themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--We simulated Manchester United vs Crystal Palace to get a score prediction

Manchester United begin their 2020/21 Premier League campaign by taking on Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday .
Summer signing Donny van de Beek looks likely to make his debut alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in midfield , with David De Gea likely to start in goal despite the return of Dean Henderson .
United will be without both Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones against the Eagles , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having to decide whether to go with a 4-3-3 , a 4-2-3-1 , or even a midfield diamond in the first game of the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of talented midfielders at his disposal .
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So , what will the final score be ?
And what team will Solskjaer go with against Palace ?
Ahead of the game , we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace to get a score prediction .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 ( FIFA 21 is not out yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself , to give us a prediction .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with their line-up as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Lindelof , Maguire , Shaw ; Van de Beek , Fernandes , Pogba ; Greenwood , Rashford , Martial .
We predict that Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the line-up as follows : Guaita ; Ward , Kouyate , Dann , Mitchell ; Eze , McArthur , McCarthy , Zaha ; Ayew , Batshuayi .
With Pogba , Fernandes and Van de Beek in midfield , United were dominating this game in the opening stages , with Solskjaer 's side looking to strike quickly .
And just 18 minutes in , Van de Beek got the perfect start to his United career , opening the scoring against Palace after a well-worked set piece routine .
Marcus Rashford took a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball and playing a quick pass into the Dutch midfielder 's feet , with Van de Beek firing a low effort underneath three Palace defenders and into the bottom corner .
But despite dominating the first-half , United went into the break with just one goal to show for it .
It took just over 20 minutes for United to double their lead after the half-time break , with Rashford scoring a great goal from the edge of the Palace area , assisted by United 's new signing Van de Beek .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's new midfielder .
Bruno Fernandes very nearly put a bit of gloss onto the scoreline , but the Portugal midfielder 's free-kick clipped the post when it looked destined for the top corner .
United never looked like losing this game , with Van de Beek having an immediate impact at Old Trafford .
Here are the full-time match stats : The home side dominated the match in terms of possession , shots and most importantly , goals , with Palace failing to really threaten United .
Van de Beek was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simulation , scoring the opening goal and registering an assist too , in what was a memorable debut .
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United will open their 2020/21 Premier League campaign with a win against Crystal Palace this weekend , with Van de Beek and Rashford on the scoresheet .

Manchester United begin their 2020/21 Premier League campaign by taking on Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Summer signing Donny van de Beek looks likely to make his debut alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in midfield, with David De Gea likely to start in goal despite the return of Dean Henderson.
United will be without both Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones against the Eagles, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having to decide whether to go with a 4-3-3, a 4-2-3-1, or even a midfield diamond in the first game of the season, with the Reds boss having a number of talented midfielders at his disposal.
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So, what will the final score be? And what team will Solskjaer go with against Palace?
Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace to get a score prediction.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace score predicted
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 (FIFA 21 is not out yet!) but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a prediction.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Van de Beek, Fernandes, Pogba; Greenwood, Rashford, Martial.
We predict that Crystal Palace could set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with the line-up as follows: Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Dann, Mitchell; Eze, McArthur, McCarthy, Zaha; Ayew, Batshuayi.
With Pogba, Fernandes and Van de Beek in midfield, United were dominating this game in the opening stages, with Solskjaer's side looking to strike quickly.
And just 18 minutes in, Van de Beek got the perfect start to his United career, opening the scoring against Palace after a well-worked set piece routine.
Marcus Rashford took a short corner, with Pogba taking the ball and playing a quick pass into the Dutch midfielder's feet, with Van de Beek firing a low effort underneath three Palace defenders and into the bottom corner.
But despite dominating the first-half, United went into the break with just one goal to show for it.
It took just over 20 minutes for United to double their lead after the half-time break, with Rashford scoring a great goal from the edge of the Palace area, assisted by United's new signing Van de Beek.
It was turning into quite the debut for Solskjaer's new midfielder.
Bruno Fernandes very nearly put a bit of gloss onto the scoreline, but the Portugal midfielder's free-kick clipped the post when it looked destined for the top corner.
United never looked like losing this game, with Van de Beek having an immediate impact at Old Trafford.
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Predicted FIFA 20 score: Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
Here are the full-time match stats:
The home side dominated the match in terms of possession, shots and most importantly, goals, with Palace failing to really threaten United.
Van de Beek was the Man of the Match in this simulation, scoring the opening goal and registering an assist too, in what was a memorable debut.
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United will open their 2020/21 Premier League campaign with a win against Crystal Palace this weekend, with Van de Beek and Rashford on the scoresheet.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Five options for Man City to cope with Sergio Aguero injury

Manchester City fans got some grim news ahead of the new season when Pep Guardiola confirmed that it may be two months before Sergio Aguero is able to play again .
The club 's record scorer missed the home straight of last season after pulling up with a knee problem in June .
After surgery in Barcelona on the problem , it was hoped that Aguero could return in time for the latter rounds of the Champions League a few months later .
However , not only was he unable to do that but the Argentine is still not training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that a lengthy lay-off is realistic .
The squad are making their final preparations for their opening Premier League fixture of the season - on Monday night at Wolves - and could have to play more than a dozen games in all competitions before Aguero is fit again .
Here are their options for coping without him .
This was pretty much Guardiola 's tactic at the end of last season .
After only being deemed fit enough to be on the bench in the game following Aguero 's injury , City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches after that .
As one of the more naturally fit players in the squad , and having not had international duty in the last few weeks , the Brazilian should be able to hit the ground running .
Jesus has shown what an asset he can be in important games but still needs to convince that he can score regularly enough to be deemed a credible Aguero successor .
This is a big opportunity .
Raheem Sterling started last season through the middle when the club 's two strikers were short of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to score more goals as he aims to improve year on year .
Incidents such as the Lyon miss will not be able to keep out the slightest hint of doubt , though .
With Ferran Torres and potentially Phil Foden adding to the bodies out wide , using Sterling in a central position could allow more of the wingers competing for the same spots to get minutes and so keep more people happy .
City have certainly been interested in signing at least one forward this summer so should Aguero 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially as they see Liverpool strengthening further ?
At the very least , it should be a consideration .
City would like to keep Aguero for as long as possible but what could be a six-month absence for the 32-year-old does not bode well for the long-term .
Plans for him to be succeeded had to be started a long time ago and even if it is deemed the wrong time for a chosen one a short-term option could still prove extremely valuable .
If only Lionel Messi had been available !
Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season - including significant wins against United and Real Madrid - and he has a whole host of players that could allow him to do that in a varied way .
Given the team are likely to be facing so many low blocks and packed defences looking to escape with a point though , more aggressive tactics are probably going to be needed .
City are proud of the job they do in the academy , so are there any players they could turn to to fill the Aguero-sized hole in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick at the minute would be Liam Delap , a fearless 17-year-old striker smashing in all manner of goals for fun at the moment .
But he was sent off on his last appearance and discipline is one of many parts of his game that are still raw .
He has trained with the first team , but it would be against Guardiola 's behaviour in his four years and counting at the club if he were to take such a gamble .

Manchester City fans got some grim news ahead of the new season when Pep Guardiola confirmed that it may be two months before Sergio Aguero is able to play again.
The club's record scorer missed the home straight of last season after pulling up with a knee problem in June. After surgery in Barcelona on the problem, it was hoped that Aguero could return in time for the latter rounds of the Champions League a few months later.
However, not only was he unable to do that but the Argentine is still not training with the team and City's manager warned that a lengthy lay-off is realistic. The squad are making their final preparations for their opening Premier League fixture of the season - on Monday night at Wolves - and could have to play more than a dozen games in all competitions before Aguero is fit again.
Here are their options for coping without him.
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All on Gabriel Jesus
This was pretty much Guardiola's tactic at the end of last season. After only being deemed fit enough to be on the bench in the game following Aguero's injury, City's No.9 proceeded to start all 11 matches after that. As one of the more naturally fit players in the squad, and having not had international duty in the last few weeks, the Brazilian should be able to hit the ground running.
Jesus has shown what an asset he can be in important games but still needs to convince that he can score regularly enough to be deemed a credible Aguero successor. This is a big opportunity.
Bring Sterling in
Raheem Sterling started last season through the middle when the club's two strikers were short of fitness and the 25-year-old would relish the opportunity to score more goals as he aims to improve year on year. Incidents such as the Lyon miss will not be able to keep out the slightest hint of doubt, though.
With Ferran Torres and potentially Phil Foden adding to the bodies out wide, using Sterling in a central position could allow more of the wingers competing for the same spots to get minutes and so keep more people happy.
Buy somebody
City have certainly been interested in signing at least one forward this summer so should Aguero's injury tempt them into the market - especially as they see Liverpool strengthening further?
At the very least, it should be a consideration. City would like to keep Aguero for as long as possible but what could be a six-month absence for the 32-year-old does not bode well for the long-term. Plans for him to be succeeded had to be started a long time ago and even if it is deemed the wrong time for a chosen one a short-term option could still prove extremely valuable.
False it up
If only Lionel Messi had been available! Guardiola used a false nine a bit more last season - including significant wins against United and Real Madrid - and he has a whole host of players that could allow him to do that in a varied way.
Given the team are likely to be facing so many low blocks and packed defences looking to escape with a point though, more aggressive tactics are probably going to be needed.
Turn to the academy
City are proud of the job they do in the academy, so are there any players they could turn to to fill the Aguero-sized hole in some of the cup games?
The outstanding pick at the minute would be Liam Delap, a fearless 17-year-old striker smashing in all manner of goals for fun at the moment. But he was sent off on his last appearance and discipline is one of many parts of his game that are still raw. He has trained with the first team, but it would be against Guardiola's behaviour in his four years and counting at the club if he were to take such a gamble.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Coronavirus LIVE UK updates as ministers due to meet to discuss new lockdown

Ministers are considering tough new coronavirus restrictions as the Prime Minister said the long-feared second wave of the pandemic has arrived in the UK .
Boris Johnson is spending the weekend in Downing Street examining potential new measures across England as the latest figures show new infections are doubling every week .
Ministers are thought to be looking at a temporary two-week “ circuit break ” in an attempt to break the chain of transmission - coinciding with the October half-term school break , according to reports .
The move could see pubs and restaurants ordered to close or face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households could be banned .
A senior figure with knowledge of the government ’ s thinking told the M.E.N .
on Friday that a meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss Greater Manchester measures .
He said : “ The feedback is they are not convinced the plan goes far enough and they want to see a better proposal , to be discussed on Tuesday , essentially mirroring Bolton , but not as harsh.
” When asked about bar curfews , he responded : “ I ’ d put money on it.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ modelling led the government to order the lockdown in March - has said on Saturday that the government needs to act “ sooner rather than later ” if they are to prevent a new surge in coronavirus cases leading to more deaths .
Prof Ferguson said the government needs to move swiftly rather than wait until the half-term break .
He told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme : `` If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing more like mid-March .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because people will be hospitalised . ''
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day..

Ministers are considering tough new coronavirus restrictions as the Prime Minister said the long-feared second wave of the pandemic has arrived in the UK.
Boris Johnson is spending the weekend in Downing Street examining potential new measures across England as the latest figures show new infections are doubling every week.
Ministers are thought to be looking at a temporary two-week “circuit break” in an attempt to break the chain of transmission - coinciding with the October half-term school break, according to reports.
The move could see pubs and restaurants ordered to close or face a 10pm curfew, while socialising between households could be banned.
A senior figure with knowledge of the government’s thinking told the M.E.N. on Friday that a meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss Greater Manchester measures.
He said: “The feedback is they are not convinced the plan goes far enough and they want to see a better proposal, to be discussed on Tuesday, essentially mirroring Bolton, but not as harsh.”
When asked about bar curfews, he responded: “I’d put money on it.”
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However Professor Neil Ferguson - whose modelling led the government to order the lockdown in March - has said on Saturday that the government needs to act “sooner rather than later” if they are to prevent a new surge in coronavirus cases leading to more deaths.
Prof Ferguson said the government needs to move swiftly rather than wait until the half-term break.
He told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: "If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing more like mid-March. That’s clearly going to cause deaths because people will be hospitalised."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Students isolating after Covid outbreak on campus days after '100-strong' rave

Several students are isolating at a Manchester Metropolitan University campus following an outbreak of coronavirus .
A spokesman for the university said they are 'managing a handful of confirmed cases ' in flats at the Birley campus in Hulme .
It comes just days after the Manchester Evening News reported how 'about 100 students ' kept residents awake with a party in the courtyard of Birley Halls earlier this week .
`` It was like a rave , they were just p****d. The music was loud .
They were drinking , hanging off each other '' , a neighbour said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocks of flats were initially told to isolate on Friday morning ( September 18 ) after several people tested positive for Covid-19 , a university spokesman said .
He clarified that a 'vast majority ' of the students have now been told they do not need to isolate following advice from Public Health England .
He said they have been left managing a 'handful of confirmed cases ' in the Vine blocks , which cover three flats .
The majority of confirmed coronavirus cases are in one flat in the Vine blocks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests or who were symptomatic have remained in isolation until they have had tests .
A parent of a student who lives in the block said students were 'beside themselves ' .
He said : `` They ca n't leave their flats , they ca n't go out for food , they have to have people bringing it in .
It 's unbelievable .
There has been an outbreak of Covid on the campus .
The students are beside themselves .
`` Their dream is to come to university .
They have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together and you ca n't leave your room .
Everyone else in every other block can go about their business . ''
A spokesman for Manchester Metropolitan University said : “ We have several confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our student community .
`` Our people are our top priority and we are now working closely with the local health authorities to provide guidance and support to affected students and our wider community and to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19 infections . ''
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Several students are isolating at a Manchester Metropolitan University campus following an outbreak of coronavirus.
A spokesman for the university said they are 'managing a handful of confirmed cases' in flats at the Birley campus in Hulme.
It comes just days after the Manchester Evening News reported how 'about 100 students' kept residents awake with a party in the courtyard of Birley Halls earlier this week.
"It was like a rave, they were just p****d. The music was loud. They were drinking, hanging off each other", a neighbour said of the party.
Students in two blocks of flats were initially told to isolate on Friday morning (September 18) after several people tested positive for Covid-19, a university spokesman said.
(Image: supplied)
He clarified that a 'vast majority' of the students have now been told they do not need to isolate following advice from Public Health England.
He said they have been left managing a 'handful of confirmed cases' in the Vine blocks, which cover three flats.
The majority of confirmed coronavirus cases are in one flat in the Vine blocks, the spokesman confirmed.
Those with positive tests or who were symptomatic have remained in isolation until they have had tests.
A parent of a student who lives in the block said students were 'beside themselves'.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He said: "They can't leave their flats, they can't go out for food, they have to have people bringing it in. It's unbelievable. There has been an outbreak of Covid on the campus. The students are beside themselves.
"Their dream is to come to university. They have come from all over the country to live together and you can't leave your room. Everyone else in every other block can go about their business."
A spokesman for Manchester Metropolitan University said: “We have several confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our student community.
"Our people are our top priority and we are now working closely with the local health authorities to provide guidance and support to affected students and our wider community and to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19 infections."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--How a streetwise poet's album has captured the soul of Salford on lockdown

Lockdown has not crushed the spirit of Salford 's street-wise poet .
Simon Williams , the city 's wordsmith in residence has been galvanised by the restrictions and gloom of COVID-19 , the economic crisis , and being unable to see and hold loved ones .
His fillip for the city is a CD of gritty , but melodic , folk music- `` The Winds of Salford '' .
It was made with two musicians who he has not even met due to the coronavirus epidemic .
A sweet song about school days , first love in Buile Hill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the glorious exploits of Salford Red Devils rugby league team are covered .
Most of the ten tracks match Simon 's poems with music by Paul Frost and Vincent Sheedy .
The cover is a back alley in Peel Green , Eccles , at sunset .
Simon said : `` The Winds of Salford came about , mainly because of lockdown , and having a lot of spare time on my hands .
`` I was booked to do a poetry gig , at the 40th anniversary of Saint Antony 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invitation of musicians and songwriters , Paul Frost and Vincent Sheedy .
`` While that too was cancelled , it led to a virtual collaboration with the pair which has resulted in a CD . ''
It features an achingly moving song , `` Homeless '' about a former soldier living on the street .
Paul said : `` Simon and I collaborated in writing a song about homeless soldiers , which was picked for a television documentary , and then Simon started sending me his words and the process of sharing ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon said : `` The first track , Buile Hill 75 , was written about my memories walking up to Buile Hill School in Salford , every day , with the girl , who lived around the corner in Bridson Street , in old Weaste , in Salford , sadly now longer there .
`` Playing in the park , and spending the night there , well until I had to be home , before it was dark .
Basically it is a song about young love , and how at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever . ''
Simon is a life-long Devils fan , and 'Up and Under 2020 ' is a collaboration .
`` This is a rework of the original written in 1996 by Paul and Vincent , I just updated the lyrics , and tried to make it into an anthem - for the fans , hopefully they will take it up , and sing it in the ground . ''
'Forty Foot Wide ' depicts the toil needed to construct the Manchester Ship Canal .
`` This song is my favourite out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was about the build of the Manchester Ship Canal , and how it is an amazing feet of engineering , to build inland and make Manchester Docks the third biggest in the UK , and how when it was down and on it 's knees , we built it again , and called it Salford Quays . ''
The title track , by Paul and Vincent , is a song about Paul 's father-in-law , who 'left his home in Lower Seedley , sailed away to foreign lands ... but the winds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Salford 's smoky face ' .
Simon , who quit life as a labourer on building sites to pursue his poetry , said : `` In terms of poetry I am inspired by Ancoats ' Mike Duff .
In terms of music The Smiths , the punk scene - The Buzzcocks , Joy Division , in general the Manchester music scene .
`` It is true what the say , never follow fashion , make your own , and that is how I would describe the music The Sound of Salfordians .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CD will be donated to Salford City Radio .
It is available from TGI Vapours , 524 , Liverpool Road , Eccles and TGI Vapours , 38b Market Street , Heywood .

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Lockdown has not crushed the spirit of Salford's street-wise poet.
Simon Williams, the city's wordsmith in residence has been galvanised by the restrictions and gloom of COVID-19, the economic crisis, and being unable to see and hold loved ones.
His fillip for the city is a CD of gritty, but melodic, folk music- "The Winds of Salford".
It was made with two musicians who he has not even met due to the coronavirus epidemic.
A sweet song about school days, first love in Buile Hill, the building of the Manchester Ship Canal, and the glorious exploits of Salford Red Devils rugby league team are covered.
Most of the ten tracks match Simon's poems with music by Paul Frost and Vincent Sheedy. The cover is a back alley in Peel Green, Eccles, at sunset.
Simon said: "The Winds of Salford came about, mainly because of lockdown, and having a lot of spare time on my hands.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
"I was booked to do a poetry gig, at the 40th anniversary of Saint Antony's Heritage Centre in Trafford Park at the invitation of musicians and songwriters, Paul Frost and Vincent Sheedy.
"While that too was cancelled, it led to a virtual collaboration with the pair which has resulted in a CD."
It features an achingly moving song, "Homeless" about a former soldier living on the street.
Paul said: "Simon and I collaborated in writing a song about homeless soldiers, which was picked for a television documentary, and then Simon started sending me his words and the process of sharing ideas with Vincent and myself began."
Simon said: "The first track, Buile Hill 75, was written about my memories walking up to Buile Hill School in Salford, every day, with the girl, who lived around the corner in Bridson Street, in old Weaste, in Salford, sadly now longer there.
"Playing in the park, and spending the night there, well until I had to be home, before it was dark. Basically it is a song about young love, and how at the time you feel it is going to last forever."
Simon is a life-long Devils fan, and 'Up and Under 2020' is a collaboration. "This is a rework of the original written in 1996 by Paul and Vincent, I just updated the lyrics, and tried to make it into an anthem - for the fans, hopefully they will take it up, and sing it in the ground."
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
'Forty Foot Wide' depicts the toil needed to construct the Manchester Ship Canal.
"This song is my favourite out of the six I have written. It was about the build of the Manchester Ship Canal, and how it is an amazing feet of engineering, to build inland and make Manchester Docks the third biggest in the UK, and how when it was down and on it's knees, we built it again, and called it Salford Quays."
The title track, by Paul and Vincent, is a song about Paul's father-in-law, who 'left his home in Lower Seedley, sailed away to foreign lands...but the winds of Salford called him home...he yearned for Salford's smoky face'.
Simon, who quit life as a labourer on building sites to pursue his poetry, said: "In terms of poetry I am inspired by Ancoats' Mike Duff. In terms of music The Smiths, the punk scene - The Buzzcocks, Joy Division, in general the Manchester music scene.
"It is true what the say, never follow fashion, make your own, and that is how I would describe the music The Sound of Salfordians."
All proceeds from the sale of the CD will be donated to Salford City Radio.
It is available from TGI Vapours, 524, Liverpool Road, Eccles and TGI Vapours, 38b Market Street, Heywood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Woodward issues Man United transfer update ahead of new season

Ed Woodward insists Manchester United will continue to build on the strong foundations they have laid in the transfer market , but has warned the club must 'be responsible in using their resources ' during the current climate .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side begin their new Premier League season on Saturday evening against Crystal Palace and have added just one new signing to the side which finished third during the last campaign .
United spent £35 million to recruit Donny van de Beek from Ajax but are still interested in a potential club-record move for priority target Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has frustrated a growing number of fans on social media , particularly given the recent arrivals at rival clubs such as Chelsea and Liverpool .
Executive vice-chairman Woodward says he is delighted to have recruited Van de Beek this summer and has been also quick to highlight the recent arrivals at youth level .
However , the United chief once again reiterated the testing conditions in the summer transfer window with the 5 October deadline now just over two weeks away .
`` Disruption from the pandemic is continuing to create huge economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the football pyramid and , while we are fortunate to be in a more resilient position than most clubs , we are not immune from the impact , '' Woodward said in United Review .
`` Despite this , we are delighted to have brought in Donny van de Beek from Ajax , adding further quality to a midfield already strengthened by the recruitment of Bruno Fernandes in January .
`` Both Donny and Bruno are players we had been tracking for some time and their signings reflect our long-term approach to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop a squad capable of winning trophies playing attacking , entertaining football .
`` As part of that process , we have also awarded new contracts to Nemanja Matic and academy graduates Dean Henderson , Brandon Williams , Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood over the past year .
We have also continued to strengthen our thriving academy by attracting several promising young players from across Europe , including Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez Carreras from Real Madrid .
`` Together , these investments reinforce our optimism about the future , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong foundations .
However , we must also be responsible in our use of resources during the most extraordinarily challenging time for everyone in football . ''

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Ed Woodward insists Manchester United will continue to build on the strong foundations they have laid in the transfer market, but has warned the club must 'be responsible in using their resources' during the current climate.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side begin their new Premier League season on Saturday evening against Crystal Palace and have added just one new signing to the side which finished third during the last campaign.
United spent £35 million to recruit Donny van de Beek from Ajax but are still interested in a potential club-record move for priority target Jadon Sancho.
The perceived lack of transfer activity has frustrated a growing number of fans on social media, particularly given the recent arrivals at rival clubs such as Chelsea and Liverpool.
Executive vice-chairman Woodward says he is delighted to have recruited Van de Beek this summer and has been also quick to highlight the recent arrivals at youth level.
However, the United chief once again reiterated the testing conditions in the summer transfer window with the 5 October deadline now just over two weeks away.
"Disruption from the pandemic is continuing to create huge economic pressures from the top to the bottom of the football pyramid and, while we are fortunate to be in a more resilient position than most clubs, we are not immune from the impact," Woodward said in United Review. "Despite this, we are delighted to have brought in Donny van de Beek from Ajax, adding further quality to a midfield already strengthened by the recruitment of Bruno Fernandes in January.
"Both Donny and Bruno are players we had been tracking for some time and their signings reflect our long-term approach to blending high-quality recruits with homegrown talent to develop a squad capable of winning trophies playing attacking, entertaining football.
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"As part of that process, we have also awarded new contracts to Nemanja Matic and academy graduates Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams, Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood over the past year. We have also continued to strengthen our thriving academy by attracting several promising young players from across Europe, including Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez Carreras from Real Madrid.
"Together, these investments reinforce our optimism about the future, and we will continue to build on these strong foundations. However, we must also be responsible in our use of resources during the most extraordinarily challenging time for everyone in football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--BGT viewers complain about Alesha Dixon wearing a Black Lives Matter necklace

A necklace worn by judge Alesha Dixon sparked new controversy on Britain 's Got Talent following the furore over Diversity 's powerful performance on the show two weeks ago .
Alesha , 41 , appeared in the pre-recorded semi-final show in a bright yellow dress worn with chunky gold pendants spelling out BLM .
There was a flood of love for her statement necklace , but some viewers took to social media to complain .
`` Wtf is that necklace Alesha Dixon wearing ?
raged one on Twitter .
`` It 's a Saturday evening prime time talent show !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ai n't it . ''
Another said : `` Disgraceful by Alesha , she should be bigger than that . ''
And another tweeted : `` @ AleshaOfficial wears a 'BLM ' necklace .
Fair enough .
So I say it 's only fair people wear a 'WLM ' necklace . ''
But others rushed to applaud the jewellery .
`` Alesha rocking the BLM necklace on # BGT , '' said one .
`` LET HER WEAR THE NECKLACE ALESHA YOU QUEEN , '' shouted another .
`` As if people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blm necklace , '' commented another .
`` Well done Alesha !
A great avenue to send out such important message , '' another fan praised .
This week ITV defended its decision to screen dance troupe Diversity 's Black Lives Matter performance on its flagship talent show .
It featured dancer , choreographer and BGT guest judge Ashley having his neck knelt on by a white police officer .
The dance was accused by viewers of taking a political stance during a family entertainment show and it 's now the second most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The channel stands by its broadcast of the dance , which has garnered around 24,500 complaints to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom .
An ITV spokesman said : `` Britain 's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show , which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity 's performance on BGT .
`` Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent , creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic , heartfelt response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have affected society in 2020 . ''
The dance , during the first Britain 's Got Talent 2020 semi-final on Saturday September 5 , portrayed the death of George Floyd in America and the protests that followed .
Sharing examples of some of the vile comments he 'd received , Ashley told his followers on Instagram : `` No I don ’ t mean 'criticism ' ...
I mean 'Racism . '
I mean hate ...
I mean the very thing that makes every single second of that performance and every single complaint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , says he 's nothing but proud of the performance and explained the long-running talent show was the right platform as ' a stage for so many incredible performances and for artists to explore emotions and stories . '
Explaining the concept behind the performance , he said it was meant to round-up an extraordinary year including COVID-19 , lockdown , the NHS and the spotlight shone on racism with the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed .
`` Hindsight 2020 – that is what the performance was about , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something we wanted to bring to the stage to give people hope , not to shy away from the difficult conversations . ''

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A necklace worn by judge Alesha Dixon sparked new controversy on Britain's Got Talent following the furore over Diversity's powerful performance on the show two weeks ago.
Alesha, 41, appeared in the pre-recorded semi-final show in a bright yellow dress worn with chunky gold pendants spelling out BLM.
There was a flood of love for her statement necklace, but some viewers took to social media to complain.
"Wtf is that necklace Alesha Dixon wearing? raged one on Twitter.
"It's a Saturday evening prime time talent show! There's a place for it and this ain't it."
(Image: ITV)
Another said: "Disgraceful by Alesha, she should be bigger than that."
And another tweeted: "@AleshaOfficial wears a 'BLM' necklace. Fair enough. So I say it's only fair people wear a 'WLM' necklace."
But others rushed to applaud the jewellery.
"Alesha rocking the BLM necklace on #BGT," said one.
"LET HER WEAR THE NECKLACE ALESHA YOU QUEEN," shouted another.
(Image: ITV)
"As if people are actually complaining about alesha wearing a blm necklace," commented another.
"Well done Alesha! A great avenue to send out such important message," another fan praised.
This week ITV defended its decision to screen dance troupe Diversity's Black Lives Matter performance on its flagship talent show.
It featured dancer, choreographer and BGT guest judge Ashley having his neck knelt on by a white police officer.
(Image: ITV)
The dance was accused by viewers of taking a political stance during a family entertainment show and it's now the second most complained about TV moment of the decade.
The channel stands by its broadcast of the dance, which has garnered around 24,500 complaints to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
An ITV spokesman said: "Britain's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show, which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity's performance on BGT.
"Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent, creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic, heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020."
The dance, during the first Britain's Got Talent 2020 semi-final on Saturday September 5, portrayed the death of George Floyd in America and the protests that followed.
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Sharing examples of some of the vile comments he'd received, Ashley told his followers on Instagram: "No I don’t mean 'criticism'... I mean 'Racism.' I mean hate ... I mean the very thing that makes every single second of that performance and every single complaint worth it."
Ashley, 31, says he's nothing but proud of the performance and explained the long-running talent show was the right platform as 'a stage for so many incredible performances and for artists to explore emotions and stories.'
Explaining the concept behind the performance, he said it was meant to round-up an extraordinary year including COVID-19, lockdown, the NHS and the spotlight shone on racism with the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
"Hindsight 2020 – that is what the performance was about," he said.
"It was something we wanted to bring to the stage to give people hope, not to shy away from the difficult conversations."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--A four-year-old boy has been hit by a car

A boy aged four has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Oldham .
The incident happened @ @ @ @ @ 6.41pm on Saturday .
It is believed the boy was with his father when he @ @ @ @ @ Police and paramedics attended the scene and the boy was taken to hospital .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ the car .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates @ @ @ @ @ to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Police received reports at 6.41pm of a @ @ @ @ @ a pedestrian on Shaw Road .
Police attended and located all the parties and a @ @ @ @ @ have walked out into the road . ''
The boy suffered serious but not life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ .
Shaw Road was closed between Edge Lane Street and Turf Lane while the emergency @ @ @ @ @ .

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A boy aged four has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Oldham.
The incident happened on Shaw Road shortly before 6.41pm on Saturday.
It is believed the boy was with his father when he ran into the road.
Police and paramedics attended the scene and the boy was taken to hospital.
Officers spoke to the driver of the car.
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police received reports at 6.41pm of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Shaw Road. Police attended and located all the parties and a young child who appears to have walked out into the road."
The boy suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, added the spokesman.
Shaw Road was closed between Edge Lane Street and Turf Lane while the emergency services dealt with the incident.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--People in England who refuse an order to self-isolate will face fines of up to £10,000

People in England who refuse an order to self-isolate will face fines of up to £10,000 , the Government has warned amid deepening concern at the sharp upsurge in coronavirus infections .
In a significant toughening up of the regulations , ministers will impose a new legal duty on people to self-isolate if they test positive for the disease or are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace after coming into contact with someone with the virus .
Those on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings as a result of going into quarantine will be eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help them cope financially .
With new cases of the infection doubling every week , Boris Johnson said the measures were necessary to control the spread of the virus and to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected .
However they are likely to alarm some Conservative MPs already concerned at the wide-ranging powers being taken by ministers to curb the disease with little or no debate in Parliament .
The new regulations will come into force in England on September 28 , although ministers are in discussion with the devolved administrations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about extending them UK-wide .
It follows a warning by Professor Neil Ferguson , of Imperial College London - whose modelling led to the original nationwide lockdown , that the authorities needed to act `` sooner rather than later '' if they were to avoid a return to the infection rates of last March .
On Friday , the Prime Minister acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were `` inevitable '' .
Announcing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` '' The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the rules and self-isolating if they 're at risk of passing on coronavirus .
`` And so nobody underestimates just how important this is , new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have the virus or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace .
`` People who choose to ignore the rules will face significant fines .
We need to do all we can to control the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable people from becoming infected , and to protect the NHS and save lives . ''
Fines will initially start at £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for `` the most egregious breaches '' including those who stop other people from self-isolating , such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order .
The penalties are in line with those for people who fail to quarantine for 14 days after returning to the UK from a country not on the list of low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trace would be in regular contact with individuals told to self-isolate and would report any suspicions that people were not complying to the police and local authorities .
Police will also check compliance in Covid-19 hotspots and among groups considered to be `` high-risk '' as well as following up reports from members of the public of people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating .
Prosecutions could follow in `` high-profile and egregious '' cases of non-compliance .
As with other coronavirus rules , there will be specific exemptions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or harm during their isolation , and for those who require care .
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payments if they lose income as a result of being unable to go into work .
The latest announcement comes just days after the `` rule of six '' - banning social gatherings of more than six people - came into force and will been seen as further evidence of the concern in Whitehall at the rate of spread of the disease .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new restrictions were being imposed in large parts of England 's North West , West Yorkshire and the Midlands .
It means by Tuesday , when the measures come into force , around 13.5 million people in the UK will be living under some form of additional coronavirus controls .
Prof Ferguson said the country was caught in a `` perfect storm '' following the easing of lockdown restrictions over the summer , and that swift action was needed to stop the virus spreading out of control .
`` Right now we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were seeing in this country in late February , '' he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme .
`` If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing more like mid-March .
That 's clearly going to cause deaths because people will be hospitalised .
`` I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later . ''

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People in England who refuse an order to self-isolate will face fines of up to £10,000, the Government has warned amid deepening concern at the sharp upsurge in coronavirus infections.
In a significant toughening up of the regulations, ministers will impose a new legal duty on people to self-isolate if they test positive for the disease or are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace after coming into contact with someone with the virus.
Those on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings as a result of going into quarantine will be eligible for a one-off support payment of £500 to help them cope financially.
With new cases of the infection doubling every week, Boris Johnson said the measures were necessary to control the spread of the virus and to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected.
However they are likely to alarm some Conservative MPs already concerned at the wide-ranging powers being taken by ministers to curb the disease with little or no debate in Parliament.
(Image: PA)
The new regulations will come into force in England on September 28, although ministers are in discussion with the devolved administrations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland about extending them UK-wide.
It follows a warning by Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London - whose modelling led to the original nationwide lockdown, that the authorities needed to act "sooner rather than later" if they were to avoid a return to the infection rates of last March.
On Friday, the Prime Minister acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were "inevitable".
Announcing the new rules, Mr Johnson said: ""The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the rules and self-isolating if they're at risk of passing on coronavirus.
"And so nobody underestimates just how important this is, new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have the virus or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace.
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"People who choose to ignore the rules will face significant fines. We need to do all we can to control the spread of this virus, to prevent the most vulnerable people from becoming infected, and to protect the NHS and save lives."
Fines will initially start at £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for "the most egregious breaches" including those who stop other people from self-isolating, such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order.
The penalties are in line with those for people who fail to quarantine for 14 days after returning to the UK from a country not on the list of low risk nations.
Officials said NHS Test and Trace would be in regular contact with individuals told to self-isolate and would report any suspicions that people were not complying to the police and local authorities.
(Image: MEN)
Police will also check compliance in Covid-19 hotspots and among groups considered to be "high-risk" as well as following up reports from members of the public of people who have tested positive but are not self-isolating.
Prosecutions could follow in "high-profile and egregious" cases of non-compliance.
As with other coronavirus rules, there will be specific exemptions for those who need to escape from illness or harm during their isolation, and for those who require care.
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payments if they lose income as a result of being unable to go into work.
The latest announcement comes just days after the "rule of six" - banning social gatherings of more than six people - came into force and will been seen as further evidence of the concern in Whitehall at the rate of spread of the disease.
On Friday, the Government announced tough new restrictions were being imposed in large parts of England's North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.
It means by Tuesday, when the measures come into force, around 13.5 million people in the UK will be living under some form of additional coronavirus controls.
Prof Ferguson said the country was caught in a "perfect storm" following the easing of lockdown restrictions over the summer, and that swift action was needed to stop the virus spreading out of control.
(Image: PA)
"Right now we are at about the levels of infection we were seeing in this country in late February," he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
"If we leave it another two to four weeks we will be back at levels we were seeing more like mid-March. That's clearly going to cause deaths because people will be hospitalised.
"I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Amanda Holden awkwardly cut off during BGT act but viewers think it was staged

Britain 's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden showed off her singing talent during a comical act on the ITV talent show .
Amanda ended up being called on to the stage by comedian Myra Dubois for a hilariously awkward performance of I Know Him So Well , a duet made famous by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson .
Laughs were raised as West End performer Amanda had the spotlight taken away and was plunged into darkness at Myra 's request on the ITV talent show .
The entertainer then proceeded to repeatedly cut Amanda off as her guest attempted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she decided it was the right time , Myra cried `` now Amanda ! ''
to make it appear as though the judge had missed her timing .
Viewers were wowed by Amanda 's singing voice , with one saying on Twitter : `` Just turned on # BGT for the first time in years ... WOW Amanda Holden looks absolutely incredible ... AND CAN SING !
Go Amanda ! ''
`` Love this song Myra is fab and Amanda ’ s voice is beautiful , '' said another .
`` Should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AmandaHolden '' tweeted another BGT fan .
`` I wanted to hear Amanda sing more , '' said another .
But other fans could n't help commenting on the timing of the performance , with Amanda about to drop her debut album on Friday October 2 .
Songs From My Heart features a collection of musical theatre numbers that hold a place in Amanda 's heart with classic tracks including I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables , a cover of Evita 's Do n't Cry for Me Argentina and she will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on I Know Him So Well .
Amanda 's album follows the release of her debut single Over the Rainbow earlier this year which hit the number one spot on the iTunes charts and helped to raise funds for NHS Charities Together during the COVID-19 crisis .
One Twitter user said : `` How staged was this ?
`` Convenient that Amanda Holden is releasing an album featuring Sheridan Smith singing the same song ! ''
`` Could @ BGT be promoting Amanda 's album any stronger !
!
# BGT # bgtsemifinals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Amanda rehearsed that with # MyraDuBois # BGT , '' tweeted another .
Fellow judge Alesha Dixon said afterwards about the performance during the BGT semi-finals : `` Amanda you did very well my darling . ''
And Amanda praised Myra , saying : `` You nailed it .
It was terrifying being there with you . ''

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Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden showed off her singing talent during a comical act on the ITV talent show.
Amanda ended up being called on to the stage by comedian Myra Dubois for a hilariously awkward performance of I Know Him So Well, a duet made famous by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson.
Laughs were raised as West End performer Amanda had the spotlight taken away and was plunged into darkness at Myra's request on the ITV talent show.
The entertainer then proceeded to repeatedly cut Amanda off as her guest attempted to launch into the power ballad.
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And when she decided it was the right time, Myra cried "now Amanda!" to make it appear as though the judge had missed her timing.
Viewers were wowed by Amanda's singing voice, with one saying on Twitter: "Just turned on #BGT for the first time in years ... WOW Amanda Holden looks absolutely incredible...AND CAN SING! Go Amanda!"
"Love this song Myra is fab and Amanda’s voice is beautiful," said another.
"Should get into the final after that performance @AmandaHolden" tweeted another BGT fan.
(Image: ITV)
"I wanted to hear Amanda sing more," said another.
But other fans couldn't help commenting on the timing of the performance, with Amanda about to drop her debut album on Friday October 2.
Songs From My Heart features a collection of musical theatre numbers that hold a place in Amanda's heart with classic tracks including I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables, a cover of Evita's Don't Cry for Me Argentina and she will also sing a duet with Sheridan Smith on I Know Him So Well.
Amanda's album follows the release of her debut single Over the Rainbow earlier this year which hit the number one spot on the iTunes charts and helped to raise funds for NHS Charities Together during the COVID-19 crisis.
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One Twitter user said: "How staged was this? "Convenient that Amanda Holden is releasing an album featuring Sheridan Smith singing the same song!"
"Could @BGT be promoting Amanda's album any stronger!! #BGT #bgtsemifinals," said another.
"Seems like Amanda rehearsed that with #MyraDuBois #BGT," tweeted another.
Fellow judge Alesha Dixon said afterwards about the performance during the BGT semi-finals: "Amanda you did very well my darling."
And Amanda praised Myra, saying: "You nailed it. It was terrifying being there with you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Metrolink services to Airport disrupted after driver got stuck on the tracks

Services on Metrolink 's airport line were severely disrupted tonight when a car drove onto the tracks .
The saloon @ @ @ @ @ drove off Hardy Lane in Chorlton onto the tracks where the line heads towards Sale @ @ @ @ @ to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct @ @ @ @ @ free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here It @ @ @ @ @ had to be evacuated while services through the area were suspended .
A rescue truck @ @ @ @ @ stranded vehicle .
The drama began at around 5pm and the vehicle was removed at @ @ @ @ @ the scene showed officials helping a motorist from the stricken car before the car was @ @ @ @ @ : `` There is a disruption on the Airport line due to a car blocking @ @ @ @ @ now operate Manchester Airport to Northern Moor and Victoria to East Didsbury . ''

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Services on Metrolink's airport line were severely disrupted tonight when a car drove onto the tracks.
The saloon car became stuck when it drove off Hardy Lane in Chorlton onto the tracks where the line heads towards Sale Water Park.
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It meant passengers on some trams had to be evacuated while services through the area were suspended.
A rescue truck was sent to remove the stranded vehicle.
The drama began at around 5pm and the vehicle was removed at around 8pm.
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Pictures from the scene showed officials helping a motorist from the stricken car before the car was removed.
Manchester Metrolink tweeted: "There is a disruption on the Airport line due to a car blocking the tracks. Services will now operate Manchester Airport to Northern Moor and Victoria to East Didsbury."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Firefighters were called to a serious house fire

The occupants of a house escaped unharmed as it went up in flames this afternoon .
Six fire engines were scrambled to the house in Hollingworth , Tameside , on Saturday afternoon .
All the occupants of the property were escorted to safety , according to a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service .
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Firefighters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been urged to avoid the area .
Pictures from the scene showed firefighters squirting water onto the mid-terrace home on Pinters Fold as black smoke billowed from the property .
Firefighters wearing breathing gear went into the building .
A statement from GMFRS said : `` At 14:57 hours on the 19th of September 2020 we were called to an incident on Printers Fold in Hollingworth .
`` Five fire engines from Hyde , Stalybridge , Ashton-under-Lyne , Stockport and Glossop and a command support unit from Atherton were quickly in attendance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mid-terraced property .
`` Our firefighters used an aerial ladder platform , a drone , six breathing apparatus , three hose reels and a covering jet to extinguish the fire .
`` Firefighters remain at the scene of this incident .
We ask that people avoid the area at this time .
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The occupants of a house escaped unharmed as it went up in flames this afternoon.
Six fire engines were scrambled to the house in Hollingworth, Tameside, on Saturday afternoon.
All the occupants of the property were escorted to safety, according to a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
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It is believed they are unharmed.
Firefighters remain at the scene tonight and people have been urged to avoid the area.
Pictures from the scene showed firefighters squirting water onto the mid-terrace home on Pinters Fold as black smoke billowed from the property.
Firefighters wearing breathing gear went into the building.
A statement from GMFRS said: "At 14:57 hours on the 19th of September 2020 we were called to an incident on Printers Fold in Hollingworth.
"Five fire engines from Hyde, Stalybridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stockport and Glossop and a command support unit from Atherton were quickly in attendance at the incident involving a fire in a mid-terraced property.
"Our firefighters used an aerial ladder platform, a drone, six breathing apparatus, three hose reels and a covering jet to extinguish the fire.
"Firefighters remain at the scene of this incident. We ask that people avoid the area at this time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Man City evening headlines as solutions to Aguero injury are detailed

Here are your evening headlines for Saturday , September 19 .
Opinion : Five options to deal with Aguero absence Ahead of Manchester City 's opening Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday , Pep Guardiola confirmed Sergio Aguero could miss the opening two months of the season through injury .
The Argentine star picked up the knee injury late last season and underwent surgery in Barcelona .
City have several ways to deal with Aguero ’ s absence , and MEN Sport have considered five different avenues that Guardiola could explore .
These include leaning heavily on Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using Raheem Sterling through the middle , or investing in another centre-forward .
Other potential options include using a false nine or turning to the academy , with 17-year-old Liam Delap named as a possible alternative .
After Jurgen Klopp controversially criticised Chelsea ’ s summer spending , stating Liverpool is a “ different kind of club ” to those “ owned by countries , owned by oligarchs ” , Jamie Carragher has responded in his column in the .
The former Reds defender supported managers who spend big , including Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his squad in the shape of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake , stating that it is one of the hardest things to do in the modern game .
“ Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in football is managing change , ” Carragher explained .
“ There is a risk - I would even call it bravery - in doing so much at once .
“ Not all managers are prepared to do it , fearing it will go wrong and they will be remembered for squandering millions with poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are prepared to put their reputation on the line .
That is why I never understand why any coach is sneered at for spending money , whether it is Jose Mourinho in 2004 , Pep Guardiola in 2017 , or even Klopp when he paid so much for Van Dijk.
” Why Couto is leaving on loan After goalkeeper Aro Muric and forward Pablo Moreno left City on loan earlier this summer , young defender Yan Couto is expected to join them as he spends the year in Spain .
City signed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process , tracking the Brazilian prospect for several years beforehand .
However , given Couto ’ s limited senior experience and the presence of Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo , game time was always going to be limited .
Couto ’ s move to Manchester was delayed thanks to the coronavirus , while there was no preseason tour to impress and earn more minutes .
Nevertheless , with a loan season now on the cards , Couto will be hoping to play regularly and gain invaluable first-team experience .

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Here are your evening headlines for Saturday, September 19.
Opinion: Five options to deal with Aguero absence
Ahead of Manchester City's opening Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, Pep Guardiola confirmed Sergio Aguero could miss the opening two months of the season through injury.
The Argentine star picked up the knee injury late last season and underwent surgery in Barcelona.
City have several ways to deal with Aguero’s absence, and MEN Sport have considered five different avenues that Guardiola could explore. These include leaning heavily on Gabriel Jesus, Aguero’s deputy, using Raheem Sterling through the middle, or investing in another centre-forward.
Other potential options include using a false nine or turning to the academy, with 17-year-old Liam Delap named as a possible alternative.
You can read the full piece here .
Carragher comments on City spending
After Jurgen Klopp controversially criticised Chelsea’s summer spending, stating Liverpool is a “different kind of club” to those “owned by countries, owned by oligarchs”, Jamie Carragher has responded in his column in the Telegraph .
The former Reds defender supported managers who spend big, including Pep Guardiola, who once again invested heavily in his squad in the shape of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake, stating that it is one of the hardest things to do in the modern game.
“Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in football is managing change,” Carragher explained. “There is a risk - I would even call it bravery - in doing so much at once.
“Not all managers are prepared to do it, fearing it will go wrong and they will be remembered for squandering millions with poor judgement.
“Managers who buy big are prepared to put their reputation on the line. That is why I never understand why any coach is sneered at for spending money, whether it is Jose Mourinho in 2004, Pep Guardiola in 2017, or even Klopp when he paid so much for Van Dijk.”
Why Couto is leaving on loan
After goalkeeper Aro Muric and forward Pablo Moreno left City on loan earlier this summer, young defender Yan Couto is expected to join them as he spends the year in Spain.
City signed the 18-year-old earlier this summer after a lengthy process, tracking the Brazilian prospect for several years beforehand.
However, given Couto’s limited senior experience and the presence of Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo, game time was always going to be limited.
Couto’s move to Manchester was delayed thanks to the coronavirus, while there was no preseason tour to impress and earn more minutes.
Nevertheless, with a loan season now on the cards, Couto will be hoping to play regularly and gain invaluable first-team experience.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Gary Neville tells Man United what they need more than Jadon Sancho

Gary Neville believes the first half of Manchester United ’ s match with Crystal Palace proved that the club need to sign Jadon Sancho this summer , but after the game he claimed his old club will only start challenging for major honours when they sign a new defender .
Sancho - who scored 17 times and set up 17 goals in 32 Bundesliga games last season - has been identified as the right-winger that United need to further bolster their attacking options .
The form of Mason Greenwood , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in the latter stages of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's lack of quality back-up options means they are only an injury away from a serious problem in attack .
Neville believes United need to bring in a fourth option , so if one of them is unavailable or in need of a rest , it wouldn ’ t affect the team too much .
Neville said on Sky Sports commentary duty : “ I did a piece on Monday Night Football earlier in the week where we looked at the numbers : the goals and assists that those three - Martial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they ’ re getting to good numbers .
“ Getting them back together is critical for United .
They do need that fourth striker or forward , they ’ ve been after Sancho most of the summer and they can ’ t get it over the line .
That first-half proves it.
” However , Neville 's focus switched to United 's defence after a forgettable afternoon for Victor Lindelof drew to a close .
Speaking after the final whistle , he said : “ You can talk about Jadon Sancho all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a centre-back in that can run and defend one-on-one , they ’ re not going to win the league .
`` They ’ re not going to win the league with that centre-back pairing .
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Gary Neville believes the first half of Manchester United’s match with Crystal Palace proved that the club need to sign Jadon Sancho this summer, but after the game he claimed his old club will only start challenging for major honours when they sign a new defender.
Sancho - who scored 17 times and set up 17 goals in 32 Bundesliga games last season - has been identified as the right-winger that United need to further bolster their attacking options.
The form of Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in the latter stages of last season was hugely encouraging, but United's lack of quality back-up options means they are only an injury away from a serious problem in attack.
Neville believes United need to bring in a fourth option, so if one of them is unavailable or in need of a rest, it wouldn’t affect the team too much.
Neville said on Sky Sports commentary duty: “I did a piece on Monday Night Football earlier in the week where we looked at the numbers: the goals and assists that those three - Martial, Rashford and Greenwood are hitting - and they’re getting to good numbers.
“Getting them back together is critical for United. They do need that fourth striker or forward, they’ve been after Sancho most of the summer and they can’t get it over the line. That first-half proves it.”
However, Neville's focus switched to United's defence after a forgettable afternoon for Victor Lindelof drew to a close.
Speaking after the final whistle, he said: “You can talk about Jadon Sancho all you want, but until they get a centre-back in that can run and defend one-on-one, they’re not going to win the league.
"They’re not going to win the league with that centre-back pairing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers on September 19

It 's Saturday night which can only mean one thing - it 's time for the National Lottery Lotto draw .
Tonight 's jackpot is even more special as it 's a triple rollover worth a whopping £7.5 million .
But do you know what you 'd do with all that cash ?
Summer is n't over just yet so there 's still time to head abroad - if you 're able to quarantine on your return to the UK .
Or you could save the winnings for a rainy day .
All you need to do is match six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then that jackpot could be yours to claim .
But do check your ticket this evening as one Euromillions winner scooped £57.8m six months after buying a ticket .
To be in with the chance of winning you need to have purchased your ticket by 7.30pm tonight .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
But do n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw next Wednesday .
We will be announcing the numbers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as the results are in , so stay tuned ...

It's Saturday night which can only mean one thing - it's time for the National Lottery Lotto draw.
Tonight's jackpot is even more special as it's a triple rollover worth a whopping £7.5 million.
But do you know what you'd do with all that cash?
Summer isn't over just yet so there's still time to head abroad - if you're able to quarantine on your return to the UK.
Or you could save the winnings for a rainy day.
All you need to do is match six lucky numbers in tonight's draw, then that jackpot could be yours to claim.
But do check your ticket this evening as one Euromillions winner scooped £57.8m six months after buying a ticket.
To be in with the chance of winning you need to have purchased your ticket by 7.30pm tonight.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play.
But don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw next Wednesday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in, so stay tuned...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Evra slams VAR after Man United penalty incident vs Crystal Palace

Patrice Evra slammed the penalty decision that helped Crystal Palace to three points against Manchester United at Old Trafford and joked that he 'd have `` broken VAR '' if he was still playing and had been punished for the same offence as Victor Lindelof .
The United centre back was penalised for handball when Palace led 1-0 , despite Jordan Ayew 's shot being fired straight at his arm as he was running across to try and make the block .
To make matters worse David de Gea then saved Ayew 's penalty , only for VAR to order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off his line before the kick was taken .
Wilfried Zaha made no mistake with the second attempt from 12 yards .
Evra was incandescent at the decision to award the penalty in the first place , with referee Martin Atkinson consulting his pitchside monitor before point to the spot , and fellow Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness agreed .
`` Absolutely no penalty , the VAR , I 've had enough , '' said Evra .
`` I 'm so happy I 've retired when we keep talking about VAR because [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If I was still playing I 'd break the VAR , I 'd have gone on the sideline and broke the camera .
They 're just following the rules but they are killing the game . ''
New rules introduced this season mean the Premier League is likely to see an abundance of handball decisions in the box this season , as well as retakes when goalkeepers are off their line before making the save .
While Souness could see why the penalty was given , he disagreed with the rules .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty but we have to accept that 's the new rules .
My generation and Patrice 's generation it is n't but new generation it is .
I wonder if they would have given that penalty in front of 75,000 fans , '' he said .
`` If you were to canvas every footballer in the world , none of them would agree that 's a penalty and yet they 've decided , the powers that be , to go down that road .
`` The referee got it right by modern rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game any better . ''

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Patrice Evra slammed the penalty decision that helped Crystal Palace to three points against Manchester United at Old Trafford and joked that he'd have "broken VAR" if he was still playing and had been punished for the same offence as Victor Lindelof.
The United centre back was penalised for handball when Palace led 1-0, despite Jordan Ayew's shot being fired straight at his arm as he was running across to try and make the block.
To make matters worse David de Gea then saved Ayew's penalty, only for VAR to order a retake after he'd stepped fractionally off his line before the kick was taken. Wilfried Zaha made no mistake with the second attempt from 12 yards.
Evra was incandescent at the decision to award the penalty in the first place, with referee Martin Atkinson consulting his pitchside monitor before point to the spot, and fellow Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness agreed.
"Absolutely no penalty, the VAR, I've had enough," said Evra. "I'm so happy I've retired when we keep talking about VAR because [it] keeps making mistakes.
"If I was still playing I'd break the VAR, I'd have gone on the sideline and broke the camera. They're just following the rules but they are killing the game."
New rules introduced this season mean the Premier League is likely to see an abundance of handball decisions in the box this season, as well as retakes when goalkeepers are off their line before making the save.
While Souness could see why the penalty was given, he disagreed with the rules.
"I don't think that's a penalty but we have to accept that's the new rules. My generation and Patrice's generation it isn't but new generation it is. I wonder if they would have given that penalty in front of 75,000 fans," he said.
"If you were to canvas every footballer in the world, none of them would agree that's a penalty and yet they've decided, the powers that be, to go down that road.
"The referee got it right by modern rules but it's harsh and not making the game any better."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Former Emmerdale hunk shows 'ripped' lockdown body in 'fat freezing' machine

It was a far cry from his days on Emmerdale as Anthony Quinlan stepped away from the farm and into an ice chamber .
Anthony , who played farmhand Pete Barton in the ITV soap until earlier this year , showed off his impressive lockdown physique as he visited Manchester 's The CryoLab .
Anthony , 35 , had a session in the cryotherapy chamber , also known as a 'fat freezing machine ' , with temperatures that drop as low as -180°c .
Cryotherapy tricks the brain into thinking the body has hypothermia , leading to a boost in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed 'having a blast ' in the dry ice chamber , which is also used to work on muscular injuries and is used by footballers , boxers , rugby players , athletes and dancers .
And he had some 'spot cryotherapy ' to work on a back injury that had plagued him for years .
`` Wow that is cold , '' he gasped as he stepped out of the chamber in his pants .
`` Thought you were doing stars in their eyes for a second there with all the smoke , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Stephanie Davis shared flames emojis to show her appreciation .
Anthony , who played Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks , has been training hard during lockdown .
This summer he launched a 100 consecutive workouts in 100 days challenge on Instagram live so fans could train along with him .
After reading shocking statistics about domestic abuse he decided to dedicate his 11am workouts to raising money for Women 's Aid , which aims to end domestic violence against women and children .
Anthony , who is a qualified personal trainer and Crossfit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JustGiving page : `` In light of the recent pandemic , It 's been a tough , testing time for everyone and we all have our own issues however big or small .
`` Despite the situation we have found ourselves in , something which has stood out and made me feel extremely unsettled , is that while we 're supposed to be in 'our safe place , our homes ' domestic abuse has risen drastically .
`` Here 's some stats to take in .
`` Calls to the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 66 per cent and visits to its website have surged by 950 per cent since the the start of lockdown .
`` A report recently released by MPs revealed domestic abuse killings doubled over 21 days during lockdown .
`` These are disturbing figures and the large majority of cases are of women being abused .
There are currently shortages on places to take refuge , further limiting people who are suffering .
`` Imagine being trapped with your abuser , having very little options or no escape during this lockdown . ''

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It was a far cry from his days on Emmerdale as Anthony Quinlan stepped away from the farm and into an ice chamber.
Anthony, who played farmhand Pete Barton in the ITV soap until earlier this year, showed off his impressive lockdown physique as he visited Manchester's The CryoLab.
Anthony, 35, had a session in the cryotherapy chamber, also known as a 'fat freezing machine', with temperatures that drop as low as -180°c.
Cryotherapy tricks the brain into thinking the body has hypothermia, leading to a boost in metabolism and energy.
The Salford actor enjoyed 'having a blast' in the dry ice chamber, which is also used to work on muscular injuries and is used by footballers, boxers, rugby players, athletes and dancers.
And he had some 'spot cryotherapy' to work on a back injury that had plagued him for years.
"Wow that is cold," he gasped as he stepped out of the chamber in his pants.
"Rrrrrrippppppped to shiz," commented former Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley.
(Image: Weird PR)
"Thought you were doing stars in their eyes for a second there with all the smoke," said another follower.
And Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis shared flames emojis to show her appreciation.
Anthony, who played Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks, has been training hard during lockdown.
This summer he launched a 100 consecutive workouts in 100 days challenge on Instagram live so fans could train along with him.
After reading shocking statistics about domestic abuse he decided to dedicate his 11am workouts to raising money for Women's Aid, which aims to end domestic violence against women and children.
(Image: Anthony Quinlan Instagram)
Anthony, who is a qualified personal trainer and Crossfit level one trainer, explained on his JustGiving page: "In light of the recent pandemic, It's been a tough, testing time for everyone and we all have our own issues however big or small.
"Despite the situation we have found ourselves in, something which has stood out and made me feel extremely unsettled, is that while we're supposed to be in 'our safe place, our homes' domestic abuse has risen drastically.
"Here's some stats to take in.
"Calls to the UK’s national domestic abuse helpline have risen by 66 per cent and visits to its website have surged by 950 per cent since the the start of lockdown.
"A report recently released by MPs revealed domestic abuse killings doubled over 21 days during lockdown.
"These are disturbing figures and the large majority of cases are of women being abused. There are currently shortages on places to take refuge, further limiting people who are suffering. "Imagine being trapped with your abuser, having very little options or no escape during this lockdown."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes admission over Manchester United's transfer window

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are 'short ' after their Premier League season started with a humiliating home defeat to Crystal Palace .
United were humbled 3-1 by Palace amid mounting fan disgruntlement over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing , Donny van de Beek , started on the bench .
There were 34 days between United 's Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla and the visit of Palace and Solskjaer named usual regulars Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mason Greenwood on the bench .
Paul Pogba played for just over an hour before he was substituted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his debut but Palace were worthy victors and the former United winger Wilfried Zaha was the visitors ' matchwinner with two goals .
Zaha was the last specialist right winger United signed and the position , identified as a priority this window , has not been reinforced and Solskjaer selected Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Daniel James on that flank .
`` You can see we are short and they deserved the points , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They were sharper than us in challenges , tackles .
We started off slowly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the game when they got the first goal .
`` We had a long season last season and we did n't finish until August 16 and we have not had enough preparation time to be sharper .
We 've worked hard with the ones who 've been here , there have been a few players away on internationals .
`` I spoke to Roy [ Hodgson ] and he said they had four friendlies and this was their third competitive game , and it is a big difference to our one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have to make the most of the time you have got and we have already started playing catch-up , of course , and it showed .
But we will improve quickly , hopefully quicker than we 've seen today .
Today was a performance that you don ’ t see very often from these players because these players are better than that .
`` We can play so much better than today .
If you look at the players we had on the pitch and on the bench and not here today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and look at ourselves and know we can perform better .
`` But we are always looking to improve if there is something out there that is available at the right price .
We always want to strengthen .
But we can all look ourselves in the mirror , instead . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are 'short' after their Premier League season started with a humiliating home defeat to Crystal Palace.
United were humbled 3-1 by Palace amid mounting fan disgruntlement over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.
There were 34 days between United's Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla and the visit of Palace and Solskjaer named usual regulars Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mason Greenwood on the bench. Paul Pogba played for just over an hour before he was substituted.
Van de Beek emerged to score on his debut but Palace were worthy victors and the former United winger Wilfried Zaha was the visitors' matchwinner with two goals. Zaha was the last specialist right winger United signed and the position, identified as a priority this window, has not been reinforced and Solskjaer selected Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Daniel James on that flank.
"You can see we are short and they deserved the points," Solskjaer said. "They were sharper than us in challenges, tackles. We started off slowly and that had a knock-on effect for the rest of the game when they got the first goal.
"We had a long season last season and we didn't finish until August 16 and we have not had enough preparation time to be sharper. We've worked hard with the ones who've been here, there have been a few players away on internationals.
"I spoke to Roy [Hodgson] and he said they had four friendlies and this was their third competitive game, and it is a big difference to our one against Aston Villa last week.
"You have to make the most of the time you have got and we have already started playing catch-up, of course, and it showed. But we will improve quickly, hopefully quicker than we've seen today. Today was a performance that you don’t see very often from these players because these players are better than that.
"We can play so much better than today. If you look at the players we had on the pitch and on the bench and not here today, we have to look within first and look at ourselves and know we can perform better.
"But we are always looking to improve if there is something out there that is available at the right price. We always want to strengthen. But we can all look ourselves in the mirror, instead."