themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Doyle explains how Foden helped him make Man City league debut

Tommy Doyle credited Phil Foden with guiding him through first-team training at Manchester City after he made his Premier League debut for the club on Wednesday .
Doyle came on as a second half substitute to make his first league appearance for City , and only his third senior game overall .
Under-23 captain Doyle has been involved in first team training since the Premier League re-start after the academy season was curtailed , and he was rewarded with some Premier League minutes towards the end of City 's 5-0 win over Newcastle .
Speaking after the game , life-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delight at achieving a goal of his since childhood , explaining how he has been determined to make the most of his opportunity in first-team training .
He told City TV : `` It 's very good .
Obviously I 've been working hard in training and listening to every bit of information I get from the staff , the manager and the players .
Today thankfully I 've had the chance to get out on the pitch and play a part .
`` I 've been here a long time .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in the Premier League for Man City .
To do it today is a massive occasion for me and I 'm really happy . ''
Doyle went on to explain how Foden had offered valuable help to him and the other academy players who have joined first team training sessions lately .
Foden impressed again against Newcastle as he showed why City have such high hopes for his future at the club .
And Doyle said Foden 's example on and off the pitch is inspiring the next generation of City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first team .
He explained : `` Me and Phil have a good relationship and he tells me a lot of important information because he 's been around the first team for a long time .
`` Obviously now you see his hard work is paying off .
It shows if you do work hard and you listen and take in all the information the performances on the pitch come together .
`` That 's what Phil 's doing now so I 'll continue to ask him questions and hopefully when I get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emulate the performances not only him but the team are making . ''

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Tommy Doyle credited Phil Foden with guiding him through first-team training at Manchester City after he made his Premier League debut for the club on Wednesday.
Doyle came on as a second half substitute to make his first league appearance for City, and only his third senior game overall.
Under-23 captain Doyle has been involved in first team training since the Premier League re-start after the academy season was curtailed, and he was rewarded with some Premier League minutes towards the end of City's 5-0 win over Newcastle.
Speaking after the game, life-long City fan Doyle couldn't hide his delight at achieving a goal of his since childhood, explaining how he has been determined to make the most of his opportunity in first-team training.
He told City TV: "It's very good. Obviously I've been working hard in training and listening to every bit of information I get from the staff, the manager and the players. Today thankfully I've had the chance to get out on the pitch and play a part.
"I've been here a long time. The goal from a young kid is always to play in the Premier League for Man City. To do it today is a massive occasion for me and I'm really happy."
Doyle went on to explain how Foden had offered valuable help to him and the other academy players who have joined first team training sessions lately.
Foden impressed again against Newcastle as he showed why City have such high hopes for his future at the club.
And Doyle said Foden's example on and off the pitch is inspiring the next generation of City youngsters to make their mark on the first team.
He explained: "Me and Phil have a good relationship and he tells me a lot of important information because he's been around the first team for a long time.
"Obviously now you see his hard work is paying off. It shows if you do work hard and you listen and take in all the information the performances on the pitch come together.
"That's what Phil's doing now so I'll continue to ask him questions and hopefully when I get more chances on the pitch I can emulate the performances not only him but the team are making."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Europa League rule changes that will affect Man United and draw details

UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Europa quarter-finals , semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon , Switzerland on Friday 10 July .
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Europa League will be conducted in Germany in August .
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format , with the games commencing on August 5 and the final taking place on August 21 .
There will be three draws made on Friday .
One will be for the quarter-finals , another for the semi-finals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 'home ' side in the final for administrative reasons .
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection , so teams can face opposition from the same national association .
The draw can be seen live on BT Sport on Friday at 12pm .
UEFA also announced a number of rule changes yesterday ahead of the restart of the competition .
Unplayed round of 16 second legs will be held either at the club 's home ground or at a venue assigned by them .
Sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new 'List A ' players , but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February .
And similar to the Premier League , teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will only be allowed to make these changes at three points in the game .
These three occasions do not include changes at half-time , between the end of normal playing time and extra-time , and at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substitution may also be allowed during extra-time .
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team 's teamsheet for games instead of 18 , something usually only permitted for the final .
Manchester United took control of their Europa League last-16 tie with a resounding first-leg win at LASK back in March .

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UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Europa quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday 10 July.
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Europa League will be conducted in Germany in August.
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format, with the games commencing on August 5 and the final taking place on August 21.
There will be three draws made on Friday. One will be for the quarter-finals, another for the semi-finals, and then a third to determine the 'home' side in the final for administrative reasons.
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection, so teams can face opposition from the same national association.
The draw can be seen live on BT Sport on Friday at 12pm.
UEFA also announced a number of rule changes yesterday ahead of the restart of the competition.
Unplayed round of 16 second legs will be held either at the club's home ground or at a venue assigned by them.
Sides can also register a maximum of three new 'List A' players, but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February.
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And similar to the Premier League, teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will only be allowed to make these changes at three points in the game.
These three occasions do not include changes at half-time, between the end of normal playing time and extra-time, and at half-time during extra time. One additional substitution may also be allowed during extra-time.
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team's teamsheet for games instead of 18, something usually only permitted for the final.
Manchester United took control of their Europa League last-16 tie with a resounding first-leg win at LASK back in March.
Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood and Andreas Pereira handed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side a 5-0 win in Austria.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--When can Man City fans see Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw

UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Champions League quarter-finals , semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon , Switzerland on Friday 10 July .
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Champions League will conclude with a ‘ final-eight ’ mini-tournament in Lisbon in August .
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format , with the games commencing on 12 August and the final taking place on 23 August .
There are already four teams who have qualified for the quarter-finals : Atalanta , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saint-Germain .
There will be three draws made on Friday .
One will be for the quarter-finals , another for the semi-finals , and then a third to determine the 'home ' side in the final for administrative reasons .
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection , so teams can face opposition from the same national association .
The draw can be watched live on BT Sport from 11am on Friday .
UEFA also announced a number of rule changes yesterday ahead of the restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 second legs will be held either at the club 's home ground or at a venue assigned by them .
Sides can also register a maximum of three new 'List A ' players , but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February .
And similar to the Premier League , teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will only be allowed to make these changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These three occasions do not include changes at half-time , between the end of normal playing time and extra-time , and at half-time during extra time .
One additional substitution may also be allowed during extra-time .
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team 's teamsheet for games instead of 18 , something usually only permitted for the final .
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season ’ s competition and have the second-leg of their respective last-16 ties against Bayern Munich and @ @ @ @ @ @

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UEFA have confirmed that the draws for the Champions League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will take place at their headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday 10 July.
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Champions League will conclude with a ‘final-eight’ mini-tournament in Lisbon in August.
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format, with the games commencing on 12 August and the final taking place on 23 August.
There are already four teams who have qualified for the quarter-finals: Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain.
There will be three draws made on Friday. One will be for the quarter-finals, another for the semi-finals, and then a third to determine the 'home' side in the final for administrative reasons.
It is also worth noting that there are no seedings and no country protection, so teams can face opposition from the same national association.
The draw can be watched live on BT Sport from 11am on Friday.
UEFA also announced a number of rule changes yesterday ahead of the restart of the competition.
Unplayed round of 16 second legs will be held either at the club's home ground or at a venue assigned by them.
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Sides can also register a maximum of three new 'List A' players, but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February.
And similar to the Premier League, teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will only be allowed to make these changes at three points in the game.
These three occasions do not include changes at half-time, between the end of normal playing time and extra-time, and at half-time during extra time. One additional substitution may also be allowed during extra-time.
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team's teamsheet for games instead of 18, something usually only permitted for the final.
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season’s competition and have the second-leg of their respective last-16 ties against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid still to play.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Man Utd 'identify' three potential defensive signings and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have compiled a three-man centre-back short list consisting of Nathan Ake , Tyrone Mings and Alessio Romagnoli , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build upon his side 's exciting potential to turn them into Premier League title contenders and would like to add a centre-midfielder , winger and playmaker to boost his attacking options this summer .
However , according to ESPN , with it looking likely that Paul Pogba will stay at the club , it 's now a possibility that the funds which would have been used to sign a creative-midfielder - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could now be spent on a centre-back to partner Harry Maguire instead .
While United are enjoying a 16 game unbeaten streak and have been on fire going forward , there remains frailties at the back as Bournemouth proved with their opening goal at Old Trafford on Saturday , despite going on to lose 5-2 .
According to the report , Bournemouth 's Ake , Aston Villa 's Mings and and Milan captain Romagnoli are the 'names in the frame ' if United decide to improve the centre of defence this summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that United are interested in Ake after he approached the Dutchman following the weekend 's game and , in footage aired by broascasters , appeared to say : 'We need a left-footed centre-back , so keep going . '
The BT Sport caption , however , read : 'You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs .
Just keep going . '
The United boss laughed off the suggestion by saying United already have seven centre-backs , though two are out on loan and two are injured , which has led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-team training .
`` I 've got seven centre-backs , '' Solskjaer laughed .
`` I do n't know where that 's come from .
We 're fine . ''
Meanwhile , Paul Pogba has reportedly expressed his excitement at the possibility of linking up with Jadon Sancho at United .
Sancho remains a priority target for the Reds but Dortmund ’ s valuation of the England international could be a stumbling block to any deal .
The Athletic report Pogba has privately expressed his excitement at the idea playing alongside Sancho at @ @ @

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Manchester United have compiled a three-man centre-back short list consisting of Nathan Ake, Tyrone Mings and Alessio Romagnoli, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build upon his side's exciting potential to turn them into Premier League title contenders and would like to add a centre-midfielder, winger and playmaker to boost his attacking options this summer.
However, according to ESPN, with it looking likely that Paul Pogba will stay at the club, it's now a possibility that the funds which would have been used to sign a creative-midfielder - such as top target Jack Grealish - could now be spent on a centre-back to partner Harry Maguire instead.
While United are enjoying a 16 game unbeaten streak and have been on fire going forward, there remains frailties at the back as Bournemouth proved with their opening goal at Old Trafford on Saturday, despite going on to lose 5-2.
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According to the report, Bournemouth's Ake, Aston Villa's Mings and and Milan captain Romagnoli are the 'names in the frame' if United decide to improve the centre of defence this summer.
Solskjaer has already moved to dismiss claims that United are interested in Ake after he approached the Dutchman following the weekend's game and, in footage aired by broascasters, appeared to say: 'We need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.' The BT Sport caption, however, read: 'You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs. Just keep going.'
The United boss laughed off the suggestion by saying United already have seven centre-backs, though two are out on loan and two are injured, which has led to Under-18 captain Teden Mengi being drafted into first-team training .
"I've got seven centre-backs," Solskjaer laughed. "I don't know where that's come from. We're fine."
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba has reportedly expressed his excitement at the possibility of linking up with Jadon Sancho at United.
Sancho remains a priority target for the Reds but Dortmund’s valuation of the England international could be a stumbling block to any deal.
The Athletic report Pogba has privately expressed his excitement at the idea playing alongside Sancho at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--This is what workmen found when they renovated a building in Manchester's Northern Quarter

They were carrying out work at a property in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter when they made the find .
The interior of the building was being stripped to prepare it for becoming a new restaurant in the square , which is at the heart of the trendy district .
It is believed the gun- thought to be an Italian-made Beretta Roma 90 model - had been concealed behind panelling or a wall .
Workmen were removing walls and floorboards when it was found .
Police converged on the address on Thursday last week after being alerted by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe before removing it .
A senior source said forensic work was being carried out on the gun .
Officers will carry out ballistic tests to try and establish if it has been used in previous crimes .
The gun appears to be in good condition , but is not clear how long it had been stashed away .
Production of the model 90 Roma Beretta began in 1970 and officially cased in 1982 .
It was only made in 7.65 calibre .
It was unusual in that it did not look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many imitations of the German-made Walther PP .

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Workmen made a surprise discovery while renovating a building in Manchester city centre - a hidden handgun.
They were carrying out work at a property in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter when they made the find.
The interior of the building was being stripped to prepare it for becoming a new restaurant in the square, which is at the heart of the trendy district.
It is believed the gun- thought to be an Italian-made Beretta Roma 90 model - had been concealed behind panelling or a wall.
Workmen were removing walls and floorboards when it was found.
Police converged on the address on Thursday last week after being alerted by the workmen. Specialist officers checked it was safe before removing it.
A senior source said forensic work was being carried out on the gun.
Officers will carry out ballistic tests to try and establish if it has been used in previous crimes.
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The gun appears to be in good condition, but is not clear how long it had been stashed away.
Production of the model 90 Roma Beretta began in 1970 and officially cased in 1982. It was only made in 7.65 calibre.
It was unusual in that it did not look like a Beretta - but was similar to many imitations of the German-made Walther PP.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Man City player ratings as David Silva terrific but Joao Cancelo poor

Ederson No danger of him retreating despite being lobbed last week .
Dealt with everything Newcastle offered and nearly bagged an assist when he launched it over the top to Mahrez .
7 Cancelo Wasteful in possession , unable to find the right ball and either seeing attacking moves break down at his feet or being too easily beaten by opposition players - much to the anguish of his manager on the touchline .
5 Otamendi A game that largely passed him by with little to take care of at the back .
Still managed the odd erratic moment at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shinning the ball across his box and taking a decisive touch away from Mahrez .
6 Stones Again , did what little he had to do without fuss .
Held his own in a couple of physical and aerial battles with Joelinton .
7 Zinchenko No mistakes this time and a more confident performance all-round , much of it spent in the opposition half where he is generally more comfortable .
Mendy 's absence should encourage him .
7 Rodri Newcastle tried to limit his time and space on the ball but were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
Mopped up danger and kept the team ticking , as well as showcasing his excellent crossfield ball for Mahrez .
7 Silva Teed up the first goal with a trademark pinpoint delivery , won the ball back to set City on the way to a second and scored a delightful fourth .
His quality remains highly valuable against teams that look to limit the space available in the final third .
9 De Bruyne Passing back into the realms of majestic after an off-colour performance off the bench at Southampton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball perfectly for Mahrez for the second goal .
He deserved to have more assists 8 Mahrez Up against Danny Rose , enjoyed the space that a deep defence allowed him and took his goal well .
Will be disappointed he did n't make more of the opportunities he worked for himself in good areas .
7 Foden Drifting in from the left , the ball and Newcastle eyes were constantly glued to his feet and he was at the heart of the opening three goals , although could and perhaps should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is judged at now though .
He is already a terrific player and his potential as he grows into this team is frightening .
8 Jesus A goal at last after a lengthy run without , which he finished precisely .
Confidence was still an issue , as was a tendency to stray offside , but at least a reward on the scoresheet for another tireless shift .
7 Walker ( for Cancelo , 46 ) Made a positive impression immediately and looked refreshed after being rested for the Southampton game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ roaming forward down the line .
7 Gundogan ( for Rodri , 46 ) Almost had another communication error like at Chelsea but sorted himself out just in time , and is a valuable option in the holding role when City enjoy so much possession in the opposition half .
7 Bernardo ( for Foden , 61 ) Involved himself in the game from the right hand side but did n't enjoy much of an impact .
6 Sterling ( for Jesus , 61 ) Looked sharp and hungry for a goal at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death .
7 Doyle ( for Mahrez , 75 ) A Premier League debut with the game wrapped up .
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Ederson No danger of him retreating despite being lobbed last week. Dealt with everything Newcastle offered and nearly bagged an assist when he launched it over the top to Mahrez. 7
Cancelo Wasteful in possession, unable to find the right ball and either seeing attacking moves break down at his feet or being too easily beaten by opposition players - much to the anguish of his manager on the touchline. 5
Otamendi A game that largely passed him by with little to take care of at the back. Still managed the odd erratic moment at both ends of the pitch, including shinning the ball across his box and taking a decisive touch away from Mahrez. 6
Stones Again, did what little he had to do without fuss. Held his own in a couple of physical and aerial battles with Joelinton. 7
Zinchenko No mistakes this time and a more confident performance all-round, much of it spent in the opposition half where he is generally more comfortable. Mendy's absence should encourage him. 7
Rodri Newcastle tried to limit his time and space on the ball but were unable to stop his influence on the game. Mopped up danger and kept the team ticking, as well as showcasing his excellent crossfield ball for Mahrez. 7
Silva Teed up the first goal with a trademark pinpoint delivery, won the ball back to set City on the way to a second and scored a delightful fourth. His quality remains highly valuable against teams that look to limit the space available in the final third. 9
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De Bruyne Passing back into the realms of majestic after an off-colour performance off the bench at Southampton and got his protractor out to angle the ball perfectly for Mahrez for the second goal. He deserved to have more assists 8
Mahrez Up against Danny Rose, enjoyed the space that a deep defence allowed him and took his goal well. Will be disappointed he didn't make more of the opportunities he worked for himself in good areas. 7
Foden Drifting in from the left, the ball and Newcastle eyes were constantly glued to his feet and he was at the heart of the opening three goals, although could and perhaps should have scored himself. That is the level he is judged at now though. He is already a terrific player and his potential as he grows into this team is frightening. 8
Jesus A goal at last after a lengthy run without, which he finished precisely. Confidence was still an issue, as was a tendency to stray offside, but at least a reward on the scoresheet for another tireless shift. 7
Substitutes
Walker (for Cancelo, 46) Made a positive impression immediately and looked refreshed after being rested for the Southampton game. Helped organise the defence as well as roaming forward down the line. 7
Gundogan (for Rodri, 46) Almost had another communication error like at Chelsea but sorted himself out just in time, and is a valuable option in the holding role when City enjoy so much possession in the opposition half. 7
Bernardo (for Foden, 61) Involved himself in the game from the right hand side but didn't enjoy much of an impact. 6
Sterling (for Jesus, 61) Looked sharp and hungry for a goal at every opportunity, and was rewarded at the death. 7
Doyle (for Mahrez, 75) A Premier League debut with the game wrapped up. 6
Not used: Bravo, Laporte, Fernandinho, Garcia


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Manchester City vs Newcastle United LIVE highlights

Manchester City have a quick opportunity to put the frustrating defeat at Southampton behind them as they welcome Newcastle to @ @ @ @ @ dominated against Southampton on Sunday , but fell to a 1-0 defeat and remain four @ @ @ @ @ qualification for next season - subject to the verdict of their CAS appeal against UEFA @ @ @ @ @ visitors tonight , with City having overcome the Magpies just ten days ago at St @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup .
City have a good record against Newcastle at home in recent years @ @ @ @ @ a draw away in the reverse fixture this season so must be wary of Steve @ @ @ @ @ .
Pep Guardiola should have Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy available after the pair missed @ @ @ @ @ reasons , while the manager indicated that John Stones will start for the first time @ @ @ @ @ last month .
Follow below for build-up , live match updates and post-match reaction from @ @ @ @

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Manchester City have a quick opportunity to put the frustrating defeat at Southampton behind them as they welcome Newcastle to the Etihad tonight.
City dominated against Southampton on Sunday, but fell to a 1-0 defeat and remain four points from sealing Champions League qualification for next season - subject to the verdict of their CAS appeal against UEFA sanctions.
Newcastle are the visitors tonight, with City having overcome the Magpies just ten days ago at St James' Park in the FA Cup. City have a good record against Newcastle at home in recent years, but were held to a draw away in the reverse fixture this season so must be wary of Steve Bruce's in-form side tonight.
Pep Guardiola should have Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy available after the pair missed the Southampton game for fitness reasons, while the manager indicated that John Stones will start for the first time since the Premier League resumed last month.
Follow below for build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from the Etihad tonight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Foden gives City their sharpness back as Newcastle reel

Phil Foden used to be brought on as a sub once Manchester City had won the game .
These days , they take him off once they 've won it .
The 20-year-old did not add to his tally of four goals and an assist in five games since football re-started .
But he was the schemer behind the first three Blues goals , the man who made the spaces which gave Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez simple finishes , and forced a Federico Fernandez own goal .
He didn ’ t start against the Saints - although Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to sharpen things in the final third .
But with Foden back in harness , City looked better in those areas .
The Stockport lad won ’ t get any assists for the first three goals , but both were his creations .
City have prospered down that left flank in recent years , with David Silva playing one-twos with either Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane to the point of predictability , at times .
The beauty of Foden is that he can take the Sane/Sterling role or the Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here , he was the wide man , and it was his ball for Silva ’ s dart to the by-line which opened up Newcastle effortlessly .
The Spaniard , always with a cool head , picked out Gabriel Jesus , and the Brazil striker opened up his body to expertly deflect it with his side-foot into the far corner .
Foden was at it again 11 minutes later , in a goal which was a virtual carbon copy .
This time the bright youngster - described as `` the future of English @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game - found Kevin De Bruyne ’ s run , and his cross gave Riyad Mahrez a simple finish .
Newcastle showed minimal ambition in the FA Cup ten days ago , relying entirely on Andy Carroll ’ s ability to flick on or chest down , as the Blues progressed serenely into the semi-finals .
The fact that their ultra-negativity almost worked – with Dwight Gayle skying the chance of an equaliser high over the bar – might have encouraged Steve Bruce to do the same again .
For a while , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton might have tempted the former Manchester United man to open up his horizons .
He began with Jonjo Shelvey pushing up high , pressing in the areas normally occupied by Nicolas Otamendi and Aleks Zinchenko .
The reasoning seemed to be that Zinchenko had made one shocking error at St Mary ’ s , while Otamendi has made them repeatedly all season .
And if any man is equipped to take full advantage , and do what Che Adams did on Sunday , it would be Shelvey .
Pep Guardiola had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the selection of his back four .
It sometimes feels like the coach , against opposition like Newcastle , and with a powerful front six .
Draws names out of a hat !
Three of his back four – John Stones , Otamendi and Joao Cancelo – have question marks over their futures , while the other , Zinchenko , deserved dropping for his clanger on the south coast .
The fact that he wasn ’ t is down to the absence of Benjamin Mendy , who was not fully fit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ today by making rash decisions .
He wants to rotate , and give others a game , and knew he could afford to mix it up in this game .
He revealed Stones ' start the day before , but it soon became apparent this was the perfect game for any defender to return from injury .
The England defender will have been more extended by training exercises in the build-up to the game .
The memory of St Mary ’ s , when City utterly dominated , created 26 shooting opportunities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ineffective finishing , brave defending and excellent goalkeeping , was still raw .
But the fact that the Blues were ahead on just ten minutes soon banished any thoughts that those particular demons might have followed them north .
It was all over once De Bruyne ’ s 18th Premier League assist of the season had teed up Mahrez .
That left the Belgian two shy of Thierry Henry ’ s record , and leaves him as firm favourite to lift the league ’ s Playmaker of the Year award for the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That goal also gave City yet another Premier League first - no-one else has ever had five players reach double figures .
It is a strength of the Blues that they are not over-reliant one one or two men to hit the net , and in this campaign they have Sergio Aguero ( 16 ) , Raheem Sterling ( 14 ) , Kevin De Bruyne ( 11 ) , Gabriel Jesus ( 11 ) and Mahrez ( 10 ) all making serious contributions .
But , frustrated by the Saints , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rights .
Foden was again the man who plotted the third , playing a clever one-two with the rejuvenated Jesus , who dribbled menacingly into the box and panicked Matt Ritchie into poking the ball onto the startled Federico Fernandez and into the net .
The pressure was relentless , and when David Silva found the to corner from a 25-yard free kick , with 25 minutes still to go , and with fresh legs on the field , the Toon feared a real hammering .
Guardiola did what he used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doyle for his Premier League debut .
And City duly wrapped it up after an interception on halfway saw them free and clear , with Silva claiming a second assist to tee up sub Raheem Sterling .
The youngster has an example to follow , in the shape of Phil Foden , key first team player .

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Phil Foden used to be brought on as a sub once Manchester City had won the game. These days, they take him off once they've won it.
The 20-year-old did not add to his tally of four goals and an assist in five games since football re-started.
But he was the schemer behind the first three Blues goals, the man who made the spaces which gave Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez simple finishes, and forced a Federico Fernandez own goal.
He didn’t start against the Saints - although Pep Guardiola sent him on alongside Kevin De Bruyne in a bid to sharpen things in the final third.
But with Foden back in harness, City looked better in those areas.
The Stockport lad won’t get any assists for the first three goals, but both were his creations.
City have prospered down that left flank in recent years, with David Silva playing one-twos with either Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane to the point of predictability, at times.
The beauty of Foden is that he can take the Sane/Sterling role or the Silva part, such is his versatility.
Here, he was the wide man, and it was his ball for Silva’s dart to the by-line which opened up Newcastle effortlessly.
The Spaniard, always with a cool head, picked out Gabriel Jesus, and the Brazil striker opened up his body to expertly deflect it with his side-foot into the far corner.
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Foden was at it again 11 minutes later, in a goal which was a virtual carbon copy. This time the bright youngster - described as "the future of English football" by Rio Ferdinand before the game - found Kevin De Bruyne’s run, and his cross gave Riyad Mahrez a simple finish.
Newcastle showed minimal ambition in the FA Cup ten days ago, relying entirely on Andy Carroll’s ability to flick on or chest down, as the Blues progressed serenely into the semi-finals.
The fact that their ultra-negativity almost worked – with Dwight Gayle skying the chance of an equaliser high over the bar – might have encouraged Steve Bruce to do the same again.
For a while, it looked like City’s defeat at Southampton might have tempted the former Manchester United man to open up his horizons.
He began with Jonjo Shelvey pushing up high, pressing in the areas normally occupied by Nicolas Otamendi and Aleks Zinchenko.
The reasoning seemed to be that Zinchenko had made one shocking error at St Mary’s, while Otamendi has made them repeatedly all season. And if any man is equipped to take full advantage, and do what Che Adams did on Sunday, it would be Shelvey.
Pep Guardiola had, apparently, shown an utter disregard in the selection of his back four.
It sometimes feels like the coach, against opposition like Newcastle, and with a powerful front six. Draws names out of a hat!
Three of his back four – John Stones, Otamendi and Joao Cancelo – have question marks over their futures, while the other, Zinchenko, deserved dropping for his clanger on the south coast.
The fact that he wasn’t is down to the absence of Benjamin Mendy, who was not fully fit.
But Guardiola is not where he is today by making rash decisions. He wants to rotate, and give others a game, and knew he could afford to mix it up in this game.
He revealed Stones' start the day before, but it soon became apparent this was the perfect game for any defender to return from injury.
The England defender will have been more extended by training exercises in the build-up to the game.
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The memory of St Mary’s, when City utterly dominated, created 26 shooting opportunities, and were denied by bad luck, ineffective finishing, brave defending and excellent goalkeeping, was still raw.
But the fact that the Blues were ahead on just ten minutes soon banished any thoughts that those particular demons might have followed them north.
It was all over once De Bruyne’s 18th Premier League assist of the season had teed up Mahrez.
That left the Belgian two shy of Thierry Henry’s record, and leaves him as firm favourite to lift the league’s Playmaker of the Year award for the second time since its inception three years ago.
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That goal also gave City yet another Premier League first - no-one else has ever had five players reach double figures.
It is a strength of the Blues that they are not over-reliant one one or two men to hit the net, and in this campaign they have Sergio Aguero (16), Raheem Sterling (14), Kevin De Bruyne (11), Gabriel Jesus (11) and Mahrez (10) all making serious contributions.
But, frustrated by the Saints, the Blues were intnt on setting the world to rights.
Foden was again the man who plotted the third, playing a clever one-two with the rejuvenated Jesus, who dribbled menacingly into the box and panicked Matt Ritchie into poking the ball onto the startled Federico Fernandez and into the net.
The pressure was relentless, and when David Silva found the to corner from a 25-yard free kick, with 25 minutes still to go, and with fresh legs on the field, the Toon feared a real hammering.
Guardiola did what he used to do with Foden, bringing on Tommy Doyle for his Premier League debut.
And City duly wrapped it up after an interception on halfway saw them free and clear, with Silva claiming a second assist to tee up sub Raheem Sterling.
The youngster has an example to follow, in the shape of Phil Foden, key first team player.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--We simulated Aston Villa vs Manchester United to see what might happen

Manchester United have the chance to close the gap on Leicester City in the final Champions League places on Thursday night , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side knowing that a win against Aston Villa on Thursday night will see them go within a point of fourth place .
United could be without defender Victor Lindelof against Villa , with the Swede struggling with a back injury , with Eric Bailly ready to step in to replace him .
Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are still injured and will miss the game at Villa Park .
So , what will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And what team will Solskjaer go with ?
Ahead of the game , we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Aston Villa vs Manchester United to get a score prediction .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself , to give us a unique prediction .
The AI difficulty was set to world class , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Aston Villa will set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation , with their line-up as follows : Reina ; Konsa , Hause , Mings , Taylor ; El Ghazi , McGinn , Douglas Luiz , Trezeguet ; Grealish ; Davis .
We predict that Manchester United will set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with the line-up as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Bailly , Maguire , Shaw ; Pogba , Matic , Fernandes ; Greenwood , Martial , Rashford .
In our FIFA 20 simulation , the first-half was bereft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa sitting back inside their own half in order to nullify United 's attacking players .
And it was working , because it was 0-0 at half-time , and the away side were struggling to create chances .
It was the same story at the start of the second-half , with Villa sitting back even more and were clearly happy to settle for a point in this game .
United needed a spark from somewhere .
As has often been the case in recent weeks , the spark they needed came from youngster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening goal for Rashford with a fantastic piece of play .
Greenwood skinned Taylor on the right before cutting inside and firing a low cross into the near post .
Marcus Rashford read the cross and made a darting run across the near post , steering the cross past Pepe Reina to make it 1-0 .
In the closing stages United could and should have scored one or two more goals , with Villa now opening up in search of an equaliser .
The last 5 minutes were nervy for United , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late goal , but Solskjaer 's side held on for a vital win .
Here are the full-time match stats .
United edged possession but did n't create too many chances , with all of Villa 's shots being in the second-half of this game , as Rashford 's goal was enough to claim three points .
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United could come up against a stubborn Aston Villa side who are fighting for their lives on Thursday night , but one goal may be enough to win the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both in fine form .
Let 's see what happens on Thursday night , with United closing in on a Champions League place for next season .

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Manchester United have the chance to close the gap on Leicester City in the final Champions League places on Thursday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side knowing that a win against Aston Villa on Thursday night will see them go within a point of fourth place.
United could be without defender Victor Lindelof against Villa, with the Swede struggling with a back injury, with Eric Bailly ready to step in to replace him. Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are still injured and will miss the game at Villa Park.
So, what will the final score be on Thursday? And what team will Solskjaer go with?
Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Aston Villa vs Manchester United to get a score prediction.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United simulated on FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a unique prediction.
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The AI difficulty was set to world class, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Aston Villa will set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Reina; Konsa, Hause, Mings, Taylor; El Ghazi, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Trezeguet; Grealish; Davis.
We predict that Manchester United will set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the line-up as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, Matic, Fernandes; Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.
In our FIFA 20 simulation, the first-half was bereft of any real action, with Aston Villa sitting back inside their own half in order to nullify United's attacking players.
And it was working, because it was 0-0 at half-time, and the away side were struggling to create chances.
It was the same story at the start of the second-half, with Villa sitting back even more and were clearly happy to settle for a point in this game. United needed a spark from somewhere.
As has often been the case in recent weeks, the spark they needed came from youngster Mason Greenwood, who set up the opening goal for Rashford with a fantastic piece of play.
Greenwood skinned Taylor on the right before cutting inside and firing a low cross into the near post. Marcus Rashford read the cross and made a darting run across the near post, steering the cross past Pepe Reina to make it 1-0.
In the closing stages United could and should have scored one or two more goals, with Villa now opening up in search of an equaliser.
The last 5 minutes were nervy for United, with Villa throwing everyone forward to get a late goal, but Solskjaer's side held on for a vital win.
Full-time score: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United
Here are the full-time match stats.
United edged possession but didn't create too many chances, with all of Villa's shots being in the second-half of this game, as Rashford's goal was enough to claim three points.
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United could come up against a stubborn Aston Villa side who are fighting for their lives on Thursday night, but one goal may be enough to win the game, with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford both in fine form.
Let's see what happens on Thursday night, with United closing in on a Champions League place for next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--M60 closed at Barton Bridge

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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Man Utd evening headlines as Solskjaer talks Grealish and Ake

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent his players a warning over the abilities of Aston Villa star and Reds ' transfer target , Jack Grealish ahead of his team ’ s trip to Villa Park .
Grealish scored a fantastic curling goal against United earlier this season at Old Trafford , something Solskjaer highlighted in his pre-match press conference .
“ I think the last game obviously they caused us some problems , both Grealish off left and El Ghazi off the right .
He scored a fantastic goal , ” the United boss said .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about him and we need to be aware of him .
Whoever is close to him , if he ’ s off the left , in the middle , on the right .
What he does is attracts players to him and create space for others , so there ’ s not just one player in that Villa team .
There ’ s many of them.
” If Manchester United beat Aston Villa by three or more goals on Thursday night , they will become the first-ever Premier League team to win four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer ’ s side started their scoring frenzy with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United , and then won by the same scoreline at the Amex Stadium to beat Brighton last week .
A thrilling 5-2 victory against struggling Bournemouth has now given United the chance to break this incredible Premier League record .
United are also unbeaten in their last 20 away Premier League encounters against Villa – stretching back to a 3-1 loss on the opening day of the 1995/96 season .
Solskjaer has denied that he spoke to Bournemouth defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after last weekend ’ s 5-2 win .
The Norwegian boss approached the Dutch centre-back after the game and clearly had a conversation with Ake .
The BT Sport caption read : “ You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs .
Just keep going.
” But many felt the United boss said : “ We need a left-footed centre-back , so keep going.
” However , Solskjaer has laughed this off : “ I ’ ve got seven centre-backs .
I don ’ t know where that ’ s come from @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Solskjaer sends Grealish warning
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent his players a warning over the abilities of Aston Villa star and Reds' transfer target, Jack Grealish ahead of his team’s trip to Villa Park.
Grealish scored a fantastic curling goal against United earlier this season at Old Trafford, something Solskjaer highlighted in his pre-match press conference.
“I think the last game obviously they caused us some problems, both Grealish off left and El Ghazi off the right. He scored a fantastic goal,” the United boss said.
“There’s been lots said and talked about him and we need to be aware of him. Whoever is close to him, if he’s off the left, in the middle, on the right. What he does is attracts players to him and create space for others, so there’s not just one player in that Villa team. There’s many of them.”
United could break Premier League record against Villa
If Manchester United beat Aston Villa by three or more goals on Thursday night, they will become the first-ever Premier League team to win four consecutive domestic matches by that margin.
Solskjaer’s side started their scoring frenzy with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United, and then won by the same scoreline at the Amex Stadium to beat Brighton last week.
A thrilling 5-2 victory against struggling Bournemouth has now given United the chance to break this incredible Premier League record.
United are also unbeaten in their last 20 away Premier League encounters against Villa – stretching back to a 3-1 loss on the opening day of the 1995/96 season.
Solskjaer addresses Ake transfer 'chat'
Solskjaer has denied that he spoke to Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake over a possible summer transfer after last weekend’s 5-2 win.
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The Norwegian boss approached the Dutch centre-back after the game and clearly had a conversation with Ake.
The BT Sport caption read: “You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs. Just keep going.” But many felt the United boss said: “We need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.”
However, Solskjaer has laughed this off: “I’ve got seven centre-backs. I don’t know where that’s come from. We’re fine.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--People have been sharing their before and after lockdown cuts

After more than a 100 days in lockdown , the coronavirus pandemic has led to split ends , grown-out roots and for many men - wayward sideburns .
Hairdressers and barbers shops were not allowed to open in England from mid-March when the country went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Salons were finally able to open their doors last weekend for the first time subject to a range of restrictions .
Customers were limited as a result of social distancing , hand sanitiser was brought in with screens and masks and visor for hairdressers to protect them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insist that customers wear face coverings , with many taking people 's temperatures as they enter salons .
At the weekend , there were reports of long queues outside many walk-in barbers .
Some salon owners said that once they opened their books for appointments , they were inundated with requests .
At some salons , they opened to the public at midnight on Saturday to accommodate the demand .
Or they stayed open late all week so they could fit in their eager customers .
Reah Miller went from straggly rat 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown hair cut - and dye .
She said : `` Thank god I got mine done . ''
Carla Richards took her son for a trim after his hair grew to collar length during more than 100 days of lockdown .
He looks mightily relieved in the after picture as he enjoys a drink .
She said : `` My gorgeous boy , it was his birthday Sunday too so he was so happy to get his hair done by his barber , Howards Barbershop is the best barbers . ''
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot of her hair cut .
Her hair was transformed from a ginger frizz to blonde bouncy curls .
She said : `` Before and after yesterday . ''
Ashley Dingle was completely shorn after having his lockdown locks cut off , leaving quite an impressive pile of hair cuttings on the floor after his cut .
And Hellen Wilkin got rid of her dark roots an grown-out blonde hair by having purple colour put through her hair , which was styled into a curly bouncy do .
She said : `` On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love it . ''
And after the struggles of lockdown , a new hair style will make many people feel a little better .

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After more than a 100 days in lockdown, the coronavirus pandemic has led to split ends, grown-out roots and for many men - wayward sideburns.
Hairdressers and barbers shops were not allowed to open in England from mid-March when the country went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Salons were finally able to open their doors last weekend for the first time subject to a range of restrictions.
Customers were limited as a result of social distancing, hand sanitiser was brought in with screens and masks and visor for hairdressers to protect them, along with gloves.
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All salons insist that customers wear face coverings, with many taking people's temperatures as they enter salons.
At the weekend, there were reports of long queues outside many walk-in barbers.
Some salon owners said that once they opened their books for appointments, they were inundated with requests.
At some salons, they opened to the public at midnight on Saturday to accommodate the demand. Or they stayed open late all week so they could fit in their eager customers.
Reah Miller went from straggly rat's tails hair to smoothed locks after her lockdown hair cut - and dye.
She said: "Thank god I got mine done."
(Image: Reah Miller)
Carla Richards took her son for a trim after his hair grew to collar length during more than 100 days of lockdown. He looks mightily relieved in the after picture as he enjoys a drink.
She said: "My gorgeous boy, it was his birthday Sunday too so he was so happy to get his hair done by his barber, Howards Barbershop is the best barbers."
(Image: Carla Richards)
And Lauryn Gallagher shared her before and after shot of her hair cut. Her hair was transformed from a ginger frizz to blonde bouncy curls.
She said: "Before and after yesterday."
(Image: Lauryn Gallagher)
Ashley Dingle was completely shorn after having his lockdown locks cut off, leaving quite an impressive pile of hair cuttings on the floor after his cut.
(Image: Ashley Dingle)
And Hellen Wilkin got rid of her dark roots an grown-out blonde hair by having purple colour put through her hair, which was styled into a curly bouncy do.
(Image: Hellen Wilkin)
She said: "On the right is new hair! I love it."
And after the struggles of lockdown, a new hair style will make many people feel a little better.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Wednesday's £5.3m draw

It 's Hump Day again but that also means it 's time for another Lotto draw .
The first National Lottery lotto draw of the week sees an impressive £5.3m up for grabs .
If you do win big , you could be waking up on tomorrow morning a multi-millionnaire and with lockdown easing , their will be plenty more opportunity to celebrate .
And not only celebrate , but spend too !
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that £5.3 million jackpot could be all yours .
To be in with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
Do n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results @ @ @

It's Hump Day again but that also means it's time for another Lotto draw.
The first National Lottery lotto draw of the week sees an impressive £5.3m up for grabs.
If you do win big, you could be waking up on tomorrow morning a multi-millionnaire and with lockdown easing, their will be plenty more opportunity to celebrate.
And not only celebrate, but spend too!
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that £5.3 million jackpot could be all yours.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play. Don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Gambling addict who stole £100k spared jail - because prison “could prove fatal”

A gambling addict who syphoned off more than £100,000 from her employers has been spared jail - but only because she is particularly susceptible to coronavirus .
Sandra Greaves , 61 , spent most of the stolen money at online bingo gaming site Jackpot Joy .
She suffers from a number of medical conditions , including COPD , and has been told by medics that she is at particular risk from Covid-19 .
A judge told the former accounts manager that she would be behind bars today were it not for her poor health .
Handing Greaves an 18 month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ For five years you syphoned off over £100,000 .
It was greed - no more , no less.
” He added : “ Your case undoubtedly passes the custody threshold .
We are living in strange and dangerous times and , were I to send you to prison , which you richly deserve , the repercussions would be dire .
“ You are deemed a high risk patient who is particularly susceptible to Covid-19 .
“ I want you to know that ’ s the only reason why I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greaves committed fraud by abusing her position as Accounts Assistant at Mockridge Labels & Nameplates between January 1 , 2016 and August 31 , 2018 .
The prosecution say the company lost £105,453.89 through Greaves ’ offending .
Greaves was employed as the accounts manager at Mockridge from 2004 until her dismissal in 2018 .
Her duties included payment and collection of funds between suppliers and customers and she was responsible for Bankline transactions .
Prosecutor Philip Hall told Minshull Street Crown Court that Greaves took money from the company bank account “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her gambling addiction .
During her time at Mockridge , there were several times when bosses stepped in to provide support and personal assistance including , allowing extended periods of leave , zero interest loans and assistance to install a new boiler at her home , the prosecution say .
In August 2018 , while Greaves was on holiday , Mockridge received a telephone call from a supplier to say there were outstanding invoices and they would be unable to provide any more goods to Mockridge until these bills were settled .
Enquires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been marked as paid and so an internal investigation was launched .
It revealed a number of other suppliers had not been paid despite Mockridge ’ s records showing these suppliers had been marked paid by Greaves .
Payments had in fact been made to a bank account belonging to Greaves .
She failed to return from her holiday and was invited to a disciplinary meeting during which she admitted to taking money from the company by bank transfer and £120 from petty cash .
Greaves admitted she had stolen the money to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoped to repay the money before anyone had noticed .
She was formally dismissed but wrote to Mr Mockridge to say she loved her job , was “ deeply sorry ” and asked to be reinstated with a pay rise of £250 a month to allow her to repay the company .
The majority of money was spent on Jackpot Joy , the prosecution say .
Andrea Lock , defending , said Greaves has chronic ongoing health problems including COPD and a serious heart condition , but pointed out that she still attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly vulnerable ” .
Ms Lock also addressed the court about the blight which online gambling addiction has on people ’ s lives .
Greaves made full admissions of fraud in a police interview back in November 2018 and even agreed to accompany representatives from the company from her hospital bed when she was seriously ill , her defence team say .
The court heard that Greaves was in the grip of a “ chronic ” gambling addiction brought on as a result of her fragile mental health stemming from her poor physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of serious health problems which have caused a drastic deterioration in her health and she requires urgent , intensive and long-term medical treatment .
Ms Lock said Greaves is genuinely remorseful and her health conditions are so serious that incarceration “ could prove fatal ” .
Judge Edwards handed Greaves an 18 month prison sentence , suspended for two years .
She was also ordered to carry out 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
The judge told Greaves : “ I judge you as a lady of good character in the grip of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an excuse for what you did , it ’ s an explanation .
“ You have had and still have serious health problems .
As you appreciate given the length of time you worked for that firm , small businesses such as these can ill afford the indulgence of dishonest employees in whom they place great trust.
” The judge said a “ hard won ” professional reputation is everything to a small company like Mockridge and Greaves had damaged that reputation .
Judge Edwards said Greaves ’ crime had affected the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now 82 , who started the business in 1966 .
In a statement sent to the M.E.N , managing director Mike Mockridge said the company ’ s position has been “ severely compromised ” as a result of Greaves ’ actions .
“ We now find ourselves having to compete for orders at the lower end of the market just to ensure that we can sustain what was once both a viable and profitable business , ” he said .
He added : “ The most disturbing thought that keeps reoccurring is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I say all our futures , the reality is effectively she could have closed my business and also had a negative impact on the future of our supply chain companies .
“ All of the above has also had a detrimental impact on my personal health leading to a period of incapacity whilst I was hospitalised .
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A gambling addict who syphoned off more than £100,000 from her employers has been spared jail - but only because she is particularly susceptible to coronavirus.
Sandra Greaves, 61, spent most of the stolen money at online bingo gaming site Jackpot Joy.
She suffers from a number of medical conditions, including COPD, and has been told by medics that she is at particular risk from Covid-19.
A judge told the former accounts manager that she would be behind bars today were it not for her poor health.
Handing Greaves an 18 month suspended prison sentence, Judge John Edwards said: “For five years you syphoned off over £100,000. It was greed - no more, no less.”
He added: “Your case undoubtedly passes the custody threshold. We are living in strange and dangerous times and, were I to send you to prison, which you richly deserve, the repercussions would be dire.
“You are deemed a high risk patient who is particularly susceptible to Covid-19.
“I want you to know that’s the only reason why I am not sending you immediately to prison.”
Greaves committed fraud by abusing her position as Accounts Assistant at Mockridge Labels & Nameplates between January 1, 2016 and August 31, 2018.
The prosecution say the company lost £105,453.89 through Greaves’ offending.
Greaves was employed as the accounts manager at Mockridge from 2004 until her dismissal in 2018.
Her duties included payment and collection of funds between suppliers and customers and she was responsible for Bankline transactions.
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Prosecutor Philip Hall told Minshull Street Crown Court that Greaves took money from the company bank account “over a prolonged period” to fund her gambling addiction.
During her time at Mockridge, there were several times when bosses stepped in to provide support and personal assistance including, allowing extended periods of leave, zero interest loans and assistance to install a new boiler at her home, the prosecution say.
In August 2018, while Greaves was on holiday, Mockridge received a telephone call from a supplier to say there were outstanding invoices and they would be unable to provide any more goods to Mockridge until these bills were settled.
Enquires showed the supplier’s invoice had been marked as paid and so an internal investigation was launched. It revealed a number of other suppliers had not been paid despite Mockridge’s records showing these suppliers had been marked paid by Greaves. Payments had in fact been made to a bank account belonging to Greaves.
She failed to return from her holiday and was invited to a disciplinary meeting during which she admitted to taking money from the company by bank transfer and £120 from petty cash.
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Greaves admitted she had stolen the money to fund her gambling addiction and that she hoped to repay the money before anyone had noticed.
She was formally dismissed but wrote to Mr Mockridge to say she loved her job, was “deeply sorry” and asked to be reinstated with a pay rise of £250 a month to allow her to repay the company.
The majority of money was spent on Jackpot Joy, the prosecution say.
Greaves, of Smallshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, pleaded guilty to fraud.
Andrea Lock, defending, said Greaves has chronic ongoing health problems including COPD and a serious heart condition, but pointed out that she still attended court today despite being classed as “highly vulnerable”.
Ms Lock also addressed the court about the blight which online gambling addiction has on people’s lives.
Greaves made full admissions of fraud in a police interview back in November 2018 and even agreed to accompany representatives from the company from her hospital bed when she was seriously ill, her defence team say.
The court heard that Greaves was in the grip of a “chronic” gambling addiction brought on as a result of her fragile mental health stemming from her poor physical health.
She also has a number of serious health problems which have caused a drastic deterioration in her health and she requires urgent, intensive and long-term medical treatment.
Ms Lock said Greaves is genuinely remorseful and her health conditions are so serious that incarceration “could prove fatal”.
Judge Edwards handed Greaves an 18 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
She was also ordered to carry out 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
The judge told Greaves: “I judge you as a lady of good character in the grip of a gambling addiction. That is not an excuse for what you did, it’s an explanation.
“You have had and still have serious health problems. As you appreciate given the length of time you worked for that firm, small businesses such as these can ill afford the indulgence of dishonest employees in whom they place great trust.”
The judge said a “hard won” professional reputation is everything to a small company like Mockridge and Greaves had damaged that reputation.
Judge Edwards said Greaves’ crime had affected the health of Mockridge managing director, Mike Mockridge, now 82, who started the business in 1966.
In a statement sent to the M.E.N, managing director Mike Mockridge said the company’s position has been “severely compromised” as a result of Greaves’ actions.
“We now find ourselves having to compete for orders at the lower end of the market just to ensure that we can sustain what was once both a viable and profitable business,” he said.
He added: “The most disturbing thought that keeps reoccurring is Sandra gambled with company funds and dare I say all our futures, the reality is effectively she could have closed my business and also had a negative impact on the future of our supply chain companies.
“All of the above has also had a detrimental impact on my personal health leading to a period of incapacity whilst I was hospitalised.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Bailly and Fred to start - Manchester United predicted XI vs Aston Villa

Manchester United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they take on relegation candidates Aston Villa on Thursday .
United 's hot streak of form runs from before the break in action but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have been even better since the restart with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford returning from injury to finally link up with Bruno Fernandes .
The performances have meant Solskjaer has at last been able to settle on what appears to be his strongest side , having named the same starting XI for the last three matches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ into an alteration as Victor Lindelof is a doubt for the game .
The centre-back was substituted at half-time in the 5-2 rout of Bournemouth with a back problem that could see him miss out .
`` Not yet , no .
It ’ s not too bad .
He ’ ll play soon , '' Solskjaer told United 's official site when asked if there was any concrete news on Linelof 's fitness .
“ I 'm not sure if he ’ ll manage the Villa game , but he might do.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Eric Bailly will almost certainly come in in his place , partnering Harry Maguire , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw in an otherwise unchanged back-line .
With Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe both also injured , youngster Teden Mengi may get a spot on the bench as defensive cover after being drafted in to first team training recently , but United have plenty of other more senior players who could also fit in at the back .
There could also be another change in midfield , with Nemanja Matic potentially giving way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form as of late but was n't at his best against Bournemouth and could potentially do with a rest after playing a lot of minutes in recent weeks .
Fred could replace him and it would be interesting to see how the Brazilian fairs alongside the dynamic duo of Pogba and Fernandes .
Elsewhere , if it is n't broke why fix it ?
United 's front three have been fantastic recently and there 's no reason to drop any of Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood .

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Manchester United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they take on relegation candidates Aston Villa on Thursday.
United's hot streak of form runs from before the break in action but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been even better since the restart with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford returning from injury to finally link up with Bruno Fernandes.
The performances have meant Solskjaer has at last been able to settle on what appears to be his strongest side, having named the same starting XI for the last three matches.
However, he may finally be forced into an alteration as Victor Lindelof is a doubt for the game. The centre-back was substituted at half-time in the 5-2 rout of Bournemouth with a back problem that could see him miss out.
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"Not yet, no. It’s not too bad. He’ll play soon," Solskjaer told United's official site when asked if there was any concrete news on Linelof's fitness. “I'm not sure if he’ll manage the Villa game, but he might do.”
If the Swede does miss out then Eric Bailly will almost certainly come in in his place, partnering Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw in an otherwise unchanged back-line.
With Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe both also injured, youngster Teden Mengi may get a spot on the bench as defensive cover after being drafted in to first team training recently, but United have plenty of other more senior players who could also fit in at the back.
There could also be another change in midfield, with Nemanja Matic potentially giving way. The Serbian has been in fine form as of late but wasn't at his best against Bournemouth and could potentially do with a rest after playing a lot of minutes in recent weeks.
Fred could replace him and it would be interesting to see how the Brazilian fairs alongside the dynamic duo of Pogba and Fernandes.
Elsewhere, if it isn't broke why fix it? United's front three have been fantastic recently and there's no reason to drop any of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood.
United predicted XI vs Aston Villa: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Baily, Maguire, Shaw; Fernandes, Fred, Pogba; Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.
Predicted substitutes: Romero, Williams, Mengi, Matic, McTominay, Mata, James, Pereira, Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Rio Ferdinand claims that Pep Guardiola does not trust John Stones

Rio Ferdinand claims that Man City boss Pep Guardiola has lost faith in defender John Stones .
The Manchester United great was speaking ahead of City 's clash with Newcastle United when he analysed what has gone wrong for Stones .
The former Everton star signed for City back in 2016 and was expected to significantly progress at the Blues but that has never really come to fruition .
Ferdinand says that Stones did arrive at City as a bit of a project but he expected more from the defender in the last four years .
Stones started at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the fixture , Ferdinand touched on why he believes that the 26-year-old does not have Guardiola 's full backing .
“ John Stones was a young English centre-half , who everyone had big hopes for .
I was one of his biggest fans when he was growing up - a great ball-playing centre-half , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` There were mistakes and chinks in his armour , but I thought he would be able to iron them out .
Unfortunately , he ’ s not been able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the injuries he ’ s been tallying up over these last couple of years , he hasn ’ t found momentum in his game .
`` It feels to me at the moment that Pep has almost lost that trust in him .
Pep stuck by him a lot of times when he made mistakes in the past .
Funnily enough , I spoke to Vincent Kompany at West Ham .
`` I watched the game in the stands with Vincent a couple of years ago .
I said , ‘ What do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him day-in , day-out ?
’ .
`` He was totally convinced that this kid would be a player .
It just hasn ’ t happened for him so far .
”

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Rio Ferdinand claims that Man City boss Pep Guardiola has lost faith in defender John Stones.
The Manchester United great was speaking ahead of City 's clash with Newcastle United when he analysed what has gone wrong for Stones.
The former Everton star signed for City back in 2016 and was expected to significantly progress at the Blues but that has never really come to fruition.
Ferdinand says that Stones did arrive at City as a bit of a project but he expected more from the defender in the last four years.
Stones started at the back for the Blues against Newcastle and ahead of the fixture, Ferdinand touched on why he believes that the 26-year-old does not have Guardiola's full backing.
“John Stones was a young English centre-half, who everyone had big hopes for. I was one of his biggest fans when he was growing up - a great ball-playing centre-half," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"There were mistakes and chinks in his armour, but I thought he would be able to iron them out. Unfortunately, he’s not been able to do that. Whether it’s the injuries he’s been tallying up over these last couple of years, he hasn’t found momentum in his game.
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"It feels to me at the moment that Pep has almost lost that trust in him. Pep stuck by him a lot of times when he made mistakes in the past. Funnily enough, I spoke to Vincent Kompany at West Ham.
"I watched the game in the stands with Vincent a couple of years ago. I said, ‘What do you think of John Stones, seeing him day-in, day-out?’.
"He was totally convinced that this kid would be a player. It just hasn’t happened for him so far.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Mum's warning after tick bite left daughter in hospital

A mum is warning parents to be alert for tick bites after her daughter was bitten on a day out .
Ticks are most commonly found in woodland and grassy areas and while some are harmless , it 's the infected ones that are dangerous as they can spread Lyme disease , a bacterial infection .
If left untreated , a simple bite from the tiny spider-like creatures can lead to facial nerve paralysis , arthritis and meningitis .
Jen Johnson 's daughter Ellie was bitten by one during a family walk up Rivington Pike on June 26 .
Unaware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated the swollen lump - which looked like a mosquito bite - with antiseptic cream and antihistamines .
But over the course of a week the lump became worse and after eight days Ellie was complaining about a pain in her leg and it came up in a rash , forming a bull 's eye pattern .
After calling 111 , Jen was advised to take her daughter to hospital and within an hour she was being treated on Wigan Hospital 's Rainbow Ward for an infected tick bite .
`` I honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of bite and want to make other parents aware of this , especially with the increase of people 's outdoor adventures , '' said Jen , who lives in Wigan .
`` Ellie was kept in through the night .
She has a low immune system and is anaemic so it 's best for her to be at home due to the current circumstances .
`` She 's on 15ml of the amoxicillin antibiotic three times a day - that 's three times what she 'd usually have for an infection - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mum-of-two Jen added : `` She 's not showing a high temperature or muscle joint pain at the minute .
We definitely caught it as the bacteria started to present . ''
`` The consultant rang on Monday to check on her and ask questions regarding her health and any deterioration . ''
In a Facebook post to warn other parents to be on their guard for tick bites , Jen said : `` Just want to share my experience , not for sympathy , but to make people aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected bite to something that could have turned out much worse if it was n't caught in time .
Please make other parents aware . ''
She added : `` We are lucky it was caught so soon before the infection had spread more .
Ellie 's on close monitoring , a high course of antibiotics for 21 days with a check up in two weeks to see if the infection has gone .
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks .
It 's usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early so please make yourself aware of these types of bites . ''
Jen told the M.E.N : `` Some people think it 's just an infected bite and leave it .
Then in months to come or even years they start with the symptoms . ''
And she wants to thank hospital staff for the treatment they received at such a difficult time .
`` They were incredible , '' she said .
`` It 's just amazing how they work with all that clothing and masks , I struggled after five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond to ensure we felt safe , please do n't hesitate if you really do need to go . ''
How to avoid getting bitten by a tick : Try not to stray from paths and avoid overhanging vegetation unless necessary .
Ticks do not jump or fly so sticking to clear areas without tall grass or shrubs will decrease the chances of being bitten .
If in an area where there is no footpath , try and avoid tall grass or shady areas that are surrounded by shrubs .
When in areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeve tops and full-length trousers .
Protect areas such as the back of the knees , armpits and the groin area .
Opt for light coloured clothing in order to easily identify any ticks present that may become attached .
Wellies are not only reserved for rainy days and are perfect when in high risk areas , as you can tuck trousers into the wellie boots .
Tucking trousers into socks is also a great defence mechanism if wellies are not an option .
Ticks are very small and hard to identify when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside and also when home in order to remove any feeding ticks .
The longer a tick is left attached the harder it is to remove .
Avoid any home remedies to try and remove ticks such as covering the affected area of the body in Vaseline or nail varnish or even burning them off .
Instead , use a tick removal tool , which are sold in outdoor shops and some supermarkets and pharmacies .
This will help avoid aggravating the tick and lower the risk of secondary infection .
When removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of any symptoms of Lyme disease .
For more information about tick bites and Lyme disease , visit the NHS Choices website here .

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A mum is warning parents to be alert for tick bites after her daughter was bitten on a day out.
Ticks are most commonly found in woodland and grassy areas and while some are harmless, it's the infected ones that are dangerous as they can spread Lyme disease, a bacterial infection.
If left untreated, a simple bite from the tiny spider-like creatures can lead to facial nerve paralysis, arthritis and meningitis.
Jen Johnson's daughter Ellie was bitten by one during a family walk up Rivington Pike on June 26.
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Unaware of what had caused it, Jen treated the swollen lump - which looked like a mosquito bite - with antiseptic cream and antihistamines.
But over the course of a week the lump became worse and after eight days Ellie was complaining about a pain in her leg and it came up in a rash, forming a bull's eye pattern.
After calling 111, Jen was advised to take her daughter to hospital and within an hour she was being treated on Wigan Hospital's Rainbow Ward for an infected tick bite.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I honestly didn't know the seriousness of this type of bite and want to make other parents aware of this, especially with the increase of people's outdoor adventures," said Jen, who lives in Wigan.
"Ellie was kept in through the night. She has a low immune system and is anaemic so it's best for her to be at home due to the current circumstances.
"She's on 15ml of the amoxicillin antibiotic three times a day - that's three times what she'd usually have for an infection - which shows how high the dose is."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mum-of-two Jen added: "She's not showing a high temperature or muscle joint pain at the minute. We definitely caught it as the bacteria started to present."
"The consultant rang on Monday to check on her and ask questions regarding her health and any deterioration."
In a Facebook post to warn other parents to be on their guard for tick bites, Jen said: "Just want to share my experience, not for sympathy, but to make people aware of what we think is just a normal infected bite to something that could have turned out much worse if it wasn't caught in time. Please make other parents aware."
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She added: "We are lucky it was caught so soon before the infection had spread more. Ellie's on close monitoring, a high course of antibiotics for 21 days with a check up in two weeks to see if the infection has gone. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It's usually easier to treat if it's diagnosed early so please make yourself aware of these types of bites."
Jen told the M.E.N: "Some people think it's just an infected bite and leave it. Then in months to come or even years they start with the symptoms."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And she wants to thank hospital staff for the treatment they received at such a difficult time.
"They were incredible," she said. "It's just amazing how they work with all that clothing and masks, I struggled after five minutes. Wigan Hospital went above and beyond to ensure we felt safe, please don't hesitate if you really do need to go."
How to avoid getting bitten by a tick:
Stick to paths
Try not to stray from paths and avoid overhanging vegetation unless necessary. Ticks do not jump or fly so sticking to clear areas without tall grass or shrubs will decrease the chances of being bitten. If in an area where there is no footpath, try and avoid tall grass or shady areas that are surrounded by shrubs.
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Light clothing
When in areas of woodland remained covered, wear long sleeve tops and full-length trousers. Protect areas such as the back of the knees, armpits and the groin area. Opt for light coloured clothing in order to easily identify any ticks present that may become attached.
Footwear
Wellies are not only reserved for rainy days and are perfect when in high risk areas, as you can tuck trousers into the wellie boots. Tucking trousers into socks is also a great defence mechanism if wellies are not an option.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Regular checks
Ticks are very small and hard to identify when not paying attention. Check regularly whilst outside and also when home in order to remove any feeding ticks. The longer a tick is left attached the harder it is to remove.
Right tools
Avoid any home remedies to try and remove ticks such as covering the affected area of the body in Vaseline or nail varnish or even burning them off.
Instead, use a tick removal tool, which are sold in outdoor shops and some supermarkets and pharmacies. This will help avoid aggravating the tick and lower the risk of secondary infection. When removed, use an antiseptic wipe and be aware of any symptoms of Lyme disease.
For more information about tick bites and Lyme disease, visit the NHS Choices website here.