themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is partly to blame for Man United's squad depth problem

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time , rattled a fraught atmosphere intensified by Sevilla 's partisan dignitaries .
At some stage on his march to the officials , Solskjaer became more sanguine and was warmer with Lopetegui .
The coaches had been involved in a distant confrontation during a game where Solskjaer warned the Manchester United players to 'keep their heads ' when they lost them .
The upside of no supporters was none of the United players were obliged to stay out and applaud ; most headed straight for the tunnel at full-time .
Mason Greenwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lingered in their seats .
Brandon Williams had withdrawn himself from his teammates and every second he spent sat in front of the press box it seemed to dawn on him the gravity of his role in both Sevilla goals .
Scott McTominay became increasingly rattled , at the scoreline and his unused status .
Solskjaer has repeatedly talked up McTominay 's attacking attributes and he had taken his bib off in anticipation of coming on , but the nearest he got to the pitch was a warm-up .
Solskjaer was again reactive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too loyal to Marcus Rashford , once the talisman and now the team 's Teflon .
Rashford was the least threatening of the attacking quartet yet was only removed in the 87th minute and still seemed aggrieved by the officials ' failure to grant United a throw-in seconds before Suso equalised .
`` You know , at times in games like this when you create so many chances and openings it 's difficult to take players with goals in them out of the pitch , '' Solskjaer said of the lateness of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony , Bruno - they 're all goalscorers - and they 've been fantastic for us .
They created enough today to score .
`` Yeah , we looked a little tired towards the end but we 've done excellent and I made the decisions I made . ''
When pressed , he was not as coy : `` We need to strengthen the squad depth , of course , because it 's going to be a long season and only a couple weeks rest until we get going again . ''
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup win at Norwich Solskjaer distrusts most of United 's attacking squad players and the depth defence Solskjaer invoked does not entirely stack up : McTominay , Juan Mata , Andreas Pereira , Nemanja Matic , and Eric Bailly have all had their contracts extended on his watch and were all on the bench on Sunday night .
Solskjaer signed Daniel James and settled on Ighalo via his Norwegian network .
He resurrected Timothy Fosu-Mensah and turned to Lingard when regulars became fatigued .
The defeat in Sevilla was potentially a sad end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in a United shirt again , and Solskjaer has not been swayed by sentimentalism with an academy graduate he gave his reserve debut to over a decade ago .
Rashford has been ineffectual but the alternative is Lingard or James , who barely resembles a Championship winger these days .
James 's cameo reiterated why his playing time has been curtailed so ruthlessly over the last month and his selection in the FA Cup semi-final was a defeatist move .
Odion Ighalo has had his uses but was not an appealing option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Extending his loan for the rest of the year already seems excessive and Ighalo 's only starts in the new season might merely come in the League Cup .
Matic has peculiarly come out of the side just as his first-team status was recognised by a generous three-year contract , though Fred was United 's most polished performer in the semi-final .
McTominay has not reached the heights of the first four months of the season and his defensive-mindedness has largely been ignored .
Even the winger Tahith Chong was crowbarred in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Cologne , perhaps as it is in the same country as Bremen .
Jadon Sancho for Chong is hardly like for like and United need fillers as well as headline-grabbers in a squad where quantity still reigns over quality .
United operate via a one-at-a-time strategy with targets and Sancho has already eaten into three weeks of a 10-week transfer window .
Ed Woodward raised a valid point about the 'economic realities ' of the pandemic in April but club sources have recently dampened expectations of more signings than the unfulfilling summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without two targets .
That does rather ignore the 'football realities ' of a club that have gone over three years without silverware for the first time since Margaret Thatcher was prime minister .
United 's preference is to recruit two attackers and they have made room for Sancho by cutting the cord with Alexis Sanchez .
Lingard and Pereira are available if there are any takers and Chris Smalling , Phil Jones , and Marcos Rojo are welcome to find new clubs .
Woodward has approved of cold decisions before and more @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time, rattled a fraught atmosphere intensified by Sevilla's partisan dignitaries. At some stage on his march to the officials, Solskjaer became more sanguine and was warmer with Lopetegui. The coaches had been involved in a distant confrontation during a game where Solskjaer warned the Manchester United players to 'keep their heads' when they lost them.
The upside of no supporters was none of the United players were obliged to stay out and applaud; most headed straight for the tunnel at full-time. Mason Greenwood and Jesse Lingard were so crestfallen they lingered in their seats. Brandon Williams had withdrawn himself from his teammates and every second he spent sat in front of the press box it seemed to dawn on him the gravity of his role in both Sevilla goals.
Scott McTominay became increasingly rattled, at the scoreline and his unused status. Solskjaer has repeatedly talked up McTominay's attacking attributes and he had taken his bib off in anticipation of coming on, but the nearest he got to the pitch was a warm-up.
Solskjaer was again reactive rather than proactive with his substitutions and too loyal to Marcus Rashford, once the talisman and now the team's Teflon. Rashford was the least threatening of the attacking quartet yet was only removed in the 87th minute and still seemed aggrieved by the officials' failure to grant United a throw-in seconds before Suso equalised.
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"You know, at times in games like this when you create so many chances and openings it's difficult to take players with goals in them out of the pitch," Solskjaer said of the lateness of the changes. "Mason, Marcus, Anthony, Bruno - they're all goalscorers - and they've been fantastic for us. They created enough today to score.
"Yeah, we looked a little tired towards the end but we've done excellent and I made the decisions I made." When pressed, he was not as coy: "We need to strengthen the squad depth, of course, because it's going to be a long season and only a couple weeks rest until we get going again."
It has been apparent since the laboured FA Cup win at Norwich Solskjaer distrusts most of United's attacking squad players and the depth defence Solskjaer invoked does not entirely stack up: McTominay, Juan Mata, Andreas Pereira, Nemanja Matic, and Eric Bailly have all had their contracts extended on his watch and were all on the bench on Sunday night. Solskjaer signed Daniel James and settled on Ighalo via his Norwegian network. He resurrected Timothy Fosu-Mensah and turned to Lingard when regulars became fatigued.
The defeat in Sevilla was potentially a sad end for Lingard, perhaps never to be seen in a United shirt again, and Solskjaer has not been swayed by sentimentalism with an academy graduate he gave his reserve debut to over a decade ago.
Rashford has been ineffectual but the alternative is Lingard or James, who barely resembles a Championship winger these days. James's cameo reiterated why his playing time has been curtailed so ruthlessly over the last month and his selection in the FA Cup semi-final was a defeatist move.
Odion Ighalo has had his uses but was not an appealing option and only emerged in the 93rd minute. Extending his loan for the rest of the year already seems excessive and Ighalo's only starts in the new season might merely come in the League Cup.
Matic has peculiarly come out of the side just as his first-team status was recognised by a generous three-year contract, though Fred was United's most polished performer in the semi-final. McTominay has not reached the heights of the first four months of the season and his defensive-mindedness has largely been ignored.
Even the winger Tahith Chong was crowbarred in at left-back against LASK and pointlessly travelled to Cologne, perhaps as it is in the same country as Bremen. Jadon Sancho for Chong is hardly like for like and United need fillers as well as headline-grabbers in a squad where quantity still reigns over quality. United operate via a one-at-a-time strategy with targets and Sancho has already eaten into three weeks of a 10-week transfer window.
Ed Woodward raised a valid point about the 'economic realities' of the pandemic in April but club sources have recently dampened expectations of more signings than the unfulfilling summer window of last year that United ended without two targets. That does rather ignore the 'football realities' of a club that have gone over three years without silverware for the first time since Margaret Thatcher was prime minister.
United's preference is to recruit two attackers and they have made room for Sancho by cutting the cord with Alexis Sanchez. Lingard and Pereira are available if there are any takers and Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, and Marcos Rojo are welcome to find new clubs. Woodward has approved of cold decisions before and more are needed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Air ambulance called to M6 after multiple vehicle crash

An air ambulance has been called to the scene after a multiple vehicle crash on the M6 near Warrington .
One person was seriously injured in the smash , a Highways England spokesman said .
The motorway has been closed in both directions between junction 23 for Haydock and 22 for Newton Le Willows .
A heavy goods vehicle and two cars crashed on the southbound carriageway .
Police , fire crews and paramedics raced to the scene at around 11am .
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said a number of resources were sent to the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ called at 10.56am today between junction 23 and 22 southbound .
`` We sent a number of resources to the scene ; two ambulances are there at the moment and a rapid response vehicle .
`` The air ambulance were called to the scene . ''
North West Motorway Police also tweeted about the crash , telling people to avoid the area as traffic was building up .
The post , put up at 11.30am , said : `` Both northbound and southbound carriageways closed between Juntion 22 and 23 as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area is building up , please try and avoid the area . ''
The following diversions are in place - southbound road users should follow the 'Hollow Triangle ' diversion symbol .
Leave the M6 at J23 and join the A580 following it for 4.5KM .
Turn right at the B5207 junction .
At the A572 junction turn right and follow until the A579 for 3.2KM and re-join the M6 at J22 .
Northbound road users should follow 'Solid Square ' diversion symbol and the above in reverse , a Highways England @ @ @

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An air ambulance has been called to the scene after a multiple vehicle crash on the M6 near Warrington.
One person was seriously injured in the smash, a Highways England spokesman said.
The motorway has been closed in both directions between junction 23 for Haydock and 22 for Newton Le Willows.
A heavy goods vehicle and two cars crashed on the southbound carriageway.
Police, fire crews and paramedics raced to the scene at around 11am.
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said a number of resources were sent to the scene.
The spokeswoman said: "We were called at 10.56am today between junction 23 and 22 southbound.
"We sent a number of resources to the scene; two ambulances are there at the moment and a rapid response vehicle.
"The air ambulance were called to the scene."
North West Motorway Police also tweeted about the crash, telling people to avoid the area as traffic was building up.
The post, put up at 11.30am, said: "Both northbound and southbound carriageways closed between Juntion 22 and 23 as a result of the RTC.
"Traffic in the area is building up, please try and avoid the area."
The following diversions are in place - southbound road users should follow the 'Hollow Triangle' diversion symbol.
Leave the M6 at J23 and join the A580 following it for 4.5KM.
Turn right at the B5207 junction.
At the A572 junction turn right and follow until the A579 for 3.2KM and re-join the M6 at J22.
Northbound road users should follow 'Solid Square' diversion symbol and the above in reverse, a Highways England spokesman said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Manchester United and Man City Premier League opening day fixtures 'leaked'

There is now less than a month to go before the start of the new Premier League season and the fixtures for the 20 clubs in the top-flight will be officially announced this week .
It represents a quick turnaround from the last season , which was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis , and adds a fresh challenge for the teams in the division , who have been unable to prepare as they usually would .
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the release of the Premier League ’ s full fixture list with the indication that they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( August 21st ) .
But a leak may have indicated the opening fixtures for each team .
The Fantasy Premier League has gone live ahead of the 20/21 season and an spotted what appears to indicate the full round of opening day fixtures .
It ’ s suggested that the opening round of fixtures will include an eye-catching meeting between Manchester United against Arsenal at Old Trafford .
Defending champions Liverpool are said to be kicking off their campaign on the road against West Ham , while Manchester City ’ s pursuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begins with the hosting of Crystal Palace .
Elsewhere , newly-promoted Leeds United hold their first top-flight fixture in 16 years by welcoming Newcastle United to Elland Road , while Fulham travel to Goodison Park to face Everton and West Brom host Burnley .
The only two teams not shown in the leak are Aston Villa and Tottenham , suggesting the pair will face off against each other , and another image circling on social media claims that the game will be held in north London .
However , it 's definitely worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pinch of salt for one very good reason - the leak has Manchester United and Man City both playing at home on the same weekend , something that very rarely happens on police advice .

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There is now less than a month to go before the start of the new Premier League season and the fixtures for the 20 clubs in the top-flight will be officially announced this week.
It represents a quick turnaround from the last season, which was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis, and adds a fresh challenge for the teams in the division, who have been unable to prepare as they usually would.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the release of the Premier League’s full fixture list with the indication that they will be out no later than Friday this week (August 21st).
But a leak may have indicated the opening fixtures for each team. The Fantasy Premier League has gone live ahead of the 20/21 season and an eagle-eyed fan on social media spotted what appears to indicate the full round of opening day fixtures.
It’s suggested that the opening round of fixtures will include an eye-catching meeting between Manchester United against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Defending champions Liverpool are said to be kicking off their campaign on the road against West Ham, while Manchester City’s pursuit to snatch the crown back from Merseyside begins with the hosting of Crystal Palace.
Elsewhere, newly-promoted Leeds United hold their first top-flight fixture in 16 years by welcoming Newcastle United to Elland Road, while Fulham travel to Goodison Park to face Everton and West Brom host Burnley.
The only two teams not shown in the leak are Aston Villa and Tottenham, suggesting the pair will face off against each other, and another image circling on social media claims that the game will be held in north London.
However, it's definitely worth taking this ‘leak’ with a pinch of salt for one very good reason - the leak has Manchester United and Man City both playing at home on the same weekend, something that very rarely happens on police advice.
Full ‘leaked’ 20/21 opening weekend fixtures:
Brighton vs Sheffield United
Chelsea vs Southampton
Everton vs Fulham
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Tottenham vs Aston Villa
West Brom vs Burnley
West Ham vs Liverpool
Wolves vs Leicester


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--New lockdown rules for Italy after spike in coronavirus cases

Wearing a face covering is to become mandatory in public places in Italy overnight and nightclubs have been ordered to close due to a spike in coronavirus cases , reports Sky News .
Masks will need to be worn where social distancing is not possible between 6pm and 6am , while the closure of night clubs and dance halls also applies to outdoor venues where people dance , such as beaches and common areas in hotels .
Economic support will be provided to all venues that have to close , Italy 's government said .
The decisions were made during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials on Sunday afternoon after 479 new infections and four deaths from coronavirus were reported nationwide , Sky News Italia and Corriere della Sera said .
Several of the new cases over the past few weeks have reportedly been linked to clubs .
Ministers also said the increase in cases across Europe had influenced their decision to impose new restrictions .
Travellers arriving at Rome 's Fiumicino Airport from Croatia , Greece , Malta and Spain are now being tested as many of the cases are being brought into Italy from overseas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ airport immediately or within 48 hours of arriving at local public health offices closer to their homes or destinations in Italy .
On Saturday , the daily caseload of new infections passed 600 for the first time since May .
Italy was the hardest hit European country earlier on in the pandemic but has managed to keep the number of cases and deaths down since June .
Alessio D'Amato , health commissioner for Lazio , the region including Rome , said concern was mounting about the rising number of infections , especially as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time since the pandemic began .
The new measures come as the first Mediterranean cruise to set off from Italy since the country entered lockdown sailed from Genoa .
Passengers had temperature checks and took Covid-19 tests so they could set sail for their seven-night trip .
The cruise company said the crew spent time in quarantine before the start of the cruise , but declined to say how many passengers were onboard .
It said guests must wear face masks in lifts and other areas where social distancing is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow for contactless transactions as well as `` contact and proximity tracing '' .
Earlier this month , the Italian government gave its approval for cruise ships to once again depart from Italy 's ports , but with a maximum of 70 per cent capacity .
Travellers returning from France now have to self-isolate for two weeks after the British government took the country off its travel corridor list exempting quarantine from some countries .

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Wearing a face covering is to become mandatory in public places in Italy overnight and nightclubs have been ordered to close due to a spike in coronavirus cases, reports Sky News.
Masks will need to be worn where social distancing is not possible between 6pm and 6am, while the closure of night clubs and dance halls also applies to outdoor venues where people dance, such as beaches and common areas in hotels.
Economic support will be provided to all venues that have to close, Italy's government said.
The decisions were made during an urgent meeting of ministers and local officials on Sunday afternoon after 479 new infections and four deaths from coronavirus were reported nationwide, Sky News Italia and Corriere della Sera said.
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Several of the new cases over the past few weeks have reportedly been linked to clubs.
Ministers also said the increase in cases across Europe had influenced their decision to impose new restrictions.
Travellers arriving at Rome's Fiumicino Airport from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain are now being tested as many of the cases are being brought into Italy from overseas.
Passengers can either get tested at the airport immediately or within 48 hours of arriving at local public health offices closer to their homes or destinations in Italy.
On Saturday, the daily caseload of new infections passed 600 for the first time since May.
(Image: AP)
Italy was the hardest hit European country earlier on in the pandemic but has managed to keep the number of cases and deaths down since June.
Alessio D'Amato, health commissioner for Lazio, the region including Rome, said concern was mounting about the rising number of infections, especially as schools go back on September 14 for the first time since the pandemic began.
The new measures come as the first Mediterranean cruise to set off from Italy since the country entered lockdown sailed from Genoa.
Passengers had temperature checks and took Covid-19 tests so they could set sail for their seven-night trip.
(Image: PA)
The cruise company said the crew spent time in quarantine before the start of the cruise, but declined to say how many passengers were onboard.
It said guests must wear face masks in lifts and other areas where social distancing is not possible, while wristbands would be worn to allow for contactless transactions as well as "contact and proximity tracing".
Earlier this month, the Italian government gave its approval for cruise ships to once again depart from Italy's ports, but with a maximum of 70 per cent capacity.
Travellers returning from France now have to self-isolate for two weeks after the British government took the country off its travel corridor list exempting quarantine from some countries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Man United to rival Liverpool for Ben White and more rumours

Manchester United will rival Liverpool and Chelsea to sign Brighton defender Ben White this summer - according to reports .
White played a starring role for Leeds in their successful bid to return to the Premier League and has reportedly caught the eye of all the Premier League 's top clubs .
Leeds are desperate to sign White permanently but have already seen an £18million offer rebuffed for the defender .
Brighton are believed to want around £50m for the 22-year-old .
Liverpool , Chelsea , Tottenham and Manchester City have also been named as potential suitors for the youngster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest top side to join the race for his signature .
White would fit the profile of player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford this summer but the United boss has admitted he is currently happy with his options at the back .
Elsewhere , three clubs have shown an interest in signing Chris Smalling in the current transfer window , reports claim .
Smalling returned to United following a one-year spell with AS Roma but is believed to be keen on remaining in Italy .
Italian daily Gazzetta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former England international and could revive their interest following a successful takeover of the club .
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is also listed as an admirer of the 29-year-old and views him as an ideal partner for Milan Skriniar in defence .
Finally , Newcastle United are believed to keen to keep Smalling in England .
The report claims United may be forced to reduce their asking price in order to offload the defender this summer .

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Manchester United will rival Liverpool and Chelsea to sign Brighton defender Ben White this summer - according to reports.
White played a starring role for Leeds in their successful bid to return to the Premier League and has reportedly caught the eye of all the Premier League's top clubs.
Leeds are desperate to sign White permanently but have already seen an £18million offer rebuffed for the defender. Brighton are believed to want around £50m for the 22-year-old.
Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City have also been named as potential suitors for the youngster and The Sun claim United are the latest top side to join the race for his signature.
White would fit the profile of player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford this summer but the United boss has admitted he is currently happy with his options at the back.
Elsewhere, three clubs have shown an interest in signing Chris Smalling in the current transfer window, reports claim.
Smalling returned to United following a one-year spell with AS Roma but is believed to be keen on remaining in Italy.
Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport report Roma remain interested in the former England international and could revive their interest following a successful takeover of the club.
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is also listed as an admirer of the 29-year-old and views him as an ideal partner for Milan Skriniar in defence.
Finally, Newcastle United are believed to keen to keep Smalling in England. The report claims United may be forced to reduce their asking price in order to offload the defender this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--People are reporting a revolting smell in Droylsden and Audenshaw tonight

People living in Droylsden and Audenshaw have been reporting a 'vile ' smell in the air tonight .
Social media is flooded with posts from people trying to work out where the pungent aroma is coming from .
Residents as far away as Ashton and Gorton have also reported an unpleasant odour outside their homes .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here Some people were blaming their pets - or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before realising it was coming from outside .
A number of theories have been suggested as to what might be causing the smell - from farms to sewage works .
Read more of today 's stories here One person wrote : `` It 's awful , the smell was worse this afternoon in Audenshaw I thought it was the dog but then it did n't go away . ''
While another said : `` Bad in Audenshaw now .
Thought one of us had walked in dog poo ... it 's rotten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time people in Greater Manchester have found themselves being subjected to an unpleasant odour .
In the past , water treatment plants , stagnant water underneath buildings and burst sewage pipes have all ended up being the source of some pretty revolting smells .
As yet , the source of the latest stench has yet to be confirmed .

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People living in Droylsden and Audenshaw have been reporting a 'vile' smell in the air tonight.
Social media is flooded with posts from people trying to work out where the pungent aroma is coming from.
Residents as far away as Ashton and Gorton have also reported an unpleasant odour outside their homes.
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Some people were blaming their pets - or their partners - for the stench, before realising it was coming from outside.
A number of theories have been suggested as to what might be causing the smell - from farms to sewage works.
One person wrote: "It's awful, the smell was worse this afternoon in Audenshaw I thought it was the dog but then it didn't go away."
While another said: "Bad in Audenshaw now. Thought one of us had walked in dog poo...it's rotten."
It's by far not the first time people in Greater Manchester have found themselves being subjected to an unpleasant odour.
In the past, water treatment plants, stagnant water underneath buildings and burst sewage pipes have all ended up being the source of some pretty revolting smells.
As yet, the source of the latest stench has yet to be confirmed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--David Silva joins La Liga side Real Sociedad after leaving Man City

Real Sociedad have completed the signing of former Manchester City midfielder David Silva .
The Spaniard officially left the Premier League club on Saturday after their 3-1 loss to Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals .
It brought his decade at the Etihad Stadium to an end and City revealed on Monday they would honour the playmaker with a statue .
Soon after Silva , who had been linked with a move to Lazio , penned a two-year deal with Real Sociedad to complete a return to LaLiga .
The 34-year-old previously played in the division with Valencia for six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer of 2010 .
Sociedad confirmed Silva will link up with the squad for pre-season after he has enjoyed some time off .
The new LaLiga campaign begins on September 12 , with Imanol Alguacil 's side also set to compete in the Europa League group stage after they came sixth during the 2019-20 season .
A sculpture of Silva will be unveiled next year at the Etihad Stadium along with a similar tribute already planned for former captain Vincent Kompany .
Silva made 436 appearances for City and is widely regarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players having won four Premier League titles , five League Cups and two FA Cups since his arrival .
In addition to the statue , the World Cup winner will also have a training pitch at the City Football Academy named after him with a celebratory mosaic placed alongside .
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said : `` David Silva is a transformational player - a quiet leader who has acted quietly and deliberately and inspired everyone around him , from the youngest academy player to his senior team-mates over the past 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stamp on the team , on this club , its history and even the Premier League as a whole .
`` In doing so he has been instrumental to the beautiful football philosophy you see today .
He was the start of it .
`` As with Vincent before him , David 's statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us , not only as an incredible footballer , but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this football club with great dignity at all times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ key players in City 's rise to the top of the English game over the past decade .
Prior to the FA Cup triumph of 2011 the club had not won a trophy for 35 years but now they are regularly competing for silverware .
`` This is something good and our fans deserve it after all those years without winning any silverware .
`` It is normal that after all we have done during the last 10 years the demands are higher but we have the team to achieve it in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City was due to expire in June but he agreed a short-term extension to take him to the end of the interrupted 2019-20 campaign .
He leaves with a lot of fond memories of the club and their fans .
He said : `` It felt like home from the very beginning , everyone treated me and my family so well .
I will be forever grateful .
I am going to be a Citizen until I die and my family as well . ''

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Real Sociedad have completed the signing of former Manchester City midfielder David Silva.
The Spaniard officially left the Premier League club on Saturday after their 3-1 loss to Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals.
It brought his decade at the Etihad Stadium to an end and City revealed on Monday they would honour the playmaker with a statue.
Soon after Silva, who had been linked with a move to Lazio, penned a two-year deal with Real Sociedad to complete a return to LaLiga.
The 34-year-old previously played in the division with Valencia for six years before he signed for City in the summer of 2010.
Sociedad confirmed Silva will link up with the squad for pre-season after he has enjoyed some time off.
The new LaLiga campaign begins on September 12, with Imanol Alguacil's side also set to compete in the Europa League group stage after they came sixth during the 2019-20 season.
A sculpture of Silva will be unveiled next year at the Etihad Stadium along with a similar tribute already planned for former captain Vincent Kompany.
Silva made 436 appearances for City and is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest-ever players having won four Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups since his arrival.
In addition to the statue, the World Cup winner will also have a training pitch at the City Football Academy named after him with a celebratory mosaic placed alongside.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "David Silva is a transformational player - a quiet leader who has acted quietly and deliberately and inspired everyone around him, from the youngest academy player to his senior team-mates over the past 10 years.
"He has put a stamp on the team, on this club, its history and even the Premier League as a whole.
"In doing so he has been instrumental to the beautiful football philosophy you see today. He was the start of it.
"As with Vincent before him, David's statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us, not only as an incredible footballer, but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this football club with great dignity at all times."
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Silva has been one of the key players in City's rise to the top of the English game over the past decade. Prior to the FA Cup triumph of 2011 the club had not won a trophy for 35 years but now they are regularly competing for silverware.
"We converted Manchester City to a winning club," Silva told City TV.
"This is something good and our fans deserve it after all those years without winning any silverware.
"It is normal that after all we have done during the last 10 years the demands are higher but we have the team to achieve it in the future."
Silva's contract at City was due to expire in June but he agreed a short-term extension to take him to the end of the interrupted 2019-20 campaign. He leaves with a lot of fond memories of the club and their fans.
He said: "It felt like home from the very beginning, everyone treated me and my family so well. I will be forever grateful. I am going to be a Citizen until I die and my family as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Police in Oldham have been called out to ANOTHER house party

Police in Oldham have been called out to ANOTHER house party tonight .
Officers discovered a party taking place in Failsworth , and gave the occupant a fixed penalty notice .
It comes two days after officers were called to Derker to reports of a party on Saturday night .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here Under the current local lockdown rules , people from different households are banned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester between Friday and Sunday , Greater Manchester Police recorded 863 incidents related to Covid-19 .
That included 54 reports of people breaching the coronavirus rules on Sunday alone .
Read more of today 's stories here Sharing details of Monday night 's incident on social media , officers from GMP Oldham Central wrote : `` Officers have this evening attended a report of a house party in Failsworth .
`` This is a breach of the current COVID-19 restrictions .
`` The occupant was issued with a fixed penalty notice '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus infection of all ten Greater Manchester boroughs , with a rate of 91.5 , significantly higher than the next worse affected borough - Manchester - which had a rate of 46.9 .
There were 217 cases recorded in Oldham in the week up to August 14 .

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Police in Oldham have been called out to ANOTHER house party tonight.
Officers discovered a party taking place in Failsworth, and gave the occupant a fixed penalty notice.
It comes two days after officers were called to Derker to reports of a party on Saturday night.
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Under the current local lockdown rules, people from different households are banned from mixing in homes or gardens.
Across Greater Manchester between Friday and Sunday, Greater Manchester Police recorded 863 incidents related to Covid-19.
That included 54 reports of people breaching the coronavirus rules on Sunday alone.
Sharing details of Monday night's incident on social media, officers from GMP Oldham Central wrote: "Officers have this evening attended a report of a house party in Failsworth.
"This is a breach of the current COVID-19 restrictions.
"The occupant was issued with a fixed penalty notice".
Oldham currently has the highest rate of coronavirus infection of all ten Greater Manchester boroughs, with a rate of 91.5, significantly higher than the next worse affected borough - Manchester - which had a rate of 46.9.
There were 217 cases recorded in Oldham in the week up to August 14.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Ousmane Dembele backed to join Manchester United from Barcelona

Brazil legend Rivaldo has backed Ousmane Dembele to sign for Manchester United and “ prosper in the Premier League ” .
Dembele has been linked with a move to Old Trafford by some reports this summer , with the Frenchman having failed to live up to expectations at Barcelona since making a £124million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 .
Injury problems have meant he has made just 74 appearances since , producing 19 goals in the process .
He has struggled to nail down a place in Barcelona ’ s first team , and has had to make do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , calling into question his future at the club .
And following the humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League , sweeping changes are expected at the Camp Nou , and Dembele could prove to be one of them .
United are reported to be weighing up a potential deal for the winger and , speaking to Betfair , Rivaldo believes the 23-year-old would be a “ good option ” should the club miss out on Jadon Sancho .
“ There are rumours about him leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , but while he is around , the manager should use him , ” Rivaldo said .
“ Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in him after having difficulties in their bid to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
“ Dembele could be a good option for United .
He 's very quick and talented , and I believe he could prosper in the Premier League .
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Brazil legend Rivaldo has backed Ousmane Dembele to sign for Manchester United and “prosper in the Premier League”.
Dembele has been linked with a move to Old Trafford by some reports this summer, with the Frenchman having failed to live up to expectations at Barcelona since making a £124million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Injury problems have meant he has made just 74 appearances since, producing 19 goals in the process.
He has struggled to nail down a place in Barcelona’s first team, and has had to make do with coming off the bench in recent months, calling into question his future at the club.
And following the humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, sweeping changes are expected at the Camp Nou, and Dembele could prove to be one of them.
United are reported to be weighing up a potential deal for the winger and, speaking to Betfair, Rivaldo believes the 23-year-old would be a “good option” should the club miss out on Jadon Sancho.
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“There are rumours about him leaving the club at the end of the season, but while he is around, the manager should use him,” Rivaldo said.
“Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in him after having difficulties in their bid to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
“Dembele could be a good option for United. He's very quick and talented, and I believe he could prosper in the Premier League.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have finished their long season without a trophy after they were knocked out of the Europa League by @ @ @ @ @ night .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side took the lead early on through a brilliant @ @ @ @ @ wasted an abundance of chances as goals from Suso and Luuk de Jong saw Sevilla @ @ @ @ @ .
United are now expected to press on with transfer business following the defeat in @ @ @ @ @ game Solskjaer admitted work needs to be done in the summer window .
He said @ @ @ @ @ to improve if you want to move up the table and take steps further in @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not about marquee , it ’ s about quality .
You need to @ @ @ @ @ the right personality , someone who fits into the group and makes us better .
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Manchester United have finished their long season without a trophy after they were knocked out of the Europa League by Spanish side Sevilla on Sunday night.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead early on through a brilliant penalty from Bruno Fernandes but wasted an abundance of chances as goals from Suso and Luuk de Jong saw Sevilla win the game late on.
United are now expected to press on with transfer business following the defeat in Cologne, and after the game Solskjaer admitted work needs to be done in the summer window. He said: "We definitely need to improve if you want to move up the table and take steps further in the cups.
"It’s not about marquee, it’s about quality. You need to have the right player, the right personality, someone who fits into the group and makes us better."
Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish are among United's top targets.
Recap the latest United news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Government A-level U-turn creates 'headache' for universities

The government 's U-turn on A-level results has created a headache for universities , say experts .
While the decision to award pupils their A-level and GCSE results based on teachers ' assessments has been welcomed , it is far from unproblematic .
And despite many students now receiving the higher grades they were destined for before they were moderated , some have still lost out on university places as courses have already been filled .
Nick Hillman , director of education think tank the Higher Education Policy Institute , said universities may now struggle with the admissions process as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round have been torn up just a few weeks before term starts ' .
“ This news will come as a relief to hundreds of thousands of students , their teachers and their parents .
U-turns are never easy but sometimes they are better than the alternatives , '' he said .
“ The last few days are a reminder that education is not about delivering the right results on average over a whole year group – it is about recognising individual achievements fairly .
“ The new policy is better than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a headache for universities .
A normal admissions round lasts for months , yet the rules for this year ’ s round have been torn up just a few weeks before term starts . ''
He added : “ Institutions will do their best but there are some limits on safe expansion .
Nonetheless , hopefully the upheaval will be worth it , with more people finding a place on the right course for them .
“ In the cold light of day , there will need to be a careful post-mortem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens again.
” One of the universities now busy trying to enrol students is The University of Manchester , which is trying to help as many students as it can .
A spokesperson said : “ The situation concerning awarded grades for qualifications is moving at pace .
We 're seeking to respond flexibly and sympathetically to applicants and are seeking to ensure those who have the ability to flourish with us can do so.
” The University of Salford also says it is doing everything it can 'to support students at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We took the decision last week to be very flexible with students due to the issues that they have faced this year .
It is good that there is now a decision that we believe is a fair outcome and we look forward to welcoming these students to university in September . ''
Meanwhile high schools have also welcomed today 's news ahead of GCSE results day this Thursday - with pupils being told their results will also be based on teacher assessments .
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Chris Foley , h eadteacher of St Monica ’ s RC High School in Prestwich , said : `` After the changes in Scotland , Northern Ireland Wales it seemed only fair that pupils in England can also receive the centre assessed grades that were submitted by teachers in June .
`` From the perspective of St Monica ’ s we hope this reassures pupils who will be coming into school on Thursday , and who will collect grades that are reflective of their ability and the work that they put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found the awarding of grades very challenging , but we hope our pupils get the grades they need to progress onto the next stage of their education . ''

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The government's U-turn on A-level results has created a headache for universities, say experts.
While the decision to award pupils their A-level and GCSE results based on teachers' assessments has been welcomed, it is far from unproblematic.
And despite many students now receiving the higher grades they were destined for before they were moderated, some have still lost out on university places as courses have already been filled.
Nick Hillman, director of education think tank the Higher Education Policy Institute, said universities may now struggle with the admissions process as 'the rules for this year’s round have been torn up just a few weeks before term starts'.
“This news will come as a relief to hundreds of thousands of students, their teachers and their parents. U-turns are never easy but sometimes they are better than the alternatives," he said.
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“The last few days are a reminder that education is not about delivering the right results on average over a whole year group – it is about recognising individual achievements fairly.
“The new policy is better than the previous one but it will still be a headache for universities. A normal admissions round lasts for months, yet the rules for this year’s round have been torn up just a few weeks before term starts."
He added: “Institutions will do their best but there are some limits on safe expansion. Nonetheless, hopefully the upheaval will be worth it, with more people finding a place on the right course for them.
“In the cold light of day, there will need to be a careful post-mortem to ensure this year’s fiasco never happens again.”
One of the universities now busy trying to enrol students is The University of Manchester, which is trying to help as many students as it can.
A spokesperson said: “The situation concerning awarded grades for qualifications is moving at pace. We're seeking to respond flexibly and sympathetically to applicants and are seeking to ensure those who have the ability to flourish with us can do so.”
The University of Salford also says it is doing everything it can 'to support students at this horrendous time'.
A spokesperson said: "We took the decision last week to be very flexible with students due to the issues that they have faced this year. It is good that there is now a decision that we believe is a fair outcome and we look forward to welcoming these students to university in September."
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Meanwhile high schools have also welcomed today's news ahead of GCSE results day this Thursday - with pupils being told their results will also be based on teacher assessments.
Tell us what you think about this year's A levels in our survey here.
Chris Foley, h eadteacher of St Monica’s RC High School in Prestwich, said: "After the changes in Scotland, Northern Ireland Wales it seemed only fair that pupils in England can also receive the centre assessed grades that were submitted by teachers in June.
"From the perspective of St Monica’s we hope this reassures pupils who will be coming into school on Thursday, and who will collect grades that are reflective of their ability and the work that they put in.
"The teachers in school found the awarding of grades very challenging, but we hope our pupils get the grades they need to progress onto the next stage of their education."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Man City headlines with Guardiola update amid Barcelona return suggestions

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday August 17 .
Pep Guardiola has no plans to leave Manchester City this summer amid links with a move back to Barcelona .
That is according to his agent Josep Maria Orobitg who says that the former Barcelona player and manager will remain at the club for next season .
The Catalan giants currently find themselves in turmoil after a calamitous 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-final of the Champions League .
There have even been suggestions of Lionel Messi leaving the club as well as reports that Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s agent told : “ Yes , Pep will stay at City 100 per cent.
” City legend Vincent Kompany has confirmed his retirement from football just one year after leaving the Etihad Stadium .
The former City centre back returned to Anderlect last season as player-manager but he has spoken of his desire to fully focus on management .
He : “ I want to fully commit to my role as a coach and need 100 % of my time and focus for it .
That ’ s why I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our ambition and our hunger remains the same .
I want to stay with the club for at least four seasons and prove that Anderlecht can play a modern style of football , with results .
I want to thank Franky ( departing co-manager Frank Vercauteren ) for all his help.
” Chelsea are reportedly interested in making a loan move for John Stones this summer as Frank Lampard eyes defensive cover .
The England international has received minimal game time over the last 12 months at City with Eric Garcia and Aymeric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-lockdown .
According to the , the Blues will make a loan approach for the centre back after issues at the back last season .
While Stones has recently spoken about his desire to remain at the Etihad Stadium , the promise of more game time elsewhere could boost his hopes of a starting place at next summer ’ s European Championships with England .

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Guardiola’s agent provides update on contract amid Barcelona links
Pep Guardiola has no plans to leave Manchester City this summer amid links with a move back to Barcelona.
That is according to his agent Josep Maria Orobitg who says that the former Barcelona player and manager will remain at the club for next season.
The Catalan giants currently find themselves in turmoil after a calamitous 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-final of the Champions League. There have even been suggestions of Lionel Messi leaving the club as well as reports that Guardiola could return.
However, Guardiola’s agent told Goal : “Yes, Pep will stay at City 100 per cent.”
Kompany confirms retirement as a player
City legend Vincent Kompany has confirmed his retirement from football just one year after leaving the Etihad Stadium.
The former City centre back returned to Anderlect last season as player-manager but he has spoken of his desire to fully focus on management.
He said : “I want to fully commit to my role as a coach and need 100% of my time and focus for it. That’s why I’m quitting as a football player.
"Our ambition and our hunger remains the same. I want to stay with the club for at least four seasons and prove that Anderlecht can play a modern style of football, with results. I want to thank Franky (departing co-manager Frank Vercauteren) for all his help.”
Chelsea 'to make loan move for Stones'
Chelsea are reportedly interested in making a loan move for John Stones this summer as Frank Lampard eyes defensive cover.
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The England international has received minimal game time over the last 12 months at City with Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte emerging as the first-choice defensive pair post-lockdown.
According to the Mirror , the Blues will make a loan approach for the centre back after issues at the back last season.
While Stones has recently spoken about his desire to remain at the Etihad Stadium, the promise of more game time elsewhere could boost his hopes of a starting place at next summer’s European Championships with England.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Every major UK bank has been ranked from best to worst

When it comes to choosing a bank or changing your current one , it can be difficult to know where to start .
There several factors to take into account , including overdraft rates , customer service quality and overall experience .
To help out , the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) has today listed the best - and worst - banks and building societies for customer service , overdrafts and online services .
On top of that , the emergency £500 interest-free buffer , offered to those affected by the pandemic , is being scrapped .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score their lender on their own personal experience .
Digital-only banks Monzo and Starling came out on top for both quality of service and online banking , while high street lender First Direct took the top spot for overdraft deals .
Adam Land , at the CMA , said : `` These league tables are an invaluable resource for customers to find the best service on offer to suit their needs .
By being able to access data on the best and worst performing banks and building societies , people can easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve the overall quality of service .
`` These results only cover the initial impact of the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak .
Future surveys will better highlight how customer satisfaction has been influenced by the pandemic . ''
Here are the results , according to the Mirror : Overall service quality ( out of 100 )

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When it comes to choosing a bank or changing your current one, it can be difficult to know where to start.
There several factors to take into account, including overdraft rates, customer service quality and overall experience.
To help out, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today listed the best - and worst - banks and building societies for customer service, overdrafts and online services.
On top of that, the emergency £500 interest-free buffer, offered to those affected by the pandemic, is being scrapped.
The annual report asked more than 19,000 customers to score their lender on their own personal experience.
Digital-only banks Monzo and Starling came out on top for both quality of service and online banking, while high street lender First Direct took the top spot for overdraft deals.
Adam Land, at the CMA, said: "These league tables are an invaluable resource for customers to find the best service on offer to suit their needs. By being able to access data on the best and worst performing banks and building societies, people can easily compare providers, driving more competition to improve the overall quality of service.
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"These results only cover the initial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Future surveys will better highlight how customer satisfaction has been influenced by the pandemic."
Here are the results, according to the Mirror :
Overall service quality (out of 100)
Monzo: 86% Starling Bank: 84% First Direct: 83% Metro Bank: 81% Nationwide: 71% Barclays: 62% Halifax: 62% Santander: 61% Lloyds Bank: 60% Virgin Money: 60% HSBC: 59% NatWest: 58%
Online and mobile banking services
Monzo: 89% Starling Bank: 88% Metro Bank: 85% First Direct: 83% Nationwide: 81% Barclays: 81% Halifax: 81% Lloyds Bank: 78% Bank of Scotland: 77% Santander: 76% NatWest: 75% Virgin Money: 75%
Overdraft services
Starling Bank: 74% First Direct: 73% Metro Bank: 71% Monzo: 61% Halifax: 62% Nationwide: 59% Barclays: 58% HSBC: 58% Virgin Money: 58% Bank of Scotland: 57% TSB: 57% The Co-operate Group: 56%
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Manchester United evening headlines as Lindelof is backed by teammate

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday August 17 .
Lindelof was seen as culpable in Sevilla taking the lead late in the second half which subsequently saw United knocked out of the tournament at the semi-final stage .
However , Pereira commented on a social media post in defence of the Sweden international .
He : “ We win as a team , but we lose as a team as well , he did n't blame nobody , he would never do that . ''
Scholes tells United how they must strengthen to catch Liverpool United legend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the transfer window if they want to catch Liverpool .
Solskjaer ’ s side finished some 33 points behind the Reds in last season ’ s Premier League and Scholes believes more strength in depth is needed throughout the squad .
Scholes told BT Sport : “ It needs to bring more quality into the squad .
You look at the 11 or 12 players they ’ ve got - ( are they ) good enough ?
Yep , probably .
`` Is it good enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it probably is , to halfway , maybe , 10 points .
But then can they get closer to Liverpool ?
I don ’ t see it with this squad , I think they need to strengthen .
`` They ’ ve got 15/16 players who can really challenge for a full year and challenge the players in the team , but United at the minute , do not have that . ''
United youngster Aliou Traore has joined Ligue 2 side SM Caen on a season-long loan deal as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19-year-old hopes to gain more experience at first team level after impressing for United ’ s under-23s side .
Traore scored four goals in 14 appearances last season and he told about his desires to develop over the next 12 months .
Traore said : `` I would like to start as a pro… like I said , I think I have the baggage to do it .
I hope it will be in Manchester , otherwise why not go and find playing time elsewhere .
`` I only have one year of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not closing the door .
But if I 'm leaving , it 's for a professional group .
I need an evolution in my progression and that goes through a professional workforce . ''

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Pereira defends Lindelof after Europa League exit
Manchester United midfielder Andrea Pereira has defended teammate Victor Lindelof after Sunday’s Europa League exit.
Lindelof was seen as culpable in Sevilla taking the lead late in the second half which subsequently saw United knocked out of the tournament at the semi-final stage.
However, Pereira commented on a social media post in defence of the Sweden international.
He wrote : “We win as a team, but we lose as a team as well, he didn't blame nobody, he would never do that."
Scholes tells United how they must strengthen to catch Liverpool
United legend Paul Scholes believes that the club need to back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the transfer window if they want to catch Liverpool.
Solskjaer’s side finished some 33 points behind the Reds in last season’s Premier League and Scholes believes more strength in depth is needed throughout the squad.
Scholes told BT Sport: “It needs to bring more quality into the squad. You look at the 11 or 12 players they’ve got - (are they) good enough? Yep, probably.
"Is it good enough to close that 20-point gap with Liverpool? I think it probably is, to halfway, maybe, 10 points. But then can they get closer to Liverpool? I don’t see it with this squad, I think they need to strengthen.
"They’ve got 15/16 players who can really challenge for a full year and challenge the players in the team, but United at the minute, do not have that."
United youngster leaves on loan
United youngster Aliou Traore has joined Ligue 2 side SM Caen on a season-long loan deal as he eyes development in senior football.
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The 19-year-old hopes to gain more experience at first team level after impressing for United’s under-23s side. Traore scored four goals in 14 appearances last season and he told RMC Sport about his desires to develop over the next 12 months.
Traore said: "I would like to start as a pro… like I said, I think I have the baggage to do it. I hope it will be in Manchester, otherwise why not go and find playing time elsewhere.
"I only have one year of contract left so yes, I'm not closing the door. But if I'm leaving, it's for a professional group. I need an evolution in my progression and that goes through a professional workforce."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--"We deserve it" - A-level students react to shock Government u-turn

For thousands of students , the last five days have been nothing short of a nightmare .
A controversial algorithm grading system adopted by the Government , left many students receiving their A-level results in turmoil .
Almost 40 % of results were downgraded last Thursday , meaning scores of students were rejected from universities , and left with uncertainty about their future .
But following a major backlash from students , teachers and even Tory MPs , grades will now be reversed and based on teacher 's assessments .
Education Secretary , Gavin Williamson , apologised for the distress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ u-turn on Monday afternoon .
While the decision has been welcomed by students , many are still waiting to hear if the change will allow them to attend university in September .
Jude Sutton required grades ABB to study Computer Science at the University of Sheffield , but on results day he received BCC .
The 18-year-old from Stretford was offered a place , but was told he would need to complete a foundation year if he wanted to attend .
Today 's announcement means Jude 's grades are now ABB .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can go to university without having to complete an extra foundation course .
`` It 's great news .
I was very surprised at how low my original grades were because I had never got below an A in Computer Science , so to see I got a B was heartbreaking , '' Jude said .
`` I was n't particularly keen on having to complete a year-long foundation course as I know I am capable , and it felt like a waste of a year .
`` I think the way they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Using an algorithm is a terrible idea because there is no way for it to know me as a person .
`` My teachers know me much better than anyone in the Government or an algorithm . ''
Jude 's girlfriend had an offer from Cambridge to study law , which was rejected after her A-Levels results were significantly lower than predicted .
She had applied for clearing spots at six different universities , but was unable to secure a place .
`` She is over the moon now and I think she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch with Cambridge again now the results have changed , '' Jake added .
Emily Brierly had been predicted an A and two Bs in her A-levels , but was 'absolutely devastated ' to receive two Bs and one C in Thursday 's results .
The downgrading , meant she had missed out on her place studying social anthropology at The University of Manchester .
Following the announcement , Emily said she would now be able to attend her first choice university in September .
`` I am absolutely over the moon about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This means I can now get in to Manchester and do my course .
Absolutely thrilled for myself and thousands of other students across the country- we deserve it ! ''
The news has not provided automatic relief for all students , particularly those who are classed as 'private ' or 'external ' candidates .
Charlotte Walker-Prosser , 19 , was expecting to achieve two A 's but was awarded a B and a C last Thursday .
The former Loreto Grammar School pupil , who lives in Cheadle Hulme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A-levels after she did n't achieve the grades she wanted last year .
She is still waiting to find out what today 's announcement means for her , but predicts she will now be awarded two B 's .
Charlotte hopes the grades will be enough to get her a place at Sheffield university , after she missed out on a place at Manchester .
`` I am still waiting at the moment but I think it should be good news , '' she said .
Charlotte said the grades sent off for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old school grades , due to the fact she was a private candidate .
`` Because I 've been studying at home , they ca n't acknowledge that I have done any work even though I have done loads of tests this year and have got constant A 's one after another '' , she said .
`` I am just hoping the announcement pushes my grades to BBB so that I can study Economics at the University of Sheffield .
`` The whole thing has just been so stressful .
It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am still angry because I still do n't know if I will be able to go to university in September or not .
For private candidates it has been extremely tough . ''
Amy Turnbull was expecting to achieve an A* and two A 's on results day , but instead got three C 's .
She hoped to fulfil her dream of studying medicine at Lancaster University , but was rejected because of her results .
Amy had already postponed exams after breaking her back in a skiing accident .
She sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and achieved three B 's .
She says despite the Government u-turn , her results will be BBB , meaning she still does n't have the grades for her choice of university .
`` I don ’ t think the grades that the college submitted for me reflect the grades I could ’ ve gotten , '' Amy said .
`` I don ’ t see how a college can judge what grades I would have gotten when they haven ’ t seen me the whole year and have given me the chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that it ’ s unfair and has massively disadvantaged me .
I feel that they ’ ve just put done grades without even thinking about my situation .
`` I feel that I am stuck for options and don ’ t feel like my voice is being heard . ''
Olivia Clarke needed two B 's and a C to get a place at the University of Liverpool , but received two D 's and a C in last week 's results .
Today 's news means her grades will be BCC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being accepted .
`` As a working class person society already has stereotypes that we aren ’ t going to go far in life and are not academics , '' Olivia said .
`` Then to see the government , to an extent , confirming that stereotype by downgrading mainly those from `` poorer backgrounds '' was a kick in the teeth .
`` Today ’ s news meant that my grades are now BCC .
`` Although I am delighted and it means I have more of a chance to get onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me that an algorithm was left to decide our futures . ''
The change in grading will also apply to GCSE results in England , which are due to be released this Thursday , but do not apply to BTECS .
Students who were awarded a higher grade by the moderation process will be allowed to keep it , but for many pupils , their teachers ’ predictions are likely see their grades increased .

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For thousands of students, the last five days have been nothing short of a nightmare.
A controversial algorithm grading system adopted by the Government, left many students receiving their A-level results in turmoil.
Almost 40% of results were downgraded last Thursday, meaning scores of students were rejected from universities, and left with uncertainty about their future.
But following a major backlash from students, teachers and even Tory MPs, grades will now be reversed and based on teacher's assessments.
Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, apologised for the distress caused, as he announced the shock u-turn on Monday afternoon.
(Image: PA)
While the decision has been welcomed by students, many are still waiting to hear if the change will allow them to attend university in September.
Jude Sutton required grades ABB to study Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, but on results day he received BCC.
The 18-year-old from Stretford was offered a place, but was told he would need to complete a foundation year if he wanted to attend.
Today's announcement means Jude's grades are now ABB. He is hoping the change will mean he can go to university without having to complete an extra foundation course.
"It's great news. I was very surprised at how low my original grades were because I had never got below an A in Computer Science, so to see I got a B was heartbreaking," Jude said.
"I wasn't particularly keen on having to complete a year-long foundation course as I know I am capable, and it felt like a waste of a year.
(Image: Jude Sutton)
"I think the way they have handled it is pretty poor. Using an algorithm is a terrible idea because there is no way for it to know me as a person.
"My teachers know me much better than anyone in the Government or an algorithm."
Jude's girlfriend had an offer from Cambridge to study law, which was rejected after her A-Levels results were significantly lower than predicted.
She had applied for clearing spots at six different universities, but was unable to secure a place.
"She is over the moon now and I think she will be able to get back in touch with Cambridge again now the results have changed," Jake added.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Emily Brierly had been predicted an A and two Bs in her A-levels, but was 'absolutely devastated' to receive two Bs and one C in Thursday's results.
The downgrading, meant she had missed out on her place studying social anthropology at The University of Manchester.
Following the announcement, Emily said she would now be able to attend her first choice university in September.
"I am absolutely over the moon about the recent u-turn," she said.
"This means I can now get in to Manchester and do my course. Absolutely thrilled for myself and thousands of other students across the country- we deserve it!"
The news has not provided automatic relief for all students, particularly those who are classed as 'private' or 'external' candidates.
Charlotte Walker-Prosser, 19, was expecting to achieve two A's but was awarded a B and a C last Thursday.
The former Loreto Grammar School pupil, who lives in Cheadle Hulme, was due to resit two of her A-levels after she didn't achieve the grades she wanted last year.
She is still waiting to find out what today's announcement means for her, but predicts she will now be awarded two B's.
Charlotte hopes the grades will be enough to get her a place at Sheffield university, after she missed out on a place at Manchester.
"I am still waiting at the moment but I think it should be good news," she said.
Charlotte said the grades sent off for moderation had to be predicted from her old school grades, due to the fact she was a private candidate.
"Because I've been studying at home, they can't acknowledge that I have done any work even though I have done loads of tests this year and have got constant A's one after another", she said.
"I am just hoping the announcement pushes my grades to BBB so that I can study Economics at the University of Sheffield.
"The whole thing has just been so stressful. It has not been handled well.
"I am still angry because I still don't know if I will be able to go to university in September or not. For private candidates it has been extremely tough."
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Amy Turnbull was expecting to achieve an A* and two A's on results day, but instead got three C's.
She hoped to fulfil her dream of studying medicine at Lancaster University, but was rejected because of her results.
Amy had already postponed exams after breaking her back in a skiing accident. She sat mock exams just a few weeks later and achieved three B's.
She says despite the Government u-turn, her results will be BBB, meaning she still doesn't have the grades for her choice of university.
"I don’t think the grades that the college submitted for me reflect the grades I could’ve gotten," Amy said.
"I don’t see how a college can judge what grades I would have gotten when they haven’t seen me the whole year and have given me the chance to show my potential.
"I think that it’s unfair and has massively disadvantaged me. I feel that they’ve just put done grades without even thinking about my situation.
"I feel that I am stuck for options and don’t feel like my voice is being heard."
(Image: Olivia Clarke)
Olivia Clarke needed two B's and a C to get a place at the University of Liverpool, but received two D's and a C in last week's results.
Today's news means her grades will be BCC - giving her a greater chance of being accepted.
"As a working class person society already has stereotypes that we aren’t going to go far in life and are not academics," Olivia said.
"Then to see the government, to an extent, confirming that stereotype by downgrading mainly those from "poorer backgrounds" was a kick in the teeth.
"Today’s news meant that my grades are now BCC.
"Although I am delighted and it means I have more of a chance to get onto my university course next year it amazes me that an algorithm was left to decide our futures."
The change in grading will also apply to GCSE results in England, which are due to be released this Thursday, but do not apply to BTECS.
Students who were awarded a higher grade by the moderation process will be allowed to keep it, but for many pupils, their teachers’ predictions are likely see their grades increased.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--The reasons behind the staggeringly-high coronavirus rates in two Oldham areas

In the past three weeks , Oldham has been teetering on the edge of being cast into a full local lockdown as its numbers of coronavirus cases began to surge .
Two of its neighbourhoods – Alexandra Park and Werneth – have consistently seen higher numbers and stand out as dark blue outliers on a map which plots cases across England .
Between August 3 and August 9 , Alexandra Park in the east of the town had the highest number of cases in the country according to the map , recording 72 cases .
The rising number of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission , rather than people mixing in pubs , shops or restaurants .
Chiefs were keen to stress that positive cases of the virus were being identified across all of the borough , but confirmed they were predominately in its central areas .
They point to high density areas where streets of narrow terraced houses often hold several generations of families and the virus can spread easily .
It ’ s understood that a large proportion of the cases in Alexandra Park stemmed from one large family , who had also unknowingly transmitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours .
As many as 30 cases are believed to have occurred within this environment .
The council has stated that there have been no identified widespread outbreaks in businesses – such as in the recent Greencore sandwich factory in Northampton where nearly 300 employees tested positive for the virus .
However the Local Democracy Reporting Service has confirmed at least 15 cases of Covid-19 have occurred in the last two weeks at the Park Cakes factory on Ashton Road .
Situated in the area of Hathershaw – in between Werneth and Alexandra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employer locally for people living in the town .
Katrina Stephens , Oldham ’ s director of public health said : “ A number of positive coronavirus cases have been reported at a local business .
“ There have been 31 positive tests since the pandemic started .
Our public health team , along with Public Health England have worked closely with the firm .
“ In response more than 700 out of 1,200 employees have been tested on site and at local test centres .
“ Staff , who came into contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated and also got tested .
“ It has been evident that the business has measures in place and they continue to work with our public health team to meet the requirements needed to be Covid-19 secure within the workplace.
” A spokesperson for Park Cakes said : “ To support our community during this time of increased concern around the spread of the virus in Greater Manchester , Park Cakes last week began an initiative to facilitate voluntary testing for our Oldham employees , their families and friends on-site as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , more than 700 of our 1200 employees have been tested .
While a small percentage ( circa 1 % ) have been confirmed as Covid-positive since March , we are confident the stringent measures we have in place will continue to prevent spread in our workplaces.
” When explaining the reason behind such sharp spikes in Covid-19 cases , the poverty and health inequalities in Werneth and Alexandra Park can not be overlooked .
This week , to August 12 , Werneth has recorded 40 new incidences of the virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 48 .
Both areas were ranked among the 10pc most deprived councils wards nationally in 2019 .
Figures published by End Child Poverty revealed that 66.2pc of youngsters in Werneth live in deprivation .
The conditions in poor quality , often rented and overcrowded housing can also have a major impact on the health of the people who live there .
Dr John Patterson , the borough ’ s chief clinical officer , has often railed against housing quality as a key driver of illness and hospital admissions among Oldham ’ s residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mould , damp and darkness are unfortunately not uncommon across the town .
At a cabinet meeting last December , council leader Sean Fielding said that poor quality rented housing is a ‘ significant issue ’ across many parts of the borough .
The residents of these areas are often in low paid , insecure work and would likely be unable to afford to take two weeks off work if they were told they had to self-isolate .
All of this creates the perfect conditions for a disease like coronavirus to spread rapidly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and contain .
Councillor Arooj Shah , deputy leader and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery , said that they are working ‘ extremely hard ’ in the areas with more cases to tackle the spread of the virus there .
“ Figures show that coronavirus cases are rising in all areas across our borough , irrespective of people ’ s age or where they live .
We are all at risk to this terrible virus , ” she added .
“ Cases are particularly higher in central parts of Oldham , where people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupations such as frontline healthcare , retail , hospitality and transport , which involve increased public contact .
“ There are also a higher number or larger households in these areas , where household spread is occurring “ We are working extremely hard in Oldham , especially in the areas where we have seen more cases , to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
” She explained that they have brought in more testing capacity , visited residents and businesses and delivered printed information with public advice and support , as well as through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all have a responsibility to protect ourselves , our friends and wider society by following this tougher guidance and acting responsibly , ” Coun Shah added .
“ By everyone pulling together , we can help to reduce the spread of coronavirus , save lives , and prevent a local lockdown .
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In the past three weeks, Oldham has been teetering on the edge of being cast into a full local lockdown as its numbers of coronavirus cases began to surge.
Two of its neighbourhoods – Alexandra Park and Werneth – have consistently seen higher numbers and stand out as dark blue outliers on a map which plots cases across England.
Between August 3 and August 9, Alexandra Park in the east of the town had the highest number of cases in the country according to the map, recording 72 cases.
The rising number of Covid-19 infections has been mainly attributed to household transmission, rather than people mixing in pubs, shops or restaurants.
Chiefs were keen to stress that positive cases of the virus were being identified across all of the borough, but confirmed they were predominately in its central areas.
They point to high density areas where streets of narrow terraced houses often hold several generations of families and the virus can spread easily.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
It’s understood that a large proportion of the cases in Alexandra Park stemmed from one large family, who had also unknowingly transmitted it on to extended family members and neighbours.
As many as 30 cases are believed to have occurred within this environment.
The council has stated that there have been no identified widespread outbreaks in businesses – such as in the recent Greencore sandwich factory in Northampton where nearly 300 employees tested positive for the virus.
However the Local Democracy Reporting Service has confirmed at least 15 cases of Covid-19 have occurred in the last two weeks at the Park Cakes factory on Ashton Road.
Situated in the area of Hathershaw – in between Werneth and Alexandra Park – the bakery is a major employer locally for people living in the town.
Katrina Stephens, Oldham’s director of public health said: “A number of positive coronavirus cases have been reported at a local business.
“There have been 31 positive tests since the pandemic started. Our public health team, along with Public Health England have worked closely with the firm.
“In response more than 700 out of 1,200 employees have been tested on site and at local test centres.
“Staff, who came into contact with the positive test individuals, self isolated and also got tested.
“It has been evident that the business has measures in place and they continue to work with our public health team to meet the requirements needed to be Covid-19 secure within the workplace.”
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
A spokesperson for Park Cakes said: “To support our community during this time of increased concern around the spread of the virus in Greater Manchester, Park Cakes last week began an initiative to facilitate voluntary testing for our Oldham employees, their families and friends on-site as well as at local test centres.
“To date, more than 700 of our 1200 employees have been tested. While a small percentage (circa 1%) have been confirmed as Covid-positive since March, we are confident the stringent measures we have in place will continue to prevent spread in our workplaces.”
When explaining the reason behind such sharp spikes in Covid-19 cases, the poverty and health inequalities in Werneth and Alexandra Park cannot be overlooked.
(Image: PHE)
This week, to August 12, Werneth has recorded 40 new incidences of the virus, while cases dipped in Alexandra Park to 48.
Both areas were ranked among the 10pc most deprived councils wards nationally in 2019.
Figures published by End Child Poverty revealed that 66.2pc of youngsters in Werneth live in deprivation.
The conditions in poor quality, often rented and overcrowded housing can also have a major impact on the health of the people who live there.
Dr John Patterson, the borough’s chief clinical officer, has often railed against housing quality as a key driver of illness and hospital admissions among Oldham’s residents, especially children.
Houses blighted by mould, damp and darkness are unfortunately not uncommon across the town.
At a cabinet meeting last December, council leader Sean Fielding said that poor quality rented housing is a ‘significant issue’ across many parts of the borough.
The residents of these areas are often in low paid, insecure work and would likely be unable to afford to take two weeks off work if they were told they had to self-isolate.
All of this creates the perfect conditions for a disease like coronavirus to spread rapidly, and makes it difficult to control and contain.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Councillor Arooj Shah, deputy leader and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery, said that they are working ‘extremely hard’ in the areas with more cases to tackle the spread of the virus there.
“Figures show that coronavirus cases are rising in all areas across our borough, irrespective of people’s age or where they live. We are all at risk to this terrible virus,” she added.
“Cases are particularly higher in central parts of Oldham, where people are more likely to work in higher-risk occupations such as frontline healthcare, retail, hospitality and transport, which involve increased public contact.
“There are also a higher number or larger households in these areas, where household spread is occurring
“We are working extremely hard in Oldham, especially in the areas where we have seen more cases, to tackle the spread of coronavirus.”
She explained that they have brought in more testing capacity, visited residents and businesses and delivered printed information with public advice and support, as well as through a dedicated coronavirus lockdown.
“We all have a responsibility to protect ourselves, our friends and wider society by following this tougher guidance and acting responsibly,” Coun Shah added.
“By everyone pulling together, we can help to reduce the spread of coronavirus, save lives, and prevent a local lockdown.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Man City news and transfers LIVE

Man City news and transfers LIVE

Graeme Souness has encouraged Manchester City to make an ambitious move to sign Lionel Messi .
Barcelona face an inquisition @ @ @ @ @ quarter-final exit at hands of Bayern Munich , who beat them 8-2 in Lisbon on @ @ @ @ @ could be on the cards to rejuvenate the squad and , despite his legendary status @ @ @ @ @ been suggested that Messi could end his stint in Catalonia .
He would be an @ @ @ @ @ United and City .
`` This would be the perfect week to put a bid @ @ @ @ @ and I could easily see him playing in Manchester — at either United or City @ @ @ @ @ City players will go on holiday following their exit from the Champions League ahead of @ @ @ @ @ on September 12 .
The Blues continue to track Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly .

Graeme Souness has encouraged Manchester City to make an ambitious move to sign Lionel Messi.
Barcelona face an inquisition after their humiliating Champions League quarter-final exit at hands of Bayern Munich, who beat them 8-2 in Lisbon on Thursday.
A mass exodus could be on the cards to rejuvenate the squad and, despite his legendary status at Barcelona, it has been suggested that Messi could end his stint in Catalonia. He would be an astonishing signing for clubs like United and City.
"This would be the perfect week to put a bid in for the 33-year-old Argentinian and I could easily see him playing in Manchester — at either United or City," Souness said.
City players will go on holiday following their exit from the Champions League ahead of the Premier League season resuming on September 12. The Blues continue to track Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Recap the latest City news.