themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Man United could face familiar faces at Europa League opponents

Manchester United still have plenty to play for this season .
The Reds may not be able to win the Premier League , but they are through to the semi-final of the FA Cup and they are also looking forward to competing in latter stages of the Europa League .
If United progress beyond LASK - which is highly likely considering they won the first leg by five goals to nil - they will face either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the next round .
The Turkish outfit secured a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg meaning that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should Solskjaer be looking ahead to facing ahead of a potential clash ?
In terms of Copenhagen , the Danish team have a number of capable talents including a few ex-Premier League players .
Bryan Oviedo - the former Everton defender - has appeared three times in the competition this season , although it 's worth noting that he 's now 30 years-old and past his peak .
Viktor Fischer is another familiar name .
The 26-year-old was considered as a prospect at Ajax some years ago but after transferring to Middlesbrough and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his home country .
The players who regularly deliver for the Danish outfit are less well-known , though .
Pieros Sotiriou , Dame N'Doye and Michael Santos are responsible for 45.2 % of the goals that Copenhagen have scored in the Superliga this season .
Istanbul Basaksehir have a squad that comprises of even more recognisable names , especially in defence .
Former Liverpool centre-back , Martin Skrtel , is probably the most relevant regarding United , with the Slovakian now aged 35 .
Gael Clichy is also contracted to the Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago on a free transfer .
The ex-Arsenal full-back features prominently for his team , having appeared nine times in the Europa League and 28 times in the Turkish top-flight this season .
Further up the field , Demba Ba regularly finds the net for the Istanbul club .
He 's now 35 years old but has scored a total of 13 goals in all competitions this year , placing him behind only two teammates , Edin Visca and Enzo Crivelli .
Perhaps the most surprising player involved is Robinho .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid and Manchester City but he 's now aged 36 and simply is n't as good as he once was .
It 's reasonable to suggest that if he does feature , it 'll probably be as a substitute .
The draw for United is favourable - and the Reds could be about to face some familiar foes when the European tournament eventually restarts .

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Manchester United still have plenty to play for this season. The Reds may not be able to win the Premier League, but they are through to the semi-final of the FA Cup and they are also looking forward to competing in latter stages of the Europa League.
If United progress beyond LASK - which is highly likely considering they won the first leg by five goals to nil - they will face either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the next round.
The Turkish outfit secured a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg meaning that the tie remains undecided, but which players should Solskjaer be looking ahead to facing ahead of a potential clash?
In terms of Copenhagen, the Danish team have a number of capable talents including a few ex-Premier League players.
Bryan Oviedo - the former Everton defender - has appeared three times in the competition this season, although it's worth noting that he's now 30 years-old and past his peak.
Viktor Fischer is another familiar name. The 26-year-old was considered as a prospect at Ajax some years ago but after transferring to Middlesbrough and largely failing, he now plays football in his home country.
The players who regularly deliver for the Danish outfit are less well-known, though. Pieros Sotiriou, Dame N'Doye and Michael Santos are responsible for 45.2% of the goals that Copenhagen have scored in the Superliga this season.
Istanbul Basaksehir have a squad that comprises of even more recognisable names, especially in defence. Former Liverpool centre-back, Martin Skrtel, is probably the most relevant regarding United, with the Slovakian now aged 35.
Gael Clichy is also contracted to the Turkish club, having left Manchester City three years ago on a free transfer. The ex-Arsenal full-back features prominently for his team, having appeared nine times in the Europa League and 28 times in the Turkish top-flight this season.
Further up the field, Demba Ba regularly finds the net for the Istanbul club. He's now 35 years old but has scored a total of 13 goals in all competitions this year, placing him behind only two teammates, Edin Visca and Enzo Crivelli.
Perhaps the most surprising player involved is Robinho. The Brazilian spent his peak years playing for Real Madrid and Manchester City but he's now aged 36 and simply isn't as good as he once was. It's reasonable to suggest that if he does feature, it'll probably be as a substitute.
The draw for United is favourable - and the Reds could be about to face some familiar foes when the European tournament eventually restarts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Sterling and Silva to start - Man City predicted starting XI vs Brighton

With just four league games remaining , Manchester City will be looking to build momentum ahead of the Champions League when they take on Brighton on Saturday .
It 's been a strange week or so of results for City , as they dismantled the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool 4-0 but followed it up with a shock defeat to Southampton before bouncing back to smash five past Newcastle on Wednesday .
It 's been a microcosm of the Blues ' season and the inconsistency is ultimately what has seen them lose their title so Pep Guardiola will no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good results together ahead of their meeting with Real Madrid and the FA Cup semi-finals .
Another trip to the south coast is next on the agenda and , apart from the absent Sergio Aguero , Guardiola has a fully fit squad to choose from and he may once again look to make changes to keep his side fresh .
As we know , Ederson wo n't be one of those changes but he could once again have a fresh defence in front of him .
Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come back in now they 're fully refreshed .
It may also be interesting to see Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte partner each other in the centre of defence .
The duo have only played alongside each other once , in the recent defeat to Chelsea , and it did n't go to plan with Chelsea scoring twice and the Brazilian being sent off .
But it 's worth giving it another try to see if they could be the first choice pairing going forward .
In midfield Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rodri , but it would be almost impossible to drop David Silva after his sensational performance against Newcastle .
Likewise with Phil Foden in attack and it may also be foolish to drop Gabriel Jesus after he finally got back on the scoresheet last time out , but Raheem Sterling could come in for Riyad Mahrez .

With just four league games remaining, Manchester City will be looking to build momentum ahead of the Champions League when they take on Brighton on Saturday.
It's been a strange week or so of results for City, as they dismantled the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool 4-0 but followed it up with a shock defeat to Southampton before bouncing back to smash five past Newcastle on Wednesday.
It's been a microcosm of the Blues' season and the inconsistency is ultimately what has seen them lose their title so Pep Guardiola will no doubt be wanting his side to start stringing good results together ahead of their meeting with Real Madrid and the FA Cup semi-finals.
Another trip to the south coast is next on the agenda and, apart from the absent Sergio Aguero, Guardiola has a fully fit squad to choose from and he may once again look to make changes to keep his side fresh.
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As we know, Ederson won't be one of those changes but he could once again have a fresh defence in front of him. Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy haven't started the last two games but could come back in now they're fully refreshed.
It may also be interesting to see Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte partner each other in the centre of defence. The duo have only played alongside each other once, in the recent defeat to Chelsea, and it didn't go to plan with Chelsea scoring twice and the Brazilian being sent off. But it's worth giving it another try to see if they could be the first choice pairing going forward.
In midfield Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva may come in to rest Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri, but it would be almost impossible to drop David Silva after his sensational performance against Newcastle.
Likewise with Phil Foden in attack and it may also be foolish to drop Gabriel Jesus after he finally got back on the scoresheet last time out, but Raheem Sterling could come in for Riyad Mahrez.
Man City predicted starting XI vs Brighton: Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; Bernardo, Gundogan, Silva; Sterling, Jesus, Foden.
Predicted substitutes: Bravo, Cancelo, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Garcia, Rodri, De Bruyne, Mahrez.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--The 'cheated' homebuyers who missed out on savings of £15,000 by days

Homebuyers say they feel 'cheated ' after they missed out on stamp duty savings - which would have amounted to thousands of pounds - by days .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he would cut stamp duty for all purchases below £500,000 as he delivered a mini budget on Wednesday ( July 8 ) .
The move has been made to help kick-start the housing market and could help around 90 per cent of buyers , with an average savings of £4,500 .
The current stamp duty threshold is £125,000 , but this has been increased to £500,000 until March 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have missed out savings of around £15,000 - one of them by a number of days .
Both moved house between the housing market reopening on May 12 and the government 's announcement this week .
They say it 's a 'kick in the teeth ' and want the stamp duty cut to be back-dated to May .
Suzanne Frank , 41 , and her husband Michael , 38 , moved into their new home on May 29 .
`` We were a bit worried about what was going to happen and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Suzanne said .
`` But after May 13 , the government was urging people to move and 'help the economy get going ' , so we agreed it was the best thing to do .
`` The move was very stressful because we could n't get anyone to look after the kids , and , because of social distancing , it took four days . ''
Suzanne says if she and her family had moved a few weeks later , they would have saved an extra £15,000 .
`` Wednesday 's announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teeth and we 'd have been a lot better ofd if we had n't have moved in those circumstances , '' she said .
`` We just feel really cheated .
That £15,000 could have been spent on home improvements . ''
Suzanne and her husband , who are both key workers , believe the cut-off should have been when government allowed people to move again on May 12 .
`` I know lots of people will say 'you are moving and without coronavirus you would have paid stamp duty anyway ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the circumstances , '' she added .
`` I work at The Christie and my husband is a mental health nurse .
Throughout this , we have both continued to go to work .
`` Our daughters have been at home three days a week and at school two days a week .
We have found it all quite difficult moving as well .
`` Neither of us are going to get a pay rise for a significant amount of time and we feel like we are being penalised left right and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked not to be named , said : `` It is just unbelievable .
I feel like my life savings have been wiped out for no reason .
`` All the way through lockdown we have been pushing on with the sale and purchase .
`` Had we known any of this was going to happen we would have put it off .
We thought we were doing the best thing for the economy .
`` We paid £20,500 stamp duty last week and if we had waited until this week , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of money . ''
`` There is always going to be a cut off point and I accept that but for it to be so arbitary seems really unfair .
`` We managed to get everything done during lockdown thinking it was the right thing to do .
It 's just awful , we feel so cheated . ''

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Homebuyers say they feel 'cheated' after they missed out on stamp duty savings - which would have amounted to thousands of pounds - by days.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he would cut stamp duty for all purchases below £500,000 as he delivered a mini budget on Wednesday (July 8).
The move has been made to help kick-start the housing market and could help around 90 per cent of buyers, with an average savings of £4,500.
The current stamp duty threshold is £125,000, but this has been increased to £500,000 until March 2021.
Two buyers in Trafford say they have missed out savings of around £15,000 - one of them by a number of days.
Both moved house between the housing market reopening on May 12 and the government's announcement this week.
They say it's a 'kick in the teeth' and want the stamp duty cut to be back-dated to May.
(Image: Suzanne Frank)
Suzanne Frank, 41, and her husband Michael, 38, moved into their new home on May 29.
"We were a bit worried about what was going to happen and it was all very stressful and difficult," Suzanne said.
"But after May 13, the government was urging people to move and 'help the economy get going', so we agreed it was the best thing to do.
"The move was very stressful because we couldn't get anyone to look after the kids, and, because of social distancing, it took four days."
Suzanne says if she and her family had moved a few weeks later, they would have saved an extra £15,000.
"Wednesday's announcement just felt like a massive kick in the teeth and we'd have been a lot better ofd if we hadn't have moved in those circumstances," she said.
"We just feel really cheated. That £15,000 could have been spent on home improvements."
(Image: Getty Images)
Suzanne and her husband, who are both key workers, believe the cut-off should have been when government allowed people to move again on May 12.
"I know lots of people will say 'you are moving and without coronavirus you would have paid stamp duty anyway', but it just feels really unfair given the circumstances," she added.
"I work at The Christie and my husband is a mental health nurse. Throughout this, we have both continued to go to work.
"Our daughters have been at home three days a week and at school two days a week. We have found it all quite difficult moving as well.
"Neither of us are going to get a pay rise for a significant amount of time and we feel like we are being penalised left right and centre."
Another buyer, who asked not to be named, said: "It is just unbelievable. I feel like my life savings have been wiped out for no reason.
"All the way through lockdown we have been pushing on with the sale and purchase.
"Had we known any of this was going to happen we would have put it off. We thought we were doing the best thing for the economy.
(Image: PA)
"We paid £20,500 stamp duty last week and if we had waited until this week, we would have paid £5,500. It is a lot of money."
"There is always going to be a cut off point and I accept that but for it to be so arbitary seems really unfair.
"We managed to get everything done during lockdown thinking it was the right thing to do. It's just awful, we feel so cheated."
The Treasury declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--From budgies to budget shops: The rise and fall of Crompton Place

Crompton Place has been at the centre of Bolton for a very long time .
The shopping centre was first officially opened during the 1960s as part of a series of retail havens created by the Arndale Property Company .
While its sister site in Manchester has retained its title throughout the years , the Bolton location , along with those in Middleton and Stretford , was transformed into something new .
Residents who are familiar with the borough 's history will know the building was developed on the site of the former Acresfield Mall , named after Acres Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar shopping centres , Crompton Place has grown and changed very slowly over time .
And , until the entrance was closed off in 2008 , it was the beating heart of the area , connecting the historic Victoria Square and Bradshawgate .
A host of big names have made their homes inside the mall , from Boots and Primark to the now-defunct BHS .
But , perhaps the most memorable feature of the centre was the fountain that stood in the middle of the building with its own unusual feathered residents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrounding the water , to the delight of children and visitors who would come to see the unlikely attraction that made the then-Arndale a unique place .
Some will remember that the cages were first installed for parrots , but the birds had to be destroyed in the 1970s after they became diseased and they were replaced with their smaller cousins .
The budgies remained a part of the centre until the late 1980s when they were removed , along with the fountain , in a major refurbishment .
The name also changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in memory of one of Bolton 's great sons Samuel Crompton , inventor of the Spinning Mule .
But , as with many high street shopping destinations , the centre has slowly fallen from grace over the years .
Major names have been replaced with empty shop fronts and the hustle and bustle of a busy mall has faded somewhat .
One of the most significant of these blows came just a few years ago in 2016 when British retail staple BHS closed its doors for the final time , leaving a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mall .
Despite the continued popularity of some of its stores , things seemed to be headed on a downwards spiral for the centre until it was snapped up by Bolton Council .
In a blockbuster deal that surprised many , the authority spent £14.8m on the complex , citing it as a key location for future regeneration plans .
Now those plans look to be coming to fruition .
On Thursday , councillors voted to allow Crompton Place to be demolished and replaced with a huge £250m development .
It is part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end up completely transforming the face of Bolton for the future .
Crompton Place , so long a fixture for shoppers , will be gone , and in its place there will be a 110-bedroom hotel , 150 homes , 10,500sqm of office space , and a mixed-use retail , leisure , dining and events area dubbed “ Bolton Works ” .
The path between Bradshawgate and Victoria Square will be reopened and the shopping centre , like so many others around the country will become something completely different .

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Crompton Place has been at the centre of Bolton for a very long time.
The shopping centre was first officially opened during the 1960s as part of a series of retail havens created by the Arndale Property Company.
While its sister site in Manchester has retained its title throughout the years, the Bolton location, along with those in Middleton and Stretford, was transformed into something new.
Residents who are familiar with the borough's history will know the building was developed on the site of the former Acresfield Mall, named after Acres Field, an old street.
Like many similar shopping centres, Crompton Place has grown and changed very slowly over time.
(Image: Google Maps)
And, until the entrance was closed off in 2008, it was the beating heart of the area, connecting the historic Victoria Square and Bradshawgate.
A host of big names have made their homes inside the mall, from Boots and Primark to the now-defunct BHS.
But, perhaps the most memorable feature of the centre was the fountain that stood in the middle of the building with its own unusual feathered residents.
Budgies made their home in the cages surrounding the water, to the delight of children and visitors who would come to see the unlikely attraction that made the then-Arndale a unique place.
Some will remember that the cages were first installed for parrots, but the birds had to be destroyed in the 1970s after they became diseased and they were replaced with their smaller cousins.
The budgies remained a part of the centre until the late 1980s when they were removed, along with the fountain, in a major refurbishment.
The name also changed with time, swapping to Crompton Place in memory of one of Bolton's great sons Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
But, as with many high street shopping destinations, the centre has slowly fallen from grace over the years.
Major names have been replaced with empty shop fronts and the hustle and bustle of a busy mall has faded somewhat.
One of the most significant of these blows came just a few years ago in 2016 when British retail staple BHS closed its doors for the final time, leaving a huge disused space at the front of the mall.
(Image: BCEGI Construction)
Despite the continued popularity of some of its stores, things seemed to be headed on a downwards spiral for the centre until it was snapped up by Bolton Council.
In a blockbuster deal that surprised many, the authority spent £14.8m on the complex, citing it as a key location for future regeneration plans.
Now those plans look to be coming to fruition.
(Image: BCEGI Construction)
On Thursday, councillors voted to allow Crompton Place to be demolished and replaced with a huge £250m development. It is part of a massive £1.5bn scheme which could end up completely transforming the face of Bolton for the future.
Crompton Place, so long a fixture for shoppers, will be gone, and in its place there will be a 110-bedroom hotel, 150 homes, 10,500sqm of office space, and a mixed-use retail, leisure, dining and events area dubbed “Bolton Works”.
The path between Bradshawgate and Victoria Square will be reopened and the shopping centre, like so many others around the country will become something completely different.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Police swoop on popular park in manhunt for escaped prisoner - live updates

Police have launched a manhunt after a prisoner escaped from a hospital .
Officers have swooped in Reddish Vale Country Park near Stockport this afternoon .
The police helicopter has also been scrambled to the scene to search for a 21-year-old man .
Charged with a series of offences , he had been due to appear in court today ( Saturday ) but he claimed he was feeling poorly and he was taken to hospital under guard .
He escaped from hospital and remains on the run this afternoon .
He had been due to appear at Manchester and Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Police said : `` A search is currently ongoing in Reddish Vale Country Park .
`` Earlier today , a 21-year-old man was due to appear in court in relation to eight offences , including burglary and theft .
`` After consultation with medical professionals , he was taken to hospital with concerns for his welfare .
It is understood the man is from Ashtion-under-Lyne .
It is believed he fled from Tameside General Hospital .
He was due to appear in court charged with two counts of burglary , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shoplifting , a public order offence and possession of a bladed article .
We 'll have live updates on the situation below ...

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Police have launched a manhunt after a prisoner escaped from a hospital.
Officers have swooped in Reddish Vale Country Park near Stockport this afternoon.
The police helicopter has also been scrambled to the scene to search for a 21-year-old man.
Charged with a series of offences, he had been due to appear in court today (Saturday) but he claimed he was feeling poorly and he was taken to hospital under guard.
He escaped from hospital and remains on the run this afternoon.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He had been due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "A search is currently ongoing in Reddish Vale Country Park.
"Earlier today, a 21-year-old man was due to appear in court in relation to eight offences, including burglary and theft.
"After consultation with medical professionals, he was taken to hospital with concerns for his welfare.
"A short time ago, he absconded from hospital.
"A search is ongoing."
It is understood the man is from Ashtion-under-Lyne.
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It is believed he fled from Tameside General Hospital.
He was due to appear in court charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of theft of motor vehicle theft, shoplifting, a public order offence and possession of a bladed article.
We'll have live updates on the situation below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl sends Manchester United warning

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has warned Manchester United his team wo n't fear them despite their 17-game unbeaten run .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side extended their fine form post-lockdown with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Thursday night , boosting their chances of qualifying for the Champions League .
Goals from Bruno Fernandes , Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba ensured United remain in the hunt for a top-four finish .
United sit one point behind Leicester City who occupy fourth place and a further point adrift of Chelsea with four matches left to play .
Solskjaer 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been in decent form since the Premier League 's resumption .
Hasenhuttl 's side have lost only one of their six league outings and beat Manchester City last Sunday 1-0 .
And having toppled the former Premier League champions , the Southampton boss has insisted his side will not fear an in-form United and is confident they can get a positive result .
Hasenhuttl said : “ They have at the moment an unbelievable run and this is exactly what we like the most because then we can see how good we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge and be competitive against such an opponent .
“ This is exactly the challenge we need .
If we want to get better , we need to challenges against such teams .
We can learn a lot .
“ I think against Manchester City we learned a lot about how good they are in possession and what they can do – we need these games .
“ I once said that if you want to be lion then you have to fight with lions , and I think this is exactly what @ @ @ @ @ @

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Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has warned Manchester United his team won't fear them despite their 17-game unbeaten run.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side extended their fine form post-lockdown with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Thursday night, boosting their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba ensured United remain in the hunt for a top-four finish. United sit one point behind Leicester City who occupy fourth place and a further point adrift of Chelsea with four matches left to play.
Solskjaer's side host Southampton on Monday night, who have been in decent form since the Premier League's resumption.
Hasenhuttl's side have lost only one of their six league outings and beat Manchester City last Sunday 1-0.
And having toppled the former Premier League champions, the Southampton boss has insisted his side will not fear an in-form United and is confident they can get a positive result.
Hasenhuttl said: “They have at the moment an unbelievable run and this is exactly what we like the most because then we can see how good we are and we can go into this challenge and be competitive against such an opponent.
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“This is exactly the challenge we need. If we want to get better, we need to challenges against such teams. We can learn a lot.
“I think against Manchester City we learned a lot about how good they are in possession and what they can do – we need these games.
“I once said that if you want to be lion then you have to fight with lions, and I think this is exactly what we are looking for.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Borussia Dortmund issue Jadon Sancho transfer demand amid Man United interest

Borussia Dortmund have demanded nothing less than their reputed €130million asking price for Manchester United target Jadon Sancho .
Sancho , 20 , has entered the last two years of his Dortmund contract and is believed to be intent on leaving the Bundesliga side rather than signing a renewal .
United are long-time admirers of Sancho , having tried to sign him from Manchester City in 2017 , and were unsuccessful in a move to buy the England international last year due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League .
Dortmund want a nine-figure fee for Sancho , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post-COVID climate , and a United move for Sancho also depends on whether they return to the Champions League .
`` Jadon has a valid contract with us and we would be very happy if he is still with us next season , '' Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told Waz .
`` To think about anything else at all , the timing would have to be right , and secondly , our price expectations would have to be met 100 per cent . ''
The £89m Paul Pogba remains United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £116.33m if Dortmund demanded €130m .
United sources dismissed Dortmund 's confidence of retaining Sancho earlier this year as brinkmanship since the club 's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke had already admitted it was probable Sancho would be sold this summer .
Dortmund could be open to a compromise in negotiations , having sold Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona in 2017 for £135.5m .
Dortmund received £96.8m up front for Dembele .
Sancho has scored 22 goals in 49 games for Dortmund and England this term and would offer competition to the attacking trident of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenwood , who have plundered 56 goals between them .
Solskjaer said last month he was still uncertain about United 's transfer budget with Champions League qualification not yet assured , and the MEN reported moves for certain targets hinge on a return to the Champions League .
The coronavirus pandemic has already cost United £28m , their revenues for the third quarter fell by 18.7 % to £123.7m and their debt soared by £124.4m to £429.1m .

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Borussia Dortmund have demanded nothing less than their reputed €130million asking price for Manchester United target Jadon Sancho.
Sancho, 20, has entered the last two years of his Dortmund contract and is believed to be intent on leaving the Bundesliga side rather than signing a renewal.
United are long-time admirers of Sancho, having tried to sign him from Manchester City in 2017, and were unsuccessful in a move to buy the England international last year due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Dortmund want a nine-figure fee for Sancho, which could lead to protracted negotiations in a post-COVID climate, and a United move for Sancho also depends on whether they return to the Champions League.
"Jadon has a valid contract with us and we would be very happy if he is still with us next season," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told Waz. "To think about anything else at all, the timing would have to be right, and secondly, our price expectations would have to be met 100 per cent."
The £89m Paul Pogba remains United's record signing and Sancho would cost around £116.33m if Dortmund demanded €130m. United sources dismissed Dortmund's confidence of retaining Sancho earlier this year as brinkmanship since the club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke had already admitted it was probable Sancho would be sold this summer.
Dortmund could be open to a compromise in negotiations, having sold Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona in 2017 for £135.5m. Dortmund received £96.8m up front for Dembele.
Sancho has scored 22 goals in 49 games for Dortmund and England this term and would offer competition to the attacking trident of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood, who have plundered 56 goals between them.
Solskjaer said last month he was still uncertain about United's transfer budget with Champions League qualification not yet assured, and the MEN reported moves for certain targets hinge on a return to the Champions League.
The coronavirus pandemic has already cost United £28m, their revenues for the third quarter fell by 18.7% to £123.7m and their debt soared by £124.4m to £429.1m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Pub shuts to public after 'wild animal' drinkers cause reopening nightmare

A pub in Didsbury has closed to the general public after concerns about drinkers turning into 'wild animals ' outside the premises when venues reopened last weekend .
The Famous Crown , on Wilmslow Road , has restricted entry to 'patrons they know and trust ' after it reopened on Super Saturday .
A sign on the door says the decision was made 'due to the ridiculous behaviour of a number of people ' .
`` If you want to act like a wild animal our establishment does n't want you ! '
, the signs says .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight broke out on the street outside after they closed , manager Chris Dussie said .
He said the people involved in the fight had n't been in their venue and he believes they were passing by outside .
He said he believes an arrest was made .
`` On Saturday , after we closed and finished serving , there was fighting outside the venue .
That 's all it was . ''
He said that social distancing has also been hard to regulate .
`` It 's very hard to socially distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Especially in this establishment , all my locals are dead friendly so they all want to hug each other .
They have n't seen each other for three months .
`` They all come in and they have got to socially distance and things like football , United were playing were n't they ?
They cheered , and I got into a bit of trouble for that . ''
The council were called and 'did n't like the fact ' that customers were cheering when United scored , he said .
Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were celebrating like 'New Year 's Eve ' .
He said : `` It was stupid putting football on at 3pm in a pub , that is a ridiculous thing to do on a Saturday .
`` It was n't outrageous , the police came and checked and everything was fine .
They let me carry on .
That was the story of the day .
They kept checking on me and allowed me to continue .
They never stopped me .
`` It was a really nice day , there was nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the rules and everything , that is the way it is now .
Obviously it 's just difficult , we have a big venue .
`` If we have bums on every seat , it 's 70 odd people in here .
We still look like we are overcrowding when we are not . ''
He said the fact that a fight broke out outside the venue 'looks bad on ( their ) pub ' .
Chris said the fight was nothing to do with them , and police confirmed it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad reputation to us and we have n't done it . ''
He said they heard about a few fights in the south Manchester suburb when he spoke to people the next day .
`` The locals came on Sunday morning and showed me the rest of Didsbury .
Apparently Didsbury was a bit of a nightmare .
They were making out like it was dead nice but it was n't . ''
He said there were fights at another venue and at Aldi car park in the 'early hours ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to local regulars for 'afternoon pints ' until the 'general public have calmed down ' .
`` I woke up the next day and I thought 'do you know what , I 'm not doing that ' .
`` It 's almost like a private member 's club now .
They ring , they have a telephone number so they can ring and see .
We are a nice place to come , my customers love it .
It 's a great pub , it 's just a shame .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... maybe that will be when we let people back in .
Because with the rules in place , it 's not good .
`` Money is bad as well , takings are bad .
I 've had to let a few of my staff go as we ca n't operate .
We are going to run table service and then we will see how we get on , '' he added .
GMP has been contacted for comment .

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A pub in Didsbury has closed to the general public after concerns about drinkers turning into 'wild animals' outside the premises when venues reopened last weekend.
The Famous Crown, on Wilmslow Road, has restricted entry to 'patrons they know and trust' after it reopened on Super Saturday.
A sign on the door says the decision was made 'due to the ridiculous behaviour of a number of people'.
"If you want to act like a wild animal our establishment doesn't want you!', the signs says.
Police were called twice to the venue and a fight broke out on the street outside after they closed, manager Chris Dussie said.
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He said the people involved in the fight hadn't been in their venue and he believes they were passing by outside.
He said he believes an arrest was made.
"On Saturday, after we closed and finished serving, there was fighting outside the venue. That's all it was."
He said that social distancing has also been hard to regulate.
"It's very hard to socially distance, especially after a few pints.
"Especially in this establishment, all my locals are dead friendly so they all want to hug each other. They haven't seen each other for three months.
"They all come in and they have got to socially distance and things like football, United were playing weren't they? They cheered, and I got into a bit of trouble for that."
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The council were called and 'didn't like the fact' that customers were cheering when United scored, he said.
Chris said people were 'excited' and they were celebrating like 'New Year's Eve'.
He said: "It was stupid putting football on at 3pm in a pub, that is a ridiculous thing to do on a Saturday.
"It wasn't outrageous, the police came and checked and everything was fine. They let me carry on. That was the story of the day. They kept checking on me and allowed me to continue. They never stopped me.
"It was a really nice day, there was nothing wrong. I don't mind abiding by the rules and everything, that is the way it is now. Obviously it's just difficult, we have a big venue.
"If we have bums on every seat, it's 70 odd people in here. We still look like we are overcrowding when we are not."
He said the fact that a fight broke out outside the venue 'looks bad on (their) pub'.
(Image: supplied)
Chris said the fight was nothing to do with them, and police confirmed it wasn't their fault.
"It brings a bad reputation to us and we haven't done it."
He said they heard about a few fights in the south Manchester suburb when he spoke to people the next day.
"The locals came on Sunday morning and showed me the rest of Didsbury. Apparently Didsbury was a bit of a nightmare. They were making out like it was dead nice but it wasn't."
He said there were fights at another venue and at Aldi car park in the 'early hours'.
Now staff have decided to restrict access to local regulars for 'afternoon pints' until the 'general public have calmed down'.
"I woke up the next day and I thought 'do you know what, I'm not doing that'.
"It's almost like a private member's club now. They ring, they have a telephone number so they can ring and see. We are a nice place to come, my customers love it. It's a great pub, it's just a shame.
"I think realistically, until they drop social distancing...maybe that will be when we let people back in. Because with the rules in place, it's not good.
"Money is bad as well, takings are bad. I've had to let a few of my staff go as we can't operate. We are going to run table service and then we will see how we get on," he added.
GMP has been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United are due to play Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa League quarter-finals .
United are 5-0 up @ @ @ @ @ their round-of-16 return leg at Old Trafford next month and will almost certainly face Copenhagen @ @ @ @ @ If United reach the semi-finals they will take on Olympiakos , Wolves , Sevilla or @ @ @ @ @ are 1-0 up going into their return leg at Copenhagen , who beat United in @ @ @ @ @ in 2006 .
The draw has kept United separate from Inter Milan , who signed @ @ @ @ @ from United this season and still have Alexis Sanchez on loan .
The Europa League @ @ @ @ @ will be played across four regions - Cologne , Duisborg , Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen - @ @ @ @ @ and 21 .
Europa League glory offers United a route back into the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ side will hope to achieve qualification by finishing in the Premier League top four .
@ @ @ @ @ news throughout the day .

Manchester United are due to play Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa League quarter-finals.
United are 5-0 up against LASK Linz ahead of their round-of-16 return leg at Old Trafford next month and will almost certainly face Copenhagen or Basaksehir in Germany. If United reach the semi-finals they will take on Olympiakos, Wolves, Sevilla or Roma.
Turkish side Basaksehir are 1-0 up going into their return leg at Copenhagen, who beat United in the Champions League group stage in 2006.
The draw has kept United separate from Inter Milan, who signed Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young from United this season and still have Alexis Sanchez on loan.
The Europa League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be played across four regions - Cologne, Duisborg, Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen - in Germany between August 10 and 21.
Europa League glory offers United a route back into the Champions League but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will hope to achieve qualification by finishing in the Premier League top four.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Celebrity Gogglebox viewers have the same question for Ruth and Eamonn

Celebrity Gogglebox fans have been left intrigued during the most recent episode thanks to a cheeky move by Ruth Langsford .
After returning from a break , Ruth 's hubby Eamonn Holmes appeared annoyed at his wife for being on her phone while watching something on the telly .
`` You 're always on your phone .
Get off your phone , '' he complained as Ruth looked at photos on her phone .
She defended herself saying she liked looking back before spotting a picture she liked of herself .
`` That 's a nice photo of me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she showed Eamonn her phone .
But he responded : `` That 's nice , for an older woman , '' with a death stare incoming from Ruth .
He went on to say it was `` age appropriate '' for a woman of his `` wife 's age '' and he certainly was n't expecting Ruth 's response as the Loose Women and This Morning star surprised her other half .
`` What about that one , '' Ruth said confidently with a slight glint in her eye , `` That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving him in a fit of giggles .
`` Yeah - exactly '' Ruth told him before turning back to the TV .
And viewers of the Channel 4 show have been left asking the very same question .
`` So Ruth what did you show Eamonn that was inappropriate on tonight ’ s gogglebox , '' questioned one .
Another said : `` Ruth !
Everyone now wants to know what naughty photo you showed Eamonn . ''
`` I am gagging to see what was on @ RuthieeL ’ s phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also commented .
Something tells me we wo n't be seeing what Eamonn saw .

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Celebrity Gogglebox fans have been left intrigued during the most recent episode thanks to a cheeky move by Ruth Langsford.
After returning from a break, Ruth's hubby Eamonn Holmes appeared annoyed at his wife for being on her phone while watching something on the telly.
"You're always on your phone. Get off your phone," he complained as Ruth looked at photos on her phone.
She defended herself saying she liked looking back before spotting a picture she liked of herself.
"That's a nice photo of me, look," the 60-year-old said as she showed Eamonn her phone.
But he responded: "That's nice, for an older woman," with a death stare incoming from Ruth.
He went on to say it was "age appropriate" for a woman of his "wife's age" and he certainly wasn't expecting Ruth's response as the Loose Women and This Morning star surprised her other half.
"What about that one," Ruth said confidently with a slight glint in her eye, "That's not appropriate, is it?" leaving him in a fit of giggles.
"Yeah - exactly" Ruth told him before turning back to the TV.
And viewers of the Channel 4 show have been left asking the very same question.
"So Ruth what did you show Eamonn that was inappropriate on tonight’s gogglebox," questioned one.
Another said: "Ruth! Everyone now wants to know what naughty photo you showed Eamonn."
"I am gagging to see what was on @RuthieeL’s phone! #CelebrityGogglebox," a third also commented.
Something tells me we won't be seeing what Eamonn saw.
Celebrity Gogglebox airs Friday's at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Manchester United have two reasons to tweak their transfer plans

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likes to be sure of himself in press conferences , but on this occasion it was impossible for him to sound certain .
The Manchester United manager was thrown a series of half-volleys which , given the circumstances and his team 's scintillating form , were easy enough for him to knock back .
Then came a googly of Shane Warne proportions .
Not even Solskjaer 's mentor Sir Alex Ferguson would have had a coherent answer .
How do United plan for next season ?
Given the delayed transfer window and the uncertainty surrounding when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those in European competitions , this is an issue that all clubs are tacking .
Not just United and Solskjaer .
`` There ’ s quite a lot of planning going on , '' began the Norwegian .
`` When do we start the league ?
That is probably determined by how far we go in Europe .
“ So you can ’ t really decide on the training programme , there are so many small decisions and of course , transfers sometimes are out of our hands as well .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do we need ?
What don ’ t we need ?
Do we get injuries ?
That ’ s just the way we ’ re working in this job and you ’ ve always got to plan for different scenarios . ''
United 's 17-match unbeaten run , not to mention the current unprecedented situation after the coronavirus pandemic , have given the club reasons to be extra careful when approaching transfers .
It is well documented that the club have an interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho but , as is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to have fall-back options .
Names have ranged from the credible ( Jack Grealish ) to the fanciful ( Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa ) and the unforeseeable ( Ben Chilwell ) .
Beyond Sancho , it is difficult to see United making many pricey moves in the market .
Solskjaer indicated that .
`` I don ’ t think the club would either panic or suddenly go crazy with plans that we ’ ve already talked about for years to come . ''
He did admit that Champions League football would make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives United 's coffers a boost and because of the allure for players considering a move to a club in Europe 's premier competition .
Sancho would have to at least think twice if United ended up in the Europa League again .
But that is becoming increasingly unlikely with every victory that this in-form United side chalk off .
They ought to beat Southampton and Crystal Palace in the coming days and , if Leicester drop points , fourth place will be in touching distance .
Fifth may well be enough if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City 's UEFA ban on Monday .
With United now boasting a very settled side with strength in depth across the board , they are in a much stronger position than previous summers .
That will be reinforced if Champions League football is forthcoming .
As Solskjaer says , it will be a case of 'what we do n't need ' , as well as 'what we need ' .
Paul Pogba , for example , will probably not leave this year and therefore a replacement is unnecessary .
A right-winger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a back-up defender , but otherwise United should press on with streamlined transfer plans .
The pandemic has ensured there are no easy questions for football clubs on transfers right now but United have put themselves in a strong position .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likes to be sure of himself in press conferences, but on this occasion it was impossible for him to sound certain.
The Manchester United manager was thrown a series of half-volleys which, given the circumstances and his team's scintillating form, were easy enough for him to knock back. Then came a googly of Shane Warne proportions. Not even Solskjaer's mentor Sir Alex Ferguson would have had a coherent answer.
How do United plan for next season?
Given the delayed transfer window and the uncertainty surrounding when the 2020/21 campaign will actually begin, especially for those in European competitions, this is an issue that all clubs are tacking. Not just United and Solskjaer.
"There’s quite a lot of planning going on," began the Norwegian. "When do we start the league? That is probably determined by how far we go in Europe.
“So you can’t really decide on the training programme, there are so many small decisions and of course, transfers sometimes are out of our hands as well. If the team is going well, what do we need? What don’t we need? Do we get injuries? That’s just the way we’re working in this job and you’ve always got to plan for different scenarios."
United's 17-match unbeaten run, not to mention the current unprecedented situation after the coronavirus pandemic, have given the club reasons to be extra careful when approaching transfers.
It is well documented that the club have an interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho but, as is always the case with United, they have to have fall-back options. Names have ranged from the credible (Jack Grealish) to the fanciful (Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa) and the unforeseeable (Ben Chilwell). Beyond Sancho, it is difficult to see United making many pricey moves in the market.
Solskjaer indicated that. "I don’t think the club would either panic or suddenly go crazy with plans that we’ve already talked about for years to come."
He did admit that Champions League football would make a huge difference, both because it gives United's coffers a boost and because of the allure for players considering a move to a club in Europe's premier competition. Sancho would have to at least think twice if United ended up in the Europa League again.
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But that is becoming increasingly unlikely with every victory that this in-form United side chalk off. They ought to beat Southampton and Crystal Palace in the coming days and, if Leicester drop points, fourth place will be in touching distance. Fifth may well be enough if the Court of Arbitration for Sport uphold Manchester City's UEFA ban on Monday.
With United now boasting a very settled side with strength in depth across the board, they are in a much stronger position than previous summers. That will be reinforced if Champions League football is forthcoming.
As Solskjaer says, it will be a case of 'what we don't need', as well as 'what we need'. Paul Pogba, for example, will probably not leave this year and therefore a replacement is unnecessary. A right-winger, an extra body in midfield, maybe a back-up defender, but otherwise United should press on with streamlined transfer plans.
The pandemic has ensured there are no easy questions for football clubs on transfers right now but United have put themselves in a strong position.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Why Jack Charlton was loved as much in Ireland as he was in England

Jack Charlton made his name in England but he was loved as much in Ireland as he was here .
A tough defender from a famous footballing family from the north east , he spent his entire 21-year playing career at Leeds United , making a joint club record 773 appearances , before retiring as a player in 1973 and going on to enjoy a successful and colourful career as a manager , latterly as the boss of the Republic of Ireland .
Of course he won the World Cup in 1966 with his brother Bobby , whose talents over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more celebrated of the siblings during their playing days .
It was as a manager where Jack surpassed Sir Bobby , who had a brief spell as the boss of Preston North End before becoming a director at Old Trafford .
Jackie was revered at Middlesbrough after guiding the club into the old first division as champions in 1974 .
After four years at Boro , he enjoyed six seasons at Sheffield Wednesday .
He also managed Newcastle .
But it was on the international stage where he came to prominence as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 1986 .
Charlton embarked on a love affair with his adopted country and its football fans who knew him affectionately as 'Big Jack ' .
In almost a decade at the helm , he built a side that made the nation proud .
He made use of the qualification rules to boost his squad with players with Irish heritage born outside the country and moulded them into a team which feared no-one .
Famously , he frequently referred to his players - often to their own faces - by the wrong names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is typical of so many similar incidents .
He recalled : `` Jack Charlton 's first words to me were , 'You 're number eight , Ian ' .
I said , 'Ian Brady was the Moors murderer , Jack ' . ''
But Jack Charlton was such a lovable character such social gaffes were laughed off .
It also helped he won a lot of football matches .
It was at Italia '90 that Charlton enjoyed his finest moment as a manger , Ireland eventually bowing out to the hosts in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years later as Ray Houghton fired them to a glorious 1-0 win over the Italians at Giants Stadium in New Jersey , Charlton 's men making an impression at a second successive finals .
His resignation in December 1995 brought an end to a remarkable era .
Awarded the OBE in 1974 , he was made a freeman of the city of Dublin 20 years later , and the affection in which he was held on both sides of the Irish Sea was reflected in the rapturous reception he received when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aviva Stadium ahead of the friendly between Ireland and England in June 2015 .
His family announced today that Jack Charlton , has died .
He was 85 .
He is survived by wife Pat , whom he married in 1958 , and their three children , John , Deborah and Peter .

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Jack Charlton made his name in England but he was loved as much in Ireland as he was here.
A tough defender from a famous footballing family from the north east, he spent his entire 21-year playing career at Leeds United, making a joint club record 773 appearances, before retiring as a player in 1973 and going on to enjoy a successful and colourful career as a manager, latterly as the boss of the Republic of Ireland.
Of course he won the World Cup in 1966 with his brother Bobby, whose talents over at Manchester United made him easily the more celebrated of the siblings during their playing days.
It was as a manager where Jack surpassed Sir Bobby, who had a brief spell as the boss of Preston North End before becoming a director at Old Trafford.
Jackie was revered at Middlesbrough after guiding the club into the old first division as champions in 1974. After four years at Boro, he enjoyed six seasons at Sheffield Wednesday. He also managed Newcastle.
But it was on the international stage where he came to prominence as the manager of the Republic of Ireland from February 1986.
Charlton embarked on a love affair with his adopted country and its football fans who knew him affectionately as 'Big Jack'.
In almost a decade at the helm, he built a side that made the nation proud.
He made use of the qualification rules to boost his squad with players with Irish heritage born outside the country and moulded them into a team which feared no-one.
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Famously, he frequently referred to his players - often to their own faces - by the wrong names.
The recollection of midfielder Liam Brady is typical of so many similar incidents.
He recalled: "Jack Charlton's first words to me were, 'You're number eight, Ian'. I said, 'Ian Brady was the Moors murderer, Jack'."
But Jack Charlton was such a lovable character such social gaffes were laughed off. It also helped he won a lot of football matches.
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It was at Italia '90 that Charlton enjoyed his finest moment as a manger, Ireland eventually bowing out to the hosts in the quarter-finals.
They were at it again four years later as Ray Houghton fired them to a glorious 1-0 win over the Italians at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, Charlton's men making an impression at a second successive finals.
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His resignation in December 1995 brought an end to a remarkable era.
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Awarded the OBE in 1974, he was made a freeman of the city of Dublin 20 years later, and the affection in which he was held on both sides of the Irish Sea was reflected in the rapturous reception he received when he was presented to the crowd at the Aviva Stadium ahead of the friendly between Ireland and England in June 2015.
His family announced today that Jack Charlton, has died. He was 85.
He is survived by wife Pat, whom he married in 1958, and their three children, John, Deborah and Peter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Bruno Fernandes sends Manchester United Europa League challenge

Bruno Fernandes has challenge Manchester United to score another five goals in their second leg against LASK Linz , as he warned his teammates not to become complacent .
The Europa League quarter-final draw has pitted United against either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir , assuming they come through the tie against LASK , which they are leading 5-0 after the first leg .
The rest of the tournament will be played as one-off games at neutral venues in Germany , but United head back to Old Trafford to see through the job they started back in March before the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still not tasted defeat in 15 United appearances , has demanded another demolition job from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
“ For me , it ’ s the same as I don ’ t care because , when you play for Manchester , you know you need to win every game , ” he told United 's official website .
“ It doesn ’ t matter who you play against when you play for one of the biggest teams in the world and you can beat everyone .
“ We need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course for me , the first point is winning against LASK .
It doesn ’ t matter if you have five goals away , we need to win again and need to score five goals .
It doesn ’ t matter - football is about winning .
“ Winning gives you confidence so we can ’ t stop in this moment in thinking about just playing against LASK . ''
On the draw itself , he added : `` We ’ ll see when we ’ re playing against them , winning the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Copenhagen or Istanbul .
It doesn ’ t matter who comes.
” Winning the Europa League will give United a spot in next season 's Champions League , though Solskjaer and Fernandes will be hoping they can achieve that by finishing in the Premier League top four .
United are just one point off fourth-placed Leicester after a scintillating run of form since the restart .

Bruno Fernandes has challenge Manchester United to score another five goals in their second leg against LASK Linz, as he warned his teammates not to become complacent.
The Europa League quarter-final draw has pitted United against either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir, assuming they come through the tie against LASK, which they are leading 5-0 after the first leg.
The rest of the tournament will be played as one-off games at neutral venues in Germany, but United head back to Old Trafford to see through the job they started back in March before the coronavirus pandemic.
And Fernandes, who has still not tasted defeat in 15 United appearances, has demanded another demolition job from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
“For me, it’s the same as I don’t care because, when you play for Manchester, you know you need to win every game,” he told United's official website.
“It doesn’t matter who you play against when you play for one of the biggest teams in the world and you can beat everyone.
“We need to focus on beating everyone so, of course for me, the first point is winning against LASK. It doesn’t matter if you have five goals away, we need to win again and need to score five goals. It doesn’t matter - football is about winning.
“Winning gives you confidence so we can’t stop in this moment in thinking about just playing against LASK."
On the draw itself, he added: "We’ll see when we’re playing against them, winning the game, and, after, think about Copenhagen or Istanbul. It doesn’t matter who comes.”
Winning the Europa League will give United a spot in next season's Champions League, though Solskjaer and Fernandes will be hoping they can achieve that by finishing in the Premier League top four. United are just one point off fourth-placed Leicester after a scintillating run of form since the restart.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Proof that Man United's defence has eclipsed Premier League rivals

Manchester United had a reputation for relentless attacking football under Sir Alex Ferguson .
They have scored more than 2,000 goals in the Premier League since England top-flight was rebranded in 1992 - more than any other club - but in recent years that goalscoring potential has n't been demonstrated as prominently .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the man tasked with restoring former glory but if the club legend was to instil the offensive , thrilling and dynamic brand of football that United represented when he used to take to the field himself , he simply had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack .
After around 18 months in charge , United are beginning to truly showcase a new level and although Bruno Fernandes deserves plenty of praise for his impact , there is enough evidence to suggest that the defence has been integral to the upturn in form .
After 34 matches played , United are placed second best in the league , for goals conceded but there is one specific reason why the Old Trafford outfit do n't rank as the best .
Once analysing the numbers behind the current campaign , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals United shipped in that time , only 20 have came from open-play .
For perspective , that is the joint-best number in the division , and it 's one fewer than Liverpool have conceded and four fewer than Manchester City .
Their goals allowed from open-play equates to just 61.3 percent of the total goals that United have conceded , so where have the rest came from ?
The numbers indicate that Solskjaer 's men have suffered significantly from penalties , set-pieces , corners and direct free-kicks .
Roughly 38.7 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derived from scenarios of that nature , with only Arsenal 's figure of 44 percent being higher .
Penalties often occur as a result of recklessness , mistakes or poor judgement , while goals afforded from dead ball situations are commonly associated with organisation , aerial prowess , chemistry and homework .
United have demonstrated an inherent flaw when it comes to conceding from plays rather than actual footballing combinations or attacking patterns in open-play , which presents the question of where would United be in the table if they could cope with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion of the current campaign can offer an insight into the answer .
United seem to have resolved their problem for the most part , with Burnley being the last team to find the net from a situation other than open-play in late January .
United have played 10 league contests since facing the Clarets , keeping six clean sheets .
They have conceded just three goals from open play in that time , against Everton , Tottenham and Bournemouth .
The other goal was a controversial penalty against the Cherries .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adequately tackled United 's problem of conceding from corner situations and the like , then that will be paired with arguably the best open-play defence in England .
The sample size is small , but United 's defensive capability is becoming increasingly well-rounded , whereby they are capable of defending all phases of the game .

Manchester United had a reputation for relentless attacking football under Sir Alex Ferguson. They have scored more than 2,000 goals in the Premier League since England top-flight was rebranded in 1992 - more than any other club - but in recent years that goalscoring potential hasn't been demonstrated as prominently.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the man tasked with restoring former glory but if the club legend was to instil the offensive, thrilling and dynamic brand of football that United represented when he used to take to the field himself, he simply had to upgrade the foundations from which his team attack.
After around 18 months in charge, United are beginning to truly showcase a new level and although Bruno Fernandes deserves plenty of praise for his impact, there is enough evidence to suggest that the defence has been integral to the upturn in form.
After 34 matches played, United are placed second best in the league, for goals conceded but there is one specific reason why the Old Trafford outfit don't rank as the best.
Once analysing the numbers behind the current campaign, the findings are interesting.
Of the 33 goals United shipped in that time, only 20 have came from open-play. For perspective, that is the joint-best number in the division, and it's one fewer than Liverpool have conceded and four fewer than Manchester City.
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Their goals allowed from open-play equates to just 61.3 percent of the total goals that United have conceded, so where have the rest came from?
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The numbers indicate that Solskjaer's men have suffered significantly from penalties, set-pieces, corners and direct free-kicks. Roughly 38.7 percent of the goals that United have conceded have derived from scenarios of that nature, with only Arsenal's figure of 44 percent being higher.
Penalties often occur as a result of recklessness, mistakes or poor judgement, while goals afforded from dead ball situations are commonly associated with organisation, aerial prowess, chemistry and homework.
United have demonstrated an inherent flaw when it comes to conceding from plays rather than actual footballing combinations or attacking patterns in open-play, which presents the question of where would United be in the table if they could cope with set-pieces adequately?
Well, the second portion of the current campaign can offer an insight into the answer. United seem to have resolved their problem for the most part, with Burnley being the last team to find the net from a situation other than open-play in late January.
United have played 10 league contests since facing the Clarets, keeping six clean sheets. They have conceded just three goals from open play in that time, against Everton, Tottenham and Bournemouth. The other goal was a controversial penalty against the Cherries.
If recent performances are evidence that Solskjaer has adequately tackled United's problem of conceding from corner situations and the like, then that will be paired with arguably the best open-play defence in England.
The sample size is small, but United's defensive capability is becoming increasingly well-rounded, whereby they are capable of defending all phases of the game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Man City and Pep Guardiola dare not get summer transfer window wrong

Manchester City have risen to elite status in European football under Pep Guardiola as they have invested heavily to give their manager a playing squad capable of winning every trophy .
City spent just shy of £200m in transfer fees in their first season under Guardiola , with John Stones , Leroy Sane , Ilkay Gundogan , Gabriel Jesus , Nolito and Claudio Bravo among the arrivals at the Etihad .
The following year , City broke the record for spending in a single transfer window as their defence was overhauled .
Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy , Kyle Walker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrivals , while attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva was also recruited .
By this stage , Guardiola had assembled a squad which not only allowed City to win successive Premier League titles but also to break multiple records along the way .
In the two summer windows since , only Riyad Mahrez and Rodri have arrived as instant first-team players , but this year City might need a host of top-class arrivals .
This is not because Guardiola ’ s side are a whopping 23 points off the title pace following nine league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye into the mini-overhaul needed at the club .
It is the first time in his managerial career where the Catalan has truly needed to begin the rebuild of a side .
At Barcelona the core of his eventual starting XI were already in place , while it was a similar story at Bayern Munich and City .
Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling had arrived at the Etihad a year before Guardiola , while dressing room stalwarts such as David Silva , Vincent Kompany , Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Yet City did not replace the loss of Kompany last year and , coupled with injury problems for star defender Laporte , they have been left badly short at the heart of their defence .
There are long-term doubts over the futures of Stones and Nicolas Otamendi , while Eric Garcia has only played a handful of games and is also wanted by Barcelona .
An exclusive story by Catalan outlet Diario Sport claimed Barca were already negotiating for the return of the defender this summer .
But even if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthen at the back .
Fernandinho has provided emergency cover this term , but he is now 35 .
Next summer , he will be out of contract and is likely to leave .
There is a similar , if slightly less pressing issue with Aguero , who remains the club ’ s primary attacking talent .
The Argentinian striker celebrated his 32nd birthday this month and is beginning to miss significant parts of the season through injury .
Jesus is the only other recognised striker in the squad , and while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Aguero is always felt and another striking option is necessary .
Of course , all this comes in the same summer that two established City attacking stars have confirmed their departures .
David Silva ’ s wonderful decade at the club is coming to an end and Leroy Sane has confirmed his switch to Bayern Munich .
While the emergence of Phil Foden as a bona-fide first-team player is welcomed , it is likely the club will need to sign another creative player to cover the losses .
So a significant part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team will need replacing , while a new back-up goalkeeper for Ederson could be needed with both Claudio Bravo and Scott Carson out of contract this summer .
If all this was not enough to worry about , there is likely to be at least one full-back signed this summer .
Joao Cancelo has not dislodged Walker at right-back , and the Portugal international is said to want a move away to guarantee first-team football .
Earlier this year , The Telegraph claimed City could pull off a swap deal with Barcelona for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposite direction .
Whilst that deal is unlikely , there is a chance Cancelo will be sold and replaced , while at left-back only Oleksandr Zinchenko - a natural attacking midfielder - is available to cover Mendy , who has had sporadic form and fitness issues across his spell in Manchester .
The significance of full-backs to Guardiola ’ s team is obvious .
These are key positions for his City , so it is likely he will be eyeing potential improvements in each position this summer .
This is the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where multiple positions in his squad have needed instant improvement , and he is also unfamiliar with his side being so far from league-winning level .
Sunday ’ s defeat at Southampton was the latest in a long line of matches in which City played well and to the Catalan ’ s instructions - controlling possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities - but ultimately lost .
There is a fear that rival coaches in the Premier League have found a way to combat and limit the brilliance of Guardiola ’ s City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The level of new champions Liverpool , and potential improvement of Chelsea and Manchester United , means there is no room for error .
City need to get this pivotal transfer window right .

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Manchester City have risen to elite status in European football under Pep Guardiola as they have invested heavily to give their manager a playing squad capable of winning every trophy.
City spent just shy of £200m in transfer fees in their first season under Guardiola, with John Stones, Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan, Gabriel Jesus, Nolito and Claudio Bravo among the arrivals at the Etihad.
The following year, City broke the record for spending in a single transfer window as their defence was overhauled.
Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy, Kyle Walker, Danilo and goalkeeper Ederson were among the arrivals, while attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva was also recruited.
By this stage, Guardiola had assembled a squad which not only allowed City to win successive Premier League titles but also to break multiple records along the way.
In the two summer windows since, only Riyad Mahrez and Rodri have arrived as instant first-team players, but this year City might need a host of top-class arrivals.
This is not because Guardiola’s side are a whopping 23 points off the title pace following nine league defeats this season, it is just an eye into the mini-overhaul needed at the club.
It is the first time in his managerial career where the Catalan has truly needed to begin the rebuild of a side. At Barcelona the core of his eventual starting XI were already in place, while it was a similar story at Bayern Munich and City.
Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling had arrived at the Etihad a year before Guardiola, while dressing room stalwarts such as David Silva, Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho have all been central to their successes in recent years.
Yet City did not replace the loss of Kompany last year and, coupled with injury problems for star defender Laporte, they have been left badly short at the heart of their defence.
There are long-term doubts over the futures of Stones and Nicolas Otamendi, while Eric Garcia has only played a handful of games and is also wanted by Barcelona.
An exclusive story by Catalan outlet Diario Sport claimed Barca were already negotiating for the return of the defender this summer.
But even if the impressive Garcia remains, City need to strengthen at the back. Fernandinho has provided emergency cover this term, but he is now 35. Next summer, he will be out of contract and is likely to leave.
There is a similar, if slightly less pressing issue with Aguero, who remains the club’s primary attacking talent. The Argentinian striker celebrated his 32nd birthday this month and is beginning to miss significant parts of the season through injury.
(Image: Manchester City FC)
Jesus is the only other recognised striker in the squad, and while the Brazilian has many qualities, the loss of Aguero is always felt and another striking option is necessary.
Of course, all this comes in the same summer that two established City attacking stars have confirmed their departures. David Silva’s wonderful decade at the club is coming to an end and Leroy Sane has confirmed his switch to Bayern Munich.
While the emergence of Phil Foden as a bona-fide first-team player is welcomed, it is likely the club will need to sign another creative player to cover the losses.
So a significant part of the spine of Guardiola’s team will need replacing, while a new back-up goalkeeper for Ederson could be needed with both Claudio Bravo and Scott Carson out of contract this summer.
If all this was not enough to worry about, there is likely to be at least one full-back signed this summer. Joao Cancelo has not dislodged Walker at right-back, and the Portugal international is said to want a move away to guarantee first-team football.
Earlier this year, The Telegraph claimed City could pull off a swap deal with Barcelona for Cancelo, with Nelson Semedo going in the opposite direction.
Whilst that deal is unlikely, there is a chance Cancelo will be sold and replaced, while at left-back only Oleksandr Zinchenko - a natural attacking midfielder - is available to cover Mendy, who has had sporadic form and fitness issues across his spell in Manchester.
The significance of full-backs to Guardiola’s team is obvious. These are key positions for his City, so it is likely he will be eyeing potential improvements in each position this summer.
This is the first time in Guardiola’s coaching career where multiple positions in his squad have needed instant improvement, and he is also unfamiliar with his side being so far from league-winning level.
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Sunday’s defeat at Southampton was the latest in a long line of matches in which City played well and to the Catalan’s instructions - controlling possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities - but ultimately lost.
There is a fear that rival coaches in the Premier League have found a way to combat and limit the brilliance of Guardiola’s City, certainly with this current group of players.
The level of new champions Liverpool, and potential improvement of Chelsea and Manchester United, means there is no room for error. City need to get this pivotal transfer window right.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Manchester United manager Solskjaer gives verdict on Marcus Rashford form

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is 'very happy ' with Marcus Rashford 's form for Manchester United even though he has gone five starts without a goal from open play .
Rashford recovered from a double stress fracture to his back to line up for United against Tottenham last month and has kept his place in all five Premier League games since the season restarted .
The 22-year-old converted a first-half penalty against Bournemouth last week and assisted two of Anthony Martial 's goals against Sheffield United but his performance level has been questioned in some sections .
`` Very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Physically , he 's coping well with the games , he 's mixing up his game , he 's making defenders think , he runs in behind , he comes short , he can play a pass , he can make a run , he 's got individual skills , so Marcus has got all the attributes to be a top forward .
`` You can see our players - suddenly he pops up on the right , Mason on the left , Anthony on the left or right , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But also sometimes have the discipline to stick out wide and create space for others , and make runs .
Sometimes you get an assist - in my head - for creating space and making runs for others and we see it . ''
Mason Greenwood has been exceptional since he returned to the United XI , scoring four goals in his last three games to take his tally for the season to 16 .
Solskjaer says the 18-year-old has not exceeded expectations .
`` At that age , you 've got so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` You just want to go and play football , if we had a day off he 'd go and play football with his mates .
I 'm not worried about Mason this season , we just need to look after him in his whole career , he 's a fantastic boy to work with .
He loves playing football and at the moment gets the result and rewards for his hard work .
`` We know what he 's capable of and we always trusted him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and chip in with performances and goals .
We 've seen it every day , I 've seen it since I came to the club 18 months ago .
`` He 's just a natural footballer and when you put natural good footballers with better footballers that he 's used to playing with that gives him more opportunities to show his qualities .
The club know what they 're doing when they 're educating people and players .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is 'very happy' with Marcus Rashford's form for Manchester United even though he has gone five starts without a goal from open play.
Rashford recovered from a double stress fracture to his back to line up for United against Tottenham last month and has kept his place in all five Premier League games since the season restarted.
The 22-year-old converted a first-half penalty against Bournemouth last week and assisted two of Anthony Martial's goals against Sheffield United but his performance level has been questioned in some sections.
"Very happy with him," Solskjaer stressed. "Physically, he's coping well with the games, he's mixing up his game, he's making defenders think, he runs in behind, he comes short, he can play a pass, he can make a run, he's got individual skills, so Marcus has got all the attributes to be a top forward.
"You can see our players - suddenly he pops up on the right, Mason on the left, Anthony on the left or right, and you want that rotation between them. But also sometimes have the discipline to stick out wide and create space for others, and make runs. Sometimes you get an assist - in my head - for creating space and making runs for others and we see it."
Mason Greenwood has been exceptional since he returned to the United XI, scoring four goals in his last three games to take his tally for the season to 16. Solskjaer says the 18-year-old has not exceeded expectations.
"At that age, you've got so much energy, you've got no fear," Solskjaer explained. "You just want to go and play football, if we had a day off he'd go and play football with his mates. I'm not worried about Mason this season, we just need to look after him in his whole career, he's a fantastic boy to work with. He loves playing football and at the moment gets the result and rewards for his hard work.
"We know what he's capable of and we always trusted him to be a part of this squad and chip in with performances and goals. We've seen it every day, I've seen it since I came to the club 18 months ago.
"He's just a natural footballer and when you put natural good footballers with better footballers that he's used to playing with that gives him more opportunities to show his qualities. The club know what they're doing when they're educating people and players.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--The pubs and restaurants signed up to new 50% off in August so far

Following months of being completely shut down and customers shut out , a new scheme will help pubs and restaurants be busy again .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced earlier this week a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit hospitality businesses that have been hit during the coronavirus pandemic .
The 'Eat Out to Help Out ' scheme , will see participating businesses offering a 50 % discount to customers on dine-in meals which can be used unlimited times throughout August .
Businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government .
The maximum amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per head , per meal and is redeemable from Monday to Wednesday .
However , it ca n't just be used anywhere as pubs , restaurants and cafés need to sign up to the scheme .
Here are the one 's that are already signed up according to The Mirror .
It is important to note that some of the restaurants , such as All Bar One and Browns , wo n't include alcohol in the discounts and it will just be taken off food and soft drinks .
You can find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme here .

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Following months of being completely shut down and customers shut out, a new scheme will help pubs and restaurants be busy again.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced earlier this week a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit hospitality businesses that have been hit during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals which can be used unlimited times throughout August.
Businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government.
The maximum amount of money diners can save is £10 per head, per meal and is redeemable from Monday to Wednesday.
However, it can't just be used anywhere as pubs, restaurants and cafés need to sign up to the scheme.
Here are the one's that are already signed up according to The Mirror.
Nando's
Pizza Hut
Toby Carvery
Wagamama
All Bar One
Browns
Burger King
Frankie & Benny's
Harvester
Prezzo
It is important to note that some of the restaurants, such as All Bar One and Browns, won't include alcohol in the discounts and it will just be taken off food and soft drinks.
You can find out everything you need to know about the scheme here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference highlights

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held his usual pre-match press conference this morning ahead of Manchester United 's Premier League match with @ @ @ @ @ has presided over a stunning run of form of late , both before and since @ @ @ @ @ and his team broke a league record when they secured a fourth successive three-goal margin @ @ @ @ @ That came after victories over Sheffield United , Brighton and Bournemouth by the same amount @ @ @ @ @ attention to a home game against Southampton at Old Trafford on Monday .
It will @ @ @ @ @ attempts to chase down Chelsea and Leicester City to finish in the top four .
@ @ @ @ @ pick the same team for a fifth game running and could again have the luxury @ @ @ @ @ United squad for the visit of Ralph Hasenhuttl 's side .
Read everything that was @ @ @ @ @ conference below .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held his usual pre-match press conference this morning ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match with Southampton.
The United manager has presided over a stunning run of form of late, both before and since the Premier League restart, and his team broke a league record when they secured a fourth successive three-goal margin win at Aston Villa. That came after victories over Sheffield United, Brighton and Bournemouth by the same amount.
United now turn their attention to a home game against Southampton at Old Trafford on Monday. It will be another must-win in their attempts to chase down Chelsea and Leicester City to finish in the top four.
Solskjaer hinted that he could pick the same team for a fifth game running and could again have the luxury of a virtually filly fit United squad for the visit of Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.
Read everything that was said in today's press conference below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-11--Police uncover huge cannabis operation during house raid

Police have uncovered an industrial-scale cannabis farm in Bolton .
Officers executed a drugs warrant in the Hall i ' th ' Wood area of Bolton on Friday afternoon .
A large cannabis farm was found at the property in Pimlott Road and the electricity had also been bypassed , 'putting other residents at risk of fire , ' police said .
The second farm to be busted by police in the borough in 24 hours .
Two men were found inside the house and arrested .
The 32-year-old and a 36-year-old were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have since been released pending further investigation .
The plants will be removed from the house and destroyed .
The discovery came just hours after more than 300 plants were found at a home in Westhoughton , raided on Friday morning .
The farm was found at a property in Chorley Road and a man was arrested at the scene .
Officers from the Bolton North neighbourhood police team said : `` Two men have been arrested following a drugs warrant in Hall i ' th ' Wood .
`` Yesterday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team executed a drugs warrant at a property on Pimlott Road in Hall i ' th ' Wood .
`` Inside the property , officers found that it had been converted into a cannabis farm .
The plants have all been removed and will be destroyed .
The electricity meter had also been bypassed , putting other residents at risk of fire .
`` Two men were found inside the property .
A 32-year-old and a 36-year-old were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and taken into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released pending further investigation . ''
If you have any information regarding drug supply in your community , contact the police on the non-emergency number , 101 or via the live chat on Greater Manchester Police 's website .
You can also contact the independent charity , Crimestoppers , anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https : //crimestoppers-uk.org .

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Police have uncovered an industrial-scale cannabis farm in Bolton.
Officers executed a drugs warrant in the Hall i' th' Wood area of Bolton on Friday afternoon.
A large cannabis farm was found at the property in Pimlott Road and the electricity had also been bypassed, 'putting other residents at risk of fire,' police said.
The second farm to be busted by police in the borough in 24 hours.
Officers also discovered heat lamps and wall coverings.
Two men were found inside the house and arrested.
(Image: GMP)
The 32-year-old and a 36-year-old were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and were taken into custody.
However, they have since been released pending further investigation.
The plants will be removed from the house and destroyed.
The discovery came just hours after more than 300 plants were found at a home in Westhoughton, raided on Friday morning.
The farm was found at a property in Chorley Road and a man was arrested at the scene.
Officers from the Bolton North neighbourhood police team said: "Two men have been arrested following a drugs warrant in Hall i' th' Wood.
"Yesterday afternoon (Friday 10th July 2020), officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team executed a drugs warrant at a property on Pimlott Road in Hall i' th' Wood.
"Inside the property, officers found that it had been converted into a cannabis farm. The plants have all been removed and will be destroyed. The electricity meter had also been bypassed, putting other residents at risk of fire.
"Two men were found inside the property. A 32-year-old and a 36-year-old were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and taken into police custody. They have since been released pending further investigation."
If you have any information regarding drug supply in your community, contact the police on the non-emergency number, 101 or via the live chat on Greater Manchester Police's website.
You can also contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org.