themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Met Office issue 'severe thunderstorm' warning for Greater Manchester

Thunderstorms could be about to thrash Greater Manchester after the Met Office issued a weather warning .
The yellow alert covers the whole of the UK from Monday until Wednesday .
Following warm temperatures in recent days , the Met Office warns that 'severe thunderstorms ' could hit the region .
However , forecasters add that there is 'significant uncertainty in location and timing ' of the thunderstorms .
According to the warning : • There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly , with damage to some buildings from floodwater , lightning strikes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or lightning strikes occur , there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost • There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life A further warning for thunderstorms is also in place across England and Wales on Thursday .
Forecasters warn : `` Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instances associated with torrential rain , large hail and frequent lightning , as well as strong gusty winds .
`` Rainfall totals of 20-30 mm could fall in an hour , with some locations potentially receiving 40-60 mm in 3 hours , although these will be fairly isolated . ''
Despite the warnings , temperatures across the region are expected to stay high this week .
Current forecasts predict it could be as warm as 27C on Tuesday , although it is expected to turn slightly cooler by next weekend .

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Thunderstorms could be about to thrash Greater Manchester after the Met Office issued a weather warning.
The yellow alert covers the whole of the UK from Monday until Wednesday.
Following warm temperatures in recent days, the Met Office warns that 'severe thunderstorms' could hit the region.
However, forecasters add that there is 'significant uncertainty in location and timing' of the thunderstorms.
According to the warning:
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
A further warning for thunderstorms is also in place across England and Wales on Thursday.
(Image: The Met Office)
Forecasters warn: "Some intense thunderstorms may occur, in some instances associated with torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning, as well as strong gusty winds.
"Rainfall totals of 20-30 mm could fall in an hour, with some locations potentially receiving 40-60 mm in 3 hours, although these will be fairly isolated."
Despite the warnings, temperatures across the region are expected to stay high this week.
Current forecasts predict it could be as warm as 27C on Tuesday, although it is expected to turn slightly cooler by next weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Man arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after four vehicle crash

A driver has been arrested after a man suffered serious injuries in a four vehicle crash .
The 55-year-old was held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs .
He has since been released under investigation and is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries .
It came after a white Citroen Relay van crashed with a grey Toyota Corolla in Oldham town centre at about 10.10am on Saturday .
The van and the Toyota then smashed into a black Fiat 500L and a white Vauxhall Astra at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The driver of the Toyota – a 50-year-old man – suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries .
He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable .
The driver of the Fiat – a 45-year-old woman – suffered minor injuries and was treated by emergency services at the scene .
She was taken to hospital as a precaution .
Police are appealing to for witnesses to come forward with information , including dash cam footage .
Sgt Matt Picton , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nasty collision which has resulted in a man being seriously injured in hospital .
`` We wish him a quick and healthy recovery .
`` I want to hear from anyone who witnessed this collision , at what would have been a busy time of morning .
`` Whether you saw the incident or have any footage please do contact us so we can accurately piece together how this event occurred . ''
Anyone with any information or footage is asked to call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1563 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A driver has been arrested after a man suffered serious injuries in a four vehicle crash.
The 55-year-old was held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
He has since been released under investigation and is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries.
It came after a white Citroen Relay van crashed with a grey Toyota Corolla in Oldham town centre at about 10.10am on Saturday.
The van and the Toyota then smashed into a black Fiat 500L and a white Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Manchester Street and Tattersall Street.
The driver of the Toyota – a 50-year-old man – suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.
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The driver of the Fiat – a 45-year-old woman – suffered minor injuries and was treated by emergency services at the scene.
She was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Police are appealing to for witnesses to come forward with information, including dash cam footage.
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Sgt Matt Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a nasty collision which has resulted in a man being seriously injured in hospital.
"We wish him a quick and healthy recovery.
"I want to hear from anyone who witnessed this collision, at what would have been a busy time of morning.
"Whether you saw the incident or have any footage please do contact us so we can accurately piece together how this event occurred."
Anyone with any information or footage is asked to call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1563 of 08/08/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Manchester United youngster Dylan Levitt to make loan choice

Manchester United youngster Dylan Levitt is currently weighing up his options ahead of a loan transfer in the summer window .
United are looking to arrange a number of loan deals for their academy stars this summer with Levitt , Tahith Chong and James Garner amongst those exploring the possibility of a temporary move away from the club .
MEN Sport understand Levitt has received a number of offers for a loan move this summer with a move to the Championship the most likely , although he is n't ruling out the possibility of a move abroad .
The Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January but it was decided it was best that he stayed at United for the remainder of the season .
Levitt sent a number of fans into overdrive earlier this week when he quickly deleted a cryptic tweet which simply read : `` ... '' .
It lead to a number of theories about his future , or a possible dig at being left out of the squad to face LASK Linz on Wednesday night , however sources close to the player insist it was simply an error when trying to upload an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 19-year-old could be set to join fellow youngster Garner in the Championship next season with Swansea City currently leading the race for his signature on loan .
Dutch winger Chong is currently in talks with German side Werder Bremen over a loan deal , with Bremen keen on a two-year deal .
Despite only making a maiden appearance for United , Levitt has been a regular in the senior Wales squad under club legend Ryan Giggs .
Speaking earlier in the year Giggs praised the young midfielder for his attitude and explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the years to come .
“ When Dylan was in the squad , we ( Wales ) had must-win games so I couldn ’ t really throw him in and put him in that pressure cooker , ” Giggs told United 's official website .
“ But , in training , he ’ s one of the best .
He ’ s my kind of player – a good character , quiet but tough , and he ’ s one that I ’ ll be taking a big look at over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want him to develop and if he does and , if he plays more games , then he ’ ll definitely be in the reckoning .
He ’ s a really intelligent player with a good range of passing and he stands out in training in every session .
“ As I said , it ’ s just a shame that I couldn ’ t get him on the pitch.
” Levitt scored three goals and provided four assists for United U23s as they were promoted to the Premier League 2 Division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his senior debut for the first-team in their Europa League defeat away at Astana last November .

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Manchester United youngster Dylan Levitt is currently weighing up his options ahead of a loan transfer in the summer window.
United are looking to arrange a number of loan deals for their academy stars this summer with Levitt, Tahith Chong and James Garner amongst those exploring the possibility of a temporary move away from the club.
MEN Sport understand Levitt has received a number of offers for a loan move this summer with a move to the Championship the most likely, although he isn't ruling out the possibility of a move abroad.
The Wales international had some interest from Holland last January but it was decided it was best that he stayed at United for the remainder of the season.
Levitt sent a number of fans into overdrive earlier this week when he quickly deleted a cryptic tweet which simply read: "...". It lead to a number of theories about his future, or a possible dig at being left out of the squad to face LASK Linz on Wednesday night, however sources close to the player insist it was simply an error when trying to upload an Instagram picture with the same caption.
The 19-year-old could be set to join fellow youngster Garner in the Championship next season with Swansea City currently leading the race for his signature on loan. Dutch winger Chong is currently in talks with German side Werder Bremen over a loan deal, with Bremen keen on a two-year deal.
Despite only making a maiden appearance for United, Levitt has been a regular in the senior Wales squad under club legend Ryan Giggs.
Speaking earlier in the year Giggs praised the young midfielder for his attitude and explained why he is expecting big things from him in the years to come.
“When Dylan was in the squad, we (Wales) had must-win games so I couldn’t really throw him in and put him in that pressure cooker,” Giggs told United's official website.
“But, in training, he’s one of the best. He’s my kind of player – a good character, quiet but tough, and he’s one that I’ll be taking a big look at over the next year or so.
“I want him to develop and if he does and, if he plays more games, then he’ll definitely be in the reckoning. He’s a really intelligent player with a good range of passing and he stands out in training in every session.
“As I said, it’s just a shame that I couldn’t get him on the pitch.”
Levitt scored three goals and provided four assists for United U23s as they were promoted to the Premier League 2 Division One this season. He also made his senior debut for the first-team in their Europa League defeat away at Astana last November.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Woman dies following collision between jet ski and boat in North Wales

A woman has died in hospital from serious injuries following a tragic collision between a jet ski and a boat in North Wales , police said today .
Emergency services were called to the incident in the area of Menai Bridge , Anglesey , at about 7.30pm on Saturday on what was one of the hottest days of the year so far .
There are no further details about the victim as yet .
A spokesman for North Wales Police said : “ Officers received a call from the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust at 19.29hrs yesterday .
“ One female @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident but has sadly since passed away.
” Officers appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number Y114906 .
On North Wales Police Facebook page on Sunday , the force posted : `` A woman has sadly died following a collision between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area yesterday evening ( Saturday 8th August . )
`` Officers received a call from the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust at 19.29hrs yesterday .
`` One female casualty was transferred to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed away . ''

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A woman has died in hospital from serious injuries following a tragic collision between a jet ski and a boat in North Wales, police said today.
Emergency services were called to the incident in the area of Menai Bridge, Anglesey, at about 7.30pm on Saturday on what was one of the hottest days of the year so far.
There are no further details about the victim as yet.
A spokesman for North Wales Police said: “Officers received a call from the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust at 19.29hrs yesterday.
“One female casualty was transferred to hospital following the incident but has sadly since passed away.”
Officers appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number Y114906.
On North Wales Police Facebook page on Sunday, the force posted: "A woman has sadly died following a collision between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area yesterday evening (Saturday 8th August.)
"Officers received a call from the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust at 19.29hrs yesterday.
"One female casualty was transferred to hospital following the incident but has sadly since passed away."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--The married couple who waited 60 years for this emotional breakfast

The Midland Hotel in Manchester has stunned a local family with a generous act of kindness .
Staff from the luxury hotel recreated its legendary breakfast - complete with crockery and a personal chef - for a 60th wedding anniversary , free of charge .
The couple in question , Josephine and Ted Betts , have waited almost six decades to get their Midland breakfast after oversleeping on their wedding night all those years ago .
Josephine 's father had saved up for months to treat the pair to an overnight stay at the hotel , and missing it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Betts ' daughter Sallyann had planned to book her parents into the Midland again for their diamond anniversary , but lockdown , and her mum 's ill health , put those plans on hold .
Instead , Sallyann reached out to the hotel hoping to organise a breakfast delivery to her parents on their anniversary .
She says she could never have predicted the lengths its staff would go to to commemorate the occasion .
The Midland 's kitchens were closed for refurbishment with no cooked breakfasts available - for guests or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel 's executive chef Brian Spark headed over to their home in Davenham , dressed in his chef 's whites and armed with everything he 'd need to recreate the full Midland experience - and personally prepared the meal for the whole family .
Having been filled in on Josephine 's post-polio syndrome , he even brought a tray in case she 'd be more comfortable having breakfast in bed .
Sallyann and Brian planned everything to a tee , and it was only then that she asked for the bill and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The special day took place the day before Greater Manchester was put under stricter lockdown measures .
Sallyann said : `` The chef was here for about three hours .
`` He 'd brought all the crockery , cups and saucers , teapots , sugar bowls , branded mats , butter pats , bowls with all the preserves in .
He just kept unpacking more and more things !
`` He 'd even prepared brioche and croissants and pain au chocolat before he arrived so they were fresh .
`` It literally was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel - they recreated the Midland 's restaurant in mum and dad 's dining room .
`` I did tell them in advance - mum does n't like surprises and I knew she 'd kill me if she 'd not got her makeup on and her hair done !
`` Because of her health she needed to get her carer in at the right time , she could get her hairdresser in the day before , and similarly that my dad could be in his smarter gear rather than the gardening gear he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really thrilled , and had a fabulous time .
It was just spot on .
`` I do n't get the impression for one second that this was any kind of PR ploy .
They never shouted about it , it was a genuine act of kindness .
`` It was a really hidden but a very powerful gesture , which is why I wanted to post about it . ''

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The Midland Hotel in Manchester has stunned a local family with a generous act of kindness.
Staff from the luxury hotel recreated its legendary breakfast - complete with crockery and a personal chef - for a 60th wedding anniversary, free of charge.
The couple in question, Josephine and Ted Betts, have waited almost six decades to get their Midland breakfast after oversleeping on their wedding night all those years ago.
Josephine's father had saved up for months to treat the pair to an overnight stay at the hotel, and missing it is something she has regretted ever since.
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
The Betts' daughter Sallyann had planned to book her parents into the Midland again for their diamond anniversary, but lockdown, and her mum's ill health, put those plans on hold.
Instead, Sallyann reached out to the hotel hoping to organise a breakfast delivery to her parents on their anniversary.
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
She says she could never have predicted the lengths its staff would go to to commemorate the occasion.
The Midland's kitchens were closed for refurbishment with no cooked breakfasts available - for guests or for special delivery.
So instead the hotel's executive chef Brian Spark headed over to their home in Davenham, dressed in his chef's whites and armed with everything he'd need to recreate the full Midland experience - and personally prepared the meal for the whole family.
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
Having been filled in on Josephine's post-polio syndrome, he even brought a tray in case she'd be more comfortable having breakfast in bed.
Sallyann and Brian planned everything to a tee, and it was only then that she asked for the bill and was told there would be no charge.
The special day took place the day before Greater Manchester was put under stricter lockdown measures.
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
Sallyann said: "The chef was here for about three hours.
"He'd brought all the crockery, cups and saucers, teapots, sugar bowls, branded mats, butter pats, bowls with all the preserves in. He just kept unpacking more and more things!
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
"He'd even prepared brioche and croissants and pain au chocolat before he arrived so they were fresh.
"It literally was like having the table settings from the hotel - they recreated the Midland's restaurant in mum and dad's dining room.
(Image: Sallyann Lawson-Dicks)
"I did tell them in advance - mum doesn't like surprises and I knew she'd kill me if she'd not got her makeup on and her hair done!
"Because of her health she needed to get her carer in at the right time, she could get her hairdresser in the day before, and similarly that my dad could be in his smarter gear rather than the gardening gear he's normally in!
"They were really thrilled, and had a fabulous time. It was just spot on.
"I don't get the impression for one second that this was any kind of PR ploy. They never shouted about it, it was a genuine act of kindness.
"It was a really hidden but a very powerful gesture, which is why I wanted to post about it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Handy barbecue hacks that'll up your grill game this summer

The sunny summer weather means many of us will be dusting off the barbecue this weekend .
While Greater Manchester 's local lockdown restrictions mean we ca n't invite anyone over for the time being , there 's nothing to stop us enjoying a cookout in the garden with our own household .
So if you fancy firing up the coals , these handy tips will help you up your grill game .
It goes without saying of course , but be careful around open flames , especially if you have kids .
Make sure you read the safety tips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service at the bottom of this page before you get the barbie going .
If you 've forgotten to pick up firelighters or ca n't find any , a trip to the local shop or garage would normally be your first port of call .
But before you head out , have a rummage in your recycling bin for a cardboard egg carton instead .
Pop a charcoal brick in each slot , place the carton inside your barbecue and then light the cardboard.. We 've tried and tested it , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have skewers , use two Ever tried to flip a kebab or vegetable skewer only for the uncooked parts to keep twirling around and evading the grill ?
That 's because you 're only using one skewer .
Use two instead .
It 'll make turning your food much easier .
If you 're using wooden skewers , do n't forget to soak them in water before you use them to prevent them from burning .
If you do n't , use rosemary If you have n't got any skewers , and happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your kitchen or growing in your garden - you can use the sprigs to skewer meat and vegetables with instead .
It 'll also add extra flavour to whatever you 're cooking .
Use half an onion to clean the grill Hands down the least appealing part of barbecuing is scrubbing down the grill first .
Because , let 's face it , nobody ever does it straight after cooking , do they ?
You 've got to wait for it to cool down first and then it invariably gets forgotten about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deigns to make its next appearance .
Which means you 're usually faced with a grease-caked grill to tackle before you can get started .
But there 's an easier way .
This time , when you 've finished grilling , cut an onion in half and spear it with a barbecue fork .
While the grill 's still hot , give it a good rub with the cut onion - its moisture and acidity will help to break down grime and grit .
A spritz of lemon juice or vinegar will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for it .
Put your charcoal or briquettes towards the back of the barbecue when you light them , leaving an empty space at the front .
It 'll give you the temperature control to be able to grill food over the hottest part , then pull it to the front and close the lid to cook it in more gentle oven-like heat .
It works best for larger cuts of meat that you need to sear first , before cooking more slowly .
Why should savoury food have all the fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slit down one long side ( being careful not to poke the knife all the way through ) and stuff in some chunks of chocolate and a few mini marshmallows if you have any .
Cradle it in tin foil and then cook it on the barbecue until the skins blacken and the filling melts .
Add a scoop of ice cream to make it extra indulgent .
• Make sure your barbecue is in good working order and use it on a flat area well away from sheds , fences , trees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catch fire • Keep a bucket of water and/or a hose pipe to hand in case of emergencies • Never leave the barbecue unattended and keep kids and pets well away • Concentrate on what you 're doing - and remember , alcohol increases the risk of accidents .
Drink in moderation , or once you 've finished cooking • Never use petrol or paraffin to start your barbecue or to revive it if it goes out • Never place sealed tins or cans on the barbecue • Use only enough charcoal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a depth of about 50mm ( two inches ) • Never light barbecues indoors or on balconies • Wait until the barbecue has cooled before moving it and never put ashes straight into a bin - they could melt the plastic and cause a fire

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The sunny summer weather means many of us will be dusting off the barbecue this weekend.
While Greater Manchester's local lockdown restrictions mean we can't invite anyone over for the time being, there's nothing to stop us enjoying a cookout in the garden with our own household.
So if you fancy firing up the coals, these handy tips will help you up your grill game.
It goes without saying of course, but be careful around open flames, especially if you have kids.
Make sure you read the safety tips issued by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service at the bottom of this page before you get the barbie going.
No firelighters? No problem
If you've forgotten to pick up firelighters or can't find any, a trip to the local shop or garage would normally be your first port of call.
But before you head out, have a rummage in your recycling bin for a cardboard egg carton instead.
Pop a charcoal brick in each slot, place the carton inside your barbecue and then light the cardboard..
We've tried and tested it, and it got it glowing nicely.
If you have skewers, use two
Ever tried to flip a kebab or vegetable skewer only for the uncooked parts to keep twirling around and evading the grill?
That's because you're only using one skewer. Use two instead. It'll make turning your food much easier.
If you're using wooden skewers, don't forget to soak them in water before you use them to prevent them from burning.
If you don't, use rosemary
(Image: Getty Images)
If you haven't got any skewers, and happen to have rosemary to hand - either in your kitchen or growing in your garden - you can use the sprigs to skewer meat and vegetables with instead.
It'll also add extra flavour to whatever you're cooking.
Use half an onion to clean the grill
Hands down the least appealing part of barbecuing is scrubbing down the grill first.
Because, let's face it, nobody ever does it straight after cooking, do they? You've got to wait for it to cool down first and then it invariably gets forgotten about until three months later when the sun deigns to make its next appearance.
Which means you're usually faced with a grease-caked grill to tackle before you can get started.
But there's an easier way. This time, when you've finished grilling, cut an onion in half and spear it with a barbecue fork.
While the grill's still hot, give it a good rub with the cut onion - its moisture and acidity will help to break down grime and grit. A spritz of lemon juice or vinegar will help too.
Your future self will thank you for it.
Create a half and half barbecue/oven
(Image: Handout)
Put your charcoal or briquettes towards the back of the barbecue when you light them, leaving an empty space at the front.
It'll give you the temperature control to be able to grill food over the hottest part, then pull it to the front and close the lid to cook it in more gentle oven-like heat.
It works best for larger cuts of meat that you need to sear first, before cooking more slowly.
Don't forget dessert
Why should savoury food have all the fun?
Get a banana, cut a slit down one long side (being careful not to poke the knife all the way through) and stuff in some chunks of chocolate and a few mini marshmallows if you have any.
Cradle it in tin foil and then cook it on the barbecue until the skins blacken and the filling melts.
Add a scoop of ice cream to make it extra indulgent.
BBQ safety advice from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Micah Richards compares Koulibaly to former Man City defender Mangala

Micah Richards said Kalidou Koulibaly 's asking price should be £20m lower after Napoli 's Champions League exit and compared the defender to Eliaquim Mangala .
Manchester City are looking to sign the defender as part of Pep Guardiola 's rebuild for next season .
Nathan Ake has already been secured from Bournemouth in a £40m deal but the Blues are still chasing a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte to belatedly replace Vincent Kompany .
Koulibaly has built an impressive reputation in Naples , and the Serie A club have conceded that the right price could mean that they sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aurelio de Laurentiis recently suggested that £80m could be the fee needed to prise the player from the Stadio San Paolo .
However , City favourite Richards was left underwhelmed after watching the centre-back in Napoli 's 3-1 defeat at the Nou Camp on Saturday night that saw them exit the Champions League at the last-16 stage .
Asked by fellow pundit Jamie Carragher about the City target , Richards went as far as comparing Koulibaly to Eliaquim Mangala - an expensive signing from Porto in 2014 that proved to be a calamitous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is £20m less , '' he said on CBS Sports .
`` Everyone talks about how he is supposed to be composed on the ball , he 's aggressive but I see similarities to Mangala - and he went to City and it did n't really work out for him there so I 'm not totally convinced after that performance . ''

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Micah Richards said Kalidou Koulibaly's asking price should be £20m lower after Napoli's Champions League exit and compared the defender to Eliaquim Mangala.
Manchester City are looking to sign the defender as part of Pep Guardiola's rebuild for next season. Nathan Ake has already been secured from Bournemouth in a £40m deal but the Blues are still chasing a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte to belatedly replace Vincent Kompany.
Koulibaly has built an impressive reputation in Naples, and the Serie A club have conceded that the right price could mean that they sell the defender this summer. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis recently suggested that £80m could be the fee needed to prise the player from the Stadio San Paolo.
However, City favourite Richards was left underwhelmed after watching the centre-back in Napoli's 3-1 defeat at the Nou Camp on Saturday night that saw them exit the Champions League at the last-16 stage.
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Asked by fellow pundit Jamie Carragher about the City target, Richards went as far as comparing Koulibaly to Eliaquim Mangala - an expensive signing from Porto in 2014 that proved to be a calamitous transfer.
"I think his price-tag is £20m less," he said on CBS Sports.
"Everyone talks about how he is supposed to be composed on the ball, he's aggressive but I see similarities to Mangala - and he went to City and it didn't really work out for him there so I'm not totally convinced after that performance."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Laughing through lockdown, the doorstep portraits of Oldham's residents

Families are still smiling despite the reintroduction of stricter lockdown measures Oldham has been hit hard by coronavirus .
Back @ @ @ @ @ had the highest infection rate in the region by population .
It became a hotspot @ @ @ @ @ council imposed tougher restrictions on the borough to try and control the spike in infections @ @ @ @ @ now been imposed on the entire region , stopping people from visiting other households and @ @ @ @ @ and friends indoors .
But residents in Oldham are still in high spirits .
Housing @ @ @ @ @ to see how their tenants were doing and took some doorstep portraits of them .
@ @ @ @ @ people they captured .

Families are still smiling despite the reintroduction of stricter lockdown measures
Oldham has been hit hard by coronavirus.
Back in May, the borough had the highest infection rate in the region by population.
It became a hotspot again in July and the council imposed tougher restrictions on the borough to try and control the spike in infections.
Stricter lockdown measures have now been imposed on the entire region, stopping people from visiting other households and gardens and mixing with family and friends indoors.
But residents in Oldham are still in high spirits.
Housing association First Choice Homes went to see how their tenants were doing and took some doorstep portraits of them.
Here are some of the people they captured.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Phil Jones ruled out of Man Utd Europa League campaign with injury

Phil Jones will not be part of the Manchester United squad in the Europa League finals tournament , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed .
Jones has found himself out of favour at United , and has not featured at all since January .
He has made just eight appearances all season , with just two coming in the Premier League , and three of those coming in the Europa League group stage .
As United flew out to Germany for the Europa League quarter-final with FC Copenhagen on Sunday morning , Jones was again missing from the squad , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
And manager Solskjaer confirmed Jones ' absence was down to a long-term injury problem , and that he will remain at United 's Carrington training complex in August to continue an individual programme aimed at getting him back to fitness as soon as possible .
`` Phil has been following an individualised training programmes during the post-lockdown period to optimise recovery from a knee problem , '' Solskjaer told club media .
`` It was a good opportunity as we had sufficient cover in defensive positions for the remaining Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a fitness coach at the Aon Training Complex while the squad are in Germany . ''
United 's update also confirmed that the club are hopeful that injured duo Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe will be available for the start of the new Premier League season next month , while doubtful pair Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof both travelled to Germany after recovering from issues that kept them out of the win over LASK .

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Phil Jones will not be part of the Manchester United squad in the Europa League finals tournament, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.
Jones has found himself out of favour at United, and has not featured at all since January. He has made just eight appearances all season, with just two coming in the Premier League, and three of those coming in the Europa League group stage.
As United flew out to Germany for the Europa League quarter-final with FC Copenhagen on Sunday morning, Jones was again missing from the squad, which included young defender Teden Mengi ahead of him.
And manager Solskjaer confirmed Jones' absence was down to a long-term injury problem, and that he will remain at United's Carrington training complex in August to continue an individual programme aimed at getting him back to fitness as soon as possible.
"Phil has been following an individualised training programmes during the post-lockdown period to optimise recovery from a knee problem," Solskjaer told club media.
"It was a good opportunity as we had sufficient cover in defensive positions for the remaining Premier League games and he will continue to work with a fitness coach at the Aon Training Complex while the squad are in Germany."
United's update also confirmed that the club are hopeful that injured duo Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe will be available for the start of the new Premier League season next month, while doubtful pair Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof both travelled to Germany after recovering from issues that kept them out of the win over LASK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--250,000 young mums missing out on weekly food voucher - how to apply

More than 250,000 young mums are missing out on £3.10-a-week fruit , veg and milk vouchers from the government .
Official figures show take-up of the ‘ Healthy Start ’ scheme plunged from 73 per cent in April 2015 to just 48 per cent in June 2020 , the Mirror reports .
The voucher sign-up is currently at its lowest at any point in five years and things started to tail off well before the coronavirus pandemic .
In January 2020 , for example , just 54 per cent of eligible parents or kids were receiving the vouchers .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which comes two years after the government pledged to improve the scheme .
Conservative ministers promised a consultation on changing Healthy Start by the end of 2018 , but it was delayed by the Brexit negotiations .
Applicants still have to print out a form on paper and post it off , and a digital scheme is only expected by 2021 .
Feeding Britain national director Andrew Forsey told the Mirror : “ Healthy Start vouchers have the potential to become such an effective tool for a Prime Minister whose mission is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But hundreds of thousands of poorer children are missing out on their entitlement to millions of pounds ' worth of fruit and vegetables every year.
” Launched in 2006 and designed as a “ nutritional safety net ” , the vouchers go to parents of under-fours on certain benefits .
They also go to pregnant women on benefits , as well as all pregnant women under 18 .
The vouchers can be exchanged for fruit and vegetables , milk and baby formula - plus pulses and canned fruit and vegetables from October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per week , except children under one who get two vouchers per week .
But the £3.10-a-week value of the voucher hasn ’ t changed since 2009 despite rising food prices .
Feeding Britain claim that has deprived families of £77m - and if the vouchers had risen with inflation , as the charity demands , they would now be worth £3.80 .
Figures show in June 2020 , just 251,547 out of 523,627 people eligible received the vouchers - meaning 272,080 did not .
Feeding Britain has called for an automatic registration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vouchers , rather than opting in , by ticking a box on the Child Benefit form .
Ministers are already drawing up plans to move Healthy Start to a digital scheme from early 2021 .
Currently it takes up to 14 days for paper vouchers to be sent back once an application clears government checks .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said : “ Healthy Start supports pregnant women and young children from lower income families to access free fruit , vegetables , milk and vitamins to support a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developing a digital approach to modernise the Healthy Start system , making it easier for those eligible to apply for and access the vouchers.
” You must be at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old .
You must also receive one of the following benefits : • Child Tax Credit with a family income of £16,190 or less per year • Universal Credit with 'take home pay ' of £408 or less per month for the family You also qualify if you are under 18 and pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get any of the above benefits .
You can also get the vouchers if you 're on Income-related Employment and Support Allowance , but only while pregnant and not after the baby is born .
How do you apply ?
Visit the Healthy Start website .
You can either print off a blank form , or fill out an online application form which you then print off at the end .
You should fill out Part A carefully in black ink using CAPITAL letters .
Part B can be left blank - it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This has been suspended due to coronavirus .
Make sure all the information on the form is correct and that you have signed and dated it .
Send the form to the address below in an envelope - there 's no need for a stamp : What do they buy ?
Milk : This must be plain cow ’ s milk and can be whole , semi-skimmed or skimmed .
It must also be pasteurised , sterilised , long-life or ultra-heat treated ( UHT ) .
You can ’ t spend your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , evaporated milk , condensed milk , goat ’ s milk , soya milk , powdered milk ( unless it ’ s infant formula ) or milk with anything added to it such as milkshakes or vitamin-enriched milk .
Plain fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables : This means any kind of plain fresh or frozen fruit or vegetables , whole or chopped , packaged or loose .
You can ’ t spend your vouchers on any fruit or vegetables which have added ingredients such as fat ( oil ) , salt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and battered onion rings .
You also can ’ t spend them on dried , canned , juiced or pre-cooked fruit and vegetables ( this will change in October ) or on smoothies .
Infant formula milk : This must be infant formula milk that is based on cow ’ s milk and says on the packaging that it can be used from birth .
Where can they be spent ?
They can be used in any shop registered with the Healthy Start scheme .
These include corner shops , supermarkets , market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pharmacies .

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More than 250,000 young mums are missing out on £3.10-a-week fruit, veg and milk vouchers from the government.
Official figures show take-up of the ‘Healthy Start’ scheme plunged from 73 per cent in April 2015 to just 48 per cent in June 2020, the Mirror reports.
The voucher sign-up is currently at its lowest at any point in five years and things started to tail off well before the coronavirus pandemic.
In January 2020, for example, just 54 per cent of eligible parents or kids were receiving the vouchers.
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A charity has criticised the failures in take-up - which comes two years after the government pledged to improve the scheme.
Conservative ministers promised a consultation on changing Healthy Start by the end of 2018, but it was delayed by the Brexit negotiations.
Applicants still have to print out a form on paper and post it off, and a digital scheme is only expected by 2021.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Feeding Britain national director Andrew Forsey told the Mirror: “Healthy Start vouchers have the potential to become such an effective tool for a Prime Minister whose mission is to improve the nation's diet.
“But hundreds of thousands of poorer children are missing out on their entitlement to millions of pounds' worth of fruit and vegetables every year.”
Launched in 2006 and designed as a “nutritional safety net”, the vouchers go to parents of under-fours on certain benefits.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
They also go to pregnant women on benefits, as well as all pregnant women under 18.
The vouchers can be exchanged for fruit and vegetables, milk and baby formula - plus pulses and canned fruit and vegetables from October.
Most eligible parents receive one voucher per week, except children under one who get two vouchers per week.
But the £3.10-a-week value of the voucher hasn’t changed since 2009 despite rising food prices.
Feeding Britain claim that has deprived families of £77m - and if the vouchers had risen with inflation, as the charity demands, they would now be worth £3.80.
Figures show in June 2020, just 251,547 out of 523,627 people eligible received the vouchers - meaning 272,080 did not.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Feeding Britain has called for an automatic registration process so families opt out of receiving the vouchers, rather than opting in, by ticking a box on the Child Benefit form.
Ministers are already drawing up plans to move Healthy Start to a digital scheme from early 2021.
Currently it takes up to 14 days for paper vouchers to be sent back once an application clears government checks.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said: “Healthy Start supports pregnant women and young children from lower income families to access free fruit, vegetables, milk and vitamins to support a healthy lifestyle.
“We are now developing a digital approach to modernise the Healthy Start system, making it easier for those eligible to apply for and access the vouchers.”
Who is eligible?
You must be at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old.
You must also receive one of the following benefits:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Child Tax Credit with a family income of £16,190 or less per year
Pension Credit
Universal Credit with 'take home pay' of £408 or less per month for the family
You also qualify if you are under 18 and pregnant, even if you don’t get any of the above benefits.
You can also get the vouchers if you're on Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, but only while pregnant and not after the baby is born.
How do you apply?
Visit the Healthy Start website. You can either print off a blank form, or fill out an online application form which you then print off at the end.
You should fill out Part A carefully in black ink using CAPITAL letters.
Part B can be left blank - it involves getting a health professional's signature. This has been suspended due to coronavirus.
Make sure all the information on the form is correct and that you have signed and dated it.
Send the form to the address below in an envelope - there's no need for a stamp:
Freepost RRTR-SYAE-JKCR
Healthy Start Issuing Unit
PO Box 1067
Warrington
WA55 1EG
What do they buy?
Milk: This must be plain cow’s milk and can be whole, semi-skimmed or skimmed. It must also be pasteurised, sterilised, long-life or ultra-heat treated (UHT).
You can’t spend your vouchers on flavoured milk, coloured milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, goat’s milk, soya milk, powdered milk (unless it’s infant formula) or milk with anything added to it such as milkshakes or vitamin-enriched milk.
Plain fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables: This means any kind of plain fresh or frozen fruit or vegetables, whole or chopped, packaged or loose.
You can’t spend your vouchers on any fruit or vegetables which have added ingredients such as fat (oil), salt, sugar or flavourings – including oven chips and battered onion rings. You also can’t spend them on dried, canned, juiced or pre-cooked fruit and vegetables (this will change in October) or on smoothies.
Infant formula milk: This must be infant formula milk that is based on cow’s milk and says on the packaging that it can be used from birth.
Where can they be spent?
They can be used in any shop registered with the Healthy Start scheme. These include corner shops, supermarkets, market stalls, greengrocers, milk floats and pharmacies.
The Healthy Start website has a postcode finder.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Man United confirm Europa League squad members for quarter-final

Manchester United have received a double injury boost as Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof were among the players to travel with the first-team squad to Cologne on Sunday .
United have arrived in Germany ahead of tomorrow 's Europa League quarter-final with FC Copenhagen and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due to speak to the media later in the evening .
Full-back Dalot had missed the last-16 second leg win over LASK at Old Trafford with injury , but trained at Carrington on Saturday and was pictured with his teammates on the plane to Germany .
Another injury doubt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of United 's squad which flew from Manchester Airport on Sunday morning .
However , there was an injury blow as Phil Jones did not travel to Germany for the final tournament after being ruled out with a knee injury .
Among the confirmed squad members pictured on various players ' Instagram accounts were David De Gea , Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo .
Juan Mata , Nemanja Matic and Daniel James were also on the plane .
United then posted a picture of the squad on the steps of the plane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ethan Laird all present .
United 's initial official picture only showed 22 players , so any missing players from the could still have travelled , including the likes of Harry Maguire , Fred and Anthony Martial .
Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe , who have not been named in United 's 30-man squad for the rest of the Europa League campaign , did not travel as they continue their recoveries from injury at home .
Shaw sustained an ankle injury in United 's draw with Southampton in the Premier League last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the season restarted .

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Manchester United have received a double injury boost as Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof were among the players to travel with the first-team squad to Cologne on Sunday.
United have arrived in Germany ahead of tomorrow's Europa League quarter-final with FC Copenhagen and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due to speak to the media later in the evening.
Full-back Dalot had missed the last-16 second leg win over LASK at Old Trafford with injury, but trained at Carrington on Saturday and was pictured with his teammates on the plane to Germany.
Another injury doubt, Lindelof trained on Saturday and was part of United's squad which flew from Manchester Airport on Sunday morning.
However, there was an injury blow as Phil Jones did not travel to Germany for the final tournament after being ruled out with a knee injury.
Among the confirmed squad members pictured on various players' Instagram accounts were David De Gea, Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo. Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Daniel James were also on the plane.
United then posted a picture of the squad on the steps of the plane, with teenagers Ethan Galbraith, Teden Mengi and Ethan Laird all present.
United's initial official picture only showed 22 players, so any missing players from the could still have travelled, including the likes of Harry Maguire, Fred and Anthony Martial.
Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe, who have not been named in United's 30-man squad for the rest of the Europa League campaign, did not travel as they continue their recoveries from injury at home.
Shaw sustained an ankle injury in United's draw with Southampton in the Premier League last month, while Tuanzebe has not figured since the season restarted.
United confirmed squad members for Europa League final tournament: Bishop, De Gea, Grant, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah, Laird, Lindelof, Mengi, Wan-Bissaka, Williams, Fernandes, Galbraith, Garner, Pogba, Matic, Mata, Lingard, Pereira, Chong, Greenwood, Ighalo, James, Rashford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Man, 21, who was stabbed following robbery and crash recovering in hospital

A young man who was stabbed in Moss Side following a car crash is recovering in hospital , according to police .
The 21-year-old suffered serious injuries but his condition now said to stable following the incident on Friday night .
The M.E.N .
reported yesterday that the stabbing was the culmination of a car chase and that officers suspected may have been a 'taxing ' , where one group robs a rival faction .
On Sunday Greater Manchester Police confirmed their initial enquiries suggested the incident had been preceded by a robbery and a chase involving a black Renault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The drama ended with the Clio crashing on Great Western Street shortly before 8.30pm on Friday .
A witness said it had been forced off the road .
One man , 21 , was taken to hospital with serious stab injuries thought to have been suffered near Mesob restaurant on nearby Princess Road .
Appealing to the public for information , a spokesman for GMP said : `` No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway .
Detectives believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no wider threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of Quinney Crescent at its junction with Great Western Street was cordoned off on Friday night as forensics specialists searched the area .
The cordon had been lifted by Saturday morning and the area had returned to normal .
One eye-witness , who declined to be named , described how two cars came 'racing ' through the traffic lights at the junction of Great Western and Princess Road and then one of the vehicles blocked in the other .
One of the men in the pursuing car got out and stabbed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The victim managed to stagger a short distance but collapsed outside Mesob restaurant , said the witness .
Pictures from the scene showed blood stained clothes on the pavement outside the restaurant .
Residents living on Quinney Crescent said they saw a damaged dark blue car parked diagonally across the Great Western Street before paramedics and police raced to the area outside Mesob restaurant on Princess Road .
Vashtie Codrinrgton , 70 , said : “ I heard raised voices and what sounded like a car speeding off .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lamppost .
It had some damage done to it .
“ We were told there was a man lying in the road further up on the main road .
“ I ’ m not sure if that was the person from the car or someone else .
“ Not long after the police were here .
“ It ’ s obviously very concerning happening so close by . ''
Another nearby resident said : “ I was lying on the couch and I heard a bang .
“ I came out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lamppost .
It was damaged .
“ Whoever was in it must have jumped out and ran over the other side of the road as that ’ s where the ambulance was .
“ About five minutes later all the police were here .
“ There were loads of them and they taped the street off from near my house right up to the main road.
” Another person who lives nearby said : “ I believe two boys in cars were chasing each other .
I could hear the car engines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as when I looked out the car was there with no one in it but the door was open .
“ I didn ’ t see the other car.
” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 3572 of 07/08/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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A young man who was stabbed in Moss Side following a car crash is recovering in hospital, according to police.
The 21-year-old suffered serious injuries but his condition now said to stable following the incident on Friday night.
The M.E.N. reported yesterday that the stabbing was the culmination of a car chase and that officers suspected may have been a 'taxing', where one group robs a rival faction.
On Sunday Greater Manchester Police confirmed their initial enquiries suggested the incident had been preceded by a robbery and a chase involving a black Renault Clio and a silver Seat Ibiza.
The drama ended with the Clio crashing on Great Western Street shortly before 8.30pm on Friday.
A witness said it had been forced off the road.
One man, 21, was taken to hospital with serious stab injuries thought to have been suffered near Mesob restaurant on nearby Princess Road.
(Image: ASM)
Appealing to the public for information, a spokesman for GMP said: "No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway. Detectives believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no wider threat to the public."
A large part of Quinney Crescent at its junction with Great Western Street was cordoned off on Friday night as forensics specialists searched the area.
The cordon had been lifted by Saturday morning and the area had returned to normal.
(Image: ASP)
One eye-witness, who declined to be named, described how two cars came 'racing' through the traffic lights at the junction of Great Western and Princess Road and then one of the vehicles blocked in the other.
One of the men in the pursuing car got out and stabbed a man in the dark saloon, he said.
The victim managed to stagger a short distance but collapsed outside Mesob restaurant, said the witness.
Pictures from the scene showed blood stained clothes on the pavement outside the restaurant.
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Residents living on Quinney Crescent said they saw a damaged dark blue car parked diagonally across the Great Western Street before paramedics and police raced to the area outside Mesob restaurant on Princess Road.
One woman, 70, said: “I heard raised voices and what sounded like a car speeding off.
“I looked out and it was next to the lamppost. It had some damage done to it.
“We were told there was a man lying in the road further up on the main road.
“I’m not sure if that was the person from the car or someone else.
“Not long after the police were here.
“It’s obviously very concerning happening so close by."
(Image: ASM)
Another nearby resident said: “I was lying on the couch and I heard a bang.
“I came out and the car was was next to the lamppost. It was damaged.
“Whoever was in it must have jumped out and ran over the other side of the road as that’s where the ambulance was.
“About five minutes later all the police were here.
“There were loads of them and they taped the street off from near my house right up to the main road.”
Another person who lives nearby said: “I believe two boys in cars were chasing each other. I could hear the car engines. One must have got out and ran as when I looked out the car was there with no one in it but the door was open.
“I didn’t see the other car.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 3572 of 07/08/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--The stark reality of life on lockdown for an autistic man and his mother

A mother has described the crushing effect of lockdown on her autistic son .
Joshua Lloyd-Taylor is one of many people being supported by Breakthrough UK , a charity which , led by disabled people , supports other disabled people to work and live independently .
The 29-year-old 's mum , Sharon Lloyd-Andrews , has given an insight into the effect restrictions can have on some of the most people in society , as Manchester 's Covaid-19 appeal raises money to support them .
The Covaid-19 appeal has seen the Manchester Evening News forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has been a lifeline to Sharon and her son .
The appeal has so far raised £70,000 , thanks to your generous support .
In 29-year-old Joshua 's case , the charity 's support is helping to ease the feelings of confusion and isolation which lockdown 's constraints have triggered in him .
Joshua , Sharon says , 'took lockdown measures personally ' , as if he had been singled out .
“ He really took it to heart and he said he didn ’ t think it was fair , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Sharon told the M.E.N .
“ Lack of understanding might be a part of it but I think predominantly it was just not really understanding why , because everybody ’ s going on about coronavirus but it ’ s not something that he can see or understand .
“ Thankfully , we ’ ve had no experience of it so I think he felt like we were being controlled and our life was being governed by other forces.
” Central to Joshua 's autism is an attachment to routine , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown has brought 'real , abrupt change ' into his life , as it has for so many others .
“ We normally have to figure things out for months in advance so that he gets used to an idea ... he became really depressed and lost all motivation .
`` He was just going back to bed and staying there all day basically.
” Josh has been unable to attend football sessions - he has played football for Manchester City ’ s ‘ One City Disability ’ team since he was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton .
“ They set up a Whatsapp group so they can still stay in touch with each other , but that was only something that we found out in the last few weeks , '' Sharon said .
“ Drama and dance that he did at The Edge , they started up a Zoom call so he did that every Thursday at ten o ’ clock , that finished last week .
“ Most of his clubs have shut for summer now , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close over the summer , we ’ re still waiting to hear if they can open again.
” Lockdown measures have impacted Sharon herself , as Josh can ’ t be left on his own .
“ The support worker only comes in for half an hour to do his personal care in the morning , so I ’ ve had to be here 24/7 too and that will be ongoing now.
” Sharon feared the local lockdown measures imposed on Greater Manchester last week would be a 'backwards step ' .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and quite withdrawn , he actually accepted the situation fairly quickly ' .
“ I believe [ it ] is down to the support that has already been put in place regarding his health and well-being , '' she said .
Breakthrough UK have provided support for Josh over lockdown in the form of weekly phone calls .
“ One of the only things that he 's had that has kept going all the way through is Michele from Breakthrough , who has rang him at one o'clock pretty much every Tuesday.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
“ We ’ ve got dogs , '' Sharon said , `` And without them , I don ’ t think Josh would have coped at all - but he ’ s had to go out everyday to walk them . ''
How you can donate All money raised through Covaid-19 will be used to support the region ’ s most vulnerable people , including elderly people with no support network , people with health conditions , those fleeing domestic violence , rough sleepers , people struggling with caring for others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families pushed onto the breadline .
To find out more and donate , visit here .
Any amount you can spare , no matter how big or small , is helping to make a huge difference .
All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester Mayor ’ s charity .

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A mother has described the crushing effect of lockdown on her autistic son.
Joshua Lloyd-Taylor is one of many people being supported by Breakthrough UK, a charity which, led by disabled people, supports other disabled people to work and live independently.
The 29-year-old's mum, Sharon Lloyd-Andrews, has given an insight into the effect restrictions can have on some of the most people in society, as Manchester's Covaid-19 appeal raises money to support them.
The Covaid-19 appeal has seen the Manchester Evening News forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to support charities like Breakthrough-UK, which has been a lifeline to Sharon and her son.
The appeal has so far raised £70,000, thanks to your generous support.
In 29-year-old Joshua's case, the charity's support is helping to ease the feelings of confusion and isolation which lockdown's constraints have triggered in him.
Joshua, Sharon says, 'took lockdown measures personally', as if he had been singled out.
“He really took it to heart and he said he didn’t think it was fair, that’s what he kept saying," Sharon told the M.E.N.
“Lack of understanding might be a part of it but I think predominantly it was just not really understanding why, because everybody’s going on about coronavirus but it’s not something that he can see or understand.
“Thankfully, we’ve had no experience of it so I think he felt like we were being controlled and our life was being governed by other forces.”
Central to Joshua's autism is an attachment to routine, and a difficulty coping with change.
And lockdown has brought 'real, abrupt change' into his life, as it has for so many others.
“We normally have to figure things out for months in advance so that he gets used to an idea...he became really depressed and lost all motivation.
"He was just going back to bed and staying there all day basically.”
Josh has been unable to attend football sessions - he has played football for Manchester City’s ‘One City Disability’ team since he was at secondary school - and drama classes held at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton.
“They set up a Whatsapp group so they can still stay in touch with each other, but that was only something that we found out in the last few weeks," Sharon said.
“Drama and dance that he did at The Edge, they started up a Zoom call so he did that every Thursday at ten o’clock, that finished last week.
“Most of his clubs have shut for summer now, and for the one that doesn’t close over the summer, we’re still waiting to hear if they can open again.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Pep Guardiola won't let Man City make Juventus error against Lyon

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has some forthright views and does not mind sharing them in public .
It was he back in March who questioned whether it was right that Atalanta were able to enter the Champions League `` thanks to just one great season '' , musing on the importance of `` international history '' that would only serve to protect the established powers by stopping novelty and change in European football .
Atalanta have been one of the best stories in this year 's competition , are the only Italian side to have made the last eight and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season - will be back for next year 's version .
Perhaps that realisation did n't help Agnelli when he spoke after Juventus 's surprise exit to Lyon on Friday night but there was not much credit given to the victors .
`` The thing that saddens us is that we were eliminated from Europe by an opponent not very difficult to beat , '' he said .
`` When Lyon 's name came out of the hat none of us cried out of despair . ''
That may well be true , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper than Real Madrid or Dortmund for instance , but it is not the sort of statement you hear club officials making often .
Manchester City look to have more chance of winning their quarter-final against Lyon than they did Juventus .
Rodri shared the belief that the squad have in their abilities before the Real Madrid second leg but the Blues were wary of the experience and mentality of their opponents , so with that logic facing a team that does not include Cristiano Ronaldo should be easier than one that does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday night when it was suggested that this was the best opportunity yet for the club to win the competition and went on to detail how they had been unable to get the better of Lyon in two group games last season .
City 's manager and the players should remember the matches well .
Despite being banned from the touchline when the teams met at the Etihad , Guardiola was straight into the dressing room at full time to tell his troops he was embarrassed by them after their 2-1 defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be no chance of the French side being downplayed by the City camp either before or after the game because the manager will not allow it .
It is a matter of both preparation and respect .
Whether that helps the team on the pitch or not is uncertain , but there will not be the same complacency that was clearly present in the Juventus hierarchy .

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has some forthright views and does not mind sharing them in public.
It was he back in March who questioned whether it was right that Atalanta were able to enter the Champions League "thanks to just one great season", musing on the importance of "international history" that would only serve to protect the established powers by stopping novelty and change in European football. Atalanta have been one of the best stories in this year's competition, are the only Italian side to have made the last eight and - as a result of another great season - will be back for next year's version.
Perhaps that realisation didn't help Agnelli when he spoke after Juventus's surprise exit to Lyon on Friday night but there was not much credit given to the victors.
"The thing that saddens us is that we were eliminated from Europe by an opponent not very difficult to beat," he said. "When Lyon's name came out of the hat none of us cried out of despair."
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That may well be true, with such a draw looking easier on paper than Real Madrid or Dortmund for instance, but it is not the sort of statement you hear club officials making often.
Manchester City look to have more chance of winning their quarter-final against Lyon than they did Juventus. Rodri shared the belief that the squad have in their abilities before the Real Madrid second leg but the Blues were wary of the experience and mentality of their opponents, so with that logic facing a team that does not include Cristiano Ronaldo should be easier than one that does.
However, Pep Guardiola sounded insulted on Friday night when it was suggested that this was the best opportunity yet for the club to win the competition and went on to detail how they had been unable to get the better of Lyon in two group games last season.
City's manager and the players should remember the matches well. Despite being banned from the touchline when the teams met at the Etihad, Guardiola was straight into the dressing room at full time to tell his troops he was embarrassed by them after their 2-1 defeat in what was a stinging remark.
There will be no chance of the French side being downplayed by the City camp either before or after the game because the manager will not allow it. It is a matter of both preparation and respect.
Whether that helps the team on the pitch or not is uncertain, but there will not be the same complacency that was clearly present in the Juventus hierarchy.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--UK could go back into lockdown next month, ex-chief scientist warns

The UK could be heading for another lockdown by next month , the former government chief scientific adviser has warned .
Sir David King claimed we are “ nowhere near ” the safe reopening of schools - and that Prime Minister Boris Johnson must now act immediately to prevent national restrictions being put in place , the Mirror reports .
He said : “ We need a proper test and trace system by September .
Otherwise full school opening will put us right back.
” He also urged Boris Johnson to `` get it right '' this month - or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as he criticised the government 's `` disastrous '' Test and Trace policy .
As head of the Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies it is shadowing the Prime Minister ’ s scientific team .
Sir David added : “ The government has a month to deal with the level of infectivity as it stands now .
`` Reopening schools should be a priority , but we believe we are nowhere near the point where it can be done safely.
” He said the R rate of infection number is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open .
Official government figures released on Friday showed the national rate as between 0.8 and 1 – the tipping point – as infections rise again .
“ We need a proper test and trace system by September , ” added Sir David .
“ Otherwise I ’ m sure school opening will put us right back .
`` We will see the government backing lockdowns and , yes , I do think this could happen nationally.
” He said the Serco tracing contract is up for renewal soon - and they 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will get £300m if it is extended - but he adds that `` this is not working . ''
Instead , he called on the government to hand over control of test and trace to local councils .
`` When you hit 3,000 new cases a day , it ’ s an enormous number for any national body to deal with .
But break it down into local regions and the numbers become manageable , '' he added .
Sir David said the government should follow other countries and put isolating members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infecting family members .
But a Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said : “ In just nine weeks NHS Test and Trace has tested over three million people for coronavirus and has reached almost a quarter of a million people who have either tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive – in order to break the chain of transmission .
“ Specially-trained call handlers work with national and local public health experts , NHS clinicians and local health protection teams , and play a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus .
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The UK could be heading for another lockdown by next month, the former government chief scientific adviser has warned.
Sir David King claimed we are “nowhere near” the safe reopening of schools - and that Prime Minister Boris Johnson must now act immediately to prevent national restrictions being put in place, the Mirror reports.
He said: “We need a proper test and trace system by September. Otherwise full school opening will put us right back.”
He also urged Boris Johnson to "get it right" this month - or face a second wave of coronavirus infections, as he criticised the government's "disastrous" Test and Trace policy.
As head of the Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies it is shadowing the Prime Minister’s scientific team.
Sir David added: “The government has a month to deal with the level of infectivity as it stands now.
"Reopening schools should be a priority, but we believe we are nowhere near the point where it can be done safely.”
He said the R rate of infection number is expected to rise by about 0.5 with all schools open.
Official government figures released on Friday showed the national rate as between 0.8 and 1 – the tipping point – as infections rise again.
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“We need a proper test and trace system by September,” added Sir David.
“Otherwise I’m sure school opening will put us right back.
"We will see the government backing lockdowns and, yes, I do think this could happen nationally.”
He said the Serco tracing contract is up for renewal soon - and they've had £100m roughly so far.
And they will get £300m if it is extended - but he adds that "this is not working."
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Instead, he called on the government to hand over control of test and trace to local councils.
"When you hit 3,000 new cases a day, it’s an enormous number for any national body to deal with. But break it down into local regions and the numbers become manageable," he added.
Sir David said the government should follow other countries and put isolating members of multi-generational households in hotels to avoid infecting family members.
But a Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “In just nine weeks NHS Test and Trace has tested over three million people for coronavirus and has reached almost a quarter of a million people who have either tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive – in order to break the chain of transmission.
“Specially-trained call handlers work with national and local public health experts, NHS clinicians and local health protection teams, and play a vital role in helping to stop the spread of the virus.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Prime Minister says it's 'moral duty' to get kids back to schools next month

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken of “ a moral duty ” to get all children back in class amid indications he would force pubs , restaurants and shops to close ahead of schools in the event of severe coronavirus flare-ups .
The Prime Minister is understood to favour only closing schools as the last resort after scientific advisers warned more restrictions may be needed to reopen classrooms in England in September .
Children ’ s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield had said the reopening of schools “ should be prioritised ” , insisting they must be first to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reintroduction of restrictions .
But Schools Minister Nick Gibb said this week that the government can not “ decree ” that classroom education would be prioritised , instead saying decisions would be made by local health chiefs .
However , a No 10 source said on Saturday that Mr Johnson ’ s expectation is that schools would be the last sector to close , with firms being shut first in the event of severe local lockdowns .
“ The PM has been clear that businesses including shops , pubs and restaurants should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining open for as long as possible , ” the source said .
Mr Johnson , writing in the Mail on Sunday , said it is the “ national priority ” to get all pupils back into classrooms in September after months without in-person education .
`` This pandemic isn ’ t over , and the last thing any of us can afford to do is become complacent , ” he wrote .
“ But now that we know enough to reopen schools to all pupils safely , we have a moral duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ spiralling economic costs ” of parents and carers being unable to work , adding : “ Keeping our schools closed a moment longer than absolutely necessary is socially intolerable , economically unsustainable and morally indefensible.
” The Prime Minister was also keen to stress the potential damage to children ’ s health if they do not return and that the virus presents only a very low threat of making them seriously ill , amid concerns parents may not feel comfortable sending them back during the pandemic .
The Downing Street source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the harm done to children ’ s education prospects by not attending school as well as to their mental health is far more damaging than the low risk posed , which schools will be carefully managing , and that those from disadvantaged backgrounds are suffering the most.
” Professor Chris Whitty , the Chief Medical Officer for England , warned in a briefing at the end of July that the nation has “ probably reached near the limit or the limits ” of what can be done to reopen society safely .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to the decision to impose the lockdown , suggested ministers would need to “ row back on the relaxation of restrictions ” to allow a full-time return to schools while keeping the virus under control .
On Wednesday , Mr Gibb said a “ more nuanced response ” would be taken when asked about Ms Longfield ’ s call for schools to be prioritised , as she criticised ministers for treating children “ as an afterthought ” during the crisis .
He told the BBC all children would be returning next month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which currently includes Preston , Greater Manchester , Leicester and parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire .
“ But you can ’ t decree this for every single case and it will depend on the circumstances of a local increase in the infection rate , and that is why it is being led by the director of public health in localities .
But we want all children back in school , ” he added .

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken of “a moral duty” to get all children back in class amid indications he would force pubs, restaurants and shops to close ahead of schools in the event of severe coronavirus flare-ups.
The Prime Minister is understood to favour only closing schools as the last resort after scientific advisers warned more restrictions may be needed to reopen classrooms in England in September.
Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield had said the reopening of schools “should be prioritised”, insisting they must be first to reopen and last to close during any reintroduction of restrictions.
But Schools Minister Nick Gibb said this week that the government cannot “decree” that classroom education would be prioritised, instead saying decisions would be made by local health chiefs.
However, a No 10 source said on Saturday that Mr Johnson’s expectation is that schools would be the last sector to close, with firms being shut first in the event of severe local lockdowns.
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“The PM has been clear that businesses including shops, pubs and restaurants should be forced to close first, with schools remaining open for as long as possible,” the source said.
Mr Johnson, writing in the Mail on Sunday, said it is the “national priority” to get all pupils back into classrooms in September after months without in-person education.
"This pandemic isn’t over, and the last thing any of us can afford to do is become complacent,” he wrote.
“But now that we know enough to reopen schools to all pupils safely, we have a moral duty to do so.”
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He warned of the “spiralling economic costs” of parents and carers being unable to work, adding: “Keeping our schools closed a moment longer than absolutely necessary is socially intolerable, economically unsustainable and morally indefensible.”
The Prime Minister was also keen to stress the potential damage to children’s health if they do not return and that the virus presents only a very low threat of making them seriously ill, amid concerns parents may not feel comfortable sending them back during the pandemic.
The Downing Street source said: “The PM has stressed that the harm done to children’s education prospects by not attending school as well as to their mental health is far more damaging than the low risk posed, which schools will be carefully managing, and that those from disadvantaged backgrounds are suffering the most.”
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Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, warned in a briefing at the end of July that the nation has “probably reached near the limit or the limits” of what can be done to reopen society safely.
And Professor Neil Ferguson, whose modelling led to the decision to impose the lockdown, suggested ministers would need to “row back on the relaxation of restrictions” to allow a full-time return to schools while keeping the virus under control.
On Wednesday, Mr Gibb said a “more nuanced response” would be taken when asked about Ms Longfield’s call for schools to be prioritised, as she criticised ministers for treating children “as an afterthought” during the crisis.
He told the BBC all children would be returning next month including in areas hit by local lockdowns, which currently includes Preston, Greater Manchester, Leicester and parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
“But you can’t decree this for every single case and it will depend on the circumstances of a local increase in the infection rate, and that is why it is being led by the director of public health in localities. But we want all children back in school,” he added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Man City morning headlines as Jesus names Man City improvement

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , 9 August .
City are three games away from finally getting their hands on the European Cup , though big tasks lie ahead in their bid to claim the trophy .
When it was to Pep Guardiola that he stands on the cusp of achieving greatness with the club , the manager rejected the notion and said there were players at City who deserve to be European champions more than he does .
David Silva was predictably mentioned , as he gets set to enter his final two weeks as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-serving striker Sergio Aguero was also mentioned .
The other two were Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho , with Guardiola hailing both for their influence on the squad and desire to raise standards within the group .
The Champions League last 16 second leg at the Etihad saw some of the biggest names in the game on the pitch , particularly in midfield .
Real Madrid ’ s trio of Casemiro , Luka Modric and Toni Kroos has been the go-to for years for los Blancos and Zinedine Zidane in particular , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact against Manchester City .
In particular , Kevin De Bruyne seemed to impress the away side ’ s contingent , with City fans spotting a moment between the Belgian and Kroos at full-time .
The German star shook his head at De Bruyne as they embraced , in an apparent appreciation of De Bruyne ’ s influence on the game .
City fans labelled it “ classy ” and full of “ respect ” at City having progressed with De Bruyne at the centre of the game .
Manchester City have learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League games , says striker Gabriel Jesus .
After several seasons of disappointments in knockout games , City look primed now to challenge for the trophy this season with the one-game format in Lisbon .
“ We know how to suffer , ” he said .
“ That is very important ... we know with the ball we are going to create lots of chances , but against big clubs you need to learn how to suffer , too . ''
Jesus says he is eagerly looking forward to the last eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focused on the prize .
“ Obviously , we have the right to dream and we should start dreaming about winning the Champions League .
I 'm a dreamer and I see myself with the trophy in my hands .
“ However , the reality is different .
We need to work really hard , show our willingness to go through in every match .
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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.
Pep’s quartet who deserve Champions League success
City are three games away from finally getting their hands on the European Cup, though big tasks lie ahead in their bid to claim the trophy.
When it was to Pep Guardiola that he stands on the cusp of achieving greatness with the club, the manager rejected the notion and said there were players at City who deserve to be European champions more than he does.
David Silva was predictably mentioned, as he gets set to enter his final two weeks as a City player, while free-scoring and long-serving striker Sergio Aguero was also mentioned.
The other two were Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho, with Guardiola hailing both for their influence on the squad and desire to raise standards within the group.
Kroos acknowledges De Bruyne’s greatness
The Champions League last 16 second leg at the Etihad saw some of the biggest names in the game on the pitch, particularly in midfield.
Real Madrid’s trio of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos has been the go-to for years for los Blancos and Zinedine Zidane in particular, but the trio didn’t have the desired impact against Manchester City.
In particular, Kevin De Bruyne seemed to impress the away side’s contingent, with City fans spotting a moment between the Belgian and Kroos at full-time .
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The German star shook his head at De Bruyne as they embraced, in an apparent appreciation of De Bruyne’s influence on the game.
City fans labelled it “classy” and full of “respect” at City having progressed with De Bruyne at the centre of the game.
Jesus points to City improvements in Europe
Manchester City have learned how to “suffer” in big Champions League games, says striker Gabriel Jesus.
After several seasons of disappointments in knockout games, City look primed now to challenge for the trophy this season with the one-game format in Lisbon.
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“We know how to suffer,” he said. “That is very important...we know with the ball we are going to create lots of chances, but against big clubs you need to learn how to suffer, too."
Jesus says he is eagerly looking forward to the last eight and beyond , with his eyes firmly focused on the prize.
“Obviously, we have the right to dream and we should start dreaming about winning the Champions League. I'm a dreamer and I see myself with the trophy in my hands.
“However, the reality is different. We need to work really hard, show our willingness to go through in every match.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Man United morning headlines as Sancho saga takes fresh twist

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , 9 August .
Manchester United ’ s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented .
He is the club ’ s top target , MEN understands , but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side ’ s demands over a transfer .
A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal .
As a result , Dortmund themselves are reportedly ready to offer Sancho a big new contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The England international ’ s current deal expires in 2022 , and for now his future remains uncertain .
Defenders unlikely to arrive this summer United have also been linked with a host of defensive recruits this summer , from Nathan Ake and Gabriel Magalhaes to Ben White and Joe Rodon - but such arrivals are improbable in the current climate and after last summer ’ s spending .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought in Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to give him half a new defensive line , while Brandon Williams has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left-back .
Other young hopefuls are trying to break through and could offer reasonable depth and cover to established seniors , so another summer of big spending on the defence is not realistic .
United also need to offload several names who have offered little in recent times , including Phil Jones , Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling .
Both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have broken the 20-goal barrier for the season , with the former leading the latter by a single strike heading into the final games of the campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all competitions if they finish strongly in the Europa League , but Rashford isn ’ t overly concerned about who wins out of the duo , as long as the team is getting victories .
Responding to a tweet from the Manchester United account about his team-mate edging ahead to 23 with his late strike against LASK , Rashford : “ Tony wins , I win , we all win .
That ’ s my guy.
” A friendly rivalry might well be in place and it ’ s natural that professional pride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford and Martial have both shown that the team comes above any individual accolades .

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.
Dortmund planning Sancho contract talks
Manchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.
He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.
A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.
As a result, Dortmund themselves are reportedly ready to offer Sancho a big new contract to remain at Signal Iduna Park.
The England international’s current deal expires in 2022, and for now his future remains uncertain.
Defenders unlikely to arrive this summer
United have also been linked with a host of defensive recruits this summer, from Nathan Ake and Gabriel Magalhaes to Ben White and Joe Rodon - but such arrivals are improbable in the current climate and after last summer’s spending.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought in Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to give him half a new defensive line, while Brandon Williams has since emerged to challenge for a spot at left-back.
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Other young hopefuls are trying to break through and could offer reasonable depth and cover to established seniors, so another summer of big spending on the defence is not realistic.
United also need to offload several names who have offered little in recent times, including Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling.
Rashford message to Martial over top scorer race
Both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have broken the 20-goal barrier for the season, with the former leading the latter by a single strike heading into the final games of the campaign.
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Both players could yet hit 25 in all competitions if they finish strongly in the Europa League, but Rashford isn’t overly concerned about who wins out of the duo , as long as the team is getting victories.
Responding to a tweet from the Manchester United account about his team-mate edging ahead to 23 with his late strike against LASK, Rashford responded :
“Tony wins, I win, we all win. That’s my guy.”
A friendly rivalry might well be in place and it’s natural that professional pride will drive the pair on, but Rashford and Martial have both shown that the team comes above any individual accolades.