themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Laporte fumes at VAR call in angry tweet after Man City Lyon defeat

Aymeric Laporte said the decision to allow Lyon 's second goal to stand in Manchester City 's Champions League defeat is hard to accept .
City had been poor by their own high standards in the quarter final , but had just got themselves level against Lyon thanks to Kevin De Bruyne .
Then , a through-ball from the French side found Moussa Dembele — through an offside Karl Toko Ekambi — who raced clear and put Lyon back ahead .
Lyon would go on to compound City 's misery by adding a third through Dembele , just a minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from six yards .
But it was the second Lyon goal which Laporte was angry about , as he felt he was fouled by Dembele in the build up .
If Laporte had not been tripped — accidentally or not — he would have been able to run with Dembele and try to hold him up .
A lengthy VAR review determined that there was no foul or no offside , despite there being a clear argument to rule out the goal on both counts .
Taking to Twitter , Laporte shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rio Ferdinand analysing the alleged foul , with former Manchester United defender Ferdinand saying he could not believe the decision was not overturned in City 's favour .
Laporte posted : `` Ca n't say @ rioferdy5 is a big City fan , is he ?
Still that 's what I got sent tonight ... '' He then followed the Tweet up by taking responsibility for his role in City 's sub-par performance , but adding that once again City were left rueing a controversial VAR decision in a Champions League game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be clear : I will not hide , I 'm a football player but a man foremost , we all made mistakes in this game , and I also take my responsability [ sic ] for the bad team performance tonight .
`` But this decision is hard to accept , especially in a crucial qualifier AND with the help of VAR . ''
In a third Tweet , in French , he said : `` That said : good luck @ OL [ Lyon ] for the rest ( and there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perhaps referring to Lyon 's semi-final meeting with Bayern Munich .
City 's captain on the night , Fernandinho , also Tweeted his thoughts on the game , saying : `` Disappointing and painful night in Lisbon .
Life sometimes can be cruel , and football isn ’ t different .
`` But now is time to get little rest and get ready for the next season .
And it will be very different . ''

Aymeric Laporte said the decision to allow Lyon's second goal to stand in Manchester City's Champions League defeat is hard to accept.
City had been poor by their own high standards in the quarter final, but had just got themselves level against Lyon thanks to Kevin De Bruyne. Then, a through-ball from the French side found Moussa Dembele — through an offside Karl Toko Ekambi — who raced clear and put Lyon back ahead.
Lyon would go on to compound City's misery by adding a third through Dembele, just a minute after Raheem Sterling missed an open goal from six yards.
But it was the second Lyon goal which Laporte was angry about, as he felt he was fouled by Dembele in the build up. If Laporte had not been tripped — accidentally or not — he would have been able to run with Dembele and try to hold him up. A lengthy VAR review determined that there was no foul or no offside, despite there being a clear argument to rule out the goal on both counts.
Taking to Twitter, Laporte shared a video of BT Sport pundits Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand analysing the alleged foul, with former Manchester United defender Ferdinand saying he could not believe the decision was not overturned in City's favour.
Laporte posted: "Can't say @rioferdy5 is a big City fan, is he ? Still that's what I got sent tonight..."
He then followed the Tweet up by taking responsibility for his role in City's sub-par performance, but adding that once again City were left rueing a controversial VAR decision in a Champions League game.
He added: "Just to be clear: I will not hide, I'm a football player but a man foremost, we all made mistakes in this game, and I also take my responsability [sic] for the bad team performance tonight.
"But this decision is hard to accept, especially in a crucial qualifier AND with the help of VAR."
In a third Tweet, in French, he said: "That said: good luck @OL [Lyon] for the rest (and there will be a little need)", perhaps referring to Lyon's semi-final meeting with Bayern Munich.
City's captain on the night, Fernandinho, also Tweeted his thoughts on the game, saying: "Disappointing and painful night in Lisbon. Life sometimes can be cruel, and football isn’t different.
"But now is time to get little rest and get ready for the next season. And it will be very different."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man City morning headlines as Guardiola reacts to Sterling miss

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , 16 August .
Pep Guardiola says that Raheem Sterling ’ s glaring miss in Saturday ’ s defeat by Lyon was “ part of the game.
” The England international missed from point-blank range when City were trailing 2-1 , before the Ligue 1 side added a third just a minute later to seal the tie .
Speaking after the game , Guardiola said : “ I have n't seen him .
The players are going to talk now in the hotel .
In the locker room the players were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the hotel .
“ But it ’ s part of the game .
Football , in these competitions we know , we can do many things but in the boxes we have to seriously not concede goals .
We conceded , especially the second one with a mistake with the pass .
“ The statistics show we were good – we did more than the other ones in terms of everything but it was not enough.
” Kevin De Bruyne says his Manchester City teammates “ need to learn ” from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is the Belgian ’ s fifth season at the club but City are yet to match the semi-final place they achieved in his first campaign at the club , when under Manuel Pellegrini .
The playmaker found the net and was City ’ s standout attacking threat throughout the game but again it was not enough for the club to succeed on the European stage .
“ First half wasn ’ t good enough , I think we know that , we started slow and didn ’ t have many options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really well , we came back to 1-1 and had all the chances , and then obviously it ’ s 2-1 and 3-1 , and that ends the game .
“ It ’ s a shame for us to go out in that way.
” Rio Ferdinand lambasted City ’ s defending during the shock loss to Lyon in Lisbon .
The BT Sport pundit blamed Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte for Maxwel Cornet 's opening goal for the French side in the encounter .
`` I thought the defending was terrible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as reported by the .
`` Yesterday we spoke about Bayern and Barcelona defending with high lines , it seems like they ( City ) wanted to try and match them to see if they could it any worse .
`` Three passes and they 're in on goal .
You can see Laporte , in a three , he can see across the line , they 're all man-for-man , you have to go with your runner .
`` If you do n't , you get punished .
Also , communication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre of the three is the one that should talking to Fernandinho to come in front .
`` That would allow Garcia to drop off so he can see the runs , see the danger and sniff it out .
He does n't , no communication , the ball gets played in .
`` It 's a fantastic run , Garcia gets back and does fairly well but the finish is exquisite . ''

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 16 August.
Guardiola speaks out on Sterling miss
Pep Guardiola says that Raheem Sterling’s glaring miss in Saturday’s defeat by Lyon was “part of the game.”
The England international missed from point-blank range when City were trailing 2-1, before the Ligue 1 side added a third just a minute later to seal the tie.
Speaking after the game, Guardiola said: “I haven't seen him. The players are going to talk now in the hotel. In the locker room the players were sad and now we will do it in the hotel.
“But it’s part of the game. Football, in these competitions we know, we can do many things but in the boxes we have to seriously not concede goals. We conceded, especially the second one with a mistake with the pass.
“The statistics show we were good – we did more than the other ones in terms of everything but it was not enough.”
De Bruyne warning for City teammates
Kevin De Bruyne says his Manchester City teammates “need to learn” from their mistakes after Champions League elimination against Lyon.
It is the Belgian’s fifth season at the club but City are yet to match the semi-final place they achieved in his first campaign at the club, when under Manuel Pellegrini.
The playmaker found the net and was City’s standout attacking threat throughout the game but again it was not enough for the club to succeed on the European stage.
“Different year, same stuff,” De Bruyne told broadcasters after full time.
“First half wasn’t good enough, I think we know that, we started slow and didn’t have many options.
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“Second half, we played really well, we came back to 1-1 and had all the chances, and then obviously it’s 2-1 and 3-1, and that ends the game.
“It’s a shame for us to go out in that way.”
Ferdinand critical of City defence
Rio Ferdinand lambasted City’s defending during the shock loss to Lyon in Lisbon.
The BT Sport pundit blamed Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte for Maxwel Cornet's opening goal for the French side in the encounter.
"I thought the defending was terrible," Ferdinand told BT Sport at half-time, as reported by the MEN .
"Yesterday we spoke about Bayern and Barcelona defending with high lines, it seems like they (City) wanted to try and match them to see if they could it any worse.
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"Three passes and they're in on goal. You can see Laporte, in a three, he can see across the line, they're all man-for-man, you have to go with your runner.
"If you don't, you get punished. Also, communication as a centre-back is key. Your centre of the three is the one that should talking to Fernandinho to come in front.
"That would allow Garcia to drop off so he can see the runs, see the danger and sniff it out. He doesn't, no communication, the ball gets played in.
"It's a fantastic run, Garcia gets back and does fairly well but the finish is exquisite."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Scholes explains how Kane transfer would affect Martial at Man United

Paul Scholes believes Anthony Martial would be an even better player if Manchester United signed Harry Kane .
The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goal-scoring season since arriving at Old Trafford after being utilised exclusively as a central striker by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season .
Martial scored 23 goals in all competitions and was in particularly good form after the season restarted in June .
Scholes previously doubted whether the 24-year-old had the desire to score goals and lead the line for United , but he has noticed a shift in Martial 's mentality and believes he has all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years to come .
“ Hopefully it ’ ll make him better ( having competition ) , '' Scholes told BT Sport when asked what kind of impact Kane 's arrival might have on Martial prior to United 's loss to Sevilla on Sunday .
`` There ’ s no reason why you can ’ t have competition in the team .
`` You think of the great teams down the years , you have three or four centre-forwards .
What ’ s wrong with that ?
There ’ s no doubting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last few weeks .
`` Players like Fernandes make players like Martial better .
Before Fernandes came , United couldn ’ t create a chance , but now they can because they have a player who looks forward and wants to create chances , he wants to get involved with goals .
`` He ( Martial ) has great ability , he can score all types of goals .
Before lockdown , he didn ’ t look like a centre-forward who was desperate to score goals .
I think now he does .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The ability , the feet , the intricate play , the link-up he ’ s got with Marcus , Mason and Bruno is sensational .
You just can ’ t defend it .
If he gets faced onto a centre-half , I don ’ t see how he doesn ’ t go past him and create a chance .
`` We weren ’ t really sure what he was - was he a wide player , a centre-forward ?
But now he looks like he wants to score goals , like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cole .
”

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Paul Scholes believes Anthony Martial would be an even better player if Manchester United signed Harry Kane.
The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goal-scoring season since arriving at Old Trafford after being utilised exclusively as a central striker by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
Martial scored 23 goals in all competitions and was in particularly good form after the season restarted in June.
Scholes previously doubted whether the 24-year-old had the desire to score goals and lead the line for United, but he has noticed a shift in Martial's mentality and believes he has all the ingredients to play down the middle for years to come.
“Hopefully it’ll make him better (having competition)," Scholes told BT Sport when asked what kind of impact Kane's arrival might have on Martial prior to United's loss to Sevilla on Sunday. "There’s no reason why you can’t have competition in the team.
"You think of the great teams down the years, you have three or four centre-forwards. What’s wrong with that? There’s no doubting he’s been sensational in the last few weeks.
"Players like Fernandes make players like Martial better. Before Fernandes came, United couldn’t create a chance, but now they can because they have a player who looks forward and wants to create chances, he wants to get involved with goals.
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"He (Martial) has great ability, he can score all types of goals. Before lockdown, he didn’t look like a centre-forward who was desperate to score goals. I think now he does. It’s come from nowhere.
"The ability, the feet, the intricate play, the link-up he’s got with Marcus, Mason and Bruno is sensational. You just can’t defend it. If he gets faced onto a centre-half, I don’t see how he doesn’t go past him and create a chance.
"We weren’t really sure what he was - was he a wide player, a centre-forward? But now he looks like he wants to score goals, like a Ruud van Nistelrooy, or an Andy Cole.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives update on transfers

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unable to guarantee whether Manchester United will clinch any signings before the start of the Premier League season .
The Premier League begins on September 12 but United 's first fixture could be delayed until the following week due to their participation in the Europa League .
United suffered a third semi-final defeat of the season against Sevilla in Cologne to mark a third successive trophyless season for the first time since the late 80s , and the tight turnaround between campaigns makes the current market all the more pivotal .
The window is open until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force a breakthrough in negotiations for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho , yet operate via a one-at-a-time strategy with targets that could delay moves for other players until well into the new season .
`` I can not say when or if transfers will be done but we are looking at it and we 'll have to sit down because it 's a quick turnaround , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We 've got to be 100 per cent sure when we make those deals . ''
`` It 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a couple weeks away from each other until we get going again .
That 's going to be a mental challenge .
Of course , we 'll keep pushing and keep demanding more of players we have but we 're looking to improve .
`` It 's a strange one .
The league starts very quickly but the market 's open for so long .
We 've got to be good smart and clever .
`` We definitely need to improve if you want to move up the table and take steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never had three semi-finals in one season so that 's one of those things you 're disappointed in .
`` We are working to improve what we have , we 've had spells with injuries and spells where players have played a lot .
We 're always looking to improve the squad .
`` It 's not about marquee , it 's about quality .
You need to have the right player , the right personality , someone who fits into the group and makes us better .
We might look at it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
United took a ninth-minute lead against Sevilla but were denied a first final since 2018 by goals from Suso and Luuk de Jong that bookended a plethora of missed chances that ultimately cost Solskjaer 's side .
`` It 's very disappointing , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We 're not devastated , but it 's one of those hard ones to take because you feel you 've played some fantastic stuff at times , created chances and just could n't get the goal that I felt we deserved at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game I thought we were absolutely excellent . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unable to guarantee whether Manchester United will clinch any signings before the start of the Premier League season.
The Premier League begins on September 12 but United's first fixture could be delayed until the following week due to their participation in the Europa League.
United suffered a third semi-final defeat of the season against Sevilla in Cologne to mark a third successive trophyless season for the first time since the late 80s, and the tight turnaround between campaigns makes the current market all the more pivotal.
The window is open until October 5 and United are attempting to force a breakthrough in negotiations for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, yet operate via a one-at-a-time strategy with targets that could delay moves for other players until well into the new season.
"I cannot say when or if transfers will be done but we are looking at it and we'll have to sit down because it's a quick turnaround," Solskjaer said. "We've got to be 100 per cent sure when we make those deals.
"It's going to be a strange summer. We've only got a couple weeks away from each other until we get going again. That's going to be a mental challenge. Of course, we'll keep pushing and keep demanding more of players we have but we're looking to improve.
"It's a strange one. The league starts very quickly but the market's open for so long. We've got to be good smart and clever.
"We definitely need to improve if you want to move up the table and take steps further in the cups. I've never had three semi-finals in one season so that's one of those things you're disappointed in.
"We are working to improve what we have, we've had spells with injuries and spells where players have played a lot. We're always looking to improve the squad.
"It's not about marquee, it's about quality. You need to have the right player, the right personality, someone who fits into the group and makes us better. We might look at it today and see where we can improve it."
United took a ninth-minute lead against Sevilla but were denied a first final since 2018 by goals from Suso and Luuk de Jong that bookended a plethora of missed chances that ultimately cost Solskjaer's side.
"It's very disappointing," Solskjaer added. "We're not devastated, but it's one of those hard ones to take because you feel you've played some fantastic stuff at times, created chances and just couldn't get the goal that I felt we deserved at time.
"In different spells of the game I thought we were absolutely excellent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Ferdinand delivers blunt verdict on Man United's loss to Sevilla

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand delivered a blunt verdict on his old team 's performance after they crashed out of Europa League against Sevilla .
After taking an early lead through Bruno Fernandes United were pegged back as Suso levelled the scores before half-time .
Luuk de Jong grabbed a sucker-punch winner with 10 minutes remaining after United spurned a number of clear-cut chances in the early minutes of the second half .
Having conceded two relatively soft goals and missed big chances to regain the lead , it was another frustrating night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the 87th minute , further highlighting their need to recruit new players this summer to improve the quality and depth within the squad .
It is the third time this season United have been knocked out of a tournament a the semi-final stage after losing to Chelsea and Manchester City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively .
With key moments defining a match that United dominated , Ferdinand delivered a rather blunt but fair appraisal of where things went wrong .
On Twitter , he wrote : `` You don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get punished .
You don ’ t defend well , you get punished .
No need for insight tonight ! ''
Sevilla will face the winner of Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk in Friday 's final .

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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand delivered a blunt verdict on his old team's performance after they crashed out of Europa League against Sevilla.
After taking an early lead through Bruno Fernandes United were pegged back as Suso levelled the scores before half-time.
Luuk de Jong grabbed a sucker-punch winner with 10 minutes remaining after United spurned a number of clear-cut chances in the early minutes of the second half.
Having conceded two relatively soft goals and missed big chances to regain the lead, it was another frustrating night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side.
Solskjaer didn't make any substitutions until the 87th minute, further highlighting their need to recruit new players this summer to improve the quality and depth within the squad.
It is the third time this season United have been knocked out of a tournament a the semi-final stage after losing to Chelsea and Manchester City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively.
With key moments defining a match that United dominated, Ferdinand delivered a rather blunt but fair appraisal of where things went wrong.
On Twitter, he wrote: "You don’t take your chances, you get punished. You don’t defend well, you get punished. No need for insight tonight!"
Sevilla will face the winner of Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk in Friday's final.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Fernandes explains row with Lindelof after Man United loss to Sevilla

Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United players must take collective responsibility for the goals they conceded against Sevilla , despite his on-pitch confrontation with Victor Lindelof .
The United centre back was at fault for Luuk de Jong 's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne and Fernandes had a heated discussion with the Swede before the game resumed in Cologne .
But he was keen to play down the incident after the game and also said the first half goal United had conceded , which began from a Sevilla throw-in , was too soft .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fault from everyone , starting in the front , '' said Fernandes .
`` We can ’ t take a goal from a throw-in in the first half , we need to be better in pressing , they ca n't come up so easily .
After comes mistake after mistake .
We are mad when we take a goal , but the fault is from everyone , not from one player to take the fall , but all the team .
`` It 's not about me or Victor , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is nothing .
It 's normal .
It 's football .
It happens .
It 's looking out for each other .
`` This thing will happen many more times in other teams .
The most important thing now is seeing the mistakes we made and look forward to improving in the next games . ''
Fernandes also pointed out United 's inability to convert their chances as a major failing .
They were the better team for large parts of the semi-final but despite creating numerous chances they only had his penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think we played well , '' Fernandes added .
`` We created a lot of chances , we need to score .
We need to score more goals .
We create a lot but if you create and you don ’ t score it is not enough .
Everyone is sad obviously , we come to win all the games , to be in the final but it was not possible .
“ It is not enough because we are playing for Manchester United to win some trophies and this season I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not enough , I need to do much more .
”

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Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United players must take collective responsibility for the goals they conceded against Sevilla, despite his on-pitch confrontation with Victor Lindelof.
The United centre back was at fault for Luuk de Jong's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne and Fernandes had a heated discussion with the Swede before the game resumed in Cologne.
But he was keen to play down the incident after the game and also said the first half goal United had conceded, which began from a Sevilla throw-in, was too soft.
"I think when we take a goal it is the fault from everyone, starting in the front," said Fernandes.
"We can’t take a goal from a throw-in in the first half, we need to be better in pressing, they can't come up so easily. After comes mistake after mistake. We are mad when we take a goal, but the fault is from everyone, not from one player to take the fall, but all the team.
"It's not about me or Victor, it's about everything. What happened between us is nothing. It's normal. It's football. It happens. It's looking out for each other.
"This thing will happen many more times in other teams. The most important thing now is seeing the mistakes we made and look forward to improving in the next games."
Fernandes also pointed out United's inability to convert their chances as a major failing. They were the better team for large parts of the semi-final but despite creating numerous chances they only had his penalty to show for their efforts.
"I think we played well," Fernandes added. "We created a lot of chances, we need to score. We need to score more goals. We create a lot but if you create and you don’t score it is not enough. Everyone is sad obviously, we come to win all the games, to be in the final but it was not possible.
“It is not enough because we are playing for Manchester United to win some trophies and this season I win nothing. For me it is not enough, I need to do much more.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Paul Scholes explains how Sancho would have helped Manchester United vs Sevilla

Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United 's board to spend the money required to bolster their attack this summer , insisting Jadon Sancho would have made a huge difference against Sevilla .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for United to sign Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are adamant the player will not be leaving Westphalia this summer .
Solskjaer waited until the 87th minute to make his first substitution against Sevilla as they surrendered an early lead to go out in Cologne .
With a stark contrast in quality between United 's first-choice forward line and their back-up options underlined against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged the United board to release the funds necessary to sign world-class forwards , such as Sancho .
“ I don ’ t think they played badly tonight , I think they played well against a really good Sevilla team , '' Scholes told BT Sport .
`` But that 15-20 minutes after half-time with all those chances , you ’ ve got to score them .
We ’ re talking about quality , about spending money on centre-forwards and wide players , you ’ re talking hundred of millions these days to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players that win you trophies , win you medals .
`` I know all of this Sancho thing is going on , but they need to start spending money .
If they want to win trophies , you ’ ve got to start spending the money .
`` Okay , they created the chances tonight , but if Sancho is in that team tonight , I think United are scoring .
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Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United's board to spend the money required to bolster their attack this summer, insisting Jadon Sancho would have made a huge difference against Sevilla.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for United to sign Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are adamant the player will not be leaving Westphalia this summer.
Solskjaer waited until the 87th minute to make his first substitution against Sevilla as they surrendered an early lead to go out in Cologne.
With a stark contrast in quality between United's first-choice forward line and their back-up options underlined against the La Liga side, Scholes has urged the United board to release the funds necessary to sign world-class forwards, such as Sancho.
“I don’t think they played badly tonight, I think they played well against a really good Sevilla team," Scholes told BT Sport.
"But that 15-20 minutes after half-time with all those chances, you’ve got to score them. We’re talking about quality, about spending money on centre-forwards and wide players, you’re talking hundred of millions these days to get these players, but these are the players that win you trophies, win you medals.
"I know all of this Sancho thing is going on, but they need to start spending money. If they want to win trophies, you’ve got to start spending the money.
"Okay, they created the chances tonight, but if Sancho is in that team tonight, I think United are scoring.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Manchester United failed to listen to Solskjaer and it cost them

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer strolled past the Europa League trophy before kick-off and it is the nearest he will get to it .
Manchester United 's trophy drought is near the four-year mark and that last happened in the late 80s .
They were two games away from having a superior season than Manchester City .
The margins between elation and deflation are that fine and it is now three trophyless campaigns in succession .
The mental fortitude of Solskjaer 's side is suspect : three semi-finals and three defeats .
No other team has lost in the last four of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Europa League in a single season .
Marcus Rashford , a participant in all of them and ineffectual again , threw his shinpads to the floor and mumbled his disgust to the crestfallen Jesse Lingard .
Lingard and Mason Greenwood were too numb to immediately leave their seat at the end .
With City and Liverpool so far ahead they resembled a mirage this was always a season reserved for the cups , and United are still without a final appearance since the FA Cup in 2018 .
They achieved the bare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League and that can not constitute a successful season .
In Solskjaer 's playing days , third and no option of an open-top bus parade was an undeniable failure .
United will rue losing from a winning position , the goalkeeping of Yassine Bounou and profligate finishing Solskjaer had warned his forwards about .
They were especially dominant in the second-half of such a fiery European tie the absence of supporters was offset by the players and officials , and the early second-half spell where Anthony Martial was foiled on three separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will stick in the craw that Sevilla prevailed amid their gamesmanship and unedifying behaviour that agitated the usually measured Solskjaer , who coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time .
Sevilla could secure a sixth Europa League in 16 seasons though the manner of their goals will grate .
United 's full-backs were blameworthy for both and , in a week where Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies raised the bar in that department , there is more for Solskjaer to mull over with the transfer window open for seven weeks .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford steward during their Champions League win in 2018 , so United knew what to expect and their animated antics were present again .
In a stadium devoid of supporters , United brought their own following through their substitutes and staff , just as vocal as Sevilla 's dignitaries and the zealousness was matched on the pitch .
United were partisan six nights on from their passive behaviour in the same stadium against Copenhagen and the difference was reflected by Rashford , so purposeful he was scythed down and earned United 's 22nd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won by any team in Europe 's top five leagues .
Bruno Fernandes made it eight out of eight from the spot in the ninth minute to crown an auspicious start .
Harry Maguire , so loud he could be heard on the River Rhine , set the tone again : `` Get it to Antho 's feet . ''
Martial 's mesmeric feet deceived just about everyone bar Rashford with the reverse pass that the panic-stricken Diego Carlos reacted to illegally .
`` Can we flick it ? ''
Michael Carrick had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer discarded his tie but kept the club blazer on in conditions cooled by the rain .
He still got hot under the collar amid the needless interventions by the fourth official and engaged in a socially distant confrontation with Lopetegui , wagging an accusatory finger over attempts to target Brandon Williams .
Solskjaer smiled mischievously and applauded when the United full-back milked his own foul .
Eric Bailly , once of Villarreal , seemed to holler remarks in Spanish to goad the Sevilla bench .
Tempers were simmering and just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they lost theirs .
Fernandes had already shrugged in response at Solskjaer 's demand for calm and it set a dangerous tone .
He would later remonstrate with Victor Lindelof .
Rashford was denied a throw-in on halfway , Maguire expressed his disgust with an expletive and Williams forgot about the former Liverpool winger Suso , unattended to clinically steer in at the far post .
Rashford angrily made a beeline for the fourth official , as did Solskjaer out of pure tribalism , though he was more annoyed with Maguire for losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are when we play ? ''
Mike Phelan harrumphed at Maguire .
A breeze swept into the stadium , United regained their composure and played with greater equanimity .
Rashford 's knuckle-ball free-kick stung Bounou 's palms though he was profligate from a polished Paul Pogba pass .
Solskjaer reemerged for the second-half without his blazer and United played the first 10 minutes of the restart as if it was the last 10 .
Fernandes wielded the baton more arrogantly and Bounou thwarted Greenwood and Martial time and again , with Sevilla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fort .
Michael Carrick urged Pogba to continue with the aggressive pressing and the tension brought Lingard to the edge of his seat .
Juan Mata lamented United playing the ball out for the injured Greenwood , Scott McTominay 's colourful language was nearly as loud as Maguire 's and seats were smacked routinely .
`` Gerrup , '' was the frequent advice offered to the Sevilla thespians and it became so heated again Mata stood up and shouted .
McTominay became incandescent with his own teammates .
`` Keep doing the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcus , come on . ''
Fernandes became agitated with his manager 's instructions and Fred proved he has mastered English swearing with the rallying cry , ' f -- -- -g press ' .
Sevilla 's histrionic demand for a penalty against Fernandes angered just about every United representative in the stands , with McTominay and Nemanja Matic flashing death stares and every staff member shouting 'sit down ' .
If the Sevilla officials had white handkerchiefs they would have waved them yet their disapproval was eradicated by Luuk de Jong 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Aaron Wan-Bissaka dawdling .
Solskjaer will not see that trophy again .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer strolled past the Europa League trophy before kick-off and it is the nearest he will get to it. Manchester United's trophy drought is near the four-year mark and that last happened in the late 80s.
They were two games away from having a superior season than Manchester City. The margins between elation and deflation are that fine and it is now three trophyless campaigns in succession. The mental fortitude of Solskjaer's side is suspect: three semi-finals and three defeats. No other team has lost in the last four of the League Cup, FA Cup, and Europa League in a single season.
Marcus Rashford, a participant in all of them and ineffectual again, threw his shinpads to the floor and mumbled his disgust to the crestfallen Jesse Lingard. Lingard and Mason Greenwood were too numb to immediately leave their seat at the end.
With City and Liverpool so far ahead they resembled a mirage this was always a season reserved for the cups, and United are still without a final appearance since the FA Cup in 2018. They achieved the bare minimum of Champions League qualification through the Premier League and that cannot constitute a successful season. In Solskjaer's playing days, third and no option of an open-top bus parade was an undeniable failure.
United will rue losing from a winning position, the goalkeeping of Yassine Bounou and profligate finishing Solskjaer had warned his forwards about. They were especially dominant in the second-half of such a fiery European tie the absence of supporters was offset by the players and officials, and the early second-half spell where Anthony Martial was foiled on three separate occasions will give the Frenchman sleepless nights.
It will stick in the craw that Sevilla prevailed amid their gamesmanship and unedifying behaviour that agitated the usually measured Solskjaer, who coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time. Sevilla could secure a sixth Europa League in 16 seasons though the manner of their goals will grate. United's full-backs were blameworthy for both and, in a week where Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies raised the bar in that department, there is more for Solskjaer to mull over with the transfer window open for seven weeks.
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A Sevilla cheerleader was collared by an Old Trafford steward during their Champions League win in 2018, so United knew what to expect and their animated antics were present again. In a stadium devoid of supporters, United brought their own following through their substitutes and staff, just as vocal as Sevilla's dignitaries and the zealousness was matched on the pitch.
United were partisan six nights on from their passive behaviour in the same stadium against Copenhagen and the difference was reflected by Rashford, so purposeful he was scythed down and earned United's 22nd penalty of the season - the most won by any team in Europe's top five leagues. Bruno Fernandes made it eight out of eight from the spot in the ninth minute to crown an auspicious start.
Harry Maguire, so loud he could be heard on the River Rhine, set the tone again: "Get it to Antho's feet." Martial's mesmeric feet deceived just about everyone bar Rashford with the reverse pass that the panic-stricken Diego Carlos reacted to illegally. "Can we flick it?" Michael Carrick had asked seconds before Martial did just that.
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Solskjaer discarded his tie but kept the club blazer on in conditions cooled by the rain. He still got hot under the collar amid the needless interventions by the fourth official and engaged in a socially distant confrontation with Lopetegui, wagging an accusatory finger over attempts to target Brandon Williams. Solskjaer smiled mischievously and applauded when the United full-back milked his own foul.
Eric Bailly, once of Villarreal, seemed to holler remarks in Spanish to goad the Sevilla bench. Tempers were simmering and just as Solskjaer demanded United 'keep our heads' they lost theirs. Fernandes had already shrugged in response at Solskjaer's demand for calm and it set a dangerous tone. He would later remonstrate with Victor Lindelof.
Rashford was denied a throw-in on halfway, Maguire expressed his disgust with an expletive and Williams forgot about the former Liverpool winger Suso, unattended to clinically steer in at the far post. Rashford angrily made a beeline for the fourth official, as did Solskjaer out of pure tribalism, though he was more annoyed with Maguire for losing his focus.
"See how better we are when we play?" Mike Phelan harrumphed at Maguire. A breeze swept into the stadium, United regained their composure and played with greater equanimity. Rashford's knuckle-ball free-kick stung Bounou's palms though he was profligate from a polished Paul Pogba pass.
Solskjaer reemerged for the second-half without his blazer and United played the first 10 minutes of the restart as if it was the last 10. Fernandes wielded the baton more arrogantly and Bounou thwarted Greenwood and Martial time and again, with Sevilla penned in and just about holding the fort.
Michael Carrick urged Pogba to continue with the aggressive pressing and the tension brought Lingard to the edge of his seat. Juan Mata lamented United playing the ball out for the injured Greenwood, Scott McTominay's colourful language was nearly as loud as Maguire's and seats were smacked routinely. "Gerrup," was the frequent advice offered to the Sevilla thespians and it became so heated again Mata stood up and shouted. McTominay became incandescent with his own teammates.
"Keep doing the right things," Solskjaer implored. "Marcus, come on." Fernandes became agitated with his manager's instructions and Fred proved he has mastered English swearing with the rallying cry, 'f-----g press'. Sevilla's histrionic demand for a penalty against Fernandes angered just about every United representative in the stands, with McTominay and Nemanja Matic flashing death stares and every staff member shouting 'sit down'.
If the Sevilla officials had white handkerchiefs they would have waved them yet their disapproval was eradicated by Luuk de Jong's predatory prod in the 78th minute, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka dawdling. Solskjaer will not see that trophy again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Manchester United vs Sevilla highlights and reaction

Manchester United 's season concluded tonight as they were eliminated from the Europa League at the semi-final phase by competition @ @ @ @ @ not won a trophy since 2017 and must now wait until 2021 for their next @ @ @ @ @ a lead to lose in Cologne .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side started brightly and @ @ @ @ @ first half through a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Marcus Rashford was felled in the box @ @ @ @ @ equalised before half-time and Luuk de Jong scored the winning goal for the Spanish side @ @ @ @ @ good chances at the beginning of the second half .
It is the first time @ @ @ @ @ have gone three seasons in a row without a trophy and Solskjaer and his players @ @ @ @ @ break before the next Premier League campaign gets underway in September .
Follow our live @ @ @ @ @ the loss .

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Manchester United's season concluded tonight as they were eliminated from the Europa League at the semi-final phase by competition specialists Sevilla.
United have not won a trophy since 2017 and must now wait until 2021 for their next chance of silverware after surrendering a lead to lose in Cologne.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side started brightly and took the lead in the first half through a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Marcus Rashford was felled in the box.
Former Liverpool player Suso equalised before half-time and Luuk de Jong scored the winning goal for the Spanish side after United had spurned multiple good chances at the beginning of the second half.
It is the first time since the 1980s that United have gone three seasons in a row without a trophy and Solskjaer and his players will now enjoy a short break before the next Premier League campaign gets underway in September.
Follow our live blog below for reaction to the loss.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Manchester United player ratings: Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka poor

His recall dominated the team news reaction and he made a solid save at his near post .
Well beaten by Suso and Luuk de Jong .
6 Blameworthy for Luuk de Jong 's winner and needs to watch videos of Joshua Kimmich and Trent Alexander-Arnold .
Regressing as an attacking full-back .
4 One of the few players who kept their cool from start to finish and the 'Iceman ' brought some serenity to the United defence .
6 Let the captaincy go to his head with some pointless protests which led to Maguire losing his focus and being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Found wanting for Suso 's equaliser and Sevilla targeted him all night long after Copenhagen had some joy .
Winning goal came from his side .
4 Much more progressive than he was against Copenhagen and his mobility underpinned United 's counter-attacks and possession-based play .
6 Uncharacteristically profligate with his passing before producing a world-class pass Marcus Rashford wasted .
Better in the second-half .
6 Made it eight penalties out of eight with his 12th goal for United in 21 starts .
Conducted the game with more arrogance in the second-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had a great chance to make it 2-1 just after the restart but was denied .
A harsh lesson .
6 Won the penalty and stung Yassine Bounou 's palms with a knuckle-ball free-kick .
Faded and was lucky to stay on as long as he did .
5 Classy on the ball again and his reverse pass for Rashford led to the penalty award but squandered several great chances at 1-1 .
6 Tried to make something happen .
5

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Here's how Manchester United's players rated in their narrow Europa League 2-1 defeat to Sevilla.
David de Gea
His recall dominated the team news reaction and he made a solid save at his near post. Well beaten by Suso and Luuk de Jong. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Blameworthy for Luuk de Jong's winner and needs to watch videos of Joshua Kimmich and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Regressing as an attacking full-back. 4
Victor Lindelof
One of the few players who kept their cool from start to finish and the 'Iceman' brought some serenity to the United defence. 6
Harry Maguire
Let the captaincy go to his head with some pointless protests which led to Maguire losing his focus and being admonished by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 5
Brandon Williams
Found wanting for Suso's equaliser and Sevilla targeted him all night long after Copenhagen had some joy. Winning goal came from his side. 4
Fred
Much more progressive than he was against Copenhagen and his mobility underpinned United's counter-attacks and possession-based play. 6
Paul Pogba
Uncharacteristically profligate with his passing before producing a world-class pass Marcus Rashford wasted. Better in the second-half. 6
Bruno Fernandes
Made it eight penalties out of eight with his 12th goal for United in 21 starts. Conducted the game with more arrogance in the second-half. 7
Mason Greenwood
Got into dangerous areas often and had a great chance to make it 2-1 just after the restart but was denied. A harsh lesson. 6
Marcus Rashford
Won the penalty and stung Yassine Bounou's palms with a knuckle-ball free-kick. Faded and was lucky to stay on as long as he did. 5
Anthony Martial
Classy on the ball again and his reverse pass for Rashford led to the penalty award but squandered several great chances at 1-1. 6
Subs
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Filled in for Wan-Bissaka. 5
Juan Mata
Tried to make something happen. 5
Daniel James
Misread a great chance. 3
Odion Ighalo
Late arrival. N/A


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man City evening headlines as Garcia speaks out on his future

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 16 .
Eric Garcia remained guarded on his future at Manchester City after the club 's exit from the Champions League on Saturday night .
Pep Guardiola 's side fell to an unlikely 3-1 defeat against Lyon in Portugal which could stand as Garcia ’ s last game for City as he has so far refused to sign a new contract and his current deal expires in 2021 .
However , the 19-year-old did not give anything away in his post-match interview with Spanish media by saying ‘ we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told Movistar , cited by : `` The only thing I can say is that now we will have some days of rest and then we will see .
`` I can not say anything else , least of all after this elimination . ''
Questions that need to be asked of City and Guardiola Pep Guardiola ’ s tenure in English football stands as very different to the other managerial greats to grace the Premier League .
As Stuart Brennan , the former Barcelona midfielder has won two league titles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup during his four years in charge , and that is markedly different to reigns of Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp who both achieved minimal success in their first seasons at the helm of Manchester United and Liverpool respectively .
But another quarter-final defeat in the Champions League is another failure for Guardiola in his ultimate aim of delivering the one trophy that City are yet to win – and that Guardiola himself hasn ’ t lifted since 2011 .
While the City boss has achieved remarkable things at the Etihad Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach in Europe compared to more successful exploits in the Premier League .
You can read a full breakdown of them here .
Kevin De Bruyne has been named the following an outstanding 2019/20 campaign .
The Belgium international beat the likes of Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the award despite City finishing second to Liverpool in the title race .
For City ’ s faults last term , De Bruyne produced countless impressive performances throughout the campaign and registered a total of 20 assists which stands as a record-equalling tally for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite City dominating English football over the last 10 years , De Bruyne is only the second of the club 's players to win the award after Vincent Kompany did so in 2011/12 .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 16.
Garcia coy over City future
Eric Garcia remained guarded on his future at Manchester City after the club's exit from the Champions League on Saturday night.
Pep Guardiola's side fell to an unlikely 3-1 defeat against Lyon in Portugal which could stand as Garcia’s last game for City as he has so far refused to sign a new contract and his current deal expires in 2021.
However, the 19-year-old did not give anything away in his post-match interview with Spanish media by saying ‘we will see’ when asked about his future.
He told Movistar, cited by Goal : "The only thing I can say is that now we will have some days of rest and then we will see.
"I cannot say anything else, least of all after this elimination."
Questions that need to be asked of City and Guardiola
Pep Guardiola’s tenure in English football stands as very different to the other managerial greats to grace the Premier League.
As Stuart Brennan writes , the former Barcelona midfielder has won two league titles, three League Cups and an FA Cup during his four years in charge, and that is markedly different to reigns of Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp who both achieved minimal success in their first seasons at the helm of Manchester United and Liverpool respectively.
But another quarter-final defeat in the Champions League is another failure for Guardiola in his ultimate aim of delivering the one trophy that City are yet to win – and that Guardiola himself hasn’t lifted since 2011.
While the City boss has achieved remarkable things at the Etihad Stadium, questions must be asked of his approach in Europe compared to more successful exploits in the Premier League.
You can read a full breakdown of them here .
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De Bruyne voted Premier League Player of the Season
Kevin De Bruyne has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Season following an outstanding 2019/20 campaign.
The Belgium international beat the likes of Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the award despite City finishing second to Liverpool in the title race.
For City’s faults last term, De Bruyne produced countless impressive performances throughout the campaign and registered a total of 20 assists which stands as a record-equalling tally for a single season alongside Thierry Henry.
Despite City dominating English football over the last 10 years, De Bruyne is only the second of the club's players to win the award after Vincent Kompany did so in 2011/12.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man Utd fans jump to same conclusion over Romero after Sevilla snub

Manchester United fans believe Sergio Romero will leave the club this summer after he was dropped for their Europa League semi-final against Sevilla .
Romero , 33 , had played in every Europa League game up until the last four and kept a clean sheet during the quarter-final victory against Copenhagen .
The Argentine was the first-choice cup goalkeeper under Jose Mourinho and started the final against Ajax in 2017 , keeping a clean sheet as United lifted the trophy .
Despite David de Gea 's patchy form in recent months and costly errors in the FA Cup semi-final against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting XI for his first Europa League appearance of the season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that one or more of his goalkeepers would leave the club this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club after an impressive two-year loan spell with Sheffield United .
Romero has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Leeds United to link up with Marcelo Bielsa and United supporters believe he will depart after being snubbed for the game against Sevilla .
Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson believes the Championship winners will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
He told The Daily Star : `` Playing for the club is an exciting prospect for anybody .
They ’ ll be attracting players from all other globe - regardless of whether they ’ re Argentinian or playing for Manchester United .
`` Getting in front of the Elland Road faithful and working for Bielsa is a massive proposition . ''

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Manchester United fans believe Sergio Romero will leave the club this summer after he was dropped for their Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.
Romero, 33, had played in every Europa League game up until the last four and kept a clean sheet during the quarter-final victory against Copenhagen.
The Argentine was the first-choice cup goalkeeper under Jose Mourinho and started the final against Ajax in 2017, keeping a clean sheet as United lifted the trophy.
Despite David de Gea's patchy form in recent months and costly errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, the Spaniard returned to the starting XI for his first Europa League appearance of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that one or more of his goalkeepers would leave the club this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club after an impressive two-year loan spell with Sheffield United.
Romero has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Leeds United to link up with Marcelo Bielsa and United supporters believe he will depart after being snubbed for the game against Sevilla.
Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson believes the Championship winners will be able to attract Romero to Elland Road this summer.
He told The Daily Star: "Playing for the club is an exciting prospect for anybody. They’ll be attracting players from all other globe - regardless of whether they’re Argentinian or playing for Manchester United.
"Getting in front of the Elland Road faithful and working for Bielsa is a massive proposition."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Man United great Scholes gives verdict on Solskjaer decision on Romero

Paul Scholes defended David de Gea and insisted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right to select the Manchester United number one ahead of Sergio Romero against Sevilla .
Romero played in every Europa League game this season up until the last four , just as he did in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup .
De Gea put in a disappointing display against Chelsea during United 's FA Cup semi-final defeat , making a high-profile error to allow Mason Mount to double the Blues ' lead at Wembley , and his form has generally been patchy for the best part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's long-term future has been high , with Dean Henderson 's impressive performances at Sheffield United applying further pressure for the number one shirt .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly backed De Gea , though , and recalled the goalkeeper for the semi-final of the Europa League at Romero 's expense .
It 's a decision that Scholes insisted is the right one , as he stated that United should be selecting their best goalkeeper for for the biggest games .
“ He has to play , for me , '' Scholes told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually plays in these games , but I think when you ’ re playing the likes of Copenhagen and those sort of teams , then you can get away with it , but when you ’ re playing a very good team .
Your best goalkeeper has to play , '' Scholes told BT Sport .
“ He ’ s not had his best season , we know that , but he still went on to play in the league games after this ( semi-final vs Chelsea ) .
We know Ole thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper .
`` It ’ s a semi-final , you can ’ t afford to take risks .
He has to play and Ole knows that .
I ’ m glad he ’ s done it because they ’ re a good team .
If they win tonight and play Inter Milan or whoever , he plays again.
” Owen Hargreaves agreed , adding that De Gea 's selection sends a further message about Solskjaer 's trust in his number one goalkeeper .
“ I think De Gea is obviously the better goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s played great , '' Hargreaves said .
`` I think he is probably the best number two goalkeeper in the world .
`` I don ’ t think they would ’ ve lost the game if Romero had have played .
Ole ’ s sticking with David De Gea , and that ’ s more of a statement of intent than anything .
`` I don ’ t think it ’ s wrong to play one of the best goalkeepers in the world at any point , but his confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made some mistakes against Chelsea in the FA Cup , let ’ s hope he has a great game today .
”

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Paul Scholes defended David de Gea and insisted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right to select the Manchester United number one ahead of Sergio Romero against Sevilla.
Romero played in every Europa League game this season up until the last four, just as he did in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
De Gea put in a disappointing display against Chelsea during United's FA Cup semi-final defeat, making a high-profile error to allow Mason Mount to double the Blues' lead at Wembley, and his form has generally been patchy for the best part of two seasons.
Speculation over the Spaniard's long-term future has been high, with Dean Henderson's impressive performances at Sheffield United applying further pressure for the number one shirt.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly backed De Gea, though, and recalled the goalkeeper for the semi-final of the Europa League at Romero's expense.
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It's a decision that Scholes insisted is the right one, as he stated that United should be selecting their best goalkeeper for for the biggest games.
“He has to play, for me," Scholes told BT Sport. "I know Romero usually plays in these games, but I think when you’re playing the likes of Copenhagen and those sort of teams, then you can get away with it, but when you’re playing a very good team. Your best goalkeeper has to play," Scholes told BT Sport.
“He’s not had his best season, we know that, but he still went on to play in the league games after this (semi-final vs Chelsea). We know Ole thinks that David De Gea is his best goalkeeper.
"It’s a semi-final, you can’t afford to take risks. He has to play and Ole knows that. I’m glad he’s done it because they’re a good team. If they win tonight and play Inter Milan or whoever, he plays again.”
Owen Hargreaves agreed, adding that De Gea's selection sends a further message about Solskjaer's trust in his number one goalkeeper.
“I think De Gea is obviously the better goalkeeper but when Romero’s played, he’s played great," Hargreaves said. "I think he is probably the best number two goalkeeper in the world.
"I don’t think they would’ve lost the game if Romero had have played. Ole’s sticking with David De Gea, and that’s more of a statement of intent than anything.
"I don’t think it’s wrong to play one of the best goalkeepers in the world at any point, but his confidence has been hit. He’s made some mistakes against Chelsea in the FA Cup, let’s hope he has a great game today.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Paddy McGuinness has fans swooning as he revealed his toned biceps

Paddy McGuinness had fans swooning when he shared a photo to show what he was up to for his birthday .
The Bolton comic , 47 , celebrated with a bike ride and posted a snap on Instagram showing his toned arms on show in a vest .
`` It wasn ’ t easy tensing for this pic ! ''
he joked .
Followers rushed to say the father-of-three was looking in great shape as he soaked up the sunshine .
`` Thank you for all your lovely birthday messages .
Had a lovely bike ride today , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a jokey hashtag that it was a 'catalogue model ' pose .
`` Looking good ! ''
one fan told him .
`` Happy birthday big Paddy !
Did them biceps come with the bike ?
? ''
asked another .
His wife Christine , 32 , showed her approval by posting a love heart-eyes emoji and flames .
On his birthday Paddy shared a comical video of himself in the shower and then , still lathered up , running across the garden with a cupcake , sitting in the car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who recently announced that she had quit the reality show Real Housewives of Cheshire , posted a photo montage in homage to her husband with some loving words .
`` Happy Birthday my love @ mcguinness.paddy , '' she said .
`` Wishing you a lifetime of happiness , laughter and continuing to live your best life ! ''
The former Take Me Out presenter shot to fame on That Peter Kay Thing , Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy 's Road to Nowhere .
He and Christine have a three-year-old daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Paddy McGuinness had fans swooning when he shared a photo to show what he was up to for his birthday.
The Bolton comic, 47, celebrated with a bike ride and posted a snap on Instagram showing his toned arms on show in a vest.
"It wasn’t easy tensing for this pic!" he joked.
Followers rushed to say the father-of-three was looking in great shape as he soaked up the sunshine.
"Thank you for all your lovely birthday messages. Had a lovely bike ride today," he wrote.
(Image: Paddy McGuinness Instagram)
The Top Gear host added in a jokey hashtag that it was a 'catalogue model' pose.
"Looking good!" one fan told him.
"Guns Out," gushed another.
"Ooft. The arms..." swooned another follower.
"Happy birthday big Paddy! Did them biceps come with the bike??" asked another.
His wife Christine, 32, showed her approval by posting a love heart-eyes emoji and flames.
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On his birthday Paddy shared a comical video of himself in the shower and then, still lathered up, running across the garden with a cupcake, sitting in the car and bouncing on a trampoline.
Model Christine, who recently announced that she had quit the reality show Real Housewives of Cheshire, posted a photo montage in homage to her husband with some loving words.
"Happy Birthday my love @mcguinness.paddy," she said. "Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, laughter and continuing to live your best life!"
The former Take Me Out presenter shot to fame on That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.
He and Christine have a three-year-old daughter Felicity and seven-year-old twins Leo and Penelope.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--How Man Utd player Sergio Romero reacted to being dropped vs Sevilla

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Sergio Romero is `` disappointed '' to lose his place in the starting line-up but praised the Argentine for his professionalism prior to the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla .
Romero had started every game in the competition up until the last four , conceding only two goals and keeping seven clean sheets .
The 33-year-old was United 's cup goalkeeper when they lifted the trophy under Jose Mourinho three years ago but Solskjaer opted to restore De Gea to the team for tonight 's game against Sevilla .
De Gea 's errors against Chelsea cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final earlier this season and some fans believe Romero has been treated unfairly .
Solskjaer explained the goalkeeper 's reaction to being dropped before kick-off .
`` You 're disappointed , of course , '' he told BT Sport .
`` But he 's a top professional and he 's ready to come on if he has to . ''
The United boss explained that De Gea 's performances in training saw him earn a spot in the starting XI .
He added : `` It 's difficult when Sergio has played well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He 's such a professional guy .
`` But David has looked really good in training and looks so ready .
He made a few saves against Sevilla last time ( in the Champions League in 2018 ) and we hope he 's going to make a difference for us . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Sergio Romero is "disappointed" to lose his place in the starting line-up but praised the Argentine for his professionalism prior to the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.
Romero had started every game in the competition up until the last four, conceding only two goals and keeping seven clean sheets.
The 33-year-old was United's cup goalkeeper when they lifted the trophy under Jose Mourinho three years ago but Solskjaer opted to restore De Gea to the team for tonight's game against Sevilla.
De Gea's errors against Chelsea cost United a place in the FA Cup final earlier this season and some fans believe Romero has been treated unfairly.
Solskjaer explained the goalkeeper's reaction to being dropped before kick-off.
"You're disappointed, of course," he told BT Sport. "But he's a top professional and he's ready to come on if he has to."
The United boss explained that De Gea's performances in training saw him earn a spot in the starting XI.
He added: "It's difficult when Sergio has played well and he's never let us down. He's such a professional guy.
"But David has looked really good in training and looks so ready. He made a few saves against Sevilla last time (in the Champions League in 2018)and we hope he's going to make a difference for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Bingo is back at Belle Vue - and it's sanitiser and social distancing at eyes down

It 's a pastime many have missed in lockdown ... now , finally , diehard bingo fans - dabbers in hand - are back in action .
It was eyes down at Buzz Bingo in Belle Vue as the club reopened for the first time in months this week .
Players were back at the tables on Thursday evening ( August 13 ... unlucky for some ) .
The coronavirus lockdown has meant the popular game has been put on hold .
Bingo halls are now reopening , with covid safety measures in place .
Belle Vue 's Buzz Bingo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been placed on the floor , perspex screens have been installed throughout the venue and hand sanitising stations have been dotted around .
Of the few players that were eager to get back to bingo on opening night , some were wearing face coverings .
Customers also had to sit spaced apart in the bingo hall to adhere to social distancing measures .
The club , on Kirkmanshulme Lane , had to close its doors when the government imposed a full lockdown on March 23 .
Buzz Bingo is now reopening its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to allow for enhanced safety measures to be implemented .
Twelve clubs opened on August 6 , 37 on August 13 and another 36 on August 20 .
All clubs will be open by August 27 .
Other measures that have been implemented at the Belle Vue club include contactless card payments of up to £45 , changes to the food menu and a more frequent cleaning rota .
The 'Buzz Buddie ' support scheme is also in place to offer support in lockdown for elderly and vulnerable customers .
Regional director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel 'safe and relaxed ' inside the venue .
`` Since we began reopening clubs up and down the country at the beginning of August , we 've welcomed lots of regulars back through our doors , as well as newcomers '' , he added .
“ Bingo clubs really are at the heart of the community , and for many it provides people with the opportunity to get together with friends and family .
`` It ’ s a social occasion they really look forward to , so we 've seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
“ We want everyone to feel safe and relaxed in their local club and we continue to support those who play at home with bingo , slots and games online at buzzbingo.com.
” Peter Brigden , chief retail officer at Buzz Bingo , said : “ It has been a long few months without seeing our lovely customers and we can not wait to reopen our club doors on 13 August !
`` The club is at the heart of the community and offers an open and friendly space for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy a game of bingo or play slots .
“ We want to reassure customers that their health and safety is our number one priority .
`` We ’ ve spent the last few months eagerly preparing for their return and putting all the necessary measures in place to keep them safe .
`` Our colleagues have been missing their regular players and are really looking forward to welcoming them back – as well as new players who might want to try something new ! ''

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It's a pastime many have missed in lockdown... now, finally, diehard bingo fans - dabbers in hand - are back in action.
It was eyes down at Buzz Bingo in Belle Vue as the club reopened for the first time in months this week.
Players were back at the tables on Thursday evening (August 13... unlucky for some).
The coronavirus lockdown has meant the popular game has been put on hold.
Bingo halls are now reopening, with covid safety measures in place.
Belle Vue's Buzz Bingo looks very different.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
Social distancing markers have been placed on the floor, perspex screens have been installed throughout the venue and hand sanitising stations have been dotted around.
Of the few players that were eager to get back to bingo on opening night, some were wearing face coverings.
Customers also had to sit spaced apart in the bingo hall to adhere to social distancing measures.
The club, on Kirkmanshulme Lane, had to close its doors when the government imposed a full lockdown on March 23.
Buzz Bingo is now reopening its clubs in a phased approached throughout August, to allow for enhanced safety measures to be implemented.
Twelve clubs opened on August 6, 37 on August 13 and another 36 on August 20.
All clubs will be open by August 27.
Other measures that have been implemented at the Belle Vue club include contactless card payments of up to £45, changes to the food menu and a more frequent cleaning rota.
The 'Buzz Buddie' support scheme is also in place to offer support in lockdown for elderly and vulnerable customers.
Regional director Damian Smith said the club wants customers to feel 'safe and relaxed' inside the venue.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"Since we began reopening clubs up and down the country at the beginning of August, we've welcomed lots of regulars back through our doors, as well as newcomers", he added.
“Bingo clubs really are at the heart of the community, and for many it provides people with the opportunity to get together with friends and family.
"It’s a social occasion they really look forward to, so we've seen lots of wonderful reunions in clubs across the UK.
“We want everyone to feel safe and relaxed in their local club and we continue to support those who play at home with bingo, slots and games online at buzzbingo.com.”
Peter Brigden, chief retail officer at Buzz Bingo, said: “It has been a long few months without seeing our lovely customers and we cannot wait to reopen our club doors on 13 August!
"The club is at the heart of the community and offers an open and friendly space for members to be amongst friends while they enjoy a game of bingo or play slots.
“We want to reassure customers that their health and safety is our number one priority.
"We’ve spent the last few months eagerly preparing for their return and putting all the necessary measures in place to keep them safe.
"Our colleagues have been missing their regular players and are really looking forward to welcoming them back – as well as new players who might want to try something new!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--Trampolinist Luke Strong on homophobic bullying and coming out as bisexual

Five-time champion trampolinist Luke Strong has opened up about homophobic bullying he suffered as a child in a frank interview .
Luke was subjected to years of abuse as a child , but has been able to forgive his tormentors .
The 26-year-old Team GB gymnast has also reflected on coming out as bisexual .
He publicly acknowledged his sexuality for the first time last month on the BBC 's The LGBT Sport Podcast .
Speaking with Naked Beach star and BBC Radio Manchester showbiz correspondent Jsky on his latest podcast he said : `` For me , I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming out thing or something that was brave .
`` I was asked a question and was just honest about it .
`` I 'd never been asked before so I guess that 's why I had never spoken about it .
`` To be honest I did n't expect anyone to care .
I did the interview thinking nothing would come about it .
`` It was n't until two weeks later that I woke up in the morning , looked at my phone and it had gone crazy .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I still think it is important for people at the top of their sport or the thing that they do to be honest because I do n't remember as a kid there ever being a role model or someone for me .
`` If I can help one kid in trampolining , or one person in the world be comfortable and happy with who they are then I guess it was worth it . ''
Luke recalled the torment he endured at high school for being a gymnast on Jsky Chat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to high school it kind of got a little bit rough , '' he told the Manchester reality star .
`` The kids started to make the jokes 'oh you do gymnastics and you wear a leotard so you must be gay . '
`` There was a period of time where it was difficult and I kind of separated my gymnastics life from school life .
`` It was like I was leading two lives because I just would n't bring it up in school or talk about it or bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jokes .
`` Then once I left school , I got to do what I love .
`` I was lucky .
My parents and my friends at the gym and my coaches were all really supportive and said 'school life does n't last forever and once you leave you 'll forget about all of the memories and probably not even really have contact with a lot of the people . '
`` So I just always had at the back of my head 'eventually this will be over and I 'll get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Following a horrific injury early on in Luke 's career in 2009 doctors considered amputating his leg and told him he may never walk again .
`` It was pretty crazy , '' he said .
`` I was only 15 years old .
At the time I did n't really know how much of a big deal it was .
`` I remember getting to the hospital and the ambulance crew had said I dislocated my knee so I was like 'oh that 's not that major . '
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg just kept swelling and swelling so the doctors were like 'that 's not normal . '
`` I went for an emergency scan and it showed that I had badly fractured my tib and fib so they were like 'we 'll take you down to theatre now and put a probe in to just measure the swelling and make sure everything is okay . '
`` So I went down for a pretty minor surgery but when I got down there the swelling was already so bad that they had to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the waiting room and get her permission to do a major operation because I was only 10 minutes away from losing my left leg . ''
Doctors warned Luke that sport was probably no longer going to be possible for him , especially to a high level .
`` At the time it was sad , '' he said .
`` It was a pretty dark time but the whole time I was just determined that I was going to come back and that I was going to do the sport again because @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Five-time champion trampolinist Luke Strong has opened up about homophobic bullying he suffered as a child in a frank interview.
Luke was subjected to years of abuse as a child, but has been able to forgive his tormentors.
The 26-year-old Team GB gymnast has also reflected on coming out as bisexual.
He publicly acknowledged his sexuality for the first time last month on the BBC's The LGBT Sport Podcast.
Speaking with Naked Beach star and BBC Radio Manchester showbiz correspondent Jsky on his latest podcast he said: "For me, I didn't look at it as a big coming out thing or something that was brave.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
"I was asked a question and was just honest about it.
"I'd never been asked before so I guess that's why I had never spoken about it.
"To be honest I didn't expect anyone to care. I did the interview thinking nothing would come about it.
"It wasn't until two weeks later that I woke up in the morning, looked at my phone and it had gone crazy. "There were articles everywhere."
He added: "I still think it is important for people at the top of their sport or the thing that they do to be honest because I don't remember as a kid there ever being a role model or someone for me.
"If I can help one kid in trampolining, or one person in the world be comfortable and happy with who they are then I guess it was worth it."
Luke recalled the torment he endured at high school for being a gymnast on Jsky Chat - The Podcast.
"When I got to high school it kind of got a little bit rough," he told the Manchester reality star.
"The kids started to make the jokes 'oh you do gymnastics and you wear a leotard so you must be gay.'
"There was a period of time where it was difficult and I kind of separated my gymnastics life from school life.
"It was like I was leading two lives because I just wouldn't bring it up in school or talk about it or bring attention to it just to save the jokes.
"Then once I left school, I got to do what I love.
(Image: Jsky)
"I was lucky. My parents and my friends at the gym and my coaches were all really supportive and said 'school life doesn't last forever and once you leave you'll forget about all of the memories and probably not even really have contact with a lot of the people.'
"So I just always had at the back of my head 'eventually this will be over and I'll get to do what I love.'"
Following a horrific injury early on in Luke's career in 2009 doctors considered amputating his leg and told him he may never walk again.
"It was pretty crazy," he said.
"I was only 15 years old. At the time I didn't really know how much of a big deal it was.
"I remember getting to the hospital and the ambulance crew had said I dislocated my knee so I was like 'oh that's not that major.'
"But when I got to the hospital the leg just kept swelling and swelling so the doctors were like 'that's not normal.'
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"I went for an emergency scan and it showed that I had badly fractured my tib and fib so they were like 'we'll take you down to theatre now and put a probe in to just measure the swelling and make sure everything is okay.'
"So I went down for a pretty minor surgery but when I got down there the swelling was already so bad that they had to make a call to my mum back in the waiting room and get her permission to do a major operation because I was only 10 minutes away from losing my left leg."
Doctors warned Luke that sport was probably no longer going to be possible for him, especially to a high level.
"At the time it was sad," he said.
"It was a pretty dark time but the whole time I was just determined that I was going to come back and that I was going to do the sport again because it was what I loved."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-16--The signs that betrayed evil killer Ian Huntley and his girlfriend's lies

Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman would be approaching the age of 30 - had their lives not been cut short by a twisted killer .
The 10-year-old best friends were inseparable - even when their lives were snatched away by Ian Huntley 18 years ago in August 2002 .
They had been playing together in Soham , Cambridgeshire , when they went missing , reports the Mirror .
But within a fortnight , their bodies were discovered in a shallow grave - the same day Huntley and his then girlfriend , Maxine Carr , were arrested by Cambridgeshire Police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum of 40 years .
But , while Huntley committed the murders that horrified the nation , his girlfriend , Maxine Carr , lied to the police to cover up his crimes .
Teaching assistant Carr , who knew both Holly and Jessica from her job at the local school , was found guilty of perverting the course of justice and jailed for 42 months .
I was a horrific case which shocked the nation .
And it was one in which , in the aftermath of the killings , the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed they knew much more than they were admitting .
Best friends Holly and Jessica spent the day together on August 4 , 2002 , when they went missing .
On their way to a barbecue at Holly 's house , the girls walked past the home used by school caretaker , Ian Huntley .
He noticed them and enticed them into his house , claiming his girlfriend , Maxine Carr , was at home .
She worked at Holly and Jessica 's school and knew them both .
Once inside the house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their bodies .
Meanwhile , Holly 's mum , Nicola , went upstairs as the barbecue was ending , toask the girls to say bye to everyone who had been there .
She was horrified to find they were missing .
Nicola and her husband Kevin frantically searched the nearby streets , and when Jessica was n't home as expected by 8.30pm , Nicola called the Chapmans to see if the girls were there .
Both families joined a desperate search and called in police .
A huge manhunt began with more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As well as house-to-house enquiries , the entire local area was searched for any trace of Holly and Jessica .
Hundreds of local people volunteered , along with US Air Force staff from a nearby base .
Every registered sex offender in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire was interviewed but the best pals had vanished without trace .
A massive media appeal kept Holly and Jessica on the front pages of every paper and in every news bulletin for 13 days .
Sickeningly , Huntley himself was interviewed and 'helped ' in the search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carr , who was Huntley 's alibi for the evening , was also keen to speak to the press .
In one interview she boasted about how much she had meant to Holly .
She showed reporters a card Holly had made for her on the last day of term to thank her for being such a good teaching assistant .
Speaking to a TV reporter , Maxine Carr said of the missing girls : `` No one believes they would ever run away .
`` They were very close to their families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep for the rest of my life .
`` It 's what Holly gave me on the last day of term and there 's a poem written inside saying 'to a special teaching assistant ' and that we will miss her and we will see her in the future .
`` That was the kind of girl she was , she was just really lovely . ''
Her chilling slip was spotted almost instantly - she had referred to Holly in the past tense .
Suspicion was now starting to fall on Huntley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for questioning after 12 days .
The following day a gamekeeper stumbled across the children 's bodies in a ditch close to an RAF base in Suffolk , 10 miles away .
Meanwhile , Huntley exposed his guilt in the harrowing murders during his police interviews .
Body language expert Cliff Lansley revealed the fidgeting movements made by Huntley as he was quizzed about his relationship with Holly and Jessica that confirmed the worst suspicions of detectives .
He told the Mirror there were multiple things wrong with Huntley 's body language when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'was there any occasion , Ian when you had physical contact with the girls ' .
`` He has clamped his hands .
He is rubbing and manipulating his fingers to try and comfort himself , '' he said , describing the scene .
`` And his shoulder is raising slightly on the right-hand side .
Then when he says , no , the volume of no comes down fifty percent and he synchronises his head one to two seconds afterwards .
`` So , there are seven , eight indicators of deception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words.
” Forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes claims Huntley had been planning his attack 'for some time ' .
She said : “ There was no planning on the part of Huntley in terms of him not knowing that Holly and Jessica were going to arrive that day .
`` He ’ s already assaulted young girls , so he ’ s rehearsed it behaviourally .
So , this isn ’ t something that comes out of the blue .
`` This is something that ’ s been in the back of his mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind , for some time.
” On August 20 2002 , Huntley was charged with two counts of murder and Carr was charged with attempting to perverse the course of justice .
She was later charged with two counts of assisting an offender .
Huntley wo n't be eligible for parole until 2042. while Carr was given a new identity on her release .

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Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman would be approaching the age of 30 - had their lives not been cut short by a twisted killer.
The 10-year-old best friends were inseparable - even when their lives were snatched away by Ian Huntley 18 years ago in August 2002.
They had been playing together in Soham, Cambridgeshire, when they went missing, reports the Mirror.
But within a fortnight, their bodies were discovered in a shallow grave - the same day Huntley and his then girlfriend, Maxine Carr, were arrested by Cambridgeshire Police.
Vile Huntley was jailed for life with a minimum of 40 years.
But, while Huntley committed the murders that horrified the nation, his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, lied to the police to cover up his crimes.
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
Teaching assistant Carr, who knew both Holly and Jessica from her job at the local school, was found guilty of perverting the course of justice and jailed for 42 months.
I was a horrific case which shocked the nation. And it was one in which, in the aftermath of the killings, the body language and utterances of Huntley and Carr revealed they knew much more than they were admitting.
Best friends Holly and Jessica spent the day together on August 4, 2002, when they went missing.
On their way to a barbecue at Holly's house, the girls walked past the home used by school caretaker, Ian Huntley.
He noticed them and enticed them into his house, claiming his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, was at home.
She worked at Holly and Jessica's school and knew them both.
Once inside the house, Huntley murdered them both and hid their bodies.
Meanwhile, Holly's mum, Nicola, went upstairs as the barbecue was ending, toask the girls to say bye to everyone who had been there. She was horrified to find they were missing.
Nicola and her husband Kevin frantically searched the nearby streets, and when Jessica wasn't home as expected by 8.30pm, Nicola called the Chapmans to see if the girls were there.
Both families joined a desperate search and called in police.
A huge manhunt began with more than 400 officers working full-time around the clock.
As well as house-to-house enquiries, the entire local area was searched for any trace of Holly and Jessica.
Hundreds of local people volunteered, along with US Air Force staff from a nearby base.
Every registered sex offender in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire was interviewed but the best pals had vanished without trace.
A massive media appeal kept Holly and Jessica on the front pages of every paper and in every news bulletin for 13 days.
Sickeningly, Huntley himself was interviewed and 'helped' in the search for Holly and Jessica.
And Maxine Carr, who was Huntley's alibi for the evening, was also keen to speak to the press.
In one interview she boasted about how much she had meant to Holly.
She showed reporters a card Holly had made for her on the last day of term to thank her for being such a good teaching assistant.
Speaking to a TV reporter, Maxine Carr said of the missing girls: "No one believes they would ever run away.
"They were very close to their families. This is something that I will keep for the rest of my life.
"It's what Holly gave me on the last day of term and there's a poem written inside saying 'to a special teaching assistant' and that we will miss her and we will see her in the future.
"That was the kind of girl she was, she was just really lovely."
Her chilling slip was spotted almost instantly - she had referred to Holly in the past tense.
Suspicion was now starting to fall on Huntley and Carr, who were taken in for questioning after 12 days.
The following day a gamekeeper stumbled across the children's bodies in a ditch close to an RAF base in Suffolk, 10 miles away.
Meanwhile, Huntley exposed his guilt in the harrowing murders during his police interviews.
Body language expert Cliff Lansley revealed the fidgeting movements made by Huntley as he was quizzed about his relationship with Holly and Jessica that confirmed the worst suspicions of detectives.
He told the Mirror there were multiple things wrong with Huntley's body language when he was asked about a detective, 'was there any occasion, Ian when you had physical contact with the girls'.
Huntley answers, 'physical contact, no.'
"He has clamped his hands. He is rubbing and manipulating his fingers to try and comfort himself," he said, describing the scene.
"And his shoulder is raising slightly on the right-hand side. Then when he says, no, the volume of no comes down fifty percent and he synchronises his head one to two seconds afterwards.
"So, there are seven, eight indicators of deception here when he is using just three words.”
(Image: Sunday Mirror)
Forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes claims Huntley had been planning his attack 'for some time'.
She said: “There was no planning on the part of Huntley in terms of him not knowing that Holly and Jessica were going to arrive that day.
"He’s already assaulted young girls, so he’s rehearsed it behaviourally. So, this isn’t something that comes out of the blue.
"This is something that’s been in the back of his mind, maybe in the forefront of his mind, for some time.”
On August 20 2002, Huntley was charged with two counts of murder and Carr was charged with attempting to perverse the course of justice.
She was later charged with two counts of assisting an offender.
Huntley won't be eligible for parole until 2042. while Carr was given a new identity on her release.