themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--'Depraved' ex-recruitment consultant raped baby before sharing footage online

A 'depraved ' former recruitment consultant raped a baby before sharing the images with fellow paedophiles .
Barry Hudson-Muscroft , 33 , joined an online network in an attempt to exchange the horrendous footage for similar material .
He was eventually caught when another member of the group , an undercover sheriff from the US , alerted the FBI .
Police in the UK were informed and officers swooped on Hudson-Muscroft 's Prestwich home and arrested him .
At Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday , he was jailed for 18 years .
Sentencing him , Judge Maurice Greene told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as plumbing the depths of depravity ' .
Prosecuting , Alaric Bassano , told the court that Hudson-Muscroft had also engaged in sexual communication with four girls online , who he believed to be aged 12 , 13 or 14 .
When officers arrested him , they discovered devices containing about 5,000 indecent images of children dating back to 2016 .
He later pleaded guilty to six offences of making indecent photographs of a child , three offences of sexual assault on a child under 13 by touching , one offence of attempting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of raping a child .
He also admitted , on a separate indictment , to distributing an indecent photo and three further offences of making indecent images .
Hudson-Muscroft , of Langley Avenue , Prestwich , also confessed to four charges of attempting to engage in sexual communication with girls under 16 .
Mr Bassano said Hudson-Muscroft had joined a group for people with sexual interests in children on the social platform Kik Messenger .
In the group , called 'Share Bears No Limits ' , he went by the username 'Diablo1987 ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse he had carried out on the youngster , he shared it with 37 others .
In return , he attempted to obtain footage of a similar nature .
When asked what he was interested in , he told fellow members 'anything from 0 to 15 ' , before adding that he also 'loved incest ' .
After the undercover sheriff revealed details of his offending , Hudson-Muscroft was arrested at his home address during the early hours of the morning .
Mr Bassano said the material found on his phone , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'implied a long standing , deep-seated interest in children ' .
Examinations of his mobile phone revealed he had attempted to engage in sexual communication with four other youngsters , and had sent pictures of his penis to some victims .
Defending , Mark Friend , described Hudson-Muscroft 's offending as 'egregious ' and said a lengthy prison sentence was inevitable .
He added that his client had led a 'dual life ' and , while appearing to be a hard-working man , he would often post online and demonstrate a different side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friend said Hudson-Muscroft now felt 'genuine remorse and contrition ' over his actions .
Judge Maurice Greene said it was clear that Hudson-Muscroft , who has no past convictions , had 'undoubtedly an entrenched feeling of attraction to young children ' .
He added : `` What these ( offences ) demonstrate is that you had a long-standing interest in the abuse of young children for your own sexual gratification .
`` I accept that you are remorseful about what took place and there is some acceptance that you do have a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pattern of depraved sexual activity over a number of years . ''
The judge imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order , restricting Hudson-Muscroft from meeting or speaking to anyone under 16 .
He also ordered him to sign the sex offenders register for life .

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A 'depraved' former recruitment consultant raped a baby before sharing the images with fellow paedophiles.
Barry Hudson-Muscroft, 33, joined an online network in an attempt to exchange the horrendous footage for similar material.
He was eventually caught when another member of the group, an undercover sheriff from the US, alerted the FBI.
Police in the UK were informed and officers swooped on Hudson-Muscroft's Prestwich home and arrested him.
At Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday, he was jailed for 18 years.
Sentencing him, Judge Maurice Greene told Hudson-Muscroft his offending could 'only be described as plumbing the depths of depravity'.
Prosecuting, Alaric Bassano, told the court that Hudson-Muscroft had also engaged in sexual communication with four girls online, who he believed to be aged 12, 13 or 14.
When officers arrested him, they discovered devices containing about 5,000 indecent images of children dating back to 2016.
He later pleaded guilty to six offences of making indecent photographs of a child, three offences of sexual assault on a child under 13 by touching, one offence of attempting to rape a child, and another of raping a child.
He also admitted, on a separate indictment, to distributing an indecent photo and three further offences of making indecent images.
Hudson-Muscroft, of Langley Avenue, Prestwich, also confessed to four charges of attempting to engage in sexual communication with girls under 16.
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Mr Bassano said Hudson-Muscroft had joined a group for people with sexual interests in children on the social platform Kik Messenger.
In the group, called 'Share Bears No Limits', he went by the username 'Diablo1987'.
After recording footage of the horrendous abuse he had carried out on the youngster, he shared it with 37 others.
In return, he attempted to obtain footage of a similar nature.
When asked what he was interested in, he told fellow members 'anything from 0 to 15'.
After the undercover sheriff revealed details of his offending, Hudson-Muscroft was arrested at his home address during the early hours of the morning.
Mr Bassano said the material found on his phone, many of which showed children in distress, 'implied a long standing, deep-seated interest in children'.
Examinations of his mobile phone revealed he had attempted to engage in sexual communication with four other youngsters, and had sent pictures of his penis to some victims.
Defending, Mark Friend, described Hudson-Muscroft's offending as 'egregious' and said a lengthy prison sentence was inevitable.
He added that his client had led a 'dual life' and, while appearing to be a hard-working man, he would often post online and demonstrate a different side to his personality while inebriated.
Mr Friend said Hudson-Muscroft now felt 'genuine remorse and contrition' over his actions.
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Judge Maurice Greene said it was clear that Hudson-Muscroft, who has no past convictions, had 'undoubtedly an entrenched feeling of attraction to young children'.
He added: "What these (offences) demonstrate is that you had a long-standing interest in the abuse of young children for your own sexual gratification.
"I accept that you are remorseful about what took place and there is some acceptance that you do have a problem that needs addressing.
"There is a pattern of depraved sexual activity over a number of years."
The judge imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, restricting Hudson-Muscroft from meeting or speaking to anyone under 16.
He also ordered him to sign the sex offenders register for life.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-06--Man Utd and Man City expected to vote on summer transfer window dates

Manchester United and Man City are expected to vote on the dates of this summer 's transfer window during a conference call this week .
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck , the transfer window in England was originally scheduled to open on June 8 .
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters recently moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26 .
However , it is now understood that sides in the top-flight will discuss whether to open the window before the end of this season , at their latest Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also expected that clubs will discuss the option of extending the deadline in October , to allow more business to be conducted .
UEFA last month recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5 .
The new guidelines issued by the governing body claimed they were hoping for a 'harmonised ' end to the transfer window across Europe .
`` The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020 , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a result , the UEFA Executive Committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window , with this date set as 5 October 2020 . ''
Associations around Europe may have up to 16 weeks a season for two registration windows under FIFA regulations .
The first registration period , traditionally the summer window , must not exceed 12 weeks , while the second , usually the January transfer window , is expected to last around 4 weeks .
For clubs wanting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may agree to open the window before the season ends on July 26 , but sides also have the option to close the window past the October 5 recommendation from UEFA .

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Manchester United and Man City are expected to vote on the dates of this summer's transfer window during a conference call this week.
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the transfer window in England was originally scheduled to open on June 8.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters recently moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26.
However, it is now understood that sides in the top-flight will discuss whether to open the window before the end of this season, at their latest Premier League shareholders meeting on Thursday .
It is also expected that clubs will discuss the option of extending the deadline in October, to allow more business to be conducted.
UEFA last month recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5.
The new guidelines issued by the governing body claimed they were hoping for a 'harmonised' end to the transfer window across Europe.
"The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020,” a statement from UEFA read.
"As a result, the UEFA Executive Committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window, with this date set as 5 October 2020."
Associations around Europe may have up to 16 weeks a season for two registration windows under FIFA regulations.
The first registration period, traditionally the summer window, must not exceed 12 weeks, while the second, usually the January transfer window, is expected to last around 4 weeks.
For clubs wanting to utilise the full time available, they may agree to open the window before the season ends on July 26, but sides also have the option to close the window past the October 5 recommendation from UEFA.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Guardiola sends FA Cup and Champions League warning to Man City players

Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City side must improve and take their chances if they want to win the FA Cup and Champions League .
City could n't convert any of their 26 shots at Southampton on Sunday and fell to a 1-0 defeat on the South Coast - their ninth of the season in the Premier League .
The frustrating loss came days after beating new champions Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad , with Guardiola warning his side that they must be more consistent in both boxes if they want to stand a chance of beating Arsenal in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid in the Champions League last-16 second leg .
Speaking ahead of the Premier League visit of Newcastle , Guardiola was asked to reflect on the differences between the performances against Liverpool and Southampton .
`` We played really good in terms of what we wanted to do , the commitment with the players is still after two or three successful seasons unbelievable , '' Guardiola said .
`` But we are in the point that sometimes we make a mistake that we have to avoid in some games and are punished as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal and Madrid this is the reality .
We can play the way we played , I don ’ t have doubts this is going to happen and if we are consistent in both boxes , we have a big chance or opportunity to go through , '' But if what happened against Southampton and other games this season like Tottenham home and away or Norwich away , where we dropped points , we will be out and Arsenal and Madrid will go through .
That is the reality we have to accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convert what we produce and defend the less we concede but I don ’ t have any doubts that the team will be there to compete like we have done all season .
That is my feeling today . ''
However , Guardiola insisted that his side will go into their remaining league games with the right attitude , with Champions League qualification still to be secured .
He explained : `` We need four more points [ for the Champions League qualification ] .
I was worried after we beat Arsenal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effort was incredible even in the games that we lost .
That has made me confident that we will not relax in the final Premier League games . ''

Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City side must improve and take their chances if they want to win the FA Cup and Champions League.
City couldn't convert any of their 26 shots at Southampton on Sunday and fell to a 1-0 defeat on the South Coast - their ninth of the season in the Premier League.
The frustrating loss came days after beating new champions Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad, with Guardiola warning his side that they must be more consistent in both boxes if they want to stand a chance of beating Arsenal in the FA Cup semi final, or Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 second leg.
Speaking ahead of the Premier League visit of Newcastle, Guardiola was asked to reflect on the differences between the performances against Liverpool and Southampton.
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"We played really good in terms of what we wanted to do, the commitment with the players is still after two or three successful seasons unbelievable," Guardiola said.
"But we are in the point that sometimes we make a mistake that we have to avoid in some games and are punished as a team. In the semi-final against Arsenal and Madrid this is the reality. We can play the way we played, I don’t have doubts this is going to happen and if we are consistent in both boxes, we have a big chance or opportunity to go through,
"But if what happened against Southampton and other games this season like Tottenham home and away or Norwich away, where we dropped points, we will be out and Arsenal and Madrid will go through. That is the reality we have to accept.
"We can be lucky to convert what we produce and defend the less we concede but I don’t have any doubts that the team will be there to compete like we have done all season. That is my feeling today."
However, Guardiola insisted that his side will go into their remaining league games with the right attitude, with Champions League qualification still to be secured.
He explained: "We need four more points [for the Champions League qualification]. I was worried after we beat Arsenal and Burnley how our approach would be but the effort was incredible even in the games that we lost. That has made me confident that we will not relax in the final Premier League games."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--This north west pub has found a brilliant way to seat customers

A country pub in the north west has found a brilliant way to safely serve customers - by moving its tables into miniature greenhouses in the gardens .
The Harrington Arms in Gawsworth , near Macclesfield , has decorated each greenhouse with a different theme , as well as erecting a large festival-style stretch tent .
It 's allowed the pub to welcome a viable number of customers , after social distancing measures reduced its indoor capacity to only three tables .
The old farmhouse building , first constructed in 1664 , is Grade-II listed and a CAMRA Heritage site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its owners have found its layout to be challenging in the post-lockdown era .
The pub 's customer spaces are split between four small rooms - there are normally 11 tables inside plus standing room at the bar , but landlady Caroline Wightman said she would only safely be able to use three tables now .
With her business partner Andy , the Robinsons pub has transformed its beer garden into an all-weather dining room .
The pretty greenhouses that have appeared in the grounds have been decorated with plants , fairy lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces for customers .
The five glass buildings are themed on a potting shed , a beach hut , a vintage lounge , a Moroccan riad , and a botanical garden .
Caroline , who took over the running of the pub in 2006 , added : `` It 's proved to be incredibly popular .
The phone 's not stopped ringing , Facebook messages have n't stopped - it 's been a tremendous response !
`` It 's funny what a crisis makes you do .
Not in a million years would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The last few months have been stressful at best .
Obviously we 've never experienced anything like this before .
`` We spent weeks getting ready to reopen , obviously not even knowing when that was going to be .
There 's only so much we could do without knowing what the rules and regulations were going to be .
`` Social distancing gave us quite a lot of problems inside , but we 're very lucky to have a fabulous outside space . ''
You can book a table at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow them on Facebook .

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A country pub in the north west has found a brilliant way to safely serve customers - by moving its tables into miniature greenhouses in the gardens.
The Harrington Arms in Gawsworth, near Macclesfield, has decorated each greenhouse with a different theme, as well as erecting a large festival-style stretch tent.
It's allowed the pub to welcome a viable number of customers, after social distancing measures reduced its indoor capacity to only three tables.
The old farmhouse building, first constructed in 1664, is Grade-II listed and a CAMRA Heritage site.
(Image: Facebook - The Harrington Arms Gawsworth)
While packed with cosy charm, its owners have found its layout to be challenging in the post-lockdown era.
The pub's customer spaces are split between four small rooms - there are normally 11 tables inside plus standing room at the bar, but landlady Caroline Wightman said she would only safely be able to use three tables now.
With her business partner Andy, the Robinsons pub has transformed its beer garden into an all-weather dining room.
The pretty greenhouses that have appeared in the grounds have been decorated with plants, fairy lights and even wallpaper to create new dining spaces for customers.
(Image: Facebook - The Harrington Arms Gawsworth)
The five glass buildings are themed on a potting shed, a beach hut, a vintage lounge, a Moroccan riad, and a botanical garden.
Caroline, who took over the running of the pub in 2006, added: "It's proved to be incredibly popular. The phone's not stopped ringing, Facebook messages haven't stopped - it's been a tremendous response!
"It's funny what a crisis makes you do. Not in a million years would we have done something like this otherwise.
"The last few months have been stressful at best. Obviously we've never experienced anything like this before.
"We spent weeks getting ready to reopen, obviously not even knowing when that was going to be. There's only so much we could do without knowing what the rules and regulations were going to be.
"Social distancing gave us quite a lot of problems inside, but we're very lucky to have a fabulous outside space."
You can book a table at the Harrington Arms through their website or follow them on Facebook.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--The sickening threat made to victim during spree of robberies in Hulme

A man has been jailed following a spree of terrifying robberies in Hulme .
Adam Rahma , 21 , targeted three different victims in the area on Saturday , October 12 , telling one of them ; 'run or you die ' .
The first victim - a vulnerable man in his 60 's - was sat on a bench in Alexandra Park when he was approached by a man and robbed of his bag and bank card .
Officers are working to identify the man , but later that evening Rahma used the victim 's bank card in two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rahma approached a 20-year-old man on Stretford Road and asked what was in his pockets , police said .
He lifted his own t-shirt up to expose a knife which was tucked into his waistband .
The victim handed over his wallet and iPhone before Rahma demanded the passcode for the phone , telling him 'run or you die ' .
Around 10 minutes later , he approached a 16-year-old boy walking along Princess Parkway .
He initially asked for directions before asking if he could make a call using his phone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone which was attached to his headphones and warned him to let go .
The boy managed to get his phone back , but in the process the headphones fell to the floor .
Rahma then pulled a knife from his waistband and taunted the victim to come get his headphones before the victim ran away .
Rahma , of no fixed abode , pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud , one count of robbery , one count of attempted robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Monday ( July 6 ) .
The sentence comes as part of part of GMP ’ s Operation Valiant – a dedicated operation set up to reduce the number of personal robberies across the region .
Police Constable Colin Ridgway , from the Operation Valiant team , said : “ Rahma ’ s use of threatening behaviour and intimidation towards his victims for his own selfish gain is completely unacceptable and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester .
“ His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public who have been left feeling vulnerable and scared following these incidents .
`` No-one should feel scared to walk the streets and thankfully today , we ’ ve been able to put Rahma behind bars .
“ I hope that this sentence today sends a message to others who may be thinking about engaging in similar criminal activity , that we take crimes of this nature very seriously and we will find you and bring you to justice .
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A man has been jailed following a spree of terrifying robberies in Hulme.
Adam Rahma, 21, targeted three different victims in the area on Saturday, October 12, telling one of them; 'run or you die'.
The first victim - a vulnerable man in his 60's - was sat on a bench in Alexandra Park when he was approached by a man and robbed of his bag and bank card.
Officers are working to identify the man, but later that evening Rahma used the victim's bank card in two different shops.
Later that day, Rahma approached a 20-year-old man on Stretford Road and asked what was in his pockets, police said.
He lifted his own t-shirt up to expose a knife which was tucked into his waistband.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The victim handed over his wallet and iPhone before Rahma demanded the passcode for the phone, telling him 'run or you die'.
Around 10 minutes later, he approached a 16-year-old boy walking along Princess Parkway.
He initially asked for directions before asking if he could make a call using his phone.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Rahma then grabbed the victim’s phone which was attached to his headphones and warned him to let go.
The boy managed to get his phone back, but in the process the headphones fell to the floor.
Rahma then pulled a knife from his waistband and taunted the victim to come get his headphones before the victim ran away.
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Rahma, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, one count of robbery, one count of attempted robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article.
He was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Monday (July 6).
The sentence comes as part of part of GMP’s Operation Valiant – a dedicated operation set up to reduce the number of personal robberies across the region.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police Constable Colin Ridgway, from the Operation Valiant team, said: “Rahma’s use of threatening behaviour and intimidation towards his victims for his own selfish gain is completely unacceptable and this type of behaviour will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester.
“His victims were completely innocent members of the public who have been left feeling vulnerable and scared following these incidents.
"No-one should feel scared to walk the streets and thankfully today, we’ve been able to put Rahma behind bars.
“I hope that this sentence today sends a message to others who may be thinking about engaging in similar criminal activity, that we take crimes of this nature very seriously and we will find you and bring you to justice.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Man in 30s taken to hospital following concern for welfare report

A man has been taken to hospital following a report of a concern for welfare in Leigh .
Police and the ambulance service were called to Empress Drive in the Higher Fold area , just after 7pm on Monday night .
Emergency services were in attendance for a number of hours according to people living in the area .
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` I can confirm we were called to this location last night and took a patient to hospital . ''
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A GMP spokesman added : `` Shortly after 7pm last night ( Monday 6 July 2020 ) police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man on Empress Drive in Leigh .
`` A man in his 30 ’ s was taken to hospital .
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A man has been taken to hospital following a report of a concern for welfare in Leigh.
Police and the ambulance service were called to Empress Drive in the Higher Fold area, just after 7pm on Monday night.
Emergency services were in attendance for a number of hours according to people living in the area.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said: "I can confirm we were called to this location last night and took a patient to hospital."
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the patient was a man in his 30s.
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A GMP spokesman added: "Shortly after 7pm last night (Monday 6 July 2020) police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man on Empress Drive in Leigh.
"A man in his 30’s was taken to hospital."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Mason Greenwood could force Manchester United to change transfer plans

Mason Greenwood 's rise could force Manchester United to shelve any long-term plans to sign a striker , according to the club 's former player John O'Shea .
Greenwood is now part of a well functioning United front three under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , having scored 15 senior goals in all competitions this season .
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both surpassed 20 goals , their best tallies in a campaign for United .
Solskjaer has talked up his attack , which also has Odion Ighalo in reserve , though the Nigerian forward is only on loan from Shanghai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United could go into the market for a striker , though Jadon Sancho and the right-wing is a more pressing transfer priority .
But O'Shea believes Greenwood may be changing minds at Old Trafford over future transfers .
The United defender told talkSPORT : “ He has a long way to go before he ’ s getting up to the [ standard of Wayne ] Rooney , or [ Ruud ] van Nistelrooy or Solskjaer .
But he is on the right track .
“ Look , if he can maintain that and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picking him in the team , he might be changing their mind about the transfer targets as well .
`` If you bring in a striker , do you upset the balance at the moment with the three of Anthony Martial , Rashford and Greenwood ? ''
O'Shea added that he believes Solskjaer 's faith in Greenwood has been vindicated .
The Norwegian has regularly talked up the 18-year-old and has been proven right in recent weeks .
The former United man added : `` At the start of the season when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amongst the players they had was a big thing .
“ But obviously , it ’ s showing to be the case now and it is very exciting .
”

Mason Greenwood's rise could force Manchester United to shelve any long-term plans to sign a striker, according to the club's former player John O'Shea.
Greenwood is now part of a well functioning United front three under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having scored 15 senior goals in all competitions this season. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both surpassed 20 goals, their best tallies in a campaign for United.
Solskjaer has talked up his attack, which also has Odion Ighalo in reserve, though the Nigerian forward is only on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January. MEN Sport understands United could go into the market for a striker, though Jadon Sancho and the right-wing is a more pressing transfer priority.
But O'Shea believes Greenwood may be changing minds at Old Trafford over future transfers.
The United defender told talkSPORT: “He has a long way to go before he’s getting up to the [standard of Wayne] Rooney, or [Ruud] van Nistelrooy or Solskjaer. But he is on the right track.
“Look, if he can maintain that and make sure at the moment Ole is picking him in the team, he might be changing their mind about the transfer targets as well.
"If you bring in a striker, do you upset the balance at the moment with the three of Anthony Martial, Rashford and Greenwood?"
O'Shea added that he believes Solskjaer's faith in Greenwood has been vindicated. The Norwegian has regularly talked up the 18-year-old and has been proven right in recent weeks.
The former United man added: "At the start of the season when he said about Mason being the best finisher amongst the players they had was a big thing.
“But obviously, it’s showing to be the case now and it is very exciting.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--LGBT Foundation announces closure of Gay Village community centre

For over 45 years , the LGBT Foundation building has been a staple fixture of Manchester ’ s gay village .
However , the charity has now announced it has decided not to renew the lease for its community centre based at 5 Richmond Street .
The decision comes following the charity ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic , which saw the majority of their support services operate remotely .
The charity has also seen increasing needs for more staff and volunteers , which the charity says means the community centre is no longer fit for purpose .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and legacy in Manchester ’ s amazing Gay Village , one of the few remaining large LGBT quarters in the UK , ” Paul Martin OBE , Chief Executive of LGBT Foundation , said today in a statement .
“ We would not be where we are today without our space in the heart of the city , which has allowed many to find a safe refuge and a place where they can truly be themselves , often for the first time in their lives .
“ However , it has become clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our staff numbers have increased , our volunteer base continues to grow , and the diversity and sheer number of services we offer has expanded.
” The LGBT Foundation provides an advice helpline along with a number of support groups and services aimed directly at the LGBT+ community across the country .
In April , the charity told the M.E.N they had received an influx of calls during the start of lockdown - almost double the amount they would normally receive .
Between March 23 and April 12 , their advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in calls specifically regarding biphobia .
Calls regarding homophobia and transphobia increased aswell .
There has also been extra demand on services based on mental health and suicide .
Read more of today 's stories here “ Since lockdown many more people are using our services than ever before , ” Paul added .
“ More people are calling our helpline each day , with everyone seeking support on coming out , reporting a hate crime , getting support with challenges in their lives or simply reaching out due to isolation .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remote working , moving counselling and support group sessions online , posting out HIV testing kits and health resources , developing an online training academy and introducing a new telephone befriending service for the most isolated in our communities .
“ We are immensely proud of their commitment and their tenacity in making this happen so smoothly and so quickly .
“ We know that this has been a very difficult time for many charities , but we have continued to deliver the majority of our services throughout the pandemic and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know that LGBT Foundation has a vital role to play in the months and years ahead of us.
” The decision not to renew the lease , which ended in June , was made ‘ after a period of reflection ’ on how the LGBT+ community could best be served , with an expansion on their current remote offerings treated as a top priority .
“ At the heart of this decision is our commitment to serving our communities in the best way possible , ” Paul added .
“ We want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the confidence and wellbeing of LGBT people , and to create a stronger movement for LGBT equality - something that feels even more fragile and precarious at the moment than in the previous five years.
” The LGBT Foundation says it will still keep a physical presence , albeit not in their own purpose-built space .
The charity aims find space in existing community centres across Greater Manchester and beyond , and also collaborate with organisations on shared space and partnered services .
It will help support people to get online in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions taken will be done with the needs of our service users as top priority ' .
“ We want to assure our communities that this does not mean access to LGBT spaces is being lost - quite the opposite , in fact , ” Paul explains .
“ This is a chance for us to invest in the future and to be there for even more people who need us .
“ We are already exploring how we can expand our remote offer with an online Community Hub that is open to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and support for those who face digital exclusion , and we are looking at different physical spaces in Manchester ’ s Gay Village and other locations across Greater Manchester where we can safely deliver face-to-face services .
“ In fact , it is our intention to take our services to where people live , work and socialise and ensure we reach even more people than ever before .
”

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For over 45 years, the LGBT Foundation has been providing support for the LGBT+ community.
Their community centre at 5 Richmond Street has been a staple fixture of Manchester’s gay village since it opened in 2010.
However, the charity has now announced it has decided not to renew the lease for the centre and will focus efforts elsewhere.
The decision comes following the charity’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, which saw the majority of their support services operate remotely.
The charity has also seen increasing needs for more staff and volunteers, which the charity says means the community centre is no longer fit for purpose.
“We are extremely proud of our history and legacy in Manchester’s amazing Gay Village, one of the few remaining large LGBT quarters in the UK,” Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of LGBT Foundation, said today in a statement.
“We would not be where we are today without our space in the heart of the city, which has allowed many to find a safe refuge and a place where they can truly be themselves, often for the first time in their lives.
“However, it has become clear that we are outgrowing our current building.
"Our staff numbers have increased, our volunteer base continues to grow, and the diversity and sheer number of services we offer has expanded.”
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The LGBT Foundation provides an advice helpline along with a number of support groups and services aimed directly at the LGBT+ community across the country.
In April, the charity told the M.E.N they had received an influx of calls during the start of lockdown - almost double the amount they would normally receive.
Between March 23 and April 12, their advice line also saw a 450 pc rise in calls specifically regarding biphobia. Calls regarding homophobia and transphobia increased aswell.
There has also been extra demand on services based on mental health and suicide.
“Since lockdown many more people are using our services than ever before,” Paul added.
“More people are calling our helpline each day, with everyone seeking support on coming out, reporting a hate crime, getting support with challenges in their lives or simply reaching out due to isolation.
“Our staff and volunteers have adapted incredibly to remote working, moving counselling and support group sessions online, posting out HIV testing kits and health resources, developing an online training academy and introducing a new telephone befriending service for the most isolated in our communities.
“We are immensely proud of their commitment and their tenacity in making this happen so smoothly and so quickly.
“We know that this has been a very difficult time for many charities, but we have continued to deliver the majority of our services throughout the pandemic and with the needs of LGBT people increasing we know that LGBT Foundation has a vital role to play in the months and years ahead of us.”
The decision not to renew the lease, which ended in June, was made ‘after a period of reflection’ on how the LGBT+ community could best be served, with an expansion on their current remote offerings treated as a top priority.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“At the heart of this decision is our commitment to serving our communities in the best way possible,” Paul added.
“We want to help more people in crisis, to increase the confidence and wellbeing of LGBT people, and to create a stronger movement for LGBT equality - something that feels even more fragile and precarious at the moment than in the previous five years.”
The LGBT Foundation says it will still keep a physical presence, albeit not in their own purpose-built space.
The charity aims find space in existing community centres across Greater Manchester and beyond, and also collaborate with organisations on shared space and partnered services.
It will help support people to get online in order to access services and said 'any decisions taken will be done with the needs of our service users as top priority'.
“We want to assure our communities that this does not mean access to LGBT spaces is being lost - quite the opposite, in fact,” Paul explains.
“This is a chance for us to invest in the future and to be there for even more people who need us.
“We are already exploring how we can expand our remote offer with an online Community Hub that is open to all.
“This will include engagement and support for those who face digital exclusion, and we are looking at different physical spaces in Manchester’s Gay Village and other locations across Greater Manchester where we can safely deliver face-to-face services.
“In fact, it is our intention to take our services to where people live, work and socialise and ensure we reach even more people than ever before.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Live updates: Wigan Athletic administrators discuss buyers

The administrators of Wigan Athletic are holding a press conference to provide updates on the club 's future .
There @ @ @ @ @ information on any potential buyers for the club , which suddenly fell into administration last @ @ @ @ @ press conference held last , joint administrator Gerald Krasner told fans that there were at @ @ @ @ @ had approached him about buying Wigan .
Other topics expected to be discussed include wages @ @ @ @ @ an update on the squad .
There will also be more information about a possible @ @ @ @ @ which led to the club going under .
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The administrators of Wigan Athletic are holding a press conference to provide updates on the club's future.
There is expected to be further information on any potential buyers for the club, which suddenly fell into administration last week.
At a similar press conference held last, joint administrator Gerald Krasner told fans that there were at least 12 interested parties who had approached him about buying Wigan.
Other topics expected to be discussed include wages for staff and players and an update on the squad.
There will also be more information about a possible investigation into the financial situation which led to the club going under.
Check out our updates from the press conference below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Man who pulled out machete and pointed it at woman in pub was 'play fighting'

A drunken man who pulled out a machete and pointed it at a woman during a 'play fight ' in a south Manchester pub has walked free from court .
Ryan Murphy , 26 , brandished the knife in the middle of the Wythenshawe boozer and ran past a group of punters with it before hiding it in a bin outside .
Murphy , who has never been in trouble with the police before , was told he was `` fortunate '' as a judge agreed to suspend his jail term .
However he has been banned from going out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was drinking in The Cornishman pub on Cornishway on the night of the incident , before lockdown on Sunday January 12 , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Police received a call around 10pm to say a man was `` showing and waving around a machete '' and that after being refused service he had taken it with him outside the court was told .
Officers arrived and Murphy was still outside the pub where he was arrested .
The 10-inch machete was found on top of an industrial skip around the back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had earlier been close to the pool table with a woman where he was 'either fighting or play-fighting ' , Nicola Carroll prosecuting said .
She said he was seen to pick up the woman , who has never been traced , and put her over his shoulder before throwing her to the floor .
He then took the machete out of the back of his tracksuit bottoms and pointed it towards her face before putting it back Ms Carroll added .
He was seen on the footage to kick it under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortly afterwards .
However 10 minutes later he returned and picked it up again and ran past a group of men stood outside the pub whilst holding it .
He laid it on top of an industrial skip bin at the back of the pub before officers arrived .
Murphy , who was 'heavily intoxicated ' , was resistant as they tried to detain him , swearing at them and trying to headbutt them as they tried to place him in the van .
`` There is no evidence anyone was hurt or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venue , the time and a heavily intoxicated defendant there was a risk of serious disorder '' Ms Carroll said .
Huw Edwards , defending , said Murphy had no recollection at all of the incident but after viewing the CCTV admitted he had made a `` terrible and serious error judgement . ''
He said the CCTV clearly showed he was 'play-fighting ' with the women he was with .
`` This was entirely out of character '' he said .
`` It would seem the loss of his grandmother , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected him deeply and this incident occurred as the anniversary of her sad passing was approaching .
He added he had already taken steps to address his issues with alcohol .
Murphy , of Selstead Road , Wythenshawe , pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article at an earlier hearing .
Murphy was given a 12 month jail term , suspended for two years .
He was also given a three month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 9pm and 7am and was also ordered to complete rehabilitation activity requirement days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Whilst grossly affected by alcohol you went into this particular public house and brandished a machete .
`` You then pointed it towards the face of a woman of whose company you were in .
`` I accept this was n't a deliberate threat towards her .
`` But I have seen the photographs and this was a wicked bladed article and it has no place in any public place , especially not a public house .
`` There was a risk of serious disorder .
This was in a pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been taken not just by you but undoubtedly by others .
`` I accept this was out of character .
`` I have said before in these courts if you carry a knife or bladed article in a public place in almost every circumstance you must expect to go to custody .
`` However in this particular exceptional case I am satisfied there is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and that means I can just draw back from an immediate custodial sentence . ''
`` You have been fortunate , make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A drunken man who pulled out a machete and pointed it at a woman during a 'play fight' in a south Manchester pub has walked free from court.
Ryan Murphy, 26, brandished the knife in the middle of the Wythenshawe boozer and ran past a group of punters with it before hiding it in a bin outside.
Murphy, who has never been in trouble with the police before, was told he was "fortunate" as a judge agreed to suspend his jail term. However he has been banned from going out at night for three months.
Murphy was drinking in The Cornishman pub on Cornishway on the night of the incident, before lockdown on Sunday January 12, Manchester Crown Court heard.
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Police received a call around 10pm to say a man was "showing and waving around a machete" and that after being refused service he had taken it with him outside the court was told.
Officers arrived and Murphy was still outside the pub where he was arrested.
The 10-inch machete was found on top of an industrial skip around the back.
CCTV footage from inside the pub showed he had earlier been close to the pool table with a woman where he was 'either fighting or play-fighting', Nicola Carroll prosecuting said.
She said he was seen to pick up the woman, who has never been traced, and put her over his shoulder before throwing her to the floor.
He then took the machete out of the back of his tracksuit bottoms and pointed it towards her face before putting it back Ms Carroll added.
(Image: MEN Media)
He was seen on the footage to kick it under a bin or planter outside the pub shortly afterwards.
However 10 minutes later he returned and picked it up again and ran past a group of men stood outside the pub whilst holding it.
He laid it on top of an industrial skip bin at the back of the pub before officers arrived.
Murphy, who was 'heavily intoxicated', was resistant as they tried to detain him, swearing at them and trying to headbutt them as they tried to place him in the van.
"There is no evidence anyone was hurt or threatened with the weapon but given the venue, the time and a heavily intoxicated defendant there was a risk of serious disorder" Ms Carroll said.
Huw Edwards, defending, said Murphy had no recollection at all of the incident but after viewing the CCTV admitted he had made a "terrible and serious error judgement."
He said the CCTV clearly showed he was 'play-fighting' with the women he was with.
"This was entirely out of character" he said.
"It would seem the loss of his grandmother, a woman he was very close to, affected him deeply and this incident occurred as the anniversary of her sad passing was approaching.
"It was a short lived incident."
He added he had already taken steps to address his issues with alcohol.
Murphy, of Selstead Road, Wythenshawe, pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article at an earlier hearing.
Murphy was given a 12 month jail term, suspended for two years.
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He was also given a three month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 9pm and 7am and was also ordered to complete rehabilitation activity requirement days.
Passing sentence Judge Hilary Manley said: "Whilst grossly affected by alcohol you went into this particular public house and brandished a machete.
"You then pointed it towards the face of a woman of whose company you were in.
"I accept this wasn't a deliberate threat towards her.
"But I have seen the photographs and this was a wicked bladed article and it has no place in any public place, especially not a public house.
"There was a risk of serious disorder. This was in a pub with other people around, alcohol having been taken not just by you but undoubtedly by others.
"I accept this was out of character.
"I have said before in these courts if you carry a knife or bladed article in a public place in almost every circumstance you must expect to go to custody.
"However in this particular exceptional case I am satisfied there is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and that means I can just draw back from an immediate custodial sentence."
"You have been fortunate, make sure you take that chance" she added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Pictures: Manchester United training session before Aston Villa game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw the Man Utd training at Carrington after their 5-2 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at Old @ @ @ @ @ players were back in training on Monday afternoon following their victory over Bournemouth .
United @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford on Saturday and are now preparing to face Aston Villa in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ The Reds are in a big battle with Leicester , Chelsea and Wolves to get @ @ @ @ @ for next season 's Champions League .
All training photos by Matthew Peters and Manchester @ @ @ @ @

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw the Man Utd training at Carrington after their 5-2 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Manchester United's players were back in training on Monday afternoon following their victory over Bournemouth.
United beat the Cherries 5-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday and are now preparing to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Thursday night.
The Reds are in a big battle with Leicester, Chelsea and Wolves to get a top-four finish and qualification for next season's Champions League.
All training photos by Matthew Peters and Manchester United via Getty Images.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--People urged to keep 'Covid diaries' to help with contact tracing

Public health bosses are urging people to keep 'Covid diaries ' to assist with local contact tracing .
Keeping a note of where you 've been and when , as well as who you 've been in close contact with could be 'invaluable ' to the NHS Test and Trace system .
David Regan , Manchester ’ s Director of Public Health , says a Covid diary will provide the NHS with an accurate record should a person contract COVID-19 .
The message comes after pubs , bars and restaurants reopened across the city for the first time since lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital that we come out of lockdown in the safest way possible , ” said Mr Regan .
`` That means taking every precaution and following the rules on social distancing , hand-washing and face coverings where needed .
But , it also means that we all have an even greater part to play with NHS Test and Trace .
`` If we all keep a diary - or a note on our phones - of where we have been and at what time , or who we may have come into close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate record if needed .
`` This would then help the NHS teams who are either testing for the disease , or , are tracing people who may have been in close range of someone who has a confirmed case .
`` We all know it can be difficult to remember the exact details of events from a week ago , but just a simple memo in a diary entry can give the clarity needed to make sure that you and others are all kept safe .
`` I 'd also like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effort the people of this city have already made to look after one another . ''
Mr Regan has previously spoken of the likelihood of a second wave of coronavirus cases in Manchester .
Contact tracing has been deemed the most effective method for dealing with future peaks of the virus .
The NHS track and trace system launched in May without the 'track and trace ' app - a digital tracing system trialled on the Isle of Wight .
While the national app is yet to go live , Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trace system to work with in tandem with the national scheme .
If anyone thinks they have symptoms of Coronavirus they should stay at home and book a test immediately on NHS.uk/coronavirus or call 119 if you do not have internet access .

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Public health bosses are urging people to keep 'Covid diaries' to assist with local contact tracing.
Keeping a note of where you've been and when, as well as who you've been in close contact with could be 'invaluable' to the NHS Test and Trace system.
David Regan, Manchester’s Director of Public Health, says a Covid diary will provide the NHS with an accurate record should a person contract COVID-19.
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The message comes after pubs, bars and restaurants reopened across the city for the first time since lockdown on Saturday.
"It’s vital that we come out of lockdown in the safest way possible,” said Mr Regan.
"That means taking every precaution and following the rules on social distancing, hand-washing and face coverings where needed. But, it also means that we all have an even greater part to play with NHS Test and Trace.
"If we all keep a diary - or a note on our phones - of where we have been and at what time, or who we may have come into close contact with, it can give an accurate record if needed.
(Image: Manchester council)
"This would then help the NHS teams who are either testing for the disease, or, are tracing people who may have been in close range of someone who has a confirmed case.
"We all know it can be difficult to remember the exact details of events from a week ago, but just a simple memo in a diary entry can give the clarity needed to make sure that you and others are all kept safe.
"I'd also like to say a big thank you to all the effort the people of this city have already made to look after one another."
Mr Regan has previously spoken of the likelihood of a second wave of coronavirus cases in Manchester.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Contact tracing has been deemed the most effective method for dealing with future peaks of the virus.
The NHS track and trace system launched in May without the 'track and trace' app - a digital tracing system trialled on the Isle of Wight.
While the national app is yet to go live, Greater Manchester has already launched its own track and trace system to work with in tandem with the national scheme.
If anyone thinks they have symptoms of Coronavirus they should stay at home and book a test immediately on NHS.uk/coronavirus or call 119 if you do not have internet access.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--£16K worth of cannabis, weapons and cash found in a house in north Manchester

Police have found £16,000 worth of cannabis , weapons and cash in a house in north Manchester .
Officers made the discovery after executing a warrant on the property on Tuesday morning .
Inside , police found a cannabis farm with a potential street value of around £16,000 .
They also found a number of weapons and cash , as well as other property that was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act .
A man has been arrested for drug offences .
A picture posted on the GMP City Centre Facebook page shows dozens of cannabis plants growing under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large basement or loft-type space .
Alongside the picture , Inspector Jon Shilvock wrote : `` This morning officers from Operation Orion carried out another successful warrant in North Manchester ; approximately £16000 of cannabis seized which was no doubt heading for the city centre , along with cash & weapons .
`` Other property seized also under the Proceeds Of Crime Act .
`` One male is currently in custody for drug offences .
`` The last two weeks have seen a really big impact on the drug supply into the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The criminals responsible for supplying the city are quickly running out of rocks to hide under !
Inspector Shilvock # OpOrion # GMPolice . ''
Operation Orion is led by a dedicated team of officers based in the city centre who investigate serious crime linked to the area .
The officers carry out surveillance and gather intelligence to identify anyone who might be involved in serious crime .
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Police have found £16,000 worth of cannabis, weapons and cash in a house in north Manchester.
Officers made the discovery after executing a warrant on the property on Tuesday morning.
Inside, police found a cannabis farm with a potential street value of around £16,000.
They also found a number of weapons and cash, as well as other property that was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
A man has been arrested for drug offences.
He remains in custody.
A picture posted on the GMP City Centre Facebook page shows dozens of cannabis plants growing under lights in what appears to be a large basement or loft-type space.
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Alongside the picture, Inspector Jon Shilvock wrote: "This morning officers from Operation Orion carried out another successful warrant in North Manchester; approximately £16000 of cannabis seized which was no doubt heading for the city centre, along with cash & weapons.
"Other property seized also under the Proceeds Of Crime Act.
"One male is currently in custody for drug offences.
"The last two weeks have seen a really big impact on the drug supply into the city centre; fantastic progress being made.
"The criminals responsible for supplying the city are quickly running out of rocks to hide under! Inspector Shilvock #OpOrion #GMPolice."
Operation Orion is led by a dedicated team of officers based in the city centre who investigate serious crime linked to the area.
The officers carry out surveillance and gather intelligence to identify anyone who might be involved in serious crime.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Man in 20s found dead in early hours on main road in Salford

A young man was found dead in the early hours on a main road in Salford .
Police were alerted by the ambulance service to reports of concern for a man on Broad Street , Pendleton .
Officers attended and found a man believed to be in his 20s , dead .
The grim discovery was made at 1.45am this morning ( Tuesday , July 7 ) .
Detectives said there not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man 's death .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here A GMP statement read : `` At around 1.45am this morning ( Tuesday 7 July 2020 ) , police were called by the ambulance service to reports of concern for a man on Broad Street in Pendleton .
`` Officers attended and sadly found the body of a man believed to be in his 20s .
`` There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file will be passed to the coroner . ''

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A young man was found dead in the early hours on a main road in Salford.
Police were alerted by the ambulance service to reports of concern for a man on Broad Street, Pendleton.
Officers attended and found a man believed to be in his 20s, dead.
The grim discovery was made at 1.45am this morning (Tuesday, July 7).
Detectives said there not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death.
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A GMP statement read: "At around 1.45am this morning (Tuesday 7 July 2020), police were called by the ambulance service to reports of concern for a man on Broad Street in Pendleton.
"Officers attended and sadly found the body of a man believed to be in his 20s.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file will be passed to the coroner."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield announce break from This Morning

Phillip Schofield announced that he and Holly Willoughby are taking a break from This Morning .
After this week , the ITV presenting pair will not be seen on the sofa for a good couple of months .
It is likely that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will take the lead with presenting duties .
Phil announced their holiday plans during Tuesday ’ s edition of viewer phone-in competition Spin to Win .
He was annoyed when caller Mary Aylesbury won £500 after revealing that she had been self isolating for two weeks from her daughter , who was due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money was `` the best news ever '' - but Phil decided this , and the paltry goodie bag , wasn ’ t enough .
“ Seriously , is this it ?
” he scoffed as he opened the bag and realised it only contained a puzzle and a bag of rock salt .
He took matters into his own hands and moved the needle to the £1,000 slot , before quipping : `` We 're off for the summer on Friday so they ca n't sack me . ''
Although schools are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covid , Holly and Phil ’ s much needed time off will form part of the summer holiday break as normal .
This is expected to take them into September , when children usually begin a new school year .
This news comes following rumours surrounding whether the pair are to be split up after the BBC apparently have taken an interest in poaching Schofe .
His contract with ITV is due to end in 2021 .
Phil , 58 , had to reassure viewers that he wasn ’ t going anywhere after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about whether there was any truth in it .
They asked : `` Please please do n't say that you and Holly are leaving this morning ? ''
Phillip replied : `` Course not , '' followed by a crying with laughter emoji .
While the hosting duo are staying put ( for now ) , it 's fair to say they are probably ready for the long break after working right through lockdown .

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Phillip Schofield announced that he and Holly Willoughby are taking a break from This Morning.
After this week, the ITV presenting pair will not be seen on the sofa for a good couple of months.
It is likely that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will take the lead with presenting duties.
Phil announced their holiday plans during Tuesday’s edition of viewer phone-in competition Spin to Win.
He was annoyed when caller Mary Aylesbury won £500 after revealing that she had been self isolating for two weeks from her daughter, who was due to have surgery.
(Image: ITV)
Mary said the money was "the best news ever" - but Phil decided this, and the paltry goodie bag, wasn’t enough.
“Seriously, is this it?” he scoffed as he opened the bag and realised it only contained a puzzle and a bag of rock salt.
He took matters into his own hands and moved the needle to the £1,000 slot, before quipping: "We're off for the summer on Friday so they can't sack me."
Although schools are not following their usual patterns due to covid, Holly and Phil’s much needed time off will form part of the summer holiday break as normal.
This is expected to take them into September, when children usually begin a new school year.
(Image: ITV)
This news comes following rumours surrounding whether the pair are to be split up after the BBC apparently have taken an interest in poaching Schofe.
His contract with ITV is due to end in 2021.
Phil, 58, had to reassure viewers that he wasn’t going anywhere after a fan asked Phil directly on Twitter about whether there was any truth in it.
They asked: "Please please don't say that you and Holly are leaving this morning?"
Phillip replied: "Course not," followed by a crying with laughter emoji.
While the hosting duo are staying put (for now), it's fair to say they are probably ready for the long break after working right through lockdown.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Manchester United must give Fred the role he deserves

Is Fred the unluckiest player at Manchester United right now ?
You would never tell by looking at him .
He is always smiling , always bounding about the training field , always full of energy whenever Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has called upon him in recent weeks .
But the fact of the matter is , after a run of 23 consecutive Premier League starts that stretched from early October to mid June - albeit with a three-month break in between - Fred is no longer commanding a place in United 's best 11 .
Simultaneously ( and curiously ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club 's player of the season award .
It 's a confusing scenario , and definitely an unfortunate one for Fred .
Yet he can have few gripes with the current status quo in United 's midfield .
Solskjaer 's attacking gameplan is founded on the axis of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in midfield and it 's clear both are too talented to be left out , leaving one spot available behind them .
Again , there can not be many who argue with the selection of Nemanja Matic in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games .
It was evident in Fred 's substitute performance in the 5-2 drubbing of Bournemouth on Saturday that the Brazilian was out to prove a point .
He rightly views himself as a very credible candidate to play ahead of Matic and McTominay at the base of United 's midfied .
And he barely put a foot wrong against the Cherries , making 43 successful passes out of 46 , which was more in half an hour than several United players managed during the whole 90 minutes .
He might even have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramsdale to tip the ball over his own crossbar as United chased a sixth goal .
But a such cameo - impressive as it was - against one of the league 's worst sides ( with the scoreline at 5-2 ) is unlikely to be enough to cement Fred 's place in the starting 11 .
Matic was n't quite at his solid best on Saturday afternoon but has since signed a new three-year contract at Old Trafford to reflect his crucial role in the squad .
Solskjaer did offer Fred and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth game , however , with the assertion that they are indeed unlucky to miss out right now .
`` We have stated the same 11 the three games , '' Solskjaer explained on his team selections against Sheffield United , Brighton and Bournemouth .
`` One is because of good form and two , they do create a nice unit and attacking threat .
`` But we have got other players .
It 's so difficult for me to leave Scott and Fred out the team and Brandon [ Williams ] and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got players who deserve to play , but we will need everyone .
We 've got so many games coming up in a short space of time . ''
The last part is the most important for Fred , who will surely start ahead of Matic at times in the coming weeks .
The Serbian international is indeed pivotal and perhaps the most fitting foil for Pogba and Fernandes , but he 's approaching his 32nd birthday and will need resting .
United travel to Aston Villa on Thursday and then it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the space of six days .
Solskjaer will need everyone , as he says .
You feel that United and Fred will both benefit if the 27-year-old adapts himself into a true defensive midfielder , the Matic alternative .
Matic can even help him grow into this role and become the natural successor in it , with McTominay better suited to a more advanced midfield position and few other true holding players in the United squad .
Fred has already resuscitated his United career once and will be confident of keeping himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He deserves a huge amount of respect from United fans for carrying a United midfield that had neither a fit Pogba or a fully firing Matic for much of this season .
It 's not all doom and gloom for Fred .

Is Fred the unluckiest player at Manchester United right now?
You would never tell by looking at him. He is always smiling, always bounding about the training field, always full of energy whenever Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has called upon him in recent weeks.
But the fact of the matter is, after a run of 23 consecutive Premier League starts that stretched from early October to mid June - albeit with a three-month break in between - Fred is no longer commanding a place in United's best 11. Simultaneously (and curiously) he is also an unarguable contender for the club's player of the season award. It's a confusing scenario, and definitely an unfortunate one for Fred.
Yet he can have few gripes with the current status quo in United's midfield. Solskjaer's attacking gameplan is founded on the axis of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in midfield and it's clear both are too talented to be left out, leaving one spot available behind them. Again, there cannot be many who argue with the selection of Nemanja Matic in that defensive midfield role for the past three games.
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It was evident in Fred's substitute performance in the 5-2 drubbing of Bournemouth on Saturday that the Brazilian was out to prove a point.
He rightly views himself as a very credible candidate to play ahead of Matic and McTominay at the base of United's midfied. And he barely put a foot wrong against the Cherries, making 43 successful passes out of 46, which was more in half an hour than several United players managed during the whole 90 minutes. He might even have scored late on too, forcing Aaron Ramsdale to tip the ball over his own crossbar as United chased a sixth goal.
But a such cameo - impressive as it was - against one of the league's worst sides (with the scoreline at 5-2) is unlikely to be enough to cement Fred's place in the starting 11. Matic wasn't quite at his solid best on Saturday afternoon but has since signed a new three-year contract at Old Trafford to reflect his crucial role in the squad.
Solskjaer did offer Fred and his fellow fringe stars some solace after the Bournemouth game, however, with the assertion that they are indeed unlucky to miss out right now.
"We have stated the same 11 the three games," Solskjaer explained on his team selections against Sheffield United, Brighton and Bournemouth. "One is because of good form and two, they do create a nice unit and attacking threat.
"But we have got other players. It's so difficult for me to leave Scott and Fred out the team and Brandon [Williams] and Dan James out.
"We've got players who deserve to play, but we will need everyone. We've got so many games coming up in a short space of time."
The last part is the most important for Fred, who will surely start ahead of Matic at times in the coming weeks. The Serbian international is indeed pivotal and perhaps the most fitting foil for Pogba and Fernandes, but he's approaching his 32nd birthday and will need resting. United travel to Aston Villa on Thursday and then it's Southampton, Crystal Palace and Chelsea all in the space of six days. Solskjaer will need everyone, as he says.
You feel that United and Fred will both benefit if the 27-year-old adapts himself into a true defensive midfielder, the Matic alternative.
Matic can even help him grow into this role and become the natural successor in it, with McTominay better suited to a more advanced midfield position and few other true holding players in the United squad.
Fred has already resuscitated his United career once and will be confident of keeping himself in the mix until his time comes.
He deserves a huge amount of respect from United fans for carrying a United midfield that had neither a fit Pogba or a fully firing Matic for much of this season. It's not all doom and gloom for Fred.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Two more people arrested in connection with death of Aya Hachem

Police have made two more arrests in connection with the death of 19-year-old Aya Hachem - including a person in Spain .
Aya , a University of Salford student , was shot on Sunday , May 17 , as she was out shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in Blackburn .
A 30-year-old from Manchester has been arrested in Spain after a European Arrest Warrant was executed in Fuengirola on Saturday ( July 4 ) .
He is being held on suspicion of murder and the attempted murder of the man officers believe was the target of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently subject to the extradition process so he can be brought back to Lancashire and be charged with the offences .
Police have also raided properties in Partington and have arrested a 33-year-old man from Manchester on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Searches are on-going at those properties , say Lancashire Constabulary .
In total , 21 people have now been arrested in connection with Aya 's death .
- Seven people have been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of the intended target of the shooting - Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further enquiries - Eight people have been released under investigation - Two people in custody ( one of those is in Spain ) - Two people have been released without charge Police are continuing to appeal for information or video footage in relation to this inquiry which can still be sent via the Major Incident Public Portal here .
Anybody with any other information can contact police on 101 , quoting log number 0412 of May 18 .

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Police have made two more arrests in connection with the death of 19-year-old Aya Hachem - including a person in Spain.
Aya, a University of Salford student, was shot on Sunday, May 17, as she was out shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in Blackburn.
A 30-year-old from Manchester has been arrested in Spain after a European Arrest Warrant was executed in Fuengirola on Saturday (July 4).
He is being held on suspicion of murder and the attempted murder of the man officers believe was the target of the shooting which killed her.
He is currently subject to the extradition process so he can be brought back to Lancashire and be charged with the offences.
Police have also raided properties in Partington and have arrested a 33-year-old man from Manchester on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Searches are on-going at those properties, say Lancashire Constabulary.
In total, 21 people have now been arrested in connection with Aya's death.
That includes:
- Seven people have been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of the intended target of the shooting
- Two people have been released on bail pending further enquiries
- Eight people have been released under investigation
- Two people in custody (one of those is in Spain)
- Two people have been released without charge
Police are continuing to appeal for information or video footage in relation to this inquiry which can still be sent via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Anybody with any other information can contact police on 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18.
Alternatively you can contact independent charityCrimestoppers anonymously on0800 555 111or online atcrimestoppers-uk.org.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester City 's Premier League fixture with Newcastle United tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ action quickly following Sunday 's frustrating 1-0 defeat at Southampton , where the Blues just @ @ @ @ @ 26 shots on goal at St Mary 's .
Guardiola insisted that his side played @ @ @ @ @ is needed next season if they want to win back their Premier League title .
@ @ @ @ @ been clear that City 's priority is the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal next weekend @ @ @ @ @ last-16 second leg with Real Madrid in August .
Meanwhile , reports say City will @ @ @ @ @ in their supposed interest in Napoli 's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar @ @ @ @ @ market for a central-defender , and both players continue to be linked with a move @ @ @ @ @ below for the latest City news throughout the day .

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Pep Guardiola will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester City's Premier League fixture with Newcastle United tomorrow.
City are back in action quickly following Sunday's frustrating 1-0 defeat at Southampton, where the Blues just couldn't score despite registering 26 shots on goal at St Mary's.
Guardiola insisted that his side played well, but accepted improvement is needed next season if they want to win back their Premier League title. However, the manager has been clear that City's priority is the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal next weekend, and the Champions League last-16 second leg with Real Madrid in August.
Meanwhile, reports say City will face competition from Manchester United in their supposed interest in Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. City are in the market for a central-defender, and both players continue to be linked with a move to the Etihad.
A recap of today's City news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Wigan Warriors announces intention to make bid to buy Wigan Athletic

Wigan Warriors has announced its intention to make a bid to buy Wigan Athletic .
Chairman Ian Lenagan revealed he is working with advisors to find other investors with the intention of `` making a bid in due course '' .
In a statement , Lenagan said he believes the club is best being “ locally-owned ” .
The initiative is also being led by Darryl Eales and Gary Speakman .
It comes after the club announced it had entered administration on July 1 , citing the coronavirus outbreak as one of the reasons behind its financial woes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Wigan being the first football club to be seriously hit by the pandemic .
Administrators from Begbies Traynor said the `` recent fortunes of the club '' had been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and suspension of the Championship during the first three months of lockdown .
After the announcement , the English Football League ( EFL ) confirmed that Wigan would be deducted 12 points as a result of the club 's cash woes , putting it at serious risk of relegation to League One .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rugby League Club were saddened to hear the news that Wigan Athletic has been placed into administration .
“ Having shared a stadium together for many years and with a large number of fans supporting both clubs , we have become friends with many of the management and staff and we know that this is a very worrying time for them all .
“ Being born and bred in Wigan , Ian Lenagan and Gary Speakman understand what both clubs mean to the local community .
“ We strongly believe that Wigan Athletic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustainability and ownership of the stadium is equally important to both clubs , we are currently working with our longstanding advisers KPMG and talking to external parties .
“ Our intention is to identify other investors quickly and start due diligence on the football club with the intention of making a bid in due course .
“ We have made the Administrators aware of our interest and hope to explore this with them further over the days ahead .
“ Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic are both local sporting institutions and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity here to bring the ownership of these two great clubs together under one roof , each operating independently as before , but under a Wigan Sporting Partnership banner .
“ It is envisaged that each club would retain all its training grounds , management and facilities .
David Molyneux , the Leader of Wigan Council , has confirmed that “ Wigan Council would be very supportive of this initiative ” .

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Wigan Warriors has announced its intention to make a bid to buy Wigan Athletic.
Chairman Ian Lenagan revealed he is working with advisors to find other investors with the intention of "making a bid in due course".
In a statement, Lenagan said he believes the club is best being “locally-owned”.
The initiative is also being led by Darryl Eales and Gary Speakman.
It comes after the club announced it had entered administration on July 1, citing the coronavirus outbreak as one of the reasons behind its financial woes.
The news sent shock waves through English football, with Wigan being the first football club to be seriously hit by the pandemic.
Administrators from Begbies Traynor said the "recent fortunes of the club" had been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and suspension of the Championship during the first three months of lockdown.
After the announcement, the English Football League (EFL) confirmed that Wigan would be deducted 12 points as a result of the club's cash woes, putting it at serious risk of relegation to League One.
In a statement, the club said: “Wigan Rugby League Club were saddened to hear the news that Wigan Athletic has been placed into administration.
“Having shared a stadium together for many years and with a large number of fans supporting both clubs, we have become friends with many of the management and staff and we know that this is a very worrying time for them all.
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“Being born and bred in Wigan, Ian Lenagan and Gary Speakman understand what both clubs mean to the local community.
“We strongly believe that Wigan Athletic is better being locally-owned.
“As sustainability and ownership of the stadium is equally important to both clubs, we are currently working with our longstanding advisers KPMG and talking to external parties.
“Our intention is to identify other investors quickly and start due diligence on the football club with the intention of making a bid in due course.
“We have made the Administrators aware of our interest and hope to explore this with them further over the days ahead.
“Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic are both local sporting institutions and it is our belief that this is a unique opportunity here to bring the ownership of these two great clubs together under one roof, each operating independently as before, but under a Wigan Sporting Partnership banner.
“It is envisaged that each club would retain all its training grounds, management and facilities.
David Molyneux, the Leader of Wigan Council, has confirmed that “Wigan Council would be very supportive of this initiative”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--'Outfield player with gloves on' - Ederson's evolution under Pep Guardiola

`` I have always had the dream to play in English football and now I 'm going to make it true , '' he said .
`` Manchester City has an amazing squad .
Next season , we will have to be focused to achieve the goal of winning trophies . ''
The Brazilian goalkeeper was tasked with improving Pep Guardiola 's defence after a shaky start from Claudio Bravo .
While the former Benfica man 's shot-stopping was never in question , what instantly stood out about him was his range of passing .
That had been the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career , with Guardiola unconvinced that Hart could play out from the back in the way he needed .
By contrast , Ederson was an outfield player with gloves on , and a cursory glance at his only served to reinforce that .
That should come as no surprise when you consider Ederson started his career as a left-back .
`` When I started playing football , I played in defence as a left-back , but given that I was too lazy to run after the opposition 's attacking players I asked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's how my passion for the position was born , '' `` I instantly took a liking to it and then I just kept working hard until I finally made it to my first club . ''
The latest example of his playmaking from the back came on Sunday against Southampton when he arrowed a pass a full 60-yards to David Silva .
A study of the Brazilian 's data across his Man City career paints an interesting picture of his development .
In his first season , Ederson was attempting 0.08 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped to 0.02 last season and 0 this season ( source : Twenty3 Sport ) .
The same is true of attacking duels attempted per 90 minutes .
In his first season , he produced a return of 0.13 , in year two it dropped to 0.07 , and now 0 in 2019/2020 .
Despite Che Adams ’ decisive goal arriving in part due to Ederson 's advanced position , the goalkeeper 's heat maps across his three-season at City show a player retreating backwards .
The 26-year-old has also seen a subtle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad .
Ederson is completing marginally fewer passes per 90 minutes this season ( 20.01 ) compared to his first season ( 20.39 ) , but he is attempting marginally more this season ( 21.95 ) compared to year one ( 21.84 ) .
Unsurprisingly , he is also attempting the most final third passes for City this season , averaging 1.38 per 90 minutes in 2019/2020 , compared to 1.31 in 2018/2019 and a surprisingly low 0.71 in his first season .
The idea that Ederson 's position has receded slightly runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also become more creative .
In his first season , he attempted 0.08 through passes per 90 minutes , but that figure rose considerably in 2018/2019 to 0.2 per 90 minutes , and now is at 0.3 per 90 minutes .
A more adventurous approach to passing may explain why the goalkeeper 's passing accuracy overall has dropped from a loft 93.36 % in his first season at the club to 91.17 % during the current campaign .
Unsurprisingly , the current campaign has been Ederson 's busiest between the sticks .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made the most saves per 90 minutes of his Man City career .
In the wider context , his move from a less adventurous but more creative passer would appear a subtle shift by Guardiola .
The Spaniard is a proponent of Johan Cruyff 's principle that the goalkeeper is the first attacker and the striker is the first defender .
Ederson is proof of that theory , and it would seem he now views the Brazilian as someone that can be a creative influence from the back .

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Ederson couldn't hide his happiness.
"I have always had the dream to play in English football and now I'm going to make it true," he said. "Manchester City has an amazing squad. Next season, we will have to be focused to achieve the goal of winning trophies."
The Brazilian goalkeeper was tasked with improving Pep Guardiola's defence after a shaky start from Claudio Bravo. While the former Benfica man's shot-stopping was never in question, what instantly stood out about him was his range of passing.
That had been the death knell for Joe Hart's Man City career, with Guardiola unconvinced that Hart could play out from the back in the way he needed. By contrast, Ederson was an outfield player with gloves on, and a cursory glance at his Football Manager stats only served to reinforce that.
That should come as no surprise when you consider Ederson started his career as a left-back.
"When I started playing football, I played in defence as a left-back, but given that I was too lazy to run after the opposition's attacking players I asked the coach to put me in goal and that's how my passion for the position was born," he told Sky Sports. "I instantly took a liking to it and then I just kept working hard until I finally made it to my first club."
The latest example of his playmaking from the back came on Sunday against Southampton when he arrowed a pass a full 60-yards to David Silva.
A study of the Brazilian's data across his Man City career paints an interesting picture of his development. In his first season, Ederson was attempting 0.08 dribbles per 90 minutes. That has dropped to 0.02 last season and 0 this season (source: Twenty3 Sport).
The same is true of attacking duels attempted per 90 minutes. In his first season, he produced a return of 0.13, in year two it dropped to 0.07, and now 0 in 2019/2020.
Despite Che Adams’ decisive goal arriving in part due to Ederson's advanced position, the goalkeeper's heat maps across his three-season at City show a player retreating backwards.
The 26-year-old has also seen a subtle shift in his passing while at the Etihad. Ederson is completing marginally fewer passes per 90 minutes this season (20.01) compared to his first season (20.39), but he is attempting marginally more this season (21.95) compared to year one (21.84).
Unsurprisingly, he is also attempting the most final third passes for City this season, averaging 1.38 per 90 minutes in 2019/2020, compared to 1.31 in 2018/2019 and a surprisingly low 0.71 in his first season.
The idea that Ederson's position has receded slightly runs alongside the idea that his passing has also become more creative. In his first season, he attempted 0.08 through passes per 90 minutes, but that figure rose considerably in 2018/2019 to 0.2 per 90 minutes, and now is at 0.3 per 90 minutes.
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A more adventurous approach to passing may explain why the goalkeeper's passing accuracy overall has dropped from a loft 93.36% in his first season at the club to 91.17% during the current campaign.
Unsurprisingly, the current campaign has been Ederson's busiest between the sticks. He has faced his most shots this season and made the most saves per 90 minutes of his Man City career. In the wider context, his move from a less adventurous but more creative passer would appear a subtle shift by Guardiola.
The Spaniard is a proponent of Johan Cruyff's principle that the goalkeeper is the first attacker and the striker is the first defender. Ederson is proof of that theory, and it would seem he now views the Brazilian as someone that can be a creative influence from the back.