themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Manchester United looking at two signings in January transfer window amid injury crisis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are not going to alter their plans for the summer transfer window amid the possibility of loan signings this month .
United could be without Marcus Rashford for two months after he suffered a stress fracture to his back in the FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves on Wednesday .
United wanted to recruit Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg this month but he rejected them in favour of joining Borussia Dortmund and he scored a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut on Saturday .
A move for attacking midfielder Bruno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United unwilling to meet Sporting Lisbon 's €80million asking price .
Solskjaer prefers to start with four forwards and Daniel James , Juan Mata , Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial could line up against Burnley on Wednesday after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool .
United have Andreas Pereira , Jesse Lingard , Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes in reserve .
`` The permanent signings we 're looking for , the targets are not going to change because we 've got two or three players injured for the next few months , '' Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a plan behind them but there might be some short-term deals we have to do .
`` The players are giving absolutely everything and , of course , when you miss Scott [ McTominay ] , Paul [ Pogba ] , and Marcus , any team would notice that .
So that might mean we might look at some short term deals to take us until the summer , it might not .
When asked if he would be worried if United ended the window without an addition , Solskjaer replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window , it ca n't be about , we 've just had a game against the best team in the country at the moment .
If there are no questions about the game we can move on . ''
Greenwood , 18 , came on at Anfield and has already appeared 27 times in his breakthrough season .
`` We 've been careful , '' Solskjaer added of Greenwood 's development .
`` There is a top player there and a chance for him .
But it might be we do one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are not going to alter their plans for the summer transfer window amid the possibility of loan signings this month.
United could be without Marcus Rashford for two months after he suffered a stress fracture to his back in the FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves on Wednesday. United wanted to recruit Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg this month but he rejected them in favour of joining Borussia Dortmund and he scored a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut on Saturday.
A move for attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes is also in jeopardy, with United unwilling to meet Sporting Lisbon's €80million asking price. Solskjaer prefers to start with four forwards and Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial could line up against Burnley on Wednesday after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
United have Andreas Pereira, Jesse Lingard, Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes in reserve. "The permanent signings we're looking for, the targets are not going to change because we've got two or three players injured for the next few months," Solskjaer said. "It'll still have to be a plan behind them but there might be some short-term deals we have to do.
"The players are giving absolutely everything and, of course, when you miss Scott [McTominay], Paul [Pogba], and Marcus, any team would notice that. So that might mean we might look at some short term deals to take us until the summer, it might not.
When asked if he would be worried if United ended the window without an addition, Solskjaer replied: "Today is not about the transfer window, it can't be about, we've just had a game against the best team in the country at the moment. If there are no questions about the game we can move on."
Greenwood, 18, came on at Anfield and has already appeared 27 times in his breakthrough season. "We've been careful," Solskjaer added of Greenwood's development. "There is a top player there and a chance for him. But it might be we do one or two things in the window."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Phillip Schofield jokes that Holly Willoughby 'threw me under the bus'

TV presenter Phillip Schofield jokingly scolded his co-presenter Holly Willoughby for 'throwing him under the bus ' on Dancing On Ice .
Phillip and Holly had just watched ITV news presenter Lucrezia Millarini and her skating partner Brendyn Hatfield skate a Mamma Mia theme routine when Phillip aced the famous a cappella intro to the Abba song Take A Chance On Me .
When Holly commented that he had struggled with it in rehearsals he laughed , and as the camera panned away from them to follow Lucrezia and Brendyn off the ice he could be overheard telling her : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Lucrezia and Brendyn skated to Mamma Mia for the celeb skating contest 's movie week .
`` MAMMA MIA !
!
that performance was amazing , super proud of @ lucrezianews and @ BrendynHatfield , '' said one fan .
`` Mamma Mia how can I resist ya ... '' tweeted another .
Phillip and Holly brushed off talk of a feud with the heartwarming snap posted on Holly 's Instagram ahead of the skating show launch earlier this month .
The longstanding duo smiled widely as they posed with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year that there was tension between Oldham TV star Phillip , 57 , and Holly , 38 , who also present the ITV talk show This Morning together .
But last month Holly said that she would leave this This Morning if co-host and pal Phillip was to ever quit the morning programme .
The ITV star made her comments in an episode of Shopping With Keith Lemon after the pair had been plagued by rumours of a feud .
Scofe was forced to deny what bosses described as `` malicious gossip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hosts as well as with fellow presenter Ruth Langsford .
In an interview with the Daily Star he said the rumours were a `` shame '' but he would n't let them ruin his Christmas .

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TV presenter Phillip Schofield jokingly scolded his co-presenter Holly Willoughby for 'throwing him under the bus' on Dancing On Ice.
Phillip and Holly had just watched ITV news presenter Lucrezia Millarini and her skating partner Brendyn Hatfield skate a Mamma Mia theme routine when Phillip aced the famous a cappella intro to the Abba song Take A Chance On Me.
When Holly commented that he had struggled with it in rehearsals he laughed, and as the camera panned away from them to follow Lucrezia and Brendyn off the ice he could be overheard telling her: "You threw me under the bus."
Lucrezia and Brendyn skated to Mamma Mia for the celeb skating contest's movie week.
"MAMMA MIA!! that performance was amazing, super proud of @lucrezianews and @BrendynHatfield," said one fan.
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"Mamma Mia how can I resist ya..." tweeted another.
Phillip and Holly brushed off talk of a feud with the heartwarming snap posted on Holly's Instagram ahead of the skating show launch earlier this month.
The longstanding duo smiled widely as they posed with their heads close together.
"Woohoo and we’re off!!! @schofe @dancingonice xxxx" wrote Holly.
It was claimed last year that there was tension between Oldham TV star Phillip, 57, and Holly, 38, who also present the ITV talk show This Morning together.
But last month Holly said that she would leave this This Morning if co-host and pal Phillip was to ever quit the morning programme.
The ITV star made her comments in an episode of Shopping With Keith Lemon after the pair had been plagued by rumours of a feud.
Scofe was forced to deny what bosses described as "malicious gossip" following reports of heightened tension between the hosts as well as with fellow presenter Ruth Langsford.
In an interview with the Daily Star he said the rumours were a "shame" but he wouldn't let them ruin his Christmas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic praises Fred performance vs Liverpool FC

Nemanja Matic praised the performance of his Manchester United teammate Fred in Sunday 's loss to Liverpool at Anfield .
Matic partnered Fred at the base of United 's midfield in the 2-0 loss as the Reds failed to close the gap on Chelsea in fourth place following their defeat by Newcastle on Saturday .
Fred , who has become an integral player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent months , was arguably United 's best player on Merseyside and Matic noted his partner 's good form .
`` It 's great to play next to him , '' Matic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great game today , he always gives his best , fighting for the team , exactly the same as I 'm doing and we will continue to do our work and that 's it .
Keep fighting , working every day for this club until the end . ''
United were outplayed for the best part of an hour following Virgil van Dijk 's 14th-minute opener but Matic was pleased with how United finished the match , despite Mo Salah securing the win for Liverpool in injury time .
`` They played better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first five to 10 minutes in the second half but after that we had control of the game , '' Matic added .
`` We felt that we were in the game , we could score , we could create , and we played some good football in the last 35 to 40 minutes .
`` We were the better side but it 's hard to draw or to win if you do n't score the goal against this kind of team , so I 'm sure that our staff will analyse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our model of how we have to play against strong teams .
`` I 'm very happy with the last 35 minutes , I think everybody on the pitch from our team felt that we are there , that we are in complete control , so that 's the model for how we should always play against top teams and to score goals . ''
Liverpool 's opener came when Van Dijk powered home a header from a corner and Matic revealed United worked on defending set-pieces in the build-up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last few days on set pieces and we concede the first goal from that but this is football and it can happen , '' Matic said .
`` The most important thing is to reduce these mistakes .
Let 's focus on the next one .
Burnley at home , we have to win three points and to keep fighting for that fourth spot . ''
On the chance Anthony Martial spurned , when the Frenchman blazed over from 10 yards with just goalkeeper Alisson to beat , Matic said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-two with Andreas , so I think he tried to give his best to score .
`` We also had one great chance from Andreas in the first half .
As I said , we have to use these chances because against top teams you can create three or four in a game - you have to at least use one .
So if you do n't score , this can happen .
`` Over the whole game , they deserved to win , but in the last 35 minutes we can see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Nemanja Matic praised the performance of his Manchester United teammate Fred in Sunday's loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
Matic partnered Fred at the base of United's midfield in the 2-0 loss as the Reds failed to close the gap on Chelsea in fourth place following their defeat by Newcastle on Saturday.
Fred, who has become an integral player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent months, was arguably United's best player on Merseyside and Matic noted his partner's good form.
"It's great to play next to him," Matic told MUTV. "Fred had a great game today, he always gives his best, fighting for the team, exactly the same as I'm doing and we will continue to do our work and that's it. Keep fighting, working every day for this club until the end."
United were outplayed for the best part of an hour following Virgil van Dijk's 14th-minute opener but Matic was pleased with how United finished the match, despite Mo Salah securing the win for Liverpool in injury time.
"They played better in the first half and also in the first five to 10 minutes in the second half but after that we had control of the game," Matic added.
"We felt that we were in the game, we could score, we could create, and we played some good football in the last 35 to 40 minutes.
"We were the better side but it's hard to draw or to win if you don't score the goal against this kind of team, so I'm sure that our staff will analyse everything.
"That last 35 minutes is our model of how we have to play against strong teams.
"I'm very happy with the last 35 minutes, I think everybody on the pitch from our team felt that we are there, that we are in complete control, so that's the model for how we should always play against top teams and to score goals."
Liverpool's opener came when Van Dijk powered home a header from a corner and Matic revealed United worked on defending set-pieces in the build-up to the game.
"We were working in the last few days on set pieces and we concede the first goal from that but this is football and it can happen," Matic said.
"The most important thing is to reduce these mistakes. Let's focus on the next one. Burnley at home, we have to win three points and to keep fighting for that fourth spot."
On the chance Anthony Martial spurned, when the Frenchman blazed over from 10 yards with just goalkeeper Alisson to beat, Matic said: "He had a great action, a one-two with Andreas, so I think he tried to give his best to score.
"We also had one great chance from Andreas in the first half. As I said, we have to use these chances because against top teams you can create three or four in a game - you have to at least use one. So if you don't score, this can happen.
"Over the whole game, they deserved to win, but in the last 35 minutes we can see as a good part of our game."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Roy Keane hammers Anthony Martial as he makes Manchester United claim about the forward

Manchester United great Roy Keane has hammered Anthony Martial following the Reds ' 2-0 defeat at Liverpool this afternoon .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men arrived at Anfield without a key man in Marcus Rashford due to a back injury , meaning the pressure was on Martial to step up .
Liverpool led early on thanks to Virgil van Dijk 's header before the home side had efforts from Roberto Firmino and Gini Wijnaldum ruled out by VAR and due to offside respectively .
But then Martial had his chance to shine for United in the second half when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area before firing over the bar with a wild shot , with Mohamed Salah sealing the game for Liverpool late on .
Keane was analysing the Martial incident post-match in the Sky Sports ' studio when he laid into the 24-year-old forward for not coming to the fore in that moment .
`` They had a big chance with Martial .
You try to stay in the game of football and there was plenty of effort from United .
We know that .
Good desire from the players , especially the young players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Ole ( Gunnar Solskjaer ) did well with the way they were set up .
The big opportunities , Liverpool getting a little bit sloppy .
They were getting back into the game , you ’ re always going to get one big moment .
`` Martial , you come to Manchester United you have to go bang in the big moment .
For me , that sums up his career in a nutshell at Man United .
Excellent build up play but you hit that target , no excuses .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Man United who are remembered by the supporters , they certainly hit the target and hit the back of the net .
`` That ’ s why that guy is not quite good enough for Man United .
That moment summed them up . ''

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Manchester United great Roy Keane has hammered Anthony Martial following the Reds' 2-0 defeat at Liverpool this afternoon.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men arrived at Anfield without a key man in Marcus Rashford due to a back injury, meaning the pressure was on Martial to step up.
Liverpool led early on thanks to Virgil van Dijk's header before the home side had efforts from Roberto Firmino and Gini Wijnaldum ruled out by VAR and due to offside respectively.
But then Martial had his chance to shine for United in the second half when he went through on goal in the penalty area before firing over the bar with a wild shot, with Mohamed Salah sealing the game for Liverpool late on.
Keane was analysing the Martial incident post-match in the Sky Sports' studio when he laid into the 24-year-old forward for not coming to the fore in that moment.
"They had a big chance with Martial. You try to stay in the game of football and there was plenty of effort from United. We know that. Good desire from the players, especially the young players," Keane told Sky Sports.
"Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) did well with the way they were set up. The big opportunities, Liverpool getting a little bit sloppy. They were getting back into the game, you’re always going to get one big moment.
"Martial, you come to Manchester United you have to go bang in the big moment. For me, that sums up his career in a nutshell at Man United. Excellent build up play but you hit that target, no excuses. You hit that target, the big strikers at Man United who are remembered by the supporters, they certainly hit the target and hit the back of the net.
"That’s why that guy is not quite good enough for Man United. That moment summed them up."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Manchester United transfer plans after Marcus Rashford injury

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United could sign a striker in the January transfer window following an injury to Marcus Rashford .
England international Rashford is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered a double stress fracture in his back playing against Wolves in midweek .
The United top-scorer missed his side 's trip to face Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend and could now be out for at least six weeks after his latest injury setback .
His absence means United only have Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood available as recognised striking options at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could join before the transfer deadline on 31 January .
`` Yes [ it 's a double stress fracture ] .
It 's not something that 's happened before .
We ’ ve had many injuries this season , it ’ s just an unfortunate situation we are in .
`` It might be because the window is open , we might look at some short-term deals as well that could take us through until the summer .
`` We don ’ t desperately need a striker , we are looking at numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
If the right one is there and it fits for us we can buy .
If there are loans available it might be possible .
But , we ’ ve got players who are champing at the bit .
”

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United could sign a striker in the January transfer window following an injury to Marcus Rashford.
England international Rashford is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered a double stress fracture in his back playing against Wolves in midweek.
The United top-scorer missed his side's trip to face Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend and could now be out for at least six weeks after his latest injury setback.
His absence means United only have Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood available as recognised striking options at the club and Solskjaer admits a striker could join before the transfer deadline on 31 January.
"He's [Rashford] suffered a bad injury," Solskjaer admitted to Sky Sports.
"Yes [it's a double stress fracture]. It's not something that's happened before. We’ve had many injuries this season, it’s just an unfortunate situation we are in.
"It might be because the window is open, we might look at some short-term deals as well that could take us through until the summer.
"We don’t desperately need a striker, we are looking at numbers as well because we have had many injuries. If the right one is there and it fits for us we can buy. If there are loans available it might be possible. But, we’ve got players who are champing at the bit.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Manchester United fans believe Fred deserved more against Liverpool FC

Despite a spirited second half performance , Manchester United could n't stop Liverpool from taking another huge step towards the Premier League title on Sunday .
United were fortunate to only be a goal down at the break as Liverpool saw two goals disallowed , and Jurgen Klopp 's men were dominant after half time with Mo Salah missing from six yards before David de Gea tipped Jordan Henderson 's drive onto the post .
But United gradually fought their way back into the contest , and would have snatched an equaliser but for better finishing by Fred and Anthony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United pushed men forward as injury time approached , Mo Salah scored Liverpool 's second on the break .
Leading United 's rally was Brazilian Fred , who kept his side pushing on from the base of midfield .
Fans felt Fred stepped up in the absence of Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay , and did not deserve to be on the losing side .
Fred has shown marked improvement throughout this season , establishing himself as a first choice in midfield .
His Anfield showing did not go unnoticed by supporters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show their appreciation for his performance .
The only one

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Despite a spirited second half performance, Manchester United couldn't stop Liverpool from taking another huge step towards the Premier League title on Sunday.
United were fortunate to only be a goal down at the break as Liverpool saw two goals disallowed, and Jurgen Klopp's men were dominant after half time with Mo Salah missing from six yards before David de Gea tipped Jordan Henderson's drive onto the post.
But United gradually fought their way back into the contest, and would have snatched an equaliser but for better finishing by Fred and Anthony Martial from inside the area. As United pushed men forward as injury time approached, Mo Salah scored Liverpool's second on the break.
Leading United's rally was Brazilian Fred, who kept his side pushing on from the base of midfield. Fans felt Fred stepped up in the absence of Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay, and did not deserve to be on the losing side.
Fred has shown marked improvement throughout this season, establishing himself as a first choice in midfield. His Anfield showing did not go unnoticed by supporters, who took to Twitter after the game to show their appreciation for his performance.
Unfortunate
The only one
Proving the doubters wrong
Solid
Deserves better
Man of the Match


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Murder investigation launched after man found stabbed to death

A murder investigation is underway after a man was stabbed .
Police said he was confirmed dead at the scene on Sunday afternoon .
Detectives are said to be 'in the very early stages ' of a murder enquiry .
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody .
Police and emergency services were called to a report that a man had been stabbed at an address on Edleston Street in Accrington , Lancashire .
That was at just before 1pm on Sunday .
A man found there was confirmed to be dead at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no age for him has been released by Lancashire Constabulary .
There have been no reports of any arrests or other injuries .
Witnesses reported armed police were also called out .
Read more of today 's top stories here A white forensic tent is said to have gone up at the scene and part of the road has been sealed off , according to Lancs Live .
In a statement , Lancashire Police said : `` We were called at shortly before 1pm today , Sunday , to a report that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address on Edleston Street in Accrington .
`` Paramedics attended the address but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene .
`` A murder enquiry has been launched and is in its very early stages . ''
No further details have been revealed .

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A murder investigation is underway after a man was stabbed.
Police said he was confirmed dead at the scene on Sunday afternoon.
Detectives are said to be 'in the very early stages' of a murder enquiry.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Police and emergency services were called to a report that a man had been stabbed at an address on Edleston Street in Accrington, Lancashire.
That was at just before 1pm on Sunday.
A man found there was confirmed to be dead at the scene.
He hasn't been named and no age for him has been released by Lancashire Constabulary.
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There have been no reports of any arrests or other injuries.
Witnesses reported armed police were also called out.
A white forensic tent is said to have gone up at the scene and part of the road has been sealed off, according to Lancs Live.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We were called at shortly before 1pm today, Sunday, to a report that a man had been stabbed at an address on Edleston Street in Accrington.
"Paramedics attended the address but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A murder enquiry has been launched and is in its very early stages."
No further details have been revealed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Dancing On Ice mystery as Caprice and Hamish 'part ways'

Dancing On Ice is shrouded in in mystery as contestant Caprice Bourret has `` parted ways '' with her skating partner Hamish Gaman .
It 's currently unclear if American model Caprice will be back on the show or why she 'll no longer be competing with professional skater Hamish on the celeb skating contest .
In a show first hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield revealed the skating duo had split and Caprice would not be skating in Sunday night 's show , although Hamish took to the ice for the opening group number .
They announced : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will not be skating this week .
`` As you saw in our opening number , Hamish remains very much part of our professional team and we hope to have Caprice back on the ice next week . ''
Viewers took to Twitter looking for answers , saying the parting of ways was 'distracting ' them from the rest of the show .
`` Will you tell us what happened with Caprice and Hamish ? ''
asked one .
`` I would make some kind of comment bc it ’ s distracting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are all glued to Twitter !
I didn ’ t even see the first skate ! ''
`` I ’ m sorry but what kind of explanation was that regarding Caprice and Hamish ... .no one even watching now too busy googling , '' grumbled another .

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Dancing On Ice is shrouded in in mystery as contestant Caprice Bourret has "parted ways" with her skating partner Hamish Gaman.
It's currently unclear if American model Caprice will be back on the show or why she'll no longer be competing with professional skater Hamish on the celeb skating contest.
In a show first hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield revealed the skating duo had split and Caprice would not be skating in Sunday night's show, although Hamish took to the ice for the opening group number.
They announced: "Unfortunately Caprice and Hamish have parted ways and will not be skating this week.
(Image: ITV)
"As you saw in our opening number, Hamish remains very much part of our professional team and we hope to have Caprice back on the ice next week."
Viewers took to Twitter looking for answers, saying the parting of ways was 'distracting' them from the rest of the show.
"Will you tell us what happened with Caprice and Hamish?" asked one.
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"Cmon spill the tea!!" cried another.
"I would make some kind of comment bc it’s distracting people from watching the show, we are all glued to Twitter! I didn’t even see the first skate!"
"I’m sorry but what kind of explanation was that regarding Caprice and Hamish....no one even watching now too busy googling," grumbled another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Luke Shaw explains what cost Manchester United against Liverpool FC

Luke Shaw believes Manchester United 's poor finishing was to blame for their defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side lost 2-0 at Anfield as goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah secured the three points for Jurgen Klopp 's side .
United had started the game well before Van Dijk gave Liverpool the lead , and despite losing control for a large section of the game found themselves close to snatching something late on .
Fred and Anthony Martial both had chances to level the scores in the second-half and Shaw believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been more clinical in front of goal .
`` Very disappointed .
We did n't really deserve that - especially 2-0 , '' Shaw told Sky Sports .
`` When it was 1-0 it was really good .
We had that chance with Anthony Martial .
The lads gave it their all .
We did n't have many chances , but those that came we should have taken them .
`` We know their qualities , and there were periods where we had to defend well .
Last 30 minutes we controlled it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they took them .
`` Van Dijk is a massive guy and threat for them on set-pieces .
It 's disappointing for us .
`` In the first half , over the past year - Liverpool have blown teams away in the first 20 minutes .
We were still in the game until the 90th minute . ''

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Luke Shaw believes Manchester United's poor finishing was to blame for their defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side lost 2-0 at Anfield as goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah secured the three points for Jurgen Klopp's side.
United had started the game well before Van Dijk gave Liverpool the lead, and despite losing control for a large section of the game found themselves close to snatching something late on.
Fred and Anthony Martial both had chances to level the scores in the second-half and Shaw believes things could have been different had they been more clinical in front of goal.
"Very disappointed. We didn't really deserve that - especially 2-0," Shaw told Sky Sports.
"When it was 1-0 it was really good. We had that chance with Anthony Martial. The lads gave it their all. We didn't have many chances, but those that came we should have taken them.
"We know their qualities, and there were periods where we had to defend well. Last 30 minutes we controlled it. We didn't take our chances and they took them.
"Van Dijk is a massive guy and threat for them on set-pieces. It's disappointing for us.
"In the first half, over the past year - Liverpool have blown teams away in the first 20 minutes. We were still in the game until the 90th minute."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Manchester United told they must sign a new striker in the transfer window

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has insisted that the club must go into the transfer market to sign a new striker .
Marcus Rashford missed the clash at Anfield with a back problem and he could miss two months of the season .
That leaves Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's only attacking options after the summer sale of Romelu Lukaku .
Having missed out on Erling Haaland who joined Borussia Dortmund , United appear to have parked their striker search in place of trying to acquire a new creative midfielder .
However , Neville has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of numbers , but also an older head with more maturity in the biggest matches .
`` They have to go in the market for a centre-forward , '' Neville said during commentary of Liverpool vs Manchester United .
`` Manchester United need a centre-forward , I think they have promising , young striker in Greenwood , Rashford and Martial but they need someone up there , more of a physical presence , more maturity and another body . ''
United sit five points behind Chelsea in the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's side showing inconsistencies , there is still an opportunity for United to finish in the Champions League places .
Recruitment in the January transfer window has been tough , however , and with 12 days of the window left , United are still yet to add to their squad this month .

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has insisted that the club must go into the transfer market to sign a new striker.
Marcus Rashford missed the clash at Anfield with a back problem and he could miss two months of the season.
That leaves Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's only attacking options after the summer sale of Romelu Lukaku.
Having missed out on Erling Haaland who joined Borussia Dortmund, United appear to have parked their striker search in place of trying to acquire a new creative midfielder.
However, Neville has insisted that United need another striker, in terms of numbers, but also an older head with more maturity in the biggest matches.
"They have to go in the market for a centre-forward," Neville said during commentary of Liverpool vs Manchester United.
"Manchester United need a centre-forward, I think they have promising, young striker in Greenwood, Rashford and Martial but they need someone up there, more of a physical presence, more maturity and another body."
United sit five points behind Chelsea in the Premier League, occupying fifth place.
With Frank Lampard's side showing inconsistencies, there is still an opportunity for United to finish in the Champions League places.
Recruitment in the January transfer window has been tough, however, and with 12 days of the window left, United are still yet to add to their squad this month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Locked up: Our round up of criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this week

We 're more than half way through the first month of the decade and the region 's courts have already handed out plenty of prison sentences .
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences and M.E.N .
reporters were there to cover the most serious .
There was the case of the 'jealous , controlling monster ' who finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years before headbutting her after their engagement party .
Then there was a drunk , sweary passenger who stole a bottle of whisky before pulling his trousers down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jailed .
There was also the despicable case of the two care workers who mocked dementia sufferers and threw stones at them during a spate of `` happy slap '' pranks .
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days : Man who smashed pint glass into the side of pub customer 's face jailed for five years A man who smashed a pint glass into the side of man 's face has been jailed for five years .
The victim was with a group of friends in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Whitefield , when he asked attacker Alexander Sinclair , 28 , to move and an argument started .
Sinclair , of Langley Hall Road , Prestwich , tried to punch the victim with his left hand and then smashed a pint glass into the side of his face with his right hand .
The victim suffered from head and face injuries during the incident in December 2018 , which required hospital treatment .
Sinclair was later arrested and taken into police custody for interview .
He denied the offence , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty of section 18 assault .
During a hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court Sinclair was sentenced to five years in prison .
Tasered in the testicles , singed with a blowtorch and threatened with a gun to his head - the kidnapping of a 'major drug dealer ' for a £500k ransom A gang pretending to be police officers kidnapped a 'drug dealer ' and 'Tasered his testicles ' before demanding £500,000 in cash and drugs in return for his safe release , a court heard .
Michael Etuhu , 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both played for Manchester City ; John Bishop , 31 ; Ben Ukaegbu , 38 ; Daniel Lowe , 27 ; and Nicky Barnes , 27 ; have all been jailed for their role in the audacious plot .
Armed police stormed the industrial unit in Gorton , where their victim was held for about 12 hours .
Another man , Micah Walfall , said to be the 'heavy ' of the group and referred to by other offenders as 'Big Dave ' , is still wanted in connection with the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the hairs on his arm 'singed ' and he was 'Tasered to his testicles ' .
His screams of pain could be heard by his friends and family while they were speaking with his kidnappers on the phone .
Manchester Crown Court heard the gang believed the victim was a 'major drug dealer ' who was worth 'millions ' .
Bishop , of Stanley Road , Chingford , London ; and Ukaegbu , of no fixed address , were both arrested .
Bishop , who helped source the fake police uniforms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was a 'major-league drug dealer ' and 'worth millions ' .
Barnes , of Byfield Road , Northampton , Etuhu , of Abbeycroft Close , Tyldesley , and Lowe , of Greenwood Road , Northampton , were arrested later .
All five pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to blackmail .
Walfall is still wanted by police .
Etuhu , a 'facilitator and organiser ' of the plot was jailed for 10 years and two months ; Ukaegbu for 11 years and three months ; Lowe for 10 years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and Bishop for seven years .
Drug dealer jailed after police find 'gangster rap ' video boasting of life as part of £20m cocaine gang A drug dealer has been jailed after police discovered a video of him rapping about his involvement in the supply of cocaine .
Zac Edgar boasted of a life of crime through his music saying that he was involved to `` get the paper '' so he could `` live life later '' .
In the video the 24-year-old claims he was `` ducking undercovers bruv '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your local nitties '' when he posted it before he was arrested and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Edgar was jailed for six years and three months for his part in a major organised crime gang that was linked to Warrington .
Edgar and Dale Redrobe from Liverpool , were brought down as part of the investigation that also nailed high profile Warrington drug bosses Jamie Oldroyd and Jamie Simpson .
The pair were handed imprisonments of six years and three months and 21 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years ... he then headbutted her after the engagement party A 'jealous , controlling monster ' who had finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years headbutted her after their engagement party , a court heard .
Alan Green , 46 , had been celebrating with his then-fiancé at the Winston Social Club in Wythenshawe on November 9 last year .
The party went on into the early hours then Green invited some friends and family back to their home nearby .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing the celebrations at home and after an argument , she took off her engagement ring and threw it at him , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Green , who had then been locked out of the house , forced his way back in by throwing a paving slab through the window and dragged his partner out of bed before headbutting her .
He also assaulted his daughter and 'violently attacked ' three police officers who attended at the scene - biting one of them three times on the leg .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of no fixed abode , pleaded guilty to two charges of common assault , three charges of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of criminal damage .
He was jailed for 18 months as the judge called him a 'jealous , violent and controlling individual ' .
'Wicked , selfish ' care home worker stole £44,000 from 'vulnerable ' patients he was looking after ... he splurged it on cocaine and gambling A cocaine and gambling addict stole more than £44,000 from three 'vulnerable ' residents while he worked at a nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been locked up for two years and four months after abusing his role as a support manager at Chataway nursing home in Crumpsall .
While he worked there , Cunningham stole thousands from three male residents who suffered from mental health problems , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Because of their conditions , they lacked the capacity to manage their own finances so nursing home staff , including Cunningham , were responsible for their accounts .
But over a five year period Cunningham helped himself to cash from the three men , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pounds at a time .
One man , aged 66 , lost most of his life savings after Cunningham stole £37,750 from him .
Cunningham , of Jocelyn Street , Monsall , pleaded guilty to three counts of theft .
A Proceeds of Crime hearing , where prosecutors will try to claw back some of Cunningham 's ill-gotten gains , will be held next month .
'Just put guy to sleep coz he would n't rent me a car ' ... thug who battered sales rep - and attacked paramedic after taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who battered a innocent sales rep when he refused to rent him a car - and attacked a paramedic before chasing his colleagues with a knife after he took a 'huge dose of cocaine ' - has been jailed .
After the first incident , jobless Bradley Hopkins , 27 , posted on social media : `` Just put guy two [ sic ] sleep ... coz he would n't rent me a car . ''
Four laughing emojis followed the callous Facebook status .
In another incident , Hopkins attacked a paramedic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He then chased his colleagues out of his flat with a knife .
Hopkins , from Brinnington , Stockport , was jailed for 22 months after he admitted two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm ; an an offence of possession of a bladed article in public at Minshull Street Crown Court .
He previous convictions for possession of class A drugs ; criminal damage ; and threatening and abusive behaviour .
Drunk , sweary passenger nicked a bottle of whisky from the drinks trolley before pulling his trousers down on flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who stole a bottle of whisky before pulling his trousers down on a flight to Manchester has been jailed .
Mohammad Rafiq , 47 , was flying to the city from Muscat in Oman with Oman Air when his alcohol-fuelled rampage began .
Manchester Crown Court heard the dad-of-one came to the attention of staff 30 minutes into the journey after he swiped a bottle of whisky from the drinks trolley .
Despite repeated attempts by cabin crew to calm him down , Rafiq became abusive , swearing at staff and other passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of holidaymakers , the court heard .
Rafiq 's defence barrister , Andrew Evans told the court his client was a former alcoholic who had been abstinent for 18 months .
Rafiq , of Whernside Road , Ashton , Tameside , was jailed for six months for being drunk on board an aircraft after a judge branded his behaviour 'disgraceful ' .
Mum 's terror as son tries to strangle her ... she was only saved when a heroic neighbour heard her desperate screams A 'sad and lonely ' man tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie then attempted to kill himself , a court heard .
Joan Hulme , who was 82 at the time of the 'serious and brutal assault ' inflicted by her son , Christopher , said she thought she was going to die .
She had returned home from a family christening when Christopher Hulme , who was suffering from 'significant mental ill health ' at the time , launched the unprovoked attack .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Hulme , 52 , had been behaving in an odd manner prior to the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Eccles .
Now he has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent .
He was originally accused of attempted murder .
A judge sentenced Hulme to a 'hybrid ' hospital order , to include a six year jail term .
For the meantime he will remain at Prestwich hospital for mental health treatment until he is deemed to have recovered .
If he is judged to have been successfully treated before the end of the six year term , Hulme will then be transferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposed preventing Hulme from contacting his mother indefinitely .
'Loving , caring ' man falls to his death on construction site ... his boss then forged his signature in a twisted effort to cover his own back A contractor has been jailed after forging health and safety documents when a workman fell to his death through a fragile roof .
Roofer Kenneth Drake , 54 , fell while working for Roofing Consultants Ltd at a site in Rochdale .
The much-loved dad and husband dropped to the floor below and suffered severe head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the wake of his death police found that Mark Francis Bray - the man responsible for employee safety at the site - had forged health and safety documents and Mr Drake ’ s signature in the wake of his death .
Bray , 48 , also failed to take reasonable care of other persons , contrary to the Health and Safety at Work Act .
Bray , of Louisiana Drive , Warrington , was jailed for two years during a sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court .
He had previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take reasonable care of other persons , pursuant to section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 , contrary to section 33 ( 1 ) ( a ) .
He also pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice .
These care workers mocked dementia sufferers ... they even threw stones at them in spate of 'happy slap ' pranks - victims begged them to stop , and now they 've faced justice Two care workers who mocked dementia sufferers and threw stones at them during a spate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put behind bars .
Student nurse Abana Arshad and Amy Greenhalgh , both 24 , hurled gravel at victims as they begged them to stop and would laugh as they filmed their distressed reactions on mobile phones .
Up to seven elderly residents with dementia or Alzheimer 's were secretly targeted by the pair behind the back of unsuspecting colleagues while working a shift at a specialist EMI unit at the Laburnum Court care home in Salford , Greater Manchester .
None of the victims were able to say who ill-treated them due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenhalgh , whose mother is a nurse , were eventually found out when one was seen loading her pockets with gravel from the driveway .
One resident had rolled up plastic gloves thrown at her .
Stones were also found on the floors of the rooms of the victims .
When the pair realised they were going to be discovered , they tried to pin the blame on some of the residents and smeared one innocent senior colleague as a `` crackhead . ''
They also warned each other to delete any incriminating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ' Court , Arshad , from Crumpsall and Greenhalgh from Eccles , were each jailed for 20 weeks after being convicted of ill-treat a person without mental capacity .
Several of their victims have since passed away .
Gang helped people from Albania try to enter the UK illegally using 'lookalike ' passports - this 'foot soldier ' thought his crimes had been forgotten A 'foot soldier ' in a criminal gang which helped people from Albania try to enter the UK using other people 's passports has been jailed .
Irmantas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy and France on separate occasions to meet two Albanian nationals he did n't know .
He would then return to the UK with them after handing over a legitimate passport belonging to someone else 'who bore physical similarities ' to them , the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) said .
The trips to Genoa and Paris happened back in 2011 , when Zvybas lived in Cheetham Hill , in Manchester 's Lithuanian community .
Manchester Crown Court heard he was offered £400 as 'expenses ' for the trips .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the blue ' while on holiday with his family after a European arrest warrant , originally issued almost nine years earlier , was executed .
The judge said Zvybas has 'simply got on with his life ' , having since got married and becoming a father while working across Europe , including in Sweden .
He was extradited back to the UK in October and was remanded at Strangeways prison .
The NCA said neither of the two people who accompanied Zvybas back to the UK were granted entry .
Now Zvybas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having pleaded guilty to two counts of assisting unlawful immigration .
It is thought that due to the amount of time Zvybas has served in prison , he will shortly be deported to Lithuania and back to his family .
This man 'ca n't deal with conflict , does n't learn from his mistakes and thinks he 's always right ' ... he 's in jail after committing more than 130 offences A thug who slashed a man with a kitchen knife in the street following a furious bust-up with a woman about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 33 , left the man with injuries to his neck and face after the pair got into a fight when the victim confronted him with a hammer .
The fight only stopped when Hanson , from Smallbridge , Rochdale , dropped the knife and sat on a nearby wall .
The 9pm incident happened in May last year after a fallout over drugs between Hanson and a woman who lived at the property , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
The court heard a neighbour was outside smoking when he heard shouting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run out and hide .
Hanson , who gave no comment in police interview , pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm ; possession of a knife ; and affray .
He had 131 previous offences on his record - including public disorder ; theft ; breaching court orders ; battery ; possession of cocaine ; assaulting a police officer and common assault .
Hanson was served with a restraining order prohibiting contact with the neighbour and Mr Platt for the next two years .
Man killed 'wonderful ' mum , 26 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he lost control and smashed his car into a wall A man killed a 'wonderful and loving ' mum in a crash just hours after they met for the first time .
John Llewellyn was driving at speeds of more than 49mph when he lost control of his Ford Fiesta and smashed into a wall on a narrow stretch of Gathurst Road in Wigan during the early hours of January 13 , 2018 .
Chloe Haydock , 26 , who was a passenger in the car at the time , suffered serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
The pair had only met for the first time hours earlier after striking up a conversation on a dating website .
At Bolton Crown Court , Llewellyn , of Red Rock Street , Liverpool , was jailed for three years and four months .
Llewellyn , who was 34 at the time , was released under investigation and it was only in October of last year , 21 months after the incident , that he was finally charged .
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at a hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Llewellyn from driving for eight years and eight months .

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We're more than half way through the first month of the decade and the region's courts have already handed out plenty of prison sentences.
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences and M.E.N. reporters were there to cover the most serious.
There was the case of the 'jealous, controlling monster' who finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years before headbutting her after their engagement party.
Then there was a drunk, sweary passenger who stole a bottle of whisky before pulling his trousers down on a flight to Manchester that has been jailed.
There was also the despicable case of the two care workers who mocked dementia sufferers and threw stones at them during a spate of ''happy slap'' pranks.
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days:
Man who smashed pint glass into the side of pub customer's face jailed for five years
A man who smashed a pint glass into the side of man's face has been jailed for five years.
The victim was with a group of friends in The Welcome Inn, on Bury Old Road, Whitefield, when he asked attacker Alexander Sinclair, 28, to move and an argument started.
Sinclair, of Langley Hall Road, Prestwich, tried to punch the victim with his left hand and then smashed a pint glass into the side of his face with his right hand.
The victim suffered from head and face injuries during the incident in December 2018, which required hospital treatment.
Sinclair was later arrested and taken into police custody for interview.
He denied the offence, but following a trial a jury found him guilty of section 18 assault.
During a hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court Sinclair was sentenced to five years in prison.
Tasered in the testicles, singed with a blowtorch and threatened with a gun to his head - the kidnapping of a 'major drug dealer' for a £500k ransom
A gang pretending to be police officers kidnapped a 'drug dealer' and 'Tasered his testicles' before demanding £500,000 in cash and drugs in return for his safe release, a court heard.
Michael Etuhu, 35, a former football agent whose brothers both played for Manchester City; John Bishop, 31; Ben Ukaegbu, 38; Daniel Lowe, 27; and Nicky Barnes, 27; have all been jailed for their role in the audacious plot.
(Image: GMP)
Armed police stormed the industrial unit in Gorton, where their victim was held for about 12 hours.
Another man, Micah Walfall, said to be the 'heavy' of the group and referred to by other offenders as 'Big Dave', is still wanted in connection with the incident.
While being held captive, the man had the hairs on his arm 'singed' and he was 'Tasered to his testicles'.
(Image: GMP)
His screams of pain could be heard by his friends and family while they were speaking with his kidnappers on the phone.
Manchester Crown Court heard the gang believed the victim was a 'major drug dealer' who was worth 'millions'.
Bishop, of Stanley Road, Chingford, London; and Ukaegbu, of no fixed address, were both arrested.
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Bishop, who helped source the fake police uniforms, told officers that the gang believed the man was a 'major-league drug dealer' and 'worth millions'.
Barnes, of Byfield Road, Northampton, Etuhu, of Abbeycroft Close, Tyldesley, and Lowe, of Greenwood Road, Northampton, were arrested later.
(Image: GMP)
All five pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to blackmail.
Walfall is still wanted by police.
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Etuhu, a 'facilitator and organiser' of the plot was jailed for 10 years and two months; Ukaegbu for 11 years and three months; Lowe for 10 years and six months; Barnes for 12 years; and Bishop for seven years.
Drug dealer jailed after police find 'gangster rap' video boasting of life as part of £20m cocaine gang
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A drug dealer has been jailed after police discovered a video of him rapping about his involvement in the supply of cocaine.
Zac Edgar boasted of a life of crime through his music saying that he was involved to "get the paper" so he could "live life later".
In the video the 24-year-old claims he was "ducking undercovers bruv" and supplying "banging white to all your local nitties" when he posted it before he was arrested and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, the Liverpool Echo reports .
Edgar was jailed for six years and three months for his part in a major organised crime gang that was linked to Warrington.
Edgar and Dale Redrobe from Liverpool, were brought down as part of the investigation that also nailed high profile Warrington drug bosses Jamie Oldroyd and Jamie Simpson.
The pair were handed imprisonments of six years and three months and 21 months respectively.
'Jealous, controlling monster' finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years... he then headbutted her after the engagement party
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A 'jealous, controlling monster' who had finally persuaded his partner to marry him after 22 years headbutted her after their engagement party, a court heard.
Alan Green, 46, had been celebrating with his then-fiancé at the Winston Social Club in Wythenshawe on November 9 last year.
The party went on into the early hours then Green invited some friends and family back to their home nearby.
But his partner was 'unhappy' about continuing the celebrations at home and after an argument, she took off her engagement ring and threw it at him, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Green, who had then been locked out of the house, forced his way back in by throwing a paving slab through the window and dragged his partner out of bed before headbutting her.
He also assaulted his daughter and 'violently attacked' three police officers who attended at the scene - biting one of them three times on the leg.
He was eventually tasered and arrested.
Green, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to two charges of common assault, three charges of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of criminal damage.
He was jailed for 18 months as the judge called him a 'jealous, violent and controlling individual'.
'Wicked, selfish' care home worker stole £44,000 from 'vulnerable' patients he was looking after...he splurged it on cocaine and gambling
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A cocaine and gambling addict stole more than £44,000 from three 'vulnerable' residents while he worked at a nursing home.
Anthony Cunningham, 29, has been locked up for two years and four months after abusing his role as a support manager at Chataway nursing home in Crumpsall.
While he worked there, Cunningham stole thousands from three male residents who suffered from mental health problems, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Because of their conditions, they lacked the capacity to manage their own finances so nursing home staff, including Cunningham, were responsible for their accounts.
But over a five year period Cunningham helped himself to cash from the three men, using their bank cards to withdraw hundreds of pounds at a time.
One man, aged 66, lost most of his life savings after Cunningham stole £37,750 from him.
Cunningham, of Jocelyn Street, Monsall, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.
A Proceeds of Crime hearing, where prosecutors will try to claw back some of Cunningham's ill-gotten gains, will be held next month.
'Just put guy to sleep coz he wouldn't rent me a car'... thug who battered sales rep - and attacked paramedic after taking 'huge dose' of cocaine
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A thug who battered a innocent sales rep when he refused to rent him a car - and attacked a paramedic before chasing his colleagues with a knife after he took a 'huge dose of cocaine' - has been jailed.
After the first incident, jobless Bradley Hopkins, 27, posted on social media: "Just put guy two [sic] sleep... coz he wouldn't rent me a car."
Four laughing emojis followed the callous Facebook status.
In another incident, Hopkins attacked a paramedic treating him following a cocaine overdose.
He then chased his colleagues out of his flat with a knife.
Hopkins, from Brinnington, Stockport, was jailed for 22 months after he admitted two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm; an an offence of possession of a bladed article in public at Minshull Street Crown Court.
He previous convictions for possession of class A drugs; criminal damage; and threatening and abusive behaviour.
Drunk, sweary passenger nicked a bottle of whisky from the drinks trolley before pulling his trousers down on flight to Manchester
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A drunk, sweary passenger who stole a bottle of whisky before pulling his trousers down on a flight to Manchester has been jailed.
Mohammad Rafiq, 47, was flying to the city from Muscat in Oman with Oman Air when his alcohol-fuelled rampage began.
Manchester Crown Court heard the dad-of-one came to the attention of staff 30 minutes into the journey after he swiped a bottle of whisky from the drinks trolley.
Despite repeated attempts by cabin crew to calm him down, Rafiq became abusive, swearing at staff and other passengers.
He later pulled his trousers down in front of holidaymakers, the court heard.
Rafiq's defence barrister, Andrew Evans told the court his client was a former alcoholic who had been abstinent for 18 months.
Rafiq, of Whernside Road, Ashton , Tameside, was jailed for six months for being drunk on board an aircraft after a judge branded his behaviour 'disgraceful'.
Mum's terror as son tries to strangle her...she was only saved when a heroic neighbour heard her desperate screams
A 'sad and lonely' man tried to strangle his elderly mother with a tie then attempted to kill himself, a court heard.
Joan Hulme, who was 82 at the time of the 'serious and brutal assault' inflicted by her son, Christopher, said she thought she was going to die.
She had returned home from a family christening when Christopher Hulme, who was suffering from 'significant mental ill health' at the time, launched the unprovoked attack.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Hulme, 52, had been behaving in an odd manner prior to the incident at the home they shared in Weymouth Road, Eccles.
Now he has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent. He was originally accused of attempted murder.
A judge sentenced Hulme to a 'hybrid' hospital order, to include a six year jail term.
For the meantime he will remain at Prestwich hospital for mental health treatment until he is deemed to have recovered.
If he is judged to have been successfully treated before the end of the six year term, Hulme will then be transferred to prison.
A restraining order was imposed preventing Hulme from contacting his mother indefinitely.
'Loving, caring' man falls to his death on construction site...his boss then forged his signature in a twisted effort to cover his own back
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A contractor has been jailed after forging health and safety documents when a workman fell to his death through a fragile roof.
Roofer Kenneth Drake, 54, fell while working for Roofing Consultants Ltd at a site in Rochdale.
The much-loved dad and husband dropped to the floor below and suffered severe head injuries on September 24, 2015.
In the wake of his death police found that Mark Francis Bray - the man responsible for employee safety at the site - had forged health and safety documents and Mr Drake’s signature in the wake of his death.
Bray, 48, also failed to take reasonable care of other persons, contrary to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Bray, of Louisiana Drive, Warrington, was jailed for two years during a sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court.
He had previously pleaded guilty to a matter of failing to take reasonable care of other persons, pursuant to section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, contrary to section 33(1)(a).
He also pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice.
These care workers mocked dementia sufferers... they even threw stones at them in spate of 'happy slap' pranks - victims begged them to stop, and now they've faced justice
Two care workers who mocked dementia sufferers and threw stones at them during a spate of ''happy slap'' pranks have been put behind bars.
Student nurse Abana Arshad and Amy Greenhalgh, both 24, hurled gravel at victims as they begged them to stop and would laugh as they filmed their distressed reactions on mobile phones.
Up to seven elderly residents with dementia or Alzheimer's were secretly targeted by the pair behind the back of unsuspecting colleagues while working a shift at a specialist EMI unit at the Laburnum Court care home in Salford, Greater Manchester.
None of the victims were able to say who ill-treated them due to their confused condition.
Arshad and Greenhalgh, whose mother is a nurse, were eventually found out when one was seen loading her pockets with gravel from the driveway. One resident had rolled up plastic gloves thrown at her.
Stones were also found on the floors of the rooms of the victims.
When the pair realised they were going to be discovered, they tried to pin the blame on some of the residents and smeared one innocent senior colleague as a ''crackhead.''
They also warned each other to delete any incriminating pictures on the phones.
At Manchester Magistrates' Court, Arshad, from Crumpsall and Greenhalgh from Eccles, were each jailed for 20 weeks after being convicted of ill-treat a person without mental capacity. Several of their victims have since passed away.
Gang helped people from Albania try to enter the UK illegally using 'lookalike' passports - this 'foot soldier' thought his crimes had been forgotten
(Image: National Crime Agency)
A 'foot soldier' in a criminal gang which helped people from Albania try to enter the UK using other people's passports has been jailed.
Irmantas Zvybas, now 30, travelled to Italy and France on separate occasions to meet two Albanian nationals he didn't know.
He would then return to the UK with them after handing over a legitimate passport belonging to someone else 'who bore physical similarities' to them, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
The trips to Genoa and Paris happened back in 2011, when Zvybas lived in Cheetham Hill, in Manchester's Lithuanian community.
Manchester Crown Court heard he was offered £400 as 'expenses' for the trips.
He was arrested at Riga airport in Latvia 'out of the blue' while on holiday with his family after a European arrest warrant, originally issued almost nine years earlier, was executed.
The judge said Zvybas has 'simply got on with his life', having since got married and becoming a father while working across Europe, including in Sweden.
He was extradited back to the UK in October and was remanded at Strangeways prison.
The NCA said neither of the two people who accompanied Zvybas back to the UK were granted entry.
Now Zvybas has been jailed for 10 months, having pleaded guilty to two counts of assisting unlawful immigration.
It is thought that due to the amount of time Zvybas has served in prison, he will shortly be deported to Lithuania and back to his family.
This man 'can't deal with conflict, doesn't learn from his mistakes and thinks he's always right'... he's in jail after committing more than 130 offences
(Image: GMP)
A thug who slashed a man with a kitchen knife in the street following a furious bust-up with a woman about drugs has been jailed.
Daniel Hanson, 33, left the man with injuries to his neck and face after the pair got into a fight when the victim confronted him with a hammer.
The fight only stopped when Hanson, from Smallbridge, Rochdale, dropped the knife and sat on a nearby wall.
He suffered a serious head injury.
The 9pm incident happened in May last year after a fallout over drugs between Hanson and a woman who lived at the property, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
The court heard a neighbour was outside smoking when he heard shouting. He said he saw the woman run out and hide.
Hanson, who gave no comment in police interview, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm; possession of a knife; and affray.
He had 131 previous offences on his record - including public disorder; theft; breaching court orders; battery; possession of cocaine; assaulting a police officer and common assault.
Judge Mr Recorder Geoffrey sentenced Hanson to 20 months in prison.
Hanson was served with a restraining order prohibiting contact with the neighbour and Mr Platt for the next two years.
Man killed 'wonderful' mum, 26, just hours after they met...speeding, he lost control and smashed his car into a wall
(Image: GMP)
A man killed a 'wonderful and loving' mum in a crash just hours after they met for the first time.
John Llewellyn was driving at speeds of more than 49mph when he lost control of his Ford Fiesta and smashed into a wall on a narrow stretch of Gathurst Road in Wigan during the early hours of January 13, 2018.
Chloe Haydock, 26, who was a passenger in the car at the time, suffered serious injuries and died on her way to hospital.
The pair had only met for the first time hours earlier after striking up a conversation on a dating website.
At Bolton Crown Court , Llewellyn, of Red Rock Street, Liverpool, was jailed for three years and four months.
Llewellyn, who was 34 at the time, was released under investigation and it was only in October of last year, 21 months after the incident, that he was finally charged.
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at a hearing the following month.
Sentencing Llewellyn, Judge Smith described Ms Haydock's death as a 'tragedy'.
He also banned Llewellyn from driving for eight years and eight months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--The council estate nursery where children choose what they want to do - and the results are incredib

The council estate nursery where children choose what they want to do - and the results are incredible

But that 's not stopping the kids in the playground at Collyhurst Nursery School .
Dressed head to toe in waterproofs they 're filling saucepans , bowls and cups with water from a hosepipe , before transferring it to a sandpit .
As you might imagine the water is going everywhere .
To the untrained eye it looks like the kids are just playing .
But in fact it 's all part of a teaching method dubbed 'In the Moment ' .
And since it was introduced at Collyhurst five years ago , following the arrival of principal Jo Fenton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's had a remarkable impact at the council-run nursery .
In its latest Ofsted report the nursery was rated 'outstanding ' for the second consecutive inspection .
And to say the education watchdog was impressed by what it found would be an understatement .
In their report inspectors say the children at Collyhurst 'flourish academically , socially and emotionally ' .
Staff have 'high expectations ' of all the kids , who are aged 18 months to four , and believe there is 'no limit to what children can achieve ' .
Learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , children 'skip into school each morning with happy , smiling faces ' , and there is 'no hint of unhappiness ' and 'no evidence of any form of bullying ' .
The children 'behave impeccably ' and staff and governors are 'united in their desire to provide children with the best possible start to their education ' .
Sitting in her office , Mrs Fenton explains how it works .
`` Ever since [ we arrived ] we ’ ve been on a drive to change our teaching approach .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children by giving them the freedom and time to choose what they want to do .
`` The teacher will observe and wait for the moment to go in and teach .
`` There ’ s a lot of research around brain development and synapses which shows this kind of learning helps children retain more . ''
Mrs Burton believes it 's actually a more difficult way of teaching than what she describes as the typical 'top down ' approach .
But she says the benefits - from behaviour to attainment - are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` You have to know all the children inside out , you have to be up to date all the time .
`` It ’ s about teachers being able to judge and work in any situation .
`` But we felt it was best suited to the needs of our children and this area .
`` It ’ s life long skills .
How they approach things .
Do they keep trying ?
Problem solving .
`` All these things are really important because they will support them to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of try again attitude . ''
Collyhurst is not one of Manchester wealthier neighbourhoods .
But Mrs Fenton is determined to make sure the children here are given the best possible start to their education .
`` The stronger foundation you get at this stage it has a massive impact , '' she said .
`` It impacts on GCSE results , it affects if someone gets involved in crime , their future life choices .
`` We know that if we get them from babies we can have a real impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are amazingly dedicated .
They work so hard with the children .
`` We focus a lot on the children ’ s well being .
`` They are happy , they enjoy their day .
`` What we are doing is giving them life skills - independence , resilience . ''
And it 's not just the kids the nursery , which currently has 68 pupils on its books , focuses on .
Being based within Collyhurst Children 's Centre gives staff the chance to support parents as well .
Before they start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a teacher .
It means help is available for mums and dads suffering with debt , housing issues , drug and alcohol problems - or for anyone who 's just looking for a few parenting tips .
Heather Nicholson-Torbica says her four year-old daughter Florence 's confidence has soared since she started coming to the nursery .
And Heather , 36 , of Moston , says she 's also benefited from the help on offer .
`` They are so supportive and lovely and that ’ s really important to me '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to talk about - nothing is too much trouble for them '' They gave me help with stuff like bedtime routines .
`` I feel like they care for the kids as if they ’ re their own - Florence even asked if her teacher Mel could come round for tea !
`` And all the facilities they ’ ve got are really good .
The playground is like Heaton Park .
I ’ ve always said if this was a school I ’ d send both kids here because it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , three , has been coming to Collyhurst for less than a week , but mum Gemma Hamilton says she can already see a change in his behaviour .
`` I know it sounds daft but I can see the change in him already , '' she said .
`` Before he was bored , he wasn ’ t interacting with children he was just with me all the time .
`` Now when comes home he ’ s much calmer , much quieter because he ’ s been playing with other kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's top stories here '' I ’ ve tried loads of different nurseries but he never settled at any of them .
`` I ’ d lost hope really and thought I ’ d just wait until school , but we came here and he was off straight away .
`` He was just so confident straightaway and I think that ’ s because of the atmosphere .
The staff are great and the outside bit is fantastic .
`` I think he thinks he ’ s at a play centre ! ''

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It's a cold, damp, overcast January afternoon.
But that's not stopping the kids in the playground at Collyhurst Nursery School.
Dressed head to toe in waterproofs they're filling saucepans, bowls and cups with water from a hosepipe, before transferring it to a sandpit.
As you might imagine the water is going everywhere.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
To the untrained eye it looks like the kids are just playing.
But in fact it's all part of a teaching method dubbed 'In the Moment'.
And since it was introduced at Collyhurst five years ago, following the arrival of principal Jo Fenton and her deputy Nicola Burton, it's had a remarkable impact at the council-run nursery.
In its latest Ofsted report the nursery was rated 'outstanding' for the second consecutive inspection.
And to say the education watchdog was impressed by what it found would be an understatement.
In their report inspectors say the children at Collyhurst 'flourish academically, socially and emotionally'.
Staff have 'high expectations' of all the kids, who are aged 18 months to four, and believe there is 'no limit to what children can achieve'.
Learning is 'active, magical and fun', children 'skip into school each morning with happy, smiling faces', and there is 'no hint of unhappiness' and 'no evidence of any form of bullying'.
The children 'behave impeccably' and staff and governors are 'united in their desire to provide children with the best possible start to their education'.
Sitting in her office, Mrs Fenton explains how it works.
"Ever since [we arrived] we’ve been on a drive to change our teaching approach.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We try to stimulate the creativity of the children by giving them the freedom and time to choose what they want to do.
"The teacher will observe and wait for the moment to go in and teach.
"There’s a lot of research around brain development and synapses which shows this kind of learning helps children retain more."
Mrs Burton believes it's actually a more difficult way of teaching than what she describes as the typical 'top down' approach.
But she says the benefits - from behaviour to attainment - are there for all to see.
She said: "You have to know all the children inside out, you have to be up to date all the time.
"It’s about teachers being able to judge and work in any situation.
"But we felt it was best suited to the needs of our children and this area.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It’s life long skills. How they approach things. Do they keep trying? Problem solving.
"All these things are really important because they will support them to be really good kids, to have that kind of try again attitude."
Collyhurst is not one of Manchester wealthier neighbourhoods.
But Mrs Fenton is determined to make sure the children here are given the best possible start to their education.
"The stronger foundation you get at this stage it has a massive impact," she said.
"It impacts on GCSE results, it affects if someone gets involved in crime, their future life choices.
"We know that if we get them from babies we can have a real impact on their lives.
"The staff are amazingly dedicated. They work so hard with the children.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We focus a lot on the children’s well being.
"They are happy, they enjoy their day.
"What we are doing is giving them life skills - independence, resilience."
And it's not just the kids the nursery, which currently has 68 pupils on its books, focuses on.
Being based within Collyhurst Children's Centre gives staff the chance to support parents as well.
Before they start classes every child is visited at home by a teacher.
It means help is available for mums and dads suffering with debt, housing issues, drug and alcohol problems - or for anyone who's just looking for a few parenting tips.
Heather Nicholson-Torbica says her four year-old daughter Florence's confidence has soared since she started coming to the nursery.
And Heather, 36, of Moston, says she's also benefited from the help on offer.
"They are so supportive and lovely and that’s really important to me
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"If there’s ever anything I need to talk about - nothing is too much trouble for them
"They gave me help with stuff like bedtime routines.
"I feel like they care for the kids as if they’re their own - Florence even asked if her teacher Mel could come round for tea!
"And all the facilities they’ve got are really good. The playground is like Heaton Park. I’ve always said if this was a school I’d send both kids here because it’s so good."
Lyndon Bryan, three, has been coming to Collyhurst for less than a week, but mum Gemma Hamilton says she can already see a change in his behaviour.
"I know it sounds daft but I can see the change in him already," she said.
"Before he was bored, he wasn’t interacting with children he was just with me all the time.
"Now when comes home he’s much calmer, much quieter because he’s been playing with other kids all day.
"It’s brilliant."
"I’ve tried loads of different nurseries but he never settled at any of them.
"I’d lost hope really and thought I’d just wait until school, but we came here and he was off straight away.
"He was just so confident straightaway and I think that’s because of the atmosphere. The staff are great and the outside bit is fantastic.
"I think he thinks he’s at a play centre!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--How to keep your kids safe on TikTok, the app that's now bigger than Facebook

There are probably few people who have n't heard about TikTok .
If you do n't use it yourself , or have kids that are using it , chances are you will have heard somebody talking about it - or something they 've seen on it .
That 's because last year , it overtook Facebook to become the world 's second most downloaded app , with only WhatsApp standing in its way .
TikTok first launched in 2014 but grew in popularity when it bought out Musical.ly .
The concept of both is the same - video-sharing social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and view videos made by other users .
But the major draw of TikTok , over the likes of Snapchat , Facebook and Instagram , is that users can record and upload bite-sized looping videos of themselves lip-syncing and dancing to popular soundbites or music .
These are often enhanced with emojis , filters and stickers .
Recommended for ages 12 plus , online safety experts say it has been 'designed with the young user in mind and has a very addictive appeal ' .
Because of that - and the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 - National Online Safety has now produced a new guide for parents to help keep youngsters safe when using it .
Among the warnings it gives parents is that 'TikTok is prone to predators because of the abundance of younger users ' .
`` As a social network , TikTok makes it easy to connect with other users .
This includes the ability to comment on and react to other user ’ s videos , follow their profile and download their content , '' says the guide .
`` Be aware that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your child ’ s video if their account is set to public . ''
It warns of 'inappropriate music ' , with some videos containing 'explicit or suggestive lyrics ' , which children may look to imitate .
And it stresses that despite the age guidance , anyone can sign up for the app as 'it ’ s possible to lie about your age without any form of verification ' .
`` As children scroll through their feed , most of the videos they ’ re likely to come across are lighthearted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are designed to make people laugh , '' says the guide .
`` However there has been a slew of videos which have been reported for featuring drug and alcohol abuse , self-harm and sexual content , including young teens dressing overtly sexually and behaving suggestively .
`` Given the deluge of material uploaded to TikTok every day , it ’ s impossible to moderate everything and it can be quite common to come across explicit content on the ‘ for you ’ feed when logging into the platform . ''
The addictive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of concern - the app ’ s ability to keep you guessing what will come on screen next makes it easy to turn five-minute visit into 45-minute visit - as are the 'drastic lengths ' that some young people may go to in their bid to become 'TikTok famous ' .
In an effort to keep users safe the guide issues a number of safety tips for parents , including moderating screen time , learning how to report and block inappropriate content and using privacy settings .
Above all , experts say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - both talking to their children about online dangers and finding out how the app works themselves .
`` Assuming your child is above the age limit to use the app , make sure you also take the time to talk to them about what they are seeing , '' the guide says .
`` Have a dialogue , get them to give you their opinion on what is appropriate and model the correct behaviour for them .
`` Go over why they shouldn ’ t give out private information or identifiable photos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In the long run , getting them to think critically about what they ’ re seeing goes a long way to keeping them social media savvy . ''
The guide is one of many produced by National Online Safety covering different apps , platforms and general online safety risks .
Chris Skinner , senior online safety advisor at the training provider , told the M.E.N : `` The guides aim to enable parents and carers to have age-appropriate conversations with their children about both the benefits and risks associated with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very popular app among many children and young people .
We believe it is imperative that parents , carers and trusted adults have an informed understanding of all of the online apps and games their children are utilising to be able to effectively safeguard their children from online risks . ''
For more online safety guides from National Online Safety , visit the website here .
Do you let your child use TikTok ?
Do you keep an eye on what videos they are creating and watching ?
Do you have any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know in the comments , or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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There are probably few people who haven't heard about TikTok.
If you don't use it yourself, or have kids that are using it, chances are you will have heard somebody talking about it - or something they've seen on it.
That's because last year, it overtook Facebook to become the world's second most downloaded app, with only WhatsApp standing in its way.
TikTok first launched in 2014 but grew in popularity when it bought out Musical.ly.
The concept of both is the same - video-sharing social media apps that let people create, share, and view videos made by other users.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But the major draw of TikTok, over the likes of Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, is that users can record and upload bite-sized looping videos of themselves lip-syncing and dancing to popular soundbites or music.
These are often enhanced with emojis, filters and stickers.
Recommended for ages 12 plus, online safety experts say it has been 'designed with the young user in mind and has a very addictive appeal'.
Because of that - and the fact it's often used by children under 12 - National Online Safety has now produced a new guide for parents to help keep youngsters safe when using it.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Among the warnings it gives parents is that 'TikTok is prone to predators because of the abundance of younger users'.
"As a social network, TikTok makes it easy to connect with other users. This includes the ability to comment on and react to other user’s videos, follow their profile and download their content," says the guide.
"Be aware that by default, any user can comment on your child’s video if their account is set to public."
It warns of 'inappropriate music', with some videos containing 'explicit or suggestive lyrics', which children may look to imitate.
And it stresses that despite the age guidance, anyone can sign up for the app as 'it’s possible to lie about your age without any form of verification'.
"As children scroll through their feed, most of the videos they’re likely to come across are lighthearted or funny takes on dance routines which are designed to make people laugh," says the guide.
"However there has been a slew of videos which have been reported for featuring drug and alcohol abuse, self-harm and sexual content, including young teens dressing overtly sexually and behaving suggestively.
"Given the deluge of material uploaded to TikTok every day, it’s impossible to moderate everything and it can be quite common to come across explicit content on the ‘for you’ feed when logging into the platform."
The addictive nature of the app is another area of concern - the app’s ability to keep you guessing what will come on screen next makes it easy to turn five-minute visit into 45-minute visit - as are the 'drastic lengths' that some young people may go to in their bid to become 'TikTok famous'.
In an effort to keep users safe the guide issues a number of safety tips for parents, including moderating screen time, learning how to report and block inappropriate content and using privacy settings.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Above all, experts say it's important for parents to get involved - both talking to their children about online dangers and finding out how the app works themselves.
"Assuming your child is above the age limit to use the app, make sure you also take the time to talk to them about what they are seeing," the guide says.
"Have a dialogue, get them to give you their opinion on what is appropriate and model the correct behaviour for them.
"Go over why they shouldn’t give out private information or identifiable photos and be positive and understanding of them.
"In the long run, getting them to think critically about what they’re seeing goes a long way to keeping them social media savvy."
The guide is one of many produced by National Online Safety covering different apps, platforms and general online safety risks.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Chris Skinner, senior online safety advisor at the training provider, told the M.E.N: "The guides aim to enable parents and carers to have age-appropriate conversations with their children about both the benefits and risks associated with the online world.
"Clearly TikTok is a very popular app among many children and young people. We believe it is imperative that parents, carers and trusted adults have an informed understanding of all of the online apps and games their children are utilising to be able to effectively safeguard their children from online risks."
For more online safety guides from National Online Safety, visit the website here.
Do you let your child use TikTok? Do you keep an eye on what videos they are creating and watching? Do you have any concerns about the app? Let us know in the comments, or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page.