themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Prime Minister asked how an area gets out of Tier 3 – this is what he said

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been asked what it will take to get areas out of Tier 3 and free of tougher restrictions .
After days of wrangling , it was announced that Greater Manchester would be put in the ‘ very high ’ Covid alert categories , meaning pubs and bars which don ’ t serve food must shut .
It also means the closure of casinos , bingo halls , betting shops , adult gaming centres and soft play areas – and tight social mixing rules .
Leader of the opposition Keir Starmer asked Mr Johnson how an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Prime Minister ’ s Questions this afternoon ( Wednesday ) .
Mr Johnson answered : “ The simplest , most effective way for an area to get out of Tier 3 is to get the R down to one or below and I ’ m pleased to say that some areas are having a considerable effect with the measures they ’ re taking.
” Mr Starmer pressed Mr Johnson , asking : “ If the infection rate is not below one , is it possible in any circumstances for that area to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The R is one area we look at , we also look at rates of infection , admissions to hospital and other data for areas that do go in .
And I ’ m grateful to leaders for areas that have gone in to Tier 3 already , it ’ s the right thing to do , it ’ s the right thing for their constituents .
“ When they ’ re able to make progress they will come out of that.
” The Prime Minister added that Tier 3 measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Starmer said the reality of Tier 3 restrictions was ‘ months and months of prolonged agony ’ .
He said : “ [ The Prime Minister ’ s own advisers have said ] that Tier 3 on its own isn ’ t enough to get the R rate below one .
He himself has said there is only a chance of getting the rate down .
“ The widespread fear is that Tier 3 is the worst of all worlds , causing significant harm , not getting the rate down.
” Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 restrictions don ’ t work , arguing that if they did , these areas should be moving to Tier 1 .
He said : “ Instead of a solution , [ Tier 3 is instead ] a gateway to months and month of agony with unlikely exit .
Can the Prime Minister admit that there isn ’ t a clear exit ?
” Mr Johnson responded : “ The Tier 3 restriction is only there for 28 days , we ’ ll review it after 28 days .
I believe areas that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re taking a regional approach , a sensible approach for this country which the Deputy Medical Chief Officer supports.
” Mr Starmer said taxi drivers , pub and bar staff , freelance and self-employed workers will be hit hard .
He said : “ They will be out of work , or see significant pay cuts , their rent and mortgage won ’ t be lower , their bills will not be lower .
“ Stop bargaining with people ’ s lives , provide the support that ’ s needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP , council against council , we need to replace these endless local battles with a one nation approach.
” The Prime Minister cited the ‘ billions ’ of pounds in support already given to Greater Manchester ’ s councils to respond to the impacts of coronavirus .
Boris Johnson also named the constituencies of all Conservative MPs in Greater Manchester and thanked them for their support .
That included the MP for Altrincham and Sale West , Sir Graham Brady , who has publicly opposed Tier 3 restrictions being introduced .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been asked what it will take to get areas out of Tier 3 and free of tougher restrictions.
After days of wrangling, it was announced that Greater Manchester would be put in the ‘very high’ Covid alert categories, meaning pubs and bars which don’t serve food must shut.
It also means the closure of casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, adult gaming centres and soft play areas – and tight social mixing rules.
Leader of the opposition Keir Starmer asked Mr Johnson how an area will come out of Tier 3 at Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon (Wednesday).
Mr Johnson answered: “The simplest, most effective way for an area to get out of Tier 3 is to get the R down to one or below and I’m pleased to say that some areas are having a considerable effect with the measures they’re taking.”
Mr Starmer pressed Mr Johnson, asking: “If the infection rate is not below one, is it possible in any circumstances for that area to come out?”
Mr Johnson added: “The R is one area we look at, we also look at rates of infection, admissions to hospital and other data for areas that do go in. And I’m grateful to leaders for areas that have gone in to Tier 3 already, it’s the right thing to do, it’s the right thing for their constituents.
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“When they’re able to make progress they will come out of that.”
The Prime Minister added that Tier 3 measures will be reviewed every 28 days.
Mr Starmer said the reality of Tier 3 restrictions was ‘months and months of prolonged agony’.
He said: “[The Prime Minister’s own advisers have said] that Tier 3 on its own isn’t enough to get the R rate below one. He himself has said there is only a chance of getting the rate down.
“The widespread fear is that Tier 3 is the worst of all worlds, causing significant harm, not getting the rate down.”
Mr Starmer said the current trends prove Tier 2 restrictions don’t work, arguing that if they did, these areas should be moving to Tier 1.
He said: “Instead of a solution, [Tier 3 is instead] a gateway to months and month of agony with unlikely exit. Can the Prime Minister admit that there isn’t a clear exit?”
Mr Johnson responded: “The Tier 3 restriction is only there for 28 days, we’ll review it after 28 days. I believe areas that have gone in are already showing progress. We’re taking a regional approach, a sensible approach for this country which the Deputy Medical Chief Officer supports.”
Mr Starmer said taxi drivers, pub and bar staff, freelance and self-employed workers will be hit hard.
He said: “They will be out of work, or see significant pay cuts, their rent and mortgage won’t be lower, their bills will not be lower.
“Stop bargaining with people’s lives, provide the support that’s needed. You’re pitching MP against MP, council against council, we need to replace these endless local battles with a one nation approach.”
The Prime Minister cited the ‘billions’ of pounds in support already given to Greater Manchester’s councils to respond to the impacts of coronavirus.
Boris Johnson also named the constituencies of all Conservative MPs in Greater Manchester and thanked them for their support.
That included the MP for Altrincham and Sale West, Sir Graham Brady, who has publicly opposed Tier 3 restrictions being introduced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--What TV channel is Man City v Porto on? Team news, kick-off

Manchester City kick off their 2020-21 Champions League campaign with a match against Porto on Wednesday night .
City go into their encounter on the back of a 1-0 home victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday , with Raheem Sterling netting the winning goal .
Guardiola has enjoyed a huge amount of domestic success with City but he is yet to take the Blues beyond the Champions League quarter-finals and will be hoping this is the season they can finally go all the way .
City vs Porto will be televised live in the UK on BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport 3 and BT Sport Ultimate on Wednesday , October 21 , starting from 7.15pm .
The match - to be played behind closed doors at the Etihad - is due to kick off at 8pm .
BT Sport customers can live stream the match online and on the BT Sport app .
City are without Kevin De Bruyne , Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus due to injury .
Aleks Zinchenko could feature , though , after he took part in an open training session on Tuesday .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Gabriel , Kevin and Aymeric are expected back in the next weeks .
It depends on our performance and we will see what happens . ''
Guardiola also repeated his previous update that Benjamin Mendy is facing a slightly longer period on the sidelines .

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Manchester City kick off their 2020-21 Champions League campaign with a match against Porto on Wednesday night.
City go into their encounter on the back of a 1-0 home victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, with Raheem Sterling netting the winning goal.
Guardiola has enjoyed a huge amount of domestic success with City but he is yet to take the Blues beyond the Champions League quarter-finals and will be hoping this is the season they can finally go all the way.
TV channel information
City vs Porto will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport. Coverage will be shown on BT Sport 3 and BT Sport Ultimate on Wednesday, October 21, starting from 7.15pm.
The match - to be played behind closed doors at the Etihad - is due to kick off at 8pm.
BT Sport customers can live stream the match online and on the BT Sport app.
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City are without Kevin De Bruyne, Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus due to injury.
Aleks Zinchenko could feature, though, after he took part in an open training session on Tuesday.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Guardiola said: "Gabriel, Kevin and Aymeric are expected back in the next weeks. It depends on our performance and we will see what happens." Guardiola also repeated his previous update that Benjamin Mendy is facing a slightly longer period on the sidelines.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Michael Owen issues Man City vs Porto score prediction

Manchester City are preparing for the opening match of their Champions League campaign against Porto and Michael Owen has issued his prediction for the game .
Pep Guardiola 's side reached the quarter-finals of last season 's competition and harbour hopes of venturing much further this time around .
City will face off against Porto , Marseille and Olympiacos in this season 's group stage , starting with the Portuguese side on Wednesday evening .
Owen does n't believes that City will encounter any problems in overcoming their continental opponents .
`` Manchester City come into this after seeing off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have high hopes of winning their elusive first Champions League trophy and will be aiming for no less than maximum points here , '' he told BetVictor , as he predicted a 3-0 win for the Blues .
`` Porto may have improved over the close season , but I can ’ t see anything other than a win for City . ''
City and Porto have not faced off since they played in the Europa League during the 2011/12 season , when City won both matches - including a dominant 4-0 win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time around would certainly provide a platform to build upon , continuing momentum after overcoming Arsenal at the weekend .
City face West Ham in the league following the game against Porto , before travelling to France to tackle Marseille .

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Manchester City are preparing for the opening match of their Champions League campaign against Porto and Michael Owen has issued his prediction for the game.
Pep Guardiola's side reached the quarter-finals of last season's competition and harbour hopes of venturing much further this time around.
City will face off against Porto, Marseille and Olympiacos in this season's group stage, starting with the Portuguese side on Wednesday evening.
Owen doesn't believes that City will encounter any problems in overcoming their continental opponents.
"Manchester City come into this after seeing off Arsenal at the weekend. The Citizens have high hopes of winning their elusive first Champions League trophy and will be aiming for no less than maximum points here," he told BetVictor, as he predicted a 3-0 win for the Blues.
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"Porto may have improved over the close season, but I can’t see anything other than a win for City."
City and Porto have not faced off since they played in the Europa League during the 2011/12 season, when City won both matches - including a dominant 4-0 win on home soil.
A similar result this time around would certainly provide a platform to build upon, continuing momentum after overcoming Arsenal at the weekend.
City face West Ham in the league following the game against Porto, before travelling to France to tackle Marseille.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Royal Mail is changing how you can send parcels in the UK from today

Royal Mail has announced it is launching a new way of sending parcels .
Posting on Twitter ( pun intended ) , the mail delivery service wrote : `` We ’ ve launched a brand new parcel pick-up service across the UK !
‘ Parcel Collect ’ allows you to book a collection of items directhankstly from your front door or a nominated safe place for a small fee.
`` According to Royal Mail , the new service - Parcel Collect – means postmen and postwomen will now be able to collect parcels as well as deliver them on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is one of the biggest changes to the daily delivery since the launch of the postbox in 1852 . ''
As well as offering even higher levels of convenience , the move means that online sellers and online shoppers will no longer need to leave the comfort of their home if they want to mail or return a pre-paid item by post .
Under the ground-breaking initiative , postmen and postwomen will collect a parcel from the customer ’ s door or nominated safe place for 72p per parcel , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also available for pre-paid return items at a cost of 60p per item .
Royal Mail can collect up to five parcels per address .
Parcel Collect is available six days a week and can be booked up to five days in advance and up to midnight the day before .
Nick Landon , Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Mail , said : `` Royal Mail Parcel Collect is a fantastic step forward for all of our customers .
It makes it easier to use our services than ever before .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and working from home , making a return , selling online or sending a gift to make someone ’ s day , Royal Mail Parcel Collect is here to help .
`` The launch of Parcel Collect is part of our commitment to continuously make our services better and more convenient . ''
In order to use the service , customers simply need to ensure they have already paid the correct postage to send their item .
If an item does not have pre-paid postage such as a return , customers are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the Royal Mail app and opt for ‘ Parcel Collect ’ .
They will then be able to work out the correct cost of postage for their item and print out a pre-paid label which is fixed to the package .
When the item gets collected , the customer will receive an email notification that acts as proof of postage .

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Royal Mail has announced it is launching a new way of sending parcels.
Posting on Twitter (pun intended), the mail delivery service wrote: "We’ve launched a brand new parcel pick-up service across the UK! ‘Parcel Collect’ allows you to book a collection of items directly from your front door or a nominated safe place for a small fee. "
According to Royal Mail, the new service - Parcel Collect – means postmen and postwomen will now be able to collect parcels as well as deliver them on their daily round.
Royal Mail says: "It is one of the biggest changes to the daily delivery since the launch of the postbox in 1852."
As well as offering even higher levels of convenience, the move means that online sellers and online shoppers will no longer need to leave the comfort of their home if they want to mail or return a pre-paid item by post.
Under the ground-breaking initiative, postmen and postwomen will collect a parcel from the customer’s door or nominated safe place for 72p per parcel, in addition to postage costs. Parcel Collect is also available for pre-paid return items at a cost of 60p per item.
Royal Mail can collect up to five parcels per address. Parcel Collect is available six days a week and can be booked up to five days in advance and up to midnight the day before.
Nick Landon, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Mail, said: "Royal Mail Parcel Collect is a fantastic step forward for all of our customers. It makes it easier to use our services than ever before.
"Whether you’re up against time and working from home, making a return, selling online or sending a gift to make someone’s day, Royal Mail Parcel Collect is here to help.
"The launch of Parcel Collect is part of our commitment to continuously make our services better and more convenient."
In order to use the service, customers simply need to ensure they have already paid the correct postage to send their item. If an item does not have pre-paid postage such as a return, customers are able to pay for their postage online or via the Royal Mail app and opt for ‘Parcel Collect’.
They will then be able to work out the correct cost of postage for their item and print out a pre-paid label which is fixed to the package. When the item gets collected, the customer will receive an email notification that acts as proof of postage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Three charged in investigation over supply of guns including AK47s

Three men have been charged and another arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into the supply of guns including AK47s .
The four were arrested yesterday after a National Crime Agency operation .
Two of the suspects are from Greater Manchester , a third was held in Chester and the fourth in Estepona , Spain on a European Arrest Warrant .
The NCA launched its investigation earlier this year as part of Operation Venetic – the UK law enforcement response to the takedown of encrypted global communications service EncroChat .
In April , as part of Operation Venetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hidden in a commercial building in Warrington , Cheshire .
That month officers also seized an Uzi and Skorpion sub machine guns , 300 rounds of ammo , £180,000 cash and a kilogram of cocaine from a location in London .
In June , officers seized a second AK47 from an address in Manchester .
Last night , the three men arrested in the north west of England were charged with conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to endanger life .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mersey Road , Didsbury , Manchester ; Umair Zaheer , 33 , of Somerset Road , Eccles , Salford ; and Hitesh Patel , 26 , of Garden Lane , Chester , Cheshire .
They were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates today .
Also yesterday , Robert Brazendale , 33 , was arrested by the Spanish National Police in Estepona on the Costa del Sol , on a European Arrest Warrant , on suspicion of the same offence .
Brazendale , of Warrington , Cheshire , has been remanded to custody in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardner , NCA operations manager , said : “ The arrests by the NCA and Spanish National Police are the latest in a long line made since Operation Venetic was announced in July this year .
“ As part of this investigation the NCA and our policing partners have removed some of the most deadly firearms that exist .
“ We will continue to target offenders who bring firearms into our communities .
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Three men have been charged and another arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into the supply of guns including AK47s.
The four were arrested yesterday after a National Crime Agency operation.
Two of the suspects are from Greater Manchester, a third was held in Chester and the fourth in Estepona, Spain on a European Arrest Warrant.
The NCA launched its investigation earlier this year as part of Operation Venetic – the UK law enforcement response to the takedown of encrypted global communications service EncroChat.
In April, as part of Operation Venetic, officers seized an AK47 assault rifle hidden in a commercial building in Warrington, Cheshire.
That month officers also seized an Uzi and Skorpion sub machine guns, 300 rounds of ammo, £180,000 cash and a kilogram of cocaine from a location in London.
In June, officers seized a second AK47 from an address in Manchester.
Last night, the three men arrested in the north west of England were charged with conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to endanger life.
They are: Bilal Khan, 32, of Mersey Road, Didsbury, Manchester; Umair Zaheer, 33, of Somerset Road, Eccles, Salford; and Hitesh Patel, 26, of Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire.
They were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates today.
Also yesterday, Robert Brazendale, 33, was arrested by the Spanish National Police in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, on a European Arrest Warrant, on suspicion of the same offence.
Brazendale, of Warrington, Cheshire, has been remanded to custody in Spain and faces extradition proceedings.
Neil Gardner, NCA operations manager, said: “The arrests by the NCA and Spanish National Police are the latest in a long line made since Operation Venetic was announced in July this year.
“As part of this investigation the NCA and our policing partners have removed some of the most deadly firearms that exist.
“We will continue to target offenders who bring firearms into our communities.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Salford City interim boss Scholes reacts to Southend victory

Salford City interim boss Paul Scholes could not fault the Ammies in their victory over struggling Southend United and predicted former Manchester United striker James Wilson will score ' a lot ' of goals this season if he is supplied with chances .
Scholes got his first win as interim boss at the Ammies with a 3-0 victory over struggling Shrimpers .
Harry Lennon 's own goal and striked after the break from James Wilson and Ian Henderson sealed the three points for the Ammies .
Salford now sit seventh in the League Two table after the victory .
Wilson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patch at the Peninsula Stadium , having scored three times in as many games at home now .
And having seen what Wilson can do at former club Manchester United , Scholes believes Wilson will continue to find the back of the net if the Ammies can keep him supplied with chances .
He told the club 's media team : `` That ’ s what we expect from him .
He ’ s a quality striker .
I ’ ve seen it at first hand at United when I was at United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got ability and the lad can score goals with either foot , he can head the ball and if we can keep creating chances for him , he ’ ll get a lot of goals this season .
`` I ’ m very pleased .
I thought what we tried to do from the Port Vale game , I thought the lads carried it out really well .
They worked so hard as well which is important and we know that to win games in this league , it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have to work really hard for the full 90 minutes .
We did that tonight and we know with the quality we ’ ve got up front , we can score goals . ''
Scholes brought in Oscar Threlkeld , Brandon Thomas-Asante and Tom Clarke in three changes from the weekend defeat against Port Vale .
And the Ammies interim boss played tribute to the three players into the side , but also the entire team .
He said : “ You couldn ’ t fault the team .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I thought Oscar especially was outstanding in the centre of the pitch .
`` It ’ s not somewhere he ’ s played for us that often , he ’ s usually played right back but in centre midfield today he got to the ball , he tackles , passed it well .
I thought he was excellent .
`` Tom Clarke was excellent and has great experience for us back there and Brandon , he could have had a couple of goals .
I ’ m really pleased with everyone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in but pleased with everyone . ''

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Salford City interim boss Paul Scholes could not fault the Ammies in their victory over struggling Southend United and predicted former Manchester United striker James Wilson will score 'a lot' of goals this season if he is supplied with chances.
Scholes got his first win as interim boss at the Ammies with a 3-0 victory over struggling Shrimpers.
Harry Lennon's own goal and striked after the break from James Wilson and Ian Henderson sealed the three points for the Ammies.
Salford now sit seventh in the League Two table after the victory.
Wilson, 24, is in a purple patch at the Peninsula Stadium, having scored three times in as many games at home now.
And having seen what Wilson can do at former club Manchester United, Scholes believes Wilson will continue to find the back of the net if the Ammies can keep him supplied with chances.
He told the club's media team: "That’s what we expect from him. He’s a quality striker. I’ve seen it at first hand at United when I was at United with him.
"He’s got ability and the lad can score goals with either foot, he can head the ball and if we can keep creating chances for him, he’ll get a lot of goals this season.
"I’m very pleased. I thought what we tried to do from the Port Vale game, I thought the lads carried it out really well. They worked so hard as well which is important and we know that to win games in this league, it’s going to be hard.
"You’re going to have to work really hard for the full 90 minutes. We did that tonight and we know with the quality we’ve got up front, we can score goals."
Scholes brought in Oscar Threlkeld, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Tom Clarke in three changes from the weekend defeat against Port Vale.
And the Ammies interim boss played tribute to the three players into the side, but also the entire team.
He said: “You couldn’t fault the team. I think every one of them performed really well and I thought Oscar especially was outstanding in the centre of the pitch.
"It’s not somewhere he’s played for us that often, he’s usually played right back but in centre midfield today he got to the ball, he tackles, passed it well. I thought he was excellent.
"Tom Clarke was excellent and has great experience for us back there and Brandon, he could have had a couple of goals. I’m really pleased with everyone, not just the three lads who came in but pleased with everyone."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--The 7km cycling and walking route built on an old railway line set for a revamp

A cycling and walking route built over an old railway line is set for an upgrade .
The 7km Swinton Greenway which connects Monton Road to Manchester Road will become an entirely traffic-free walking and cycling route between Monton and Swinton with new direct links to nearby schools and colleges .
The scheme promises to provide an 'attractive ' , 'safe ' and 'illuminated ' route .
The mostly off-road route , much of which is already only open to pedestrians and cyclists , is built on a disused railway line known locally as 'Black Harry ' .
Monton Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chatsworth High Schools and Community College and Springwood Primary School will all have direct access to the route once work is completed by the end of 2021 .
The £5.7m project has been given the green light by Salford council and now awaits final approval from the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Challenge Fund .
The local authority will spend around £1m on the project , using financial contributions from planning developers secured in Section 106 agreements .
Council officer Andy Stockton presented the plans to the procurement board .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off-road walking and cycling route from Monton to Swinton using part of the Black Harry disused railway line .
`` It will deliver a total of 7km when complete , five of which will be off-road , and there ’ ll be 2km which actually links out into the community – to local schools , sports clubs , etc – to actually get those connections onto the main route . ''
A number of objections have been received to Traffic Regulation Orders in Folly Lane which were advertised by the local authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision will be made by a senior councillor in a meeting on November 10 , but procurement board chair Bill Hinds was keen for the scheme to progress .
He said : “ Obviously we want to take people with us .
But this is a programme that we would be very keen to see happen .
`` We ’ ve had numerous discussions over it and I think it ’ s a real asset for people and the city .
`` Yes , if people are objecting , we need to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the scheme is first class.
” P Casey ( Land Reclamation ) Ltd was awarded the construction contract this week , beating four competitors who also submitted tenders earlier this year .
The contractor , part of The Casey Group , has agreed to take on three new employees from Salford , donate £4,000 to social enterprise Six Degrees and put in 100 volunteering hours to improve and maintain green spaces .
The Rochdale-based company has also proposed a 'legacy project ' , creating a kiosk on the route for refreshments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Work is expected to start in December and to be completed in a year 's time .
This is subject to the approval of a business case from the Mayor 's Challenge Fund , which is expected to be made at the end of October or early November .

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A cycling and walking route built over an old railway line is set for an upgrade.
The 7km Swinton Greenway which connects Monton Road to Manchester Road will become an entirely traffic-free walking and cycling route between Monton and Swinton with new direct links to nearby schools and colleges.
The scheme promises to provide an 'attractive', 'safe' and 'illuminated' route.
The mostly off-road route, much of which is already only open to pedestrians and cyclists, is built on a disused railway line known locally as 'Black Harry'.
Monton Green Primary School, Eccles College, Oakwood and Chatsworth High Schools and Community College and Springwood Primary School will all have direct access to the route once work is completed by the end of 2021.
The £5.7m project has been given the green light by Salford council and now awaits final approval from the Greater Manchester Mayor's Challenge Fund.
The local authority will spend around £1m on the project, using financial contributions from planning developers secured in Section 106 agreements.
Council officer Andy Stockton presented the plans to the procurement board.
He said: “The scheme itself is to create and off-road walking and cycling route from Monton to Swinton using part of the Black Harry disused railway line.
"It will deliver a total of 7km when complete, five of which will be off-road, and there’ll be 2km which actually links out into the community – to local schools, sports clubs, etc – to actually get those connections onto the main route."
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A number of objections have been received to Traffic Regulation Orders in Folly Lane which were advertised by the local authority as part of the scheme.
A decision will be made by a senior councillor in a meeting on November 10, but procurement board chair Bill Hinds was keen for the scheme to progress.
He said: “Obviously we want to take people with us. But this is a programme that we would be very keen to see happen.
"We’ve had numerous discussions over it and I think it’s a real asset for people and the city.
"Yes, if people are objecting, we need to take note of that. But overall, I think the scheme is first class.”
P Casey (Land Reclamation) Ltd was awarded the construction contract this week, beating four competitors who also submitted tenders earlier this year.
The contractor, part of The Casey Group, has agreed to take on three new employees from Salford, donate £4,000 to social enterprise Six Degrees and put in 100 volunteering hours to improve and maintain green spaces.
The Rochdale-based company has also proposed a 'legacy project', creating a kiosk on the route for refreshments, bike repairs and nature walk information.
Work is expected to start in December and to be completed in a year's time.
This is subject to the approval of a business case from the Mayor's Challenge Fund, which is expected to be made at the end of October or early November.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Man United confirm shirt sponsorship plans after Chevrolet extension

Manchester United will continue to have Chevrolet across the front of their shirts until the end of December 2021 after the sponsorship deal with the American car giant was extended by six months .
The seven-year deal was initially due to expire at the end of this season and United had been in discussions over a potential replacement , but the agreement has now been extended .
The short-term extension on a deal worth more than £50million gives United some certainty on revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic , with the club currently predicting a shortfall of £70million as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see General Motors , the parent company of Chevrolet , pay the remaining sums in instalments over a longer period and has been struck as a result of the impact COVID-19 has had on United and on General Motors .
A statement in United 's latest financial results said : `` In August 2020 , due to the disruption caused by the pandemic , the Company entered into a variation agreement with General Motors ( Chevrolet ) to extend the maturity date of the original shirt sponsor agreement by a period of six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are no other significant changes to the sponsorship rights or total consideration , which will now be paid in sterling via installments during the period to 30 June 2021 . ''
United are continuing to hold encouraging talks with `` multiple '' potential future shirt sponsors , despite the uncertainty over revenues in all forms of business at the moment .
If a new deal is struck it would be just the sixth different shirt sponsor in United 's history , following Sharp , Vodafone , AIG , AON and Chevrolet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 2012 , with their shirt sponsorship beginning from the 2014/15 season .

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Manchester United will continue to have Chevrolet across the front of their shirts until the end of December 2021 after the sponsorship deal with the American car giant was extended by six months.
The seven-year deal was initially due to expire at the end of this season and United had been in discussions over a potential replacement, but the agreement has now been extended.
The short-term extension on a deal worth more than £50million gives United some certainty on revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the club currently predicting a shortfall of £70million as a result of the crisis.
The extension will see General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet, pay the remaining sums in instalments over a longer period and has been struck as a result of the impact COVID-19 has had on United and on General Motors.
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A statement in United's latest financial results said: "In August 2020, due to the disruption caused by the pandemic, the Company entered into a variation agreement with General Motors (Chevrolet) to extend the maturity date of the original shirt sponsor agreement by a period of six months to 31 December 2021.
"There are no other significant changes to the sponsorship rights or total consideration, which will now be paid in sterling via installments during the period to 30 June 2021."
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United are continuing to hold encouraging talks with "multiple" potential future shirt sponsors, despite the uncertainty over revenues in all forms of business at the moment.
If a new deal is struck it would be just the sixth different shirt sponsor in United's history, following Sharp, Vodafone, AIG, AON and Chevrolet.
The deal with Chevrolet was announced in July 2012, with their shirt sponsorship beginning from the 2014/15 season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Salford bowling green set to be turned into community bike park with BMX track

A bowling green is set to be turned into a community bike park with a BMX track , coaching sessions and programmes for people with disabilities .
The project at Peel Park has been developed by charities Little Hulton Big Local and Access Sport with most of the money coming from Sport England .
The asphalt bike track , due to open in March , was granted planning permission by Salford councillors last week and work is due to start on site early next year .
The facility , which will be owned and operated by the local authority , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public to access every day from 9am to 9pm .
Only one objection was received to the application for a new bike track at the park 's bowling green and there were 21 comments supporting the proposal .
He said : “ I think this is an excellent scheme .
We don ’ t normally have such support for things of such a nature and clearly , it ’ s a very community-led scheme and it ’ s very positive for the local area in Little Hulton . ''
This will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be opening in the north west .
Working with local community groups , the London charity says it will offer cycling opportunities for all through its Making Trax Cycling Inclusion scheme as well as specific programmes for women , girls and people with disabilities .
It also plans to develop a volunteer-based community club at the park .
Earlier this month , Salford City Council awarded the contract for construction of the Peel Park Community Bike Park to Architrail Velosolutions UK Ltd .
The contract , for which four tenders were submitted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Worsley presented the project to Salford 's procurement board on October 6 .
He said : “ This is quite an interesting project because it ’ s developed by Little Hulton Big Local , people on our neighbourhood management team up there .
“ We ’ ve taken quite a keen interest .
Our role has been one of supporting the members of Little Hulton Big Local group and the neighbourhood management team trying to get this project off the ground and developed.
” During the summer , Access Sport held a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people tested bikes on the pathway link around Peel Park .
The police donated bikes that had previously been stolen and not reclaimed , and the council put a call out for bikes to be donated by Salford residents .
The young people on the course refurbished 25 bikes and seven participants who did not previously own a bike , took one after completing the course .
The remaining refurbished bikes were given out to disadvantaged young people , young carers , children in care and Sure Start Centres in the area .

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A bowling green is set to be turned into a community bike park with a BMX track, coaching sessions and programmes for people with disabilities.
The project at Peel Park has been developed by charities Little Hulton Big Local and Access Sport with most of the money coming from Sport England.
The asphalt bike track, due to open in March, was granted planning permission by Salford councillors last week and work is due to start on site early next year.
The facility, which will be owned and operated by the local authority, promises to be open for members of the public to access every day from 9am to 9pm.
Only one objection was received to the application for a new bike track at the park's bowling green and there were 21 comments supporting the proposal.
Planning panel chairman Coun Ray Mashiter commented on this support.
He said: “I think this is an excellent scheme. We don’t normally have such support for things of such a nature and clearly, it’s a very community-led scheme and it’s very positive for the local area in Little Hulton."
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This will be the first bike track Access Sport will be opening in the north west.
Working with local community groups, the London charity says it will offer cycling opportunities for all through its Making Trax Cycling Inclusion scheme as well as specific programmes for women, girls and people with disabilities.
It also plans to develop a volunteer-based community club at the park.
Earlier this month, Salford City Council awarded the contract for construction of the Peel Park Community Bike Park to Architrail Velosolutions UK Ltd.
The contract, for which four tenders were submitted, is worth £220,253.29.
Environmental services officer Ian Worsley presented the project to Salford's procurement board on October 6.
He said: “This is quite an interesting project because it’s developed by Little Hulton Big Local, people on our neighbourhood management team up there.
“We’ve taken quite a keen interest. Our role has been one of supporting the members of Little Hulton Big Local group and the neighbourhood management team trying to get this project off the ground and developed.”
During the summer, Access Sport held a six-week bike maintenance course in which young people tested bikes on the pathway link around Peel Park.
(Image: Access Sport)
The police donated bikes that had previously been stolen and not reclaimed, and the council put a call out for bikes to be donated by Salford residents.
The young people on the course refurbished 25 bikes and seven participants who did not previously own a bike, took one after completing the course.
The remaining refurbished bikes were given out to disadvantaged young people, young carers, children in care and Sure Start Centres in the area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--People requesting flu jabs in droves, medic says

People in Greater Manchester are requesting flu jabs “ in droves ” after a push to get more people vaccinated to relieve pressure on the NHS this winter .
A Bolton doctor says the flu vaccine won ’ t stop patients getting Covid-19 but will “ lessen the chances of you ending up in hospital ” as frontline workers deal with increasing admissions amid rising coronavirus cases .
In July , the Government announced it was aiming to double its winter flu vaccination programme in England to 30 million people , including free jabs for anyone aged 50 and over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of commissioning at Bolton CCG and a GP partner and trainer at The Oaks Family Practice , said it ’ s “ great news ” that so many people are seeking a flu jab .
She said : “ Flu vaccinations have been extremely popular this year and patients have been contacting us for them in droves and many practices have been very proactive in providing covid secure flu clinics in a timely manner .
This is great news .
“ The flu vaccine will not stop you getting Covid but what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ending up in hospital which is obviously even more important this year due to pressures on the hospital systems .
“ We also know that becoming unwell with one virus such as flu can increase your risk of catching another such as covid so it makes sense to do what we can to reduce the number of flu infections this year more than ever .
“ The measures that are in place to protect against covid such as wash hands , cover face , make space will no doubt also reduce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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People in Greater Manchester are requesting flu jabs “in droves” after a push to get more people vaccinated to relieve pressure on the NHS this winter.
A Bolton doctor says the flu vaccine won’t stop patients getting Covid-19 but will “lessen the chances of you ending up in hospital” as frontline workers deal with increasing admissions amid rising coronavirus cases.
In July, the Government announced it was aiming to double its winter flu vaccination programme in England to 30 million people, including free jabs for anyone aged 50 and over.
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Dr Helen Wall, clinical director of commissioning at Bolton CCG and a GP partner and trainer at The Oaks Family Practice, said it’s “great news” that so many people are seeking a flu jab.
She said: “Flu vaccinations have been extremely popular this year and patients have been contacting us for them in droves and many practices have been very proactive in providing covid secure flu clinics in a timely manner. This is great news.
“The flu vaccine will not stop you getting Covid but what it will do is lessen the chances of you ending up in hospital which is obviously even more important this year due to pressures on the hospital systems.
“We also know that becoming unwell with one virus such as flu can increase your risk of catching another such as covid so it makes sense to do what we can to reduce the number of flu infections this year more than ever.
“The measures that are in place to protect against covid such as wash hands, cover face, make space will no doubt also reduce the transmission of flu and many other viruses.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Drink driver admits killing nurse in Bolton town centre horror crash

A man has admitted killing an NHS nurse in a horror crash in Bolton town centre .
In the first of two collisions , 'loving mum ' Susan Jackson was hit and killed by a blue Land Rover TD4 while walking along Chorley Road at around 4pm on August 23 .
Shortly after , a 36-year-old man was hit by the same car which .
It left him seriously injured and in a critical condition in hospital .
Craig Mossop , 51 , of Hartington Road , appeared in Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday .
He admitted causing death by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous driving ; and driving a vehicle while over the alcohol limit .
He also pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance .
Mossop will be sentenced on November 13 .
The 50-year-old nurse left behind a heartbroken family , including husband , Graham and daughters Emma and Sophie , who said they 'lost a part of themselves ' .
The family paid tribute to Susan following her death .
Graham said : `` Sue was a loving , funny , fiercely determined , compassionate and strong wife .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters Emma and Sophie and a friend to so many .
`` Sue was a nurse and had worked for the NHS for 30 years .
She will be greatly missed by all her colleagues and patients .
`` As a family we are heartbroken and in total shock and disbelief that Sue was taken from us like this .
We have lost a large part of ourselves and our world . ''

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A man has admitted killing an NHS nurse in a horror crash in Bolton town centre.
In the first of two collisions, 'loving mum' Susan Jackson was hit and killed by a blue Land Rover TD4 while walking along Chorley Road at around 4pm on August 23.
Shortly after, a 36-year-old man was hit by the same car which. It left him seriously injured and in a critical condition in hospital.
Craig Mossop, 51, of Hartington Road, appeared in Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday.
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He admitted causing death by dangerous driving; causing serious injury by dangerous driving; and driving a vehicle while over the alcohol limit.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance.
Mossop will be sentenced on November 13.
The 50-year-old nurse left behind a heartbroken family, including husband, Graham and daughters Emma and Sophie, who said they 'lost a part of themselves'.
The family paid tribute to Susan following her death.
Graham said: "Sue was a loving, funny, fiercely determined, compassionate and strong wife.
"She was a loving mum to her two daughters Emma and Sophie and a friend to so many.
"Sue was a nurse and had worked for the NHS for 30 years. She will be greatly missed by all her colleagues and patients.
"As a family we are heartbroken and in total shock and disbelief that Sue was taken from us like this. We have lost a large part of ourselves and our world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Martin Lewis says every Brit can get £125 towards Xmas presents this year

As Christmas approaches , many people in the UK are feeling increasing financial stress .
With many people out of work or working for a significantly reduced wage , this year 's Christmas celebrations will have a very different feel for families across the UK .
However , Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has come up with a clever tip to get £125 completely free - a payment which could significantly help with the cost of Christmas this year .
Writing in his weekly newsletter , the finance journalist explained how , by switching banks , you can get some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the money expert has found a way that means almost everyone can benefit - no matter how much they 're paid each month .
The money is on offer to new customers moving to specific bank accounts - but with three major players involved that should n't be a problem no matter who you 're with now , reports the Mirror .
`` Four banks currently pay , and two of them pay quickly enough for you to get it in plenty of time to boost your Christmas coffers , '' Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worry about when moving between banks these days , with rules now in place guaranteeing it happens in a few days and that all your direct debits out and payments in are switched across too .
`` It only takes seven working days and the banks do it all - switching your direct debit and standing orders over , closing your old account , and making sure any payments are forwarded , '' he added .
The top payers at the moment are : And Martin had advice to meet the minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 've a joint account it 's the combined pay-in that matters , '' he wrote .
`` If not , there 's usually a way to cheat it .
`` Say the pay-in is £1,250 , but you only have £850 coming in , then pay in the £850 , withdraw £400 to an account at another bank ( or in cash ) and then pay it back in , and BINGO - you 'd qualify . ''
artin gave a quick rundown of which one is best for you too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in time for Christmas ?
HSBC is your winner ( though you 'll need to switch 2+ direct debits or standing orders to get it ) , '' he wrote .
`` Plus , you wo n't be eligible if you 've had an HSBC account or opened a First Direct or M & S Bank account since Jan 2017 . ''
But there was more money in total available if you are prepared to wait .
`` For the max total cash , if time is n't key , NatWest Reward gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martin said .
`` Then it has cashback on top - bizarrely , it charges a £2 a month fee but pays £4 a month cashback if you 've 2+ direct debits going out , and £1 each month you log in to mobile banking .
`` So qualify it all and that 's £5 a month minus the £2 a month , or an extra £36 a year . ''
He added that you can also get also get the £125 up front payment by switching to the fee-free NatWest Select account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , up front money is n't everything , and if you 're looking for customer service or best-in-class mobile banking , you may need to turn your attention elsewhere .
`` None of these are close to table-topping for customer service , '' Martin said .
`` They 're not dire , but are far from top ( one of the reasons they likely pay bribes for your custom ) , though Lloyds just pips the others . ''

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As Christmas approaches, many people in the UK are feeling increasing financial stress.
With many people out of work or working for a significantly reduced wage, this year's Christmas celebrations will have a very different feel for families across the UK.
However, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has come up with a clever tip to get £125 completely free - a payment which could significantly help with the cost of Christmas this year.
Writing in his weekly newsletter, the finance journalist explained how, by switching banks, you can get some free cash.
The better news is that the money expert has found a way that means almost everyone can benefit - no matter how much they're paid each month.
The money is on offer to new customers moving to specific bank accounts - but with three major players involved that shouldn't be a problem no matter who you're with now, reports the Mirror.
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"Four banks currently pay, and two of them pay quickly enough for you to get it in plenty of time to boost your Christmas coffers," Martin wrote
There's also a lot less to worry about when moving between banks these days, with rules now in place guaranteeing it happens in a few days and that all your direct debits out and payments in are switched across too.
"It only takes seven working days and the banks do it all - switching your direct debit and standing orders over, closing your old account, and making sure any payments are forwarded," he added.
The top payers at the moment are:
£125 - NatWest Reward - Min pay-in £1,250 a month
£125 - HSBC Advance - Min pay-in £1,750 a month
£100 - Club Lloyds - Min pay-in £1,500 a month
And Martin had advice to meet the minimum payment thresholds too.
"First remember if you've a joint account it's the combined pay-in that matters," he wrote.
"If not, there's usually a way to cheat it.
"Say the pay-in is £1,250, but you only have £850 coming in, then pay in the £850, withdraw £400 to an account at another bank (or in cash) and then pay it back in, and BINGO - you'd qualify."
artin gave a quick rundown of which one is best for you too.
"Want the biggest upfront cash in time for Christmas? HSBC is your winner (though you'll need to switch 2+ direct debits or standing orders to get it)," he wrote.
"Plus, you won't be eligible if you've had an HSBC account or opened a First Direct or M&S Bank account since Jan 2017."
But there was more money in total available if you are prepared to wait.
"For the max total cash, if time isn't key, NatWest Reward gives the same £125 upfront cash," Martin said.
"Then it has cashback on top - bizarrely, it charges a £2 a month fee but pays £4 a month cashback if you've 2+ direct debits going out, and £1 each month you log in to mobile banking.
"So qualify it all and that's £5 a month minus the £2 a month, or an extra £36 a year."
He added that you can also get also get the £125 up front payment by switching to the fee-free NatWest Select account - but there's no monthly cashback.
Of course, up front money isn't everything, and if you're looking for customer service or best-in-class mobile banking, you may need to turn your attention elsewhere.
"None of these are close to table-topping for customer service," Martin said.
"They're not dire, but are far from top (one of the reasons they likely pay bribes for your custom), though Lloyds just pips the others."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Why Eric Garcia started for Man City vs Porto

Pep Guardiola has not given up hope of keeping Eric Garcia at Manchester City beyond his current contract .
The Spanish defender was thought to be close to signing a new deal last season but was won over by former club Barcelona and informed the Blues when the players returned after the restart that he did not want to stay in Manchester .
City were open to selling him but never felt like they got the reasonable offer from Barcelona that they wanted in summer and opted to keep the 19-year-old for the final year of his contract instead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , Garcia lined up alongside Ruben Dias for the Champions League game with Porto - ahead of John Stones and Taylor Harwood-Bellis , who were on the bench .
Guardiola cited the stability of the player for why he picked Garcia over the others , and also raised hopes that he could yet tempt him to change his mind on a return to the Nou Camp .
`` I 'm so happy .
I know he wanted to leave but he 's going to stay and maybe we can seduce him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , '' said Guardiola .
`` He 's a guy who is so stable in many many things and we are so happy . ''
Garcia could be in line for more games after Fernandinho joined the lengthy injury list for the Blues .
Laporte is expected to return to training on Thursday but will be up against it to be fit for Saturday 's trip to West Ham .

Pep Guardiola has not given up hope of keeping Eric Garcia at Manchester City beyond his current contract.
The Spanish defender was thought to be close to signing a new deal last season but was won over by former club Barcelona and informed the Blues when the players returned after the restart that he did not want to stay in Manchester.
City were open to selling him but never felt like they got the reasonable offer from Barcelona that they wanted in summer and opted to keep the 19-year-old for the final year of his contract instead.
With Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte ruled out, Garcia lined up alongside Ruben Dias for the Champions League game with Porto - ahead of John Stones and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who were on the bench.
Guardiola cited the stability of the player for why he picked Garcia over the others, and also raised hopes that he could yet tempt him to change his mind on a return to the Nou Camp.
"I'm so happy. I know he wanted to leave but he's going to stay and maybe we can seduce him in this year to extend the contract with us," said Guardiola. "He's a guy who is so stable in many many things and we are so happy."
Garcia could be in line for more games after Fernandinho joined the lengthy injury list for the Blues. Laporte is expected to return to training on Thursday but will be up against it to be fit for Saturday's trip to West Ham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Gundogan explains why Man City teammates are struggling after Porto win

Ilkay Gundogan says Manchester City are struggling to maintain a fully fit squad as two more players joined the Blues ' injury list .
Nathan Ake missed the win over Porto due to 'niggles ' in the groin , while Fernandinho had to be substituted just ten minutes after coming on after picking up a muscle injury that could keep him out for six weeks .
Gundogan scored the crucial second goal in the 3-1 victory as City began their new Champions League season in an ideal fashion , and was substituted shortly after .
And the German spoke about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when reflecting on their start to the season .
`` I think we are struggling at this moment a little bit , '' he told BT Sport .
`` Fernandinho went off in the last minute .
We have a few injured players .
We have players in different conditions .
Even me , I 'm not 100 per cent yet because I was out with Covid for a couple of weeks .
`` We are all in different moments .
It 's the challenge this season and it 's not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take every game , we have enough players of the quality to play .
It 's not going to be difficult for Pep to choose the XI because some players will be tired , they ca n't play every game , others need to play .
Obviously we are glad that we have a big squad but not everyone is yet there and not everyone is at 100 per cent . ''
City had to come back from a goal down after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Porto , with Gundogan admitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them the lead in the second half .
`` It had a lot to be honest , '' he said .
`` We struggled in different periods of the game .
Obviously we concede the first goal so it was even more difficult to come back .
In periods we played quite well and in periods we can still improve .
So at the end the most important thing is we have the three points and started well to the competition .
`` I have to admit I do n't practice [ free-kicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distances I feel comfortable with a free-kick .
That was the perfect distance for me .
I had a little discussion with Raheem and I was quite confident to take it .
Thanks to him for allowing me to take it .
Obviously I 'm very happy I could score . ''
Gundogan almost did n't take the set piece , with Pep Guardiola readying Phil Foden to replace him , before delaying the switch until after the free kick .
`` I 'm glad he did n't [ take me off ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quite sure he was going to take me off but saw there was an opportunity for me so thankfully he did n't sub me . ''

Ilkay Gundogan says Manchester City are struggling to maintain a fully fit squad as two more players joined the Blues' injury list.
Nathan Ake missed the win over Porto due to 'niggles' in the groin, while Fernandinho had to be substituted just ten minutes after coming on after picking up a muscle injury that could keep him out for six weeks.
Gundogan scored the crucial second goal in the 3-1 victory as City began their new Champions League season in an ideal fashion, and was substituted shortly after.
And the German spoke about City's fitness concerns throughout the squad when reflecting on their start to the season.
"I think we are struggling at this moment a little bit," he told BT Sport. "Fernandinho went off in the last minute. We have a few injured players. We have players in different conditions. Even me, I'm not 100 per cent yet because I was out with Covid for a couple of weeks.
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"We are all in different moments. It's the challenge this season and it's not going to end for a while. We will take every game, we have enough players of the quality to play. It's not going to be difficult for Pep to choose the XI because some players will be tired, they can't play every game, others need to play. Obviously we are glad that we have a big squad but not everyone is yet there and not everyone is at 100 per cent."
City had to come back from a goal down after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Porto, with Gundogan admitting they struggled until his free kick gave them the lead in the second half.
"It had a lot to be honest," he said. "We struggled in different periods of the game. Obviously we concede the first goal so it was even more difficult to come back. In periods we played quite well and in periods we can still improve. So at the end the most important thing is we have the three points and started well to the competition.
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"I have to admit I don't practice [free-kicks] a lot but there are certain distances I feel comfortable with a free-kick. That was the perfect distance for me. I had a little discussion with Raheem and I was quite confident to take it. Thanks to him for allowing me to take it. Obviously I'm very happy I could score."
Gundogan almost didn't take the set piece, with Pep Guardiola readying Phil Foden to replace him, before delaying the switch until after the free kick.
"I'm glad he didn't [take me off]," Gundogan joked. "I was quite sure he was going to take me off but saw there was an opportunity for me so thankfully he didn't sub me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Pep Guardiola confirms Fernandinho blow and gives Man City injury update

Pep Guardiola expects to be without Fernandinho for four to six weeks in another injury setback for Manchester City .
Already without four first-team players in Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy , Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne , the Blues saw Nathan Ake pull out on the morning of the game with a niggle to his groin .
Fernandinho came on as a late substitute for Rodri in the 3-1 win over Porto but was forced off before the end as he could not continue .
Guardiola confirmed after the game that the early signs do not look good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be missing for some time .
De Bruyne and Laporte are expected to resume training on Thursday after their recent absences but face battles to be fit for the Saturday lunchtime clash with West Ham in the Premier League .
`` I think Kevin and Laporte start training tomorrow but I do n't know how they will be tomorrow and the next days so we will see , '' said Guardiola .
`` Unfortunately people came back and now we have lost another but it is really important to come back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and after we travel to France to play against Marseille and then Sheffield three days after .
The schedules are so demanding and we need all the players .
`` It 's bad news [ on Fernandinho ] .
It 's in his leg I think he will be out for four to six weeks .
it is a big blow for us because we need people there . ''

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Pep Guardiola expects to be without Fernandinho for four to six weeks in another injury setback for Manchester City.
Already without four first-team players in Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy, Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne, the Blues saw Nathan Ake pull out on the morning of the game with a niggle to his groin. Fernandinho came on as a late substitute for Rodri in the 3-1 win over Porto but was forced off before the end as he could not continue.
Guardiola confirmed after the game that the early signs do not look good for the veteran Brazilian and expects him to be missing for some time. De Bruyne and Laporte are expected to resume training on Thursday after their recent absences but face battles to be fit for the Saturday lunchtime clash with West Ham in the Premier League.
"I think Kevin and Laporte start training tomorrow but I don't know how they will be tomorrow and the next days so we will see," said Guardiola.
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"Unfortunately people came back and now we have lost another but it is really important to come back. In three days we go to London and after we travel to France to play against Marseille and then Sheffield three days after. The schedules are so demanding and we need all the players.
"It's bad news [on Fernandinho]. It's in his leg I think he will be out for four to six weeks. it is a big blow for us because we need people there."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--What Guardiola said before City penalty showed Champions League nerves remain

So spoke Kevin De Bruyne as he tried to sum up Manchester City 's disastrous defeat by Lyon last season .
As Pep Guardiola echoed this week , the team feels close to breaking their Champions League duck but at the same time manages to get nowhere near .
Perhaps understandably given only two months and six games have happened since , not very much appears to have changed going off the eventful 3-1 win over Porto .
Ruben Dias put his first foot wrong in a City shirt as he passed straight to a Porto player in his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Luis Diaz were excellent , Rodri and Joao Cancelo were also culpable for defending poorly and allowing him to score .
Minutes later , Ederson passed straight to an opposition player on the edge of the City box , with Guardiola 's hands shooting up to his head in despair before seeing the shot fired over .
Even with the penalty that Sergio Aguero smashed in to equalise , the manager 's shout before it was taken to be aware for the second ball hardly screamed confidence in a team that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
Ultimately though the season and this Champions League campaign will not be defined by a forgettable game in an empty stadium .
After nine failed attempts , four under Pep Guardiola , we wo n't know if this year - in potentially the Catalan 's final season at the club - will finally be the year for many , many months .
City have looked excellent in group stages and not won the competition so it is not worth worrying about their form here .
Given their chaotic start , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Blues have to build up one game at a time .
Arsenal was a promising performance with victory ground out and this was not a difficult game .
Not only did Porto arrive as domestic champions but they also had a team that looked to win a refereeing decision at every opportunity and a tremendously vocal support staff off the pitch trying to influence decisions .
As games behind closed doors go , it was the feistiest one since the CSKA Moscow farce back in 2014 .
Conceding so early to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team fought to immediately get back on level terms , with good impetus driving forward from Ilkay Gundogan even if he did accidentally stomp on the goalkeeper 's leg as he shot .
As with the Arsenal game , City enjoyed plenty of the ball but created very little for much of the game - they managed just two shots on target from over 70 per cent of possession in the opening hour .
That meant they had to keep a side that was dangerous on the counter at bay , which they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half despite Joao Cancelo having a game to forget at the Bermuda Triangle that is City 's left-back position .
City also had to guard against the wild eccentricities ( to put it kindly ) of the referee , whose decision-making more often than not defied conventional logic .
Three home players were booked in the first half and Eric Garcia joined them after the break for the crime of kicking a ball against somebody .
The theatrics of the Porto players and their support from the stands probably did n't help .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most revealing thing about a line-up that included another start for Aguero on his return from a long lay-off .
It proved considerably unpopular among the fanbase given the player has told the club he will not be renewing his contract and would already be at Barcelona if he had his chance .
Yet City were adamant both that they would n't be shortchanged over the teenager and that he could still do a job for them if they did n't get the right price .
Guardiola started the defender in the quarter-final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wanted to leave , and started him here .
A penny for John Stones 's thoughts , having battled to stay at the club only to find himself behind a youngster that would rather be elsewhere .
However , Guardiola has always picked the XI for the occasion and especially with a depleted squad - and with Nathan Ake adding to their injury list , albeit with a minor issue - he saw no problem in using Garcia .
Strong teams based on specific opponents has always been the manager 's mantra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be affected by any concerns from outside .
It was Gundogan , making his first start of the campaign after missing the opening fixtures with Covid-19 , that made the difference as his free-kick arced perfectly over the wall and into the net to put City into the lead for the first time in the 65th minute .
Having brought him and Aguero off three minutes later , Guardiola did not have to wait long for his two substitutes to make the game safe .
Ferran Torres exchanged passes with Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box and firing an unstoppable effort past Agustin Marchesin .
Those cameos will give the manager encouragement as he prepares his team for West Ham at the weekend .
Whether those defensive errors and inefficiency in attack will cost them their dream of Champions League glory again is far less important right now than building up the confidence and rhythm of a team that has had an extremely difficult start .
City will be especially glad that they do not have to play Porto every week given all the melodrama that the visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they will also be happy with the outcome .
They got through without a sending off , without lots of injuries , and with a win that gives them three points to kick-start their group effort and more belief to take into their next matches .
Maybe stuff can be different this year , but for now it is n't important .

Different year, same stuff.
So spoke Kevin De Bruyne as he tried to sum up Manchester City's disastrous defeat by Lyon last season. As Pep Guardiola echoed this week, the team feels close to breaking their Champions League duck but at the same time manages to get nowhere near.
Perhaps understandably given only two months and six games have happened since, not very much appears to have changed going off the eventful 3-1 win over Porto.
Ruben Dias put his first foot wrong in a City shirt as he passed straight to a Porto player in his own half. If the run and finish from Luis Diaz were excellent, Rodri and Joao Cancelo were also culpable for defending poorly and allowing him to score.
Minutes later, Ederson passed straight to an opposition player on the edge of the City box, with Guardiola's hands shooting up to his head in despair before seeing the shot fired over.
Even with the penalty that Sergio Aguero smashed in to equalise, the manager's shout before it was taken to be aware for the second ball hardly screamed confidence in a team that have missed far too many spot-kicks over the last year.
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Ultimately though the season and this Champions League campaign will not be defined by a forgettable game in an empty stadium.
After nine failed attempts, four under Pep Guardiola, we won't know if this year - in potentially the Catalan's final season at the club - will finally be the year for many, many months. City have looked excellent in group stages and not won the competition so it is not worth worrying about their form here.
Given their chaotic start, and the unpredictable beginning across the league, the Blues have to build up one game at a time. Arsenal was a promising performance with victory ground out and this was not a difficult game.
Not only did Porto arrive as domestic champions but they also had a team that looked to win a refereeing decision at every opportunity and a tremendously vocal support staff off the pitch trying to influence decisions. As games behind closed doors go, it was the feistiest one since the CSKA Moscow farce back in 2014.
Conceding so early to Diaz made things even trickier but the team fought to immediately get back on level terms, with good impetus driving forward from Ilkay Gundogan even if he did accidentally stomp on the goalkeeper's leg as he shot.
As with the Arsenal game, City enjoyed plenty of the ball but created very little for much of the game - they managed just two shots on target from over 70 per cent of possession in the opening hour. That meant they had to keep a side that was dangerous on the counter at bay, which they did to better effect in the second half despite Joao Cancelo having a game to forget at the Bermuda Triangle that is City's left-back position.
City also had to guard against the wild eccentricities (to put it kindly) of the referee, whose decision-making more often than not defied conventional logic. Three home players were booked in the first half and Eric Garcia joined them after the break for the crime of kicking a ball against somebody. The theatrics of the Porto players and their support from the stands probably didn't help.
The selection of Garcia was possibly the most revealing thing about a line-up that included another start for Aguero on his return from a long lay-off.
It proved considerably unpopular among the fanbase given the player has told the club he will not be renewing his contract and would already be at Barcelona if he had his chance. Yet City were adamant both that they wouldn't be shortchanged over the teenager and that he could still do a job for them if they didn't get the right price. Guardiola started the defender in the quarter-final against Lyon in August when he knew he wanted to leave, and started him here.
A penny for John Stones's thoughts, having battled to stay at the club only to find himself behind a youngster that would rather be elsewhere. However, Guardiola has always picked the XI for the occasion and especially with a depleted squad - and with Nathan Ake adding to their injury list, albeit with a minor issue - he saw no problem in using Garcia.
Strong teams based on specific opponents has always been the manager's mantra though from Burton to Barcelona and he will not be affected by any concerns from outside.
It was Gundogan, making his first start of the campaign after missing the opening fixtures with Covid-19, that made the difference as his free-kick arced perfectly over the wall and into the net to put City into the lead for the first time in the 65th minute.
Having brought him and Aguero off three minutes later, Guardiola did not have to wait long for his two substitutes to make the game safe. Ferran Torres exchanged passes with Phil Foden before taking a touch in the box and firing an unstoppable effort past Agustin Marchesin.
Those cameos will give the manager encouragement as he prepares his team for West Ham at the weekend.
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Whether those defensive errors and inefficiency in attack will cost them their dream of Champions League glory again is far less important right now than building up the confidence and rhythm of a team that has had an extremely difficult start.
City will be especially glad that they do not have to play Porto every week given all the melodrama that the visitors bring to every second of the game, but they will also be happy with the outcome.
They got through without a sending off, without lots of injuries, and with a win that gives them three points to kick-start their group effort and more belief to take into their next matches.
Maybe stuff can be different this year, but for now it isn't important.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Arrest after woman threatened to stab police officer before spitting at him

An arrest has been made after reports a woman threatened to stab a police officer before spitting at him in @ @ @ @ @ became aggressive after police found her 'shouting and swearing at members of the public ' @ @ @ @ @ in GMP 's city centre team .
Police were patrolling the area when they came @ @ @ @ @ 5.45pm this afternoon ( Wednesday ) , Sgt Jon Kenna said .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ and swearing at members of the public .
`` When police intervened , the female @ @ @ @ @ police officer and then spat towards the officer .
`` The female was restrained and @ @ @ @ @ woman has been arrested on suspicion of a Section 4 public order offence and an @ @ @ @ @ .
She remains in police custody for questioning .

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An arrest has been made after reports a woman threatened to stab a police officer before spitting at him in Piccadilly Gardens.
The woman became aggressive after police found her 'shouting and swearing at members of the public', according to a sergeant in GMP's city centre team.
Police were patrolling the area when they came across a group at around 5.45pm this afternoon (Wednesday), Sgt Jon Kenna said.
He added: "The female was shouting and swearing at members of the public.
"When police intervened, the female verbally threatened to stab the police officer and then spat towards the officer.
"The female was restrained and arrested."
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of a Section 4 public order offence and an assault on an emergency worker.
She remains in police custody for questioning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Man City vs FC Porto highlights and reaction

Manchester City got their latest Champions League bid underway tonight , with a 3-1 victory against FC Porto at the @ @ @ @ @ after City 's disappointing exit at the hands of Lyon in last season 's quarter-finals @ @ @ @ @ in action in Europe in a season UEFA had initially barred them from competing in @ @ @ @ @ appeal with CAS allowed City to partake in this season 's Champions League .
Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ , Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus for the game at the Etihad @ @ @ @ @ back on the bench after recovering from injury .
Sergio Aguero started and Raheem Sterling @ @ @ @ @ Diaz gave Porto the lead with a fine solo goal , but City immediately equalised @ @ @ @ @ spot .
In a feisty game , Ilkay Gundogan curled home a free-kick in the @ @ @ @ @ Ferran Torres rounded off the win with a fine individual goal .
Follow the live @ @ @ @ @ the match .

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Manchester City got their latest Champions League bid underway tonight, with a 3-1 victory against FC Porto at the Etihad.
Just two months after City's disappointing exit at the hands of Lyon in last season's quarter-finals, the Blues are back in action in Europe in a season UEFA had initially barred them from competing in. However, a successful appeal with CAS allowed City to partake in this season's Champions League.
Guardiola was without Kevin De Bruyne, Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus for the game at the Etihad, although Aleks Zinchenko was back on the bench after recovering from injury. Sergio Aguero started and Raheem Sterling captained the team.
Luis Diaz gave Porto the lead with a fine solo goal, but City immediately equalised through Aguero from the penalty spot. In a feisty game, Ilkay Gundogan curled home a free-kick in the second half, before substitute Ferran Torres rounded off the win with a fine individual goal.
Follow the live blog below for reaction to the match.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Marcus Rashford reacts after bid to extend free school meals is defeated

Marcus Rashford said he will continue to campaign to end child food poverty after a bid to extend free school meals for disadvantaged youngsters over the school holidays was defeated .
Labour introduced a motion in the House of Commons , calling on the support for the poorest children to be given until next Easter .
But tonight the bid was defeated in Parliament , with 261 votes in favour and 322 against .
Manchester United striker Rashford , who starred in the club 's win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night , took to Twitter to warn that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced '' .
His campaign previously forced the Government into a u-turn , and they extended the free school meals provision over the summer holidays .
Rashford said : `` These children matter .
These children are the future of this country .
They are not just another statistic .
And for as long as they don ’ t have a voice , they will have mine .
You have my word on that . ''
Earlier today , Boris Johnson had refused to perform another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said : `` We support kids on low incomes in school and we will continue to do so .
`` But the most important thing is to keep them in school and not tear off into another national lockdown taking them out of school .
`` We will continue to use the benefits system and all the systems of income to support children throughout the holidays as well . ''
On Twitter , the United star , 22 , called on politicians to act for the sake of hungry children .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the noise , the digs , the party politics and let ’ s focus on the reality .
`` A significant number of children are going to bed tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today .
`` We must stop stigmatising , judging and pointing fingers .
Our views are being clouded by political affiliation .
`` This is not politics , this is humanity . ''
Earlier this month , Rashford , from Wythenshawe , was given an MBE in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognition of his efforts .
During a Commons debate earlier , Tory MP David Simmonds said : “ What does it say about the Opposition ’ s priorities that all of their interests are simply swept aside in favour of currying favour with wealth and power and celebrity status , spending taxpayers ’ money to curry favour with celebrity status , wealth and power .
“ Now I have no doubt that Mr Rashford is an expert in his own experience , but we should not forget that the experiences he so movingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then supposedly at the peak of its powers in tackling child poverty in this country.
” Reacting to the vote , shadow education secretary and MP for Stretford and Urmston Kate Green said : `` Boris Johnson and the Conservatives have badly let down more than one million children and their families .
`` No child should go hungry over the holidays , but the Government is blocking the action needed to prevent this .
`` We pay tribute to Marcus Rashford and others for shining a spotlight on this incredibly important issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Government must reconsider . ''

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Marcus Rashford said he will continue to campaign to end child food poverty after a bid to extend free school meals for disadvantaged youngsters over the school holidays was defeated.
Labour introduced a motion in the House of Commons, calling on the support for the poorest children to be given until next Easter.
But tonight the bid was defeated in Parliament, with 261 votes in favour and 322 against.
Manchester United striker Rashford, who starred in the club's win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, took to Twitter to warn that the problem "has the potential to become the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced".
His campaign previously forced the Government into a u-turn, and they extended the free school meals provision over the summer holidays.
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Rashford said: "These children matter. These children are the future of this country. They are not just another statistic. And for as long as they don’t have a voice, they will have mine. You have my word on that."
Earlier today, Boris Johnson had refused to perform another u-turn.
At Prime Minister's Questions, he said: "We support kids on low incomes in school and we will continue to do so.
"But the most important thing is to keep them in school and not tear off into another national lockdown taking them out of school.
"We will continue to use the benefits system and all the systems of income to support children throughout the holidays as well."
On Twitter, the United star, 22, called on politicians to act for the sake of hungry children.
He said: "Put aside all the noise, the digs, the party politics and let’s focus on the reality.
"A significant number of children are going to bed tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today.
"We must stop stigmatising, judging and pointing fingers. Our views are being clouded by political affiliation.
"This is not politics, this is humanity."
Earlier this month, Rashford, from Wythenshawe, was given an MBE in the Queens Birthday Honour's list in recognition of his efforts.
During a Commons debate earlier, Tory MP David Simmonds said: “What does it say about the Opposition’s priorities that all of their interests are simply swept aside in favour of currying favour with wealth and power and celebrity status, spending taxpayers’ money to curry favour with celebrity status, wealth and power.
“Now I have no doubt that Mr Rashford is an expert in his own experience, but we should not forget that the experiences he so movingly described took place under a Labour government then supposedly at the peak of its powers in tackling child poverty in this country.”
Reacting to the vote, shadow education secretary and MP for Stretford and Urmston Kate Green said: "Boris Johnson and the Conservatives have badly let down more than one million children and their families.
"No child should go hungry over the holidays, but the Government is blocking the action needed to prevent this.
"We pay tribute to Marcus Rashford and others for shining a spotlight on this incredibly important issue.
"This campaign is not over and the Government must reconsider."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Man City player ratings as Ilkay Gundogan good but Joao Cancelo poor

Ederson : An unconvincing performance , having been so good against Arsenal ( and for so much of the Leeds game ) .
He could do nothing for the goal but knows he should n't be passing to opposition players in his own box .
5 Walker : Walker is in excellent form and stood out more as more of his teammates around him erred .
He dealt extremely well with the threat of the speedy Luis Diaz and his pace and awareness remain among the biggest team strengths .
8 Dias : Maybe he is human after all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score the opener and he almost scored an own goal on the stroke of half-time .
No reason to panic but he will be disappointed .
5 Garcia : If he coped well against the imposing frame of Moussa Marega , his lack of pace was exposed on a few occasions as opposition attacks caught him flat-footed .
Also , a very curious pick .
5 Cancelo : Another full-back that looks far more comfortable going forward rather than back .
There were some good passes in behind for Sterling but at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - as Porto quickly realised .
4 Rodri : His failure to tackle or foul Diaz for the goal sums up what he lacks that Fernandinho did so well in that role .
He was happy to support attacks but struggled to make useful contributions .
5 Gundogan : His first start of the season and an excellent performance .
It was his forward drive that earned the penalty and he showed sumptuous technique first to force a save with a volley in the second half and then to score the free-kick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his excellent display against Arsenal .
He took over responsibilities in midfield but popped up all over the pitch to keep City in control .
Booked for no apparent reason - and not the only one .
7 Mahrez : He tried to isolate his defender and did on occasion succeed at step-overing his way to a sight of goal .
He tracked back well but was not immune as the team failed to create much .
6 Sterling : As well as improving his finishing , Sterling has grown excellent at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second , Pepe was fooled and City had another spot-kick .
He did n't offer much else , although did liven up in the last 20 .
6 Aguero : Another all-action performance and the power of his penalty forced it into the net - his first goal since March - despite the keeper going the right way and getting a hand on it .
7 Foden ( for Gundogan , 68 ) An assist for Torres and looked bright .
7 Torres ( for Aguero , 68 ) Scored an excellent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 Stones ( for Fernandinho , 90 ) : No time to mark .

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Ederson: An unconvincing performance, having been so good against Arsenal (and for so much of the Leeds game). He could do nothing for the goal but knows he shouldn't be passing to opposition players in his own box. 5
Walker: Walker is in excellent form and stood out more as more of his teammates around him erred. He dealt extremely well with the threat of the speedy Luis Diaz and his pace and awareness remain among the biggest team strengths. 8
Dias: Maybe he is human after all. A poor pass gave Porto the platform to score the opener and he almost scored an own goal on the stroke of half-time. No reason to panic but he will be disappointed. 5
Garcia: If he coped well against the imposing frame of Moussa Marega, his lack of pace was exposed on a few occasions as opposition attacks caught him flat-footed. Also, a very curious pick. 5
Cancelo: Another full-back that looks far more comfortable going forward rather than back. There were some good passes in behind for Sterling but at left-back he was all over the place - as Porto quickly realised. 4
Rodri: His failure to tackle or foul Diaz for the goal sums up what he lacks that Fernandinho did so well in that role. He was happy to support attacks but struggled to make useful contributions. 5
Gundogan: His first start of the season and an excellent performance. It was his forward drive that earned the penalty and he showed sumptuous technique first to force a save with a volley in the second half and then to score the free-kick. 8
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Bernardo: More encouragement from Bernardo after his excellent display against Arsenal. He took over responsibilities in midfield but popped up all over the pitch to keep City in control. Booked for no apparent reason - and not the only one. 7
Mahrez: He tried to isolate his defender and did on occasion succeed at step-overing his way to a sight of goal. He tracked back well but was not immune as the team failed to create much. 6
Sterling: As well as improving his finishing, Sterling has grown excellent at winning stonewall penalties. In less than a second, Pepe was fooled and City had another spot-kick. He didn't offer much else, although did liven up in the last 20. 6
Aguero: Another all-action performance and the power of his penalty forced it into the net - his first goal since March - despite the keeper going the right way and getting a hand on it. 7
Substitutes
Foden (for Gundogan, 68) An assist for Torres and looked bright. 7
Torres (for Aguero, 68) Scored an excellent goal to make the game safe. 7
Fernandinho (for Rodri 84): Injured.
Stones (for Fernandinho, 90): No time to mark.
Not used: Steffen, Carson, Zinchenko, Nmecha, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer, Bernabe