themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--The Real Housewives of Jersey: What time and channel is it on and who are they?

Move over , Real Housewives of Cheshire , there are seven new housewives on the way .
Following the success of the award-winning series set across Manchester and Cheshire , ITVBe is launching a brand-new version of the hit franchise , The Real Housewives of Jersey .
The ten-part series will see some of the island ’ s most fabulous Housewives embrace all that Jersey has to offer .
A combination of St Tropez and St Ives , Jersey has everything from tranquil beaches to glitzy parties .
Seven Housewives will make their debut , taking centre stage and giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Ashley Cairney , Hedi Green , Jane Rayner , Kate Taylor , Mia Ledbury , Margaret Thompson and Tessa Hartmann .
The series will follow the highs and lows of the women and their families who all live life to the full on the island whilst bringing fun , laughter , tears and of course , plenty of glamour .
Viewers will be treated to Jersey ’ s sweeping landscapes and natural beauty aplenty , together with lashings of drama and more gossip than you can handle .
The Real Housewives of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at 9pm on ITVBe and , in a first for the ITV Hub , the entire series will be available to watch as a Box Set on the same day from 7am .
Want to know more about the new Housewives ?
Here 's everything you need to know .
Ashley is born and bred in Jersey and is a proud `` Jersey Bean '' .
She lives with her husband Ben , who she has been with since they were 17 , and their two small children , aged two and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the island .
She is in HR consulting and he runs a construction business .
Ashley is known for being straight talking and she loves a gossip and enjoys the finer things in life .
Now her kids are n't small babies anymore she intends to enjoy herself and her affluent lifestyle .
She said : `` I love being glam , I 'm all about the bling !
Rolexes and diamonds . ''
On what we can expect to see from her in the series , Ashley said : `` Having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go , 100 per cent .
My honesty , consistency and dealing with situations head on.
`` Adrenaline junkie Hedi has been living on Jersey for 35 years .
She 's a practitioner of natural medicine who has three clinics .
She also works with a spiritual mentor and often calls on spirit guides to help her for guidance .
Hedi , 57 , has been divorced twice and has three grown-up daughters who she is extremely close to .
She 's known for speaking her mind but is also an encouraging and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a competitive skydiving team for 18 years and has recently bought a Royal Enfield motorbike .
Hedi describes her journey so far as going from lady of the manor to Lara Croft .
On what we can expect to see from her in the series , Hedi said : `` I hope that I will show that wealth is not just about what you have but what you enjoy .
There is so much in our beautiful world that is free and for us to embrace and enjoy . ''
Kate has lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well known on the island 's social scene for her gregarious character and jaw dropping outfit choices .
Kate , 52 , is currently going through a divorce and looking forward to a new chapter in her life after splitting from her husband .
The former couple used to run one of the island 's top hotels , The Royal Yacht .
Kate is known as the life and soul of the party , for her outrageous outfits and dancing on tables .
She is also passionate about charities and over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for causes close to her heart .
As for what viewers can expect from her , Kate said : `` Unusual style and lots of humour . ''
Margaret moved to the island when she was 18 and has worked her way up from pot washer to the self styled 'Queen of Jersey property ' .
Her property company sells all the top properties on the island and as you arrive at the Jersey airport there ’ s a big billboard of her face welcoming you in .
Margaret , 58 , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to finding Mr Right - however he 'd need to fit into her hectic life .
She owns one of the island 's best properties , a converted restaurant with a huge terrace where she throws extravagant and glamorous parties .
Margaret says people will see the `` private side '' of her instead of just the business side , and realise `` I 'm not all work and I can be humble , funny and entertaining and I don ’ t take life as seriously as some people may think .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ex-model who moved to the island five years ago with her husband Dan and their two daughters .
She 's a stay at home mum but is keen to get back into modeling and update her portfolio .
Mia , 44 , feels like a newcomer to the island and is finding her feet slowly on the social scene .
She admits it 's a struggle to build friendships on the island as she finds Jersey can be very judgmental and backstabbing .
She has said that viewers can follow her on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cracking back into the modelling scene .
Never say never , anything is possible ! ''
Tessa is originally from Scotland and moved to Jersey five years ago with her husband , composer and film director Sascha Hartmann .
They have four children , one of them , Talia Storm is a singer and reality star .
Tessa , 50 , was awarded a CBE in 2016 for her services to the Scottish fashion industry , and is described as an entrepreneur and PR fashion guru .
She has been building the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loves to get the family involved in everything she does .
She jokes she 's often been compared to the 'Kris Jenner ' of Jersey .
Tessa admits she 's a ruthless businesswomen and describes herself as the 'eternal hustler ' .
She says she 's tried to be her `` authentic self '' on the show and is a `` wife , mother and businesswoman – in that order ! ''
Tessa added : `` I put my family first and work very , very hard .
I did n't come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have my family and an old circle of girlfriends .
I like to keep things classy .
I am a businesswoman after all , so I like to keep the tone high ! ''
Jane is originally from the Midlands , she ’ s twice divorced and currently engaged and is hoping it ’ ll be third time lucky !
The 56-year-old has three daughters from the previous two marriages and has been living in Jersey for six and a half years .
She 's very spontaneous and has the nickname 'crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't plan anything and always has a passport , mascara and a pair of knickers on her at all times in case of last-minute trip decisions .
Jane 's a self confessed shopaholic and believes every outfit should be sexy , and she 's notorious for giving her friends fashion advice .
She says some women on Jersey can be jealous of her looks , she often gets mistaken for being a fair bit younger than she is - and says the fact she does n't exercise winds other women up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the series , Jane said : `` I hope I shall bring you some of me , the real me , emotional , passionate , fun , and cheeky .
I wear my heart on my sleeve .
Like many people , I 've had my past troubles and now I would like to not take myself too seriously .
`` I love fashion , dressing up and having a good party , I 'm happy to get stuck in and push people 's boundaries ! ''

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Move over, Real Housewives of Cheshire, there are seven new housewives on the way.
Following the success of the award-winning series set across Manchester and Cheshire, ITVBe is launching a brand-new version of the hit franchise, The Real Housewives of Jersey.
The ten-part series will see some of the island’s most fabulous Housewives embrace all that Jersey has to offer.
A combination of St Tropez and St Ives, Jersey has everything from tranquil beaches to glitzy parties.
Seven Housewives will make their debut, taking centre stage and giving us unique access into their glamorous lifestyles: Ashley Cairney, Hedi Green, Jane Rayner, Kate Taylor, Mia Ledbury, Margaret Thompson and Tessa Hartmann.
The series will follow the highs and lows of the women and their families who all live life to the full on the island whilst bringing fun, laughter, tears and of course, plenty of glamour.
Viewers will be treated to Jersey’s sweeping landscapes and natural beauty aplenty, together with lashings of drama and more gossip than you can handle.
The Real Housewives of Jersey launches on Monday, December 28, at 9pm on ITVBe and, in a first for the ITV Hub, the entire series will be available to watch as a Box Set on the same day from 7am.
Want to know more about the new Housewives? Here's everything you need to know.
Ashley Cairney
(Image: ITV)
Ashley is born and bred in Jersey and is a proud "Jersey Bean".
She lives with her husband Ben, who she has been with since they were 17, and their two small children, aged two and three.
Both run their own businesses on the island. She is in HR consulting and he runs a construction business.
Ashley is known for being straight talking and she loves a gossip and enjoys the finer things in life.
Now her kids aren't small babies anymore she intends to enjoy herself and her affluent lifestyle.
She said: "I love being glam, I'm all about the bling! Rolexes and diamonds."
On what we can expect to see from her in the series, Ashley said: "Having lots of fun and giving everything a go, 100 per cent. My honesty, consistency and dealing with situations head on. "
Hedi Green
(Image: ITV)
Adrenaline junkie Hedi has been living on Jersey for 35 years.
She's a practitioner of natural medicine who has three clinics. She also works with a spiritual mentor and often calls on spirit guides to help her for guidance.
Hedi, 57, has been divorced twice and has three grown-up daughters who she is extremely close to.
She's known for speaking her mind but is also an encouraging and supportive friend.
Hedi has been in a competitive skydiving team for 18 years and has recently bought a Royal Enfield motorbike. Hedi describes her journey so far as going from lady of the manor to Lara Croft.
On what we can expect to see from her in the series, Hedi said: "I hope that I will show that wealth is not just about what you have but what you enjoy. There is so much in our beautiful world that is free and for us to embrace and enjoy."
Kate Taylor
(Image: ITV)
Kate has lived on Jersey for 30 years and is well known on the island's social scene for her gregarious character and jaw dropping outfit choices.
Kate, 52, is currently going through a divorce and looking forward to a new chapter in her life after splitting from her husband.
The former couple used to run one of the island's top hotels, The Royal Yacht.
Kate is known as the life and soul of the party, for her outrageous outfits and dancing on tables.
She is also passionate about charities and over the years she has raised huge amounts of money for causes close to her heart.
As for what viewers can expect from her, Kate said: "Unusual style and lots of humour."
Margaret Thompson
(Image: ITV)
Margaret moved to the island when she was 18 and has worked her way up from pot washer to the self styled 'Queen of Jersey property'.
Her property company sells all the top properties on the island and as you arrive at the Jersey airport there’s a big billboard of her face welcoming you in.
Margaret, 58, is single, previously divorced, but is open to finding Mr Right - however he'd need to fit into her hectic life.
She owns one of the island's best properties, a converted restaurant with a huge terrace where she throws extravagant and glamorous parties.
Margaret says people will see the "private side" of her instead of just the business side, and realise "I'm not all work and I can be humble, funny and entertaining and I don’t take life as seriously as some people may think."
Mia Ledbury
(Image: ITV)
Mia is originally from Australia, an ex-model who moved to the island five years ago with her husband Dan and their two daughters.
She's a stay at home mum but is keen to get back into modeling and update her portfolio.
Mia, 44, feels like a newcomer to the island and is finding her feet slowly on the social scene. She admits it's a struggle to build friendships on the island as she finds Jersey can be very judgmental and backstabbing.
She has said that viewers can follow her on her journey "from housewife back to cracking back into the modelling scene. Never say never, anything is possible!"
Tessa Hartmann
(Image: ITV)
Tessa is originally from Scotland and moved to Jersey five years ago with her husband, composer and film director Sascha Hartmann.
They have four children, one of them, Talia Storm is a singer and reality star.
Tessa, 50, was awarded a CBE in 2016 for her services to the Scottish fashion industry, and is described as an entrepreneur and PR fashion guru.
She has been building the family brand, managing her daughter Talia and loves to get the family involved in everything she does.
She jokes she's often been compared to the 'Kris Jenner' of Jersey.
Tessa admits she's a ruthless businesswomen and describes herself as the 'eternal hustler'.
She says she's tried to be her "authentic self" on the show and is a "wife, mother and businesswoman – in that order!"
Tessa added: "I put my family first and work very, very hard. I didn't come into this show to make new friends – I have my family and an old circle of girlfriends. I like to keep things classy. I am a businesswoman after all, so I like to keep the tone high!"
Jane Rayner
(Image: ITV)
Jane is originally from the Midlands, she’s twice divorced and currently engaged and is hoping it’ll be third time lucky!
The 56-year-old has three daughters from the previous two marriages and has been living in Jersey for six and a half years.
She's very spontaneous and has the nickname 'crazy Jane' amongst her friends.
She doesn't plan anything and always has a passport, mascara and a pair of knickers on her at all times in case of last-minute trip decisions.
Jane's a self confessed shopaholic and believes every outfit should be sexy, and she's notorious for giving her friends fashion advice.
She says some women on Jersey can be jealous of her looks, she often gets mistaken for being a fair bit younger than she is - and says the fact she doesn't exercise winds other women up.
As for what she will bring to the series, Jane said: "I hope I shall bring you some of me, the real me, emotional, passionate, fun, and cheeky. I wear my heart on my sleeve. Like many people, I've had my past troubles and now I would like to not take myself too seriously.
"I love fashion, dressing up and having a good party, I'm happy to get stuck in and push people's boundaries!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--New weather warning issued for Greater Manchester as more snow set to hit region

The Met Office has issued another weather warning , with more snow is expected to hit the region in the next 24 hours .
A yellow warning for snow and ice has been extended until tomorrow morning ( Tuesday , December 29 ) .
The region was covered by a yellow warning for snow this morning .
That was due to last until 6pm .
The Met Office now says adverse wintry conditions could continue until 10am tomorrow .
Parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire woke up to a blanket of heavy snow on Bank Holiday Monday .
Urmston and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardest , with parts of Cheshire getting more than a light dusting .
Treacherous conditions have already caused problems on the motorway network , including the M60 , M6 and M56 - and on some local roads .
The Met Office said the latest weather warning will lead to icy surfaces developing , with a little snow in places .
`` Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and probably some icy patches on untreated roads , pavements and cycle paths , '' officials said .
The latest weather warning from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England issued a cold weather alert for parts of Northern England .
It said the severe weather forecast for parts of England has led it to issue the warning , which reminds people how to stay well in cold conditions .
The north west , west Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber have experienced the coldest weather since Sunday morning .
This evening is likely to bring scattered , wintry showers continuing overnight .
Clear skies overnight are expected to bring widespread frost and icy patches into Tuesday morning , with a minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day is set to be dry for the most of the region , with sunny spells throughout .
Temperatures are expected to remain cold with a further frost overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday ( December 30 ) .

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The Met Office has issued another weather warning, with more snow is expected to hit the region in the next 24 hours.
A yellow warning for snow and ice has been extended until tomorrow morning (Tuesday, December 29).
The region was covered by a yellow warning for snow this morning. That was due to last until 6pm.
The Met Office now says adverse wintry conditions could continue until 10am tomorrow.
Parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire woke up to a blanket of heavy snow on Bank Holiday Monday.
Urmston and Altrincham in Trafford appeared to be hit hardest, with parts of Cheshire getting more than a light dusting.
Treacherous conditions have already caused problems on the motorway network, including the M60, M6 and M56 - and on some local roads.
The Met Office said the latest weather warning will lead to icy surfaces developing, with a little snow in places.
"Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and probably some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths," officials said.
The latest weather warning from the Met Office comes as Public Health England issued a cold weather alert for parts of Northern England.
It said the severe weather forecast for parts of England has led it to issue the warning, which reminds people how to stay well in cold conditions.
The north west, west Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber have experienced the coldest weather since Sunday morning.
This evening is likely to bring scattered, wintry showers continuing overnight.
Clear skies overnight are expected to bring widespread frost and icy patches into Tuesday morning, with a minimum temperature of -2C.
The rest of the day is set to be dry for the most of the region, with sunny spells throughout.
Temperatures are expected to remain cold with a further frost overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday (December 30).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--How Salford wants to tackle the housing crisis and bring people back to the city

Around 6,000 households are currently waiting for council housing in Salford .
Most are waiting for a single bedroom – but more than 200 people apply whenever an affordable apartment that size becomes available in the city .
The most vulnerable people are housed in temporary accommodation .
Some 155 families were living like that at the last count by Salford council on October 1 .
Some single parents say they have been waiting for years to be housed .
The city 's mayor Paul Dennett says he can only see demand for 'truly affordable ' housing increasing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the self-described 'sensible socialist ' has a plan to build 3,000 new council homes - the biggest public housing project Salford has seen since the 1960s .
`` I always believe that we should never have stopped delivering council housing , '' he said .
`` When I speak with my colleagues here at the council , certainly some of my older colleagues , it 's quite clear that they have a shared frustration of what happened under the previous Labour government as well . ''
The directly-elected mayor says New Labour had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but instead favoured private sector investment in a bid to keep spending off the government 's books and the deficit 'artificially down ' .
He believes the state should be more interventionist in the housing market .
That is why Salford council created its own housebuilding company , Dérive - named after a French Marxist revolutionary theory , back in 2017 .
This month , the council finally found funding , agreed to borrow up to £65m and committed to 417 new affordable , 'good quality ' and eco-friendly homes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one to five-bedroom houses and apartments for social rent in Ordsall , Pendlebury and Little Hulton in February and will buy a further 25 homes already being built in Langworthy .
As part of the housing plans , two former school sites will be transformed into community-led housing – believed to be the first of their kind in the region .
A total of 111 homes will be built at the former St Lukes Primary School in Weaste and Irwell Valley Lower School in Irwell Riverside of which 69 will be owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspiring Communities Housing .
Neither of the charities have any history in housing , but they will soon provide affordable homes with a local lettings policy aimed at 'bringing people back ' .
Bernadette Elder , chief executive officer of Inspiring Communities Together , said the three like-minded organisations shared a 'light bulb ' moment .
`` I literally went to Paul and sat in his office while he was eating his soup and said , ' I 've got this mad idea .
What do you think ? '
'' The housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with two-bedroom maisonettes – older people living downstairs and younger ones above them .
Elderly residents will 'buddy up ' with their younger neighbours as part of their commitment to 'give back ' to the community when they agree to live there .
All tenants must also become members of the community-led organisation .
Mike Thorpe , chief officer at the Broughton Trust , whose affordable homes in Irwell Valley will be run more like council housing , says it 's a 'novel ' approach .
For him , it 's about bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city back .
`` We 're in a part of a city that 's been massively affected by the growth of Manchester , '' he said .
`` Very soon , people wo n't be able to afford to live here . ''
Another key aspect of community-led housing is that the organisations do not have to abide by Right to Buy which allows council tenants to buy their homes .
Mike says this policy means that 'within a matter of years ' , council-owned affordable houses which are sold end up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The idea is not to let any of those houses to slip into the private sector , but to make sure we always have houses available for citizens to rent affordably . ''
Salford 's mayor agrees and goes one step further , saying the housing and homeless crisis is 'symptomatic ' of a failing system which needs to change .
`` Right To Buy needs to be paused if not scrapped to be perfectly honest , '' he said , `` because the chronic under supply of council housing and social housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see in this country at the moment . ''
But when asked when the 3,000 council homes will be built , the mayor says it depends on how central government will fund local authorities in the future .
He says that Salford council has had 53pc of core funding taken away in the last decade of austerity and calls for 'proper robust local authority funding ' .
And 'forcing ' local authorities to raise council tax is not the answer , he says .
`` When we hear central government talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local government financing and engage in a much more progressive approach to how we finance public services , then I think we can forget some of this levelling up rhetoric to be honest with you .
`` Local government financing goes to the heart of that agenda and if we 're serious about tackling inequality and poverty in society then we need to get serious about making sure those with the least amount of earned household income are not the people who pay significantly more as a proportion of their income in taxation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do here is create assets to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis that we end up owning , i.e .
the public own .
`` The people of Salford own in perpetuity , ultimately . ''

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Around 6,000 households are currently waiting for council housing in Salford.
Most are waiting for a single bedroom – but more than 200 people apply whenever an affordable apartment that size becomes available in the city.
The most vulnerable people are housed in temporary accommodation. Some 155 families were living like that at the last count by Salford council on October 1.
Some single parents say they have been waiting for years to be housed.
The city's mayor Paul Dennett says he can only see demand for 'truly affordable' housing increasing in the near future following the pandemic.
But the self-described 'sensible socialist' has a plan to build 3,000 new council homes - the biggest public housing project Salford has seen since the 1960s.
"I always believe that we should never have stopped delivering council housing," he said.
"When I speak with my colleagues here at the council, certainly some of my older colleagues, it's quite clear that they have a shared frustration of what happened under the previous Labour government as well."
The directly-elected mayor says New Labour had an opportunity to address the housing crisis, but instead favoured private sector investment in a bid to keep spending off the government's books and the deficit 'artificially down'.
He believes the state should be more interventionist in the housing market.
That is why Salford council created its own housebuilding company, Dérive - named after a French Marxist revolutionary theory, back in 2017.
This month, the council finally found funding, agreed to borrow up to £65m and committed to 417 new affordable, 'good quality' and eco-friendly homes.
The council-owned company will start building the mix of one to five-bedroom houses and apartments for social rent in Ordsall, Pendlebury and Little Hulton in February and will buy a further 25 homes already being built in Langworthy.
As part of the housing plans, two former school sites will be transformed into community-led housing – believed to be the first of their kind in the region.
A total of 111 homes will be built at the former St Lukes Primary School in Weaste and Irwell Valley Lower School in Irwell Riverside of which 69 will be owned and run by the Broughton Trust and Inspiring Communities Housing.
Neither of the charities have any history in housing, but they will soon provide affordable homes with a local lettings policy aimed at 'bringing people back'.
Bernadette Elder, chief executive officer of Inspiring Communities Together, said the three like-minded organisations shared a 'light bulb' moment.
"I literally went to Paul and sat in his office while he was eating his soup and said, 'I've got this mad idea. What do you think?'"
The housing scheme in Weaste will be a mixed-community with two-bedroom maisonettes – older people living downstairs and younger ones above them.
(Image: Salford council)
Elderly residents will 'buddy up' with their younger neighbours as part of their commitment to 'give back' to the community when they agree to live there.
All tenants must also become members of the community-led organisation.
Mike Thorpe, chief officer at the Broughton Trust, whose affordable homes in Irwell Valley will be run more like council housing, says it's a 'novel' approach.
For him, it's about bringing people who are being housed outside the city back.
"We're in a part of a city that's been massively affected by the growth of Manchester," he said.
"Very soon, people won't be able to afford to live here."
Another key aspect of community-led housing is that the organisations do not have to abide by Right to Buy which allows council tenants to buy their homes.
(Image: Salford council)
Mike says this policy means that 'within a matter of years', council-owned affordable houses which are sold end up in the hands of private landlords.
"The idea is not to let any of those houses to slip into the private sector, but to make sure we always have houses available for citizens to rent affordably."
Salford's mayor agrees and goes one step further, saying the housing and homeless crisis is 'symptomatic' of a failing system which needs to change.
"Right To Buy needs to be paused if not scrapped to be perfectly honest," he said, "because the chronic under supply of council housing and social housing is significantly responsible for the housing crisis we see in this country at the moment."
But when asked when the 3,000 council homes will be built, the mayor says it depends on how central government will fund local authorities in the future.
He says that Salford council has had 53pc of core funding taken away in the last decade of austerity and calls for 'proper robust local authority funding'.
And 'forcing' local authorities to raise council tax is not the answer, he says.
"When we hear central government talking about levelling up, unless they sort out local government financing and engage in a much more progressive approach to how we finance public services, then I think we can forget some of this levelling up rhetoric to be honest with you.
"Local government financing goes to the heart of that agenda and if we're serious about tackling inequality and poverty in society then we need to get serious about making sure those with the least amount of earned household income are not the people who pay significantly more as a proportion of their income in taxation.
"What we're trying to do here is create assets to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis that we end up owning, i.e. the public own.
"The people of Salford own in perpetuity, ultimately."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Manchester United player Teden Mengi criticises Hannibal Mejbri on Instagram

Manchester United defender Teden Mengi commented on teammate Hannibal Mejbri 's post after the Frenchman shared a picture alongside Chelsea youngster Pierre Ekwah on Instagram not long after United 's recent 6-1 defeat by the London side .
Both Mengi and Mejbri started the game against Chelsea along with new arrival Facundo Pellistri but United conceded twice within the first two minutes which set to the tone for a disappointing afternoon in the capital .
U18s prospect Joe Hugill came off the bench to score but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation in the defeat .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13-team table , but before the loss to Chelsea had only lost one of their previous eight games .
Mejbri posted a picture on Instagram alongside Chelsea youngster Ekwah , one of his France U16 teammates , on Monday and Mengi responded , writing : `` The reason why we lost , too many friends and not enough enemies . ''
Mejbri refused to take sole blame for the defeat , replying : `` It 's good that you said WE '' , before Mengi wrote : `` It 's a team sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster Aliou Traore , currently on loan at SM Caen , replied to Mengi 's initial comment with crying laughing emojis to which Mengi replied with an angry face emoji .
United 's U23s return to action against Leicester on January 18 .

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Manchester United defender Teden Mengi commented on teammate Hannibal Mejbri's post after the Frenchman shared a picture alongside Chelsea youngster Pierre Ekwah on Instagram not long after United's recent 6-1 defeat by the London side.
Both Mengi and Mejbri started the game against Chelsea along with new arrival Facundo Pellistri but United conceded twice within the first two minutes which set to the tone for a disappointing afternoon in the capital. U18s prospect Joe Hugill came off the bench to score but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation in the defeat.
United's development side sit ninth in a 13-team table, but before the loss to Chelsea had only lost one of their previous eight games.
Mejbri posted a picture on Instagram alongside Chelsea youngster Ekwah, one of his France U16 teammates, on Monday and Mengi responded, writing: "The reason why we lost, too many friends and not enough enemies."
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Mejbri refused to take sole blame for the defeat, replying: "It's good that you said WE", before Mengi wrote: "It's a team sport not an individual one."
United youngster Aliou Traore, currently on loan at SM Caen, replied to Mengi's initial comment with crying laughing emojis to which Mengi replied with an angry face emoji.
United's U23s return to action against Leicester on January 18.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Man United are being paid the ultimate compliment by Frank Lampard treatment

They say the Premier League table never lies , but those people are , in fact , lying themselves .
That can be the only explanation as to why the manager whose team are currently in eighth position , is getting more praise than the manager whose team will be second if they win a game in hand .
For those still wondering , those managers are Chelsea 's Frank Lampard and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
And it 's not just these two managers who are drawing oddly inconsistent and , frankly , unfair narratives at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate United , Tottenham , Manchester City and Chelsea right now ; yet Lampard , Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are escaping the sharp end of many pundits ' ire , while Solskjaer has had to embark on a 10-match unbeaten league run to silence his many critics .
Make no mistake , when the next defeat comes the knives will be out for the Norwegian .
They 're not out for Lampard yet , though , despite three defeats in his side 's past five league matches — the latest a shambolic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difference in treatment ?
Many say it 's the expectations on each club , yet both United and Chelsea surely have similar ambitions here .
Both finished in the top four last season ( when many said they would struggle ) and both are in with a title shot this season , albeit an outside chance .
One of the only pundits to see through the hypocrisy has been Darren Bent , which maybe says something in itself .
In August , Bent made a valid point about the conversation surrounding Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lauded Frank Lampard for the job he ’ s done this season [ 2019/20 ] , '' Bent said .
`` He ’ s brought through the youngsters… but he was forced to do this .
“ At times people have made excuses for him ; yeah he ’ s given them [ academy players ] an opportunity and they ’ ve taken it , but I do think that next season is going to be completely different . ''
Bent was prescient and indeed Chelsea spent far more than any other Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Clearly Lampard was n't happy with his youngsters , so spent big when United and many others around the world deemed it unwise to splash the cash in 2020 .
Indeed , United moved away from a Jadon Sancho deal because of the finances involved and took huge criticism for doing so .
Chelsea made a different decision when it came to another Bundesliga star , Kai Havertz , sanctioning a transfer worth an initial €80million plus €20million in add-ons .
Havertz has scored one Premier League goal from 13 appearances so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United €100million signing had started in such fashion .
Just look at the comments about Donny Van de Beek so far this season , who arrived in the summer for a fraction of the Havertz fee and has also scored one goal so far , from fewer appearances .
Solskjaer 's use of Van de Beek has attracted much more attention than the returns Lampard is getting from Havertz .
Chelsea 's expenditure totalled more than £200million in the summer and Lampard ought to be held to account if , when this unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not in the mix for the top four at the very least .
Solskjaer — who did n't get the summer transfers he wanted — will certainly come under pressure if United do the same .
As it stands , United are out-performing Chelsea at the moment and , simply put , that means the Norwegian warrants credit .
Earlier this month , Lampard put himself and Solskjaer in the same bracket , as managers who received different treatment because they were club legends before .
“ When you ’ ve played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do look at it with a different viewpoint , ” Lampard said .
“ That can be used against you and all you do is try and work against that .
Whether it ’ s myself , Ole , or anyone else in that position — it ’ s not just us two that have taken that path , there are other managers .
“ That ’ s kind of just how I feel about it .
But one thing you can ’ t do is complain about it — you just get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m sure that ’ s exactly what Ole is doing behind the scenes as I do every day here.
” Well , Lampard is right about one thing : he has no reason to complain .
Often described as a 'media darling ' or a 'golden boy ' because he 's a well-spoken 100-cap former England star , the Chelsea manager is certainly getting an easy ride compared to his rivalry and contemporary Solskjaer .
You wo n't hear Solskjaer complaining , or probably even talking about such an issue .
He accepts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club in the world .
It 's a compliment to United , in fact , that their manager is scrutinised more than anyone .
The day that changes is the day United should really worry about their place in the footballing world order .

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They say the Premier League table never lies, but those people are, in fact, lying themselves.
That can be the only explanation as to why the manager whose team are currently in eighth position, is getting more praise than the manager whose team will be second if they win a game in hand. For those still wondering, those managers are Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
And it's not just these two managers who are drawing oddly inconsistent and, frankly, unfair narratives at the moment. Yes, only two points separate United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea right now; yet Lampard, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are escaping the sharp end of many pundits' ire, while Solskjaer has had to embark on a 10-match unbeaten league run to silence his many critics.
Make no mistake, when the next defeat comes the knives will be out for the Norwegian. They're not out for Lampard yet, though, despite three defeats in his side's past five league matches — the latest a shambolic 3-1 defeat to struggling Arsenal.
Why the difference in treatment? Many say it's the expectations on each club, yet both United and Chelsea surely have similar ambitions here. Both finished in the top four last season (when many said they would struggle) and both are in with a title shot this season, albeit an outside chance.
One of the only pundits to see through the hypocrisy has been Darren Bent, which maybe says something in itself. In August, Bent made a valid point about the conversation surrounding Lampard.
“A lot of people have lauded Frank Lampard for the job he’s done this season [2019/20]," Bent said. "He’s brought through the youngsters… but he was forced to do this.
“At times people have made excuses for him; yeah he’s given them [academy players] an opportunity and they’ve taken it, but I do think that next season is going to be completely different."
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Bent was prescient and indeed Chelsea spent far more than any other Premier League club in a pandemic-affected transfer window.
Clearly Lampard wasn't happy with his youngsters, so spent big when United and many others around the world deemed it unwise to splash the cash in 2020. Indeed, United moved away from a Jadon Sancho deal because of the finances involved and took huge criticism for doing so. Chelsea made a different decision when it came to another Bundesliga star, Kai Havertz, sanctioning a transfer worth an initial €80million plus €20million in add-ons.
Havertz has scored one Premier League goal from 13 appearances so far. Imagine the outcry if a United €100million signing had started in such fashion.
Just look at the comments about Donny Van de Beek so far this season, who arrived in the summer for a fraction of the Havertz fee and has also scored one goal so far, from fewer appearances. Solskjaer's use of Van de Beek has attracted much more attention than the returns Lampard is getting from Havertz.
Chelsea's expenditure totalled more than £200million in the summer and Lampard ought to be held to account if, when this unique season comes to its crunch, they are not in the mix for the top four at the very least. Solskjaer — who didn't get the summer transfers he wanted — will certainly come under pressure if United do the same.
As it stands, United are out-performing Chelsea at the moment and, simply put, that means the Norwegian warrants credit.
Earlier this month, Lampard put himself and Solskjaer in the same bracket, as managers who received different treatment because they were club legends before.
“When you’ve played for the club, I think people do look at it with a different viewpoint,” Lampard said. “That can be used against you and all you do is try and work against that. Whether it’s myself, Ole, or anyone else in that position — it’s not just us two that have taken that path, there are other managers.
“That’s kind of just how I feel about it. But one thing you can’t do is complain about it — you just get on with your job and I’m sure that’s exactly what Ole is doing behind the scenes as I do every day here.”
Well, Lampard is right about one thing: he has no reason to complain. Often described as a 'media darling' or a 'golden boy' because he's a well-spoken 100-cap former England star, the Chelsea manager is certainly getting an easy ride compared to his rivalry and contemporary Solskjaer.
You won't hear Solskjaer complaining, or probably even talking about such an issue. He accepts United's role as the most talked-about club in the world.
It's a compliment to United, in fact, that their manager is scrutinised more than anyone. The day that changes is the day United should really worry about their place in the footballing world order.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Five Man United youngsters promoted to first-team training before Wolves fixture

Manchester United youngsters Facundo Pellistri , Ethan Laird , Anthony Elanga , Shola Shoretire and Will Fish trained with the first team on Sunday .
The five young players , all regulars in Neil Wood 's United Under-23 side this season , were all called into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad as United prepare to face Wolves on Tuesday night .
United 's starters at Leicester were absent from on-pitch training images and are understood to have had a recovery session on Sunday due to the tight turnaround between matches .
Wolves is United 's fourth game in just nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home fixtures , with Aston Villa due on New Year 's Day before the Carabao Cup semi-final with Manchester City on January 6 .
Watford visit Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round on January 9 .
Solskjaer is expected to rotate his side again for the home clash against Nuno Espirito Santo 's side , after the trip to Leicester on Boxing Day .
Daniel James and Eric Bailly were among the surprise starters at the King Power Stadium as United drew 2-2 thanks to Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Carabao Cup victory over Everton before Christmas but was back in training on Sunday .
Manchester United were frustrated after a late equaliser denied them a win at Leicester in the early kick-off on Boxing Day .
United twice took the lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes , but a late Jamie Vardy strike meant the match ended 2-2 , meaning the Reds missed an opportunity to leapfrog the Foxes and take second spot in the Premier League table .
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He was joined by 18-year-old Uruguayan winger Pellistri , versatile forward Elanga , centre-back Fish and 16-year-old attacking prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All five have put in a number of impressive performances for United 's Under-23s this season .
United are likely to make changes as they face Wolves in the Premier League .
They remain five points off leaders Liverpool with a game in hand .

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Manchester United youngsters Facundo Pellistri, Ethan Laird, Anthony Elanga, Shola Shoretire and Will Fish trained with the first team on Sunday.
The five young players, all regulars in Neil Wood's United Under-23 side this season, were all called into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad as United prepare to face Wolves on Tuesday night.
United's starters at Leicester were absent from on-pitch training images and are understood to have had a recovery session on Sunday due to the tight turnaround between matches.
Wolves is United's fourth game in just nine days and the first of four consecutive home fixtures, with Aston Villa due on New Year's Day before the Carabao Cup semi-final with Manchester City on January 6. Watford visit Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round on January 9.
Solskjaer is expected to rotate his side again for the home clash against Nuno Espirito Santo's side, after the trip to Leicester on Boxing Day. Daniel James and Eric Bailly were among the surprise starters at the King Power Stadium as United drew 2-2 thanks to Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford goals.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed the Leicester game and the Carabao Cup victory over Everton before Christmas but was back in training on Sunday.
He was joined by 18-year-old Uruguayan winger Pellistri, versatile forward Elanga, centre-back Fish and 16-year-old attacking prospect Shoretire on the training pitches at Carrington. All five have put in a number of impressive performances for United's Under-23s this season.
United are likely to make changes as they face Wolves in the Premier League. They remain five points off leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Man City vs Everton postponed after more positive Covid tests - recap

Manchester City 's Premier League fixture at Everton tonight has been called off after more positive Covid-19 tests were returned .
Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker , plus two members of staff , tested positive on Christmas Eve , ruling them out of City 's Boxing Day clash vs Newcastle .
Now , the club have confirmed ' a number of ' positive tests have been returned in the most recent round of testing .
The fixture at Everton has been postponed on medical grounds , while the City Football Academy has been closed indefinitely to stop the spread within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement read : `` After the latest round of Covid-19 testing , the club returned a number of positive cases , in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day .
`` With the security of the bubble compromised , there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad , the staff and potentially beyond .
`` Based on strong medical advice the Premier League , in consultation with both clubs , have decided to postpone the fixture .
`` All positive cases involving players and staff will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine .
The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period , with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume . ''
Look back below for reaction and updates on Monday evening .

Manchester City's Premier League fixture at Everton tonight has been called off after more positive Covid-19 tests were returned.
Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker, plus two members of staff, tested positive on Christmas Eve, ruling them out of City's Boxing Day clash vs Newcastle. Now, the club have confirmed 'a number of' positive tests have been returned in the most recent round of testing.
The fixture at Everton has been postponed on medical grounds, while the City Football Academy has been closed indefinitely to stop the spread within City's training bubble.
The City statement read: "After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.
"With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond.
"Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
"All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume."
Look back below for reaction and updates on Monday evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Hulme

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a crash in south Manchester .
The smash happened on Old Birley @ @ @ @ @ ( Monday ) .
The road was taped off following the crash .
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It is also unclear how badly injured they were .
A spokesman for GMP @ @ @ @ @ called at 5.43pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One person has been conveyed to hospital . ''
TfGM also tweeted about @ @ @ @ @ road was closed between Stretford Road and Phoenix Way .
They urged drivers to seek @ @ @ @ @ delays ' .

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A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a crash in south Manchester.
The smash happened on Old Birley Street in Hulme this evening (Monday).
The road was taped off following the crash.
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Police have not confirmed the age or gender of the pedestrian.
It is also unclear how badly injured they were.
A spokesman for GMP said: "We were called at 5.43pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Old Birley Street.
"Emergency services remain at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing.
"One person has been conveyed to hospital."
TfGM also tweeted about the incident, saying the road was closed between Stretford Road and Phoenix Way.
They urged drivers to seek an alternative route to 'avoid delays'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash with bus

A 20-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with a bus in south Manchester .
The woman was rushed to hospital following the smash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme .
The crash happened at around 4.25pm today ( Monday ) near the junction with Moss Lane East .
It is unclear whether the woman 's injuries are life-threatening .
Traffic was diverted in the area following the incident .
A Tweet by Manc Traffic said : `` Crash on Wilmslow Rd , Rusholme between Moss Lane East and Gt Western St. '' Emergency services on scene .
Local traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. '' A spokeswoman for GMP said : `` At around 4.25pm on Monday , December 28 , police were called to a report of a collision on Wilmslow Road , Manchester .
`` Officers attended and established that a bus and bicycle had collided .
`` The cyclist - a 20-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries . ''
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting 1777 28/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A 20-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with a bus in south Manchester.
The woman was rushed to hospital following the smash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme.
The crash happened at around 4.25pm today (Monday) near the junction with Moss Lane East.
It is unclear whether the woman's injuries are life-threatening.
Traffic was diverted in the area following the incident.
A Tweet by Manc Traffic said: "Crash on Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme between Moss Lane East and Gt Western St.
"Slow on approaches.
"Emergency services on scene. Local traffic diverting using Heald Place and Gt Western St."
A spokeswoman for GMP said: "At around 4.25pm on Monday, December 28, police were called to a report of a collision on Wilmslow Road, Manchester.
"Officers attended and established that a bus and bicycle had collided.
"The cyclist - a 20-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries."
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Enquiries are ongoing, the spokeswoman said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting 1777 28/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Infection rates rise in nine out of 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester again

Coronavirus infection rates have risen again in Greater Manchester with nine out of the region 's ten boroughs recording increases .
The overall rate for Greater Manchester has reached 203.9 per 100,000 people - a considerable increase of 24 per cent week on week .
The latest data released by Public Health England confirms that the virus is spreading at an accelerating pace in our region .
The national average rose again to 392.1 per 100,000 in the week ending December 24 ( the most recent set of data available ) .
Bury has the highest rate of all areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week ending December 24 - an increase of 27 per cent .
Transmission of the virus has risen sharply again in Trafford with a whopping 60 per cent increase to 242.7pc per 100,000 .
Stockport saw another huge jump in rates with an increase of 75 per cent to 209.3 per 100,000 .
Rochdale saw a marginal increase of 7 per cent to 2234.8 , Salford 223.7 ( up 33 per cent ) , Manchester 202.0 ( up 16 per cent ) , Wigan 181.9 ( up 10 per cent ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Tameside saw a significant rise in its rate by 48 per cent to 177.0 per 100,000 .
The only town recording a slight drop in its rate was former hotspot Oldham where the rate fell by 3 per cent to 195.7 per 100,000 people .
Greater Manchester remains under Tier 3 restrictions which bans the mixing of households indoors .
Health bosses in Greater Manchester said they were aware of the rising infection rates and urged people to comply with the current restrictions in place .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We recognise that cases of coronavirus are rising in nine of our ten boroughs , as they are in many parts of England .
`` Our current rates are below the national average but this does not mean we can be complacent in our efforts to beat the virus .
We urge people to minimise contact with people outside their households , particularly now the one-day Christmas relaxation of restrictions is over.
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Coronavirus infection rates have risen again in Greater Manchester with nine out of the region's ten boroughs recording increases.
The overall rate for Greater Manchester has reached 203.9 per 100,000 people - a considerable increase of 24 per cent week on week.
The latest data released by Public Health England confirms that the virus is spreading at an accelerating pace in our region.
The national average rose again to 392.1 per 100,000 in the week ending December 24 (the most recent set of data available).
Bury has the highest rate of all areas with a rate of 246.1 per 100,000 in the week ending December 24 - an increase of 27 per cent.
Transmission of the virus has risen sharply again in Trafford with a whopping 60 per cent increase to 242.7pc per 100,000.
Stockport saw another huge jump in rates with an increase of 75 per cent to 209.3 per 100,000.
Rochdale saw a marginal increase of 7 per cent to 2234.8, Salford 223.7 (up 33 per cent), Manchester 202.0 (up 16 per cent), Wigan 181.9 (up 10 per cent) and Bolton 161.0 (up 7 percent).
Tameside saw a significant rise in its rate by 48 per cent to 177.0 per 100,000.
The only town recording a slight drop in its rate was former hotspot Oldham where the rate fell by 3 per cent to 195.7 per 100,000 people.
Greater Manchester remains under Tier 3 restrictions which bans the mixing of households indoors.
Health bosses in Greater Manchester said they were aware of the rising infection rates and urged people to comply with the current restrictions in place.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership said: "We recognise that cases of coronavirus are rising in nine of our ten boroughs, as they are in many parts of England.
"Our current rates are below the national average but this does not mean we can be complacent in our efforts to beat the virus. We urge people to minimise contact with people outside their households, particularly now the one-day Christmas relaxation of restrictions is over.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Everton to request full disclosure from Premier League over City postponement

Everton have confirmed that they will be seeking a full disclosure from the Premier League as to why tonight 's game against Man City was postponed .
The Goodison Park clash was postponed with under six hours ' notice after a Covid-19 outbreak was reported in City 's squad .
After Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive for the virus last week , City today received further positive tests and requested to the Premier League that the Everton match be postponed .
The Premier League board subsequently agreed to the decision on grounds of medical advice - yet Everton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasoning .
In a statement , the Toffees expressed their regret at the game being postponed and revealed they would be seeking clarification as to why it was not able to go ahead .
The statement said : `` Everton Football Club regret the postponement of tonight ’ s match against Manchester City - not only for the 2,000 fans who would have been attending , but for supporters on Merseyside and across the world .
`` Our players were prepared for the game , as were both the team staff and everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important date in our calendar .
And this was a big one .
`` Whilst Everton will always have public safety uppermost , we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the club can be clear on why this decision was taken . ''
The status of City 's upcoming games are currently unclear due to the outbreak .
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Everton have confirmed that they will be seeking a full disclosure from the Premier League as to why tonight's game against Man City was postponed.
The Goodison Park clash was postponed with under six hours' notice after a Covid-19 outbreak was reported in City's squad.
After Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive for the virus last week, City today received further positive tests and requested to the Premier League that the Everton match be postponed.
The Premier League board subsequently agreed to the decision on grounds of medical advice - yet Everton are yet to receive the league's reasoning.
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In a statement, the Toffees expressed their regret at the game being postponed and revealed they would be seeking clarification as to why it was not able to go ahead.
The statement said: "Everton Football Club regret the postponement of tonight’s match against Manchester City - not only for the 2,000 fans who would have been attending, but for supporters on Merseyside and across the world.
"Our players were prepared for the game, as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison. Matchday is the most important date in our calendar. And this was a big one.
"Whilst Everton will always have public safety uppermost, we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the club can be clear on why this decision was taken."
The status of City's upcoming games are currently unclear due to the outbreak.
City have confirmed that their training ground will be shut for a period of time in order to stop the spread of the virus but there is yet to be an announcement regarding Sunday's trip to Chelsea or next week's EFL Cup semi-final with Manchester United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Lampard confirms Chelsea stance on whether Man City fixture will go ahead

Frank Lampard says Chelsea will consult the Premier League over whether their fixture with Manchester City can go ahead , as he predicted more positive Covid-19 cases in football 's top flight .
City 's fixture at Everton was postponed after a number of positive cases at the club in addition to the four announced on Christmas Day .
The fixture with Chelsea on January 3 has not yet been postponed , and will depend on the results of another round of testing at City on Tuesday .
Speaking after Chelsea 's draw with Aston Villa on Monday , Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to postpone Everton vs City , and that the London side will consult the rule book when it comes to postponing City 's trip to Stamford Bridge .
Lampard told Amazon Prime Sport : `` I was only aware of it before the game , I was n't focussed on it at all .
From our point of view we had to focus on this [ game vs Villa ] .
`` It 's something we 'll discuss given we 've got them at the weekend and see what the position is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the rules in terms of Covid cases and how many [ to call the game off ] and what happens so it 's something I 'll have to pick up with our medical team and the Premier League .
`` We 'll have to cross that bridge if it comes [ postponement ] , covid is strange times for all of us for different reasons .
We all sense that the next month or the next period might be a tough one with what 's been happening pre-Christmas with covid in general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got and football has as well .
`` Secondary will be football , if we do n't play those games we 'll keep working and keep everyone safe first and foremost . ''
Lampard was asked if football is needed to continue to give fans a morale boost during coronavirus restrictions , and he insisted that they will endeavour to continue playing for as long as is safe .
He said : `` I do n't know , it 's hard for us to feel like that because it 's just our job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done a great job keeping football going in the restart and this season in difficult circumstances so let 's hope we can keep it going . ''

Frank Lampard says Chelsea will consult the Premier League over whether their fixture with Manchester City can go ahead, as he predicted more positive Covid-19 cases in football's top flight.
City's fixture at Everton was postponed after a number of positive cases at the club in addition to the four announced on Christmas Day. The fixture with Chelsea on January 3 has not yet been postponed, and will depend on the results of another round of testing at City on Tuesday.
Speaking after Chelsea's draw with Aston Villa on Monday, Lampard said Chelsea were not involved in the decision to postpone Everton vs City, and that the London side will consult the rule book when it comes to postponing City's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Lampard told Amazon Prime Sport: "I was only aware of it before the game, I wasn't focussed on it at all. From our point of view we had to focus on this [game vs Villa].
"It's something we'll discuss given we've got them at the weekend and see what the position is.
"I'm not absolutely clear on the rules in terms of Covid cases and how many [to call the game off] and what happens so it's something I'll have to pick up with our medical team and the Premier League.
"We'll have to cross that bridge if it comes [postponement], covid is strange times for all of us for different reasons. We all sense that the next month or the next period might be a tough one with what's been happening pre-Christmas with covid in general and the surge that the public have got and football has as well.
"Secondary will be football, if we don't play those games we'll keep working and keep everyone safe first and foremost."
Lampard was asked if football is needed to continue to give fans a morale boost during coronavirus restrictions, and he insisted that they will endeavour to continue playing for as long as is safe.
He said: "I don't know, it's hard for us to feel like that because it's just our job. The Premier League and clubs have done a great job keeping football going in the restart and this season in difficult circumstances so let's hope we can keep it going."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Babies, weddings and lots of dogs - the good things that happened in 2020

It ’ s been a very difficult year , we know - but there ’ s hope on the horizon .
For most people , 2020 was a year to be consigned to the history books .
But amid the darkness and sadness , there were moments of light .
We asked Manchester Evening News readers to tell us one good thing that happened in 2020 .
It turns out you had lots of lovely reasons to be happy in this most difficult of years .
It ’ s not been an easy year for couples who planned to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an array of problems , plenty of weddings still went ahead .
“ Wasn ’ t allowed most of our family but mums and dad 's and no professional photographer but we got married and made it as special as we could and was perfect , ” she commented .
Beth Wadeley also tied the knot three weeks ago .
Ella Cullen commented : “ Married my soulmate after 23 years together xx ” While Tracey LickulMrs OneLeg got married in October .
Charlotte Butler was delighted for her brother and his girlfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She shared a picture and said : “ My brother asked his girlfriend to marry him in our local woods .
“ We had previously built a den , he decorated this with fairy lights , baubles and such .
“ Decorated a trail of flowers leading up to it , for her to follow , where he was waiting on one knee ” While Nidh Bajaj Thornton also had reason to celebrate , writing : “ Married the love of my life in March 3 days before the lockdown .
Bought our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for both xx ” Health has been on everyone ’ s minds this year .
Even those who haven ’ t been directly affected by Covid-19 have seen their own health and that of their loved ones brought into sharp focus .
For those suffering with long term conditions , things have been even more complicated .
But there have been plenty of reasons to celebrate too .
Maria Chebrika-Shaw told us about her son ’ s incredible journey .
She wrote : “ We watched Our son celebrate his 21st birthday after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart transplant when he was just 3 years old !
!
Forever grateful to his donor family !
” While Nichola Morris shared her own heartwarming story .
“ My 16 year old son was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma on 25/09/20 on 23/12/20 he was told he is in remission !
!
!
!
The Christie is Manchester is the most special place ever !
Absolute angels saved my boy !
Worst and best year of our lives !
!
” she said .
Gordon Estlick had news that his step son wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's an adult .
He said it was the “ best news we could of wished for ” .
Meanwhile , Pete Beard ’ s dad survived pneumonia and sepsis back in September , aged 72 .
“ Thanks to tameside hospital , for saving his life , ” he wrote .
“ He gave the nurse that looked after him one of his hand made pens.
” Dan Parker was thankful to his wife .
“ I spent 4 months looking after my 3 gorgeous children whilst my wife looked after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ My daughter came home after getting covid so poorly she was staff were great for such a very worrying time so fortunate ” Louise Wakefield says things changed for her thanks to a scientific breakthrough .
“ I have Cystic Fibrosis and my life changed for the better when I started taking Trikafta which is something of a Wonder Drug for sufferers , ” she said .
While Jarrod Ashton shared a very personal story of hope .
“ After spinal surgery on 13/12/19 I got back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the official Mcr to Blackpool ride may have been cancelled due to Covid but I still cycled the 62 miles to Blackpool in memory of my brother Rick who was treated by The Christie for 20 yrs “ I raised over £1300 for the charity .
“ Next year I ’ m planning on cycling from London to Amsterdam via France & Belgium over 4 days in aid of The Christie .
“ For many of us 2020 stopped us in our tracks , for me the challenge was to fundraise once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that makes such a difference to those fighting cancer.
” “ My husband celebrated his 1st year as renal transplant recipient , ( he has had kidney failure for 18 years ) the hospital originally had said they expected the donor kidney to hit around 40 % function considering he was in stage 5 renal failure for the last 3 years , with no donor kidney compatable or available for him , his donor kidney function is now at around 80 % .
“ So this is a big deal for us as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ amazing ” critical care staff at Salford Royal Hospital where he spent seven nights on ventilator recovering from Covid pneumonia .
While Catherine Alcock thanked “ two wonderful ladies Fiona and Jodie ” for “ giving my hubby CPR after he had a cardiac arrest ” .
She added : “ they gave him the chance to get to hospital .
Following surgery he is doing well .
“ Two strangers who will always be in our hearts ” Life goes on , even in the hardest of times .
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born during the pandemic - some have been long awaited .
Gill Dean commented : “ After a long n heartbreaking 15yrs , our ivf miracle baby girl was born , my beautiful grandaughter , so 2020 was kind 2 us in a big way ” David Evans said : “ Beginning the year the Mrs had cancer and by the end of the year she gave birth to our little boy Stanley ” While Matt Holden added : “ A huge shock and surprise after many failed IVF attempts a boy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters were granted… ” And Cheryl Solomou commented : “ Our 1st Grandchild Alfie was born So not all bad ” Charmaine Marie Plowright told us about a tough year , which ended well for her family .
“ I gave birth at the age of 43 to a healthy baby boy .
“ My mum survived a heart attack , then was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer , but thankfully is now on the mend ” While Julie Coop wrote : “ My grandson Hugh was born a hefty 10lbs .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 5 months old and I havnt manage to see him yet .
Hopefully in the new year .
X ” And Robert Higson added : “ After 10 years of heart break our little miracle was born ” It seems like the whole world and his wife got a dog this year .
Here are just a few of the pets who were welcomed to homes in Greater Manchester .
Emma Jackson said : “ We adopted our beautiful girl from Manchester dogs home xx ” “ This is Diego the staffie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now living the life he always deserved # adoptdontshop , ” she wrote .
More reasons to be thankful Among the stories of babies , weddings and dogs there have plenty of less likely reasons for celebration .
Debbie Rees-Armstrong suffered a sad loss in 2020 , but chose to remember a happy moment .
“ My nan celebrated her 100 birthday in June ... she died in July but she so deserved her socially distanced garden party !
” she wrote .
Kirsten Rooney had one very , very good reason to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My sons ( who both have disabilities like autism sensory and epilepsy ) amazing awards for helping others this year and putting their own anxiety behind themselves While Danielle Whitaker said : “ Took the plunge and set up our own construction company !
” Andy Megahey commented : “ I learned my first Lynyrd Skynyrd solo on guitar , oh and thunderstruck by acdc.
” Gayle Shaw wrote : “ I got a new job with the princes trust after being made redundant , after 4 months of job hunting I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my birthday ) whoo hoo xx ” While Kassie Kirkham said : “ I decided after putting it off for years to try and enter a national competition through work ; and even though the rounds had to be changed this year and we could n't meet the judges in person or attend the awards ceremony , I 'm still thrilled I won !
” While Gaz Nightingale had a slightly more controversial reason to celebrate .
“ There was no Eurovision Song Contest , ” he wrote .
Neil De Souza made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excellent life choice .
“ Relocated to Manchester NO REGRETS , ” he wrote .
Markus Marcellus managed to see the positives of lockdown .
“ 2020 has been a once in a lifetime opportunity to save money , ” he wrote .
“ I have cleared a massive portion of my mortgage this year with extra payments .
No petrol , lower car insurance , cheaper food bills and working from home so more time with the family .
“ I think 2020 has been an amazing year overall.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whole new bunch of family , after being adopted as a child and having no idea my birth mum had sisters it was a bit of a shock to find cousins .
”

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It’s been a very difficult year, we know - but there’s hope on the horizon.
For most people, 2020 was a year to be consigned to the history books.
But amid the darkness and sadness, there were moments of light.
We asked Manchester Evening News readers to tell us one good thing that happened in 2020.
It turns out you had lots of lovely reasons to be happy in this most difficult of years.
Weddings
It’s not been an easy year for couples who planned to get married, but despite reduced guestlists and an array of problems, plenty of weddings still went ahead.
Sonya Louise Peers married her soulmate this year.
“Wasn’t allowed most of our family but mums and dad's and no professional photographer but we got married and made it as special as we could and was perfect,” she commented.
Beth Wadeley also tied the knot three weeks ago.
Ella Cullen commented: “Married my soulmate after 23 years together xx”
While Tracey LickulMrs OneLeg got married in October.
And Joanne Wright married her “best friend”.
Charlotte Butler was delighted for her brother and his girlfriend when they got engaged this year.
She shared a picture and said: “My brother asked his girlfriend to marry him in our local woods.
“We had previously built a den, he decorated this with fairy lights, baubles and such.
“Decorated a trail of flowers leading up to it, for her to follow, where he was waiting on one knee”
While Nidh Bajaj Thornton also had reason to celebrate, writing: “Married the love of my life in March 3 days before the lockdown. Bought our first house together in August. Thankful for both xx”
Health
Health has been on everyone’s minds this year. Even those who haven’t been directly affected by Covid-19 have seen their own health and that of their loved ones brought into sharp focus.
For those suffering with long term conditions, things have been even more complicated.
But there have been plenty of reasons to celebrate too.
Maria Chebrika-Shaw told us about her son’s incredible journey.
She wrote: “We watched Our son celebrate his 21st birthday after having 4 open heart surgeries & a heart transplant when he was just 3 years old !! Forever grateful to his donor family !”
While Nichola Morris shared her own heartwarming story.
“My 16 year old son was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma on 25/09/20 on 23/12/20 he was told he is in remission!!!! The Christie is Manchester is the most special place ever! Absolute angels saved my boy!
Worst and best year of our lives!!” she said.
Gordon Estlick had news that his step son wouldn’t need another heart surgery until he's an adult.
He said it was the “best news we could of wished for”.
Meanwhile, Pete Beard’s dad survived pneumonia and sepsis back in September, aged 72.
“Thanks to tameside hospital, for saving his life,” he wrote.
“He gave the nurse that looked after him one of his hand made pens.”
Dan Parker was thankful to his wife.
“I spent 4 months looking after my 3 gorgeous children whilst my wife looked after sick people on a Covid ward,” he said.
While Patricia Davies shared this story.
“My daughter came home after getting covid so poorly she was staff were great for such a very worrying time so fortunate”
Louise Wakefield says things changed for her thanks to a scientific breakthrough.
“I have Cystic Fibrosis and my life changed for the better when I started taking Trikafta which is something of a Wonder Drug for sufferers,” she said.
While Jarrod Ashton shared a very personal story of hope.
“After spinal surgery on 13/12/19 I got back on my bike to ride for Team Christie, the official Mcr to Blackpool ride may have been cancelled due to Covid but I still cycled the 62 miles to Blackpool in memory of my brother Rick who was treated by The Christie for 20 yrs
“I raised over £1300 for the charity.
“Next year I’m planning on cycling from London to Amsterdam via France & Belgium over 4 days in aid of The Christie.
“For many of us 2020 stopped us in our tracks, for me the challenge was to fundraise once again for a charity that I love that makes such a difference to those fighting cancer.”
Vicki Clegg also shared a story of hope.
“My husband celebrated his 1st year as renal transplant recipient, (he has had kidney failure for 18 years) the hospital originally had said they expected the donor kidney to hit around 40% function considering he was in stage 5 renal failure for the last 3 years, with no donor kidney compatable or available for him, his donor kidney function is now at around 80%.
“So this is a big deal for us as a family”
Celia Bartholomew thanked the “amazing” critical care staff at Salford Royal Hospital where he spent seven nights on ventilator recovering from Covid pneumonia.
While Catherine Alcock thanked “two wonderful ladies Fiona and Jodie” for “giving my hubby CPR after he had a cardiac arrest”.
She added: “they gave him the chance to get to hospital. Following surgery he is doing well. “Two strangers who will always be in our hearts”
Babies
Life goes on, even in the hardest of times.
You’ve told us all about the babies born during the pandemic - some have been long awaited.
Gill Dean commented: “After a long n heartbreaking 15yrs, our ivf miracle baby girl was born, my beautiful grandaughter, so 2020 was kind 2 us in a big way”
David Evans said: “Beginning the year the Mrs had cancer and by the end of the year she gave birth to our little boy Stanley”
Leanne Scargill wrote: “I gave birth to this handsome boy!!!”
While Matt Holden added: “A huge shock and surprise after many failed IVF attempts a boy.
“Also the adoption orders for our daughters were granted…”
And Cheryl Solomou commented: “Our 1st Grandchild Alfie was born So not all bad”
Charmaine Marie Plowright told us about a tough year, which ended well for her family.
“I gave birth at the age of 43 to a healthy baby boy.
“My mum survived a heart attack, then was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, but thankfully is now on the mend”
While Julie Coop wrote: “My grandson Hugh was born a hefty 10lbs. I’ve not seen him yet he is 5 months old and I havnt manage to see him yet. Hopefully in the new year. X”
And Robert Higson added: “After 10 years of heart break our little miracle was born”
Dogs
It seems like the whole world and his wife got a dog this year.
Here are just a few of the pets who were welcomed to homes in Greater Manchester.
Emma Jackson said: “We adopted our beautiful girl from Manchester dogs home xx”
While Alison Hinchliffe adopted “this bundle of gorgeousness”
Carla McBride also rescued a dog.
“This is Diego the staffie, rescued from a cruelty case and now living the life he always deserved #adoptdontshop,” she wrote.
More reasons to be thankful
Among the stories of babies, weddings and dogs there have plenty of less likely reasons for celebration.
Debbie Rees-Armstrong suffered a sad loss in 2020, but chose to remember a happy moment.
“My nan celebrated her 100 birthday in June...she died in July but she so deserved her socially distanced garden party!” she wrote.
Kirsten Rooney had one very, very good reason to be thankful.
“I’m in remission,” she declared.
Susan Hand said: “My sons (who both have disabilities like autism sensory and epilepsy) amazing awards for helping others this year and putting their own anxiety behind themselves
“I’m a very proud mum x”
While Danielle Whitaker said: “Took the plunge and set up our own construction company!”
Andy Megahey commented: “I learned my first Lynyrd Skynyrd solo on guitar, oh and thunderstruck by acdc.”
Gayle Shaw wrote: “I got a new job with the princes trust after being made redundant, after 4 months of job hunting I start 5th Jan (5 days after my birthday) whoo hoo xx”
While Kassie Kirkham said: “I decided after putting it off for years to try and enter a national competition through work; and even though the rounds had to be changed this year and we couldn't meet the judges in person or attend the awards ceremony, I'm still thrilled I won!”
While Gaz Nightingale had a slightly more controversial reason to celebrate.
“There was no Eurovision Song Contest,” he wrote.
Neil De Souza made what we would consider to be an excellent life choice.
“Relocated to Manchester NO REGRETS,” he wrote.
And Mark Bentley humbly wrote: “Climbed Kilimanjaro”
Markus Marcellus managed to see the positives of lockdown.
“2020 has been a once in a lifetime opportunity to save money,” he wrote.
“I have cleared a massive portion of my mortgage this year with extra payments. No petrol, lower car insurance, cheaper food bills and working from home so more time with the family. “I think 2020 has been an amazing year overall.”
And Ven Sharmaine Semakula shared an incredible reunion story.
“I found my cousin and ended up with a whole new bunch of family, after being adopted as a child and having no idea my birth mum had sisters it was a bit of a shock to find cousins.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Juventus 'want Pogba swap deal' with Man United and more rumours

Juventus would prefer a swap-deal with Manchester United if they are to sign Paul Pogba in January , according to reports .
United took the option to extend Pogba 's contract to 2022 earlier this year but his agent , Mino Raiola , thrown the midfielder 's future into doubt after he claimed that his time at Old Trafford was over .
The super agent also name-checked Juventus , the club where Pogba spent four years between his two stints in Manchester , as a possible destination for his client .
However , according to Eurosport , the Italian giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their finances , as well as the Frenchman 's huge wages which would be comparable to top earner Cristiano Ronaldo .
Regardless , it 's claimed that Juve would 'love ' to sign Pogba in January to beat any potential competition in the summer but they feel that United will have an 'unrealistic idea ' of what he is worth .
As a result , the report adds , the Old Lady would prefer a swap deal if they were to sign Pogba , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bid of £50million .
Meanwhile , United have reportedly 'held discussions ' with Kieran Trippier over a potential transfer .
United have only one senior right-back in their squad in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and have been forced to deploy centre-backs in the position in his absence in recent games .
According to The Athletic , the former Tottenham and Burnley right-back is open to the prospect of returning to the Premier League and it 's claimed that he is a target for United .
However , Atletico Madrid may be unwilling to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute in La Liga and the Champions League so far this season .

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Juventus would prefer a swap-deal with Manchester United if they are to sign Paul Pogba in January, according to reports.
United took the option to extend Pogba's contract to 2022 earlier this year but his agent, Mino Raiola, thrown the midfielder's future into doubt after he claimed that his time at Old Trafford was over.
The super agent also name-checked Juventus, the club where Pogba spent four years between his two stints in Manchester, as a possible destination for his client.
However, according to Eurosport, the Italian giants would find any deal difficult in 2021 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their finances, as well as the Frenchman's huge wages which would be comparable to top earner Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Regardless, it's claimed that Juve would 'love' to sign Pogba in January to beat any potential competition in the summer but they feel that United will have an 'unrealistic idea' of what he is worth.
As a result, the report adds, the Old Lady would prefer a swap deal if they were to sign Pogba, unless United would be willing to accept a bid of £50million.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly 'held discussions' with Kieran Trippier over a potential transfer.
United have only one senior right-back in their squad in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and have been forced to deploy centre-backs in the position in his absence in recent games.
According to The Athletic, the former Tottenham and Burnley right-back is open to the prospect of returning to the Premier League and it's claimed that he is a target for United. However, Atletico Madrid may be unwilling to let him go as he has played every minute in La Liga and the Champions League so far this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Laporte reacts as Everton vs Man City Premier League fixture is postponed

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has taken to social media to react to the postponement of Monday 's match against Everton , urging everyone to continue following coranvirus rules .
City were set to play their second Premier League match in just two days following Boxing Day 's 2-0 victory over Newcastle United , but it was announced at the 11th hour that the game had been postponed due to further positive COVID-19 tests in the Blues ' squad .
The club had previously confirmed on Christmas Day that Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus , as well as two members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for the coronavirus and now three more players have contracted the disease .
The fixture , which was set to take place at Goodison Park , will now need to be rearranged in the new year and City 's stars of past and present have been reacting to the news .
Taking to Twitter , Laporte wrote : `` As you guys can see it 's clearly not over yet.. please remember to follow the rules and keep you and your family safe , '' accompanied with love heart and praying emojis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time to send a message to the players and the fans .
He tweeted : `` Stay safe everyone Let ’ s get through this together by keeping each other safe , '' along with praying and blue heart emojis .
A City statement said : `` Manchester City FC can confirm that this evening ’ s Premier League fixture at Everton has been postponed .
`` After the latest round of Covid-19 testing , the club returned a number of positive cases , in addition to the four already reported on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bubble compromised , there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad , the staff and potentially beyond .
`` Based on strong medical advice the Premier League , in consultation with both clubs , have decided to postpone the fixture .
`` All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine .
`` The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any decision is made for training to resume .
`` Everyone at the club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work , training and competition . ''

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Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has taken to social media to react to the postponement of Monday's match against Everton, urging everyone to continue following coranvirus rules.
City were set to play their second Premier League match in just two days following Boxing Day's 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, but it was announced at the 11th hour that the game had been postponed due to further positive COVID-19 tests in the Blues' squad.
The club had previously confirmed on Christmas Day that Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus, as well as two members of the backroom staff, had tested positive for the coronavirus and now three more players have contracted the disease.
The fixture, which was set to take place at Goodison Park, will now need to be rearranged in the new year and City's stars of past and present have been reacting to the news.
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Taking to Twitter, Laporte wrote: "As you guys can see it's clearly not over yet.. please remember to follow the rules and keep you and your family safe," accompanied with love heart and praying emojis.
City legend Yaya Toure also took the time to send a message to the players and the fans. He tweeted: "Stay safe everyone Let’s get through this together by keeping each other safe," along with praying and blue heart emojis.
A City statement said: "Manchester City FC can confirm that this evening’s Premier League fixture at Everton has been postponed.
"After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.
"With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond.
"Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
"All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
"The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.
"Everyone at the club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-28--Three people found dead at property in Failsworth

Three people have been found dead at a property in Failsworth .
Police were called to Oldham Road by paramedics responding to a report of concern for welfare at 3.30pm on Monday .
Officers attended and three people were pronounced dead at the scene , a spokesman for GMP said .
Their deaths are being treated as unexplained and enquires are ongoing .
Police , fire and ambulance vehicles were pictured at the scene on Monday evening .
A front garden was also taped off .
An earlier alert on traffic website Inrix said : `` Police incident on A62 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Confirmed not a crash , but an incident is ongoing at a property . ''
A police spokesperson said : `` At 3.30pm on Monday 28 December 2020 , police were called by paramedics responding to a report of concern for welfare on Oldham Road , Failsworth .
`` Three people were sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Their deaths are being treated as unexplained .
Enquires are ongoing .
`` Anyone with information should contact police quoting 1595 28/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing you all the latest updates below .
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Three people have been found dead at a property in Failsworth.
Police were called to Oldham Road by paramedics responding to a report of concern for welfare at 3.30pm on Monday.
Officers attended and three people were pronounced dead at the scene, a spokesman for GMP said.
Their deaths are being treated as unexplained and enquires are ongoing.
Police, fire and ambulance vehicles were pictured at the scene on Monday evening.
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A front garden was also taped off.
Crime Scene Investigators were also pictured.
An earlier alert on traffic website Inrix said: "Police incident on A62 Oldham Road at Old Road.
"Traffic is coping well.
"Confirmed not a crash, but an incident is ongoing at a property."
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A police spokesperson said: "At 3.30pm on Monday 28 December 2020, police were called by paramedics responding to a report of concern for welfare on Oldham Road, Failsworth.
"Officers attended.
"Three people were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"Their deaths are being treated as unexplained. Enquires are ongoing.
"Anyone with information should contact police quoting 1595 28/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."
We will be bringing you all the latest updates below.
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