themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Jurgen Klopp's lovely response to young Manchester United fan who told him he wants 'Liverpool to lo

Jurgen Klopp's lovely response to young Manchester United fan who told him he wants 'Liverpool to lose'

A young Manchester United fan was left surprised when a letter from Jurgen Klopp arrived for him .
Daragh Curley from Denegal , Northern Ireland , contacted the Liverpool manager last month as part of a school project .
The 10-year-old told Klopp that being a United supporter `` is very sad '' and basically asked him if he could get his team to forfeit any future game by 'letting the other team score ' .
Daragh told the German manager : `` Liverpool are winning too many games .
If you win nine more games then you have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Being a United fan that is very sad .
`` So the next time Liverpool play , please make them lose .
You should just let the other team score .
I hope I have convinced you to not win the league or any other match ever again . ''
The letter was then sent off to Liverpool 's training ground and much to Daragh 's shock , he got a personally-signed reply .
He told the youngster that he `` could not grant his request '' as he did n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his response : `` On this occasion , I can not grant your request , not through choice anyway .
`` It is my job to do everything I can to help Liverpool to win as there are millions of people around the world who want that to happen so I really do not want to let them down . ''
The Liverpool boss has been widely praised as a 'class act ' for his response which also credited Daragh passion for the game , telling him the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Klopp continued : `` Luckily for you , we have lost games in the past and we will lose games in the future .
`` The problem is when you are 10-years-old you think that things will always be as they are now but if there is one thing I can tell you as 52-years-old it is that this most definitely is n't the case .
`` Having read your letter , though , I think I can safely say one thing that will not change is your passion for football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are lucky to have you .
`` I hope if we are lucky enough to win more games and lift some more trophies you will not be too disappointed as although our clubs are great rivals we also share a great respect for one another .
`` This is what football is all about .
Take care and good luck , Jurgen . ''
The Irish Mirror reports that Daragh 's dad , also a self-confessed Man Utd fan , Gordon Curley , was equally as stunned by the personal letter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man Utd fan but I have to say I really admire Klopp .
What I really liked about the letter to Daragh was that it was personal .
`` You could tell by the language that he was using German phrases and that it was a personal response .
`` Daragh could n't believe it and it was great to be able to bring it into the school and show his teachers and all his friends . ''
Klopp 's side are currently on a runaway course to win the Premier League and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in the title race .
Football fans , whichever team they back , have all praised Klopp for his gesture .
`` This ... this is what sport is about .
You really ca n't help but love Jurgen Klopp .
We really underestimate what just this letter could do for a passionate young fan , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` This is just classy . ''
`` Bloody hell # klopp it ’ s bad enough # Liverpool running away with # PremierLeague but on top of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy !
What a great letter , '' a third responded .
Though one was also happy to joke : `` A little something tells me that Ole gunnar solskjaer sent that letter to Klopp , not a kid called Darragh . ''

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A young Manchester United fan was left surprised when a letter from Jurgen Klopp arrived for him.
Daragh Curley from Denegal, Northern Ireland, contacted the Liverpool manager last month as part of a school project.
The 10-year-old told Klopp that being a United supporter "is very sad" and basically asked him if he could get his team to forfeit any future game by 'letting the other team score'.
Daragh told the German manager: "Liverpool are winning too many games. If you win nine more games then you have the best unbeaten run in English football. Being a United fan that is very sad.
"So the next time Liverpool play, please make them lose. You should just let the other team score. I hope I have convinced you to not win the league or any other match ever again."
The letter was then sent off to Liverpool's training ground and much to Daragh's shock, he got a personally-signed reply.
He told the youngster that he "could not grant his request" as he didn't want to let Liverpool fans down.
Klopp said in his response: "On this occasion, I cannot grant your request, not through choice anyway.
"It is my job to do everything I can to help Liverpool to win as there are millions of people around the world who want that to happen so I really do not want to let them down."
The Liverpool boss has been widely praised as a 'class act' for his response which also credited Daragh passion for the game, telling him the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were "lucky" to have him.
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Klopp continued: "Luckily for you, we have lost games in the past and we will lose games in the future.
"The problem is when you are 10-years-old you think that things will always be as they are now but if there is one thing I can tell you as 52-years-old it is that this most definitely isn't the case.
"Having read your letter, though, I think I can safely say one thing that will not change is your passion for football and for your club.
"Manchester United are lucky to have you.
"I hope if we are lucky enough to win more games and lift some more trophies you will not be too disappointed as although our clubs are great rivals we also share a great respect for one another.
"This is what football is all about. Take care and good luck, Jurgen."
The Irish Mirror reports that Daragh's dad, also a self-confessed Man Utd fan, Gordon Curley, was equally as stunned by the personal letter.
He said "I'm obviously a Man Utd fan but I have to say I really admire Klopp. What I really liked about the letter to Daragh was that it was personal.
"You could tell by the language that he was using German phrases and that it was a personal response.
"Daragh couldn't believe it and it was great to be able to bring it into the school and show his teachers and all his friends."
Klopp's side are currently on a runaway course to win the Premier League and are currently 22 points clear of Manchester City in the title race.
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Football fans, whichever team they back, have all praised Klopp for his gesture.
"This... this is what sport is about. You really can't help but love Jurgen Klopp. We really underestimate what just this letter could do for a passionate young fan," tweeted one.
Another said: "This is just classy."
"Bloody hell #klopp it’s bad enough #Liverpool running away with #PremierLeague but on top of that you continue to be an incredibly classy guy! What a great letter," a third responded.
Though one was also happy to joke: "A little something tells me that Ole gunnar solskjaer sent that letter to Klopp, not a kid called Darragh."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Aston Villa fans with Man City tickets will have them cancelled

Aston Villa fans who have bought tickets in the Manchester City end at Wembley will have their tickets cancelled for safety reasons .
A group of Villa fans – thought to be less than 20 – bought tickets for City ’ s midweek game against West Ham in order to be eligible for a seat at the Carabao Cup final next Sunday .
City last week reduced the criteria for purchasing a ticket to allow fans with a purchase history to buy up to three tickets for the final , which is the Blues ’ third appearance in a row @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33,666 tickets – a smaller allocation than City ’ s 33,889 – and some enterprising fans bought tickets for the midweek Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium .
It is believed that less than 50 tickets have been sold to Villa fans in the City end , but the club believes it knows who the purchasers are and will cancel the tickets on security grounds .
City recorded an unusually low attendance of around 52,000 for the Hammers game , which was re-arranged after being postponed ten days earlier , but was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans turned around and went home as closures to the main Oldham Road and Rochdale Road thoroughfares , and a gridlocked motorway system to the north and west of Manchester - caused by a series of accidents - caused chaos .
The Blues have around 1,600 tickets left for the final , of which 1,400 are for the higher tier of £125-150 .
The club is understood to be happy with that level of sale , as this will be their 16th appearance at Wembley in ten years , not including a league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadium their temporary home in 2018-19 .
Villa have been to Wembley four times in the same time period , the last time being for the 2015 FA Cup final .
That compares to City playing at the venue four times within the last year .

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Aston Villa fans who have bought tickets in the Manchester City end at Wembley will have their tickets cancelled for safety reasons.
A group of Villa fans – thought to be less than 20 – bought tickets for City’s midweek game against West Ham in order to be eligible for a seat at the Carabao Cup final next Sunday.
City last week reduced the criteria for purchasing a ticket to allow fans with a purchase history to buy up to three tickets for the final, which is the Blues’ third appearance in a row.
Villa had already sold out their 33,666 tickets – a smaller allocation than City’s 33,889 – and some enterprising fans bought tickets for the midweek Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium.
It is believed that less than 50 tickets have been sold to Villa fans in the City end, but the club believes it knows who the purchasers are and will cancel the tickets on security grounds.
City recorded an unusually low attendance of around 52,000 for the Hammers game, which was re-arranged after being postponed ten days earlier, but was still hit by bad weather - many fans turned around and went home as closures to the main Oldham Road and Rochdale Road thoroughfares, and a gridlocked motorway system to the north and west of Manchester - caused by a series of accidents - caused chaos.
The Blues have around 1,600 tickets left for the final, of which 1,400 are for the higher tier of £125-150.
The club is understood to be happy with that level of sale, as this will be their 16th appearance at Wembley in ten years, not including a league game against Tottenham, who made the stadium their temporary home in 2018-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United training ground after Dubai trip

Paul Pogba was photographed driving into Manchester United 's training complex on Friday as the wait for his return from injury goes on .
Pogba has not featured for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on New Year 's Day that Pogba would be available in three to four weeks but it is nearly March and he is yet to resume full training .
Pogba is usually chauffeured into training but he drove himself into Carrington in a Bentley Bentayga .
It is the first time Pogba has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground for several weeks after he recently spent time working on his recovery in Dubai .
The French midfielder told former world champion boxer Wladimir Klitschko in a recent interview that he is focused on coming back stronger .
United manager Solskjaer refused to put a timescale on Pogba 's return during a press conference earlier this week .
`` He 's not been part of team training yet , '' Solskjaer said on Wednesday .
`` And it will depend on how he feels , or when he feels ready to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near that yet . ''
United drew 1-1 with Club Brugge on Thursday night , with Anthony Martial 's second-half strike saving the under-par visitors ' blushes in Belgium .
Solskjaer and his players flew straight back to Manchester after the game and a host of those involved were pictured arriving at Carrington along with Pogba on Friday morning .
United are back in action against Watford on Sunday and Scott McTominay could make his long-awaited return to action after a knee injury .
McTominay , like Pogba , has not featured since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 .

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Paul Pogba was photographed driving into Manchester United's training complex on Friday as the wait for his return from injury goes on.
Pogba has not featured for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on New Year's Day that Pogba would be available in three to four weeks but it is nearly March and he is yet to resume full training.
Pogba is usually chauffeured into training but he drove himself into Carrington in a Bentley Bentayga.
It is the first time Pogba has been photographed arriving at United's training ground for several weeks after he recently spent time working on his recovery in Dubai.
The French midfielder told former world champion boxer Wladimir Klitschko in a recent interview that he is focused on coming back stronger.
United manager Solskjaer refused to put a timescale on Pogba's return during a press conference earlier this week.
"He's not been part of team training yet," Solskjaer said on Wednesday. "And it will depend on how he feels, or when he feels ready to do that. So he's not anywhere near that yet."
United drew 1-1 with Club Brugge on Thursday night, with Anthony Martial's second-half strike saving the under-par visitors' blushes in Belgium.
Solskjaer and his players flew straight back to Manchester after the game and a host of those involved were pictured arriving at Carrington along with Pogba on Friday morning.
United are back in action against Watford on Sunday and Scott McTominay could make his long-awaited return to action after a knee injury.
McTominay, like Pogba, has not featured since the 4-1 win over Newcastle on December 26.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--New road to be named after soldier killed in Gulf War 'friendly fire' - on the council estate where

New road to be named after soldier killed in Gulf War 'friendly fire' - on the council estate where he grew up

A teenage solider killed in a 'friendly fire ' attack in the first Gulf War is to have a new road on the estate where he grew up named after him .
Fusilier Conrad Cole , 17 , of Rochdale , was the youngest British soldier to die during the war .
He was one of nine young soldiers from the The Queen 's Own Highlanders and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers killed when a US Air Force ‘ tank-buster ’ jet launched an attack on a British armoured patrol on February 26 , 1991 .
On Wednesday , February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be held to name a road in Kirkholt in his honour .
Military personnel from the Fusiliers , including some of Conrad ’ s former comrades , will march through the estate before the service .
Coun Janet Emsley , cabinet member for the armed forces , said : `` This will be a moving and poignant day as Conrad ’ s many friends and family gather to pay their respects .
`` It is nearly 30 years ago since Conrad ’ s tragic death , but he is never forgotten .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lasting memorial to a very brave young man , who died protecting the values , liberty and freedoms we cherish so much .
`` I know how proud Conrad ’ s family are that a road is to be named in his honour by the council , which was instigated by Councillor Richard Farnell , and Gleeson Homes . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Col James Denny , regimental secretary for The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers , said : `` It is a great honour to be part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can do to honour Fusilier Cole 's service with the regiment .
`` As we say in the regiment once a Fusilier , always a Fusilier so this touching tribute will create a lasting memorial for Fusilier Cole for many years to come . ''
At the time of his death Conrad , a former Balderstone Technology School School pupil , had been planning to get engaged to his girlfriend Karrie Yeardle .
The inquest into his death was held in Oxford , when a jury returned a verdict that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noon and will include prayers , led by Rev Margaret Smith , the laying of wreaths and special tributes to Conrad .
Following the service , refreshments will be served at the Strand Community Hub .

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A teenage solider killed in a 'friendly fire' attack in the first Gulf War is to have a new road on the estate where he grew up named after him.
Fusilier Conrad Cole, 17, of Rochdale, was the youngest British soldier to die during the war.
He was one of nine young soldiers from the The Queen's Own Highlanders and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers killed when a US Air Force ‘tank-buster’ jet launched an attack on a British armoured patrol on February 26, 1991.
On Wednesday, February 26, a special dedication ceremony will be held to name a road in Kirkholt in his honour.
Military personnel from the Fusiliers, including some of Conrad’s former comrades, will march through the estate before the service.
Coun Janet Emsley, cabinet member for the armed forces, said: "This will be a moving and poignant day as Conrad’s many friends and family gather to pay their respects.
"It is nearly 30 years ago since Conrad’s tragic death, but he is never forgotten.
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"This lovely idea will be a fitting and lasting memorial to a very brave young man, who died protecting the values, liberty and freedoms we cherish so much.
"I know how proud Conrad’s family are that a road is to be named in his honour by the council, which was instigated by Councillor Richard Farnell, and Gleeson Homes."
Col James Denny, regimental secretary for The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, said: "It is a great honour to be part of this event and the very least we can do to honour Fusilier Cole's service with the regiment.
"As we say in the regiment once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier so this touching tribute will create a lasting memorial for Fusilier Cole for many years to come."
At the time of his death Conrad, a former Balderstone Technology School School pupil, had been planning to get engaged to his girlfriend Karrie Yeardle.
The inquest into his death was held in Oxford, when a jury returned a verdict that he was unlawfully killed.
The ceremony begins at noon and will include prayers, led by Rev Margaret Smith, the laying of wreaths and special tributes to Conrad.
Following the service, refreshments will be served at the Strand Community Hub.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Parents and two daughters, aged one and three, die in car crash in Scotland

A family of four have tragically died in a car crash in the Scottish Highlands .
The two parents , aged 26 and 25 , and their two daughters , aged one and three , were killed in a collision involving two vehicles .
Police were called to the scene on the A82 by Hillfarm , Torlundy , at around 5.30pm on Thursday .
All four members of the family , who were travelling in a Mini Cooper , were pronounced dead at the scene .
A 56-year-old woman , who was driving a Ford Fiesta , was taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
Superintendent Simon Bradshaw of Police Scotland said : “ Enquiries are continuing into the incident and I would ask anyone with information or dashcam footage who has not yet come forward to please get in touch.
” Police closed the road for around for around 11 and a half hours while investigations took place .
Kate Forbes , MSP for Skye , Lochaber and Badenoch , tweeted : “ This is extremely sad news .
Thinking of the families and friends who are dealing with the shock of all of this.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ local councillor Andrew Baxter wrote : “ It ’ s terrible news to hear of loss of life on our roads .
“ Even more so when tragedy hits a young family like this.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2942 of February 20 .
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A family of four have tragically died in a car crash in the Scottish Highlands.
The two parents, aged 26 and 25, and their two daughters, aged one and three, were killed in a collision involving two vehicles.
Police were called to the scene on the A82 by Hillfarm, Torlundy, at around 5.30pm on Thursday.
All four members of the family, who were travelling in a Mini Cooper, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 56-year-old woman, who was driving a Ford Fiesta, was taken to a hospital in Fort William with serious injuries.
Superintendent Simon Bradshaw of Police Scotland said: “Enquiries are continuing into the incident and I would ask anyone with information or dashcam footage who has not yet come forward to please get in touch.”
Police closed the road for around for around 11 and a half hours while investigations took place.
Kate Forbes, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, tweeted: “This is extremely sad news. Thinking of the families and friends who are dealing with the shock of all of this.”
In a post on Facebook, local councillor Andrew Baxter wrote: “It’s terrible news to hear of loss of life on our roads.
“Even more so when tragedy hits a young family like this.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2942 of February 20.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--The Chase fans brand The Beast a 'sore loser' as he punches wall and storms off show

We 've all thrown a bit of a strop at some time or another - except we do n't do it on a TV show .
That 's exactly what The Chase 's Mark Labbett - aka The Beast - did on Thursday night 's show .
While he is known as one of the tough quizmasters on the ITV show , the 54-year-old was left raging by the end of the show when it did n't quite go his way .
It all began when contestant Lynn managed to get back to the final chase with the high offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt to take minus £5,000 but after getting back for the final round , the pair played for an impressive £30,000 .
And it was a huge success as Lynn and Ian managed to defeat the chaser and walk away with £15,000 each .
However , fans were left shocked when The Beast lost his cool , got up from his seat and stormed off the set - punching the wall on his way out .
Host Bradley Walsh found the whole thing hilarious , erupting into giggles As he walked away , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's upset . ''
He then turned round to speak to Mark , only to see the empty seat and joked : `` Oh , you 're not there . ''
It was then up to Bradley to explain to viewers at home what had happened adding : `` Wow he 's furious ... And for those of you who think it 's all part of the show , it 's not .
`` He actually is furious and has stormed off . ''
And of course viewers has their say on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # thechase did the beast actually just storm off sore loser much . ''
`` The Beast storming off # TheChase has made my day .
Bad luck @ MarkLabbett well done team 30K epic win , '' said another .
A third added : `` Quality episode of # TheChase tonight .
Great to see The Beast storm off set after losing ! ''
`` Mark having yet another hissy fit # TheChase , '' another commented while a final comment read : `` Mark , you okay hun ?
# TheChase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment on The Chase .
The Chase airs weekdays on ITV from 5pm .

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We've all thrown a bit of a strop at some time or another - except we don't do it on a TV show.
That's exactly what The Chase's Mark Labbett - aka The Beast - did on Thursday night's show.
While he is known as one of the tough quizmasters on the ITV show, the 54-year-old was left raging by the end of the show when it didn't quite go his way.
It all began when contestant Lynn managed to get back to the final chase with the high offer of £35,000.
Fourth contestant Ian did opt to take minus £5,000 but after getting back for the final round, the pair played for an impressive £30,000.
And it was a huge success as Lynn and Ian managed to defeat the chaser and walk away with £15,000 each.
(Image: ITV)
However, fans were left shocked when The Beast lost his cool, got up from his seat and stormed off the set - punching the wall on his way out.
Host Bradley Walsh found the whole thing hilarious, erupting into giggles
As he walked away, Bradley whispered: "Oops, think he's upset."
He then turned round to speak to Mark, only to see the empty seat and joked: "Oh, you're not there."
It was then up to Bradley to explain to viewers at home what had happened adding: "Wow he's furious... And for those of you who think it's all part of the show, it's not.
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"He actually is furious and has stormed off."
And of course viewers has their say on social media.
One tweeted: "#thechase did the beast actually just storm off sore loser much."
"The Beast storming off #TheChase has made my day. Bad luck @MarkLabbett well done team 30K epic win," said another.
(Image: ITV)
A third added: "Quality episode of #TheChase tonight. Great to see The Beast storm off set after losing!"
"Mark having yet another hissy fit #TheChase," another commented while a final comment read: "Mark, you okay hun? #TheChase."
There's never a dull moment on The Chase.
The Chase airs weekdays on ITV from 5pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Tower block residents evacuated during early hours blaze in Salford Quays

Tower block residents had to be evacuated in the early hours when a blaze broke out on the seventh floor .
The fire started in the kitchen of a flat within the high rise at Imperial Point , at Salford Quays , at around 3.35am .
Firefighters raced to the scene and used breathing apparatus and jets to tackle the fire .
It is not known how many people were evacuated from the building .
No external damage was caused to the building and the fire did not spread to other properties , the fire service said .
Nobody was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour , by 4.40am , GMFRS said .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews were sent to Imperial Point , in Salford , at 3.55am on Friday , February 21 .
“ Six fire engines and an aerial platform attended a high rise building on the Quays .
“ The fire was within the kitchen of an apartment on the seventh floor .
“ Firefighters used breathing apparatus , an attack jet , a safety jet , a positive pressure fan , smoke curtains and thermal scanners to tackle @ @ @ @

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Tower block residents had to be evacuated in the early hours when a blaze broke out.
The fire started in the kitchen of a flat on the second floor of the high rise at Imperial Point, at Salford Quays, at around 3.35am.
Firefighters raced to the scene and used breathing apparatus and jets to tackle the fire.
It is not known how many people were evacuated from the building.
No external damage was caused to the building and the fire did not spread to other properties, the fire service said.
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Nobody was injured and the fire was out within an hour, by 4.40am, GMFRS said.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews were sent to Imperial Point, in Salford, at 3.55am on Friday, February 21.
“Six fire engines and an aerial platform attended a high rise building on the Quays.
“The fire was within the kitchen of an apartment.
“Firefighters used breathing apparatus, an attack jet, a safety jet, a positive pressure fan, smoke curtains and thermal scanners to tackle the fire.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--How Bruno Fernandes is already reviving Manchester United

It was the obvious joke to make on social media , as Bruno Fernandes completely changed the nature of Manchester United 's Europa League first leg against Club Brugge , that the new signing had done more in those 14 minutes than Jesse Lingard or Andreas Pereira had done all season .
It 's perhaps a little harsh , but instructive of the feeling from supporters towards the three players right now , with Fernandes riding the crest of a wave and Pereira and Lingard regularly chastised in recent weeks .
And in fairness to Fernandes , it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in less than 200 minutes of football for United— he is already reviving them .
He looked a class above and , along with fellow second half substitute Fred , began to knit the play together for United .
Everything was more intricate , more accurate , more dangers going forward with Fernandes on the pitch .
United paid an initial £47million to Sporting Lisbon for the highly-rated 25-year-old in January .
It 's already beginning to look like a bargain .
So important has he become that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt compelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United ship — ripping up his own gameplan in doing so .
`` He made a difference in the 10 or 15 minutes he played , '' Solskajer said about Fernandes ' performance on Thursday night , a huge understatement in truth .
`` I did n't really want to play him but we had to settle down and he created chances , we were close to winning then .
He 's done something with everyone , coming in .
`` He 's silky on the ball .
He has that pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot , he 's a joy to watch . ''
While Fernandes ' first two appearances for United , in the Premier League , have been difficult in different ways , the Europa League looks to be the perform platform for him .
He 's already scored five goals and laid on three assists in the competition this season for Sporting and has the appetite needed to punish poorer sides .
But that 's not to say the Portugal international is n't a good fit for domestic games , too .
His display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete .
You only had to watch his clever interchanges with Fred in midfield , his raking passes to pick out forward runs and his dead-eyed ability from set pieces to see how he 's improving Solskjaer 's side .
Off the pitch too , it 's proving to be a match made in heaven .
Within two weeks of his arrival , Fernandes was said by fellow players to have settled in so quickly it was n't even apparent he was a new signing .
`` Oh , perfectly .
I mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for two years already , '' said Diogo Dalot when asked how Fernandes had fitted in with the United squad .
`` He is getting on very well with the lads , it is very good to have him here , it is very good for me , very good for the team , he is a fantastic player and a fantastic person , so it is one more to help the team.
” '' He is settling in great .
I know quite a few of the boys speak his language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' added Daniel James .
Fernandes has even had the confidence to face the media , coming across composed and affable .
It 's clear to see why his United teammates and coaches are enjoying working with him .
He 's ambitious too , admitting his debut against Wolves was n't a perfect display — though it was enough to impress James .
The Wales international added : `` I think as soon as he came in he put his stamp on the game and he showed what he is about in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He was great , with the balls he played in behind and , for me , if we can get that bond , especially playing it in behind , I think that will be great.
” The most encouraging part for United fans is that Fernandes is only just getting started .
He 's already changing the nature of this side and the best is yet to come .

It was the obvious joke to make on social media, as Bruno Fernandes completely changed the nature of Manchester United's Europa League first leg against Club Brugge, that the new signing had done more in those 14 minutes than Jesse Lingard or Andreas Pereira had done all season.
It's perhaps a little harsh, but instructive of the feeling from supporters towards the three players right now, with Fernandes riding the crest of a wave and Pereira and Lingard regularly chastised in recent weeks.
And in fairness to Fernandes, it was a quite stunning cameo that showed how — in less than 200 minutes of football for United— he is already reviving them. He looked a class above and, along with fellow second half substitute Fred, began to knit the play together for United. Everything was more intricate, more accurate, more dangers going forward with Fernandes on the pitch.
United paid an initial £47million to Sporting Lisbon for the highly-rated 25-year-old in January. It's already beginning to look like a bargain.
So important has he become that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt compelled to introduce him against Brugge to steady the United ship — ripping up his own gameplan in doing so.
"He made a difference in the 10 or 15 minutes he played," Solskajer said about Fernandes' performance on Thursday night, a huge understatement in truth.
"I didn't really want to play him but we had to settle down and he created chances, we were close to winning then. He's done something with everyone, coming in.
"He's silky on the ball. He has that pass, he has a nice cross and shot, he's a joy to watch."
While Fernandes' first two appearances for United, in the Premier League, have been difficult in different ways, the Europa League looks to be the perform platform for him. He's already scored five goals and laid on three assists in the competition this season for Sporting and has the appetite needed to punish poorer sides.
But that's not to say the Portugal international isn't a good fit for domestic games, too. His display against Chelsea was heartening, while not complete. You only had to watch his clever interchanges with Fred in midfield, his raking passes to pick out forward runs and his dead-eyed ability from set pieces to see how he's improving Solskjaer's side.
Off the pitch too, it's proving to be a match made in heaven.
Within two weeks of his arrival, Fernandes was said by fellow players to have settled in so quickly it wasn't even apparent he was a new signing.
"Oh, perfectly. I mean, it is like he has been here for two years already," said Diogo Dalot when asked how Fernandes had fitted in with the United squad.
"He is getting on very well with the lads, it is very good to have him here, it is very good for me, very good for the team, he is a fantastic player and a fantastic person, so it is one more to help the team.”
"He is settling in great. I know quite a few of the boys speak his language and he speaks great English as well," added Daniel James.
Fernandes has even had the confidence to face the media, coming across composed and affable. It's clear to see why his United teammates and coaches are enjoying working with him.
He's ambitious too, admitting his debut against Wolves wasn't a perfect display — though it was enough to impress James.
The Wales international added: "I think as soon as he came in he put his stamp on the game and he showed what he is about in that last game, on his debut.
"He was great, with the balls he played in behind and, for me, if we can get that bond, especially playing it in behind, I think that will be great.”
The most encouraging part for United fans is that Fernandes is only just getting started. He's already changing the nature of this side and the best is yet to come.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--What TV channel is Manchester City v Leicester City on? How to watch, team news, odds

Manchester City face one of their toughest tests of the season this weekend when they travel to the King Power to face Leicester .
In what 's proven to be an unpredictable Premier League season , Brendan Rodgers and his Leicester City side have taken advantage of the inconsistencies from former members of the supposed 'Big Four ' .
Going into this weekend 's game , The Foxes have 50 points from 26 games - 10 clear of 5th place Tottenham and just four off Man City going into the final 12 games .
While it may be true that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within touching distance of Man City , the game between the two sides at the Etihad at Christmas demonstrated the gap that still remains between the two sides .
Back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and City broke up Leicester 's early season momentum and Saturday 's game offers Rodgers an ideal to prove how much his side learned from these experiences .
For The Citizens , the season 's success may now hinge on how things pan out in cup competitions but they 're unlikely to take their foot off the gas in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the campaign .
Yes , the game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event .
Coverage of the game starts at 5pm with kick off at 5.30pm .
Now TV are currently offering deals on their Day Week and Month Passes .
Customers who purchase any of their Sky Sports Passes currently qualify for either a 40 % discount or free access to Sky Sports between now and the end of the season on mobile .
Hamza Choudhury will begin the first of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure to the availability of Wilfred Ndidi who is likely to face a late fitness test .
For Guardiola 's side , Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss the game through his suspension .
He was red carded in their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month .
Leroy Sane continues his rehabilitation while Raheem Sterling is also a doubt and likely to miss out prior to their Champions League last 16 match against Real Madrid .
Odds are aggregated by OddsChecker .
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Manchester City face one of their toughest tests of the season this weekend when they travel to the King Power to face Leicester.
In what's proven to be an unpredictable Premier League season, Brendan Rodgers and his Leicester City side have taken advantage of the inconsistencies from former members of the supposed 'Big Four'.
Going into this weekend's game, The Foxes have 50 points from 26 games - 10 clear of 5th place Tottenham and just four off Man City going into the final 12 games.
While it may be true that a win for Leicester takes them back within touching distance of Man City, the game between the two sides at the Etihad at Christmas demonstrated the gap that still remains between the two sides.
Back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and City broke up Leicester's early season momentum and Saturday's game offers Rodgers an ideal to prove how much his side learned from these experiences.
For The Citizens, the season's success may now hinge on how things pan out in cup competitions but they're unlikely to take their foot off the gas in their bid to build momentum between now and the end of the campaign.
Is Man City versus Leicester on TV?
Yes, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event .
Coverage of the game starts at 5pm with kick off at 5.30pm.
Now TV are currently offering deals on their Day Week and Month Passes.
Customers who purchase any of their Sky Sports Passes currently qualify for either a 40% discount or free access to Sky Sports between now and the end of the season on mobile.
Man City v Leicester team news
Hamza Choudhury will begin the first of a two game suspension, which adds further pressure to the availability of Wilfred Ndidi who is likely to face a late fitness test.
For Guardiola's side, Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss the game through his suspension. He was red carded in their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.
Leroy Sane continues his rehabilitation while Raheem Sterling is also a doubt and likely to miss out prior to their Champions League last 16 match against Real Madrid.
Man City v Leicester bookmaker odds
Leicester City - 37/10
Draw - 16/5
Manchester City - 7/9
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--The fuels for open fires and wood burners that will start being banned next year

Polluting fuels used in household wood burners and fires will be phased out from next year , the government has announced .
The sale of the two most polluting fuels - coal and wet wood - for domestic burning will be banned by 2023 in a bid to cut air pollution .
The government hopes the move will encourage people to use cleaner fuels in their home - like dry wood or manufactured solid fuels - which are also more efficient to burn .
The sale of bags of coal for home use will be phased out from February next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loose coal from approved merchants by February 2023 .
Sales of wet wood - which has a moisture content of more than 20 per cent and produces much more smoke than wood that has been dried out - will also be phased out from next year , with large quantities only being sold with advice on how to dry it out .
Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of the pollutant ‘ PM2.5 ’ , and emit twice the contribution of industrial burning and three times the contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
This form of pollution consists of tiny particles which penetrate the body 's lungs and blood and can cause serious health problems .
Environment secretary George Eustice said : `` Cosy open fires and wood-burning stoves are at the heart of many homes up and down the country , but the use of certain fuels means that they are also the biggest source of the most harmful pollutant that is affecting people in the UK .
`` By moving towards the use of cleaner fuels such as dry wood we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health of millions of people .
`` This is the latest step in delivering on the challenge we set ourselves in our world-leading Clean Air Strategy .
`` We will continue to be ambitious and innovative in tackling air pollution from all sources as we work towards our goal to halve the harm to human health from air pollution by 2030 . ''
The new laws will not ban from people from having a wood burner in their home .
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Polluting fuels used in household wood burners and fires will be phased out from next year, the government has announced.
The sale of the two most polluting fuels - coal and wet wood - for domestic burning will be banned by 2023 in a bid to cut air pollution.
The government hopes the move will encourage people to use cleaner fuels in their home - like dry wood or manufactured solid fuels - which are also more efficient to burn.
The sale of bags of coal for home use will be phased out from February next year, followed by the sale of loose coal from approved merchants by February 2023.
Sales of wet wood - which has a moisture content of more than 20 per cent and produces much more smoke than wood that has been dried out - will also be phased out from next year, with large quantities only being sold with advice on how to dry it out.
Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of the pollutant ‘PM2.5’, and emit twice the contribution of industrial burning and three times the contribution of road transport, according to the government.
This form of pollution consists of tiny particles which penetrate the body's lungs and blood and can cause serious health problems.
Environment secretary George Eustice said: "Cosy open fires and wood-burning stoves are at the heart of many homes up and down the country, but the use of certain fuels means that they are also the biggest source of the most harmful pollutant that is affecting people in the UK.
"By moving towards the use of cleaner fuels such as dry wood we can all play a part in improving the health of millions of people.
"This is the latest step in delivering on the challenge we set ourselves in our world-leading Clean Air Strategy.
"We will continue to be ambitious and innovative in tackling air pollution from all sources as we work towards our goal to halve the harm to human health from air pollution by 2030."
The new laws will not ban from people from having a wood burner in their home.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Second man charged with murder of teenager in Oldham following 'fight' - as first appears at Crown c

Second man charged with murder of teenager in Oldham following 'fight' - as first appears at Crown court

A second man has been charged with the murder of a teenager in Oldham - as the first appeared in the dock at Crown court .
Ahsan Khan , 19 , died following a 'fight involving a small group of men ' on Cheviot Avenue in the early hours of Sunday ( February 16 ) .
The teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died .
Mr Ali , of Cheviot Avenue , Oldham , is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates ’ Court this morning .
Raheel Khan , 20 , of Cheviot Avenue , Oldham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of murder .
He appeared at Manchester Crown Court , via videolink , this morning ( Friday ) .
Briefly addressing the court , prosecutor Rob Hall said Mr Khan would not be arraigned during the hearing .
He was remanded into custody .
The case was adjourned May 15 for a pre-trial hearing .
Addressing Mr Khan , Judge Patrick Field QC said : “ This hearing has now concluded .
`` This case will be adjourned until May 15 , when there will be a court hearing .
“ Between now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of work done .
`` It is likely your trial will take place at this court on August 3.
” Police said Mr Khan is not related to Ahsan .
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement : “ At around 4.30am on Sunday 16 February 2020 , police were called to reports of a stabbing on Cheviot Avenue .
“ Emergency services attended and 19-year-old Ahsan Khan was taken to hospital with serious injuries .
Three other men arrested in connection with the incident – two 21-year-old men and a 19-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail .

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A second man has been charged with the murder of a teenager in Oldham - as the first appeared in the dock at Crown court.
Ahsan Khan, 19, died following a 'fight involving a small group of men' on Cheviot Avenue in the early hours of Sunday (February 16).
The teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.
Police have charged Zeeshan Ali, 20, with Mr Khan’s murder.
Mr Ali, of Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates’ Court this morning.
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Raheel Khan, 20, of Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, was yesterday charged with one count of murder.
He appeared at Manchester Crown Court, via videolink, this morning (Friday).
Briefly addressing the court, prosecutor Rob Hall said Mr Khan would not be arraigned during the hearing.
He was remanded into custody. The case was adjourned May 15 for a pre-trial hearing.
Addressing Mr Khan, Judge Patrick Field QC said: “This hearing has now concluded.
"This case will be adjourned until May 15, when there will be a court hearing.
“Between now and then there will be a considerable amount of work done.
"It is likely your trial will take place at this court on August 3.”
Police said Mr Khan is not related to Ahsan.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “At around 4.30am on Sunday 16 February 2020, police were called to reports of a stabbing on Cheviot Avenue.
“Emergency services attended and 19-year-old Ahsan Khan was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“He was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.”
Three other men arrested in connection with the incident – two 21-year-old men and a 19-year-old man – have all been released on bail.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Nando's finally set to open a restaurant in Wigan - years after plans first surfaced

A Nando 's restaurant is set to finally open in Wigan- years after the business first expressed an interest in opening in the town .
The popular chicken eatery will move into one of two new units being built at Robin Retail Park in June .
It is expected to open later in the year .
The firm in charge of the development , London-based Cogent BC , confirmed that it had been contracted to build a Nando 's , as well as a second unit of which the owner has not yet been decided .
Work to construct the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosts the borough 's only Nando 's outlet .
Hopes of the chain opening in Wigan were raised when plans for a hotel and a restaurant complex , including a Nando 's , were granted in 2016 .
But the order was dependant on work starting within three years and the deadline passed last May .
Paul Hewitt , partner at Cogent said : “ We think it is an exciting prospect to have such a highly-regarded and well-known restaurant operator coming to Wigan and I think it will improve the offer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and those who go to other facilities and venues nearby including the football and rugby .
“ Restaurants improve ‘ dwell time , ’ meaning people are less likely to dart in and out of a retail park if there is a chance to stop for a meal or a coffee midway through ; so this has benefits for other businesses at Robin Park too .
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“ As far as parking is concerned , there are circulatory and congestion issues inevitably caused by the work at the moment , but these are temporary and , once the project is complete .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ well over 800 parking spaces which means it remains a retail park with a very large car park . ''
Nando 's have been approached for comment .

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A Nando's restaurant is set to finally open in Wigan- years after the business first expressed an interest in opening in the town.
The popular chicken eatery will move into one of two new units being built at Robin Retail Park in June.
It is expected to open later in the year.
The firm in charge of the development, London-based Cogent BC, confirmed that it had been contracted to build a Nando's, as well as a second unit of which the owner has not yet been decided.
Work to construct the units started in January.
Leigh currently hosts the borough's only Nando's outlet.
Hopes of the chain opening in Wigan were raised when plans for a hotel and a restaurant complex, including a Nando's, were granted in 2016.
But the order was dependant on work starting within three years and the deadline passed last May.
Paul Hewitt, partner at Cogent said: “We think it is an exciting prospect to have such a highly-regarded and well-known restaurant operator coming to Wigan and I think it will improve the offer of the park for the people who shop there and those who go to other facilities and venues nearby including the football and rugby.
“Restaurants improve ‘dwell time,’ meaning people are less likely to dart in and out of a retail park if there is a chance to stop for a meal or a coffee midway through; so this has benefits for other businesses at Robin Park too.
Want more news from Wigan, Atherton or Leigh? Here's where you can find it. We now have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news, events and community news in and around Wigan. To keep up to date with all that is happening in Wigan, Atherton and Leigh - and to join in the discussion - follow the page here. Reporter Tom George covers all things Wigan for the Manchester Evening News, you can follow him on Twitter here.
“As far as parking is concerned, there are circulatory and congestion issues inevitably caused by the work at the moment, but these are temporary and, once the project is complete.
“Robin Retail Park will still have well over 800 parking spaces which means it remains a retail park with a very large car park."
Nando's have been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Gary Neville identifies Luke Shaw's best position at Manchester United

Gary Neville believes Luke Shaw has found his perfect calling as the left centre-back in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's new Manchester United formation .
Solskjaer has been keen to accommodate both Shaw and Brandon Williams in his side in recent games , playing a three centre-backs in games against Chelsea and Club Brugge in the past week .
Shaw has performed solidly , especially against Brugge when he was among United 's better players in an otherwise poor first half display , regularly bailing out the defence .
After another season that has been blighted by injury — with Shaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a hamstring problem — the 24-year-old is beginning to come good for again for United .
Neville had been critical of Shaw in the past , especially about his fitness , but admitted that he 's been impressed by the former Southampton star 's recent form .
`` I think Luke Shaw is approaching something like his best in that left centre back position , '' Neville tweeted .
`` He looks strong and has his running back to where it was .
I hope he stays clear of injury now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victor Lindelof in Belgium and the Swede admitted United had made a defensive mistake to allow Brugge to open the scoring early on .
`` We should n't concede a goal like that but it happens , '' said Lindelof .
`` We scored from a mistake that they made .
It 's football , it happens , but we should n't concede a goal like that . ''
Solskjaer must now decide which defenders to pick against Watford in the Premier League on Sunday , with Shaw , Lindelof , Maguire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot .

Gary Neville believes Luke Shaw has found his perfect calling as the left centre-back in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's new Manchester United formation.
Solskjaer has been keen to accommodate both Shaw and Brandon Williams in his side in recent games, playing a three centre-backs in games against Chelsea and Club Brugge in the past week.
Shaw has performed solidly, especially against Brugge when he was among United's better players in an otherwise poor first half display, regularly bailing out the defence.
After another season that has been blighted by injury — with Shaw missing 16 games between August and November with a hamstring problem — the 24-year-old is beginning to come good for again for United.
Neville had been critical of Shaw in the past, especially about his fitness, but admitted that he's been impressed by the former Southampton star's recent form.
"I think Luke Shaw is approaching something like his best in that left centre back position," Neville tweeted.
"He looks strong and has his running back to where it was. I hope he stays clear of injury now."
Shaw played alongside Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in Belgium and the Swede admitted United had made a defensive mistake to allow Brugge to open the scoring early on.
"We shouldn't concede a goal like that but it happens," said Lindelof.
"We scored from a mistake that they made. It's football, it happens, but we shouldn't concede a goal like that."
Solskjaer must now decide which defenders to pick against Watford in the Premier League on Sunday, with Shaw, Lindelof, Maguire and Williams in contention along with Eric Bailly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Why Man City have an FA Cup fixture clash next month

Manchester City have a fixture clash in March when the first team play their FA Cup game at Sheffield Wednesday on the same night that the Under-18s host Burnley in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals .
After six Premier League clubs reached the knockout stages of European competitions last season , the decision was made this season to play the fifth round of the FA Cup in midweek .
The idea is to alleviate fixture congestion for those teams likely to still be involved in multiple competitions ; Pep Guardiola has spoken regularly about the relentless workload placed on players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a league game with Arsenal owing to their participation in the Carabao Cup final with more potential delays dependent on progress in other tournaments .
With the Sheffield Wednesday game booked in for television on Wednesday April 4 , supporters of the youth team were then disappointed to see the FA Youth Cup quarter-final with Burnley booked in for the same night .
City have made four of the last five finals and it is the most prestigious prize on offer in the academy this season - especially after another disappointing campaign in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other youth tournaments have also played their part in creating the unwanted situation .
Gareth Taylor 's side are once again in the final of the U18 Premier League Cup against Stoke on March 10 while the Under-16s are up against Arsenal in the final of their equivalent .
There are also academy and Elite Development Squad fixtures to work around .
If it is a shame for anyone expecting to attend both games , or hoping to see some youth involved in Guardiola 's FA Cup squad , the decision was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on the fixtures already in the diary that could n't be moved .

Manchester City have a fixture clash in March when the first team play their FA Cup game at Sheffield Wednesday on the same night that the Under-18s host Burnley in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals.
After six Premier League clubs reached the knockout stages of European competitions last season, the decision was made this season to play the fifth round of the FA Cup in midweek.
The idea is to alleviate fixture congestion for those teams likely to still be involved in multiple competitions; Pep Guardiola has spoken regularly about the relentless workload placed on players and the Blues already have to rearrange a league game with Arsenal owing to their participation in the Carabao Cup final with more potential delays dependent on progress in other tournaments.
With the Sheffield Wednesday game booked in for television on Wednesday April 4, supporters of the youth team were then disappointed to see the FA Youth Cup quarter-final with Burnley booked in for the same night.
City have made four of the last five finals and it is the most prestigious prize on offer in the academy this season - especially after another disappointing campaign in the UEFA Youth League.
However, other youth tournaments have also played their part in creating the unwanted situation. Gareth Taylor's side are once again in the final of the U18 Premier League Cup against Stoke on March 10 while the Under-16s are up against Arsenal in the final of their equivalent. There are also academy and Elite Development Squad fixtures to work around.
If it is a shame for anyone expecting to attend both games, or hoping to see some youth involved in Guardiola's FA Cup squad, the decision was taken that March 4 would have the least impact on the fixtures already in the diary that couldn't be moved.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Man appears in dock at Crown court charged with murder of 21-year-old in 1994

A man has appeared in the dock at Crown court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old in Manchester almost 26 years ago .
Geoffrey Strike , 26 , of no fixed abode , appeared via videolink at Manchester Crown Court , Crown Square , charged with the murder of Jason Comerford on Friday ( February 21 ) .
Jason died from a stab wound on February 25 , 1994 .
The 21-year-old had been on a night out in the city centre .
He died in the street .
Greater Manchester Police reopened the investigation into his death , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both of Mr Comerford ’ s parents have since passed away .
Briefly addressing the court , prosecutor Rob Hall said Mr Strike was not to be arraigned during the hearing .
Mr Strike was remanded into custody and the case was adjourned to February 26 for a mention hearing .
Justice Ian Dove said : “ Mr Strike , the position is that we are going to mention your case next week on Wednesday , where we will set a timetable for how we are going to bring this case to trial @

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A man has appeared in the dock at Crown court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old in Manchester almost 26 years ago.
Geoffrey Strike, 75, of no fixed abode, appeared via videolink at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square, charged with the murder of Jason Comerford on Friday (February 21).
Jason died from a stab wound on February 25, 1994. The 21-year-old had been on a night out in the city centre.
He died in the street.
Greater Manchester Police reopened the investigation into his death, via the Cold Case Review Unit.
Both of Mr Comerford’s parents have since passed away.
Briefly addressing the court, prosecutor Rob Hall said Mr Strike was not to be arraigned during the hearing.
Mr Strike was remanded into custody and the case was adjourned to February 26 for a mention hearing.
Justice Ian Dove said: “Mr Strike, the position is that we are going to mention your case next week on Wednesday, where we will set a timetable for how we are going to bring this case to trial.
“Your circumstances won’t change before then.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--'Manchester's homeless crisis hasn't gone away - we're needed now as much as ever'

A lot has changed in Manchester 's homeless crisis over the past seven years .
In 2013 , the Manchester Evening News published a shocking investigation into the spiralling number of people unable to put a roof over their heads in the region .
At that point , official statistics showed there were just 24 people homeless on the streets of Greater Manchester , but anyone walking around town knew the sight of sleeping bags or tents in doorways had become all too familiar .
Charities said the true figure was far higher with one councillor estimating there were 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many of those sleeping rough told a similar story of being hit by a combination of benefits sanctions , insecure jobs and cuts to services .
Fast forward to 2020 and homelessness is now much higher up the political agenda .
Councils have increased and improved their rough sleeping teams , while Mayor Andy Burnham launched the ' A Bed Every Night ' scheme offering guaranteed accommodation for those in need .
According to the Mayor 's office , as many as 500 people a month are now accessing the service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to figures published by Shelter in December , 280,000 people are homeless in England , and Manchester remains one of the biggest hotspots outside London .
A budget report due to go before the city council next week reveals more people and families require temporary accommodation than ever , rising from 1,491 in March 2019 to 1,628 in December 2019 .
Tragically , more than 100 families a night needed temporary accommodation during December .
That comes as no surprise to Risha and Hendrix Lancaster who run homeless charity Coffee 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days a week in the evenings , weekends and bank holidays .
The couple founded the project in 2013 after Risha 's brother Craig sadly died from a drugs overdose while sleeping rough on the streets .
It started as simply handing out hot drinks but quickly developed into running a street kitchen when they realised the amount of hungry people there were to feed .
After three years of running the service in conjunction with another homeless charity Centre Point at their building on Oldham Street , they are now moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been secured at a former retail unit on Great Ducie Street opposite Strangeways .
Hendrix and Risha plan to reopen on March 13 but need to raise around £15,000 to fit out the new building .
You can contribute to the crowdfunder here .
The fresh start is a chance to reflect on what has been achieved , but also what is still required in the fight to tackle Manchester 's homelessness epidemic .
`` I think it 's important to say that schemes like ABEN have been really successful , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still a lot of work to be done . ''
Coffee 4 Craig feeds around 80 to 90 people a night and refers hundreds of people into the ABEN scheme every month .
`` It 's the poverty , people who are working that we are seeing .
`` It goes in waves . ''
`` People are getting more and more frustrated with the system , they are getting angrier .
`` They get wound up and then they come to us and that 's what we do .
`` They 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ones that are really difficult to reach . ''
While issues of anti-social behaviour continue to cause upset , awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping in Manchester appears to have seeped into the public conscious .
`` We 're hearing more and more that public places are getting more homeless friendly , '' said Hendrix .
`` Places like the airport and the train stations are starting to let people sleep there as long as they are polite and do n't cause any trouble .
`` But for us , we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open , everyone who 's been out using substances all day , the really hard to reach . ''
`` What we hope is that now we 're that little bit further out of town , we get the ones who really want support and engagement to get off the streets .
`` We 're working closely with GMP and the council .
`` There 's still a lot to be done , but that 's what I love about Manchester .
`` All the charities are different in what they do , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's what works so well .
`` Whether it 's the Booth Centre who help a lot of EU migrants , of the Street Engagement Hub that 's helping people out begging , we tend to get more of the people addicted to substances or the ones who are brand new out on the streets that day or that night because nowhere else is open on Friday , Saturday or Sunday .
`` The need is still massive - we are seeing it as much as ever .
`` But there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on . ''
Being a charity means Risha and Hendrix are always on the hunt for money , volunteers and donations .
But without a full-time fundraising manager they sometimes struggle to make their voice heard .
Opening the new premises on Great Ducie Street is a chance to take their work to the next level , but the city centre 's booming property market means costs are higher than ever .
`` Manchester is a different beast to places like Rochdale and Tameside where there 's a lot more choice in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelters and things , '' Hendrix added .
`` Our new place is a prime example - we 've got to find £14,000 a year just for the rent .
Just to open the doors .
`` This was always the plan .
`` The biggest dream is that we would n't have to be here at all - but this is what we 've always wanted .
`` An opportunity to provide a space where people can get respite - from the inside it will look like any other cafe or bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be bright , funky a bit industrial .
`` We want to have breakfast bars at the window but have them tinted so that guests can sit and look out and feel like they 're in a coffee shop like anyone else in Manchester .
`` We want guests , whether they 've been coming for years or brand new , to come in and feel like they belong .
`` It 's their space and they can come here to get respite , warm up , talk to people and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's all open plan .
`` We do n't want it to feel like a prison , we just want it to feel normal.
``

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A lot has changed in Manchester's homeless crisis over the past seven years.
In 2013, the Manchester Evening News published a shocking investigation into the spiralling number of people unable to put a roof over their heads in the region.
At that point, official statistics showed there were just 24 people homeless on the streets of Greater Manchester, but anyone walking around town knew the sight of sleeping bags or tents in doorways had become all too familiar.
Charities said the true figure was far higher with one councillor estimating there were 150 sleeping rough in Manchester city centre alone.
Many of those sleeping rough told a similar story of being hit by a combination of benefits sanctions, insecure jobs and cuts to services.
Fast forward to 2020 and homelessness is now much higher up the political agenda.
Councils have increased and improved their rough sleeping teams, while Mayor Andy Burnham launched the 'A Bed Every Night' scheme offering guaranteed accommodation for those in need.
According to the Mayor's office, as many as 500 people a month are now accessing the service.
But the crisis is far from over.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
According to figures published by Shelter in December, 280,000 people are homeless in England, and Manchester remains one of the biggest hotspots outside London.
A budget report due to go before the city council next week reveals more people and families require temporary accommodation than ever, rising from 1,491 in March 2019 to 1,628 in December 2019.
Tragically, more than 100 families a night needed temporary accommodation during December.
That comes as no surprise to Risha and Hendrix Lancaster who run homeless charity Coffee 4 Craig, a drop-in service that runs seven days a week in the evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
The couple founded the project in 2013 after Risha's brother Craig sadly died from a drugs overdose while sleeping rough on the streets.
It started as simply handing out hot drinks but quickly developed into running a street kitchen when they realised the amount of hungry people there were to feed.
After three years of running the service in conjunction with another homeless charity Centre Point at their building on Oldham Street, they are now moving to their own premises.
A lease has been secured at a former retail unit on Great Ducie Street opposite Strangeways.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Hendrix and Risha plan to reopen on March 13 but need to raise around £15,000 to fit out the new building.
You can contribute to the crowdfunder here.
The fresh start is a chance to reflect on what has been achieved, but also what is still required in the fight to tackle Manchester's homelessness epidemic.
"I think it's important to say that schemes like ABEN have been really successful," said Hendrix.
"But there's still a lot of work to be done."
Coffee 4 Craig feeds around 80 to 90 people a night and refers hundreds of people into the ABEN scheme every month.
"People aren't all specifically street homeless," said Hendrix.
"It's the poverty, people who are working that we are seeing.
"It goes in waves."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"People are getting more and more frustrated with the system, they are getting angrier.
"They get wound up and then they come to us and that's what we do.
"They're the people that we work with, the ones that are really difficult to reach."
While issues of anti-social behaviour continue to cause upset, awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping in Manchester appears to have seeped into the public conscious.
"We're hearing more and more that public places are getting more homeless friendly," said Hendrix.
"Places like the airport and the train stations are starting to let people sleep there as long as they are polite and don't cause any trouble.
"But for us, we're always going to be the last place open, everyone who's been out using substances all day, the really hard to reach."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"What we hope is that now we're that little bit further out of town, we get the ones who really want support and engagement to get off the streets.
"We're working closely with GMP and the council.
"There's still a lot to be done, but that's what I love about Manchester.
"All the charities are different in what they do, they each have a specialised approach., that's what works so well.
"Whether it's the Booth Centre who help a lot of EU migrants, of the Street Engagement Hub that's helping people out begging, we tend to get more of the people addicted to substances or the ones who are brand new out on the streets that day or that night because nowhere else is open on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
"The need is still massive - we are seeing it as much as ever.
"But there's a lot of really great work going on."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Being a charity means Risha and Hendrix are always on the hunt for money, volunteers and donations.
But without a full-time fundraising manager they sometimes struggle to make their voice heard.
Opening the new premises on Great Ducie Street is a chance to take their work to the next level, but the city centre's booming property market means costs are higher than ever.
"Manchester is a different beast to places like Rochdale and Tameside where there's a lot more choice in terms of buildings that can be reused for shelters and things," Hendrix added.
"Our new place is a prime example - we've got to find £14,000 a year just for the rent. Just to open the doors.
"This was always the plan.
"The biggest dream is that we wouldn't have to be here at all - but this is what we've always wanted.
"An opportunity to provide a space where people can get respite - from the inside it will look like any other cafe or bar in Manchester.
"We want it to be bright, funky a bit industrial.
"We want to have breakfast bars at the window but have them tinted so that guests can sit and look out and feel like they're in a coffee shop like anyone else in Manchester.
"We want guests, whether they've been coming for years or brand new, to come in and feel like they belong.
"It's their space and they can come here to get respite, warm up, talk to people and it's all on one floor, it's all open plan.
"We don't want it to feel like a prison, we just want it to feel normal. "


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Unlimited booze to be scrapped on all-inclusive holidays

Holidaymakers on all-inclusive packages will no longer be offered unlimited booze by hotels as part of a raft of major changes .
The new rules , which are part of a crackdown on health , safety and anti-social behaviour will now see the number of free alcoholic drinks handed out restricted .
Holiday hotspots Magaluf and Playa de Palma in Majorca , as well as the West End of San Antonio in Ibiza are the first to implement the regulations .
Free all-day bars are set to be a thing of the past it is understood that guests will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and evening meals .
Self-serve arrangements are also set to be scrapped .
However those who booked holidays before the 23rd January 2020 , for holidays in 2020 , will not have the all-inclusive limit applied , according to ABTA - the Association of British Travel Agencies .
A spokesperson for ABTA explained : `` ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers , as well as the welfare of local communities .
`` Some of the measures introduced by the Balearic Islands authorities to limit anti-social behaviour have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we welcome the recent clarification from the authorities , including that the restrictions will only apply to certain limited areas in Mallorca and Ibiza rather than the whole of the Balearics as originally proposed .
`` It is important to note that the limits on alcoholic drinks in all-inclusive hotels does not apply to any holidays booked before 23 January 2020 , for travel during 2020 .
`` For all-inclusive holidays booked after that date , we recommend that customers check with the agent or operator selling the holiday , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was an existing contract between the hotel and the tour operator agreed before that date .
`` ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government , ABTA Members and other parties , to encourage clear communication and exchange of information , in order to ensure holidaymakers travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience . ''
The Balearic Islands ' government introduced a wave of new regulations earlier this year , which came into force at the same time .
Under these rules , organised pub crawls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to be advertised or held , bars and pubs wo n't be able to host happy hours .
Party boats will not be able to advertise in the regions , and they will be banned from drop off/pick up guests at the hotspots .
Meanwhile , hours where shops can sell alcohol will also be limited .

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Holidaymakers on all-inclusive packages will no longer be offered unlimited booze by hotels as part of a raft of major changes.
The new rules, which are part of a crackdown on health, safety and anti-social behaviour will now see the number of free alcoholic drinks handed out restricted.
Holiday hotspots Magaluf and Playa de Palma in Majorca, as well as the West End of San Antonio in Ibiza are the first to implement the regulations.
Free all-day bars are set to be a thing of the past it is understood that guests will be now be limited to drinks with lunch and evening meals. Self-serve arrangements are also set to be scrapped.
However those who booked holidays before the 23rd January 2020, for holidays in 2020, will not have the all-inclusive limit applied, according to ABTA - the Association of British Travel Agencies.
A spokesperson for ABTA explained: "ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the welfare of local communities.
"Some of the measures introduced by the Balearic Islands authorities to limit anti-social behaviour have potential to cause confusion for UK holidaymakers, so we welcome the recent clarification from the authorities, including that the restrictions will only apply to certain limited areas in Mallorca and Ibiza rather than the whole of the Balearics as originally proposed.
"It is important to note that the limits on alcoholic drinks in all-inclusive hotels does not apply to any holidays booked before 23 January 2020, for travel during 2020.
"For all-inclusive holidays booked after that date, we recommend that customers check with the agent or operator selling the holiday, as the exemption will still apply if there was an existing contract between the hotel and the tour operator agreed before that date.
"ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government, ABTA Members and other parties, to encourage clear communication and exchange of information, in order to ensure holidaymakers travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience."
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The Balearic Islands' government introduced a wave of new regulations earlier this year, which came into force at the same time.
Under these rules, organised pub crawls and alcohol-based excursions will no longer be allowed to be advertised or held, bars and pubs won't be able to host happy hours.
Party boats will not be able to advertise in the regions, and they will be banned from drop off/pick up guests at the hotspots.
Meanwhile, hours where shops can sell alcohol will also be limited.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Grace Millane's mum's emotional message to her daughter's killer as he is jailed for life

Grace Mullane 's mum told her daughter 's killer than he had 'ripped a hole in my heart ' as he was jailed for life .
The 28-year-old man , who can not be named for legal reasons , strangled the British backpacker in a hotel apartment in Auckland , New Zealand , the night before her 22nd birthday after they met on a dating app .
Grace 's body was later found in a suitcase buried in a forested area outside the city .
Her killer claimed Grace , from Essex , died accidentally during rough sex - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him guilty of murder in November after deliberating for five hours .
Grace 's mum Gillian Millane addressed the killer via a video link as he was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail at Auckland High Court last night .
She told him that her daughter died `` terrified and alone in a room with you '' and spoke of the `` guilt '' she felt over not being able to help her .
“ You have ripped a hole in my heart , one that will never be repaired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked into our lives and destroyed Grace , in the pursuit of your own sexual gratification . ''
Mrs Millane said her family would `` never be the same '' and added : “ So many other innocent people , including your own family , have had their world destroyed .
“ I will miss my darling Grace , until the last breath in my body leaves me.
” Grace ’ s brother , David Millane , echoed his mother ’ s sentiments , and described his family as “ ripped apart ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
“ The following weeks were the hardest and worst weeks of my life , '' he told the court .
He said he was `` instantly sick '' when he took a call from his dad who gave him the news that his sister 's body had been found .
“ The thought of how scared she must have been ( … ) I could have done nothing to help her , '' he said .
“ As an older brother , I felt a duty to protect my little sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do , I was helpless and lost.
” Why has Grace Millane 's killer not been named ?
Under New Zealand law , Grace Millane 's killer can not be identified - despite him being found guilty of the crime and now sentenced to jail .
A judge in New Zealand has granted the 28-year-old anonymity , but the reasons for such an order are also not allowed to be disclosed .
For a court to grant a defendant anonymity , it has to be satisfied that publication of the person ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , create a risk of prejudice to trial , or endanger their safety .
The judge can decide to lift the order on conviction .
But in this case , the court has decided the order will stay in place until next year .
Publications in New Zealand could face a six month jail sentence and a fine of up to 100,000 New Zealand dollars ( £49,000 ) if they break the order - but breaching the order is not an offence which could lead to extradition , so some media outlets outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name .
During the trial last year , the jury heard how the pair had spent several hours drinking in the centre of Auckland on the night they met before returning to his apartment .
They also heard from heard from forensic experts who examined the killer 's apartment for blood stains as well as Ms Millane 's body after her death .
Speaking after the sentencing , Detective Inspector Scott Beard of Auckland City Police said the death was “ senseless and needless ” .
He added : “ The impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone in a foreign country has been significant and no matter what the outcome they will forever have a life sentence .
“ The sentencing today is a reflection of the gravity and ongoing impact her murderer ’ s actions have had , not only on the family but also on people across New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
” He told reporters that “ strangling someone for five to ten minutes until they die is not rough sex ” - and it should not be considered a defence for murder .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of defence , all it actually does is repetitively revictimises the victim and the victim ’ s family , '' he said .
“ In this case , the Millanes have had to sit through a trial for a number of weeks and their daughter ’ s background , rightly or wrongly , was out in the public .
“ I don ’ t believe that rough sex should be a defence .
I understand why the defence would use it but the bottom line is the individual has killed someone .
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Grace Mullane's mum told her daughter's killer than he had 'ripped a hole in my heart' as he was jailed for life.
The 28-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, strangled the British backpacker in a hotel apartment in Auckland, New Zealand, the night before her 22nd birthday after they met on a dating app.
Grace's body was later found in a suitcase buried in a forested area outside the city.
Her killer claimed Grace, from Essex, died accidentally during rough sex - but a jury rejected the claim and found him guilty of murder in November after deliberating for five hours.
Grace's mum Gillian Millane addressed the killer via a video link as he was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail at Auckland High Court last night.
She told him that her daughter died "terrified and alone in a room with you" and spoke of the "guilt" she felt over not being able to help her.
“You have ripped a hole in my heart, one that will never be repaired," she said.
“You walked into our lives and destroyed Grace, in the pursuit of your own sexual gratification."
(Image: PA)
Mrs Millane said her family would "never be the same" and added: “So many other innocent people, including your own family, have had their world destroyed.
“I will miss my darling Grace, until the last breath in my body leaves me.”
Grace’s brother, David Millane, echoed his mother’s sentiments, and described his family as “ripped apart” when Grace was reported missing on December 2018.
“The following weeks were the hardest and worst weeks of my life," he told the court.
He said he was "instantly sick" when he took a call from his dad who gave him the news that his sister's body had been found.
“The thought of how scared she must have been (…) I could have done nothing to help her," he said.
“As an older brother, I felt a duty to protect my little sister, but there was nothing I could do, I was helpless and lost.”
Why has Grace Millane's killer not been named? Under New Zealand law, Grace Millane's killer can not be identified - despite him being found guilty of the crime and now sentenced to jail. A judge in New Zealand has granted the 28-year-old anonymity, but the reasons for such an order are also not allowed to be disclosed. For a court to grant a defendant anonymity, it has to be satisfied that publication of the person’s identity would cause hardship to the person, create a risk of prejudice to trial, or endanger their safety. The judge can decide to lift the order on conviction. But in this case, the court has decided the order will stay in place until next year. Publications in New Zealand could face a six month jail sentence and a fine of up to 100,000 New Zealand dollars (£49,000) if they break the order - but breaching the order is not an offence which could lead to extradition, so some media outlets outside the country have decided to publish the name.
During the trial last year, the jury heard how the pair had spent several hours drinking in the centre of Auckland on the night they met before returning to his apartment.
They also heard from heard from forensic experts who examined the killer's apartment for blood stains as well as Ms Millane's body after her death.
(Image: Getty Images)
Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Inspector Scott Beard of Auckland City Police said the death was “senseless and needless”.
He added: “The impact of losing their daughter on her birthday while alone in a foreign country has been significant and no matter what the outcome they will forever have a life sentence.
“The sentencing today is a reflection of the gravity and ongoing impact her murderer’s actions have had, not only on the family but also on people across New Zealand and the United Kingdom.”
(Image: Auckland City Police/PA Wire)
He told reporters that “strangling someone for five to ten minutes until they die is not rough sex” - and it should not be considered a defence for murder.
“If people are going to use that type of defence, all it actually does is repetitively revictimises the victim and the victim’s family," he said.
“In this case, the Millanes have had to sit through a trial for a number of weeks and their daughter’s background, rightly or wrongly, was out in the public.
“I don’t believe that rough sex should be a defence. I understand why the defence would use it but the bottom line is the individual has killed someone.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Man Utd vs Watford team news and Club Brugge reaction

Manchester United will take a 1-1 draw into the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Club Brugge @ @ @ @ @ behind to an Emmanuel Dennis lob , Anthony Martial raced through to finish past Simon @ @ @ @ @ crucial away goal .
Brugge will travel to Old Trafford next week knowing they must @ @ @ @ @ of progressing .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made six changes to his side , perhaps with @ @ @ @ @ in mind , as the likes of Bruno Fernandes , Fred , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and @ @ @ @ @ the starting 11 .
Mason Greenwood did not travel through illness .
Solskjaer said : @ @ @ @ @ with difficult conditions .
We gave them a goal on their goal kick and they @ @ @ @ @ a throw in so it was two poor goals in concentration from both teams .
@ @ @ @ @ is a home game in the Premier League versus Watford on Sunday .
Follow below @ @ @ @ @ transfer gossip .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Liam Corless)

Manchester United will take a 1-1 draw into the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Club Brugge last night.
After falling behind to an Emmanuel Dennis lob, Anthony Martial raced through to finish past Simon Mignolet to hand United a crucial away goal. Brugge will travel to Old Trafford next week knowing they must score to stand any chance of progressing.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made six changes to his side, perhaps with Sunday's fixture with Watford in mind, as the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James were rested from the starting 11. Mason Greenwood did not travel through illness.
Next up for United is a home game in the Premier League versus Watford on Sunday. Solskjaer revealed that Scott McTominay was in line to feature after recovering from injury. Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford remain sidelined.
Follow below for the latest news and transfer gossip.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Manchester United give Scott McTominay boost and team news vs Watford

Scott McTominay could make his Manchester United comeback from injury against Watford on Sunday .
McTominay , 23 , has been sidelined since he sustained knee ligament damage in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United on December 26 but trained with the first-team earlier this week .
The Scotland international did not travel to Bruges for United 's Europa League round-of-32 first leg in midweek but McTominay established himself as a first-teamer towards the end of last season and could be available for inclusion against Watford this weekend .
`` I think he might be in the squad , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest day today , so let 's see how he is tomorrow .
Mason 's been ill .
I 'm not surprised because that 's the type [ McTominay ] is .
`` He 's a physical specimen .
He 's a leader , he never shirks a tackle and he brings everyone with him .
He can sit with Nemanja [ Matic ] or Fred , or he can be one of the runners in midfield .
`` We 're talking about that today , that we do n't have that many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a striker before , so he 's used to being in the box . ''
Axel Tuanzebe , Timothy Fosu-Mensah , and Paul Pogba are unlikely to be available against 19th-placed Watford , who beat United 2-0 on December 22 at Vicarage Road .
United forward Jesse Lingard squandered a presentable chance with the scoreline goalless at Watford two months ago in a game that David de Gea dropped a clanger and Aaron Wan-Bissaka gifted Watford a penalty .
`` That was a very disappointing game , '' Solskjaer acknowledged .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We gifted them their two goals and had chances to put away ourselves .
`` But you ca n't win games if you do n't take your chances . ''

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Scott McTominay could make his Manchester United comeback from injury against Watford on Sunday.
McTominay, 23, has been sidelined since he sustained knee ligament damage in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United on December 26 but trained with the first-team earlier this week.
The Scotland international did not travel to Bruges for United's Europa League round-of-32 first leg in midweek but McTominay established himself as a first-teamer towards the end of last season and could be available for inclusion against Watford this weekend.
"I think he might be in the squad," Solskjaer said. "He had a rest day today, so let's see how he is tomorrow. Mason's been ill. I'm not surprised because that's the type [McTominay] is.
"He's a physical specimen. He's a leader, he never shirks a tackle and he brings everyone with him. He can sit with Nemanja [Matic] or Fred, or he can be one of the runners in midfield.
"We're talking about that today, that we don't have that many runs past the striker. He used to be a striker before, so he's used to being in the box."
Axel Tuanzebe, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, and Paul Pogba are unlikely to be available against 19th-placed Watford, who beat United 2-0 on December 22 at Vicarage Road.
United forward Jesse Lingard squandered a presentable chance with the scoreline goalless at Watford two months ago in a game that David de Gea dropped a clanger and Aaron Wan-Bissaka gifted Watford a penalty.
"That was a very disappointing game," Solskjaer acknowledged. "We should've won that one. We gifted them their two goals and had chances to put away ourselves.
"But you can't win games if you don't take your chances."
Possible United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Fred, Fernandes, James, Martial