themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Jason Manford’s passionate words for a critic of the George Floyd protests

Jason Manford had some poignant and passionate words for a critic of protesters marching in the name of George Floyd - the unarmed African American man who died while being detained by police in the US .
The Salford comic spoke to his Facebook fans following an earlier post about the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement .
Mr Floyd , 46 , was killed by a white police officer on May 25 by kneeling on his neck , which has since sparked protests across all 50 states .
The incident was caught on camera and Mr Floyd , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can ’ t breathe ” .
Demonstrations have also started in the UK - a Black Lives Matter protest took place today outside the Houses of Parliament in response to the killing and in solidarity with the movement .
A mural of Mr Floyd has also been created in Northern Quarter by artist Akse .
Addressing Jason 's Black Lives Matter post , the critic was less than impressed by the protests and made reference to how some demonstrators had become more extreme .
The Jason , 39 , sent a lengthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as ‘ Karen ’ before schooling them on a few home truths .
The father-of-six spoke why Mr Floyd ’ s death was different , and the importance of the movement , which campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people .
“ The point is , George Floyd wasn ’ t killed by a random act of terrorism , he was murdered by the very people whose job it is to protect him.
” he expained .
“ He was treated differently because of the colour of his skin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were ‘ looted ’ from their country of origin and enslaved in the States for 400 years , they have gone on to contribute in all aspects of American life and culture , from Music , to food , to science , to sport , to countless other areas .
“ Fighting in wars they never started and defending an ‘ American way ’ that does not defend them .
“ They suffer oppression every single day from workplace banter to outright vitriol and yes , sometimes death.
” He also went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by the coronavirus pandemic due to having front line jobs , travelling on public transport or not having access to health care insurance .
He continued : “ So when you witness an actual murder of an unarmed African American man , on screen , not written about or spoken about , he was literally killed in front of your eyes by a white cop that even your own president won ’ t publicly condemn , then yeah , on occasion you might feel like putting through a f**king window of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He signed off with , “ I hope this helped to educate you a little ” .
His comment received such a response that he uploaded a screenshot of it into a separate post - sparing the blushes of ‘ Dawn ’ by rubbing out her surname and photo .
He said : “ Folks , It 's okay to be angry and upset at more than one thing you know .
One thing does n't negate the other .
`` I thought I 'd post this response ( or 'virtue signalling bandwagon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those types ! )
here as a way to explain what I 've learnt over the years from making similar mistakes and not quite realising my own privilege ( even as someone who has come from a below poverty line childhood ) .
`` I 'm not trying to patronise anyone ( well unless they really need to be patronised ! )
, I 've made the mistake of not listening to black people before , talking when I should have been listening , reacting and defending myself or my 'race ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across .
`` Sometimes it 's best to just be quiet and try to listen .
Listening is a skill , it requires you to put your ego to one side and put others ' feelings ahead of yours , it is one of the most sincerest forms of respect , to listen to what someone else has to say , what they 've been through and what they are going through .
“ Someone else 's struggle does n't take anything away from yours .
`` Do not listen with the intent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand . ''

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Jason Manford had some poignant and passionate words for a critic of protesters marching in the name of George Floyd - the unarmed African American man who died while being detained by police in the US.
The Salford comic spoke to his Facebook fans following an earlier post about the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mr Floyd, 46, was killed by a white police officer on May 25 by kneeling on his neck, which has since sparked protests across all 50 states.
The incident was caught on camera and Mr Floyd, 46, can be heard saying “I can’t breathe”.
Demonstrations have also started in the UK - a Black Lives Matter protest took place today outside the Houses of Parliament in response to the killing and in solidarity with the movement.
A mural of Mr Floyd has also been created in Northern Quarter by artist Akse.
(Image: Getty Images)
Addressing Jason's Black Lives Matter post, the critic was less than impressed by the protests and made reference to how some demonstrators had become more extreme.
The Jason, 39, sent a lengthy reply back to the poster, addressing them as ‘Karen’ before schooling them on a few home truths.
The father-of-six spoke why Mr Floyd’s death was different, and the importance of the movement, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people.
“The point is, George Floyd wasn’t killed by a random act of terrorism, he was murdered by the very people whose job it is to protect him.” he expained.
“He was treated differently because of the colour of his skin.
“As a race, African Americans were ‘looted’ from their country of origin and enslaved in the States for 400 years, they have gone on to contribute in all aspects of American life and culture, from Music, to food, to science, to sport, to countless other areas.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Fighting in wars they never started and defending an ‘American way’ that does not defend them.
“They suffer oppression every single day from workplace banter to outright vitriol and yes, sometimes death.”
He also went on to explain how African Americans are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic due to having front line jobs, travelling on public transport or not having access to health care insurance.
He continued: “So when you witness an actual murder of an unarmed African American man, on screen, not written about or spoken about, he was literally killed in front of your eyes by a white cop that even your own president won’t publicly condemn, then yeah, on occasion you might feel like putting through a f**king window of the local Target just to be noticed.”
He signed off with, “I hope this helped to educate you a little”.
His comment received such a response that he uploaded a screenshot of it into a separate post - sparing the blushes of ‘Dawn’ by rubbing out her surname and photo.
He said: “Folks, It's okay to be angry and upset at more than one thing you know. One thing doesn't negate the other.
"I thought I'd post this response (or 'virtue signalling bandwagon jumping nonsense' if you're one of those types!) here as a way to explain what I've learnt over the years from making similar mistakes and not quite realising my own privilege (even as someone who has come from a below poverty line childhood).
"I'm not trying to patronise anyone (well unless they really need to be patronised!), I've made the mistake of not listening to black people before, talking when I should have been listening, reacting and defending myself or my 'race' instead of letting others get their point across.
"Sometimes it's best to just be quiet and try to listen. Listening is a skill, it requires you to put your ego to one side and put others' feelings ahead of yours, it is one of the most sincerest forms of respect, to listen to what someone else has to say, what they've been through and what they are going through.
“Someone else's struggle doesn't take anything away from yours.
"Do not listen with the intent to reply, but the intent to understand."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons introduce new policies to cut queues

Yesterday , we reported how Tesco has changed its rules for shoppers queuing while it 's raining .
Instead of waiting outside , shoppers may be asked to queue in their cars when the weather is bad - a policy change which has delighted many .
With that in mind , we have worked with Kent Live to update you on all of the changes supermarkets have made in a bid to reduce queuing times .
Here are all the latest changes to queuing systems for major UK supermarkets , including Tesco , Asda , Aldi , Lidl , Morrisons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken the weather into account when it comes to queues .
If it 's raining Tesco shoppers may be asked to wait in their cars to avoid standing in long queues .
On Tesco 's website , it states : `` If it 's raining or particularly cold , we may ask you to stay in your car to queue – we 'll let you know when you can come in . ''
Asda is trialling a `` virtual queuing '' system as part of its investment in longer-term social distancing measures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in to the queue remotely and wait in their cars to enter stores .
So far it is being trialled in its store in Middleton , and could be rolled out nationwide later down the line .
The store has become aware that not everyone is equal in terms of how long they spend in-store .
In an attempt to tackle the issue Morrisons has decided to let in three people using baskets for every person using a trolley .
That means those who only need a few bits can get in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 'speedy shopper ' system both outside and inside the supermarket .
Aldi is implementing a new automated traffic light system to control the number of customers going in and out of stores .
Traffic lights will signal when customers can enter stores based on individual store customer limits that are in line with two-metre social distancing rules .
It goes green when a store has a safe number of people inside and changes to red when stores are full .
Lidl is still asking customers to queue outside stores once they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queue at the entrance of the store and you have difficulty queuing , make yourself known to the security guard or member of the team at the front who will give you priority entry .
The budget supermarket chain is also trying a new system that lets everyone skip all the queues - both to get into the store and at the tills .
Lidl is now testing a new click and collect system - familiar to shoppers at some of the major retail brands but completely new in the budget sector .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the groceries are picked from the shelves and packed by Lidl employees and you collect at an agreed time .
Lidl had planned to trial the system in Germany before switching to Poland and says it will be rolled out further if it works and proves popular .

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Yesterday, we reported how Tesco has changed its rules for shoppers queuing while it's raining.
Instead of waiting outside, shoppers may be asked to queue in their cars when the weather is bad - a policy change which has delighted many.
With that in mind, we have worked with Kent Live to update you on all of the changes supermarkets have made in a bid to reduce queuing times.
Here are all the latest changes to queuing systems for major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Tesco
The supermarket has taken the weather into account when it comes to queues.
If it's raining Tesco shoppers may be asked to wait in their cars to avoid standing in long queues.
On Tesco's website, it states: "If it's raining or particularly cold, we may ask you to stay in your car to queue – we'll let you know when you can come in."
Asda
Asda is trialling a "virtual queuing" system as part of its investment in longer-term social distancing measures.
This system will allow customers to log in to the queue remotely and wait in their cars to enter stores.
So far it is being trialled in its store in Middleton, and could be rolled out nationwide later down the line.
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Morrisons
The store has become aware that not everyone is equal in terms of how long they spend in-store.
In an attempt to tackle the issue Morrisons has decided to let in three people using baskets for every person using a trolley.
That means those who only need a few bits can get in and out faster.
There are separate queues for the 'speedy shopper' system both outside and inside the supermarket.
Aldi
Aldi is implementing a new automated traffic light system to control the number of customers going in and out of stores.
Traffic lights will signal when customers can enter stores based on individual store customer limits that are in line with two-metre social distancing rules.
It goes green when a store has a safe number of people inside and changes to red when stores are full.
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Lidl
Lidl is still asking customers to queue outside stores once they each capacity.
If there is a queue at the entrance of the store and you have difficulty queuing, make yourself known to the security guard or member of the team at the front who will give you priority entry.
The budget supermarket chain is also trying a new system that lets everyone skip all the queues - both to get into the store and at the tills.
Lidl is now testing a new click and collect system - familiar to shoppers at some of the major retail brands but completely new in the budget sector.
According to chargedretail, customers order online, the groceries are picked from the shelves and packed by Lidl employees and you collect at an agreed time.
Lidl had planned to trial the system in Germany before switching to Poland and says it will be rolled out further if it works and proves popular.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Adidas unveil official Manchester United 20/21 training kit

Adidas have unveiled the Manchester United 20/21 training kit on their American website .
The new season design features a green colourway labelled on the website as 'Legend Earth ' .
On the right sleeve , the iconic Adidas stripes are orange while on the left sleeve , they are white .
That design is symmetrical on the shirt with the Adidas logo in orange and the United badge in white .
United 's training sponsor , AON , is also displayed in white .
On the back of the shirt , 'Manchester United ' is embroidered in orange .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jersey , a training top and women 's jersey are also available to purchase on the site .
As of yet , they are only available on the US Adidas store and it remains to be seen when they will be released in the United Kingdom .
FootyHeadlines , a website known for accurate kit leaks , report that another colourway will be made available too .
The alternative design features a white version of the training jersey with black accents .
No announcement has been made on when next season 's kits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
United are set to return to action in the Premier League against Tottenham on the weekend of June 20-21 and will still be wearing their current kit .
Liverpool will release their kit for next season on August 1 after the season has been completed and United could decide to follow suit .

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Adidas have unveiled the Manchester United 20/21 training kit on their American website.
The new season design features a green colourway labelled on the website as 'Legend Earth'.
On the right sleeve, the iconic Adidas stripes are orange while on the left sleeve, they are white. That design is symmetrical on the shirt with the Adidas logo in orange and the United badge in white.
United's training sponsor, AON, is also displayed in white.
On the back of the shirt, 'Manchester United' is embroidered in orange.
As well as the men's training jersey, a training top and women's jersey are also available to purchase on the site.
As of yet, they are only available on the US Adidas store and it remains to be seen when they will be released in the United Kingdom.
(Image: Adidas)
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FootyHeadlines, a website known for accurate kit leaks, report that another colourway will be made available too.
The alternative design features a white version of the training jersey with black accents.
(Image: FootyHeadlines)
No announcement has been made on when next season's kits will be unveiled due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
United are set to return to action in the Premier League against Tottenham on the weekend of June 20-21 and will still be wearing their current kit.
Liverpool will release their kit for next season on August 1 after the season has been completed and United could decide to follow suit.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Queues, masks and McNuggets - what McDonald's drive-thrus are like in lockdown

You might have noticed by now that McDonald 's is once again welcoming customers back to its drive-thrus .
If you live in the vicinity of one , you 'll have seen the queues , smelled the unmistakable smell of the fast food chain , an aroma that ticks off meaty and sweet and deep-fried all in one inhale .
The American burger giant , which has around 1,300 restaurants in the UK alone , has introduced new safety measures as it reopens in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Customers can only get food through the drive-thrus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be absolutely no customers in the restaurants themselves for the time being .
Orders are handed out by plastic gloved hands , the usual semi-smiles of staff hidden by PPE .
McDonald 's is trying to keep the number of staff in its kitchens down for their safety , which means a reduced menu for now , and reduced opening hours too .
Drive-thrus are open between 11am and 10pm , with no breakfast items or milkshakes .
The reopenings have been gradual , rippling out from the south of England as McDonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols .
Yesterday saw hundreds more across the UK and Ireland open up again , for the first time since the end of March , and the queues quickly followed .
Several sites in Greater Manchester had to be closed , after queueing cars began to cause traffic problems .
And one of those cars braving the queues was mine .
You ca n't keep me away from a hyped-up restaurant - it 's my job - but if you 'd told me a year ago that McDonald 's was next on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Still , these are unprecedented times , and that 's how I found myself bumper-to-bumper with a hundred other people in Trafford , the Golden Arches beckoning like a pot of gold at the end of a mechanical , congested rainbow .
The thing most people have asked is how long the queues actually take to shift down - and I 'm sorry to report that McDonald 's can no longer call itself 'fast ' food without flinching .
We queued , at 6pm on a Wednesday , for one hour , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Long enough to sketch out a new design for the back garden , order some clothes online , and listen to an entire podcast .
The queue snaked its way across Trafford Retail Park , looped around three roundabouts , through the underbelly of the M60 and out the other side towards the Trafford Centre .
On the Shetland Circle roundabout , a local woman filmed the rows of cars , shouting expletives and disbelief at the lengths people will go to for a McChicken sandwich .
The frustration of locals is understandable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to Pets at Home , Iceland , and B & M , as well as halting buses in their tracks .
After an hour of crawling along trying to avoid eye contact with the roundabout lady , we reached the hallowed ground of McDonald 's itself , where a couple of employees wafted traffic along like some bizarre dystopian air traffic control .
This is n't dystopia though , this is England 2020 .
Pulling up to the drive-thru window , I ordered myself a filet-o-fish meal .
I do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before and nothing about it appeals to me .
I can only assume I 'd entirely lost the plot by that point .
I 'd left the plot somewhere back on the M60 , where the golden arches had n't seemed such a faraway destination .
The breadcrumbed fish is a perfect square .
I have never seen a square fish in the wild , nor have I ever gone to the effort of cutting a fish fillet into such a shape .
But then this is McDonald 's , also home of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should n't be surprised .
It 's all a little on the dry side , the splodge of tartare sauce huddling in one corner of the recognisably sweet bread bun .
The chicken selects are miles better , as salty and crunchy as you 'd remembered them being pre-lockdown .
Chips are n't piping hot , but then these floppy ribbons of potato never have been able to keep their heat for long .
I 'm fairly certain the last person to burn their tongue on a Maccies chip had sucked it directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strand of spaghetti .
Was it worth the effort ?
Maybe not for the food - but there 's a bigger picture here .
For non-McDonald 's fans , the queueing might seem inane , maybe even insane .
But for thousands of people , this is a small taste of normality for the first time in many tumultuous months .
Every branch of every fast food joint , every cafe , every National Trust site , that manages to safely reopen is a step closer to the life we 're used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like McNuggets , so be it .

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You might have noticed by now that McDonald's is once again welcoming customers back to its drive-thrus.
If you live in the vicinity of one, you'll have seen the queues, smelled the unmistakable smell of the fast food chain, an aroma that ticks off meaty and sweet and deep-fried all in one inhale.
The American burger giant, which has around 1,300 restaurants in the UK alone, has introduced new safety measures as it reopens in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Customers can only get food through the drive-thrus, or by delivery - there are to be absolutely no customers in the restaurants themselves for the time being.
Orders are handed out by plastic gloved hands, the usual semi-smiles of staff hidden by PPE.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
McDonald's is trying to keep the number of staff in its kitchens down for their safety, which means a reduced menu for now, and reduced opening hours too.
Drive-thrus are open between 11am and 10pm, with no breakfast items or milkshakes.
The reopenings have been gradual, rippling out from the south of England as McDonald's worked on its new procedures and protocols.
Yesterday saw hundreds more across the UK and Ireland open up again, for the first time since the end of March, and the queues quickly followed.
Several sites in Greater Manchester had to be closed, after queueing cars began to cause traffic problems.
And one of those cars braving the queues was mine.
You can't keep me away from a hyped-up restaurant - it's my job - but if you'd told me a year ago that McDonald's was next on the review list I'd have been flummoxed.
Still, these are unprecedented times, and that's how I found myself bumper-to-bumper with a hundred other people in Trafford, the Golden Arches beckoning like a pot of gold at the end of a mechanical, congested rainbow.
The thing most people have asked is how long the queues actually take to shift down - and I'm sorry to report that McDonald's can no longer call itself 'fast' food without flinching.
We queued, at 6pm on a Wednesday, for one hour, 12 minutes, and 50 seconds.
(Image: Phil Harris)
Long enough to sketch out a new design for the back garden, order some clothes online, and listen to an entire podcast.
The queue snaked its way across Trafford Retail Park, looped around three roundabouts, through the underbelly of the M60 and out the other side towards the Trafford Centre.
On the Shetland Circle roundabout, a local woman filmed the rows of cars, shouting expletives and disbelief at the lengths people will go to for a McChicken sandwich.
The frustration of locals is understandable, the queue of cars also blocking access to Pets at Home, Iceland, and B&M, as well as halting buses in their tracks.
After an hour of crawling along trying to avoid eye contact with the roundabout lady, we reached the hallowed ground of McDonald's itself, where a couple of employees wafted traffic along like some bizarre dystopian air traffic control.
This isn't dystopia though, this is England 2020.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Pulling up to the drive-thru window, I ordered myself a filet-o-fish meal. I don't know why. I've never had one before and nothing about it appeals to me.
I can only assume I'd entirely lost the plot by that point. I'd left the plot somewhere back on the M60, where the golden arches hadn't seemed such a faraway destination.
The breadcrumbed fish is a perfect square. I have never seen a square fish in the wild, nor have I ever gone to the effort of cutting a fish fillet into such a shape.
But then this is McDonald's, also home of the impossibly round fried egg, I shouldn't be surprised.
It's all a little on the dry side, the splodge of tartare sauce huddling in one corner of the recognisably sweet bread bun.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The chicken selects are miles better, as salty and crunchy as you'd remembered them being pre-lockdown.
Chips aren't piping hot, but then these floppy ribbons of potato never have been able to keep their heat for long. I'm fairly certain the last person to burn their tongue on a Maccies chip had sucked it directly out of the deep-fat frier like a strand of spaghetti.
Was it worth the effort? Maybe not for the food - but there's a bigger picture here.
For non-McDonald's fans, the queueing might seem inane, maybe even insane.
But for thousands of people, this is a small taste of normality for the first time in many tumultuous months.
Every branch of every fast food joint, every cafe, every National Trust site, that manages to safely reopen is a step closer to the life we're used to.
If that normality happens to taste like McNuggets, so be it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Ryanair updates customers waiting for refunds and tells them to 'be patient'

Ryanair customers who are waiting for a refund on their flights should 'be patient ' as staff deal with a backlog of flight cancellations , the airline 's boss has said .
Ryanair chief executive Michael O ’ Leary told BBC Breakfast that customers are still waiting for their money because the airline is `` dealing with an unprecedented record backlog of cancellations ” .
He said Ryanair staff have around 35 million refunds to process after flights were grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic in March .
Only around 40 per cent of customers have received their money so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Customers can expect to receive their refunds over the next 10 to 12 weeks , he said .
Mr O'Leary told the BBC : “ Normally at Ryanair we process about 10,000 refunds a week , currently we have 35 million refunds to process .
“ The good news is we are about 40 per cent of the way through the process and we have already paid out nearly 500 million euro and we ’ ve got another 600 – 700 million euro to go , we think we will get through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
“ We are assuring everyone that your refund is safe , if you want the cash refund you will get it , just be patient because we have to process a record backlog of cancellations caused by Government measures and we have limited staff in our offices to process these refunds , but they are on their way.
” Mr O'Leary also hit out at the government 's plans for a 14 day quarantine period for all passengers arriving in the UK .
He said there was `` no quarantine '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who would be able to 'stop off at supermarkets or play a round of golf ' .
`` In the unlikely event you are actually called by someone from track and tracing , you could be on a golf course , you could be on a beach , you could be in the supermarket , saying ‘ yes , I am complying fully , I am sitting at home quarantining ’ , '' he said .
“ This is a quarantine designed by Dominic Cummings for Dominic Cummings , who as we all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added that the plans would do `` untold damage '' to the tourism industry .
“ Most countries in Europe have a lower rate of coronavirus than the UK , so the scientific advice says that renders the quarantine completely ineffective , even if you did trap people in the airport , '' he said .
“ This is going to do untold damage to British tourism – the thousands of hotels and restaurants and guesthouses all over the UK that depend on European visitors who will be deterred by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time when most other European countries are removing restrictions , the UK is imposing them .
”

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Ryanair customers who are waiting for a refund on their flights should 'be patient' as staff deal with a backlog of flight cancellations, the airline's boss has said.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary told BBC Breakfast that customers are still waiting for their money because the airline is "dealing with an unprecedented record backlog of cancellations”.
He said Ryanair staff have around 35 million refunds to process after flights were grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic in March.
Only around 40 per cent of customers have received their money so far, according to the airline boss.
Customers can expect to receive their refunds over the next 10 to 12 weeks, he said.
Mr O'Leary told the BBC: “Normally at Ryanair we process about 10,000 refunds a week, currently we have 35 million refunds to process.
“The good news is we are about 40 per cent of the way through the process and we have already paid out nearly 500 million euro and we’ve got another 600 – 700 million euro to go, we think we will get through that in the next 10 to 12 weeks.
“We are assuring everyone that your refund is safe, if you want the cash refund you will get it, just be patient because we have to process a record backlog of cancellations caused by Government measures and we have limited staff in our offices to process these refunds, but they are on their way.”
Mr O'Leary also hit out at the government's plans for a 14 day quarantine period for all passengers arriving in the UK.
He said there was "no quarantine" for people arriving at UK airports, who would be able to 'stop off at supermarkets or play a round of golf'.
"In the unlikely event you are actually called by someone from track and tracing, you could be on a golf course, you could be on a beach, you could be in the supermarket, saying ‘yes, I am complying fully, I am sitting at home quarantining’," he said.
“This is a quarantine designed by Dominic Cummings for Dominic Cummings, who as we all know, doesn’t observe quarantine.”
He added that the plans would do "untold damage" to the tourism industry.
“Most countries in Europe have a lower rate of coronavirus than the UK, so the scientific advice says that renders the quarantine completely ineffective, even if you did trap people in the airport," he said.
“This is going to do untold damage to British tourism – the thousands of hotels and restaurants and guesthouses all over the UK that depend on European visitors who will be deterred by this useless and ineffective quarantine.
“At a time when most other European countries are removing restrictions, the UK is imposing them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--What a ‘local lockdown’ would really mean in Greater Manchester

On Monday , health secretary Matt Hancock returned to a buzz-phrase that has become increasingly prevalent as government moves England into the next phase of its pandemic response .
‘ Local lockdowns ’ will be used to tackle any spikes in the virus over the coming months , he said , referring sweepingly to a broad ‘ legal toolkit ’ that would be used to enforce such moves .
The new national Joint Biosecurity Centre - recently set up to monitor the pandemic ’ s data - would advise chief medical officers , ministers and local authorities about when this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the phrase being uttered by ministers , a clear picture of a ‘ local lockdown ’ remains elusive .
Far more questions remain than answers .
How big an area would a local lockdown cover , for example ?
Who would decide when to bring it in ?
What would be the trigger ?
What would it entail ?
Who would enforce it ?
And how would shutting down one community and not the one next door even work ?
Much hinges on the definition .
While local public health officials here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really localised outbreak - in the same way they have always dealt with TB or measles in a school or hospital , for example , through infection control , contact tracing and the isolation of those involved - nobody knows quite what ministers mean when they talk of a local ‘ lockdown ’ .
Last week communities secretary Robert Jenrick spoke of exactly the sorts of targeted measures public health bodies are used to .
But he also echoed briefings to national newspapers about entire housing estates or ‘ parts of towns ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , foreign secretary Dominic Raab was pushed on whether cities such as Manchester could be locked down .
“ We ’ ve definitely got the ability and we will target specific settings or particular regions , or geographic areas , yes , absolutely , ” he told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr , in words that caused brows to furrow among officials here .
One senior council figure notes national civil servants have privately been mooting the lockdown of entire cities for some time .
“ There ’ s no clarity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is nothing alongside the idea to explain how it might work .
“ The locking down of a city involves putting a fence around it .
It ’ s rubbish .
Nonsense.
” Greater Manchester ’ s mayor Andy Burnham has used his Covid press conference to highlight concerns about the idea for two weeks in a row .
Having initially called it a 'recipe for chaos ' last week , on Wednesday he stressed that this was not only his position but that of council leaders here , whom he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ fraught with difficulties ’ .
“ The government have spoken of it not necessarily being linked to a single building or institution , but could be imposed over a wider geographical area , ” he said .
“ It ’ s not clear who would make that decision or how it would be enforced and we think there are major difficulties with that.
” Pushed on how he thought it might potentially work in practical terms , he said it was ‘ hard to answer ’ that .
It was unclear how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the areas with the biggest problems , he said , or whether councils would make the resulting decision or have it handed down ‘ as an instruction from a higher level ’ .
“ People cross our boundaries every day to go to work - if you were to put a community under lockdown , how on earth would people who need to work within those communities ?
” he added .
“ How would they manage if they weren ’ t able to go to work ?
Would there be a local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None of these questions have been answered and just in general terms we think the notion of putting a community or part of it under lockdown is problematic.
” The idea of local lockdown surfaced a month ago , when cabinet minister Michael Gove said government ’ s ‘ phased approach ’ to release would mean ‘ we can pause or even reintroduce those restrictions that might be required in order to deal with localised outbreaks of the disease ’ .
It was a strategy referred to by some in Whitehall - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mole ’ .
Having begun to talk about local lockdowns , government then set up a working group that includes some council officials from across the country .
So it ’ s fair to say local government have not been entirely cut out of the loop .
However there is a chasm between the rhetoric of citywide lockdowns , or those covering entire estates , and how councils envisage it working .
In Greater Manchester , they would rather use track-and-trace to identify the people who have caught and potentially spread the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases do increase in certain areas .
One official says town halls could then move to close leisure centres , for example , or cancel public events .
Another suggests that in the event of a local outbreak , they might see playgrounds or schools - where it ’ s hard to socially distance children - closing , but parks staying open .
Councils are more comfortable with the idea of such specific measures , because they are used to them and feel that approach is more easily done with the consent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , local authorities have been drawing up ‘ outbreak management plans ’ , along the lines of those used for other pandemics or infections such as TB , for weeks .
One official says that what remains unclear is the point at which the Joint Biosecurity Council deems that a given area has a sufficient problem to trigger a wider measure .
“ Who decides , and how do we escalate ?
All of this is being worked through , ” they say .
“ Everybody has outbreak control plans - the bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at what scale and at what data and trigger-point does this escalate up through the JBC to COBRA.
” Local politicians would not be comfortable stepping up a full-on lockdown themselves , they suggest .
“ We ’ re not going to do it .
A lot of it is very impractical , ” they remark of any suggestion that they might be told to lock down an entire community .
“ What we will do , and what we can do , is what we consider to be sensible things .
Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on consensus , they add , arguing that has been lost at a national level in recent weeks .
“ We need to build that back and you do that by making sure people have got proper information and they understand what they are being asked to do.
” Councils would rather focus on using the contact tracing system to identify specific groups of people who should stay inside , agrees another official , while providing information to people so they can make their own judgement .
“ We ’ d rather focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down a street or wider area , ” they say , pointing out that the idea of locking down a Prestwich or Stretford specifically is fraught with practical difficulties .
Nevertheless , the public rhetoric from ministers demonstrates broader local lockdowns are still under consideration .
The national working group is now trying to draw up a policy already announced on the national airwaves some time ago .
At the same time public health bodies still do not have access to the results of all those testing positive for Covid here , under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two ’ of the national programme , meaning they are flying blind where the need for local measures is concerned .
The M.E.N .
asked the government a series of questions about the detail of local lockdowns , including what areas they might cover , what they would mean in practice , who would take the decision to implement them and what the trigger for that might be , as well as for an explanation of why testing data from private laboratories is still available to local health officials .
A spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to protect the public and save lives .
`` We have been working closely with our local partners , supporting them to take swift action to deal with any new local spikes in infections .
“ All English data from the testing programme is shared with Public Health England , who share the relevant data with their locally based Health Protection Teams , who work with local councils and Directors of Public Health .
“ There is a local insight team based in the new Joint Biosecurity Centre to advise local authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and start implementing local outbreak plans.
” As of this week , however , Greater Manchester leaders say they are still in the dark about local lockdowns , a key strand of the next response phase .
“ There are huge questions that fall out of this , so it ’ s hard really to answer the practicalities because we just don ’ t know , ” said the mayor on Wednesday in answer to questions from both the M.E.N .
and the BBC .
“ This is the problem .
To throw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a ‘ local lockdown ’ I think is wrong .
”

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On Monday, health secretary Matt Hancock returned to a buzz-phrase that has become increasingly prevalent as government moves England into the next phase of its pandemic response.
‘Local lockdowns’ will be used to tackle any spikes in the virus over the coming months, he said, referring sweepingly to a broad ‘legal toolkit’ that would be used to enforce such moves.
The new national Joint Biosecurity Centre - recently set up to monitor the pandemic’s data - would advise chief medical officers, ministers and local authorities about when this would be necessary.
Yet despite weeks of the phrase being uttered by ministers, a clear picture of a ‘local lockdown’ remains elusive. Far more questions remain than answers.
How big an area would a local lockdown cover, for example? Who would decide when to bring it in? What would be the trigger? What would it entail? Who would enforce it? And how would shutting down one community and not the one next door even work?
(Image: PA)
Much hinges on the definition. While local public health officials here do know how they would tackle a really localised outbreak - in the same way they have always dealt with TB or measles in a school or hospital, for example, through infection control, contact tracing and the isolation of those involved - nobody knows quite what ministers mean when they talk of a local ‘lockdown’.
Last week communities secretary Robert Jenrick spoke of exactly the sorts of targeted measures public health bodies are used to. But he also echoed briefings to national newspapers about entire housing estates or ‘parts of towns’ being shut back down.
On Sunday, foreign secretary Dominic Raab was pushed on whether cities such as Manchester could be locked down.
“We’ve definitely got the ability and we will target specific settings or particular regions, or geographic areas, yes, absolutely,” he told the BBC’s Andrew Marr, in words that caused brows to furrow among officials here.
One senior council figure notes national civil servants have privately been mooting the lockdown of entire cities for some time.
“There’s no clarity,” they say scornfully, noting that there is nothing alongside the idea to explain how it might work.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“The locking down of a city involves putting a fence around it. It’s rubbish. Nonsense.”
Greater Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham has used his Covid press conference to highlight concerns about the idea for two weeks in a row. Having initially called it a 'recipe for chaos' last week, on Wednesday he stressed that this was not only his position but that of council leaders here, whom he said were ‘sceptical’ about a policy ‘fraught with difficulties’.
“The government have spoken of it not necessarily being linked to a single building or institution, but could be imposed over a wider geographical area,” he said.
“It’s not clear who would make that decision or how it would be enforced and we think there are major difficulties with that.”
Pushed on how he thought it might potentially work in practical terms, he said it was ‘hard to answer’ that.
It was unclear how the national Joint Biosecurity Centre would identify the areas with the biggest problems, he said, or whether councils would make the resulting decision or have it handed down ‘as an instruction from a higher level’.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“People cross our boundaries every day to go to work - if you were to put a community under lockdown, how on earth would people who need to work within those communities?” he added. “How would they manage if they weren’t able to go to work? Would there be a local furlough scheme to support them?
“None of these questions have been answered and just in general terms we think the notion of putting a community or part of it under lockdown is problematic.”
The idea of local lockdown surfaced a month ago, when cabinet minister Michael Gove said government’s ‘phased approach’ to release would mean ‘we can pause or even reintroduce those restrictions that might be required in order to deal with localised outbreaks of the disease’.
It was a strategy referred to by some in Whitehall - and the Prime Minister - as ‘whack a mole’.
Having begun to talk about local lockdowns, government then set up a working group that includes some council officials from across the country. So it’s fair to say local government have not been entirely cut out of the loop.
However there is a chasm between the rhetoric of citywide lockdowns, or those covering entire estates, and how councils envisage it working.
(Image: PA)
In Greater Manchester, they would rather use track-and-trace to identify the people who have caught and potentially spread the virus, while tailoring their messaging if cases do increase in certain areas.
One official says town halls could then move to close leisure centres, for example, or cancel public events. Another suggests that in the event of a local outbreak, they might see playgrounds or schools - where it’s hard to socially distance children - closing, but parks staying open.
Councils are more comfortable with the idea of such specific measures, because they are used to them and feel that approach is more easily done with the consent of communities. At the request of government, local authorities have been drawing up ‘outbreak management plans’, along the lines of those used for other pandemics or infections such as TB, for weeks.
One official says that what remains unclear is the point at which the Joint Biosecurity Council deems that a given area has a sufficient problem to trigger a wider measure.
“Who decides, and how do we escalate? All of this is being worked through,” they say.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Everybody has outbreak control plans - the bit that isn’t clear yet is at what scale and at what data and trigger-point does this escalate up through the JBC to COBRA.”
Local politicians would not be comfortable stepping up a full-on lockdown themselves, they suggest.
One senior councillor is blunt.
“We’re not going to do it. A lot of it is very impractical,” they remark of any suggestion that they might be told to lock down an entire community.
“What we will do, and what we can do, is what we consider to be sensible things. Like track and trace.”
Lockdown also relies on consensus, they add, arguing that has been lost at a national level in recent weeks.
“We need to build that back and you do that by making sure people have got proper information and they understand what they are being asked to do.”
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Councils would rather focus on using the contact tracing system to identify specific groups of people who should stay inside, agrees another official, while providing information to people so they can make their own judgement. “We’d rather focus on that than be drawn into locking down a street or wider area,” they say, pointing out that the idea of locking down a Prestwich or Stretford specifically is fraught with practical difficulties.
Nevertheless, the public rhetoric from ministers demonstrates broader local lockdowns are still under consideration. The national working group is now trying to draw up a policy already announced on the national airwaves some time ago.
At the same time public health bodies still do not have access to the results of all those testing positive for Covid here, under what’s known as ‘pillar two’ of the national programme, meaning they are flying blind where the need for local measures is concerned.
The M.E.N. asked the government a series of questions about the detail of local lockdowns, including what areas they might cover, what they would mean in practice, who would take the decision to implement them and what the trigger for that might be, as well as for an explanation of why testing data from private laboratories is still available to local health officials.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
A spokesman said: “The government’s priority is to protect the public and save lives.
"We have been working closely with our local partners, supporting them to take swift action to deal with any new local spikes in infections.
“All English data from the testing programme is shared with Public Health England, who share the relevant data with their locally based Health Protection Teams, who work with local councils and Directors of Public Health.
“There is a local insight team based in the new Joint Biosecurity Centre to advise local authorities and health protection teams as they design and start implementing local outbreak plans.”
As of this week, however, Greater Manchester leaders say they are still in the dark about local lockdowns, a key strand of the next response phase.
“There are huge questions that fall out of this, so it’s hard really to answer the practicalities because we just don’t know,” said the mayor on Wednesday in answer to questions from both the M.E.N. and the BBC.
“This is the problem. To throw out something as potentially worrying to people as a ‘local lockdown’ I think is wrong.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Forensic tent pictured in street after man seriously injured in Wythenshawe

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in the street in Wythenshawe .
Police @ @ @ @ @ the attack just before 6pm .
Pictures from scene , close to Wythenshawe Park Metrolink @ @ @ @ @ tent has been erected at the side of the road .
Crime scene investigators in @ @ @ @ @ incident .
No arrests have been made at this stage and no further details as @ @ @ @ @ by his injuries have been released .
A GMP spokesman said : `` Police received @ @ @ @ @ reports of an assault on Wythenshawe Road .
`` One adult male has been taken @ @ @ @ @ .
`` No arrests have been made at this time .
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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in the street in Wythenshawe.
Police closed off Wythenshawe Road following the attack just before 6pm.
Pictures from scene, close to Wythenshawe Park Metrolink stop, show a forensic tent has been erected at the side of the road.
(Image: ASP)
Crime scene investigators in white suits also attended the incident.
No arrests have been made at this stage and no further details as to how the man came by his injuries have been released.
A GMP spokesman said: "Police received a call at 5.53pm to reports of an assault on Wythenshawe Road.
"One adult male has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"No arrests have been made at this time.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man United fans have new Jadon Sancho theory amid Werner to Chelsea

Many Manchester United fans are convinced that the path is now clear for their club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
That 's after numerous reports stated that Premier League rivals Chelsea were closing in on a move for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner .
Chelsea had been heavily linked with Sancho , but look to be about to spend around £50million to trigger Werner 's release clause .
Frank Lampard 's side have already arranged a transfer for Ajax forward Hakim Ziyech , who will arrive in the summer .
So it looks certain that the Stamford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the time being , meaning United supporters are getting more hopeful their club can do a deal for Sancho .
MEN Sport understands the 20-year-old England winger remains top priority for United in the transfer market .
And although they showed interest in Werner amid their search for a striker as well , the German international was not a top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
United negotiated an extension of Odion Ighalo 's loan from Shanghai Shenhua and , although they remain confident of securing signings as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jewel in the crown .
United fans took to social media to speak of their excitement about Sancho , with many waiting for a deal to be done at some stage this summer .
Here 's what they said : Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham are among United 's other targets , but all eyes have been on Sancho since the Bundesliga returned to action after the coronavirus pandemic .
Sancho smashed a hat-trick for Dortmund last week against Paderborn .

Many Manchester United fans are convinced that the path is now clear for their club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
That's after numerous reports stated that Premier League rivals Chelsea were closing in on a move for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.
Chelsea had been heavily linked with Sancho, but look to be about to spend around £50million to trigger Werner's release clause. Frank Lampard's side have already arranged a transfer for Ajax forward Hakim Ziyech, who will arrive in the summer.
So it looks certain that the Stamford Bridge club have completed their forward signings for the time being, meaning United supporters are getting more hopeful their club can do a deal for Sancho.
MEN Sport understands the 20-year-old England winger remains top priority for United in the transfer market. And although they showed interest in Werner amid their search for a striker as well, the German international was not a top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
United negotiated an extension of Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua and, although they remain confident of securing signings as well as Sancho, the Dortmund man would be the jewel in the crown.
United fans took to social media to speak of their excitement about Sancho, with many waiting for a deal to be done at some stage this summer.
Here's what they said:
Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham are among United's other targets, but all eyes have been on Sancho since the Bundesliga returned to action after the coronavirus pandemic. Sancho smashed a hat-trick for Dortmund last week against Paderborn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Police investigate after bird of prey is shot in Peak District National Park

The killing of a bird of prey in the Peak District National Park is being investigated by police .
GMP and the RSPB are appealing for information after a buzzard was found shot near Diggle .
A member of the public found the bird dying on the ground and contacted the RSPB .
However it had to be euthanized at a vets the next morning due to the extent of its injuries .
The body of the bird was x-rayed , and found to contain six pieces of lead shot .
Further post-mortem analysis revealed that the bird had also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but survived .
The RSPB says there has been a sharp rise in the number of raptors being shot since the lockdown .
All birds of prey are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 .
To intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence and could result in an unlimited fine or up to six months in jail .
The northern Peak District is a known hotspot for the shooting , trapping and poisoning of birds of prey .
Nearby In 2018 , a climber witnessed a red kite being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The same year a tawny owl and a short-eared owl were found shot near Wessenden Head .
The RSPB ’ s Investigations Team recently reported a surge of potential and confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution since lockdown .
It is believed that the absence of visitors and raptor workers from key parts of the countryside may have served as an invitation to some to increase their efforts to kill birds of prey .
Jack Ashton-Booth RSPB Investigations Officer , drove the dying bird to the vets .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bird in your hands that ’ s been riddled with lead shot , knowing that you probably can ’ t do anything to save it , is devastating .
That is the reality of raptor persecution .
“ We are grateful to the member of the public who reported this incident .
If you find a bird of prey dead or injured in suspicious circumstances , please report it to the police .
We ’ re certain that more birds will be killed than we ever find or hear about.
” A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Shooting a bird of prey is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and I would appeal to hear from anyone with information.
” If you have any information relating to this incident , call Greater Manchester Police on 101 .
If you find a wild bird of prey which you suspect has been illegally killed , contact RSPB Investigations on 01767 680551 or fill in the online form : https : //www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/our-positions-and-campaigns/positions/wildbirdslaw/reportform.aspx

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The killing of a bird of prey in the Peak District National Park is being investigated by police.
GMP and the RSPB are appealing for information after a buzzard was found shot near Diggle.
A member of the public found the bird dying on the ground and contacted the RSPB. However it had to be euthanized at a vets the next morning due to the extent of its injuries.
The body of the bird was x-rayed, and found to contain six pieces of lead shot. Further post-mortem analysis revealed that the bird had also been shot at an earlier occasion, but survived.
The RSPB says there has been a sharp rise in the number of raptors being shot since the lockdown.
All birds of prey are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. To intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence and could result in an unlimited fine or up to six months in jail.
The northern Peak District is a known hotspot for the shooting, trapping and poisoning of birds of prey.
Nearby In 2018, a climber witnessed a red kite being shot out of the sky near Saddleworth. The same year a tawny owl and a short-eared owl were found shot near Wessenden Head.
The RSPB’s Investigations Team recently reported a surge of potential and confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution since lockdown.
It is believed that the absence of visitors and raptor workers from key parts of the countryside may have served as an invitation to some to increase their efforts to kill birds of prey.
Jack Ashton-Booth RSPB Investigations Officer, drove the dying bird to the vets. He said:“To hold the body of a bird in your hands that’s been riddled with lead shot, knowing that you probably can’t do anything to save it, is devastating. That is the reality of raptor persecution.
“We are grateful to the member of the public who reported this incident. If you find a bird of prey dead or injured in suspicious circumstances, please report it to the police. We’re certain that more birds will be killed than we ever find or hear about.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police, said: “Shooting a bird of prey is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and I would appeal to hear from anyone with information.”
If you have any information relating to this incident, call Greater Manchester Police on 101.
If you find a wild bird of prey which you suspect has been illegally killed, contact RSPB Investigations on 01767 680551 or fill in the online form: https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/our-positions-and-campaigns/positions/wildbirdslaw/reportform.aspx


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United are yet to make a decision on whether Dean Henderson will be allowed to finish this season with @ @ @ @ @ 's loan spell expires on June 30 , and while Premier League have given permission @ @ @ @ @ extended , the two clubs remain in talks .
Henderson has enjoyed another excellent season @ @ @ @ @ to keep hold of the 23-year-old , but an extension to that loan deal is @ @ @ @ @ which raises the possibility of the academy graduate returning in July when the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ already extended Odion Ighalo 's loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua , while elsewhere on the @ @ @ @ @ that Bayer Leverkusen superstar Kai Havertz is open to the idea of a move to @ @ @ @ @ already targeting fellow Bundesliga sensation Jadon Sancho .
Recap the main United headlines as they @ @ @ @ @ below .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay)

Manchester United are yet to make a decision on whether Dean Henderson will be allowed to finish this season with Sheffield United.
The goalkeeper's loan spell expires on June 30, and while Premier League have given permission for such deals to be extended, the two clubs remain in talks.
Henderson has enjoyed another excellent season and Chris Wilder is keen to keep hold of the 23-year-old, but an extension to that loan deal is yet to be agreed, which raises the possibility of the academy graduate returning in July when the Premier League season resumes.
United have already extended Odion Ighalo's loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua, while elsewhere on the transfer front it has emerged that Bayer Leverkusen superstar Kai Havertz is open to the idea of a move to Old Trafford. United are already targeting fellow Bundesliga sensation Jadon Sancho.
Recap the main United headlines as they unfolded on our live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man Utd to compete with Spurs and Everton for Godin and more rumours

Manchester United will compete against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Everton for the signature of Inter defender Diego Godin this summer , according to reports .
Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ed Woodward have both warned that the upcoming transfer window will likely be unrecognisable from previous editions , United are still planning to pursue their top targets .
A new winger , playmaker and centre-midfielder are at the top of the list yet United have continued to be linked with a number of centre-backs , including Kalidou Koulibaly , Dayot Upamecano and Ruben Dias .
The latest name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was touted to move to Old Trafford on countless occasions while at Atletico Madrid .
United opted against signing the 34-year-old when he was available on a free last summer and he instead joined Serie A giants Inter but he has struggled for game time at the San Siro , starting just 12 league games .
It 's claimed by CalcioMercato , via SportMole , that United are one of the teams interested in making Godin 's stay in Milan a brief one , although Everton and Tottenham are also in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new centre-back is n't a priority for United this summer following the arrival of Harry Maguire last summer .
Elsewhere , United are very close to reaching an agreement to sign Thiago Almada , according to reports .
MEN Sport reported earlier in the week United have identified teenage Argentine winger Almada as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho .
Now a report from Todo Fichajes suggest United are very close to agreeing a deal with Velez Sarsfield for the player .
It is suggested that talks are 'well advanced ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains the top target for the summer .

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Manchester United will compete against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Everton for the signature of Inter defender Diego Godin this summer, according to reports.
Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ed Woodward have both warned that the upcoming transfer window will likely be unrecognisable from previous editions, United are still planning to pursue their top targets.
A new winger, playmaker and centre-midfielder are at the top of the list yet United have continued to be linked with a number of centre-backs, including Kalidou Koulibaly, Dayot Upamecano and Ruben Dias.
The latest name to reemerge is the Uruguayan Godin, who was touted to move to Old Trafford on countless occasions while at Atletico Madrid.
United opted against signing the 34-year-old when he was available on a free last summer and he instead joined Serie A giants Inter but he has struggled for game time at the San Siro, starting just 12 league games.
It's claimed by CalcioMercato, via SportMole, that United are one of the teams interested in making Godin's stay in Milan a brief one, although Everton and Tottenham are also in the race.
M.E.N. Sport understands that a new centre-back isn't a priority for United this summer following the arrival of Harry Maguire last summer.
Elsewhere, United are very close to reaching an agreement to sign Thiago Almada, according to reports.
MEN Sport reported earlier in the week United have identified teenage Argentine winger Almada as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho.
Now a report from Todo Fichajes suggest United are very close to agreeing a deal with Velez Sarsfield for the player.
It is suggested that talks are 'well advanced' for his signing but that Jadon Sancho remains the top target for the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man City contact Barcelona over Roberto transfer and more rumours

Manchester City have contacted Barcelona over a move for Sergi Roberto - according to reports in Spain .
MEN Sport understand defence is an area of priority for Pep Guardiola in the upcoming window due to City 's frailties in defence at times this season .
Roberto worked under Guardiola during his time in charge of the Spanish giants but made just six appearances before he departed in 2012 .
Since then , the 28-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Blaugrana , showcasing his versatility by playing in central midfield or right-back .
Mundo Deportivo claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain international at the Etihad Stadium , with Roberto 's contract set to expire in two years .
Despite Guardiola 's preference to sign Roberto , the report states that talks between the two clubs have not started .
Barcelona are believed to be relaxed over his future at the club .
Elsewhere , reports in Germany suggest RB Leipzig are firmly committed to signing Angelino on a permanent deal in the upcoming window .
The left-back joined the Bundesliga side on loan in January after struggling to break into the starting XI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact with Leipzig and SportBild claim the German side are eager to sign him permanently .
They report the two clubs are in negotiations over a fee for the Spaniard with Leipzig unwilling to meet the €30million clause City included in the loan agreement .

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Manchester City have contacted Barcelona over a move for Sergi Roberto - according to reports in Spain.
MEN Sport understand defence is an area of priority for Pep Guardiola in the upcoming window due to City's frailties in defence at times this season.
Roberto worked under Guardiola during his time in charge of the Spanish giants but made just six appearances before he departed in 2012.
Since then, the 28-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Blaugrana, showcasing his versatility by playing in central midfield or right-back.
Mundo Deportivo claim Guardiola is keen to reunite with the Spain international at the Etihad Stadium, with Roberto's contract set to expire in two years.
Despite Guardiola's preference to sign Roberto, the report states that talks between the two clubs have not started. Barcelona are believed to be relaxed over his future at the club.
Elsewhere, reports in Germany suggest RB Leipzig are firmly committed to signing Angelino on a permanent deal in the upcoming window.
The left-back joined the Bundesliga side on loan in January after struggling to break into the starting XI under Guardiola.
Angelino made an instant impact with Leipzig and SportBild claim the German side are eager to sign him permanently.
They report the two clubs are in negotiations over a fee for the Spaniard with Leipzig unwilling to meet the €30million clause City included in the loan agreement.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Love Island ex-cop Mike Boateng accuses Greater Manchester Police of racism

Former Love Island contestant and ex-cop Mike Boateng has published an angry tirade against his former employer Greater Manchester Police , accusing the force and individual officers he has named of being racist .
The 24-year-old joined the force in 2017 and resigned in December 2019 to fly to South Africa to star on the hit ITV2 dating show .
He alleged , in a statement released on his behalf while the show was continuing earlier this year , that he had been 'subjected to racist behaviour during his initial training ' after what he labelled 'false ' stories emerged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP said it had investigated his complaint at the time and 'dealt with ' officers - although they refused to say what action had been taken .
And now Mr Boateng , who moved to Bury to work for GMP , has launched an astonishing tirade against GMP in a post to his 455,000 followers on Instagram .
His outburst comes as protests mount around the world following the death in the US of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers .
In the post , Mr Boateng appeared to mock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign which followed the 'black lives matter ' campaign .
He said : `` All lives matter , yeah that sounds about right .
Wait .
All lives matter , that sounds about white .
You see my whole life has been handicapped because of the colour of my skin and now I 'm screaming black lives matter , you want in .
`` Three years of my life I spent in a legal system I thought I could make change but it was three years of pain and suffering with no gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was no way they could ever accept a black man could do the job better than he could .
`` I wanted to rise but they turned my name into a joke and play games .
The police is racist .
I 'll name names : GMP , sergeant ***** , sergeant *********** , PC ********* , PC ************* , but I still made it out .
`` And to Love Island 2020 supposed to be the highlight of my life , I finally made it just to come out and find that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co-conspired with some UK media they tried to kill by tarnishing my name with lies and hide it with # bekind , I 'm tired .
I 'm tired of being tired of being tired .
`` Every day a struggle , d'you know what that feels like .
Let me ask you something , if you 're white and you 'd like to be treated as black people are , put your hands up and I 'll say it again .
If you 're white and want to be treated as black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No hands up .
Go figure .
Because you 'd rather be the one pulling the trigger .
`` And I did n't have the courage to get this message through but next time you tell me all lives matter f*** you too . ''
GMP said it was aware of the video , had investigated his allegations of racism and 'dealt with ' five officers , insisting : `` There is absolutely no place for racism within GMP . ''
In April , despite having left the force , Mr Boateng appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted gross misconduct while serving with GMP .
The hearing was told Mr Boateng 'persistently ' lied about why he was unable to attend a shift on December 6 , 2018 .
He confessed to superiors a week later , stating he was 'jet-lagged , ' but was concerned about adding to his already long list of sickness absences .
His QC said her client had faced racial abuse from colleagues and felt he was under greater scrutiny than his fellow officers during his time in the force .
The hearing was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 when another trainee allegedly called him a 'gorilla ' .
In another alleged incident Boateng was said to have been forced to bring his passport into work to prove he was not a criminal who shared the same name with him .
The hearing was told Mr Boateng required two months off from the force in 2018 due to depression .
In a character reference , one officer said he was 'astonished ' how well Mr Boateng dealt with some 'horrific examples of racist behaviour both by student colleagues and members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later confirmed five officers were placed on restricted duties after allegations made by Mr Boateng .
Two allegations were made against Mr Boateng in 2018 which were later dropped .
Mr Boateng joined the force in 2017 and resigned in December 2019 to fly to South Africa to star on the hit ITV2 dating show .
He introduced himself on the show as a police officer from London , despite moving to Bury to work for GMP , and playing for Eagley Football Club in Bolton .
At his disciplinary hearing , Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that had Mr Boateng still been serving for GMP , his gross misconduct would have resulted in a final warning .
In a statement , GMP said : `` We are aware of a video circulating on social media from a former GMP officer in which allegations are made about several GMP officers .
`` We believe that some of what is said in this video relates to 2017 when a serving officer reported that he had been subjected to racist behaviour during his initial training with Greater Manchester Police .
`` Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted duties while the allegations were thoroughly investigated by the Professional Standards Branch .
`` As a result , the five officers were dealt with under the Unsatisfactory Performance Procedure , which is set out in the Police Performance Regulations of 2012 .
`` Two of the officers named in this video were not subject complaints and not subject to this investigation .
`` There is absolutely no place for racism within GMP and we will investigate any reports of racist behaviour both internally and externally .
We accept that we will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strive to continuously learn and improve and will tackle bias , racism or discrimination wherever we find it .
`` The video references the Black Lives Matter movement and we want to make it clear that we stand alongside all those across who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life .
`` We have held a number of meetings with community representatives across Greater Manchester in recent weeks in order to listen to their feedback and concerns and to ensure that this informs our policing approach at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to work with , and listen to , all our communities , as we strive to build trust and understanding . ''

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Former Love Island contestant and ex-cop Mike Boateng has published an angry tirade against his former employer Greater Manchester Police, accusing the force and individual officers he has named of being racist.
The 24-year-old joined the force in 2017 and resigned in December 2019 to fly to South Africa to star on the hit ITV2 dating show.
He alleged, in a statement released on his behalf while the show was continuing earlier this year, that he had been 'subjected to racist behaviour during his initial training' after what he labelled 'false' stories emerged of his time as a cop.
GMP said it had investigated his complaint at the time and 'dealt with' officers - although they refused to say what action had been taken.
And now Mr Boateng, who moved to Bury to work for GMP, has launched an astonishing tirade against GMP in a post to his 455,000 followers on Instagram.
His outburst comes as protests mount around the world following the death in the US of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
In the post, Mr Boateng appeared to mock the 'all lives matter' social media campaign which followed the 'black lives matter' campaign.
He said: "All lives matter, yeah that sounds about right. Wait. All lives matter, that sounds about white. You see my whole life has been handicapped because of the colour of my skin and now I'm screaming black lives matter, you want in.
"Three years of my life I spent in a legal system I thought I could make change but it was three years of pain and suffering with no gain. I wanted to rise but there was no way they could ever accept a black man could do the job better than he could.
"I wanted to rise but they turned my name into a joke and play games. The police is racist. I'll name names: GMP, sergeant *****, sergeant ***********, PC *********, PC *************, but I still made it out.
"And to Love Island 2020 supposed to be the highlight of my life, I finally made it just to come out and find that the white man hated it.
"Co-conspired with some UK media they tried to kill by tarnishing my name with lies and hide it with #bekind, I'm tired. I'm tired of being tired of being tired.
"Every day a struggle, d'you know what that feels like. Let me ask you something, if you're white and you'd like to be treated as black people are, put your hands up and I'll say it again. If you're white and want to be treated as black people are put your hands up. No hands up. Go figure. Because you'd rather be the one pulling the trigger.
"And I didn't have the courage to get this message through but next time you tell me all lives matter f*** you too."
GMP said it was aware of the video, had investigated his allegations of racism and 'dealt with' five officers, insisting: "There is absolutely no place for racism within GMP."
In April, despite having left the force, Mr Boateng appeared at a police misconduct hearing where he admitted gross misconduct while serving with GMP.
The hearing was told Mr Boateng 'persistently' lied about why he was unable to attend a shift on December 6, 2018.
He confessed to superiors a week later, stating he was 'jet-lagged,' but was concerned about adding to his already long list of sickness absences.
His QC said her client had faced racial abuse from colleagues and felt he was under greater scrutiny than his fellow officers during his time in the force.
The hearing was told about one incident during Boateng's training in 2017 when another trainee allegedly called him a 'gorilla'.
In another alleged incident Boateng was said to have been forced to bring his passport into work to prove he was not a criminal who shared the same name with him.
The hearing was told Mr Boateng required two months off from the force in 2018 due to depression.
(Image: ITV)
In a character reference, one officer said he was 'astonished' how well Mr Boateng dealt with some 'horrific examples of racist behaviour both by student colleagues and members of training staff'.
The force later confirmed five officers were placed on restricted duties after allegations made by Mr Boateng.
Two allegations were made against Mr Boateng in 2018 which were later dropped.
Mr Boateng joined the force in 2017 and resigned in December 2019 to fly to South Africa to star on the hit ITV2 dating show.
He introduced himself on the show as a police officer from London, despite moving to Bury to work for GMP, and playing for Eagley Football Club in Bolton.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At his disciplinary hearing, Chief Constable for Merseyside Police Andy Cooke concluded that had Mr Boateng still been serving for GMP, his gross misconduct would have resulted in a final warning.
In a statement, GMP said: "We are aware of a video circulating on social media from a former GMP officer in which allegations are made about several GMP officers.
"We believe that some of what is said in this video relates to 2017 when a serving officer reported that he had been subjected to racist behaviour during his initial training with Greater Manchester Police.
"Following this, five officers were placed on restricted duties while the allegations were thoroughly investigated by the Professional Standards Branch.
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"As a result, the five officers were dealt with under the Unsatisfactory Performance Procedure, which is set out in the Police Performance Regulations of 2012.
"Two of the officers named in this video were not subject complaints and not subject to this investigation.
"There is absolutely no place for racism within GMP and we will investigate any reports of racist behaviour both internally and externally. We accept that we will not always get things right, but we strive to continuously learn and improve and will tackle bias, racism or discrimination wherever we find it.
"The video references the Black Lives Matter movement and we want to make it clear that we stand alongside all those across who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life.
"We have held a number of meetings with community representatives across Greater Manchester in recent weeks in order to listen to their feedback and concerns and to ensure that this informs our policing approach at this challenging time for everybody. We will continue to work with, and listen to, all our communities, as we strive to build trust and understanding."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man Utd evening headlines as Havertz reveals interest, fixtures announced

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday , May 4 : Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz is interested in a move to the Premier League , MEN Sport can reveal .
The 20-year-old , who has scored 11 goals this season and has five in four matches since the Bundesliga restarted , views a Premier League move as a viable option .
And United represent a potential landing spot .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to add attacking talent and Havertz has impressed the United staff with his performances this season .
The German , however , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to earn a place in the national team ahead of the 2021 European Championships .
Jadon Sancho remains the first choice , but with United ’ s financial situation uncertain at present , other options could be considered , of which one is Havertz .
Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur on Friday , June 19 , as the Premier League 's return fixtures have been announced .
United will travel down to London to face Spurs for their first competitive match in three months .
It 's a Friday night for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8pm , before entertaining Sheffield United just five days later in midweek .
The following weekend will see United continue their FA Cup run against Norwich City before returning to Premier League action three days later against Brighton & Hove Albion .
Adidas have unveiled their new Manchester United training kit ahead of the 2020/21 season .
At the US Adidas store , a men ’ s jersey , training shirt , and women ’ s jersey are now available to purchase .
It is not yet known when they will be released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dark green colourway named ‘ Legend Earth ’ and has the three Adidas stripes running down the two sleeves .
On the right sleeve , these stripes are orange and on the left they are white .
The Adidas logo sits on the right chest with the Manchester United logo on the left chest .
These are colour coordinated with the stripes on the sleeves , orange on the right and white on the left .
AON , United ’ s training sponsor , appears in large , white lettering on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embroidered in orange on the back .
Premier League clubs have approved the proposed rule of five substitutes during matches when play recommences later this month .
Due to fears that players might struggle with match fitness and injuries , FIFA proposed the five-substitute rule which allows teams to make five changes throughout a match .
They can make these changes at half-time or across three different stoppages .
The temporary rule change was approved by Premier League clubs on Thursday as the Project Restart plans pick up the pace .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bench instead of the usual seven .
Bundesliga teams have been using this rule throughout their restart .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, May 4:
Kai Havertz transfer stance revealed
Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz is interested in a move to the Premier League, MEN Sport can reveal.
The 20-year-old, who has scored 11 goals this season and has five in four matches since the Bundesliga restarted, views a Premier League move as a viable option. And United represent a potential landing spot.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to add attacking talent and Havertz has impressed the United staff with his performances this season.
The German, however, is mindful of playing time as he looks to earn a place in the national team ahead of the 2021 European Championships.
Jadon Sancho remains the first choice, but with United’s financial situation uncertain at present, other options could be considered, of which one is Havertz.
United fixtures for Premier League restart
Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, June 19, as the Premier League's return fixtures have been announced.
United will travel down to London to face Spurs for their first competitive match in three months. It's a Friday night for Solksjaer's side, with kick-off at 8pm, before entertaining Sheffield United just five days later in midweek.
The following weekend will see United continue their FA Cup run against Norwich City before returning to Premier League action three days later against Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Adidas unveil training kit
Adidas have unveiled their new Manchester United training kit ahead of the 2020/21 season. At the US Adidas store, a men’s jersey, training shirt, and women’s jersey are now available to purchase. It is not yet known when they will be released in the UK.
The design features a dark green colourway named ‘Legend Earth’ and has the three Adidas stripes running down the two sleeves. On the right sleeve, these stripes are orange and on the left they are white.
The Adidas logo sits on the right chest with the Manchester United logo on the left chest. These are colour coordinated with the stripes on the sleeves, orange on the right and white on the left.
AON, United’s training sponsor, appears in large, white lettering on the front and ‘Manchester United’ is embroidered in orange on the back.
Substitutes rule approved
Premier League clubs have approved the proposed rule of five substitutes during matches when play recommences later this month.
Due to fears that players might struggle with match fitness and injuries, FIFA proposed the five-substitute rule which allows teams to make five changes throughout a match. They can make these changes at half-time or across three different stoppages.
The temporary rule change was approved by Premier League clubs on Thursday as the Project Restart plans pick up the pace. It will also allow United to name nine substitutes on the bench instead of the usual seven.
Bundesliga teams have been using this rule throughout their restart.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man City evening headlines: PL approves new rule, fixture schedule announced

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday , May 4 .
Manchester City will have to play three games in seven days before their match against Liverpool on July 2 .
The Premier League has announced the dates for its return fixtures , and after City kick-off the top-flight 's return , Pep Guardiola 's side will play three games in one week .
City take on Arsenal on June 17 , before Burnley travel to the Etihad Stadium on June 22 .
Chelsea will be the next destination for City on June 25 before returning to FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Guardiola 's men will then have the challenge of Liverpool , who could be crowned champions by then , on July 2 at the Etihad .
Leaked pictures online revealed designs for Manchester City ’ s 2020/21 kit , including what it will look like when being worn .
The kit was supposedly leaked on the US online Puma store before being taken down , but images circulated nonetheless .
The kit features a mosaic design in which white cracks appear across the front of the sky blue shirt .
The sponsors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue .
This design has been rumoured before and now seems to be put in place .
It is said to represent the murals and mosaics that can be found around the Manchester city centre , especially in the northern quarter .
The model also wears navy blue shorts .
Per FootyHeadlines , this will be the colour of the shorts when the kit is officially released .
On Thursday , the Premier League approved the formerly proposed temporary rule which will allow teams to make five substitutes in a match .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amendment to the rules last month as teams and leagues raised concerns regarding the fitness of the players upon their return to competitive play following an extended layoff .
The rule allows teams , including City , to name nine substitutes to the bench instead of seven and make five chances in a match instead of three .
These changes must be made across three stoppages and half-time , providing four total opportunities for teams to stop the game to make a substitution .
The Bundesliga have used this rule since play resumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help prevent injuries due to fatigue late in matches .
A Premier League statement read : “ Premier League Shareholders today agreed temporary changes to the rules relating to substitute players .
“ For the remainder of the 2019/20 season , the number of substitutes that can be used during a match will increase from three to five players .
“ This is in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board last month .
“ Shareholders also approved for clubs to increase the maximum number of substitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine for the rest of the 2019/20 season .
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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, May 4.
City's return fixtures announced
Manchester City will have to play three games in seven days before their match against Liverpool on July 2.
The Premier League has announced the dates for its return fixtures, and after City kick-off the top-flight's return, Pep Guardiola's side will play three games in one week.
City take on Arsenal on June 17, before Burnley travel to the Etihad Stadium on June 22. Chelsea will be the next destination for City on June 25 before returning to FA Cup action on June 28 against Newcastle.
Guardiola's men will then have the challenge of Liverpool, who could be crowned champions by then, on July 2 at the Etihad.
City 20/21 kit details leaked
Leaked pictures online revealed designs for Manchester City’s 2020/21 kit, including what it will look like when being worn. The kit was supposedly leaked on the US online Puma store before being taken down, but images circulated nonetheless.
The kit features a mosaic design in which white cracks appear across the front of the sky blue shirt. The sponsors and puma logo appear in a navy blue. This design has been rumoured before and now seems to be put in place.
It is said to represent the murals and mosaics that can be found around the Manchester city centre, especially in the northern quarter.
The model also wears navy blue shorts. Per FootyHeadlines, this will be the colour of the shorts when the kit is officially released.
Substitutes rule approved
On Thursday, the Premier League approved the formerly proposed temporary rule which will allow teams to make five substitutes in a match.
The International Football Association Board made the temporary amendment to the rules last month as teams and leagues raised concerns regarding the fitness of the players upon their return to competitive play following an extended layoff.
The rule allows teams, including City, to name nine substitutes to the bench instead of seven and make five chances in a match instead of three. These changes must be made across three stoppages and half-time, providing four total opportunities for teams to stop the game to make a substitution.
The Bundesliga have used this rule since play resumed last month and it is believed to help prevent injuries due to fatigue late in matches.
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A Premier League statement read: “Premier League Shareholders today agreed temporary changes to the rules relating to substitute players.
“For the remainder of the 2019/20 season, the number of substitutes that can be used during a match will increase from three to five players.
“This is in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board last month.
“Shareholders also approved for clubs to increase the maximum number of substitute players on the bench from seven to nine for the rest of the 2019/20 season.”