themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--We simulated Newcastle United vs Manchester United to get a score prediction

With the international break over , Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday , as they take on Newcastle at St. James Park .
United will be hoping to bounce back from their 6-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur before the international break , with new signing Alex Telles in contention to be involved against the Magpies .
However , Edinson Cavani will miss the game as he 's still in self-isolation , whilst striker Anthony Martial begins his three-match suspension .
So , what will the final score be ?
And what team will Solskjaer go with against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to simulate the outcome of this weekend 's game .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 21 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself , to give us a prediction .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Newcastle United could set up in a 4-4-2 formation , with the line-up as follows : Darlow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis ; Hendrick , Shelvey , Hayden , Saint-Maximin ; Wilson , Joelinton .
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with their line-up as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Lindelof , Maguire , Telles ; Matic , Fernandes , Pogba ; Van de Beek , Greenwood , Rashford .
In our simulated FIFA 21 game , the away side got off to a great start , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side scoring an early goal .
After a fantastic delivery from a corner kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's delivery found Harry Maguire , who out-jumped Jamaal Lascelles and powered a header high into the Magpies net .
But United did n't have it all their own way in the first-half , with Callum Wilson finding the net with a brilliant finish from close range , after being played in by Joelinton .
However , the goal was ruled out for offside , with the replays showing that Wilson had strayed slightly into an offside position .
A let off for United .
In the second half , the game turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take control .
Possession was fairly even throughout the game .
With a few minutes to go , Fernandes could have sealed the game for United , but after finding a bit of space on the area , the midfielder 's shot flew just wide of Darlow 's far post .
In the end , Maguire 's goal was enough for United to win , despite their average performance on the day .
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC .
Additionally , fans who jump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dual Entitlement , enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 , or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost .
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ( including players , items , coins , FIFA Points , match record , and leaderboard placement ) , as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S .

With the international break over, Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday, as they take on Newcastle at St. James Park.
United will be hoping to bounce back from their 6-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur before the international break, with new signing Alex Telles in contention to be involved against the Magpies. However, Edinson Cavani will miss the game as he's still in self-isolation, whilst striker Anthony Martial begins his three-match suspension.
So, what will the final score be? And what team will Solskjaer go with against Newcastle United? We used FIFA 21 to simulate the outcome of this weekend's game.
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Newcastle vs United score predicted using FIFA 21
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 21 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a prediction.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Newcastle United could set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with the line-up as follows: Darlow; Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Lewis; Hendrick, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin; Wilson, Joelinton.
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; Matic, Fernandes, Pogba; Van de Beek, Greenwood, Rashford.
In our simulated FIFA 21 game, the away side got off to a great start, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side scoring an early goal.
After a fantastic delivery from a corner kick from Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder's delivery found Harry Maguire, who out-jumped Jamaal Lascelles and powered a header high into the Magpies net.
But United didn't have it all their own way in the first-half, with Callum Wilson finding the net with a brilliant finish from close range, after being played in by Joelinton.
However, the goal was ruled out for offside, with the replays showing that Wilson had strayed slightly into an offside position. A let off for United.
In the second half, the game turned very scrappy, with neither side able to take control. Possession was fairly even throughout the game.
With a few minutes to go, Fernandes could have sealed the game for United, but after finding a bit of space on the area, the midfielder's shot flew just wide of Darlow's far post.
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In the end, Maguire's goal was enough for United to win, despite their average performance on the day.
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
Additionally, fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Bolton Wanderers lineup vs Oldham Athletic confirmed

Ian Evatt has made three changes for today 's League Two clash against Oldham Athletic .
Wanderers are looking to go three unbeaten on the trot in the league this afternoon against the Latics at the University of Bolton Stadium .
Bolton face an Oldham side bottom of the table after five games so far this season .
Wanderers have picked up four points from their last six on offer and will be hoping to increase that total to seven by 5pm today .
And Evatt has elected to make three changes to the side which drew last weekend against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal for Wanderers with a back three of Ryan Delaney , Ricardo Almeida Santos and Harry Brockbank .
New signing Peter Kioso comes in for his debut at right wing-back in place of Jak Hickman with Liam Gordon on the left instead of Jamie Mascoll .
The third change comes in central midfield as Andrew Tutte drops to the bench and is replaced by Brandon Comley to partner skipper Antoni Sarcevic .
Ali Crawford will line up in the number 10 role , while the preferred strike partnership of Eoin Doyle and Nathan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench for Bolton today are Hickman , Tutte and Mascoll , and are joined by Reiss Greenidge , Ronan Darcy , Alex Baptiste and Arthur Gnahoua .
There is no substitute goalkeeper on the bench for Wanderers .

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Ian Evatt has made three changes for today's League Two clash against Oldham Athletic.
Wanderers are looking to go three unbeaten on the trot in the league this afternoon against the Latics at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Bolton face an Oldham side bottom of the table after five games so far this season.
Wanderers have picked up four points from their last six on offer and will be hoping to increase that total to seven by 5pm today.
And Evatt has elected to make three changes to the side which drew last weekend against Grimsby Town.
Billy Crellin continues in goal for Wanderers with a back three of Ryan Delaney, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Harry Brockbank.
New signing Peter Kioso comes in for his debut at right wing-back in place of Jak Hickman with Liam Gordon on the left instead of Jamie Mascoll.
The third change comes in central midfield as Andrew Tutte drops to the bench and is replaced by Brandon Comley to partner skipper Antoni Sarcevic.
Ali Crawford will line up in the number 10 role, while the preferred strike partnership of Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso continuing up front.
On the bench for Bolton today are Hickman, Tutte and Mascoll, and are joined by Reiss Greenidge, Ronan Darcy, Alex Baptiste and Arthur Gnahoua.
There is no substitute goalkeeper on the bench for Wanderers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Hoarder house piled high with rubbish transformed into stunning family home

A house which was left piled with so much rubbish it attracted rats is now completely unrecognisable after being transformed into a family home .
The property in Runcorn , Cheshire , had been left in a poor state , with mountains of rubbish and discarded items , while seemingly every surface had a stomach-churning layer of grime and mould .
Shocking photos taken when the house was being cleared out revealed the extent of the mess inside , with filthy walls and windows and stacks of binbags filling every bit of the floor - some containing magazines over ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also visible on top of the discarded fireplace , as many of the belongings bore shredding marks from where the animals had made their way through .
Neighbours , who once had to tell their grandchildren not to play outside after spotting rats in the garden , eventually bought the house with plans to restore it .
Grandparents Stephen Colette Dowd lived next to the rat-infested home for years and admitted at the time they had `` no idea '' the extent of the rubbish inside .
Speaking previously to the ECHO , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cleaning to see how it was cleaned out , Colette said : “ We didn ’ t know the extent of it , there was no way of knowing they were living like that .
We just kept saying there ’ s something not right here . ''
But now , they have transformed the - and it 's completely unrecognisable .
The couple have renovated the former hoarder house into a stunning family home , which now looks spotlessly clean , light and airy .
Stephen told the ECHO : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in a state of disrepair .
`` Next thing we knew there were rats running around our garden , they 'd made their own home here .
When we eventually got in , it had to be specially cleared out .
`` The damage was just unbelievable .
There was holes in the walls , the doors were hanging off , we 've had to replace everything .
`` And as you can see , we 've completely refurbished the whole house , with new doors , new skirting boards , every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upstairs has been completely rebuilt and there 's a new bathroom with a new en suite .
There 's a new cloakroom downstairs .
`` Everything , there 's new radiators , new fridge and freezers - literally everything .
We 've had about 40 skips .
`` We 've redone the whole garden and hopefully now the new tenants can move in this week .
A nice family are moving in , hopefully they can look after it and we can all get on with our lives .
`` We 're all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the living room where staff from Merseyside House Clearing were photographed stood on a pile of rubbish in a mask and suit , there is now a pristine fire place , sleek wooden floors and repainted walls .
George Mensah from the company has since been to see the newly refurbished house and has described it as `` an absolute palace '' .
The pair have also fitted a contemporary kitchen adjacent to the living room , with a stylish white and grey decor throughouth .
Colette said they 've also built a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .

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A house which was left piled with so much rubbish it attracted rats is now completely unrecognisable after being transformed into a family home.
The property in Runcorn, Cheshire, had been left in a poor state, with mountains of rubbish and discarded items, while seemingly every surface had a stomach-churning layer of grime and mould.
Shocking photos taken when the house was being cleared out revealed the extent of the mess inside, with filthy walls and windows and stacks of binbags filling every bit of the floor - some containing magazines over ten years old.
(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
A dead rat was also visible on top of the discarded fireplace, as many of the belongings bore shredding marks from where the animals had made their way through.
Neighbours, who once had to tell their grandchildren not to play outside after spotting rats in the garden, eventually bought the house with plans to restore it.
Grandparents Stephen Colette Dowd lived next to the rat-infested home for years and admitted at the time they had "no idea" the extent of the rubbish inside.
Speaking previously to the ECHO, who were invited along with Merseyside House Cleaning to see how it was cleaned out, Colette said: “We didn’t know the extent of it, there was no way of knowing they were living like that. We just kept saying there’s something not right here."
But now, they have transformed the - and it's completely unrecognisable.
The couple have renovated the former hoarder house into a stunning family home, which now looks spotlessly clean, light and airy.
Stephen told the ECHO : "We bought this house last August and it was in a state of disrepair.
"Next thing we knew there were rats running around our garden, they'd made their own home here. When we eventually got in, it had to be specially cleared out.
"The damage was just unbelievable. There was holes in the walls, the doors were hanging off, we've had to replace everything.
"And as you can see, we've completely refurbished the whole house, with new doors, new skirting boards, every wall has been re-skimmed.
"And upstairs has been completely rebuilt and there's a new bathroom with a new en suite. There's a new cloakroom downstairs.
"Everything, there's new radiators, new fridge and freezers - literally everything. We've had about 40 skips.
"We've redone the whole garden and hopefully now the new tenants can move in this week. A nice family are moving in, hopefully they can look after it and we can all get on with our lives.
"We're all made up with it."
In the living room where staff from Merseyside House Clearing were photographed stood on a pile of rubbish in a mask and suit, there is now a pristine fire place, sleek wooden floors and repainted walls.
George Mensah from the company has since been to see the newly refurbished house and has described it as "an absolute palace".
The pair have also fitted a contemporary kitchen adjacent to the living room, with a stylish white and grey decor throughouth. Colette said they've also built a bar outside in the garden ready for summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Man City vs Arsenal LIVE goal and score updates

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday evening as they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad .
Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ a big reaction from his side as City have failed to win in their last @ @ @ @ @ being hammered 5-2 by Leicester City then drawing 1-1 with Leeds United before the international @ @ @ @ @ be an easy match against the Gunners though , as manager Mikel Arteta had his @ @ @ @ @ the two sides last met in the FA Cup semi-finals last season - winning the @ @ @ @ @ will also be without Kevin De Bruyne , Guardiola confirmed in his pre-match press conference @ @ @ @ @ picked up an injury against England on international duty .
`` Unfortunately Kevin is out @ @ @ @ @ players come back well , '' Guardiola said .
`` I do n't think it @ @ @ @ @ games he will be out .
We 'll see day-by-day . ''
Follow below for @ @ @ @ @ .

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Manchester City recorded their second Premier League win of the season as they beat Arsenal in a tightly contested game at the Etihad.
The Blues were without a host of first-team players for the contest, with Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy all missing out.
The absences of De Bruyne and Jesus were expected after Pep Guardiola ruled the duo out in his press conference on Friday, but there was no suggestion on the eve of the game that Laporte and Mendy would also be unavailable.
Guardiola told Sky Sports prior to kick-off that he expects to have Laporte back before Mendy returns.
City took the lead in the first half through Raheem Sterling and his left-footed strike proved to be the only goal of the game, as the Blues moved onto seven points for the campaign.
For reaction to the game follow our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Newcastle vs Man United: How to watch highlights from PL clash

Manchester United make the trip to Newcastle United on Saturday evening , as they look to get their season up and running United are on just three points from their opening three games in the Premier League - winning one and losing the other two .
The manner of the Tottenham Hotspur defeat before the international break was concerning , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to put that behind them with a win at St. James ’ Park .
However , they face a somewhat in-form Newcastle side , who are on seven points from their opening four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch the game live - United 's first under the new pay-per-view plans - then there will be numerous opportunities for you to catch the highlights from the match , and here ’ s how .
How to watch the Newcastle United vs Manchester United highlights ?
BBC ’ s Match of the Day is the most popular way to catch the highlights from every single Premier League game from Saturday , including United ’ s clash with the Magpies .
The highlights programme begins at 10:25pm on Saturday evening , ending at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freeview channel 1 .
There is also a chance to catch MoTD on BBC iPlayer , but that won ’ t be available until Monday .
Another way of viewing the highlights is on the Sky Sports Football Centre app - available to download for free on iOS and Android .
Also , Sky Sports ’ YouTube channel upload highlights swiftly one the game has concluded , and you can find the list of videos Anthony Martial is suspended for the match following his straight red card in the defeat to Tottenham last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also absent from the squad due to coronavirus regulations , following international duty with Uruguay .
Fellow new addition Alex Telles is expected to come into the squad for the first time and could take Luke Shaw ’ s place in the starting line-up .

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Manchester United make the trip to Newcastle United on Saturday evening, as they look to get their season up and running
United are on just three points from their opening three games in the Premier League - winning one and losing the other two.
The manner of the Tottenham Hotspur defeat before the international break was concerning, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to put that behind them with a win at St. James’ Park.
However, they face a somewhat in-form Newcastle side, who are on seven points from their opening four matches.
If you can’t watch the game live - United's first under the new pay-per-view plans - then there will be numerous opportunities for you to catch the highlights from the match, and here’s how.
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How to watch the Newcastle United vs Manchester United highlights?
BBC’s Match of the Day is the most popular way to catch the highlights from every single Premier League game from Saturday, including United’s clash with the Magpies.
The highlights programme begins at 10:25pm on Saturday evening, ending at 11:25pm - on Sky channel 101 and Freeview channel 1.
There is also a chance to catch MoTD on BBC iPlayer, but that won’t be available until Monday.
Another way of viewing the highlights is on the Sky Sports Football Centre app - available to download for free on iOS and Android.
Also, Sky Sports’ YouTube channel upload highlights swiftly one the game has concluded, and you can find the list of videos here.
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Anthony Martial is suspended for the match following his straight red card in the defeat to Tottenham last time out.
New signing Edinson Cavani is also absent from the squad due to coronavirus regulations, following international duty with Uruguay.
Fellow new addition Alex Telles is expected to come into the squad for the first time and could take Luke Shaw’s place in the starting line-up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--How to buy pay-per-view passes to watch Man United's trip to Newcastle

Despite it being so early on in the Premier League season , this weekend ’ s fixture feels like a must-win for Manchester United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s team make the trip to the north east to take on Newcastle United at St. James ’ Park .
United have just one win from their opening three matches , losing the other two - including a heavy defeat to Tottenham Hotspur before the international break .
With the Premier League introducing their controversial pay-per-view scheme for Saturday 's clash , here is all of the key information you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How to buy pay-per-view passes for Newcastle United vs Manchester United ?
The new pay-per-view service will be available for United ’ s trip to St. James ’ Park , but you will need a Sky subscription .
The game will cost £14.95 - which is the set price for every PPV match - and that can be found on the Sky Box Office menu .
However , this is not available on NOW TV , it must be through a Sky subscription .
Newcastle won this fixture last season , with Matty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game at St. James ’ Park .
Steve Bruce ’ s side were beaten at Old Trafford , though , with Anthony Martial - who is suspended for this weekend ’ s game - starring in the win .
The France striker scored twice , with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood also grabbing one each for Solskjaer ’ s men .
Longstaff again scored for the visitors , but his opening goal in Manchester was eventually a consolation thanks to United ’ s comeback .

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Despite it being so early on in the Premier League season, this weekend’s fixture feels like a must-win for Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team make the trip to the north east to take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
United have just one win from their opening three matches, losing the other two - including a heavy defeat to Tottenham Hotspur before the international break.
With the Premier League introducing their controversial pay-per-view scheme for Saturday's clash, here is all of the key information you need to know ahead of the change.
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How to buy pay-per-view passes for Newcastle United vs Manchester United?
The new pay-per-view service will be available for United’s trip to St. James’ Park, but you will need a Sky subscription.
The game will cost £14.95 - which is the set price for every PPV match - and that can be found on the Sky Box Office menu.
However, this is not available on NOW TV, it must be through a Sky subscription.
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Newcastle vs Man United: Previous meetings
Newcastle won this fixture last season, with Matty Longstaff scoring the only goal of the game at St. James’ Park.
Steve Bruce’s side were beaten at Old Trafford, though, with Anthony Martial - who is suspended for this weekend’s game - starring in the win.
The France striker scored twice, with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood also grabbing one each for Solskjaer’s men.
Longstaff again scored for the visitors, but his opening goal in Manchester was eventually a consolation thanks to United’s comeback.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Tributes to legendary demolition man who set up a popular petting zoo

Standing 358ft and nicknamed the 'Colossus ' , it was reputedly the tallest mill chimney in Europe .
Its walls were said to be so thick a horse and cart could have walked around the top .
And Ben Lancaster had just bought it for £5 .
He got it for song because the structure , at Schwabe Mill in Rhodes , Middleton , was in desperate need of repair and its owner , prominent Rochdale businessman Barrie Bernstein , wanted it off his hands .
But its location , just 4ft away from a main road , meant it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So that 's exactly what Ben - who died at home last Saturday aged 80 , after suffering from vascular dementia - did .
With his friend Tony Kelly he spent the next three years , from 1979 to 1982 , working every Saturday and Sunday painstakingly removing thousands and thousands of bricks .
But given his own way it 's probably not the method he would have used .
`` Without the bureaucrats the job would have taken four days , '' he 's said to have later complained .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually felled the bricks were recycled and Ben got the land on which it stood , which had always been the ultimate plan .
It was one of several mill chimneys across Middleton the demolition expert took down during the 1980s .
His roll of honour included landmarks such as Times Mill , Laurel Mill and Lister Mill and a number of churches across the region .
But they did n't all go as smoothly as the Schwabe chimney and it 's fair to say Ben was n't always quite that careful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to where McBrides factory now stands on the edge of Middleton town centre , Ben got his calculations slightly awry .
Instead of falling inwards the chimney collapsed onto the main road .
Thankfully no-one was hurt .
Another demolition at Laurel Mill at Middleton Junction saw every single window in every house opposite blown out while a brick was sent flying through the hairdressers ' shopfront .
Again , remarkably , no-one was injured , but Ben 's knack for talking himself out of trouble came in handy yet again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Water Street in Middleton town centre as one of three brothers .
After leaving Durnford Street school aged 15 he took a job as a miner at Bradford Colliery in east Manchester to avoid National Service .
But his real passion was animals and the environment and from a young age he always had a menagerie of creatures under his care .
He once bought the house next door to his , knocked a door into the dividing wall and used it to shelter his animals .
Two cows and a flock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while the upstairs bedrooms were converted in a pigeon co-op .
As a wayward young man he stole a flock of chickens which he thought were being mistreated .
When the owner turned up , police in tow , to demand his birds were returned Ben asked , 'How the hell can you tell which chickens are yours ? '
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His defence fell on his deaf ears and he served a nine month prison sentence at Beela River jail , a former Second World War POW camp , in Cumbria .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ classic cars , bee-keeping , wine-making , local history and sea fishing , had long dreamed of opening a petting farm on land he and wife Lily owned next to Mills Hill railway station right on the border of Oldham and Middleton .
But as part of the land , formerly a dumping ground for the old jam works , was in the green belt his attempts were repeatedly knocked back .
And his efforts probably were n't helped by the fact he once punched a councillor during a row about the farm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben , who lived at Black Pitts Farm in Chadderton in a house he built himself using stone reclaimed from an old railway station he demolished in Rossendale , decided to go ahead and open it anyway .
But that did n't go down well with the town hall bosses and a two day public enquiry followed .
Ben , a dad-of-five and grandfather of seven , won and retrospective permission for Lancaster Park and Animal Farm was granted in 2012 .
Since then thousands of families from across Greater Manchester have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pride and joy until his death .
Ben 's son John Fletcher , 44 , said : `` When you say a lovable rogue , that 's exactly what he was .
`` He could talk his way out anything , but when you were his friend you were his friend for life .
`` People like him only come round once in a lifetime .
`` All the kids used to call him Uncle Ben - he was like a granddad to lots of people .
`` He loved kids .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His dad was gassed in the First World War and then he died when Ben was just 10-years-old .
`` He had to become the man of the house and I think that 's why in later life he loved kids like he did . ''
Daughter Lily Lancaster , 36 , said : `` He was very ambitious and very determined .
He wanted to achieve in things life .
`` He 'd had the idea for a petting farm for 30 years and he kept getting knocked back , but eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'd take us for walks in the fields after he 'd finished work .
`` He 'd teach us the names of all the trees and birds , how to spot a bird 's nest , how to tell if a mushroom was poisonous .
`` I thought that was just normal .
We did n't realise all the other kids did n't know these kind of things . ''
Ben 's best friend Ken Hilton , 67 , said : `` He was always a grafter .
But he could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was his way or no way , but most of the time his way turned out to be the right way .
`` But he was just so calm .
He had this manner where he could talk his way out of anything .
I think without that he 'd have got himself in a lot more trouble .
`` You 'd need two lives to fit in everything he did . ''
A funeral is being held on Thursday , October 22 .
Before the service at Boarshaw Crematorium at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will leave Co-op Funeral Care on Oldham Road , then travel along Townley Street , onto Water Street , past the Ashetton Arms , Boarshaw Road then to Lancaster Park & Animal Farm .

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Standing 358ft and nicknamed the 'Colossus', it was reputedly the tallest mill chimney in Europe.
Its walls were said to be so thick a horse and cart could have walked around the top.
And Ben Lancaster had just bought it for £5.
He got it for song because the structure, at Schwabe Mill in Rhodes, Middleton, was in desperate need of repair and its owner, prominent Rochdale businessman Barrie Bernstein, wanted it off his hands.
But its location, just 4ft away from a main road, meant it had to be taken down brick-by-brick.
So that's exactly what Ben - who died at home last Saturday aged 80, after suffering from vascular dementia - did.
With his friend Tony Kelly he spent the next three years, from 1979 to 1982, working every Saturday and Sunday painstakingly removing thousands and thousands of bricks.
But given his own way it's probably not the method he would have used.
(Image: Lily Lancaster)
"Without the bureaucrats the job would have taken four days," he's said to have later complained.
But he plugged on and when the chimney was eventually felled the bricks were recycled and Ben got the land on which it stood, which had always been the ultimate plan.
It was one of several mill chimneys across Middleton the demolition expert took down during the 1980s.
His roll of honour included landmarks such as Times Mill, Laurel Mill and Lister Mill and a number of churches across the region.
But they didn't all go as smoothly as the Schwabe chimney and it's fair to say Ben wasn't always quite that careful.
One Sunday morning, demolishing a chimney close to where McBrides factory now stands on the edge of Middleton town centre, Ben got his calculations slightly awry.
Instead of falling inwards the chimney collapsed onto the main road. Thankfully no-one was hurt.
Another demolition at Laurel Mill at Middleton Junction saw every single window in every house opposite blown out while a brick was sent flying through the hairdressers' shopfront.
Again, remarkably, no-one was injured, but Ben's knack for talking himself out of trouble came in handy yet again.
(Image: Lily Lancaster)
Born in Failsworth, Ben grew up in Water Street in Middleton town centre as one of three brothers.
After leaving Durnford Street school aged 15 he took a job as a miner at Bradford Colliery in east Manchester to avoid National Service.
But his real passion was animals and the environment and from a young age he always had a menagerie of creatures under his care.
He once bought the house next door to his, knocked a door into the dividing wall and used it to shelter his animals.
Two cows and a flock of geese lived on the ground floor, while the upstairs bedrooms were converted in a pigeon co-op.
As a wayward young man he stole a flock of chickens which he thought were being mistreated.
When the owner turned up, police in tow, to demand his birds were returned Ben asked, 'How the hell can you tell which chickens are yours?'.
His defence fell on his deaf ears and he served a nine month prison sentence at Beela River jail, a former Second World War POW camp, in Cumbria.
(Image: Lily Lancaster)
Ben, whose other interests included American classic cars, bee-keeping, wine-making, local history and sea fishing, had long dreamed of opening a petting farm on land he and wife Lily owned next to Mills Hill railway station right on the border of Oldham and Middleton.
But as part of the land, formerly a dumping ground for the old jam works, was in the green belt his attempts were repeatedly knocked back.
And his efforts probably weren't helped by the fact he once punched a councillor during a row about the farm at Moston tip.
Eventually in 2011 Ben, who lived at Black Pitts Farm in Chadderton in a house he built himself using stone reclaimed from an old railway station he demolished in Rossendale, decided to go ahead and open it anyway.
But that didn't go down well with the town hall bosses and a two day public enquiry followed.
Ben, a dad-of-five and grandfather of seven, won and retrospective permission for Lancaster Park and Animal Farm was granted in 2012.
Since then thousands of families from across Greater Manchester have been through its doors and it remained his pride and joy until his death.
Ben's son John Fletcher, 44, said: "When you say a lovable rogue, that's exactly what he was.
"He could talk his way out anything, but when you were his friend you were his friend for life.
"People like him only come round once in a lifetime.
(Image: Lily Lancaster)
"All the kids used to call him Uncle Ben - he was like a granddad to lots of people.
"He loved kids. He had a very tough childhood himself. His dad was gassed in the First World War and then he died when Ben was just 10-years-old.
"He had to become the man of the house and I think that's why in later life he loved kids like he did."
Daughter Lily Lancaster, 36, said: "He was very ambitious and very determined. He wanted to achieve in things life.
"He'd had the idea for a petting farm for 30 years and he kept getting knocked back, but eventually he opened it.
"As kids he'd take us for walks in the fields after he'd finished work.
"He'd teach us the names of all the trees and birds, how to spot a bird's nest, how to tell if a mushroom was poisonous.
"I thought that was just normal. We didn't realise all the other kids didn't know these kind of things."
Ben's best friend Ken Hilton, 67, said: "He was always a grafter. But he couldn't stand authority. He hated taking orders. It was his way or no way, but most of the time his way turned out to be the right way.
"But he was just so calm. He had this manner where he could talk his way out of anything. I think without that he'd have got himself in a lot more trouble.
"You'd need two lives to fit in everything he did."
A funeral is being held on Thursday, October 22.
Before the service at Boarshaw Crematorium at 2.20pm, a horse and cart cortege will leave Co-op Funeral Care on Oldham Road, then travel along Townley Street, onto Water Street, past the Ashetton Arms, Boarshaw Road then to Lancaster Park & Animal Farm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Pundits make their Man City vs Arsenal predictions

Manchester City are back in action in the Premier League as they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad this evening .
The Blues were lost their last game against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final and have made a slow start to the season - winning one , drawing one and losing one of their opening three league fixtures .
Nevertheless , City are unbeaten in their last nine league games against Arsenal , scoring at least twice in all nine of those games .
Arsenal have lost their last six league games against the Blues , conceding three goals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed Kevin De Bruyne would miss out due to injury but gave a positive update on Sergio Aguero who could feature after four months out with injury .
Arteta could hand a debut to summer signing Thomas Partey who signed from Atletico Madrid on deadline day .
`` The good news for Manchester City is that Raheem Sterling should be fit after picking up an injury on international duty .
`` The bad news is that Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt after doing the same , because he would be a massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sergio Aguero on the way back after his long lay-off , and they need him fit and firing again .
He has been training but I do n't see him starting this game .
`` Arsenal got a bit lucky in their win over Sheffield United last time out , but if City are missing some key players , the Gunners are in with a shout . ''
`` The glamour fixture is at the Etihad .
`` Arsenal make the visit to Manchester with their tails up .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunners , and they will go here with high hopes of taking something .
`` City simply need to pick up , and back on home soil I can see Pep rallying his troops to claim the points . ''

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Manchester City are back in action in the Premier League as they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad this evening.
The Blues were lost their last game against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final and have made a slow start to the season - winning one, drawing one and losing one of their opening three league fixtures.
Nevertheless, City are unbeaten in their last nine league games against Arsenal, scoring at least twice in all nine of those games. Arsenal have lost their last six league games against the Blues, conceding three goals in five of those clashes.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Kevin De Bruyne would miss out due to injury but gave a positive update on Sergio Aguero who could feature after four months out with injury.
Arteta could hand a debut to summer signing Thomas Partey who signed from Atletico Madrid on deadline day.
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Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"The good news for Manchester City is that Raheem Sterling should be fit after picking up an injury on international duty.
"The bad news is that Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt after doing the same, because he would be a massive miss.
"City have got striker Sergio Aguero on the way back after his long lay-off, and they need him fit and firing again. He has been training but I don't see him starting this game.
"Arsenal got a bit lucky in their win over Sheffield United last time out, but if City are missing some key players, the Gunners are in with a shout."
Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal
Michael Owen, BetVictor
"The glamour fixture is at the Etihad.
"Arsenal make the visit to Manchester with their tails up.
"It’s been a pretty solid start from the Gunners, and they will go here with high hopes of taking something.
"City simply need to pick up, and back on home soil I can see Pep rallying his troops to claim the points."
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Casual sex ban for those who don't live together in Tiers 2 & 3 under new rules

It 's now illegal for those living in a Tier 2 or 3 lockdown area to have casual sex with someone from a different household .
The new coronavirus restriction system states for those in Tier 2 it is now against the law to meet anywhere indoors with someone outside your household or social bubble .
Ruling out overnight stays for those who are n't in a bubble .
While those under Tier 3 measures must not meet anybody outside their household or support bubble indoors or outdoors .
In the new rules , there is currently no exemption in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' that is outside of the same household or support bubble .
Which means if neither person in a couple lived alone , they would not be allowed to form a support bubble .
So they could now only meet each other outdoors in tier 2 areas .
Or not at all in tier 3 .
Questions have been raised about why an exemption for `` established couples '' has not been written into legislation for those living under Tier 2 and 3 measures .
When asked why , a Downing Street spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because the purpose of the measures we ’ ve put in place is to break the chain of transmission between households , and the scientific advice is that there is greatest transmission of the virus indoors . ''
The rules are more relaxed in the baseline Tier 1 guidelines .
Under these restrictions , couples who do not live together do not have to social distance as long as they are in an `` established relationship '' .
However , it goes against the guidance as people not in a support bubble or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be social distancing when they gather indoors .
The government guidance does n't define what counts as an `` established relationship '' , but it adds : `` You also do not need to socially distance from anyone in your legally-permitted support bubble if you are in one , or someone you ’ re in an established relationship with .
`` If in the early stages of a relationship , you should take particular care to follow the guidance on social distancing . ''
A previous update to the guidance stated : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with someone , you should discuss how you can help to prevent risks of transmission as a couple , for example , by ensuring you are both avoiding close contact with people you do not live with . ''

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It's now illegal for those living in a Tier 2 or 3 lockdown area to have casual sex with someone from a different household.
The new coronavirus restriction system states for those in Tier 2 it is now against the law to meet anywhere indoors with someone outside your household or social bubble. Ruling out overnight stays for those who aren't in a bubble.
While those under Tier 3 measures must not meet anybody outside their household or support bubble indoors or outdoors.
In the new rules, there is currently no exemption in the law for an "established relationship" that is outside of the same household or support bubble.
Which means if neither person in a couple lived alone, they would not be allowed to form a support bubble. So they could now only meet each other outdoors in tier 2 areas. Or not at all in tier 3.
Questions have been raised about why an exemption for "established couples" has not been written into legislation for those living under Tier 2 and 3 measures.
When asked why, a Downing Street spokesperson defended the decision, saying: "Because the purpose of the measures we’ve put in place is to break the chain of transmission between households, and the scientific advice is that there is greatest transmission of the virus indoors."
The rules are more relaxed in the baseline Tier 1 guidelines. Under these restrictions, couples who do not live together do not have to social distance as long as they are in an "established relationship".
Casual sex is technically legal indoors in a Tier 1 lockdown.
However, it goes against the guidance as people not in a support bubble or "established relationship" are meant to be social distancing when they gather indoors.
The government guidance doesn't define what counts as an "established relationship", but it adds: "You also do not need to socially distance from anyone in your legally-permitted support bubble if you are in one, or someone you’re in an established relationship with.
"If in the early stages of a relationship, you should take particular care to follow the guidance on social distancing."
A previous update to the guidance stated: "If you intend to have close contact with someone, you should discuss how you can help to prevent risks of transmission as a couple, for example, by ensuring you are both avoiding close contact with people you do not live with."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--GMP chief responds to claim he won't enforce Tier 3 without Mayor's support

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has issued an open letter over claims he will not enforce a Tier 3 lockdown without the support of the Mayor .
Ian Hopkins responded to a story on the front page of today 's Daily Telegraph which suggests the government has not forced the tougher restrictions on Greater Manchester in part because of fears around police enforcement .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last night he wanted 'maximum local enforcement ' but that it could only be achieved with 'maximum local buy-in ' .
The Mayor Andy Burnham and the ten leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are unwilling to accept a Tier 3 lockdown without more financial support .
They have also disputed whether there is any evidence that shutting down hospitality venues would be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus .
Labour is supporting a national 'circuit breaker ' lockdown lasting two to three weeks to 'break the cycle ' of rising infections .
According to the Telegraph , Home Secretary Priti Patel rang Mr Hopkins yesterday and expressed concern about how GMP would go about enforcement of a Tier 3 lockdown without the support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopkins has issued a letter making clear that while he is 'accountable ' to the Mayor he is 'operationally independent ' .
`` We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country , '' he wrote .
Mr Hopkins confirmed he has spoke to both the Mayor and the Home Secertary , but said : `` We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations .
I have had support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach . ''
' I write in response to the front page article in the Daily Telegraph today ( Saturday 17 October 2020 ) .
'The article claims there are fears that the Police ( GMP ) would not adequately enforce tier 3 restrictions , because Greater Manchester Police answer to the Mayor Andy Burnham . '
I wish to clarify that as the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police I am accountable to the Mayor of Greater Manchester and responsible to the people of Greater Manchester , critically I am operationally independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police are accountable to me as Chief Constable .
We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country .
'Throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic , GMP have taken a proportionate response to policing the regulations .
Over the last 10 weeks we have had more stringent local restrictions and have maintained this approach , issuing 563 fixed penalty notices for breaches of the regulations . ''
'It is for local and national politicians to agree the necessary restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chief Constable I will then ensure my officers and staff enforce these in a proportionate manner alongside our local authority partners . '
I have spoken to the Mayor and the Home Secretary throughout this pandemic .
We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations .
I have had support from both in relation to GMP 's approach .
'Importantly , GMP is absolutely committed to keeping the people of Greater Manchester safe and that remains our top priority .

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The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has issued an open letter over claims he will not enforce a Tier 3 lockdown without the support of the Mayor.
Ian Hopkins responded to a story on the front page of today's Daily Telegraph which suggests the government has not forced the tougher restrictions on Greater Manchester in part because of fears around police enforcement.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last night he wanted 'maximum local enforcement' but that it could only be achieved with 'maximum local buy-in'.
The Mayor Andy Burnham and the ten leaders of Greater Manchester's councils have said they are unwilling to accept a Tier 3 lockdown without more financial support.
They have also disputed whether there is any evidence that shutting down hospitality venues would be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
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Labour is supporting a national 'circuit breaker' lockdown lasting two to three weeks to 'break the cycle' of rising infections.
According to the Telegraph, Home Secretary Priti Patel rang Mr Hopkins yesterday and expressed concern about how GMP would go about enforcement of a Tier 3 lockdown without the support of the Mayor.
In response, Mr Hopkins has issued a letter making clear that while he is 'accountable' to the Mayor he is 'operationally independent'.
"We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country," he wrote.
Mr Hopkins confirmed he has spoke to both the Mayor and the Home Secertary, but said: "We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations. I have had support from both in relation to GMP's approach."
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The letter in full reads:
'Dear all,
'I write in response to the front page article in the Daily Telegraph today (Saturday 17 October 2020).
'The article claims there are fears that the Police (GMP) would not adequately enforce tier 3 restrictions, because Greater Manchester Police answer to the Mayor Andy Burnham.
'I wish to clarify that as the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police I am accountable to the Mayor of Greater Manchester and responsible to the people of Greater Manchester, critically I am operationally independent.
'All officers and staff in Greater Manchester Police are accountable to me as Chief Constable. We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country.
'Throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic, GMP have taken a proportionate response to policing the regulations. Over the last 10 weeks we have had more stringent local restrictions and have maintained this approach, issuing 563 fixed penalty notices for breaches of the regulations."
'It is for local and national politicians to agree the necessary restrictions to keep us all safe. As the Chief Constable I will then ensure my officers and staff enforce these in a proportionate manner alongside our local authority partners.
'I have spoken to the Mayor and the Home Secretary throughout this pandemic. We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations. I have had support from both in relation to GMP's approach.
'Importantly, GMP is absolutely committed to keeping the people of Greater Manchester safe and that remains our top priority.
'Ian Hopkins QPM
Chief Constable Greater Manchester Police'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Cancelo and Sterling start - Man City line up fans want to see vs Arsenal

Manchester City fans believe Joao Cancelo should replace Benjamin Mendy at left-back for today 's Premier League clash against Arsenal .
Pep Guardiola was asked about City 's left-back situation during his pre-match press conference as City opted not to sign a new full-back during the summer transfer window despite interest in Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico .
Mendy did not impress during the draw against Leeds and Cancelo was in fine form for Portugal during the international break , providing an assist for Diogo Jota with an inch-perfect cross .
MEN Sport writers had their say on who should start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the same .
City fans believe Cancelo deserves the chance to start at left-back , with Kyle Walker , Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias completing the defence .
Guardiola faces a selection dilemma in midfield after confirming Kevin De Bruyne would miss the match after picking up an injury during Belgium 's defeat to England .
City fans want to see Rodri anchor the midfield alongside Fernandinho with Ilkay Gundogan beating Phil Foden to a starting berth .
Sergio Aguero could make his long-awaited return from injury but City supporters do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after four months on the sidelines .
With Gabriel Jesus also injured , fans want to see Raheem Sterling operate as the central forward flanked by Riyad Mahrez and Ferran Torres .

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Manchester City fans believe Joao Cancelo should replace Benjamin Mendy at left-back for today's Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola was asked about City's left-back situation during his pre-match press conference as City opted not to sign a new full-back during the summer transfer window despite interest in Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico.
Mendy did not impress during the draw against Leeds and Cancelo was in fine form for Portugal during the international break, providing an assist for Diogo Jota with an inch-perfect cross.
MEN Sport writers had their say on who should start against the Gunners and asked Blues supporters to do the same.
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City fans believe Cancelo deserves the chance to start at left-back, with Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias completing the defence.
Guardiola faces a selection dilemma in midfield after confirming Kevin De Bruyne would miss the match after picking up an injury during Belgium's defeat to England.
City fans want to see Rodri anchor the midfield alongside Fernandinho with Ilkay Gundogan beating Phil Foden to a starting berth.
Sergio Aguero could make his long-awaited return from injury but City supporters don't want to see the Argentine risked after four months on the sidelines.
With Gabriel Jesus also injured, fans want to see Raheem Sterling operate as the central forward flanked by Riyad Mahrez and Ferran Torres.
Manchester City fans' XI vs Arsenal: Ederson; Walker, Laporte, Dias, Cancelo; Rodri, Fernandinho, Gundogan; Mahrez, Sterling, Torres.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Mayor of Liverpool reveals brother has died from coronavirus

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has announced his eldest brother has died from Covid-19 .
Mayor Anderson revealed his sibling had passed away in the intensive care unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital last night after falling ill with the virus .
In a tweet , he announced the news , thanking hospital staff for their efforts and hard work .
He wrote : `` Despite the efforts of all the staff @ LivHospitals ICU my brother sadly died at 10.45 last night '' We want to thank the dedicated staff risking their lives for us .
`` Thank you all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Let ’ s stick together and support each other and win this battle . ''
It comes just a day after he revealed his brother was in a serious condition being treated in intensive care with the virus .
In a statement on Friday night , he said his brother was in the ICU at the Royal Liverpool Hospital after contracting the virus .
He also urged people to watch a video taken from inside the hospital 's intensive care unit and to follow the coronavirus rules and ease the pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ red area ’ where nurses must wear hazmat suits and Covid-19 patients are attached to ventilators .
Mr Anderson wrote : “ Please watch the video , follow the rules & understand why we all need to fight the enemy # Covid.
” It comes just five weeks after Mayor Anderson tragically lost his other brother Henry , to cancer .

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Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has announced his eldest brother has died from Covid-19.
Mayor Anderson revealed his sibling had passed away in the intensive care unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital last night after falling ill with the virus.
In a tweet, he announced the news, thanking hospital staff for their efforts and hard work. He wrote: "Despite the efforts of all the staff @LivHospitals ICU my brother sadly died at 10.45 last night
"We want to thank the dedicated staff risking their lives for us.
"Thank you all for your messages of love and support.
"Let’s stick together and support each other and win this battle."
It comes just a day after he revealed his brother was in a serious condition being treated in intensive care with the virus.
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In a statement on Friday night, he said his brother was in the ICU at the Royal Liverpool Hospital after contracting the virus.
He also urged people to watch a video taken from inside the hospital's intensive care unit and to follow the coronavirus rules and ease the pressure on the NHS.
It shows inside a ‘red area’ where nurses must wear hazmat suits and Covid-19 patients are attached to ventilators.
Mr Anderson wrote: “Please watch the video, follow the rules & understand why we all need to fight the enemy #Covid.”
It comes just five weeks after Mayor Anderson tragically lost his other brother Henry, to cancer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Pundits make their Newcastle vs Man United predictions

Manchester United will hope to improve their recent record at St. James Park when they face Newcastle in the Premier League tonight .
The Magpies have won two of their last three home league games against the Reds , more victories than they had in their previous 13 games against them on home soil .
United lost this fixture 1-0 last season as a result of a Matty Longstaff strike and have not lost back-to-back away league games against Newcastle since December 1987 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a number of selection dilemmas with Harry Maguire out-of-form and Anthony Martial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Telles could make his United debut after travelling with the squad on Friday .
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce confirmed his side will be without six players for tonight 's game .
`` Manchester United have not had any problems scoring goals .
Unfortunately for them , they have not been able to keep them out .
`` Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have only three points from three games , and they are lucky to have that many because they did not deserve to beat Brighton .
`` It clearly does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having such a bad time at the moment , because he has been their most reliable centre-half .
`` I still think United will beat Newcastle , though , if only because I ca n't believe they will be as bad again as they were when they lost 6-1 to Tottenham .
If they are , Solskjaer is going to be in serious trouble . ''
`` Newcastle will be more than happy with their start to their campaign .
`` A 3-1 victory at home to Burnley was a solid enough performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quietly fancy their chances here .
`` United come into this in disarray .
The result against Tottenham won ’ t be forgotten quickly and I think it may take a few weeks yet for United to find their feet .

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Manchester United will hope to improve their recent record at St. James Park when they face Newcastle in the Premier League tonight.
The Magpies have won two of their last three home league games against the Reds, more victories than they had in their previous 13 games against them on home soil.
United lost this fixture 1-0 last season as a result of a Matty Longstaff strike and have not lost back-to-back away league games against Newcastle since December 1987.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a number of selection dilemmas with Harry Maguire out-of-form and Anthony Martial suspended. The United boss hinted that Alex Telles could make his United debut after travelling with the squad on Friday.
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce confirmed his side will be without six players for tonight's game.
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Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"Manchester United have not had any problems scoring goals. Unfortunately for them, they have not been able to keep them out.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have only three points from three games, and they are lucky to have that many because they did not deserve to beat Brighton.
"It clearly does not help that United captain Harry Maguire is having such a bad time at the moment, because he has been their most reliable centre-half.
"I still think United will beat Newcastle, though, if only because I can't believe they will be as bad again as they were when they lost 6-1 to Tottenham. If they are, Solskjaer is going to be in serious trouble."
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Manchester United
Michael Owen, BetVictor
"Newcastle will be more than happy with their start to their campaign.
"A 3-1 victory at home to Burnley was a solid enough performance, and I think the Magpies will quietly fancy their chances here.
"United come into this in disarray. The result against Tottenham won’t be forgotten quickly and I think it may take a few weeks yet for United to find their feet.
"I’m going for a draw."
Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Bolton Wanderers v Oldham Athletic LIVE

Bolton Wanderers v Oldham Athletic LIVE

Bolton Wanderers return to League Two action today against Oldham Athletic .
The match at the University of Bolton Stadium kicks off a busy period of action for the Trotters with five games between now and the end of October .
And it 'll also be the first of three games in eight days for Ian Evatt 's side as they head to his former club Barrow on Tuesday evening before travelling to take on Cambridge United this time next week .
But with the transfer window now closed , all attention is now focused on matters on the pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester derby as Harry Kewell 's Oldham head to BL6 .
The Latics sit bottom of the League Two table heading into the match and Wanderers will be aiming to ensure they stay there with a victory today and build on their last two matches in the division which have yielded four points from six on offer .
We 'll be live throughout the day bringing you all the build-up , team news , match action and reaction from Wanderers head coach Evatt to see if Bolton make it three matches unbeaten in @ @ @ @ @

Bolton Wanderers return to League Two action today against Oldham Athletic.
The match at the University of Bolton Stadium kicks off a busy period of action for the Trotters with five games between now and the end of October.
And it'll also be the first of three games in eight days for Ian Evatt's side as they head to his former club Barrow on Tuesday evening before travelling to take on Cambridge United this time next week.
But with the transfer window now closed, all attention is now focused on matters on the pitch.
And today will be a Greater Manchester derby as Harry Kewell's Oldham head to BL6.
The Latics sit bottom of the League Two table heading into the match and Wanderers will be aiming to ensure they stay there with a victory today and build on their last two matches in the division which have yielded four points from six on offer.
We'll be live throughout the day bringing you all the build-up, team news, match action and reaction from Wanderers head coach Evatt to see if Bolton make it three matches unbeaten in succession in League Two.
And Wanderers slipped to a disappointing stoppage time defeat against the Latics as Zak Dearnley netted a late winner. Nathan Delfouneso had earlier cancelled out Ben Garrity's opener.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--First picture of Paris teacher beheaded after row over Mohammad cartoons

This is the teacher beheaded in Paris on Friday - reportedly after a row with Muslim parents over his decision to show children cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad .
The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Samuel Paty who taught history and geography at the school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine , north-west of the French capital .
He was attacked as he left on Friday evening by an 18-year-old man .
The teenager beheaded Mr Paty with a meat cleaver while shouting 'Allahu Akbar ' , witnesses said .
According to reports , he took a picture of the victim 's body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a message for French President Emmanuel Macron .
The killer was shot dead by police as he tried to flee .
The shocking murder is being treated as an act of Islamist terrorism and French police have made nine arrests .
Nordine Chaouadi , a parent at the school , told Reuters Mr Paty had given a class earlier this month in which he warned pupils he was going to show cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad .
He asked pupils who were Muslim to raise their hands and invited them to leave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any depiction of the Prophet is blasphemous .
Chaouadi said his son , a Muslim , interpreted the teacher 's actions as done out of kindness and respect for their faith .
`` He did it to protect the children , not to shock them , '' said Chaouadi .
Some parents took offence , however .
Two or three days later , they held a meeting at the school with the teacher , school principal , and an official from the education authority .
`` It went well .
There was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My wife took part in it .
She said it was a man who made a mistake , it happens to everyone , '' Chaouadi added .
One man who said his daughter was in the class gave a similar account of the lesson in a video recorded around the time of the meeting .
However , he branded the history teacher a thug , and posted the video on social media .
The post was shared by a Paris mosque , among others .
In the video , the man says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say 'stop , do n't touch our children , then send me a message . '
`` This thug should not remain in the national education system , should no longer teach our children .
He should go educate himself , '' he continues in the recording .
It is unclear whether the attacker had seen the video .
Politicians and teachers ' unions hailed the Mr Paty 's courage for confronting challenging taboos in French society .
Freedom of expression was a core tenet of democracy , they said .
Jean-Remi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of School Teachers , told BFM TV that children needed to understand that blasphemy can shock , but is legal .
Blood has been spilled before in France over satire targeting Islam .
Islamist militants killed 12 in a gun rampage in the office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in 2015 after it published a series of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad .
Local centre-right lawmaker Antoine Savignat said , `` If we can not talk about the Charlie Hebdo caricatures in school , we end up in denialism ...
In France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this can not be allowed to happen . ''

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This is the teacher beheaded in Paris on Friday - reportedly after a row with Muslim parents over his decision to show children cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Samuel Paty who taught history and geography at the school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, north-west of the French capital.
He was attacked as he left on Friday evening by an 18-year-old man.
The teenager beheaded Mr Paty with a meat cleaver while shouting 'Allahu Akbar', witnesses said.
According to reports, he took a picture of the victim's body and posted it on social media with a message for French President Emmanuel Macron.
The killer was shot dead by police as he tried to flee.
The shocking murder is being treated as an act of Islamist terrorism and French police have made nine arrests.
Nordine Chaouadi, a parent at the school, told Reuters Mr Paty had given a class earlier this month in which he warned pupils he was going to show cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
He asked pupils who were Muslim to raise their hands and invited them to leave, said Mr Chaouadi.
For Muslims, any depiction of the Prophet is blasphemous.
Chaouadi said his son, a Muslim, interpreted the teacher's actions as done out of kindness and respect for their faith.
"He did it to protect the children, not to shock them," said Chaouadi.
(Image: Getty Images)
Some parents took offence, however.
Two or three days later, they held a meeting at the school with the teacher, school principal, and an official from the education authority.
"It went well. There was no shouting or talking over each other. My wife took part in it. She said it was a man who made a mistake, it happens to everyone," Chaouadi added.
One man who said his daughter was in the class gave a similar account of the lesson in a video recorded around the time of the meeting.
However, he branded the history teacher a thug, and posted the video on social media.
The post was shared by a Paris mosque, among others.
(Image: AP)
In the video, the man says: "If you want to join forces and say 'stop, don't touch our children, then send me a message.'
"This thug should not remain in the national education system, should no longer teach our children. He should go educate himself," he continues in the recording.
It is unclear whether the attacker had seen the video.
Politicians and teachers' unions hailed the Mr Paty's courage for confronting challenging taboos in French society.
Freedom of expression was a core tenet of democracy, they said.
Jean-Remi Girard, president of the National Union of School Teachers, told BFM TV that children needed to understand that blasphemy can shock, but is legal.
Blood has been spilled before in France over satire targeting Islam.
Islamist militants killed 12 in a gun rampage in the office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in 2015 after it published a series of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
Local centre-right lawmaker Antoine Savignat said, "If we cannot talk about the Charlie Hebdo caricatures in school, we end up in denialism... In France, the country of freedom of expression, this cannot be allowed to happen."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--De Gea and Maguire dropped - Man Utd line up fans want to see vs Newcastle

Manchester United fans have called for both Harry Maguire and David de Gea to be dropped for tonight 's Premier League clash against Newcastle .
United travel to St. James Park on the back of their humiliating home defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break and supporters are desperate to see a response against the Magpies .
Maguire contributed to four of Spurs ' first-half goals and was sent off for England during their 1-0 defeat to Denmark leading to calls for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop the club captain .
The United boss backed Maguire to bounce back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's travelling squad for tonight 's match .
MEN Sport writers had their say on who should start against Steve Bruce 's side and asked United supporters to do the same .
Supporters believe dropping Maguire to the bench could be the best move given his recent form , opting for Eric Bailly to partner Victor Lindelof at the heart of defence .
Solskjaer has kept faith with De Gea in the league despite Dean Henderson 's return and the Spaniard was arguably at fault during Spain 's shock defeat to Ukraine last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is right for Henderson to be given the chance to impress in the league .
At left-back , supporters are eager to see deadline day signing Alex Telles replace Luke Shaw in the starting XI .
The defender featured for Brazil during the break and flew to Newcastle with the squad on Friday .
Solskjaer said during his pre-match press conference that he was hopeful the 27-year-old could make his Reds debut .
In midfield , fans want to see Donny van de Beek make his first Premier League start alongside Bruno Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes operating at the base of the midfield which can only be attributed to a technical glitch !
With Anthony Martial suspended and Edinson Cavani unavailable , United supporters believe Daniel James is the best option to join the forward three with Marcus Rashford moving to the centre and Mason Greenwood playing from the right .

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Manchester United fans have called for both Harry Maguire and David de Gea to be dropped for tonight's Premier League clash against Newcastle.
United travel to St. James Park on the back of their humiliating home defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break and supporters are desperate to see a response against the Magpies.
Maguire contributed to four of Spurs' first-half goals and was sent off for England during their 1-0 defeat to Denmark leading to calls for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop the club captain. The United boss backed Maguire to bounce back and the defender was included in United's travelling squad for tonight's match.
MEN Sport writers had their say on who should start against Steve Bruce's side and asked United supporters to do the same.
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Supporters believe dropping Maguire to the bench could be the best move given his recent form, opting for Eric Bailly to partner Victor Lindelof at the heart of defence.
Solskjaer has kept faith with De Gea in the league despite Dean Henderson's return and the Spaniard was arguably at fault during Spain's shock defeat to Ukraine last week. United fans believe the time is right for Henderson to be given the chance to impress in the league.
At left-back, supporters are eager to see deadline day signing Alex Telles replace Luke Shaw in the starting XI. The defender featured for Brazil during the break and flew to Newcastle with the squad on Friday. Solskjaer said during his pre-match press conference that he was hopeful the 27-year-old could make his Reds debut.
In midfield, fans want to see Donny van de Beek make his first Premier League start alongside Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba. Our graphic has Fernandes operating at the base of the midfield which can only be attributed to a technical glitch!
With Anthony Martial suspended and Edinson Cavani unavailable, United supporters believe Daniel James is the best option to join the forward three with Marcus Rashford moving to the centre and Mason Greenwood playing from the right.
Manchester United fans' XI vs Newcastle: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Telles; Van de Beek, Pogba, Fernandes; Greenwood, Rashford, James.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Angry southerner's illiterate rant to Manchester bar over Tier 3 row

As Andy Burnham continues to lead a Greater Manchester stand-off with government over a Tier 3 lockdown , North-South tensions are simmering .
The Mayor is refusing to accept the region being pushed into the strictest category of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus without better financial support .
Thousands of businesses are already suffering having endured extra restrictions in the region for almost three months .
While others , including Lancashire and Liverpool , have accepted the government 's demands , Greater Manchester is still holding out .
The dispute has now made national headlines for several days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have ruffled some feathers .
Staff from Manchester bar 'Three Little Words ' appeared on ITV News last night to explain how Tier 3 would affect them .
In response , an irate southerner , identified only as 'Lynn ' , penned an foul-mouthed message to the bar telling people in Manchester not to venture south .
`` Just make sure you and yours ALL stay there in manchester DO NOT COME SOUTH ... , '' they wrote .
`` as for that a***h*** mayor of yours..truth is..we regular people never think of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all being some kind of Guinea pigs with tier 3 or whatever we ... he is such a skint '' '' ..cos if the last place on earth was on northern uk manchester etc ... boy I would prefer Russia ... so believe me ... do what the f*** you all want ... herd immunity etc ... pubs open ... ALL OK '' ... just keep the g*** away from us in the south ... you all need to be blocked off ... we dont want you .
`` NOR do we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that skint Andy whatever ... you want MONEY £££ to behave ?
?
Thats blackmail so f*** the hall off . ''
The message was shared by 'Three Little Word 's marketing manager Fiona King who tweeted : `` From Lynn , spokesperson of “ normal people ” , to “ you lot ” in the North . ''
It was met with the understandable mirth .
`` I ’ ve been to London 4 times since the madness began .
How do you like them apples lynn , '' asked one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last place on earth lynn would choose to go to russia ... .riiiight Relations between northern leaders and the London-based government have been deteriorating throughout the pandemic but reached boiling point this week .
Mayor Andy Burnham stood outside Manchester 's Central Library and slammed the 67 per cent furlough scheme being offered to businesses that have to close in a Tier 3 lockdown .
`` The north is fed up of being pushed around , '' he added .
`` They are asking us to gamble our jobs , homes and businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts say might not work . ''
On Friday morning , commuters arrived in the city centre to see the infamous Piccadilly Gardens wall had been graffitied .
The message : `` The north is not a petri dish . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Mr Burnham and his colleagues to work 'constructively ' with the government , insisting that measures could still be imposed if a deal is not agreed .
He will , he insists , step in 'to protect Manchester 's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press conference on Friday afternoon , the PM said he understood the reluctance of Greater Manchester 's leaders - but said 'time is of the essence ' .
In a statement issued last night , the Mayor , Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes and all ten of the region 's council leaders said they had been waiting for another meeting all day that never materialised .
`` We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward , '' they said .

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As Andy Burnham continues to lead a Greater Manchester stand-off with government over a Tier 3 lockdown, North-South tensions are simmering.
The Mayor is refusing to accept the region being pushed into the strictest category of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus without better financial support.
Thousands of businesses are already suffering having endured extra restrictions in the region for almost three months.
While others, including Lancashire and Liverpool, have accepted the government's demands, Greater Manchester is still holding out.
The dispute has now made national headlines for several days and the region's stance appears to have ruffled some feathers.
Staff from Manchester bar 'Three Little Words' appeared on ITV News last night to explain how Tier 3 would affect them.
(Image: PA)
In response, an irate southerner, identified only as 'Lynn', penned an foul-mouthed message to the bar telling people in Manchester not to venture south.
"Just make sure you and yours ALL stay there in manchester DO NOT COME SOUTH...," they wrote.
"as for that a***h*** mayor of yours..truth is..we regular people never think of you lot...his s*** about you all being some kind of Guinea pigs with tier 3 or whatever we... he is such a skint"
WARNING: STRONG AND ILLITERATE LANGUAGE
"..cos if the last place on earth was on northern uk manchester etc...boy I would prefer Russia...so believe me... do what the f*** you all want... herd immunity etc... pubs open... ALL OK
"...just keep the g*** away from us in the south... you all need to be blocked off... we dont want you.
"NOR do we want to come to your area... as for that skint Andy whatever... you want MONEY £££ to behave?? Thats blackmail so f*** the hall off."
The message was shared by 'Three Little Word's marketing manager Fiona King who tweeted: "From Lynn, spokesperson of “normal people”, to “you lot” in the North."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It was met with the understandable mirth.
"I’ve been to London 4 times since the madness began. How do you like them apples lynn," asked one tweeter.
"If Manchester was the last place on earth lynn would choose to go to russia....riiiight ," added another.
Relations between northern leaders and the London-based government have been deteriorating throughout the pandemic but reached boiling point this week.
Mayor Andy Burnham stood outside Manchester's Central Library and slammed the 67 per cent furlough scheme being offered to businesses that have to close in a Tier 3 lockdown.
"The north is fed up of being pushed around," he added.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"They are asking us to gamble our jobs, homes and businesses - on a Tier 3 strategy their experts say might not work."
On Friday morning, commuters arrived in the city centre to see the infamous Piccadilly Gardens wall had been graffitied.
The message: "The north is not a petri dish."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Mr Burnham and his colleagues to work 'constructively' with the government, insisting that measures could still be imposed if a deal is not agreed.
He will, he insists, step in 'to protect Manchester's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester's residents'.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, the PM said he understood the reluctance of Greater Manchester's leaders - but said 'time is of the essence'.
In a statement issued last night, the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes and all ten of the region's council leaders said they had been waiting for another meeting all day that never materialised.
"We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward," they said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--How to watch Man City vs Arsenal

How to watch Man City vs Arsenal

Manchester City are back in Premier Leagu e action on Saturday and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways when Arsenal visit the Etihad .
It 's been an inconsistent start to the season for City as an impressive victory at Wolves was then followed up by a 5-2 loss to Leicester and a 1-1 draw with Leeds .
The Blues ' shaky form is understandable after such a disruptive pre-season and opening few weeks of the campaign but Pep Guardiola should have a host of players back available for the match , though he will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The game will see the Blues once again come up against former coach Mikel Arteta , who had his old club 's number when they last met in last season 's FA Cup semi-finals , recording a 2-0 win en route to winning the trophy .
City vs Arsenal will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 5pm on Saturday , October 17 .
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium is at 5:30pm .
You will be able to follow all the build-up , action and reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Bruyne and Jesus are out but Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero could return .
Aguero has n't featured for several months but recently returned to training , while Sterling trained this week after pulling out of the England squad .
Ilkay Gundogan is also in contention after recovering from the coronavirus .

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Manchester City are back in Premier Leagu e action on Saturday and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways when Arsenal visit the Etihad.
It's been an inconsistent start to the season for City as an impressive victory at Wolves was then followed up by a 5-2 loss to Leicester and a 1-1 draw with Leeds.
The Blues' shaky form is understandable after such a disruptive pre-season and opening few weeks of the campaign but Pep Guardiola should have a host of players back available for the match, though he will be without Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus.
The game will see the Blues once again come up against former coach Mikel Arteta, who had his old club's number when they last met in last season's FA Cup semi-finals, recording a 2-0 win en route to winning the trophy.
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City vs Arsenal will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 5pm on Saturday, October 17.
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium is at 5:30pm.
You will be able to follow all the build-up, action and reaction right here on our live blog.
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De Bruyne and Jesus are out but Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero could return. Aguero hasn't featured for several months but recently returned to training, while Sterling trained this week after pulling out of the England squad. Ilkay Gundogan is also in contention after recovering from the coronavirus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-17--Man City morning headlines as Guardiola handed double injury boost

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday , 17 October .
Manchester City could have both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling available for selection for today ’ s game against Arsenal .
Pep Guardiola will be without midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne , though , after he picked up an injury while on international duty with Belgium .
But City could be boosted by the return of Aguero , who is back in training after around four months out .
Sterling has also trained “ much better in the last few days ” having pulled out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read the full story by clicking here .
Guardiola backs Silva to return to ‘ incredible ’ form of two years ago Guardiola has insisted Bernardo Silva remains a key player for Manchester City , despite his struggles last season .
The Portuguese midfielder was exceptional in the 2018-19 season , filling the void left by the injured De Bruyne .
The hope is that Silva will do that again in De Bruyne ’ s absence over the next couple of weeks , although his form last term was not quite as consistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments and he didn ’ t reach the levels of previous season , but it happens , '' Guardiola said .
`` I ’ ve an opinion that if there ’ s one player I have absolutely no doubts about who he is as a football player , it ’ s Bernardo .
“ He played absolutely incredible all season when we won four domestic titles , incredible , then was the best player with Portugal at the UEFA Nations League finals .
He didn ’ t have time to refresh , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he struggled with this .
“ I have a feeling he ’ ll do a very good season this season because he ’ s coming back in many things to what we ’ ve seen in the past.
” City have already been beaten by their former assistant manager since he took over in north London last December , losing 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final last season at Wembley .
Despite having been beaten , Guardiola has no shortage of admiration for his former assistant .
“ We should clarify who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apprentice , ” Guardiola said .
“ None of the people who know him had any doubts about what he is doing in a short period of time .
“ He settled really well and especially the way his team is playing right now is perfect for the quality they have .
He was able to get Arsenal back to the position they were in a long , long time ago .
“ He ’ s doing really well in all competitions .
Mikel is a competitor and a fighter and has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off the pitch .
All the people who love him are more than happy with what he is doing in London .
”

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday, 17 October.
Aguero and Sterling latest ahead of Arsenal clash
Manchester City could have both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling available for selection for today’s game against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola will be without midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne, though, after he picked up an injury while on international duty with Belgium.
But City could be boosted by the return of Aguero, who is back in training after around four months out.
Sterling has also trained “much better in the last few days” having pulled out of the England squad with a hamstring problem.
Read the full story by clicking here.
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Guardiola backs Silva to return to ‘incredible’ form of two years ago
Guardiola has insisted Bernardo Silva remains a key player for Manchester City, despite his struggles last season.
The Portuguese midfielder was exceptional in the 2018-19 season, filling the void left by the injured De Bruyne.
The hope is that Silva will do that again in De Bruyne’s absence over the next couple of weeks, although his form last term was not quite as consistent.
“He was injured in some moments and he didn’t reach the levels of previous season, but it happens," Guardiola said.
"I’ve an opinion that if there’s one player I have absolutely no doubts about who he is as a football player, it’s Bernardo.
“He played absolutely incredible all season when we won four domestic titles, incredible, then was the best player with Portugal at the UEFA Nations League finals. He didn’t have time to refresh, he was exhausted and his mind was exhausted and he struggled with this.
“I have a feeling he’ll do a very good season this season because he’s coming back in many things to what we’ve seen in the past.”
Guardiola praises Arsenal boss Arteta
Guardiola has labelled Mikel Arteta a “competitor and a fighter” ahead of City's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
City have already been beaten by their former assistant manager since he took over in north London last December, losing 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final last season at Wembley.
Despite having been beaten, Guardiola has no shortage of admiration for his former assistant.
“We should clarify who is the master and who is the apprentice,” Guardiola said. “None of the people who know him had any doubts about what he is doing in a short period of time.
“He settled really well and especially the way his team is playing right now is perfect for the quality they have. He was able to get Arsenal back to the position they were in a long, long time ago.
“He’s doing really well in all competitions. Mikel is a competitor and a fighter and has a clear idea of what to do on and off the pitch. All the people who love him are more than happy with what he is doing in London.”