themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--You can buy a  footlong Subway and a drink for under £5 today

Subway has launched a new sandwich deal for lunchtime customers only .
The fast food chain is currently offering a footlong sandwich along with a drink for £4.99 .
Every footlong filling is available in the deal from Chicken Teriyaki and the Spicy Italian to the popular Meatball Marinara Melt and the Steak and Cheese sub .
All vegan sandwich flavours - including the Veggie Delite and the Vegan Sub - can also be purchased as part of the promotion .
And as Subway does n't charge extra for salad and vegetables - diners can also choose from 11 different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their footlong for free .
But if you want to get your hands on the footlong sandwich and drink combo - you ’ ll have to be quick .
Today is the last day the promotion is running .
To redeem the offer , customers need to use their mobile devices to show the above post to the ‘ Sandwich Artist ’ .
The promotion has been launched nationwide but you can click here to find out if your local store is participating in the deal .
Subway has also recently announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is back to stay .
The plant-based Meatless Meatball Marinara was introduced to customers as part of Veganuary 2020 .
But in a recent announcement , the chain revealed that the popular sandwich would become a permanent fixture on its menu .
The 469 calorie Meatless Meatball Marinara is made from plant-based meatballs covered in a marinara sauce and topped with vegan cheese .

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Subway has launched a new sandwich deal for lunchtime customers only.
The fast food chain is currently offering a footlong sandwich along with a drink for £4.99.
Every footlong filling is available in the deal from Chicken Teriyaki and the Spicy Italian to the popular Meatball Marinara Melt and the Steak and Cheese sub.
All vegan sandwich flavours - including the Veggie Delite and the Vegan Sub - can also be purchased as part of the promotion.
And as Subway doesn't charge extra for salad and vegetables - diners can also choose from 11 different types of fresh ingredients to add to their footlong for free.
But if you want to get your hands on the footlong sandwich and drink combo - you’ll have to be quick.
Today is the last day the promotion is running.
To redeem the offer, customers need to use their mobile devices to show the above post to the ‘Sandwich Artist’.
The promotion has been launched nationwide but you can click here to find out if your local store is participating in the deal.
Subway has also recently announced that one of its most successful trial sandwiches is back to stay.
The plant-based Meatless Meatball Marinara was introduced to customers as part of Veganuary 2020.
But in a recent announcement, the chain revealed that the popular sandwich would become a permanent fixture on its menu.
The 469 calorie Meatless Meatball Marinara is made from plant-based meatballs covered in a marinara sauce and topped with vegan cheese.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester council's important message about coronavirus and bin collections

Manchester council has issued an important warning over how to dispose of household waste during the coronavirus outbreak .
Residents who contract the virus , or have symptoms , are asked to put personal waste such as tissues and disposable cleaning cloths in a separate plastic bag from other waste .
When full , this bag then needs to be put into a second bag , tied securely and put aside for at least 72 hours , before it is put in the usual outdoor grey bin .
In a tweet , Manchester Council said this is to “ protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be disposed of as normal , although food and garden waste collection is being reduced to every fortnight instead of every week .
Contractor Biffa provides household recycling and refuse collections and street cleansing in Manchester .
The council has also published a lengthy list of advice for residents to follow if they have to self-isolate at home for a prolonged period of time .
• Clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles , handrails , remote controls and table tops • Do not shaking dirty laundry to minimise the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facemasks are not recommended - there is little evidence to show they are effective • Keep in touch with family and friends on the phone and social media • Exercise at home or in the garden It comes as the government asked everyone in Britain to avoid all ‘ unnecessary ’ social contact and travel , and to work from home if possible , to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The number of people with the virus is believed to be more than 55,000 with 71 confirmed deaths so far .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable including the over 70s , pregnant woman , and those with underlying health conditions .
More information for vulnerable people was published by the government last night .
Many vulnerable people do not live alone and Manchester Council has also issued advice for what to do for cohabitants who get coronavirus .
“ Minimise as much as possible , the time any vulnerable family members spend in shared spaces such as kitchens , bathrooms and sitting areas , and keep shared spaces well ventilated , ” the advice says .
“ Aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) away from vulnerable people you live with and encourage them to sleep in a different bed where possible .
“ If they can , they should use a separate bathroom from the rest of the household.
`` “ Make sure they use separate towels from the other people in your house , both for drying themselves after bathing or showering and for hand-hygiene purposes .
“ If you do share a toilet and bathroom with a vulnerable person , it is important that you clean them every time you use them ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come into contact with ) .
Another tip is to consider drawing up a rota for bathing , with the vulnerable person using the facilities first .
“ If you share a kitchen with a vulnerable person , avoid using it while they are present .
If they can , they should take their meals back to their room to eat .
If you have one , use a dishwasher to clean and dry the family ’ s used crockery and cutlery .
If this is not possible , wash them using your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dry them thoroughly .
If the vulnerable person is using their own utensils , remember to use a separate tea towel for drying these .
“ We understand that it will be difficult for some people to separate themselves from others at home .
You should do your very best to follow this guidance and everyone in your household should regularly wash their hands , avoid touching their face , and clean frequently touched surfaces .
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Manchester council has issued an important warning over how to dispose of household waste during the coronavirus outbreak.
Residents who contract the virus, or have symptoms, are asked to put personal waste such as tissues and disposable cleaning cloths in a separate plastic bag from other waste.
When full, this bag then needs to be put into a second bag, tied securely and put aside for at least 72 hours, before it is put in the usual outdoor grey bin.
In a tweet, Manchester Council said this is to “protect bin staff.”
Other household waste can be disposed of as normal, although food and garden waste collection is being reduced to every fortnight instead of every week.
Contractor Biffa provides household recycling and refuse collections and street cleansing in Manchester.
The council has also published a lengthy list of advice for residents to follow if they have to self-isolate at home for a prolonged period of time.
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Other suggestions include:
Clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, handrails, remote controls and table tops
Do not shaking dirty laundry to minimise the risk of the virus spreading through the air
Wash hands regularly and catch sneezes
Facemasks are not recommended - there is little evidence to show they are effective
Keep in touch with family and friends on the phone and social media
Exercise at home or in the garden
It comes as the government asked everyone in Britain to avoid all ‘unnecessary’ social contact and travel, and to work from home if possible, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The number of people with the virus is believed to be more than 55,000 with 71 confirmed deaths so far.
(Image: PA)
There is a particular concern for those considered vulnerable including the over 70s, pregnant woman, and those with underlying health conditions.
More information for vulnerable people was published by the government last night.
Many vulnerable people do not live alone and Manchester Council has also issued advice for what to do for cohabitants who get coronavirus.
“Minimise as much as possible, the time any vulnerable family members spend in shared spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and sitting areas, and keep shared spaces well ventilated,” the advice says.
“Aim to keep 2 metres (3 steps) away from vulnerable people you live with and encourage them to sleep in a different bed where possible.
“If they can, they should use a separate bathroom from the rest of the household. "
(Image: Steve Allen)
“Make sure they use separate towels from the other people in your house, both for drying themselves after bathing or showering and for hand-hygiene purposes.
“If you do share a toilet and bathroom with a vulnerable person, it is important that you clean them every time you use them (for example, wiping surfaces you have come into contact with). Another tip is to consider drawing up a rota for bathing, with the vulnerable person using the facilities first.
“If you share a kitchen with a vulnerable person, avoid using it while they are present. If they can, they should take their meals back to their room to eat. If you have one, use a dishwasher to clean and dry the family’s used crockery and cutlery. If this is not possible, wash them using your usual washing up liquid and warm water and dry them thoroughly. If the vulnerable person is using their own utensils, remember to use a separate tea towel for drying these.
“We understand that it will be difficult for some people to separate themselves from others at home. You should do your very best to follow this guidance and everyone in your household should regularly wash their hands, avoid touching their face, and clean frequently touched surfaces.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--‘I stayed up all night watching him breathing’ - wife speaks of coronavirus hell

The wife of a cruise ship couple who both tested positive for coronavirus has spoken out about how she thought she would lose her husband from it .
Sally Abel appeared on Good Morning Britain today with her hubby David - both of whom have recovered - to talk about their ordeal .
The couple contracted COVID-19 on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship and were treated in Japan .
David said : “ It came as a mighty shock when we tested positive.
” After getting the news , in just three days David 's health deteriorated quickly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t realise it at the time but in those three days my health did go down rapidly.
” Sally explained : “ I didn ’ t think he was coming home .
They diagnosed him with acute pneumonia and he was basically giving up .
“ I stayed up most the night watching him breathing because I did n't think he was coming back.
” David then praised the UK Foreign Office for how they have supported their families through the ordeal , and branded the British Embassy in Tokyo as “ fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ITV show last month and David became an instant hit with viewers when he took a swipe at absent host Piers Morgan .
As the interview with Susanna Reid - who is currently self isolating - and Ben Shephard came to an end , David said : “ Lovely to talk to you… and I ’ m so glad it wasn ’ t Piers.
” Laughing , Susanna was forced to defend her colleague , saying : “ Do you know what ?
In real life , he ’ s actually quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine that upon the couple ’ s return today , Piers had something to say about it .
“ Last time he said he was glad I wasn ’ t doing the interview , ” he said .
“ You ’ re about to get your worst nightmare come true.
” Showing he still has his mischievous side , David said : “ Piers , I love you , ” Viewers sent well wishes to the couple on Twitter .
One said : “ So good to see David & Sally home safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A second said : Funnily enough I wondered how David & Sally Abel were @ GMB Lovely to see them back with their family.
” Another said : “ So lovely to see both David & Sally Abel safe & well .
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The wife of a cruise ship couple who both tested positive for coronavirus has spoken out about how she thought she would lose her husband from it.
Sally Abel appeared on Good Morning Britain today with her hubby David - both of whom have recovered - to talk about their ordeal.
The couple contracted COVID-19 on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship and were treated in Japan.
David said: “It came as a mighty shock when we tested positive.”
After getting the news, in just three days David's health deteriorated quickly.
(Image: ITV)
He said: “I didn’t realise it at the time but in those three days my health did go down rapidly.”
Sally explained: “I didn’t think he was coming home. They diagnosed him with acute pneumonia and he was basically giving up.
“I stayed up most the night watching him breathing because I didn't think he was coming back.”
David then praised the UK Foreign Office for how they have supported their families through the ordeal, and branded the British Embassy in Tokyo as “fantastic”.
The pair first appeared on the ITV show last month and David became an instant hit with viewers when he took a swipe at absent host Piers Morgan.
As the interview with Susanna Reid - who is currently self isolating - and Ben Shephard came to an end, David said: “Lovely to talk to you… and I’m so glad it wasn’t Piers.”
Laughing, Susanna was forced to defend her colleague, saying: “Do you know what? In real life, he’s actually quite a nice person.”
So you can imagine that upon the couple’s return today, Piers had something to say about it.
“Last time he said he was glad I wasn’t doing the interview,” he said.
“You’re about to get your worst nightmare come true.”
Showing he still has his mischievous side, David said: “Piers, I love you,”
(Image: ITV)
Viewers sent well wishes to the couple on Twitter.
One said: “So good to see David & Sally home safe and well on @GMB this morning.”
A second said: Funnily enough I wondered how David & Sally Abel were @GMB Lovely to see them back with their family.”
Another said: “So lovely to see both David & Sally Abel safe & well.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Sainsbury's has changed rules for shoppers and is limiting food

Sainsbury 's has introduced new measures in a bid to stop stockpiling , it has been confirmed .
The supermarket has put new measures in place after customers completely ransacked stores .
The retailer has seen shelves cleared over the past week , with products like chicken , pasta , fresh fruit and vegetables and toilet roll going completely out of stock .
In a bid to manage stock levels , as of today , Sainsbury 's has announced that shoppers will be limited to buying a maximum of three of each individual item .
More popular items like toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meanwhile , have been reduced to two per customer .
`` We have enough food coming into the system , but are limiting sales so that it stays on shelves for longer and can be bought by a larger numbers of customers , '' said chief executive Mike Coupe .
He added that as of Thursday , Sainsbury 's stores will close all cafes , meat , fish and pizza counters to free up freight capacity for essential products .
And , in a move that is likely to be welcomed by most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged over 70 and those disabilities will have priority access to online delivery slots from Monday .
The chain is also expanding its click and collect service .
The most vulnerable will be given priority access to stores for the first hour of trading on Thursday 19 March , but stores will be open an hour longer to make up for the loss of shopping time .

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Sainsbury's has introduced new measures in a bid to stop stockpiling, it has been confirmed.
The supermarket has put new measures in place after customers completely ransacked stores.
The retailer has seen shelves cleared over the past week, with products like chicken, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables and toilet roll going completely out of stock.
In a bid to manage stock levels, as of today, Sainsbury's has announced that shoppers will be limited to buying a maximum of three of each individual item.
More popular items like toilet paper, soap and long-life milk, meanwhile, have been reduced to two per customer.
"We have enough food coming into the system, but are limiting sales so that it stays on shelves for longer and can be bought by a larger numbers of customers," said chief executive Mike Coupe.
He added that as of Thursday, Sainsbury's stores will close all cafes, meat, fish and pizza counters to free up freight capacity for essential products.
And, in a move that is likely to be welcomed by most, the supermarket has announced that customers aged over 70 and those disabilities will have priority access to online delivery slots from Monday.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The chain is also expanding its click and collect service.
The most vulnerable will be given priority access to stores for the first hour of trading on Thursday 19 March, but stores will be open an hour longer to make up for the loss of shopping time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Glastonbury 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus - LIVE updates

Glastonbury Festival 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Instead it will be an `` enforced fallow year '' , the festival organisers have announced .
A post on Twitter announced the news , with a message from Michael and Emily Eavis , saying : `` We are so sorry to announce this , but we are going to have to cancel Glastonbury 2020 .
`` Tickets for this year will roll over to next year .
Full statement below and on our website .
Michael & Emily ” .
The full statement goes on to explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government measures announced this week - `` and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty - this is now our only viable option . ''
The pair then say that while they hope the situation will have improved enormously by June , they are unable to spend the next three months building infrastructure to support the festival .
The statement continues to apologise and explain the situation for ticket-holders : `` We would like to send our sincere apologies to the 135,000 people who have already paid a deposit for a Glastonbury 2020 ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets were due at the beginning of April and we wanted to make a firm decision before then .
`` We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket , which is why we would like to offer all those people the chance to roll their £50 deposit over to next year , and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021 .
`` Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available until September this year .
For those who are happy to roll their deposit over , that will happen automatically . ''
Further information – including details on rolling over coach packages , official accommodation bookings and local Sunday tickets – will be added to the Glastonbury Festival website in the coming days .
We will have the latest updates in our blog below .

Glastonbury Festival 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Instead it will be an "enforced fallow year", the festival organisers have announced.
A post on Twitter announced the news, with a message from Michael and Emily Eavis, saying: "We are so sorry to announce this, but we are going to have to cancel Glastonbury 2020.
"Tickets for this year will roll over to next year. Full statement below and on our website. Michael & Emily”.
The full statement goes on to explain that the decision was made after new government measures announced this week - "and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty - this is now our only viable option."
The pair then say that while they hope the situation will have improved enormously by June, they are unable to spend the next three months building infrastructure to support the festival.
The statement continues to apologise and explain the situation for ticket-holders: "We would like to send our sincere apologies to the 135,000 people who have already paid a deposit for a Glastonbury 2020 ticket.
"The balance payments on those tickets were due at the beginning of April and we wanted to make a firm decision before then.
"We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket, which is why we would like to offer all those people the chance to roll their £50 deposit over to next year, and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021.
"Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to secure that. This option will remain available until September this year. For those who are happy to roll their deposit over, that will happen automatically."
Further information – including details on rolling over coach packages, official accommodation bookings and local Sunday tickets – will be added to the Glastonbury Festival website in the coming days.
We will have the latest updates in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Paul Pogba and Mino Raiola have new reasons to stay at Man United

The 'be kind ' era did not last long for Mino Raiola or Gary Neville .
Raiola told Neville to 'go screw himself ' on his birthday and Neville accepted the gift : `` The best birthday wish I could have had from this leech ! ''
Raiola 's comments to The Times first emerged on Twitter and Neville is still able to put his foot in through the social media platform .
Such instant communication is as essential as it is lamentable in these startling times of informing and scaremongering .
At least Raiola has quietened down after his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer poked the bear by reiterating 'Paul 's our player ' in Linz last week ; the words that made Raiola so angry he posted sentences in block capital letters .
Raiola 's diatribe ended with : `` I think Solskjaer may be frustrated for different reasons and is now mixing up some issues .
I think that Solskjaer has other things to worry about .
AT LEAST IF I WAS HIM I WOULD . ''
That was the night United beat Chelsea ( again ) .
They are now unbeaten in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and conceding two .
There has been little to worry about for Solskjaer .
Raiola has plenty to worry him .
The coronavirus pandemic has ground the world to a near-halt and that includes the transfer market .
Agency insiders have said work is quieter and there is , to coin an agent 's cliché , ' a sense of let 's wait and see what happens ' .
The summer transfer window dates will doubtless change to come in line with the revised club calendar Uefa are plotting should football resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy has the second-oldest population on the planet and the highest death toll from COVID-19 in Europe .
Its government enforced a lockdown before other nations on the continent and the eerie silence of its beautiful cities is heartbreaking for residents accustomed to their vibrancy .
In Turin last summer , Juventus supporters serenaded Raiola upon his arrival at their training ground for Matthijs de Ligt 's medical and urged him to 'bring us Pogba ' .
That is almost impossible any time soon after the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte imposed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba is now affordable .
United valued him at around £180million last summer and it is not extreme to suggest that figure has nearly been halved by separate ankle injuries that have reduced Pogba 's season to six starts and two cameos .
His contract is technically approaching the final 15 months , though United will trigger the one-year extension .
Real Madrid 's interest in Pogba is almost solely driven by Zinedine Zidane .
Zidane lobbied the Real president Florentino Perez to compete with United for Pogba in the summer of 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial preference was to push for a transfer to Real .
Raiola advised Pogba to return to United on the proviso he would move him to Spain three years later .
Pogba quickly fluttered his eyelashes at Zidane following his reappointment at the Bernabeu a year ago and Solskjaer was angered by Real coach Zinedine Zidane 's flagrant attempt to unsettle Pogba at a press conference .
The public acts of desperation from Pogba and Raiola could not prevent a divergence to their career path .
Zidane has more European Cups than Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola but there is a Cristiano Ronaldo-shaped caveat against his coaching career .
Madrid were on the brink of a second successive elimination from the Champions League at the round-of-16 stage for the first time in a decade , and their seven-year itch of last 16 ejections at the start of the millennium came under seven different coaches .
Perez 's trigger finger might have been getting itchier .
So if Juventus and Madrid fold up their stalls where is the buyer for Pogba ?
Paris Saint-Germain , at a push , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in participating in the Ligue 1 procession .
Senior United sources have suggested the chickens were coming home to roost at Barcelona .
Suddenly , the prospect of Pogba staying at United for another year is possible , despite Pogba reiterating to close friends at the start of the year his intention to go in the summer .
Dressing room sources told the MEN at the time Pogba 's 'head is not currently at the club ' and the majority of United players felt it was in the club 's best interests he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Pogba still present .
Scott McTominay and Fred have established themselves as United-quality midfielders over the last year and Bruno Fernandes is the team 's new totem .
United partly resisted a move for Fernandes in the summer to prioritise keeping Pogba .
Pogba 's biggest impact over the last year was his absence convinced United to move for Fernandes .
Fernandes ' form is galling for Raiola and last week 's story about Pogba being open to a new United contract also smacked of fear of becoming forgotten .
United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he has only hit world-class heights since the 2018 World Cup when the tap was turned back on at the start of Solskjaer 's caretaker reign .
It was turned off as soon as Zidane returned to Madrid .
Pogba remains popular among friends and teammates but the very notion he could pose in the press room at Carrington with an improved contract seems absurd .
It would be weak of United to again kowtow to a mercurial talent whom has undermined two managers - and one so flagrantly Neville urged him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Pogba to commit two-and-a-half years after he was offered to Manchester City .
Boardroom sources say the United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward 'likes ' Raiola and views his outbursts as 'part of a game ' .
Perez and Woodward enjoy a positive rapport that is so transparent both sides discussed prospective transfer business during a breakfast meeting in Miami on pre-season in 2018 .
Pogba 's attachment is to Turin and he is a fluent Spanish speaker through his Bolivian wife .
Pogba 's attachment and loyalty to Raiola are longer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates back over eight years .
Pogba has spent less than seven years combined with United .
`` You can not own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else , '' Raiola obliviously tweeted last month .
He sounded frustrated .

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The 'be kind' era did not last long for Mino Raiola or Gary Neville. Raiola told Neville to 'go screw himself' on his birthday and Neville accepted the gift: "The best birthday wish I could have had from this leech!"
Raiola's comments to The Times first emerged on Twitter and Neville is still able to put his foot in through the social media platform. Such instant communication is as essential as it is lamentable in these startling times of informing and scaremongering.
At least Raiola has quietened down after his machine gun delivery last month. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poked the bear by reiterating 'Paul's our player' in Linz last week; the words that made Raiola so angry he posted sentences in block capital letters.
Raiola's diatribe ended with: "I think Solskjaer may be frustrated for different reasons and is now mixing up some issues. I think that Solskjaer has other things to worry about. AT LEAST IF I WAS HIM I WOULD." That was the night United beat Chelsea (again). They are now unbeaten in 11; winning eight, scoring 29 goals and conceding two. There has been little to worry about for Solskjaer.
Raiola has plenty to worry him. The coronavirus pandemic has ground the world to a near-halt and that includes the transfer market. Agency insiders have said work is quieter and there is, to coin an agent's cliché, 'a sense of let's wait and see what happens'. The summer transfer window dates will doubtless change to come in line with the revised club calendar Uefa are plotting should football resume in the coming weeks and months.
Italy has the second-oldest population on the planet and the highest death toll from COVID-19 in Europe. Its government enforced a lockdown before other nations on the continent and the eerie silence of its beautiful cities is heartbreaking for residents accustomed to their vibrancy.
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In Turin last summer, Juventus supporters serenaded Raiola upon his arrival at their training ground for Matthijs de Ligt's medical and urged him to 'bring us Pogba'. That is almost impossible any time soon after the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte imposed a national quarantine that could last months.
Pogba is now affordable. United valued him at around £180million last summer and it is not extreme to suggest that figure has nearly been halved by separate ankle injuries that have reduced Pogba's season to six starts and two cameos. His contract is technically approaching the final 15 months, though United will trigger the one-year extension.
Real Madrid's interest in Pogba is almost solely driven by Zinedine Zidane. Zidane lobbied the Real president Florentino Perez to compete with United for Pogba in the summer of 2016 and Perez refused even though Pogba's initial preference was to push for a transfer to Real. Raiola advised Pogba to return to United on the proviso he would move him to Spain three years later.
Pogba quickly fluttered his eyelashes at Zidane following his reappointment at the Bernabeu a year ago and Solskjaer was angered by Real coach Zinedine Zidane's flagrant attempt to unsettle Pogba at a press conference. The public acts of desperation from Pogba and Raiola could not prevent a divergence to their career path.
Zidane has more European Cups than Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola but there is a Cristiano Ronaldo-shaped caveat against his coaching career. Madrid were on the brink of a second successive elimination from the Champions League at the round-of-16 stage for the first time in a decade, and their seven-year itch of last 16 ejections at the start of the millennium came under seven different coaches. Perez's trigger finger might have been getting itchier.
So if Juventus and Madrid fold up their stalls where is the buyer for Pogba? Paris Saint-Germain, at a push, though Pogba has not expressed any interest in participating in the Ligue 1 procession. Senior United sources have suggested the chickens were coming home to roost at Barcelona.
Suddenly, the prospect of Pogba staying at United for another year is possible, despite Pogba reiterating to close friends at the start of the year his intention to go in the summer. Dressing room sources told the MEN at the time Pogba's 'head is not currently at the club' and the majority of United players felt it was in the club's best interests he moves on.
United have moved on with Pogba still present. Scott McTominay and Fred have established themselves as United-quality midfielders over the last year and Bruno Fernandes is the team's new totem. United partly resisted a move for Fernandes in the summer to prioritise keeping Pogba. Pogba's biggest impact over the last year was his absence convinced United to move for Fernandes.
Fernandes' form is galling for Raiola and last week's story about Pogba being open to a new United contract also smacked of fear of becoming forgotten. United have not missed Pogba throughout his prolonged absence and he has only hit world-class heights since the 2018 World Cup when the tap was turned back on at the start of Solskjaer's caretaker reign. It was turned off as soon as Zidane returned to Madrid.
Pogba remains popular among friends and teammates but the very notion he could pose in the press room at Carrington with an improved contract seems absurd. It would be weak of United to again kowtow to a mercurial talent whom has undermined two managers - and one so flagrantly Neville urged him to 'do one' - and hollow of Pogba to commit two-and-a-half years after he was offered to Manchester City.
Boardroom sources say the United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward 'likes' Raiola and views his outbursts as 'part of a game'. Perez and Woodward enjoy a positive rapport that is so transparent both sides discussed prospective transfer business during a breakfast meeting in Miami on pre-season in 2018.
Pogba's attachment is to Turin and he is a fluent Spanish speaker through his Bolivian wife. Pogba's attachment and loyalty to Raiola are longer and greater than to United in an alliance dates back over eight years. Pogba has spent less than seven years combined with United.
"You cannot own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else," Raiola obliviously tweeted last month. He sounded frustrated.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Sky Sports allow fans to suspend their TV package due to coronavirus

Sky have confirmed that football fans will be able to pause their sports subscriptions as a result of the significantly reduced coverage on their platforms due to the coronavirus outbreak .
All professional football in England has been postponed until April 3 at the earliest , with schedules , as a result , being drastically impacted .
Both Sky and BT Sport previously stated that they would not be refunding customers who were missing out on their usual bumper of live sporting events .
But on Tuesday , Sky announced that subscribers to their sports channels can now pause their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A statement from Sky , first published on WalesOnline , read : `` While we expect that many of the recently postponed sports events will eventually go ahead , if you wish to pause your sports subscription in the meantime you will not be charged a fee to do so or be held to any notice period .
`` Meanwhile we continue to provide high quality content across all of our 11 sports channels . ''
BT Sport are yet to confirm whether they will follow suit , but a statement from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not .
“ We apologise to customers about the changes to the BT Sport schedule this month due to the impact of Covid-19 , ” the statement read .
“ The situation is evolving rapidly and we are working with the leagues to continue to broadcast live sport wherever possible and broadcast games when they are rescheduled over the coming months .
“ We will continue to broadcast a wide range of BT Sport content including films and documentaries and we will update our customers as we have a clearer view of the @ @ @ @ @ @

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Sky have confirmed that football fans will be able to pause their sports subscriptions as a result of the significantly reduced coverage on their platforms due to the coronavirus outbreak.
All professional football in England has been postponed until April 3 at the earliest, with schedules, as a result, being drastically impacted.
Both Sky and BT Sport previously stated that they would not be refunding customers who were missing out on their usual bumper of live sporting events.
But on Tuesday, Sky announced that subscribers to their sports channels can now pause their subscriptions without charge until football returns.
A statement from Sky, first published on WalesOnline, read: "While we expect that many of the recently postponed sports events will eventually go ahead, if you wish to pause your sports subscription in the meantime you will not be charged a fee to do so or be held to any notice period.
"Meanwhile we continue to provide high quality content across all of our 11 sports channels."
BT Sport are yet to confirm whether they will follow suit, but a statement from a spokesman on Friday indicated that they would not.
“We apologise to customers about the changes to the BT Sport schedule this month due to the impact of Covid-19,” the statement read.
“The situation is evolving rapidly and we are working with the leagues to continue to broadcast live sport wherever possible and broadcast games when they are rescheduled over the coming months.
“We will continue to broadcast a wide range of BT Sport content including films and documentaries and we will update our customers as we have a clearer view of the remainder of the season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Coronavirus school closures in Greater Manchester - live updates

As the coronavirus pandemic continues , the UK Government has said schools will remain open for the time being .
@ @ @ @ @ parents , pupils are told they should attend lessons where possible .
But many schools @ @ @ @ @ forced to shut , or partially close due to COVID-19 .
Head teachers have cited @ @ @ @ @ the primary challenges facing schools , and their ability to remain open .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ tighter measures around self-isolation and social distancing .
Anyone in a household where someone has @ @ @ @ @ cough or fever , are now advised to isolate for 14 days .
Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ gatherings and unnecessary travel .
We will keep you updated with all the latest school @ @ @ @ @ .
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Schools in England will close from Friday - with the summer's GCSE and A Level exams also scrapped in May and June due to the coroanvirus outbreak.
The government announced on Wednesday that schools will shut until further notice for all pupils except for children of key workers and the most vulnerable.
At his daily press conference, following an emergency Cobra meeting, Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said “exams will not take place as planned in May and June” - which includes GCSE and A Level exams.
The daily updates from the government have been introduced as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Mr Johnson chaired a meeting of Cobra on Wednesday afternoon before his daily press conference.
The Sage committee of scientists is also met to consider the latest information on the spread of the virus.
The PM was joined by Rishi Sunak and the Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance for the press conference on Tuesday as they discussed the Covid-19 outbreak.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Thousands sign petition to call off GCSE and A Level exams

Thousands of people have signed a petition to cancel all GCSE and A Level exams amid the stress and worry over coronavirus .
The call comes after talks about shutting schools has become a contentious issue following the Prime Minister 's decision to keep them open , while asking the employed to work from home where possible .
But as a result , Mr Johnson has received strong criticism for being 'slow to take action ' compared to our European neighbours .
While a small few in Greater Manchester have already closed , others continue to remain open amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with experts predicting that the UK is three weeks behind the vast situation in Italy .
The change.org petition created by a teacher with 21 years of experience has accumulated 7,315 signatures in 22 hours and counting .
It asks for the government to have faith and trust in teachers for them to honour students with their predicted grades as their final results .
`` Cancel all GCSE and A Level examinations this year .
Postponing is a logistical nightmare and going ahead with them at this point is going to cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generation of students who are already suffering with an unprecedented level of mental health issues , '' it says .
The message suggests that students who are n't happy with their provided result can re-sit exams in November .
The petition also asks the Department of Education to suspend all Ofsted examinations for 2020-2021 to `` allow schools and students time to recover from any gap in education caused by closures without the added pressure of judgements by the inspectorate . ''
A final note reads : `` We are trained professionals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of crisis .
You also need to defer to your educational experts during this same time . ''
While the petition page has received countless comments in support , it has also widely been shared across social media .
Yet it has divided some Twitter-users , with the majority agreeing that this is `` the only logical solution at this point '' , but others say it 's not fair .
But it is n't just secondary school and college pupils who are feeling the hit , as university students are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down the country have stopped face-to-face lectures and are operating via online learning , which has left some students who would usually carry out practical exams such as lab work left in the dark over how to go forward .
Just some of the responses to the petition on Twitter include : `` As a parent of a GCSE student .
I could n't agree more .
The uncertainty is making him sick with worry . ''
One shared : `` Exams and other related tests are causing insane , unnecessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to update expected grades etc . ''
Another posted : `` Literally the only logical solution at this point ... Teachers will update predicted grades and if you are n't happy with them you can resit in November . ''
However comments opposing the move included : `` I was predicted C ’ s and D ’ s because I saw trying in class tests and mocks pointless .
I achieved AAA in my final A Levels .
This is a bad f**king idea '' .
Along with a stark warning : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students will get their predicted grades which are not what we have been revising for .
This is NOT a fair way of going around GCSEs '' .

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Thousands of people have signed a petition to cancel all GCSE and A Level exams amid the stress and worry over coronavirus.
The call comes after talks about shutting schools has become a contentious issue following the Prime Minister's decision to keep them open, while asking the employed to work from home where possible.
But as a result, Mr Johnson has received strong criticism for being 'slow to take action' compared to our European neighbours.
While a small few in Greater Manchester have already closed, others continue to remain open amid the uncertainty of what is about to come, with experts predicting that the UK is three weeks behind the vast situation in Italy.
(Image: PA)
The change.org petition created by a teacher with 21 years of experience has accumulated 7,315 signatures in 22 hours and counting.
It asks for the government to have faith and trust in teachers for them to honour students with their predicted grades as their final results.
"Cancel all GCSE and A Level examinations this year. Postponing is a logistical nightmare and going ahead with them at this point is going to cause more stress and anxiety on a whole generation of students who are already suffering with an unprecedented level of mental health issues," it says.
The message suggests that students who aren't happy with their provided result can re-sit exams in November.
The petition also asks the Department of Education to suspend all Ofsted examinations for 2020-2021 to "allow schools and students time to recover from any gap in education caused by closures without the added pressure of judgements by the inspectorate."
A final note reads: "We are trained professionals. You defer to medical experts in a time of crisis. You also need to defer to your educational experts during this same time."
(Image: Malcolm Hart)
While the petition page has received countless comments in support, it has also widely been shared across social media.
Yet it has divided some Twitter-users, with the majority agreeing that this is "the only logical solution at this point", but others say it's not fair.
But it isn't just secondary school and college pupils who are feeling the hit, as university students are also concerned about their exam results.
Universities up and down the country have stopped face-to-face lectures and are operating via online learning, which has left some students who would usually carry out practical exams such as lab work left in the dark over how to go forward.
Just some of the responses to the petition on Twitter include: "As a parent of a GCSE student. I couldn't agree more. The uncertainty is making him sick with worry."
One shared: "Exams and other related tests are causing insane, unnecessary pressure on teenagers. This allows teachers to update expected grades etc."
Another posted: "Literally the only logical solution at this point... Teachers will update predicted grades and if you aren't happy with them you can resit in November."
However comments opposing the move included: "I was predicted C’s and D’s because I saw trying in class tests and mocks pointless. I achieved AAA in my final A Levels. This is a bad f**king idea".
Along with a stark warning: "Do NOT sign. this petition means students will get their predicted grades which are not what we have been revising for. This is NOT a fair way of going around GCSEs".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Corrie bans kissing scenes to tackle coronavirus

Coronation Street chiefs have banned kissing scenes in a bid to tackle coronavirus spreading on set .
As other TV shows announce they are suspending filming , ITV bosses are aiming to continue shooting episodes of the soap , but ‘ limit physical contact ’ .
Both Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty have put a halt on production for their latest series - the delay was announced on Monday .
This news comes after it was revealed one cobbles actor was forced to self isolate after showing symptoms of COVID-19 before being allowed to return to work .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All of the soaps are desperate to keep running .
`` If they disappear out of the schedules there ’ s huge gaps which is a major headache .
“ Coronation Street shoots about six to eight weeks in advance , so viewers might see some kissing in the next month or so , but the scenes they ’ re shooting right now will have nothing of the sort in .
“ The longer they can keep cast and crew well , the better , and if a storyline has to suffer slightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” An ITV spokesperson said : “ Any scenes with kissing or close contact are being altered to minimise contact between the actors.
” The delay for series six of gangster drama Peaky Blinders was announced on the programme 's Instagram page .
The post said : `` After much consideration , and in light of the developing situation concerning Covid-19 , the start of production of Peaky Blinders series 6 has been postponed .
`` Huge thanks to our incredible cast and crew , and to all our amazing fans for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that filming had also been postponed for bent coppers drama Line Of Duty , also at series six .
They said : “ In light of the spread of Covid-19 , after much consideration , the producers – Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect Productions – of Peaky Blinders S6 have postponed filming , and World Productions on Line of Duty S6 have suspended filming , both in consultation with and supported by the BBC .
“ We will continue to review all productions on a case-by-case basis and will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Foreign Office , World Health Organization and Public Health England .
”

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Coronation Street chiefs have banned kissing scenes in a bid to tackle coronavirus spreading on set.
As other TV shows announce they are suspending filming, ITV bosses are aiming to continue shooting episodes of the soap, but ‘limit physical contact’.
Both Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty have put a halt on production for their latest series - the delay was announced on Monday.
This news comes after it was revealed one cobbles actor was forced to self isolate after showing symptoms of COVID-19 before being allowed to return to work.
(Image: ITV)
A soap source told The Sun : “All of the soaps are desperate to keep running.
"If they disappear out of the schedules there’s huge gaps which is a major headache.
“Coronation Street shoots about six to eight weeks in advance, so viewers might see some kissing in the next month or so, but the scenes they’re shooting right now will have nothing of the sort in.
“They are taking no chances.
“The longer they can keep cast and crew well, the better, and if a storyline has to suffer slightly by losing a kiss so be it.”
An ITV spokesperson said: “Any scenes with kissing or close contact are being altered to minimise contact between the actors.”
The delay for series six of gangster drama Peaky Blinders was announced on the programme's Instagram page.
The post said: "After much consideration, and in light of the developing situation concerning Covid-19, the start of production of Peaky Blinders series 6 has been postponed.
(Image: ITV)
"Huge thanks to our incredible cast and crew, and to all our amazing fans for their continued support."
A BBC spokesperson confirmed that filming had also been postponed for bent coppers drama Line Of Duty, also at series six.
They said: “In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, the producers – Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect Productions – of Peaky Blinders S6 have postponed filming, and World Productions on Line of Duty S6 have suspended filming, both in consultation with and supported by the BBC.
“We will continue to review all productions on a case-by-case basis and will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organization and Public Health England.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester museums and galleries begin closing over coronavirus

Manchester 's museums have begun announcing closures as the coronavirus crisis continues .
The Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield is among the attractions shut to the public until further notice .
Manchester Museum on Oxford Road , the People 's History Museum in Spinningfields , the National Football Museum in Cathedral Gardens and the Imperial War Museum North at Salford Quays , have also announced temporary closures .
Galleries have also shut down , including Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street , The Whitworth on Oxford Road , and the Chinese Centre for Contemporary Art in the Northern Quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of the Science Museum Group , which owns the Science and Industry Museum , said : `` Our mission is to inspire futures .
But right now we need to focus on today and on the health and welfare of our visitors and colleagues as the nation comes together to deal with the threat of coronavirus . ''
It comes after Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid all non-essential social contact in his press briefing on Monday .
While he stopped short of ordering closures and banning events , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other attractions have been left with little choice but to close their doors or to switch to delivery and Sir Ian added : `` While our doors will be closed for a while , our collection - and the inspirational stories it contains - will remain open to you online .
`` Our talented teams , who have dealt so professionally with the challenges of the past few weeks , will find new ways to ignite your curiosity and lift your spirits during some difficult days ahead .
`` Thank you for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for pulling together at this concerning time .
We know you ’ ll bear with us ; if you have tickets to upcoming events , we will be in touch soon .
`` Given the uncertainty we are all facing together , it is not possible to say when our museums will be able to re-open to visitors .
But we look forward to welcoming back old friends and igniting the curiosity of many more people who haven ’ t yet had the chance to visit us . ''

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Manchester's museums have begun announcing closures as the coronavirus crisis continues.
The Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield is among the attractions shut to the public until further notice.
Manchester Museum on Oxford Road, the People's History Museum in Spinningfields, the National Football Museum in Cathedral Gardens and the Imperial War Museum North at Salford Quays, have also announced temporary closures.
Galleries have also shut down, including Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street, The Whitworth on Oxford Road, and the Chinese Centre for Contemporary Art in the Northern Quarter.
Sir Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, which owns the Science and Industry Museum, said: "Our mission is to inspire futures. But right now we need to focus on today and on the health and welfare of our visitors and colleagues as the nation comes together to deal with the threat of coronavirus."
It comes after Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid all non-essential social contact in his press briefing on Monday.
While he stopped short of ordering closures and banning events, it has meant many music venues, theatres and other attractions have been left with little choice but to close their doors or to switch to delivery and
Sir Ian added: "While our doors will be closed for a while, our collection - and the inspirational stories it contains - will remain open to you online.
"Our talented teams, who have dealt so professionally with the challenges of the past few weeks, will find new ways to ignite your curiosity and lift your spirits during some difficult days ahead.
"Thank you for support for our museums and thank you for pulling together at this concerning time. We know you’ll bear with us; if you have tickets to upcoming events, we will be in touch soon.
"Given the uncertainty we are all facing together, it is not possible to say when our museums will be able to re-open to visitors. But we look forward to welcoming back old friends and igniting the curiosity of many more people who haven’t yet had the chance to visit us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Coronavirus LIVE updates as UK police get power to arrest and isolate people

Boris Johnson will face questions from MPs on his coronavirus strategy after the Government announced an “ unprecedented ” £350 billion package of support to help businesses survive the crisis .
The Prime Minister and the Chancellor Rishi Sunak vowed to do “ whatever it takes ” to buoy the economy , as the number of people thought to have Covid-19 in the UK rose to 55,000 and the death toll climbed to 71 .
Measures unveiled by Mr Sunak on Tuesday evening included government-backed loans worth £330 billion – equivalent to 15 % of GDP – to help businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a package of tax cuts and grants worth more than £20 billion .
Warning that “ never in peacetime ” had the UK “ faced an economic fight like this one ” , he also announced plans for three-month mortgage holidays for homeowners suffering outbreak-related difficulties .
The package comes after the public was told to avoid all non-essential contact and travel , while the elderly and those with underlying conditions were told they would have to stay home much more .
Mr Johnson will appear before the Commons when he takes Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where 70-year-old Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will defy Government advice for people of his age group to reduce their social contact .
Mr Corbyn urged the Government on Tuesday evening to go further in its financial assistance by suspending home rental fees and ban evictions of tenants during the coronavirus crisis .
Earlier , the PM warned Covid-19 is so “ dangerous ” that without drastic action it will “ overwhelm the NHS ” , and said more “ extreme measures ” may be needed to protect lives in the future .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were only “ a few weeks ” to make the ventilators the NHS is expected to need .
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The public will be able to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, rather than weeks and months, MPs have heard.
Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (PHE) told the Science and Technology Committee that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be available in the “near future”.
She said the tests would also allow key workers – like doctors and nurses – to go back to work if they have developed antibodies.
Prof Peacock explained a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed
It come as the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles’s office told ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship: "It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home."
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus.
His wife, Camilla, meanwhile has tested negative.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson yielded to the mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown in the UK after thousands of people ignored calls for 'social distancing' to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
His announcement on Monday night means all shops are now shut - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - in a bid to keep people at home to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--McDonald's Monopoly is CANCELLED because of coronavirus

Last night , McDonald 's confirmed the news it would be shutting down eat-in services in its UK restaurants , and for now will only be offering takeaway , drive-thru and delivery to customers .
The decision was taken following Boris Johnson 's advice to people to avoid restaurants , in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus .
And now McDonald 's has made another announcement which has left fans of the fast-food chain bitterly disappointed - it has postponed the eagerly-anticipated Monopoly promotion .
*sobs* Speaking about the decision , McDonald 's CEO for UK and Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we review the broader implications of the pandemic , we have taken the decision to delay this year 's Monopoly promotion until we can be confident that customers can win , claim and redeem the prizes available .
`` This year ’ s prizes include a number of luxury holidays , European city breaks and cruises which will have all been impacted by current and ongoing restrictions on international travel .
`` Following conversations with our suppliers and prize partners , we feel it is appropriate to delay the promotion until later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I apologise for any disappointment caused by this update and I look forward to Monopoly returning to our restaurants as soon as possible . ''

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Last night, McDonald's confirmed the news it would be shutting down eat-in services in its UK restaurants, and for now will only be offering takeaway, drive-thru and delivery to customers.
The decision was taken following Boris Johnson's advice to people to avoid restaurants, in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
And now McDonald's has made another announcement which has left fans of the fast-food chain bitterly disappointed - it has postponed the eagerly-anticipated Monopoly promotion. *sobs*
Speaking about the decision, McDonald's CEO for UK and Ireland, Paul Pomroy, said: "As we review the broader implications of the pandemic, we have taken the decision to delay this year's Monopoly promotion until we can be confident that customers can win, claim and redeem the prizes available.
"This year’s prizes include a number of luxury holidays, European city breaks and cruises which will have all been impacted by current and ongoing restrictions on international travel.
"Following conversations with our suppliers and prize partners, we feel it is appropriate to delay the promotion until later this year."
He added: "I apologise for any disappointment caused by this update and I look forward to Monopoly returning to our restaurants as soon as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--How Man United's $1billion share price value drop will affect them

Manchester United have seen their value fall by more than $ 1billion as a result of the US stock market crash in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
United ’ s shares were individually valued at around $ 20 earlier this year , but are now down to $ 13 as the stock exchange struggles in the wake of the huge economic impact bought by the coronavirus crisis around the world .
But the drop in value of United ’ s share price will have little to no impact on the club on a day-to-day level , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club was to try and raise short-term cash for an expenditure project such as redevelopment work on Old Trafford .
Maguire , a University of Liverpool lecturer and author of The Price of Football : The Finance and Economics of the Beautiful Game , said the fall in value of United showed “ there ’ s good things and bad things about having your shares listed in New York.
” But for now the drop in share price shouldn ’ t have any impact on the club and the day-to-day business at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already owned by random shareholders , by hedge funds and private individuals , so it has no impact on Manchester United until the club wants to raise more money , ” said Maguire .
“ Let ’ s say it wants to do some redevelopment at Old Trafford or extend the training ground and if it wants cash it ’ s going to make it that tougher , because instead of getting $ 19 or $ 20 a share , it ’ s now $ 13 or $ 14 a share .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project at Old Trafford I don ’ t see any problems for the club .
I think it was noticeable last Thursday that the Glazers filed that the club itself would try and support the share price , they were trying to set aside up to $ 35m to buy back shares from the market to prop up the share price.
” The drop in value of United will be seen as a blow to some , but United should be well prepared to cope with any loss of income while football remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the coronavirus outbreak .
“ United is a very successful business historically and you would expect that to continue once matches resume , ” said Maguire .
“ They ’ re very popular with sponsors and broadcasters , every match will be sold out , none of that is going to change .
There ’ s going to be a problem in terms of cash flow until matches resume but United are probably better insulated than most .
“ There was a big kerfuffle when you announced their most recent results because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cash in the second half of 2019 , they still had £100m in cash sitting in a bank account , that ’ s a lot more protection than Rochdale , Morecambe and Macclesfield have.
” The stock market crash and the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses could have further implications on football clubs , specifically in sponsorship deals , with firms reluctant to commit funds to such areas if they are being forced to lay staff off .
“ I think it will impact on all clubs if there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maguire .
“ Let 's say Chevrolet decide to renew their Manchester United sponsorship at £53million a year and then are also laying off jobs at the same time because of a reduction in demand , then from a public relations perspective that is going to look absolutely terrible .
“ Therefore I think sponsors will be cautious about committing themselves to large sums of money that is ultimately very frivolous , when there are bigger decisions impacting people 's day-to-day lives .
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Manchester United have seen their value fall by more than $1billion as a result of the US stock market crash in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
United’s shares were individually valued at around $20 earlier this year, but are now down to $13 as the stock exchange struggles in the wake of the huge economic impact bought by the coronavirus crisis around the world.
But the drop in value of United’s share price will have little to no impact on the club on a day-to-day level, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, unless the club was to try and raise short-term cash for an expenditure project such as redevelopment work on Old Trafford.
Maguire, a University of Liverpool lecturer and author of The Price of Football: The Finance and Economics of the Beautiful Game, said the fall in value of United showed “there’s good things and bad things about having your shares listed in New York.”
But for now the drop in share price shouldn’t have any impact on the club and the day-to-day business at Old Trafford.
“These are shares already owned by random shareholders, by hedge funds and private individuals, so it has no impact on Manchester United until the club wants to raise more money,” said Maguire.
“Let’s say it wants to do some redevelopment at Old Trafford or extend the training ground and if it wants cash it’s going to make it that tougher, because instead of getting $19 or $20 a share, it’s now $13 or $14 a share.
“Until there is a big capital expenditure project at Old Trafford I don’t see any problems for the club. I think it was noticeable last Thursday that the Glazers filed that the club itself would try and support the share price, they were trying to set aside up to $35m to buy back shares from the market to prop up the share price.”
The drop in value of United will be seen as a blow to some, but United should be well prepared to cope with any loss of income while football remains in shutdown as part of the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
“United is a very successful business historically and you would expect that to continue once matches resume,” said Maguire.
“They’re very popular with sponsors and broadcasters, every match will be sold out, none of that is going to change. There’s going to be a problem in terms of cash flow until matches resume but United are probably better insulated than most.
“There was a big kerfuffle when you announced their most recent results because they burned their way through a lot of cash in the second half of 2019, they still had £100m in cash sitting in a bank account, that’s a lot more protection than Rochdale, Morecambe and Macclesfield have.”
The stock market crash and the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses could have further implications on football clubs, specifically in sponsorship deals, with firms reluctant to commit funds to such areas if they are being forced to lay staff off.
“I think it will impact on all clubs if there is a significant economic contraction,” added Maguire.
“Let's say Chevrolet decide to renew their Manchester United sponsorship at £53million a year and then are also laying off jobs at the same time because of a reduction in demand, then from a public relations perspective that is going to look absolutely terrible.
“Therefore I think sponsors will be cautious about committing themselves to large sums of money that is ultimately very frivolous, when there are bigger decisions impacting people's day-to-day lives.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Mum in Cyprus quarantine hell after Manchester flight stormed by border control

A mum says she has been quarantined ‘ like a prisoner ’ in the Cypriot mountains after her Easyjet flight from Manchester was stormed by border control upon landing .
The 57-year-old woman , who wants to remain anonymous , is originally from Wythenshawe and moved to Cyprus around ten years-ago .
She had been visiting her daughter in Manchester , before attempting to fly back to Cyprus on Monday , where she lives with her 71-year-old husband .
After some difficulty , the woman was allowed to board the EZY1973 flight from Manchester Airport to Paphos on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ air , at around 6pm , the Cypriot Government changed their coronavirus related travel advice .
Arriving passengers were told they must show they have tested negative for coronavirus or face 14 days quarantine in state facilities .
According to the Cyprus Mail newspaper , passengers without a certificate had been sent to a quarantine facility in the mountainous region of Troodos .
The mum says she has been made to share a double with another woman she doesn ’ t know , and has only received limited food and water .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woman ’ s daughter Lauren said , speaking to the Manchester Evening News .
“ I was due to go to New York tomorrow so my mum had come over to look after the children .
“ She flew from Cyprus on Friday but then it all went crazy and everything was being cancelled so we told her to go back home.
” Lauren says her step-dad , who lives in Cyprus , requires an inhaler and suffers badly with lung problems .
Her mum was due to fly home on March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a last minute flight with Easyjet on Monday afternoon .
“ We tried to check in her bags but she was told she didn ’ t have the relevant documentation to prove she was a Cypriot resident , ” Lauren said .
“ It was absolute chaos - we got to the front desk and they said she couldn ’ t fly .
“ My mum was just crying in the airport because she wanted to go home.
” Lauren says after a while , her mum was told she could board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with relevant documentation in Paphos .
“ I was worried sick and then I received a phone call from my mum to say they are not letting anyone off the plane , ” Lauren said .
“ She said the plane was then stormed by Cypriot authorities , and they were told they were going to be taken to a quarantine facility .
“ They didn ’ t know where they were being taken , all the while my poor dad is waiting in departures not knowing what is going on or what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says her mother is staying in some kind of hostel in the Troodos mountains , but has been forced to share a bed with a stranger .
“ This is absolutely disgusting , the way my mum has been treated , prisoners get treated better than my mum , ” she added .
“ It ’ s like something out of a film and I ’ m heartbroken for her that she has to stay in this isolation for the next 14 days.
” A spokesperson for Easyjet said : “ We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paphos on 16 March was met by the authorities upon landing .
“ This was because , as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak , the Cypriot authorities issued a new instruction whilst the aircraft was in the air which stated anyone arriving by air needs to present a valid health certificate confirming they do not have COVID-19 .
`` While this was outside of our control , we are very sorry for the passengers ’ experience .
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A mum says she has been quarantined ‘like a prisoner’ in the Cypriot mountains after her Easyjet flight from Manchester was stormed by border control upon landing.
The 57-year-old woman, who wants to remain anonymous, is originally from Manchester and moved to Cyprus around ten years-ago.
She had been visiting her daughter in Manchester, before attempting to fly back to Cyprus on Monday, where she lives with her 71-year-old husband.
After some difficulty, the woman was allowed to board the EZY1973 flight from Manchester Airport to Paphos on Monday. She had no symptoms of COVID-19.
But as her plane was in the air, at around 6pm, the Cypriot Government changed their coronavirus related travel advice.
Arriving passengers were told they must show they have tested negative for coronavirus or face 14 days quarantine in state facilities.
According to the Cyprus Mail newspaper, passengers without a certificate had been sent to a quarantine facility in the mountainous region of Troodos.
The mum says she has been made to share a double with another woman she doesn’t know, and has only received limited food and water.
(Image: UGC)
“She feels like a prisoner,” the woman’s daughter Lauren said, speaking to the Manchester Evening News.
“I was due to go to New York tomorrow so my mum had come over to look after the children.
“She flew from Cyprus on Friday but then it all went crazy and everything was being cancelled so we told her to go back home.”
Lauren says her step-dad, who lives in Cyprus, requires an inhaler and suffers badly with lung problems.
Her mum was due to fly home on March 26, but says she managed to get a last minute flight with Easyjet on Monday afternoon.
“We tried to check in her bags but she was told she didn’t have the relevant documentation to prove she was a Cypriot resident,” Lauren said.
“It was absolute chaos - we got to the front desk and they said she couldn’t fly.
(Image: UGC)
“My mum was just crying in the airport because she wanted to go home.”
Lauren says after a while, her mum was told she could board the flight, if her husband met with relevant documentation in Paphos.
“I was worried sick and then I received a phone call from my mum to say they are not letting anyone off the plane,” Lauren said.
“She said the plane was then stormed by Cypriot authorities, and they were told they were going to be taken to a quarantine facility.
“They didn’t know where they were being taken, all the while my poor dad is waiting in departures not knowing what is going on or what was happening to his wife.”
Lauren says her mother is staying in some kind of hostel in the Troodos mountains, but has been forced to share a bed with a stranger.
(Image: UGC)
“This is absolutely disgusting, the way my mum has been treated, prisoners get treated better than my mum,” she added.
“It’s like something out of a film and I’m heartbroken for her that she has to stay in this isolation for the next 14 days.”
A spokesperson for Easyjet said: “We can confirm that flight EZY1973 from Manchester to Paphos on 16 March was met by the authorities upon landing.
“This was because, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Cypriot authorities issued a new instruction whilst the aircraft was in the air which stated anyone arriving by air needs to present a valid health certificate confirming they do not have COVID-19.
“This meant customers were delayed when disembarking.
"While this was outside of our control, we are very sorry for the passengers’ experience.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Manchester United 2020/21 home kit design ‘leaked’

Manchester United ’ s 2020/21 home kit will have vertical abstract black and yellow stripes on a traditional red background , according to a ‘ leaked ’ design .
United are yet to announce their latest offering from adidas , but designs and kits often surface online before the official release - some being closer in accuracy to the final kit than others .
Footy Headlines , who often share these ‘ leaked ’ designs , have now brought forward a possible design for United ’ s next home kit based on a supposed football from an adidas range , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stripes along with the United badge .
The article says the equivalent ball that adidas have ‘ produced ’ for Juventus has the same design that will then go on the club ’ s first team shirt .
As a result , they have mocked up what the design on the United ball would look like on a first team shirt , using a white adidas logo and plain United badge which appears to have lost the black shield from the 2019/20 shirt .
They suggest the red shirt with black and yellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white shorts and socks .
Earlier this month , ‘ leaked ’ designs for the away and third shirts suggested ‘ legacy green ’ away colours with a black and white ‘ dazzle camouflage ’ pattern for the third kit .
Footy Headlines suggest United 's third kit next season will feature a bold and unique look for the club with a new 'dazzle camo ' unlike anything seen before .
The initial leak suggests United are planning to release a line of leisure wear utilising the new black and white design , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same pattern .
According to the report , United 's new third strip will feature the dazzle camouflage while the club logo and adidas manufacturer logo will be embroidered in the club 's traditional red .
Dazzle camouflage originated during the World War and was designed not with the desire to conceal a target but to make it difficult to estimate range , speed , and direction .

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Manchester United’s 2020/21 home kit will have vertical abstract black and yellow stripes on a traditional red background, according to a ‘leaked’ design.
United are yet to announce their latest offering from adidas, but designs and kits often surface online before the official release - some being closer in accuracy to the final kit than others.
Footy Headlines, who often share these ‘leaked’ designs, have now brought forward a possible design for United’s next home kit based on a supposed football from an adidas range, which features the yellow and black vertical stripes along with the United badge.
The article says the equivalent ball that adidas have ‘produced’ for Juventus has the same design that will then go on the club’s first team shirt.
As a result, they have mocked up what the design on the United ball would look like on a first team shirt, using a white adidas logo and plain United badge which appears to have lost the black shield from the 2019/20 shirt.
They suggest the red shirt with black and yellow design will be accompanied with the traditional white shorts and socks.
Earlier this month, ‘leaked’ designs for the away and third shirts suggested ‘legacy green’ away colours with a black and white ‘dazzle camouflage’ pattern for the third kit.
Footy Headlines suggest United's third kit next season will feature a bold and unique look for the club with a new 'dazzle camo' unlike anything seen before.
(Image: Footy Headlines)
The initial leak suggests United are planning to release a line of leisure wear utilising the new black and white design, with the third strip potentially incorporating the same pattern.
According to the report, United's new third strip will feature the dazzle camouflage while the club logo and adidas manufacturer logo will be embroidered in the club's traditional red.
Dazzle camouflage originated during the World War and was designed not with the desire to conceal a target but to make it difficult to estimate range, speed, and direction.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--'His fight was not over'... moving tribute to UK's youngest coronavirus victim

A dad-of-two has died after contracting the coronavirus aged just 45 .
Craig Ruston , from Northamptonshire , was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2018 , and had posted regular updates of his battle with the disease on his Facebook page 'Me and my MND ' .
But last night his devastated wife Sally broke the news that he passed away on Monday morning .
She said Craig 's 'fight with MND was not ready to be over ' , but last Tuesday he was taken unwell with a chest infection that was later confirmed to be Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ six days in isolation and tragically , it means Craig 's wish that his brain could be donated to MND research can not happen .
`` My amazing Craig passed away yesterday morning at 6.20am .
We are truly heartbroken , '' Sally posted .
`` Last Tuesday he was taken unwell and we have since spent the last 6 days in isolation .
Craig ’ s chest infection was confirmed as Covid-19 .
`` How dare that take Craig who was already facing this ( MND ) , the most vile and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the 71 people in the UK who have already died from the virus with that number expected to increase in the coming days and weeks , the Mirror reports .
Mrs Ruston paid tribute to her husband , who was given two years to live when he was diagnosed with MND but “ was pushing that back ” .
She said : “ There were no airs and graces with Craig .
He loved the world .
He absorbed the world .
`` He was one of the most intelligent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and could somehow explain just about anything . ''
Craig , who was a footwear designer who used to work for Dr Martens , Hunter Boots and Fred Perry , started the blog after he was diagnosed .
The post said : `` Craig was not ready to go .
Still doing everything in his power to raise awareness and fight the fight for MND . ''
A post by the Facebook blog ‘ Mummy with MND ’ added : `` This is my good friend Craig , with his family .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a lot of time left with his girls , possibly years .
Covid-19 took him yesterday .
A family has been devastated .
`` His girls were his world and his thoughts were only ever about what his illness would do to them .
`` What Craig did n't deserve was for his already limited future to have been taken so suddenly by Covid .

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A dad-of-two has died after contracting the coronavirus aged just 45.
Craig Ruston, from Northamptonshire, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2018, and had posted regular updates of his battle with the disease on his Facebook page 'Me and my MND'.
But last night his devastated wife Sally broke the news that he passed away on Monday morning.
She said Craig's 'fight with MND was not ready to be over', but last Tuesday he was taken unwell with a chest infection that was later confirmed to be Covid-19.
The couple had to spend his last six days in isolation and tragically, it means Craig's wish that his brain could be donated to MND research cannot happen.
"My amazing Craig passed away yesterday morning at 6.20am. We are truly heartbroken," Sally posted.
"Last Tuesday he was taken unwell and we have since spent the last 6 days in isolation. Craig’s chest infection was confirmed as Covid-19.
"How dare that take Craig who was already facing this (MND), the most vile and evil of diseases."
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Mr Ruston is one of the 71 people in the UK who have already died from the virus with that number expected to increase in the coming days and weeks, the Mirror reports.
Mrs Ruston paid tribute to her husband, who was given two years to live when he was diagnosed with MND but “was pushing that back”.
She said: “There were no airs and graces with Craig. He loved the world. He absorbed the world.
"He was one of the most intelligent people I know that would absorb information and could somehow explain just about anything."
(Image: Steve Allen)
Craig, who was a footwear designer who used to work for Dr Martens, Hunter Boots and Fred Perry, started the blog after he was diagnosed.
The post said: "Craig was not ready to go. Still doing everything in his power to raise awareness and fight the fight for MND."
A post by the Facebook blog ‘Mummy with MND’ added: "This is my good friend Craig, with his family.
"Yes, he had MND but he had a lot of time left with his girls, possibly years. Covid-19 took him yesterday. A family has been devastated.
"Craig adored his wife, Sally.
"His girls were his world and his thoughts were only ever about what his illness would do to them.
"What Craig didn't deserve was for his already limited future to have been taken so suddenly by Covid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--Nine-month-old baby boy from Manchester diagnosed with coronavirus

A nine-month-old baby boy from Manchester is believed to be the second baby to contract coronavirus in the UK .
Cassian Coates suffered from a fever and a cold for several days .
His concerned parents Myroslava and Callum took him to hospital where he was diagnosed with coronavirus , despite neither of them having shown any symptoms .
The family are now all self-isolating at their home .
Read more of today 's top stories here Cassian is being treated with Calpol as if he was suffering with a cold .
Myroslava told Sky News : `` When we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through special measures and ring a certain number for them to let us in .
The waiting room actually had a big sign up saying 'suspected case ' .
`` Me and my husband were like 'oh my God ' , then a nurse walked past and said 'yeah , that 's you guys ' .
`` We went in , then the doctor came in with a mask on , did some basic checks , temperature , checked his ears and said 'yeah , it 's the coronavirus strand ' . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news , especially as nobody else in the family has suffered coronavirus symptoms .
Myroslava added : `` We wondered where he caught it because my husband and I are both fine .
`` I did panic but I can not express how fantastic and reassuring our GP was .
They said that with children this age they are diagnosing by symptoms .
`` We were told to go home to self-isolate for two weeks and keep giving him Calpol as if it was a cold . ''
The mother-of-one added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been clear enough , and that after they posted the news of Cassian 's positive test on social media they had been inundated with questions from other parents .
She said : `` There are peaks and troughs but thankfully Cassian is over the worst of it . ''
A new born baby in London became the world 's youngest coronavirus patient last week .
The baby is now said to be recovering and no longer in danger .

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A nine-month-old baby boy from Manchester is believed to be the second baby to contract coronavirus in the UK.
Cassian Coates suffered from a fever and a cold for several days.
His concerned parents Myroslava and Callum took him to hospital where he was diagnosed with coronavirus, despite neither of them having shown any symptoms.
The family are now all self-isolating at their home.
Cassian is being treated with Calpol as if he was suffering with a cold.
Myroslava told Sky News: "When we got there, we had to go through special measures and ring a certain number for them to let us in. The waiting room actually had a big sign up saying 'suspected case'.
"Me and my husband were like 'oh my God', then a nurse walked past and said 'yeah, that's you guys'.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
"We went in, then the doctor came in with a mask on, did some basic checks, temperature, checked his ears and said 'yeah, it's the coronavirus strand'."
The couple were left in shock following the news, especially as nobody else in the family has suffered coronavirus symptoms.
Myroslava added: "We wondered where he caught it because my husband and I are both fine.
"I did panic but I cannot express how fantastic and reassuring our GP was. They said that with children this age they are diagnosing by symptoms.
"We were told to go home to self-isolate for two weeks and keep giving him Calpol as if it was a cold."
The mother-of-one added that she did not think the guidelines had been clear enough, and that after they posted the news of Cassian's positive test on social media they had been inundated with questions from other parents.
She said: "There are peaks and troughs but thankfully Cassian is over the worst of it.''
A new born baby in London became the world's youngest coronavirus patient last week.
The baby is now said to be recovering and no longer in danger.
His mother tested positive after giving birth.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-18--UEFA decision could be key to Man Utd rebuild

There are other clubs with far more invested in a decision to conclude the 2019/20 season than Manchester United , but the conclusion the game ’ s decision-makers come to over the next few weeks could still have a long-term effect at Old Trafford .
Liverpool see a 30-year wait for a title on the line due to the coronavirus outbreak that has halted football across Europe .
Half-a-dozen clubs see a route to Premier League survival without the hard work , while Leeds and West Brom fear being denied promotion .
Keep going down the leagues and there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developments closely .
Of course those concerns are all secondary at the moment , people are focused on their own safety and of the safety of their loved ones .
But at some point football will resume and how it does so will have an impact on plenty of clubs .
Voiding the campaign would , presumably , leave United staring at another season in the Europa League , a third in five seasons .
The longer a club is denied access to Europe ’ s top table , the harder they find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
If the season is played to a conclusion United aren ’ t guaranteed a Champions League return , but the cards were beginning to fall in their favour .
On the back of an 11-game unbeaten run they are the form team in the top four race and have secured a Europa League quarter-final spot thanks to the 5-0 win against LASK Linz in Austria last week .
Finishing fourth or winning the Europa League would secure Champions League football next season .
That could be a game-changer when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whenever the transfer window is ahead of next season .
It is far easier to attract big name players with the carrot of Champions League football than it is to have them buy into a project that will begin in European backwaters .
Champions League football may not be the be all and end all in a battle to sign Jadon Sancho , for example , but it is much easier to convince such players to sign when that is on offer .
There are still pieces of the jigsaw to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United rebuild , but the form of the last couple of months and the impact of £47million January signing Bruno Fernandes has raised hopes that a title challenge might not be too far away after all .
Yet the reality is it will be a lot closer if United are in the Champions League next season .
It could yet convince Paul Pogba to give life at Old Trafford another chance , with the tantalizing prospect of a midfield dynamic with Fernandes on show , as well as speeding up the business of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It would also end the arduous challenge of Thursday-Sunday football , which is difficult to manage and places extra demands on a squad , who often face long journeys back from Europe ’ s more remote outposts , with little preparation time for the next Premier League game .
These kinds of issues are of secondary importance as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic at the moment , but once we are through the other side they will become vital once again , and United ’ s short-term future will play a part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .

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There are other clubs with far more invested in a decision to conclude the 2019/20 season than Manchester United, but the conclusion the game’s decision-makers come to over the next few weeks could still have a long-term effect at Old Trafford.
Liverpool see a 30-year wait for a title on the line due to the coronavirus outbreak that has halted football across Europe. Half-a-dozen clubs see a route to Premier League survival without the hard work, while Leeds and West Brom fear being denied promotion. Keep going down the leagues and there are plenty of clubs who will be monitoring developments closely.
Of course those concerns are all secondary at the moment, people are focused on their own safety and of the safety of their loved ones. But at some point football will resume and how it does so will have an impact on plenty of clubs.
Voiding the campaign would, presumably, leave United staring at another season in the Europa League, a third in five seasons. The longer a club is denied access to Europe’s top table, the harder they find it to make a reservation for next season.
If the season is played to a conclusion United aren’t guaranteed a Champions League return, but the cards were beginning to fall in their favour. On the back of an 11-game unbeaten run they are the form team in the top four race and have secured a Europa League quarter-final spot thanks to the 5-0 win against LASK Linz in Austria last week. Finishing fourth or winning the Europa League would secure Champions League football next season.
That could be a game-changer when it comes to United’s transfer window business, whenever the transfer window is ahead of next season. It is far easier to attract big name players with the carrot of Champions League football than it is to have them buy into a project that will begin in European backwaters.
Champions League football may not be the be all and end all in a battle to sign Jadon Sancho, for example, but it is much easier to convince such players to sign when that is on offer.
There are still pieces of the jigsaw to be filled for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his United rebuild, but the form of the last couple of months and the impact of £47million January signing Bruno Fernandes has raised hopes that a title challenge might not be too far away after all.
Yet the reality is it will be a lot closer if United are in the Champions League next season. It could yet convince Paul Pogba to give life at Old Trafford another chance, with the tantalizing prospect of a midfield dynamic with Fernandes on show, as well as speeding up the business of adding more quality to the squad.
It would also end the arduous challenge of Thursday-Sunday football, which is difficult to manage and places extra demands on a squad, who often face long journeys back from Europe’s more remote outposts, with little preparation time for the next Premier League game.
These kinds of issues are of secondary importance as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic at the moment, but once we are through the other side they will become vital once again, and United’s short-term future will play a part in how quickly their longer-term future brightens up.