themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Family's desperate search for justice after couple brutally murdered in Jamaica

The family of a Gorton couple murdered in Jamaica say they 'wo n't rest ' until their killers are brought to justice .
An inquest into the deaths of Charlie and Gayle Anderson is due to open on Tuesday , more than two years after their bodies were found in their burned-out home on the island .
No-one has ever been charged with their murders .
Granddaughter Stacey Anderson fears a wall of silence is protecting the killers , the Mirror reports .
Charlie , 74 , and Gayle , 71 , were killed on June 22 , 2018 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK for an eight bedroom home they had built in Mount Pleasant , north of capital Kingston .
The couple , who had been married for 55 years , had serious face and neck injuries and the house had been petrol bombed .
Just 48 hours earlier Gayle had told police the name of a man she believed had siphoned tens of thousands of pounds from their bank .
A suspect who had worked for them as a handyman and driver was later charged with fraud and is due to stand trial next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at large .
Granddaughter Stacey , 33 , from Droylsden , believes the alleged fraud and the murders are linked .
She said : `` I think people do know who ’ s done it – and I believe it was more than one person .
`` But I think people are scared for their own safety .
And I can ’ t blame them , the same could happen to them .
`` My grandma went to the police station and was killed a short time later .
I can understand they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would of course urge them to . ''
Stacey believes the killers knew the house and had visited previously .
She said : `` My grandparents didn ’ t use the front door .
It looked like it was the front door but it was boarded up inside .
These people didn ’ t try the front , they knew to go to the side door . ''
She and sister Chloe , 28 , have been in regular contact with the Foreign Office but are frustrated at the lack of progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bracing themselves to hear harrowing details of their grandparents ’ deaths at the inquest .
But they are praying the hearing will pave the way to a breakthrough .
Stacey added : `` I hope it brings more attention to the case and lets people know we will not give up .
`` The end goal is that somebody is charged with my grandparents ’ murder .
`` These people are still leading their lives , doing what they would normally do .
My grandma and granddad can ’ t live the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left , they were young grandparents .
`` Their killers think it ’ s been forgotten , but we won ’ t rest until they ’ re caught . ''
The family ’ s lawyer Shane Smith , of Slater and Gordon , said : `` This tragic case has been made all the more distressing because of delays in Jamaica .
`` It ’ s assumed , based on the evidence , that the fraud and murder were linked but we ’ ve yet to have this confirmed .
`` The family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their grandparents – why their lives were so tragically cut short . ''

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The family of a Gorton couple murdered in Jamaica say they 'won't rest' until their killers are brought to justice.
An inquest into the deaths of Charlie and Gayle Anderson is due to open on Tuesday, more than two years after their bodies were found in their burned-out home on the island.
No-one has ever been charged with their murders.
Granddaughter Stacey Anderson fears a wall of silence is protecting the killers, the Mirror reports.
Charlie, 74, and Gayle, 71, were killed on June 22, 2018 – just over a year after leaving the UK for an eight bedroom home they had built in Mount Pleasant, north of capital Kingston.
The couple, who had been married for 55 years, had serious face and neck injuries and the house had been petrol bombed.
Just 48 hours earlier Gayle had told police the name of a man she believed had siphoned tens of thousands of pounds from their bank.
A suspect who had worked for them as a handyman and driver was later charged with fraud and is due to stand trial next month. But their killers are still at large.
Granddaughter Stacey, 33, from Droylsden, believes the alleged fraud and the murders are linked.
She said: "I think people do know who’s done it – and I believe it was more than one person.
"But I think people are scared for their own safety. And I can’t blame them, the same could happen to them.
"My grandma went to the police station and was killed a short time later. I can understand they’re scared to come forward but I would of course urge them to."
Stacey believes the killers knew the house and had visited previously.
She said: "My grandparents didn’t use the front door. It looked like it was the front door but it was boarded up inside. These people didn’t try the front, they knew to go to the side door."
She and sister Chloe, 28, have been in regular contact with the Foreign Office but are frustrated at the lack of progress being made in Jamaica.
They are bracing themselves to hear harrowing details of their grandparents’ deaths at the inquest.
But they are praying the hearing will pave the way to a breakthrough. Stacey added: "I hope it brings more attention to the case and lets people know we will not give up.
"The end goal is that somebody is charged with my grandparents’ murder.
"These people are still leading their lives, doing what they would normally do. My grandma and granddad can’t live the rest of theirs. They had many years left, they were young grandparents.
"Their killers think it’s been forgotten, but we won’t rest until they’re caught."
The family’s lawyer Shane Smith, of Slater and Gordon, said: "This tragic case has been made all the more distressing because of delays in Jamaica.
"It’s assumed, based on the evidence, that the fraud and murder were linked but we’ve yet to have this confirmed.
"The family only want to find out what happened to their grandparents – why their lives were so tragically cut short."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Manchester City injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester City might have welcomed Aymeric Laporte and Aleks Zinchenko back to the squad for the defeat to Leicester , but they picked up two more injury concerns since the opening day win over Wolves .
Sergio Aguero continues to recover from knee surgery , while Gabriel Jesus joined his fellow striker after picking up a knock against Wolves .
John Stones , who played the full 90 minutes for City at Molineux , has then missed the matches with Bournemouth and Leicester for 'fitness ' reasons .
Ilkay Gundogan is still isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Bernardo picking up a muscle injury and Cancelo hurting his toe .
Laporte and Zinchenko did not play against Leicester , but their return to the bench will be a boost as City face two more fixtures in a week before the next international break .
Nicolas Otamendi , who is about to join Benfica , has not played in the first three games , either .
Pep Guardiola has expressed frustration at the situation , which coincides with five fixtures in 13 days to start the season , but refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 5-2 defeat to Leicester .
Here , we 've looked at each absent player and when they could return : Laporte missed the Wolves game as he was not up to full fitness following a period of self-isolation .
He was back on the bench , though , to face Leicester , and almost came on as a late substitute .
Before the match , Guardiola described his return as a boost , but suggested he was not ready to start .
Jesus picked up a knock against Wolves , and sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carabao Cup , before Guardiola confirmed he would face a longer period on the sidelines .
That leaves City without a senior striker , as Raheem Sterling played in the centre against Leicester , and Liam Delap starting against Bournemouth .
Guardiola said : '' We do n't have Sergio , we do n't have Gabriel .
We have Liam .
We have many options .
Cole Palmer can play as a striker too .
We will see .
Sergio still has n't trained and Gabriel was injured against Wolves so he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stones ' absence against Leicester was put down to a lack of fitness , with Guardiola telling broadcasters before the game that he was struggling with a few niggles .
He could return against Burnley or Leeds this week .
Bernardo limped out of Portugal 's second Nations League clash earlier this month , but his absence at Wolves was put down to a 'muscle injury in training ' .
Guardiola later clarified that Bernardo will 'probably ' not be back before the international break .
He was pictured in training on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match fitness .
Like Bernardo , it seems Cancelo returned from international duty and picked up an injury in training .
City said Cancelo has a foot problem , with Guardiola confirming he is likely to be out until after the international break .
After playing Leeds on the weekend of October 3 , City 's first fixture after that break is against Arsenal , currently scheduled for October 17 .
Gundogan 's positive test for Covid-19 was announced last week , with the German in a ten day period of self-isolation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad when he tests negative .
That ten day period would later this week , giving Gundogan only a few days to prepare for the Leeds fixture on Saturday .
Guardiola did not refer to Gundogan by name , but said : `` Most of them are ( back ) after the Leeds game and after the international break I think they will be ready . ''
Utility man Zinchenko recovered from a muscle injury to make the bench against Leicester , despite Guardiola previously saying he would n't return before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substitute against the Foxes , but was seen taking part in some individual fitness drills on the Etihad pitch after the game and might be in line to play a part against Burnley on Wednesday .
Aguero underwent knee surgery in June , missing the last few fixtures of the season .
He is back at the CFA and training individually with the ball , but Guardiola admitted he has not trained with the squad yet , and could take another two months to regain full match fitness .
“ We knew that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola .
“ He is doing the job , and in maybe one month or two months he will be ready .
“ Sergio was out for a long time and Sergio is not a guy who regains physical condition quick , so I think in one month or two months he will be ready .
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Manchester City might have welcomed Aymeric Laporte and Aleks Zinchenko back to the squad for the defeat to Leicester, but they picked up two more injury concerns since the opening day win over Wolves.
Sergio Aguero continues to recover from knee surgery, while Gabriel Jesus joined his fellow striker after picking up a knock against Wolves. John Stones, who played the full 90 minutes for City at Molineux, has then missed the matches with Bournemouth and Leicester for 'fitness' reasons.
Ilkay Gundogan is still isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, while Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo remain out with Bernardo picking up a muscle injury and Cancelo hurting his toe.
Laporte and Zinchenko did not play against Leicester, but their return to the bench will be a boost as City face two more fixtures in a week before the next international break. Nicolas Otamendi, who is about to join Benfica, has not played in the first three games, either.
Pep Guardiola has expressed frustration at the situation, which coincides with five fixtures in 13 days to start the season, but refused to use the injuries as an excuse for the 5-2 defeat to Leicester.
Here, we've looked at each absent player and when they could return:
Aymeric Laporte
Laporte missed the Wolves game as he was not up to full fitness following a period of self-isolation. He was back on the bench, though, to face Leicester, and almost came on as a late substitute.
Before the match, Guardiola described his return as a boost, but suggested he was not ready to start.
Expected return date: September 30
Gabriel Jesus
Jesus picked up a knock against Wolves, and sat out the win over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup, before Guardiola confirmed he would face a longer period on the sidelines. That leaves City without a senior striker, as Raheem Sterling played in the centre against Leicester, and Liam Delap starting against Bournemouth.
Guardiola said:"We don't have Sergio, we don't have Gabriel. We have Liam. We have many options. Cole Palmer can play as a striker too. We will see. Sergio still hasn't trained and Gabriel was injured against Wolves so he will be out for a month."
Expected return date: October 24
John Stones
Stones' absence against Leicester was put down to a lack of fitness, with Guardiola telling broadcasters before the game that he was struggling with a few niggles. He could return against Burnley or Leeds this week.
Expected return date: September 30
Bernardo Silva
Bernardo limped out of Portugal's second Nations League clash earlier this month, but his absence at Wolves was put down to a 'muscle injury in training'.
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Guardiola later clarified that Bernardo will 'probably' not be back before the international break. He was pictured in training on Monday, but might still be short of match fitness.
Expected return date: October 17
Joao Cancelo
Like Bernardo, it seems Cancelo returned from international duty and picked up an injury in training. City said Cancelo has a foot problem, with Guardiola confirming he is likely to be out until after the international break.
After playing Leeds on the weekend of October 3, City's first fixture after that break is against Arsenal, currently scheduled for October 17.
Expected return date: October 17
Ilkay Gundogan
Gundogan's positive test for Covid-19 was announced last week, with the German in a ten day period of self-isolation. He will only be allowed to rejoin the squad when he tests negative. That ten day period would later this week, giving Gundogan only a few days to prepare for the Leeds fixture on Saturday.
Guardiola did not refer to Gundogan by name, but said: "Most of them are (back) after the Leeds game and after the international break I think they will be ready."
Possible return date: October 3
Aleks Zinchenko
Utility man Zinchenko recovered from a muscle injury to make the bench against Leicester, despite Guardiola previously saying he wouldn't return before the international break.
Zinchenko was an unused substitute against the Foxes, but was seen taking part in some individual fitness drills on the Etihad pitch after the game and might be in line to play a part against Burnley on Wednesday.
Expected return date: September 30
Sergio Aguero
Aguero underwent knee surgery in June, missing the last few fixtures of the season. He is back at the CFA and training individually with the ball, but Guardiola admitted he has not trained with the squad yet, and could take another two months to regain full match fitness.
“We knew that the injury was difficult,” said Guardiola. “He is doing the job, and in maybe one month or two months he will be ready.
“Sergio was out for a long time and Sergio is not a guy who regains physical condition quick, so I think in one month or two months he will be ready.”
Expected return date: Late October or early November


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Boy, 9, hit by car on same road his brother died in horror smash

A mum is appealing for help after her nine-year-old was knocked off his bike and injured on the same road where her other son died in a car crash .
Claire Taylor 's son Rudi Till suffered a broken collar bone , broken ribs and head injuries after a collision with a black Seat Leon on Manchester Road in Castleton , Rochdale , on Monday evening ( September 21 ) .
It happened as Rudi was on his way back from visiting a shrine at the site where his older brother Kavana Taylor , 21 , was killed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a friend of Rudi 's , who came to help him , told her the driver got out of the car and was verbally abusive to Rudi , before leaving the scene .
Rudi was taken to hospital by ambulance , and is now recovering at home .
Claire says that Rudi being injured , particularly so close to the place where his older brother died , has set her back in her grief .
Kavana died in the early hours of Easter Sunday 2018 after the BMW 3 Series he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An inquest into his death later heard he was three-and-a-half-times the drink drive limit and had traces of cocaine in his system .
In the days following his death , family and friends created a shrine to Kavana close to the spot where he died , which Rudi went to visit on Monday .
Claire added that the nine-year-old is struggling with what happened and is appealing for anyone who saw the incident to go to the police with information .
Claire said : `` He 's autistic , so the emotional side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the physical side of it .
`` He could n't get his head around it , it 's heartbreaking .
`` His friend saw what happened and had gone to help him .
She asked the driver to call an ambulance but he said no .
`` The guy called Rudi some not very nice names and he 's just left the scene .
`` I ca n't believe this happened on the same road , even on the same side . ''
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 2020 , police were called to Manchester Road , Castleton to reports of a fail-to-stop collision .
`` Emergency services attended and enquiries established that a grey Seat León had been involved in collision with a child on a bike .
The car failed to stop at the scene .
`` The child was treated for minor injuries at the scene .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing . ''
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8522 quoting incident number 2593 of 21/09/20 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A mum is appealing for help after her nine-year-old was knocked off his bike and injured on the same road where her other son died in a car crash.
Claire Taylor's son Rudi Till suffered a broken collar bone, broken ribs and head injuries after a collision with a black Seat Leon on Manchester Road in Castleton, Rochdale, on Monday evening (September 21).
It happened as Rudi was on his way back from visiting a shrine at the site where his older brother Kavana Taylor, 21, was killed in a horrific smash in 2018.
Claire says that a friend of Rudi's, who came to help him, told her the driver got out of the car and was verbally abusive to Rudi, before leaving the scene.
Rudi was taken to hospital by ambulance, and is now recovering at home.
(Image: Claire Taylor)
Claire says that Rudi being injured, particularly so close to the place where his older brother died, has set her back in her grief.
Kavana died in the early hours of Easter Sunday 2018 after the BMW 3 Series he was driving crashed into a Volkswagen Polo.
An inquest into his death later heard he was three-and-a-half-times the drink drive limit and had traces of cocaine in his system.
In the days following his death, family and friends created a shrine to Kavana close to the spot where he died, which Rudi went to visit on Monday.
Claire added that the nine-year-old is struggling with what happened and is appealing for anyone who saw the incident to go to the police with information.
Claire said: "He's autistic, so the emotional side of it is harder to deal with than the physical side of it.
"He couldn't get his head around it, it's heartbreaking.
"His friend saw what happened and had gone to help him. She asked the driver to call an ambulance but he said no.
"The guy called Rudi some not very nice names and he's just left the scene.
"I can't believe this happened on the same road, even on the same side."
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 7.20pm on Monday 21 September 2020, police were called to Manchester Road, Castleton to reports of a fail-to-stop collision.
"Emergency services attended and enquiries established that a grey Seat León had been involved in collision with a child on a bike. The car failed to stop at the scene.
"The child was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8522 quoting incident number 2593 of 21/09/20. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Asda worker goes viral for his response to shopper who can't pay

An Asda employee has gone viral for his 'incredible ' response to a shopper who had forgotten their debit card .
When the shopper came to pay for their purchases at store closing time , they realised they had forgotten their debit card .
But not wanting the shopper to go without , the kindhearted employee jumped in and offered to pay for it himself .
What a lovely bloke .
A post on Asda 's Facebook page explained : `` A big well done to our colleague Alex who went out of his way to help a customer at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd forgotten his debit card when to went pay for his shopping just as the store was closing .
`` Rather than leaving the customer stuck , kind-hearted Alex went ahead and paid for the shopping himself .
`` Alex said : “ I just didn ’ t want to leave the customer stuck .
It was very late at night , and I wouldn ’ t want this to happen to anyone !
” '' Store manager Steven , pictured here with Alex , said : `` This is just one example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers .
`` Not many would trust that the person would come back to pay for their goods , but Alex did as he didn ’ t want to see them stuck .
`` He ’ s a very caring member of our team , and I think he has a very bright future here . ''
Shoppers have been quick to praise Alex 's act of kindness , and the post has now gone viral , racking up almost 10,000 likes and over 300 shares .
Responding to it , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that man , hope you got your cash back !
I often use Asda , and find the staff there unfailingly helpful and pleasant . ''
`` What a kind hearted person .
Lovely to hear and hope he goes far in his career with Asda , '' said somebody else .
A third wrote : `` Well done Alex , you ’ re one in a Million .
I really hope that Asda respect what you have done , it ’ s not often that people like you do such a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lovely gesture .
Well done Alex .
Good to see we still have some kind and caring people in this evil world we live in .
You really are a great employee and Asda should be very proud to have you working for them .
Well done , '' praised another .
Another admirer said : `` Well done young man , you are a hero not many people would do that .
I pray the gentleman will be back ? ''
Proof that kindness still exists in this world - you @ @ @ @ @ @

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An Asda employee has gone viral for his 'incredible' response to a shopper who had forgotten their debit card.
When the shopper came to pay for their purchases at store closing time, they realised they had forgotten their debit card.
But not wanting the shopper to go without, the kindhearted employee jumped in and offered to pay for it himself. What a lovely bloke.
A post on Asda's Facebook page explained: "A big well done to our colleague Alex who went out of his way to help a customer at our Omagh store who'd realised he'd forgotten his debit card when to went pay for his shopping just as the store was closing.
"Rather than leaving the customer stuck, kind-hearted Alex went ahead and paid for the shopping himself.
"Alex said: “I just didn’t want to leave the customer stuck. It was very late at night, and I wouldn’t want this to happen to anyone!”
"Store manager Steven, pictured here with Alex, said: "This is just one example of Alex going the extra mile for our customers.
"Not many would trust that the person would come back to pay for their goods, but Alex did as he didn’t want to see them stuck.
"He’s a very caring member of our team, and I think he has a very bright future here."
Shoppers have been quick to praise Alex's act of kindness, and the post has now gone viral, racking up almost 10,000 likes and over 300 shares.
Responding to it, one Facebook user wrote: "Well done that man, hope you got your cash back! I often use Asda, and find the staff there unfailingly helpful and pleasant."
"What a kind hearted person. Lovely to hear and hope he goes far in his career with Asda," said somebody else.
A third wrote: "Well done Alex, you’re one in a Million. I really hope that Asda respect what you have done , it’s not often that people like you do such a good and caring thing."
"What a lovely gesture. Well done Alex. Good to see we still have some kind and caring people in this evil world we live in. You really are a great employee and Asda should be very proud to have you working for them. Well done," praised another.
Another admirer said: "Well done young man, you are a hero not many people would do that. I pray the gentleman will be back?"
Proof that kindness still exists in this world - you just have to find it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Gogglebox's Ellie Warner stuns fans with another big transformation

Gogglebox 's Ellie Warner is all about a big transformation .
The Channel 4 star has been back on screens for the last few weeks for the brand new series with sister Izzi .
And hairdresser Ellie has been dazzling viewers with her new pastel locks - one side pink , the other side purple - which is cut into a classic long bob .
But now she has gone for another change and the 30-year-old has described her self as a 'Tango Ice Blast ' because , why not ?
Her tresses are now bright blue at the root @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle before going back to blue at the ends .
Sharing a selfie on Instagram , Ellie showed off her latest style while donning a leopard print jumper and a very huge grin .
Ellie wrote : `` That face when you have Tango Ice Blast hair .
`` Love it so much thank you @ tombhair you da best . ''
And fans have flooded the post with compliments .
`` So beautiful you look fantastic , '' another said .
A third commented : `` Aww you look fab . ''

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Gogglebox's Ellie Warner is all about a big transformation.
The Channel 4 star has been back on screens for the last few weeks for the brand new series with sister Izzi.
And hairdresser Ellie has been dazzling viewers with her new pastel locks - one side pink, the other side purple - which is cut into a classic long bob.
But now she has gone for another change and the 30-year-old has described her self as a 'Tango Ice Blast' because, why not?
Her tresses are now bright blue at the root before becoming a hot pink in the middle before going back to blue at the ends.
Sharing a selfie on Instagram, Ellie showed off her latest style while donning a leopard print jumper and a very huge grin.
Ellie wrote: "That face when you have Tango Ice Blast hair.
"Love it so much thank you @tombhair you da best."
And fans have flooded the post with compliments.
Fellow Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford wrote: "LOVE IT," alongside a blue love heart emoji.
"So beautiful you look fantastic," another said.
A third commented: "Aww you look fab."
And another joked: "Secret westham fan."
Gogglebox continues Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Manchester United have a decision to make over Paul Pogba

You may have seen the tweet doing the rounds this weekend , the one which seemed to confirm what we saw with our own eyes with regards to Paul Pogba 's performance for Manchester United at Brighton .
The World Cup winner was far from the only United player to struggle on the south coast , but the extent to which he lost the midfield battle against Adam Lallana and Steven Alzate was concerning .
Pogba was replaced by Fred after 65 minutes at the Amex Stadium .
In his time on the pitch he did n't create a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackle or interception and he had the lowest passing accuracy in the United team , at just 71 per cent .
Pogba 's highlight was seeing VAR overturn the decision to give a penalty against him early in the second half .
But we did n't need the statistics to tell us that Pogba had a poor game at Brighton , just as we did n't need statistics to tell us he was poor against Crystal Palace a week ago , a game in which he was replaced on 67 minutes by Donny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep his place in United 's defence on Saturday was the surprise on the teamsheet that took the attention away from Pogba , when many felt he might have been vulnerable to Van de Beek , who looks fitter and sharper right now .
There is an important caveat to Pogba 's displays , in that he missed two weeks of training after testing positive for COVID-19 .
It 's difficult to know exactly how much that took out of him physically and how far behind the eight-ball he is when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case then he should be eased back into action anyway , it would have made sense for him to feature at Luton , rather than in the heat of another Premier League game here .
After another disappointing display , it 's approaching decision time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who is n't short of options in central midfield .
It 's the one area of the pitch where United do have strength in depth , which means poor runs of form do n't have to be covered over to the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he searches for sharpness and rhythm and there are candidates to come in and replace him , notably the two men who 've replaced him in the past two weeks , Van de Beek and Fred .
The £35million Dutchman must be edging closer to a first start in the Premier League for a new club .
After spending most of last season on the sidelines Pogba returned after the Premier League restarted in June to form an exciting partnership with Bruno Fernandes , with Nemanja Matic giving the two a solid platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet to hit the same heights this season and United have been disappointing in midfield against Palace and Brighton .
Having been dominating games after the restart , they have struggled to impose themselves in the first two Premier League games of this season .
Dropping Pogba may be a drastic step to fix that but his performances have n't been good enough so far , even if there are valid excuses as well .
The fact is there will always be discussion around Pogba 's place in the United side .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee paid to Juventus in 2016 but he has his moments and will look a better player when he is surrounded by better players , as we saw briefly at the end of last season .
For some supporters his languid style is reason enough to be critical , while others have n't forgotten he wanted to leave last summer .
While that was never on the cards in this window he did dodge an opportunity to commit his future to the club when doing media duties before the win at Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds for Pogba , right now his performances have n't been of a high enough standard , and with Solskjaer having options in midfield the time is coming for the 27-year-old to drop to the bench .

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You may have seen the tweet doing the rounds this weekend, the one which seemed to confirm what we saw with our own eyes with regards to Paul Pogba's performance for Manchester United at Brighton.
The World Cup winner was far from the only United player to struggle on the south coast, but the extent to which he lost the midfield battle against Adam Lallana and Steven Alzate was concerning.
Pogba was replaced by Fred after 65 minutes at the Amex Stadium. In his time on the pitch he didn't create a chance, produce a shot, make a tackle or interception and he had the lowest passing accuracy in the United team, at just 71 per cent. Pogba's highlight was seeing VAR overturn the decision to give a penalty against him early in the second half.
But we didn't need the statistics to tell us that Pogba had a poor game at Brighton, just as we didn't need statistics to tell us he was poor against Crystal Palace a week ago, a game in which he was replaced on 67 minutes by Donny van de Beek.
Seeing Victor Lindelof keep his place in United's defence on Saturday was the surprise on the teamsheet that took the attention away from Pogba, when many felt he might have been vulnerable to Van de Beek, who looks fitter and sharper right now.
There is an important caveat to Pogba's displays, in that he missed two weeks of training after testing positive for COVID-19. It's difficult to know exactly how much that took out of him physically and how far behind the eight-ball he is when it comes to fitness. But if that is the case then he should be eased back into action anyway, it would have made sense for him to feature at Luton, rather than in the heat of another Premier League game here.
After another disappointing display, it's approaching decision time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who isn't short of options in central midfield. It's the one area of the pitch where United do have strength in depth, which means poor runs of form don't have to be covered over to the same degree.
Pogba could step aside while he searches for sharpness and rhythm and there are candidates to come in and replace him, notably the two men who've replaced him in the past two weeks, Van de Beek and Fred. The £35million Dutchman must be edging closer to a first start in the Premier League for a new club.
After spending most of last season on the sidelines Pogba returned after the Premier League restarted in June to form an exciting partnership with Bruno Fernandes, with Nemanja Matic giving the two a solid platform in midfield.
But that partnership is yet to hit the same heights this season and United have been disappointing in midfield against Palace and Brighton. Having been dominating games after the restart, they have struggled to impose themselves in the first two Premier League games of this season.
Dropping Pogba may be a drastic step to fix that but his performances haven't been good enough so far, even if there are valid excuses as well.
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The fact is there will always be discussion around Pogba's place in the United side. He hasn't lived up to the £89million fee paid to Juventus in 2016 but he has his moments and will look a better player when he is surrounded by better players, as we saw briefly at the end of last season.
For some supporters his languid style is reason enough to be critical, while others haven't forgotten he wanted to leave last summer. While that was never on the cards in this window he did dodge an opportunity to commit his future to the club when doing media duties before the win at Aston Villa back in July.
Whatever the future holds for Pogba, right now his performances haven't been of a high enough standard, and with Solskjaer having options in midfield the time is coming for the 27-year-old to drop to the bench.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Man and woman dead after car crashes into tree in Cheshire

A man and woman have died after a car crashed into a tree in Cheshire .
A police officer came across the fatal collision on Congleton Road in Marton , near Congleton , at around 3am on Sunday morning ( September 27 ) .
A grey Mini Cooper had collided with a tree , Cheshire Police said .
The two occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene .
Detectives said formal identification has not yet taken place , but they are believed to be a 22-year-old man and 32-year-old woman both from the Congleton area .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now been launched .
In a statement , a Cheshire Police spokesperson said : `` An investigation has been launched after two people died in a collision in Marton , near Congleton .
`` At around 3am on Sunday 27 September an officer came across a car that had collided with a tree on Congleton Road .
`` Sadly , the two occupants of the grey Mini Cooper were pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Formal identification has not yet taken place but they are believed to be a 22-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congleton area .
`` Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
`` An investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision has been launched . ''
Anyone with any information or dashcam footage that may aid the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 , quoting IML 814688 , or give the details via https : //www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report .
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A man and woman have died after a car crashed into a tree in Cheshire.
A police officer came across the fatal collision on Congleton Road in Marton, near Congleton, at around 3am on Sunday morning (September 27).
A grey Mini Cooper had collided with a tree, Cheshire Police said.
The two occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives said formal identification has not yet taken place, but they are believed to be a 22-year-old man and 32-year-old woman both from the Congleton area.
Their families have been informed and an investigation has now been launched.
In a statement, a Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "An investigation has been launched after two people died in a collision in Marton, near Congleton.
"At around 3am on Sunday 27 September an officer came across a car that had collided with a tree on Congleton Road.
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"Sadly, the two occupants of the grey Mini Cooper were pronounced dead at the scene.
"Formal identification has not yet taken place but they are believed to be a 22-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman both from the Congleton area.
"Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"An investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision has been launched."
Anyone with any information or dashcam footage that may aid the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 814688, or give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-29--Porto set deadline for Alex Telles transfer and more Man United rumours

Porto will refuse to sell Alex Telles if Manchester United do n't meet their asking price this week - according to reports .
United accepted the need to sign a new left-back following their defeat to Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener and have accelerated their transfer plans ahead of the October 5 deadline .
MEN Sport understand Telles has been monitored by the club and there could be some movement ahead of the deadline , with Porto unlikely to demand his full £36million release clause given there is less than a year remaining on his current contract .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanding €20m for the defender but United are only willing to offer €15m .
The same report adds that the Liga NOS side wo n't wait much longer for an acceptable offer and could refuse to sell Telles if they do not have enough time to sign a replacement .
The Portuguese transfer window closes on October 6 and reports suggest United could miss out if they plan to wait until the last minute before upping their offer for the 27-year-old .
Elsewhere , reports claim Brighton want to sign Daniel James on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Swansea last summer but has struggled to break into the starting XI following the emergence of Mason Greenwood .
Reports claim Leeds are interested in the Wales international with Brighton also joining the race for his signature , as per The Athletic .
Graham Potter worked with James during his time with the Swans and is believed to be keen on a reunion .
MEN Sport understand United have no interest in allowing James to leave .

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Porto will refuse to sell Alex Telles if Manchester United don't meet their asking price this week - according to reports.
United accepted the need to sign a new left-back following their defeat to Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener and have accelerated their transfer plans ahead of the October 5 deadline.
MEN Sport understand Telles has been monitored by the club and there could be some movement ahead of the deadline, with Porto unlikely to demand his full £36million release clause given there is less than a year remaining on his current contract.
Portuguese outlet O Jogo report Porto are demanding €20m for the defender but United are only willing to offer €15m. The same report adds that the Liga NOS side won't wait much longer for an acceptable offer and could refuse to sell Telles if they do not have enough time to sign a replacement.
The Portuguese transfer window closes on October 6 and reports suggest United could miss out if they plan to wait until the last minute before upping their offer for the 27-year-old.
Elsewhere, reports claim Brighton want to sign Daniel James on loan this summer.
James joined United from Swansea last summer but has struggled to break into the starting XI following the emergence of Mason Greenwood.
Reports claim Leeds are interested in the Wales international with Brighton also joining the race for his signature, as per The Athletic.
Graham Potter worked with James during his time with the Swans and is believed to be keen on a reunion.
MEN Sport understand United have no interest in allowing James to leave.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United to start games better and improve their overall performance level in the Premier League .
United have fallen behind in both their league games so far , going on to lose 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace and then rescuing a 3-2 win at Brighton .
Yet their performances have left plenty to be desired , with United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting his side did not merit all three points at the Amex Stadium .
They salvaged the win through a Bruno Fernandes penalty with the final kick of the game , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on in the second half .
“ We have to use these three points as motivation to improve and keep getting better , '' Rashford told MUTV after the win .
`` We have to improve if we want to hit our targets for the season .
“ We had a slow start in the last league game and it ’ s more important to pick up points .
It ’ s more important that we lost the first league game , we had to win today .
“ It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the three points and we ’ ll move forward and improve .
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Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United to start games better and improve their overall performance level in the Premier League.
United have fallen behind in both their league games so far, going on to lose 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace and then rescuing a 3-2 win at Brighton.
Yet their performances have left plenty to be desired, with United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting his side did not merit all three points at the Amex Stadium. They salvaged the win through a Bruno Fernandes penalty with the final kick of the game, after Rashford had put them 2-1 up earlier on in the second half.
“We have to use these three points as motivation to improve and keep getting better," Rashford told MUTV after the win. "We have to improve if we want to hit our targets for the season.
“We had a slow start in the last league game and it’s more important to pick up points. It’s more important that we lost the first league game, we had to win today.
“It doesn’t matter how we won, we got the three points and we’ll move forward and improve.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Two-week rent rebate for MMU students locked-down at halls of residence

All locked-down students at two halls of residence in Manchester will receive a two-week rent rebate , it was announced tonight .
The Manchester Metropolitan University students affected will also get a £50 supermarket gift card .
MMU bosses tonight unveiled a package of measures and support for around 1,500 students continuing to self-isolate inside the Birley Campus in Hulme and in Cambridge Hall on Cavendish Steet .
They have been asked to stay indoors for 14 days after 137 positive cases of Covid-19 were linked to both campuses .
The university also announced for the students : - Free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing powder The value of the two week rent rebate will vary from student to student depending on what halls they are in .
Weekly rents vary from a minimum of £112 per week in Cambridge Halls to a maximum of £159 per week in some halls at Birley .
The university said it had been in close discussion with the students ' union over essential food provision .
The £50 vouchers are with Asda in Hulme - and the university said the supermarket had agreed to free up numerous delivery slots for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would enable students to select exactly which essentials they require rather than receiving a pre-selected order which may not meet specific needs or dietary requirements .
Students affected have been sent a link with instructions .
The other products announced will be delivered in a care package .
`` We will be in touch as soon as possible with details of how to get the financial support and care package , so please keep checking your emails , '' the university said .
`` If you are struggling with food supplies or have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studentliving @ mmu.ac.uk so that we can provide appropriate support .
`` Thank you again for your continued understanding during this challenging time .
We are here for you and are doing everything we can to help you during the self-isolation period . ''
Weekend mental health , counselling and wellbeing services are also being launched , alongside a programme of peer-assisted learning as all education for first and foundation years switches to online .
Meanwhile the university said its multi-agency outbreak control team were working with health services to arrange coronavirus testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once plans were in place .

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All locked-down students at two halls of residence in Manchester will receive a two-week rent rebate, it was announced tonight.
The Manchester Metropolitan University students affected will also get a £50 supermarket gift card.
MMU bosses tonight unveiled a package of measures and support for around 1,500 students continuing to self-isolate inside the Birley Campus in Hulme and in Cambridge Hall on Cavendish Steet.
They have been asked to stay indoors for 14 days after 137 positive cases of Covid-19 were linked to both campuses.
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The university also announced for the students:
- Free use of the laundry facilities with complimentary washing powder
- Free essential cleaning supplies like liquid soap, hand sanitiser, sanitising spray, toilet roll and hand gel
- Access to emergency toiletry supplies.
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The value of the two week rent rebate will vary from student to student depending on what halls they are in.
Weekly rents vary from a minimum of £112 per week in Cambridge Halls to a maximum of £159 per week in some halls at Birley.
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The university said it had been in close discussion with the students' union over essential food provision.
The £50 vouchers are with Asda in Hulme - and the university said the supermarket had agreed to free up numerous delivery slots for students.
Bosses said the voucher scheme would enable students to select exactly which essentials they require rather than receiving a pre-selected order which may not meet specific needs or dietary requirements.
Students affected have been sent a link with instructions.
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The other products announced will be delivered in a care package.
"We will be in touch as soon as possible with details of how to get the financial support and care package, so please keep checking your emails," the university said.
"If you are struggling with food supplies or have financial difficulties in the meantime please contact studentliving@mmu.ac.uk so that we can provide appropriate support.
"Thank you again for your continued understanding during this challenging time. We are here for you and are doing everything we can to help you during the self-isolation period."
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Weekend mental health, counselling and wellbeing services are also being launched, alongside a programme of peer-assisted learning as all education for first and foundation years switches to online.
Meanwhile the university said its multi-agency outbreak control team were working with health services to arrange coronavirus testing, and all students would be updated once plans were in place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

All the optimism from Manchester City 's good start to the season has been completely extinguished following a humiliating 5-2 @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
It 's easy to forget but City actually took the lead in the @ @ @ @ @ when Riyad Mahrez scored with an emphatic finish but that would be the last highlight @ @ @ @ @ dismal afternoon .
Jamie Vardy equalised from the first of three penalties City inexcusably gave @ @ @ @ @ ahead just after half-time with a genius flick past Ederson at the nearpost .
The @ @ @ @ @ before a James Maddison stunner turned the game into an embarrassment for City .
Nathan @ @ @ @ @ the recovery was short lived as Youri Tielemans got the fifth from the spot .
@ @ @ @ @ City is that Ruben Dias is expected to sign for the club this week from @ @ @ @ @ heading in the opposite direction .

All the optimism from Manchester City's good start to the season has been completely extinguished following a humiliating 5-2 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday.
It's easy to forget but City actually took the lead in the match after just four minutes when Riyad Mahrez scored with an emphatic finish but that would be the last highlight for the Blues on a dismal afternoon.
Jamie Vardy equalised from the first of three penalties City inexcusably gave away and he put them ahead just after half-time with a genius flick past Ederson at the nearpost. The Leicester No.9 completed his hat-trick before a James Maddison stunner turned the game into an embarrassment for City.
Nathan Ake pulled one back but the recovery was short lived as Youri Tielemans got the fifth from the spot.
The only good news for City is that Ruben Dias is expected to sign for the club this week from Benfica, with Nicolas Otamendi heading in the opposite direction.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Manchester United evening headlines with transfer latest as deadline approaches

Here are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , September 28 .
Where Manchester United stand on Jadon Sancho transfer ahead of summer deadline Manchester United still believe they can agree a deal for Jadon Sancho ahead of the summer transfer deadline next week .
Sancho remains the club ’ s priority transfer target , and they have spent the entire summer trying to negotiate with Borussia Dortmund .
The Reds are willing to sanction a British record fee for Sancho , but they will not meet Dortmund ’ s €120million valuation of the winger nor will they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made progress with the player ’ s representatives recently , but MEN Sport understands the two clubs are still some distance from reaching an agreement over a fee .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side are eager to strike a deal similar to that of Romelu Lukaku and Bruno Fernandes in which they pay a significant portion of the fee upfront , with further performance-related clauses on top .
The club are committed to trying to do a deal , and as such , they have not drawn up a list of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full story .
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has given a frank assessment of his old club after a tough start to the 2020/21 season .
United started the campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace but emerged victorious at the weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to a late penalty from Bruno Fernandes .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side finished third last season , but Berbatov is adamant the achievement should not be celebrated given Man Utd ’ s standing in the Premier League .
Berbatov was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book ‘ My Way ’ when he offered a candid view on the gap between United and Liverpool .
Asked if United are making progress under Solskjaer , Berbatov sighed and said : “ Probably small steps which sounds really ironic , funny , sarcastic if you want because not long ago United were always considered the team who were going to be at the top .
“ Now it ’ s a bit like , ‘ can we qualify for the top four ?
’ This is now considered a success and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But now times are different and Liverpool is the team that is dictating the tempo in the Premier League and in Europe as well .
“ If United want to develop and get better they need to try and catch up to Liverpool because at the moment they are producing the best football.
” 10 Manchester United transfers could happen in the final week of the summer window The close of the summer transfer window is rapidly approaching , and Manchester United will be keen to do some form of business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho remains the club ’ s priority target , but they continue to be linked with a slew of names from across Europe as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempts to improve his squad .
Donny van de Beek is the only new arrival at Old Trafford so far this summer , but Richard Fay has looked at the ten transfers that still could happen before the deadline .
You can read the full piece .

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Here are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, September 28.
Where Manchester United stand on Jadon Sancho transfer ahead of summer deadline
Manchester United still believe they can agree a deal for Jadon Sancho ahead of the summer transfer deadline next week.
Sancho remains the club’s priority transfer target, and they have spent the entire summer trying to negotiate with Borussia Dortmund.
The Reds are willing to sanction a British record fee for Sancho, but they will not meet Dortmund’s €120million valuation of the winger nor will they pay the fee up-front.
The club have made progress with the player’s representatives recently, but MEN Sport understands the two clubs are still some distance from reaching an agreement over a fee.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are eager to strike a deal similar to that of Romelu Lukaku and Bruno Fernandes in which they pay a significant portion of the fee upfront, with further performance-related clauses on top.
The club are committed to trying to do a deal, and as such, they have not drawn up a list of alternative options on-loan.
You can read the full story here .
Dimitar Berbatov offers stark Manchester United assessment in Liverpool FC comparison
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has given a frank assessment of his old club after a tough start to the 2020/21 season.
United started the campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace but emerged victorious at the weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to a late penalty from Bruno Fernandes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side finished third last season, but Berbatov is adamant the achievement should not be celebrated given Man Utd’s standing in the Premier League.
Berbatov was speaking to talkSPORT and promoting his new book ‘My Way’ when he offered a candid view on the gap between United and Liverpool.
Asked if United are making progress under Solskjaer, Berbatov sighed and said: “Probably small steps which sounds really ironic, funny, sarcastic if you want because not long ago United were always considered the team who were going to be at the top.
“Now it’s a bit like, ‘can we qualify for the top four?’ This is now considered a success and it shouldn’t be like this.
“But now times are different and Liverpool is the team that is dictating the tempo in the Premier League and in Europe as well.
“If United want to develop and get better they need to try and catch up to Liverpool because at the moment they are producing the best football.”
10 Manchester United transfers could happen in the final week of the summer window
The close of the summer transfer window is rapidly approaching, and Manchester United will be keen to do some form of business before the October 5 deadline.
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Jadon Sancho remains the club’s priority target, but they continue to be linked with a slew of names from across Europe as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempts to improve his squad.
Donny van de Beek is the only new arrival at Old Trafford so far this summer, but Richard Fay has looked at the ten transfers that still could happen before the deadline.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Man City headlines with transfer latest and Liverpool apology to Blues

Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Monday , September 28 .
Manchester City will sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m , the Portuguese club has confirmed .
The club released two official statements on Sunday night that revealed they had reached agreements for the sale of Dias , 23 , to Man City and the acquisition of Nicolas Otamendi as part of a separate deal .
Pep Guardiola was typically coy when asked about new signings in the wake of the club ’ s defeat to Leicester City .
That came a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dias had likely played his final game for the Portuguese giants .
Official confirmation has now arrived , with City set to pay a fee of €68m ( £61.9m ) , plus a further €3.6m ( £3.2m ) in variables depending on how well his City career goes .
You can read the full story .
Micah Richards disagrees with Gary Neville over Pep Guardiola and Man City defending Micah Richards has disagreed with Gary Neville ’ s assessment of Manchester City ’ s defending .
A passionate Richards was speaking in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat to Leicester City on Sunday , during which the hosts conceded three penalties .
, claiming they were not good enough .
Richards questioned that assessment and identified the system as the root of City ’ s problems defensively .
He said : “ You can ’ t say they ’ re not good enough , Walker has been first-choice for England for years .
“ In this system , it ’ s probably a fair comment .
The problem is £50m for Mendy , £50m for Walker , £50m for Stones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruben Dias , another £55m .
`` If you ’ re gon na pay £50m for defenders , you ’ ve got to defend better than that , but for me , the Man City defenders are just reactive instead of proactive .
“ Pep said there , let ’ s go and get the next goal , all of them are thinking about going forward rather than holding a position .
You can read Richards ’ full assessment of the situation .
Liverpool FC offer apology to Man City over incident in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment made by former manager Roy Evans during commentary of an Under-18s game .
The two teams faced off on Saturday , and it saw an excellent 3-1 win for the Blues thanks to a hat-trick from Tai Sodje .
Unfortunately , the coverage of the game was marred by a remark on LFC TV .
It came after City midfielder Darko Gyabi - an England youngster born in London and - took a shot during the match , after which the ex-Liverpool boss mused that there were “ not many normal names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , and according to , Liverpool were quick to issue an apology .
It is unclear if a public apology will follow .

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Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, September 28.
Benfica confirm Ruben Dias transfer to Man City and Nicolas Otamendi departure
Manchester City will sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, the Portuguese club has confirmed.
The club released two official statements on Sunday night that revealed they had reached agreements for the sale of Dias, 23, to Man City and the acquisition of Nicolas Otamendi as part of a separate deal.
Pep Guardiola was typically coy when asked about new signings in the wake of the club’s defeat to Leicester City. That came a day after Benfica manager Jorge Jesus said Dias had likely played his final game for the Portuguese giants.
Official confirmation has now arrived, with City set to pay a fee of €68m (£61.9m), plus a further €3.6m (£3.2m) in variables depending on how well his City career goes.
You can read the full story here .
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Micah Richards disagrees with Gary Neville over Pep Guardiola and Man City defending
Micah Richards has disagreed with Gary Neville’s assessment of Manchester City’s defending.
A passionate Richards was speaking in the wake of City’s surprise 5-2 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday, during which the hosts conceded three penalties.
Neville provided a damning evaluation of City’s defenders , claiming they were not good enough.
Richards questioned that assessment and identified the system as the root of City’s problems defensively.
He said: “You can’t say they’re not good enough, Walker has been first-choice for England for years.
“In this system, it’s probably a fair comment. The problem is £50m for Mendy, £50m for Walker, £50m for Stones, £60m for Cancelo, and now Ruben Dias, another £55m.
"If you’re gonna pay £50m for defenders, you’ve got to defend better than that, but for me, the Man City defenders are just reactive instead of proactive.
“Pep said there, let’s go and get the next goal, all of them are thinking about going forward rather than holding a position.
You can read Richards’ full assessment of the situation here .
Liverpool FC offer apology to Man City over incident in academy game
Liverpool have written to Manchester City to apologise for an offensive comment made by former manager Roy Evans during commentary of an Under-18s game.
The two teams faced off on Saturday, and it saw an excellent 3-1 win for the Blues thanks to a hat-trick from Tai Sodje.
Unfortunately, the coverage of the game was marred by a remark on LFC TV. It came after City midfielder Darko Gyabi - an England youngster born in London and signed from Millwall - took a shot during the match, after which the ex-Liverpool boss mused that there were “not many normal names”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Armed police at bank after man on mobility scooter pours petrol inside

Armed police have been in a six-hour stand off with a man on a mobility scooter who poured petrol inside a bank in Blackpool .
Emergency services were scrambled to the Halifax branch on Church Street shortly after 2pm today ( September 28 ) , LancsLive reports .
Engineers from Electricity North West and Cadent gas were also called to the scene .
Nearby buildings were evacuated and shops including M & S , Ladbrokes , Nandos and Greggs were closed .
A large cordon was put up along Church Street , St Johns Square and Cedar Square .
Members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid the area as the stand-off enters its sixth hour .
Lancashire Constabulary dismissed widespread social media reports of a hostage situation involving the bank manager , confirming that all bank staff left the building .
There have been no reports of any injuries so far .
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We were called at 14:13 to assist the police at an incident at the Halifax Bank on Church Street , Blackpool .
`` We have sent two fire engines from Blackpool and another one from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist the police.
” A spokesman for Lancashire Police said : `` We are currently dealing with an on-going incident at the Halifax bank on Church Street , Blackpool .
`` We were called at around 2:10pm this afternoon ( Monday , September 28th ) to the report that a man on a mobility scooter had entered the bank and poured petrol inside .
`` There are currently no members of staff left in the bank building , however , the man is still there .
A negotiator is on the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are being asked to avoid the area .
”

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Armed police have been in a six-hour stand off with a man on a mobility scooter who poured petrol inside a bank in Blackpool.
Emergency services were scrambled to the Halifax branch on Church Street shortly after 2pm today (September 28), LancsLive reports.
Engineers from Electricity North West and Cadent gas were also called to the scene.
Nearby buildings were evacuated and shops including M&S, Ladbrokes, Nandos and Greggs were closed.
A large cordon was put up along Church Street, St Johns Square and Cedar Square.
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Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area as the stand-off enters its sixth hour.
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Lancashire Constabulary dismissed widespread social media reports of a hostage situation involving the bank manager, confirming that all bank staff left the building.
There have been no reports of any injuries so far.
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 14:13 to assist the police at an incident at the Halifax Bank on Church Street, Blackpool.
"We have sent two fire engines from Blackpool and another one from Bispham and firefighters are on standby to assist the police.”
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We are currently dealing with an on-going incident at the Halifax bank on Church Street, Blackpool.
"We were called at around 2:10pm this afternoon (Monday, September 28th) to the report that a man on a mobility scooter had entered the bank and poured petrol inside.
"There are currently no members of staff left in the bank building, however, the man is still there. A negotiator is on the scene.
"Nearby buildings have been evacuated and people are being asked to avoid the area.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Man attacked two cops on tram after they asked him to put on face mask

A man has avoided jail after attacking two police officers who asked him to wear a face mask on the tram .
Abbas Hussaini , aged 30 , was on board the service to Piccadilly from Victoria Station when the officers approached him and explained he needed to wear a mask .
However , Hussaini , of Blackley , refused to do so , telling the officers that face masks were for ‘ animals ’ , Manchester Magistrates Court was told .
He then told the officers to ‘ f**k off ’ before departing the tram and walking off .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he pushed them away before a scuffle ensued , during which Hussaini got on top of one officer and grabbed his neck .
The officer described feeling like he was going to ‘ pass out ’ before his colleagues managed to get Hussaini off him and arrest him for public disorder offences .
As he was being led to the back of the police van , Hussaini then shouted that he would ‘ kill all white people ’ , it was said .
After being found guilty in his absence at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Laura Peers told the court the offences took place on June 17 this year when Hussaini boarded the tram at Victoria Station .
“ A police inspector and other officers were waiting to board the tram to Piccadilly , ” Ms Peers said .
“ Metrolink staff asked the officers to speak to the defendant as he was not wearing a face mask .
“ They spoke to the defendant and explained under the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask on public transport , but the defendant refused and said masks ‘ were for animals ’ .
“ He went on to tell the officers to ‘ f**k off ’ and said there will be trouble as he is ‘ the boss ’ .
“ He then left the tram and refused to wait , the officers attempted to stop him but he pushed them away .
“ Insp Swallow attempted to take him to the ground , but the defendant continued to resist the officers .
“ The defendant then got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his neck , locking him in place and restricting his breathing .
“ The officer described this having an affect on his breathing and he said he felt like he could pass out .
“ The defendant continued to resist and shouted bad language towards the officers before being arrested for public disorder .
“ Whilst walking him back towards the police van , he was shouting he would : “ kill all white people ” .
In a victim personal statement read to the court , Insp Swallow said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and I have never been subjected to an assault so violent that I thought I would pass out or die .
“ It was completely out of the blue and without warning .
“ If not for the assistance of the other officer or members of the public , I believe I could have passed out or worse .
“ This was a terrifying incident , all we were attempting to do was to encourage someone to comply with the coronavirus legislation and make people safe.
” Hussaini was said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public order , racially aggravated harassment and his last offence was in 2016 for battery .
He refused to see his solicitor for a consultation , and when asked if he had anything to say , he shook his head and said : “ no guilty ” .
Sentencing him , District Judge Jack McGarva said : “ An assault on a police officer is serious .
“ Particularly in the context of it taking place on public transport .
Hussaini , of Clough Top Road , was sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay £100 compensation to both officers .
There was no separate penalty for the racially aggravated offence or the failure to wear a face mask offence .

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A man has avoided jail after attacking two police officers who asked him to wear a face mask on the tram.
Abbas Hussaini, aged 30, was on board the service to Piccadilly from Victoria Station when the officers approached him and explained he needed to wear a mask.
However, Hussaini, of Blackley, refused to do so, telling the officers that face masks were for ‘animals’, Manchester Magistrates Court was told.
He then told the officers to ‘f**k off’ before departing the tram and walking off.
The officers attempted to stop him, but he pushed them away before a scuffle ensued, during which Hussaini got on top of one officer and grabbed his neck.
The officer described feeling like he was going to ‘pass out’ before his colleagues managed to get Hussaini off him and arrest him for public disorder offences.
As he was being led to the back of the police van, Hussaini then shouted that he would ‘kill all white people’, it was said.
After being found guilty in his absence at a trial last week, he was today sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
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Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Laura Peers told the court the offences took place on June 17 this year when Hussaini boarded the tram at Victoria Station.
“A police inspector and other officers were waiting to board the tram to Piccadilly,” Ms Peers said.
“Metrolink staff asked the officers to speak to the defendant as he was not wearing a face mask.
“They spoke to the defendant and explained under the new legislation that you must wear a face mask on public transport, but the defendant refused and said masks ‘were for animals’.
“He went on to tell the officers to ‘f**k off’ and said there will be trouble as he is ‘the boss’.
(Image: MEN Media)
“He then left the tram and refused to wait, the officers attempted to stop him but he pushed them away.
“Insp Swallow attempted to take him to the ground, but the defendant continued to resist the officers.
“The defendant then got on top of him and gripped around his neck, locking him in place and restricting his breathing.
“The officer described this having an affect on his breathing and he said he felt like he could pass out.
“The defendant continued to resist and shouted bad language towards the officers before being arrested for public disorder.
“Whilst walking him back towards the police van, he was shouting he would: “kill all white people”.
In a victim personal statement read to the court, Insp Swallow said: “I have been a police officer for 13 years and I have never been subjected to an assault so violent that I thought I would pass out or die.
“It was completely out of the blue and without warning.
“If not for the assistance of the other officer or members of the public, I believe I could have passed out or worse.
“This was a terrifying incident, all we were attempting to do was to encourage someone to comply with the coronavirus legislation and make people safe.”
Hussaini was said to have eight previous convictions for 15 offences including public order, racially aggravated harassment and his last offence was in 2016 for battery.
He refused to see his solicitor for a consultation, and when asked if he had anything to say, he shook his head and said: “no guilty”.
Sentencing him, District Judge Jack McGarva said: “An assault on a police officer is serious.
“Particularly in the context of it taking place on public transport.
Hussaini, of Clough Top Road, was sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay £100 compensation to both officers.
There was no separate penalty for the racially aggravated offence or the failure to wear a face mask offence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-28--Man United stars Pogba and Fernandes 'too offensive' to bring success

Manchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team .
That is the opinion of former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy .
Murphy believes a midfield including Pogba and Fernandes makes United `` too offensive '' as they look to build on their third-placed finish from last season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have started the 2020-21 campaign with a win and a draw in the league , losing at home to Crystal Palace before edging past Brighton 3-2 on Saturday , thanks to a dramatic last-gasp Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes came that it was going to be a problem , and I still think it is a problem , that Pogba and Fernandes in the same team makes them too offensive , '' Murphy told talkSPORT .
`` And against the better opposition , you 'll get found out .
`` They are both brilliant technicians and creative footballers , and their defensive mindset is reactive , not proactive .
`` They do n't spot danger - they react to it and think ' I 'd better get back ' , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
`` They only time I 've ever really seen Pogba play in a defensive-minded way was for France under ( Didier ) Deschamps , and he was next to ( N'Golo ) Kante and put in a hell of a shift against Belgium .
`` I do n't think , moving forward , that United are going to challenge for the title - I 'm not talking about top four - by having five offensive match-winners in the team .
`` I just do n't think you can do it - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get four ( Virgil ) van Dijks if you like - a bit extreme but you know what I mean .
`` They are not going to challenge for the title playing those two in the team . ''
Murphy , though , believes summer signing Donny van de Beek could be the answer .
`` Now , if you watch him , and I 've watched him a lot , he is proactive with his defending , '' added Murphy .
`` He is a box-to-box , super fit , all-round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those two ( Pogba and Fernandes ) do n't want to do .
`` If those two play together in a midfield three against the best other five teams in the league , I do n't think they 'll be near winning the league . ''

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Manchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team. That is the opinion of former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy.
Murphy believes a midfield including Pogba and Fernandes makes United "too offensive" as they look to build on their third-placed finish from last season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have started the 2020-21 campaign with a win and a draw in the league, losing at home to Crystal Palace before edging past Brighton 3-2 on Saturday, thanks to a dramatic last-gasp Fernandes penalty.
"I said intially when Fernandes came that it was going to be a problem, and I still think it is a problem, that Pogba and Fernandes in the same team makes them too offensive," Murphy told talkSPORT.
"And against the better opposition, you'll get found out.
"They are both brilliant technicians and creative footballers, and their defensive mindset is reactive, not proactive.
"They don't spot danger - they react to it and think 'I'd better get back', but it's not a natural thing to them.
"They only time I've ever really seen Pogba play in a defensive-minded way was for France under (Didier) Deschamps, and he was next to (N'Golo) Kante and put in a hell of a shift against Belgium.
"But generally he's a creative player, and he's a brilliant player.
"I don't think, moving forward, that United are going to challenge for the title - I'm not talking about top four - by having five offensive match-winners in the team.
"I just don't think you can do it - unless they change their back players and they get four (Virgil) van Dijks if you like - a bit extreme but you know what I mean.
"They are not going to challenge for the title playing those two in the team."
Murphy, though, believes summer signing Donny van de Beek could be the answer.
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"Now, if you watch him, and I've watched him a lot, he is proactive with his defending," added Murphy.
"He is a box-to-box, super fit, all-round midfielder who can do things defensively that those two (Pogba and Fernandes) don't want to do.
"If those two play together in a midfield three against the best other five teams in the league, I don't think they'll be near winning the league."