themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-17--Kearsley has highest number of coronavirus cases in the country

Kearsley has the highest number of new coronavirus cases anywhere in the country , according to the latest figures .
Data from Public Health England for the week between September 6-12 shows there were 51 new infections registered in the borough , compared to 47 cases in the next highest area .
The numbers refer to Middle Super Output Areas ( MSOA ) - sections of Bolton with populations of around 7,000 people .
The area with the second highest number of cases over the same period is Alexandra Park , in Oldham .
Kearsley , which also includes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest figures over the last few days , with the numbers rising from 45 cases in the week leading up to September 10 .
But , Bolton Council says its public health team can not put the rise down to any single outbreak .
A spokesperson for the council said : `` We are aware of the case numbers for Kearsley and other MSOAs in the borough .
“ Our investigations so far have not identified a particular driver of transmission .
`` It is unlikely to be driven by a single factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission and transmission within households '' Bolton 's overall infection rate has fallen slightly today , down to 189 new cases for every 100,000 people in the town .
But this could change if testing figures are delayed as they were last week .
Wigan is also now in the coronavirus 'red zone ' of more than 50 cases per 100,000 , with only Stockport and Trafford still below that landmark .

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Kearsley has the highest number of new coronavirus cases anywhere in the country, according to the latest figures.
Data from Public Health England for the week between September 6-12 shows there were 51 new infections registered in the borough, compared to 47 cases in the next highest area.
The numbers refer to Middle Super Output Areas (MSOA) - sections of Bolton with populations of around 7,000 people.
The area with the second highest number of cases over the same period is Alexandra Park, in Oldham.
(Image: Public Health England)
Kearsley, which also includes the Stoneclough area, has consistently had the highest figures over the last few days, with the numbers rising from 45 cases in the week leading up to September 10.
But, Bolton Council says its public health team cannot put the rise down to any single outbreak.
A spokesperson for the council said: "We are aware of the case numbers for Kearsley and other MSOAs in the borough.
“Our investigations so far have not identified a particular driver of transmission.
"It is unlikely to be driven by a single factor and more likely a combination of community transmission and transmission within households"
Bolton's overall infection rate has fallen slightly today, down to 189 new cases for every 100,000 people in the town.
But this could change if testing figures are delayed as they were last week.
Wigan is also now in the coronavirus 'red zone' of more than 50 cases per 100,000, with only Stockport and Trafford still below that landmark.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Shana Tova! The enduring power of Rosh Hashanah in these extraordinary times

The boundaries placed between us by the coronavirus pandemic means this year 's Rosh Hashanah will be unlike any other .
Beginning tonight , it marks the Jewish New Year - ordinarily a time for family and fellowship .
But while maintaining that spirit is much more difficult in these testing times , the spirit of optimism that Rosh Hashanah embodies will be very much alive in thousands of Greater Manchester homes .
Here , Marc Levy , regional manager of the Jewish Leadership Council , describes what it means to celebrate Rosh Hashanah this year , and the beacon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This weekend , the Jewish community across Greater Manchester and the whole world will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah , our new year .
When describing what a typical Rosh Hashanah looks like , I become aware of how much I value familiar routines .
Ordinarily , I would attend Synagogue in the morning , sitting in my usual seat amongst familiar faces whilst people remarked how much my children had grown .
In between prayer and the awakening offered by the blowing of the ram ’ s horn – the shofar , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories from the previous year .
Following on from the service , we would gather nearby for a lunch lasting the whole afternoon alongside close family .
At this meal , we would undertake the same rituals handed down through the generations .
As is customary as one year ends and another begins , it is a time of reflection and making resolutions .
However , it is obvious to us all that this has been no ordinary year .
This year , I will not take my usual place in my Synagogue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Coronavirus pandemic .
I will not have that special feeling of seeing four generations of my family taking part in the synagogue service .
Due to the current restrictions , we will also not be able to congregate for a long and leisurely lunch free from the distractions of technology and the fast pace of modern life .
For the first time since the Second World War , faith communities in the UK , including the Jewish community will be unable to practice as we normally would .
However , despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be more proud than ever of how our community has come together .
Led by remarkable charities and organisations of which there are far too many to name , there has been a fierce determination to ensure the needy and vulnerable are cared for , helping those both within and outside the Jewish community .
An army of volunteers has been mobilised to support those in need .
Food and medication was obtained for those shielding and unable to leave their homes .
Several organisations combined to ensure a safety net was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pandemic .
It is also accepted that children missing school were badly affected so charities created special online shows and handed out packs of essentials and toys .
There has been collaborative working on a scale that we have never seen before as newly established professional and personal relationships continue to develop .
This will be hugely beneficial as we hopefully return to some semblance of normality in the near future .
We have also once again learnt to appreciate those carers and key workers who look after us in times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a concept called Pikuach Nefesh , the obligation to preserve life .
This belief transcends many other obligations in Judaism – even in the toughest of times .
At the Jewish New Year and on our holiest day in just over a week ’ s time – Yom Kippur , the day of atonement – it will be vital that we follow government guidelines so we are able to preserve life .
It is vital that we all play our part to prevent the spread of this virus .
The traditional greeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tovah um ’ tukah , meaning have a good and sweet new year .
As the Jewish year 5780 concludes and we move forward to the year 5781 in the Jewish calendar , I hope we are able to revert back to a more traditional Rosh Hashana in around 12 months ’ time .
This year I not only wish my Jewish friends and family a Happy New Year but also wish everyone in our city a safe new year whereby things can only get better .
Shana Tova !

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The boundaries placed between us by the coronavirus pandemic means this year's Rosh Hashanah will be unlike any other.
Beginning tonight, it marks the Jewish New Year - ordinarily a time for family and fellowship.
But while maintaining that spirit is much more difficult in these testing times, the spirit of optimism that Rosh Hashanah embodies will be very much alive in thousands of Greater Manchester homes.
Here, Marc Levy, regional manager of the Jewish Leadership Council, describes what it means to celebrate Rosh Hashanah this year, and the beacon of hope its reflective tradition provides.
This weekend, the Jewish community across Greater Manchester and the whole world will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, our new year.
When describing what a typical Rosh Hashanah looks like, I become aware of how much I value familiar routines.
Ordinarily, I would attend Synagogue in the morning, sitting in my usual seat amongst familiar faces whilst people remarked how much my children had grown.
In between prayer and the awakening offered by the blowing of the ram’s horn – the shofar , we would all exchange anecdotes, jokes and stories from the previous year.
Following on from the service, we would gather nearby for a lunch lasting the whole afternoon alongside close family. At this meal, we would undertake the same rituals handed down through the generations.
As is customary as one year ends and another begins, it is a time of reflection and making resolutions. However, it is obvious to us all that this has been no ordinary year.
This year, I will not take my usual place in my Synagogue due to the extensive precautions necessitated by the Coronavirus pandemic. I will not have that special feeling of seeing four generations of my family taking part in the synagogue service.
Due to the current restrictions, we will also not be able to congregate for a long and leisurely lunch free from the distractions of technology and the fast pace of modern life.
For the first time since the Second World War, faith communities in the UK, including the Jewish community will be unable to practice as we normally would.
However, despite the unprecedented situation, I feel that we can be more proud than ever of how our community has come together.
Led by remarkable charities and organisations of which there are far too many to name, there has been a fierce determination to ensure the needy and vulnerable are cared for, helping those both within and outside the Jewish community.
An army of volunteers has been mobilised to support those in need. Food and medication was obtained for those shielding and unable to leave their homes.
Several organisations combined to ensure a safety net was established for those suffering financial distress due to the pandemic. It is also accepted that children missing school were badly affected so charities created special online shows and handed out packs of essentials and toys.
There has been collaborative working on a scale that we have never seen before as newly established professional and personal relationships continue to develop. This will be hugely beneficial as we hopefully return to some semblance of normality in the near future. We have also once again learnt to appreciate those carers and key workers who look after us in times of crisis.
In Judaism, we have a concept called Pikuach Nefesh , the obligation to preserve life. This belief transcends many other obligations in Judaism – even in the toughest of times. At the Jewish New Year and on our holiest day in just over a week’s time – Yom Kippur, the day of atonement – it will be vital that we follow government guidelines so we are able to preserve life. It is vital that we all play our part to prevent the spread of this virus.
The traditional greeting at this time of year is Shanah tovah um’tukah , meaning have a good and sweet new year.
As the Jewish year 5780 concludes and we move forward to the year 5781 in the Jewish calendar, I hope we are able to revert back to a more traditional Rosh Hashana in around 12 months’ time. This year I not only wish my Jewish friends and family a Happy New Year but also wish everyone in our city a safe new year whereby things can only get better. Shana Tova!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Why Man City did not rival Liverpool FC for Thiago Alcantara transfer

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City did not try to sign his former Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara .
The Spain international midfielder is on the verge of a bargain £20million move to Liverpool - and when his availability became known the Blues were linked with him .
But City never made a move for the player , even though Guardiola made him his number one target when he took over at Bayern Munich in 2013 .
Guardiola famously told the Bayern board `` Thiago or nothing '' when he joined the Bundesliga outfit , and Thiago was a key man as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City have prioritised replacing Leroy Sane and bringing in two new centre backs this summer , and Guardiola said his faith in young England star Phil Foden was a major reason for having no interest in Thiago .
`` We have enough players in this position , '' he said when asked why City had not made a move fr the 29-year-old .
`` I am happy that Thiago comes to England because England is going to enjoy a really good player .
Phil can play in that position , striker as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to complete his move to Anfield today in a deal expected to rise to £27million in add-ons .
The Blues have already brought in defender Nathan Ake for £40million and winger Ferran Torres for £21milion .

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City did not try to sign his former Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara.
The Spain international midfielder is on the verge of a bargain £20million move to Liverpool - and when his availability became known the Blues were linked with him.
But City never made a move for the player, even though Guardiola made him his number one target when he took over at Bayern Munich in 2013.
Guardiola famously told the Bayern board "Thiago or nothing" when he joined the Bundesliga outfit, and Thiago was a key man as they won a hat-trick of Bundesliga titles.
City have prioritised replacing Leroy Sane and bringing in two new centre backs this summer, and Guardiola said his faith in young England star Phil Foden was a major reason for having no interest in Thiago.
"We have enough players in this position," he said when asked why City had not made a move for the 29-year-old.
"I am happy that Thiago comes to England because England is going to enjoy a really good player. Phil can play in that position, striker as well and wingers..."
Thago is due to complete his move to Anfield today in a deal expected to rise to £27million in add-ons.
The Blues have already brought in defender Nathan Ake for £40million and winger Ferran Torres for £21milion.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--The bride-to-be who sold heroin and crack to 'pay for her honeymoon'

A woman claimed she sold heroin and crack cocaine to fund her honeymoon .
Terrie Renwick , 28 , was due to tie the knot this month .
Instead , she appeared before a court to be sentenced for her crimes , the Liverpool Echo reports .
She was found by police with her arm down a toilet after flushing drugs on July 16 this year - the day her sentence for a previous class A drug conviction ended .
Renwick appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday via video link .
Frank Dillon , prosecuting , told the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Warrington , at 9.40am .
After finding the wife-to-be ditching evidence , a quick-thinking police officer - formerly a plumber - traced the drugs through the system .
He retrieved 220 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine from an external pipe .
Mr Dillon told the court : `` It was clear these items had been flushed down the toilet by Renwick . ''
After searching her home , cops also found a Taser in a kitchen cupboard .
Officers found £125 in her purse and two mobile phones - one in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedroom .
Renwick was arrested .
When police seized her phone , a number of known class A drug addicts messages the device .
Renwick was charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs ; and possession of a Taser .
She has four previous convictions for nine offences .
Renwick was sentenced for two counts of possession of cannabis in 2015 .
In 2017 , she was handed a three-year sentence for supplying heroin and cocaine .
Sarah Griffin , defending , said : `` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was simply trying to raise funds for her honeymoon and resorted back to drug dealing in an easy way , in her mind , to raise such funds . ''
She asked the judge to take into account the impact on Renwick 's mother , who suffers from COPD and epilepsy and for whom Renwick was the sole carer before being taken into custody .
Ms Griffin said : `` She is being cared for by someone else but she would prefer for it to be her daughter . ''
She also noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and supervision requirements .
Ms Griffin asked the judge to take into account Renwick 's early guilty plea , her remorse and the current impact of the coronavirus pandemic on prisons at the moment .
Judge Louise Brandon , sentencing , said : `` You 've frankly admitted you saw this as an easy way to make money .
`` You 've not yourself used drugs since 2017 and so this was purely a commercial enterprise . ''
The judge noted that the presence of the weapon in a house which contained drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was handed a four-year prison sentence , half of which will be served in prison and half on licence .
A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing will take place on January 15 next year .

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A woman claimed she sold heroin and crack cocaine to fund her honeymoon.
Terrie Renwick, 28, was due to tie the knot this month.
Instead, she appeared before a court to be sentenced for her crimes, the Liverpool Echo reports.
She was found by police with her arm down a toilet after flushing drugs on July 16 this year - the day her sentence for a previous class A drug conviction ended.
Renwick appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday via video link.
Frank Dillon, prosecuting, told the court officers raided her home on Vulcan Close, Warrington, at 9.40am.
After finding the wife-to-be ditching evidence, a quick-thinking police officer - formerly a plumber - traced the drugs through the system.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
He retrieved 220 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine from an external pipe.
Mr Dillon told the court: "It was clear these items had been flushed down the toilet by Renwick."
After searching her home, cops also found a Taser in a kitchen cupboard.
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Officers found £125 in her purse and two mobile phones - one in her pocket and one in the front bedroom.
Renwick was arrested. When police seized her phone, a number of known class A drug addicts messages the device.
The court heard seized drugs were worth £2,410.
Renwick was charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs; and possession of a Taser.
She has four previous convictions for nine offences.
Renwick was sentenced for two counts of possession of cannabis in 2015. In 2017, she was handed a three-year sentence for supplying heroin and cocaine.
Sarah Griffin, defending, said: "This is an extremely sad situation.
"She was simply trying to raise funds for her honeymoon and resorted back to drug dealing in an easy way, in her mind, to raise such funds."
She asked the judge to take into account the impact on Renwick's mother, who suffers from COPD and epilepsy and for whom Renwick was the sole carer before being taken into custody.
Ms Griffin said: "She is being cared for by someone else but she would prefer for it to be her daughter."
She also noted that Renwick had completed her past sentence and supervision requirements.
Ms Griffin asked the judge to take into account Renwick's early guilty plea, her remorse and the current impact of the coronavirus pandemic on prisons at the moment.
Judge Louise Brandon, sentencing, said: "You've frankly admitted you saw this as an easy way to make money.
"You've not yourself used drugs since 2017 and so this was purely a commercial enterprise."
The judge noted that the presence of the weapon in a house which contained drugs made the offence more serious.
Renwick was handed a four-year prison sentence, half of which will be served in prison and half on licence.
A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing will take place on January 15 next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--ADVERTORIAL: Rash prediction for Man Utd vs Crystal Palace

According to the bookies , United only need to turn up to win at Old Trafford on Saturday night .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side may not have kicked a competitive football since August 16 but they are still priced at a prohibitive 1/3 with thepools.com , while Palace , who let 's not forget won their opening fixture against Southampton , are a huge 17/2 .
The bookies probably are n't far wrong with this one - and Palace will need more than United 's ring rustiness to help them .
Palace relied heavily on goalkeeper Vicente Guaita against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their opening game in each of the last five seasons .
Three of those victories have been to nil and United at Evens via that route is the recommended bet .
Palace lost six of their nine away games at top nine teams last season , six of them to nil .
United finished their PL campaign strongly last season - nine wins and five draws with eight of those wins accompanied by a clean sheet .
They also scored two or more goals before half-time in three of their final four PL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times away from home last season , drawing five and losing nine and conceded first in 12 of those fixtures .
They tended to be most vulnerable in the opening half-hour in matches , scoring twice and conceding eight in that timescale .
Marcus Rashford has scored once and assisted three times in his last three starts v Palace and he is 10/3 to score first and evens to score at any time .
Prize penalty taker Bruno Fernandes is 17/4 first goal and 13/10 anytime , and with an average of 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last two seasons - more than any other club - that 's worth bearing in mind .

According to the bookies, United only need to turn up to win at Old Trafford on Saturday night.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side may not have kicked a competitive football since August 16 but they are still priced at a prohibitive 1/3 with thepools.com , while Palace, who let's not forget won their opening fixture against Southampton, are a huge 17/2 .
The bookies probably aren't far wrong with this one - and Palace will need more than United's ring rustiness to help them.
Palace relied heavily on goalkeeper Vicente Guaita against The Saints, while United have won their opening game in each of the last five seasons.
Three of those victories have been to nil and United at Evens via that route is the recommended bet. Palace lost six of their nine away games at top nine teams last season, six of them to nil.
United finished their PL campaign strongly last season - nine wins and five draws with eight of those wins accompanied by a clean sheet.
They also scored two or more goals before half-time in three of their final four PL home games.
Palace won just five times away from home last season, drawing five and losing nine and conceded first in 12 of those fixtures.
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They tended to be most vulnerable in the opening half-hour in matches, scoring twice and conceding eight in that timescale.
United half-time United full-time is 10/11 .
Marcus Rashford has scored once and assisted three times in his last three starts v Palace and he is 10/3 to score first and evens to score at any time.
Prize penalty taker Bruno Fernandes is 17/4 first goal and 13/10 anytime , and with an average of 13 PL penalties awarded in each of the last two seasons - more than any other club - that's worth bearing in mind.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Van de Beek hints at best position ahead of Man United debut

Donny van de Beek has suggested that his best position could be as an attacking midfielder ahead of his Manchester United debut .
The Dutch international remains United 's only signing of the summer following his arrival from Ajax after signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford .
Van de Beek is in line to make his senior United debut when they face Crystal Palace this weekend but uncertainty remains over his best position in the squad .
The 23-year-old insists he has the versatility to play anywhere in the midfield and started in a deep-lying role in last weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he has hinted at a preference to play in a more advanced role due to his ability to make clever runs into the box .
`` I play everywhere on the midfield , '' Van de Beek told Stadium Astro .
`` Last season I changed a lot , sometimes a number 6 , number 8 , number 10 .
It does n't matter so much , but I think one of my strengths is to come in the box and score goals , making assists .
`` If you have this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think .
The balance always has to be good in the team , you have to play smart . ''
When pressed further on the issue , Van de Beek also revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a huge admirer of the way in which he gets involved with attacking play .
Van de Beek added : `` He said one of my strengths is to go in the box , to make runs .
He said also to talk to teammates , somebody can stay and another can go .
The balance @ @ @ @ @ @

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Donny van de Beek has suggested that his best position could be as an attacking midfielder ahead of his Manchester United debut.
The Dutch international remains United's only signing of the summer following his arrival from Ajax after signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
Van de Beek is in line to make his senior United debut when they face Crystal Palace this weekend but uncertainty remains over his best position in the squad.
The 23-year-old insists he has the versatility to play anywhere in the midfield and started in a deep-lying role in last weekend's friendly loss to Aston Villa, but he has hinted at a preference to play in a more advanced role due to his ability to make clever runs into the box.
"I play everywhere on the midfield," Van de Beek told Stadium Astro. "Last season I changed a lot, sometimes a number 6, number 8, number 10. It doesn't matter so much, but I think one of my strengths is to come in the box and score goals, making assists.
"If you have this freedom then you can play everywhere I think. The balance always has to be good in the team, you have to play smart."
When pressed further on the issue, Van de Beek also revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a huge admirer of the way in which he gets involved with attacking play.
Van de Beek added: "He said one of my strengths is to go in the box, to make runs. He said also to talk to teammates, somebody can stay and another can go. The balance has to be good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Manchester United Q&A: Palace, Sancho transfers and more

It is an interesting time for Manchester United .
They stand on the eve of a new season , facing @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday evening ( 5.30pm kick off ) , though much of the talk surrounding @ @ @ @ @ about the transfer window and the need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his squad @ @ @ @ @ secret of their interest in Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho but the saga has dragged @ @ @ @ @ plenty of frustration for fans .
Donny van de Beek remains the only incoming signing @ @ @ @ @ supporters are hungry for more additions to be made .
One of MEN Sport 's @ @ @ @ @ held a Q & A with supporters this afternoon , discussing Sancho , other transfers @ @ @ @ @ of course .
You can read what was said in the chat box above .

It is an interesting time for Manchester United.
They stand on the eve of a new season, facing Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday evening (5.30pm kick off), though much of the talk surrounding the club right now is about the transfer window and the need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his squad.
United have made no secret of their interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho but the saga has dragged on all summer, causing plenty of frustration for fans. Donny van de Beek remains the only incoming signing this summer so far and supporters are hungry for more additions to be made.
One of MEN Sport's Man United writers Dominic Booth held a Q&A with supporters this afternoon, discussing Sancho, other transfers and the Crystal Palace fixture of course.
You can read what was said in the chat box above.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Paramedics rush to scene of crash involving ambulance in Bolton

Paramedics rushed to the scene of a crash involving an ambulance in Bolton this morning ( Friday ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ the junction of Bradford Road and Minerva Road just before 8am .
It is believed @ @ @ @ @ and another vehicle .
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ a collision involving two vehicles at 7.57am .
“ We sent an advanced paramedic to @ @ @ @ @ had minor injuries .
“ We do not know if they went to hospital.
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Paramedics rushed to the scene of a crash involving an ambulance in Bolton this morning (Friday).
The accident happened in Farnworth at the junction of Bradford Road and Minerva Road just before 8am.
It is believed the crash involved an ambulance and another vehicle.
Two people sustained 'minor' injuries.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a collision involving two vehicles at 7.57am.
“We sent an advanced paramedic to the scene, two patients had minor injuries.
“We do not know if they went to hospital.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Roma manager hints at Manchester United Chris Smalling transfer development

Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has stated that there could be an update regarding Chris Smalling 'over the next few days ' as the Italian side push for a permanent transfer .
England international Smalling enjoyed a successful loan stint with the Serie A side last season and both Roma and Smalling want to make the move permanent this summer .
Despite contact between United and the Italian side , an agreement regarding the defender has not yet been agreed , but Smalling has been training in a separate bubble at Carrington this week ahead of a possible permanent move away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of Roma 's Serie A match against Verona , Fonseca revealed he is in regular contact with Smalling .
`` It 's not an easy transfer window .
Along with the CEO and the chairman we are working hard to find the best options for the squad .
There are a few areas we still need to address but I am happy with the work we are doing , '' he said .
`` I am in regular contact with Chris Smalling , I spoke to him yesterday .
He wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have him back .
I think that there could be an update over the next few days . ''

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Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has stated that there could be an update regarding Chris Smalling 'over the next few days' as the Italian side push for a permanent transfer.
England international Smalling enjoyed a successful loan stint with the Serie A side last season and both Roma and Smalling want to make the move permanent this summer.
Despite contact between United and the Italian side, an agreement regarding the defender has not yet been agreed, but Smalling has been training in a separate bubble at Carrington this week ahead of a possible permanent move away.
Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of Roma's Serie A match against Verona, Fonseca revealed he is in regular contact with Smalling.
"It's not an easy transfer window. Along with the CEO and the chairman we are working hard to find the best options for the squad. There are a few areas we still need to address but I am happy with the work we are doing," he said.
"I am in regular contact with Chris Smalling, I spoke to him yesterday. He wants to come back to Roma and we want to have him back. I think that there could be an update over the next few days."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--ADVERTORIAL: Cannalogica Treatment Lab brings eco-skincare to Wilmslow

In a post that has gathered over 78K likes , Victoria Villarroel embodies the dewy glow that we all aspire to achieve .
As she perches behind her newest Cannalogica haul she oozes that perpetual summer , beauty-from-the-inside , wheatgrass-shots-at-6am vibrancy that we yearn for when we inspect the mirror for undereye bags and puffy skin .
CBD treatment has taken the UK by storm over the past couple of years .
Following in the footsteps of the US , Britain has changed its attitude towards the chemical compound derived from hemp as new studies investigate a multitude of possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than 0.2 % THC content ( the well-known pyschoactive compound found in cannabis Sativa ) are legal in the UK , and are sold as a health supplement .
High-quality CBD products undergo a rigorous and strict method of processing and extraction to ensure that they have little to no THC whilst still containing the suggested benefits of CBD ( also known as cannabidiol ) .
CBD-based businesses have been quick to utilise the new-found popularity of hemp-based products with everything from CBD cafes to CBD infused toothpicks being readily available .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York , the Dutch company Cannalogica opened its first UK Treatment Lab in Wilmslow , Cheshire .
Wilmslow ’ s Cannalogica Treatment Lab was set up remotely from the Netherlands due to the current pandemic .
Despite being established from afar , the treatment rooms have proven to be a success with some of Cheshire ’ s biggest names such as Leanne Brown and Lauren Simon from The Real Housewives of Cheshire dropping in .
The achievements made by the new Cannalogica Treatment Lab bodes well for the company ’ s franchise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 has had on much of the beauty industry , Cannalogica offers beauty therapists a “ business in a box ” .
The person wanting to build a franchise chooses their location , and Cannalogica supplies the products and the brand so that those with the entrepreneurial streak can get a head-start on building the business of their dreams .
Part of the company ’ s immediate success is not only the sleek branding and the quality of products on offer , but also people ’ s increased knowledge of CBD and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more conscious of their skin and taking care of the quality of their skin .
The effect of face-coverings and a more indoors-based sedentary lifestyle has caused a surge in people searching for skincare solutions .
The newly-coined term “ maskne ” shows how our current lifestyle is taking its toll on our appearance .
Because more people are conscious of how their skin is reacting to our recent change in habits , Cannalogica has seen an increase in the amount of men visiting their treatment labs .
They have also seen people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's diligence in creating skincare that is as natural as possible .
Cannalogica 's skincare is combined in a clinical laboratory setting by expert toxicologists and scientists , yet at it 's core every single ingredient used is natural .
The company prides itself on its ethical stance in relation to ingredients and packaging .
Plastic packaging is used infrequently and is made up of over 97 % recycled plastics .
The rest of the packaging is recyclable cardboard and glass .
One of the company 's main aims is to strip-back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sustainability is of key concern to Cannalogica , and the company is critical of fast-fashion and the effects the clothing and beauty industry is having on the environment .
A spokesperson for the company said : `` We have a responsibility as a corporation to the planet , which is why we are looking into ways in which we can improve our sustainability .
`` In the US we are working on a safe way to introduce refillable options to Cannalogica .
There are hurdles to overcome , but as a company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Cannalogica products can be purchased online , and appointments to the Cannalogica Treatment Lab can be made online or via the phone .

In a post that has gathered over 78K likes, Victoria Villarroel embodies the dewy glow that we all aspire to achieve.
As she perches behind her newest Cannalogica haul she oozes that perpetual summer, beauty-from-the-inside, wheatgrass-shots-at-6am vibrancy that we yearn for when we inspect the mirror for undereye bags and puffy skin.
CBD treatment has taken the UK by storm over the past couple of years. Following in the footsteps of the US, Britain has changed its attitude towards the chemical compound derived from hemp as new studies investigate a multitude of possible health benefits.
CBD products that contain less than 0.2% THC content (the well-known pyschoactive compound found in cannabis Sativa) are legal in the UK, and are sold as a health supplement.
High-quality CBD products undergo a rigorous and strict method of processing and extraction to ensure that they have little to no THC whilst still containing the suggested benefits of CBD (also known as cannabidiol).
CBD-based businesses have been quick to utilise the new-found popularity of hemp-based products with everything from CBD cafes to CBD infused toothpicks being readily available.
After finding success in the Netherlands and New York, the Dutch company Cannalogica opened its first UK Treatment Lab in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Wilmslow’s Cannalogica Treatment Lab was set up remotely from the Netherlands due to the current pandemic. Despite being established from afar, the treatment rooms have proven to be a success with some of Cheshire’s biggest names such as Leanne Brown and Lauren Simon from The Real Housewives of Cheshire dropping in.
The achievements made by the new Cannalogica Treatment Lab bodes well for the company’s franchise model. Aware of the effect that Covid-19 has had on much of the beauty industry, Cannalogica offers beauty therapists a “business in a box”.
The person wanting to build a franchise chooses their location, and Cannalogica supplies the products and the brand so that those with the entrepreneurial streak can get a head-start on building the business of their dreams.
Part of the company’s immediate success is not only the sleek branding and the quality of products on offer, but also people’s increased knowledge of CBD and the reported benefits. People have also become more conscious of their skin and taking care of the quality of their skin.
The effect of face-coverings and a more indoors-based sedentary lifestyle has caused a surge in people searching for skincare solutions. The newly-coined term “maskne” shows how our current lifestyle is taking its toll on our appearance.
Because more people are conscious of how their skin is reacting to our recent change in habits, Cannalogica has seen an increase in the amount of men visiting their treatment labs.
They have also seen people purchasing their products due to the company's diligence in creating skincare that is as natural as possible.
Cannalogica's skincare is combined in a clinical laboratory setting by expert toxicologists and scientists, yet at it's core every single ingredient used is natural.
The company prides itself on its ethical stance in relation to ingredients and packaging. Plastic packaging is used infrequently and is made up of over 97% recycled plastics. The rest of the packaging is recyclable cardboard and glass.
One of the company's main aims is to strip-back on packaging and how much waste it produces. Sustainability is of key concern to Cannalogica, and the company is critical of fast-fashion and the effects the clothing and beauty industry is having on the environment.
A spokesperson for the company said: "We have a responsibility as a corporation to the planet, which is why we are looking into ways in which we can improve our sustainability.
"In the US we are working on a safe way to introduce refillable options to Cannalogica. There are hurdles to overcome, but as a company we recognise how important this is."
How can I visit Cannalogica?
Cannalogica products can be purchased online, and appointments to the Cannalogica Treatment Lab can be made online or via the phone.
Location: Grove One Business Center, 1 Grove St, Wilmslow SK9 1DU
Opening hours: Weekdays 10am-9pm and Saturday 10am-6pm
Telephone: 07540 873108
Website:www.cannalogica.com


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Man United players disagree with fans over Bruno Fernandes award

There were a few surprised supporters on Friday morning when Manchester United announced their fans ' player of the year for the staggered season which ended trophyless last month .
Despite only joining in January the accolade went to the talismanic Bruno Fernandes , who staved off competition from Marcus Rashford , Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to claim the award .
You can understand why fans voted that way too .
Not only has Fernandes been United 's best performer in 2020 , but since his debut the midfielder has grabbed more goals and registered more assists than any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quite simply , without him United would n't be back in the Champions League .
There are also the harder to measure metrics involved too .
The Portuguese playmaker has restored a winning mentality at Old Trafford which has spread throughout the first-team squad , and it is hard to underestimate just how big a role his displays played in convincing Paul Pogba to stay this summer .
However , the United players do n't quite agree .
Although the love for Fernandes is clear to see , they opted for somebody else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player of the year .
`` I think that is probably the most prestigious one for the players , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told MUTV of Martial 's recognition .
`` When your teammates really respect and show you how they feel you perform for the team and for everyone , that is a big one for Anthony to get .
`` It is a great statement towards how Anthony is building or developing as a player and a person . ''
Two years ago the charismatic forward was perhaps at his lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started the 2018-19 season reinvigorated as a World Cup winner with France , but instead he had been left out of Didier Deschamps ' squad for the tournament in Russia altogether , and his career was in turmoil after a turbulent pre-season under Jose Mourinho in the United States .
“ After thinking about all the possibilities , Anthony wants to leave Manchester United , '' his agent Philippe Lamboley admitted in June 2018 .
If Mourinho had his way he very well might have .
Solskjaer 's arrival at Old Trafford later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's revival at the club with the new manager keen to rejuvenate the team 's style and put emphasis on quick , fluid , attacking play .
The new system suited Martial perfectly , but it still took plenty for the 24-year-old to actually make it work .
It 's been clear from his arrival five years ago Martial is a confidence player and following the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan he claimed back his old No.9 shirt as he was entrusted with leading the line for the new look side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening three matches of last season began to repay the faith Solskjaer had put in the forward , before a hamstring injury left him sidelined for almost two months .
It was no surprise to see United 's winter woes coincide with Martial 's own barren run of form , before a brief revival in December .
Fernandes will get the credit for United 's run to the Champions League , but it was Martial 's expert header which saw United defeat Chelsea away without the injured Rashford in February , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month later and scored the club 's first league hat-trick in seven years against Sheffield United after the restart .
Heading into the final six matches of the Premier League season Solskjaer knew his side could n't afford to lose a single game .
Martial directly contributed to a goal in each of those matches , with three goals and four assists .
When the team needed him most , he was there to deliver .
A return to the France squad was the latest reward for Martial after a season which saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most exciting forwards in European football .
United might need a new striker in the near future , but it seems unlikely for the next six months at least .
The issue will be buried if Martial can keep up his revival in front of goal and ahead of the new season his teammates have given him a big confidence boost .

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There were a few surprised supporters on Friday morning when Manchester United announced their fans' player of the year for the staggered season which ended trophyless last month.
Despite only joining in January the accolade went to the talismanic Bruno Fernandes, who staved off competition from Marcus Rashford, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to claim the award.
You can understand why fans voted that way too. Not only has Fernandes been United's best performer in 2020, but since his debut the midfielder has grabbed more goals and registered more assists than any of his teammates in the same period. Quite simply, without him United wouldn't be back in the Champions League.
There are also the harder to measure metrics involved too. The Portuguese playmaker has restored a winning mentality at Old Trafford which has spread throughout the first-team squad, and it is hard to underestimate just how big a role his displays played in convincing Paul Pogba to stay this summer.
However, the United players don't quite agree. Although the love for Fernandes is clear to see, they opted for somebody else, voting Anthony Martial the players' player of the year.
"I think that is probably the most prestigious one for the players," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told MUTV of Martial's recognition. "When your teammates really respect and show you how they feel you perform for the team and for everyone, that is a big one for Anthony to get.
"It is a great statement towards how Anthony is building or developing as a player and a person."
Two years ago the charismatic forward was perhaps at his lowest ebb. Many feel he might have started the 2018-19 season reinvigorated as a World Cup winner with France, but instead he had been left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the tournament in Russia altogether, and his career was in turmoil after a turbulent pre-season under Jose Mourinho in the United States.
“After thinking about all the possibilities, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," his agent Philippe Lamboley admitted in June 2018. If Mourinho had his way he very well might have.
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Solskjaer's arrival at Old Trafford later that year prompted the start of Martial's revival at the club with the new manager keen to rejuvenate the team's style and put emphasis on quick, fluid, attacking play. The new system suited Martial perfectly, but it still took plenty for the 24-year-old to actually make it work.
It's been clear from his arrival five years ago Martial is a confidence player and following the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan he claimed back his old No.9 shirt as he was entrusted with leading the line for the new look side.
Two goals and an assist in the opening three matches of last season began to repay the faith Solskjaer had put in the forward, before a hamstring injury left him sidelined for almost two months. It was no surprise to see United's winter woes coincide with Martial's own barren run of form, before a brief revival in December.
Fernandes will get the credit for United's run to the Champions League, but it was Martial's expert header which saw United defeat Chelsea away without the injured Rashford in February, while he netted the opener against City a month later and scored the club's first league hat-trick in seven years against Sheffield United after the restart.
Heading into the final six matches of the Premier League season Solskjaer knew his side couldn't afford to lose a single game. Martial directly contributed to a goal in each of those matches, with three goals and four assists. When the team needed him most, he was there to deliver.
A return to the France squad was the latest reward for Martial after a season which saw him reestablish himself as one of the most exciting forwards in European football.
United might need a new striker in the near future, but it seems unlikely for the next six months at least. The issue will be buried if Martial can keep up his revival in front of goal and ahead of the new season his teammates have given him a big confidence boost.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Advantage which Bolton Wanderers can have playing away from home identified

Ian Evatt is interested to find out where Bolton Wanderers stand away from home ahead of their maiden trip of the season after seeing the global trend of visiting teams getting positive results in matches behind closed doors .
The Trotters head to Essex this weekend to take on Colchester United .
So far this season , Bolton have lost three games in as many different competitions , including Bradford City in the Carabao Cup , Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy and Forest Green Rovers last weekend in League Two .
All three of these matches have taken place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Saturday 's match will be the first away day of the 2020/21 campaign for Wanderers .
And having seen the positive trend of away teams either winning or drawing games more frequently since matches have taken place behind closed doors in light of the coronavirus pandemic , Evatt is intrigued to see how his side fare on the road .
They will take on a U 's side which finished in the play-offs last season , and Evatt is expected it to be a good test .
He said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I was reading a paper and a document the other day , but since the restart , I think the amount of away teams in world football during behind closed doors games , the amount of positive results gained by away teams , meaning draws or wins is statistically very high .
`` The advantage of being at home obviously isn ’ t there anymore , especially here and not being backed by the fans .
So it ’ ll be interesting to see where we ’ re at away from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a really good game on Saturday , I think Colchester are a good , bright attacking team .
I think they ’ ve got pace , definitely up top and they try and play football in an attractive way .
`` It ’ s a good test for us , another team that were in the play-offs last year and another team to test where we ’ re at .
`` But the main thing for us is to focus on ourselves and to focus on our process and if we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we ’ ve shown on the training pitch and we get that nasty side and that nasty streak in us , we ’ re capable of going anywhere and getting results . ''

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Ian Evatt is interested to find out where Bolton Wanderers stand away from home ahead of their maiden trip of the season after seeing the global trend of visiting teams getting positive results in matches behind closed doors.
The Trotters head to Essex this weekend to take on Colchester United.
So far this season, Bolton have lost three games in as many different competitions, including Bradford City in the Carabao Cup, Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy and Forest Green Rovers last weekend in League Two.
All three of these matches have taken place at the University of Bolton Stadium and this Saturday's match will be the first away day of the 2020/21 campaign for Wanderers.
And having seen the positive trend of away teams either winning or drawing games more frequently since matches have taken place behind closed doors in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Evatt is intrigued to see how his side fare on the road.
They will take on a U's side which finished in the play-offs last season, and Evatt is expected it to be a good test.
He said: "I think if you look at world football, I was reading a paper and a document the other day, but since the restart, I think the amount of away teams in world football during behind closed doors games, the amount of positive results gained by away teams, meaning draws or wins is statistically very high.
"The advantage of being at home obviously isn’t there anymore, especially here and not being backed by the fans. So it’ll be interesting to see where we’re at away from home.
"I think it’ll be a really good game on Saturday, I think Colchester are a good, bright attacking team. I think they’ve got pace, definitely up top and they try and play football in an attractive way.
"It’s a good test for us, another team that were in the play-offs last year and another team to test where we’re at.
"But the main thing for us is to focus on ourselves and to focus on our process and if we get that right, we do the things that we’ve shown on the training pitch and we get that nasty side and that nasty streak in us, we’re capable of going anywhere and getting results."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Warrington will be under stricter new lockdown measures from next week

Warrington is on a list of places that will become subject to new lockdown restrictions from next week .
The rules will mean that people living in the town must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens .
The changes comes as a result of a rise in cases in the area , says the government .
It will also see the hospitality industry for food and drink restricted to table service only and late-night operating hours will be restricted .
Leisure and entertainment venues including restaurants , pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required to close between 10pm and 5am .
The restrictions , which come into force on Tuesday , also apply in Merseyside , Halton , and Lancashire , excluding Blackpool and Greater Manchester , the government said .
Read more of today 's stories here Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ We are seeing cases of coronavirus rise fast in Lancashire , Merseyside , West Yorkshire , Warrington , Halton and Wolverhampton .
“ Local leaders in these areas have asked for stronger restrictions to be put in place to protect local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support them .
“ I know these restrictions will make every-day life harder for many , but I know that residents will work together and respect the rules so we can reduce rates of transmission .
“ I urge local people to isolate and get a test if you have symptoms , follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace , and always remember ‘ hands , face , space ’ .
By sticking to these steps , we will get through this together .
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Warrington is on a list of places that will become subject to new lockdown restrictions from next week.
The rules will mean that people living in the town must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens.
The changes comes as a result of a rise in cases in the area, says the government.
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It will also see the hospitality industry for food and drink restricted to table service only and late-night operating hours will be restricted.
Leisure and entertainment venues including restaurants, pubs, and cinemas are going to be required to close between 10pm and 5am.
The restrictions, which come into force on Tuesday, also apply in Merseyside, Halton, and Lancashire, excluding Blackpool and Greater Manchester, the government said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We are seeing cases of coronavirus rise fast in Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Warrington, Halton and Wolverhampton.
“Local leaders in these areas have asked for stronger restrictions to be put in place to protect local people, and we are acting decisively to support them.
“I know these restrictions will make every-day life harder for many, but I know that residents will work together and respect the rules so we can reduce rates of transmission.
“I urge local people to isolate and get a test if you have symptoms, follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace, and always remember ‘hands, face, space’. By sticking to these steps, we will get through this together.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Hospital discharged people who had tested POSITIVE for Covid-19 into care homes

A DOZEN patients were discharged from Tameside Hospital into care homes after testing POSITIVE for coronavirus during the first wave of of the pandemic , it 's been revealed .
A Freedom of Information request to the Tameside Foundation Trust revealed that between March 1 and April 15 this year , 117 elderly people were sent back from the hospital into care homes .
Of these , 40 people were tested for Covid-19 before being released .
But 77 patients were allowed to return to care homes without being tested for the virus .
And 12 patients who tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care facilities .
This was ten pc of all discharges during the six weeks .
Hospital bosses say they followed 'national guidance throughout ' .
The government coronavirus action plan , dated March 3 stated that 'health and social care services will work together to support early discharge from hospital , and to look after people in their own homes ' .
In May , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that 'right from the start we 've tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes ' , and emphasised the need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has come under fire for its handling of social care at the start of the pandemic , includng a shortage of personal protective equipment , continuing to allow visitors to care homes , and lack of tests for staff and residents .
A new action plan , whereby patients would be tested before being discharged to care homes from hospital was only announced by the Department for Health and Social Care at the end of April .
And in practice this did not come into force until May , with weekly testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July .
There were more than 4,000 coronavirus-related deaths in care homes up to April 24 , according to the Care Quality Commission .
Karen James , chief executive at the Tameside and Glossop hospital trust said : “ Our number one priority is to always deliver the best care possible for our patients and we have worked closely with care homes , local authorities and our clinical commissioning group throughout the pandemic to ensure that patients are cared for in the most appropriate setting and in the safest way .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance throughout and at all times , consequently , we have adapted practice as guidance has changed .
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A DOZEN patients were discharged from Tameside Hospital into care homes after testing POSITIVE for coronavirus during the first wave of of the pandemic, it's been revealed.
A Freedom of Information request to the Tameside Foundation Trust revealed that between March 1 and April 15 this year, 117 elderly people were sent back from the hospital into care homes.
Of these, 40 people were tested for Covid-19 before being released.
But 77 patients were allowed to return to care homes without being tested for the virus.
And 12 patients who tested positive for coronavirus were also discharged back into care facilities. This was ten pc of all discharges during the six weeks.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Hospital bosses say they followed 'national guidance throughout'.
The government coronavirus action plan, dated March 3 stated that 'health and social care services will work together to support early discharge from hospital, and to look after people in their own homes'.
In May, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that 'right from the start we've tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes', and emphasised the need to protect the NHS.
However the government has come under fire for its handling of social care at the start of the pandemic, includng a shortage of personal protective equipment, continuing to allow visitors to care homes, and lack of tests for staff and residents.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A new action plan, whereby patients would be tested before being discharged to care homes from hospital was only announced by the Department for Health and Social Care at the end of April.
And in practice this did not come into force until May, with weekly testing of care homes being promised later in July.
There were more than 4,000 coronavirus-related deaths in care homes up to April 24, according to the Care Quality Commission.
Karen James, chief executive at the Tameside and Glossop hospital trust said: “Our number one priority is to always deliver the best care possible for our patients and we have worked closely with care homes, local authorities and our clinical commissioning group throughout the pandemic to ensure that patients are cared for in the most appropriate setting and in the safest way.
"We have ensured that we have followed national guidance throughout and at all times, consequently, we have adapted practice as guidance has changed.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Argos shoppers in stitches after noticing 'smoking' hot deal

But one of Argos ' latest money-saving deals caught customers ' attention for all the wrong reasons .
The deal involved a pair of generously reduced curtains - but shoppers noticed that the discounted product carried an uncanny resemblance of a pesky item many people are trying to give up .
Twitter user @ wendymillssmith - who spotted similarity - tweeted : `` Why have Argos made curtains look like JPS superkings . ''
She shared the tweet alongside the picture of retailer 's tempting deal that saw the curtains priced down from £15 to £5.99 .
Bargain !
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media .
Twitter user @ parttimesport tweeted : `` This is how the world looks when you 're trying to stop smoking . ''
With @ Nichsmith declining the bargain deal , posting : `` Sorry Argos , trying to quit ! ''
But it was Twitter 's part-time comics who were ready and waiting to steal their show with their punchy cigarette-related one-liners .
Twitter user @ MalwPapachalks replied : `` Bet they drag on the floor . ''
And @ kmshaw44 asked if the curtains were 'silk cut ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Infinite_loop tweeted : `` Wow , only £5.99 a pack - smokin ' . ''
And @ LoweyDY8 added : `` To be fair , they 're cheaper than a pack of fags . ''
Thankfully , @ WolfSomerset chimed in to calm all of the madness down , posting : `` Are they rollerblinds ?
It 's getting silly now .
Come on , pull yourself together . ''
We checked the Argos website and unfortunately , if you 're a fan of the set you 're out of luck .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the colour mustard - but you can buy the same printed border unlined eyelet curtains in neutral for £8 down from £20 .

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We all love a good bargain.
But one of Argos' latest money-saving deals caught customers' attention for all the wrong reasons.
The deal involved a pair of generously reduced curtains - but shoppers noticed that the discounted product carried an uncanny resemblance of a pesky item many people are trying to give up.
Twitter user @wendymillssmith - who spotted similarity - tweeted: "Why have Argos made curtains look like JPS superkings."
She shared the tweet alongside the picture of retailer's tempting deal that saw the curtains priced down from £15 to £5.99. Bargain!
The post caused quite the stir with followers on social media.
Twitter user @parttimesport tweeted: "This is how the world looks when you're trying to stop smoking."
With @Nichsmith declining the bargain deal, posting: "Sorry Argos, trying to quit!"
But it was Twitter's part-time comics who were ready and waiting to steal their show with their punchy cigarette-related one-liners.
Twitter user @MalwPapachalks replied: "Bet they drag on the floor."
And @kmshaw44 asked if the curtains were 'silk cut'.
Joining in on the jokes, @Infinite_loop tweeted: "Wow, only £5.99 a pack - smokin'."
And @LoweyDY8 added: "To be fair, they're cheaper than a pack of fags."
Thankfully, @WolfSomerset chimed in to calm all of the madness down, posting: "Are they rollerblinds? It's getting silly now. Come on, pull yourself together."
We checked the Argos website and unfortunately, if you're a fan of the set you're out of luck.
You can no longer purchase the curtains in the colour mustard - but you can buy the same printed border unlined eyelet curtains in neutral for £8 down from £20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Salford Council to demand £400k from government for Broadoak costs

Salford Council will demand £400,000 from the government to cover the costs of a huge planning battle .
The authority has been embroiled in a fight with developer Peel L & P over the Broadoak site in Worsley for the last seven years .
But , despite the plans finally being rejected by The Court of Appeal earlier this month , Salford will not be reimbursed for the hundreds of thousands spent in legal fees .
A court order means Peel will pay these costs but because their case was technically against the government - even though it was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money will be sent to Whitehall .
Now , councillors are set to appeal to ministers for the £400,000 to be returned .
Derek Antrobus , Salford Council 's Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development , said he felt that the authority had been punished for something which was not their fault .
`` It 's a quirk of the legal system whereby Peel took the government to court so it was the government and Peel who were the parties involved , '' he explained .
`` But , because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuse planning permission , we had to defend our decision in court .
`` Then in the end because we were n't the main party it seems we 're not eligible to claim that money back . ''
He added : `` This did n't come down to our policy , it was the government 's planning policy that was in question .
`` It 's not right that the people of Salford should have to pay £400,000 for the government not having it 's policies set out clearly enough . ''
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Appeal , Peel has confirmed that it will no longer seek to push ahead with plans for 600 homes at Broadoak .
But , the developers say they will continue their work on other schemes across Salford and look for new areas of investment .

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Salford Council will demand £400,000 from the government to cover the costs of a huge planning battle.
The authority has been embroiled in a fight with developer Peel L&P over the Broadoak site in Worsley for the last seven years.
But, despite the plans finally being rejected by The Court of Appeal earlier this month , Salford will not be reimbursed for the hundreds of thousands spent in legal fees.
A court order means Peel will pay these costs but because their case was technically against the government - even though it was the council which paid the lawyers involved - the money will be sent to Whitehall.
Now, councillors are set to appeal to ministers for the £400,000 to be returned.
Derek Antrobus, Salford Council's Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, said he felt that the authority had been punished for something which was not their fault.
"It's a quirk of the legal system whereby Peel took the government to court so it was the government and Peel who were the parties involved," he explained.
"But, because it was Salford Council's decision originally to refuse planning permission, we had to defend our decision in court.
"Then in the end because we weren't the main party it seems we're not eligible to claim that money back."
He added: "This didn't come down to our policy, it was the government's planning policy that was in question.
"It's not right that the people of Salford should have to pay £400,000 for the government not having it's policies set out clearly enough."
Following this month's rejection by the Court of Appeal, Peel has confirmed that it will no longer seek to push ahead with plans for 600 homes at Broadoak.
But, the developers say they will continue their work on other schemes across Salford and look for new areas of investment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Martin Lewis explains how to get free money for working from home

Martin Lewis has reiterated a way of many us can receive money for working from home .
While some are having to go into the office or a shop , supermarket or hospitality business , many people are still finding that their offices are closed and the kitchen table is still the new work space .
And obviously , working from home comes with a few added costs whether that be using up more electricity or having to have the heating on for longer than usual .
But there is a way to claim tax back on extra costs that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bills .
As Martin explained on his ITV Martin Lewis Money Show , an employee can claim either a £6 per week , tax-free allowance from your employer - but `` they do n't have to , '' he says - or if not , £6 a week of your normal salary can be tax free .
The money saving expert said this is a £1.20 a week gain for base rate tax payers or £2.40 for higher rate tax payers .
The good news is that you do n't have to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be the legitimate situation you are in .
He also mentioned a new bit of information he has confirmed that could help more people claim for the allowance .
Martin said that even if you 're only required to work one day from home , and the rest in the office or another work space , and you 're required to be working from home due to restrictions , you can still claim for the £6 per week .
For this you would need to fill out a P87 form which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the form can be a little complicated to fill in , you should n't pay anyone to help you .

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Martin Lewis has reiterated a way of many us can receive money for working from home.
While some are having to go into the office or a shop, supermarket or hospitality business, many people are still finding that their offices are closed and the kitchen table is still the new work space.
And obviously, working from home comes with a few added costs whether that be using up more electricity or having to have the heating on for longer than usual.
But there is a way to claim tax back on extra costs that could take £24 a month off your bills.
As Martin explained on his ITV Martin Lewis Money Show, an employee can claim either a £6 per week, tax-free allowance from your employer - but "they don't have to," he says - or if not, £6 a week of your normal salary can be tax free.
The money saving expert said this is a £1.20 a week gain for base rate tax payers or £2.40 for higher rate tax payers.
The good news is that you don't have to prove it, but of course it has to be the legitimate situation you are in.
He also mentioned a new bit of information he has confirmed that could help more people claim for the allowance.
Martin said that even if you're only required to work one day from home, and the rest in the office or another work space, and you're required to be working from home due to restrictions, you can still claim for the £6 per week.
For this you would need to fill out a P87 form which can be found here.
He said that while the form can be a little complicated to fill in, you shouldn't pay anyone to help you.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Tesco shopper rages at Lindt for new 'pathetic' sharing tins

If you 're feeling a bit fancy , a Lindt chocolate is often the way forward .
So fans were delighted at the news that the Swiss company were launching its first sharing tin just like its fellow chocolate makers in time for the festive season .
But one woman has been left pretty angered by it all , even calling the new treat 'pathetic ' .
Posting on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK , the disgruntled Tesco shopper slammed the amount of chocolates actually found in the sharing tin .
Sharing a photo , she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brimming with excitement at the new Lindt chocolate tins , THIS is the pathetic and disgusting amount of chocolates actually in them .
`` Bought this today from Tesco , opened with pure delight and then sat back in complete disbelief .
`` £10 they are charging for the amount of chocolate that would fill one of their boxes ... .Do n't waste your money people . ''
However , while for the size of the tin the number of chocolates do look pretty sparse , other shoppers have made a fair point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tin while a standard £4 200g box contains 16 chocolates .
In defence , one group member wrote : `` It 's a 400g tin .
The boxes are 16 balls for 200g at £4 so this is 32 balls for £8 and £2 for the tin .
Does n't seem too bad to me . ''
Others were happy to make a little joke with one saying : `` if 2020 was a tin of chocolates '' .
A Lindst spokesperson told the Mirror : `` We are sorry to hear consumers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this is something we take very seriously .
`` Each of our LINDOR Christmas tins contains an average 32 individually wrapped truffles , double the amount contained within our bestselling 200g box of LINDOR truffles .
`` We have packaged it in a presentation tin to make it perfect for sharing this Christmas and hopefully to use for many years to follow .
`` We are of course taking all feedback on board and are working with our teams to ensure our consumers are fully happy with every LINDOR product they @ @ @ @ @

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If you're feeling a bit fancy, a Lindt chocolate is often the way forward.
So fans were delighted at the news that the Swiss company were launching its first sharing tin just like its fellow chocolate makers in time for the festive season.
But one woman has been left pretty angered by it all, even calling the new treat 'pathetic'.
Posting on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, the disgruntled Tesco shopper slammed the amount of chocolates actually found in the sharing tin.
Sharing a photo, she wrote: "For all those who were brimming with excitement at the new Lindt chocolate tins, THIS is the pathetic and disgusting amount of chocolates actually in them.
"Bought this today from Tesco, opened with pure delight and then sat back in complete disbelief.
"£10 they are charging for the amount of chocolate that would fill one of their boxes....Don't waste your money people."
However, while for the size of the tin the number of chocolates do look pretty sparse, other shoppers have made a fair point.
There were 32 chocolates inside the tin while a standard £4 200g box contains 16 chocolates.
In defence, one group member wrote: "It's a 400g tin. The boxes are 16 balls for 200g at £4 so this is 32 balls for £8 and £2 for the tin. Doesn't seem too bad to me."
Others were happy to make a little joke with one saying: "if 2020 was a tin of chocolates".
A Lindst spokesperson told the Mirror : "We are sorry to hear consumers are disappointed with the LINDOR Christmas tin, and this is something we take very seriously.
"Each of our LINDOR Christmas tins contains an average 32 individually wrapped truffles, double the amount contained within our bestselling 200g box of LINDOR truffles.
"We have packaged it in a presentation tin to make it perfect for sharing this Christmas and hopefully to use for many years to follow.
"We are of course taking all feedback on board and are working with our teams to ensure our consumers are fully happy with every LINDOR product they enjoy this Christmas."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Man United midfielder James Garner joins Watford on loan

Manchester United midfielder James Garner has agreed to join Championship side Watford on a season-long loan .
The 19-year-old becomes the latest youngster to depart Old Trafford in search of first-team football following similar moves for Tahith Chong , Dylan Levitt , Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore .
It is understood that Huddersfield Town and Coventry City had both been interested in season-long loan deals for the teenager after two potential deals fell through in the last week .
However , the youngster chose to join Vladimir Ivic 's side following their relegation from the Premier League last season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer but MEN Sport understands the club carefully selected Watford as his next destination after being given assurances about his development .
United are not only keen for their most promising young players to play senior football next season but they have been keen to ensure each loan move gives them the best chance of playing regularly in a system which suits them .
Speaking earlier this summer United U23s manager Neil Wood told MEN Sport a loan would seriously benefit Garner 's development .
`` If they are not going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no reason to keep them playing in the U23s , '' Wood said on Garner and Chong , who has since joined Werder Bremen on loan .
`` It would n't be right for their own individual development .
`` They 're at the point now where they need to go play in the league , play in a first-team environment , playing in those games every week where they are going to be stretched and find it hard .
`` The incentive is there , it is not like they 're going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find an exit strategy for them .
`` They are going on loan to show how good they are , to show what they can do and to make an impact at the club they are going to be at , and hopefully come back to be a Manchester United player . ''
Garner scored nine goals in 12 U23 appearances for United last season and featured six times in the first team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .

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Manchester United midfielder James Garner has agreed to join Championship side Watford on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old becomes the latest youngster to depart Old Trafford in search of first-team football following similar moves for Tahith Chong, Dylan Levitt, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore.
It is understood that Huddersfield Town and Coventry City had both been interested in season-long loan deals for the teenager after two potential deals fell through in the last week.
However, the youngster chose to join Vladimir Ivic's side following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
Interest in Garner was very high this summer but MEN Sport understands the club carefully selected Watford as his next destination after being given assurances about his development.
United are not only keen for their most promising young players to play senior football next season but they have been keen to ensure each loan move gives them the best chance of playing regularly in a system which suits them.
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Speaking earlier this summer United U23s manager Neil Wood told MEN Sport a loan would seriously benefit Garner's development.
"If they are not going to be part of the first team there is no reason to keep them playing in the U23s," Wood said on Garner and Chong, who has since joined Werder Bremen on loan. "It wouldn't be right for their own individual development.
"They're at the point now where they need to go play in the league, play in a first-team environment, playing in those games every week where they are going to be stretched and find it hard.
"The incentive is there, it is not like they're going on loan and we are trying to find an exit strategy for them.
"They are going on loan to show how good they are, to show what they can do and to make an impact at the club they are going to be at, and hopefully come back to be a Manchester United player."
Garner scored nine goals in 12 U23 appearances for United last season and featured six times in the first team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington hit with new local lockdown rules

New lockdown restrictions are being introduced in large parts of the north west - including Warrington , Cheshire , Merseyside and Lancashire .
These are the rules that come into place from Tuesday : • Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens .
• Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only .
• Late-night operating hours will be restricted , with leisure and entertainment venues including restaurants , pubs , and cinemas , required to close between 10pm and 5am .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nly to use public transport for essential purposes , such as travelling to school or work and to a void attending amateur and semi-professional sporting events as spectators .
Similar restrictions are also being introduced in Halton in Cheshire , Bradford , Kirklees and Calderdale in West Yorkshire and Wolverhampton .
No restrictions are being introduced in Blackpool .
It comes after a surge in infection rates in the areas .
Government figures show rates in Liverpool have increased to 100.6 per 100,000 people , with Warrington rising to 111.2 , Oadby and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing to 61.8 in the past week .
Announcing the changes Health secretary Matt Hancock said : `` We are seeing cases of coronavirus rise fast in Lancashire , Merseyside , West Yorkshire , Warrington , Halton and Wolverhampton .
`` Local leaders in these areas have asked for stronger restrictions to be put in place to protect local people , and we are acting decisively to support them .
`` I know these restrictions will make every-day life harder for many , but I know that residents will work together and respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transmission .
`` I urge local people to isolate and get a test if you have symptoms , follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace , and always remember ‘ hands , face , space ’ .
`` By sticking to these steps , we will get through this together . ''
In West Yorkshire all parts of Bradford , Kirklees , Calderdale , will now be banned from socialising with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens , from 22 September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ exempt from restrictions on gatherings introduced at the start of August , but these wards will now also be subject to the ban .
In Wolverhampton and Oadby & Wigston residents will be banned from socialising with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens from 22 September .
Individuals who are shielding in Leicester City will no longer need to from 5 October .

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New lockdown restrictions are being introduced in large parts of the north west - including Warrington, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
These are the rules that come into place from Tuesday:
Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens.
Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only.
Late-night operating hours will be restricted, with leisure and entertainment venues including restaurants, pubs, and cinemas, required to close between 10pm and 5am.
Residents are also being advised to o nly to use public transport for essential purposes, such as travelling to school or work and to a void attending amateur and semi-professional sporting events as spectators.
Similar restrictions are also being introduced in Halton in Cheshire, Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale in West Yorkshire and Wolverhampton.
No restrictions are being introduced in Blackpool.
It comes after a surge in infection rates in the areas.
Government figures show rates in Liverpool have increased to 100.6 per 100,000 people, with Warrington rising to 111.2, Oadby and Wigston rising to 145.5, and Wolverhampton increasing to 61.8 in the past week.
Announcing the changes Health secretary Matt Hancock said: "We are seeing cases of coronavirus rise fast in Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Warrington, Halton and Wolverhampton.
"Local leaders in these areas have asked for stronger restrictions to be put in place to protect local people, and we are acting decisively to support them.
"I know these restrictions will make every-day life harder for many, but I know that residents will work together and respect the rules so we can reduce rates of transmission.
"I urge local people to isolate and get a test if you have symptoms, follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace, and always remember ‘hands, face, space’.
"By sticking to these steps, we will get through this together."
In West Yorkshire all parts of Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale, will now be banned from socialising with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens, from 22 September.
Some wards in these areas had been exempt from restrictions on gatherings introduced at the start of August, but these wards will now also be subject to the ban.
In Wolverhampton and Oadby & Wigston residents will be banned from socialising with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens from 22 September.
Individuals who are shielding in Leicester City will no longer need to from 5 October.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Manchester City have a new weapon to counter Wolves threat

On head-to-head form , Manchester City might be classed as underdogs for their Premier League opener .
City are the superior team on paper , but they have only beaten Wolves once in 90 minutes in five meetings under Pep Guardiola , and lost twice to them last season .
Wolves have already started their season with a comfortable win at Sheffield United followed by a Carabao Cup defeat to Stoke after making five changes .
City might be a few players light and with no pre-season games to get match-fit after just a month since the end of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Pep Guardiola 's bogey grounds is n't an ideal start .
So any help they can get is appreciated to give them an edge from the sides that lost to Wolves last season .
Ferran Torres might be able to provide that help .
It should be pointed out that Torres is still 20 , embarking on his first season in a new league .
He ca n't be expected to fix all of City 's problems .
What he can do , though , for the first game at least , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack .
His goal and pre-assist for Spain last week show he 's in form , and his runs behind the defence could offer the likes of Kevin De Bruyne more to aim for rather than the more measured attacking build-up of Riyad Mahrez or Raheem Sterling .
Torres also has pace that can be used to match the problematic international teammate Adama Traore in the Wolves attack .
It certainly would n't be an easy introduction to the Premier League , but if Traore is up against Torres and Kyle Walker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find space to hurt City .
Of course , Wolves also have Raul Jimenez , Pedro Neto and Diogo Jota to cause City problems .
Maybe the addition of Nathan Ake will help in that regard - although he has lost three and drawn once against Wolves in his Premier League career , with Jimenez scoring each time .
Those threats wo n't be unfamiliar to City , however , and they will be better equipped to deal with Wolves following their previous humblings against Nuno Espirito Santo 's men .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new quality to help in both attack and defence that they lacked last season .
His unpredictability on debut might just work in their favour .

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On head-to-head form, Manchester City might be classed as underdogs for their Premier League opener.
City are the superior team on paper, but they have only beaten Wolves once in 90 minutes in five meetings under Pep Guardiola, and lost twice to them last season.
Wolves have already started their season with a comfortable win at Sheffield United followed by a Carabao Cup defeat to Stoke after making five changes.
City might be a few players light and with no pre-season games to get match-fit after just a month since the end of last season. A tricky trip to one of Pep Guardiola's bogey grounds isn't an ideal start.
So any help they can get is appreciated to give them an edge from the sides that lost to Wolves last season.
Ferran Torres might be able to provide that help.
It should be pointed out that Torres is still 20, embarking on his first season in a new league. He can't be expected to fix all of City's problems.
What he can do, though, for the first game at least, is inject new life into City's attack.
His goal and pre-assist for Spain last week show he's in form, and his runs behind the defence could offer the likes of Kevin De Bruyne more to aim for rather than the more measured attacking build-up of Riyad Mahrez or Raheem Sterling.
Torres also has pace that can be used to match the problematic international teammate Adama Traore in the Wolves attack. It certainly wouldn't be an easy introduction to the Premier League, but if Traore is up against Torres and Kyle Walker, he might find it more difficult to find space to hurt City.
Of course, Wolves also have Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto and Diogo Jota to cause City problems. Maybe the addition of Nathan Ake will help in that regard - although he has lost three and drawn once against Wolves in his Premier League career, with Jimenez scoring each time.
Those threats won't be unfamiliar to City, however, and they will be better equipped to deal with Wolves following their previous humblings against Nuno Espirito Santo's men.
And in Torres, they might now have a new quality to help in both attack and defence that they lacked last season. His unpredictability on debut might just work in their favour.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Pep Guardiola Man City press conference LIVE

Spain international Ferran Torres is in line for his Blues debut at Wolves on Monday night following his £21million move @ @ @ @ @ Mahrez returning late to training after a positive Covid-19 test , Bernardo Silva injured and @ @ @ @ @ training alone after breaking pandemic protocols on England duty , a place on the right @ @ @ @ @ the 20-year-old wide man .
And he ensured he would be able to train with @ @ @ @ @ for Spain in the Nations League with nifty footwork which saw him move to Portugal @ @ @ @ @ Spain on the UK government ’ s restricted list , Torres would have had to @ @ @ @ @ he remained at home before reporting to the exempt “ bubble ” of the national @ @ @ @ @ for games against Germany and Ukraine .
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Spain international Ferran Torres is in line for his Blues debut at Wolves on Monday night following his £21million move from Valencia.
With Riyad Mahrez returning late to training after a positive Covid-19 test, Bernardo Silva injured and Phil Foden having a spell training alone after breaking pandemic protocols on England duty, a place on the right flank has opened up for the 20-year-old wide man.
And he ensured he would be able to train with the squad straight after playing for Spain in the Nations League with nifty footwork which saw him move to Portugal for a week.
With Spain on the UK government’s restricted list, Torres would have had to quarantine for two weeks had he remained at home before reporting to the exempt “bubble” of the national team’s training camp for games against Germany and Ukraine.
A recap of today's City news.