themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Greater Manchester MP calls on government to make dental care free for cancer patients after mum's p

Greater Manchester MP calls on government to make dental care free for cancer patients after mum's petition goes viral

A Greater Manchester MP has called on the Secretary of Health to offer free dental care to patients with cancer .
Currently , cancer patients are entitled to five years free prescriptions on the NHS , but this does n't include dental work .
MP for Stretford and Urmston , Kate Green has now called for a change .
It comes after Michele Solak , from Flixton , launched a petition , which has received over 100,000 signatures .
The mum-of-one was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 53 after attending a routine mammogram .
Extensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quit her job and her family found themselves struggling financially .
When she turned up for a dentist appointment and found out she had to pay , she felt that the government needed to step in .
After speaking to hundreds of people in a similar position , Michele discovered many cancer patients had been forced to pay thousands of pounds for treatment .
Following a speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday , Ms Green asked the Health Secretary , Matt Hancock to consider Michele 's petition .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State 's speech has been an integrated approach to prevention and care .
`` May I draw his attention to the need for dental care for cancer patients ?
`` There is no automatic route , as far as I can see , for oncologists to refer cancer patients for dental check-ups , and yet chemotherapy can have a deleterious effect on dental health , and patients also struggle to find NHS dentists due to a shortage of staff .
`` Will the Secretary of State or one of his ministerial colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cancer , which has been raised by my constituent Michele Solak-Edwards , whose petition was signed by tens of thousands of others ? ''
Mr Hancock confirmed the MP responsible for primary care , MP for Bury St Edmunds , Jo Churchill would look into pulling the two parts of the NHS together .
Soon after treatment , she noticed her tooth had begun crumbling , and booked an appointment with her dentist .
She had to pay around £100 for treatment .
Michele believes that dental care should be free for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for as long as required for those that are terminally ill. '' I was just thinking , why should I have to pay for this , '' Michele said .
`` When you are diagnosed with cancer you do n't plan it - the diagnosis usually comes completely out of the blue .
`` £100 to fix your tooth might not sound like a lot , but when you are already counting the money that is a lot to pay . ''
Kate Green MP said : `` Having undergone the shock and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of treatment , the last thing cancer patients need to be worrying about is paying for dental treatment .
`` I look forward to meeting the Minister and discussing an issue which , from the response to Michele 's petition , is vital for cancer patients both here in Manchester and across the country .
Michele Solak added : `` I am very grateful that Kate has taken the campaign to parliament as dental concerns are often separated out from cancer treatments and completely overlooked .
`` I would welcome the opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social Care to express the need for reform and to discuss the way forward .

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A Greater Manchester MP has called on the Secretary of Health to offer free dental care to patients with cancer.
Currently, cancer patients are entitled to five years free prescriptions on the NHS, but this doesn't include dental work.
MP for Stretford and Urmston, Kate Green has now called for a change.
It comes after Michele Solak, from Flixton, launched a petition, which has received over 100,000 signatures.
The mum-of-one was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 53 after attending a routine mammogram.
Extensive treatment and medication meant she had to quit her job and her family found themselves struggling financially.
When she turned up for a dentist appointment and found out she had to pay, she felt that the government needed to step in.
After speaking to hundreds of people in a similar position, Michele discovered many cancer patients had been forced to pay thousands of pounds for treatment.
Following a speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Ms Green asked the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock to consider Michele's petition.
(Image: Michele Solak)
She said: "A running theme throughout the Secretary of State's speech has been an integrated approach to prevention and care.
"May I draw his attention to the need for dental care for cancer patients?
"There is no automatic route, as far as I can see, for oncologists to refer cancer patients for dental check-ups, and yet chemotherapy can have a deleterious effect on dental health, and patients also struggle to find NHS dentists due to a shortage of staff.
"Will the Secretary of State or one of his ministerial colleagues be willing to meet me to discuss that cancer, which has been raised by my constituent Michele Solak-Edwards, whose petition was signed by tens of thousands of others?"
Mr Hancock confirmed the MP responsible for primary care, MP for Bury St Edmunds, Jo Churchill would look into pulling the two parts of the NHS together.
(Image: Getty Images)
Michele began receiving chemotherapy in January 2017.
Soon after treatment, she noticed her tooth had begun crumbling, and booked an appointment with her dentist.
She had to pay around £100 for treatment.
Michele believes that dental care should be free for five years for cancer patients, and for as long as required for those that are terminally ill.
"I was just thinking, why should I have to pay for this," Michele said.
"When you are diagnosed with cancer you don't plan it - the diagnosis usually comes completely out of the blue.
"£100 to fix your tooth might not sound like a lot, but when you are already counting the money that is a lot to pay."
(Image: Michele Solak)
Kate Green MP said: "Having undergone the shock and stress of diagnosis and the gruelling effects of treatment, the last thing cancer patients need to be worrying about is paying for dental treatment.
"I look forward to meeting the Minister and discussing an issue which, from the response to Michele's petition, is vital for cancer patients both here in Manchester and across the country.
Michele Solak added: "I am very grateful that Kate has taken the campaign to parliament as dental concerns are often separated out from cancer treatments and completely overlooked.
"I would welcome the opportunity to meet with the Department for Health and Social Care to express the need for reform and to discuss the way forward.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--A poorly teenage boy has been told he won't be able to play football again. All he wants is to see h

A poorly teenage boy has been told he won't be able to play football again. All he wants is to see his beloved Man City

Friends of a teenage boy who has been told he ca n't play football again are arranging a dream trip to the Etihad to watch his beloved Manchester City .
Filip Kania , 13 , has undergone heart surgery five times .
He was diagnosed with a serious condition when he was just three-months-old .
The football fanatic has spent time in and out of hospital throughout his childhood .
He had open heart surgery in November .
Filip has been left devastated after being told he will no longer he able to play football due to the strain on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friends have clubbed together to try and arrange for the City fan , from Newcastle-upon-Tyne , to travel to the Etihad for a game .
They say it will give him a huge boost after all he has been through .
`` He took the news very hard , '' family friend Zahra Chouhdry said .
`` He is absolutely devastated because he loves playing football .
`` He 's got to be careful when playing with his friends or brothers in case he gets knocked .
It 's been really hard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do things that boys aged 13 should n't have to be thinking about .
`` His mum is scared to let him go out and play with his friends in case he passes out .
`` He 's struggling with school because he 's missed a lot of work '' He could collapse at any time .
If he does it will be a 999 call . ''
Filip had an atrioventricular septal defect ( AVSD ) , a hole between the atria and between the ventricles , which required two procedures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to beat slower than normal , leading him to have three procedures called cardioversions - a treatment which is done by sending electric signals to the heart through electrodes placed on the chest .
Filip underwent had surgeryin November to have a pacemaker fitted in an attempt to get his heart beating normally again .
However , his latest surgery has not had the impact doctors had envisaged , with the teenager 's heart now said to be beating too quickly .
Filip , who lives with mum Anna and brothers Patrick , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to go through cardioversion again in four weeks ' time , but the family is concerned at what the next step is if , again , it fails to fix the long-standing issue .
Mum Anna has been forced to take a considerable amount of time off work as a member of kitchen staff to look after her son , which has had an impact on her income .
Filip , from the Walker area of Newcastle , has never been to watch a live football match and has said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch Manchester City in action .
With everything Filip has been through , Zahra set up a Gofundme page in a bid to make his wish come true while also ease the financial strain on the family .
The page has already raised £700 while a fundraising event is taking place at Filip 's former side Benfield Football Club on Saturday at 6.30pm featuring a disco , entertainment , raffle , quizzes , food and a bar with the proceeds going to the family .
In addition , Zahra contacted the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his favourite player Ederson and stadium tour tickets .
She said : `` Filip 's never seen a live football match in his life .
He 's always wanted to go and see Manchester City but the family just ca n't afford it .
`` He cried when he opened the letter .
He could n't believe it .
You could just see in his face how happy he was .
`` That is why I decided to help out the family .
They have n't got other family around to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and would never ask for help themselves .
`` But this will mean the world to Filip and the family .
`` He deserves it for everything he has been through and continues to be brave . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kieran Murray, Chris Slater)

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Friends of a teenage boy who has been told he can't play football again are arranging a dream trip to the Etihad to watch his beloved Manchester City.
Filip Kania, 13, has undergone heart surgery five times. He was diagnosed with a serious condition when he was just three-months-old.
The football fanatic has spent time in and out of hospital throughout his childhood.
He had open heart surgery in November.
Filip has been left devastated after being told he will no longer he able to play football due to the strain on his heart, reports Chronicle Live.
Friends have clubbed together to try and arrange for the City fan, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to travel to the Etihad for a game.
They say it will give him a huge boost after all he has been through.
"He took the news very hard," family friend Zahra Chouhdry said.
"He is absolutely devastated because he loves playing football.
"He's got to be careful when playing with his friends or brothers in case he gets knocked. It's been really hard for him.
"He's having to do things that boys aged 13 shouldn't have to be thinking about.
"His mum is scared to let him go out and play with his friends in case he passes out.
"He's struggling with school because he's missed a lot of work
"He could collapse at any time. If he does it will be a 999 call."
Filip had an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), a hole between the atria and between the ventricles, which required two procedures to repair in 2007.
His heart continued to beat slower than normal, leading him to have three procedures called cardioversions - a treatment which is done by sending electric signals to the heart through electrodes placed on the chest.
Filip underwent had surgeryin November to have a pacemaker fitted in an attempt to get his heart beating normally again.
However, his latest surgery has not had the impact doctors had envisaged, with the teenager's heart now said to be beating too quickly.
Filip, who lives with mum Anna and brothers Patrick, 16, and Max, nine, will have to go through cardioversion again in four weeks' time, but the family is concerned at what the next step is if, again, it fails to fix the long-standing issue.
Mum Anna has been forced to take a considerable amount of time off work as a member of kitchen staff to look after her son, which has had an impact on her income.
Filip, from the Walker area of Newcastle, has never been to watch a live football match and has said he dreams of going to the Etihad Stadium to watch Manchester City in action.
With everything Filip has been through, Zahra set up a Gofundme page in a bid to make his wish come true while also ease the financial strain on the family.
The page has already raised £700 while a fundraising event is taking place at Filip's former side Benfield Football Club on Saturday at 6.30pm featuring a disco, entertainment, raffle, quizzes, food and a bar with the proceeds going to the family.
In addition, Zahra contacted the club and they sent out a signed letter from his favourite player Ederson and stadium tour tickets.
She said: "Filip's never seen a live football match in his life. He's always wanted to go and see Manchester City but the family just can't afford it.
"He cried when he opened the letter. He couldn't believe it. You could just see in his face how happy he was.
"That is why I decided to help out the family. They haven't got other family around to help out.
"They're such humble people and would never ask for help themselves.
"But this will mean the world to Filip and the family.
"He deserves it for everything he has been through and continues to be brave."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--New plans revealed to transform Bolton's Market Place

A new glass entrance and up to date lifts could be installed as part of a major makeover at Bolton 's Market Place .
New images revealed the extent of the planned changes at the Knowsley Street shopping mall .
This latest proposal by property developer Moorgarth aims to improve access for customers at street level and from the multi-storey car park .
Two new “ modern ” lifts would replace those inside the shopping centre , according to Market Place manager Nikki Wilson-Cook .
She said : “ The brand new entrance will entice shoppers and matches the style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifts originally installed in the eighties are reaching the end of their working lives , so we ’ re delighted to have new plans in place to enable brand new access from Knowsley Street .
“ The changes will make it much easier for customers to access the centre from the multi-storey car park .
The state-of-the-art new lifts will come as welcome news to visitors and shoppers at Market Place.
” Once the new lifts are installed , the old ones would be decommissioned and removed .
This could create space for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as events and activities .
The lifts will also have the potential to access the Vaults level as and when this becomes necessary or desirable .
The architects behind the scheme promise that the new lifts would be faster , more efficient and reliable than the current “ panorama feature ” scenic lifts .
The current shopping centre lifts frequently break down , causing “ inconvenience ” and “ stress ” to customers , according to a statement by Wren Architecture and Design .
It said : “ The centre management team have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder to obtain and that within 18 months the lifts will be practically obsolete.
” “ In the light of this , the proposal seeks permission to replace the existing lifts with new ones on the West elevation of the building adjacent the new entrance .
“ This will allow for the continued functioning of the existing lifts as and until the new lifts are completed and commissioned to ensure essential continuous access to the shopping centre whilst works are being carried out .
“ An additional benefit will be that it minimises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and removes a visual obstacle to the key anchor tenant that has long been an issue for the centre as a whole.
” The lifts would be installed in a new tower which would sit next to Debenhams alongside one of the original “ campanile ” style stair towers .
A total of 14 disabled car parking spaces will be relocated close to the new lift core at car park level 1 .
The new lift tower will be clad in the same material used on the cinema entrance 75 metres further south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include demolishing a “ redundant ” single-storey glazed timber building which would free up space taken up by the new lobby .
Town hall planners are expected to decide whether to approve the application by March .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joseph Timan, Local Democracy Reporter)

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A new glass entrance and up to date lifts could be installed as part of a major makeover at Bolton's Market Place.
New images revealed the extent of the planned changes at the Knowsley Street shopping mall.
This latest proposal by property developer Moorgarth aims to improve access for customers at street level and from the multi-storey car park.
Two new “modern” lifts would replace those inside the shopping centre, according to Market Place manager Nikki Wilson-Cook.
She said: “The brand new entrance will entice shoppers and matches the style of our listed building.
“The lifts originally installed in the eighties are reaching the end of their working lives, so we’re delighted to have new plans in place to enable brand new access from Knowsley Street.
“The changes will make it much easier for customers to access the centre from the multi-storey car park. The state-of-the-art new lifts will come as welcome news to visitors and shoppers at Market Place.”
'Faster, more efficient and reliable'
Once the new lifts are installed, the old ones would be decommissioned and removed.
This could create space for more independent retailers to trade as well as events and activities.
The lifts will also have the potential to access the Vaults level as and when this becomes necessary or desirable.
The architects behind the scheme promise that the new lifts would be faster, more efficient and reliable than the current “panorama feature” scenic lifts.
The current shopping centre lifts frequently break down, causing “inconvenience” and “stress” to customers, according to a statement by Wren Architecture and Design.
It said: “The centre management team have been advised that spare parts are becoming harder to obtain and that within 18 months the lifts will be practically obsolete.”
“In the light of this, the proposal seeks permission to replace the existing lifts with new ones on the West elevation of the building adjacent the new entrance.
“This will allow for the continued functioning of the existing lifts as and until the new lifts are completed and commissioned to ensure essential continuous access to the shopping centre whilst works are being carried out.
“An additional benefit will be that it minimises disruption to trading within the shopping centre and removes a visual obstacle to the key anchor tenant that has long been an issue for the centre as a whole.”
The lifts would be installed in a new tower which would sit next to Debenhams alongside one of the original “campanile” style stair towers.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
A total of 14 disabled car parking spaces will be relocated close to the new lift core at car park level 1.
The new lift tower will be clad in the same material used on the cinema entrance 75 metres further south on Knowsley Street.
The plans also include demolishing a “redundant” single-storey glazed timber building which would free up space taken up by the new lobby.
Town hall planners are expected to decide whether to approve the application by March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Bruno Fernandes says goodbye to Sporting Lisbon fan on Instagram ahead of Manchester United transfer

Bruno Fernandes said a heartfelt goodbye to a young Sporting Lisbon fan ahead of his impending move to Manchester United .
United have held protracted negotiations with Sporting throughout January and the club is confident of finally sealing the transfer after a breakthrough in negotiations on Tuesday .
MEN Sport understands that a deal is close to being completed after United agreed an up-front fee of €55million ( £46.56m ) with Sporting , with the possibility of United paying a further €25million in add-ons .
€10million is subject to Champions League qualification and appearances while an extra €15million is based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes was asked about the impending transfer by Portuguese press late on Tuesday night and when asked if he had a last message for Sporting 's fans he said it was n't the time .
`` Still none , it still is n't the moment for a last message , '' the Sporting captain said .
However , the 25-year-old has been saying his goodbyes to one fan on Instagram , who had posted a photo of the pair together with the caption : `` Goodbye Bruno , good trip . ''
Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I will not forget your little tears , whether or not you believe your tears and words moved me !
I hope one day later I will be able to see you again . ''
Fernandes is expected to arrive for his United medical on Wednesday afternoon .

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Bruno Fernandes said a heartfelt goodbye to a young Sporting Lisbon fan ahead of his impending move to Manchester United.
United have held protracted negotiations with Sporting throughout January and the club is confident of finally sealing the transfer after a breakthrough in negotiations on Tuesday.
MEN Sport understands that a deal is close to being completed after United agreed an up-front fee of €55million (£46.56m) with Sporting, with the possibility of United paying a further €25million in add-ons.
€10million is subject to Champions League qualification and appearances while an extra €15million is based on individual milestones Fernandes may accomplish.
Fernandes was asked about the impending transfer by Portuguese press late on Tuesday night and when asked if he had a last message for Sporting's fans he said it wasn't the time.
"Still none, it still isn't the moment for a last message," the Sporting captain said.
However, the 25-year-old has been saying his goodbyes to one fan on Instagram, who had posted a photo of the pair together with the caption: "Goodbye Bruno, good trip."
Fernandes responded with an emotional goodbye, saying: "I will not forget your little tears, whether or not you believe your tears and words moved me! I hope one day later I will be able to see you again."
Fernandes is expected to arrive for his United medical on Wednesday afternoon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Corrie star Katie McGlynn’s emotional NTA speech as she dedicates award to grandad

It ’ s been a tough couple of years for Katie McGlynn - but it all came together at the National Television Awards 2020 as she won best serial drama performance .
The Rochdale actress , who played Sinead Osbourne up until the character 's death on the cobbles back in October , became a little overwhelmed with emotion as she dedicated her accolade .
Sinead 's death from cervical cancer saw some of the programme 's most harrowing scenes as it documented the young mum 's journey - Katie has spoken about how the role affected her .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV soap , including charity Mummy 's Star , Katie moved on to someone more personal who was integral to her acting career .
“ I want to thank someone who is not here tonight .
My grandad , who passed away , ” she began .
“ He always supported me through acting , he took me to all my acting classes and auditions .
“ When I was younger and I got my first TV role he said , that ’ s brilliant Katie .
I said , are you happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am happy with that .
“ But when are you going to get on Coronation Street ?
Katie said that she promised that one day she would get on his favourite soap .
She continued : “ Sadly he passed away and then literally a month later I got the audition for Coronation Street .
“ Seven years later I am holding this award and I am over the moon .
I can ’ t tell you how happy I am.
” Katie ’ s voice cracked as she added a dedication to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cervical cancer .
She said : “ In all seriousness I want to dedicate this award to any woman who is going through cervical cancer right now , who has gone through cervical cancer , all the families that are going through it , stay strong.
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It’s been a tough couple of years for Katie McGlynn - but it all came together at the National Television Awards 2020 as she won best serial drama performance.
The Rochdale actress, who played Sinead Osbourne up until the character's death on the cobbles back in October, became a little overwhelmed with emotion as she dedicated her accolade.
Sinead's death from cervical cancer saw some of the programme's most harrowing scenes as it documented the young mum's journey - Katie has spoken about how the role affected her.
After thanking the cast and crew at the ITV soap, including charity Mummy's Star, Katie moved on to someone more personal who was integral to her acting career.
(Image: ITV)
“I want to thank someone who is not here tonight. My grandad, who passed away,” she began.
“He always supported me through acting, he took me to all my acting classes and auditions.
“When I was younger and I got my first TV role he said, that’s brilliant Katie. I said, are you happy grandad? He said, yes I am happy with that.
“But when are you going to get on Coronation Street?
Katie said that she promised that one day she would get on his favourite soap.
(Image: Getty Images)
She continued: “Sadly he passed away and then literally a month later I got the audition for Coronation Street.
“Seven years later I am holding this award and I am over the moon. I can’t tell you how happy I am.”
Katie’s voice cracked as she added a dedication to any woman who has been affected by cervical cancer.
She said: “In all seriousness I want to dedicate this award to any woman who is going through cervical cancer right now, who has gone through cervical cancer, all the families that are going through it, stay strong.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--How Manchester United could line up after Bruno Fernandes transfer

After weeks of protracted negotiations , Manchester United finally look set to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon .
Talk of Fernandes moving to United had gone quiet after Sporting upped their asking price for the player to €80million earlier in January , but there was a willingness from all parties behind the scenes to get the deal over the line this month .
United are confident they have made a breakthrough in negotiations and Fernandes is expected to undergo his medical at Carrington on Wednesday .
Fernandes ' prospective arrival will give United 's season a much-needed shot in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options , with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay still sidelined through injury .
Here , we 've taken a look at how United could line up with Fernandes in the team .
Twenty-three of Fernandes ' 28 appearances for Sporting this season have come in an offensive midfield role and that is an area of the pitch in which United have struggled .
Jesse Lingard , Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata have all been deployed there by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but none of them have convinced .
Lingard has not directly contributed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pereira is a level or two below the standard required at United and Mata is inconsistent , though his recent performances against Norwich and Wolves were refreshing .
The trio have five goals and nine assists between them this season .
Fernandes has 15 goals and 14 assists on his own for Sporting .
You can say what you like about the difference in quality between the Premier League and the Primeira Liga—Fernandes ' stats are impressive .
A Fernandes-Pogba midfield axis has a heavyweight look to it even if it does look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the utilisation of a back three would go some way to offsetting that issue and each of United 's centre-backs are comfortable enough on the ball to make up the numbers in midfield when required .
Fernandes has n't featured regularly in a deeper midfield role for his club since the 2017-18 season but that is where he features most often in the Portugal national team .
The diamond is not as fashionable as it once was but , with Fernandes added , United might just have the personnel to make it work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ familiar with from his time at Juventus and , by using it , Solskjaer would give his team a far greater chance of controlling matches in midfield .
The formation would also allow Martial and Rashford to play together as a front two , which is something that has n't happened too often since Rashford 's 2016 breakthrough .
Both forwards have a tendency to drift out wide when deployed through the middle , so a lack of width would n't be too much of an issue in what is a notoriously narrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the United team ?
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After weeks of protracted negotiations, Manchester United finally look set to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Talk of Fernandes moving to United had gone quiet after Sporting upped their asking price for the player to €80million earlier in January, but there was a willingness from all parties behind the scenes to get the deal over the line this month.
United are confident they have made a breakthrough in negotiations and Fernandes is expected to undergo his medical at Carrington on Wednesday.
Fernandes' prospective arrival will give United's season a much-needed shot in the arm and will bolster their midfield options, with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay still sidelined through injury.
Here, we've taken a look at how United could line up with Fernandes in the team.
4-2-3-1
Twenty-three of Fernandes' 28 appearances for Sporting this season have come in an offensive midfield role and that is an area of the pitch in which United have struggled.
Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata have all been deployed there by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but none of them have convinced. Lingard has not directly contributed to a Premier League goal since 2018, Pereira is a level or two below the standard required at United and Mata is inconsistent, though his recent performances against Norwich and Wolves were refreshing.
The trio have five goals and nine assists between them this season. Fernandes has 15 goals and 14 assists on his own for Sporting.
You can say what you like about the difference in quality between the Premier League and the Primeira Liga—Fernandes' stats are impressive.
3-4-3
A Fernandes-Pogba midfield axis has a heavyweight look to it even if it does look a little vulnerable defensively.
However, the utilisation of a back three would go some way to offsetting that issue and each of United's centre-backs are comfortable enough on the ball to make up the numbers in midfield when required.
Fernandes hasn't featured regularly in a deeper midfield role for his club since the 2017-18 season but that is where he features most often in the Portugal national team.
4-1-2-1-2
The diamond is not as fashionable as it once was but, with Fernandes added, United might just have the personnel to make it work.
It's a system Pogba is familiar with from his time at Juventus and, by using it, Solskjaer would give his team a far greater chance of controlling matches in midfield.
The formation would also allow Martial and Rashford to play together as a front two, which is something that hasn't happened too often since Rashford's 2016 breakthrough.
Both forwards have a tendency to drift out wide when deployed through the middle, so a lack of width wouldn't be too much of an issue in what is a notoriously narrow system.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Jamie Oliver is looking for 'takeaway lovers' to star in new TV show

If you 're quite partial to a takeaway , or maybe more partial than most , Jamie Oliver wants to hear from you .
The TV chef is on the hunt for 'takeaway lovers ' who want to learn how to cook and stop relying on fast-food .
Jamie , 44 , wrote in a Facebook post on his official page : `` Guys I 'm working on a new TV show and I 'm looking for people who eat a lot of takeaways and want to stop relying on them and learn how to cook for themselves !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ food but does n't love cooking , click the link for an application form and let me know all about them !
! ''
And fans already seem to be loving the idea with more than 500 comments made to the Facebook post .
To apply , you need to visit the website , download the application form and send it back to the show alongside two photographs - one of yourself and one of your kitchen .
The ad reads : `` Whoever you are , whatever your age or background , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in an exciting new TV programme .
`` If something is stopping you , or someone you know , from putting that apron on , then we would love to hear from you ! ''
The application form asks you to fill in `` 12 easy questions '' .
This includes what is your favourite food , how you 'd rate your cooking and do you eat 'convenience foods ' .
Those who want to take part need to be 18 years or over and a resident in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's website here .

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If you're quite partial to a takeaway, or maybe more partial than most, Jamie Oliver wants to hear from you.
The TV chef is on the hunt for 'takeaway lovers' who want to learn how to cook and stop relying on fast-food.
Jamie, 44, wrote in a Facebook post on his official page: "Guys I'm working on a new TV show and I'm looking for people who eat a lot of takeaways and want to stop relying on them and learn how to cook for themselves!!
"If you know someone who loves food but doesn't love cooking, click the link for an application form and let me know all about them!!"
And fans already seem to be loving the idea with more than 500 comments made to the Facebook post.
To apply, you need to visit the website, download the application form and send it back to the show alongside two photographs - one of yourself and one of your kitchen.
(Image: Jamie Oliver Facebook)
The ad reads: "Whoever you are, whatever your age or background, we are looking for non cooks to take part in an exciting new TV programme.
"If something is stopping you, or someone you know, from putting that apron on, then we would love to hear from you!"
The application form asks you to fill in "12 easy questions".
This includes what is your favourite food, how you'd rate your cooking and do you eat 'convenience foods'.
Those who want to take part need to be 18 years or over and a resident in the UK.
To find the form, visit Jamie's website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Bruno Fernandes Man Utd latest and Marcos Rojo updates

Manchester United must over turn a two goal deficit if they want to reach the Carabao Cup final tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ to make it to Wembley after losing the first leg 3-1 against Manchester City earlier @ @ @ @ @ will take encouragement from their win at the Etihad in the Premier League this season @ @ @ @ @ slight doubt for the game having been substituted at half time of United 's FA @ @ @ @ @ the weekend , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the midfielder might not play against City @ @ @ @ @ say that Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay could start training again soon as they ramp @ @ @ @ @ injury .
In terms of transfer news , United are confident of signing Bruno Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ in transfer negotiations .
Follow the latest news and rumours in our live blog below @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk ( Charlotte Duncker, Liam Corless)

Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP subject to personal terms and a medical on Wednesday afternoon, before their Carabao Cup semi final second leg against Manchester City.
Fernandes jetted off on a private plane from Portugal to Manchester, with his move still to have those details ironed out. He will soon give his first interview as a United player and have his new squad number confirmed
It is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fourth permanent signing as United boss, following the summer deals for Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire.
United don't have long to complete any more deals this month, though they may consider loans for a striker if the right target comes up. Young goalkeeper Nathan Bishop is expected to join the development squad.
In terms of outgoings, Marcos Rojo is on the verge of a loan to Argentinian side Estudiantes.
Recap today's main transfer headlines below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--'My guilt got too much'... hard-working dad-of-two drowned himself after girlfriend discovered his c

'My guilt got too much'... hard-working dad-of-two drowned himself after girlfriend discovered his cocaine habit

A hard-working father of two drowned himself after he became overwhelmed with guilt when his girlfriend discovered he had a cocaine habit .
Self-employed Joiner Craig Mann , 34 , had been taking the drug to cope with the stress of working long hours - but he kept his addiction a secret from partner Claire Taylor .
The truth only emerged on August 19 last year he was admitted to hospital with an overdose of 60 painkilling tablets and he confessed to a doctor he had been abusing the white powder .
Just two days later Mr Mann , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vodka and sent a series of text to Miss Taylor saying : `` It kills me to do this to you again - I love you , I ’ m sorry . '
He then threw his phone into a stranger 's garden and was later found lying face down in the River Irwell at Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton .
Police found an empty 20cl bottle of vodka in his works van parked nearby .
Two notes found inside the vehicle read : “ My guilt got too much over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , always will x ” .
An inquest heard Mr Mann had battled with anxiety and had split up with his wife Marie over his use of cocaine .
He then began a relationship with Miss Taylor who believed he used the drug `` recreationally . ''
But in July last year Mr Mann began experiencing bad nightmares , sleeplessness and wasn ’ t eating properly and was also becoming paranoid .
In a statement to the Bolton hearing Miss Taylor said : `` Whilst I did know about the cocaine use it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thought it was more recreational .
`` He didn ’ t use cocaine when we where together as I detest drugs . ''
I did say to him if he was taking anything that I would n't stand for it .
Work was very much important to him as it was his main routine but he then started drinking heavily but not in my presence.
” “ He did admit that he was drinking and was taking co-codamol tablets - but he didn ’ t admit that he was taking cocaine until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sunday he kept having nose bleeds and the following Monday I received a message about 6pm and could tell there was something wrong .
“ At the time he told me he had taken co-codamol plus one tablet from a customer 's and he didn ’ t know what that was .
However in A & E he confessed he had taken cocaine .
We had a meeting with a person from the mental health team and Craig asked if he could leave and go home .
“ He was feeling a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t suicidal thoughts - he just felt guilty .
''And the next day he said he wanted to go to work .
His messages throughout the day were ‘ I love you , I ’ m sorry ’ , and how guilty he was .
I got a message at 10 to six , and it was descriptive of his feelings of guilt.
” Mr Mann ’ s estranged wife , Marie said : “ He used co-codamol after an injury to his shoulder .
At one point he was taking 30 tablets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I found out about the cocaine and he admitted it and I realised that money was going out of his account .
''It was £800 in the space of a couple of weeks that he had withdrawn .
I then found 18 snap bags behind the bathroom and that 's when we broke up.
” Mrs Mann added : “ He wasn ’ t actually struggling financially in May he had just under £12,000 .
Money was not a factor .
Craig if he didn ’ t work he got agitated , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole thing about Craig .
''He struggled to cope with life , I did pretty much everything for Craig made his life easier maybe , he did struggle a little bit with social factors .
He was very much loved and missed - if only he realised.
” Nicola Pelling , a dog walker who came across Mr Mann the evening before he was found said : “ I could see somebody sat on the shales in the water it was ankle deep .
He said “ there ’ s somebody here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I assumed he was talking to someone else .
“ He got up onto his knees crawling out towards me but my dog started to tell him off and he retracted and sat .
“ He was laughing and being jovial and I thought it was weird , he didn ’ t seem in distress and didn ’ t ask for help .
He didn ’ t seem drunk .
“ He was mock bathing himself like attention seeking .
If he had seemed distressed I would have done something but he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was if the dog had bitten him I would have been in trouble , he just seemed silly.
” A toxicologist report showed Mr Mann 's blood alcohol level in his system was 114 micrograms - the legal drink drive limit being 80mg .
Recording a conclusion of suicide , coroner Catherine Cundy , said : “ Craig had problems with depression and anxiety and I ’ m satisfied that his mood was deteriorating in the period prior to his death - which was exasperated no doubt by the fact he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he sent to his partner that day and then switched his phone off and didn ’ t disclose his whereabouts and then threw his phone away .
`` I ’ m satisfied that Craig didn ’ t expect to be diverted from his plan and went into the water intent to take his own life .
This was a tragic waste of a young man who was still very young .
”

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A dad battling a secret cocaine habit drowned himself, an inquest heard.
Self-employed Joiner Craig Mann, 34, had been taking the drug to cope with the stress of working long hours - but didn't tell partner Claire Taylor.
The truth only emerged on August 19 last year he was admitted to hospital with an overdose of painkilling tablets and he confessed to a doctor he had been abusing the white powder.
Just two days later Mr Mann, from Bolton, took a cocktail of cocaine and vodka and sent a series of text to Miss Taylor saying: ''It kills me to do this to you again - I love you, I’m sorry.'
He then threw his phone into a stranger's garden and was later found lying face down in the River Irwell at Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton.
Police found an empty 20cl bottle of vodka in his works van parked nearby.
Two notes found inside the vehicle read: “My guilt got too much over you, sorry. Love you Claire, always will x”.
An inquest heard Mr Mann had battled with anxiety and had split up with his wife Marie over his use of cocaine.
He then began a relationship with Miss Taylor who believed he used the drug ''recreationally.'' But in July last year Mr Mann began experiencing bad nightmares, sleeplessness and wasn’t eating properly and was also becoming paranoid.
In a statement to the Bolton hearing Miss Taylor said: ''Whilst I did know about the cocaine use it didn't know the extent of it and thought it was more recreational.
"He didn’t use cocaine when we where together as I detest drugs.
''I did say to him if he was taking anything that I wouldn't stand for it. Work was very much important to him as it was his main routine but he then started drinking heavily but not in my presence.”
“He did admit that he was drinking and was taking co-codamol tablets - but he didn’t admit that he was taking cocaine until the weekend of August 17. On the Sunday he kept having nose bleeds and the following Monday I received a message about 6pm and could tell there was something wrong.
“At the time he told me he had taken co-codamol plus one tablet from a customer's and he didn’t know what that was. However in A&E he confessed he had taken cocaine. We had a meeting with a person from the mental health team and Craig asked if he could leave and go home.
“He was feeling a lot of guilt. It wasn’t suicidal thoughts - he just felt guilty.
''And the next day he said he wanted to go to work. His messages throughout the day were ‘I love you, I’m sorry’, and how guilty he was. I got a message at 10 to six, and it was descriptive of his feelings of guilt.”
Mr Mann’s estranged wife, Marie said: “He used co-codamol after an injury to his shoulder. At one point he was taking 30 tablets a day. In October 2018, I found out about the cocaine and he admitted it and I realised that money was going out of his account.
''It was £800 in the space of a couple of weeks that he had withdrawn. I then found 18 snap bags behind the bathroom and that's when we broke up.”
Mrs Mann added: “He wasn’t actually struggling financially in May he had just under £12,000. Money was not a factor. Craig if he didn’t work he got agitated, he needed to be working that was the whole thing about Craig.
''He struggled to cope with life, I did pretty much everything for Craig made his life easier maybe, he did struggle a little bit with social factors. He was very much loved and missed - if only he realised.”
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Nicola Pelling, a dog walker who came across Mr Mann the evening before he was found said: “I could see somebody sat on the shales in the water it was ankle deep. He said “there’s somebody here, there’s somebody coming” and I assumed he was talking to someone else.
“He got up onto his knees crawling out towards me but my dog started to tell him off and he retracted and sat. “He was laughing and being jovial and I thought it was weird, he didn’t seem in distress and didn’t ask for help. He didn’t seem drunk.
“He was mock bathing himself like attention seeking. If he had seemed distressed I would have done something but he was scaring me and because of the way he was if the dog had bitten him I would have been in trouble, he just seemed silly.”
A toxicologist report showed Mr Mann's blood alcohol level in his system was 114 micrograms - the legal drink drive limit being 80mg.
Recording a conclusion of suicide, coroner Catherine Cundy, said: “Craig had problems with depression and anxiety and I’m satisfied that his mood was deteriorating in the period prior to his death - which was exasperated no doubt by the fact he was using cocaine and alcohol.
''The message he sent to his partner that day and then switched his phone off and didn’t disclose his whereabouts and then threw his phone away.
"I’m satisfied that Craig didn’t expect to be diverted from his plan and went into the water intent to take his own life. This was a tragic waste of a young man who was still very young.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Mystery of guns found dumped in farmer's field at a beauty spot

Two guns have been found mysteriously dumped in the middle of a farmer 's field .
The weapons were found a day apart in the same field on Werneth Low .
Locals say the frightening discoveries are latest example of what they believe is a sharp increase in anti-social behaviour in the area .
The weapons , believed to be BB or pellet guns , were found a short distance from each other in a field just a few hundred yards off Werneth Low Road .
The road , which has stunning views right across Manchester , runs from Hyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Stockport .
The guns , which bear a striking resemblance to a handgun , were found by two separate people connected to a nearby farm and stables in the field which horses use for grazing .
It is said they have must have been thrown over surrounding fences into the field or someone has scaled the fence to deliberately dump them .
They have now been handed over to the police .
However one worried horse owner has now issued a warning .
Kathryn Watson , who posted pictures of one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evening News , said : `` It 's obviously very worrying .
`` They certainly look like real guns .
They are not toys or anything .
If you one was pointed at you , you would not know the difference .
`` The only reason we know what they are is that my husband is in a gun club and he had a look at them and said they were definitely pellet guns .
`` But they can still do a lot of harm .
One of my horses was shot in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guns about two years ago .
`` Someone has obviously done something with them or seen fit to get rid of them which is a worry in itself .
`` The whole area just seems to be attracting people who are parking up in the passing places and leaving tons of litter , McDonald 's , booze bottles .
`` But recently we 've started finding drugs paraphernalia .
I think we need more police on patrol up here or some cameras , or something more serious could happen . ''
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the field and Kathryn , 55 , from Woodley , said : `` They could have been found or picked up by anyone .
`` They 've been passed on the police now but this is a stunning spot with views right across Manchester and is a beautiful place to walk and it should n't be being used a dumping ground for things like this . ''

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Two guns have been found mysteriously dumped in the middle of a farmer's field.
The weapons were found a day apart in the same field on Werneth Low.
Locals say the frightening discoveries are latest example of what they believe is a sharp increase in anti-social behaviour in the area.
The weapons, believed to be BB or pellet guns, were found a short distance from each other in a field just a few hundred yards off Werneth Low Road.
The road, which has stunning views right across Manchester, runs from Hyde in Tameside down to Greave near Romiley in Stockport.
The guns, which bear a striking resemblance to a handgun, were found by two separate people connected to a nearby farm and stables in the field which horses use for grazing.
(Image: Kathryn Watson (Facebook))
It is said they have must have been thrown over surrounding fences into the field or someone has scaled the fence to deliberately dump them.
They have now been handed over to the police.
However one worried horse owner has now issued a warning.
Kathryn Watson, who posted pictures of one of the guns on Facebook told the Manchester Evening News, said: "It's obviously very worrying.
"They certainly look like real guns. They are not toys or anything. If you one was pointed at you, you would not know the difference.
(Image: Google Maps)
"The only reason we know what they are is that my husband is in a gun club and he had a look at them and said they were definitely pellet guns.
"But they can still do a lot of harm. One of my horses was shot in the head with one of these pellet guns about two years ago.
"Someone has obviously done something with them or seen fit to get rid of them which is a worry in itself.
"The whole area just seems to be attracting people who are parking up in the passing places and leaving tons of litter, McDonald's, booze bottles.
"But recently we've started finding drugs paraphernalia. I think we need more police on patrol up here or some cameras, or something more serious could happen."
There is a public right of footpath that runs through the field and Kathryn, 55, from Woodley, said: "They could have been found or picked up by anyone.
"They've been passed on the police now but this is a stunning spot with views right across Manchester and is a beautiful place to walk and it shouldn't be being used a dumping ground for things like this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Matt Lucas heartbroken as his dog Milo dies just months after he lost his other pet

Matt Lucas is heartbroken after his beloved dog Milo has died from cancer just two months after his other dog Hob died .
The Little Britain star , who is 45 , shared an emotional tribute on Instagram to his chocolate labrador .
`` The unthinkable has happened , '' he wrote .
`` In the space of ten weeks both of my beloved dogs have died .
`` Dear Milo passed away tonight , after a short battle with cancer .
`` He was nearly 13 .
Thank you to Kevin for insisting we get a puppy , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edna and everyone who helped me look after him .
`` And apologies if he ever stole your football in the park .
`` There are umpteen punctured , half-eaten footballs at my house , if anyone wants one .
Milo , I love you .
`` You and Hob were the greatest friends to me ... Rest easy , you magnificent , beautiful , ridiculous , drooling thing of wonder .
You will be forever in my heart . ''
His other dog , Hob , died in November 2019 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times and has prompted a flurry of supportive comments from fans who expressed their sorrow and sent virtual hugs to the star .
Matt and his late ex-husband Kevin McGee bought the dogs when they were married and he said about him on the anniversary of his suicide : `` I loved him more than anyone I 've ever met , and still do . ''
Last week , his co-star David Walliams said Little Britain will `` definitely '' be making a comeback .
In 2019 , there was a radio revival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a series for the small screen could return .
He said he and Matt have been `` getting lots of offers to do more things together again . ''
Fans questioned how it could return to TV without facing an `` inevitable backlash '' from a `` snowflake world '' that may not appreciate the non politically-correct humour .
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Matt Lucas is heartbroken after his beloved dog Milo has died from cancer just two months after his other dog Hob died.
The Little Britain star, who is 45, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram to his chocolate labrador.
"The unthinkable has happened," he wrote. "In the space of ten weeks both of my beloved dogs have died.
"Dear Milo passed away tonight, after a short battle with cancer.
"He was nearly 13. Thank you to Kevin for insisting we get a puppy, and to Alex and Craig and Jamie and Edna and everyone who helped me look after him.
(Image: Instagram)
"And apologies if he ever stole your football in the park.
"There are umpteen punctured, half-eaten footballs at my house, if anyone wants one. Milo, I love you.
"You and Hob were the greatest friends to me... Rest easy, you magnificent, beautiful, ridiculous, drooling thing of wonder. You will be forever in my heart."
His other dog, Hob, died in November 2019.
The heartfelt post has been liked almost 12,000 times and has prompted a flurry of supportive comments from fans who expressed their sorrow and sent virtual hugs to the star.
Matt and his late ex-husband Kevin McGee bought the dogs when they were married and he said about him on the anniversary of his suicide: "I loved him more than anyone I've ever met, and still do."
Last week, his co-star David Walliams said Little Britain will "definitely" be making a comeback.
The final episode aired in December 2005.
In 2019, there was a radio revival for a one-off Brexit special, but now a series for the small screen could return.
He said he and Matt have been "getting lots of offers to do more things together again."
Fans questioned how it could return to TV without facing an "inevitable backlash" from a "snowflake world" that may not appreciate the non politically-correct humour.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Air ambulance scrambled as child 'seriously hurt' after being hit by car near school in St Helens

A schoolboy has been seriously hurt after they were hit by a car in St Helens on Wednesday morning .
The air ambulance was sent to the scene and the A570 St Helens Linkway is currently shut in both directions , the Echo reports .
The 15-year-old boy was hit by a Vauxhall Astra between Eurolink and the Sherdley roundabout , North West Ambulance Service said .
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to the A570 at the B5204 Elton Head Road at 8.26am after a collision between a pedestrian and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response vehicle , air ambulance and clinician . ''
She said the boy was taken to hospital in a `` serious condition '' .
Merseyside Police said : `` At around 8.30am , it was reported that a Vauxhall Astra had been in collision with a pedestrian on St Helens Linkway , near the junction with Elton Head Road .
`` Emergency services attended and the pedestrian , a 15-year-old boy , has been taken to hospital in a serious condition .
`` The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently in place from Micklehead Roundabout and motorists are advised to avoid the area . ''
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting reference 176 or call the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747 .
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A schoolboy has been seriously hurt after they were hit by a car in St Helens on Wednesday morning.
The air ambulance was sent to the scene and the A570 St Helens Linkway is currently shut in both directions, the Echo reports.
The 15-year-old boy was hit by a Vauxhall Astra between Eurolink and the Sherdley roundabout, North West Ambulance Service said.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to the A570 at the B5204 Elton Head Road at 8.26am after a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle and sent an ambulance, rapid response vehicle, air ambulance and clinician."
She said the boy was taken to hospital in a "serious condition".
Merseyside Police said: "At around 8.30am, it was reported that a Vauxhall Astra had been in collision with a pedestrian on St Helens Linkway, near the junction with Elton Head Road.
"Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 15-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
"The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene to assist with enquiries.
"Road closures are currently in place from Micklehead Roundabout and motorists are advised to avoid the area."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting reference 176 or call the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Train passengers face £20 fine if they buy a ticket on the train from next month

Rail passengers travelling on TransPennine Express services will face a hefty fine if they do n't purchase a ticket before boarding .
The operator has launched a new Penalty Fare Scheme in a bid to cut fare dodgers and to encourage customers to buy ahead of travelling .
The new penalty will be implemented from February 2 , and will apply to travellers on all of their services outside of Scotland .
The company operates from several hubs in Greater Manchester , with both major and minor stations included in their Penalty Fare Map .
Those who board a train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay either £20 , or twice the cost of the full single fare for their journey - whichever is greater .
However rail users have slammed the decision to introduce the fare and a petition has been set up to reverse the scheme .
The petition has been set up by Ollie Gledhill , from Malton , Yorkshire , who the new scheme does n't take into account those who get to the station late .
The petition says : “ TransPennine is making a new rule which states that if you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will be greeted with a £20 fine .
“ This would be a good idea , theoretically , since its main goal is to cut down on people getting on the train without paying .
`` But it 's the people who get to the station late , and do n't have to worry because they can buy the ticket on the train .
“ As a user of Transpennine Express , they ’ re so late sometimes it ’ s funny .
They shouldn ’ t change anything . ''
Almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many providing their own reasons why they do n't agree with the decision .
One objector said : `` You should n't have to be fined for not being able to get a ticket in time to catch your train when machines are broken and ticket counters are unmanned .
Machines on trains might make more sense ! ''
One added : `` Sometimes it just isn ’ t possible to buy the ticket before you get onboard ! ''
Another asked : `` If passengers have to get to the station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will face a £20 ( or fare doubling ) fine , then surely TPE should be held to the same standard ?
How about an automatic £20 ( or fare doubling ) refund for passengers inconvenienced by ANY lateness on the part of the train operator ? ''
A spokesperson for TransPennine Express told the Manchester Evening News : “ Fare avoidance is an real issue within the rail industry and those who travel without paying is unfair on customers who pay their way to get to their destination .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be introducing Penalty Fares on our services , meaning that customers must have a valid ticket before they board one of our trains , as per the National Rail Conditions of Travel .
“ Customers have the option of buying a ticket from the booking office or a ticket vending machine before they board .
In addition to this , customers can buy online or buy using the TransPennine Express app with no booking fees .
`` They added that The National Conditions of Travel state that customers must purchase , where possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a train service on the National Rail Network and that `` customers who are found without a ticket will have to pay £20 or twice the full single fare to the next station – whichever is more , '' '' If they want to continue their journey after the next station , they will have to buy the appropriate ticket for the rest or the trip or get off at the station on the notice .
`` The £20 penalty is standard across other TOCs ( such as Northern ) who have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for any reason , a booking office is closed and ticket vending machines aren ’ t working – customers will be then able to purchase on board . ''

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Rail passengers travelling on TransPennine Express services will face a hefty fine if they don't purchase a ticket before boarding.
The operator has launched a new Penalty Fare Scheme in a bid to cut fare dodgers and to encourage customers to buy ahead of travelling.
The new penalty will be implemented from February 2, and will apply to travellers on all of their services outside of Scotland.
The company operates from several hubs in Greater Manchester, with both major and minor stations included in their Penalty Fare Map.
Those who board a train without a valid ticket will have to pay either £20, or twice the cost of the full single fare for their journey - whichever is greater.
However rail users have slammed the decision to introduce the fare and a petition has been set up to reverse the scheme.
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The petition has been set up by Ollie Gledhill, from Malton, Yorkshire, who the new scheme doesn't take into account those who get to the station late.
The petition says: “TransPennine is making a new rule which states that if you get on the train without a ticket, you will be greeted with a £20 fine.
“This would be a good idea, theoretically, since its main goal is to cut down on people getting on the train without paying.
"But it's the people who get to the station late, and don't have to worry because they can buy the ticket on the train.
“As a user of Transpennine Express, they’re so late sometimes it’s funny. They shouldn’t change anything."
Almost 500 people have signed the petition, with many providing their own reasons why they don't agree with the decision.
One objector said: "You shouldn't have to be fined for not being able to get a ticket in time to catch your train when machines are broken and ticket counters are unmanned. Machines on trains might make more sense!"
One added: "Sometimes it just isn’t possible to buy the ticket before you get onboard!"
Another asked: "If passengers have to get to the station early enough to purchase a ticket or they will face a £20 (or fare doubling) fine, then surely TPE should be held to the same standard? How about an automatic £20 (or fare doubling) refund for passengers inconvenienced by ANY lateness on the part of the train operator?"
(Image: Transpennine Express)
A spokesperson for TransPennine Express told the Manchester Evening News: “Fare avoidance is an real issue within the rail industry and those who travel without paying is unfair on customers who pay their way to get to their destination. This is why from Sunday 2 February we will be introducing Penalty Fares on our services, meaning that customers must have a valid ticket before they board one of our trains, as per the National Rail Conditions of Travel.
“Customers have the option of buying a ticket from the booking office or a ticket vending machine before they board. In addition to this, customers can buy online or buy using the TransPennine Express app with no booking fees.
"They added that The National Conditions of Travel state that customers must purchase, where possible, a valid Ticket before they board a train service on the National Rail Network and that "customers who are found without a ticket will have to pay £20 or twice the full single fare to the next station – whichever is more,"
"If they want to continue their journey after the next station, they will have to buy the appropriate ticket for the rest or the trip or get off at the station on the notice.
"The £20 penalty is standard across other TOCs (such as Northern) who have a Penalty Fares scheme.
"If, for any reason, a booking office is closed and ticket vending machines aren’t working – customers will be then able to purchase on board."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes admission over reported Manchester United targets

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joked he has not heard of a number of players the club have been tipped to sign during the January transfer window .
United are expected to make their first signing of the winter window with Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes expected in Manchester on Wednesday to undergo a medical .
January has been a month packed with speculation linking United with a multitude of players as Solskjaer undergoes his squad rebuild .
With three days left of the January window the speculation continues and the United boss joked ahead of the deadline that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the players he is supposedly keen on .
`` All the press in this second part of January has been all about transfers in and out and I can ’ t say anything until something happens , '' he told MUTV .
`` After the first of February let ’ s start the summer transfer window questions !
That ’ s just the way it is here , there ’ s speculation about players .
Some of them I ’ ve not even heard about or even considered have been touted about.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely have heard of , with the Portuguese hopeful of signing for United before Friday 's 11pm deadline .
He could feasibly make his debut against Wolves on Saturday after United made a significant breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting on Tuesday .

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joked he has not heard of a number of players the club have been tipped to sign during the January transfer window.
United are expected to make their first signing of the winter window with Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes expected in Manchester on Wednesday to undergo a medical.
January has been a month packed with speculation linking United with a multitude of players as Solskjaer undergoes his squad rebuild.
With three days left of the January window the speculation continues and the United boss joked ahead of the deadline that he hasn't even heard of some of the players he is supposedly keen on.
"All the press in this second part of January has been all about transfers in and out and I can’t say anything until something happens," he told MUTV.
"After the first of February let’s start the summer transfer window questions! That’s just the way it is here, there’s speculation about players. Some of them I’ve not even heard about or even considered have been touted about.”
Fernandes is one player Solskjaer will definitely have heard of, with the Portuguese hopeful of signing for United before Friday's 11pm deadline.
He could feasibly make his debut against Wolves on Saturday after United made a significant breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting on Tuesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Police car bumps reckless driver during high-speed motorway chase

This is the heart-stopping moment traffic cops brought a high-speed chase to an end by shunting a car on a motorway .
Police dashcam footage captured the dramatic pursuit on the M62 in December .
A purple Ford Fiesta can be seen speeding ahead of police , weaving between lanes and the hard shoulder .
Police chased the vehicle along the slip road at junction 7 .
As the driver attempted to pull a u-turn into oncoming traffic , police officers shunted the Fiesta , bringing the chase to a dramatic end .
Read more of today 's stories here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , said : `` This footage , recorded while stopping a reckless driver on false plates on the M62 shows that especially trained officers will use tactical contact when it is absolutely necessary to bring a dangerous pursuit to an end to keep the public safe . ''
`` In this case the driver was jailed for 27 months and banned from driving for over four years , for dangerous driving , driving while disqualified and driving without insurance . ''
The police officers involved were not hurt during the pursuit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action was praised by fellow police officers and Twitter users .
Sgt Dan Pascoe said : `` Quick and decisive action by Cheshire .
`` We get milliseconds to make a critical decision like this .
`` Easy to second guess after the fact from the comfort of an armchair .
Nice contact . ''
Paul Hargreaves added : `` Nice piece of work , that could have been a totally different ending , hope your officers are all OK. '' Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Android device .
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This is the heart-stopping moment traffic cops brought a high-speed chase to an end by shunting a car on a motorway.
Police dashcam footage captured the dramatic pursuit on the M62 in December.
A purple Ford Fiesta can be seen speeding ahead of police, weaving between lanes and the hard shoulder.
Police chased the vehicle along the slip road at junction 7.
As the driver attempted to pull a u-turn into oncoming traffic, police officers shunted the Fiesta, bringing the chase to a dramatic end.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
Cheshire Police, sharing the footage on Twitter, said: "This footage, recorded while stopping a reckless driver on false plates on the M62 shows that especially trained officers will use tactical contact when it is absolutely necessary to bring a dangerous pursuit to an end to keep the public safe."
"In this case the driver was jailed for 27 months and banned from driving for over four years, for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance."
The police officers involved were not hurt during the pursuit, North West Motorway Police confirmed.
Their action was praised by fellow police officers and Twitter users.
Sgt Dan Pascoe said: "Quick and decisive action by Cheshire.
"We get milliseconds to make a critical decision like this.
"Easy to second guess after the fact from the comfort of an armchair. Nice contact."
Paul Hargreaves added: "Nice piece of work, that could have been a totally different ending, hope your officers are all OK."
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent directly to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Maltesers is finally releasing the product shoppers have been waiting for in the UK

Earlier this month , shoppers were overjoyed after we revealed that Maltesers would be available to buy in biscuit form .
If you thought that was good , then prepare to be amazed , because a brand new Maltesers product has just been released , and it 's arguably the most delicious offering yet .
Thanks to the snack gods , Asda will now stock triple boxes of mint Maltesers ice cream , and they sound like actual heaven on earth .
Each box of three costs £2.25 each - which works out at a very reasonable cost of 75p @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shoppers are over the moon , and have been expressing their excitement on Facebook .
`` Filling the freezer with these , '' wrote one excited shopper .
Another added : `` Omg yes please . ''
`` Out of everything Malteasers has made I need this in my life , '' exclaimed somebody else .
A third hungry social media user said : `` This year is getting better and better but my waist line is getting bigger and bigger . ''
The ice creams were first discovered by blog Kev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts on the treat on Instagram .
Writing underneath a picture of the frozen snacks , the page said : `` There ’ s a new mint Maltesers Ice cream available from @ Asda stores for £2.25 a box , and I just had to buy some !
`` Mint ice cream is underrated but very tasty IMO , and here it ’ s combined with crisp cocoa coated honeycomb pieces and coated in milk chocolate .
`` It ’ s a mix that works very well !
There ’ s the fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t too strong or overpowering , and the milk chocolate coating that actually tastes like Maltesers chocolate .
`` The honeycomb pieces add a moreish honeycomb taste that works really well with the ice cream .
So tasty ! ''
Nice one , guys .
We 'll definitely be trying these , even if the weather in Manchester is cold enough to rival the Arctic circle right now .

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Earlier this month, shoppers were overjoyed after we revealed that Maltesers would be available to buy in biscuit form.
If you thought that was good, then prepare to be amazed, because a brand new Maltesers product has just been released, and it's arguably the most delicious offering yet.
Thanks to the snack gods, Asda will now stock triple boxes of mint Maltesers ice cream, and they sound like actual heaven on earth.
Each box of three costs £2.25 each - which works out at a very reasonable cost of 75p per stick. BARGAIN.
Not surprisingly, shoppers are over the moon, and have been expressing their excitement on Facebook.
"Filling the freezer with these," wrote one excited shopper.
Another added: "Omg yes please."
"Out of everything Malteasers has made I need this in my life," exclaimed somebody else.
A third hungry social media user said: "This year is getting better and better but my waist line is getting bigger and bigger."
The ice creams were first discovered by blog Kev's Snack Reviews, which gave its thoughts on the treat on Instagram.
Writing underneath a picture of the frozen snacks, the page said: "There’s a new mint Maltesers Ice cream available from @Asda stores for £2.25 a box, and I just had to buy some!
"Mint ice cream is underrated but very tasty IMO, and here it’s combined with crisp cocoa coated honeycomb pieces and coated in milk chocolate.
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"It’s a mix that works very well! There’s the fresh tasting mint ice cream, which isn’t too strong or overpowering, and the milk chocolate coating that actually tastes like Maltesers chocolate.
"The honeycomb pieces add a moreish honeycomb taste that works really well with the ice cream. So tasty!"
Nice one, guys. We'll definitely be trying these, even if the weather in Manchester is cold enough to rival the Arctic circle right now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Rio Ferdinand hammers Manchester United's Fred decision vs Man City and fans agree

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hit out at a free-kick decision made during the Reds ' Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash at Man City .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad took a 3-1 deficit to the Etihad Stadium but managed to pull off a win away from home thanks to Nemanja Matic 's goal .
But it was n't enough to see United make the trip to Wembley as they lost 3-2 on aggregate .
Whilst City dominated the first half and United were lucky to be in front , the hosts looked nervous late on as the Reds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One big moment came near the end of the contest as United won a free-kick in a promising area of the field , only for Fred to fire the opportunity into the wall .
Ferdinand was left furious by the decision to not hand Juan Mata the opportunity to potentially give United a 2-0 lead on the night .
He tweeted : `` Please can someone explain to me why @ juanmata8 isn ’ t on that free kick !
# specialist . ''
United fans have largely reacted in unison to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club legend .
Mata has at times endured a mixed spell at the Reds but was handed a new contract last summer which runs until the end of the 2020/21 season , with an option to remain for another year .
The Spaniard has featured 15 times in the Premier League this term but only seven of those have been from the start .
He is yet to score this season but has assisted two goals in the league .

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hit out at a free-kick decision made during the Reds' Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash at Man City.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad took a 3-1 deficit to the Etihad Stadium but managed to pull off a win away from home thanks to Nemanja Matic's goal.
But it wasn't enough to see United make the trip to Wembley as they lost 3-2 on aggregate.
Whilst City dominated the first half and United were lucky to be in front, the hosts looked nervous late on as the Reds attempted to level the tie on aggregate.
One big moment came near the end of the contest as United won a free-kick in a promising area of the field, only for Fred to fire the opportunity into the wall.
Ferdinand was left furious by the decision to not hand Juan Mata the opportunity to potentially give United a 2-0 lead on the night.
He tweeted: "Please can someone explain to me why @juanmata8 isn’t on that free kick! #specialist."
United fans have largely reacted in unison to Ferdinand's comment by agreeing with the club legend.
Mata has at times endured a mixed spell at the Reds but was handed a new contract last summer which runs until the end of the 2020/21 season, with an option to remain for another year.
The Spaniard has featured 15 times in the Premier League this term but only seven of those have been from the start.
He is yet to score this season but has assisted two goals in the league.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer condemns trouble after Man City vs Manchester United game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Pep Guardiola 's condemnation of the trouble that marred Manchester United 's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg win at the Etihad .
Some City supporters were seen by TV cameras making gestures relating to the Munich air disaster while there were seats thrown from the away end after the final whistle .
Stewards had to try and move fans away as both sets of supporters clashed in the corner of the stadium after the final whistle , on a night when United won the game but City progressed to the Carabao Cup final after winning 3-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end to such incidents in the Manchester derby .
Pep Guardiola had said he `` did n't like '' the trouble and the offensive gestures when he held his press conference and the two managers met in the corridor as Solskjaer made his way to the press room , speaking for more than five minutes before going their separate ways .
When Solskjaer was asked for his view on the seats that were thrown , he backed his counterpart 's stance .
`` [ I 've ] just got to stand behind Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should all enjoy , spectators and the ones playing , '' he said .
`` I keep telling the players , go out with a big smile and enjoy yourselves and fans should enjoy the games , we want rivalry but keep at same level and let 's make sure we eradicate that now .
We all do stand behind Pep , we want to make this a nice game . ''
When Guardiola had been asked about the trouble , he said : `` I don ’ t like it , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t like what happened with Ed Woodward , this is football , I ’ m sure you see the United squad it ’ s really good .
That ’ s not the way to do it .
`` I didn ’ t know it but if that happened it ’ s not nice . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Pep Guardiola's condemnation of the trouble that marred Manchester United's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg win at the Etihad.
Some City supporters were seen by TV cameras making gestures relating to the Munich air disaster while there were seats thrown from the away end after the final whistle.
Stewards had to try and move fans away as both sets of supporters clashed in the corner of the stadium after the final whistle, on a night when United won the game but City progressed to the Carabao Cup final after winning 3-2 on aggregate.
Solskjaer called for an end to such incidents in the Manchester derby.
Pep Guardiola had said he "didn't like" the trouble and the offensive gestures when he held his press conference and the two managers met in the corridor as Solskjaer made his way to the press room, speaking for more than five minutes before going their separate ways.
When Solskjaer was asked for his view on the seats that were thrown, he backed his counterpart's stance.
"[I've] just got to stand behind Pep there and football is a game we should all enjoy, spectators and the ones playing," he said.
"I keep telling the players, go out with a big smile and enjoy yourselves and fans should enjoy the games, we want rivalry but keep at same level and let's make sure we eradicate that now. We all do stand behind Pep, we want to make this a nice game."
When Guardiola had been asked about the trouble, he said: "I don’t like it, I didn’t know it, I didn’t like what happened with Ed Woodward, this is football, I’m sure you see the United squad it’s really good. That’s not the way to do it.
"I didn’t know it but if that happened it’s not nice."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Bruno Fernandes lands at Manchester Airport ahead of Man Utd medical

Bruno Fernandes has been pictured at Manchester Airport after jetting in for his Manchester United medical .
United confirmed in a statement that they agreed a deal to sign Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for an initial €55million fee and €10million in add-ons — though the club stressed the transfer was subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed .
It comes after a long transfer saga that started last summer but was finally brought to a close this week when Sporting agreed to United 's terms in regards to Fernandes ' valuation .
Images from Sky Italy emerged late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entourage on the runway at Manchester Airport next to the private jet that took them from Tires in Portugal .
He will stay overnight in the Lowry Hotel ahead of the medical , which is expected to take place on Thursday at United 's Carrington training base .
He was previously snapped in a photo with his agent on the plane with the caption `` on the way to Manchester '' and MEN photographers captured the people carrier taking him from the airport to the hotel .
Fernandes is expected to be officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about the signing of Fernandes by Sky Sports before United 's Carabao Cup victory over Man City that same evening .
United won the game 1-0 but lost 3-2 on aggregate .
“ We are delighted that we have agree with Sporting , '' Solskjaer said on Fernandes .
`` It has been a good negotiation .
We know through history that these two teams , or clubs , have been good with each other .
`` Now we have reached an agreement .
Hopefully we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line and the medical done .
Then hopefully we can announce it .
That 's of course exciting . ''

Bruno Fernandes has been pictured at Manchester Airport after jetting in for his Manchester United medical.
United confirmed in a statement that they agreed a deal to sign Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for an initial €55million fee and €10million in add-ons — though the club stressed the transfer was subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed.
It comes after a long transfer saga that started last summer but was finally brought to a close this week when Sporting agreed to United's terms in regards to Fernandes' valuation.
Images from Sky Italy emerged late on Wednesday night of Fernandes and his entourage on the runway at Manchester Airport next to the private jet that took them from Tires in Portugal. He will stay overnight in the Lowry Hotel ahead of the medical, which is expected to take place on Thursday at United's Carrington training base.
He was previously snapped in a photo with his agent on the plane with the caption "on the way to Manchester" and MEN photographers captured the people carrier taking him from the airport to the hotel.
Fernandes is expected to be officially unveiled as a United player on Thursday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about the signing of Fernandes by Sky Sports before United's Carabao Cup victory over Man City that same evening. United won the game 1-0 but lost 3-2 on aggregate.
“We are delighted that we have agree with Sporting," Solskjaer said on Fernandes.
"It has been a good negotiation. We know through history that these two teams, or clubs, have been good with each other.
"Now we have reached an agreement. Hopefully we can get the boy's contract over the line and the medical done. Then hopefully we can announce it. That's of course exciting."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--The Champions League challenge Pep Guardiola set his Man City players vs  Manchester United

Pep Guardiola told his Manchester City squad to use the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United to prepare for next month 's Champions League tie with Real Madrid .
City went into the second leg with a comfortable 3-1 lead , but were left holding on at the end of the tie as United recorded a 1-0 away win to limit the semi-final scoreline to 3-2 in City 's favour .
Under Pep Guardiola , City have now lost four second-leg games out of nine played , and have exited the Champions League at the quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With a last-16 double-header coming up against Real Madrid , City are looking to improve their record across two legs - and Guardiola tasked his players with 'surviving ' against United to give them more experience heading into the Champions League .
Speaking to Sky Sports after the United defeat , midfielder Ilkay Gundogan revealed what Guardiola told the team about the Real Madrid games .
`` It was a great test for the Real Madrid games , '' Gundogan said .
`` The manager said before the game this is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome .
I think we can improve also in terms of getting into the knockout stages of the Champions League but it 's a learning process .
We 'll analyse the game and try to make it better . ''
Assessing the defeat to United on the night , Gundogan admitted City were sloppy in front of goal and allowed United into the semi-final .
`` We should have scored early in the first half , '' he added .
`` We started well but after United scored we were a bit sloppy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have scored one or two goals today , it was not to be , but obviously we are very happy [ to be in the final ] . ''

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Pep Guardiola told his Manchester City squad to use the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United to prepare for next month's Champions League tie with Real Madrid.
City went into the second leg with a comfortable 3-1 lead, but were left holding on at the end of the tie as United recorded a 1-0 away win to limit the semi-final scoreline to 3-2 in City's favour.
Under Pep Guardiola, City have now lost four second-leg games out of nine played, and have exited the Champions League at the quarter final stages for the last two seasons.
With a last-16 double-header coming up against Real Madrid, City are looking to improve their record across two legs - and Guardiola tasked his players with 'surviving' against United to give them more experience heading into the Champions League.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the United defeat, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan revealed what Guardiola told the team about the Real Madrid games.
"It was a great test for the Real Madrid games," Gundogan said.
"The manager said before the game this is now an experience we have to survive and overcome. I think we can improve also in terms of getting into the knockout stages of the Champions League but it's a learning process. We'll analyse the game and try to make it better."
Assessing the defeat to United on the night, Gundogan admitted City were sloppy in front of goal and allowed United into the semi-final.
"We should have scored early in the first half," he added.
"We started well but after United scored we were a bit sloppy. We lost some balls. We should have scored one or two goals today, it was not to be, but obviously we are very happy [to be in the final]."