themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Dean Henderson teammate reveals stance on Manchester United future

Dean Henderson wants to be Manchester United 's first-choice goalkeeper next season , according to his Sheffield United teammate Billy Sharp .
Henderson is spending his second campaign on loan at Sheffield United after helping them earn promotion to the Premier League last season , and he has taken the division by storm .
The 22-year-old 's excellent performances between the sticks are a big part as to why the Blades are on the verge of qualifying for European football next season in their first year back in the top flight .
Henderson earned the man of the match award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strugglers Norwich City , after making an incredible double save to secure the three points for the South Yorkshire side .
Blades skipper Sharp scored the winner , and he has revealed that Henderson has confessed his desire to play for United .
“ He wants to come back .
He wants to play for Man United , obviously – he ’ s not going to lie – but if he can ’ t do that he wants to play for Sheffield United , '' the striker said .
There have also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Gareth Southgate 's No.1 goalkeeper for England 's upcoming European Championships campaign instead of the out of form Jordan Pickford this summer .
Sharp believes it 's only a matter of time before it becomes a reality .
“ I ’ m certain he ’ ll be England ’ s number one soon , '' he added .
“ He has to be with his performances – and he wants to be as well .
We ’ re not in his ear about it , we don ’ t need to be @

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Dean Henderson wants to be Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper next season, according to his Sheffield United teammate Billy Sharp.
Henderson is spending his second campaign on loan at Sheffield United after helping them earn promotion to the Premier League last season, and he has taken the division by storm.
The 22-year-old's excellent performances between the sticks are a big part as to why the Blades are on the verge of qualifying for European football next season in their first year back in the top flight.
Henderson earned the man of the match award in Saturday's 1-0 win over relegation strugglers Norwich City, after making an incredible double save to secure the three points for the South Yorkshire side.
Blades skipper Sharp scored the winner, and he has revealed that Henderson has confessed his desire to play for United.
“He wants to come back. He wants to play for Man United, obviously – he’s not going to lie – but if he can’t do that he wants to play for Sheffield United," the striker said.
There have also been loud calls for Henderson to be named as Gareth Southgate's No.1 goalkeeper for England's upcoming European Championships campaign instead of the out of form Jordan Pickford this summer.
Sharp believes it's only a matter of time before it becomes a reality.
“I’m certain he’ll be England’s number one soon," he added. “He has to be with his performances – and he wants to be as well. We’re not in his ear about it, we don’t need to be.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Urgent appeal to find missing teenage girl who grew up in Manchester

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager who grew up in Manchester .
Abbie-Lea Bolshaw now @ @ @ @ @ be in her hometown , officers said .
Police are 'extremely concerned for her welfare @ @ @ @ @ post on Facebook .
The 15-year-old disappeared in a pink dressing gown at around 9.30am @ @ @ @ @ ) .
She was last seen on Bispham Road in Blackpool .
Abbie-Lea is described @ @ @ @ @ tall and of petite build .
She has blonde hair and may be wearing wigs @ @ @ @ @ last seen wearing black leggings with Armani written on them and a pink dressing gown @ @ @ @ @ to Morecambe , Carnforth , Lancaster and Cumbria .
`` We are extremely concerned for @ @ @ @ @ with information to get in touch .
For immediate sightings of Abbie-Lea , please dial @ @ @ @ @ on the Lancashire Police Facebook page said .
Anyone with information about where she could @ @ @ @ @ 101 quoting incident reference 305 of March 9 .

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Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager who grew up in Manchester.
Abbie-Lea Bolshaw now lives in Blackpool but may be in her hometown, officers said.
Police are 'extremely concerned for her welfare', according to a post on Facebook.
The 15-year-old disappeared in a pink dressing gown at around 9.30am on Monday (March 9).
She was last seen on Bispham Road in Blackpool.
Abbie-Lea is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall and of petite build.
She has blonde hair and may be wearing wigs or extensions.
She was last seen wearing black leggings with Armani written on them and a pink dressing gown.
The teenager has links to Morecambe, Carnforth, Lancaster and Cumbria.
"We are extremely concerned for her welfare and need anyone with information to get in touch. For immediate sightings of Abbie-Lea, please dial 999", a post on the Lancashire Police Facebook page said.
Anyone with information about where she could be is asked to call 101 quoting incident reference 305 of March 9.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--'It's a complete shambles': Parents turn up at Chorlton nursery to find the doors locked... their de

'It's a complete shambles': Parents turn up at Chorlton nursery to find the doors locked... their detective skills discover it might have gone bust

South Manchester parents say they have been left in the lurch after discovering their daycare centre suddenly closed on Friday ( March 6 ) without any notice .
Parents at Oaklands Day Nursery in Chorlton were shocked to find the centre was locked up with no staff present .
They now suspect it might have gone bust after discovering public records online which state management 'wound up ' the business two weeks ago .
`` It 's an absolute disgrace , '' Anna Tonkinson , a parent who uses the day nursery service , told the Manchester Evening News .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find the door locked and the lights out .
`` One of the parents there thought it might have been due to coronavirus or something , there was just no notice or explanation . ''
Anna says a sign was finally put on the door a few hours later , which she says `` offered no explanation whatsoever '' .
The sign read : `` Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to open today .
A notice online filed on The Gazette says DTSC Management Limited , the trading company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a petition to wind up on February 21 .
According to The Gazette , the petition was resolved on March 3 .
Read more of today 's top stories here Parents say they have still not have been officially notified about what has happened .
Anna 's eldest daughter has used the service for almost three years , while her one-year-old was due to start soon .
`` It 's convenient it 's happened after they 've taken all our money , '' she added .
`` We 've just signed registration forms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start in three weeks .
`` It 's just so disgraceful . ''
Anna said many of the other parents who use the day nursery , who have a WhatsApp group together , are now worrying about trying to find last-minute child care .
`` It 's caused a lot of anger and upset with parents , '' Anna added .
`` I 've been ringing day cares all day long and I think I might have found the last place left in Chorlton .
`` It 's going to be very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places for their children . ''
Another parent , Abigail , has a one-year-old son who uses the day care .
`` It 's a complete shambles , '' she said .
`` Thankfully , we were already leaving in two weeks but other parents are really going to have to scramble to find a place for their children .
`` I just feel for all the parents and the staff really .
Nobody saw it coming . ''
The public records listing said resolutions for winding-up were passed on March 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , by reason of its liabilities , continue its business ' .
Liquidators were also appointed for the winding-up process .
The M.E.N has tried to contact Oaklands Day Nursery , who did not respond to comment .

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South Manchester parents say they have been left in the lurch after discovering their daycare centre suddenly closed on Friday (March 6) without any notice.
Parents at Oaklands Day Nursery in Chorlton were shocked to find the centre was locked up with no staff present.
They now suspect it might have gone bust after discovering public records online which state management 'wound up' the business two weeks ago.
"It's an absolute disgrace," Anna Tonkinson, a parent who uses the day nursery service, told the Manchester Evening News.
"My husband turned up at 8am to find the door locked and the lights out.
"One of the parents there thought it might have been due to coronavirus or something, there was just no notice or explanation."
Anna says a sign was finally put on the door a few hours later, which she says "offered no explanation whatsoever".
The sign read: "Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to open today.
"We sincerely apologise for inconvenience."
A notice online filed on The Gazette says DTSC Management Limited, the trading company behind Oaklands Day Nursery, had filed a petition to wind up on February 21.
According to The Gazette, the petition was resolved on March 3.
Parents say they have still not have been officially notified about what has happened.
Anna's eldest daughter has used the service for almost three years, while her one-year-old was due to start soon.
"It's convenient it's happened after they've taken all our money," she added.
"We've just signed registration forms for my youngest. They were due to start in three weeks.
"It's just so disgraceful."
Anna said many of the other parents who use the day nursery, who have a WhatsApp group together, are now worrying about trying to find last-minute child care.
"It's caused a lot of anger and upset with parents," Anna added.
"I've been ringing day cares all day long and I think I might have found the last place left in Chorlton.
"It's going to be very stressful for parents trying to find new places for their children."
Another parent, Abigail, has a one-year-old son who uses the day care.
"It's a complete shambles," she said.
"Thankfully, we were already leaving in two weeks but other parents are really going to have to scramble to find a place for their children.
"I just feel for all the parents and the staff really. Nobody saw it coming."
The public records listing said resolutions for winding-up were passed on March 3.
The notice said the 'company cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business'.
Liquidators were also appointed for the winding-up process.
The M.E.N has tried to contact Oaklands Day Nursery, who did not respond to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Are Raheem Sterling's Man City woes down to one man's departure?

Raheem Sterling was again left frustrated on Sunday afternoon as he drew another blank vs Manchester United in Manchester City 's 2-0 derby day defeat .
The highly-rated England international has now gone 17 matches without scoring against his fierce city rivals , however , his form has been a concern for some time .
Since the turn of the year , the Manchester City forward has failed to find the back of the net and has also struggled to provide much in terms of creativity for his side , having not registered a single assist in that same period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrast to how he started the campaign , having netted a hat-trick on the opening day vs West Ham before following up with two more goals in as many games vs Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur .
In fact , he reached his tally of 11 league goals in just 18 games and looked set to be a leading candidate in the race to secure the Premier League Golden Boot award at the end of the season .
That , however , now looks unlikely .
The stark fall in Sterling ’ s attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if as illustrated in the above , he was marginally overperforming in terms of his Post-Shot Expected Goal ( PSxG ) average when compared to his actual goal average , suggesting some form of drop-off was to be expected .
Yet , these acute reductions in not only his goals but also his underlying numbers suggest there is a bigger issue at hand .
Notably , his drop in form coincides with the departure of former City coach Mikel Arteta who joined Arsenal as manager at the back end of last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the development of Sterling at City and has spoken previously about how he coached the 26-year-old to be more of a threat in front of goal .
In a previous interview with the Guardian , Arteta said : “ We wanted him much closer to the penalty area .
It was like he was a bit scared of the goal .
We wanted him to become the kind of player who would get us a goal every game , or even just missing two or three big chances .
We wanted him constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to lose the fear .
He needed to believe in himself , to believe that he could be the best . ''
But whilst Sterling does continue to work himself into good locations , highlighted by the fact he is still averaging 6.29 touches inside the penalty area and attempting 2.66 shots per 90 minutes , it seems it could again be that lack of belief in front goal impacting his finishing .
This point is further reiterated by the fact that he has managed just three league shots on target in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was before , the 26-year-old could be suffering from a crisis of confidence , only this time Arteta is no longer around to coach him out of it .
The emphasis will , therefore , be on Pep Guardiola or another to help him his rediscover his best form in these crucial final months of the season .

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Raheem Sterling was again left frustrated on Sunday afternoon as he drew another blank vs Manchester United in Manchester City's 2-0 derby day defeat.
The highly-rated England international has now gone 17 matches without scoring against his fierce city rivals, however, his form has been a concern for some time.
Since the turn of the year, the Manchester City forward has failed to find the back of the net and has also struggled to provide much in terms of creativity for his side, having not registered a single assist in that same period.
This poor spell is in stark contrast to how he started the campaign, having netted a hat-trick on the opening day vs West Ham before following up with two more goals in as many games vs Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.
In fact, he reached his tally of 11 league goals in just 18 games and looked set to be a leading candidate in the race to secure the Premier League Golden Boot award at the end of the season. That, however, now looks unlikely.
The stark fall in Sterling’s attacking capabilities does come as a surprise, even if as illustrated in the above, he was marginally overperforming in terms of his Post-Shot Expected Goal (PSxG) average when compared to his actual goal average, suggesting some form of drop-off was to be expected.
Yet, these acute reductions in not only his goals but also his underlying numbers suggest there is a bigger issue at hand.
Notably, his drop in form coincides with the departure of former City coach Mikel Arteta who joined Arsenal as manager at the back end of last year. Arteta was a key component in the development of Sterling at City and has spoken previously about how he coached the 26-year-old to be more of a threat in front of goal.
In a previous interview with the Guardian, Arteta said: “We wanted him much closer to the penalty area. It was like he was a bit scared of the goal. We wanted him to become the kind of player who would get us a goal every game, or even just missing two or three big chances. We wanted him constantly generating goal threat. And we wanted him to lose the fear. He needed to believe in himself, to believe that he could be the best."
But whilst Sterling does continue to work himself into good locations, highlighted by the fact he is still averaging 6.29 touches inside the penalty area and attempting 2.66 shots per 90 minutes, it seems it could again be that lack of belief in front goal impacting his finishing.
This point is further reiterated by the fact that he has managed just three league shots on target in the whole of 2020.
Like it was before, the 26-year-old could be suffering from a crisis of confidence, only this time Arteta is no longer around to coach him out of it. The emphasis will, therefore, be on Pep Guardiola or another to help him his rediscover his best form in these crucial final months of the season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Asda slashes petrol and diesel by 2p per litre as oil war sees global drop in prices

Asda has slashed the price of petrol and diesel amid an oil war between Russia and Saudi Arabia .
The supermarket has announced that fuel prices will be cut by 2p per litre following a global drop in oil prices .
Motorists will now be charged no more than 114.7ppl for petrol and 116.7ppl for diesel - the supermarket 's lowest fuel prices since November 2017 .
AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said : “ For the past two years , UK drivers have had to endure petrol averaging 125p a litre – 15p a litre higher than during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Now , at last , some real financial relief will flow from the pumps . ''
He added : “ However , there is currently a 6p , soon to be an 8p , gap between the UK average price of petrol and what competitive supermarkets like Asda charge for it .
“ That ’ s a more than £4-a-tank difference between forecourts that have their customers ’ interests at heart and those that don ’ t. ” Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said : “ Once again we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reductions to customers .
“ It will be a welcomed boost , especially to diesel drivers who are seeing some of the lowest fuel prices since 2017.
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Asda has slashed the price of petrol and diesel amid an oil war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
The supermarket has announced that fuel prices will be cut by 2p per litre following a global drop in oil prices.
Motorists will now be charged no more than 114.7ppl for petrol and 116.7ppl for diesel - the supermarket's lowest fuel prices since November 2017.
AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said: “For the past two years, UK drivers have had to endure petrol averaging 125p a litre – 15p a litre higher than during the lows of 2015 and 2016.
“Now, at last, some real financial relief will flow from the pumps."
He added: “However, there is currently a 6p, soon to be an 8p, gap between the UK average price of petrol and what competitive supermarkets like Asda charge for it.
“That’s a more than £4-a-tank difference between forecourts that have their customers’ interests at heart and those that don’t.”
Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “Once again we’re pleased to be passing on wholesale cost reductions to customers.
“It will be a welcomed boost, especially to diesel drivers who are seeing some of the lowest fuel prices since 2017.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Liverpool FC target Timo Werner sends Manchester United and Man City transfer message

Timo Werner remains undecided on his future and named three Premier League clubs when discussing a transfer from RB Leipzig .
The German has been heavily linked with a move to England on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga , netting 21 goals in 25 appearances this season as well as creating seven for his teammates .
In recent weeks , it seemed Liverpool were leading the race to sign the 24-year-old after he publicly stated his interest at moving to Anfield to work with Jurgen Klopp .
However , speaking ahead of Leipzig 's clash against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remained coy on his future and hinted no decisions had been made yet .
He revealed he was torn between joining an established side like Liverpool and Manchester City or a club going through change like Manchester United .
Werner also opened the door to staying at his current club .
`` At this time in professional soccer there are two different variations , '' he said .
`` The first is to be part of a team like Liverpool or Manchester City .
They have a good working team .
The teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is the question : do you want to go to that kind of team , because the situation is already that hard for each member and you want to be a part of it ?
That 's one point you have to look at .
`` The other side are teams which need some big changes , because they just won a few big titles , but they are not able to compete on the highest level anymore .
For me Manchester United is one of these teams .
`` So at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking myself : do I want to be part of a new team , to build up something new , or do I want to stay at my team and make something great ? ''

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Timo Werner remains undecided on his future and named three Premier League clubs when discussing a transfer from RB Leipzig.
The German has been heavily linked with a move to England on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga, netting 21 goals in 25 appearances this season as well as creating seven for his teammates.
In recent weeks, it seemed Liverpool were leading the race to sign the 24-year-old after he publicly stated his interest at moving to Anfield to work with Jurgen Klopp.
However, speaking ahead of Leipzig's clash against Tottenham in the Champions League, Werner remained coy on his future and hinted no decisions had been made yet.
He revealed he was torn between joining an established side like Liverpool and Manchester City or a club going through change like Manchester United.
Werner also opened the door to staying at his current club.
"At this time in professional soccer there are two different variations," he said. "The first is to be part of a team like Liverpool or Manchester City. They have a good working team. The teams have also great coaches.
"But this is the question: do you want to go to that kind of team, because the situation is already that hard for each member and you want to be a part of it? That's one point you have to look at.
"The other side are teams which need some big changes, because they just won a few big titles, but they are not able to compete on the highest level anymore. For me Manchester United is one of these teams.
"So at this point of my career I'm asking myself: do I want to be part of a new team, to build up something new, or do I want to stay at my team and make something great?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Long delays on M60 and M62 due to flooding - live updates

There are currently long delays on motorways around Greater Manchester due to flooding .
Highways Officers have put lane closures @ @ @ @ @ and M60 .
Motorists heading westbound on the M62 near Rochdale at junction 20 are @ @ @ @ @ North West Motorway Police said a vehicle crashed after spinning across the carriageway when it @ @ @ @ @ lane is closed and there are over six miles of queuing traffic back to junction @ @ @ @ @ extra time for their journeys , a tweet by Highways England said .
A lane @ @ @ @ @ directions on the exit slip-road at junction 3 for Kingsway due to flooding .
There @ @ @ @ @ on the M66 between junction 1 and 2 near Bury .

There are currently long delays on motorways around Greater Manchester due to flooding.
Highways Officers have put lane closures in place on the M62 and M60.
Motorists heading westbound on the M62 near Rochdale at junction 20 are facing 40 minute delays.
North West Motorway Police said a vehicle crashed after spinning across the carriageway when it hit standing water.
One lane is closed and there are over six miles of queuing traffic back to junction 22.
Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys, a tweet by Highways England said.
A lane is also currently in both directions on the exit slip-road at junction 3 for Kingsway due to flooding.
There is also reports of flooding on the M66 between junction 1 and 2 near Bury.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--UK government's new travel advice for Italy - as airlines urged to 'do the right thing' and refund p

UK government's new travel advice for Italy - as airlines urged to 'do the right thing' and refund passengers

Consumer groups are urging airlines to 'do the right thing ' and give refunds to passengers booked on flights to Italy .
It comes as the government warned people against travelling to the country which is currently in lockdown .
Last night the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) said : “ We have amended our travel advice to recommend against all but essential travel to Italy .
`` The safety of British nationals is always our number one priority .
“ The advice is that anyone who arrives from Italy subsequent to Italian government decision should now self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European country worst hit by the coronavirus so far , with over 7,000 confirmed cases and 300 deaths so far .
And in a wave of new quarantine measures announced last night , the country 's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte ordered people to stay home and to seek permission for essential travel .
All public gatherings and sporting activity at all levels have been suspended until April 3 including Serie A football matches .
Several UK airlines said they are reviewing their schedules amid the new advice .
However the rights of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trips to Italy in coming months are still not clear and last night consumer magazine Which ?
Travel said people needed urgent information about refunds .
Rory Boland , editor of , said : “ With the Italian government set to extend severe restrictions across the whole of Italy , UK travellers need urgent information about how this will affect their plans .
“ There must be an improvement on the speed with which this information is provided , and there should not be a repeat of the confusion passengers experienced when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were initially announced .
“ Airlines must do the right thing and allow passengers , who will understandably not want to travel , to cancel for a refund , or rebook at a later date or on a different flight.
” Yesterday the government 's chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance said that “ temperature screening in an airport doesn ’ t really have much effect . ''
Pressed on why the Government is not taking more aggressive approaches to prevent the spread of coronavirus including stopping flights from Italy , Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as we take these steps to protect ourselves and encourage everybody to protect everybody else , that we do it at the right time .
“ It ’ s not what you do , of course it ’ s partly what you do , but it ’ s when you do it .
“ As Patrick ( Vallance ) said , what ’ s happening in other countries doesn ’ t necessarily mirror what ’ s happening here in the UK and that is why we ’ re following the scientific evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Consumer groups are urging airlines to 'do the right thing' and give refunds to passengers booked on flights to Italy.
It comes as the government warned people against travelling to the country which is currently in lockdown.
Last night the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said: “We have amended our travel advice to recommend against all but essential travel to Italy.
"The safety of British nationals is always our number one priority.
“The advice is that anyone who arrives from Italy subsequent to Italian government decision should now self-isolate for 14 days.”
Italy has been the European country worst hit by the coronavirus so far, with over 7,000 confirmed cases and 300 deaths so far.
And in a wave of new quarantine measures announced last night, the country's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte ordered people to stay home and to seek permission for essential travel.
(Image: AP)
All public gatherings and sporting activity at all levels have been suspended until April 3 including Serie A football matches.
Several UK airlines said they are reviewing their schedules amid the new advice.
However the rights of hundreds of thousands of Brits booked on trips to Italy in coming months are still not clear and last night consumer magazine Which? Travel said people needed urgent information about refunds.
Rory Boland, editor of, said: “With the Italian government set to extend severe restrictions across the whole of Italy, UK travellers need urgent information about how this will affect their plans.
(Image: AP)
“There must be an improvement on the speed with which this information is provided, and there should not be a repeat of the confusion passengers experienced when the restrictions for Milan, Venice and Lombardy were initially announced.
“Airlines must do the right thing and allow passengers, who will understandably not want to travel, to cancel for a refund, or rebook at a later date or on a different flight.”
Yesterday the government's chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance said that “temperature screening in an airport doesn’t really have much effect."
Pressed on why the Government is not taking more aggressive approaches to prevent the spread of coronavirus including stopping flights from Italy, Mr Johnson said: “It is really vital, as we take these steps to protect ourselves and encourage everybody to protect everybody else, that we do it at the right time.
“It’s not what you do, of course it’s partly what you do, but it’s when you do it.
“As Patrick (Vallance) said, what’s happening in other countries doesn’t necessarily mirror what’s happening here in the UK and that is why we’re following the scientific evidence in the way that we are.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--The Manchester United resurgence that emphasises Liverpool FC's transfer disappointment

On Sunday , Manchester United sealed a league double over Manchester City for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson 's retirement .
The result cemented their top four hopes this season and was a sign of the real progress being made under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Down the M62 , United 's other fierce rivals Liverpool may have been celebrating their victory too .
City 's loss means Jurgen Klopp 's men need just two wins from their remaining nine games to secure their first league title for 30 years following the win against Bournemouth on Saturday .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Naby Keita , the wins for their respective sides could n't have been more dissimilar .
Liverpool , rightly so , have been highly praised for their work in the transfer market which has helped Klopp completely transform their team .
Only four players who were featured in his first match day squad as manager in 2015 remain at the club .
Sporting director Michael Edwards has been key to overhauling their recruitment process , securing deals cut-price deals for the likes of Andrew Robertson ( £8m ) , Joel Matip ( Free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while offloading fringe players for large sums - Dominic Solanke ( £20m ) , Jordan Ibe ( £16m ) , Danny Ward ( £12m ) to name but a few .
In recent years , United 's fortunes in the market have been mixed , with arguably more misses than hits .
The signing of Fred in the summer of 2018 for £53m certainly raised eyebrows and the below-par performances that followed meant all signs pointed to another transfer flop .
Fred made just 13 starts in the Premier League , scoring one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticised by fans and pundits .
He played 90 minutes in the defeat against City at Old Trafford back in April and looked way out of his depth .
Even this season , the Brazilian was overlooked for the first four matchday squads under Solskjaer .
However , since the Newcastle win in December , he has been undroppable .
The 27-year-old has featured in every Premier League fixture since , becoming an integral part of the United midfield and a cult hero among supporters .
His first goals of the season came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a deserved reward for his efforts over the last few months .
`` I was n't sure if I was going to be alive the next time he scored , '' joked Solskjaer .
This time around at Old Trafford , there was to be no repeat of April 's dismal showing .
Fred bossed the midfield alongside Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay - completing seven interceptions , seven ball recoveries while winning 58 per cent of his challenges , more than any other United player .
Once again , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play going forward and backwards .
On the other hand , at Anfield , there was no place for Keita in the Liverpool starting XI despite the absence of Jordan Henderson .
The midfielder arrived in England the same summer as Fred , but in different circumstances .
Liverpool had agreed to pay RB Leipzig the £59m release clause in his contract a year early amid interest from clubs all over Europe .
Supporters had a full season to put Keita under the microscope to see what he could add to the side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final piece of the puzzle , a dynamic midfield option who could bridge the gap between attack and defence .
His first season was plagued with injuries and more problems have followed during this campaign .
Glimpses of quality have been overshadowed by doubt surrounding his ability to break into the starting XI and question marks over his constant fitness issues .
Arguably his best game in a Liverpool shirt came during the reverse fixture away to Bournemouth at the start of December , his first league start of the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The fact he was an unused substitute against the same opponents , this time at Anfield , was telling .
Furthermore , Bruno Fernandes has already played more Premier League minutes this season than the 25-year-old and he joined United at the end of January .
Few would have predicted Fred 's resurgence at United and Keita 's peripheral role in the Liverpool side following their first season on British shores .
The weekend 's round of fixtures could prove to be a defining moment in both of their careers , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first names on the team sheet while Keita is on the outside looking in again .

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On Sunday, Manchester United sealed a league double over Manchester City for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
The result cemented their top four hopes this season and was a sign of the real progress being made under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Down the M62, United's other fierce rivals Liverpool may have been celebrating their victory too.
City's loss means Jurgen Klopp's men need just two wins from their remaining nine games to secure their first league title for 30 years following the win against Bournemouth on Saturday.
For Manchester United's Fred and Liverpool's Naby Keita, the wins for their respective sides couldn't have been more dissimilar.
Liverpool, rightly so, have been highly praised for their work in the transfer market which has helped Klopp completely transform their team. Only four players who were featured in his first match day squad as manager in 2015 remain at the club.
Sporting director Michael Edwards has been key to overhauling their recruitment process, securing deals cut-price deals for the likes of Andrew Robertson (£8m), Joel Matip (Free), Takumi Minamino (£7.25m) while offloading fringe players for large sums - Dominic Solanke (£20m), Jordan Ibe (£16m), Danny Ward (£12m) to name but a few.
In recent years, United's fortunes in the market have been mixed, with arguably more misses than hits.
The signing of Fred in the summer of 2018 for £53m certainly raised eyebrows and the below-par performances that followed meant all signs pointed to another transfer flop.
Fred made just 13 starts in the Premier League, scoring one and assisting one, and was regularly criticised by fans and pundits. He played 90 minutes in the defeat against City at Old Trafford back in April and looked way out of his depth. Even this season, the Brazilian was overlooked for the first four matchday squads under Solskjaer.
However, since the Newcastle win in December, he has been undroppable.
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The 27-year-old has featured in every Premier League fixture since, becoming an integral part of the United midfield and a cult hero among supporters. His first goals of the season came against Club Brugge in the Europa League, a deserved reward for his efforts over the last few months. "I wasn't sure if I was going to be alive the next time he scored," joked Solskjaer.
This time around at Old Trafford, there was to be no repeat of April's dismal showing.
Fred bossed the midfield alongside Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay - completing seven interceptions, seven ball recoveries while winning 58 per cent of his challenges, more than any other United player. Once again, he was at the forefront of United's best play going forward and backwards.
On the other hand, at Anfield, there was no place for Keita in the Liverpool starting XI despite the absence of Jordan Henderson.
The midfielder arrived in England the same summer as Fred, but in different circumstances. Liverpool had agreed to pay RB Leipzig the £59m release clause in his contract a year early amid interest from clubs all over Europe. Supporters had a full season to put Keita under the microscope to see what he could add to the side.
Liverpool fans expected Keita to be the final piece of the puzzle, a dynamic midfield option who could bridge the gap between attack and defence.
His first season was plagued with injuries and more problems have followed during this campaign. Glimpses of quality have been overshadowed by doubt surrounding his ability to break into the starting XI and question marks over his constant fitness issues.
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Arguably his best game in a Liverpool shirt came during the reverse fixture away to Bournemouth at the start of December, his first league start of the season, netting a goal and registering an assist. The fact he was an unused substitute against the same opponents, this time at Anfield, was telling. Furthermore, Bruno Fernandes has already played more Premier League minutes this season than the 25-year-old and he joined United at the end of January.
Few would have predicted Fred's resurgence at United and Keita's peripheral role in the Liverpool side following their first season on British shores.
The weekend's round of fixtures could prove to be a defining moment in both of their careers, with Fred establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheet while Keita is on the outside looking in again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Coronavirus could mean Brits with 'minor cold' being told to self-isolate

Brits with 'minor ' cold , flu or fever symptoms could soon to be asked to stay at home in self-isolation in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak .
The warning comes as new Government guidelines advise against all but essential travel to Italy .
England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty pointed to tighter measures aimed at protecting the public , particularly the vulnerable and elderly , which could be implemented in the next 10 to 14 days .
It came as the Government tightened travel restrictions on coronavirus-stricken Italy following the announcement that Italian authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole country .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) amended its advice to warn against all but essential travel to the country on Monday evening , while the number of dead in Italy rose to 463 .
As of 9am on Monday , 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK , up from 273 at the same point on Sunday , and five people have died in British hospitals .
The latest patient , who died at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton , south London , was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of significant and long-term health conditions .
During a Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon , Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters the UK will almost certainly move to the delay phase of tackling coronavirus .
Prof Whitty said the balance would tip so that more and more people would suffer coronavirus rather than regular seasonal flu or other respiratory infections .
He added : “ We are expecting the numbers to increase initially quite slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very close to the time , probably within the next 10 to 14 days , when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where everybody with even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self-isolating for a period of seven days.
” Mr Johnson said that although the UK currently remains in the contain phase of the response , “ extensive preparations ” are being made for a move to the delay phase – which seeks to put off the peak of the outbreak until summer .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displayed at the top of internet search results as part of measures to stop the spread of disinformation around the outbreak .
As part of a new range of features for internet platforms , the health service said it had worked with Google , Twitter , Facebook and Instagram on ways to help promote “ good advice ” when people were searching online for information .
In developments on how the virus is behaving , experts have said people infected with Covid-19 could go five days without showing any symptoms .
Researchers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health estimated the average incubation period of the virus to be 5.1 days .
Another study found that being older , showing signs of sepsis and having blood clots were key factors associated with a higher risk of death .
The research , published by The Lancet , examined 191 patients with confirmed Covid-19 at two hospitals in Wuhan – the epicentre of the outbreak .
– The FCO said US authorities are planning a flight on Tuesday to repatriate British nationals on the Grand Princess cruise ship at the Port of Oakland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed a second student had tested positive for Covid-19 – Updated guidance for pregnancy advised expectant mothers with suspected or confirmed coronavirus to attend an obstetric unit for birth The Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs said the hours which deliveries can be made to supermarkets and other food retailers will be extended to help the industry respond – Independent London mayoral candidate Rory Stewart criticised the Government ’ s “ half-hearted measures ” in response to the outbreak – Tedros Ghebreyesus , director of the World Health Organisation ( WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Covid-19 made a pandemic threat “ very real ” – Aintree University Hospital said it remained open although a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a holiday in Italy – The France vs Ireland Six Nations rugby match due to be held in Paris on Saturday was postponed on the advice of national authorities – All St Patrick ’ s Day parades in the Republic of Ireland are to be cancelled in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Press Association reporters, Simon Smith)

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Brits with 'minor' cold, flu or fever symptoms could soon to be asked to stay at home in self-isolation in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
The warning comes as new Government guidelines advise against all but essential travel to Italy.
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty pointed to tighter measures aimed at protecting the public, particularly the vulnerable and elderly, which could be implemented in the next 10 to 14 days.
It came as the Government tightened travel restrictions on coronavirus-stricken Italy following the announcement that Italian authorities were to extend quarantine measures to the whole country.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) amended its advice to warn against all but essential travel to the country on Monday evening, while the number of dead in Italy rose to 463.
As of 9am on Monday, 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK, up from 273 at the same point on Sunday, and five people have died in British hospitals.
The latest patient, who died at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, south London, was in their seventies and was unwell with a number of significant and long-term health conditions.
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During a Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters the UK will almost certainly move to the delay phase of tackling coronavirus.
Prof Whitty said the balance would tip so that more and more people would suffer coronavirus rather than regular seasonal flu or other respiratory infections.
He added: “We are expecting the numbers to increase initially quite slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the upswing begins.
“We are now very close to the time, probably within the next 10 to 14 days, when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where everybody with even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self-isolating for a period of seven days.”
Mr Johnson said that although the UK currently remains in the contain phase of the response, “extensive preparations” are being made for a move to the delay phase – which seeks to put off the peak of the outbreak until summer.
(Image: PA)
Meanwhile, official NHS guidance is to be displayed at the top of internet search results as part of measures to stop the spread of disinformation around the outbreak.
As part of a new range of features for internet platforms, the health service said it had worked with Google, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on ways to help promote “good advice” when people were searching online for information.
In developments on how the virus is behaving, experts have said people infected with Covid-19 could go five days without showing any symptoms.
(Image: Getty Images)
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimated the average incubation period of the virus to be 5.1 days.
Another study found that being older, showing signs of sepsis and having blood clots were key factors associated with a higher risk of death.
The research, published by The Lancet, examined 191 patients with confirmed Covid-19 at two hospitals in Wuhan – the epicentre of the outbreak.
Elsewhere:
– The FCO said US authorities are planning a flight on Tuesday to repatriate British nationals on the Grand Princess cruise ship at the Port of Oakland, California
– The University of Oxford confirmed a second student had tested positive for Covid-19
– Updated guidance for pregnancy advised expectant mothers with suspected or confirmed coronavirus to attend an obstetric unit for birth
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said the hours which deliveries can be made to supermarkets and other food retailers will be extended to help the industry respond
– Independent London mayoral candidate Rory Stewart criticised the Government’s “half-hearted measures” in response to the outbreak
– Tedros Ghebreyesus, director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), told reporters the global spread of Covid-19 made a pandemic threat “very real”
– Aintree University Hospital said it remained open although a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a holiday in Italy
– The France vs Ireland Six Nations rugby match due to be held in Paris on Saturday was postponed on the advice of national authorities
– All St Patrick’s Day parades in the Republic of Ireland are to be cancelled in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus

Health minister Nadine Dorries has confirmed she has tested positive for coronavirus .
The Conservative MP is now reportedly self isolating .
According to reports revealed on Tuesday night Ms Dorries , who represents Mid Bedfordshire , fell ill last Friday .
She said in a statement to the BBC : `` I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus .
`` As soon as I was informed I took all advised precautions and have been self isolating at home .
`` Public Health England has started detailed contact tracing and the department and my parliamentary office are closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock said on Twitter : `` Really sorry to hear Nadine has tested positive for coronavirus .
`` She has done the right thing by self isolating at home , and both NHS and PHE ( Public Health England ) staff have been brilliant .
`` We all wish her well as she recovers .
`` I understand why people are worried about this disease .
`` We will do all we can to keep people safe , based on the best possible science . ''
According to reports in The Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in parliament in the last week ' and attended a Number 10 reception with Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
She is also said to have played a key role as a health minister in drawing up plans to tackle the outbreak of the virus .
As Ms Dorries confirmed , officials are said to have started a 'contact tracing ' operation to determine whether anyone else has been infected .
The UK death toll from coronavirus now stands at six .
A total of 373 people have been diagnosed , with 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .

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Health minister Nadine Dorries has confirmed she has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Conservative MP is now reportedly self isolating.
According to reports revealed on Tuesday night Ms Dorries, who represents Mid Bedfordshire, fell ill last Friday.
She said in a statement to the BBC: "I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus.
"As soon as I was informed I took all advised precautions and have been self isolating at home.
"Public Health England has started detailed contact tracing and the department and my parliamentary office are closely following their advice."
Health secretary Matt Hancock said on Twitter: "Really sorry to hear Nadine has tested positive for coronavirus.
"She has done the right thing by self isolating at home, and both NHS and PHE (Public Health England) staff have been brilliant.
"We all wish her well as she recovers.
"I understand why people are worried about this disease.
"We will do all we can to keep people safe, based on the best possible science."
According to reports in The Times, Ms Dorries has met 'hundreds of people in parliament in the last week' and attended a Number 10 reception with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
She is also said to have played a key role as a health minister in drawing up plans to tackle the outbreak of the virus.
As Ms Dorries confirmed, officials are said to have started a 'contact tracing' operation to determine whether anyone else has been infected.
The UK death toll from coronavirus now stands at six.
A total of 373 people have been diagnosed, with 23 of those cases in the Greater Manchester area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--What Pep Guardiola told Mikel Arteta before Man City assistant took Arsenal job

Pep Guardiola told Mikel Arteta to leave Manchester City to take the Arsenal job if he `` felt it '' within him .
The two will go head-to-head for the first time on Wednesday , with Arteta leaving his role as Guardiola 's assistant in December to take over the reins at his former club .
Arteta was appointed to Guardiola 's staff in the summer of 2016 and quickly rose to the role of assistant , with the Catalan always backing his No .
2 to become a No .
1 in time .
Having been overlooked for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wenger , Arteta could n't turn down the chance to replace Emery just before Christmas .
He has had an impact on the Gunners ' form but ahead of Wednesday 's night clash at the Etihad they remain only ninth in the Premier League .
Guardiola admits he 's never tried to convince a member of his staff to stay if they 've had an offer from elsewhere , and he told Arteta to follow his heart ahead of his departure .
`` It happened in the past with my colleagues and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or will say what they have to do .
They have ambition , professional ways , families and everything , '' he said .
`` So what I said to Mikel is : ‘ Do you want to do it , do you feel it ?
Then you have to do it.
’ He loves Arsenal , he was there many years .
`` It was a dream from day one to come back there , this challenge came and he had to take it .
I would not be the guy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay ’ .
I don ’ t believe that , I don ’ t like that .
`` The fact for the contracts or do something when you are thinking of another job .
The opportunity came and he took it . ''
Arteta will certainly have a good idea of what to expect from City at the Etihad , having been so heavily involved in the development of this team under Guardiola .
That could give Arsenal an advantage , with Guardiola not knowing as much about them , although he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta wants his team to play , having previously said they shared a footballing philosophy .
`` He has more information about us than I have about the Arsenal team but that ’ s normal .
It was a huge amount of hours working together , on thoughts and ideas , solving problems , before the game and during and after the game , '' the City boss said .
`` Especially identifying the quality of the players .
He knows exactly the way we love this game and the quality of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit what he thinks but I ’ ve not been in his locker room since he ’ s been manager and I don ’ t know his players . ''
Arteta is also armed with a wealth of knowledge about the City squad , having done one-on-one work with so many of them , and Guardiola admits that could see some of his players targeted by Arsenal .
`` He knows perfectly the way we feel , the way we want to play , the fact he knows every single player - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can imagine the way he is going to press high on our weak player in those terms , '' he said .
Before his departure Arteta was considered the ideal potential replacement for Guardiola when he decides to depart the Etihad .
The move to Arsenal has scuppered those transition plans , but Guardiola did n't rule out the possibility of his former assistant returning to City one day .
`` I think he is at Arsenal and he will stay longer there .
He ’ s 37 years old and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future I don ’ t know , '' he said .

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Pep Guardiola told Mikel Arteta to leave Manchester City to take the Arsenal job if he "felt it" within him.
The two were scheduled to go head-to-head for the first time on Wednesday before City's game against Arsenal was postponed over coronavirus fears. Arteta left his role as Guardiola's assistant in December to take over the reins at his former club.
Arteta was appointed to Guardiola's staff in the summer of 2016 and quickly rose to the role of assistant, with the Catalan always backing his No. 2 to become a No.1 in time.
Having been overlooked for the Arsenal job when Unai Emery replaced Arsene Wenger, Arteta couldn't turn down the chance to replace Emery just before Christmas.
Guardiola admits he's never tried to convince a member of his staff to stay if they've had an offer from elsewhere, and he told Arteta to follow his heart ahead of his departure.
"It happened in the past with my colleagues and my assistants. I never said, say or will say what they have to do. They have ambition, professional ways, families and everything," he said.
"So what I said to Mikel is: ‘Do you want to do it, do you feel it? Then you have to do it.’ He loves Arsenal, he was there many years.
"It was a dream from day one to come back there, this challenge came and he had to take it. I would not be the guy to say ‘no, no you have to stay’. I don’t believe that, I don’t like that.
"The fact for the contracts or do something when you are thinking of another job. The opportunity came and he took it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Pep Guardiola hints at new Man City role for Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus could operate from a wide position for Manchester City more often to accommodate both him and Sergio Aguero in Pep Guardiola 's starting XI .
For most of Jesus ' City career , he has had to compete with the club 's all-time top goalscorer Aguero for the one central striker position under Guardiola .
However , on six occasions this season , Jesus has played on the left - including four times since the new year - to make room for both senior strikers in Guardiola 's squad .
After both players started in the FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preferred at Manchester United at the weekend before being replaced by Jesus .
But despite dropping Jesus , Guardiola says playing the Brazilian from the wing is a tactic that could be used more often going forward .
`` They can play together , '' Guardiola said .
`` I think Gabriel can adapt perfectly in that way , especially because he doesn ’ t play really wide .
He can play a little bit wider , then inside .
Arsenal play with Aubameyang .
Gabriel can play perfectly in that position and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The change in role for striker Jesus reflects a departure from Guardiola 's favoured formation at City , but the manager backed his players to adapt when needed .
`` We can do it , '' he continued .
`` Sometimes we need more specific wingers in that position and it depends on the quality of our full backs as well .
To attack a defence like the last games , Sheffield Wednesday and ( Man ) United , they defend five at the back , so deep .
You have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t then it ’ s more difficult . ''

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Gabriel Jesus could operate from a wide position for Manchester City more often to accommodate both him and Sergio Aguero in Pep Guardiola's starting XI.
For most of Jesus' City career, he has had to compete with the club's all-time top goalscorer Aguero for the one central striker position under Guardiola.
However, on six occasions this season, Jesus has played on the left - including four times since the new year - to make room for both senior strikers in Guardiola's squad.
After both players started in the FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday, Aguero was preferred at Manchester United at the weekend before being replaced by Jesus. But despite dropping Jesus, Guardiola says playing the Brazilian from the wing is a tactic that could be used more often going forward.
"They can play together," Guardiola said.
"I think Gabriel can adapt perfectly in that way, especially because he doesn’t play really wide. He can play a little bit wider, then inside. Arsenal play with Aubameyang. Gabriel can play perfectly in that position and he’s done really well there."
The change in role for striker Jesus reflects a departure from Guardiola's favoured formation at City, but the manager backed his players to adapt when needed.
"We can do it," he continued.
"Sometimes we need more specific wingers in that position and it depends on the quality of our full backs as well. To attack a defence like the last games, Sheffield Wednesday and (Man) United, they defend five at the back, so deep. You have to make the pitch wide. If you don’t then it’s more difficult."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Armed police scrambled to road after reports of 'persons with weapons'

Armed police were reportedly scrambled to a road after reports of 'persons with weapons ' on Tuesday night .
The @ @ @ @ @ Road in Blackley , north Manchester , near to North Manchester General Hospital .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ just after 8pm on Tuesday .
Greater Manchester Police said when they arrived , no @ @ @ @ @ present .
There have been no reports of any injuries .
The force made no @ @ @ @ @ were recovered .
The type of weapons reported was n't specified .
Enquiries , however @ @ @ @ @ force said , and anyone with information is being urged to get in touch .
@ @ @ @ @ said : `` Police were called to Delaunays Road in Blackley at 8.18pm on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ weapons .
`` No persons were present and no persons have been reported as being @ @ @ @ @ : `` Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers , anonymously @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Armed police were reportedly scrambled to a road after reports of 'persons with weapons' on Tuesday night.
The alert tonight centred on Delaunays Road in Blackley, north Manchester, near to North Manchester General Hospital.
Officers were called to the scene just after 8pm on Tuesday.
Greater Manchester Police said when they arrived, no one was found to be present.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
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The force made no mention of whether any weapons were recovered.
The type of weapons reported wasn't specified.
Enquiries, however, were continuing, the force said, and anyone with information is being urged to get in touch.
In a statement, GMP said: "Police were called to Delaunays Road in Blackley at 8.18pm on Tuesday to reports of persons with weapons.
"Officers have attended the location.
"No persons were present and no persons have been reported as being injured.
"Investigations are ongoing."
Police are appealing for witnesses.
The force added: "Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Man City's next generation make their name with ruthless Premier League U18 Cup final win

The next generation of Manchester City youngsters are already making a name for themselves as they won the U18 Premier League Cup on Wednesday in a ruthless final performance against Stoke .
Last season , City U18s won this competition with a 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough thanks to Felix Nmecha 's goal , but the striker was not involved this year in what was a young side .
City coach Gareth Taylor hinted he would use a different group of players to his FA Youth Cup squad that has reached the semi-finals of that competition .
That meant the likes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jayden Braaf or Taylor Harwood-Bellis were not involved at all .
Instead , Taylor was entrusting the group that had scored 19 goals en route to this final , including Liam Delap - son of Stoke favourite Rory .
And the young side rose to the occasion in devastating fashion to win the first trophy of the season for the academy , showing there is another generation of talent more than ready to come through and win silverware for the club by playing attractive , attacking football .
Striker Delap was involved throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the visitors who started better , with their two big strikers Mohamed Sankoh and Andre Godfrinne causing City issues and almost forcing an own goal from an early corner .
But City grew into the game and should have gone ahead twice through Delap .
First , he prodded wide after good work by Sam Edozie on the wing , and then his header rebounded off the bar .
With Sankoh and Godfrinne pressuring City at every opportunity , it was a good battle between two talented sides playing contrasting - but effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing of City that resulted in the first goal , though , as Edozie received the ball on the break shortly before half time , unleashing some stepovers to make space on the edge of the box , before seeing his curling effort take a deflection to wrong-foot the goalkeeper .
Into the second half and Stoke were pushing again , going close through Godfrinne 's curler , Adam Porter 's drive and Sankoh 's hooked effort that fell just wide .
But City , led by the driving runs of Delap , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hour mark with five goals in a rampant fourteen minutes .
First , Delap danced across the edge of the area , curving his run towards the six yard box , and just when it looked like he had taken it too wide he passed back across goal and into the back of the net for a wonderful solo goal .
Then , City caught Stoke in possession in their own area a minute later to give James McAtee the easiest finish from six yards .
It was extremely harsh on Stoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utterly ruthless spell continued as McAtee ran onto a lofted through-ball to chip over the goalkeeper .
Stoke did not know what had hit them , and Cole Palmer continued the rout as he cut inside off the right and powered a left-footed shot into the roof of the net to make it five .
He soon had a brace when he converted a penalty following a foul on Delap .
It was something of a redemption for Palmer , who was the unlucky player to miss his penalty in the shoot-out defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final .
Now , he and the likes of McAtee and Delap were victorious in a final thanks to a ruthless 14 minute spell in the second half .
The next generation at City is here and they want people to know about it .

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The next generation of Manchester City youngsters are already making a name for themselves as they won the U18 Premier League Cup on Wednesday in a ruthless final performance against Stoke.
Last season, City U18s won this competition with a 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal, but the striker was not involved this year in what was a young side.
City coach Gareth Taylor hinted he would use a different group of players to his FA Youth Cup squad that has reached the semi-finals of that competition. That meant the likes of Tommy Doyle, Rowan McDonald, Jayden Braaf or Taylor Harwood-Bellis were not involved at all.
Instead, Taylor was entrusting the group that had scored 19 goals en route to this final, including Liam Delap - son of Stoke favourite Rory.
And the young side rose to the occasion in devastating fashion to win the first trophy of the season for the academy, showing there is another generation of talent more than ready to come through and win silverware for the club by playing attractive, attacking football.
Striker Delap was involved throughout the first half, but it was the visitors who started better, with their two big strikers Mohamed Sankoh and Andre Godfrinne causing City issues and almost forcing an own goal from an early corner.
But City grew into the game and should have gone ahead twice through Delap. First, he prodded wide after good work by Sam Edozie on the wing, and then his header rebounded off the bar.
With Sankoh and Godfrinne pressuring City at every opportunity, it was a good battle between two talented sides playing contrasting - but effective - styles.
It was the short passing of City that resulted in the first goal, though, as Edozie received the ball on the break shortly before half time, unleashing some stepovers to make space on the edge of the box, before seeing his curling effort take a deflection to wrong-foot the goalkeeper.
Into the second half and Stoke were pushing again, going close through Godfrinne's curler, Adam Porter's drive and Sankoh's hooked effort that fell just wide.
But City, led by the driving runs of Delap, soon put the game beyond Stoke on the hour mark with five goals in a rampant fourteen minutes.
First, Delap danced across the edge of the area, curving his run towards the six yard box, and just when it looked like he had taken it too wide he passed back across goal and into the back of the net for a wonderful solo goal.
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Then, City caught Stoke in possession in their own area a minute later to give James McAtee the easiest finish from six yards.
It was extremely harsh on Stoke, but City smelt blood and an utterly ruthless spell continued as McAtee ran onto a lofted through-ball to chip over the goalkeeper.
Stoke did not know what had hit them, and Cole Palmer continued the rout as he cut inside off the right and powered a left-footed shot into the roof of the net to make it five. He soon had a brace when he converted a penalty following a foul on Delap.
It was something of a redemption for Palmer, who was the unlucky player to miss his penalty in the shoot-out defeat in last season's FA Youth Cup final.
Now, he and the likes of McAtee and Delap were victorious in a final thanks to a ruthless 14 minute spell in the second half.
The next generation at City is here and they want people to know about it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Rio Ferdinand reveals details of Manchester United argument with Dimitar Berbatov

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has detailed a training ground row he had with teammate Dimitar Berbatov during their time together at the club .
Both players enjoyed success with United , with Ferdinand spending the peak years of his career at Old Trafford and Berbatov arriving from Tottenham in 2008 .
However , Ferdinand has opened up on a time during a training session ahead of the 2009 Champions League final against Barcelona when he was left frustrated with the Bulgarian .
`` I want to win .
You are going to affect my ability to win .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be , who will say , 'Rio used to drill me all the time , he used to pick on me a little bit ' , '' he told Jake Humphrey 's High Performance podcast .
`` Berbatov was a good example .
He had a fair amount of success at United but he probably could have done more , especially at the beginning .
`` I remember a training session had to be stopped because before a Champions League final he did not come across the pitch .
I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on the other side of the pitch .
He 's our centre forward by the way , almost on the left wing .
“ I ’ ve got the ball and I 'm waiting for him to come to help me so I can pass to him , or I can go up the pitch .
We were being marked out of the game deliberately in the training session .
He was still over there .
I kicked the ball off the pitch , I was going mad .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was relaxed , typical Berba , 'just wait .
Barcelona will just play and wait and keep it , wait until the players come over there . '
I said 'this is not Barcelona , this is Manchester United . '
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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has detailed a training ground row he had with teammate Dimitar Berbatov during their time together at the club.
Both players enjoyed success with United, with Ferdinand spending the peak years of his career at Old Trafford and Berbatov arriving from Tottenham in 2008.
However, Ferdinand has opened up on a time during a training session ahead of the 2009 Champions League final against Barcelona when he was left frustrated with the Bulgarian.
"I want to win. You are going to affect my ability to win. There are players out there, I know there will be, who will say, 'Rio used to drill me all the time, he used to pick on me a little bit'," he told Jake Humphrey's High Performance podcast.
"Berbatov was a good example. He had a fair amount of success at United but he probably could have done more, especially at the beginning.
"I remember a training session had to be stopped because before a Champions League final he did not come across the pitch. I had the ball on one side and he was on the other side of the pitch. He's our centre forward by the way, almost on the left wing.
“I’ve got the ball and I'm waiting for him to come to help me so I can pass to him, or I can go up the pitch. We were being marked out of the game deliberately in the training session. He was still over there. I kicked the ball off the pitch, I was going mad.
"I was screaming 'get over there!' And he was relaxed, typical Berba, 'just wait. Barcelona will just play and wait and keep it, wait until the players come over there.' I said 'this is not Barcelona, this is Manchester United.'"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Manchester United to compete with Bayern Munich and PSG for Toni Kroos and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos , but face some stiff competition , according to reports .
United are targeting at least three signings when the transfer window reopens and midfield is one of the areas that may see improvement , especially with the uncertain future of Paul Pogba .
United are interested in Leicester City attacker James Maddison and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish , and have scouted Donny van de Beek of Ajax .
The latest midfielder to be linked with a move to Old Trafford is Kroos , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid .
According to Spanish publication Diario Madridista , the German is happy at the Bernabeu but was left frustrated by being left out of the side who lost to Manchester City in the Champions League and has now opened the door to a departure .
However , his former club Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested and the 30-year-old is contracted at Madrid until 2023 with a reportedly massive release clause .
Regardless , Kroos goes against United 's new remit of signing young , talented and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely .
A younger option , like Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham , who visited the United training ground on Monday as he assesses his options ahead of a summer move , would appear more plausible .
Meanwhile , United are the front runners to complete a deal for midfielder Denis Zakaria , according to Sky Germany via the Daily Star .
The Borussia Monchengladbach star , 23 , is reportedly on the radar of Atletico Madrid , Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund , but it ’ s claimed United are at the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Max Eberl recently gave an update on Zakaria ’ s future and sounded confident about keeping him .

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Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos, but face some stiff competition, according to reports.
United are targeting at least three signings when the transfer window reopens and midfield is one of the areas that may see improvement, especially with the uncertain future of Paul Pogba.
United are interested in Leicester City attacker James Maddison and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, and have scouted Donny van de Beek of Ajax.
The latest midfielder to be linked with a move to Old Trafford is Kroos, who is enjoying one of his finest seasons at Madrid.
According to Spanish publication Diario Madridista, the German is happy at the Bernabeu but was left frustrated by being left out of the side who lost to Manchester City in the Champions League and has now opened the door to a departure.
However, his former club Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested and the 30-year-old is contracted at Madrid until 2023 with a reportedly massive release clause.
Regardless, Kroos goes against United's new remit of signing young, talented and preferably British players so any move seems unlikely.
A younger option, like Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham, who visited the United training ground on Monday as he assesses his options ahead of a summer move, would appear more plausible.
Meanwhile, United are the front runners to complete a deal for midfielder Denis Zakaria, according to Sky Germany via the Daily Star.
The Borussia Monchengladbach star, 23, is reportedly on the radar of Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, but it’s claimed United are at the front of the queue.
Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl recently gave an update on Zakaria’s future and sounded confident about keeping him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--How six people with coronavirus describe suffering the symptoms

As coronavirus spreads across the globe , hundreds of new cases are being announced each day .
Many people who have caught the virus and are now either getting treatment or have fully recovered .
Since the virus - COVID-19 - took hold back in December and Wuhan , the outbreak 's epicentre , went into lockdown , medical professionals have continued to learn about symptoms and how to treat them .
People are concerned about catching coronavirus and spreading it , but the risk of becoming critically ill remains low .
Not everyone who contacts the virus will become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who do are likely to experience similar symptoms to those of a 'normal ' flu .
We looked at how some people who have lived with the virus have described it .
This is the experience of six people - some young , some old , some who became very ill , and some who did not .
Bridget Wilkins , who lives in London , flew to Australia via Singapore for a friend 's wedding last week - but is now quarantined in a hospital in Brisbane after testing positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had suffered included a headache , a sore throat and tiredness .
Without realising she had contracted the virus , she believed her symptoms were from jetlag after her long flight .
Speaking to Australia 's 7NEWS she said she had still had symptoms but 'nothing more than that ' .
“ There ’ s a lot of hype and hysteria on the news around coronavirus , ” she said .
“ There should be .
It ’ s very serious , particularly for the elderly and people with existing conditions .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down , because for most people , like myself , it is just a long cold that we can shake off . ''
'My sinuses are agony , and my eardrums feel ready to pop' Connor Reed , an ex-pat from North Wales who now lives in the Chinese city of Wuhan , is believed to be one of the first Brits to have caught coronavirus .
He contracted the virus in November , a month before authorities in China officially announced its outbreak , and thought he had a severe flu .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which he recorded in diary entries , the hospital he was treated at eventually told him he had been one of the first people to get the new strain of coronavirus , now known as Covid-19 .
In his diary , the 25-year-old English teacher described how he started out with 'just a sniffle ' , which he tried to cure with hot whisky and honey , before deciding at around a week in that he had the flu .
`` This is no longer just a cold .
I ache all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my eyes are burning , my throat is constricted , '' he wrote .
He said his 'bones were aching ' and he had a 'hacking cough ' .
By day 11 he thought the flu had lifted , but admitted that it had 'back with a vengeance ' the next day .
`` I ’ m sweating , burning up , dizzy and shivering .
The television is on but I can ’ t make sense of it .
This is a nightmare , '' he said .
`` I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , when I breathe out , my lungs sound like a paper bag being crumpled up .
This isn ’ t right .
I need to see a doctor . ''
After a visit to the doctor and several hours of tests he said he was diagnosed with pneumonia .
A few days later , the pneumonia had gone but he said he ached `` as if I 've been run over by a steamroller '' .
`` My sinuses are agony , and my eardrums feel ready to pop .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m massaging my inner ear with cotton buds , trying to take the pain away . ''
Just a couple of days later , he reported feeling better .
Jaimuay Sae-ung , 73 , was the first Thai national to contract coronavirus in December last year .
Despite having underlying health conditions , including a heart problem , Jaimuay survived the illness after doctors isolated her at a hospital in Thailand for treatment .
Her symptoms included a fever and a bad cough , but she developed pneumonia while in quarantine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survive .
`` I only knew ( I had coronavirus ) after I came to the hospital , '' the mother of seven told Sky News .
Jaimuay said she argued with doctors and nurses at the hospital because she believed she did n't need to stay there .
After 10 days , her condition had improved and she was eventually discharged following two negative test results .
'No coughing , no sneezing - just a fever' A young man , who did not want to be identified , is being treated for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short trip and noticing his temperature had risen , the Irish Mirror reports .
He told the RTE ’ s Claire Byrne Live show : “ The only symptoms I had was , basically , the fever .
I didn ’ t have any respiratory problem , any lung inflammation , any cough , any sneezing so was just the fever .
“ I actually feel great now .
I had a fever for a couple of days and now from Friday , I don ’ t have any more symptoms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital being tested for the virus .
The man said he was a “ little worried ” but “ not scared ” and said he can not leave the hospital until two consecutive tests show he has tested negative for Covid-19 .
He added : `` The only thing I would say is that it is boring , I am here and I just have to read , watch some movies and that ’ s the only things .
Apart from that I am fine.
” 'Every pore on my body opened' David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become internet heroes for documenting their journey after contracting coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Japan .
The couple were passengers on board the Diamond Princess and are being treated in hospital after testing positive for the virus while they were confined to their cabin .
The pair were initially sceptical of their diagnosis and suggested that it was a 'set up ' - but David , 74 , later admitted he had become unwell while on his way to the hospital .
In a post on his Facebook page he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came over a bit weird and nearly passed out .
`` Every pore on my body opened and I was wheelchaired to our room . ''
They were later both diagnosed with pneumonia as well as coronavirus .
In their latest update , the couple said that Sally has been given the all clear after testing negative for coronavirus three times , but David had tested negative twice and positive once , which means he ca n't leave yet . '
I probably would have gone to work as usual' Carl Goldman from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board the Diamond Princess cruise ship and later tested positive for coronavirus , said the virus 'has n't been that bad ' .
In an article for The Washington Post , he explained that he developed a fever and ' a bit of a cough ' during his flight back to America and was quarantined on his return .
`` I am in my late 60s , and the sickest I ’ ve ever been was when I had bronchitis several years ago .
That laid me out for a few days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been much easier : no chills , no body aches .
I breathe easily , and I don ’ t have a stuffy nose .
`` My chest feels tight , and I have coughing spells .
`` If I were at home with similar symptoms , I probably would have gone to work as usual . ''
His treatment , he said , `` consisted of what felt like gallons and gallons of Gatorade '' .
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As coronavirus spreads across the globe, hundreds of new cases are being announced each day.
Many people who have caught the virus are now either getting treatment or have fully recovered.
Since the virus - COVID-19 - took hold back in December and Wuhan, the outbreak's epicentre, went into lockdown, medical professionals have continued to learn about symptoms and how to treat them.
People are concerned about catching coronavirus and spreading it, but the risk of becoming critically ill remains low.
Not everyone who contacts the virus will become ill, health experts say. Those who do are likely to experience similar symptoms to those of a 'normal' flu.
We looked at how some people who have lived with the virus have described it.
This is the experience of six people - some young, some old, some who became very ill, and some who did not.
'I thought I had jetlag'
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Bridget Wilkins, who lives in London, flew to Australia via Singapore for a friend's wedding last week - but is now quarantined in a hospital in Brisbane after testing positive for coronavirus.
The 29-year-old said the symptoms she had suffered included a headache, a sore throat and tiredness.
Without realising she had contracted the virus, she believed her symptoms were from jetlag after her long flight.
Speaking to Australia's 7NEWS she said she had still had symptoms but 'nothing more than that'.
“There’s a lot of hype and hysteria on the news around coronavirus,” she said. “There should be. It’s very serious, particularly for the elderly and people with existing conditions.
"But I think we have to calm down, because for most people, like myself, it is just a long cold that we can shake off."
'My sinuses are agony, and my eardrums feel ready to pop'
Connor Reed, an ex-pat from North Wales who now lives in the Chinese city of Wuhan, is believed to be one of the first Brits to have caught coronavirus.
He contracted the virus in November, a month before authorities in China officially announced its outbreak, and thought he had a severe flu.
But after 24 days of feeling unwell, which he recorded in diary entries, the hospital he was treated at eventually told him he had been one of the first people to get the new strain of coronavirus, now known as Covid-19.
(Image: Mirror/Facebook)
In his diary, the 25-year-old English teacher described how he started out with 'just a sniffle', which he tried to cure with hot whisky and honey, before deciding at around a week in that he had the flu.
"This is no longer just a cold. I ache all over, my head is thumping, my eyes are burning, my throat is constricted," he wrote.
He said his 'bones were aching' and he had a 'hacking cough'.
By day 11 he thought the flu had lifted, but admitted that it had 'back with a vengeance' the next day.
"I’m sweating, burning up, dizzy and shivering. The television is on but I can’t make sense of it. This is a nightmare," he said.
"I can’t take more than sips of air and, when I breathe out, my lungs sound like a paper bag being crumpled up. This isn’t right. I need to see a doctor."
After a visit to the doctor and several hours of tests he said he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
A few days later, the pneumonia had gone but he said he ached "as if I've been run over by a steamroller".
"My sinuses are agony, and my eardrums feel ready to pop. I know I shouldn’t but I’m massaging my inner ear with cotton buds, trying to take the pain away."
Just a couple of days later, he reported feeling better.
'I couldn't eat'
Jaimuay Sae-ung, 73, was the first Thai national to contract coronavirus in December last year.
Despite having underlying health conditions, including a heart problem, Jaimuay survived the illness after doctors isolated her at a hospital in Thailand for treatment.
Her symptoms included a fever and a bad cough, but she developed pneumonia while in quarantine and her family were worried she may not survive.
"I only knew (I had coronavirus) after I came to the hospital," the mother of seven told Sky News.
"I felt a bit sad, a bit shocked, tired and fatigued and I couldn't eat."
Jaimuay said she argued with doctors and nurses at the hospital because she believed she didn't need to stay there.
After 10 days, her condition had improved and she was eventually discharged following two negative test results.
'No coughing, no sneezing - just a fever'
A young man, who did not want to be identified, is being treated for coronavirus in hospital after returning home from a short trip and noticing his temperature had risen, the Irish Mirror reports.
He told the RTE’s Claire Byrne Live show: “The only symptoms I had was, basically, the fever. I didn’t have any respiratory problem, any lung inflammation, any cough, any sneezing so was just the fever.
(Image: CDC)
“I actually feel great now. I had a fever for a couple of days and now from Friday, I don’t have any more symptoms and so I am just here in the hospital being tested for the virus.
The man said he was a “little worried” but “not scared” and said he can not leave the hospital until two consecutive tests show he has tested negative for Covid-19.
He added: "The only thing I would say is that it is boring, I am here and I just have to read, watch some movies and that’s the only things. Apart from that I am fine.”
'Every pore on my body opened'
David and Sally Abel, from Oxfordshire, have become internet heroes for documenting their journey after contracting coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined in Japan.
The couple were passengers on board the Diamond Princess and are being treated in hospital after testing positive for the virus while they were confined to their cabin.
(Image: PA)
The pair were initially sceptical of their diagnosis and suggested that it was a 'set up' - but David, 74, later admitted he had become unwell while on his way to the hospital.
In a post on his Facebook page he said: "Outside the hospital I came over a bit weird and nearly passed out.
"Every pore on my body opened and I was wheelchaired to our room."
They were later both diagnosed with pneumonia as well as coronavirus.
In their latest update, the couple said that Sally has been given the all clear after testing negative for coronavirus three times, but David had tested negative twice and positive once, which means he can't leave yet.
'I probably would have gone to work as usual'
Carl Goldman from Santa Clarita, who was also on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship and later tested positive for coronavirus, said the virus 'hasn't been that bad'.
In an article for The Washington Post, he explained that he developed a fever and 'a bit of a cough' during his flight back to America and was quarantined on his return.
(Image: AP)
"I am in my late 60s, and the sickest I’ve ever been was when I had bronchitis several years ago. That laid me out for a few days," he said.
"This has been much easier: no chills, no body aches. I breathe easily, and I don’t have a stuffy nose.
"My chest feels tight, and I have coughing spells.
"If I were at home with similar symptoms, I probably would have gone to work as usual."
His treatment, he said, "consisted of what felt like gallons and gallons of Gatorade".
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 .