities at the museum and gallery over the holidays .
Victorian street Lark Hill Place is hosting a free Washday Wednesday event on February 19 , with sessions at 11am , 1pm and 2pm .
From possers to donkey stones , families can watch a demonstration to see how the residents of Lark Hill Place would have done their laundry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ place on the Thursday , from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm .
The on Friday , February 21 , families can get some treats from Mr Tomlinson 's Sweet Shop in return for a donation to the museum .
It 's open from 10am until noon and 1pm to 3pm .
See the full list of half term activities here .
With interactive objects , games and displays , the National Football Museum has lots of fun activities for kids of all ages .
Throughout the museum there are interactive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Discovery Zone designed especially for ages five and under .
You now have to pay to get in the museum but six of the interactive games offered at the venue - aimed at kids seven and over and letting them test their skills at everything from showboating to commentating - are now included in the entrance fee .
These include testing your lightning-quick ‘ keeping reactions to prove yourself as the top Shot Stopper , testing your passing skills with the game One-Two and following the autocue or just calling the action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of The Day .
The penalty shootout costs £2 for three penalties .
Tickets cost £10 for adults , £5 for children aged five to 15 , or £25 for a family .
Anyone who pays their council tax to Manchester city council gets in for free ( proof of residency required ) .
It 's open daily from 10am to 5pm , last admission 4.30pm .
For more information visit www.nationalfootballmuseum.com .
If you head along to Chester Zoo this half term then you can take a look at the new lion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever to the Asiatic lions - the world 's rarest species of the animal - and if you catch them at the right time you might just see them eating their dinner too .
The impressive 4,790 square metre enclosure is home to lionesses Kumari and Kiburi , along with adult male Lblis - all aged 12 .
It 's been specially designed to help conserve the world 's rarest species of the animal , with only an estimated 350 of the animals left in India , after they originally roamed across Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last year the zoo also unveiled its new Madagascar habitat , featuring the attraction 's first ever 'walk-though ' primate experience .
Visitors now have the chance to see lemurs jumping across the path in front of them or swinging in the trees above them as they make their way through part of the new zone .
Visitors can pick up an art hamper at any time during gallery opening hours .
This is filled with art materials , ideas and a picnic blanket - which can be used indoors or outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the welcome desks at either entrance from 10am For more details see here .
The Whitworth , The University of Manchester , Oxford Road , Manchester , M15 6ER .
There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get crafty at Bents Garden and Home this half term .
A free Creation Station is being set up where they can make , stick , colour and paint their very own masterpieces every day of the break .
It will be located between the Children ’ s Boutique and C-Crafts , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-stocked with new crafts which are completely free to use .
A number of organised pottery workshop sessions have also been planned .
On Tuesday , February 18 and Thursday , February 20 children will be able to decorate their very own ceramic coin bank ( Tuesday ) or watering can ( Thursday ) .
Places can be pre-booked online or drop in sessions will also be taking place when there ’ s no need to book .
Workshops are £6 per child which includes all materials .
A rose themed treasure hunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face painting also planned for the Tuesday 18 , Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 .
You can let the kids try out the outdoor play area or Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf while you 're there , or head inside to the free indoor beach .
If you have an event to add to the list email emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com or share it on our Manchester Family group here .

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The kids will soon be off again and you'll no doubt be on the hunt for ways to keep your brood entertained.
While the weather might still be on the drab side, there's lots to brighten up your half term across Greater Manchester.
From the much-anticipated arrival of Dippy the dinosaur in Rochdale, to a new Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition, there's loads going on to keep kids of all ages happy over the school break.
We've been doing our bit to help you out with our mammoth round-up of family events around the region.
Here's what's happening and when...
Dippy the dinosaur, Rochdale
Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Rochdale in time for half term and there's a jam-packed programme of events happening to celebrate.
The Natural History Museum’s famous dinosaur cast, Dippy, left the museum to embark on a national tour in 2017 and Rochdale is the only place in the north west to see him.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The borough's Number One Riverside will play host to the famous dinosaur from February 10 until June 28, with an accompanying Dippy exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale - and the best bit is, both are free.
For more details about Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure - and information about how schools can get tickets - see here.
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat, Z-arts, Hulme
The much-loved tales of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog are coming to life in a new exhibition which also arrives in time for the school break.
Following a launch weekend across February 8 and 9, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat will open on Friday, February 14, featuring work from 14 of Judith Kerr’s treasured books.
Running at Z-arts in Manchester, it follows the success of A World Inside A Book, the event focusing on the work of author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The interactive exhibition created by Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford, promises to 'enchant generations of readers' and Z-arts, in Hulme, is the only venue outside of London to host the exhibition.
Children and their grown-ups will get the chance to investigate and explore the different worlds of Mog and the tiger, before taking part in arts and crafts activities.
They'll be able to join the tiger for tea and hear the tale of his surprise visit to Sophie and her mummy.
Then open the door and take a trip into the real-life world of Mog the Forgetful Cat, crawl through a giant cat flap and find Mog’s family house.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Little ones will also be able to look for the hidden eggs for Mog's breakfast, explore her garden, pick up groceries at Mog’s local shops, settle down with a story at the bookshop, and help Mog and her friends get better at the vet's.
The experience is recommended for children up to eight years of age and their grown ups.
As with the previous Donaldson exhibition, birthday parties will be available to book every Saturday while the event is running and school visits can also be arranged.
The exhibition will run until December and tickets, costing £8, can be booked online.
Z-arts, Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5ZA.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Carrington Riding Centre, Carrington
There's lots of fun lined up at Carrington Riding Centre this half term.
From parent and child lessons every weekday until February 21, to Days On The Farm - featuring two hours of riding, pony care and other fun and games - there are loads of events to sign up for.
And it's not just about ponies either, there are also Doggy Days On The Farm to spend time learning how to look after dogs.
For prices and to find out more visit the website here.
Carrington Riding Centre and Livery Yard, Nursery Farm, Isherwood Road, Carrington, M31 4BH.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Enchanted Fairyland Adventure, Cockfields Farm, Ashton
Buttercup the unicorn is back at Cockfields Farm this half term as part of its Enchanted Fairyland Adventure.
Families can explore the Enchanted Village and try out the troll and fairy detector, plant a magic beanstalk and make a magic wand at the event, which runs from February 15 until 23.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
You can watch Flora's Fabulous Fairy Show and little ones can enjoy the usual fun of the farm too including meeting lizards and snakes, cuddling guinea pigs and baby chicks and grooming the bunnies.
Tickets are cheapest online and cost £10.95 for children and £8.95 for adults. On the door prices are £13.95 and £10.95 respectively.
Cockfields Farm, Lees Road, Ashton, OL6 8AR.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Fun Fair, City Airport, Barton
City Airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a school holiday fun fair over half term.
There'll be some free fun, including watching the aircraft take off and enjoying the play zone, which features swings, an aeroplane ride-on and a specially designed Control Tower climbing frame with climbing net, fireman pole, slide and swings.
And there'll be paid for rides too, with tickets priced £2 each or £10 for eight.
Smaller rides require one ticket and larger rides two tickets per person per ride. Donkeys and pedal boats £3 per person per ride.
The event, which runs from noon until 5pm daily from February 15 until February 23, will also feature children's characters, a magic show, disco and games.
Parking for the event is free. Visit the website for more details and keep an eye on the Facebook page for any changes resulting from bad weather.
City Airport, Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 7SA.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Dino Falls Adventure Golf, Trafford
The kids go free offer is back at Dino Falls this half term.
If you've not been recently then you'll be able to try out the second course at the site, which opened in December and features its own walk-through volcano.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The new 18-holes wrap around the edge of the existing Rapids course, with both offering 'engaging obstacles with a pre-historic twist, selfie stations and fascinating facts to keep you informed as you play'.
Six new dinosaurs have been added, including another one that sprays at visitors, plus two ride-on Triceratops, which make for great photo opportunities.
Swipe through the gallery for more images of the Volcano Course at Dino Falls
The Kids Go Free offer will be available before 10.30am from February 17 to 28, Monday to Friday only. One child goes free with each paying adult.
Tickets for adults cost £8 for one 18 hole course. See the website for more.
Dino Falls, Old Park Lane, Manchester, TraffordCity, M17 8PG.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Wacky World, Bolton
Wacky World is back for the school break bringing giant inflatables for all the family.
It's here for one day only, taking over Bolton Stadium on Tuesday, February 18.
There'll be a total wipeout course, extreme hungry hippos, assault courses, gladiator duels and much more.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sessions are running at the stadium between noon and 10.15pm, with some for over fives and others for adults only.
Earlybird tickets cost £10.95 each - a fiver less than the full price - and you can buy a spectator ticket for any session for £1.
Sessions last for 90 minutes and are capped to stop it becoming too crowded.
Visit the website for more details and to book.
Wacky World, Bolton Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JW.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Orienteering, Alexandra Park, Oldham
A popular orienteering event takes place this half term, on Saturday, February 15.
Organised by SE Lancs Orienteering Club, these local Saturday afternoon events are ideal for newcomers to the sport, as well as offering a technical course for more established orienteers.
There are three courses ranging from around 2km in length up to around 4.5km.
It costs £4 for adults and £2 for juniors and you can just turn up on the day to take part.
Start times are between 12pm and 2pm but organisers will be in the park from around 9.30am putting out control markers and will be collecting them in until around 4.30pm.
The start is near the café so a great opportunity for post-run refreshment!
Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BN.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Three Sisters Circuit, Wigan
Kids can enjoy the Bill Sisley Kart School which is back for February half term.
Sessions are aimed at children aged six to 15 and can be booked online.
The popular Arrive ‘n’ Drive sessions are also back for one day only, on Friday, February 21, where children aged eight to 15 can book on a 20-minute between 10am and 4pm for £20.
Visit the website for more details.
Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DD.
Back to the Future, Manchester Opera House
For older children, the Back to the Future musical launches in February half term.
The cult 80s film has been turned into a West End musical and it's premiering in Manchester, where it runs from at the Opera House from February 20 to May 17, before transferring to London's theatreland.
(Image: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment via AP)
The show is written by Bob Gale, who wrote the original 1985 film, together with the film's director Robert Zemeckis and theatre producer Colin Ingram (Ghost - The Musical).
Fans can look forward to a soundtrack of songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode, along with new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.
For tickets, priced from £19.55, visit ATGTickets.com or call 0844 871 3018.
Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP.
(Image: Manchester Opera House)
The Art of the Brick, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester
A global art exhibition made entirely out of Lego bricks is running in Manchester and kids go free this half term.
The Art of the Brick opened at the Great Northern Warehouse in November, celebrating the toy as an art medium.
On display are more than 75 sculptures and artworks, including a 20ft long Lego sculpture of a T-Rex skeleton, with a soundtrack of jungle birdsong - and the odd roar.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The Art of the Brick has been seen by millions of people globally and won worldwide critical acclaim over the last 12 years.
The Manchester exhibition can be found at Unit 5 (opposite the entrance to Manchester235 casino) at the Great Northern Warehouse, on the corner of Deansgate and Peter Street, until April 20.
Tickets are on sale now, starting from £14.50 for adults and £9.50 for children, from aotbmanchester.co.uk .
The kids go free offer runs from Monday, February 10 until Sunday, February 23. One free child’s ticket with every paying adult ticket.
Great Northern Warehouse, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Chill Factore, Beyond, Trafford
We might not have had much snow in Manchester this winter, but at least you're guaranteed to find some inside Chill Factore.
A new four-lane Snow Slide was added to the Snow Park last year where up to eight people can ride at one time, so the entire family can be involved.
Riders can complete the course on solo donuts, or share double donuts.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Snow Park is available for ages four and over and costs £26.
For younger ones there's Mini Moose Land where kids under four can enjoy playing in the snow, igloos and tunnels for £7 and parents go free.
And if you've got a skiing holiday coming up and your child wants to freshen up their skills, then they can get a junior lift pass for £15 an hour.
Visit the website to book.
Chill Factore, Trafford Way, Stretford, M41 7JA.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Blackpool Comes to Oldham
Europe's biggest mobile funfair is coming to Oldham this half term.
The annual 'Blackpool Comes to Oldham' event is open for three weeks, from February 14 to March 1.
This year's event promises to be the 'most spectacular yet', with more than 25 'thrilling rides and attractions'.
There’s entertainment under cover too, in case it's a little chilly or rainy outside. Children can build a sandcastle at the mini beach in the marquee, while parents grab a coffee and cake.
Find out more about it here, or visit the website.
Blackpool Comes to Oldham, Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester Road, Hollinwood, OL9 7LG.
Meet the veterans, Imperial War Museum North
This February half term, visitors will have a special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses, including those who lived through the Second World War, the Cold War and the Korean and Falkland Wars, to hear their personal stories of conflict.
Veterans will recount tales of their wartime life, giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people’s lives.
The free drop-in sessions run from 11am until 3pm on Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 20.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Story Seekers is another free event which runs on February 15, 17, 19 and 22.
Your family can get hands-on with real artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict.
Organisers say it's 'a wonderful way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from the First World War and Second World War to today'.
Imperial War Museum North, Trafford Wharf Road, Stretford, M17 1TZ.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Upside Down House, Trafford Centre
There's still time to catch the Upside Down House at the Trafford Centre if you fancy getting topsy turvy over half term.
The attraction is outside The Orient and offers visitors 'a zero-gravity illusion experience in a safe and family friendly environment'.
The house is arranged over two storeys and fully furnished with a kitchen, bathroom, living room art and bedroom.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Visitors are invited to walk on the ceiling and 'lose themselves going downstairs to go up and letting their imagination run riot as they capture the perfect photo'.
On the day tickets cost £5 per person (under threes go free). Advance tickets can be booked online for £3.50 weekdays or £4.50 weekends.
The house is open from 10am daily and closes at 8pm weekdays and 9pm at weekends.
Trafford Centre, The Orient, Trafford, M17 8AA.
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Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
From free family shows for kids of all ages to Construction Packs for under fours to pick up, there's lots happening at the museum over half term.
The Revolution Manchester Show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester, shaping our lives today.
With explosions, flying and even dancing, discover Manchester's role as a nerve centre of the Industrial Revolution in what promises to be an 'action-packed, interactive show'.
The show is at 10.30am daily from Monday to Friday and at 11.15am at the weekend.
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You've still got time to catch The Sun exhibition too, which has now been extended until March 29.
From an ancient Scandinavian sun horse to Jimmy Carter's solar panels from the White House, The Sun - which is recommended for children age five and above - tells the story of our ever-changing relationship with our closest star.
Visitors can feel the heat at the indoor beach, stand in the middle of a solar storm and watch the sun rise over Antarctica as the science behind the sun is brought to life.
Tickets cost £8 for adults, £6 concessions and children go free with paying adults. Tickets can be booked online .
Visit the website for more details.
Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP.
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Costume Factory, Manchester Central Library and Manchester Art Gallery
You can kill two birds with one stone this half term by keeping the kids entertained while making a costume for World Book Day.
Free workshops are taking place at Manchester Central Library on February 17 and 18 and then Manchester Art Gallery from February 19 to 22.
Families are invited to go along for inspiration and assistance in designing, cutting and stitching felt masks, head-dresses and logos to bring Gruffalos and Gangsta Grannies to life in time for World Book Day on Thursday, March 5.
The drop-in sessions run from 1pm until 3pm at both venues so there's no need to book.
Visit the website for more details.
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD.
Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL.
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Bugs and Beasties, Lyme Park
This February half term, families are invited to go in search of the bugs and beasties that make themselves at home in the house at Lyme.
Pick up a trail sheet to discover some lurking critters, and get stuck in with the conservation team to see what it takes to protect the treasures and furniture around the house.
Sessions run from 11am to 4pm from February 15 to 23, excluding 19 and 20.
Tickets cost 50p each on top of the usual admission charges - children £4.75, adults £9.50, families £23.25.
Outside at Lyme Park, family friendly sessions are running between 11am and 3pm, offering sporty fun on the Top Lawn between February 17 and 21. Visit the website for more details.
Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR.
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GMP Museum
The Greater Manchester Police Museum hosts open days in the school holidays and this time there'll be more free sessions on offer.
This February sessions will be held from Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20.
The free events, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, focus on different units within the police force from the North West Underwater Search and Recovery Unit to the Tactical Dog Unit and the North West Ambulance Service.
Last admission is 3pm.
57A Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ET.
Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday, The Lowry, Salford
CBeebies favourites Sarah and Duck are being brought to life in a new stage show this half term.
Featuring the characters from the BAFTA award-winning show, it comes to The Lowry from February 18 to 23.
Join Sarah and Duck and a host of favourites including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden.
The hour-long show promises to 'take you and your children on a magical adventure' with 'a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music'.
Tickets, from £12.50, can be booked online.
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ.
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Knowsley Safari, Knowsley
Knowsley Safari is making things a bit cheaper this half term by letting kids in for half price.
Along the five-mile Safari Drive you'll see everything from rhinos and camels to lions and deer and if you don't fancy taking your car through then you can hop on the Baboon Bus to get up close to the mischievous monkeys.
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On the Foot Safari families can see meerkats, giraffes, Amur tigers, wolves, bats and more.
There are also regular sea lion and birds of prey displays.
The offer, which runs from February 15 to 23 brings the cost of a children's ticket, up to the age of 15, to £6.75. For adults it's £15.75. Book online.
Knowsley Safari, Prescot, L34 4AN.
Children's Afternoon Tea, The Midland Hotel
If you fancy something different with the kids over half term then you could head to The Midland Hotel which is serving up a Children's Afternoon Tea.
The selection includes finger sandwiches, a mixture of sweet treats and a fresh fruit milkshake. Children also get to decorate their own gingerbread man.
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Available for children up to 12 years old, when accompanied by an adult ordering Afternoon Tea, the Children’s Afternoon Tea promises 'a combination of fun and traditional style thrown into one' – with a scone served with Devon clotted cream and Mrs Darlington’s jams, sandwiches including roast chicken and cucumber and cream cheese.
It's available all year round, from Monday to Friday 1pm to 4.30pm and weekends, 12.30pm to 6.30pm and is priced at £13.50 per child.
You can book online or walk-ins are also welcomed.
The Midland, Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS.
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Jawsome Sharks, Sea Life
This half term Sea Life Manchester is launching its Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest.
The idea is that visitors help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards, so he can teach everybody about the incredible sharks and sea creatures that live at the aquarium.
See how many cards you can collect as you navigate the trail before handing them over to the crazy Professor Finn who will share his knowledge on the sharks and other amazing creatures.
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Jawsome Sharks and Friends is an interactive experience where all trainee rangers can touch and feel real artefacts and objects from the deep, including real razor-sharp teeth alongside other sea creature items.
The event runs from February 15 until March 15 and tickets, from £16.95, can be booked online.
Sea Life, intu Trafford Centre, Barton Square Bridge, Manchester, M17 8AS.
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Treetop Trek, Heaton Park
The tree-top adventure playground at Heaton Park is open this half term.
The Treetop Nets play park features giant treetop trampolines suitable for everyone aged three and up.
Treetop Trek features two courses: the Zip Trek and a shorter Mini Trek.
Suitable for ages five and over, the Mini Trek is the easier of the two courses, with seven ziplines and 13 different obstacles to conquer. Tickets cost £18 for an hour.
The Zip Trek is a two-hour experience for ages seven and above and starts from £25.
Up to a jaw-dropping height of 15m, you will weave through the tree canopy across 35 obstacles, including balance bars, swinging logs and Indiana bridges, along with 24 'thrilling' zip lines.
Sessions on the nets also last for two hours and cost £13 for under fives and supervisors and £20 for adults and over fives.
To find out more please visit the website or call 01539 447 186 .
Natural History Adventures, Quarry Bank
Families are invited on 'a welly walk like never before' at Quarry Bank this half term.
Explore the gardens and woods, playing games and 'discovering nature in a new way'.
Head to the upper garden for a look at the natural world before making your way to the mill for a rainy day craft activity.
The event runs from February 17 to 21 and is part of the Natural History Museums' Natural History Adventures.
It is included in normal admission charges - children £10, adults £20.25, family £50.50.
Quarry Bank, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA.
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Magnificent Minibeasts, Manchester Museum
Children can get creative while learning about inspiring insects, scintillating spiders and captivating creepy crawlies at the museum.
The event runs from 2pm to 4pm from February 18 to 20 and is free for families to drop-in so there's no need to book.
Check the website closer to the time for special guests and activities.
Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL.
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Salford Museum and Art Gallery
There are lots of free and cheap activities at the museum and gallery over the holidays.
Victorian street Lark Hill Place is hosting a free Washday Wednesday event on February 19, with sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2pm.
From possers to donkey stones, families can watch a demonstration to see how the residents of Lark Hill Place would have done their laundry.
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A free Through The Ages event takes place on the Thursday, from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm.
The on Friday, February 21, families can get some treats from Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop in return for a donation to the museum. It's open from 10am until noon and 1pm to 3pm.
See the full list of half term activities here.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU.
National Football Museum, Manchester
With interactive objects, games and displays, the National Football Museum has lots of fun activities for kids of all ages.
Throughout the museum there are interactive objects, games and displays, including a Discovery Zone designed especially for ages five and under.
You now have to pay to get in the museum but six of the interactive games offered at the venue - aimed at kids seven and over and letting them test their skills at everything from showboating to commentating - are now included in the entrance fee.
These include testing your lightning-quick ‘keeping reactions to prove yourself as the top Shot Stopper, testing your passing skills with the game One-Two and following the autocue or just calling the action as you see it with the Match Of The Day.
The penalty shootout costs £2 for three penalties.
Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for children aged five to 15, or £25 for a family.
Anyone who pays their council tax to Manchester city council gets in for free (proof of residency required).
It's open daily from 10am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm. For more information visit www.nationalfootballmuseum.com .
National Football Museum, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, City Centre, Manchester, M4 3BG.
Lion habitat, Chester Zoo
If you head along to Chester Zoo this half term then you can take a look at the new lion habitat.
Visitors can get closer than ever to the Asiatic lions - the world's rarest species of the animal - and if you catch them at the right time you might just see them eating their dinner too.
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The impressive 4,790 square metre enclosure is home to lionesses Kumari and Kiburi, along with adult male Lblis - all aged 12.
It's been specially designed to help conserve the world's rarest species of the animal, with only an estimated 350 of the animals left in India, after they originally roamed across Northern Africa, Greece, Turkey and Asia.
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Last year the zoo also unveiled its new Madagascar habitat, featuring the attraction's first ever 'walk-though' primate experience.
Visitors now have the chance to see lemurs jumping across the path in front of them or swinging in the trees above them as they make their way through part of the new zone.
Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1EU.
The Whitworth
Visitors can pick up an art hamper at any time during gallery opening hours. This is filled with art materials, ideas and a picnic blanket - which can be used indoors or outdoors.
These can be collected and returned from the welcome desks at either entrance from 10am
For more details see here .
The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER.
Get crafty at Bents, Warrington
There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get crafty at Bents Garden and Home this half term.
A free Creation Station is being set up where they can make, stick, colour and paint their very own masterpieces every day of the break.
It will be located between the Children’s Boutique and C-Crafts, where the team will ensure the Station is re-stocked with new crafts which are completely free to use.
A number of organised pottery workshop sessions have also been planned.
On Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 20 children will be able to decorate their very own ceramic coin bank (Tuesday) or watering can (Thursday).
Places can be pre-booked online or drop in sessions will also be taking place when there’s no need to book. Workshops are £6 per child which includes all materials.
A rose themed treasure hunt will be on throughout the break with face painting also planned for the Tuesday 18, Thursday 20 and Saturday 22.
You can let the kids try out the outdoor play area or Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf while you're there, or head inside to the free indoor beach.
Bents, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--How Gareth Southgate could make a difference in Manchester United team selection

The European Championship is approaching and England ’ s manager , Gareth Southgate , has a tough decision to make .
Jordan Pickford has been England ’ s first choice goalkeeper since Southgate took charge of the Three Lions in 2016 however it could be time for a change between the sticks .
United loanee , Dean Henderson , has been in immaculate form for Sheffield United this season , and no goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets ( 9 ) than the Blades stopper this campaign .
This , combined with Pickford consistently delivering lacklustre performances for Everton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safe hands England rely on and opt for , this summer .
If that scenario did come to fruition , it would leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United in a peculiar position , and that is because United ’ s number one is currently David de Gea , arguably one of the few world class players left at the club .
De Gea has been at United since 2011 and since displaying the impressive mental resilience needed to overcome adversity in his early days at United , the Spaniard has established himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot stoppers .
After fending off long-term interest from Real Madrid , United tied down De Gea to a new contract which expires in 2023 however they couldn ’ t have predicted the meteoric rise of Henderson , which may well leave them with a selection headache .
When you compare De Gea ’ s and Henderson ’ s statistics from this season it becomes clear to see why United may be left with a dilemma as Henderson ( 21 ) has conceded less goals than De Gea ( 29 ) , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made double the punches .
If Henderson represented his country this summer , and more importantly transfers his Premier League form onto the international stage , the repercussions could be huge at Old Trafford .
While it would be a difficult decision to make , Solskjaer may be forced to eventually decide between De Gea and Henderson .
Already some of Europe ’ s best clubs , like PSG and Chelsea , are said to be interested in Henderson and the race for his signature will only intensify on the back of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depending on if Southgate decides Henderson is his preference .

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The European Championship is approaching and England’s manager, Gareth Southgate, has a tough decision to make.
Jordan Pickford has been England’s first choice goalkeeper since Southgate took charge of the Three Lions in 2016 however it could be time for a change between the sticks.
United loanee, Dean Henderson, has been in immaculate form for Sheffield United this season, and no goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets (9) than the Blades stopper this campaign.
This, combined with Pickford consistently delivering lacklustre performances for Everton, could well mean that Henderson could be the safe hands England rely on and opt for, this summer.
If that scenario did come to fruition, it would leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United in a peculiar position, and that is because United’s number one is currently David de Gea, arguably one of the few world class players left at the club.
De Gea has been at United since 2011 and since displaying the impressive mental resilience needed to overcome adversity in his early days at United, the Spaniard has established himself as one of football’s best shot stoppers.
After fending off long-term interest from Real Madrid, United tied down De Gea to a new contract which expires in 2023 however they couldn’t have predicted the meteoric rise of Henderson, which may well leave them with a selection headache.
When you compare De Gea’s and Henderson’s statistics from this season it becomes clear to see why United may be left with a dilemma as Henderson (21) has conceded less goals than De Gea (29), has a higher save percentage success and also has made double the punches.
If Henderson represented his country this summer, and more importantly transfers his Premier League form onto the international stage, the repercussions could be huge at Old Trafford.
While it would be a difficult decision to make, Solskjaer may be forced to eventually decide between De Gea and Henderson.
Already some of Europe’s best clubs, like PSG and Chelsea, are said to be interested in Henderson and the race for his signature will only intensify on the back of a solid campaign with England, albeit depending on if Southgate decides Henderson is his preference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--West Ham receive injury boost ahead of Man City Premier League rearranged fixture

West Ham have been boosted by the return of winger Felipe Anderson ahead of Wednesday 's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium .
Both teams are cutting short their winter break to play the fixture after Sunday 's game was postponed due to the chaos caused by Storm Ciara .
David Moyes is set to welcome Anderson back into the fold after the Brazilian missed a month of action with a back injury .
The former Lazio winger has n't featured since the 1-0 loss against Sheffield United on January 10 .
Anderson has struggled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , netting just one Premier League goal in 19 appearances so far .
The Hammers currently one point adrift of safety in the table and are without a league win since New Years Day .
Pep Guardiola has an injury concern of his own to deal with as Raheem Sterling is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring problem in the defeat to Tottenham .
The England international was pictured at a Dubai training complex as he continued his rehabilitation in the hopes of winning a race for fitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the month .
Leroy Sane is the only other absentee for the Blues despite the German making a return to first-team training .
The winger has been absent since the Community Shield win against Liverpool in August .

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West Ham have been boosted by the return of winger Felipe Anderson ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Both teams are cutting short their winter break to play the fixture after Sunday's game was postponed due to the chaos caused by Storm Ciara.
David Moyes is set to welcome Anderson back into the fold after the Brazilian missed a month of action with a back injury.
The former Lazio winger hasn't featured since the 1-0 loss against Sheffield United on January 10. Anderson has struggled to replicate his impressive form of last season, netting just one Premier League goal in 19 appearances so far.
The Hammers currently one point adrift of safety in the table and are without a league win since New Years Day.
Pep Guardiola has an injury concern of his own to deal with as Raheem Sterling is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring problem in the defeat to Tottenham.
The England international was pictured at a Dubai training complex as he continued his rehabilitation in the hopes of winning a race for fitness to feature against Real Madrid at the end of the month.
Leroy Sane is the only other absentee for the Blues despite the German making a return to first-team training. The winger has been absent since the Community Shield win against Liverpool in August.