themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Bury street closed and man found injured after 'disturbance'

A man has been arrested following a `` disturbance '' which forced police to close a road in Bury town @ @ @ @ @ shut for at least an hour from around 1.30am this morning ( Sunday ) and @ @ @ @ @ between the junctions for Parks Yard and Broad Street .
One man was injured in @ @ @ @ @ reported seeing cars nearby with smashed windows .
Two police vans remained parked in the @ @ @ @ @ officers were spotted speaking with people leaving bars in the area .
`` It looked @ @ @ @ @ happened , '' the witness said .
`` There were loads of police and the @ @ @ @ @ '' A spokesman for GMP confirmed that one man had been arrested following the incident @ @ @ @ @ Police were called at 1.30am this morning to reports of a disturbance at Silver Street @ @ @ @ @ male at the scene was injured .
Another male was arrested and is now in @ @ @ @ @ can call 101 , quoting incident number 294 of August 30 , 2020 .

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A man has been arrested following a "disturbance" which forced police to close a road in Bury town centre.
Silver Street was shut for at least an hour from around 1.30am this morning (Sunday) and officers cordoned off the road between the junctions for Parks Yard and Broad Street.
One man was injured in the incident and an eyewitness reported seeing cars nearby with smashed windows.
Two police vans remained parked in the road for some time and officers were spotted speaking with people leaving bars in the area.
"It looked like something quite bad had happened," the witness said.
"There were loads of police and the road was taped off."
A spokesman for GMP confirmed that one man had been arrested following the incident.
He said: "Police were called at 1.30am this morning to reports of a disturbance at Silver Street in Bury.
"One male at the scene was injured. Another male was arrested and is now in custody.
"The investigation is ongoing."
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident number 294 of August 30, 2020.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--LIVE: Spitfire flies above Greater Manchester for NHS fundraiser

A Spitfire will be flying over Greater Manchester this afternoon .
The single-seat fighter aircraft will be passing above hospitals @ @ @ @ @ money for the NHS .
It took off this morning from Duxford Airfield , near @ @ @ @ @ .
It is part of a project to raise money for NHS Charities Together , @ @ @ @ @ charities that support staff , volunteers and patients in the health service .
The charity @ @ @ @ @ of the NHS , which was established shortly after the Second World War , in @ @ @ @ @ important symbol .
Names of NHS workers have been written on the plane , with @ @ @ @ @ be added .
It 's a way to say thank you for their hardwork and @ @ @ @ @ .
This is when you can expect to see the aircraft in our region : @ @ @ @ @ to how busy the airspace is above Greater Manchester .
Follow our live blog below @ @ @ @ @ has been spotted in the region and see pictures .

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A Spitfire flew over Greater Manchester this afternoon.
The single-seat fighter aircraft passed above hospitals in the region to raise money for the NHS.
It took off this morning from Duxford Airfield, near Cambridge, before heading north.
It is part of a project to raise money for NHS Charities Together, a group of over 250 charities that support staff, volunteers and patients in the health service.
The charity flight marks the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, which was established shortly after the Second World War, in which the spitfire was an important symbol.
Names of NHS workers have been written on the plane, with space for 80,000 names to be added.
It's a way to say thank you for their hardwork and sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic.
Follow our live blog below to track where the plane has been spotted as it happened in the region and see pictures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Lucy Fallon asks 'did that just happen?' as she wraps filming on new TV project

Lucy Fallon has wrapped filming on her new TV project - and there 's a reason she feels so lucky to have taken part in Do n't Rock The Boat .
As well as being a mammoth challenge , the former Coronation Street star is grateful for being introduced to her fellow celeb co-stars on the show .
There 's one in particular that the 24-year-old actress is excited to have worked with .
`` I have made some lifelong pals in this team , '' she wrote on her Instagram alongside a team photo .
`` Feeling so lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I mean I got to row with a Pussycat Doll , '' she told her teammate Kimberley Wyatt , a member of the chart-conquering girlband .
Lucy , who played Bethany Platt in Corrie , showed she was in the mood to celebrate by sharing a photo of a bottle of prosecco and the words 'it 's a wrap ' .
Posting a picture of herself on the boat she asked : `` Did that just happen ? ''
Towards the end of the experience the soap star shared another snap of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The final push grateful and ready to hug my mum and also my dad xxx '' Lucy , who left Corrie after five years earlier this year , was one of 12 celebs taking part in the new ITV adventure series .
The five-part series , to be screened later this year , will see the famous faces step out of their comfort zones and onto their sea legs to row the entire length of Britain .
Lucy was also joined on the challenge by fellow former Coronation Street star Craig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Manchester-based Hits Radio host and singer-songwriter Fleur East .
Author Tom Watson , sports presenter and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE , supermodel and broadcaster Jodie Kidd , YouTuber Joe Weller and Love Island winner Jack Fincham are also confirmed as well as Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton and The Chase ’ s Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace also faced jaw dropping at sea and on-shore challenges .
On Corrie her character waved goodbye to Weatherfield to start a new life in London after realising her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne was n't over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soap star won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance , an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance for her role as Bethany .
She starred in a harrowing and awareness-raising grooming storyline which saw the teenager abused by Nathan Curtis who posed as her boyfriend .

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Lucy Fallon has wrapped filming on her new TV project - and there's a reason she feels so lucky to have taken part in Don't Rock The Boat.
As well as being a mammoth challenge, the former Coronation Street star is grateful for being introduced to her fellow celeb co-stars on the show.
There's one in particular that the 24-year-old actress is excited to have worked with.
"I have made some lifelong pals in this team," she wrote on her Instagram alongside a team photo.
(Image: Lucy Fallon Instagram)
"Feeling so lucky that I said 'yes'."
"I mean I got to row with a Pussycat Doll," she told her teammate Kimberley Wyatt, a member of the chart-conquering girlband.
Lucy, who played Bethany Platt in Corrie, showed she was in the mood to celebrate by sharing a photo of a bottle of prosecco and the words 'it's a wrap'.
Posting a picture of herself on the boat she asked: "Did that just happen?"
(Image: Lucy Fallon Instagram)
Towards the end of the experience the soap star shared another snap of herself looking out to sea and wrote: "The final push grateful and ready to hug my mum and also my dad xxx"
Lucy, who left Corrie after five years earlier this year, was one of 12 celebs taking part in the new ITV adventure series.
The five-part series, to be screened later this year, will see the famous faces step out of their comfort zones and onto their sea legs to row the entire length of Britain.
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Lucy was also joined on the challenge by fellow former Coronation Street star Craig Charles, ex Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas and Manchester-based Hits Radio host and singer-songwriter Fleur East.
Author Tom Watson, sports presenter and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE, supermodel and broadcaster Jodie Kidd, YouTuber Joe Weller and Love Island winner Jack Fincham are also confirmed as well as Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton and The Chase’s Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace also faced jaw dropping at sea and on-shore challenges.
On Corrie her character waved goodbye to Weatherfield to start a new life in London after realising her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne wasn't over the death of his wife Sinead.
The soap star won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance, an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance for her role as Bethany.
She starred in a harrowing and awareness-raising grooming storyline which saw the teenager abused by Nathan Curtis who posed as her boyfriend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--La Liga issue statement on Lionel Messi contract at FC Barcelona

La Liga have weighed into the dispute over Lionel Messi 's contract at Barcelona by indicating that he will not be allowed to leave for free .
There is uncertainty over how much , if anything , Manchester City will have to pay for sign the player .
Messi 's camp insist that he should be a free agent now because of a clause in his contract that allows for early termination if he puts in a transfer request within an allotted time frame .
With that in mind , the 33-year-old has failed to report for testing ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Barcelona believe the clause refers to a specific date that has already passed rather than being within so many days of the season , and are still intent on keeping a player who has a release clause of £632m .
That clause had reportedly run out too with fewer than 12 months remaining on the player 's contract , adding to the confusion over how much it will actually cost for Messi to leave Barcelona .
La Liga have issued a statement attempting to clarify the matter and they say that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read : `` In relation to the different interpretations ( some of them contradictory to each other ) published in recent days in different media , related to the contractual situation of the player Lionel Andrés Messi with FC Barcelona , LaLiga wishes to clarify that with regards to the player 's contract with his club : • The contract is currently in force and has a `` termination clause '' applicable to the event that Lionel Andrés Messi decides to activate the early unilateral termination of the contract , carried out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1006/1985 , of June 26 , which regulates the special employment relationship of professional athletes .
• In compliance with the applicable regulations , and following the corresponding procedure in these cases , LaLiga will not carry out the prior visa process for the player to be removed from the federation if they have not previously paid the amount of said clause . ''

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La Liga have weighed into the dispute over Lionel Messi's contract at Barcelona by indicating that he will not be allowed to leave for free.
There is uncertainty over how much, if anything, Manchester City will have to pay for sign the player.
Messi's camp insist that he should be a free agent now because of a clause in his contract that allows for early termination if he puts in a transfer request within an allotted time frame. With that in mind, the 33-year-old has failed to report for testing ahead of a return to pre-season training on Monday.
Barcelona believe the clause refers to a specific date that has already passed rather than being within so many days of the season, and are still intent on keeping a player who has a release clause of £632m.
That clause had reportedly run out too with fewer than 12 months remaining on the player's contract, adding to the confusion over how much it will actually cost for Messi to leave Barcelona.
La Liga have issued a statement attempting to clarify the matter and they say that the release clause is still valid.
It read : "In relation to the different interpretations (some of them contradictory to each other) published in recent days in different media, related to the contractual situation of the player Lionel Andrés Messi with FC Barcelona, LaLiga wishes to clarify that with regards to the player's contract with his club:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Trafford's coronavirus infection rate has risen again, council leader says

Trafford 's coronavirus infection rate has risen again , the borough 's council leader has said - days before local lockdown restrictions are set to be lifted .
Local leaders asked the government to keep stricter measures in place , but were left furious when secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock announced they would be lifted on Friday ( August 28 ) .
From Wednesday , September 1 , people will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more , while maintaining social distancing .
The same move was announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan were lifted earlier this week .
Restrictions are still in place in Tameside , Rochdale , Bury , Salford and Manchester .
Oldhamers are living with even tougher measures .
Trafford town hall leader Andrew Western hit out at the decision - as did Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham .
Coun Western said that while local leaders wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible , guided by data and when it is safe to do so ' , the consensus was that next week was too early .
He accused the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local decision making ’ , adding that two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions .
The other MP , Sir Graham Brady , who represents Altrincham and Sale West ward and is the influential chairman of the national Conservative Party ’ s 1922 committee , was in favour of lifting measures across the borough .
There was further controversy on Friday afternoon when it emerged the latest figures showed Trafford 's infection rate had increased .
Yesterday ( Saturday ) , Coun Western said updated Public Health England data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's infection rate had reached 29.1 per 100,000 people .
On Sunday , he said that figure had increased again .
Coun Western tweeted : `` I have now received the ( still incomplete data so may go up slightly ) for August 22 to 28 .
`` We have sadly increased quite markedly again to 34 cases per 100,000 - more than three times the national average .
`` Please stay safe , follow social distance guidance and keep washing your hands . ''
Mayor Mr Burnham told BBC Breakfast on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government is you must not impose these things from London when you are going to affect communities in this way , it must be by negotiation and agreement .
`` Imposition of decisions like this without agreement or negotiation is absolutely the wrong way to go .
`` With the Health Secretary warning of extensive lockdowns throughout the rest of this year , I think communities everywhere should be worried .
`` This has to be partnership between national and local government . ''

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Trafford's coronavirus infection rate has risen again, the borough's council leader has said - days before local lockdown restrictions are set to be lifted.
Local leaders asked the government to keep stricter measures in place, but were left furious when secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock announced they would be lifted on Friday (August 28).
From Wednesday, September 1, people will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more, while maintaining social distancing.
The same move was announced for Stockport and Bolton. Restrictions in Wigan were lifted earlier this week.
Restrictions are still in place in Tameside, Rochdale, Bury, Salford and Manchester. Oldhamers are living with even tougher measures.
Trafford town hall leader Andrew Western hit out at the decision - as did Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
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Coun Western said that while local leaders wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible, guided by data and when it is safe to do so', the consensus was that next week was too early.
He accused the government of ‘making a mockery of local decision making’, adding that two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions.
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The other MP, Sir Graham Brady, who represents Altrincham and Sale West ward and is the influential chairman of the national Conservative Party’s 1922 committee, was in favour of lifting measures across the borough.
There was further controversy on Friday afternoon when it emerged the latest figures showed Trafford's infection rate had increased.
Yesterday (Saturday), Coun Western said updated Public Health England data for August 21 to 27 showed Trafford's infection rate had reached 29.1 per 100,000 people.
On Sunday, he said that figure had increased again.
Coun Western tweeted: "I have now received the (still incomplete data so may go up slightly) for August 22 to 28.
"We have sadly increased quite markedly again to 34 cases per 100,000 - more than three times the national average.
"Please stay safe, follow social distance guidance and keep washing your hands."
Mayor Mr Burnham told BBC Breakfast on Saturday: "My main message to the government is you must not impose these things from London when you are going to affect communities in this way, it must be by negotiation and agreement.
"Imposition of decisions like this without agreement or negotiation is absolutely the wrong way to go.
"With the Health Secretary warning of extensive lockdowns throughout the rest of this year, I think communities everywhere should be worried.
"This has to be partnership between national and local government."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--BMW driver speeding at 90mph on M62 only had 20-year-old provisional licence

A BMW driver gave police false details when they were caught speeding at 90mph on the M62 - before admitting @ @ @ @ @ provisional licence .
Officers stopped the car between junction 5 for Huyton and 6 for @ @ @ @ @ a tweet by North West Motorway Police on Sunday afternoon .
At first , the @ @ @ @ @ police said .
But they later admitted to only having a provisional licence , which @ @ @ @ @ years .
Officers confirmed that the driver has now been reported for the offences .
@ @ @ @ @ the blue BMW at 12.14pm .
The full tweet read : `` This vehicle was @ @ @ @ @ between junction 6 and 5 speeding at 90 mph .
`` When stopped , after @ @ @ @ @ it was confirmed that the driver had a provisional licence only which they 'd had @ @ @ @

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A BMW driver gave police false details when they were caught speeding at 90mph on the M62 - before admitting they only had a 20-year-old provisional licence.
Officers stopped the car between junction 5 for Huyton and 6 for Tarbock Island, according to a tweet by North West Motorway Police on Sunday afternoon.
At first, the driver gave false details, police said.
But they later admitted to only having a provisional licence, which they'd had for 20 years.
Officers confirmed that the driver has now been reported for the offences.
They posted a picture of the blue BMW at 12.14pm.
The full tweet read: "This vehicle was stopped after being on M62 between junction 6 and 5 speeding at 90 mph.
"When stopped, after initially giving false details, it was confirmed that the driver had a provisional licence only which they'd had for 20 years.
"Driver reported for the offences."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Rooney gives verdict on Man City star Foden after England call up

Wayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad .
Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola .
However , following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad , the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad .
The 20-year-old was selected by Gareth Southgate for England 's Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark , his first call up to the senior squad .
Rooney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his country but must play more next season to secure his seat on the plane for next summer 's tournament .
`` I would imagine that Gareth Southgate knows about ten players who he will definitely put in his squad for next summer ’ s tournament and that all the other places are up for grabs , '' he wrote in his column for The Times .
`` Young players have emerged to give him options and make him reassess — and two are Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood .
`` Foden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good positions and offers something a little different from normal English midfielders .
`` I ’ m sure , if he is given more game time by Pep Guardiola , he will flourish .
But he does need to play more .
Despite his talent and potential , if the Euros started tomorrow I wouldn ’ t take him because he simply hasn ’ t done enough to prove himself yet .
But I would take Greenwood . ''

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Wayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad.
Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola.
However, following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad, the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad.
The 20-year-old was selected by Gareth Southgate for England's Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark, his first call up to the senior squad.
Rooney believes Foden can have a bright future with his country but must play more next season to secure his seat on the plane for next summer's tournament.
"I would imagine that Gareth Southgate knows about ten players who he will definitely put in his squad for next summer’s tournament and that all the other places are up for grabs," he wrote in his column for The Times.
"Young players have emerged to give him options and make him reassess — and two are Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood.
"Foden is a ball-player who picks up some really good positions and offers something a little different from normal English midfielders.
"I’m sure, if he is given more game time by Pep Guardiola, he will flourish. But he does need to play more. Despite his talent and potential, if the Euros started tomorrow I wouldn’t take him because he simply hasn’t done enough to prove himself yet. But I would take Greenwood."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Manchester United are monitoring Donny van de Beek 's transfer situation after he was left out of the Ajax squad @ @ @ @ @ Eintracht Frankfurt .
United have been admirers of Van de Beek for a while now @ @ @ @ @ this year , with the expectation that the 23-year-old would be leaving Ajax this summer @ @ @ @ @ this weekend , speculation in Holland suggested an exit was close , with United and @ @ @ @ @ his signature , but any deal is not believed to be as close as those @ @ @ @ @ also believed to be interested in signing Van de Beek following the appointment of Dutch @ @ @ @ @ , United continue to be interested in Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish @ @ @ @ @ among the clubs being linked with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi , who failed to attend @ @ @ @ @ testing yesterday as the dispute over his contract continues .
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Manchester United are monitoring Donny van de Beek's transfer situation after he was left out of the Ajax squad for Saturday's friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.
United have been admirers of Van de Beek for a while now and have scouted him extensively this year, with the expectation that the 23-year-old would be leaving Ajax this summer.
After he was absent this weekend, speculation in Holland suggested an exit was close, with United and Real Madrid both linked with his signature, but any deal is not believed to be as close as those reports claim.
Barcelona are also believed to be interested in signing Van de Beek following the appointment of Dutch coach Ronald Koeman.
Meanwhile, United continue to be interested in Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, while they are also among the clubs being linked with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, who failed to attend the first day of pre-season testing yesterday as the dispute over his contract continues.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Man United midfielder Matic sends message to Liverpool over title defence

Nemanja Matic has warned Liverpool not to expect such an easy ride in the Premier League this season as the Serbian targets a title challenge with Manchester United .
Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for the title with ease last season , winning the title with seven games to spare and finishing 18 points ahead of Manchester City and 33 points clear of United .
But Matic , who twice won the Premier League with Chelsea , is confident Jurgen Klopp 's side wo n't have it so easy next season , with a challenge not just from a resurgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 points look a significant gap to make up in the space of a season , but Matic is determined United are in the fight for top spot and at 32 he 's still aiming to bring the league title back to Old Trafford .
“ From the next season there is no excuse .
We have to go with everything .
We have to fight for the title because I felt that this year we dropped some points too easy , '' Matic told the UTD podcast .
“ We allowed Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t know , ten games before the season finished .
They won the league , so we can not allow that .
We need to fight to the end .
We have to play with more confidence , with more responsibility.
`` United made clear progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season , but talk of the title still seems ambitious at this stage .
But Matic knows what it takes to win trophies and he 's seen enough to believe United can challenge , especially given the form they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League season .
United were one of the league 's standout sides during Project Restart , with the run of form amid some free-flowing football securing third place in the Premier League table .
“ My personal target is to win the league with United and I am sure that everyone wants to do the same .
We have to promise our supporters that we will do our best - exactly what we have done after [ the coronavirus lockdown ] when we started to play again .
That ’ s Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have to win five , six consecutive games then you can drop some points , then again you have to do that run .
Like that we can win the league .
In the beginning of the season we were not stable , we won one or two games then we lost and we drew .
Proper United is exactly what we did after [ lockdown ] and I hope we can continue like that next season .
”

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Nemanja Matic has warned Liverpool not to expect such an easy ride in the Premier League this season as the Serbian targets a title challenge with Manchester United.
Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for the title with ease last season, winning the title with seven games to spare and finishing 18 points ahead of Manchester City and 33 points clear of United.
But Matic, who twice won the Premier League with Chelsea, is confident Jurgen Klopp's side won't have it so easy next season, with a challenge not just from a resurgent City, but from United.
Those 33 points look a significant gap to make up in the space of a season, but Matic is determined United are in the fight for top spot and at 32 he's still aiming to bring the league title back to Old Trafford.
“From the next season there is no excuse. We have to go with everything. We have to fight for the title because I felt that this year we dropped some points too easy," Matic told the UTD podcast.
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“We allowed Liverpool to win [the title], I don’t know, ten games before the season finished. They won the league, so we cannot allow that. We need to fight to the end. We have to play with more confidence, with more responsibility. "
United made clear progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season, but talk of the title still seems ambitious at this stage.
But Matic knows what it takes to win trophies and he's seen enough to believe United can challenge, especially given the form they showed in the final weeks of the Premier League season.
United were one of the league's standout sides during Project Restart, with the run of form amid some free-flowing football securing third place in the Premier League table.
“My personal target is to win the league with United and I am sure that everyone wants to do the same. We have to promise our supporters that we will do our best - exactly what we have done after [the coronavirus lockdown] when we started to play again. That’s Manchester United," said Matic.
“We have to win five, six consecutive games then you can drop some points, then again you have to do that run. Like that we can win the league. In the beginning of the season we were not stable, we won one or two games then we lost and we drew. Proper United is exactly what we did after [lockdown] and I hope we can continue like that next season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--How schools will keep children safe as they reopen to all pupils in September

Pupils in all year groups are expected to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term - but how will they be kept safe ?
The government has released extensive guidelines to schools explaining how they should ensure that children are kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Here 's what they say about class 'bubbles ' , wearing face coverings , testing suspected cases and more .
Schools in England have been told to keep classes or whole year groups apart in separate “ bubbles ” .
Primary schools are encouraged to have bubbles that include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are likely to need bubbles that consist of an entire year group so the full range of subjects can be delivered .
Children will also be encouraged to keep their distance within groups of students and from staff .
Social distancing should be maintained wherever possible .
The guidance states : `` It is likely that for younger children the emphasis will be on separating groups , and for older children it will be on distancing .
`` For children old enough , they should also be supported to maintain distance and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been advised to stagger break and lunch times , as well as start and finish times , so that different groups do not come into contact .
While passing briefly in the corridor or playground is low risk , schools should avoid creating busy corridors , entrances and exits .
The guidance states : `` Staggered start and finish times should not reduce the amount of overall teaching time .
`` A staggered start may , for example , include condensing/staggering free periods or break time but retaining the same amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the day the same but starting and finishing later to avoid rush hour . ''
Schools should avoid large gatherings , such as assemblies or collective worship with more than one group .
The advice also says singing , wind and brass playing should not take place in larger groups , such as school choirs and ensembles , as there may be an additional risk of infection .
Schools have the flexibility to decide how physical education , sport and physical activity will be provided whilst following the measures in their system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in consistent groups , sports equipment thoroughly cleaned between each use by different individual groups , and contact sports avoided .
Outdoor sports should be prioritised where possible , and large indoor spaces used where it is not , maximising distancing between pupils and paying scrupulous attention to cleaning and hygiene .
Students will be asked to sit at forward-facing desks , rather than face-to-face at circular tables .
All schools will be provided with a small number of testing kits that they can give to parents collecting a child who has developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all pupils in a year group , may have to self-isolate at home if a school has two or more confirmed coronavirus cases within a fortnight .
The government guidance states that when a child , young person or staff member develops symptoms of coronavirus , however mild , they should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when the symptoms started ; or if they are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive they should self-isolate for at least 10 days starting from the day the test was taken .
If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but develop symptoms during the isolation period , they should restart the 10 day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms .
Where the child , young person or staff member tests negative , they can return to their setting and the fellow household members can end their self-isolation .
Where the child , young person or staff member tests positive , the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days .
The other household members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not need to self-isolate unless the child , young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms .
Most schools and colleges will have the discretion to require face coverings in indoor communal areas where social distancing can not be safely managed , if they believe that it is right in their particular circumstances .
But in areas under local lockdown restrictions , in education settings where Year 7 and above are educated , face coverings should be worn by adults and pupils when moving around indoors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where social distancing is difficult to maintain .
In the event of new local restrictions being imposed , schools and colleges will need to communicate quickly and clearly to staff , parents , pupils and learners that the new arrangements require the use of face coverings in certain circumstances .
Some individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings - for example people who can not put on , wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment or disabilit .
Children should be encouraged to regularly wash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrive and after break time .
Schools should also introduce enhanced cleaning , including cleaning frequently touched surfaces often , using standard products such as detergents and bleach .
Every school will need to plan for the possibility of a local lockdown to ensure education continues .
The government expects schools to have the capacity to offer immediate remote education if there is a local lockdown – or if a group of pupils need to self-isolate .
Schools should have a strong contingency plan in place for remote education by the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider resuming any breakfast and after-school provision from the start of the autumn term to support working parents and ensure vulnerable children have healthy meals .
Schools should look at how they can make the provision work alongside their wider protective measures , including keeping children within their year groups or bubbles where possible .
But if it is not possible to maintain the bubbles used during the school day , then schools should instead use small , consistent groups , the advice says .

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Pupils in all year groups are expected to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term - but how will they be kept safe?
The government has released extensive guidelines to schools explaining how they should ensure that children are kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here's what they say about class 'bubbles', wearing face coverings, testing suspected cases and more.
Bubbles
Schools in England have been told to keep classes or whole year groups apart in separate “bubbles”.
Primary schools are encouraged to have bubbles that include a whole class, while secondary schools are likely to need bubbles that consist of an entire year group so the full range of subjects can be delivered.
Children will also be encouraged to keep their distance within groups of students and from staff.
Social distancing should be maintained wherever possible.
The guidance states: "It is likely that for younger children the emphasis will be on separating groups, and for older children it will be on distancing.
"For children old enough, they should also be supported to maintain distance and not touch staff where possible."
Staggered timings
Schools have been advised to stagger break and lunch times, as well as start and finish times, so that different groups do not come into contact.
While passing briefly in the corridor or playground is low risk, schools should avoid creating busy corridors, entrances and exits.
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The guidance states: "Staggered start and finish times should not reduce the amount of overall teaching time.
"A staggered start may, for example, include condensing/staggering free periods or break time but retaining the same amount of teaching time, or keeping the length of the day the same but starting and finishing later to avoid rush hour."
Large gatherings
Schools should avoid large gatherings, such as assemblies or collective worship with more than one group.
The advice also says singing, wind and brass playing should not take place in larger groups, such as school choirs and ensembles, as there may be an additional risk of infection.
Physical Education
Schools have the flexibility to decide how physical education, sport and physical activity will be provided whilst following the measures in their system of controls.
Pupils should be kept in consistent groups, sports equipment thoroughly cleaned between each use by different individual groups, and contact sports avoided.
Outdoor sports should be prioritised where possible, and large indoor spaces used where it is not, maximising distancing between pupils and paying scrupulous attention to cleaning and hygiene.
Seating in classrooms
Students will be asked to sit at forward-facing desks, rather than face-to-face at circular tables.
Testing and isolation
All schools will be provided with a small number of testing kits that they can give to parents collecting a child who has developed symptoms.
The whole school, or all pupils in a year group, may have to self-isolate at home if a school has two or more confirmed coronavirus cases within a fortnight.
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The government guidance states that when a child, young person or staff member develops symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, they should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when the symptoms started; or if they are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive they should self-isolate for at least 10 days starting from the day the test was taken.
If they have tested positive whilst not experiencing symptoms, but develop symptoms during the isolation period, they should restart the 10 day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms.
Where the child, young person or staff member tests negative, they can return to their setting and the fellow household members can end their self-isolation.
Where the child, young person or staff member tests positive, the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.
The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms.
Face coverings
Most schools and colleges will have the discretion to require face coverings in indoor communal areas where social distancing cannot be safely managed, if they believe that it is right in their particular circumstances.
But in areas under local lockdown restrictions, in education settings where Year 7 and above are educated, face coverings should be worn by adults and pupils when moving around indoors, such as in corridors and communal areas where social distancing is difficult to maintain.
In the event of new local restrictions being imposed, schools and colleges will need to communicate quickly and clearly to staff, parents, pupils and learners that the new arrangements require the use of face coverings in certain circumstances.
Some individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings - for example people who cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment or disabilit.
Hygiene
Children should be encouraged to regularly wash their hands - especially when they first arrive and after break time.
Schools should also introduce enhanced cleaning, including cleaning frequently touched surfaces often, using standard products such as detergents and bleach.
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Local lockdowns
Every school will need to plan for the possibility of a local lockdown to ensure education continues.
The government expects schools to have the capacity to offer immediate remote education if there is a local lockdown – or if a group of pupils need to self-isolate.
Schools should have a strong contingency plan in place for remote education by the end of September.
Breakfast and after-school clubs
The guidance says schools should consider resuming any breakfast and after-school provision from the start of the autumn term to support working parents and ensure vulnerable children have healthy meals.
Schools should look at how they can make the provision work alongside their wider protective measures, including keeping children within their year groups or bubbles where possible.
But if it is not possible to maintain the bubbles used during the school day, then schools should instead use small, consistent groups, the advice says.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--How Salfordians can help with project to capture the historic summer of 2020

Salfordians are being asked to send in videos , pictures and poems for a project capturing the historic summer of 2020 .
People who live or work in Kersal , Riverside and Irwell are being asked to document their experiences of the past few months .
The project is led by visual artists at Paradise Works - an independent , artist-led initiative providing studio and project space .
Content will be collected and edited together to make a collaborative film to be premiered at the end of the year .
The call is also open to all of Salford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primarily on the eastern area of the city .
It is hoped it will be a way of building a positive relationship between the community and art centre .
Visual artist Danielle Swindells said : `` The aim of the project is to establish a social connection between people living in the east Salford area and the artists in Paradise Works studios - through the production of a collaborative film .
“ At a time when the most socially responsible thing we can do is avoid other people , and in an era @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours , I felt that creating a digital project where we can learn about other people 's experiences and share something personal about our journey this summer could provide a sense of connection and understanding in the face of change .
`` We 're thinking of it as a time capsule of this historical summer .
Once the film is finished , we plan on doing a live screening event online for everyone to tune in .
“ When it 's safe to do so , we will eventually screen the finished film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring the artist community and local residents together.
” Residents are encouraged to submit work that gives a sense of who they are and how they have been living during these trying times .
The dealine for submissions is August 31 .
Find out more here .

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Salfordians are being asked to send in videos, pictures and poems for a project capturing the historic summer of 2020.
People who live or work in Kersal, Riverside and Irwell are being asked to document their experiences of the past few months.
The project is led by visual artists at Paradise Works - an independent, artist-led initiative providing studio and project space.
Content will be collected and edited together to make a collaborative film to be premiered at the end of the year.
(Image: Sean McCrossan)
The call is also open to all of Salford, but the artists have chosen to focus primarily on the eastern area of the city.
It is hoped it will be a way of building a positive relationship between the community and art centre.
Visual artist Danielle Swindells said: "The aim of the project is to establish a social connection between people living in the east Salford area and the artists in Paradise Works studios - through the production of a collaborative film.
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“At a time when the most socially responsible thing we can do is avoid other people, and in an era where we communicate less and less with neighbours, I felt that creating a digital project where we can learn about other people's experiences and share something personal about our journey this summer could provide a sense of connection and understanding in the face of change.
"We're thinking of it as a time capsule of this historical summer. Once the film is finished, we plan on doing a live screening event online for everyone to tune in.
“When it's safe to do so, we will eventually screen the finished film in the Paradise Works gallery space to bring the artist community and local residents together.”
Residents are encouraged to submit work that gives a sense of who they are and how they have been living during these trying times.
The dealine for submissions is August 31. Find out more here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--What happens if a child or teacher at school gets coronavirus?

All school children across England and Wales will return to school in September .
It follows pupils in Northern Ireland and Scotland who have already made their long awaited return back to the classroom .
For many , it will be the first time they have been in school since lockdown was imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK in March .
At the time , schools remained open for children of key workers and vulnerable children , while other schools were able to open fully on government instruction in June for the final part of the academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all pupils will be expected back in the classroom and if they do n't , parents risk a fine .
Many parents do still have concerns about sending their children back to school but the government and its scientific advisors do insist it is safe .
On Wednesday ( August 26 ) when addressing children at a school in the Midlands , Boris Johnson said : `` Quite frankly , after all that time - 159 days - the risk to your health is not from Covid .
`` Because after all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering from that disease are very , very low .
`` The greatest risk you face right now is continuing to be out of school . ''
But , what happens if a child or teacher at school gets coronavirus ?
Schools should contact their local health protection team , which will carry out an assessment to confirm who had been in close contact with the positive case and ask them to quarantine .
The government guidance states that when a child , young person or staff member develops symptoms of coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 10 days from when the symptoms started ; or if they are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive they should self-isolate for at least 10 days starting from the day the test was taken .
If they have tested positive whilst not experiencing symptoms , but develop symptoms during the isolation period , they should restart the 10 day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms .
Where the child , young person or staff member tests negative , they can return to their setting and the fellow household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the child , young person or staff member tests positive , the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days .
The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child , young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms .
It is important to remember that children and young people eligible to attend education and childcare settings , and members of their households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they display symptoms of Covid-19 .
Access to priority testing is already available to all essential workers - including teachers and other members of school staff .

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All school children across England and Wales will return to school in September.
It follows pupils in Northern Ireland and Scotland who have already made their long awaited return back to the classroom.
For many, it will be the first time they have been in school since lockdown was imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK in March.
At the time, schools remained open for children of key workers and vulnerable children, while other schools were able to open fully on government instruction in June for the final part of the academic year.
However, from next month, all pupils will be expected back in the classroom and if they don't, parents risk a fine.
Many parents do still have concerns about sending their children back to school but the government and its scientific advisors do insist it is safe.
On Wednesday (August 26) when addressing children at a school in the Midlands, Boris Johnson said: "Quite frankly, after all that time - 159 days - the risk to your health is not from Covid.
"Because after all, statistically speaking, your chances of suffering from that disease are very, very low.
"The greatest risk you face right now is continuing to be out of school."
But, what happens if a child or teacher at school gets coronavirus?
Schools should contact their local health protection team, which will carry out an assessment to confirm who had been in close contact with the positive case and ask them to quarantine.
The government guidance states that when a child, young person or staff member develops symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, they should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when the symptoms started; or if they are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive they should self-isolate for at least 10 days starting from the day the test was taken.
If they have tested positive whilst not experiencing symptoms, but develop symptoms during the isolation period, they should restart the 10 day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms.
Where the child, young person or staff member tests negative, they can return to their setting and the fellow household members can end their self-isolation.
Where the child, young person or staff member tests positive, the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.
The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms.
It is important to remember that children and young people eligible to attend education and childcare settings, and members of their households, will have access to testing if they display symptoms of Covid-19.
Access to priority testing is already available to all essential workers - including teachers and other members of school staff.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Flytippers keep dumping rubbish at this Greater Manchester beauty spot

Hundreds of bags of rubbish have been removed from woodland in Bolton but more keeps being dumped .
Around three weeks ago , volunteers started trying to clear out an area of land called The Mop at the bottom of Raglan Street and Astley Lane , in Astley Bridge .
Dozens of people have helped with the project but - despite already carrying out 450 bags of waste - it is thought that only a third of the rubbish has been removed .
Andy Capstick has been volunteering with litter picking groups around Bolton for three years but says this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ever seen .
The group has found 35 tyres dumped in the woods , along with furniture , rolls of carpet , used needles , a refrigerator and even an abandoned car .
`` There 's so much abuse of this green space , '' Andy said .
`` We like going there and walking but why should we volunteers have to always deal with this rubbish ?
`` People are getting involved and looking after their area and that 's good to see , but there could definitely be more done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why should we have to do it ?
`` I feel like we 're bobbies on the beat and seeing everything that happens .
I see all this stuff and I wonder why people think it 's acceptable . ''
In the weeks that the litter pickers have been giving up their time to try and clear The Mop they have seen even more rubbish dumped at the site .
On one occasion Andy says they returned to the area to find a pile of rubbish had been piles in the abandoned car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Mop has become known as an area where people can leave their waste and that when others spot all the rubbish they think there is nothing that can be done .
`` There are signs all round the area saying do n't litter and people just ignore them , '' he said .
`` They do n't care at all about where they live .
`` Other people see it and think there 's rubbish here already let 's put more there .
`` And it will stay there forever unless someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much apathy about these things .
`` People are just accepting this like it 's normal and it 's just not right that the places we love are treated like this . ''
The clear out is the work of two groups , The Litter Pickers of Astley Bridge and Bolton North Litter Pickers , who have been working together on the site .
Andy helps to organise the project alongside another volunteer , Eileen Mckay Crowe .
When the green bags are removed from the site they are left and council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , with more rubbish constantly being dumped in the area , it could take a long time to full clear the site and Andy is particularly worried about the animals that live in the woodland .
He added : `` Why should the wildlife be left in the middle of broken cans and glass and rubbish ?
`` There are lots of living things on the planet , not just us , and people need to realise that .
`` If it was n't for people like us these areas would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this mess is left , it 's just not right that people do n't care .
They should care more about where they live .
`` The council are doing some things , they take away the bags for us , but more just keeps coming . ''
Volunteer litter picking groups can pick up bags and equipment from Bolton Council .
To find out how to get involved , visit : www.bolton.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/volunteer-litter-picking .

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Hundreds of bags of rubbish have been removed from woodland in Bolton but more keeps being dumped.
Around three weeks ago, volunteers started trying to clear out an area of land called The Mop at the bottom of Raglan Street and Astley Lane, in Astley Bridge.
Dozens of people have helped with the project but - despite already carrying out 450 bags of waste - it is thought that only a third of the rubbish has been removed.
Andy Capstick has been volunteering with litter picking groups around Bolton for three years but says this site is one of the worst he has ever seen.
The group has found 35 tyres dumped in the woods, along with furniture, rolls of carpet, used needles, a refrigerator and even an abandoned car.
(Image: MEN)
"There's so much abuse of this green space," Andy said. "We like going there and walking but why should we volunteers have to always deal with this rubbish?
"People are getting involved and looking after their area and that's good to see, but there could definitely be more done.
"I just find myself asking why should we have to do it?
"I feel like we're bobbies on the beat and seeing everything that happens. I see all this stuff and I wonder why people think it's acceptable."
(Image: MEN)
In the weeks that the litter pickers have been giving up their time to try and clear The Mop they have seen even more rubbish dumped at the site.
On one occasion Andy says they returned to the area to find a pile of rubbish had been piles in the abandoned car and set alight.
(Image: MEN)
He thinks that The Mop has become known as an area where people can leave their waste and that when others spot all the rubbish they think there is nothing that can be done.
"There are signs all round the area saying don't litter and people just ignore them," he said.
"They don't care at all about where they live.
"Other people see it and think there's rubbish here already let's put more there.
"And it will stay there forever unless someone does something about it. There's so much apathy about these things.
"People are just accepting this like it's normal and it's just not right that the places we love are treated like this."
The clear out is the work of two groups, The Litter Pickers of Astley Bridge and Bolton North Litter Pickers, who have been working together on the site.
Andy helps to organise the project alongside another volunteer, Eileen Mckay Crowe. When the green bags are removed from the site they are left and council officers come to pick them up.
(Image: MEN)
But, with more rubbish constantly being dumped in the area, it could take a long time to full clear the site and Andy is particularly worried about the animals that live in the woodland.
He added: "Why should the wildlife be left in the middle of broken cans and glass and rubbish?
"There are lots of living things on the planet, not just us, and people need to realise that.
"If it wasn't for people like us these areas would be even worse. It's wrong that this mess is left, it's just not right that people don't care. They should care more about where they live.
"The council are doing some things, they take away the bags for us, but more just keeps coming."
Volunteer litter picking groups can pick up bags and equipment from Bolton Council. To find out how to get involved, visit: www.bolton.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/volunteer-litter-picking.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Man United might be about to give David de Gea what he's been missing

If Sergio Romero completes his move away from Manchester United this summer then the decision to axe him for three semi-finals this season may well be considered the defining moment of his time at the club .
For five years United have had the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League - certainly the only No .
2 with 96 caps for Argentina - but when push came to shove they still did n't trust him ahead of David de Gea .
The Spaniard has struggled for a second successive season at Old Trafford but when the team to face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea in the FA Cup and Sevilla in the Europa League was announced , he was back in .
Romero played 17 cup games for United this season but was moved aside at the business end of all three competitions .
Those decisions might have been the final straw for the 33-year-old , but the reality is he 's been a clear understudy to De Gea for much longer than this season , rather than ever being seen as realistic competition , despite his stellar record in the game .
For a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status as No .
1 is undisputed .
Has that led to some of the error-strewn performances we 've seen over the past 18 months ?
On his day the four-time player of the year has shown he remains as good as ever , but there have been too many mistakes to go alongside the memorable saves , perhaps a hint of complacency kicking in .
If that is the case then the 29-year-old is about to get exactly what he needs in the form of some serious competition to be Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin the new Premier League season on September 19 against Crystal Palace it would be a major surprise if De Gea did n't start , adding to his 405 club appearances , but he will know that in Dean Henderson he has a young , ambitious goalkeeper who will be determined to end the season as United and England 's No .
1 .
To begin with Henderson will get chances in the cup competitions , as Romero did , but while the Argentinean knew he was just picking up an appearance fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contention , Henderson will know that if he can impress he will put pressure on De Gea .
The 23-year-old has had two exceptional seasons on loan at Sheffield United and has never hidden his ambition to oust De Gea .
His presence on the training ground every day will keep the Spanish goalkeeper on his toes and perhaps that level of competition will result in improved performances as well .
If De Gea continues to make the number of mistakes he has been doing then it will surely be a matter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
But conversely , the pressure from Henderson might reignite De Gea 's own United career .
In Romero he knew he had a caretaker when he was given the night off , rather than any real competition .
That 's no longer the case .

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If Sergio Romero completes his move away from Manchester United this summer then the decision to axe him for three semi-finals this season may well be considered the defining moment of his time at the club.
For five years United have had the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League - certainly the only No. 2 with 96 caps for Argentina - but when push came to shove they still didn't trust him ahead of David de Gea.
The Spaniard has struggled for a second successive season at Old Trafford but when the team to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, Chelsea in the FA Cup and Sevilla in the Europa League was announced, he was back in. Romero played 17 cup games for United this season but was moved aside at the business end of all three competitions.
Those decisions might have been the final straw for the 33-year-old, but the reality is he's been a clear understudy to De Gea for much longer than this season, rather than ever being seen as realistic competition, despite his stellar record in the game.
For a few seasons now De Gea has known his status as No. 1 is undisputed. Has that led to some of the error-strewn performances we've seen over the past 18 months? On his day the four-time player of the year has shown he remains as good as ever, but there have been too many mistakes to go alongside the memorable saves, perhaps a hint of complacency kicking in.
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If that is the case then the 29-year-old is about to get exactly what he needs in the form of some serious competition to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice goalkeeper.
When United begin the new Premier League season on September 19 against Crystal Palace it would be a major surprise if De Gea didn't start, adding to his 405 club appearances, but he will know that in Dean Henderson he has a young, ambitious goalkeeper who will be determined to end the season as United and England's No. 1.
To begin with Henderson will get chances in the cup competitions, as Romero did, but while the Argentinean knew he was just picking up an appearance fee rather than putting himself in Premier League contention, Henderson will know that if he can impress he will put pressure on De Gea.
The 23-year-old has had two exceptional seasons on loan at Sheffield United and has never hidden his ambition to oust De Gea. His presence on the training ground every day will keep the Spanish goalkeeper on his toes and perhaps that level of competition will result in improved performances as well.
If De Gea continues to make the number of mistakes he has been doing then it will surely be a matter of time before Henderson gets his chance in the Premier League. But conversely, the pressure from Henderson might reignite De Gea's own United career.
In Romero he knew he had a caretaker when he was given the night off, rather than any real competition. That's no longer the case.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Can the Eat Out to Help Out discount be used on Bank Holiday Monday?

This month diners have been given a good incentive to get back out and enjoy restaurant meals once again .
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has offered those opting to eat out up to 50 per cent off their meals at participating restaurants from Monday to Wednesday throughout August .
And the offer was certainly tempting as more than 64 million meals were claimed in the first three weeks .
However , all good things must come to an end .
Bank holiday Monday also marks the end of the month and the government 's scheme is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So that means you have just one day left to make the most out of the deal .
Despite call for an extension due to the success , a statement from the Treasury suggests there 'll be no further support for the scheme after the bank holiday .
But , that may not quite be the end of it as Manchester restaurants have announced they 'll be offering the same deal at their own expense next month .
And it 's not just Manchester either as many popular restaurants and chains have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 per cent off discount to people who dine in from Monday to Wednesday .
If , however , you are looking to be spending more time in the comfort of your own home after a few weeks of eating out , Deliveroo has decided to launch its own Eat In to Help out discount for September .

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This month diners have been given a good incentive to get back out and enjoy restaurant meals once again.
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has offered those opting to eat out up to 50 per cent off their meals at participating restaurants from Monday to Wednesday throughout August.
And the offer was certainly tempting as more than 64 million meals were claimed in the first three weeks.
However, all good things must come to an end.
Bank holiday Monday also marks the end of the month and the government's scheme is set to be wrapped up on August 31.
So that means you have just one day left to make the most out of the deal.
Despite call for an extension due to the success, a statement from the Treasury suggests there'll be no further support for the scheme after the bank holiday.
But, that may not quite be the end of it as Manchester restaurants have announced they'll be offering the same deal at their own expense next month.
And it's not just Manchester either as many popular restaurants and chains have taken the decision to continue offering a 50 per cent off discount to people who dine in from Monday to Wednesday.
If, however, you are looking to be spending more time in the comfort of your own home after a few weeks of eating out, Deliveroo has decided to launch its own Eat In to Help out discount for September.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Girlfriend's devastation after partner suffers stroke - and dies 16 hours later

The girlfriend of a man who died after a sudden stroke has spoken of her heartbreak .
Luca Sportelli appeared to be well on the evening of August 3 .
Just six hours later , his partner found herself giving consent for major surgery at Salford Royal Hospital .
Luca , 47 , suffered a severe stroke at home , which led to a large blood clot on his brain .
He was at his flat near Salford Quays when he shouted to girlfriend Lisa Bohm that he had fallen and couldn ’ t get up .
Luca , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his body , was rushed to hospital at around 9pm .
Lisa , 35 , says she was told the bleed on Luca 's brain was worse than expected at around 2am .
She was told there was nothing more doctors could do around 25 minutes later .
Luca died on August 4 just after 12.30pm .
Now Lisa has spoken of her heartbreak .
She 's devastated she never got the chance to say goodbye .
`` It was so sudden , it was so quick and it was so massive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was just so incredibly unlucky .
`` A blood vessel in his brain burst .
It was nothing caused by blood pressure or anything like that.
” Luca , who worked as a freelancer in , the computing industry , was born and raised in Manchester , but briefly moved to Italy as a child where he had family .
He later returned to Manchester where he met Lisa in 2013 .
Described as an 'absolute nerd ' with a passion for computers and IT , Luca also loved producing music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketing business , added : `` He might not have been there mentally , he might have been unconscious , but I would have liked to say goodbye if I had have had the chance .
`` Instead of planning birthdays or holidays , we are finding ourselves planning a funeral in the middle of a pandemic after I suddenly lost my partner of seven years .
`` It will still take some time until I can accept or understand it .
Every time there is a sound in the flat , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anymore . ''
Lisa has set up a Gofundme page to help pay an artist to paint a photograph of her with Luca on holiday in Germany .
It is also hoped a portrait will be given to Luca ’ s mother .
Any additional funds will go to the Stroke Association charity and an urn bracelet or cremation ring .
Lisa added : `` Hug all your loved ones , please .
Life is unfair and I have learnt this summer how fast things can change .
`` Please don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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The girlfriend of a man who died after a sudden stroke has spoken of her heartbreak.
Luca Sportelli appeared to be well on the evening of August 3.
Just six hours later, his partner found herself giving consent for major surgery at Salford Royal Hospital.
Luca, 47, suffered a severe stroke at home, which led to a large blood clot on his brain.
He was at his flat near Salford Quays when he shouted to girlfriend Lisa Bohm that he had fallen and couldn’t get up.
Luca, who lost control of the left side of his body, was rushed to hospital at around 9pm.
(Image: Lisa Bohm)
Lisa, 35, says she was told the bleed on Luca's brain was worse than expected at around 2am.
She was told there was nothing more doctors could do around 25 minutes later.
Luca died on August 4 just after 12.30pm.
Now Lisa has spoken of her heartbreak.
She's devastated she never got the chance to say goodbye.
"It was so sudden, it was so quick and it was so massive," she said.
"The doctors said he was just so incredibly unlucky.
"A blood vessel in his brain burst. It was nothing caused by blood pressure or anything like that.”
Luca, who worked as a freelancer in ,the computing industry, was born and raised in Manchester, but briefly moved to Italy as a child where he had family.
He later returned to Manchester where he met Lisa in 2013.
Described as an 'absolute nerd' with a passion for computers and IT, Luca also loved producing music.
Lisa, who owns a digital marketing business, added: "He might not have been there mentally, he might have been unconscious, but I would have liked to say goodbye if I had have had the chance.
"Instead of planning birthdays or holidays, we are finding ourselves planning a funeral in the middle of a pandemic after I suddenly lost my partner of seven years.
"It will still take some time until I can accept or understand it. Every time there is a sound in the flat, I keep forgetting he’s not around anymore."
Lisa has set up a Gofundme page to help pay an artist to paint a photograph of her with Luca on holiday in Germany.
It is also hoped a portrait will be given to Luca’s mother.
Any additional funds will go to the Stroke Association charity and an urn bracelet or cremation ring.
Lisa added: "Hug all your loved ones, please. Life is unfair and I have learnt this summer how fast things can change.
"Please don’t wait to start living your life."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--A year on from Bury FC's expulsion from the Football League, hope is returning

It has been a long year for Bury FC fans following their club 's expulsion from the Football League .
On August 28 , 2019 , Shakers supporters awoke to the news that their beloved club had become the first to be thrown out of the Football League since 1992 .
The dramatic expulsion came after the club 's owner , Steve Dale , failed to provide financial guarantees to the EFL .
When a late takeover bid collapsed , the EFL finally pulled the plug .
The anger , grief and despair felt by the club 's loyal fanbase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ descended on the club 's home of more than 130 years .
Grown men decked out in club colours broke down in tears as they tried to articulate their anger and disbelief at the news that had broke late the night before .
Many likened it to losing a close friend or loved one .
The footage from that day captures a community in shock , its heart ripped from its chest overnight .
The ripple effect was felt throughout Bury , with pubs , takeaways and shops among those to feel the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former Bury North MP , James Frith , even went as far as saying the town faced an ‘ identity crisis ’ in the wake of what happened .
One year on , plenty has changed in the world but not at Gigg Lane .
The old ground stands eerily still , the signs of neglect beginning to creep in .
The tributes adorning the railings at the front of the stadium have been faded by the weather , while the turnstiles have collected a thick layer of dust and dirt .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game was staged here .
Nowadays , the only real activity at Gigg Lane is the growling of engines coming from the motorbike training school which operates on the stadium 's vast car park .
Occasionally , the club 's former groundsman , Mike Curtis , is said to show up to the mow the pitch .
That is despite there being no prospect of it hosting a match any time soon .
Bury FC still exists , though , if only on paper .
With no players , no league to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of , it is little more than a hollow shell of the club fans knew and loved .
There is hope , however .
Supporters have managed to rally and form a new club , Bury AFC , with the aim of bringing football back to the town .
Within weeks of the club being booted out of the EFL , hundreds had signed up to work on the phoenix project as volunteers .
One of those was Chris Murray , now the chairman of Bury AFC .
Murray , whose day job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketing company , still feels frustration at what was allowed to happened to Bury FC .
But he believes the last year has brought fans together .
He explained that he initially became involved with the idea of a phoenix club to put pressure on Dale to sell up .
It was a last resort , an emergency option .
However , it soon became clear that it would be the only way football could return to the town any time soon .
`` Everyone was looking at it thinking hopefully we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could not bank on someone else doing something , '' said Murray .
`` We got the large chunk of stuff done by the time our league application was submitted in December .
`` When Covid hit , we were at the point where we were starting to look at a membership scheme and advertising for a manager . ''
As the world adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic , plans had to be put on hold .
In July , Bury AFC were told their bid to enter the North West Counties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football , had been succesful .
Since then , things have moved quickly .
Kits have been designed and more than 1,400 replica shirts sold , while the club now has more than 800 paid-up members .
A groundshare with neighbouring Radcliffe has been agreed while former Stockport County and Sunderland winger Andy Welsh has been appointed as the first-team boss .
`` It 's been full on , '' admitted Murray .
`` We 've appointed a manager and started recruiting players .
`` We have had to do a lot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been a lot of work but we have enjoyed it . ''
On Wednesday evening , almost a year on from that darkest of days , the phoenix club took to the field for the first time .
The home of Daisy Hill FC , in Westhoughton , is a far cry from what fans might be used to , but following the events of the last year it mattered little where the game was held .
Due to social distancing rules , only 150 people were allowed to attend the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fan-led club triumphed 5-0 .
Murray says he was anxious to see the reaction of the lucky few who managed to bag a ticket to the inaugural fixture .
`` I wanted to make sure they enjoyed themselves .
We had 100 Bury fans in , they have not watched football in a long time .
`` It will be an education process .
We have gone from being a League One and League Two fan base to being a North West Counties one .
`` We have done something special already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considerable number of Bury fans have thrown their support behind the new outfit , some still have reservations .
For them , the phoenix club is no replacement for what they have lost .
Murray recognises it may take some longer than others to warm to the new outfit , while others may never be ready .
`` A lot of people have been receptive to what we want to do , '' he said .
`` There are those who are angry and upset about the fact we have created this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for what happens with the original club .
`` We have tried to do our best for the fan base .
We want to listen to what everyone has to say and take those opinions on board .
`` It has been a horrible time and we need to create a club everyone can be proud of .
`` It might not be for everyone straight away but I hope that over time , as we grow as a community club , they will see how we are trying to make things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It hurts when your football club is on life support .
We want to make sure it does n't happen again .
`` We want to create a football club that buys into the community aspect and and can work with local businesses , schools and can hopefully play football back at Gigg Lane again . ''
Twelve months on from the darkest day in Bury FC 's history , emotions among fans are mixed .
Many still feel profound pain and sadness over what happened , but some are in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest challenge for those behind the new club is securing the future of Gigg Lane , something they know will not be easy .
Last year , a parliamentary inquiry into the Shakers ’ demise heard that the club 's former owner , Stewart Day , had mortgaged the ground with Merseyside-based Capital Bridging Finance Solution Ltd for £2.5m at an interest rate of 138 pc .
While the ground is currently listed as an Asset of Community Value ( ACV ) , meaning those behind Bury AFC would have six months to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it would still mean raising a sizeable sum of money .
According to Murray , there are plans to raise funds in an eventual attempt to buy the ground .
In the meantime , Bury FC continues to limp on , although it is unclear how long for .
In a statement issued on Thursday , in which he also criticised the BBC over licence fees and the Proms , Dale insisted he was working to try and get the Shakers back playing football next season .
Dale had attempted to re-apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , but the request was turned down by the Football Association .
Most fans still live in hope of Bury FC eventually being resurrected , but the acceptance that it may never happen is growing .
The memory of what happened to the club still lingers throughout the town , the wounds still raw and far from healed .
A new dawn is on the horizon , though , and where last year there was despair , there is now hope and excitement .
Just four months prior to Bury 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , young side secured promotion to the third tier of English football .
It will be a long way back to where they were , but the journey has already begun .

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It has been a long year for Bury FC fans following their club's expulsion from the Football League.
On August 28, 2019, Shakers supporters awoke to the news that their beloved club had become the first to be thrown out of the Football League since 1992.
The dramatic expulsion came after the club's owner, Steve Dale, failed to provide financial guarantees to the EFL.
When a late takeover bid collapsed, the EFL finally pulled the plug.
The anger, grief and despair felt by the club's loyal fanbase was evident as the nation's media descended on the club's home of more than 130 years.
Grown men decked out in club colours broke down in tears as they tried to articulate their anger and disbelief at the news that had broke late the night before.
Many likened it to losing a close friend or loved one.
(Image: Getty Images)
The footage from that day captures a community in shock, its heart ripped from its chest overnight.
The ripple effect was felt throughout Bury, with pubs, takeaways and shops among those to feel the impact of the Shakers' loss.
Former Bury North MP, James Frith, even went as far as saying the town faced an ‘identity crisis’ in the wake of what happened.
One year on, plenty has changed in the world but not at Gigg Lane.
The old ground stands eerily still, the signs of neglect beginning to creep in.
The tributes adorning the railings at the front of the stadium have been faded by the weather, while the turnstiles have collected a thick layer of dust and dirt.
It is 15 months since a competitive football game was staged here.
Nowadays, the only real activity at Gigg Lane is the growling of engines coming from the motorbike training school which operates on the stadium's vast car park.
Occasionally, the club's former groundsman, Mike Curtis, is said to show up to the mow the pitch.
That is despite there being no prospect of it hosting a match any time soon.
Bury FC still exists, though, if only on paper. With no players, no league to play in, and no employees to speak of, it is little more than a hollow shell of the club fans knew and loved.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
There is hope, however.
Supporters have managed to rally and form a new club, Bury AFC, with the aim of bringing football back to the town.
Within weeks of the club being booted out of the EFL, hundreds had signed up to work on the phoenix project as volunteers.
One of those was Chris Murray, now the chairman of Bury AFC.
Murray, whose day job is as a director at a digital marketing company, still feels frustration at what was allowed to happened to Bury FC.
But he believes the last year has brought fans together.
He explained that he initially became involved with the idea of a phoenix club to put pressure on Dale to sell up.
It was a last resort, an emergency option.
However, it soon became clear that it would be the only way football could return to the town any time soon.
"Everyone was looking at it thinking hopefully we will not need to do this, but we could not bank on someone else doing something," said Murray.
"We got the large chunk of stuff done by the time our league application was submitted in December.
"When Covid hit, we were at the point where we were starting to look at a membership scheme and advertising for a manager."
As the world adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic, plans had to be put on hold.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
In July, Bury AFC were told their bid to enter the North West Counties League, the 10th tier of English football, had been succesful.
Since then, things have moved quickly.
Kits have been designed and more than 1,400 replica shirts sold, while the club now has more than 800 paid-up members.
A groundshare with neighbouring Radcliffe has been agreed while former Stockport County and Sunderland winger Andy Welsh has been appointed as the first-team boss.
"It's been full on," admitted Murray. "We've appointed a manager and started recruiting players.
"We have had to do a lot to make sure we are ready. It's been a lot of work but we have enjoyed it."
On Wednesday evening, almost a year on from that darkest of days, the phoenix club took to the field for the first time.
The home of Daisy Hill FC, in Westhoughton, is a far cry from what fans might be used to, but following the events of the last year it mattered little where the game was held.
Due to social distancing rules, only 150 people were allowed to attend the game at the New Sirs, in which the fan-led club triumphed 5-0.
Murray says he was anxious to see the reaction of the lucky few who managed to bag a ticket to the inaugural fixture.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I wanted to make sure they enjoyed themselves. We had 100 Bury fans in, they have not watched football in a long time.
"It will be an education process. We have gone from being a League One and League Two fan base to being a North West Counties one.
"We have done something special already in getting here."
While a considerable number of Bury fans have thrown their support behind the new outfit, some still have reservations.
For them, the phoenix club is no replacement for what they have lost.
Murray recognises it may take some longer than others to warm to the new outfit, while others may never be ready.
"A lot of people have been receptive to what we want to do," he said.
"There are those who are angry and upset about the fact we have created this. Some people still think we should be waiting for what happens with the original club.
"We have tried to do our best for the fan base. We want to listen to what everyone has to say and take those opinions on board.
"It has been a horrible time and we need to create a club everyone can be proud of.
"It might not be for everyone straight away but I hope that over time, as we grow as a community club, they will see how we are trying to make things work, and they will understand.
"It hurts when your football club is on life support. We want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"We want to create a football club that buys into the community aspect and and can work with local businesses, schools and can hopefully play football back at Gigg Lane again."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Twelve months on from the darkest day in Bury FC's history, emotions among fans are mixed.
Many still feel profound pain and sadness over what happened, but some are in the process of moving on.
Possibly the biggest challenge for those behind the new club is securing the future of Gigg Lane, something they know will not be easy.
Last year, a parliamentary inquiry into the Shakers’ demise heard that the club's former owner, Stewart Day, had mortgaged the ground with Merseyside-based Capital Bridging Finance Solution Ltd for £2.5m at an interest rate of 138 pc.
While the ground is currently listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), meaning those behind Bury AFC would have six months to bid if it comes up for sale, it would still mean raising a sizeable sum of money.
According to Murray, there are plans to raise funds in an eventual attempt to buy the ground.
In the meantime, Bury FC continues to limp on, although it is unclear how long for.
In a statement issued on Thursday, in which he also criticised the BBC over licence fees and the Proms, Dale insisted he was working to try and get the Shakers back playing football next season.
Dale had attempted to re-apply for a place in the National League this season, but the request was turned down by the Football Association.
Most fans still live in hope of Bury FC eventually being resurrected, but the acceptance that it may never happen is growing.
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The memory of what happened to the club still lingers throughout the town, the wounds still raw and far from healed.
A new dawn is on the horizon, though, and where last year there was despair, there is now hope and excitement.
Just four months prior to Bury's expulsion, fans rejoiced as an impressive, young side secured promotion to the third tier of English football.
It will be a long way back to where they were, but the journey has already begun.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Pep Guardiola set to quarantine before joining Man City pre-season

Pep Guardiola is set to quarantine for a fortnight before returning to Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season .
The coach has been in his native Barcelona for a break , with some fans hoping that his presence there is another sign that means Lionel Messi could actually be on his way to the Etihad .
With all arrivals from Spain being forced to quarantine for two weeks according to the current UK government regulations , Guardiola will not be expected at the training ground this week to lead pre-season training .
However , the club are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad were allowed to go wherever they wanted in their time off between the end of one campaign and the start of the next and City miss the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures after their Champions League exertions .
In addition , while there will be some players reporting for duty this week the upcoming international matches mean that the majority of their players will be away for the majority of the next two weeks anyway .
When Guardiola does return to the City Football Academy , there will still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Molineux to face Wolves in a game that has been pushed back to a Monday night .
The Blues are still hoping to add Messi and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to their squad before the transfer window closes , having already added defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and winger Ferran Torres from Valencia as part of their rebuild following a disappointing campaign .

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Pep Guardiola is set to quarantine for a fortnight before returning to Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season.
The coach has been in his native Barcelona for a break, with some fans hoping that his presence there is another sign that means Lionel Messi could actually be on his way to the Etihad.
With all arrivals from Spain being forced to quarantine for two weeks according to the current UK government regulations, Guardiola will not be expected at the training ground this week to lead pre-season training.
However, the club are not concerned about this. All of the squad were allowed to go wherever they wanted in their time off between the end of one campaign and the start of the next and City miss the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures after their Champions League exertions.
In addition, while there will be some players reporting for duty this week the upcoming international matches mean that the majority of their players will be away for the majority of the next two weeks anyway.
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When Guardiola does return to the City Football Academy, there will still be more than a week before they head to Molineux to face Wolves in a game that has been pushed back to a Monday night.
The Blues are still hoping to add Messi and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to their squad before the transfer window closes, having already added defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and winger Ferran Torres from Valencia as part of their rebuild following a disappointing campaign.