themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Every single beauty treatment that can resume from August 1

After months of being unable to work , Boris Johnson today confirmed when beauticians offering close contact services will be able to start operating again .
In a speech outlining a timetable for lifting lockdown measures and reopening businesses and leisure facilities in England , the Prime Minister confirmed that beauticians will be able to resume their work from 1 August .
He told the public : `` From 1 August , we will reopen most remaining leisure settings , namely bowling , skating rinks and casinos , and we will enable all close contact services such as beauticians to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All of these measures for 1 August should be done in a Covid Secure way . ''
Close contact beauty treatments which had previously been banned by the Government under lockdown rules ( as outlined by the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) ) , and will now be able to resume include : Hairdressing salons and barbers in England were able to reopen on 4 July , while nail salons reopened on 13 July .
The Government had come under scrutiny for allowing barbers to offer beard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatments such as eyelash extensions and eyebrow shaping .
In response to claims the rules were 'sexist ' , a Government spokesperson said : `` Treatments , for example eyelash extensions , which require the practitioner to be very close to the client ’ s face for an extended period of time , put workers and customers at a much greater risk of transmission of the virus .
These should therefore not take place .
`` The guidance is clear that intricate detailing , outlining or shaving of beards should also not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should only take place if away from the highest risk zone – the area in front of the face .
`` This guidance was developed with industry to enable them to reopen in a COVID-secure way . ''

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After months of being unable to work, Boris Johnson today confirmed when beauticians offering close contact services will be able to start operating again.
In a speech outlining a timetable for lifting lockdown measures and reopening businesses and leisure facilities in England, the Prime Minister confirmed that beauticians will be able to resume their work from 1 August.
He told the public: "From 1 August, we will reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, skating rinks and casinos, and we will enable all close contact services such as beauticians to resume."
He added: "All of these measures for 1 August should be done in a Covid Secure way."
Close contact beauty treatments which had previously been banned by the Government under lockdown rules (as outlined by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)), and will now be able to resume include:
Face waxing, sugaring or threading services
Facial treatments
Advanced facial technical (electrical or mechanical)
Eyelash treatments
Make-up application
Dermarolling
Dermaplaning
Microblading
Electrolysis on the face
Eyebrow treatments
Hairdressing salons and barbers in England were able to reopen on 4 July, while nail salons reopened on 13 July.
The Government had come under scrutiny for allowing barbers to offer beard trims, while banning other close contact treatments such as eyelash extensions and eyebrow shaping.
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In response to claims the rules were 'sexist', a Government spokesperson said: "Treatments, for example eyelash extensions, which require the practitioner to be very close to the client’s face for an extended period of time, put workers and customers at a much greater risk of transmission of the virus. These should therefore not take place.
"The guidance is clear that intricate detailing, outlining or shaving of beards should also not be provided and very basic trimming of beards should only take place if away from the highest risk zone – the area in front of the face.
"This guidance was developed with industry to enable them to reopen in a COVID-secure way."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Boris Johnson says social distancing could end by November

Boris Johnson said he hoped for a “ more significant return to normality by November ” with a review over social distancing guidelines .
The Prime Minister announced that changes to allow close contact between family and friends could come in time for Christmas .
Mr Johnson ’ s comment came as he announced further reopening of the economy in a press conference on Friday .
Speaking from Downing Street , he said : “ Throughout this period we will look to allow more close contact between friends and family where we can .
“ It is my strong hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas.
” From August 1 , most remaining leisure settings including bowling , skating rinks , and casinos will be able to reopen , while close contact services with beauticians can resume .
However nightclubs and soft play areas need to remain closed , Mr Johnson said , but they will be kept under review .
He added : “ We will restart indoor performances to a live audience , subject to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sport stadia , with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn .
“ We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people.
” Meanwhile , local authorities in England will have new powers from Saturday to tackle coronavirus outbreaks .
The new powers will allow councils and ministers to close specific premises , shut down outdoor space , and cancel events .
Stay at home orders could also be imposed , Boris Johnson added .

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Boris Johnson said he hoped for a “more significant return to normality by November” with a review over social distancing guidelines.
The Prime Minister announced that changes to allow close contact between family and friends could come in time for Christmas.
Mr Johnson’s comment came as he announced further reopening of the economy in a press conference on Friday.
Speaking from Downing Street, he said: “Throughout this period we will look to allow more close contact between friends and family where we can.
“It is my strong hope that we will be able to review the restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas.”
From August 1, most remaining leisure settings including bowling, skating rinks, and casinos will be able to reopen, while close contact services with beauticians can resume.
However nightclubs and soft play areas need to remain closed, Mr Johnson said, but they will be kept under review.
He added: “We will restart indoor performances to a live audience, subject to the success of pilots, and we will also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sport stadia, with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn.
“We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people.”
Meanwhile, local authorities in England will have new powers from Saturday to tackle coronavirus outbreaks.
The new powers will allow councils and ministers to close specific premises, shut down outdoor space, and cancel events.
Stay at home orders could also be imposed, Boris Johnson added.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Boris Johnson's full statement from coronavirus Downing Street press conference

This is Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's full statement from Friday 's Downing Street press conference about coronavirus .
He said : `` In the two weeks since I last addressed you from this podium , I am pleased to report that we have continued to make steady progress in our collective effort to beat the coronavirus .
`` For three weeks now , the number of new cases identified through testing each day has been below 1,000 .
`` The latest SAGE advice is that , across the UK , the R rate remains between 0.7 and 0.9 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infections is shrinking by between 5 and 1 per cent every day .
`` The latest ONS data shows prevalence and new infections to be stable and low .
`` The number of patients newly admitted to hospital with coronavirus each day , and the number of coronavirus patients in mechanical ventilation beds , have both fallen by more than 90 per cent from their peak in early April .
`` And while we mourn every death , the average daily death rate continues , steadily , to fall .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our NHS and social care staff working tirelessly on the frontline .
`` And it has only been possible thanks to the character and fortitude with which you , the British people , have made fundamental changes to the way you all live and work .
`` When we set out our plan to rebuild on 11 May , we said our goal was to return life to as close to normal as possible , for as many people as possible , as fast and as fairly as possible , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect our NHS .
`` That goal remains the same – but the tools we use to achieve it are changing .
`` At the start of the pandemic , when we knew far less about the nature and spread of the virus , we had to take blanket , national measures .
`` National lockdown was undoubtedly the right thing to do and has saved many thousands of lives .
`` Now however , we know more about the virus – we understand the epidemiology better and our intelligence on where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That means we can control it through targeted , local action instead .
`` In England , this work is led by NHS Test and Trace and within it the Joint Biosecurity Centre .
My sincere thanks go to Dido Harding who oversees this work and who joins me today .
`` This approach is already working .
`` In Weston-Super-Mare and Kirklees , we took swift and successful action to contain outbreaks at specific premises .
`` In Bradford and Blackburn with Darwen , we identified troubling trends in the data and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to increase testing and take targeted action .
That work continues .
`` And in Leicester , we instituted a local lockdown in order to bear down on stubborn rates of infection .
`` As the Health Secretary announced last night , we will begin to relax the restrictions there next week .
We can do so because the data is improving – with the percentage of people testing positive falling from a weekly rate of 12.2 % on 29 June to 4.8 % yesterday .
`` The approach varies in different parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UK benefit from the support of our armed forces , additional testing facilities , and billions of pounds of support provided by this government .
`` Today we are publishing our framework for containing and controlling future outbreaks in England , which will enable national and local government to work closely together .
`` From tomorrow , local authorities will have new powers in their areas .
They will be able to close specific premises , shut public outdoor spaces , and cancel events .
`` These powers will enable local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to outbreaks , where speed is paramount .
`` Action by local councils will not always be sufficient .
So next week we will publish draft regulations which clearly set out how central government can intervene more effectively at a local level .
`` Where justified by the evidence , ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area , introduce local “ stay at home ” orders , prevent people entering or leaving defined areas , reduce the maximum size of gatherings beyond national rules , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I know that it will be hard going for people affected by these local measures .
It isn ’ t easy , and for some it may seem unjust that people just a short distance away can live their lives closer to normal .
`` But it has to be right that we take local action in response to local outbreaks – there is no point shutting down a city in one part of the country to contain an outbreak in another part of the country .
`` Now of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effective testing regime in place .
`` And here we have made substantial progress .
`` Antigen test capacity – that ’ s the test which tells you if you currently have the virus – has increased 100-fold since the start of March , from fewer than 2,000 tests a day to more than 200,000 tests a day now .
`` Publicly available data suggests we are now carrying out our tests more than anywhere else in Europe in total , and more tests than Germany , France , Italy and Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up testing sites around the UK and now have 200 mobile units which can be rapidly deployed wherever they are needed .
`` It is now the case , and has been for some time , that anyone , anywhere in the UK with symptoms can get a test without delay .
We are also testing increasing numbers of people who don ’ t have symptoms but who are at higher risk .
`` As we approach winter , we will need to go further – not least as many more people will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasonal illnesses , and therefore require a test .
`` So we will further increase testing capacity to at least half a million antigen tests a day – 3.5 million antigen tests a week – by the end of October .
`` Demand for testing is not the only challenge that winter will bring .
`` It is possible that the virus will be more virulent in the winter months – and it is certain that the NHS will face the usual , annual winter pressures .
`` We have taken a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready for winter .
`` We have massively increased the number of ventilators available to patients across the UK – up from 9,000 before the pandemic to nearly 30,000 now .
`` We have substantially increased the pipeline of personal protective equipment for the NHS and social care -constituting over 30 billion items of PPE over the course of the pandemic .
`` We will be rolling out the biggest ever flu vaccination programme in the history of the U.K. '' And we will also of course give the NHS the resources it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can confirm that we are providing an additional £3 billion of funding to the NHS in England to get ready for winter .
Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive additional funds .
`` This will allow the NHS to continue to use the extra hospital capacity acquired from the independent sector and also to maintain the Nightingale hospitals until the end of March .
`` This new funding comes on top of the additional £30 billion of funding for health and social care that we have already announced this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are ready for winter , and planning for the worst .
`` But even as we plan for the worst , I strongly believe we should also hope for the best .
`` That means looking ahead with optimism – now extending our plan to lift the remaining national measures which have restricted our lives since March so we can get back to something closer to normal life .
`` Now I must stress , the timetable I am about to set out is conditional .
It is contingent on every one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It relies on our continued success in controlling the virus .
And we will not proceed if doing so risks a second peak that would overwhelm the NHS .
`` Nonetheless , it is important to give people hope and to give business confidence .
`` So in England , from today we are making clear that anybody may use public transport , while of course encouraging people to consider alternative means of transport where they are available .
`` From 25 July , we have already committed to reopening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities .
`` From 1 August , we will update our advice on going to work .
`` Instead of government telling people to work from home , we are going to give employers more discretion , and ask them to make decisions about how their staff can work safely .
`` That could mean of course continuing to work from home , which is one way of working safely and which has worked for many employers and employees .
`` Or it could mean making workplaces safe by following Covid Secure guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consult closely with their employees , and only ask people to return to their place of work if it is safe .
`` As we reopen our society and economy , it ’ s right that we give employers more discretion while continuing to ensure employees are kept safe .
2Also from 1 August , we will reopen most remaining leisure settings , namely bowling , skating rinks and casinos , and we will enable all close contact services such as beauticians to resume .
`` Nightclubs and soft play areas will sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although this will be kept under review .
`` We will restart indoor performances to a live audience , subject to the success of pilots , and we will also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sports stadia , with a view to wider reopening in the Autumn .
`` We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people .
`` All of these measures for 1 August should be done in a Covid Secure way .
`` In September , schools , nurseries and colleges will be open for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis , as planned .
`` And universities are also working to reopen as fully as possible .
`` From October , we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and to allow conferences and other business events to recommence – again , these changes must be done in a Covid Secure way , subject to the successful outcome of pilots .
`` Throughout this period , we will look to allow more close contact between friends and family when we can .
`` It is my strong and sincere hope that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest – possibly in time for Christmas .
`` At all times , we will continue to work with the devolved administrations in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland to support and care for those at risk , wherever they live in the UK .
`` We have said that the shielding programme for those most at risk in England , the clinically extremely vulnerable , will be paused at the end of this month .
We will stay constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any point if required .
`` Now I know some will say this plan is too optimistic , that the risks are too great and that we won ’ t overcome the virus in time .
`` And of course , if they are right in saying that , and we can not exclude that they are , let me reassure them , and reassure you : that we will not hesitate at any stage to put on the brakes .
`` From May 11 onwards , this plan has been conditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But if we continue to pull together as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus .
`` Hoping for the best , but planning for the worst – and it ’ s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long , hard fight against Coronavirus . ''

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This is Prime Minister Boris Johnson's full statement from Friday's Downing Street press conference about coronavirus.
He said: "In the two weeks since I last addressed you from this podium, I am pleased to report that we have continued to make steady progress in our collective effort to beat the coronavirus.
"For three weeks now, the number of new cases identified through testing each day has been below 1,000.
"The latest SAGE advice is that, across the UK, the R rate remains between 0.7 and 0.9.
"SAGE also assess that the number of infections is shrinking by between 5 and 1 per cent every day.
"The latest ONS data shows prevalence and new infections to be stable and low.
"The number of patients newly admitted to hospital with coronavirus each day, and the number of coronavirus patients in mechanical ventilation beds, have both fallen by more than 90 per cent from their peak in early April.
"And while we mourn every death, the average daily death rate continues, steadily, to fall.
"This progress is testament to the phenomenal efforts of our NHS and social care staff working tirelessly on the frontline.
"And it has only been possible thanks to the character and fortitude with which you, the British people, have made fundamental changes to the way you all live and work.
(Image: PA)
"When we set out our plan to rebuild on 11 May, we said our goal was to return life to as close to normal as possible, for as many people as possible, as fast and as fairly as possible, in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.
"That goal remains the same – but the tools we use to achieve it are changing.
"At the start of the pandemic, when we knew far less about the nature and spread of the virus, we had to take blanket, national measures.
"National lockdown was undoubtedly the right thing to do and has saved many thousands of lives.
"Now however, we know more about the virus – we understand the epidemiology better and our intelligence on where it is spreading is vastly improved.
"That means we can control it through targeted, local action instead.
"In England, this work is led by NHS Test and Trace and within it the Joint Biosecurity Centre. My sincere thanks go to Dido Harding who oversees this work and who joins me today.
"This approach is already working.
"In Weston-Super-Mare and Kirklees, we took swift and successful action to contain outbreaks at specific premises.
"In Bradford and Blackburn with Darwen, we identified troubling trends in the data and worked closely with the respective local authorities to increase testing and take targeted action. That work continues.
"And in Leicester, we instituted a local lockdown in order to bear down on stubborn rates of infection.
"As the Health Secretary announced last night, we will begin to relax the restrictions there next week. We can do so because the data is improving – with the percentage of people testing positive falling from a weekly rate of 12.2% on 29 June to 4.8% yesterday.
"The approach varies in different parts of the UK, but all parts of the UK benefit from the support of our armed forces, additional testing facilities, and billions of pounds of support provided by this government.
"Today we are publishing our framework for containing and controlling future outbreaks in England, which will enable national and local government to work closely together.
"From tomorrow, local authorities will have new powers in their areas. They will be able to close specific premises, shut public outdoor spaces, and cancel events.
"These powers will enable local authorities to act more quickly in response to outbreaks, where speed is paramount.
"Action by local councils will not always be sufficient. So next week we will publish draft regulations which clearly set out how central government can intervene more effectively at a local level.
"Where justified by the evidence, ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area, introduce local “stay at home” orders, prevent people entering or leaving defined areas, reduce the maximum size of gatherings beyond national rules, or restrict transport systems serving local areas.
"I know that it will be hard going for people affected by these local measures. It isn’t easy, and for some it may seem unjust that people just a short distance away can live their lives closer to normal.
"But it has to be right that we take local action in response to local outbreaks – there is no point shutting down a city in one part of the country to contain an outbreak in another part of the country.
"Now of course, this local approach relies on having an effective testing regime in place.
"And here we have made substantial progress.
"Antigen test capacity – that’s the test which tells you if you currently have the virus – has increased 100-fold since the start of March, from fewer than 2,000 tests a day to more than 200,000 tests a day now.
"Publicly available data suggests we are now carrying out our tests more than anywhere else in Europe in total, and more tests than Germany, France, Italy and Spain per capita.
(Image: PA)
"We have set up testing sites around the UK and now have 200 mobile units which can be rapidly deployed wherever they are needed.
"It is now the case, and has been for some time, that anyone, anywhere in the UK with symptoms can get a test without delay. We are also testing increasing numbers of people who don’t have symptoms but who are at higher risk.
"As we approach winter, we will need to go further – not least as many more people will show Covid-like symptoms as a result of seasonal illnesses, and therefore require a test.
"So we will further increase testing capacity to at least half a million antigen tests a day – 3.5 million antigen tests a week – by the end of October.
"Demand for testing is not the only challenge that winter will bring.
"It is possible that the virus will be more virulent in the winter months – and it is certain that the NHS will face the usual, annual winter pressures.
"We have taken a number of steps therefore to get the NHS ready for winter.
"We have massively increased the number of ventilators available to patients across the UK – up from 9,000 before the pandemic to nearly 30,000 now.
"We have substantially increased the pipeline of personal protective equipment for the NHS and social care -constituting over 30 billion items of PPE over the course of the pandemic.
"We will be rolling out the biggest ever flu vaccination programme in the history of the U.K.
"And we will also of course give the NHS the resources it needs.
"And today, I can confirm that we are providing an additional £3 billion of funding to the NHS in England to get ready for winter. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive additional funds.
"This will allow the NHS to continue to use the extra hospital capacity acquired from the independent sector and also to maintain the Nightingale hospitals until the end of March.
"This new funding comes on top of the additional £30 billion of funding for health and social care that we have already announced this year.
"So we are making sure we are ready for winter, and planning for the worst.
"But even as we plan for the worst, I strongly believe we should also hope for the best.
"That means looking ahead with optimism – now extending our plan to lift the remaining national measures which have restricted our lives since March so we can get back to something closer to normal life.
"Now I must stress, the timetable I am about to set out is conditional. It is contingent on every one of us staying alert and acting responsibly.
"It relies on our continued success in controlling the virus. And we will not proceed if doing so risks a second peak that would overwhelm the NHS.
"Nonetheless, it is important to give people hope and to give business confidence.
"So in England, from today we are making clear that anybody may use public transport, while of course encouraging people to consider alternative means of transport where they are available.
"From 25 July, we have already committed to reopening the indoor gyms, pools and other sports facilities.
"From 1 August, we will update our advice on going to work.
"Instead of government telling people to work from home, we are going to give employers more discretion, and ask them to make decisions about how their staff can work safely.
"That could mean of course continuing to work from home, which is one way of working safely and which has worked for many employers and employees.
"Or it could mean making workplaces safe by following Covid Secure guidelines. Whatever employers decide, they should consult closely with their employees, and only ask people to return to their place of work if it is safe.
"As we reopen our society and economy, it’s right that we give employers more discretion while continuing to ensure employees are kept safe.
2Also from 1 August, we will reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, skating rinks and casinos, and we will enable all close contact services such as beauticians to resume.
"Nightclubs and soft play areas will sadly need to remain closed for now – although this will be kept under review.
"We will restart indoor performances to a live audience, subject to the success of pilots, and we will also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sports stadia, with a view to wider reopening in the Autumn.
"We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people.
"All of these measures for 1 August should be done in a Covid Secure way.
"In September, schools, nurseries and colleges will be open for all children and young people on a full-time basis, as planned.
"And universities are also working to reopen as fully as possible.
"From October, we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and to allow conferences and other business events to recommence – again, these changes must be done in a Covid Secure way, subject to the successful outcome of pilots.
"Throughout this period, we will look to allow more close contact between friends and family when we can.
"It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest – possibly in time for Christmas.
"At all times, we will continue to work with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to support and care for those at risk, wherever they live in the UK.
"We have said that the shielding programme for those most at risk in England, the clinically extremely vulnerable, will be paused at the end of this month. We will stay constantly vigilant and be sure to restart shielding at any point if required.
"Now I know some will say this plan is too optimistic, that the risks are too great and that we won’t overcome the virus in time.
"And of course, if they are right in saying that, and we cannot exclude that they are, let me reassure them, and reassure you: that we will not hesitate at any stage to put on the brakes.
"From May 11 onwards, this plan has been conditional, and it remains conditional.
"But if we continue to pull together as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus.
"Hoping for the best, but planning for the worst – and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against Coronavirus."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Councillor called a 'bitch' after voting with Tories in stormy virtual meeting

A former Labour councillor was called a ‘ bitch ’ after voting with the Tories at a virtual full council meeting .
The ‘ appalling ’ remark was made after independent Coun Jacqui Beswick backed a Conservative amendment to a Labour motion on the coronavirus funding .
After Coun Beswick indicated her support , an as yet unidentified woman councillor was heard to mutter the word ‘ bitch ’ , having presumably left her mic on by mistake .
The West Heywood member , who left Rochdale ’ s Labour group last year , has lodged a complaint about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to own up and say sorry .
She said : “ I ’ m absolutely appalled , I think the member that made the comment has breached the code of conduct .
“ I would never make a comment like that towards any member of any party , at any meeting or any other time - I think it should be dealt with.
” Although Coun Beswick believes she knows who made the remark , the incident is now subject to a council investigation .
She added : “ Hopefully they will come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable behaviour and I don ’ t expect to be abused just for the fact I ’ m voting for what I believe to be right - It ’ s my vote , my choice .
“ To be called a bitch is just unacceptable.
” Coun Beswick says she did not hear the remark at the time , or would have raised the issue with the Mayor on the night .
The Conservative group has also lodged a complaint over what leader Coun Ashley Dearnley has described as the ‘ childish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour members during the meeting .
It was the first full meeting of Rochdale council to be held virtually , and the Tories have taken umbrage at comments made in a text chat box , during proceedings .
The messages , which were not visible to the public , have been seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Services .
The Tories are understood to be particularly upset by Coun Donna Williams telling Coun Paolucci to ‘ get real ’ .
And when Coun Danny Meredith accuses Coun Dearnley of coming out with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Yep lies , blaaaa blaaaaa blaaaaa.
” Coun Rina Paolucci appealed to Mayor Billy Sheerin to take action over the remarks during the meeting , but he ruled the comments were ‘ a bit near but not too far ’ .
The Conservatives have now lodged a formal complaint over the chatbox comments and the abuse Coun Beswick received for voting for their amendment .
Leader Coun Dearnley told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it was ‘ one of the worst examples ’ of councillor conduct he had ever seen .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Jacqui Beswick voted for our amendment , that ’ s appalling behaviour .
I hope that person is caught and made to publicly apologise .
“ What example does this give the public ?
And also there were some very , very unpleasant comments going down on the chat , one accusing me of lies , another one saying ’ blah , blah , blah ’ .
`` It ’ s like childish behaviour , what must the public think if they could see and hear it .
It ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been taken up and dealt with at the time , that ’ s not what it ’ s for , that ’ s not the aim of having a chat room , it ’ s to put questions and comments and indicate if you want to speak on something , really.
” Coun Dearnley was also dismayed that the council would be undermined in the eyes of residents watching the live stream of the meeting on You Tube .
“ I just think it ’ s so sad , all the good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members - and then the public are subjected to this sort of thing .
“ It ’ s just unacceptable .
It gives a very , very bad impression of the council as a whole .
It ’ s not the way people expect us to behave - and we should be behaving .
He added : “ We want people to engage with local democracy , when we see and hear that sort of behaviour it gives the wrong impression and doesn ’ t encourage anyone to have any kind regard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immature , irresponsible behaviour we saw that night.
” Rochdale council ’ s Labour leader Allen Brett said he did not hear the comment directed at Coun Beswick or use the chat function so was unable to comment .
However , he added that had Coun Beswick been verbally abused it was ‘ out of order ’ .
A spokesman for Rochdale council said : “ We have received complaints related to councillor behaviour during last ( Wednesday ) night ’ s full council meeting .
The council will ensure it takes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters but it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time .
”

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A former Labour councillor was called a ‘bitch’ after voting with the Tories at a virtual full council meeting.
The ‘appalling’ remark was made after independent Coun Jacqui Beswick backed a Conservative amendment to a Labour motion on the coronavirus funding.
After Coun Beswick indicated her support, an as yet unidentified woman councillor was heard to mutter the word ‘bitch’, having presumably left her mic on by mistake.
The West Heywood member, who left Rochdale’s Labour group last year, has lodged a complaint about the incident and is calling for the culprit to own up and say sorry.
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She said: “I’m absolutely appalled, I think the member that made the comment has breached the code of conduct.
“I would never make a comment like that towards any member of any party, at any meeting or any other time - I think it should be dealt with.”
Although Coun Beswick believes she knows who made the remark, the incident is now subject to a council investigation.
She added: “Hopefully they will come forward and apologise. It’s unacceptable behaviour and I don’t expect to be abused just for the fact I’m voting for what I believe to be right - It’s my vote, my choice.
“To be called a bitch is just unacceptable.”
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Coun Beswick says she did not hear the remark at the time, or would have raised the issue with the Mayor on the night.
The Conservative group has also lodged a complaint over what leader Coun Ashley Dearnley has described as the ‘childish, irresponsible, immature behaviour’ of some Labour members during the meeting.
However Labour has accused the oppostion of trying to whip up attention for their own gain before the facts of the matter have been established.
It was the first full meeting of Rochdale council to be held virtually, and the Tories have taken umbrage at comments made in a text chat box, during proceedings.
The messages, which were not visible to the public, have been seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Services.
The Tories are understood to be particularly upset by Coun Donna Williams telling Coun Paolucci to ‘get real’.
And when Coun Danny Meredith accuses Coun Dearnley of coming out with his ‘usual lines’ she adds: “Yep lies, blaaaa blaaaaa blaaaaa.”
Coun Rina Paolucci appealed to Mayor Billy Sheerin to take action over the remarks during the meeting, but he ruled the comments were ‘a bit near but not too far’.
The Conservatives have now lodged a formal complaint over the chatbox comments and the abuse Coun Beswick received for voting for their amendment.
Leader Coun Dearnley told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it was ‘one of the worst examples’ of councillor conduct he had ever seen.
“The person who said ‘bitch’ when Jacqui Beswick voted for our amendment, that’s appalling behaviour. I hope that person is caught and made to publicly apologise.
“What example does this give the public? And also there were some very, very unpleasant comments going down on the chat, one accusing me of lies, another one saying ’blah, blah, blah’ .
"It’s like childish behaviour, what must the public think if they could see and hear it. It’s just not acceptable."
“That should have been taken up and dealt with at the time, that’s not what it’s for, that’s not the aim of having a chat room, it’s to put questions and comments and indicate if you want to speak on something, really.”
Coun Dearnley was also dismayed that the council would be undermined in the eyes of residents watching the live stream of the meeting on You Tube.
“I just think it’s so sad, all the good work the council does - officers and members - and then the public are subjected to this sort of thing.
“It’s just unacceptable. It gives a very, very bad impression of the council as a whole. It’s not the way people expect us to behave - and we should be behaving.
He added: “We want people to engage with local democracy, when we see and hear that sort of behaviour it gives the wrong impression and doesn’t encourage anyone to have any kind regard for politicians when we have the childish, immature, irresponsible behaviour we saw that night.”
But Labour's Coun John Blundell has hit out at the Tories for jumping to conclusions and says Coun Beswick should put the matter behind her.
“It is yet to be confirmed that this is what was actually said and directed at Jacqui Beswick. Rather than get the bottom of things like ordinary people the opposition are simply trying to whip up media attention for their own gain," he said.
“Even if this were true it is likely because somebody didn’t realise their mic was on. I’m sure Cllr Beswick will live and what as waste of public money formally investigating this would be. She wants to get over it.”
He continued: “It's typical of Ashley Dearnley and his Tory pals, given they have no policies or political substance, that they take to name calling Labour party members in the press. Maybe if the Tory party wasn’t so out of touch they would have something of interest to say.
"Have you ever seen them jump on anything as quickly as this that our residents actually care about? In all seriousness they do want to ‘get real’ if they think this is the issue of the day.”
Rochdale council’s Labour leader Allen Brett said he did not hear the comment directed at Coun Beswick or use the chat function so was unable to comment.
However, he added that had Coun Beswick been verbally abused it was ‘out of order’.
A spokesman for Rochdale council said: “We have received complaints related to councillor behaviour during last (Wednesday) night’s full council meeting. The council will ensure it takes the appropriate steps to deal with any such matters but it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Everything that could open on August 1 in new timetable for lifting lockdown

More businesses could reopen from August 1 , according to a new timetable for lifting lockdown announced by the prime minister .
At a Downing Street press briefing this morning , Boris Johnson outlined the government 's plans to reopen businesses that have had to remain closed throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
July has so far seen the reopening of salons , pubs , restaurants and beauticians , with gyms and indoor pools to reopen later this month .
Now , Mr Johnson has outlined how he plans to lift the remaining restrictions , with more businesses set to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the plan is conditional and that restrictions will remain in place if lifting them would risk a second wave of infections that could overwhelm the NHS .
These are all the businesses that are set to reopen from August 1 , according to the prime minister 's new timetable .
Mr Johnson said that most remaining leisure facilities would be able to reopen from August 1 .
Indoor performances with live audiences would be able to restart and he added that trials would begin of larger gatherings in places like sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider reopening in the autumn ” .
Nightclubs and soft play areas would not be able to reopen from August 1 , however .
“ Nightclubs , soft play areas – sadly – need to remain closed for now , although this will be kept under review , '' he told the briefing .
People will be able to return to sports stadiums from October , the prime minister added .
He said : “ From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and allow conferences and other business events to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done in a Covid-secure way subject to the successful outcome of pilots.
” The prime minister announced that more beauty services would be able to resume on August 1 .
Close contact services which are currently not allowed under the government guidelines , such as working on the face , will be allowed .
Mr Johnson said that wedding receptions would be allowed but with a restriction on numbers .
He said wedding receptions for up to 30 people would be allowed from August 1 .

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More businesses could reopen from August 1, according to a new timetable for lifting lockdown announced by the prime minister.
At a Downing Street press briefing this morning, Boris Johnson outlined the government's plans to reopen businesses that have had to remain closed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
July has so far seen the reopening of salons, pubs, restaurants and beauticians, with gyms and indoor pools to reopen later this month.
Now, Mr Johnson has outlined how he plans to lift the remaining restrictions, with more businesses set to open from August.
However, he has said that the plan is conditional and that restrictions will remain in place if lifting them would risk a second wave of infections that could overwhelm the NHS.
These are all the businesses that are set to reopen from August 1, according to the prime minister's new timetable.
Leisure facilities
Mr Johnson said that most remaining leisure facilities would be able to reopen from August 1.
That includes bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos.
Indoor performances with live audiences would be able to restart and he added that trials would begin of larger gatherings in places like sports stadiums “with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn”.
Nightclubs and soft play areas would not be able to reopen from August 1, however.
“Nightclubs, soft play areas – sadly – need to remain closed for now, although this will be kept under review," he told the briefing.
People will be able to return to sports stadiums from October, the prime minister added.
He said: “From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and allow conferences and other business events to recommence, again these changes must be done in a Covid-secure way subject to the successful outcome of pilots.”
Beauty services
The prime minister announced that more beauty services would be able to resume on August 1.
Close contact services which are currently not allowed under the government guidelines, such as working on the face, will be allowed.
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Wedding venues
Mr Johnson said that wedding receptions would be allowed but with a restriction on numbers.
He said wedding receptions for up to 30 people would be allowed from August 1.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--What Fernandes has done for Man United that Gary Neville has never seen before

Gary Neville has never seen a player 'transform ' a club like Bruno Fernandes has at Manchester United .
Fernandes ' form since joining United in January has helped change United 's fortunes and they are unbeaten since before his arrival .
United could finish the season as high as third in the Premier League and are in the FA Cup semi-finals and have as good as qualified for the Europa League last eight .
And that transformation , set in motion by Fernandes , is something Neville claims he has not seen before .
`` I was worried for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told the Webby and O'Neill podcast .
`` I thought he needed to spend money .
`` To be fair , I did n't think one signing would have the impact it has had and one youth player ( Mason Greenwood ) .
`` The signing of Bruno Fernandes has just transformed the dressing room and transformed the club .
I 've never known one signing to have such an impact . ''
He added : `` You talk about Eric Cantona and Eric Cantona came into a team that was nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it into a title-winning team .
`` This is nowhere near a title team and all of a sudden you 're starting to think about this team that might be something that will challenge next year .
`` He 's had an incredible influence not just himself but on the team and the fans .
`` Ole , I imagine , would n't have thought it but glued everything together .
`` I 'm delighted for him .
He loves the club and we need people at the moment who love the @ @ @

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Gary Neville has never seen a player 'transform' a club like Bruno Fernandes has at Manchester United.
Fernandes' form since joining United in January has helped change United's fortunes and they are unbeaten since before his arrival. United could finish the season as high as third in the Premier League and are in the FA Cup semi-finals and have as good as qualified for the Europa League last eight.
And that transformation, set in motion by Fernandes, is something Neville claims he has not seen before.
"I was worried for Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer)," he told the Webby and O'Neill podcast. "I thought he needed to spend money.
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"To be fair, I didn't think one signing would have the impact it has had and one youth player (Mason Greenwood).
"The signing of Bruno Fernandes has just transformed the dressing room and transformed the club. I've never known one signing to have such an impact."
He added: "You talk about Eric Cantona and Eric Cantona came into a team that was nearly a title team the year before and made it into a title-winning team.
"This is nowhere near a title team and all of a sudden you're starting to think about this team that might be something that will challenge next year.
"He's had an incredible influence not just himself but on the team and the fans.
"Ole, I imagine, wouldn't have thought it but glued everything together.
"I'm delighted for him. He loves the club and we need people at the moment who love the club."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Odion Ighalo reveals Manchester United dream

Odion Ighalo says it would be a dream to reach the FA Cup final with boyhood club Manchester United .
The 31-year-old scored in United 's fifth and sixth round wins over Derby County and Norwich City and could be in line for a recall against Chelsea in Sunday 's semi-final at Wembley .
United beat Chelsea 4-0 in the opening weekend of the season , won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the League Cup fourth round and 2-0 in their Premier League away fixture .
Ighalo started in Watford 's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and is desperate to go one better this year .
`` To get to the final would be great for me in my life and my career , '' Ighalo told the United website .
`` I missed out in 2016 and I have the opportunity to now get to the final with the club I 've supported all my life .
It would make my dreams perfect .
It will be tough but we have what it takes .
“ We have beaten them three times this season , I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two in the league , and we ’ re playing them now in the semi-final .
`` All those games don ’ t count though .
This is a different game which is going to be even tougher without the fans in stadium .
We have to fight from the first minute until the end .
It ’ s always tough against them but I think , with the quality and momentum we have now , we are ready to go and to win against any team .
`` As a professional , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to have that mental strength to be ready .
We train hard to keep fit and I ’ m always ready when I ’ m called upon , and I will give 100 per cent .
You always have to stay focused . ''

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Odion Ighalo says it would be a dream to reach the FA Cup final with boyhood club Manchester United.
The 31-year-old scored in United's fifth and sixth round wins over Derby County and Norwich City and could be in line for a recall against Chelsea in Sunday's semi-final at Wembley.
United beat Chelsea 4-0 in the opening weekend of the season, won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the League Cup fourth round and 2-0 in their Premier League away fixture.
Ighalo started in Watford's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace in 2016 - when United last won the competition - and is desperate to go one better this year.
"To get to the final would be great for me in my life and my career," Ighalo told the United website. "I missed out in 2016 and I have the opportunity to now get to the final with the club I've supported all my life. It would make my dreams perfect. It will be tough but we have what it takes.
“We have beaten them three times this season, I think. One in the Carabao Cup and two in the league, and we’re playing them now in the semi-final.
"All those games don’t count though. This is a different game which is going to be even tougher without the fans in stadium. We have to fight from the first minute until the end. It’s always tough against them but I think, with the quality and momentum we have now, we are ready to go and to win against any team.
"As a professional, you have to be ready, you have to have that mental strength to be ready. We train hard to keep fit and I’m always ready when I’m called upon, and I will give 100 per cent. You always have to stay focused."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Guardiola asked about possibility of first ever Man City vs United FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola is not daring to dream about the possibility of a first all-ManchesterFA Cup final .
The Manchester City boss is too focussed on the job in hand , which is the semi-final against Arsenal , to consider the possibility of a piece of football history .
The nearest City and Manchester United have come to a final was when they met in the 2011 semi-final at Wembley , when Yaya Toure ’ s goal sent them into the final , where they ended a 35-year trophy drought with victory over Stoke .
But United face Chelsea on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Gunners .
Sadly , if the final is a strictly Mancunian affair , no fans will be there to witness it , at Wembley on August 1 , with football still subject to lockdown restrictions .
Guardiola was not about to get excited about the prospect , with his former assistant Mikel Arteta standing firmly in the way , especially after their surprise win over Liverpool in midweek .
“ I would say that United have to beat Chelsea and we have to beat Arsenal to do this and , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t know what to say , I ’ m not even thinking for one second about ( who ) our opponent ( could be in the final ) .
“ I have struggled a lot in my career in the semi-finals .
It was easier in the finals .
I handled them much , much better .
“ I ’ ve lost many more semis than finals I ’ ve played .
It ’ s more difficult , and after we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could spark a lot of interest in a competition which has suffered a little in recent years due to the dominance of the Premier League and the Champions League .
But Guardiola says the FA Cup remains a big deal on a global scale .
“ Memories of Cup finals , what makes it so great to people outside England , ” he said .
“ I think the cup in Spain is interesting , especially the final , but I think with the FA Cup it ’ s because hundreds of teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of teams - can start in this competition , that ’ s what makes it special .
“ And it ’ s just one game , not two legs , it makes it special .
“ I think this country , England , you know better than me that the combination of the tradition and innovation is part of your culture and the tradition of the FA Cup ... it ’ s great , it ’ s great .
“ It ’ s a pity we can not play with our fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s what it is .
At the end we are finishing the Premier League and we are able to play the FA Cup .
OK , it ’ s not the perfect situation but it ’ s good enough .
”

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Pep Guardiola is not daring to dream about the possibility of a first all-Manchester FA Cup final.
The Manchester City boss is too focussed on the job in hand, which is the semi-final against Arsenal, to consider the possibility of a piece of football history.
The nearest City and Manchester United have come to a final was when they met in the 2011 semi-final at Wembley, when Yaya Toure’s goal sent them into the final, where they ended a 35-year trophy drought with victory over Stoke.
But United face Chelsea on Sunday, the day after the Blues take on the Gunners.
Sadly, if the final is a strictly Mancunian affair, no fans will be there to witness it, at Wembley on August 1, with football still subject to lockdown restrictions.
Guardiola was not about to get excited about the prospect, with his former assistant Mikel Arteta standing firmly in the way, especially after their surprise win over Liverpool in midweek.
“I would say that United have to beat Chelsea and we have to beat Arsenal to do this and, on both sides, that’s not easy,” he said.
“I don’t know what to say, I’m not even thinking for one second about (who) our opponent (could be in the final).
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“I have struggled a lot in my career in the semi-finals. It was easier in the finals. I handled them much, much better.
“I’ve lost many more semis than finals I’ve played. It’s more difficult, and after we’ll see what happens.”
An all-Manchester clash could spark a lot of interest in a competition which has suffered a little in recent years due to the dominance of the Premier League and the Champions League.
But Guardiola says the FA Cup remains a big deal on a global scale.
“Memories of Cup finals, what makes it so great to people outside England,” he said.
“I think the cup in Spain is interesting, especially the final, but I think with the FA Cup it’s because hundreds of teams - I don’t know, millions of teams - can start in this competition, that’s what makes it special.
“And it’s just one game, not two legs, it makes it special.
“I think this country, England, you know better than me that the combination of the tradition and innovation is part of your culture and the tradition of the FA Cup... it’s great, it’s great.
“It’s a pity we cannot play with our fans and Arsenal’s fans, but it’s what it is. At the end we are finishing the Premier League and we are able to play the FA Cup. OK, it’s not the perfect situation but it’s good enough.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Solskjaer makes Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez claim about Rashford and Martial

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the partnership between Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial is more similar to the understanding Cristiano Ronaldo , Wayne Rooney , and Carlos Tevez enjoyed than the telepathy between his former teammatesDwight Yorke and Andy Cole had .
Yorke and Cole plundered 53 goals between them in United 's Treble-winning season and Martial and Rashford were likened to the duo in their first year of playing together for United .
Rashford , 22 , and Martial , 24 , have tallied 22 goals apiece in the first season where two United players have broken the 20-goal barrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010-11 .
Martial and Rashford have created seven goals for each other this term and been joined in an unchanged attacking trident by Mason Greenwood in United 's last six Premier League games .
Solskjaer sees parallels with the English , European and world title triumvirate of Ronaldo , Rooney , and Tevez from 2007-09 .
`` With regards to Yorke , Cole , Sheringham and Solskjaer , I think Martial and Rashford are creating their own little relationship .
I think it 's a different type , of course , because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rotating , more like the Rooney , Ronaldo and Tevez one , with Mason in there of course .
`` We just want them to find their own way of playing , so very happy with the contribution of the two of them . ''
United take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday in the first of three games in eight days , having already played twice in the league this week .
Chelsea will have had 48 hours extra preparation for the Wembley tie as they hosted Norwich City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace on Thursday .
Solskjaer is familiar with the intensity of a run-in from the Treble campaign and , like in 1998-99 , United have embarked on a long unbeaten run that currently stands at 19 games .
`` I think having games and winning loads of games , of course it creates a momentum , and they 're looking forward to the next opportunity to play again , so for us it 's been fantastic to have had so many games in a short space of time , and everyone feels involved @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the partnership between Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial is more similar to the understanding Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Carlos Tevez enjoyed than the telepathy between his former teammatesDwight Yorke and Andy Cole had.
Yorke and Cole plundered 53 goals between them in United's Treble-winning season and Martial and Rashford were likened to the duo in their first year of playing together for United.
Rashford, 22, and Martial, 24, have tallied 22 goals apiece in the first season where two United players have broken the 20-goal barrier since Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez in 2010-11.
Martial and Rashford have created seven goals for each other this term and been joined in an unchanged attacking trident by Mason Greenwood in United's last six Premier League games. Solskjaer sees parallels with the English, European and world title triumvirate of Ronaldo, Rooney, and Tevez from 2007-09.
"With regards to Yorke, Cole, Sheringham and Solskjaer, I think Martial and Rashford are creating their own little relationship. I think it's a different type, of course, because they're playing in different positions; more rotating, more like the Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez one, with Mason in there of course.
"We just want them to find their own way of playing, so very happy with the contribution of the two of them."
United take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday in the first of three games in eight days, having already played twice in the league this week. Chelsea will have had 48 hours extra preparation for the Wembley tie as they hosted Norwich City on Tuesday whereas United travelled to Crystal Palace on Thursday.
Solskjaer is familiar with the intensity of a run-in from the Treble campaign and, like in 1998-99, United have embarked on a long unbeaten run that currently stands at 19 games.
"I think having games and winning loads of games, of course it creates a momentum, and they're looking forward to the next opportunity to play again, so for us it's been fantastic to have had so many games in a short space of time, and everyone feels involved."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Man City boss Pep Guardiola teases critics after domestic cup question

Pep Guardiola could not resist a poke at his critics after being asked why Manchester City always show respect to the cup competitions .
The Blues have consistently fielded strong teams in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup since the Catalan took charge in 2016 – and have been rewarded with three wins in the former and one in the latter .
But after getting used to previous managers playing a mixture of fringe squad players and academy prospects in domestic cup competitions , City fans have been constantly surprised by the strength of teams Guardiola has fielded , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked to see Sergio Aguero , David Silva and Bernardo Silva turning out against Port Vale in the third round , just three days before the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against United , in January .
But Guardiola resisted the opportunity to say he simply believes in showing respect to the competitions .
Instead , he said it was entirely down to having such a wealth of talent at his disposal .
“ We have incredible players and a rich , rich club so that ’ s why we have a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
And that prompted a jab at the critics who proclaim him to be a “ chequebook manager ” who has only ever succeeded with money to spend .
“ That ’ s my success !
I told you the other day , ” he said .
“ This is the secret !
” After that jocular outburst , he said that he has always wanted to win every trophy on offer .
“ Always I thought in Barcelona and Munich as well , the FA Cup is ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a row it ’ s because we were focussed to win it , now we are doing it in the FA Cup too .
So there are no doubts about this .
”

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Pep Guardiola could not resist a poke at his critics after being asked why Manchester City always show respect to the cup competitions.
The Blues have consistently fielded strong teams in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup since the Catalan took charge in 2016 – and have been rewarded with three wins in the former and one in the latter.
But after getting used to previous managers playing a mixture of fringe squad players and academy prospects in domestic cup competitions, City fans have been constantly surprised by the strength of teams Guardiola has fielded, even against lowly opposition.
They were shocked to see Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Bernardo Silva turning out against Port Vale in the third round, just three days before the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against United, in January.
But Guardiola resisted the opportunity to say he simply believes in showing respect to the competitions.
Instead, he said it was entirely down to having such a wealth of talent at his disposal.
“We have incredible players and a rich, rich club so that’s why we have a lot of players and we can use them,” he said.
And that prompted a jab at the critics who proclaim him to be a “chequebook manager” who has only ever succeeded with money to spend.
“That’s my success! I told you the other day,” he said. “This is the secret!”
After that jocular outburst, he said that he has always wanted to win every trophy on offer.
“Always I thought in Barcelona and Munich as well, the FA Cup is... if we won three Carabao Cups in a row it’s because we were focussed to win it, now we are doing it in the FA Cup too. So there are no doubts about this.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Zizzi and Ask Italian to close 75 restaurants - putting 1,200 jobs at risk

The owner of restaurant chains Ask Italian and Zizzi is to close 75 restaurants for good - resulting in the loss of up to 1,200 jobs .
The Azzurri Group fell into administration during the coronavirus pandemic , but has been sold to TowerBrook Capital Partners .
The deal has saved around 225 restaurants and shops , protecting around 5,000 jobs .
But 75 sites fall outside the deal and will shut for good .
Steve Holmes , chief executive of Azzurri Group , said : `` The Covid-19 crisis has had a profound impact on the casual dining sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a standstill .
`` Despite being a successful operator , the immediate loss of revenue during lockdown meant that we have had to make some incredibly difficult decisions to protect the business for the long-term .
`` It is with deep sadness that this process will result in the permanent closure of a number of sites and that we must say goodbye to greatly valued employees across our brands . ''
The locations of the restaurants set to be closed have not yet been announced .
Ask Italian has one restaurant in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stockport .

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The owner of restaurant chains Ask Italian and Zizzi is to close 75 restaurants for good - resulting in the loss of up to 1,200 jobs.
The Azzurri Group fell into administration during the coronavirus pandemic, but has been sold to TowerBrook Capital Partners.
The deal has saved around 225 restaurants and shops, protecting around 5,000 jobs.
But 75 sites fall outside the deal and will shut for good.
Steve Holmes, chief executive of Azzurri Group, said: "The Covid-19 crisis has had a profound impact on the casual dining sector, bringing many businesses like ours to a standstill.
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"Despite being a successful operator, the immediate loss of revenue during lockdown meant that we have had to make some incredibly difficult decisions to protect the business for the long-term.
"It is with deep sadness that this process will result in the permanent closure of a number of sites and that we must say goodbye to greatly valued employees across our brands."
The locations of the restaurants set to be closed have not yet been announced.
Ask Italian has one restaurant in Manchester and Zizzi has restaurants in Manchester and Stockport.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Man United told Jadon Sancho asking price and more rumours

Borussia Dortmund will not allow Manchester United target Jadon Sancho to leave for a cut price fee as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - according to reports .
Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the back of the most impressive season of his career .
The England international has scored 17 goals and registered 16 assists in the Bundesliga and MEN Sport understand he has a preference to return to Manchester .
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already ruled the Blues out of the running for his signature .
Dortmund 's valuation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential deal , with club finances taking a hit as a result of the global crisis .
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward suggested that big-money deals would be less frequent in the upcoming window .
BBC Sport report the German side are not interested in allowing Sancho to leave for less than their asking price despite the current financial uncertainty .
Dortmund believe having Sancho under contract until 2022 puts them in a position of strength .
The report adds the club have communicated their transfer stance to United officials and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports claim Manchester United have rejected an approach from Chelsea for Dean Henderson .
Henderson will return to United at the end of the season following an impressive two-year loan spell with Sheffield United .
Reports last week suggested the 23-year-old was a target for Frank Lampard who has grown frustrated with Kepa Arrizabalaga 's performances in the Chelsea net .
However , Football Insider claim their move for the United star was quickly rebuffed by the Reds as they do not wish to strengthen one of their main rivals for a top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he expects Henderson to become first-choice goalkeeper for United and England .

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Borussia Dortmund will not allow Manchester United target Jadon Sancho to leave for a cut price fee as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - according to reports.
Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the back of the most impressive season of his career. The England international has scored 17 goals and registered 16 assists in the Bundesliga and MEN Sport understand he has a preference to return to Manchester. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already ruled the Blues out of the running for his signature.
Dortmund's valuation of the 20-year-old remains a stumbling block to any potential deal, with club finances taking a hit as a result of the global crisis. United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward suggested that big-money deals would be less frequent in the upcoming window.
BBC Sport report the German side are not interested in allowing Sancho to leave for less than their asking price despite the current financial uncertainty. Dortmund believe having Sancho under contract until 2022 puts them in a position of strength.
The report adds the club have communicated their transfer stance to United officials and are awaiting their next move.
Elsewhere, reports claim Manchester United have rejected an approach from Chelsea for Dean Henderson.
Henderson will return to United at the end of the season following an impressive two-year loan spell with Sheffield United.
Reports last week suggested the 23-year-old was a target for Frank Lampard who has grown frustrated with Kepa Arrizabalaga's performances in the Chelsea net.
However, Football Insider claim their move for the United star was quickly rebuffed by the Reds as they do not wish to strengthen one of their main rivals for a top four finish.
Solskjaer has previously admitted he expects Henderson to become first-choice goalkeeper for United and England.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is delighted with the telepathy between Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after @ @ @ @ @ Crystal Palace .
Rashford and Martial netted United 's goals for the second successive game @ @ @ @ @ Crystal Palace , where the duo took their seasonal tallies up to 22 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Enjoying his football .
Him and Anthony together link @ @ @ @ @ and when I can see those boys , with that body language of smiling and @ @ @ @ @ . ''
United extended their unbeaten run to 19 at Selhurst Park but their performance @ @ @ @ @ unhappy Wilfried Zaha was denied a penalty following a tangle with Victor Lindelof with the @ @ @ @ @ the Reds continue to be linked with a move for Bayern Munich ace Thiago Alcantara @ @ @ @ @ news from the day .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is delighted with the telepathy between Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after they both scored again at Crystal Palace.
Rashford and Martial netted United's goals for the second successive game in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, where the duo took their seasonal tallies up to 22.
"Marcus is just enjoying himself," Solskjaer said. "Enjoying his football. Him and Anthony together link really well off each other and when I can see those boys, with that body language of smiling and positive, I'm delighted."
United extended their unbeaten run to 19 at Selhurst Park but their performance was unconvincing and Palace were unhappy Wilfried Zaha was denied a penalty following a tangle with Victor Lindelof with the game goalless.
Meanwhile, the Reds continue to be linked with a move for Bayern Munich ace Thiago Alcantara.
Recap the latest United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--GP practice banned from operating for four months over catalogue of failures

A GP practice serving one of Greater Manchester ’ s most deprived communities has been banned from operating for four months after regulators uncovered a catalogue of basic failures - including failing to follow up on a child reporting breathing difficulties for three days .
Jarvis Medical Practice in Glodwick has had its registration with the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) suspended after ‘ serious concerns ’ passed to the body led to a snap inspection last month .
Inspectors found the practice , based at Glodwick Primary Care Centre , was failing 20 separate standards , many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted ‘ poor quality ’ and conflicting records that were sometimes impossible to properly understand and urgent home visits delayed or not carried out at all .
In one case a patient with a lump apparently received no physical examination and was not referred for tests or scans ‘ due to Covid-19 ’ .
Inspectors also found examples of patients with breathing difficulties , including a child , who were not dealt with for days after they got in touch .
In one case no further contact was made for 11 working days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient 's notes .
The practice , which serves more than 5,000 patients in the Oldham neighbourhood of Glodwick , has now been suspended by the CQC until October 11 .
Clinical commissioners have installed a caretaking team so its patients can continue to be seen in the same place .
CQC inspectors visited Jarvis Medical Practice on June 9 due to ‘ serious concerns being brought to the attention ’ of the regulator .
At the practice ’ s previous inspection in March 2019 it had been rated ‘ requires improvement ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , had been postponed because of Covid-19 .
However , due to the concerns raised with the CQC , a ‘ focused ’ inspection was carried out last month with a day ’ s notice .
Inspectors did not give the practice a rating due to the one-off nature of their visit , but were so concerned by what they found that they issued a notice to suspend its registration with immediate effect .
Of the 20 separate failures it identified , seven related to patient safety .
The CQC found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be taking if they found ‘ a deteriorating or acutely unwell ’ patient and that there was no process in place for urgent clinical review of such cases .
“ During the inspection we reviewed a sample of patient records from pre and post Covid-19 lockdown , ” writes Dr Rosie Benneyworth , the CQC ’ s chief inspector of primary medical services and integrated care .
“ We saw two examples of requests for patients who had breathing difficulties that were not assessed and actioned in a timely manner .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child , was not dealt with until three working days after the request .
For another a relative contacted the practice to say they had not received the telephone consultation they requested .
The GP recorded they would carry out a home visit later that day .
Records showed that no visit , or any other contact , took place for 11 working days .
No explanation for this was recorded.
” In another case , which took place during lockdown , a patient concerned about a lump attended for a face-to-face appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any examination taking place and no further tests had been arranged , ” says the report .
“ It was recorded that patients could not be referred for scans due to Covid-19 and no further action was taken to exclude a significant underlying cause.
” Many of the concerns raised by the CQC relate either to delays , problems with record-keeping , or both .
One patient with ‘ multiple ’ conditions who was receiving palliative care had been coded as ‘ severely frail and housebound ’ , says the report .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made by a relative .
There was no documented action until 11 working days later.
” Inspectors found ‘ many examples ’ of patient records that were ‘ not clear ’ , including notes that raised further questions or had been amended at a later point .
It was not always possible to determine ‘ what had taken place during a consultation ’ , says the report , while some records contained ‘ conflicting information ’ about the same consultation .
“ On a Thursday afternoon a patient telephoned to request a home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They telephoned the practice the following Monday to complain that they had waited all day Friday , and no-one attended .
“ We checked the records and the GP had recorded that the patient had telephoned to cancel the visit .
“ The GP had input this the following Monday after the complaint had been made .
This record was inaccurate as the time the visit was recorded as having been cancelled was before the time it was requested.
” Inspectors also raised concerns that ‘ it was not clear why some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were not always noted as being discussed ’ , noting that there was no process in place to monitor the health of people on high-risk medicines such as lithium or warfarin .
Patients at risk of diabetes were not always identified , including several specific cases where results indicated someone was diabetic but they had not been diagnosed .
One patient had levels of HbA1c - an indicator of diabetes - ‘ that could have resulted in significant harm and complications ’ .
“ It was recorded that a diabetic annual review had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documented foot check and no referral to eye screening , ” says the report .
“ Eye problems that can lead to sight loss if not found early can be caused by diabetes .
“ Although a repeat blood test date was recorded , the period between tests was too long for a patient with this level of HbA1C.
” The inspectors found that the practice ’ s partners were not aware of the issues they had identified .
In total , they found five key areas in which it was not meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; family planning services ; maternity and midwifery services ; surgical procedures ; and treatment of disease , disorder or injury .
Jarvis Medical Practice serves an area of Oldham considered to be in the top bracket of deprivation nationally , rated a 'one ' by Public Health England on a scale of one to ten .
It is a partnership between its practice manager and one GP .
The ‘ named accountable GP ’ at the practice , which has to be stated under government guidance , is Dr Hyder Abbas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually a number of locum GPs working at the surgery , although they were rarely there after the start of lockdown .
Between now and October 11 , the practice can appeal the CQC ’ s decision .
In the meantime it has been told to provide a report to the CQC explaining what action it will take to address the concerns .
`` We took enforcement action because the quality of healthcare required significant improvements , '' adds the report .
A spokesman for NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been suspended at Jarvis Medical Practice in Glodwick .
“ The CCG put a caretaking arrangement in place when the CQC informed us of their intentions , with a neighbouring practice providing GP services to Jarvis ’ s patients .
“ We understand that patients at Jarvis may be concerned and we are writing to them to outline the caretaking arrangements and reassure them that their GP services will not be adversely affected .
“ Patients are still registered to the practice and services will continue to be delivered from the same premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service to patients.
” The M.E.N .
has attempted to contact the practice for comment .

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A GP practice serving one of Greater Manchester’s most deprived communities has been banned from operating for four months after regulators uncovered a catalogue of basic failures - including failing to follow up on a child reporting breathing difficulties for three days.
Jarvis Medical Practice in Glodwick has had its registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) suspended after ‘serious concerns’ passed to the body led to a snap inspection last month.
Inspectors found the practice, based at Glodwick Primary Care Centre, was failing 20 separate standards, many of them relating to patient safety.
It noted ‘poor quality’ and conflicting records that were sometimes impossible to properly understand and urgent home visits delayed or not carried out at all.
In one case a patient with a lump apparently received no physical examination and was not referred for tests or scans ‘due to Covid-19’.
Inspectors also found examples of patients with breathing difficulties, including a child, who were not dealt with for days after they got in touch. In one case no further contact was made for 11 working days, with no explanation provided in the patient's notes.
The practice, which serves more than 5,000 patients in the Oldham neighbourhood of Glodwick, has now been suspended by the CQC until October 11.
Clinical commissioners have installed a caretaking team so its patients can continue to be seen in the same place.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
CQC inspectors visited Jarvis Medical Practice on June 9 due to ‘serious concerns being brought to the attention’ of the regulator.
At the practice’s previous inspection in March 2019 it had been rated ‘requires improvement’ but its re-inspection, due in April this year, had been postponed because of Covid-19.
However, due to the concerns raised with the CQC, a ‘focused’ inspection was carried out last month with a day’s notice.
Inspectors did not give the practice a rating due to the one-off nature of their visit, but were so concerned by what they found that they issued a notice to suspend its registration with immediate effect.
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Of the 20 separate failures it identified, seven related to patient safety.
The CQC found staff did not know what actions they should be taking if they found ‘a deteriorating or acutely unwell’ patient and that there was no process in place for urgent clinical review of such cases.
“During the inspection we reviewed a sample of patient records from pre and post Covid-19 lockdown,” writes Dr Rosie Benneyworth, the CQC’s chief inspector of primary medical services and integrated care.
“We saw two examples of requests for patients who had breathing difficulties that were not assessed and actioned in a timely manner.
“One, a telephone consultation for a child, was not dealt with until three working days after the request. For another a relative contacted the practice to say they had not received the telephone consultation they requested. The GP recorded they would carry out a home visit later that day. Records showed that no visit, or any other contact, took place for 11 working days. No explanation for this was recorded.”
(Image: Steve Allen)
In another case, which took place during lockdown, a patient concerned about a lump attended for a face-to-face appointment.
“There was no record of any examination taking place and no further tests had been arranged,” says the report.
“It was recorded that patients could not be referred for scans due to Covid-19 and no further action was taken to exclude a significant underlying cause.”
Many of the concerns raised by the CQC relate either to delays, problems with record-keeping, or both.
One patient with ‘multiple’ conditions who was receiving palliative care had been coded as ‘severely frail and housebound’, says the report.
“A request for a home visit was made by a relative. There was no documented action until 11 working days later.”
Inspectors found ‘many examples’ of patient records that were ‘not clear’, including notes that raised further questions or had been amended at a later point.
It was not always possible to determine ‘what had taken place during a consultation’, says the report, while some records contained ‘conflicting information’ about the same consultation.
“On a Thursday afternoon a patient telephoned to request a home visit,” says the report.
“They telephoned the practice the following Monday to complain that they had waited all day Friday, and no-one attended.
“We checked the records and the GP had recorded that the patient had telephoned to cancel the visit.
“The GP had input this the following Monday after the complaint had been made. This record was inaccurate as the time the visit was recorded as having been cancelled was before the time it was requested.”
Inspectors also raised concerns that ‘it was not clear why some medicines had been prescribed, and side-effects were not always noted as being discussed’, noting that there was no process in place to monitor the health of people on high-risk medicines such as lithium or warfarin.
(Image: Steve Allen)
Patients at risk of diabetes were not always identified, including several specific cases where results indicated someone was diabetic but they had not been diagnosed.
One patient had levels of HbA1c - an indicator of diabetes - ‘that could have resulted in significant harm and complications’.
“It was recorded that a diabetic annual review had taken place but there had been no documented foot check and no referral to eye screening,” says the report.
“Eye problems that can lead to sight loss if not found early can be caused by diabetes.
“Although a repeat blood test date was recorded, the period between tests was too long for a patient with this level of HbA1C.”
The inspectors found that the practice’s partners were not aware of the issues they had identified.
In total, they found five key areas in which it was not meeting legal requirements: diagnostic and screening procedures; family planning services; maternity and midwifery services; surgical procedures; and treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
Jarvis Medical Practice serves an area of Oldham considered to be in the top bracket of deprivation nationally, rated a 'one' by Public Health England on a scale of one to ten.
It is a partnership between its practice manager and one GP. The ‘named accountable GP’ at the practice, which has to be stated under government guidance, is Dr Hyder Abbas.
According to the CQC, there are usually a number of locum GPs working at the surgery, although they were rarely there after the start of lockdown.
Between now and October 11, the practice can appeal the CQC’s decision.
In the meantime it has been told to provide a report to the CQC explaining what action it will take to address the concerns.
"We took enforcement action because the quality of healthcare required significant improvements," adds the report.
A spokesman for NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We can confirm that a GP has been suspended at Jarvis Medical Practice in Glodwick.
“The CCG put a caretaking arrangement in place when the CQC informed us of their intentions, with a neighbouring practice providing GP services to Jarvis’s patients.
“We understand that patients at Jarvis may be concerned and we are writing to them to outline the caretaking arrangements and reassure them that their GP services will not be adversely affected.
“Patients are still registered to the practice and services will continue to be delivered from the same premises. There has been no break in service to patients.”
The M.E.N. has attempted to contact the practice for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Manchester United evening headlines as Fosu-Mensah gets his chance

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday July 17 .
Though he was widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer , Timothy Fosu-Mensah will get a chance to secure his long-term future at Manchester United , MEN Sport understand .
Fosu-Mensah made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening , helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side to keep a clean sheet .
Having sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury on loan at Fulham last year , he is now fully recovered .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in April , seemingly so they could preserve his value in the transfer market .
Given that his recall only came after Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both picked up injuries , he could still depart the club during the summer transfer window .
Solskjaer has been impressed with his attitude to training in recent months , however , and has given him the opportunity to earn a reprieve .
Victor Lindelof has insisted that he did not foul Wilfried Zaha in the box just before Marcus Rashford opened the scoring against Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Selhurst Park .
Lindelof appeared to catch both man and ball , but neither referee Graham Scott nor VAR awarded a penalty .
With Jordan Ayew also seeing a goal ruled out for a marginal offside , Palace chairman Steve Parish tweeted : “ Is the VAR broken ?
Serious question.
” Lindelof denied that Palace should have had a spot kick , however , telling after the match : “ For me it ’ s not a penalty because I touched the ball first , so I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I think it ’ s a penalty , ” he said .
“ Wilfried ’ s a very tricky customer in that area – one of the most fouled players in the league .
“ There ’ s connection with his foot .
There is connection with the ball , I must add , and that ’ s where VAR probably took it from .
But , if I ’ m a Palace player , I ’ m sitting asking questions like : ‘ Why have we not got a penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is [ a penalty ] .
I ’ m an honest guy.
” Though United have to face Chelsea in the FA Cup and West Ham in the Premier League before they take on Leicester , their top-four rivals have suffered a late injury crisis with three of their star performers ruled out for the remainder of the season .
James Maddison , Ben Chilwell and Christian Fuchs will remain on the sidelines for the duration , Brendan Rodgers has confirmed .
That could give United the edge when the two sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .
They are currently tied on 62 points , though Leicester are fourth , one place above United , on account of their superior goal difference .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday July 17.
Fosu-Mensah given chance to secure long-term future
Though he was widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, Timothy Fosu-Mensah will get a chance to secure his long-term future at Manchester United, MEN Sport understand.
Fosu-Mensah made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to keep a clean sheet. Having sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury on loan at Fulham last year, he is now fully recovered.
United triggered a one-year contract extension for Fosu-Mensah in April, seemingly so they could preserve his value in the transfer market. Given that his recall only came after Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both picked up injuries, he could still depart the club during the summer transfer window.
Solskjaer has been impressed with his attitude to training in recent months, however, and has given him the opportunity to earn a reprieve.
Lindelof disputes Zaha penalty claim
Victor Lindelof has insisted that he did not foul Wilfried Zaha in the box just before Marcus Rashford opened the scoring against Palace, despite concerted appeals from the hosts at Selhurst Park.
Lindelof appeared to catch both man and ball, but neither referee Graham Scott nor VAR awarded a penalty. With Jordan Ayew also seeing a goal ruled out for a marginal offside, Palace chairman Steve Parish tweeted: “Is the VAR broken? Serious question.”
Lindelof denied that Palace should have had a spot kick, however, telling MUTV after the match: “For me it’s not a penalty because I touched the ball first, so I don’t think it can be any clearer than that.”
Assessing the incident at half-time, Rio Ferdinand disagreed.
“I think it’s a penalty,” he said. “Wilfried’s a very tricky customer in that area – one of the most fouled players in the league.
“There’s connection with his foot. There is connection with the ball, I must add, and that’s where VAR probably took it from. But, if I’m a Palace player, I’m sitting asking questions like: ‘Why have we not got a penalty there?’ I’d say that is [a penalty]. I’m an honest guy.”
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Leicester lose several key players for Man Utd clash
Though United have to face Chelsea in the FA Cup and West Ham in the Premier League before they take on Leicester, their top-four rivals have suffered a late injury crisis with three of their star performers ruled out for the remainder of the season.
James Maddison, Ben Chilwell and Christian Fuchs will remain on the sidelines for the duration, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
That could give United the edge when the two sides meet at the King Power Stadium later this month. They are currently tied on 62 points, though Leicester are fourth, one place above United, on account of their superior goal difference.