themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Rise in homelessness drives social housing demand as over 200 apply for each one

A rise in homelessness has driven demand for social housing with more than 200 people applying for each single-bedroom home which becomes available .
A total of 4,008 households made themselves known to Salford council as homeless in the year up to March 2020 , up by 13.5 pc from the previous year .
The council does not have a legal obligation to house all homeless people but during that period , there was a 56 pc increase in the number of households which the local authority does have a statutory duty to temporarily home .
And as the demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the demand for permanent settled housing – but the availability of social housing is low .
Service manager Jane Anderson says 'turnover ' has been affected by Covid .
She said : “ We normally only see about 34 properties advertised per week and it ’ s not unusual now to see over 100 bids on every property advertised .
`` In fact , on some of our properties , in particular on the one-beds , we ’ re seeing in excess of 200 bids being placed on those properties .
So demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social housing properties available .
“ During the pandemic , we saw a significant fall in the number of properties advertised and that was because of the restrictions that the government placed on house moves and because the registered providers were unable to get out and do repairs to properties .
So that dropped to 3 per week .
`` That obviously impacted on the numbers in temporary accommodation because we weren ’ t able to move people on .
`` People were still needing temporary accommodation , but we didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to . ''
Salford council has now come to an agreement with registered social housing providers which means that 20 pc of the properties they have available will be let directly to people who are currently in temporary accommodation .
This means that rather than being advertised on Salford Home Search , the homes are being offered directly to people in temporary accommodation .
Head of housing and strategy Andrew Leigh said the number of people which the council has a legal duty to provide housing for increased to 525 last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been temporarily housed by authorities in Greater Manchester as part of a government initiative during the pandemic .
Mr Leigh added : “ One of the other things that we ’ re clearly finding is that people who are presenting as homeless often have a range of other support needs , be that mental health , physical ill-health and disabilities as well . ''
Rachel Connelly , head of supported housing , told the growth and prosperity scrutiny panel on Monday who the council must provide housing for by law .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a single person , there is a level of vulnerability which places a statutory duty as a local authority to house them .
But she told the panel that temporary accommodation is costly to the council and can be detrimental to wellbeing , particularly for households with children .
She said : `` We ’ re very aware of the detrimental impact on households , particularly when staying in things like bed and breakfast accommodation or accommodation away from where their support networks are .
`` So it ’ s really critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality and the most cost-effective accommodation that we possibly can .
“ We ’ re currently working to reduce that cost burden to the city council and improve the experience for customers . ''

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A rise in homelessness has driven demand for social housing with more than 200 people applying for each single-bedroom home which becomes available.
A total of 4,008 households made themselves known to Salford council as homeless in the year up to March 2020, up by 13.5 pc from the previous year.
The council does not have a legal obligation to house all homeless people but during that period, there was a 56 pc increase in the number of households which the local authority does have a statutory duty to temporarily home.
And as the demand for temporary accommodation rises, so does the demand for permanent settled housing – but the availability of social housing is low.
Service manager Jane Anderson says 'turnover' has been affected by Covid.
She said: “We normally only see about 34 properties advertised per week and it’s not unusual now to see over 100 bids on every property advertised.
"In fact, on some of our properties, in particular on the one-beds, we’re seeing in excess of 200 bids being placed on those properties. So demand still massively outstrips supply in terms of social housing properties available.
“During the pandemic, we saw a significant fall in the number of properties advertised and that was because of the restrictions that the government placed on house moves and because the registered providers were unable to get out and do repairs to properties. So that dropped to 3 per week.
"That obviously impacted on the numbers in temporary accommodation because we weren’t able to move people on.
"People were still needing temporary accommodation, but we didn’t have the settled accommodation to move them on to."
Salford council has now come to an agreement with registered social housing providers which means that 20 pc of the properties they have available will be let directly to people who are currently in temporary accommodation.
This means that rather than being advertised on Salford Home Search, the homes are being offered directly to people in temporary accommodation.
Head of housing and strategy Andrew Leigh said the number of people which the council has a legal duty to provide housing for increased to 525 last year.
Since then, rough sleepers have also been temporarily housed by authorities in Greater Manchester as part of a government initiative during the pandemic.
Mr Leigh added: “One of the other things that we’re clearly finding is that people who are presenting as homeless often have a range of other support needs, be that mental health, physical ill-health and disabilities as well."
Rachel Connelly, head of supported housing, told the growth and prosperity scrutiny panel on Monday who the council must provide housing for by law.
She said that generally, to be accepted as a single person, there is a level of vulnerability which places a statutory duty as a local authority to house them.
But she told the panel that temporary accommodation is costly to the council and can be detrimental to wellbeing, particularly for households with children.
She said: "We’re very aware of the detrimental impact on households, particularly when staying in things like bed and breakfast accommodation or accommodation away from where their support networks are.
"So it’s really critical that we try to get the best quality and the most cost-effective accommodation that we possibly can.
“We’re currently working to reduce that cost burden to the city council and improve the experience for customers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Manchester United confirm Old Trafford reduced capacity when fans return

Manchester United have told the government they are ready to welcome fans back to Old Trafford and believe they can safely have more than 23,000 attending games with social distancing .
United have issued a formal statement on the return of supporters , which was initially set for this month but pushed back due to ongoing covid-19 restriction .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have not played in front of their home fans since a 2-0 victory over Man City in the Manchester derby in March .
Football went into lockdown shortly afterwards and has been played behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's chief operating officer Collete Roche has issued a statement in which she said the club 's safety protocols for the return of fans were in place .
`` We were really disappointed when the government decided not to allow fans back in the stadium in October because we 've got everything in place to make sure we can do so safely , '' Roche told Sky Sports .
“ We 've got all the COVID security measures and other processes ready to go .
We spent around two months working with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and measures to make sure that we can have around 23,500 people in this stadium safely social distancing .
“ It ’ s quite bemusing to understand why people can gather in other settings such as on an aeroplane or a restaurant , or even in a cinema to watch football , when we know we 've got the plans and the process is ready to deliver a match day here safely . ''
United have “ had to redesign what match day looks like ” and plan to introduce staggered arrival times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus risks .

Manchester United have told the government they are ready to welcome fans back to Old Trafford and believe they can safely have more than 23,000 attending games with social distancing.
United have issued a formal statement on the return of supporters, which was initially set for this month but pushed back due to ongoing covid-19 restriction.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have not played in front of their home fans since a 2-0 victory over Man City in the Manchester derby in March. Football went into lockdown shortly afterwards and has been played behind closed doors since its return in June.
United's chief operating officer Collete Roche has issued a statement in which she said the club's safety protocols for the return of fans were in place.
"We were really disappointed when the government decided not to allow fans back in the stadium in October because we've got everything in place to make sure we can do so safely," Roche told Sky Sports.
“We've got all the COVID security measures and other processes ready to go. We spent around two months working with the government guidelines to develop the right processes and measures to make sure that we can have around 23,500 people in this stadium safely social distancing.
“It’s quite bemusing to understand why people can gather in other settings such as on an aeroplane or a restaurant, or even in a cinema to watch football, when we know we've got the plans and the process is ready to deliver a match day here safely."
United have “had to redesign what match day looks like” and plan to introduce staggered arrival times and temperature checks before entry to minimise coronavirus risks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--'Too many have burgled our house' - Bolton boss on making UniBol a 'fortress'

Ian Evatt wants Bolton Wanderers to turn the University of Bolton Stadium into a 'fortress ' after getting their first home win of the season against Bradford City .
Nathan Delfouneso 's first half strike proved to be enough to claim Bolton 's maiden three points of the season at home against the Bantams .
Bradford could drawn level through Billy Clarke 's spot kick after the break but his penalty was saved by Wanderers goalkeeper Billy Crellin , and Bolton held out to claim victory .
It was the maiden win of the season for the Trotters after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far this campaign .
And Wanderers head coach Evatt was glad to get that particular monkey off their back with their first win of the season .
But he feels that too many sides have taken points off Wanderers this season at home before then and called on his side to make the University of Bolton Stadium a 'fortress ' .
And he is seeing the right signs with his players that they are becoming familiar with one another after taking time to gel .
He said : “ This is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have come and burgled our house so far this season .
They ’ ve taken points when they shouldn ’ t .
`` We have to make this a fortress .
We want to make this a fortress , it ’ s great to get that monkey off our back tonight .
“ Football ’ s a funny game and when you ’ re not winning games consistently at this football club at this level , pressure is going to come on us , no doubt .
`` But we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new way , a whole new system , they haven ’ t had a chance to go out and build relationships with each other outside of the training ground because of the pandemic we ’ re in , so it ’ s taking time .
`` We ’ re seeing the right signs , we ’ re seeing them come out of their shell , we ’ re see their characters come together , we ’ re getting used to what each player needs , what each player wants , and what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s coming .
`` It ’ s great for the back lads because they ’ ve come under criticism as well and they ’ re responding the right way , Billy responded the right way - there ’ s a theme here .
I ’ d like to think I know what I ’ m doing and we will get it right eventually .
`` We are n't where we want to be right now but it ’ s not about where we are right now , it ’ s about where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most important thing . ''

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Ian Evatt wants Bolton Wanderers to turn the University of Bolton Stadium into a 'fortress' after getting their first home win of the season against Bradford City.
Nathan Delfouneso's first half strike proved to be enough to claim Bolton's maiden three points of the season at home against the Bantams.
Bradford could drawn level through Billy Clarke's spot kick after the break but his penalty was saved by Wanderers goalkeeper Billy Crellin, and Bolton held out to claim victory.
It was the maiden win of the season for the Trotters after a draw and five losses in all competitions so far this campaign.
And Wanderers head coach Evatt was glad to get that particular monkey off their back with their first win of the season.
But he feels that too many sides have taken points off Wanderers this season at home before then and called on his side to make the University of Bolton Stadium a 'fortress'.
And he is seeing the right signs with his players that they are becoming familiar with one another after taking time to gel.
He said: “This is our house and to be honest too many people have come and burgled our house so far this season. They’ve taken points when they shouldn’t.
"We have to make this a fortress. We want to make this a fortress, it’s great to get that monkey off our back tonight.
“Football’s a funny game and when you’re not winning games consistently at this football club at this level, pressure is going to come on us, no doubt.
"But we’ve got 22 new players playing a whole new way, a whole new system, they haven’t had a chance to go out and build relationships with each other outside of the training ground because of the pandemic we’re in, so it’s taking time.
"We’re seeing the right signs, we’re seeing them come out of their shell, we’re see their characters come together, we’re getting used to what each player needs, what each player wants, and what they need from the team and that’s coming.
"It’s great for the back lads because they’ve come under criticism as well and they’re responding the right way, Billy responded the right way - there’s a theme here. I’d like to think I know what I’m doing and we will get it right eventually.
"We aren't where we want to be right now but it’s not about where we are right now, it’s about where we’re going. That’s the most important thing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Man City morning headlines as Laporte lays down Torres challenge

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday , 28 October .
Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players for reacting well to a surprise formation used by Marseille in Tuesday night ’ s Champions League encounter .
Despite using a back four in every game so far this season .
Andre Villa-Boas sent out his Marseille side in a back three with wing-backs against City , but Guardiola highlighted his team ’ s adaptability in responding to the unexpected change .
“ Playing away in the Champions League is always tough , ” the former .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we played offensively and defensively and the patience that we have .
“ We did n't expect five at the back but we adjusted really well and after five minutes we had taken three corners .
That showed the way we came here the way we want to do .
“ We learn a little bit more how you have to attack 3-5-2 or five at the back , it was a good result but also the performance .
We did n't concede much and we created enough chances to win.
” Torres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display Aymeric Laporte says Ferran Torres must continue to improve if he is to nail down a place in the City starting line-up .
The Spaniard , who joined from Valencia in the summer transfer window , scored City ’ s opener in Tuesday ’ s 3-0 Champions League victory over Marseille and Laporte was full of praise , and advice , for his new team-mate .
“ He is a young guy .
He has to improve many things , ” Laporte said .
“ What he has done is very great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he works really hard every day to score many goals .
I hope he can help us more on the pitch.
” Laporte also expressed his relief at having recovered from last season ’ s injury issues , : “ It was a very hard game and we are very happy with the win , ” said Laporte .
`` I 'm very happy to be back and I hope it 's for a long time and I can play the next games , but we will see how things go.
” Former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the back Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves have pinpointed why City have suffered defensively this season , highlighting left-back as Guardiola ’ s biggest problem area .
City have picked up just eight points from a possible 15 in the Premier League this season , conceding eight goals from just five games .
When asked whether the summer signing of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias was enough for Guardiola to sort out his defence , Hargreaves expressed his view .
“ I think Dias and [ Aymeric ] Laporte is right ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the .
“ Kyle [ Walker ] has been one of their best players this season but I think the left-back is still an issue.
” Ferdinand added : “ It 's huge [ the gulf since Vincent Kompany left ] .
We have seen it down the years .
When clubs do n't reinforce in a particular area when they are losing big players , it 's a huge area of importance .
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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, 28 October.
How Marseille surprised City in Champions League encounter
Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players for reacting well to a surprise formation used by Marseille in Tuesday night’s Champions League encounter.
Despite using a back four in every game so far this season. Andre Villa-Boas sent out his Marseille side in a back three with wing-backs against City, but Guardiola highlighted his team’s adaptability in responding to the unexpected change.
“Playing away in the Champions League is always tough,” the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss said . “It's really good, especially the way we played offensively and defensively and the patience that we have.
“We didn't expect five at the back but we adjusted really well and after five minutes we had taken three corners. That showed the way we came here the way we want to do.
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“We learn a little bit more how you have to attack 3-5-2 or five at the back, it was a good result but also the performance. We didn't concede much and we created enough chances to win.”
Torres sent message by City teammate after goalscoring display
Aymeric Laporte says Ferran Torres must continue to improve if he is to nail down a place in the City starting line-up.
The Spaniard, who joined from Valencia in the summer transfer window, scored City’s opener in Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Marseille and Laporte was full of praise, and advice, for his new team-mate.
“He is a young guy. He has to improve many things,” Laporte said. “What he has done is very great, I think he deserves it because he works really hard every day to score many goals. I hope he can help us more on the pitch.”
Laporte also expressed his relief at having recovered from last season’s injury issues, commenting : “It was a very hard game and we are very happy with the win,” said Laporte. "I'm very happy to be back and I hope it's for a long time and I can play the next games, but we will see how things go.”
Former United players highlight where City are suffering at the back
Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves have pinpointed why City have suffered defensively this season, highlighting left-back as Guardiola’s biggest problem area.
City have picked up just eight points from a possible 15 in the Premier League this season, conceding eight goals from just five games.
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When asked whether the summer signing of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias was enough for Guardiola to sort out his defence, Hargreaves expressed his view.
“I think Dias and [Aymeric] Laporte is right (in the centre-back roles),” the former England international said . “Kyle [Walker] has been one of their best players this season but I think the left-back is still an issue.”
Ferdinand added: “It's huge [the gulf since Vincent Kompany left]. We have seen it down the years. When clubs don't reinforce in a particular area when they are losing big players, it's a huge area of importance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--GMB viewers fume as show debates if hit film Grease 'is sexist'

Good Morning Britain viewers found themselves drawn into an interesting debate this morning .
The ITV show posed the question : 'Is Grease sexist ? '
on Wednesday after lead actress Olivia Newton-John brushed off claims that the film is sexist in the wake of the Me Too movement .
Film legend Didi Conn , who played Frenchie in the hit 70s movie , appeared on GMB alongside singer Susanne Shaw and journalist Olivia Petter .
Olivia argued that the film implies that Sandy 'needs to change who she is to order to be accepted . '
`` The only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that big transformation ... is to please a man , '' referring to the films finale in which Sandy matches Danny 's no-nonsense , rock and roll style .
While Didi said Sandy 's makeover was more to do with who she was becoming and 'not so much to do with getting her man . '
But this left some GMB viewers fuming .
`` I 've heard it all now .
@ GMB actually arguing that a Grease is a sexist film .
Stop the world , I want to get off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I actually ca n't believe this Grease debate is even happening . ''
`` Grease is sexist because Sandy has a makeover to `` please a man '' ... when Danny Zuko has spent the WHOLE film trying to change ?
?
I do n't have enough eyes to roll # GMB , '' a third argued .
During the debate , Olivia said : `` I do think Grease is a fabulous film , so much fun and I still watch it today .
I think the important thing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this is a woman who starts the film as a completely different person to the way that she ends it .
`` The only reason she does that big transformation to this kind of plainly dressed girly girl , so to speak , into this full of attitude , leather-wearing , laissez-faire , smoking a cigarette kind of woman , is to please a man and that ’ s the problem with the film is that is celebrated at the end of the film and it ’ s only after Sandy does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person for Danny to date .
`` So the implication is the woman needs to change who she is to be accepted . ''
While Didi argued : `` She 's allowing herself to come through and it ’ s not so much to get her man , it ’ s to be who she is 100 % because she ran away from the dance because he was dancing with Cha Cha and she could n't confront him because there was this part of herself that wanted to come out . ''
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Good Morning Britain viewers found themselves drawn into an interesting debate this morning.
The ITV show posed the question: 'Is Grease sexist?' on Wednesday after lead actress Olivia Newton-John brushed off claims that the film is sexist in the wake of the Me Too movement.
Film legend Didi Conn, who played Frenchie in the hit 70s movie, appeared on GMB alongside singer Susanne Shaw and journalist Olivia Petter.
Olivia argued that the film implies that Sandy 'needs to change who she is to order to be accepted.'
"The only reason why she [Sandy] does that big transformation...is to please a man," referring to the films finale in which Sandy matches Danny's no-nonsense, rock and roll style.
While Didi said Sandy's makeover was more to do with who she was becoming and 'not so much to do with getting her man.'
But this left some GMB viewers fuming.
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"I've heard it all now. @GMB actually arguing that a Grease is a sexist film. Stop the world, I want to get off," wrote one.
Another said: "I actually can't believe this Grease debate is even happening."
"Grease is sexist because Sandy has a makeover to "please a man"...when Danny Zuko has spent the WHOLE film trying to change?? I don't have enough eyes to roll #GMB," a third argued.
During the debate, Olivia said: "I do think Grease is a fabulous film, so much fun and I still watch it today. I think the important thing to address when we talk about it is that this is a woman who starts the film as a completely different person to the way that she ends it.
"The only reason she does that big transformation to this kind of plainly dressed girly girl, so to speak, into this full of attitude, leather-wearing, laissez-faire, smoking a cigarette kind of woman, is to please a man and that’s the problem with the film is that is celebrated at the end of the film and it’s only after Sandy does that, that she becomes a socially-acceptable person for Danny to date.
(Image: ITV)
"So the implication is the woman needs to change who she is to be accepted."
While Didi argued: "She's allowing herself to come through and it’s not so much to get her man, it’s to be who she is 100% because she ran away from the dance because he was dancing with Cha Cha and she couldn't confront him because there was this part of herself that wanted to come out."
Does this change your views on the film?
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Manchester United morning headlines as Sancho and Romero updates given

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday , 28 October : Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Donny van de Beek has a major role to play at Manchester United despite barely featuring for his new side over the early part of the season so far .
The Dutch midfielder , who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer transfer window , has yet to start a Premier League match , prompting some United fans to question why he was signed in the first place .
However , Solskjaer says Van de Beek will feature more prominently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of fixtures his team will have to play over the season .
“ It 's going to be a long season and , of course , the depth of our squad is better now and to leave players out like the last game , Donny , Nemanja [ Matic ] and Paul [ Pogba ] started on the bench , they are all experienced international footballers , ” the .
“ And it ’ s not easy but we have so many games this season and they all are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different parts of the season.
” Sergio Romero has held talks with United over his future at the club after the Argentinean goalkeeper failed to secure a transfer in the summer window .
The 33-year-old returned to United ’ s Carrington training complex this week and is training alone after being left out of the club ’ s Premier League and Champions League squads for the 2020/21 season .
understands discussions took place between Romero , his agent , Kristian Bereit , and figures from Manchester United to work out a short-term solution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until January .
Romero is into the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and had hoped to depart United before deadline day after it was made clear he would be behind David de Gea and Dean Henderson in the goalkeeping pecking order this season .
Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has pinned the blame for Jadon Sancho ’ s disappointing start to the season on United ’ s summer interest in the player .
The 20-year-old was the subject of much transfer speculation over the summer , with Solskjaer making Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to materialise , though , and Sancho remained in Germany .
Now , Sancho is goalless in his first four appearances of the 2020/21 season and Favre has hinted some of the blame for those performances lies with what happened over the summer .
“ Every player has slow periods , ” .
“ There was a lot of talk about Jadon during the summer - something like that can be a factor .
No player is consistently in top form for an entire year , that 's impossible .
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, 28 October:
Solskjaer sends summer signing message over United role
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Donny van de Beek has a major role to play at Manchester United despite barely featuring for his new side over the early part of the season so far.
The Dutch midfielder, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer transfer window, has yet to start a Premier League match, prompting some United fans to question why he was signed in the first place.
However, Solskjaer says Van de Beek will feature more prominently for the Reds soon enough, highlighting the number of fixtures his team will have to play over the season.
“It's going to be a long season and, of course, the depth of our squad is better now and to leave players out like the last game, Donny, Nemanja [Matic] and Paul [Pogba] started on the bench, they are all experienced international footballers,” the Norwegian said .
“And it’s not easy but we have so many games this season and they all are going to play a big, massive part in different parts of the season.”
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Out-of-favour goalkeeper holds talks over future
Sergio Romero has held talks with United over his future at the club after the Argentinean goalkeeper failed to secure a transfer in the summer window.
The 33-year-old returned to United’s Carrington training complex this week and is training alone after being left out of the club’s Premier League and Champions League squads for the 2020/21 season.
MEN Sport understands discussions took place between Romero, his agent, Kristian Bereit, and figures from Manchester United to work out a short-term solution, with the transfer window now closed until January.
Romero is into the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and had hoped to depart United before deadline day after it was made clear he would be behind David de Gea and Dean Henderson in the goalkeeping pecking order this season.
Dortmund boss pins blames United interest for Sancho’s poor form
Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has pinned the blame for Jadon Sancho’s disappointing start to the season on United’s summer interest in the player.
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The 20-year-old was the subject of much transfer speculation over the summer, with Solskjaer making Sancho his number one target. A transfer failed to materialise, though, and Sancho remained in Germany.
Now, Sancho is goalless in his first four appearances of the 2020/21 season and Favre has hinted some of the blame for those performances lies with what happened over the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--'We didn’t deserve that' - Bradford boss McCall reacts to Bolton defeat

Bradford City boss Stuart McCall felt his side deserved more against Bolton Wanderers and believes if Billy Clarke 's second half penalty had gone in , they would have claimed all three points .
Wanderers got their first home win of the season last night at the University of Bolton Stadium thanks to Nathan Delfouneso 's first half strike .
The Trotters had to soak up pressure after the break from the Banthams who put in a vastly improved second half performance .
They could have levelled through Clarke 's spot kick but his penalty was saved by Wanderers goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes his side could have gone on to win the match , had the penalty been converted .
He told the Telegraph and Argus : `` I ’ m not daft .
I will be the first to admit when performances haven ’ t merited anything .
“ But their staff straight after the game said that we didn ’ t deserve that – and we didn ’ t .
“ I was disappointed we haven ’ t won a game .
But if you make opportunities and don ’ t take them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win games .
“ We gave a poor goal away through individual errors and it knocked us back a bit .
`` It would be nice to score first – but that ’ s easier said than done .
We gave them a lift again with a really sloppy goal .
“ But I thought we started growing into it again and we had a great chance just before half-time through Cookie ( Callum Cooke ) .
He ’ s normally a good finisher but he snatched at it .
“ But in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good opportunities in some good areas and played some really good football .
“ The second half was really encouraging in the way we played .
`` We ’ ve had opportunities to not only draw but probably win the game .
“ It ’ s a poor penalty , there ’ s no getting away from it .
Clarkey said that if he ’ d scored we ’ d have probably gone on to win it because they were hanging on . ''

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Bradford City boss Stuart McCall felt his side deserved more against Bolton Wanderers and believes if Billy Clarke's second half penalty had gone in, they would have claimed all three points.
Wanderers got their first home win of the season last night at the University of Bolton Stadium thanks to Nathan Delfouneso's first half strike.
The Trotters had to soak up pressure after the break from the Banthams who put in a vastly improved second half performance.
They could have levelled through Clarke's spot kick but his penalty was saved by Wanderers goalkeeper Billy Crellin.
And Bantams boss McCall believes his side could have gone on to win the match, had the penalty been converted.
He told the Telegraph and Argus : "I’m not daft. I will be the first to admit when performances haven’t merited anything.
“But their staff straight after the game said that we didn’t deserve that – and we didn’t.
“I was disappointed we haven’t won a game. But if you make opportunities and don’t take them, you’re not going to win games.
“We gave a poor goal away through individual errors and it knocked us back a bit.
"It would be nice to score first – but that’s easier said than done. We gave them a lift again with a really sloppy goal.
“But I thought we started growing into it again and we had a great chance just before half-time through Cookie (Callum Cooke). He’s normally a good finisher but he snatched at it.
“But in the second half we had so many good opportunities in some good areas and played some really good football.
“The second half was really encouraging in the way we played.
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"We’ve had opportunities to not only draw but probably win the game.
“It’s a poor penalty, there’s no getting away from it. Clarkey said that if he’d scored we’d have probably gone on to win it because they were hanging on."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Greenwood dedicates Man United goal to former City player Jeremy Wisten

Mason Greenwood dedicated his goal against RB Leipzig to former Manchester City player Jeremy Wisten .
The football world was rocked over the weekend as the 18-year-old was found unresponsive at his family home in Wythenshawe on Saturday and could not be saved .
The teenager was an extremely talented footballer and was part of the City academy set-up before being released in May 2019 .
Greenwood grew up playing against Wisten in youth football and was moved by the tragic news which emerged over the weekend .
The Manchester United forward netted his first goal in the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday night , taking the moment to pay tribute with his muted goal celebration .
Shortly after giving United the lead in the match Greenwood marked the goal by dropping down to his knees and pointing towards the sky .
Taking to social media after the match on Wednesday night Greenwood revealed the message behind his gesture .
`` That one was for you bro , '' he tweeted followed by a love heart emoji .
`` RIP Jeremy Wisten . ''
A crowdfunding campaign raising money for Wisten 's family has already @ @ @ @

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Mason Greenwood dedicated his goal against RB Leipzig to former Manchester City player Jeremy Wisten.
The football world was rocked over the weekend as the 18-year-old was found unresponsive at his family home in Wythenshawe on Saturday and could not be saved.
The teenager was an extremely talented footballer and was part of the City academy set-up before being released in May 2019.
Greenwood grew up playing against Wisten in youth football and was moved by the tragic news which emerged over the weekend.
The Manchester United forward netted his first goal in the Champions League during the 5-0 victory over Leipzig on Wednesday night, taking the moment to pay tribute with his muted goal celebration.
Shortly after giving United the lead in the match Greenwood marked the goal by dropping down to his knees and pointing towards the sky.
Taking to social media after the match on Wednesday night Greenwood revealed the message behind his gesture.
"That one was for you bro," he tweeted followed by a love heart emoji. "RIP Jeremy Wisten."
A crowdfunding campaign raising money for Wisten's family has already raised over £11,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Why Marcus Rashford started on the bench for Manchester United vs RB Leipzig

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt he had to protect Marcus Rashford by withdrawing him from the starting line-up for Manchester United 's 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig .
Rashford came on in the 63rd minute and struck an 18-minute hat-trick to claim the first match ball of his professional career and maintain United 's 100 per cent record in the Champions League .
The 22-year-old has garnered plaudits for his campaigning for free school meals but Rashford also has five goals in his last four United appearances .
Solskjaer famously plundered four goals after emerging from the bench in United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1999 and saw parallels with United 's drubbing of Leipzig .
`` Now is not the time to think about how many goals you ’ re going to end up with , '' Solskjaer said .
`` As long as you concentrate on the next job in hand , training tomorrow .
Of course , he only played 30 minutes .
`` There 's one step at a time .
If you get too far ahead of yourself you 're going to lose focus .
Marcus has showed he can keep focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch at the moment .
He did really well today coming off the bench .
`` As a sub , coming on , sometimes that 's the best time to come on when your team is winning , there are spaces everywhere and Marcus took his chances incredibly well .
You can see players looking for each other , playing an extra pass now and I was very pleased with the response .
`` Everyone knows at times you 've got to be rested .
Players ca n't play six or seven games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard .
Bruno [ Fernandes ] and Marcus playing five in 14 days , that ’ s quite tough .
Football nowadays , with intensity , you need to recover and that ’ s why we 've got a big squad . ''
United can qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League if they win their next two group games against Istanbul Basaksehir , with the away leg next week and the home leg scheduled for November 24 .
Leipzig reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensively embarrassed by a renascent United who made five changes .
`` Of course it was a case of using the squad , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We had to rest a few players and the ones who came in did brilliant .
`` We had to work hard for this , they really made us work hard off the ball and on the ball as well because they counter pressured .
The intensity of their play was incredible .
`` After 2-0 , of course they open up , go for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our fresh legs out there .
It 's very good to know for the players that we have a strong squad to pick from .
`` We are very happy with the start .
We have played against two very good teams , two difficult games , and we have performed fantastic .
We showed our own quality and if we focus on the next job and the next job and the next job who knows how far they are going to go .
`` We go to Istanbul next week wanting three @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt he had to protect Marcus Rashford by withdrawing him from the starting line-up for Manchester United's 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig.
Rashford came on in the 63rd minute and struck an 18-minute hat-trick to claim the first match ball of his professional career and maintain United's 100 per cent record in the Champions League.
The 22-year-old has garnered plaudits for his campaigning for free school meals but Rashford also has five goals in his last four United appearances.
Solskjaer famously plundered four goals after emerging from the bench in United's 8-1 annihilation of Nottingham Forest in February 1999 and saw parallels with United's drubbing of Leipzig.
"Now is not the time to think about how many goals you’re going to end up with," Solskjaer said. "As long as you concentrate on the next job in hand, training tomorrow. Of course, he only played 30 minutes.
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"There's one step at a time. If you get too far ahead of yourself you're going to lose focus. Marcus has showed he can keep focusing on what's important on and off the pitch at the moment. He did really well today coming off the bench.
"As a sub, coming on, sometimes that's the best time to come on when your team is winning, there are spaces everywhere and Marcus took his chances incredibly well. You can see players looking for each other, playing an extra pass now and I was very pleased with the response.
"Everyone knows at times you've got to be rested. Players can't play six or seven games in two weeks, it will be hard. Bruno [Fernandes] and Marcus playing five in 14 days, that’s quite tough. Football nowadays, with intensity, you need to recover and that’s why we've got a big squad."
United can qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League if they win their next two group games against Istanbul Basaksehir, with the away leg next week and the home leg scheduled for November 24.
Leipzig reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and are currently top of the Bundesliga but were comprehensively embarrassed by a renascent United who made five changes.
"Of course it was a case of using the squad," Solskjaer added. "We had to rest a few players and the ones who came in did brilliant.
"We had to work hard for this, they really made us work hard off the ball and on the ball as well because they counter pressured. The intensity of their play was incredible.
"After 2-0, of course they open up, go for goals and the spaces opened up for our fresh legs out there. It's very good to know for the players that we have a strong squad to pick from.
"We are very happy with the start. We have played against two very good teams, two difficult games, and we have performed fantastic. We showed our own quality and if we focus on the next job and the next job and the next job who knows how far they are going to go.
"We go to Istanbul next week wanting three points there as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Marcus Rashford explains why he did not take Manchester United penalty

Marcus Rashford put his team ahead of himself when he allowed Anthony Martial to score a penalty for Manchester United despite being on a hat-trick .
Rashford had scored twice in quick succession after coming on as a second-half substitute to give United breathing space between against RB Leipzig .
Then , when Martial was challenged in the box , United had a penalty to make it 4-0 , with Rashford looking for his first hat-trick for the club .
Rashford picked the ball up , placed it down on the spot , but it was Martial who took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Rashford would go on to wrap up his hat-trick in stoppage time , and he explained what the pair spoke about in his post-match interview .
`` A little bit , a little bit , '' he told BT Sport when asked if there was a discussion over who would step up .
`` I feel confident with Anthony taking them as well .
So no problem . ''
Rashford 's first goal against Leipzig was initially disallowed for offside , but Rashford was given the goal after a VAR review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half when Bruno Fernandes played him through on goal .
`` I thought I was in my own half so I was a bit confused when the flag went up , '' Rashford explained .
`` All we can do is wait and see when the ball is in the net .
We have to work with VAR now , it 's part of our game .
The quicker we get used to it , the better . ''
Rashford reserved praise for Mason Greenwood , who opened the scoring in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
`` It 's not surprising .
He 's a top player , '' Rashford said of Greenwood .
`` He needs to keep his head down and keep working hard .
He will be an unbelievable player for us . ''

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Marcus Rashford put his team ahead of himself when he allowed Anthony Martial to score a penalty for Manchester United despite being on a hat-trick.
Rashford had scored twice in quick succession after coming on as a second-half substitute to give United breathing space between against RB Leipzig.
Then, when Martial was challenged in the box, United had a penalty to make it 4-0, with Rashford looking for his first hat-trick for the club. Rashford picked the ball up, placed it down on the spot, but it was Martial who took the kick.
Martial duly tucked it away, and Rashford would go on to wrap up his hat-trick in stoppage time, and he explained what the pair spoke about in his post-match interview.
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"A little bit, a little bit," he told BT Sport when asked if there was a discussion over who would step up. "I feel confident with Anthony taking them as well. So no problem."
Rashford's first goal against Leipzig was initially disallowed for offside, but Rashford was given the goal after a VAR review clearly showed he was inside his own half when Bruno Fernandes played him through on goal.
"I thought I was in my own half so I was a bit confused when the flag went up," Rashford explained. "All we can do is wait and see when the ball is in the net. We have to work with VAR now, it's part of our game. The quicker we get used to it, the better."
Rashford reserved praise for Mason Greenwood, who opened the scoring in the first half before the second-half substitutes killed the game.
"It's not surprising. He's a top player," Rashford said of Greenwood. "He needs to keep his head down and keep working hard. He will be an unbelievable player for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Scholes and Ferdinand give verdicts on Rashford performance vs Leipzig

Marcus Rashford 's hat-trick against RB Leipzig has been hailed by former Manchester United stars Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes .
The England international came off the bench to put the Bundesliga leaders to the sword , inspiring United to a 5-0 win to make it back-to-back victories in the Champions League .
Rashford has earned praise both on and off the field in recent months and his sensational display was highlighted by Ferdinand after the match .
“ He ’ s on fire .
The only way I can explain tonight ’ s little cameo is almost like being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big boy comes and plays - like the sixth-former - comes and plays with the first-years and just bullies everyone , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport. ''
Too quick , too strong and takes the dinner money , he did the lot tonight .
He made defenders - who we were marvelling about before the game - look like schoolboys tonight .
“ He ’ s got so much potential - there ’ s still so much growth in his game .
There are areas he can still improve on and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s somebody who ’ s intent on learning and becoming a better player.
” The praise for Rashford was echoed by Scholes , who also praised the impact that Bruno Fernandes had coming off the bench .
“ That was electric when he ( Rashford ) came on , '' Scholes said .
`` Fernandes , when he came on , all of a sudden , United had some possession in their half , which they didn ’ t have in the first-half .
Marcus , with that speed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He was brilliant .
You ’ ve come to expect this from him .
Brilliant ball from Fernandes ( for Rashford 's second goal ) - great vision , he ’ s probably the only player on the pitch who could see that .
`` I liked his ruthlessness tonight , you felt like every time he went through , he was not giving the goalkeeper a chance , he was smashing it in the net .
His finishing has been questioned in the past , but if he sticks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re looking at 25 goals from him .
”

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Marcus Rashford's hat-trick against RB Leipzig has been hailed by former Manchester United stars Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.
The England international came off the bench to put the Bundesliga leaders to the sword, inspiring United to a 5-0 win to make it back-to-back victories in the Champions League.
Rashford has earned praise both on and off the field in recent months and his sensational display was highlighted by Ferdinand after the match.
“He’s on fire. The only way I can explain tonight’s little cameo is almost like being on the playground at school and the big boy comes and plays - like the sixth-former - comes and plays with the first-years and just bullies everyone," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
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" Too quick, too strong and takes the dinner money, he did the lot tonight. He made defenders - who we were marvelling about before the game - look like schoolboys tonight.
“He’s got so much potential - there’s still so much growth in his game. There are areas he can still improve on and I think he’s very aware of that. He’s somebody who’s intent on learning and becoming a better player.”
The praise for Rashford was echoed by Scholes, who also praised the impact that Bruno Fernandes had coming off the bench.
“That was electric when he (Rashford) came on," Scholes said. "Fernandes, when he came on, all of a sudden, United had some possession in their half, which they didn’t have in the first-half. Marcus, with that speed and his finishing, was ruthless as well.
“He was brilliant. You’ve come to expect this from him. Brilliant ball from Fernandes (for Rashford's second goal) - great vision, he’s probably the only player on the pitch who could see that.
"I liked his ruthlessness tonight, you felt like every time he went through, he was not giving the goalkeeper a chance, he was smashing it in the net. His finishing has been questioned in the past, but if he sticks with tonight’s attitude, you’re looking at 25 goals from him.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Man United confirm Alex Telles has tested positive for coronavirus

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alex Telles is currently missing for Manchester United because he recently tested positive for coronavirus .
The Brazilian left-back was absent from United 's matchday squad against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night having also missed the weekend draw with Chelsea .
Telles has made one appearance for United since signing from FC Porto in the summer transfer window , with his only outing coming against Paris Saint-Germain last week .
However , despite an encouraging debut performance he has seen his start to life at Old Trafford halted by his positive test .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for the virus but confirmed the player is asymptomatic .
`` Yeah he 's been out now for a little while because he has tested positive for coronavirus , '' Solskjaer told MUTV when asked about Telles ' absence against Leipzig .
`` No symptoms , he 's fine and we ca n't wait to have him back . ''
Telles , 27 , signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year at United in the summer transfer window after agreeing a deadline day move from Porto .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alex Telles is currently missing for Manchester United because he recently tested positive for coronavirus.
The Brazilian left-back was absent from United's matchday squad against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night having also missed the weekend draw with Chelsea.
Telles has made one appearance for United since signing from FC Porto in the summer transfer window, with his only outing coming against Paris Saint-Germain last week.
However, despite an encouraging debut performance he has seen his start to life at Old Trafford halted by his positive test.
United manager Solskjaer did not confirm when Telles tested positive for the virus but confirmed the player is asymptomatic.
"Yeah he's been out now for a little while because he has tested positive for coronavirus," Solskjaer told MUTV when asked about Telles' absence against Leipzig. "No symptoms, he's fine and we can't wait to have him back."
Telles, 27, signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year at United in the summer transfer window after agreeing a deadline day move from Porto.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Solskjaer gesture vs RB Leipzig shows Man United are raising the standards

Another big game and another big win .
Some wondered whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be among the turkeys at Thanksgiving but he is now destined to see through Christmas .
Manchester United have beaten Champions League semi-finalists and finalists within eight days with a conviction bordering on arrogance and are poised to qualify for the the knockouts with matches to spare .
They dismissed RB Leipzig as though affronted by the upstarts ' status .
Oh for a teeming Old Trafford .
This was United 's second 5-0 drubbing on Solskjaer 's watch in Europe and if the presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrecks then goodness knows how chastening it would have been with Mancunians present .
Emerging from a group featuring RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain would no longer represent an achievement .
United are in the midst of raising standards again in Europe after too many relegations to the Europa League .
Passage to the last 16 is in danger of becoming straightforward .
United have back-to-back ties against their group 's likely wooden spoon recipients , Istanbul Basaksehir , and 12 points from 12 is not just attainable but probable .
Leipzig and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaudy upstarts , have been taught a lesson by one of its glamour clubs .
United have not looked incongruous participants back in the competition they have cherished since Sir Matt Busby 's trailblazing in the 50s and Solskjaer 's tactical acumen underpinned this latest triumph .
Even against coaches younger than him Solskjaer is viewed as the junior rookie and that was depicted again in his duel with the 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann , already with a reputation to arouse envy among most of his peers .
Solskjaer can add Nagelsmann to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under two years with United .
Nagelsmann , his stock lowered , looked dumbfounded at 4-0 and he had long since stopped screaming at his pitiful players .
Nagelsmann , born eight months after Alex Ferguson was paraded at Old Trafford , has his admirers among United 's fickle fanbase but Solskjaer 's tactical foresight can only be underestimated for so much longer .
He has schooled United 's would-be heir to Jose Mourinho , Mauricio Pochettino , and Pep Guardiola with split strikers and in successive weeks dominated fashionable Germans coaches via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a diamond at Everton on March 1 and were sharper at all edges with Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek .
United mastered it with two gems - Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford - in reserve and Rashford and Scott McTominay were introduced just past the hour in another show of United 's enhanced squad depth .
Rashford crowned his cameo with a first career hat-trick .
Matic , the most impressive at Goodison Park over seven months ago , was only withdrawn due to a caution and Van de Beek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his new club , made way for Bruno Fernandes , who found Rashford for the clincher .
United 's midfield department has not been this imposing since they last hoisted the European Cup in 2008 .
`` Finish , Rashy , '' Solskjaer hollered before Rashford did just that .
That was his second in four minutes and a reckless tackle by Marcel Sabitzer presented United with a penalty .
Solskjaer instructed Anthony Martial , goalless all season , to step up ahead of the usual taker Fernandes or hat-trick hunter Rashford .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiled smugly but Rashford refused to be denied the match ball .
Solskjaer 's in-game management was flawless yet again .
Pogba was more expressive in an advanced role where he was largely spared of defensive responsibilities , shared by Matic and Fred , undroppable again in spite of the acquisition of Van de Beek .
United 's £221million midfield quartet was underpinned by a renascent Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire , so vocal he could have been heard at Salford Quays .
Lindelof has had his best week in 18 months and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the elite .
His and Maguire 's axis , secure again after a porous start to the campaign , is well-timed after the desirable Dayot Upamecano familiarised himself with The Lowry Hotel .
Upamecano 's first visit to Manchester was as miserable as the weather and he is on common ground with Maguire after enduring his own five-goal humbling in M16 .
Solskjaer demanded Martial play 'higher ' and his assistant Kieran McKenna chirped to spark an intense press that unsettled Upamecano and his defensive partner Marcel Halstenberg .
Successful presses were celebrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggled to be as loud as his checked country club jacket .
The phenomenal Fred was alert from the off and regained the ball for Pogba to play in Mason Greenwood in the 21st minute .
The split-second Upamecano dared to blink he was blindsided by the United forward .
Greenwood had earlier made the right run but Martial played the wrong ball whereas Pogba 's was measured so expertly it utilised the Manchester rainfall glistening on the blades of grass .
Luke Shaw offered width that could have been mistaken for Alex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , an auxiliary centre half on occasion , was impregnable .
David de Gea is keeping clean sheets again .
Christmas has come early .

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Another big game and another big win. Some wondered whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be among the turkeys at Thanksgiving but he is now destined to see through Christmas.
Manchester United have beaten Champions League semi-finalists and finalists within eight days with a conviction bordering on arrogance and are poised to qualify for the the knockouts with matches to spare. They dismissed RB Leipzig as though affronted by the upstarts' status.
Oh for a teeming Old Trafford. This was United's second 5-0 drubbing on Solskjaer's watch in Europe and if the presence of the players reduced Leipzig to nervous wrecks then goodness knows how chastening it would have been with Mancunians present.
Emerging from a group featuring RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain would no longer represent an achievement. United are in the midst of raising standards again in Europe after too many relegations to the Europa League. Passage to the last 16 is in danger of becoming straightforward. United have back-to-back ties against their group's likely wooden spoon recipients, Istanbul Basaksehir, and 12 points from 12 is not just attainable but probable.
Leipzig and PSG, two of European football's gaudy upstarts, have been taught a lesson by one of its glamour clubs. United have not looked incongruous participants back in the competition they have cherished since Sir Matt Busby's trailblazing in the 50s and Solskjaer's tactical acumen underpinned this latest triumph.
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Even against coaches younger than him Solskjaer is viewed as the junior rookie and that was depicted again in his duel with the 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, already with a reputation to arouse envy among most of his peers. Solskjaer can add Nagelsmann to the collection of scalps he has bagged in under two years with United. Nagelsmann, his stock lowered, looked dumbfounded at 4-0 and he had long since stopped screaming at his pitiful players.
Nagelsmann, born eight months after Alex Ferguson was paraded at Old Trafford, has his admirers among United's fickle fanbase but Solskjaer's tactical foresight can only be underestimated for so much longer. He has schooled United's would-be heir to Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, and Pep Guardiola with split strikers and in successive weeks dominated fashionable Germans coaches via two different formations.
United showed potential with a diamond at Everton on March 1 and were sharper at all edges with Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek. United mastered it with two gems - Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford - in reserve and Rashford and Scott McTominay were introduced just past the hour in another show of United's enhanced squad depth. Rashford crowned his cameo with a first career hat-trick.
Matic, the most impressive at Goodison Park over seven months ago, was only withdrawn due to a caution and Van de Beek, in his first major start for his new club, made way for Bruno Fernandes, who found Rashford for the clincher. United's midfield department has not been this imposing since they last hoisted the European Cup in 2008.
"Finish, Rashy," Solskjaer hollered before Rashford did just that. That was his second in four minutes and a reckless tackle by Marcel Sabitzer presented United with a penalty. Solskjaer instructed Anthony Martial, goalless all season, to step up ahead of the usual taker Fernandes or hat-trick hunter Rashford. Martial got off the mark and Solskjaer smiled smugly but Rashford refused to be denied the match ball. Solskjaer's in-game management was flawless yet again.
Pogba was more expressive in an advanced role where he was largely spared of defensive responsibilities, shared by Matic and Fred, undroppable again in spite of the acquisition of Van de Beek. United's £221million midfield quartet was underpinned by a renascent Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire, so vocal he could have been heard at Salford Quays.
Lindelof has had his best week in 18 months and tends to reserve his finest performances against the elite. His and Maguire's axis, secure again after a porous start to the campaign, is well-timed after the desirable Dayot Upamecano familiarised himself with The Lowry Hotel. Upamecano's first visit to Manchester was as miserable as the weather and he is on common ground with Maguire after enduring his own five-goal humbling in M16.
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Solskjaer demanded Martial play 'higher' and his assistant Kieran McKenna chirped to spark an intense press that unsettled Upamecano and his defensive partner Marcel Halstenberg. Successful presses were celebrated bullishly by the United bench and Nagelsmann struggled to be as loud as his checked country club jacket.
The phenomenal Fred was alert from the off and regained the ball for Pogba to play in Mason Greenwood in the 21st minute. The split-second Upamecano dared to blink he was blindsided by the United forward. Greenwood had earlier made the right run but Martial played the wrong ball whereas Pogba's was measured so expertly it utilised the Manchester rainfall glistening on the blades of grass.
Luke Shaw offered width that could have been mistaken for Alex Telles without his manager having to instruct him and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, an auxiliary centre half on occasion, was impregnable. David de Gea is keeping clean sheets again. Christmas has come early.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Mystery hero donates £50k to Andy Burnham's coronavirus fundraiser

A mystery hero has donated £50,000 to the mayor 's # oneGM fundraiser - to help support those hit hardest by the pandemic .
The JustGiving page was set up by Greater Manchester mayor 's charity 24 hours ago , and has already raised £55,000 .
Andy Burnham took to Twitter on Wednesday night to congratulate the do-gooder , who donated the generous sum anonymously .
`` To whoever has anonymously donated £50,000 to the # oneGM campaign today , I genuinely do n't know how to thank you enough , '' he said .
`` You 've given us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
`` Indeed thanks to all your donations .
If you can help , please do so here : https : //justgiving.com/campaign/oneGM . ''
The campaign was launched after Greater Manchester was placed under Tier 3 measures last week - meaning pubs and bars must close if they do not serve food .
Money raised from the fundraiser will help support local businesses and individuals who have felt the economic impact of Covid-19 the most .
`` From tackling food poverty , to supporting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeply troubling times - we will deliver funding to the incredible organisations working hard to minimise the impact of this global crisis right here in our neighbourhoods , '' the page reads .
Hundreds of kind strangers have donated sums of £10 , £20 or £50 to the fund over the last day .
But none have come close to the £50,000 which landed in the fund 's account this evening .
The donation has been widely congratulated on social media , whilst some have joked the donation might have been an error @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One person wrote on Twitter : `` This has given me hope .
Not just the £50,000 donation .
We as a nation are better than what the government is . ''
Another said : '' An amazing sum and it 'll make a huge difference I 'm sure ... but do n't forget those who are donating £5 too - this could be a huge sum of money to them .
`` Kindness comes in many guises large and small , young and old , all these donations should be gratefully received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whoever that person is they have succeeded in life , because they 've learnt that when you help others you 've become a really good and selfless person . ''
Greater Manchester celebrities such as Gary Neville and Coronation Street actress , Julie Hesmondhalgh , have backed the campaign .
`` We understand the people that this virus impacts the most - we have to make sure they are supported economically and protected , '' Mr Neville said .

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A mystery hero has donated £50,000 to the mayor's #oneGM fundraiser - to help support those hit hardest by the pandemic.
The JustGiving page was set up by Greater Manchester mayor's charity 24 hours ago, and has already raised £55,000.
Andy Burnham took to Twitter on Wednesday night to congratulate the do-gooder, who donated the generous sum anonymously.
"To whoever has anonymously donated £50,000 to the #oneGM campaign today, I genuinely don't know how to thank you enough," he said.
"You've given us hope that we can get people through this.
"Indeed thanks to all your donations. If you can help, please do so here: https://justgiving.com/campaign/oneGM."
The campaign was launched after Greater Manchester was placed under Tier 3 measures last week - meaning pubs and bars must close if they do not serve food.
Money raised from the fundraiser will help support local businesses and individuals who have felt the economic impact of Covid-19 the most.
"From tackling food poverty, to supporting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to providing mental health support in these deeply troubling times - we will deliver funding to the incredible organisations working hard to minimise the impact of this global crisis right here in our neighbourhoods," the page reads.
Hundreds of kind strangers have donated sums of £10, £20 or £50 to the fund over the last day.
But none have come close to the £50,000 which landed in the fund's account this evening.
The donation has been widely congratulated on social media, whilst some have joked the donation might have been an error by someone typing too many zeros.
One person wrote on Twitter: "This has given me hope. Not just the £50,000 donation. We as a nation are better than what the government is."
Another said:" An amazing sum and it'll make a huge difference I'm sure... but don't forget those who are donating £5 too - this could be a huge sum of money to them.
"Kindness comes in many guises large and small, young and old, all these donations should be gratefully received."
Another wrote: "Wow, whoever that person is they have succeeded in life, because they've learnt that when you help others you've become a really good and selfless person."
Greater Manchester celebrities such as Gary Neville and Coronation Street actress, Julie Hesmondhalgh, have backed the campaign.
"We understand the people that this virus impacts the most - we have to make sure they are supported economically and protected," Mr Neville said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Manchester United vs RB Leipzig highlights and reaction

Manchester United made it two wins from two as they thrashed RB Leipzig at Old Trafford courtesy of a hat-trick @ @ @ @ @ from Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial .
United went into the game off the back @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea on Saturday and they kept another clean sheet and were never troubled by Julian @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes from the team that lined up against Chelsea , with @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pogba , Donny van de Beek and Martial all coming in .
Greenwood opened @ @ @ @ @ half but it was the man who replaced him that sealed the win for United @ @ @ @ @ in the 63rd minute , in irresistible form as he scored twice within 15 minutes @ @ @ @ @ the game out of reach .
Anthony Martial scored from the penalty spot after he @ @ @ @ @ before Rashford wrapped up his treble in stoppage time .
Follow our blog below for @ @ @ @ @ victory .

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Manchester United made it two wins from two as they thrashed RB Leipzig at Old Trafford courtesy of a hat-trick from Marcus Rashford and goals from Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial.
United went into the game off the back of a 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday and they kept another clean sheet and were never troubled by Julian Nagelsmann's side.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes from the team that lined up against Chelsea, with Nemanja Matic, Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Martial all coming in.
Greenwood opened the scoring in the first half but it was the man who replaced him that sealed the win for United, with Rashford, introduced in the 63rd minute, in irresistible form as he scored twice within 15 minutes of coming on to put the game out of reach. Anthony Martial scored from the penalty spot after he was felled in the box before Rashford wrapped up his treble in stoppage time.
Follow our blog below for reaction to United's 5-0 victory.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Manchester United player ratings: Fred and Marcus Rashford superb

Made a routine stop at 1-0 and an even better stop with the scoreline the same in the second-half .
8 In nigh-on impregnable form on a night he seldom attacked to keep watch in defence .
Occasionally made up a back three .
8 His excellent form continues .
Nigh-on flawless against another esteemed opponent and showed some rare adventure in bringing the ball forward .
8 United utilised his aerial prowess at set-pieces and Maguire never seemed likely to be beaten in his own area .
8 Offered a decent dead-ball delivery and more urgent in providing width @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong in either half .
8 A triumphant return .
Matic excelled in the diamond at Everton in March and was polished again on his first start since the Tottenham drubbing .
7 Much more expressive on the left of the midfield diamond and expertly found Mason Greenwood for the opener .
Commanded the midfield .
8 Superb again and is nigh-on undroppable .
Fred was urgent from the start and his tenacity sparked the swift move United opened the scoring from .
9 Used the ball prudently without ever being flash with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 10 .
7 Scored on his first start in 24 days by brushing off the much-lauded Dayot Upamecano and finishing nervelessly .
7 Dropped too deep at times and had to be told to play higher up .
Much more direct and threatening in the second-half .
Scored a penalty .
7 Focused from the off .
7 Kept his composure to make it 2-0 when others expected the offside to be upheld .
Then scored again .
And again .
First career hat-trick .
9 His selections and change in formation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the substitutions was exceptional .
9

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Here are the Manchester United player ratings after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side thrashed RB Leipzig 5-0.
David de Gea
Made a routine stop at 1-0 and an even better stop with the scoreline the same in the second-half. 8
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
In nigh-on impregnable form on a night he seldom attacked to keep watch in defence. Occasionally made up a back three. 8
Victor Lindelof
His excellent form continues. Nigh-on flawless against another esteemed opponent and showed some rare adventure in bringing the ball forward. 8
Harry Maguire
United utilised his aerial prowess at set-pieces and Maguire never seemed likely to be beaten in his own area. 8
Luke Shaw
Offered a decent dead-ball delivery and more urgent in providing width for the midfield diamond. Did little wrong in either half. 8
Nemanja Matic
A triumphant return. Matic excelled in the diamond at Everton in March and was polished again on his first start since the Tottenham drubbing. 7
Paul Pogba
Much more expressive on the left of the midfield diamond and expertly found Mason Greenwood for the opener. Commanded the midfield. 8
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Fred
Superb again and is nigh-on undroppable. Fred was urgent from the start and his tenacity sparked the swift move United opened the scoring from. 9
Donny van de Beek
Used the ball prudently without ever being flash with it and supplemented his midfield teammates as the 10. 7
Mason Greenwood
Scored on his first start in 24 days by brushing off the much-lauded Dayot Upamecano and finishing nervelessly. 7
Anthony Martial
Dropped too deep at times and had to be told to play higher up. Much more direct and threatening in the second-half. Scored a penalty. 7
Subs
Scott McTominay
Focused from the off. 7
Marcus Rashford
Kept his composure to make it 2-0 when others expected the offside to be upheld. Then scored again. And again. First career hat-trick. 9
Bruno Fernandes
Great pass for Rashford to score. 8
Edinson Cavani
Got more minutes. 6
Axel Tuanzebe
Helped keep a clean sheet. 7
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
His selections and change in formation were completely vindicated and his in-game management through the substitutions was exceptional. 9


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Ferdinand gives honest assessment of Man United defenders Maguire and Lindelof

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand does not think a defensive axis of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof is strong enough to help the club win major trophies .
United 's defence struggled at the beginning of the season but the Reds have looked steadier at the back since the October international break .
However , Ferdinand remains unconvinced that Maguire and Lindelof are capable of taking United to the next level .
`` Is it good enough ?
I ’ d probably say no , if you ’ re trying to win the top competitions , '' Ferdinand told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season they had a good defensive record , but I just see moments in games where they get opened up , they get physically dominated at times , especially in terms of pace , especially if their protection isn ’ t what you ’ d expect it to be if the game opens up a little bit .
`` If the game opens up and they ’ re on the halfway line and they ’ re playing one-v-one or two-v-two , then I fear for my life in that situation .
If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s all set up properly , then they look a decent pairing.
” Scholes agreed with Ferdinand 's assessment and pointed out how the duo look stronger when they have Fred and Scott McTominay playing as a pair in front of them .
“ When they have the two ( Fred and McTominay ) in front of them , they look different , '' Scholes said .
`` They had that little bit of protection that ’ s helped them .
Not all of them ( need it ) .
`` You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re supposed to be okay one-on-one , sometimes it can take away the attacking side of the team which it has done in the last couple of games , especially against Chelsea on Saturday .
Fred and McTominay have definitely made them look better players , and they ’ ll prefer that .
”

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand does not think a defensive axis of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof is strong enough to help the club win major trophies.
United's defence struggled at the beginning of the season but the Reds have looked steadier at the back since the October international break.
However, Ferdinand remains unconvinced that Maguire and Lindelof are capable of taking United to the next level.
"Is it good enough? I’d probably say no, if you’re trying to win the top competitions," Ferdinand told BT Sport. "Yes, last season they had a good defensive record, but I just see moments in games where they get opened up, they get physically dominated at times, especially in terms of pace, especially if their protection isn’t what you’d expect it to be if the game opens up a little bit.
"If the game opens up and they’re on the halfway line and they’re playing one-v-one or two-v-two, then I fear for my life in that situation. If the team shape is fine and it’s all set up properly, then they look a decent pairing.”
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Scholes agreed with Ferdinand's assessment and pointed out how the duo look stronger when they have Fred and Scott McTominay playing as a pair in front of them.
“When they have the two (Fred and McTominay) in front of them, they look different," Scholes said. "They had that little bit of protection that’s helped them. Not all of them (need it).
"You’re a defender for a reason, you’re supposed to be okay one-on-one, sometimes it can take away the attacking side of the team which it has done in the last couple of games, especially against Chelsea on Saturday. Fred and McTominay have definitely made them look better players, and they’ll prefer that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Marcus Rashford's petition on free school meals reaches one million signatures

A petition launched by Marcus Rashford calling for free school meals to be extended into the school holidays has now passed one million signatures .
The Wythenshawe-raised Manchester United and England star launched the official parliamentary petition , calling for government support for three recommendations from their National Food Strategy , a fortnight ago .
The 22 year-old , who was awarded an MBE for his work after successfully lobbying the government into a U-turn over its free school meals policy during lockdown , is calling for state cash to : - Expand free school meals to all under-16s where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Universal Credit or equivalent benefit - Provide meals and activities during all school holidays - Increase the value of Healthy Start vouchers to at least £4.25 per week , and expand the scheme He called on politicians to put aside party politics , and act for the sake of hungry children saying `` Covid-19 has been tough on us all but government should ensure children don ’ t pay the price . ''
Labour introduced a motion in the House of Commons , calling on support for the poorest children to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voted down by 322 votes to 261 .
Cabinet ministers have since claimed they are helping support families in other ways such as giving extra money for local councils .
Parliamentary petitions which pass 10,000 signatures activate a response from the government with 100,000 signatures triggering a debate in parliament .
However it today passed the one million mark with a total of 1,022,301 signatures at the time of writing .
In response to his campaign thousands of businesses and other organisations have come forward with offers of free meals and support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silverchip launched a website schoolmealfinder.org to help families find their nearest venue .
The website allows users to put in their postcode and it will return the 25 nearest businesses offering free meals during the holidays .
There are now There are now around 2,000 businesses across the country listed on the website , and more are being added every hour as more pledges come in via Rashford 's Twitter account .
Rashford tweeted today saying : `` Let ’ s take a second to remember that a lot of families in need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They can ’ t sign petitions or scroll down my twitter .
`` Their voices can not be heard so we have to use ours to communicate on all of this amazing local help .
`` Thank you all . ''

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A petition launched by Marcus Rashford calling for free school meals to be extended into the school holidays has now passed one million signatures.
The Wythenshawe-raised Manchester United and England star launched the official parliamentary petition, calling for government support for three recommendations from their National Food Strategy, a fortnight ago.
The 22 year-old, who was awarded an MBE for his work after successfully lobbying the government into a U-turn over its free school meals policy during lockdown, is calling for state cash to:
- Expand free school meals to all under-16s where a parent or guardian is in receipt of Universal Credit or equivalent benefit
- Provide meals and activities during all school holidays
- Increase the value of Healthy Start vouchers to at least £4.25 per week, and expand the scheme
He called on politicians to put aside party politics, and act for the sake of hungry children saying "Covid-19 has been tough on us all but government should ensure children don’t pay the price."
Labour introduced a motion in the House of Commons, calling on support for the poorest children to be given until next Easter however it was voted down by 322 votes to 261.
Cabinet ministers have since claimed they are helping support families in other ways such as giving extra money for local councils.
Parliamentary petitions which pass 10,000 signatures activate a response from the government with 100,000 signatures triggering a debate in parliament.
However it today passed the one million mark with a total of 1,022,301 signatures at the time of writing.
In response to his campaign thousands of businesses and other organisations have come forward with offers of free meals and support for needy families.
Manchester-based digital agency, Silverchip launched a website schoolmealfinder.org to help families find their nearest venue.
The website allows users to put in their postcode and it will return the 25 nearest businesses offering free meals during the holidays.
There are now There are now around 2,000 businesses across the country listed on the website, and more are being added every hour as more pledges come in via Rashford's Twitter account.
Rashford tweeted today saying: "Let’s take a second to remember that a lot of families in need will not have access to the internet. They can’t sign petitions or scroll down my twitter.
"Their voices cannot be heard so we have to use ours to communicate on all of this amazing local help.
"Thank you all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Police close main road as emergency services respond to four-way car crash

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a four-way car crash in Stockport .
Police and paramedics were called at around 5.23pm this evening ( October 28 ) to reports of a collision between four vehicles on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green .
Initial enquiries suggest nobody was seriously injured in the crash , but emergency services remain at the scene .
Pictures from the scene show a grey Citroen Picasso car which has been badly damaged at the front .
A black Mini Cooper has also received extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle .
Car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road and pavement .
It is not yet clear if any of the passengers require hospital treatment , or if any arrests have been made .
The section of Wilmslow Road at the junction of Bolshaw Road has been closed in both directions , as police carry out their enquiries .
Stagecoach tweeted : `` Route 42C .
Diversion in both directions via Stanley Road , Gill Bent Road , Church Road , Ravenoak Road , Station Road , Albert Road , Cheadle Road and Wilmslow Road .
`` This is due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A spokesperson for GMP said : `` At 17.23pm emergency services responded to reports of a four vehicle traffic collision on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green .
`` Emergency services are still at the scene .
`` There appears to be no serious or life-threatening injuries . ''

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Emergency services have been called to the scene of a four-way car crash in Stockport.
Police and paramedics were called at around 5.23pm this evening (October 28) to reports of a collision between four vehicles on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green.
Initial enquiries suggest nobody was seriously injured in the crash, but emergency services remain at the scene.
Pictures from the scene show a grey Citroen Picasso car which has been badly damaged at the front.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A black Mini Cooper has also received extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle.
Car parts can be seen sprawled across the road and pavement.
It is not yet clear if any of the passengers require hospital treatment, or if any arrests have been made.
The section of Wilmslow Road at the junction of Bolshaw Road has been closed in both directions, as police carry out their enquiries.
Stagecoach tweeted: "Route 42C. Diversion in both directions via Stanley Road, Gill Bent Road, Church Road, Ravenoak Road, Station Road, Albert Road, Cheadle Road and Wilmslow Road.
"This is due to a Police incident on Wilmslow Road."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At 17.23pm emergency services responded to reports of a four vehicle traffic collision on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green.
"Emergency services are still at the scene.
"There appears to be no serious or life-threatening injuries."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Rio Ferdinand makes prediction over Mason Greenwood's Manchester United future

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Mason Greenwood will end up as a centre-forward , despite playing most of his early football for the club off the right wing .
Greenwood opened the scoring for United in their Champions League game against RB Leipzig on Tuesday , finishing neatly with his left foot after a clever run in behind the highly rated Dayot Upamecano .
Speaking ahead of kick-off between United and Leipzig , Ferdinand told BT Sport : “ Eventually he ’ ll be a centre-forward , a definite number nine .
`` He ’ s a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off both feet equally well , and he ’ s scoring goals like he scored them in the youth team .
It ’ s a step up in terms of quality level , but he ’ s doing what he ’ s done for years and years .
`` He ’ s a player with absolutely huge potential and I think he ’ s going to go right to the top . ''
Evaluating Greenwood 's opening goal at half-time , Ferdinand said : `` The maturity that Greenwood shows every time we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressive things , other than his finishing . ''
Greenwood has endured a difficult spell off the pitch in recent times after he was sent home from England duty in September for breaking coronavirus protocol in Iceland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was recently forced to deny reports the teenager has been warned over his discipline .
Ferdinand believes Greenwood needs more protection : “ He ’ s a good kid .
They don ’ t get the protection sometimes that they should be getting , from the club or from people around him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young kid , he may have made a mistake , that ’ s part and parcel of life , it happens .
He ’ ll make more mistakes , but it ’ s about hoping and praying that he learns from that .
I think he ’ s a top footballer .
”

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Mason Greenwood will end up as a centre-forward, despite playing most of his early football for the club off the right wing.
Greenwood opened the scoring for United in their Champions League game against RB Leipzig on Tuesday, finishing neatly with his left foot after a clever run in behind the highly rated Dayot Upamecano.
Speaking ahead of kick-off between United and Leipzig, Ferdinand told BT Sport: “Eventually he’ll be a centre-forward, a definite number nine.
"He’s a great player, he can hit the ball off both feet equally well, and he’s scoring goals like he scored them in the youth team. It’s a step up in terms of quality level, but he’s doing what he’s done for years and years.
"He’s a player with absolutely huge potential and I think he’s going to go right to the top."
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Evaluating Greenwood's opening goal at half-time, Ferdinand said: "The maturity that Greenwood shows every time we see him is one of the most impressive things, other than his finishing."
Greenwood has endured a difficult spell off the pitch in recent times after he was sent home from England duty in September for breaking coronavirus protocol in Iceland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was recently forced to deny reports the teenager has been warned over his discipline.
Ferdinand believes Greenwood needs more protection: “He’s a good kid. They don’t get the protection sometimes that they should be getting, from the club or from people around him maybe.
"He’s a young kid, he may have made a mistake, that’s part and parcel of life, it happens. He’ll make more mistakes, but it’s about hoping and praying that he learns from that. I think he’s a top footballer.”