themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Man Utd can sign striker to follow van Nistelrooy and van Persie

Manchester United are in need of a centre-forward .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has run with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford this season , but both look more comfortable in wider areas .
United were close to signing Erling Haaland in January before he joined Borussia Dortmund , and eventually took Odion Ighalo on a short-term loan to see out the remainder of the season .
But the Nigerian is not the long-term solution .
United need a focal point for Rashford and Martial to play off to fully unlock their attacking unit .
They just need to find one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of names , including Wolves ’ Raul Jimenez .
However , a young centre-forward scoring at a frightening rate in the Eredivisie is worthy of consideration .
Myron Boadu has been superb leading the line for a brilliant , vibrant , effervescent AZ Alkmaar side who were unlucky to miss out on the title to Ajax when the season was prematurely ended because of the coronavirus outbreak The 19-year-old played 2,020 minutes of Eredivisie football in 2019/20 , scoring 14 goals and providing six assists .
Only two players , Cyriel Dessers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they only managed 15 each .
Digging a little deeper , Boadu ’ s stats stack up well when compared to those of his peers .
According to the website Football Critic , his 0.62 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranks third in the division behind Quincy Promes and Donyell Malen , another young Eredivisie star who has attracted interest .
He ranks second in total non-penalty goal contributions behind Dusan Tadic with 20 , and his 0.61 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes are the best in the league , 0.03 clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and clinical shooter .
He took 2.63 shots per 90 minutes and had 1.34 on target per 90 , the latter of which ranks in the top 10 in the league .
He also converted 24 per cent of his non-penalty goal shots , which is the best in the league of those players who took more than 50 shots .
Boadu has been prolific in the Europa League , too .
He provided six goals and four assists , yielding a goal contribution every 115 minutes , a superb rate .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in important matches .
“ I have gotten used to the fact that Myron Boadu always scores in important competitions , which gives me extra confidence , ” said AZ head coach Arne Slot prior to a Europa League tie versus LASK Linz earlier this season .
In fact , Boadu has scored seven decisive goals in the Eredivisie this season , more than any other player in the league .
Similarly , in the Europa League , four of his goals were decisive .
However , most impressively , he maintained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played 8.96 passes in the final third per 90 .
Both of those statistics illustrate his all-around game beyond just grabbing goals .
Boadu is a prolific goalscorer despite his youth , but he also provides an impact in open play .
He is quick , strong and powerful , and flourishes when he can drive into channels and receive through balls .
But unlike Rashford and Martial , he also has the size and technique to drop into midfield so that team-mates can make runs beyond the defence .
For United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James , Rashford and Martial , Solskjaer has a stable of attacking players who like to play off the shoulder of the defence .
They are at their most dangerous when receiving the ball in wide positions and driving at exposed full-backs or making runs in behind that can be fed by creative midfielders .
To make it work , this tactic requires a centre-forward who is comfortable in possession , can protect the ball with their back to goal , and then has the quality to find his team-mates .
Boadu has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is hugely attractive , but he provides much more .
This is where his true value lies .
He could be the ideal partner for Rashford as United look to build an attack capable of firing them to a title challenge .
And with Alkmaar reported to have set an asking price of £18m for their star forward , he wouldn ’ t break the bank either .

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Manchester United are in need of a centre-forward. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has run with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford this season, but both look more comfortable in wider areas.
United were close to signing Erling Haaland in January before he joined Borussia Dortmund, and eventually took Odion Ighalo on a short-term loan to see out the remainder of the season.
But the Nigerian is not the long-term solution. United need a focal point for Rashford and Martial to play off to fully unlock their attacking unit. They just need to find one.
United have been linked with a range of names, including Wolves’ Raul Jimenez.
However, a young centre-forward scoring at a frightening rate in the Eredivisie is worthy of consideration.
Myron Boadu has been superb leading the line for a brilliant, vibrant, effervescent AZ Alkmaar side who were unlucky to miss out on the title to Ajax when the season was prematurely ended because of the coronavirus outbreak
The 19-year-old played 2,020 minutes of Eredivisie football in 2019/20, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists. Only two players, Cyriel Dessers and Steven Berguis, scored more, and they only managed 15 each.
Digging a little deeper, Boadu’s stats stack up well when compared to those of his peers.
According to the website Football Critic, his 0.62 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranks third in the division behind Quincy Promes and Donyell Malen, another young Eredivisie star who has attracted interest.
He ranks second in total non-penalty goal contributions behind Dusan Tadic with 20, and his 0.61 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes are the best in the league, 0.03 clear of Malen.
Boadu is a prolific and clinical shooter. He took 2.63 shots per 90 minutes and had 1.34 on target per 90, the latter of which ranks in the top 10 in the league.
He also converted 24 per cent of his non-penalty goal shots, which is the best in the league of those players who took more than 50 shots.
Boadu has been prolific in the Europa League, too. He provided six goals and four assists, yielding a goal contribution every 115 minutes, a superb rate.
He has a wonderful knack for scoring key goals in important matches. “I have gotten used to the fact that Myron Boadu always scores in important competitions, which gives me extra confidence,” said AZ head coach Arne Slot prior to a Europa League tie versus LASK Linz earlier this season.
In fact, Boadu has scored seven decisive goals in the Eredivisie this season, more than any other player in the league. Similarly, in the Europa League, four of his goals were decisive.
However, most impressively, he maintained an 82% pass completion rate and played 8.96 passes in the final third per 90. Both of those statistics illustrate his all-around game beyond just grabbing goals.
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Boadu is a prolific goalscorer despite his youth, but he also provides an impact in open play. He is quick, strong and powerful, and flourishes when he can drive into channels and receive through balls.
But unlike Rashford and Martial, he also has the size and technique to drop into midfield so that team-mates can make runs beyond the defence.
For United, this is especially important. In Daniel James, Rashford and Martial, Solskjaer has a stable of attacking players who like to play off the shoulder of the defence.
They are at their most dangerous when receiving the ball in wide positions and driving at exposed full-backs or making runs in behind that can be fed by creative midfielders.
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To make it work, this tactic requires a centre-forward who is comfortable in possession, can protect the ball with their back to goal, and then has the quality to find his team-mates.
Boadu has the goals, of course, and that is hugely attractive, but he provides much more. This is where his true value lies.
He could be the ideal partner for Rashford as United look to build an attack capable of firing them to a title challenge. And with Alkmaar reported to have set an asking price of £18m for their star forward, he wouldn’t break the bank either.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Hero Tesco worker alerted residents to tower block blaze as 60 evacuated

Residents have praised the actions of a Tesco worker who alerted them to a fire in their Northern Quarter apartment block .
Fire crews were called to the Lighthouse on Joiner Street , just of Church Street , at around 7.30am on Sunday morning .
Smoke could be seen billowing through the tower block as around 60 people living in the apartments were evacuated to the Arndale Centre .
Fire chiefs warned that the consequences `` could have been grave '' without the effort of firefighters and police officers who were able to evacuate the building and put out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into their apartments , many congratulated a Tesco security guard , who shouted at people to wake up until help arrived .
Several people reported that they did not hear a fire alarm , and were awoken by people shouting and banging pots and pans .
It is believed the fire started on a balcony on the fourth or fifth floor , but the cause of the blaze remains unknown .
An investigation has been launched .
Greater Manchester Fire Service praised the `` swift '' and `` professional '' actions of firefighters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few hours .
Nobody is believed to have been injured in the blaze .
Three groups of residents , whose flats have been badly damaged by smoke , have been put up at the Supercity Apart-hotel on the top floor of the building .
Everyone else had been able to return to the building as normal , city centre councillor Jon-Connor Lyons confirmed .
One resident , who lives opposite the Lighthouse building , says he was awoken at 7.30am to the sound of a Tesco worker shouting .
Speaking to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woke up and saw the security guard from Tesco screaming at the top of his lungs .
`` I have never seen someone scream so much in my life , it was pretty incredible .
I was a bit shaken up at first but then I saw the fire .
`` The security guard was shouting ‘ wake up , get out the building ’ for about ten minutes until the fire crews arrived .
`` At first it was just smoke and we couldn ’ t really tell where it was coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the balcony and it just got bigger and bigger .
`` He definitely helped people .
People in the building quite quickly started packing up their things and getting out of the building with their pets .
`` If it wasn ’ t for him it could have gone completely unnoticed .
It was outside at 7.30am on a Sunday - it could have been a lot worse . ''
Another resident , who lives in the Lighthouse building with his girlfriend , said he was awoken this morning by neighbours banging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We were woken up by our neighbours at 7.30ish .
We could smell smoke but we could n't hear any fire alarms .
`` We left the building and the police and fire services were outside setting up and moving residents to safety .
`` We were then moved into the Arndale centre and have been set up with seats and been given water and updates by the police as it has gone along . ''
Tony Hunter , Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Director of Built Environment for GMFRS , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had more serious consequences '' as he praised firefighters and police officers .
“ GMFRS implemented many of the techniques and lessons we have learned from other recent examples of fires in multi-storey residential buildings , including at The Cube student accommodation in Bolton in November , to quickly get this incident under control .
`` In Greater Manchester we have developed some of the most comprehensive and innovative approaches to fighting high-rise building fires in the country , and much of that was successfully deployed this morning .
“ However , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the hard work of the emergency services , this morning ’ s outcome could have been grave .
We are currently investigating the cause of the fire , with initial indications suggesting it started on a residential balcony .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' There have been two significant fires involving high-rise buildings this week , in Manchester today and in Deptford in London on Wednesday , and both could have resulted in serious injuries or even worse .
`` This morning I am appealing to those people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take extra care , being especially vigilant in extinguishing cigarettes and never using barbecues.
” Bev Hughes , Greater Manchester 's Deputy Mayor for Policing , Crime , Criminal Justice and Fire , added : “ I can not praise Greater Manchester ’ s firefighters and police officers enough for their work in the Northern Quarter this morning .
A potentially dreadful outcome was averted thanks to their quick actions and the support and co-operation of all the affected residents .
“ We believe that the alarm was first raised by a passer-by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from one of the building ’ s balconies , followed by the internal fire alarm .
I would like to thank that Manchester resident for their actions in alerting the emergency service , which may well have contributed to no-one at the incident sustaining any serious injuries .
“ This morning is a great example of Greater Manchester ’ s emergency services working together to keep out residents safe .
During these unusual and challenging times it is heartening to know that , in a crisis , our frontline workers are still there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected.
” Supercity , who own the tower block , have been contacted for comment .

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Residents have praised the actions of a Tesco worker who alerted them to a fire in their Northern Quarter apartment block.
Fire crews were called to the Lighthouse on Joiner Street, just of Church Street, at around 7.30am on Sunday morning.
Smoke could be seen billowing through the tower block as around 60 people living in the apartments were evacuated to the Arndale Centre.
Fire chiefs warned that the consequences "could have been grave" without the effort of firefighters and police officers who were able to evacuate the building and put out the blaze.
As residents were allowed back into their apartments, many congratulated a Tesco security guard, who shouted at people to wake up until help arrived.
Several people reported that they did not hear a fire alarm, and were awoken by people shouting and banging pots and pans.
It is believed the fire started on a balcony on the fourth or fifth floor, but the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
An investigation has been launched.
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Greater Manchester Fire Service praised the "swift" and "professional" actions of firefighters, who put the fire out within a few hours.
Nobody is believed to have been injured in the blaze.
Three groups of residents, whose flats have been badly damaged by smoke, have been put up at the Supercity Apart-hotel on the top floor of the building.
Everyone else had been able to return to the building as normal, city centre councillor Jon-Connor Lyons confirmed.
One resident, who lives opposite the Lighthouse building, says he was awoken at 7.30am to the sound of a Tesco worker shouting.
Speaking to the M.E.N, he said: "I woke up and saw the security guard from Tesco screaming at the top of his lungs.
"I have never seen someone scream so much in my life, it was pretty incredible. I was a bit shaken up at first but then I saw the fire.
"The security guard was shouting ‘wake up, get out the building’ for about ten minutes until the fire crews arrived.
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"At first it was just smoke and we couldn’t really tell where it was coming from, then we noticed the fire on the balcony and it just got bigger and bigger.
"He definitely helped people. People in the building quite quickly started packing up their things and getting out of the building with their pets.
"If it wasn’t for him it could have gone completely unnoticed. It was outside at 7.30am on a Sunday - it could have been a lot worse."
Another resident, who lives in the Lighthouse building with his girlfriend, said he was awoken this morning by neighbours banging on his door.
He said: "We were woken up by our neighbours at 7.30ish. We could smell smoke but we couldn't hear any fire alarms.
"We left the building and the police and fire services were outside setting up and moving residents to safety.
"We were then moved into the Arndale centre and have been set up with seats and been given water and updates by the police as it has gone along."
Tony Hunter, Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Director of Built Environment for GMFRS, said the fire "could quite easily have had more serious consequences" as he praised firefighters and police officers.
“GMFRS implemented many of the techniques and lessons we have learned from other recent examples of fires in multi-storey residential buildings, including at The Cube student accommodation in Bolton in November, to quickly get this incident under control.
"In Greater Manchester we have developed some of the most comprehensive and innovative approaches to fighting high-rise building fires in the country, and much of that was successfully deployed this morning.
“However, it is important to recognise that, but for the hard work of the emergency services, this morning’s outcome could have been grave. We are currently investigating the cause of the fire, with initial indications suggesting it started on a residential balcony.
"There have been two significant fires involving high-rise buildings this week, in Manchester today and in Deptford in London on Wednesday, and both could have resulted in serious injuries or even worse.
"This morning I am appealing to those people who have homes with balconies to please take extra care, being especially vigilant in extinguishing cigarettes and never using barbecues.”
Bev Hughes, Greater Manchester's Deputy Mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire, added: “I cannot praise Greater Manchester’s firefighters and police officers enough for their work in the Northern Quarter this morning. A potentially dreadful outcome was averted thanks to their quick actions and the support and co-operation of all the affected residents.
“We believe that the alarm was first raised by a passer-by who called 999 after spotting smoke coming from one of the building’s balconies, followed by the internal fire alarm. I would like to thank that Manchester resident for their actions in alerting the emergency service, which may well have contributed to no-one at the incident sustaining any serious injuries.
“This morning is a great example of Greater Manchester’s emergency services working together to keep out residents safe. During these unusual and challenging times it is heartening to know that, in a crisis, our frontline workers are still there, working 24/7 to keep us all protected.”
Supercity, who own the tower block, have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Manchester United 2020/21 Adidas away kit 'leaked'

Manchester United 's away kit for next season has reportedly been 'leaked ' online in a set of new pictures .
Reports earlier in the year hinted United are set to wear a new green away kit for the 2020/21 season with a series of new images showing what the strip could finally look like .
Footy Headlines suggested back in January that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side will wear an away shirt next season which will be predominantly 'legacy green ' in colour .
Now the same website has released the fresh imagery which appears to confirm the colour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ print all over the shirt .
Original reports suggested the club crest and manufacturer logos would be displayed in orange on the shirt , however the latest 'leaked ' images suggest they will be in white instead .
It is suggested that United had originally planned for the kit to be released in May but plans have been put on hold due to the current postponement of top-flight football in England .
While it is unclear when the new away kit will be released , the report still insists it will be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of their range for next season .

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Manchester United's away kit for next season has reportedly been 'leaked' online in a set of new pictures.
Reports earlier in the year hinted United are set to wear a new green away kit for the 2020/21 season with a series of new images showing what the strip could finally look like.
Footy Headlines suggested back in January that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will wear an away shirt next season which will be predominantly 'legacy green' in colour.
Now the same website has released the fresh imagery which appears to confirm the colour choice along with details of a pattern print all over the shirt.
Original reports suggested the club crest and manufacturer logos would be displayed in orange on the shirt, however the latest 'leaked' images suggest they will be in white instead.
It is suggested that United had originally planned for the kit to be released in May but plans have been put on hold due to the current postponement of top-flight football in England.
While it is unclear when the new away kit will be released, the report still insists it will be the first new kit released by the club ahead of their range for next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Robin van Persie: Ferguson a better manager than Wenger or Van Gaal

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has named Sir Alex Ferguson as the best manager he played under during his career .
The Dutch forward spent years working under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal , as well as being led by the likes of Louis van Gaal at both club and country .
However , neither can compare to Ferguson in his eyes as he praised the United legend for his ability to keep a squad happy and completely focussed .
In comparison , he said Wenger was more of a mix between Ferguson and Van Gaal , adding that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Ferguson really was a super manager .
It was so brilliant how he always kept the entire squad happy and focussed , '' he wrote in 'LVG – The Manager and the Total Person ' .
“ Wenger was a combination of Ferguson and Van Gaal .
Arsene always emphasized all the positive things and he looked at what would work for the long term .
“ Tactically he ( Van Gaal ) is a genius .
You can ’ t deny that .
I have had managers who had their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ super manager .
”

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Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has named Sir Alex Ferguson as the best manager he played under during his career.
The Dutch forward spent years working under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, as well as being led by the likes of Louis van Gaal at both club and country.
However, neither can compare to Ferguson in his eyes as he praised the United legend for his ability to keep a squad happy and completely focussed.
In comparison, he said Wenger was more of a mix between Ferguson and Van Gaal, adding that the latter was a tactical genius.
“Ferguson really was a super manager. It was so brilliant how he always kept the entire squad happy and focussed," he wrote in 'LVG – The Manager and the Total Person'.
“Wenger was a combination of Ferguson and Van Gaal. Arsene always emphasized all the positive things and he looked at what would work for the long term.
“Tactically he (Van Gaal) is a genius. You can’t deny that. I have had managers who had their own strengths. But Ferguson really was a super manager.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--The mother of teenager Yousef Makki dies with 'broken heart'

The mother of teenager Yousef Makki , who was stabbed to death in Hale Barns , has passed away .
Debbie Makki died in the early hours of this morning ( Sunday , May 24 ) , her daughter Jade Akoum said .
In a statement , Ms Akoum said her mum died 'with a broken heart ' .
Her post read : `` At 4am , my beautiful , strong mum Debbie Makki peacefully passed away .
`` God rest your soul , at least you are with Yousef now .
We told him we needed you here a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be together .
We love you so so much , I promise we will keep fighting for justice . ''
Yousef , 17 , a Manchester Grammar School pupil , was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road , in Hale Barns , on March 2 , 2019 .
Debbie and her daughter , from Burnage , south Manchester , led a campaign calling for 'justice ' in the wake of a court case which saw two teenagers face charges following Yousef 's death .
Joshua Molnar , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder and manslaughter following a trial at Manchester Crown Court .
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence .
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the knife which inflicted the fatal injury and lying to police at the scene and was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order .
Adam Chowdhary , 18 , of Hale Barns , was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife .
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - including tributes - in the live blog below .

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The mother of teenager Yousef Makki, who was stabbed to death in Hale Barns, has passed away.
Debbie Makki died in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, May 24), her daughter Jade Akoum said.
She was 55.
In a statement, Ms Akoum said her mum died 'with a broken heart'.
Her post read: "At 4am, my beautiful, strong mum Debbie Makki peacefully passed away.
"God rest your soul, at least you are with Yousef now. We told him we needed you here a bit longer, but you had to be together. We love you so so much, I promise we will keep fighting for justice."
Yousef, 17, a Manchester Grammar School pupil, was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road, in Hale Barns, on March 2, 2019.
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Debbie and her daughter, from Burnage, south Manchester, led a campaign calling for 'justice' in the wake of a court case which saw two teenagers face charges following Yousef's death.
Joshua Molnar, from Hale, was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence.
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the knife which inflicted the fatal injury and lying to police at the scene and was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order.
Adam Chowdhary, 18, of Hale Barns, was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife.
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob.
We'll bring you the latest - including tributes - in the live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Man City morning headlines: Aguero's agent rules out move

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , May 24 .
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he learned a lot from watching Pep Guardiola up close and personal last year .
The former Netherlands international , who is currently in charge of Chinese outfit Guangzhou R & F , spent five months at City in 2019 .
Van Bronckhorst was able to monitor Guardiola and his coaching staff throughout that time , an opportunity he relished .
“ Last year I spent five months with the City group and a lot of time in Manchester with Pep , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very open .
He talked about the training sessions and I could watch and see everything and talk with his staff .
`` Those are moments you can see him really in action and he is a very special coach .
Those months with him in Manchester I could see a lot of things I did n't see before and it helped to develop me as a coach.
” Sergio Aguero ’ s agent insists his client will not be leaving Manchester City before his contract expires in June 2021 .
Aguero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-time leading goalscorer , has enjoyed a spectacular career at the Etihad Stadium .
The striker has been linked with Inter and Real Madrid as his contract gets set to enter its final year , but City fans have been reassured that Aguero will not be leaving this summer .
`` Sergio has a contract with Manchester City until the end of June 2021 , '' Hernan Reguera , the Argentinian ’ s agent , told FcInterNews .
`` There ’ s no chance he ’ ll leave early , after that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have I spoken with Inter ?
No , and the reason is simple .
Aguero is perfectly happy at Man City and has no intention of changing teams . ''
Manchester City and their Premier League rivals could be subject to several rule changes when the season resumes next month .
The 2019/20 campaign looks set to get back under way in June with City well-positioned for another top-two finish .
Pep Guardiola may be able to make five substitutions when the Premier League resumes , a proposal suggested by IFAB .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to halt the use of VAR , but it is unlikely to take up that option .
Next season will bring further changes , including tweaks to VAR , the handball law and penalty kicks .

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, May 24.
Van Bronckhorst hails Pep’s influence
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he learned a lot from watching Pep Guardiola up close and personal last year.
The former Netherlands international, who is currently in charge of Chinese outfit Guangzhou R&F, spent five months at City in 2019.
Van Bronckhorst was able to monitor Guardiola and his coaching staff throughout that time, an opportunity he relished.
“Last year I spent five months with the City group and a lot of time in Manchester with Pep,” he told Sky Sports.
“He was very open. He talked about the training sessions and I could watch and see everything and talk with his staff.
"Those are moments you can see him really in action and he is a very special coach. Those months with him in Manchester I could see a lot of things I didn't see before and it helped to develop me as a coach.”
Aguero makes decision on future
Sergio Aguero’s agent insists his client will not be leaving Manchester City before his contract expires in June 2021.
Aguero, who is now City’s all-time leading goalscorer, has enjoyed a spectacular career at the Etihad Stadium.
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The striker has been linked with Inter and Real Madrid as his contract gets set to enter its final year, but City fans have been reassured that Aguero will not be leaving this summer.
"Sergio has a contract with Manchester City until the end of June 2021," Hernan Reguera, the Argentinian’s agent, told FcInterNews.
"There’s no chance he’ll leave early, after that we’ll see what happens.
“Have I spoken with Inter? No, and the reason is simple. Aguero is perfectly happy at Man City and has no intention of changing teams."
Premier League set for rule changes
Manchester City and their Premier League rivals could be subject to several rule changes when the season resumes next month.
The 2019/20 campaign looks set to get back under way in June with City well-positioned for another top-two finish.
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Pep Guardiola may be able to make five substitutions when the Premier League resumes, a proposal suggested by IFAB.
The league has also been given the power to halt the use of VAR, but it is unlikely to take up that option.
Next season will bring further changes, including tweaks to VAR, the handball law and penalty kicks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Ryan Giggs tells Man United how many players they need to sign

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United still need 'four or five ' new signings if they are to become title challengers under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The United manager has already made a number of notable signings since he was given the job on a permanent basis last year and Giggs believes the signs are promising heading into the summer window .
Solskjaer bolstered his squad back in January with the addition of Bruno Fernandes while Odion Ighalo has impressed while on loan at the club from Shanghai Shenhua .
M.E.N Sport reported earlier this year United are still looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite the coronavirus pandemic , while Ed Woodward warned it will not be 'business as usual ' heading into the next transfer window .
United will be looking to maintain their fine form if football returns next month , and Giggs believes the foundations are in place for something special under his good friend Solskjaer .
“ It was a shame we had to pause the season because we were flying , '' Giggs told the club 's official website .
“ Ole started his management with United flying , then had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a good run .
But , like I said earlier , the players he ’ s got in have been really impressive ... “ I still think we need four or five players but we ’ re definitely going in the right direction .
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Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United still need 'four or five' new signings if they are to become title challengers under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The United manager has already made a number of notable signings since he was given the job on a permanent basis last year and Giggs believes the signs are promising heading into the summer window.
Solskjaer bolstered his squad back in January with the addition of Bruno Fernandes while Odion Ighalo has impressed while on loan at the club from Shanghai Shenhua.
M.E.N Sport reported earlier this year United are still looking to sign three players in the summer window despite the coronavirus pandemic, while Ed Woodward warned it will not be 'business as usual' heading into the next transfer window.
United will be looking to maintain their fine form if football returns next month, and Giggs believes the foundations are in place for something special under his good friend Solskjaer.
“It was a shame we had to pause the season because we were flying," Giggs told the club's official website.
“Ole started his management with United flying, then had a tough spell, and then we were on a good run. But, like I said earlier, the players he’s got in have been really impressive...
“I still think we need four or five players but we’re definitely going in the right direction.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--This uplifting music video was created entirely during the lockdown

This uplifting music video was created entirely during the coronavirus lockdown .
Give Thanks features clips from all over the world including Jamaica , America , Africa as well as some videos shot in Manchester .
It is the brainchild of Ancoats based record label Swing Ting , founded by Balraj Samrai , 32 , and Ruben Platt , 31 .
They had the idea to ask friends and fans to send in clips of what they have been thankful for during the lockdown period .
Read more of today 's top stories here Many sent in videos of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves exercising , cooking and dancing .
Lead singer Shanique Marie can be seen singing along in her hometown Kingston , Jamaica , while DJ Toddla T can also be seen enjoying a run in London .
Mancunian 's that feature in the video include Manchester musician Fox , music producer Mr Scruff 's daughter , songwriter EVABEE as well as Balraj with his partner in their allotment .
Balraj told the M.E.N : `` We were not sure how we were going to do videos in this new situation .
We would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It all started back in April in terms of getting all of the clips .
My partner and I were in the kitchen listening to the track .
She said why do n't we get people to send through dance videos and make it work that way .
`` Rather than a dance video in locations , we asked people to send video of what they are thankful for at the moment .
There were videos of people reading , cooking and things like that .
`` It had the potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some people interpreted it differently .
Fox at the end says quite a poignant message , other people sent videos of them playing with their children and stuff like that.There were 135 videos sent to us in total .
`` People watching it who are in the video when they watched it back , they said it felt like they are seeing their friends .
A DJ from New York called Jubilee , she said she had tears in her eyes while watching it .
A few other people said they felt emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good way of connecting people to music . ''
The track was taken from Swing Ting 's first album , 100 Dances , which was released a few weeks before the UK lockdown was introduced .
Sadly , it meant the label 's launch parties had to be cancelled , but plans are in place for events next year .
However , Balraj said the music industry is adapting to the current challenges of the lockdown , with musicians on their label taking the time to focus on creating new music .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be one of the last industries to recover .
The distancing measures will be really tough in venues .
`` Venues can not afford to open with limited numbers .
They need numbers to be able to afford to open the door .
`` There is a lot of potential for people playing in venues with better quality live systems then doing it as a live stream .
For artists they have had the time to work on new music .
Equiknoxx [ a band on the label ] are always performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work on their catalogue .
`` On Bandcamp they have waived fees for every first Friday of the month .
PRS for music have brought payments forward .
`` That has helped people like ourselves pay the bills .
There could be more done by the government , but it is keeping us going .
I have filled in the self-employment government scheme .
`` We are trying to be agile with stuff .
We are trying to make money in new ways .
`` I have been lucky to still do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV have launched a livestream ticketing platform .
`` Some people are really quick to react .
Others have found it harder with children and homeschooling .
But some people are really thriving , some people can just switch .
`` We will have a launch party for the album next year .
When we can put events on again , it will feel much sweeter , we will be really thankful for it . ''
Swing Ting was created after Balraj and Ruben started to throw house parties in Fallowfield , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester .
The parties progressed into proper events , which became a regular feature at Northern Quarter bar Soup Kitchen .
A few years down the line , the pair launched their own record label and set up a studio in Wellington Mill , in Ancoats .

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This uplifting music video was created entirely during the coronavirus lockdown.
Give Thanks features clips from all over the world including Jamaica, America, Africa as well as some videos shot in Manchester.
It is the brainchild of Ancoats based record label Swing Ting, founded by Balraj Samrai, 32, and Ruben Platt, 31.
They had the idea to ask friends and fans to send in clips of what they have been thankful for during the lockdown period.
Many sent in videos of their children, while others shared clips of themselves exercising, cooking and dancing.
Lead singer Shanique Marie can be seen singing along in her hometown Kingston, Jamaica, while DJ Toddla T can also be seen enjoying a run in London.
Mancunian's that feature in the video include Manchester musician Fox, music producer Mr Scruff's daughter, songwriter EVABEE as well as Balraj with his partner in their allotment.
Balraj told the M.E.N: "We were not sure how we were going to do videos in this new situation. We wouldn't have done it like this initially.
"It all started back in April in terms of getting all of the clips. My partner and I were in the kitchen listening to the track. She said why don't we get people to send through dance videos and make it work that way.
(Image: Swing Ting)
"Rather than a dance video in locations, we asked people to send video of what they are thankful for at the moment. There were videos of people reading, cooking and things like that.
"It had the potential to be quite wholesome and powerful. Some people interpreted it differently. Fox at the end says quite a poignant message, other people sent videos of them playing with their children and stuff like that.There were 135 videos sent to us in total.
"People watching it who are in the video when they watched it back, they said it felt like they are seeing their friends. A DJ from New York called Jubilee, she said she had tears in her eyes while watching it. A few other people said they felt emotional watching it as well. It is a good way of connecting people to music."
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
The track was taken from Swing Ting's first album, 100 Dances, which was released a few weeks before the UK lockdown was introduced.
Sadly, it meant the label's launch parties had to be cancelled, but plans are in place for events next year.
However, Balraj said the music industry is adapting to the current challenges of the lockdown, with musicians on their label taking the time to focus on creating new music.
He said: "Music is going to be one of the last industries to recover. The distancing measures will be really tough in venues.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
"Venues cannot afford to open with limited numbers. They need numbers to be able to afford to open the door.
"There is a lot of potential for people playing in venues with better quality live systems then doing it as a live stream. For artists they have had the time to work on new music. Equiknoxx [a band on the label] are always performing, so they are using the time to work on their catalogue.
"On Bandcamp they have waived fees for every first Friday of the month. PRS for music have brought payments forward.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
"That has helped people like ourselves pay the bills. There could be more done by the government, but it is keeping us going. I have filled in the self-employment government scheme.
"We are trying to be agile with stuff. We are trying to make money in new ways.
"I have been lucky to still do teaching in Manchester on Zoom. Dice TV have launched a livestream ticketing platform.
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"Some people are really quick to react. Others have found it harder with children and homeschooling. But some people are really thriving, some people can just switch.
"We will have a launch party for the album next year. When we can put events on again, it will feel much sweeter, we will be really thankful for it."
Swing Ting was created after Balraj and Ruben started to throw house parties in Fallowfield, when they were students at the University of Manchester.
The parties progressed into proper events, which became a regular feature at Northern Quarter bar Soup Kitchen.
A few years down the line, the pair launched their own record label and set up a studio in Wellington Mill, in Ancoats.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Man Utd morning headlines as former teammate backs Grealish fee

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , May 24 .
Former Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton believes Jack Grealish would be worth every penny of his proposed £80m transfer fee .
MEN Sport understands that United would rather sign Grealish than Leicester attacking midfielder James Maddison this summer .
And Hutton , who played alongside the 24-year-old for seven years at Villa Park before retiring last summer , believes the valuation of his former team-mate is accurate .
Obviously it 's a massive price tag , but in my opinion , he 's worth every penny , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Football Insider .
`` He could be a team 's game-changer , and that 's no disrespect to anyone at Aston Villa , you know I love them to bits , but for him to be playing with a top-four team , I think he 'd be outstanding .
`` Everybody would be buzzing off him , they would see his quality , and I think he would only grow in stature , so I totally understand the price tag.
” Chris Smalling says he chose to join Roma last summer because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad .
The centre-back has spent the 2019/20 season on loan with the Serie A club , where he ’ s impressed with his consistent performances .
Roma are reportedly keen to make the move permanent this summer , although Smalling ’ s future remains unresolved for now .
“ Some English players have gone abroad but not many , '' he told The Times .
`` It was a challenge that I wanted to take .
“ I ’ m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets .
I like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone and show people that anything is possible .
`` I obviously enjoy my football , I enjoy my life and I try to maximise all of that but seeing kids flourish and invest in people who have good ideas is where I get my main fulfilment.
” United fans believe Nemanja Matic will be the perfect midfield foil for Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes when the season resumes .
With the Premier League season set to get back underway next month , United players returned to training this week .
Pogba has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with injury , but the three-month pause in proceedings means he could still play in 2019/20 .
And several supporters on Twitter believe Matic would be the best player to complete the midfield trio alongside Pogba and Fernandes .
Fred has been one of United ’ s standout performers this term , but fans believe Matic would provide better balance in the holding role .

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, May 24.
Ex-Villa man backs Grealish fee
Former Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton believes Jack Grealish would be worth every penny of his proposed £80m transfer fee.
MEN Sport understands that United would rather sign Grealish than Leicester attacking midfielder James Maddison this summer.
And Hutton, who played alongside the 24-year-old for seven years at Villa Park before retiring last summer, believes the valuation of his former team-mate is accurate.
Obviously it's a massive price tag, but in my opinion, he's worth every penny, he's that good," Hutton told Football Insider.
"He could be a team's game-changer, and that's no disrespect to anyone at Aston Villa, you know I love them to bits, but for him to be playing with a top-four team, I think he'd be outstanding.
"Everybody would be buzzing off him, they would see his quality, and I think he would only grow in stature, so I totally understand the price tag.”
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Smalling explains Roma decision
Chris Smalling says he chose to join Roma last summer because he’s always wanted to play abroad.
The centre-back has spent the 2019/20 season on loan with the Serie A club, where he’s impressed with his consistent performances.
Roma are reportedly keen to make the move permanent this summer, although Smalling’s future remains unresolved for now.
“Some English players have gone abroad but not many," he told The Times. "It was a challenge that I wanted to take.
“I’m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets. I like new things maybe out of my comfort zone and show people that anything is possible.
"I obviously enjoy my football, I enjoy my life and I try to maximise all of that but seeing kids flourish and invest in people who have good ideas is where I get my main fulfilment.”
Fans back Matic to flourish
United fans believe Nemanja Matic will be the perfect midfield foil for Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes when the season resumes.
With the Premier League season set to get back underway next month, United players returned to training this week.
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Pogba has missed most of the campaign to date with injury, but the three-month pause in proceedings means he could still play in 2019/20.
And several supporters on Twitter believe Matic would be the best player to complete the midfield trio alongside Pogba and Fernandes.
Fred has been one of United’s standout performers this term, but fans believe Matic would provide better balance in the holding role.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--The photographer who loves old launderettes so much he wrote the book on them

It was during a walk on the outskirts of Wigan when Steve Marland 's offbeat fascination began .
Aimlessly wandering through Swinley he spotted the Washeteria - a perfectly preserved old-fashioned laundrette .
He popped inside and began taking pictures and before long its frayed , retro charm had won him over .
His curiosity piqued , over the next five years Steve , who runs Modern Mooch , a photography and architecture blog which celebrates at the overlooked and neglected nooks and crannies of urban life , amassed a huge collection of launderette photographs .
Often preserved in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good management ' , Steve says he became fascinated by their slightly odd mixture of striking mid-century design , vintage American machinery , frayed lino , hand-written signs and 'strange ambience ' .
He said : `` Most people think there are n't any laundrettes about any more , but that 's just because they do n't use them .
What 's thought to be a thing of the past is still current .
But what has n't changed is the decor , the lay-outs , the machines .
`` Most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upkeep , so they 're frozen in time .
There are signs everywhere .
Some of them are plastic , some are handwritten or printed , saying things like 'No crayons , no lipstick ' .
`` The lino 's ripped , there 's this eerie strip lighting .
They are odd places .
`` I kept seeing them and at some point I became fascinated with the graphic design , the signage .
The script used is quite dramatic .
`` The machines are all American so there 's this early Americana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 're one of the few cash-based businesses left .
All the machines take coins .
They 're pre-digital places .
There 's just this strange ambience to them . ''
Laundrette numbers peaked in the early 80s when the UK was home to 12,500 .
Now there 's estimated to be just 3,000 left .
But they 're still a staple of our suburbs and villages - and in Steve 's eyes worthy of celebrating .
He 's now collected his pictures , which were taken in places as varied as Hastings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mid-Wales , to Stalybridge , Ashton and Chorlton-on-Medlock , a bit closer to home , in a limited edition photo book entitled Eight Laundrettes , published the Modernist Society .
A launch party for the book was due to be held at the Society 's Northern Quarter headquarters on March 25 - Steve 's 65th birthday .
The coronavirus lockdown meant the event had to be cancelled .
Despite that setback the limited edition print run of a 100 copies sold out in just three hours .
Steve , a former teacher , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think I 'm the only man to ever write a book about laundrettes - some might say with good reason !
But there is an interest in it .
They have this common collective appeal .
`` At some point in their lives most people have been in a laundrette , so they 're familiar too .
`` There was enough demand to print more - but the Modernist Society were adamant it was to be a limited edition .
`` But at some point there will be a second volume . ''

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It was during a walk on the outskirts of Wigan when Steve Marland's offbeat fascination began.
Aimlessly wandering through Swinley he spotted the Washeteria - a perfectly preserved old-fashioned laundrette.
He popped inside and began taking pictures and before long its frayed, retro charm had won him over.
His curiosity piqued, over the next five years Steve, who runs Modern Mooch, a photography and architecture blog which celebrates at the overlooked and neglected nooks and crannies of urban life, amassed a huge collection of launderette photographs.
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Often preserved in their original form 'more by diffident neglect than good management', Steve says he became fascinated by their slightly odd mixture of striking mid-century design, vintage American machinery, frayed lino, hand-written signs and 'strange ambience'.
He said: "Most people think there aren't any laundrettes about any more, but that's just because they don't use them. What's thought to be a thing of the past is still current. But what hasn't changed is the decor, the lay-outs, the machines.
(Image: Steve Marland)
"Most of the owners don't spend any money on upkeep, so they're frozen in time. There are signs everywhere. Some of them are plastic, some are handwritten or printed, saying things like 'No crayons, no lipstick'.
"The lino's ripped, there's this eerie strip lighting. They are odd places.
(Image: Steve Marland)
"I kept seeing them and at some point I became fascinated with the graphic design, the signage. The script used is quite dramatic.
"The machines are all American so there's this early Americana aspect to it as well. And they're one of the few cash-based businesses left. All the machines take coins. They're pre-digital places. There's just this strange ambience to them."
Laundrette numbers peaked in the early 80s when the UK was home to 12,500. Now there's estimated to be just 3,000 left.
(Image: Steve Marland)
But they're still a staple of our suburbs and villages - and in Steve's eyes worthy of celebrating.
He's now collected his pictures, which were taken in places as varied as Hastings on the south coast, Rhayadr in Mid-Wales, to Stalybridge, Ashton and Chorlton-on-Medlock, a bit closer to home, in a limited edition photo book entitled Eight Laundrettes, published the Modernist Society. A launch party for the book was due to be held at the Society's Northern Quarter headquarters on March 25 - Steve's 65th birthday.
The coronavirus lockdown meant the event had to be cancelled. Despite that setback the limited edition print run of a 100 copies sold out in just three hours.
Steve, a former teacher, of Stockport, said: "I think I'm the only man to ever write a book about laundrettes - some might say with good reason! But there is an interest in it. They have this common collective appeal.
"At some point in their lives most people have been in a laundrette, so they're familiar too.
"There was enough demand to print more - but the Modernist Society were adamant it was to be a limited edition.
"But at some point there will be a second volume."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--All is not lost for Man City youngsters despite stark warning

Jason Wilcox , head of the Manchester City academy , has conceded it is difficult to consistently produce players capable of playing for Pep Guardiola ’ s first-team .
But while his statement may appear to be a huge blow for many of City ’ s youth-team players , all is not lost .
That ’ s because plenty of youngsters produced by the club in recent years are currently playing at a high standard , just not necessarily for City .
While Phil Foden , the jewel of City ’ s academy , looks set to finally nail down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s first XI next season , some of Europe ’ s major leagues are littered with ex-City graduates .
This suggests the academy is more than capable of producing high-quality players .
Jadon Sancho and Rabbi Matondo – at Borussia Dortmund and Schalke respectively – are two of the most high-profile beneficiaries of City ’ s excellent youth coaching .
The pair sought first-team football in Germany and have been hugely impressive so far , Sancho in particular .
But from the ages of 15 and 16 , Sancho and Matondo were nurtured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional athletes capable of performing internationally .
It is not just in the Bundesliga where City ’ s youth coaching has paid dividends .
AFC Bournemouth ’ s David Brooks spent 10 years in the club ’ s youth setup before being moved on at the age of 17 .
Despite being deemed not good enough at the time , Brooks has gone on to prove his worth at Sheffield United and now with the Cherries .
Olivier Ntcham is another who did not make the grade at the Etihad but has shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premiership ’ s best players at champions Celtic .
The list is exhaustive .
Brahim Diaz was poached by Real Madrid who , given their standing in the game , know a thing or two about scouting a talented youngster .
Likewise , Rony Lopes and Kelechi Iheanacho were both in their mid-teens on joining City .
They have all since proven their quality at successful European clubs ; Leicester City , AS Monaco and LOSC Lille , as well as both appearing for their national sides .
If it were not for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players may not have been able to enhance their talents to the point where they could compete at the top level .
Many are now internationals , or playing at teams who regularly test themselves in European competition .
Even further down the footballing pyramid , the likes of Luke Bolton and Matt Smith have made inroads at Championship and Eredivisie clubs .
It verifies that even the homegrown players who have spent their childhoods in City ’ s various youth teams are being developed into decent players .
So City ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tommy Doyle and Jayden Braaf , all stand a decent chance of making it at a good level , even if their dream to become a City regular is not realised .
The academy setup is punctuated with star quality , some of it natural and much of it developed .
Wilcox ’ s warning is one which tempers expectations ; it is incredibly difficult to produce a team full of Premier League-quality players in every youth cycle , never mind the quality required to play for Manchester City .
Having produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others , City clearly have a winning formula when it comes to developing youngsters .
The teenagers at City in the meantime must take comfort and encouragement from the club ’ s track record .

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Jason Wilcox, head of the Manchester City academy, has conceded it is difficult to consistently produce players capable of playing for Pep Guardiola’s first-team.
But while his statement may appear to be a huge blow for many of City’s youth-team players, all is not lost.
That’s because plenty of youngsters produced by the club in recent years are currently playing at a high standard, just not necessarily for City.
While Phil Foden, the jewel of City’s academy, looks set to finally nail down a starting place in the club’s first XI next season, some of Europe’s major leagues are littered with ex-City graduates. This suggests the academy is more than capable of producing high-quality players.
Jadon Sancho and Rabbi Matondo – at Borussia Dortmund and Schalke respectively – are two of the most high-profile beneficiaries of City’s excellent youth coaching.
The pair sought first-team football in Germany and have been hugely impressive so far, Sancho in particular. But from the ages of 15 and 16, Sancho and Matondo were nurtured by City coaches from promising teenagers into professional athletes capable of performing internationally.
It is not just in the Bundesliga where City’s youth coaching has paid dividends.
AFC Bournemouth’s David Brooks spent 10 years in the club’s youth setup before being moved on at the age of 17.
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Despite being deemed not good enough at the time, Brooks has gone on to prove his worth at Sheffield United and now with the Cherries.
Olivier Ntcham is another who did not make the grade at the Etihad but has shown himself to be one of the Scottish Premiership’s best players at champions Celtic.
The list is exhaustive. Brahim Diaz was poached by Real Madrid who, given their standing in the game, know a thing or two about scouting a talented youngster.
Likewise, Rony Lopes and Kelechi Iheanacho were both in their mid-teens on joining City.
They have all since proven their quality at successful European clubs; Leicester City, AS Monaco and LOSC Lille, as well as both appearing for their national sides.
If it were not for City’s youth coaching, these players may not have been able to enhance their talents to the point where they could compete at the top level.
Many are now internationals, or playing at teams who regularly test themselves in European competition.
Even further down the footballing pyramid, the likes of Luke Bolton and Matt Smith have made inroads at Championship and Eredivisie clubs. It verifies that even the homegrown players who have spent their childhoods in City’s various youth teams are being developed into decent players.
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So City’s new crop, which includes Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle and Jayden Braaf, all stand a decent chance of making it at a good level, even if their dream to become a City regular is not realised.
The academy setup is punctuated with star quality, some of it natural and much of it developed. Wilcox’s warning is one which tempers expectations; it is incredibly difficult to produce a team full of Premier League-quality players in every youth cycle, never mind the quality required to play for Manchester City.
Having produced Foden, Sancho, Iheanacho and many others, City clearly have a winning formula when it comes to developing youngsters. The teenagers at City in the meantime must take comfort and encouragement from the club’s track record.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Kai Havertz issues transfer update amid Manchester United links

Kai Havertz insists he is fully focused on finishing the season with Bayer Leverkusen and is not distracted by the reports linking him with Manchester United .
The 20-year-old is one of the most talked about youngsters in European football with recent rumours suggesting United , Liverpool and Barcelona could all make a move at the end of the season .
Havertz netted his second brace in two games at the weekend as he inspired Leverkusen to an impressive 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga .
Leverkusen have previously insisted they will not accept anything less than €100million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Havertz insists he does not want to 'mess anything up ' by talking about his future .
`` I do not like to say , of course , that there is a lot of speculation , '' Havertz told Sky Germany .
`` I 'm concentrating on this season and will see what happens afterwards .
`` I am very grateful to Leverkusen and I do n't want to mess it up in any way . ''
The brilliant brace from Havertz on Saturday lifted his side up to third in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side deserved to win against their rivals for Champions League qualification .
The German international added : `` We 're happy about the win .
We put it on ourselves to win here and we did that .
`` We had to really give everything today and I think we deserved to win in the end . ''

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Kai Havertz insists he is fully focused on finishing the season with Bayer Leverkusen and is not distracted by the reports linking him with Manchester United.
The 20-year-old is one of the most talked about youngsters in European football with recent rumours suggesting United, Liverpool and Barcelona could all make a move at the end of the season.
Havertz netted his second brace in two games at the weekend as he inspired Leverkusen to an impressive 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
Leverkusen have previously insisted they will not accept anything less than €100million for the creative midfielder this summer, and Havertz insists he does not want to 'mess anything up' by talking about his future.
"I do not like to say, of course, that there is a lot of speculation," Havertz told Sky Germany.
"I'm concentrating on this season and will see what happens afterwards.
"I am very grateful to Leverkusen and I don't want to mess it up in any way."
The brilliant brace from Havertz on Saturday lifted his side up to third in the German top-flight, and the 20-year-old insists his side deserved to win against their rivals for Champions League qualification.
The German international added: "We're happy about the win. We put it on ourselves to win here and we did that.
"We had to really give everything today and I think we deserved to win in the end."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--The footballers whose success was shadowed by personal demons

This week former Manchester United player Luke Chadwick told of the mental anguish he endured while being mocked about his looks on national TV .
His courage in speaking out , as the UK marked Mental Health Awareness Week , revealed that despite appearing to have a life which many dream of , footballers are not immune from suffering personal struggles .
Some of these struggles have been more public than others , and now it appears more are willing to reveal their problems as the stigma regarding mental health is thankfully less pronounced than in previous years .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite achieving success on the pitch , battled demons in their personal life .
Chadwick won the Premier League while playing for Manchester United , the year after the famous Treble winning season .
Growing up in Cambridge , he moved to Manchester after leaving school and worked his way up through United 's academy and into the first team .
Despite seemingly living the life many dreamed of , Chadwick recently told how comments about his appearance made on the TV show They Think It 's All Over affected his mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lowers your self-esteem a lot , '' he told the BBC .
`` That 's all I 'm known for and spoken about - the way I looked .
That is n't right . ''
Chadwick said the comments left him not wanting to go out .
He added : `` Being a quiet , nervous boy anyway , it sort of intensified that and maybe stunted my growth as a person . ''
The show 's presenter Nick Hancock this week said he was 'appalled ' with hindsight .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at myself .
When I hear him speaking , I ’ m full of admiration for the present Luke Chadwick and full of sympathy for the young Luke Chadwick .
`` The terrible thing about comedians and comedy shows is that if you ’ re getting laughs , you think you ’ re doing a good job . ''
Chadwick still works in football , as a coach for Cambridge United .
Hendrie had an accomplished Premier League career , playing more than 300 times for his hometown club Aston Villa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club you supported as a boy is a dream for many .
But after retiring from the game , Hendrie began to suffer from depression .
The former £40,000 a week midfielder was declared bankrupt - and he lost £10m during the property crash .
Speaking with fellow ex-footballers Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson on the ITV show Harry 's Heroes , Hendrie revealed he tried to kill himself 'five or six times ' .
In an interview with The Guardian , Hendrie said : `` My wife went through an awful lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on life-support machines .
She ’ s seen me in distress and pain .
`` But it ’ s hard to explain when you can ’ t reach out to someone .
I was a closed book .
I still am to a certain extent .
`` But if I ’ d had that confidence to reach out to someone , I ’ m pretty sure I ’ d be telling you a different story . ''
Merson was one of the most talented players to grace Arsenal 's successful league winning side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now known as one of the regular pundits on Sky 's Soccer Saturday coverage .
Merson 's decorated career saw him win the First division title , the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners ' Cup .
But he was blighted by off-field struggles throughout his time in football .
He fought battles with alcoholism , drug addiction and gambling .
This week Merson told Sky Sports how he has been sober for more than a year .
Recounting the moment he knew he had to act , Merson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had enough of the life I was living .
`` I 'd been into treatment twice before .
First of all The FA sent me in '93/94 and I had to go , then it was with Walsall .
And it was like I was being forced to go , it was n't me .
`` January 16th , last year , I was walking home from the British Legion on a Sunday evening and it was about 11pm , and I thought , ' I 've had enough of feeling like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I do n't know what it was , it just happened , and I rang up Alcoholics Anonymous the next day and since then I have n't had a drink , thank God . ''
`` I think I 've found a genius , '' a scout told Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby after watching a 15-year-old Best play .
Best went on to become one of the most talented players football has ever seen .
He was named European footballer of the year in 1968 , the year in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Cup at Wembley .
But his United career tailed off as his lifestyle and drink problem began to get in the way of his football .
He left Old Trafford in 1974 , and never reached the heights of his previous successes .
In 1984 he was jailed for 12 weeks for drink driving and assaulting a policeman .
In an infamous incident , Best appeared on TV being interviewed by Terry Wogan while drunk .
In the 2000s as his alcoholism continued , he underwent a liver transplant .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV pundit , on Sky 's Soccer Saturday coverage .
In a memorable tribute at Old Trafford to one of their heroes following his death , United fans held aloft an iconic image of Best taken from his glory years at the club .
Adams holds the illustrious record of captaining Arsenal to top-flight league championships in three different decades .
He played in the World Cup and European Championships for England .
But despite his success on the field , Adams was battling a drink problem .
He was sentenced to four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being caught drink driving .
Adams admits that even time in prison did n't stop him from drinking .
He told The Guardian : `` Alcohol gave me a good hiding ; prison , intensive care , p***ing myself , shi**ing myself , still not giving up .
Do you know what I mean ?
Sleeping with people I didn ’ t want to sleep with .
`` I have to remind myself , at the end of my drinking I did not want to live , but I didn ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at ‘ jumping off point ’ , we call it .
I got there , and only then was I able to ask for help . ''
He credits the arrival of Arsene Wenger at Highbury with helping in his bid to stop drinking .
Now more than 20 years sober , he set up Sporting Chance , a clinic to support sportspeople suffering from addiction and mental health issues .
Gascoigne was one of the most gifted players to ever wear the Three Lions shirt .
His goal against Scotland during Euro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England goals .
But his 'dentist 's chair ' celebration following that goal hinted at the problem which would continue to plague 'Gazza 's ' personal life .
His problems over the years led to him being sectioned and appearing before the courts , including when he admitted drink driving in 2010 .
Also in that year Gascoigne was involved in a bizarre incident in Northumberland , where he went to the scene of an armed stand off between police and killer Raoul Moat , who was on the run .
Gascoigne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had brought him a 'can of lager , some chicken , a mobile phone and something to keep warm ' .
But more recently Gascoigne told The Mirror that he is beating his demons after undergoing an operation to have anti-boozing pellets sewn into his stomach .
Earlier this year he said : `` I ’ m in a better place – it ’ s the happiest I ’ ve been for many years .
`` I ’ m content now , happy in myself .
I ’ ve just had my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I ’ m enjoying myself for the first time in a very long time . ''

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This week former Manchester United player Luke Chadwick told of the mental anguish he endured while being mocked about his looks on national TV.
His courage in speaking out, as the UK marked Mental Health Awareness Week, revealed that despite appearing to have a life which many dream of, footballers are not immune from suffering personal struggles.
Some of these struggles have been more public than others, and now it appears more are willing to reveal their problems as the stigma regarding mental health is thankfully less pronounced than in previous years.
Here are some high profile players who, despite achieving success on the pitch, battled demons in their personal life.
Luke Chadwick
Chadwick won the Premier League while playing for Manchester United, the year after the famous Treble winning season.
Growing up in Cambridge, he moved to Manchester after leaving school and worked his way up through United's academy and into the first team.
Despite seemingly living the life many dreamed of, Chadwick recently told how comments about his appearance made on the TV show They Think It's All Over affected his mental health.
"In the end, it lowers your self-esteem a lot," he told the BBC.
"That's all I'm known for and spoken about - the way I looked. That isn't right."
Chadwick said the comments left him not wanting to go out.
He added: "Being a quiet, nervous boy anyway, it sort of intensified that and maybe stunted my growth as a person."
The show's presenter Nick Hancock this week said he was 'appalled' with hindsight.
He said: "I’m appalled for him and at myself. When I hear him speaking, I’m full of admiration for the present Luke Chadwick and full of sympathy for the young Luke Chadwick.
"The terrible thing about comedians and comedy shows is that if you’re getting laughs, you think you’re doing a good job."
Chadwick still works in football, as a coach for Cambridge United.
Lee Hendrie
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Hendrie had an accomplished Premier League career, playing more than 300 times for his hometown club Aston Villa, and representing England.
Playing for the club you supported as a boy is a dream for many.
But after retiring from the game, Hendrie began to suffer from depression.
The former £40,000 a week midfielder was declared bankrupt - and he lost £10m during the property crash.
Speaking with fellow ex-footballers Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson on the ITV show Harry's Heroes, Hendrie revealed he tried to kill himself 'five or six times'.
In an interview with The Guardian, Hendrie said: "My wife went through an awful lot.
"She’s seen me on life-support machines. She’s seen me in distress and pain.
"But it’s hard to explain when you can’t reach out to someone. I was a closed book. I still am to a certain extent.
"But if I’d had that confidence to reach out to someone, I’m pretty sure I’d be telling you a different story."
Paul Merson
(Image: Getty Images)
Merson was one of the most talented players to grace Arsenal's successful league winning side in the early 1990s.
He is now known as one of the regular pundits on Sky's Soccer Saturday coverage.
Merson's decorated career saw him win the First division title, the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup.
But he was blighted by off-field struggles throughout his time in football.
He fought battles with alcoholism, drug addiction and gambling.
This week Merson told Sky Sports how he has been sober for more than a year.
Recounting the moment he knew he had to act, Merson said: "I'd had enough. I'd had enough of the life I was living.
"I'd been into treatment twice before. First of all The FA sent me in '93/94 and I had to go, then it was with Walsall. And it was like I was being forced to go, it wasn't me.
"January 16th, last year, I was walking home from the British Legion on a Sunday evening and it was about 11pm, and I thought, 'I've had enough of feeling like this every day of my life'.
"I don't know what it was, it just happened, and I rang up Alcoholics Anonymous the next day and since then I haven't had a drink, thank God."
George Best
(Image: PA)
"I think I've found a genius," a scout told Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby after watching a 15-year-old Best play.
Best went on to become one of the most talented players football has ever seen.
He was named European footballer of the year in 1968, the year in which he scored to help Manchester United win the European Cup at Wembley.
But his United career tailed off as his lifestyle and drink problem began to get in the way of his football.
He left Old Trafford in 1974, and never reached the heights of his previous successes.
In 1984 he was jailed for 12 weeks for drink driving and assaulting a policeman.
In an infamous incident, Best appeared on TV being interviewed by Terry Wogan while drunk.
In the 2000s as his alcoholism continued, he underwent a liver transplant.
In his later years he worked as a TV pundit, on Sky's Soccer Saturday coverage.
Best sadly died in 2005, aged 59.
In a memorable tribute at Old Trafford to one of their heroes following his death, United fans held aloft an iconic image of Best taken from his glory years at the club.
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Tony Adams
(Image: PA)
Adams holds the illustrious record of captaining Arsenal to top-flight league championships in three different decades.
He played in the World Cup and European Championships for England.
But despite his success on the field, Adams was battling a drink problem.
He was sentenced to four months in prison in 1990, after being caught drink driving.
Adams admits that even time in prison didn't stop him from drinking.
He told The Guardian: "Alcohol gave me a good hiding; prison, intensive care, p***ing myself, shi**ing myself, still not giving up. Do you know what I mean? Sleeping with people I didn’t want to sleep with.
"I have to remind myself, at the end of my drinking I did not want to live, but I didn’t know how to kill myself. I was at ‘jumping off point’, we call it. I got there, and only then was I able to ask for help."
He credits the arrival of Arsene Wenger at Highbury with helping in his bid to stop drinking.
Now more than 20 years sober, he set up Sporting Chance, a clinic to support sportspeople suffering from addiction and mental health issues.
Paul Gascoigne
(Image: PA)
Gascoigne was one of the most gifted players to ever wear the Three Lions shirt.
His goal against Scotland during Euro 96 was one of the most iconic England goals.
But his 'dentist's chair' celebration following that goal hinted at the problem which would continue to plague 'Gazza's' personal life.
His problems over the years led to him being sectioned and appearing before the courts, including when he admitted drink driving in 2010.
Also in that year Gascoigne was involved in a bizarre incident in Northumberland, where he went to the scene of an armed stand off between police and killer Raoul Moat, who was on the run.
Gascoigne, who said he knew Moat, said he had brought him a 'can of lager, some chicken, a mobile phone and something to keep warm'.
But more recently Gascoigne told The Mirror that he is beating his demons after undergoing an operation to have anti-boozing pellets sewn into his stomach.
Earlier this year he said: "I’m in a better place – it’s the happiest I’ve been for many years.
"I’m content now, happy in myself. I’ve just had my first holiday in 15 years in Tenerife, and I’m enjoying myself for the first time in a very long time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Bishop of Manchester calls for 'repentance' and sacking of Dominic Cummings as lockdown row deepens

The Bishop of Manchester , David Walker , has called for the sacking of Boris Johnson 's chief of staff Dominic Cummings as the row over the controversial adviser 's movements during lockdown refused to abate .
The Prime Minister was today accused by critics of risking the Government 's efforts to combat Covid-19 in order to defend his senior aide following allegations that he repeatedly breached lockdown restrictions .
Mr Johnson chose to front the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing to publicly back Mr Cummings , saying he had `` acted responsibly , legally and with integrity '' by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolate and that `` any parent would frankly understand what he did '' .
The PM 's comments have singularly failed to silence critics , however , with a number of backbench Tory MP 's tearing into the PM over his handling of the row .
In an unusually strident response this evening the Rt Rev David Walker also intervened by tweeting in support of Church of England colleagues who have also joined the chorus of disapproval .
The Bishop wrote : `` Deeply grateful for my colleagues who have said what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see clear repentance , including the sacking of Cummings , I no longer know how we can trust what ministers say sufficiently for @ churchofengland to work together with them on the pandemic . ''
His comments came as other CofE bishops rounded on the PM with one accusing him of treating people `` as mugs '' and with `` no respect '' after he defended the lockdown actions of his chief aide .
Writing on Twitter near the end of the briefing , The Rt Revd Nick Baines , Bishop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is : do we accept being lied to , patronised and treated by a PM as mugs ?
`` The moral question is not for Cummings - it is for PM and ministers/MPs who find this behaviour acceptable .
`` What are we to teach our children ?
( I ask as a responsible father . )
'' A few minutes earlier , the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley , Bishop of Ripon , commented in response to a critical tweet about the Prime Minister .
She wrote : `` Integrity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a driven misguided ideology of power that has total disregard for the most weak and vulnerable , and those who work to protect and care for us with relatively low pay . ''
Dr Hartley also shared some details of her experience of being unable to see her parents during lockdown .
She tweeted : `` My parents live in Durham , an hour away from where we live .
My father finished radiotherapy treatment just before lockdown .
`` I 've missed his birthday , Mothering Sunday and countless other catch-ups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's a fraction of a story compared with others . ''
Meanwhile , the Rt Revd Vivienne Faul , Bishop of Bristol , tweeted after the Downing Street briefing : `` £livingdifferently in a nation where the PM has no respect for the people .
`` The bonds of peace and our common life ( which had been wonderfully strengthened during the testing by CV-19 ) have been dangerously undermined this evening . ''
In an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump , The Rt Revd Pete Broadbent , Bishop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Johnson has now gone the full Trump . ''
Later on Sunday night , The Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox , Bishop of Sheffield , commented on Twitter : `` I do n't usually tweet politics , and I have carefully steered clear during the pandemic .
But tonight I must say : the PM & his cabinet are undermining the trust of the electorate and the risks to life are real . ''
Commenting on Mr Baines 's earlier tweet , The Rt Revd Olivia Graham , Bishop of Reading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find myself deeply worried by the PM 's judgement call on this one .
`` Not from a political perspective but a moral one .
`` His response lacks both integrity and respect and he has just made his task of leading us through this crisis much , much harder . ''
The Rt Revd Christine Hardman , Bishop of Newcastle , also wrote on Twitter that she had been left `` deeply troubled tonight '' after the Prime Minister 's briefing .
She added : `` We can forgive mistakes and poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but forgiveness and understanding need openness and we did not see this tonight . ''

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The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, has called for the sacking of Boris Johnson's chief of staff Dominic Cummings as the row over the controversial adviser's movements during lockdown refused to abate.
The Prime Minister was today accused by critics of risking the Government's efforts to combat Covid-19 in order to defend his senior aide following allegations that he repeatedly breached lockdown restrictions.
Mr Johnson chose to front the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing to publicly back Mr Cummings, saying he had "acted responsibly, legally and with integrity" by driving 260 miles to County Durham to isolate and that "any parent would frankly understand what he did".
The PM's comments have singularly failed to silence critics, however, with a number of backbench Tory MP's tearing into the PM over his handling of the row.
In an unusually strident response this evening the Rt Rev David Walker also intervened by tweeting in support of Church of England colleagues who have also joined the chorus of disapproval.
(Image: PA)
The Bishop wrote: "Deeply grateful for my colleagues who have said what I feel too.
"Unless very soon we see clear repentance, including the sacking of Cummings, I no longer know how we can trust what ministers say sufficiently for @churchofengland to work together with them on the pandemic."
His comments came as other CofE bishops rounded on the PM with one accusing him of treating people "as mugs" and with "no respect" after he defended the lockdown actions of his chief aide.
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Writing on Twitter near the end of the briefing, The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, said: "The question now is: do we accept being lied to, patronised and treated by a PM as mugs?
"The moral question is not for Cummings - it is for PM and ministers/MPs who find this behaviour acceptable.
"What are we to teach our children? (I ask as a responsible father.)"
(Image: PA)
A few minutes earlier, the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon, commented in response to a critical tweet about the Prime Minister.
She wrote: "Integrity, trust and leadership were never there; just a driven misguided ideology of power that has total disregard for the most weak and vulnerable, and those who work to protect and care for us with relatively low pay."
Dr Hartley also shared some details of her experience of being unable to see her parents during lockdown.
She tweeted: "My parents live in Durham, an hour away from where we live. My father finished radiotherapy treatment just before lockdown.
"I've missed his birthday, Mothering Sunday and countless other catch-ups that would have happened.
"And that's a fraction of a story compared with others."
Meanwhile, the Rt Revd Vivienne Faul, Bishop of Bristol, tweeted after the Downing Street briefing: "£livingdifferently in a nation where the PM has no respect for the people.
"The bonds of peace and our common life (which had been wonderfully strengthened during the testing by CV-19) have been dangerously undermined this evening."
(Image: PA)
In an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump, The Rt Revd Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden, also tweeted on Sunday evening: "Johnson has now gone the full Trump."
Later on Sunday night, The Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield, commented on Twitter: "I don't usually tweet politics, and I have carefully steered clear during the pandemic. But tonight I must say: the PM & his cabinet are undermining the trust of the electorate and the risks to life are real."
Commenting on Mr Baines's earlier tweet, The Rt Revd Olivia Graham, Bishop of Reading, wrote on Twitter: "I find myself deeply worried by the PM's judgement call on this one.
"Not from a political perspective but a moral one.
"His response lacks both integrity and respect and he has just made his task of leading us through this crisis much, much harder."
The Rt Revd Christine Hardman, Bishop of Newcastle, also wrote on Twitter that she had been left "deeply troubled tonight" after the Prime Minister's briefing.
She added: "We can forgive mistakes and poor judgement and can understand and admire loyalty but forgiveness and understanding need openness and we did not see this tonight."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Man City evening headlines as Sane given Liverpool transfer backing

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday , May 24 Leroy Sane would not reject a move to Liverpool , according to former Manchester City defender Danny Mills .
The German winger has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich , with the club reportedly keen to bring in the 24-year-old as his contract runs down .
But there have also been suggestions that title rivals Liverpool are keen on Sane ’ s signature .
“ Clubs do not want to sell to their immediate rivals and that is normally the biggest problem .
“ If Liverpool want Sane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there given the opportunity .
Why wouldn ’ t you ?
We have seen players do far worse .
“ It is not like a Manchester United-Liverpool or a Leeds-Manchester United .
The rivalry is not of that ilk.
” City receive injury boost as squad trains together again City returned to training this weekend and the MEN were on hand to pick out a number of talking points .
Social distancing was in action , with City clearly complying with the guidelines , while manager Pep Gaurdiola was seen wearing a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a cap as he put the players through their paces .
Previous injury worries including Leroy Sane , John Stones , Benjamin Mendy , Aymeric Laporte and Kevin de Bruyne were all spotted in training .
There was also a focus on David Silva , out of contract next month , with his presence in training giving supporters hope that the Spaniard will stay until the end of the season .
City need to be more unpredictable in attack City planned to be busy in the transfer market this summer and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on .
MEN senior football writer Tyrone Marshall believes that the club has lost a little unpredictability going forward .
City have scored seven goals fewer at this stage of the season as they had after 28 games of the last campaign .
And Marshall suggests the problems in front of goal won ’ t be helped if Leroy Sane leaves this summer .
He writes : “ While Raheem Sterling offers the threat of a run in behind , Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva are different kinds of wide men .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ penetration as Sane and while they offer plenty of creativity , that ’ s not always going to work against deep defences .
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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, May 24
Sane would not reject Liverpool transfer - Mills
Leroy Sane would not reject a move to Liverpool, according to former Manchester City defender Danny Mills.
The German winger has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich, with the club reportedly keen to bring in the 24-year-old as his contract runs down.
But there have also been suggestions that title rivals Liverpool are keen on Sane’s signature.
Mills told Football Insider: “Clubs do not want to sell to their immediate rivals and that is normally the biggest problem.
“If Liverpool want Sane I am pretty sure he would go there given the opportunity. Why wouldn’t you? We have seen players do far worse.
“It is not like a Manchester United-Liverpool or a Leeds-Manchester United. The rivalry is not of that ilk.”
City receive injury boost as squad trains together again
City returned to training this weekend and the MEN were on hand to pick out a number of talking points.
Social distancing was in action, with City clearly complying with the guidelines, while manager Pep Gaurdiola was seen wearing a full tracksuit, blue surgical gloves, mask and a cap as he put the players through their paces.
Previous injury worries including Leroy Sane, John Stones, Benjamin Mendy, Aymeric Laporte and Kevin de Bruyne were all spotted in training.
There was also a focus on David Silva, out of contract next month, with his presence in training giving supporters hope that the Spaniard will stay until the end of the season.
Read the full piece here .
City need to be more unpredictable in attack
City planned to be busy in the transfer market this summer and they still have a couple of priorities to focus on.
MEN senior football writer Tyrone Marshall believes that the club has lost a little unpredictability going forward.
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City have scored seven goals fewer at this stage of the season as they had after 28 games of the last campaign.
And Marshall suggests the problems in front of goal won’t be helped if Leroy Sane leaves this summer.
He writes: “While Raheem Sterling offers the threat of a run in behind, Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva are different kinds of wide men. They’ve not had the same penetration as Sane and while they offer plenty of creativity, that’s not always going to work against deep defences.”