themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Corrie star Jack P Shepherd's horror after being attacked by giant rat

Corrie star Jack P Shepherd says he was attacked by a giant rat while putting out the bins .
The Coronation Street favourite , 32 , has recalled how a rat jumped on his neck and then slithered down his body in a late night ambush .
The actor who plays David Platt was speaking on his Sofa Cinema Club podcas with co-stars Colson Smith and Ben Price .
Jack said he walked out of the home , which he shares with girlfriend Hanni Treweek , to take the bins out when the huge rodent gave him a fright .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rat attacked me .
I was putting the bins out on Sunday night .
`` I 've told you before about the infestation of the rats in my area .
Big rats .
`` This is night time about 10.30pm or 11pm at night .
`` I was pulling the wheelie bins out and as I 'm dragging them up the street there must have been a rat in the bin .
`` So the movement of me pulling the wheelie bins has disturbed him .
He 's gone to leap out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my f***ing neck !
Behind my neck ! ''
The soap star added : `` He sort of slithered down my body , and sort of rolled onto the floor .
`` A great , fat , b*****d rat .
Massive .
Slimy .
He 'd been in the bin !
. ''
The actor said the rodent was so big he thought it was a person .
`` He jumped , hit the neck , and might have hurt himself on the back of my neck , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eternity before he landed on the floor .
I thought someone was tapping me on the shoulder it was that big .
`` It was terrifying .
He ran off through someone 's garden .
`` The bin lid was open a bit because the bin bag did n't quite go in .
I took all my clothes off and had to get a shower . ''
His character is currently at the centre of a storyline which has seen his wife Shona Ramsey tentatively return to the street after losing her memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is living in the flat above Roy Cropper 's cafe while she attempts to readjust to life back in Weatherfield and gets to know David again .

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Corrie star Jack P Shepherd says he was attacked by a giant rat while putting out the bins.
The Coronation Street favourite, 32, has recalled how a rat jumped on his neck and then slithered down his body in a late night ambush.
The actor who plays David Platt was speaking on his Sofa Cinema Club podcas with co-stars Colson Smith and Ben Price.
Jack said he walked out of the home, which he shares with girlfriend Hanni Treweek, to take the bins out when the huge rodent gave him a fright.
He told his pals: "A rat attacked me. I was putting the bins out on Sunday night.
"I've told you before about the infestation of the rats in my area. Big rats.
(Image: Jack P Shepherd)
"This is night time about 10.30pm or 11pm at night.
"I was pulling the wheelie bins out and as I'm dragging them up the street there must have been a rat in the bin.
"So the movement of me pulling the wheelie bins has disturbed him. He's gone to leap out of the bin and he's jumped on my f***ing neck! Behind my neck!"
(Image: ITV)
The soap star added: "He sort of slithered down my body, and sort of rolled onto the floor.
"A great, fat, b*****d rat. Massive. Slimy. He'd been in the bin!."
The actor said the rodent was so big he thought it was a person.
"He jumped, hit the neck, and might have hurt himself on the back of my neck," he said.
"He rolled down my body for an eternity before he landed on the floor. I thought someone was tapping me on the shoulder it was that big.
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"It was terrifying. He ran off through someone's garden.
"The bin lid was open a bit because the bin bag didn't quite go in. I took all my clothes off and had to get a shower."
Jack has played David since 2000.
His character is currently at the centre of a storyline which has seen his wife Shona Ramsey tentatively return to the street after losing her memory in a Christmas Day shooting.
Shona is living in the flat above Roy Cropper's cafe while she attempts to readjust to life back in Weatherfield and gets to know David again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--We simulated Manchester United vs Bournemouth on FIFA 20

Manchester United go into their game against Bournemouth this weekend knowing that a win could see them move into the Premier League top four , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side now just two points behind Chelsea in fourth and three points behind Leicester City in third .
United are likely to field the same side that convincingly beat Brighton in their last Premier League game , with Mason Greenwood , Bruno Fernandes , Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford all expected to start .
Ahead of the game , defenders Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , what will the final score be on Saturday ?
And what team will Solskjaer go with ?
Ahead of the game , we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Manchester United vs Bournemouth 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Manchester United will set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation , with the line-up as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Lindelof , Maguire , Shaw ; Matic , Pogba ; Greenwood , Fernandes , Rashford ; Martial .
We predict that Bournemouth will set up in a 4-5-1 formation , with their line-up as follows : Ramsdale ; Stacey , Mepham , Ake , Smith ; Brooks , Cook , Lerma , Gosling , Stanislas ; King .
As you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages of this simulated game against Bournemouth , with the home side taking just nine minutes to open the scoring through Anthony Martial .
The Frenchman ran onto a pass from Paul Pogba , before smashing the ball across goal and into the back of Aaron Ramsdale 's net .
But what was n't expected was Bournemouth 's strong response to conceding the goal , with David Brooks and Junior Stanislas looking dangerous in wide areas .
And , it was the Welsh midfielder who made the necessary impact , setting up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former United striker collected a pass from Brooks and smashed the ball into the far post , where David de Gea really should have done better .
United took back control of the game for the rest of the half , but at half-time the score was 1-1 .
It took 19 minutes after the break , but in the 64th minute , United were ahead once again .
Bruno Fernandes played a wonderful pass into the path of Pogba , who turned inside the box and smashed the ball into the corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mood now and assisted United 's third goal on the day , with youngster Mason Greenwood finishing with his 'weaker ' foot after being played through by the Portugal international .
With ten minutes remaining , it was 4-1 , with Martial scoring his second goal of the game , finishing a cross from substitute Daniel James .
There was even time for Bruno Fernandes to get in on the act and put some real gloss on the scoreline , as the former Sporting CP player scored a curling long-range effort to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full-time match stats .
United were dominant in terms of possession , shots and almost every other stat , in what was a fully deserved win .
Bruno Fernandes was United 's Man of the Match once again , assisting two goals and scoring a superb late effort .
FIFA 20 predicts that United could run rampant against Bournemouth at Old Trafford this weekend , with Bruno Fernandes , Anthony Martial , Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood all in fine form .

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Manchester United go into their game against Bournemouth this weekend knowing that a win could see them move into the Premier League top four, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side now just two points behind Chelsea in fourth and three points behind Leicester City in third.
United are likely to field the same side that convincingly beat Brighton in their last Premier League game, with Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford all expected to start. Ahead of the game, defenders Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are the only injury worries for Solskjaer this weekend.
So, what will the final score be on Saturday? And what team will Solskjaer go with?
Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Manchester United vs Bournemouth to get a score prediction.
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Manchester United vs Bournemouth 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.
The AI difficulty was set to world class, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Manchester United will set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the line-up as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Matic, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial.
We predict that Bournemouth will set up in a 4-5-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ramsdale; Stacey, Mepham, Ake, Smith; Brooks, Cook, Lerma, Gosling, Stanislas; King.
As you would expect, United dominated the opening stages of this simulated game against Bournemouth, with the home side taking just nine minutes to open the scoring through Anthony Martial.
The Frenchman ran onto a pass from Paul Pogba, before smashing the ball across goal and into the back of Aaron Ramsdale's net.
But what wasn't expected was Bournemouth's strong response to conceding the goal, with David Brooks and Junior Stanislas looking dangerous in wide areas. And, it was the Welsh midfielder who made the necessary impact, setting up the equalising goal for Josh King.
The former United striker collected a pass from Brooks and smashed the ball into the far post, where David de Gea really should have done better.
United took back control of the game for the rest of the half, but at half-time the score was 1-1.
It took 19 minutes after the break, but in the 64th minute, United were ahead once again.
Bruno Fernandes played a wonderful pass into the path of Pogba, who turned inside the box and smashed the ball into the corner of the net.
Fernandes was in the mood now and assisted United's third goal on the day, with youngster Mason Greenwood finishing with his 'weaker' foot after being played through by the Portugal international.
With ten minutes remaining, it was 4-1, with Martial scoring his second goal of the game, finishing a cross from substitute Daniel James.
There was even time for Bruno Fernandes to get in on the act and put some real gloss on the scoreline, as the former Sporting CP player scored a curling long-range effort to seal an important win.
Full-time score: Manchester United 5-1 Bournemouth
Here are the full-time match stats.
United were dominant in terms of possession, shots and almost every other stat, in what was a fully deserved win.
Bruno Fernandes was United's Man of the Match once again, assisting two goals and scoring a superb late effort.
FIFA 20 predicts that United could run rampant against Bournemouth at Old Trafford this weekend, with Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood all in fine form.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Bolton Council confirms plans for free town centre parking

Parking will be free in Bolton town centre in a bid to bring in more shoppers .
Businesses have been slowly reopening in the town over the last few weeks , with pubs and bars set to entertain customers again for the first time this weekend .
And now , from Tuesday , July 7 , shoppers will enjoy up to two hours of free parking on weekdays at Ashburner Street car park and all three town centre NCP multi-storeys .
It comes in addition to the existing offer which gives drivers all-day free parking at weekends and bank holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deane Road multi-storey car parks .
Free weekday and Saturday parking in on street pay and display bays is set to start during August , after machines have been reconfigured .
Last week the council unveiled a £1.25m support package which , in addition to free parking , includes measures to support town centres across the borough .
It includes having Town Centre Information Officers in every district , developing a rewards scheme , new social distancing signage , hand sanitiser stations and a marketing campaign .
This has now been approved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leader , Coun Martyn Cox , said : “ We want to get Bolton shopping again , that is why we ’ ve made it even easier and more convenient to visit the town centre .
“ Together with the existing weekend scheme , and the annual offer for Christmas shoppers , visitors will enjoy free or discounted parking in Bolton for the foreseeable future .
“ The public should be assured that safety measures are in place and I urge everyone who can to come out and support our town centre businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit Bolton Market ’ s loyal customers – the traders have been remarkable during the pandemic , with many introducing online ordering .
This will be an added boost.
” The additional cost of the free weekday parking will be fully covered by Bolton Council and it is anticipated that the offer will be in place until November .
Bolton Council Leader , Coun David Greenhalgh , added : “ We know how hard the last few months have been for businesses of all types and sizes right across the borough .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre support package we have put together that will also benefit businesses in Farnworth , Horwich , Little Lever and Westhoughton high streets .
“ Hospitality has been really hit hard and I ’ m pleased that more businesses can reopen this Saturday .
“ Bolton always backs business , but it has never been more important to show our support .
We can all play our part by spending locally wherever possible .
“ Of course , we all need to continue to take precautions – as a council we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new support package in place we will be installing more signage in town centres .
“ We want people to support their high streets and feel safe and confident when doing so .
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Parking will be free in Bolton town centre in a bid to bring in more shoppers.
Businesses have been slowly reopening in the town over the last few weeks, with pubs and bars set to entertain customers again for the first time this weekend.
And now, from Tuesday, July 7, shoppers will enjoy up to two hours of free parking on weekdays at Ashburner Street car park and all three town centre NCP multi-storeys.
It comes in addition to the existing offer which gives drivers all-day free parking at weekends and bank holidays in the Octagon, Topp Way and Deane Road multi-storey car parks.
Free weekday and Saturday parking in on street pay and display bays is set to start during August, after machines have been reconfigured.
Last week the council unveiled a £1.25m support package which, in addition to free parking, includes measures to support town centres across the borough.
It includes having Town Centre Information Officers in every district, developing a rewards scheme, new social distancing signage, hand sanitiser stations and a marketing campaign.
This has now been approved by councillors.
Bolton Council’s Deputy Leader, Coun Martyn Cox, said: “We want to get Bolton shopping again, that is why we’ve made it even easier and more convenient to visit the town centre.
“Together with the existing weekend scheme, and the annual offer for Christmas shoppers, visitors will enjoy free or discounted parking in Bolton for the foreseeable future.
“The public should be assured that safety measures are in place and I urge everyone who can to come out and support our town centre businesses.
“The weekday parking offer will benefit Bolton Market’s loyal customers – the traders have been remarkable during the pandemic, with many introducing online ordering. This will be an added boost.”
The additional cost of the free weekday parking will be fully covered by Bolton Council and it is anticipated that the offer will be in place until November.
Bolton Council Leader, Coun David Greenhalgh, added: “We know how hard the last few months have been for businesses of all types and sizes right across the borough.
“I’m proud of the town centre support package we have put together that will also benefit businesses in Farnworth, Horwich, Little Lever and Westhoughton high streets.
“Hospitality has been really hit hard and I’m pleased that more businesses can reopen this Saturday.
“Bolton always backs business, but it has never been more important to show our support. We can all play our part by spending locally wherever possible.
“Of course, we all need to continue to take precautions – as a council we’ve already widened footpaths, and with the new support package in place we will be installing more signage in town centres.
“We want people to support their high streets and feel safe and confident when doing so.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Corrupt lawyer who was 'go to' solicitor for criminals is struck off

A corrupt solicitor who was a 'go to ' lawyer for criminals has been struck off .
Ross McKay , 41 , was previously jailed for seven years after he assisted with a huge mortgage fraud .
Scott Rowbotham , 38 , amassed a £10 million property portfolio across Greater Manchester , with the help of criminals and the proceeds of crime , including drug dealing .
McKay was jailed last year after a jury unanimously found him guilty of three counts of money laundering .
Police said McKay , a father-of-three , was the criminals ' 'go to ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too many questions about their business or where the money was coming from .
Now following a hearing of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal , McKay has been struck off .
McKay , who qualified as a solicitor in 2004 , accepted he should be banned .
The tribunal said that McKay 's actions had caused harm to the reputation of solicitors .
They also said his conduct was made worse because it happened over a number of years .
In January last year at Manchester Crown Court , Judge Timothy Smith told McKay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person of utmost integrity and honesty .
`` You fell far short of those high standards of professionalism , trust and integrity that are to be expected of a solicitor .
`` You failed , as was your duty , to uphold the law and the proper administration of justice . ''
Rowbotham , from Stalybridge was able to persuade lenders to hand over huge cash sums by lying about his income and forging payslips .
He was jailed for three years and eight months in May 2017 , after admitting fraud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Then in December 2018 , Rowbotham was ordered to pay back £3,522,459 within three months , or face 10 years in jail .
It was the highest ever figure awarded by a court following a GMP financial investigation .
After McKay , formerly of Sagars Road , Handforth , was jailed , Adrian Ladkin , a senior financial investigator from GMP ’ s Economic Crime Unit , said : `` McKay was fully aware that the purpose of the transactions was to launder criminal proceeds and he was deliberately dishonest in facilitating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McKay was in a position of trust , but he spectacularly failed in his legal duties through his corrupt and unlawful actions .
`` It is thanks to the meticulous work of the officers in this case that today he has been brought to account for his deceitful actions . ''

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A corrupt solicitor who was a 'go to' lawyer for criminals has been struck off.
Ross McKay, 41, was previously jailed for seven years after he assisted with a huge mortgage fraud.
Scott Rowbotham, 38, amassed a £10 million property portfolio across Greater Manchester, with the help of criminals and the proceeds of crime, including drug dealing.
McKay was jailed last year after a jury unanimously found him guilty of three counts of money laundering.
Police said McKay, a father-of-three, was the criminals' 'go to' lawyer, because he would not ask too many questions about their business or where the money was coming from.
(Image: GMP)
Now following a hearing of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, McKay has been struck off.
McKay, who qualified as a solicitor in 2004, accepted he should be banned.
The tribunal said that McKay's actions had caused harm to the reputation of solicitors.
They also said his conduct was made worse because it happened over a number of years.
In January last year at Manchester Crown Court, Judge Timothy Smith told McKay: "You were expected to be a person of utmost integrity and honesty.
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"You fell far short of those high standards of professionalism, trust and integrity that are to be expected of a solicitor.
"You failed, as was your duty, to uphold the law and the proper administration of justice."
Rowbotham, from Stalybridge was able to persuade lenders to hand over huge cash sums by lying about his income and forging payslips.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
He was jailed for three years and eight months in May 2017, after admitting fraud and money laundering between 2004 and 2014.
Then in December 2018, Rowbotham was ordered to pay back £3,522,459 within three months, or face 10 years in jail.
It was the highest ever figure awarded by a court following a GMP financial investigation.
After McKay, formerly of Sagars Road, Handforth, was jailed, Adrian Ladkin, a senior financial investigator from GMP’s Economic Crime Unit, said: "McKay was fully aware that the purpose of the transactions was to launder criminal proceeds and he was deliberately dishonest in facilitating them.
"As a solicitor, McKay was in a position of trust, but he spectacularly failed in his legal duties through his corrupt and unlawful actions.
"It is thanks to the meticulous work of the officers in this case that today he has been brought to account for his deceitful actions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Man City Women confirm Kelly signing and new contract for Bonner

Manchester City Women 's squad for next season is taking shape with the addition of striker Chloe Kelly and a new contract extension for defender Gemma Bonner .
City will be looking to go one better than the 2019/20 season , which was decided on points-per-game after the campaign was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic .
City , who topped the table by a point when the season was suspended , were pipped to the title by Chelsea , who had played a game less .
New manager Gareth Taylor has been tasked with leading City 's title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added highly-rated forward Kelly .
The 22-year-old scored nine goals in 12 appearances for Everton last season , and will wear the No .
9 shirt at City .
An England international , Kelly described the move as a dream .
`` I ’ m just so happy to have the deal sorted and I can ’ t wait to get going - I ’ m honoured to be a City player .
Manchester City are a hugely ambitious club whose aspirations match my own and as soon as I had my initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and then that it was the place I wanted to be .
“ Having spoken to Gareth [ Taylor ] too after he joined the team , I could sense immediately what a great manager he is and I was excited by the idea of working with him .
“ The development made by a number of young players at the Club was massive for me , and the opportunity to play Champions League football was a real draw too .
Now it ’ s all sorted , I ’ m genuinely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the blue shirt.
” New boss Taylor said : “ We 're thrilled that Chloe has put pen to paper to join us here at Manchester City .
“ She is an incredibly exciting young talent who has broken onto the scene in the Barclays FA Women 's Super League and the England set-up in recent years , but there 's still so much more to come from her .
“ I 'm delighted that we now have the opportunity to help Chloe in the next part of her development journey as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the way to fulfilling her potential.
” Meanwhile , City defender Bonner has signed a two-year contract extension at the club having arrived in 2018 , making 57 appearances for the Blues .
She said : “ I ’ m really happy to put pen to paper and I ’ m looking forward to getting back with the rest of the squad ahead of the new season .
“ I ’ ve had a really good two years at the club so far and especially last season , I felt like I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far with some incredible players around me , so I can ’ t wait to continue that journey .
“ With the appointment of Gareth Taylor as our head coach too , it ’ s a really exciting time for the club and we ’ re ready for the challenges that lie ahead.
” Head of Women ’ s Football Gavin Makel added : “ Gemma is the type of player and person that any team would love to have in their squad .
“ Last season , we saw just what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of outstanding performances by utilising her wealth of experience .
Retaining players such as Gemma is an important step to where we want to be as a club and we ’ re delighted that she has signed a new contract .
”

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Manchester City Women's squad for next season is taking shape with the addition of striker Chloe Kelly and a new contract extension for defender Gemma Bonner.
City will be looking to go one better than the 2019/20 season, which was decided on points-per-game after the campaign was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. City, who topped the table by a point when the season was suspended, were pipped to the title by Chelsea, who had played a game less.
New manager Gareth Taylor has been tasked with leading City's title challenge next season, and he has added highly-rated forward Kelly.
The 22-year-old scored nine goals in 12 appearances for Everton last season, and will wear the No. 9 shirt at City. An England international, Kelly described the move as a dream.
“I’m unbelievably excited," she told City's website.
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"I’m just so happy to have the deal sorted and I can’t wait to get going - I’m honoured to be a City player. Manchester City are a hugely ambitious club whose aspirations match my own and as soon as I had my initial discussions with the staff, I knew there and then that it was the place I wanted to be.
“Having spoken to Gareth [Taylor] too after he joined the team, I could sense immediately what a great manager he is and I was excited by the idea of working with him.
“The development made by a number of young players at the Club was massive for me, and the opportunity to play Champions League football was a real draw too. Now it’s all sorted, I’m genuinely so excited for what is to come in the blue shirt.”
New boss Taylor said: “We're thrilled that Chloe has put pen to paper to join us here at Manchester City.
“She is an incredibly exciting young talent who has broken onto the scene in the Barclays FA Women's Super League and the England set-up in recent years, but there's still so much more to come from her.
“I'm delighted that we now have the opportunity to help Chloe in the next part of her development journey as she continues her growth as a player on the way to fulfilling her potential.”
Meanwhile, City defender Bonner has signed a two-year contract extension at the club having arrived in 2018, making 57 appearances for the Blues.
She said: “I’m really happy to put pen to paper and I’m looking forward to getting back with the rest of the squad ahead of the new season.
“I’ve had a really good two years at the club so far and especially last season, I felt like I played some of my best football so far with some incredible players around me, so I can’t wait to continue that journey.
“With the appointment of Gareth Taylor as our head coach too, it’s a really exciting time for the club and we’re ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”
Head of Women’s Football Gavin Makel added: “Gemma is the type of player and person that any team would love to have in their squad.
“Last season, we saw just what she is capable of, with a host of outstanding performances by utilising her wealth of experience. Retaining players such as Gemma is an important step to where we want to be as a club and we’re delighted that she has signed a new contract.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Pogba and Fernandes start - Man United line up fans want to see vs Bournemouth

Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name an unchanged team for the third game in succession against Bournemouth .
United are enjoying a rich vein of form and are on a 15-game unbeaten streak , and have noticeably stepped their level up since the restart , with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes finally getting the chance to link up in midfield .
They welcome relegation strugglers Bournemouth to Old Trafford on Saturday and have the chance to put more pressure on Leicester City and Chelsea in the race for a place in the Premier League 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points in midweek .
United , meanwhile , cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory over Brighton and played some great football in the process , so it 's little surprise that supporters want to see the same team again .
Solskjaer admitted in his pre-match press conference that he would like to name an unchanged side , but may be forced into some changes to keep his squad fresh amid the hectic fixture schedule .
`` I 've got to wait and see , '' the United boss said .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bruises , if there are a couple of changes do n't be surprised just because of fitness .
But there are also so many games .
I 've got to look after the players .
`` It would be nice to play a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and played so well against Brighton , but let 's wait and see how everyone is after training , I 've not seen them yet this morning .
`` I 've got many many reasons to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season . ''
Should the Norwegian stick with the same XI , however , then it will be the first time since 2006 , under Sir Alex Ferguson , that United have made no changes to the starting line-up for three games in a row .

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Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name an unchanged team for the third game in succession against Bournemouth.
United are enjoying a rich vein of form and are on a 15-game unbeaten streak, and have noticeably stepped their level up since the restart, with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes finally getting the chance to link up in midfield.
They welcome relegation strugglers Bournemouth to Old Trafford on Saturday and have the chance to put more pressure on Leicester City and Chelsea in the race for a place in the Premier League's top four, as they both dropped points in midweek.
United, meanwhile, cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory over Brighton and played some great football in the process, so it's little surprise that supporters want to see the same team again.
Solskjaer admitted in his pre-match press conference that he would like to name an unchanged side, but may be forced into some changes to keep his squad fresh amid the hectic fixture schedule.
"I've got to wait and see," the United boss said. "There are a couple that got some knocks and bruises, if there are a couple of changes don't be surprised just because of fitness. But there are also so many games. I've got to look after the players.
"It would be nice to play a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and played so well against Brighton, but let's wait and see how everyone is after training, I've not seen them yet this morning.
"I've got many many reasons to play the same team but I've also got a few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season."
Should the Norwegian stick with the same XI, however, then it will be the first time since 2006, under Sir Alex Ferguson, that United have made no changes to the starting line-up for three games in a row.
Manchester United fans’ XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Fernandes, Matic, Pogba; Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Woman shocked neighbours when she 'lost it' and started waving a machete around

A woman waved a machete around in the middle of the road after she 'lost it ' in a row at home .
Claire Taylor , 46 , an unemployed former shop manager , repeatedly stabbed the road and lamp-post during her outburst although no-one was harmed .
Taylor had been living at an address on Moss Vale Road in Stretford with her partner of five years and a lodger when there was an argument at the property on March 22 , Manchester Crown Court heard .
The defendant emerged from the house into the garden with a machete in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court on Friday .
A passing taxi driver saw the defendant with two others in the road 'swinging the machete around ' .
The cabbie saw her stabbing the floor repeatedly with the blade and appeared to be 'in her own world ' , the court heard .
Taylor 's partner urged her to go inside and she did but not before striking a lamp post with the machete on the way in , said the prosecutor .
Police were called after receiving numerous complaints from neighbours of a woman with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the house , leaving the machete inside , and was arrested .
Police body-cam footage showed Taylor was compliant as she was escorted into the rear of a prison van and appeared to become emotional .
Police found the machete with a 30cm blade inside the house although Taylor 's partner claimed it was a 'garden tool ' , the court heard .
Taylor admitted she had rowed with the lodger who she said she did not get on with .
She conceded she 'lost it ' and said she wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She insisted she would 'never hurt anyone ' .
David Morton , defending , said his client had endured 'an absolutely awful time ' and had been to 'some very dark places indeed ' .
She had been 'stoic ' about her past troubles but was now full of optimism for the future , said Mr Morton .
She was 'full of remorse ' for what she had done .
Judge Patrick Field QC told her : `` You must recognise that what you did on March 22 by taking up that evil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highway , even if it was n't your intention to hurt anybody else , was disgraceful and unacceptable behaviour . ''
He added : `` It 's up to judges to take knife crime seriously and I do but I also have to take account of the fact that this was uncharacteristic behaviour . ''
The court heard had no previous convictions and only had a caution from 2007 to her name .
The judge went on : `` I accept that this was an occasion when you lost it and lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disastrous consequences because there could have been waving a knife around like that . ''
Taylor , who admitted a single charge of possessing a knife in a public place , was handed a 15-month community order including 20 days of rehabilitation activity .
`` You must understand that I have dealt with you leniently , '' said the judge as he told her she was free to leave the dock .

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A woman waved a machete around in the middle of the road after she 'lost it' in a row at home.
Claire Taylor, 46, an unemployed former shop manager, repeatedly stabbed the road and lamp-post during her outburst although no-one was harmed.
Taylor had been living at an address on Moss Vale Road in Stretford with her partner of five years and a lodger when there was an argument at the property on March 22, Manchester Crown Court heard.
The defendant emerged from the house into the garden with a machete in her hand, prosecutor James Preece told the court on Friday.
A passing taxi driver saw the defendant with two others in the road 'swinging the machete around'.
The cabbie saw her stabbing the floor repeatedly with the blade and appeared to be 'in her own world', the court heard.
Taylor's partner urged her to go inside and she did but not before striking a lamp post with the machete on the way in, said the prosecutor.
Police were called after receiving numerous complaints from neighbours of a woman with a machete in the road.
Taylor emerged from the house, leaving the machete inside, and was arrested.
Police body-cam footage showed Taylor was compliant as she was escorted into the rear of a prison van and appeared to become emotional.
Police found the machete with a 30cm blade inside the house although Taylor's partner claimed it was a 'garden tool', the court heard.
Taylor admitted she had rowed with the lodger who she said she did not get on with.
She conceded she 'lost it' and said she wanted to slash his tyres with the blade. She insisted she would 'never hurt anyone'.
David Morton, defending, said his client had endured 'an absolutely awful time' and had been to 'some very dark places indeed'.
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She had been 'stoic' about her past troubles but was now full of optimism for the future, said Mr Morton.
She was 'full of remorse' for what she had done.
Judge Patrick Field QC told her: "You must recognise that what you did on March 22 by taking up that evil looking knife and waving it around in the highway, even if it wasn't your intention to hurt anybody else, was disgraceful and unacceptable behaviour."
He added: "It's up to judges to take knife crime seriously and I do but I also have to take account of the fact that this was uncharacteristic behaviour."
The court heard had no previous convictions and only had a caution from 2007 to her name.
The judge went on: "I accept that this was an occasion when you lost it and lost self-control and mercifully you lost self-control without disastrous consequences because there could have been waving a knife around like that."
Taylor, who admitted a single charge of possessing a knife in a public place, was handed a 15-month community order including 20 days of rehabilitation activity.
"You must understand that I have dealt with you leniently," said the judge as he told her she was free to leave the dock.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Why Man United goalscoring looks certain to continue vs Bournemouth

Manchester United are on an impressive run of form in the Premier League , with Brighton and Hove Albion the most recent team to suffer at the hands of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's revitalised team .
United have n't lost a single match since January , and they have won their last two contests by three goals to nil .
Fortunately for United supporters , all the signs point towards United continuing their free-scoring form in their remaining fixtures .
Bournemouth are United 's next opponents followed by Aston Villa five days later , and those two sides have two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League this season .
To capture the lack of defensive stability at both clubs , let 's take a look at the numbers beneath the surface .
No team have conceded more goals than Villa 's figure of 60 , while Bournemouth place 16th having shipped 54 in total .
Dean Smith 's outfit appear particularly vulnerable to conceding different types of goals .
No side has conceded more headed goals than Villa 's 11 , and none have conceded as many from outside the penalty box as Villa with nine .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the shots that they afford .
Villa face 14.7 shots per match in the Premier League - which is the most in the division - with those from open-play pictured below .
Bournemouth are n't much better , placing 18th with an average of roughly 13.1 faced per match , although Eddie Howe 's team are better at preventing shots from being taken inside their own penalty box .
Expected Goals ( xG ) suggests that Villa have the worst defence in the league , with an average of 1.8 goals expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth again place 18th having been expected to ship roughly 1.6 goals per match .
Considering the attacking capability of United at the moment , both of those numbers are likely to increase when Solskjaer 's men take to the field , with the likelihood being that United find the net at least two times in each contest .
United post 13.8 shots per match which places them fourth in the table , and since Bruno Fernandes was introduced in January , only two teams have averaged more goals per match than United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Southampton and Crystal Palace are likely to pose greater tests but with the offensive potential that Solskjaer has at his disposal , it 's reasonable to suggest that United should n't struggle .

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Manchester United are on an impressive run of form in the Premier League, with Brighton and Hove Albion the most recent team to suffer at the hands of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's revitalised team.
United haven't lost a single match since January, and they have won their last two contests by three goals to nil.
Fortunately for United supporters, all the signs point towards United continuing their free-scoring form in their remaining fixtures.
Bournemouth are United's next opponents followed by Aston Villa five days later, and those two sides have two of the worst defences in the Premier League this season.
To capture the lack of defensive stability at both clubs, let's take a look at the numbers beneath the surface.
No team have conceded more goals than Villa's figure of 60, while Bournemouth place 16th having shipped 54 in total.
Dean Smith's outfit appear particularly vulnerable to conceding different types of goals. No side has conceded more headed goals than Villa's 11, and none have conceded as many from outside the penalty box as Villa with nine.
The poor defensive showings of both clubs stem from the shots that they afford. Villa face 14.7 shots per match in the Premier League - which is the most in the division - with those from open-play pictured below.
Bournemouth aren't much better, placing 18th with an average of roughly 13.1 faced per match, although Eddie Howe's team are better at preventing shots from being taken inside their own penalty box.
Expected Goals (xG) suggests that Villa have the worst defence in the league, with an average of 1.8 goals expected to be conceded per match, while Bournemouth again place 18th having been expected to ship roughly 1.6 goals per match.
Considering the attacking capability of United at the moment, both of those numbers are likely to increase when Solskjaer's men take to the field, with the likelihood being that United find the net at least two times in each contest.
United post 13.8 shots per match which places them fourth in the table, and since Bruno Fernandes was introduced in January, only two teams have averaged more goals per match than United.
Beyond Bournemouth and Villa, meetings with Southampton and Crystal Palace are likely to pose greater tests but with the offensive potential that Solskjaer has at his disposal, it's reasonable to suggest that United shouldn't struggle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--How to watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Following on from Tuesday 's match against Brighton , Manchester United will face another relegation candidate from the South Coast in Bournemouth on Saturday in the Premier League .
While United remain unbeaten since returning to action , Bournemouth have yet to pick up a win and have earned just one point so far , in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in their first game back .
Since then they have lost to Burnley and Sheffield United , leaving them in the relegation zone on the same number of points as West Ham and Aston Villa .
However , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last time they faced United they came away victorious thanks to a Josh King goal and they 'll be hoping to achieve something similar at Old Trafford .
What TV channel is United vs Bournemouth on ?
Manchester United vs Bournemouth will be televised on BT Sport from 2:30pm on Saturday , July 4 .
Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 3pm .
The match can also streamed on the BT Sport website and on the BT Sport App .
You 'll be able to follow all the build-up , action and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's been so far so good for United on the injury front since the resumption of the Premier League .
While other teams have seen the manic schedule take its toll on their squad , United have as of yet suffered no fresh injury blows .
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have both been injured since the restart , however , and both are expected to still be unavailable for the Bournemouth match .
Rumours circulated on Friday night that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes were injury doubts after a clash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Following on from Tuesday's match against Brighton, Manchester United will face another relegation candidate from the South Coast in Bournemouth on Saturday in the Premier League.
While United remain unbeaten since returning to action, Bournemouth have yet to pick up a win and have earned just one point so far, in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in their first game back.
Since then they have lost to Burnley and Sheffield United, leaving them in the relegation zone on the same number of points as West Ham and Aston Villa.
However, they may take solace from the fact that the last time they faced United they came away victorious thanks to a Josh King goal and they'll be hoping to achieve something similar at Old Trafford.
What TV channel is United vs Bournemouth on?
Manchester United vs Bournemouth will be televised on BT Sport from 2:30pm on Saturday, July 4.
Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 3pm. The match can also streamed on the BT Sport website and on the BT Sport App.
You'll be able to follow all the build-up, action and reaction right here on our live blog.
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It's been so far so good for United on the injury front since the resumption of the Premier League.
While other teams have seen the manic schedule take its toll on their squad, United have as of yet suffered no fresh injury blows.
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have both been injured since the restart, however, and both are expected to still be unavailable for the Bournemouth match.
Rumours circulated on Friday night that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes were injury doubts after a clash in training but they were quickly debunked.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Koulibaly transfer might be worth the risk for Man City to catch Liverpool

Eric Garcia is quietly developing into a legitimate centre-back option for Manchester City , as he continued his fine start to first-team life against Liverpool this week .
Garcia helped City to an impressive clean sheet in the 4-0 win over the new Premier League champions , in his first start since the 3-0 win over Arsenal last month .
In fact , this season , Garcia has three clean sheets in four league starts - and five in nine starts in total .
However , the very presence of Garcia , 19 , in the heart of defence alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City 's hierarchy and Pep Guardiola .
Yes , Fernandinho was suspended , but John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi were fit and overlooked for Garcia - a player with just 15 senior appearances going into the game against the league 's most fearsome front three this season .
However good Garcia looked , he should n't really have been needed .
The need for a new centre-back has been blatantly obvious all season , but the inclusion of Garcia against Liverpool was perhaps the biggest indicator yet that new bodies are required this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new centre-back comes up , one name that wo n't go away is Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli .
While Koulibaly would undoubtedly offer an improvement in defence , there are plenty of reasons to be dissuaded from making a move this summer .
For one , Koulibaly has just turned 29 , and might only have three years or so before City would have to start looking for a replacement again .
With Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis insisting that Koulibaly 's asking price wo n't budge , City would be spending a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will soon be the wrong side of 30 .
`` If City or United or PSG with €100m ( £90m ) showed up , I would think about it [ selling Koulibaly ] and it is probable that they [ the player ] would leave , always if their will was to leave , '' De Laurentiis said in June .
If Koulibaly does cost as much as £90m , it would be a considerable sum for a centre-back without Premier League experience and with just 25 Champions League appearances to his name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risky transfer in some time .
However , City are not in a position to be picky this summer .
If they were able to drive the price down - which may be possible as clubs deal with fallen incomes due to the global pandemic - then Koulibaly might be the instant improvement they need in defence .
The alternatives , like Pau Torres , Ruben Dias or Nathan Ake , would all come with their own risks , and none have the experience of Koulibaly .
He may not be a long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 , and there would always be a question mark over his age , and what would be a high transfer fee for a 29-year-old .
But Koulibaly would offer the leadership and strength at the back that City have lacked since Vincent Kompany left .
However promising Garcia is , City can not afford to face Liverpool next season reliant on a teenager as two senior centre-backs sit on the bench .
City are a club who always have the long-term in mind when it comes to transfers .
This summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term first and find the best solution to their most pressing problem .
Even if that solution is 29 years old .

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Eric Garcia is quietly developing into a legitimate centre-back option for Manchester City, as he continued his fine start to first-team life against Liverpool this week.
Garcia helped City to an impressive clean sheet in the 4-0 win over the new Premier League champions, in his first start since the 3-0 win over Arsenal last month. In fact, this season, Garcia has three clean sheets in four league starts - and five in nine starts in total.
However, the very presence of Garcia, 19, in the heart of defence alongside Aymeric Laporte, should be concerning to City's hierarchy and Pep Guardiola.
Yes, Fernandinho was suspended, but John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi were fit and overlooked for Garcia - a player with just 15 senior appearances going into the game against the league's most fearsome front three this season. However good Garcia looked, he shouldn't really have been needed.
The need for a new centre-back has been blatantly obvious all season, but the inclusion of Garcia against Liverpool was perhaps the biggest indicator yet that new bodies are required this summer.
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When the subject of a new centre-back comes up, one name that won't go away is Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli.
While Koulibaly would undoubtedly offer an improvement in defence, there are plenty of reasons to be dissuaded from making a move this summer.
For one, Koulibaly has just turned 29, and might only have three years or so before City would have to start looking for a replacement again. With Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis insisting that Koulibaly's asking price won't budge, City would be spending a lot of money on a player who will soon be the wrong side of 30.
"If City or United or PSG with €100m (£90m) showed up, I would think about it [selling Koulibaly] and it is probable that they [the player] would leave, always if their will was to leave," De Laurentiis said in June.
If Koulibaly does cost as much as £90m, it would be a considerable sum for a centre-back without Premier League experience and with just 25 Champions League appearances to his name. It would be City's most risky transfer in some time.
However, City are not in a position to be picky this summer. If they were able to drive the price down - which may be possible as clubs deal with fallen incomes due to the global pandemic - then Koulibaly might be the instant improvement they need in defence.
The alternatives, like Pau Torres, Ruben Dias or Nathan Ake, would all come with their own risks, and none have the experience of Koulibaly.
He may not be a long-term solution like Laporte was when he signed in 2018, and there would always be a question mark over his age, and what would be a high transfer fee for a 29-year-old.
But Koulibaly would offer the leadership and strength at the back that City have lacked since Vincent Kompany left. However promising Garcia is, City cannot afford to face Liverpool next season reliant on a teenager as two senior centre-backs sit on the bench.
City are a club who always have the long-term in mind when it comes to transfers. This summer, they have to put the short term first and find the best solution to their most pressing problem. Even if that solution is 29 years old.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to name an unchanged Manchester United side against Bournemouth on Saturday but may be forced @ @ @ @ @ squad fresh amid the frantic Premier League schedule .
`` I 've got to wait @ @ @ @ @ said when asked about his team selection .
`` There are a couple that got @ @ @ @ @ if there are a couple of changes do n't be surprised just because of fitness @ @ @ @ @ so many games .
I 've got to look after the players .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and @ @ @ @ @ , but let 's wait and see how everyone is after training , I 've @ @ @ @ @ morning .
`` I 've got many many reasons to play the same team but @ @ @ @ @ few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season @ @

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like to name an unchanged Manchester United side against Bournemouth on Saturday but may be forced into changes to keep his squad fresh amid the frantic Premier League schedule.
"I've got to wait and see," Solskjaer said when asked about his team selection. "There are a couple that got some knocks and bruises, if there are a couple of changes don't be surprised just because of fitness. But there are also so many games. I've got to look after the players.
"It would be nice to play a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and played so well against Brighton, but let's wait and see how everyone is after training, I've not seen them yet this morning.
"I've got many many reasons to play the same team but I've also got a few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Customers queue outside Bolton barber shop as it reopens

Queues formed outside barber shops in Bolton this morning as some reopened their doors for the first time in months .
Customers eager to have their locks trimmed waited patiently outside Kev 's Kuts in Halliwell Road ahead of its reopening at 9am .
After months of questionable DIY haircuts , the easing of lockdown measures means people are now able to visit hairdressers and barber shops .
And even the early morning drizzle was unable to deter some .
Today is the first day since lockdown that a host of businesses are able to open , as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of new measures have been introduced at salons and barber shops , including floor markings to show where people should sit .
Hairdressers and barbers will all be wearing see-through visors , and many will provide their customers with a face mask and , in some cases , reusable gowns .
Payment will also be contactless and salons have been advised to make trips as quick and easy as possible .
Customers can still get a colour , but barbers have been limited to just doing cuts instead of shaves for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been ditched due to the risk of transferring Covid-19 via their surface .
Music must also be turned down low so that people do not end up shouting to one another , which increases the risk of transmitting the virus .

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Queues formed outside barber shops in Bolton this morning as some reopened their doors for the first time in months.
Customers eager to have their locks trimmed waited patiently outside Kev's Kuts in Halliwell Road ahead of its reopening at 9am.
After months of questionable DIY haircuts, the easing of lockdown measures means people are now able to visit hairdressers and barber shops.
And even the early morning drizzle was unable to deter some.
(Image: Phil Taylor)
Today is the first day since lockdown that a host of businesses are able to open, as long as coronavirus safeguards are in place.
A number of new measures have been introduced at salons and barber shops, including floor markings to show where people should sit.
Hairdressers and barbers will all be wearing see-through visors, and many will provide their customers with a face mask and, in some cases, reusable gowns.
Payment will also be contactless and salons have been advised to make trips as quick and easy as possible.
Customers can still get a colour, but barbers have been limited to just doing cuts instead of shaves for the time being.
Meanwhile, magazines have also been ditched due to the risk of transferring Covid-19 via their surface.
Music must also be turned down low so that people do not end up shouting to one another, which increases the risk of transmitting the virus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Manchester town hall reopening and Albert Square work delayed until 2024

Manchester town hall ’ s reopening has been delayed until 2024 due to mounting costs caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic .
Problems arising from nesting peregrine falcons in the building ’ s clock tower , and the discovery of asbestos and hazardous tar , have pushed construction cost up to £214m .
Works to pedestrianise Albert Square and transform it into ‘ one of the finest civic spaces in Europe ’ will also be pushed back .
The total cost of the Our Town Hall project to restore the Grade I listed building is around £330m , including professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was expected to be completed in December 2023 but a report to a meeting of Manchester council ’ s executive on Friday revealed that it would be delayed until May 2024 .
This has caused the cost of construction to rise from the £208m last reported to the council in February this year .
Council bosses had also hoped to have Albert Square open in early October 2023 but it is expected to be ready later in the month .
Councillor Nigel Murphy , deputy leader of Manchester council , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings a huge amount of social value to the city , giving valuable experience especially in these uncertain times , to local residents .
“ It also gives the construction industry the clear indication that Manchester is open and is willing to commit to projects like this which will bring benefits not just to them and local employers , but also to future generations of Manchester.
” The project is also a major source of employment and work experience , with 1,579 jobs and 561 jobs secured in Manchester last year .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high levels of construction inflation within Manchester and , while work on the town hall has continued , negotiations with contractor Lendlease were held up .
Several issues impacting the cost and timetable of the project were also discovered , including nesting peregrine falcons , asbestos in the kitchen link bridge and hazardous coal tar beneath the courtyard .
This has led to extra capital costs of £3.9m , while the council is also preparing for an additional £2.7m to pay for the cost of moving staff to the town hall extension .

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Manchester town hall’s reopening has been delayed due to mounting costs caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.
Problems arising from nesting peregrine falcons in the building’s clock tower, and the discovery of asbestos and hazardous tar, have pushed construction cost up to £214m.
Works to pedestrianise Albert Square and transform it into ‘one of the finest civic spaces in Europe’ will also be pushed back.
The total cost of the Our Town Hall project to restore the Grade I listed building is around £330m, including professional fees, contingency planning and staff relocation.
It was expected to be completed in December 2023 but a report to a meeting of Manchester council’s executive on Friday revealed that it would be delayed until May 2024.
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This has caused the cost of construction to rise from the £208m last reported to the council in February this year.
The council says the extra costs are being met from contingency funding within the existing £330m budget - and the project is still on budget.
Council bosses had also hoped to have Albert Square open in early October 2023 but it is expected to be ready later in the month.
Councillor Nigel Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester council, said: “The Our Town Hall project brings a huge amount of social value to the city, giving valuable experience especially in these uncertain times, to local residents.
“It also gives the construction industry the clear indication that Manchester is open and is willing to commit to projects like this which will bring benefits not just to them and local employers, but also to future generations of Manchester.”
The project is also a major source of employment and work experience, with 1,579 jobs and 561 jobs secured in Manchester last year.
But the impact of Covid-19 has led to high levels of construction inflation within Manchester and, while work on the town hall has continued, negotiations with contractor Lendlease were held up.
Several issues impacting the cost and timetable of the project were also discovered, including nesting peregrine falcons, asbestos in the kitchen link bridge and hazardous coal tar beneath the courtyard.
This has led to extra capital costs of £3.9m, while the council is also preparing for an additional £2.7m to pay for the cost of moving staff to the town hall extension.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Manchester United v Bournemouth LIVE

Manchester United v Bournemouth LIVE

Manchester United will be looking to extend their incredible run of form when they host struggling Bournemouth at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ Saturday afternoon .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are unbeaten in their last 15 matches @ @ @ @ @ be confident of securing another win over their relegation-threatened opponents this weekend .
The visitors @ @ @ @ @ clean sheet in any of their last 15 Premier League matches , and have lost @ @ @ @ @ Premier League away games , while no side has lost more on the road in @ @ @ @ @ .
In terms of early United team news , Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe remain @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer has hinted he could make changes amid the packed fixture schedule .
United lost @ @ @ @ @ Vitality Stadium earlier in the season .
Stick with us for all the build-up , @ @ @ @ @ LIVE from Old Trafford .

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Manchester United extended their unbeaten streak as they beat struggling Bournemouth 5-2 in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions, a run that stretches back to January.
Prior to today's match, the visitors had failed to keep a clean sheet in 15 Premier League matches, and had lost 10 of their last 11 Premier League away games, while no side has lost more on the road in the top flight this season.
Solskjaer named an unchanged team for the game at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba both starting after an inaccurate news report published on Friday said the pair were doubts after a clash in training.
United won 5-2 courtesy of a brace from Mason Greenwood plus goals from Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial. Junior Stanislas and Josh King scored for Bournemouth.
Stick with us for all the reaction to United's win.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Paul Scholes makes Manchester United top four prediction

Paul Scholes is confident Manchester United will finish in the top four , but thinks they can not afford an injury or any dropped points in the Premier League .
The former United midfielder took to social media after the 3-0 victory over Brighton in midweek , posting : `` Well then ...
I think we have a football team , '' after Bruno Fernandes ' double helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's team to the win .
And now Scholes has reflected on United 's recent form in more depth , believing they can win the race with Chelsea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top four .
`` I think they will , '' he told BBC Sport .
`` They are going to have to win every game to do it but you look at the fixtures they are very winnable .
`` If Ole can keep this team fit , the first 11 that played the other night , I don ’ t see a reason why not .
`` I don ’ t think the squad is massively strong where he can leave players out and afford to give people a rest for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was .
`` He needs to play his best team from now until the end of the season I think they ’ ll have a great chance . ''
Scholes also waxed lyrical about Mason Greenwood , who has been in sensational form since football restarted .
The Class of 92 legend believes Greenwood is a greater threat than Daniel James on the right flank for United .
`` He ’ s a major talent , '' added Scholes on Greenwood .
`` Growing up in the youth team he was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He never played in the wide areas .
`` But United seem to have three or four of these players who you ’ re not sure if he ’ s a centre forward or a wide player but you have to say when he plays on the right-hand side he looks a real threat .
`` Look , I know Dan James has done really well for his first season , he ’ s done brilliant but when Mason Greenwood comes into that right-hand side the trickery the skills he ’ s got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score a goal every single time .
`` He ’ s a real talent , he ’ ll develop , he ’ s 18 years old which is ridiculous .
He ’ s got plenty of time on his hands but what we are seeing now he looks like he ’ s going to be a real top player . ''

Paul Scholes is confident Manchester United will finish in the top four, but thinks they cannot afford an injury or any dropped points in the Premier League.
The former United midfielder took to social media after the 3-0 victory over Brighton in midweek, posting: "Well then... I think we have a football team," after Bruno Fernandes' double helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team to the win.
And now Scholes has reflected on United's recent form in more depth, believing they can win the race with Chelsea, Leicester and Wolves and finish in the top four.
"I think they will," he told BBC Sport. "They are going to have to win every game to do it but you look at the fixtures they are very winnable.
"If Ole can keep this team fit, the first 11 that played the other night, I don’t see a reason why not.
"I don’t think the squad is massively strong where he can leave players out and afford to give people a rest for the FA Cup or the Europa League as it was.
"He needs to play his best team from now until the end of the season I think they’ll have a great chance."
Scholes also waxed lyrical about Mason Greenwood, who has been in sensational form since football restarted. The Class of 92 legend believes Greenwood is a greater threat than Daniel James on the right flank for United.
"He’s a major talent," added Scholes on Greenwood. "Growing up in the youth team he was an out and out centre forward really. He never played in the wide areas.
"But United seem to have three or four of these players who you’re not sure if he’s a centre forward or a wide player but you have to say when he plays on the right-hand side he looks a real threat.
"Look, I know Dan James has done really well for his first season, he’s done brilliant but when Mason Greenwood comes into that right-hand side the trickery the skills he’s got, you feel he’s going to score a goal every single time.
"He’s a real talent, he’ll develop, he’s 18 years old which is ridiculous. He’s got plenty of time on his hands but what we are seeing now he looks like he’s going to be a real top player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Shameless star 'had coronavirus and is now donating 100,000 face masks to help'

Shameless star Jody Latham has spoken of his shock at finding out he had contracted COVID-19 - and how he now wants to help curb the spread of the deadly bug .
The actor says he was affected for weeks after falling ill. Burnley-born Jody , 38 , who played Lip Gallagher in the gritty Manchester comedy drama Shameless , tested positive for the coronavirus six weeks ago and went into quarantine with his family .
`` About six weeks ago I got symptoms .
I was a bit chesty , '' he said .
`` I was tested straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results and when I got the results I could n't believe it , it was such a shock .
`` You 're as anxious as anything thinking the worst .
`` Some people have n't been that fortunate to get over it .
It 's a brutal time we 're in .
`` I 'm in lockdown with my family and we all had to quarantine . ''
Jody added : `` I just pray we do n't have to go through this again in our lifetime . ''
Jody is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes and charities across the north west , to help stop the spread of the infection , through his company Safe and Protect UK .
He explained : `` Previously my background has been in cosmetics and aesthetics distributions , besides acting .
`` Because of the COVID-19 outbreak my suppliers and a lot of people in the industry turned their attentions to PPE .
`` We 're giving 100,000 masks away and it 's first come , first served .
`` Come on the website and there 's an option to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disposable face masks for you and your charity .
All we need is the charitable number and if it 's a trust we can get the registered trust number .
`` Be it a care home or charity shop , if you need them for your customers or for staff so they can serve customers , please get in touch with us . ''
Speaking about his diagnosis and the impact of lockdown , he told us : `` It 's made me so conscious of mental health , not just myself but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact it 's had on so many people and the social impact , not just the implications of getting corona .
`` I daresay I was one of the lucky ones and it was n't as bad as what some other people have been suffering .
`` It knocked me off my feet for a few days and the worst thing about it was taste and smell .
`` I had no taste and smell for weeks . ''
Jody memorably played Lip , the eldest of Frank Gallagher 's children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show Shameless which ran from 2004 to 2013 .
He played evil pimp Rob Grayson in EastEnders and in 2017 he was reunited with Paul Abbot to star in the police drama No Offence , which is also set in Manchester .
During lockdown Jody has been thrilled to see Shameless win over a new generation of fans on Netflix .
`` It 's class is n't it ?
he laughed .
`` The only positive thing for me to come out of lockdown is the fact that we 've got a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shameless .
`` It has a new generation of fans , '' Jody added of the show .
`` On Instagram it does n't take long for people to get on to you and I 've had a wave of positive messages from a younger audience and a load of people who used to watch it saying ' I 'm buzzing it 's back . '
`` It 's nice , I 'm not going lie .
`` It 's nice to know you 've put smiles on people 's faces while we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Care homes and charities seeking more information on Jody 's offer should visit safeandprotect.uk or call 0161 960 0099 .

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Shameless star Jody Latham has spoken of his shock at finding out he had contracted COVID-19 - and how he now wants to help curb the spread of the deadly bug.
The actor says he was affected for weeks after falling ill.
Burnley-born Jody, 38, who played Lip Gallagher in the gritty Manchester comedy drama Shameless, tested positive for the coronavirus six weeks ago and went into quarantine with his family.
"About six weeks ago I got symptoms. I was a bit chesty," he said.
(Image: Jody Latham Instagram)
"I was tested straight away. I isolated until I got the results and when I got the results I couldn't believe it, it was such a shock.
"You're as anxious as anything thinking the worst.
"Some people haven't been that fortunate to get over it. It's a brutal time we're in.
"I'm in lockdown with my family and we all had to quarantine."
Jody added: "I just pray we don't have to go through this again in our lifetime."
(Image: Channel 4)
Jody is now looking to donate 100,000 face masks to care homes and charities across the north west, to help stop the spread of the infection, through his company Safe and Protect UK.
He explained: "Previously my background has been in cosmetics and aesthetics distributions, besides acting.
"Because of the COVID-19 outbreak my suppliers and a lot of people in the industry turned their attentions to PPE.
"We're giving 100,000 masks away and it's first come, first served.
"Come on the website and there's an option to apply for up to 1,000 free three-ply disposable face masks for you and your charity. All we need is the charitable number and if it's a trust we can get the registered trust number.
"Be it a care home or charity shop, if you need them for your customers or for staff so they can serve customers, please get in touch with us."
Speaking about his diagnosis and the impact of lockdown, he told us: "It's made me so conscious of mental health, not just myself but everyone else.
"It's heartbreaking the impact it's had on so many people and the social impact, not just the implications of getting corona.
"I daresay I was one of the lucky ones and it wasn't as bad as what some other people have been suffering.
"It knocked me off my feet for a few days and the worst thing about it was taste and smell.
"I had no taste and smell for weeks."
Jody memorably played Lip, the eldest of Frank Gallagher's children, in Paul Abbott's groundbreaking Channel Four show Shameless which ran from 2004 to 2013.
He played evil pimp Rob Grayson in EastEnders and in 2017 he was reunited with Paul Abbot to star in the police drama No Offence, which is also set in Manchester.
During lockdown Jody has been thrilled to see Shameless win over a new generation of fans on Netflix.
"It's class isn't it? he laughed.
"The only positive thing for me to come out of lockdown is the fact that we've got a new audience who are thrilled to bits with Shameless.
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"It has a new generation of fans," Jody added of the show.
"On Instagram it doesn't take long for people to get on to you and I've had a wave of positive messages from a younger audience and a load of people who used to watch it saying 'I'm buzzing it's back.'
"It's nice, I'm not going lie.
"It's nice to know you've put smiles on people's faces while we're going through these miserable shenanigans."
Care homes and charities seeking more information on Jody's offer should visit safeandprotect.uk or call 0161 960 0099.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Man City morning headlines as Eric Garcia set for new role in squad

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for July 4 .
Teenage defender Eric Garcia is set to play an increasingly prominent role at Manchester City next season .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side are light in the centre of defence : Aymeric Laporte is first-choice but has struggled with injuries while there are doubts over the form of both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi .
Fernandinho not a natural in the position , either , despite admirable work this season filling in at the back .
City have been linked with several centre-backs , including Napoli 's Kalidou Koulibaly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona youth player will be heavily involved next season .
`` Look at Eric Garcia , he plays against [ Mo ] Salah , [ Roberto ] Firmino , [ and Sadio ] Mane .
He 's just 18 , 19 , he took an incredible kick against Arsenal trains just three or four days after ten days out and plays awesome , '' Guardiola said on Thursday , as cited by the .
`` He does n't make any mistakes , he is always focused , he guards the line he knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his decision making is always right .
`` That is why we are so proud as a club to be able to count on Eric and Phil for the academy .
`` We can count on them without a doubt because we know exactly the difference is the mentality , how they train , how they listen , how they want to improve and become better players.
” Meanwhile , claims Garcia is set to reject an approach from Barcelona and triple his wages at City .
They say the teenager currently earns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but is ready to pen a new deal worth £40,000 per week along with bonuses .
Garcia joined City from Barcelona ’ s La Masia youth academy in 2017 and it is said that the Catalan giants are now pursuing a move for the defender .
The Blaugrana reportedly view Garcia as the ready-made long-term replacement for the ageing Gerard Pique .
The dates and times for Manchester City ’ s remaining Premier League matches have been confirmed .
Pep Guardiola ’ s now know exactly when they will be playing all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League restarting in August .
City have virtually guaranteed second spot in the league and have a generous run-in to their season , with all of their remaining opponents in the bottom half of the standings .
The full breakdown of when City 's remaining games will be played can be found here .

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for July 4.
Garcia first-team option for City
Teenage defender Eric Garcia is set to play an increasingly prominent role at Manchester City next season.
Pep Guardiola’s side are light in the centre of defence: Aymeric Laporte is first-choice but has struggled with injuries while there are doubts over the form of both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi. Fernandinho not a natural in the position, either, despite admirable work this season filling in at the back.
City have been linked with several centre-backs, including Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly, but Guardiola has hinted the former Barcelona youth player will be heavily involved next season.
"Look at Eric Garcia, he plays against [Mo] Salah, [Roberto] Firmino, [and Sadio] Mane. He's just 18, 19, he took an incredible kick against Arsenal trains just three or four days after ten days out and plays awesome," Guardiola said on Thursday, as cited by the MEN .
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"He doesn't make any mistakes, he is always focused, he guards the line he knows exactly what he has to do, his decision making is always right.
"That is why we are so proud as a club to be able to count on Eric and Phil for the academy.
"We can count on them without a doubt because we know exactly the difference is the mentality, how they train, how they listen, how they want to improve and become better players.”
Garcia to reject Barcelona offer
Meanwhile, The Sun claims Garcia is set to reject an approach from Barcelona and triple his wages at City.
They say the teenager currently earns just £12k per week at the Etihad but is ready to pen a new deal worth £40,000 per week along with bonuses.
Garcia joined City from Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy in 2017 and it is said that the Catalan giants are now pursuing a move for the defender.
The Blaugrana reportedly view Garcia as the ready-made long-term replacement for the ageing Gerard Pique.
City run-in confirmed
The dates and times for Manchester City’s remaining Premier League matches have been confirmed.
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Pep Guardiola’s now know exactly when they will be playing all of their remaining domestic matches ahead of the Champions League restarting in August.
City have virtually guaranteed second spot in the league and have a generous run-in to their season, with all of their remaining opponents in the bottom half of the standings.
The full breakdown of when City's remaining games will be played can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Manchester Wetherspoons pulls first pint in three months as customers return

Pubs are allowed to reopen today after the government ordered them to close back in March - but ordering a @ @ @ @ @ how you remember it The Paramount has served its first pints in three months after @ @ @ @ @ by the government in March .
The Oxford Street pub welcomed customers back this morning @ @ @ @ @ of changes in place .
Pubs , bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen from @ @ @ @ @ as long as they are Covid-secure .
That means that measures have to be put @ @ @ @ @ social distancing and strict hygiene practices .
Clude De Sousa , team leader at The @ @ @ @ @ pint as the doors opened this morning and several customers arrived to celebrate the grand @ @ @ @ @ by a large sign at the entrance explaining what they can and ca n't do @ @ @ @ @ There are also signs dotted around telling people which way to walk and where to @ @

Pubs are allowed to reopen today after the government ordered them to close back in March - but ordering a pint may look different to how you remember it
The Paramount has served its first pints in three months after pubs were ordered to close by the government in March.
The Oxford Street pub welcomed customers back this morning, but with a number of changes in place.
Pubs, bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen from today, July 4, as long as they are Covid-secure.
That means that measures have to be put in place to allow for social distancing and strict hygiene practices.
Clude De Sousa, team leader at The Paramount, pulled the first pint as the doors opened this morning and several customers arrived to celebrate the grand reopening.
Punters are welcomed by a large sign at the entrance explaining what they can and can't do under the new rules.
There are also signs dotted around telling people which way to walk and where to queue.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Manchester United morning headlines as Solskjaer outlines transfer plans

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday , July 4 .
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained coy when asked about the club ’ s transfer plans this summer .
United have yet to secure any first-team signings ahead of next season but MEN Sport understands Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is a priority target .
The financial ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic remain unclear , with a lot of uncertainty ahead of this transfer window opening .
`` It ’ s going to be a strange transfer window and I don ’ t expect a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know , '' Solskjaer said , as cited by the .
`` We don ’ t really know how the market is going to be .
`` For us as a team , club and staff , we need to work really well .
It ’ s about consistency .
We need to have the mentality of United of old that every game is a cup final and every game is a chance to get three points .
`` It does n't matter if it ’ s Man City or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Everton , you need to go into every single game [ with the same mindset ] .
We 've been too inconsistent .
`` So for us this summer is also about creating consistency .
I ’ m not just talking about decisions off the field - it ’ s also here in and around the training ground . ''
Under-18s captain Teden Mengi 's promotion to the first-team squad could become permanent as he has impressed Solskjaer in training .
Mengi was brought into the senior squad due to injuries for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly made his mark .
`` Axel and Phil are injured , so that ’ s two centre-backs down for us , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` Chris [ Smalling ] is on loan and [ Marcos ] Rojo is on loan , so it was natural for me to put Teden in .
`` One , for his own benefit because to have a few months training now tests him and he ’ s deserved it .
He ’ s an exciting talent and was desperate to come in .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was always ready when we asked him .
‘ Are you ready , are you fit enough ?
’ '' He worked hard over the lockdown and he ’ s done really well .
He does n't seem out of place so he ’ ll definitely be more in and around the first-team next season . ''
Gary Neville has said the current United side are not strong enough to be title challengers , and it is an assessment that Solskjaer agrees with .
A 15-game unbeaten streak across all competitions has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , leading to talk that there could even be a title tilt next term .
However , Solskjaer admits his side need to be consistent and the squad improved if they are to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City .
`` Gary is right in a lot of things he says , '' Solskjaer said , in quotes carried by the .
`` And , of course , we can not think we ’ re there .
If you look at the table , we ’ re nowhere near where we should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we still have to improve on many aspects of the game .
I don ’ t know how many points we ’ re behind the top two but Gary ’ s right - there ’ s definitely not going to be any complacency and thinking , ‘ we ’ ve cracked it ’ because we ’ ve got so much to do .
`` It ’ s an enjoyable journey .
We can see improvements but , yes , we need to make one or two - or more - very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an important summer , definitely . ''

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United waiting on transfer developments
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained coy when asked about the club’s transfer plans this summer.
United have yet to secure any first-team signings ahead of next season but MEN Sport understands Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is a priority target.
The financial ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic remain unclear, with a lot of uncertainty ahead of this transfer window opening.
"It’s going to be a strange transfer window and I don’t expect a lot of big transfers, maybe. I don’t know," Solskjaer said, as cited by the MEN .
"We don’t really know how the market is going to be.
"For us as a team, club and staff, we need to work really well. It’s about consistency. We need to have the mentality of United of old that every game is a cup final and every game is a chance to get three points.
"It doesn't matter if it’s Man City or Liverpool or Bournemouth or Southampton, Palace, Everton, you need to go into every single game [with the same mindset]. We've been too inconsistent.
"So for us this summer is also about creating consistency. I’m not just talking about decisions off the field - it’s also here in and around the training ground."
Mengi set to stay in first-team squad
Under-18s captain Teden Mengi's promotion to the first-team squad could become permanent as he has impressed Solskjaer in training.
Mengi was brought into the senior squad due to injuries for Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones and has quickly made his mark.
"Axel and Phil are injured, so that’s two centre-backs down for us," Solskjaer explained. "Chris [Smalling] is on loan and [Marcos] Rojo is on loan, so it was natural for me to put Teden in.
"One, for his own benefit because to have a few months training now tests him and he’s deserved it. He’s an exciting talent and was desperate to come in.
"He keeps in touch with the coaches and he was always ready when we asked him. ‘Are you ready, are you fit enough?’
"He worked hard over the lockdown and he’s done really well. He doesn't seem out of place so he’ll definitely be more in and around the first-team next season."
Solskjaer agrees with Neville title talk
Gary Neville has said the current United side are not strong enough to be title challengers, and it is an assessment that Solskjaer agrees with.
A 15-game unbeaten streak across all competitions has heightened excitement and expectations at Old Trafford, leading to talk that there could even be a title tilt next term.
However, Solskjaer admits his side need to be consistent and the squad improved if they are to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City.
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"Gary is right in a lot of things he says," Solskjaer said, in quotes carried by the MEN . "And, of course, we cannot think we’re there. If you look at the table, we’re nowhere near where we should be.
"Consistency has to be improved and we still have to improve on many aspects of the game. I don’t know how many points we’re behind the top two but Gary’s right - there’s definitely not going to be any complacency and thinking, ‘we’ve cracked it’ because we’ve got so much to do.
"It’s an enjoyable journey. We can see improvements but, yes, we need to make one or two - or more - very good decisions. It’s going to be an important summer, definitely."