themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Suicide note of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding brothers found dead next to one another

Twin brothers who once starred on My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on Channel 4 were found dead next to each other in a country lane and relatives found a suicide note , an inquest has heard today .
Joe and Billy Smith 's bodies were found in Sevenoaks , Kent , in woods where it is thought they used to play as children , on December 28 .
The 32-year-old brothers were found dead next to each other .
It has previously been reported that one of the brothers , married father of two Joe , had recently been diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
Both had celebrated their birthdays just weeks earlier .
They were remembered as brothers who `` came into this world together and went into the next together '' in a memorial page on Facebook .
Tributes included : `` Just heartbreaking two beautiful young souls gone too soon '' and wished the pair would `` both rest in gods [ sic ] home in heaven in eternal peace '' .
At the inquests ' opening on Tuesday , senior coroner Roger Hatch , sitting at North West Kent Coroner 's Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I understand the circumstances to be that a call to the police was made by a family member having discovered a suicide note .
`` They discovered two bodies hanging in a tree adjacent to each other . ''
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No family members were present at the short hearing and no date has yet been set for a full inquest .
In a video tribute previously , Paddie Doherty , 60 , one of the reality show 's biggest stars who also won Celebrity Big Brother , described the `` terrible tragedy '' involving the `` two good-looking boys . ''
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Twin brothers who once starred on My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on Channel 4 were found dead next to each other in a country lane and relatives found a suicide note, an inquest has heard today.
Joe and Billy Smith's bodies were found in Sevenoaks, Kent, in woods where it is thought they used to play as children, on December 28.
The 32-year-old brothers were found dead next to each other.
It has previously been reported that one of the brothers, married father of two Joe, had recently been diagnosed with cancer, but had undergone chemotherapy treatment.
Both had celebrated their birthdays just weeks earlier.
They were remembered as brothers who "came into this world together and went into the next together" in a memorial page on Facebook.
Tributes included: "Just heartbreaking two beautiful young souls gone too soon" and wished the pair would "both rest in gods [sic] home in heaven in eternal peace".
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At the inquests' opening on Tuesday, senior coroner Roger Hatch, sitting at North West Kent Coroner's Court in Maidstone, was told: "I understand the circumstances to be that a call to the police was made by a family member having discovered a suicide note.
"They discovered two bodies hanging in a tree adjacent to each other."
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A post-mortem examination was carried out.
Kent Police said they had been called shortly after 11.30am on December 28 and the bodies were found in Dibden Lane, Sevenoaks.
No family members were present at the short hearing and no date has yet been set for a full inquest.
In a video tribute previously, Paddie Doherty, 60, one of the reality show's biggest stars who also won Celebrity Big Brother, described the "terrible tragedy" involving the "two good-looking boys."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Daniel James explains what has surprised him since joining Manchester United

Daniel James is surprised by how frequently he has featured for Manchester United this season following his summer transfer from Swansea City .
The 22-year-old was signed by United with an eye to the future but quickly cemented himself as a first-teamer with a series of impressive performances .
James scored in three of his first four appearances for the Reds and has started in all but two of United 's Premier League games this season .
“ When I came here I didn ’ t expect to play so much at the start , but I have , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaffer and the staff here , '' James told the United programme .
`` Now it ’ s about me continuing to do what I ’ ve been doing , I want to look at how I can add more goals and more assists to help the team . ''
James added that his scoring start to life at United helped him settle in - although he does now find himself without a goal since August .
`` I came on in the Chelsea game [ on the opening day of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were 3-0 up already and it was about how I could get into a position to score , '' James said .
`` It was an unbelievable feeling and then going into the next few games with a couple more goals really helped me settle in .
“ When the gaffer brought me in , he told me that I would play an important role here .
Maybe I didn ’ t think I ’ d play as much as I ’ ve played now but that ’ s down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me working hard , and that ’ s something I ’ ll continue to do .
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Daniel James is surprised by how frequently he has featured for Manchester United this season following his summer transfer from Swansea City.
The 22-year-old was signed by United with an eye to the future but quickly cemented himself as a first-teamer with a series of impressive performances.
James scored in three of his first four appearances for the Reds and has started in all but two of United's Premier League games this season.
“When I came here I didn’t expect to play so much at the start, but I have, and that’s big credit to the gaffer and the staff here," James told the United programme.
"Now it’s about me continuing to do what I’ve been doing, I want to look at how I can add more goals and more assists to help the team."
James added that his scoring start to life at United helped him settle in - although he does now find himself without a goal since August.
"I came on in the Chelsea game [on the opening day of the season] with a bit less pressure given we were 3-0 up already and it was about how I could get into a position to score," James said.
"It was an unbelievable feeling and then going into the next few games with a couple more goals really helped me settle in.
“When the gaffer brought me in, he told me that I would play an important role here. Maybe I didn’t think I’d play as much as I’ve played now but that’s down to the gaffer and the staff pushing me and me working hard, and that’s something I’ll continue to do.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Four men to be hanged in India over Delhi gang rape and murder

Four men who were convicted of raping and murdering a woman on a bus will be hanged in India .
Jyoti Singh , 23 , and her male friend were lured onto a private bus in New Delhi in the horrific 2012 attack .
The men repeatedly raped and tortured her with a metal bar before beating both victims and dumping them naked and semi-conscious on the roadside , The Mirror reports .
The four attackers were convicted of murder , gang rape and torture in September 2013 .
Bus cleaner Akshay Thakur Singh , Mukesh Singh , 32 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gym instructor Vinay Sharma , 26 , were all sentenced to death .
The date of their execution by hanging has now been scheduled for January 22 at 7am local time , according to India Today .
Six men who were on the bus , including the driver , were originally arrested following the incident .
One suspect died in hospital in a suspected suicide and another , a juvenile , was convicted of rape and murder and given a three year jail term .
The case sent shockwaves around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outraged locals clash with security forces across India .
Women who fear for their safety amid widespread sexual violence took to the streets to demand change .
Jyoti , who was not named by the press in India , came to be known as Nirbhaya , a Hindi word meaning 'fearless ' .
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Four men who were convicted of raping and murdering a woman on a bus will be hanged in India.
Jyoti Singh, 23, and her male friend were lured onto a private bus in New Delhi in the horrific 2012 attack.
The men repeatedly raped and tortured her with a metal bar before beating both victims and dumping them naked and semi-conscious on the roadside, The Mirror reports .
Jyoti, a physiotherapy student, died in hospital weeks later.
The four attackers were convicted of murder, gang rape and torture in September 2013.
Bus cleaner Akshay Thakur Singh, Mukesh Singh, 32, fruit seller Pawan Gupta, 25, and gym instructor Vinay Sharma, 26, were all sentenced to death.
The date of their execution by hanging has now been scheduled for January 22 at 7am local time, according to India Today .
Six men who were on the bus, including the driver, were originally arrested following the incident.
One suspect died in hospital in a suspected suicide and another, a juvenile, was convicted of rape and murder and given a three year jail term.
The case sent shockwaves around the world, and sparked mass protests that saw outraged locals clash with security forces across India.
Women who fear for their safety amid widespread sexual violence took to the streets to demand change.
Jyoti, who was not named by the press in India, came to be known as Nirbhaya, a Hindi word meaning 'fearless'.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--A kitten travelled more than 100 MILES before leaping from beneath a car bonnet

A tiny kitten travelled more than 100 MILES beneath a car bonnet - then leapt out in front of amazed garage workers .
The three-month-old ginger tom has been inevitably named Gasket .
It emerged from under the bonnet of a Toyota Verso brought into Helensburgh Toyota in Argyll and Bute after travelling from Dunoon .
Car manager Gavin Wilson , 45 , said he was `` reeling '' by the discovery of the kitten .
The kitten scarpered and hid in the workshop as staff tried to lure him out .
They found him hiding in the engine gasket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cat box to take him to be checked out by vets .
The father of two , who already has two cats and a dog at home , discovered the kitten was not microchipped .
The kitten is believed to have vanished from Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute a fortnight ago and was spotted being attacked and pecked at by magpies in Dunoon on January 1 .
Gavin said : `` We named him Gasket as he was found in the engine bay area .
It would get really hot and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fan belt .
`` He spent a lovely evening with my two girls , I had to explain to them if it was their cat they 'd want him to be returned . ''
But he added that he would `` happily give him a home '' .
`` The car came in from Dunoon and the cat just jumped out .
It scared me half to death .
`` We saw it scurry across the workshop and managed to get the doors down , but we could n't find the little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car on the ramp and started dismantling it , and found the cat . ''
The Facebook appeal was shared more than 2,000 times .
Gavin explained that he was seen on New Year 's Day in Sandbank , Dunoon , `` being attacked by magpies '' .
`` We are still trying to get a phone number for the people we think are the owners , '' he added .
The workshop manager said he has seen pictures of a little girl holding the kitten and it will be `` great to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was not quite a chance in a million - but not far off it , '' he said .
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A tiny kitten travelled more than 100 MILES beneath a car bonnet - then leapt out in front of amazed garage workers.
The three-month-old ginger tom has been inevitably named Gasket. It emerged from under the bonnet of a Toyota Verso brought into Helensburgh Toyota in Argyll and Bute after travelling from Dunoon.
Car manager Gavin Wilson, 45, said he was "reeling" by the discovery of the kitten.
The kitten scarpered and hid in the workshop as staff tried to lure him out.
They found him hiding in the engine gasket of a Toyota Subaru and they fetched a cat box to take him to be checked out by vets.
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The father of two, who already has two cats and a dog at home, discovered the kitten was not microchipped.
The kitten is believed to have vanished from Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute a fortnight ago and was spotted being attacked and pecked at by magpies in Dunoon on January 1.
Gavin said: "We named him Gasket as he was found in the engine bay area. It would get really hot and he was lucky not to get caught in the fan belt.
"He spent a lovely evening with my two girls, I had to explain to them if it was their cat they'd want him to be returned."
But he added that he would "happily give him a home".
"The car came in from Dunoon and the cat just jumped out. It scared me half to death.
(Image: SWNS)
"We saw it scurry across the workshop and managed to get the doors down, but we couldn't find the little thing.
"We finally put another car on the ramp and started dismantling it, and found the cat."
The Facebook appeal was shared more than 2,000 times.
Gavin explained that he was seen on New Year's Day in Sandbank, Dunoon, "being attacked by magpies".
"We are still trying to get a phone number for the people we think are the owners," he added.
The workshop manager said he has seen pictures of a little girl holding the kitten and it will be "great to return him" to his rightful owner.
"It was not quite a chance in a million - but not far off it," he said.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--John O'Shea gives transfer verdict on Man United captain Ashley Young amid Inter Milan interest

Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea believes it would be a blow for the club if they were to lose Ashley Young to Inter Milan .
The MEN understands that Inter Milan are keen to sign the 34-year-old in the January transfer window .
Young is out of contract in the summer at Old Trafford and could sign a pre-contract agreement with Inter for when his contract expires .
However , it 's understood that Inter want to sign Young this window , which would allow United to gain a fee for former England international .
Following Manchester United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said : `` We ca n't weaken ourselves , we need to strengthen ourselves if any movement is going to happen , '' when asked about Young , who was omitted from Tuesday 's squad .
Antonio Conte wanted to sign Young for Chelsea in 2017 , however , a deal never materialised , but the pair could be reunited this month .
However , former United full-back O'Shea believes it would be a big blow for United if he was to depart Old Trafford this month .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in terms of experience-wise for United to lose him , '' he told The Debate .
`` With the performances of young Williams , I think United might be thinking if they can get a bit of transfer fee for him .
`` Ashley ( Young ) is probably thinking if he can go and work with Conte out at Inter Milan it could be a good end to his career . ''

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Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea believes it would be a blow for the club if they were to lose Ashley Young to Inter Milan.
The MEN understands that Inter Milan are keen to sign the 34-year-old in the January transfer window.
Young is out of contract in the summer at Old Trafford and could sign a pre-contract agreement with Inter for when his contract expires.
However, it's understood that Inter want to sign Young this window, which would allow United to gain a fee for former England international.
Following Manchester United's 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "We can't weaken ourselves, we need to strengthen ourselves if any movement is going to happen," when asked about Young, who was omitted from Tuesday's squad.
Antonio Conte wanted to sign Young for Chelsea in 2017, however, a deal never materialised, but the pair could be reunited this month.
However, former United full-back O'Shea believes it would be a big blow for United if he was to depart Old Trafford this month.
"I think it would be a blow, in terms of experience-wise for United to lose him," he told The Debate.
"With the performances of young Williams, I think United might be thinking if they can get a bit of transfer fee for him.
"Ashley (Young) is probably thinking if he can go and work with Conte out at Inter Milan it could be a good end to his career."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Pep Guardiola explains how Mancheser United changes at half-time affected Man City

Pep Guardiola saw his side struggle to adapt to Manchester United 's second half response .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side looked mightily relieved to hear the half-time whistle as a rampant Manchester City threatened to score more than the three they had already plundered at Old Trafford .
However , the visitors would not find the scoresheet again as an improved performance from the home side saw them reduce the deficit ahead of the second leg at the end of the month .
Guardiola could be seen speaking to a few players individually including Rodri during the second period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve greater control of the game .
The Blues will be content to take a 3-1 advantage to the Etihad and City 's manager said that whatever was likely said in the home dressing room at the break along with the changes they made meant that besting them for the full 90 minutes was never going to happen .
`` I tried to say [ to Rodri ] that the space was outside , not inside , '' he said .
`` They had 4-4-2 diamond , and to make the buildup our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not easy .
`` You ca n't always anticipate change because from the line it is difficult to communicate it to them , we do n't have a timeout to tell them a few things .
It is easier to watch it from outside but [ Benjamin ] Mendy was alone and [ Kyle ] Walker was alone and that 's when I wanted to tell him but just in case the second leg Ole wants to play in that way we have to be prepared what we have to do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we were more tired .
`` It 's normal .
I 'm pretty sure they spoke at half-time and said guys we can not accept that .
Yesterday Leeds played especially well in the first half and then Mikel made a speech and good corrections .
`` It 's impossible at this stage in this level when you play to be perfect .
I never expected to come here and win the game but I did n't expect to play the first 40 minutes and I do n't expect we 're going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first 45 minutes but we have to be serious to try to reach the final . ''

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Pep Guardiola saw his side struggle to adapt to Manchester United's second half response.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looked mightily relieved to hear the half-time whistle as a rampant Manchester City threatened to score more than the three they had already plundered at Old Trafford.
However, the visitors would not find the scoresheet again as an improved performance from the home side saw them reduce the deficit ahead of the second leg at the end of the month.
Guardiola could be seen speaking to a few players individually including Rodri during the second period in an attempt to see his side achieve greater control of the game. The Blues will be content to take a 3-1 advantage to the Etihad and City's manager said that whatever was likely said in the home dressing room at the break along with the changes they made meant that besting them for the full 90 minutes was never going to happen.
"I tried to say [to Rodri] that the space was outside, not inside," he said. "They had 4-4-2 diamond, and to make the buildup our free man was the full-back but it was not easy.
"You can't always anticipate change because from the line it is difficult to communicate it to them, we don't have a timeout to tell them a few things. It is easier to watch it from outside but [Benjamin] Mendy was alone and [Kyle] Walker was alone and that's when I wanted to tell him but just in case the second leg Ole wants to play in that way we have to be prepared what we have to do to solve the situation because we struggled more because we were more tired.
"It's normal. I'm pretty sure they spoke at half-time and said guys we cannot accept that. Yesterday Leeds played especially well in the first half and then Mikel made a speech and good corrections.
"It's impossible at this stage in this level when you play to be perfect. I never expected to come here and win the game but I didn't expect to play the first 40 minutes and I don't expect we're going to play the second leg like the first 45 minutes but we have to be serious to try to reach the final."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Pep Guardiola reveals punishing Man City preparation for Manchester United test

Pep Guardiola revealed the punishing schedule which his players have had to endure over the Christmas period .
And the Manchester City manager reiterated his plea for the football authorities to consider lightening the load on ALL the Premier League teams at this time of year .
Guardiola carefully chose his moment , after the Blues had produced a fine display to beat rivals Manchester United3-1 at Old Trafford in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final .
But he said that not only has the incredible demand of 14 games in 44 days tested his players to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also ruined his private life !
Said the manager : “ We do n't have time for training , five games in 12 days .
“ Maybe we will have time for training soon but so far it has not been possible with the schedule .
Go to the bathroom , eat sleep , and that 's all .
“ We tried to do our best .
The problem is you do n't have time to recover , even myself .
I don ’ t have time to see the team we play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't have a private life , it 's crazy .
It 's too much - and imagine the players .
“ In the last 12 days they did n't have one day off , the last 23 days they have only had two days off and sometimes they need it .
“ When I speak about being fresh they need to be fresh mentally and physically .
All the clubs need it .
“ I 'm not talking about just Manchester City , you see the teams and they always struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but in the same time our players have incredible personality and courage .
Eighty minutes against Wolves 10 against 11 we did it , so it 's a really good team .
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Pep Guardiola revealed the punishing schedule which his players have had to endure over the Christmas period.
And the Manchester City manager reiterated his plea for the football authorities to consider lightening the load on ALL the Premier League teams at this time of year.
Guardiola carefully chose his moment, after the Blues had produced a fine display to beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
But he said that not only has the incredible demand of 14 games in 44 days tested his players to the limit physically and mentally, it has also ruined his private life!
Said the manager: “We don't have time for training, five games in 12 days.
“Maybe we will have time for training soon but so far it has not been possible with the schedule. Go to the bathroom, eat sleep, and that's all.
“We tried to do our best. The problem is you don't have time to recover, even myself. I don’t have time to see the team we play and prepare the other one.
“I don't have a private life, it's crazy. It's too much - and imagine the players.
“In the last 12 days they didn't have one day off, the last 23 days they have only had two days off and sometimes they need it. “When I speak about being fresh they need to be fresh mentally and physically. All the clubs need it.
“I'm not talking about just Manchester City, you see the teams and they always struggle for rhythm because it's a lot - but in the same time our players have incredible personality and courage. Eighty minutes against Wolves 10 against 11 we did it, so it's a really good team.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Darren Fletcher sends transfer message to Manchester United board after Man City defeat

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has insisted that the club must strengthen their squad in the January transfer window .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night .
After a poor first-half performance which saw Pep Guardiola 's side race into a 3-0 lead at the break , Marcus Rashford managed to reduce the deficit but City ran out comfortable winners .
Despite beating the champions of England when the two teams met in the Premier League earlier this season , there was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Without Harry Maguire , Paul Pogba , Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial in their starting XI , their players were overawed in midfield .
It 's for that reason that Fletcher has insisted United must bring in reinforcements in January to help their young players .
`` I think so ( they need to buy in January ) , '' he told Sky Sports after the defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday .
`` Seeing that tonight , you take Harry Maguire out of the team , Paul Pogba is n't there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's a light squad anyway , but they look young , naive , weak and I think the club will look to bring someone in .
`` They wo n't buy anyone for the sake of it but I 'm sure they will be active to try and bring someone in to try to help these young players . ''

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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has insisted that the club must strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
After a poor first-half performance which saw Pep Guardiola's side race into a 3-0 lead at the break, Marcus Rashford managed to reduce the deficit but City ran out comfortable winners.
Despite beating the champions of England when the two teams met in the Premier League earlier this season, there was no repeat by United this time around.
Without Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba , Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial in their starting XI, their players were overawed in midfield.
It's for that reason that Fletcher has insisted United must bring in reinforcements in January to help their young players.
"I think so (they need to buy in January)," he told Sky Sports after the defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday.
"Seeing that tonight, you take Harry Maguire out of the team, Paul Pogba isn't there, Scott McTominay, all of a sudden, it's a light squad anyway, but they look young, naive, weak and I think the club will look to bring someone in.
"They won't buy anyone for the sake of it but I'm sure they will be active to try and bring someone in to try to help these young players."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Manchester United stance on Ashley Young transfer interest

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated Manchester United will resist any major outgoings in the January transfer window amid Inter Milan 's interest in Ashley Young .
Young , 34 , was not included in United 's provisional squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City and is understood to be fit .
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young , 34 , when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games in 2017-18 .
Full-back Young is out of contract at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and does not have the option of an additional year .
He is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club this month , or move permanently for a fee , and Inter want to sign Young this month .
However , United were without Harry Maguire ( knock ) , Scott McTominay ( knee ) and Paul Pogba ( ankle ) Eric Bailly , Timothy Fosu-Mensah ( both knee ) and Marcos Rojo against City .
Phil Jones appeared to suffer a muscle-related strain late on and United could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the visit of Norwich City on Saturday .
`` Tonight 's not the time to talk about players leaving , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Because we need the players we have in the squad and we 've got a few months left of this season .
You 've got to ask Ash , to be fair , for me it 's about focusing on the next game and tonight . ''
Young joined United from Aston Villa for £18million in 2011 and has won a Premier League winner 's medal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Europa League .
The England international started 73 games in the last two seasons under Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho and earned a one-year contract last February .
The expectation was Young would leave United after nine years in the summer .
Brandon Williams , 19 , played for United at left-back against City in what was just his 10th career start .
United sources indicated in November they had abandoned plans to sign a left-back , having previously monitored Ben Chilwell of Leicester City .
Luke Shaw recovered from illness to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City tie but was excluded from the matchday 18 , with Diogo Dalot named on the bench instead .
Dalot , 20 , has played at right-back and left-back for United .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated Manchester United will resist any major outgoings in the January transfer window amid Inter Milan's interest in Ashley Young.
Young, 34, was not included in United's provisional squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City and is understood to be fit.
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young, 34, when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games in 2017-18.
Full-back Young is out of contract at United at the end of the season and does not have the option of an additional year. He is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club this month, or move permanently for a fee, and Inter want to sign Young this month.
However, United were without Harry Maguire (knock), Scott McTominay (knee) and Paul Pogba (ankle) Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah (both knee) and Marcos Rojo against City. Phil Jones appeared to suffer a muscle-related strain late on and United could be reduced to just one specialist centre half for the visit of Norwich City on Saturday.
"Tonight's not the time to talk about players leaving," Solskjaer said. "Because we need the players we have in the squad and we've got a few months left of this season. You've got to ask Ash, to be fair, for me it's about focusing on the next game and tonight."
Young joined United from Aston Villa for £18million in 2011 and has won a Premier League winner's medal, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League.
The England international started 73 games in the last two seasons under Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho and earned a one-year contract last February. The expectation was Young would leave United after nine years in the summer.
Brandon Williams, 19, played for United at left-back against City in what was just his 10th career start. United sources indicated in November they had abandoned plans to sign a left-back, having previously monitored Ben Chilwell of Leicester City.
Luke Shaw recovered from illness to make United's provisional squad for the City tie but was excluded from the matchday 18, with Diogo Dalot named on the bench instead. Dalot, 20, has played at right-back and left-back for United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--What Pep Guardiola told Man City players after Man Utd victory in Carabao Cup

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players about Manchester United after watching the second half of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg .
The Blues were irresistible in the first half and only poor finishing prevented them from putting them more than 3-0 up at the break .
However , Marcus Rashford scored after the break to keep the tie alive , and City 's manager said he had taken notes on the problems that they had been given as control on the night moved away from them even if they remain in firm control of the tie .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his team can produce some stunning football , what came after reminded him of previous incidents that have disrupted their season .
And if that is not enough to sound warning bells for the perfectionist coach , there is also respect for what United have achieved both historically and more recently under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
`` We are close to making the final but in three weeks anything can happen , '' said the manager .
`` Enjoy the night , celebrate but nobody is going to say we are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a problem .
I spoke with the players that it is not over .
Be calm and we will prepare .
Hopefully the fans can be in the stadium and help us over 90 minutes .
`` I have the warnings after what happened in the second half .
Anything can happen in one game and they have the quality to make good actions .
They score two goals in the Premier League game so they are able to do it .
We have to prepare well but it is in three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have to focus on the Premier League right now .
`` It is not done .
Last season they lost 2-0 to PSG and after they qualified so anything can happen in football and I know after what happened in the second half they are a dangerous team .
Hopefully in front of our people they can support us like Man United supported their team and qualify again for the final . ''

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players about Manchester United after watching the second half of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
The Blues were irresistible in the first half and only poor finishing prevented them from putting them more than 3-0 up at the break. However, Marcus Rashford scored after the break to keep the tie alive, and City's manager said he had taken notes on the problems that they had been given as control on the night moved away from them even if they remain in firm control of the tie.
If the first half showed Guardiola that his team can produce some stunning football , what came after reminded him of previous incidents that have disrupted their season. And if that is not enough to sound warning bells for the perfectionist coach, there is also respect for what United have achieved both historically and more recently under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
"We are close to making the final but in three weeks anything can happen," said the manager. "Enjoy the night, celebrate but nobody is going to say we are going to be in the final - that would be a problem. I spoke with the players that it is not over. Be calm and we will prepare. Hopefully the fans can be in the stadium and help us over 90 minutes.
"I have the warnings after what happened in the second half. Anything can happen in one game and they have the quality to make good actions. They score two goals in the Premier League game so they are able to do it. We have to prepare well but it is in three weeks. We have more games before and we have to focus on the Premier League right now.
"It is not done. Last season they lost 2-0 to PSG and after they qualified so anything can happen in football and I know after what happened in the second half they are a dangerous team. Hopefully in front of our people they can support us like Man United supported their team and qualify again for the final."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--What Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said in Manchester United half time team talk vs Man City

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reminded Manchester United players at half-time there were still three halves left to recover from their forlorn first-half shellacking by Manchester City .
United went in at the pause 3-0 down to City in their League Cup semi-final first leg and were booed off by some of their supporters .
Despite the hopelessness of the situation , United emerged and did not concede after the interval and clawed a goal back through Marcus Rashford .
Rashford 's strike could prove to be inconsequential ahead of the return leg in three weeks ' time but Solskjaer opened up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the break .
`` 'There are still three 45 minutes to be played , we 've got to stay in the game , make sure we win the second-half ' , '' Solskjaer said .
`` You come into half-time , with that result , that 's the word pride Pep was talking about , is one word you speak about , make sure you win the second-half and are in the tie .
Of course , it 's a difficult task but that second-half at least gave us something to hang onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 first-half minutes to all but gift City the victory on the night .
Pep Guardiola named Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench and Solskjaer conceded United could not cope with City 's innovative set-up .
`` From the first goal until half-time we just could n't cope with that setback , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We were running in between , the pressure did n't work , we let them play , our heads dropped , decisions were made we should n't do and that needed sorting at half-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and although it 's a steep mountain to climb we can still climb it and just got to look forward .
`` From their goal until half-time is the worst we 've played .
Before then , it could have gone either way but does n't matter now , we 've just got to focus now on Saturday , Norwich , after that second-half we 've got something we can believe in . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reminded Manchester United players at half-time there were still three halves left to recover from their forlorn first-half shellacking by Manchester City.
United went in at the pause 3-0 down to City in their League Cup semi-final first leg and were booed off by some of their supporters. Despite the hopelessness of the situation, United emerged and did not concede after the interval and clawed a goal back through Marcus Rashford.
Rashford's strike could prove to be inconsequential ahead of the return leg in three weeks' time but Solskjaer opened up on what he told United players at the break.
"'There are still three 45 minutes to be played, we've got to stay in the game, make sure we win the second-half'," Solskjaer said. "You come into half-time, with that result, that's the word pride Pep was talking about, is one word you speak about, make sure you win the second-half and are in the tie. Of course, it's a difficult task but that second-half at least gave us something to hang onto."
United shipped three goals in 21 first-half minutes to all but gift City the victory on the night. Pep Guardiola named Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench and Solskjaer conceded United could not cope with City's innovative set-up.
"From the first goal until half-time we just couldn't cope with that setback," Solskjaer added. "We were running in between, the pressure didn't work, we let them play, our heads dropped, decisions were made we shouldn't do and that needed sorting at half-time.
"Second-half was a good response and although it's a steep mountain to climb we can still climb it and just got to look forward.
"From their goal until half-time is the worst we've played. Before then, it could have gone either way but doesn't matter now, we've just got to focus now on Saturday, Norwich, after that second-half we've got something we can believe in."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Micah Richards admits Man City were fortunate with one key decision vs Manchester United

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted he would 've expected a foul for Riyad Mahrez 's challenge on Brandon Williams in the build-up to City 's third goal .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were comprehensively beaten 3-1 by their nearest rivals at Old Trafford in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final .
Goals from Bernardo Silva , Kevin De Bruyne and an Andreas Pereira own goal put City in control at half-time .
An improved second-half display saw United reduce the arrears by one as Marcus Rashford pulled one back but Solskjaer 's side have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stadium if they 're to make the Carabao Cup final .
However , United can feel slightly aggrieved that City 's third goal , the own goal , was allowed to stand after a potential foul in the build-up .
Mahrez was sent racing through and after being dispossessed by Williams , appeared to nudge over the left-back , allowing de Bruyne to regain possession .
He then beat Phil Jones before his shot was saved by de Gea and hit Pereira and rebounded into the net .
Former City defender Richards has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` soft '' decision , it 's one he would 've expected to get when he was playing .
`` I 've seen them given , yes , '' Richards told Sky Sports after the full-time whistle .
`` It would have been soft but as a defender , when you 're running back and off-balance , sometimes the slightest little nudge can knock you just a little bit .
`` I would 've wanted a foul there , personally , but I can see why the referee has n't given it @ @

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted he would've expected a foul for Riyad Mahrez's challenge on Brandon Williams in the build-up to City's third goal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were comprehensively beaten 3-1 by their nearest rivals at Old Trafford in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Goals from Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and an Andreas Pereira own goal put City in control at half-time.
An improved second-half display saw United reduce the arrears by one as Marcus Rashford pulled one back but Solskjaer's side have it all to do at the Etihad Stadium if they're to make the Carabao Cup final.
However, United can feel slightly aggrieved that City's third goal, the own goal, was allowed to stand after a potential foul in the build-up.
Mahrez was sent racing through and after being dispossessed by Williams , appeared to nudge over the left-back, allowing de Bruyne to regain possession.
He then beat Phil Jones before his shot was saved by de Gea and hit Pereira and rebounded into the net.
Former City defender Richards has admitted that whilst it would have been a "soft" decision, it's one he would've expected to get when he was playing.
"I've seen them given, yes," Richards told Sky Sports after the full-time whistle.
"It would have been soft but as a defender, when you're running back and off-balance, sometimes the slightest little nudge can knock you just a little bit.
"I would've wanted a foul there, personally, but I can see why the referee hasn't given it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Marcus Rashford reacts to Manchester United derby defeat to Man City

Marcus Rashford admitted that his first experience of captaining Manchester United was `` bittersweet '' as Man City won the Manchester derby 3-1 .
The United striker was handed the captain 's armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , in the absences of Ashley Young and Harry Maguire , against City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford — and his second half goal brought the Reds back into the tie .
That was after first half strikes from Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal saw City storm into a 3-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Rashford helped them recover after the break when he latched onto Mason Greenwood 's pass and finished beyond Claudio Bravo .
He then almost caught the City goalkeeper out with a late long-range shot but the deficit remained at two goals .
The 22-year-old reacted to the derby defeat after the game and insisted United had a fighting chance to turning the tie around .
He tweeted : `` Bittersweet to lead out my boyhood team for the first time but lose the game .
Still in the tie and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got at The Etihad .
Thanks for the support . ''
Rashford 's goal was his 20th of the season in all competitions for club and country and his fourth in three Carabao Cup appearances this season after scoring in previous rounds against Colchester and Chelsea .
It was also United 's first goal of 2020 — and their only one so far .

Marcus Rashford admitted that his first experience of captaining Manchester United was "bittersweet" as Man City won the Manchester derby 3-1.
The United striker was handed the captain's armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in the absences of Ashley Young and Harry Maguire, against City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford — and his second half goal brought the Reds back into the tie.
That was after first half strikes from Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal saw City storm into a 3-0 first half lead.
United were abject but Rashford helped them recover after the break when he latched onto Mason Greenwood's pass and finished beyond Claudio Bravo. He then almost caught the City goalkeeper out with a late long-range shot but the deficit remained at two goals.
The 22-year-old reacted to the derby defeat after the game and insisted United had a fighting chance to turning the tie around.
He tweeted: "Bittersweet to lead out my boyhood team for the first time but lose the game. Still in the tie and we’ll give it all we’ve got at The Etihad. Thanks for the support."
Rashford's goal was his 20th of the season in all competitions for club and country and his fourth in three Carabao Cup appearances this season after scoring in previous rounds against Colchester and Chelsea. It was also United's first goal of 2020 — and their only one so far.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Micah Richards makes Marcus Rashford Man City claim after Man Utd defeat

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted he 'feels sorry ' for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United , claiming he 'd score 20-30 goals a season with Pep Guardiola 's side .
The England international has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season , putting him behind only Raheem Sterling in the scoring charts for Premier League players , but has suffered from a lack of service .
Rashford 's latest effort came in the second-half of the 3-1 defeat to City in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford , providing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second-leg in three weeks time .
While Rashford is currently enjoying his best-ever scoring season with United , Richards believes his tally in front of goal would be significantly higher if he plied his trade on the other side of Manchester .
`` I feel a little bit for Rashford .
If Rashford was in Manchester City 's team , he would get 30 , 40 goals a season , '' Richards told Sky Sports after the full-time whistle .
`` Obviously on the counter-attack when you 've got Martial , Lingard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sometimes , the counter-attack is n't on .
You 've got to be able to pick through teams .
You look at City 's midfield compared to United 's and that 's no disrespect to them .
De Bruyne first thought is 'let 's play a forward pass ' .
`` When I see United play , it 's all just a little bit too safe . '
I do n't want to be the one to make a mistake today so I 'll just play a simple pass ' .
You look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'let 's play forward ' . ''

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has admitted he 'feels sorry' for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United, claiming he'd score 20-30 goals a season with Pep Guardiola's side.
The England international has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, putting him behind only Raheem Sterling in the scoring charts for Premier League players, but has suffered from a lack of service.
Rashford 's latest effort came in the second-half of the 3-1 defeat to City in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford, providing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side with a glimmer of hope ahead of the second-leg in three weeks time.
While Rashford is currently enjoying his best-ever scoring season with United , Richards believes his tally in front of goal would be significantly higher if he plied his trade on the other side of Manchester.
"I feel a little bit for Rashford. If Rashford was in Manchester City's team, he would get 30, 40 goals a season," Richards told Sky Sports after the full-time whistle.
"Obviously on the counter-attack when you've got Martial, Lingard, James, they look good.
"Sometimes, the counter-attack isn't on. You've got to be able to pick through teams. You look at City's midfield compared to United's and that's no disrespect to them. De Bruyne first thought is 'let's play a forward pass'.
"When I see United play, it's all just a little bit too safe. 'I don't want to be the one to make a mistake today so I'll just play a simple pass'. You look at City's midfield, first option 'let's play forward'."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Bernardo Silva gives verdict on Man City's opening 45 minutes vs Manchester United

Manchester City 's destruction of rivals Manchester United was motivated by their derby defeat in the Premier League last month .
City were beaten 2-1 in December by United in the league , but exacted revenge exactly one month later to take control of their Carabao Cup semi-final with victory at Old Trafford .
Bernardo Silva , who led the first half rampage with a goal and assist , declared after the game that City had made up for the disappointing defeat last month , which saw Pep Guardiola 's side beaten by United 's effective counter-attack .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their advantage on Tuesday , and Bernardo described their first half performance as 'perfect ' .
He told Sky Sports : `` The first half was the perfect 45 minutes .
`` We could have gone in even winning four or five because we miss a few chances .
The second half was really hard for us , they started pressing higher , trying to control the game and get in on the ball .
We got tired but overall it was a good performance and we are very happy with this win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when you play against United , a huge team , you can not win always .
`` We were disappointed [ last month ] because losing at home it is not normal for us .
Coming here , it makes up to our fans who were once again unbelievable tonight and helped us get this win . ''
Bernardo was deployed as the most forward attacker in City 's fluid formation as Pep Guardiola opted to keep both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench .
`` I enjoyed my role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the Portugese playmaker explained when asked about his new role .
`` Pep wanted one more man in the middle and that 's why he put me there .
Happily it worked , so we 're happy with the win , happy with the performance .
`` It 's never easy to come here to Old Trafford against one of the best sides in England and Europe to win 3-1 ''

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Manchester City's destruction of rivals Manchester United was motivated by their derby defeat in the Premier League last month.
City were beaten 2-1 in December by United in the league, but exacted revenge exactly one month later to take control of their Carabao Cup semi-final with victory at Old Trafford.
Bernardo Silva, who led the first half rampage with a goal and assist, declared after the game that City had made up for the disappointing defeat last month, which saw Pep Guardiola's side beaten by United's effective counter-attack.
But it was City who used the break to their advantage on Tuesday, and Bernardo described their first half performance as 'perfect'.
He told Sky Sports: "The first half was the perfect 45 minutes.
"We could have gone in even winning four or five because we miss a few chances. The second half was really hard for us, they started pressing higher, trying to control the game and get in on the ball. We got tired but overall it was a good performance and we are very happy with this win.
"When you play a derby and when you play against United, a huge team, you cannot win always.
"We were disappointed [last month] because losing at home it is not normal for us. Coming here, it makes up to our fans who were once again unbelievable tonight and helped us get this win."
Bernardo was deployed as the most forward attacker in City's fluid formation as Pep Guardiola opted to keep both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench.
"I enjoyed my role - because it worked and we won," the Portugese playmaker explained when asked about his new role.
"Pep wanted one more man in the middle and that's why he put me there. Happily it worked, so we're happy with the win, happy with the performance.
"It's never easy to come here to Old Trafford against one of the best sides in England and Europe to win 3-1"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Manchester United fans highlight sole positive from Man City defeat

Manchester United fans believe the 'homegrown ' goal in the second half against Man City was the only positive from an otherwise disappointing Manchester derby .
City stormed into a 3-0 lead at Old Trafford after a first half in which the visitors were completely dominant .
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring with a 25-yard thunderbolt before Riyad Mahrez rounded David de Gea and passed into an empty net , with Andreas Pereira 's unfortunate own goal seemingly putting the tie beyond United .
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side produced a more spirited display after the interval , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally got their goal — their first of 2020 — when Marcus Rashford latched onto Mason Greenwood and finished coolly into the bottom corner .
United could n't pull another goal back , meaning they will head to the Etihad Stadium for the second leg with a very slim chance of getting to Wembley .
Yet plenty of United supporters viewed the combination of Rashford and Greenwood , with Gomes behind them , as the `` only positive '' from a derby dominated by City .
Many believe Gomes should be retained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to expire in the summer .
Rashford 's finishing and Greenwood 's ability to make things happen were also lauded by United fans on social media as the homegrown pair continue to impress .

Manchester United fans believe the 'homegrown' goal in the second half against Man City was the only positive from an otherwise disappointing Manchester derby.
City stormed into a 3-0 lead at Old Trafford after a first half in which the visitors were completely dominant. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring with a 25-yard thunderbolt before Riyad Mahrez rounded David de Gea and passed into an empty net, with Andreas Pereira's unfortunate own goal seemingly putting the tie beyond United.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side produced a more spirited display after the interval, particularly following the introduction of Angel Gomes and finally got their goal — their first of 2020 — when Marcus Rashford latched onto Mason Greenwood and finished coolly into the bottom corner.
United couldn't pull another goal back, meaning they will head to the Etihad Stadium for the second leg with a very slim chance of getting to Wembley.
Yet plenty of United supporters viewed the combination of Rashford and Greenwood, with Gomes behind them, as the "only positive" from a derby dominated by City.
Many believe Gomes should be retained by the club, with his current contract due to expire in the summer. Rashford's finishing and Greenwood's ability to make things happen were also lauded by United fans on social media as the homegrown pair continue to impress.
Here's what fans said:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--What was said at half time in the Man City dressing room in Manchester United win

Manchester City sat back in the second half of the Carabao Cup win over Manchester United to help manage the fitness of their players , defender Kyle Walker has revealed .
City were 'perfect ' in the first 45 minutes according to forward Bernardo Silva , who had opened the scoring with a fine strike into the top corner from the edge of the area .
He then turned provider for Riyad Mahrez , and Andreas Pereira put into his own goal to make it three before the break .
The scoreline put City in total control of the two-legged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half performance allowed United a way back into the semi-final through Marcus Rashford 's goal .
But Walker says the plan was to rest legs after a busy Christmas fixture list while trying to catch United on the break .
`` We knew they were going to come out , and they had to come out differently with a fighting mentality so we knew what to expect , '' Walker told Sky Sports .
`` It was basically about controlling the game as much as possible .
We 've had a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your legs as best you can but if there 's a goal to get , go and get it . ''
Walker found Bernardo for City 's first and was a constant threat on the right hand side against United in the first half .
Having lost his place for the last two games to Joao Cancelo , Walker explained the thinking behind his more attacking performance .
He said : `` I just seen space and if i see it I 'll attack it .
Obviously I 've got good players around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought the first half was great and second half they changed the system , they had to come out fighting obviously 3-0 to a local derby .
`` Fair play to us , we got the result we needed and on to the Etihad now . ''

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Manchester City sat back in the second half of the Carabao Cup win over Manchester United to help manage the fitness of their players, defender Kyle Walker has revealed.
City were 'perfect' in the first 45 minutes according to forward Bernardo Silva, who had opened the scoring with a fine strike into the top corner from the edge of the area. He then turned provider for Riyad Mahrez, and Andreas Pereira put into his own goal to make it three before the break.
The scoreline put City in total control of the two-legged tie, but a more defensive second half performance allowed United a way back into the semi-final through Marcus Rashford's goal.
But Walker says the plan was to rest legs after a busy Christmas fixture list while trying to catch United on the break.
"We knew they were going to come out, and they had to come out differently with a fighting mentality so we knew what to expect," Walker told Sky Sports.
"It was basically about controlling the game as much as possible. We've had a lot of games in the festive period and save your legs as best you can but if there's a goal to get, go and get it."
Walker found Bernardo for City's first and was a constant threat on the right hand side against United in the first half.
Having lost his place for the last two games to Joao Cancelo, Walker explained the thinking behind his more attacking performance.
He said: "I just seen space and if i see it I'll attack it. Obviously I've got good players around me that can find me and I thought the first half was great and second half they changed the system, they had to come out fighting obviously 3-0 to a local derby.
"Fair play to us, we got the result we needed and on to the Etihad now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Inter Milan interested in Manchester United captain Ashley Young in transfer window

Young , 34 , was not included in United 's provisional squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City and is understood to be fit .
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games in 2017-18 .
Inter want to sign Young this month .
Young is out of contract at United at the end of the season and does not have the option of an additional year .
He is free to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club this month , or move permanently for a fee .
Club captain Young was omitted from the City squad along with fellow left-back Luke Shaw , who missed three months of the campaign with a hamstring injury .
Brandon Williams , 19 , played for United at left-back against City in what was just his 10th career start .
United sources indicated in November they had abandoned plans to sign a left-back , having previously monitored Ben Chilwell of Leicester City .
United youngsters Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes are also free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Solskjaer indicated in December there was a chance of outgoings .
`` There 's always a chance of it , '' Solskjaer said of mid-season departures .
`` And I can say with 99.9 per cent sure [ Chong and Gomes ] wo n't go .
`` But there is always a chance teams will be interested in some of ours , maybe they 're not happy , have n't played enough , so there might be a chance . ''

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Inter Milan have enquired about Manchester United full-back Ashley Young.
Young, 34, was not included in United's provisional squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City and is understood to be fit.
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games in 2017-18. Inter want to sign Young this month.
Young is out of contract at United at the end of the season and does not have the option of an additional year. He is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club this month, or move permanently for a fee.
Club captain Young was omitted from the City squad along with fellow left-back Luke Shaw, who missed three months of the campaign with a hamstring injury.
Brandon Williams, 19, played for United at left-back against City in what was just his 10th career start. United sources indicated in November they had abandoned plans to sign a left-back, having previously monitored Ben Chilwell of Leicester City.
United youngsters Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes are also free to negotiate with overseas clubs this month but Solskjaer indicated in December there was a chance of outgoings.
"There's always a chance of it," Solskjaer said of mid-season departures. "And I can say with 99.9 per cent sure [Chong and Gomes] won't go.
"But there is always a chance teams will be interested in some of ours, maybe they're not happy, haven't played enough, so there might be a chance."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Father of Manchester student rapist Reynhard Sinaga says his son's punishment 'fits his crimes'

The father of Manchester student rapist Reynhard Sinaga said his son 's punishment 'fits his crimes ' after he was jailed for life .
The 36-year-old , from Indonesia , was convicted of raping dozens of men , aged 17 to 36 , over two-and-a-half years .
He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 30 years at Manchester Crown Court .
Speaking to BBC Indonesia , his dad Saibun Sinaga said : `` We accept the verdict .
His punishment fits his crimes .
`` I do n't want to discuss the case any further . ''
Born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew up in a well-off conservative Catholic family in Sumatra .
He studied in Indonesia before moving to the UK in 2007 .
A friend who studied with him at the University of Indonesia also spoke to the BBC , describing him as 'popular ' .
The woman , who did n't want to be named , said : `` He was very social , friendly , easy to get along with and fun to work on projects with . ''
PHD student Sinaga lured drunk men back to his flat on Montana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their drinks with GHB .
He then filmed himself raping them while they were unconscious , often multiple times for several hours .
The details emerged during a series of Manchester Crown Court trials spanning 18 months .
He was convicted of raping 44 men , and found guilty of sexually assaulting an additional four victims .
But detectives believe the true number of victims was at least 195 .
Her Honour Judge Goddard QC said she was not aware of a case of sexual offending of such magnitude .
Sentencing him on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true scale of your offending may never be known , but the police have established there are 195 different males who appear to be unconscious whilst you sexually assaulted them on the films that you took .
“ You are an evil serial sexual predator who has preyed upon young men who for the most part came into the city centre wanting nothing more than a good night out with their friends .
“ One of your victims described you in his victim personal statement as a monster – the scale and enormity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate description.
” What to do if you think you may have been affected by Sinaga 's crimes Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga ’ s crimes , come into contact with him under similar circumstances , or someone like him , is urged to contact police via 101 .
Specialist officers are waiting to take their calls and offer the appropriate support .
The police can be contacted in the UK on 0800 092 0410 and internationally on 0207 158 0124 Counselling support can be reached via 0800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0011 for international calls .
The Police Major Incident Public Reporting Site website is here Survivors Manchester supports boys and men who have been affected by rape and sexual assault .
The charity provides therapeutic support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors ( ISVA ) .
They offer assistance throughout the criminal justice system , from initial reports to court and beyond .
ISVAs work independently of the police , Crown Prosecution Service and court system .
Boys and Men in Greater Manchester affected by sexual abuse , regardless of when it happened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 236 2182 or emailing : support @ survivorsmanchester.org.uk A weekly drop in session takes place each Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm .
You can donate to Survivors Manchester here : www.justgiving.com/survivorsmanchester Greater Manchester Rape Crisis works with women and girls affected by rape and sexual assault .
They can be contacted on 0161 273 4591 .
St Marys Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides forensic , counselling and aftercare services for people affected by rape and sexual assault .
Their services can be accessed without contacting police by calling 0161 276 6515 or visiting @ @ @ @

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The father of Manchester student rapist Reynhard Sinaga said his son's punishment 'fits his crimes' after he was jailed for life.
The 36-year-old, from Indonesia, was convicted of raping dozens of men, aged 17 to 36, over two-and-a-half years.
He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 30 years at Manchester Crown Court.
Speaking to BBC Indonesia, his dad Saibun Sinaga said: "We accept the verdict. His punishment fits his crimes.
"I don't want to discuss the case any further."
Born in Jambi, in Indonesia, Sinaga grew up in a well-off conservative Catholic family in Sumatra.
He studied in Indonesia before moving to the UK in 2007.
A friend who studied with him at the University of Indonesia also spoke to the BBC, describing him as 'popular'.
The woman, who didn't want to be named, said: "He was very social, friendly, easy to get along with and fun to work on projects with."
PHD student Sinaga lured drunk men back to his flat on Montana House, Princess Street, before spiking their drinks with GHB.
He then filmed himself raping them while they were unconscious, often multiple times for several hours.
The details emerged during a series of Manchester Crown Court trials spanning 18 months.
He was convicted of raping 44 men, and found guilty of sexually assaulting an additional four victims.
But detectives believe the true number of victims was at least 195.
Her Honour Judge Goddard QC said she was not aware of a case of sexual offending of such magnitude.
Sentencing him on Monday, she said: "The true scale of your offending may never be known, but the police have established there are 195 different males who appear to be unconscious whilst you sexually assaulted them on the films that you took.
“You are an evil serial sexual predator who has preyed upon young men who for the most part came into the city centre wanting nothing more than a good night out with their friends.
“One of your victims described you in his victim personal statement as a monster – the scale and enormity of your offending establishes that is an accurate description.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--How Pep Guardiola's Man City gave Manchester United a tactical and technical master-class

Pep Guardiola ’ s tactical master-class destroyed Manchester United to set Manchester City on the road to Wembley again .
The Blues turned the tables entirely on that damaging league defeat – just 30 days earlier – to stamp their class on the first leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final .
Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal did the damage , but such was City ’ s superiority it could have been twice as many Pundits pontificated and fans fantasised about how the Blues could put right the mistakes that had cost them last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game , we saw United breaking quickly , afforded the time and space in midfield to find balls in behind a notoriously slow City back line .
We thought the three-at-the-back system Guardiola has favoured since that traumatic loss would come into it , while deeper role for Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan was also on many minds .
Naturally , Guardiola chose his own path , the first hint coming when he left BOTH Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench .
The mere mortals in the press box thought Raheem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack , but again , we were all wrong .
Instead , Guardiola pushed Kevin De Bruyne and the indefatigable Bernardo Silva up against the Reds ’ fragile centre back pairing of Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof .
With Sterling and Riyad Mahrez closing down the full backs , United ’ s only option was to play long – and Guardiola had chosen Nicolas Otamendi , despite the fans ’ disapproval , to gobble them up .
The wide men also shared the workload , both coming inside to do some defending from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half was absolute carnage , with a virtual front four pressuring United into error after error , with Rodri and Gundogan roving around to mop up in midfield .
Even with Sterling way below his best , City were too slick , too organised , and just too classy for the Reds .
Guardiola ’ s tactical checkmate apart , there has been a gulf in class between the two squads for the last seven years , and it was never more evident .
United ’ s inability to break free led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walker free to join in the attack - he fed Bernardo , who cut in from the right , onto his left foot , and placed a beauty into the far top corner .
The little Portuguese was revelling in this role , De Bruyne less so .
He has yet to hit the heights of form he showed last season , but Bernardo was exceptional , despite starting against Port Vale three days ago .
And with the goal in the bank , City turned the tables from a month ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the right moment to deliver the right ball .
Bernardo did exactly that , shifting up a gear to head into United territory and then surgically slicing apart the Reds defence with a pass that set Mahrez free on goal .
He coolly took the ball round David De Gea and slotted it home to double the lead .
With City ’ s confidence high , and United in a tattered mess , it started to look like a case of how many the Blues might run up – the 6-1 scoreline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the minds of both sets of fans at this point .
And it really looked on when City juggled their way past a floundering defence once more , De Bruyne going on on one against Phil Jones .
The Belgian dummied the shot , leaving everyone ’ s favourite gurner spreadeagled on the pitch .
His shot bounced off De Gea , cannoned into Pereira and into the net .
City set up to counter-attack in the second half , as United responded by bringing on the hulking Nemanja Matic in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield dominance .
All that happened was that City were a threat on the break , and if Sterling had not been so out of touch , they really would have threatened Roberto Mancini ’ s six-hit .
As it was , United found a way through to give themselves some hope for the second leg , Marcus Rashford easing past Otamendi and finding the bottom corner .
The Blues took their foot off the gas , a reminder that there are still 90 minutes left in the tie – but with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attacking

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Pep Guardiola’s tactical master-class destroyed Manchester United to set Manchester City on the road to Wembley again.
The Blues turned the tables entirely on that damaging league defeat – just 30 days earlier – to stamp their class on the first leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final.
Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal did the damage, but such was City’s superiority it could have been twice as many
Pundits pontificated and fans fantasised about how the Blues could put right the mistakes that had cost them last month’s league derby.
In that game, we saw United breaking quickly, afforded the time and space in midfield to find balls in behind a notoriously slow City back line.
We thought the three-at-the-back system Guardiola has favoured since that traumatic loss would come into it, while deeper role for Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan was also on many minds.
Naturally, Guardiola chose his own path, the first hint coming when he left BOTH Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus on the bench.
The mere mortals in the press box thought Raheem Sterling might be the fulcrum of the attack, but again, we were all wrong.
Instead, Guardiola pushed Kevin De Bruyne and the indefatigable Bernardo Silva up against the Reds’ fragile centre back pairing of Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof.
With Sterling and Riyad Mahrez closing down the full backs, United’s only option was to play long – and Guardiola had chosen Nicolas Otamendi, despite the fans’ disapproval, to gobble them up.
The wide men also shared the workload, both coming inside to do some defending from the front.
The result in the first half was absolute carnage, with a virtual front four pressuring United into error after error, with Rodri and Gundogan roving around to mop up in midfield.
Even with Sterling way below his best, City were too slick, too organised, and just too classy for the Reds.
Guardiola’s tactical checkmate apart, there has been a gulf in class between the two squads for the last seven years, and it was never more evident.
United’s inability to break free led to the first goal, with Kyle Walker free to join in the attack - he fed Bernardo, who cut in from the right, onto his left foot, and placed a beauty into the far top corner.
The little Portuguese was revelling in this role, De Bruyne less so.
He has yet to hit the heights of form he showed last season, but Bernardo was exceptional, despite starting against Port Vale three days ago.
And with the goal in the bank, City turned the tables from a month ago, happy to sit, pass and wait for the right moment to deliver the right ball.
Bernardo did exactly that, shifting up a gear to head into United territory and then surgically slicing apart the Reds defence with a pass that set Mahrez free on goal.
He coolly took the ball round David De Gea and slotted it home to double the lead.
With City’s confidence high, and United in a tattered mess, it started to look like a case of how many the Blues might run up – the 6-1 scoreline from eight years ago was not far from the minds of both sets of fans at this point.
And it really looked on when City juggled their way past a floundering defence once more, De Bruyne going on on one against Phil Jones.
The Belgian dummied the shot, leaving everyone’s favourite gurner spreadeagled on the pitch.
His shot bounced off De Gea, cannoned into Pereira and into the net.
City set up to counter-attack in the second half, as United responded by bringing on the hulking Nemanja Matic in a bid to break the Blues’ utter midfield dominance.
All that happened was that City were a threat on the break, and if Sterling had not been so out of touch, they really would have threatened Roberto Mancini’s six-hit.
As it was, United found a way through to give themselves some hope for the second leg, Marcus Rashford easing past Otamendi and finding the bottom corner.
The Blues took their foot off the gas, a reminder that there are still 90 minutes left in the tie – but with the onus now on the Reds to do the attacking


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Some Manchester United players cannot survive this latest shambles

`` We 're the pride of Manchester . ''
City did not have a single Mancunian in their XI and United were captained by a lad from Wythenshawe .
Marcus Rashford was not part of the pride .
`` Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , we want you to stay , '' chirped the City following on their night of schadenfreude .
This was the nadir of Solskjaer 's stewardship , a night where City fans were fantasising about another 6-1 .
At one stage , it was not disingenuous to speculate whether they could annihilate United by a greater margin than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ended 10-0 on aggregate .
There were some boos at half-time and full-time .
The singing section near the Stretford End remained supportive but there was a whiff of mutiny about Old Trafford .
Some supporters turned on Jesse Lingard , an improbable selection at No.10 again , and the ponderous passing was anathema to the thousands who left 15 minutes before full-time .
Thousands did not bother attending .
`` They 're here , they 're there , they 're every f -- -- -- where , empty seats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones had a worse 45 minutes than at Sheffield United .
Lingard 's substitution was cheered by supporters .
Andreas Pereira was swamped .
United maintain they will only sign players this month if the right players are available to improve the squad .
Where to start ?
Jones , inexplicably gifted a new contract 11 months ago , appeared to end the game with another injury in his hapless pursuit of Riyad Mahrez .
It is just as well he abandoned social media some time ago .
Lingard might finally give up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is there for United to indulge a player who has teamed up with Mino Raiola , an agent who last week vowed not to move any more clients there .
You ca n't blame him .
Some players ' United careers can not be allowed to survive and the manager might not long-term , either .
Another humiliating derby could only be three weeks away and next week Liverpool await at Anfield , a managerial graveyard for Jose Mourinho .
There were superior players and coaches in the stands .
Sir Alex Ferguson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to his treble assistant Steve McClaren .
Wayne Rooney , Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt watched on , ashen faced .
Rashford still looked as sorrowful after he scored .
Solskjaer , ever the eternal optimist , will pinpoint the recovery from a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain .
That was during the honeymoon .
He is in danger of a divorce .
The United manager still answers to financial figures , rather than footballing ones .
Ed Woodward and his deal-maker Matthew Judge sat through the game stoically in the directors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scouting , Marcel Bout , was also in attendance .
He should have been elsewhere .
Four City starters could fairly describe themselves as playmakers .
Not one of United 's fit the criteria .
James Maddison 's value has just gone up , That it was a Tuesday could not prevent City supporters from chorusing to The Four Seasons with a rendition of 'watching City on a Wednesday night , you play on Thursday 'cause you 're f -- -- -- s -- -- ' .
The United European Cup winners sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have failed to make out the lyrics .
City smugness was lacking among their perfectionist analysts , who regularly despaired at the helter-skelter defending from Benjamin Mendy and Nicolas Otamendi inside five minutes .
Rashford skinned Otamendi in the eighth but Fernandinho put out the fire .
Sterling was heckled for his Scouse past by the not-so-familial family stand , upgraded into the singing section .
It was a worrisome United defender who contributed to the breakthrough ; Jones casually stood off Bernardo Silva as if he were incapable of firing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he turned around the ball had just rebounded out of the net .
Silva , a scorer in his last two Old Trafford appearances , was not seriously considered as a prospective signing by United two-and-a-half years ago and the mind boggles .
United 's heads were all over the place .
Lindelof , comfortable ever since he received an undeserved contract in September , had a worm 's eye view of Riyad Mahrez 's game-killer and Jones was also left prone by Kevin de Bruyne , whose shot bounced off De Gea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside 38 minutes .
The United technical area was completely empty for the rest of the half and the only change they mustered at the pause was Nemanja Matic for the listless Lingard .
The apparent game-changer was Angel Gomes ; already harbouring reservations about staying in Manchester beyond the summer .
Matic 's lack of alacrity vexed Mike Phelan .
Lightning threatened to strike twice when , just like in The 6-1 , United made it 3-1 through Rashford 's fourth derby goal in the 70th minute .
`` So listen close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , Rashford is red , '' United supporters defiantly sang .
City charitably spared Jones of a duel with unused substitute Sergio Aguero .
`` You 've seen the champions , now f -- - off home , '' City fans sang .
Thousands did ; their pride wounded .

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"We're the pride of Manchester." City did not have a single Mancunian in their XI and United were captained by a lad from Wythenshawe. Marcus Rashford was not part of the pride.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, we want you to stay," chirped the City following on their night of schadenfreude. This was the nadir of Solskjaer's stewardship, a night where City fans were fantasising about another 6-1. At one stage, it was not disingenuous to speculate whether they could annihilate United by a greater margin than Burton Albion in last year's semi-finals. That ended 10-0 on aggregate.
There were some boos at half-time and full-time. The singing section near the Stretford End remained supportive but there was a whiff of mutiny about Old Trafford. Some supporters turned on Jesse Lingard, an improbable selection at No.10 again, and the ponderous passing was anathema to the thousands who left 15 minutes before full-time. Thousands did not bother attending. "They're here, they're there, they're every f------ where, empty seats," the City fans chanted.
Phil Jones had a worse 45 minutes than at Sheffield United. Lingard's substitution was cheered by supporters. Andreas Pereira was swamped. United maintain they will only sign players this month if the right players are available to improve the squad. Where to start?
Jones, inexplicably gifted a new contract 11 months ago, appeared to end the game with another injury in his hapless pursuit of Riyad Mahrez. It is just as well he abandoned social media some time ago. Lingard might finally give up on it altogether now. What incentive is there for United to indulge a player who has teamed up with Mino Raiola, an agent who last week vowed not to move any more clients there. You can't blame him.
Some players' United careers cannot be allowed to survive and the manager might not long-term, either. Another humiliating derby could only be three weeks away and next week Liverpool await at Anfield, a managerial graveyard for Jose Mourinho. There were superior players and coaches in the stands. Sir Alex Ferguson, flush with anger, was sat next to his treble assistant Steve McClaren. Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt watched on, ashen faced.
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Rashford still looked as sorrowful after he scored. Solskjaer, ever the eternal optimist, will pinpoint the recovery from a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. That was during the honeymoon. He is in danger of a divorce.
The United manager still answers to financial figures, rather than footballing ones. Ed Woodward and his deal-maker Matthew Judge sat through the game stoically in the directors' box. The head of global scouting, Marcel Bout, was also in attendance. He should have been elsewhere. Four City starters could fairly describe themselves as playmakers. Not one of United's fit the criteria. James Maddison's value has just gone up,
That it was a Tuesday could not prevent City supporters from chorusing to The Four Seasons with a rendition of 'watching City on a Wednesday night, you play on Thursday 'cause you're f------ s----'. The United European Cup winners sat together in the directors' box could not have failed to make out the lyrics.
City smugness was lacking among their perfectionist analysts, who regularly despaired at the helter-skelter defending from Benjamin Mendy and Nicolas Otamendi inside five minutes. Rashford skinned Otamendi in the eighth but Fernandinho put out the fire. Sterling was heckled for his Scouse past by the not-so-familial family stand, upgraded into the singing section.
It was a worrisome United defender who contributed to the breakthrough; Jones casually stood off Bernardo Silva as if he were incapable of firing an Exocet into the top corner and when he turned around the ball had just rebounded out of the net. Silva, a scorer in his last two Old Trafford appearances, was not seriously considered as a prospective signing by United two-and-a-half years ago and the mind boggles.
United's heads were all over the place. Lindelof, comfortable ever since he received an undeserved contract in September, had a worm's eye view of Riyad Mahrez's game-killer and Jones was also left prone by Kevin de Bruyne, whose shot bounced off De Gea, onto Pereira and in for 3-0 inside 38 minutes.
The United technical area was completely empty for the rest of the half and the only change they mustered at the pause was Nemanja Matic for the listless Lingard. The apparent game-changer was Angel Gomes; already harbouring reservations about staying in Manchester beyond the summer.
Matic's lack of alacrity vexed Mike Phelan. Lightning threatened to strike twice when, just like in The 6-1, United made it 3-1 through Rashford's fourth derby goal in the 70th minute.
"So listen close, it must be said, like Manchester, Rashford is red," United supporters defiantly sang. City charitably spared Jones of a duel with unused substitute Sergio Aguero.
"You've seen the champions, now f--- off home," City fans sang. Thousands did; their pride wounded.