themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Paul Scholes is right about Man United perfect Champions League gameplan

At the time , everyone thought it was a one-off , a freak result .
Several weeks down the line and it still appeared that way , as Ed Woodward 's decision to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the permanent Manchester United manager 's job based on one night in Paris was beginning to look like a mistake .
The reality was that United 's comeback victory in the 2018/19 Champions League last 16 against PSG was the exception rather than the rule , as a beleaguered Solskjaer finished the season with meek performances against relegated Huddersfield and Cardiff City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , the ones who 'd achieved that win at the Parc des Princes , after a 4-0 shellacking at Everton .
The words 'reboot ' and 'rebuilt ' were used regularly in that summer at Old Trafford , though whether they ever come to total fruition still remains to be seen .
What the Norwegian has proved , however , in the 18 months since that awful end to his debut United season is a genuine ability to win big games .
PSG ( twice ) , Manchester City ( twice ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham and now RB Leipzig .
Invariably if United are faced with a challenge that seems insurmountable , under Solskjaer they find a way .
The opposite side to the coin is their frustrating lack of lustre against teams like Crystal Palace , Brighton and West Ham , but when asked to provide a solid defensive base and a sharp counter-attack , Solskjaer is king .
The PSG result in 2019 was no freak .
Wednesday night 's Leipzig display was the zenith .
Which is why the derision from rivals fans aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night is misplaced .
The former midfield technical even drew laughter from his fellow BT Sport pundits after the 5-0 drubbing of Leipzig when he refused to rule out United as possible Champions League victors .
`` Why not ? ''
he smirked in typical Scholes fashion when asked by Gary Lineker , before adding : `` The way they set up , they can beat anyone with this level of performance . ''
He refused to write them off , despite colleague Rio Ferdinand preaching for calm despite the two superb wins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern Munich as the only truly elite team in this year 's Champions League , on the evidence so far .
All the other pretenders are flawed in one way or the other .
Real Madrid have not won either of their group stage games so far , Barcelona are in the midst of a turbulent transition period , Juventus are ageing and were beaten by that Barca team .
The English candidates , Man City and Liverpool , have looked vulnerable in the Premier League this season .
Now this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe .
They are not even close to being the best team in England .
To reach either of those mantles , Solskjaer must develop a consistency and ruthlessness in his side 's performances that has been lacking throughout his tenure .
They must swat aside Istanbul Basaksehir , they must cruise beyond West Brom , Southampton and West Ham after the next international break , they must get at least four points from the next two tricky Premier League games against Arsenal and Everton .
United are far from being the complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Solskjaer 's big game formula they are , seemingly , able to achieve one-off results against the best in the business .
That could be the perfect recipe for a long journey into the latter stages of the Champions League this season .
Do n't rule it out .

At the time, everyone thought it was a one-off, a freak result.
Several weeks down the line and it still appeared that way, as Ed Woodward's decision to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the permanent Manchester United manager's job based on one night in Paris was beginning to look like a mistake. The reality was that United's comeback victory in the 2018/19 Champions League last 16 against PSG was the exception rather than the rule, as a beleaguered Solskjaer finished the season with meek performances against relegated Huddersfield and Cardiff City. He had become incensed at his own players, the ones who'd achieved that win at the Parc des Princes, after a 4-0 shellacking at Everton.
The words 'reboot' and 'rebuilt' were used regularly in that summer at Old Trafford, though whether they ever come to total fruition still remains to be seen. What the Norwegian has proved, however, in the 18 months since that awful end to his debut United season is a genuine ability to win big games.
PSG (twice), Manchester City (twice), Chelsea (three times), Tottenham and now RB Leipzig. Invariably if United are faced with a challenge that seems insurmountable, under Solskjaer they find a way. The opposite side to the coin is their frustrating lack of lustre against teams like Crystal Palace, Brighton and West Ham, but when asked to provide a solid defensive base and a sharp counter-attack, Solskjaer is king. The PSG result in 2019 was no freak. Wednesday night's Leipzig display was the zenith.
Which is why the derision from rivals fans aimed at United legend Paul Scholes on Wednesday night is misplaced. The former midfield technical even drew laughter from his fellow BT Sport pundits after the 5-0 drubbing of Leipzig when he refused to rule out United as possible Champions League victors.
"Why not?" he smirked in typical Scholes fashion when asked by Gary Lineker, before adding: "The way they set up, they can beat anyone with this level of performance." He refused to write them off, despite colleague Rio Ferdinand preaching for calm despite the two superb wins so far.
Scholes rightly highlighted holders Bayern Munich as the only truly elite team in this year's Champions League, on the evidence so far. All the other pretenders are flawed in one way or the other.
Real Madrid have not won either of their group stage games so far, Barcelona are in the midst of a turbulent transition period, Juventus are ageing and were beaten by that Barca team. The English candidates, Man City and Liverpool, have looked vulnerable in the Premier League this season.
Now this is not saying United are the best team in Europe. They are not even close to being the best team in England. To reach either of those mantles, Solskjaer must develop a consistency and ruthlessness in his side's performances that has been lacking throughout his tenure. They must swat aside Istanbul Basaksehir, they must cruise beyond West Brom, Southampton and West Ham after the next international break, they must get at least four points from the next two tricky Premier League games against Arsenal and Everton.
United are far from being the complete team. Everyone knows that. But with Solskjaer's big game formula they are, seemingly, able to achieve one-off results against the best in the business. That could be the perfect recipe for a long journey into the latter stages of the Champions League this season. Don't rule it out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Three bodies found in West Midlands police hunt for 'dangerous' murder suspect

Three bodies have been found as police hunt for an 'extremely dangerous ' murder suspect .
West Midlands Police warned the public not to approach Anthony Russell , 38 , suspected of killing mother and son , Julie and David Williams in the Coventry area .
Detectives say they are investigating whether a third body found near Leamington today , is linked to the killings .
At around midday today , officers searching for a missing woman from Warwickshire found a woman 's body near Leamington .
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said : `` We have information which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death .
`` Anyone who sees him has been asked not to approach him but to contact 999 immediately .
`` Russell has links to Coventry as well as Warwickshire and we are urgently appealing for information about his whereabouts . ''
On October 26 , David Williams , 32 , was found at a flat in Coventry at around 11.30pm .
He had last been seen six days before and had been reported missing on 24 October .
His mother , Julie Williams , 58 , was found at her flat nearby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 October , after concerns were raised for her welfare .
The causes of their deaths are yet to be established , and post-mortems are due to take place in due course .
Assistant Chief Constable Jayne Meir said : “ I can ’ t stress enough how important it is that we find and arrest Russell , and we really need the public ’ s help to do that .
“ Anyone who knows where he is or sees him should not approach him , but call 999 immediately .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a drug user .
“ It ’ s early in the investigation , but we have information to suggest that Russell may be linked to the death of the woman found near Leamington today .
“ We are working hard to identify her , and to find and arrest Russell .
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Three bodies have been found as police hunt for an 'extremely dangerous' murder suspect.
West Midlands Police warned the public not to approach Anthony Russell, 38, suspected of killing mother and son, Julie and David Williams in the Coventry area.
Detectives say they are investigating whether a third body found near Leamington today, is linked to the killings.
At around midday today, officers searching for a missing woman from Warwickshire found a woman's body near Leamington.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We have information which suggests Russell may be connected to the death.
(Image: PA)
"Anyone who sees him has been asked not to approach him but to contact 999 immediately.
"Russell has links to Coventry as well as Warwickshire and we are urgently appealing for information about his whereabouts."
On October 26, David Williams, 32, was found at a flat in Coventry at around 11.30pm.
He had last been seen six days before and had been reported missing on 24 October.
His mother, Julie Williams, 58, was found at her flat nearby at just before 11pm on Sunday, 25 October, after concerns were raised for her welfare.
The causes of their deaths are yet to be established, and post-mortems are due to take place in due course.
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Assistant Chief Constable Jayne Meir said: “I can’t stress enough how important it is that we find and arrest Russell, and we really need the public’s help to do that.
“Anyone who knows where he is or sees him should not approach him, but call 999 immediately.
“We know he sometimes sleeps rough, and is a drug user.
“It’s early in the investigation, but we have information to suggest that Russell may be linked to the death of the woman found near Leamington today.
“We are working hard to identify her, and to find and arrest Russell.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have taken control of their Champions League group after a big win over RB Leipzig last night .
@ @ @ @ @ first half thanks to a lovely Mason Greenwood goal , and made the game safe @ @ @ @ @ Rashford came off the bench to scored a 16-minute hat-trick .
Anthony Martial had scored @ @ @ @ @ an emphatic 5-0 triumph over the Bundesliga leaders .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said : `` @ @ @ @ @ , Leipzig .
High press , counter press , the intensity , we had to @ @ @ @ @ for eachother .
Spaces open up when you 're winning .
Today was a day @ @ @ @ @ few , this season is relentless , we could use the squad . ''
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ Alex Telles , who has missed the last two games , is isolating after testing @ @ @ @ @ United boss now turns his attention to this weekend 's game against Arsenal .
Look @ @ @ @ @ below for all the latest United news .

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Manchester United have taken control of their Champions League group after a big win over RB Leipzig last night.
United went ahead in the first half thanks to a lovely Mason Greenwood goal, and made the game safe after the break when Marcus Rashford came off the bench to scored a 16-minute hat-trick. Anthony Martial had scored a penalty, giving United an emphatic 5-0 triumph over the Bundesliga leaders.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "They do make you work, Leipzig. High press, counter press, the intensity, we had to dig deep and work hard for eachother. Spaces open up when you're winning. Today was a day we had to rest a few, this season is relentless, we could use the squad."
Meanwhile, Solskjaer confirmed that full-back Alex Telles, who has missed the last two games, is isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. The United boss now turns his attention to this weekend's game against Arsenal.
Look back over our live blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Customer branded a 'freak' as restaurant shares strange way they ate pizza

Perhaps the easiest way to get people riled up about pizza is by putting pineapple on it .
But another habit has got dough-lovers talking this time .
And it 's more to do with the way of consuming the pizza , rather than what 's on top of it .
A food argument seems to have erupted after a food restaurant in Manchester tweeted a picture of how a customer had left their pizza .
Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza , who feature at Altrincham Market and Mackie Mayor , took to social media to share a picture of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why do you want to hurt us so much , '' along with a crying face emoji .
It 's fair to say people were n't happy about it .
Many were left outraged by the unknown customer 's decision to leave the crust behind .
One person replied : `` People who do this should not have pizza . ''
Another joked : `` This customer is a monster , '' while another agreed , replying : `` Just wrong on every possible level .
What sort of freak does this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vendor should offer dipping sauces to avoid this - but it turns out they already do .
Many , many people were shocked by the decision to ditch the crust .
Is this an acceptable way to eat a pizza - have your say in the comments' One person blasted : `` That is a criminal offence .
Manhunt in order '' Another suggested that the customer might have been following a Slimming World diet , adding : `` Don ’ t be offended .
They ’ re probably crying as they walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Never trust a person who eats pizza with a knife and fork . ''
Others defended the move , with one person saying : `` What 's wrong with it ... that 's how I eat mine . ''
Another wrote : `` How hard can it be to put tomato sauce and cheese all the way out to the sides ?
No one wan na eat dry bread ...
I would do the same with this pizza 4 sure . ''

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Perhaps the easiest way to get people riled up about pizza is by putting pineapple on it.
But another habit has got dough-lovers talking this time.
And it's more to do with the way of consuming the pizza, rather than what's on top of it.
A food argument seems to have erupted after a food restaurant in Manchester tweeted a picture of how a customer had left their pizza.
Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza, who feature at Altrincham Market and Mackie Mayor, took to social media to share a picture of the dish.
They wrote: "2020, why do you want to hurt us so much," along with a crying face emoji.
It's fair to say people weren't happy about it.
Many were left outraged by the unknown customer's decision to leave the crust behind.
One person replied: "People who do this should not have pizza."
Another joked: "This customer is a monster," while another agreed, replying: "Just wrong on every possible level. What sort of freak does this?"
One customer said the pizza vendor should offer dipping sauces to avoid this - but it turns out they already do.
Many, many people were shocked by the decision to ditch the crust.
Is this an acceptable way to eat a pizza - have your say in the comments'
One person blasted: "That is a criminal offence. Manhunt in order"
Another suggested that the customer might have been following a Slimming World diet, adding: "Don’t be offended. They’re probably crying as they walked away."
A third advised: "Never trust a person who eats pizza with a knife and fork."
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Others defended the move, with one person saying: "What's wrong with it... that's how I eat mine."
Another wrote: "How hard can it be to put tomato sauce and cheese all the way out to the sides? No one wanna eat dry bread... I would do the same with this pizza 4 sure."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--A catalogue of cuts not seen since the worst years of austerity

Manchester ’ s poorest residents could see lifelines slashed by the town hall as it draws up a catalogue of cuts not seen since the worst years of austerity .
Bin collections , school transport and Wythenshawe ’ s indoor market all also face the axe under proposals going before councillors in the coming days .
In a brutal savings programme due to go out for consultation in the next few weeks , nearly 200 jobs would go - but the council says even more could be lost under a secondary ‘ worst case scenario ’ it is preparing ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What do you think ?
Have your say in the comments section .
Under that scenario , it suggests vulnerable children in the city would be put at risk .
The town hall is planning for a £105m budget shortfall from April , more than a quarter of the sum it has already saved since 2010 , a gap largely due to lost income during the pandemic .
So far it has drawn up a savings plan totalling £52m of that sum , along with roughly £20m to come from its reserves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the initial savings programme represents savings they could ‘ live ’ with , even if they would be very difficult , whereas making up the rest of the shortfall would include cuts that would be close to impossible and could mean effective bankruptcy .
However even before any ‘ worst case scenario ’ cuts , the £52m of proposals being tabled to councillors next week would wipe millions of pounds worth of support from some of the city ’ s most vulnerable people .
They include the removal of £1.5m in ‘ discretionary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not afford their rent , £300,000 from a project that helps vulnerable families - including children at risk of harm or neglect - and nearly £500,000 by replacing a service that helps children on the brink of being taken into care , called Families First .
Meanwhile the city ’ s homelessness service , which has already seen a huge surge in demand over recent years and a 28pc rise in people living in temporary accommodation even since the pandemic began , is expected to save nearly £3m .
Nearly half of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providers who currently provide shelter for vulnerable homeless people , according to one of the budget reports , although the report itself suggests this could be a false economy .
It admits the upshot of that £1.2m cut , over two years , would be the closure of some homelessness accommodation , services that help ‘ some of our city ’ s most vulnerable residents , including young people and people sleeping rough ’ .
“ The impact of closure will mean an increase in the number of people who are homeless and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for temporary or more expensive temporary accommodation , including bed and breakfast , ” it says .
“ There will be a wider knock on cost effect as people accommodated in housing related support are less likely to use more expensive services such as health and social care , and the police and justice system.
” The paper also suggests a £500,000 cut to the council ’ s contribution to Andy Burnham ’ s flagship ‘ Bed Every Night ’ project for rough sleepers .
Savings identified from the homelessness department amount to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget , higher than some other departments .
The ‘ growth and development ’ directorate , which oversees regeneration , housebuilding and economic recovery , has a bigger budget - £63m - and has been identified for £2m in cuts , or 3pc .
Some of that would come from projected savings as a result of Northwards Housing - which oversees thousands of council houses in north Manchester at arm ’ s length from the council - coming in-house , a move that was already planned .
Other savings would come from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building control , saving nearly £400,000 .
Other proposals include a £400,000 cut from the school transport budget , meaning only those legally entitled to support would still receive it .
All children with on education healthcare plans would still be entitled , but otherwise only those whose nearest available school is not within walking distance , along with some on a low income , would get free travel .
In total , the council is proposing £11m in savings from the children ’ s services budget , which has already seen repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 7pc year-on-year increase in the number of children being taken into care .
Some of the savings would come from reducing the number of expensive care placements for children sent outside the city , although that has already been a goal for the city over a number of years .
The town hall is also looking to take £20m - over several years - out of its pooled funding arrangement with the NHS .
Currently they jointly commission health and social care services across the city via the Manchester Local Care Organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dealt with the pandemic .
It is unclear what that move would mean in practice , although the council said it would include a drive towards more ‘ independent living ’ and the encouragement of people to rely more on ‘ informal ’ support networks .
Other savings include the removal of £110,000 in council funding to Wythenshawe ’ s indoor market , which the council admits would lead to its closure .
“ It is not an option for the council to continue to subsidise what is in effect a private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the closure of the indoor element of Wythenshawe Market , which will provide savings of £110k through the removal of the existing subsidy .
`` Work will progress to support the traders to access alternative sites , either in the outdoor market or elsewhere within the city , ” says one of the budget reports .
In addition to the £52m in savings proposals , the council has a ‘ plan B ’ option , should it need to find a further £30m in cuts if the government ’ s funding settlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plug that gap .
That would include a reduction in bin collections , although the detail has not been outlined , as well as charging for replacement recycling bins and cuts to street cleaning , litter bin collections and grass cutting .
Manchester council had already been budgeting for a £20m shortfall next year before the impact of the pandemic , but Covid-19 has created a £160m extra pressure - mostly as a result of lost fees , charges and commercial revenue due to varying lockdown measures .
Further cuts that would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ adversely impact the most vulnerable children in the city ’ , hit school performance , increase the number of unemployed young people , push pressure onto social services and create ‘ potential reputational harm to MCC ’ , says the council ’ s budget report .
Sir Richard Leese said the initial savings proposals ‘ start with the easy options , although some of the easy options aren ’ t that easy ’ .
“ At the other end of the spectrum , when we get into what hopefully we will never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the position where preventative early help services for both children and adults disappear almost entirely , basically , ” he said .
“ We reduce to the statutory requirements only .
“ And none of those preventative services are statutory , so they ’ re the ones , at the worst end of the spectrum , at risk .
If you look at all the things in there that you ’ d never want to do , I guess those certainly on my list are the things you would never want to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treasurer Carol Culley said the prospect of effective bankruptcy , known officially as a ‘ section 114 notice ’ in local government , was not out of the question if sufficient government funding did not materialise next month , although councils have been asked to speak directly to ministers if they find themselves in that scenario .
“ If there ’ s no additional money in the settlement - and I don ’ t want this to sound like I ’ m holding the government to ransom , I ’ m really not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ objective - if there ’ s no additional money in the settlement we are in a very difficult place , ” said Ms Culley .
Sir Richard added : “ On a worst case scenario , are we in section 114 ?
Yes , we are .
“ I look at our budget and I look at the worst case scenario and I think we can not do this , it ’ s not deliverable .
`` Whereas in 2011 , I thought : ok , we ’ ll get through this somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that way at the moment , if we are in that worst case scenario.
” The budget proposals are due to go before councillors next week , ahead of public consultation in November .
Government is due to announce a provisional local government funding settlement by the end of next month .

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Manchester’s poorest residents could see lifelines slashed by the town hall as it draws up a catalogue of cuts not seen since the worst years of austerity.
Bin collections, school transport and Wythenshawe’s indoor market all also face the axe under proposals going before councillors in the coming days.
In a brutal savings programme due to go out for consultation in the next few weeks, nearly 200 jobs would go - but the council says even more could be lost under a secondary ‘worst case scenario’ it is preparing ahead of an as-yet unclear government funding settlement.
What do you think? Have your say in the comments section.
Under that scenario, it suggests vulnerable children in the city would be put at risk.
The town hall is planning for a £105m budget shortfall from April, more than a quarter of the sum it has already saved since 2010, a gap largely due to lost income during the pandemic.
(Image: PA)
So far it has drawn up a savings plan totalling £52m of that sum, along with roughly £20m to come from its reserves. Council leader Sir Richard Leese said the initial savings programme represents savings they could ‘live’ with, even if they would be very difficult, whereas making up the rest of the shortfall would include cuts that would be close to impossible and could mean effective bankruptcy.
However even before any ‘worst case scenario’ cuts, the £52m of proposals being tabled to councillors next week would wipe millions of pounds worth of support from some of the city’s most vulnerable people.
They include the removal of £1.5m in ‘discretionary housing payments’ for those who cannot afford their rent, £300,000 from a project that helps vulnerable families - including children at risk of harm or neglect - and nearly £500,000 by replacing a service that helps children on the brink of being taken into care, called Families First.
Meanwhile the city’s homelessness service, which has already seen a huge surge in demand over recent years and a 28pc rise in people living in temporary accommodation even since the pandemic began, is expected to save nearly £3m.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Nearly half of that would come from axing funding to outside providers who currently provide shelter for vulnerable homeless people, according to one of the budget reports, although the report itself suggests this could be a false economy.
It admits the upshot of that £1.2m cut, over two years, would be the closure of some homelessness accommodation, services that help ‘some of our city’s most vulnerable residents, including young people and people sleeping rough’.
“The impact of closure will mean an increase in the number of people who are homeless and sleeping rough, and an increased demand for temporary or more expensive temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast,” it says.
“There will be a wider knock on cost effect as people accommodated in housing related support are less likely to use more expensive services such as health and social care, and the police and justice system.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The paper also suggests a £500,000 cut to the council’s contribution to Andy Burnham’s flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ project for rough sleepers.
Savings identified from the homelessness department amount to more than 6pc of its £44m annual budget, higher than some other departments.
The ‘growth and development’ directorate, which oversees regeneration, housebuilding and economic recovery, has a bigger budget - £63m - and has been identified for £2m in cuts, or 3pc. Some of that would come from projected savings as a result of Northwards Housing - which oversees thousands of council houses in north Manchester at arm’s length from the council - coming in-house, a move that was already planned. Other savings would come from the loss of 11 jobs in planning and building control, saving nearly £400,000.
Other proposals include a £400,000 cut from the school transport budget, meaning only those legally entitled to support would still receive it. All children with on education healthcare plans would still be entitled, but otherwise only those whose nearest available school is not within walking distance, along with some on a low income, would get free travel.
(Image: ANDREW STUART)
In total, the council is proposing £11m in savings from the children’s services budget, which has already seen repeated swingeing cutbacks since 2010 and has been a 7pc year-on-year increase in the number of children being taken into care. Some of the savings would come from reducing the number of expensive care placements for children sent outside the city, although that has already been a goal for the city over a number of years.
The town hall is also looking to take £20m - over several years - out of its pooled funding arrangement with the NHS. Currently they jointly commission health and social care services across the city via the Manchester Local Care Organisation, including the public health response that has dealt with the pandemic.
It is unclear what that move would mean in practice, although the council said it would include a drive towards more ‘independent living’ and the encouragement of people to rely more on ‘informal’ support networks.
Other savings include the removal of £110,000 in council funding to Wythenshawe’s indoor market, which the council admits would lead to its closure.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“It is not an option for the council to continue to subsidise what is in effect a private enterprise and a proposal is being developed for the closure of the indoor element of Wythenshawe Market, which will provide savings of £110k through the removal of the existing subsidy.
"Work will progress to support the traders to access alternative sites, either in the outdoor market or elsewhere within the city,” says one of the budget reports.
“The outdoor market will remain operational.”
In addition to the £52m in savings proposals, the council has a ‘plan B’ option, should it need to find a further £30m in cuts if the government’s funding settlement - due next month - does not plug that gap.
That would include a reduction in bin collections, although the detail has not been outlined, as well as charging for replacement recycling bins and cuts to street cleaning, litter bin collections and grass cutting.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Manchester council had already been budgeting for a £20m shortfall next year before the impact of the pandemic, but Covid-19 has created a £160m extra pressure - mostly as a result of lost fees, charges and commercial revenue due to varying lockdown measures.
Further cuts that would be needed to children’s services would ‘adversely impact the most vulnerable children in the city’, hit school performance, increase the number of unemployed young people, push pressure onto social services and create ‘potential reputational harm to MCC’, says the council’s budget report.
Sir Richard Leese said the initial savings proposals ‘start with the easy options, although some of the easy options aren’t that easy’.
“At the other end of the spectrum, when we get into what hopefully we will never have to do, we get to the position where preventative early help services for both children and adults disappear almost entirely, basically,” he said. “We reduce to the statutory requirements only.
“And none of those preventative services are statutory, so they’re the ones, at the worst end of the spectrum, at risk. If you look at all the things in there that you’d never want to do, I guess those certainly on my list are the things you would never want to do, basically.”
Sir Richard and city Treasurer Carol Culley said the prospect of effective bankruptcy, known officially as a ‘section 114 notice’ in local government, was not out of the question if sufficient government funding did not materialise next month, although councils have been asked to speak directly to ministers if they find themselves in that scenario.
“If there’s no additional money in the settlement - and I don’t want this to sound like I’m holding the government to ransom, I’m really not, I’m just being very objective - if there’s no additional money in the settlement we are in a very difficult place,” said Ms Culley.
Sir Richard added: “On a worst case scenario, are we in section 114? Yes, we are.
“I look at our budget and I look at the worst case scenario and I think we cannot do this, it’s not deliverable.
"That’s what I think.
"Whereas in 2011, I thought: ok, we’ll get through this somehow.
“It doesn’t look that way at the moment, if we are in that worst case scenario.”
The budget proposals are due to go before councillors next week, ahead of public consultation in November.
Government is due to announce a provisional local government funding settlement by the end of next month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man Utd to move for Hakan Calhanoglu and more rumours

Manchester United are supposedly looking into offering a five-year deal to AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu , who could be available on a free transfer .
The 26-year-old Turkish international has been at Milan for three years , since moving from Bayer Leverkusen , but his future at the San Siro is now uncertain .
Out of contract at the end of the season , Calhanoglu would be free to approach in January to sign a pre-contract ahead of a free transfer in the summer - if he does not agree a new deal at Milan .
So naturally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder , who can also play on the left wing , as a possible interested party .
Gazzetta dello Sport suggest United could make a move to sign Calhanoglu and even offer a five year deal to entice him to Old Trafford .
Meanwhile , United are the latest side to show an interest in signing Ajax youngster Ryan Gravenberch , according to reports .
The Mirror report United , Barcelona and Juventus are all interested in the 18-year-old playmaker as they look to bolster their respective squads next year .
Gravenberch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pogba ’ with a similar style of play in the centre of midfield , signed a new three-year contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena in June .
However , it is understood Ajax are reluctant to cash in on their prized asset just yet .
Finally , United are being linked with another exciting young teenager in the form of Icelandic U21 star Isak Bergmann .
Swedish outlet named Expressen suggest both United and Liverpool are looking at the 17-year-old midfielder who plays for IFK Norrkoping in Sweden .
Bergmann , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 senior appearances to his name , with four goals and ten assists attracting attention from around Europe .

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Manchester United are supposedly looking into offering a five-year deal to AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who could be available on a free transfer.
The 26-year-old Turkish international has been at Milan for three years, since moving from Bayer Leverkusen, but his future at the San Siro is now uncertain.
Out of contract at the end of the season, Calhanoglu would be free to approach in January to sign a pre-contract ahead of a free transfer in the summer - if he does not agree a new deal at Milan.
So naturally, United are being linked with the attacking midfielder, who can also play on the left wing, as a possible interested party.
Gazzetta dello Sport suggest United could make a move to sign Calhanoglu and even offer a five year deal to entice him to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, United are the latest side to show an interest in signing Ajax youngster Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.
The Mirror report United, Barcelona and Juventus are all interested in the 18-year-old playmaker as they look to bolster their respective squads next year.
Gravenberch, who has been dubbed ‘the new Paul Pogba’ with a similar style of play in the centre of midfield, signed a new three-year contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena in June. However, it is understood Ajax are reluctant to cash in on their prized asset just yet.
Finally, United are being linked with another exciting young teenager in the form of Icelandic U21 star Isak Bergmann.
Swedish outlet named Expressen suggest both United and Liverpool are looking at the 17-year-old midfielder who plays for IFK Norrkoping in Sweden.
Bergmann, who was born in England, already has 27 senior appearances to his name, with four goals and ten assists attracting attention from around Europe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man City headlines as Barcelona presidential candidate makes Guardiola pledge

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday , October 29 .
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has revealed his intention to bring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola back to the Nou Camp .
The resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu this week means elections will be held to decide on his successor .
And Font , outlining how he intends to revitalise Barcelona , spoke about the futures of Guardiola and Lionel Messi , who handed in a transfer request and was linked with a move to City this summer .
“ Replacing the best generation the world of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe we have had over the last decade , is a big challenge , ” he told .
“ It is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation .
`` And most of the best professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola , Xavi , Iniesta , Puyol .
`` They are all legends that love Barcelona but do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive project .
`` The only thing Messi needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League .
`` We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour to take the helm of FC Barcelona we will be able to achieve that ( Messi staying ) .
” Ferran Torres ’ performance in Tuesday night ’ s Champions League win over Marseille has given Guardiola a new option in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lone striker at the Stade Velodrome and netted his side ’ s opening goal on the way to a 3-0 victory .
And with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus unavailable because of injury , Torres could become a welcome alternative .
“ Ferran has settled really well , ” Guardiola said after the game .
“ He ’ s not a striker , I would congratulate him and say thank you for making the effort to play in this position.
” City ’ s next opponents , Sheffield United , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blades have had a slow start to the season , managing just one point from their opening six Premier League games .
And they will be the underdogs again on Saturday as City head to Bramall Lane .
But Wilder has confirmed that there have been no new fitness issues in the buildup to the game .
“ Max Lowe missed out of the Liverpool game by a day — that was a frustrating situation for myself because Max has been excellent since coming into the club — him and Jayden have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pre-match press conference .
“ The protocol was the reason he missed out .
He was training full tilt towards the end of the week but because of protocol he missed out .
No other issues , Max is back with us .
“ Fleck is out for the next four weeks , Mousset has his boot off and back working on the grass , so we 're looking at him to progress in the next three to four weeks and obviously O'Connell is the longer one and in early stages of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury with Lys , it ’ s not a science or exact date , he might be earlier than expected we are possibly looking at the start of December to be available .
”

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Barcelona presidential candidate reveals Guardiola and Messi plan
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has revealed his intention to bring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola back to the Nou Camp.
The resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu this week means elections will be held to decide on his successor.
And Font, outlining how he intends to revitalise Barcelona , spoke about the futures of Guardiola and Lionel Messi, who handed in a transfer request and was linked with a move to City this summer.
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“Replacing the best generation the world of football has ever seen, which I believe we have had over the last decade, is a big challenge,” he told Sky Sports .
“It is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation.
"And most of the best professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol.
"They are all legends that love Barcelona but do not work for Barca today - we need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive project.
"The only thing Messi needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League.
"We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour to take the helm of FC Barcelona we will be able to achieve that (Messi staying).”
Torres offers City a new attacking option
Ferran Torres’ performance in Tuesday night’s Champions League win over Marseille has given Guardiola a new option in attack.
The 20-year-old started as City’s lone striker at the Stade Velodrome and netted his side’s opening goal on the way to a 3-0 victory.
And with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus unavailable because of injury, Torres could become a welcome alternative .
“Ferran has settled really well,” Guardiola said after the game. “He’s not a striker, I would congratulate him and say thank you for making the effort to play in this position.”
Sheffield United given boost ahead of City clash
City’s next opponents, Sheffield United, have no new injury concerns, manager Chris Wilder has revealed .
The Blades have had a slow start to the season, managing just one point from their opening six Premier League games.
And they will be the underdogs again on Saturday as City head to Bramall Lane.
But Wilder has confirmed that there have been no new fitness issues in the buildup to the game.
“Max Lowe missed out of the Liverpool game by a day — that was a frustrating situation for myself because Max has been excellent since coming into the club — him and Jayden have been really pushing," he said at his pre-match press conference.
“The protocol was the reason he missed out. He was training full tilt towards the end of the week but because of protocol he missed out. No other issues, Max is back with us.
“Fleck is out for the next four weeks, Mousset has his boot off and back working on the grass, so we're looking at him to progress in the next three to four weeks and obviously O'Connell is the longer one and in early stages of rehabilitation.
“For that type of injury with Lys, it’s not a science or exact date, he might be earlier than expected we are possibly looking at the start of December to be available.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man Utd headlines as Telles delivers update following Covid-19 diagnosis

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday , October 29 .
Telles gives update after testing positive for Covid-19 As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to try to integrate his summer signings into his new-look Manchester United side , one of his new boys has been unavailable for the last two matches .
After an impressive debut in the 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain , Alex Telles has been absent from the team , and Solskjaer revealed that this has been due to him contracting coronavirus .
The Brazilian has been receiving messages of support from fans , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Guys , I want to thank you for the messages of affection that I received from the moment that United announced that I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 , ” he wrote .
You can see what else he and Solskjaer had to say about the matter .
United ’ s 5-0 win over RB Leipzig was an important occasion for Harry Maguire , as the Reds captain was making his debut in the Champions League .
And while it was a proud night for him and his family , as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the fact United have recovered from the defensive issues which plagued their start to the 2020/21 season .
`` The first three games we conceded far too many chances , so as a defensive unit we knew we had to improve and be more solid , ” he said .
“ Since the international break , we 've gone back to not conceding chances like we were n't last season.
” Maguire ’ s full interview can be read here , as he also talks about the depth of the United squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for consistency .
United have often struggled to get the best out of Paul Pogba during his time with the club , but there ’ s no doubt when he plays well the whole team does too .
Despite that he has been playing less since the last international break , he has arguably been having more of an impact from the substitutes ' bench than he was when starting .
However , he was in the team for the win over RB Leipzig last night , providing the assist for Mason Greenwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do enough to retain his place in Solskjaer ’ s starting XI for the forthcoming match with Arsenal ?
Richard Fay has taken a look at Pogba ’ s recent performances , and also the midfield options which are open to the United manager as he looks to shape the side for the best in future .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, October 29.
Telles gives update after testing positive for Covid-19
As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to try to integrate his summer signings into his new-look Manchester United side, one of his new boys has been unavailable for the last two matches.
After an impressive debut in the 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain, Alex Telles has been absent from the team, and Solskjaer revealed that this has been due to him contracting coronavirus.
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The Brazilian has been receiving messages of support from fans, and thanked them for their kindness via Instagram .
"Guys, I want to thank you for the messages of affection that I received from the moment that United announced that I have been diagnosed with COVID-19,” he wrote.
You can see what else he and Solskjaer had to say about the matter here .
Maguire on Champions League debut
United’s 5-0 win over RB Leipzig was an important occasion for Harry Maguire, as the Reds captain was making his debut in the Champions League.
And while it was a proud night for him and his family, as he explained to MUTV , Maguire is more pleased by the fact United have recovered from the defensive issues which plagued their start to the 2020/21 season.
"The first three games we conceded far too many chances, so as a defensive unit we knew we had to improve and be more solid,” he said.
“Since the international break, we've gone back to not conceding chances like we weren't last season.”
Maguire’s full interview can be read here, as he also talks about the depth of the United squad, and the team’s need for consistency.
United have learned from Pogba mistake
United have often struggled to get the best out of Paul Pogba during his time with the club, but there’s no doubt when he plays well the whole team does too.
Despite that he has been playing less since the last international break, he has arguably been having more of an impact from the substitutes' bench than he was when starting.
However, he was in the team for the win over RB Leipzig last night, providing the assist for Mason Greenwood’s opening goal.
Did he do enough to retain his place in Solskjaer’s starting XI for the forthcoming match with Arsenal?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--What the latest draft of Greater Manchester's housing masterplan means for Wigan

A long-awaited masterplan for housing , jobs and the environment in Greater Manchester is set to be approved at a meeting of local leaders on Friday .
The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework , which has faced years of delays , disputes and controversy , was published last week .
A major proposal in Wigan has now been removed from the plans .
Greenfield land south of Pennington , along the East Lancs Road , had been earmarked for 1,000 homes in the 2016 draft of the 20-year masterplan .
This was then changed to a proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' in last year ’ s version – but the site has now disappeared from the document .
However , a huge expansion of industrial land at Junction 25 of the M6 remains .
Around 140,000 sqm of 'high quality ' floorspace would be delivered with access from the motorway and the A49 , avoiding adverse impact on traffic .
Walking and cycling links from Winstanley , Hawkley and Bryn would serve the site and connect the A49 to the remaining area of green belt to the north .
The draft document says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presents a major opportunity to provide a high quality location for substantial employment development in the M6 corridor .
`` The M6 is a major business asset .
It is the UK ’ s most important strategic route for freight movement between the north and south of the country , and Wigan is the only district in Greater Manchester which has direct access to it .
`` The site is large , relatively unconstrained , directly accessible to the motorway and has a long visible frontage along it .
`` These attributes make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including key growth sectors such as logistics and advanced manufacturing which are growing rapidly in the North West . ''
The number of homes proposed for land north of Mosley Common have been cut from 1,200 to 1,100 in the latest version of the spatial framework .
And plans for 600 new homes and 15,000 sq m of industrial space at Pocket Nook remain , with 75 homes sitting to the west of the proposed HS2 route .
Land west of Gibfield , west of Atherton , would now accommodate 500 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of commercial space stays the same .
If approved by council leaders on Friday , councillors in each local authority will have the opportunity to vote on the proposals and potentially veto the plan .
An eight-week public consultation on the proposal would then start on December 1 before the masterplan is submitted to the Secretary of State .

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A long-awaited masterplan for housing, jobs and the environment in Greater Manchester is set to be approved at a meeting of local leaders on Friday.
The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, which has faced years of delays, disputes and controversy, was published last week.
A major proposal in Wigan has now been removed from the plans.
Greenfield land south of Pennington, along the East Lancs Road, had been earmarked for 1,000 homes in the 2016 draft of the 20-year masterplan.
This was then changed to a proposal for 160,000 sq m of 'employment space' in last year’s version – but the site has now disappeared from the document.
However, a huge expansion of industrial land at Junction 25 of the M6 remains.
Around 140,000 sqm of 'high quality' floorspace would be delivered with access from the motorway and the A49, avoiding adverse impact on traffic.
Walking and cycling links from Winstanley, Hawkley and Bryn would serve the site and connect the A49 to the remaining area of green belt to the north.
The draft document says: "The M6 Junction 25 site presents a major opportunity to provide a high quality location for substantial employment development in the M6 corridor.
"The M6 is a major business asset. It is the UK’s most important strategic route for freight movement between the north and south of the country, and Wigan is the only district in Greater Manchester which has direct access to it.
"The site is large, relatively unconstrained, directly accessible to the motorway and has a long visible frontage along it.
"These attributes make the site highly attractive to the market, including key growth sectors such as logistics and advanced manufacturing which are growing rapidly in the North West."
The number of homes proposed for land north of Mosley Common have been cut from 1,200 to 1,100 in the latest version of the spatial framework.
And plans for 600 new homes and 15,000 sq m of industrial space at Pocket Nook remain, with 75 homes sitting to the west of the proposed HS2 route.
Land west of Gibfield, west of Atherton, would now accommodate 500 homes rather than 700, although the amount of commercial space stays the same.
If approved by council leaders on Friday, councillors in each local authority will have the opportunity to vote on the proposals and potentially veto the plan.
An eight-week public consultation on the proposal would then start on December 1 before the masterplan is submitted to the Secretary of State.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--What the Greater Manchester's latest housing masterplan means for Salford

A long-awaited masterplan for housing , jobs and the environment in Greater Manchester is set to be approved at a meeting of local leaders on Friday .
The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework , which has faced years of delays , disputes and controversy , was published last week .
The proposals for Salford remain largely unchanged – but an unpopular plan for a major housing development in the Irlam area has been scaled down .
Up to 1,400 homes could still be built on the land between New Moss Road and Roscoe Road which is located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reduction of 200 homes – and it could come down by a further 300 if the council does not increase transport capacity in the surrounding area .
But Irlam councillor Darren Goulden , whose Core Independents group beat Labour at the last local election in Irlam largely because of opposition to this development , says 'one house is too many ' at the site near the M62 .
He said : `` I think it ’ s a disgrace that Labour are putting it through .
“ When I talk to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s going to be political suicide for Labour – it ’ s an all-out election next year .
`` Labour lost to me because of it , so they ’ re going to lose all their seats here . ''
Coun Goulden said his group will field six candidates in Irlam and Cadishead at the next election – and he says voting for them is the only way to stop the plan .
If approved by council leaders on Friday , councillors in each local authority will have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially veto the plan .
Cadishead councillor Lewis Nelson , a founding member of Action Against Rural Development , who won the seat for Labour in 2019 , will vote against .
He said this proposed development is one of the reasons he entered politics .
But while he is planning to vote against the proposals , he is likely to be outnumbered by other Labour councillors supporting the masterplan .
He said : “ I really can ’ t understate the amount of local anger to these proposals which will absolutely change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are obviously clear political disagreements within the Labour Party .
`` But from my perspective it ’ s not a political issue.
” Most of the new houses in Salford would be built on brownfield land , but the borough will be absorbing some neighbouring councils ' housing need too .
A planned expansion of Salford Quays is set to go ahead , but plans for more industrial space at Port Salford have been scaled down to 320,000 sq m of floor space in the latest draft of the plan , down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hazelhurst Farm , off the East Lancs , is still earmarked for 400 homes , while plans for 300 homes on land next to the RHS site are still in masterplan too .
A total of 263.2 hectares of land in Salford would be added to the green belt if the latest plans are approved , including land south east of Slack Brook Open Space , land west of Burgess Farm and all of Blackleach Country Park .
Part of the Logistics North Country Park would also be added to the greenbelt as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the West Salford Greenway .
If approved , an eight-week public consultation on the proposal is due to start on December 1 before the masterplan is submitted to the Secretary of State .

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A long-awaited masterplan for housing, jobs and the environment in Greater Manchester is set to be approved at a meeting of local leaders on Friday.
The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, which has faced years of delays, disputes and controversy, was published last week.
The proposals for Salford remain largely unchanged – but an unpopular plan for a major housing development in the Irlam area has been scaled down.
Up to 1,400 homes could still be built on the land between New Moss Road and Roscoe Road which is located north of Irlam railway station.
This a reduction of 200 homes – and it could come down by a further 300 if the council does not increase transport capacity in the surrounding area.
But Irlam councillor Darren Goulden, whose Core Independents group beat Labour at the last local election in Irlam largely because of opposition to this development, says 'one house is too many' at the site near the M62.
He said: "I think it’s a disgrace that Labour are putting it through.
“When I talk to people, they can’t believe it.
“It’s going to be political suicide for Labour – it’s an all-out election next year.
"Labour lost to me because of it, so they’re going to lose all their seats here."
Coun Goulden said his group will field six candidates in Irlam and Cadishead at the next election – and he says voting for them is the only way to stop the plan.
If approved by council leaders on Friday, councillors in each local authority will have the opportunity to vote on the proposals and potentially veto the plan.
Cadishead councillor Lewis Nelson, a founding member of Action Against Rural Development, who won the seat for Labour in 2019, will vote against.
He said this proposed development is one of the reasons he entered politics.
But while he is planning to vote against the proposals, he is likely to be outnumbered by other Labour councillors supporting the masterplan.
He said: “I really can’t understate the amount of local anger to these proposals which will absolutely change the fabric of our community.
“There are obviously clear political disagreements within the Labour Party.
"But from my perspective it’s not a political issue.”
Most of the new houses in Salford would be built on brownfield land, but the borough will be absorbing some neighbouring councils' housing need too.
A planned expansion of Salford Quays is set to go ahead, but plans for more industrial space at Port Salford have been scaled down to 320,000 sq m of floor space in the latest draft of the plan, down from 500,000 sq m in 2019.
Hazelhurst Farm, off the East Lancs, is still earmarked for 400 homes, while plans for 300 homes on land next to the RHS site are still in masterplan too.
A total of 263.2 hectares of land in Salford would be added to the green belt if the latest plans are approved, including land south east of Slack Brook Open Space, land west of Burgess Farm and all of Blackleach Country Park.
Part of the Logistics North Country Park would also be added to the greenbelt as well as 184.5 hectares of land described as the West Salford Greenway.
If approved, an eight-week public consultation on the proposal is due to start on December 1 before the masterplan is submitted to the Secretary of State.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man City identify Daka as Aguero replacement and more rumours

Manchester City have reportedly instructed scouts to monitor RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka as a potential replacement for Sergio Aguero .
Aguero 's contract is set to expire at the end of the season , with any extension yet to be agreed , and City might face the prospect of needing another senior striker to replace their all-time record goalscorer this summer .
The likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have been linked as long-term replacements for Aguero , but now it 's reported that Haaland 's replacement at RB Salzburg , Daka , is also interesting City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form of 22-year-old Daka , who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season , taking on the responsibility after Haaland departed for Borussia Dortmund in January .
This season , Daka has already scored 12 goals in 11 appearances .
The report adds around 20 other clubs in Europe are tracking Daka , but City are keen to sign at least one striker next summer , regardless of whether Aguero extends his contract .
Meanwhile , Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is set to return to sign Eric Garcia in January , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season to sign him on a free .
That is according to Sport , who say Koeman is 'more than likely ' to tell Barcelona he wants Garcia and Lyon 's Memphis Depay to arrive in January , after missing out on the pair this summer .
However , the report adds that Barcelona 's off-field troubles could prevent them from entering the transfer market in January .
After president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned this week , elections will now be held to appoint a new board , and the report suggests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted until that process is completed

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Manchester City have reportedly instructed scouts to monitor RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka as a potential replacement for Sergio Aguero.
Aguero's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, with any extension yet to be agreed, and City might face the prospect of needing another senior striker to replace their all-time record goalscorer this summer.
The likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have been linked as long-term replacements for Aguero, but now it's reported that Haaland's replacement at RB Salzburg, Daka, is also interesting City.
90min say City have been alerted to the form of 22-year-old Daka, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, taking on the responsibility after Haaland departed for Borussia Dortmund in January. This season, Daka has already scored 12 goals in 11 appearances.
The report adds around 20 other clubs in Europe are tracking Daka, but City are keen to sign at least one striker next summer, regardless of whether Aguero extends his contract.
Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is set to return to sign Eric Garcia in January, rather than wait until the end of the season to sign him on a free.
That is according to Sport, who say Koeman is 'more than likely' to tell Barcelona he wants Garcia and Lyon's Memphis Depay to arrive in January, after missing out on the pair this summer.
However, the report adds that Barcelona's off-field troubles could prevent them from entering the transfer market in January. After president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned this week, elections will now be held to appoint a new board, and the report suggests that could mean no transfer business is conducted until that process is completed


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Three Manchester United players upgraded in latest FIFA 21 update

Harry Maguire is among three Manchester United players to have been downgraded in the latest FIFA 21 database update .
FIFA 21 was released worldwide earlier this month and now their latest database update has just been released , with many players from around the world given upgrades and downgrades on the popular game .
But it 's not all bad news for United , because Nemanja Matic is one of three Reds players to be upgraded in the latest update , with six players seeing their attributes impacted in total .
Here is a summary of how the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest FIFA 21 database update on October 27 , 2020 .
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Matic has been given a nice upgrade in the latest FIFA 21 update , with the midfielder 's heading accuracy ( 74-75 ) , ball control ( 78-79 ) and marking ( 81-82 ) all upgraded .
But it 's not good news for Ighalo , because the striker 's ball control ( 78-76 ) and composure ( 73-72 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jones is another United player who has been downgraded in this update , with the defender 's acceleration ( 51-50 ) , reactions ( 74-73 ) and stamina ( 53-51 ) all being reduced .
Maguire 's marking ( 81-80 ) and balance ( 55-51 ) have both been reduced in the latest update , but the defender 's dribbling ( 71-72 ) has been slightly increased .
Laird has been given a big upgrade however , with the youngster 's crossing ( 64-65 ) , ball control ( 62-63 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58-59 ) , vision ( 55-57 ) all upgraded , but his long passing ( 56-55 ) , stamina ( 62-60 ) and marking ( 61-60 ) has been reduced too .
Galbraith has also been upgraded , with the midfielder 's dribbling ( 61-62 ) , acceleration ( 69-72 ) , jumping ( 55-57 ) , stamina ( 63-65 ) and positioning ( 50-52 ) all been boosted .
What do you make of the latest FIFA 21 database update for Manchester United ?
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next generation version of the game set to be released on December 4 , for PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S .

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Harry Maguire is among three Manchester United players to have been downgraded in the latest FIFA 21 database update.
FIFA 21 was released worldwide earlier this month and now their latest database update has just been released, with many players from around the world given upgrades and downgrades on the popular game.
But it's not all bad news for United, because Nemanja Matic is one of three Reds players to be upgraded in the latest update, with six players seeing their attributes impacted in total.
Here is a summary of how the United squad have been updated, as per the latest FIFA 21 database update on October 27, 2020.
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Nemanja Matic - Upgraded
Matic has been given a nice upgrade in the latest FIFA 21 update, with the midfielder's heading accuracy (74-75), ball control (78-79) and marking (81-82) all upgraded.
Odion Ighalo - Downgraded
But it's not good news for Ighalo, because the striker's ball control (78-76) and composure (73-72) has been downgraded on FIFA 21.
Phil Jones - Downgraded
Jones is another United player who has been downgraded in this update, with the defender's acceleration (51-50), reactions (74-73) and stamina (53-51) all being reduced.
Harry Maguire - Downgraded
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Maguire's marking (81-80) and balance (55-51) have both been reduced in the latest update, but the defender's dribbling (71-72) has been slightly increased.
Ethan Laird - Upgraded
Laird has been given a big upgrade however, with the youngster's crossing (64-65), ball control (62-63), balance (66-68), interceptions (58-59), vision (55-57) all upgraded, but his long passing (56-55), stamina (62-60) and marking (61-60) has been reduced too.
Ethan Galbraith - Upgraded
Galbraith has also been upgraded, with the midfielder's dribbling (61-62), acceleration (69-72), jumping (55-57), stamina (63-65) and positioning (50-52) all been boosted.
What do you make of the latest FIFA 21 database update for Manchester United?
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, with the next generation version of the game set to be released on December 4, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Bobby Ball's rise from a welder in Oldham to one of the biggest TV stars

It was Thomas Derbyshire 's first day on the shop floor at Crane Fruehauf engineering works in Royton .
On the same shift was fellow welder - and club singer - Robert Harper , who was late for work as he often was .
But of the 500 men in the factory that day in 1964 he was the only one who took the time to say hello to the new boy .
Fast forward 20 years and the pair , having renamed themselves Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball , are two of the biggest stars in Britain .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ball Show is watched regularly watched by 20m people , while their 1985 summer tour reportedly outsold Bruce Springsteen .
And it all started that morning in a factory in Oldham .
`` It 's like with anything else , when you start a new job , it 's daunting .
I was always late , so when I came in I said , 'How are you , cock ? '
I suppose he felt relieved , '' said Bobby , who has died aged 76 after testing positive for coronavirus , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We became friends and I asked him to come along to a club where I was singing .
I 've always done show business since I was a kid . ''
Born on January 28 , 1944 in the old Boundary Park General Hospital in Oldham , Bobby attended High Crompton Secondary School .
After a short spell at college in Wigan he became a welder , while harbouring dreams of making it big in showbusiness .
But when Stan said he did n't want to commit to the act full-time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more lucrative gig .
`` One of us had a red silk shirt and one of us had a green one , I ca n't remember which was which .
I said , `` We look like traffic lights . ''
It was n't really funny , but it got a little titter and it felt quite good .
`` And we realised that at the clubs , comedians got more money than singers . ''
The pair switched to comedy , changed their names to Cannon & Ball and began taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They spent years on the club circuit , punctuated by the odd TV appearance .
In 1969 they appeared on talent show Opportunity Knocks and came last .
Five years later they were given a slot on the Granada variety show The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club .
But in 1978 they were booked to appear in seven episodes of Bruce Forsyth 's floundering 'Big Night Out ' .
The show was a flop , but it proved to their big break .
Not all of their segments made the cut , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attention of then London Weekend Television programme director - and future BBC director general -Michael Grade , who reportedly told execs to give the pair their own show .
The Cannon & Ball Show showed first aired on July 28 , 1979 and ran for eight years .
With Bobby famous for his outfit of bow tie and braces and the catchphrase 'Rock on , Tommy ! '
, alongside straight man Tommy , the pair became household names .
They regularly topped the bill during Blackpool 's then booming summer season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And they lapped up the fame and fortune that quickly followed .
They bought matching Rolls-Royces , holiday homes in the Canary Islands , and cabin cruisers .
Bobby reportedly ploughed £500,000 into buying a nightclub on Baillie Street in Rochdale , which he named Braces after his trademark outfit .
Not to be outdone Tommy bought Rochdale Football Club .
Bobby said : `` We climbed to the top of the tree and wore the T-shirt .
`` There were so many golden moments – meeting The Queen , befriending my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a This Is Your Life show .
`` There was a party every night and I made big money .
We spent it on flash cars , a holiday home in Gran Canaria and a 42ft cabin cruiser .
`` I 'd never skippered in my life – the first time we took the boat out to sea , Yvonne shouted to me , 'Can you slow down ?
The TV has fallen off the ledge . '
`` I replied , 'We ’ re in a Force 12 storm , love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coastguard , but it was fun . ''
But fame also had its dark side .
In 1983 the pair had a bitter falling out and part from during rehearsals and performances did n't speak for three years .
`` We started on the shop floor as welders , we went through 18 years in the clubs and then we got big , '' Bobby once told The Express .
`` We had entourages in those days .
We did n't even know how to check into a hotel .
We were surrounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They wanted to divide and conquer and instead of sitting down and saying , 'What 's wrong ? '
- we stopped speaking . ''
Admitting he lost his way , Bobby said he was drinking heavily and getting into fights when a chance meeting changed everything .
Meeting theatre chaplain Max Wrigley at The Alhambra in Bradford in 1986 , he realised Max had a calmness about him that he desperately craved for himself .
He said : `` I got talking to him and attacked him verbally about God .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ca n't explain exactly what he had but he had something that I did n't have .
One day I asked to speak to him and after a while he said , 'Let 's pray . '
I 'd never prayed in my life but we prayed and it just changed my life - like that [ he snaps his fingers ] . ''
His newfound faith proved to be the ice-breaker he needed to reconnect with Tommy , who also became a Christian seven years later .
Together , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and featured in their own gospel at churches across the country .
`` People thought we were crackers , '' Tommy previously told the Independent .
In 2015 it was reported Bobby had taken on a new job teaching vicars how to be funny during sermons .
And though their popularity on TV later waned , the pair continued to perform in theatre and panto together into the 90s and the next decade , as well as appearing on television .
Bobby also appeared in TV series including Last Of The Summer Wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and The Cockfields , In 2005 and and Tommy took part in the reality contest I ’ m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here !
Bobby most recently starred in Lee Mack 's flat share comedy Not Going Out , one of the BBC 's most long-running and successful sitcoms .
He is survived by two sons , Robert and Darren , with his first wife Joan Lynn , as well as his daughter Joanne with Yvonne Nugent .
The couple , who have been living in Lytham , Lancashire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren .

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It was Thomas Derbyshire's first day on the shop floor at Crane Fruehauf engineering works in Royton.
On the same shift was fellow welder - and club singer - Robert Harper, who was late for work as he often was.
But of the 500 men in the factory that day in 1964 he was the only one who took the time to say hello to the new boy.
Fast forward 20 years and the pair, having renamed themselves Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, are two of the biggest stars in Britain.
Their primetime Saturday night series The Cannon & Ball Show is watched regularly watched by 20m people, while their 1985 summer tour reportedly outsold Bruce Springsteen.
And it all started that morning in a factory in Oldham.
"It's like with anything else, when you start a new job, it's daunting. I was always late, so when I came in I said, 'How are you, cock?' I suppose he felt relieved," said Bobby, who has died aged 76 after testing positive for coronavirus, in a 2006 interview with the Independent.
"We became friends and I asked him to come along to a club where I was singing. I've always done show business since I was a kid."
(Image: Mirrorpix)
Born on January 28, 1944 in the old Boundary Park General Hospital in Oldham, Bobby attended High Crompton Secondary School.
After a short spell at college in Wigan he became a welder, while harbouring dreams of making it big in showbusiness.
Alongside a keyboard player named Stan, Bobby and Tommy initially formed a jazz trio, playing weddings and clubs.
But when Stan said he didn't want to commit to the act full-time, Bobby decided he and Tommy should pursue a more lucrative gig.
"One of us had a red silk shirt and one of us had a green one, I can't remember which was which. I said, "We look like traffic lights." It wasn't really funny, but it got a little titter and it felt quite good.
"And we realised that at the clubs, comedians got more money than singers."
The pair switched to comedy, changed their names to Cannon & Ball and began taking their new act around the clubs.
But fame didn't come easily.
They spent years on the club circuit, punctuated by the odd TV appearance.
In 1969 they appeared on talent show Opportunity Knocks and came last.
(Image: Daily Record)
Five years later they were given a slot on the Granada variety show The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club.
But in 1978 they were booked to appear in seven episodes of Bruce Forsyth's floundering 'Big Night Out'.
The show was a flop, but it proved to their big break.
Not all of their segments made the cut, but some of the un-aired clips came to the attention of then London Weekend Television programme director - and future BBC director general -Michael Grade, who reportedly told execs to give the pair their own show.
The Cannon & Ball Show showed first aired on July 28, 1979 and ran for eight years.
With Bobby famous for his outfit of bow tie and braces and the catchphrase 'Rock on, Tommy!', alongside straight man Tommy, the pair became household names.
They regularly topped the bill during Blackpool's then booming summer season, and played sold out UK tours.
And they lapped up the fame and fortune that quickly followed.
(Image: Central Television)
They bought matching Rolls-Royces, holiday homes in the Canary Islands, and cabin cruisers.
Bobby reportedly ploughed £500,000 into buying a nightclub on Baillie Street in Rochdale, which he named Braces after his trademark outfit.
Not to be outdone Tommy bought Rochdale Football Club.
Bobby said: "We climbed to the top of the tree and wore the T-shirt.
"There were so many golden moments – meeting The Queen, befriending my hero Eric Clapton and being the subject of a This Is Your Life show.
"There was a party every night and I made big money. We spent it on flash cars, a holiday home in Gran Canaria and a 42ft cabin cruiser.
"I'd never skippered in my life – the first time we took the boat out to sea, Yvonne shouted to me, 'Can you slow down? The TV has fallen off the ledge.'
(Image: PA)
"I replied, 'We’re in a Force 12 storm, love!' We had to call the coastguard, but it was fun."
But fame also had its dark side.
In 1983 the pair had a bitter falling out and part from during rehearsals and performances didn't speak for three years.
"We started on the shop floor as welders, we went through 18 years in the clubs and then we got big," Bobby once told The Express.
"We had entourages in those days. We didn't even know how to check into a hotel. We were surrounded by all these people who were gossiping. They wanted to divide and conquer and instead of sitting down and saying, 'What's wrong?' - we stopped speaking."
Admitting he lost his way, Bobby said he was drinking heavily and getting into fights when a chance meeting changed everything.
Meeting theatre chaplain Max Wrigley at The Alhambra in Bradford in 1986, he realised Max had a calmness about him that he desperately craved for himself.
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
He said: "I got talking to him and attacked him verbally about God. But he had a peace about him. I can't explain exactly what he had but he had something that I didn't have. One day I asked to speak to him and after a while he said, 'Let's pray.' I'd never prayed in my life but we prayed and it just changed my life - like that [he snaps his fingers]."
His newfound faith proved to be the ice-breaker he needed to reconnect with Tommy, who also became a Christian seven years later.
Together, they published a book called Christianity For Beginners and featured in their own gospel at churches across the country.
"People thought we were crackers," Tommy previously told the Independent.
In 2015 it was reported Bobby had taken on a new job teaching vicars how to be funny during sermons.
And though their popularity on TV later waned, the pair continued to perform in theatre and panto together into the 90s and the next decade, as well as appearing on television.
Bobby also appeared in TV series including Last Of The Summer Wine, Heartbeat, Mount Pleasant, Benidorm and The Cockfields,
In 2005 and and Tommy took part in the reality contest I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
Bobby most recently starred in Lee Mack's flat share comedy Not Going Out, one of the BBC's most long-running and successful sitcoms.
He is survived by two sons, Robert and Darren, with his first wife Joan Lynn, as well as his daughter Joanne with Yvonne Nugent.
The couple, who have been living in Lytham, Lancashire, and have been married for 46 years, have 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man Utd fans send message to Dalot after goal and assist for AC Milan

Manchester United fans are clear that Diogo Dalot can have a big future at the club , after he sent a reminder of his talents playing for AC Milan .
Starting in an unfamiliar left-back role on Thursday , Dalot was making his second appearance for Milan since joining on a season-long loan .
After Brahim Diaz had put Milan ahead against Sparta Prague and former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had missed a penalty , Dalot stole the show in the second half with a fine assist and goal .
First , Dalot 's perflectly-timed run from left-back beat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside-of-the-boot assist to Rafael Leao in the centre to convert .
Then , Dalot made the same run , this time making space behind the defence and he was able to score from outside the box as the Sparta goalkeeper rushed out .
His attacking returns were a reminder of Dalot 's ability , with fans hopeful that he could continue to rediscover the form that prompted United to sign him from Porto .
Watch Dalot 's contribution and read a selection of thoughts from United fans : Before the game , Dalot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of defence , rather than his more natural right side .
He said : `` When you play in Europe it ’ s always a pride , then doing it with a club like Milan is a double pleasure .
It ’ s a pleasure to be part of this group and to play in the Europa League .
“ Playing left or right is the same for me , I play where the coach asks me .
”

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Manchester United fans are clear that Diogo Dalot can have a big future at the club, after he sent a reminder of his talents playing for AC Milan.
Starting in an unfamiliar left-back role on Thursday, Dalot was making his second appearance for Milan since joining on a season-long loan.
After Brahim Diaz had put Milan ahead against Sparta Prague and former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had missed a penalty, Dalot stole the show in the second half with a fine assist and goal.
First, Dalot's perflectly-timed run from left-back beat the offside trap and he sent a brilliant outside-of-the-boot assist to Rafael Leao in the centre to convert.
Then, Dalot made the same run, this time making space behind the defence and he was able to score from outside the box as the Sparta goalkeeper rushed out.
His attacking returns were a reminder of Dalot's ability, with fans hopeful that he could continue to rediscover the form that prompted United to sign him from Porto.
Watch Dalot's contribution and read a selection of thoughts from United fans:
Before the game, Dalot had spoken about playing on the left side of defence, rather than his more natural right side.
He said: "When you play in Europe it’s always a pride, then doing it with a club like Milan is a double pleasure. It’s a pleasure to be part of this group and to play in the Europa League.
“Playing left or right is the same for me, I play where the coach asks me.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--All the areas subject to Tier 3 restrictions

As West Yorkshire and its two million residents are reluctantly heading into Tier 3 restrictions , these are all the places that are in the 'very high ' coronavirus restrictions .
They are mostly in the North West and Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire .
The North West of England has borne the brunt of the 'very high ' level Tier 3 restrictions since the new government tiering system was introduced earlier this month .
Millions of people in the City of Liverpool Region were the first to move into this category and remains under the strictest controls since October 14 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ close unless they serve substantial meals .
Betting shops , adult gaming centres and casinos have shut , and people have been told to avoid travelling outside their local area .
Gyms were initially shut in the City of Liverpool Region , but were given a reprieve after Lancashire 's gyms stayed open .
Lancashire followed the City of Liverpool Region into Tier 3 and , after a high-profile stand-off between the government and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham , the region 's 2.4 million residents were also placed in this highest bracket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warrington , in Cheshire , went into Tier 3 restrictions on Tuesday - two days earlier than originally scheduled as a result of rising cases in the town , equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool and with a population of more than 210,000 .
Covid-19 rates in the North West have continued to rise and hospital trusts in the region have topped lists of hospital admissions for patients with the disease .
Blackburn with Darwen , Lancashire , has the highest local case rate in England , with 774.9 cases per 100,000 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Allerdale , Cumbria , with 107.4 .
But Imperial College ’ s React study , based on swab tests between October 16 and 25 , estimated an R rate for the region of 1.21 , which is lower than many other regions .
Across the Pennines , South Yorkshire was placed under the highest Tier 3 restrictions on October 24 .
And it will be followed , on Monday from one minute past midnight by West Yorkshire , it emerged tonight , as two million residents will be impacted .
People living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Kirklees will join more than eight million others across northern England and the Midlands in Tier 3 .
Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan said the authorities had secured a financial support package from the Government worth an additional £59.3 million .
A statement from the leaders of West Yorkshire 's councils said : `` Over recent days , we have had a number of meetings with government ministers to discuss the next steps for controlling the rising Covid-19 infection rates across the region .
`` Today , with great reluctance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will now move into Tier Three ( Very High ) restrictions as of 00.01am on Monday 2nd November .
`` The virus spread is now at a critical juncture .
`` Not only are infections rising in our region , particularly amongst the elderly , but we already have evidence that the NHS is starting to struggle to deliver essential elective care .
`` Once it became clear that heightened restrictions would be necessary , we have been negotiating hard to secure a package of support for our region and our residents - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertainty for people and businesses . ''
Nottinghamshire is set to become the latest area to have Tier 3 measures imposed .
People living in Nottingham , Broxtowe , Gedling and Rushcliffe were the first to be told they were being moved to the highest level .
But the government later announced the whole of the county would be in Tier 3 from tomorrow ( Friday ) and the restrictions are more punitive than the others in England , with beauty salons in Nottingham forced to shut in addition to the other measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands are in Tier 2 but Birmingham City Council ’ s leader said on Thursday that a move to Tier 3 was “ inevitable at some stage ” , a sentiment echoed by council chiefs in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire .

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As West Yorkshire and its two million residents are reluctantly heading into Tier 3 restrictions, these are all the places that are in the 'very high' coronavirus restrictions.
They are mostly in the North West and Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
The North West of England has borne the brunt of the 'very high' level Tier 3 restrictions since the new government tiering system was introduced earlier this month.
Millions of people in the City of Liverpool Region were the first to move into this category and remains under the strictest controls since October 14.
Pubs and bars have been forced to close unless they serve substantial meals.
Betting shops, adult gaming centres and casinos have shut, and people have been told to avoid travelling outside their local area.
Gyms were initially shut in the City of Liverpool Region, but were given a reprieve after Lancashire's gyms stayed open.
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Lancashire followed the City of Liverpool Region into Tier 3 and, after a high-profile stand-off between the government and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, the region's 2.4 million residents were also placed in this highest bracket last week, after talks failed.
Warrington, in Cheshire, went into Tier 3 restrictions on Tuesday - two days earlier than originally scheduled as a result of rising cases in the town, equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool and with a population of more than 210,000.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Covid-19 rates in the North West have continued to rise and hospital trusts in the region have topped lists of hospital admissions for patients with the disease.
Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, has the highest local case rate in England, with 774.9 cases per 100,000.
The lowest figure for the region is in Allerdale, Cumbria, with 107.4.
But Imperial College’s React study, based on swab tests between October 16 and 25, estimated an R rate for the region of 1.21, which is lower than many other regions.
Across the Pennines, South Yorkshire was placed under the highest Tier 3 restrictions on October 24.
And it will be followed, on Monday from one minute past midnight by West Yorkshire, it emerged tonight, as two million residents will be impacted.
People living in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and Kirklees will join more than eight million others across northern England and the Midlands in Tier 3.
Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan said the authorities had secured a financial support package from the Government worth an additional £59.3 million.
(Image: Getty Images)
A statement from the leaders of West Yorkshire's councils said: "Over recent days, we have had a number of meetings with government ministers to discuss the next steps for controlling the rising Covid-19 infection rates across the region.
"Today, with great reluctance, we have accepted that West Yorkshire will now move into Tier Three (Very High) restrictions as of 00.01am on Monday 2nd November.
"The virus spread is now at a critical juncture.
"Not only are infections rising in our region, particularly amongst the elderly, but we already have evidence that the NHS is starting to struggle to deliver essential elective care.
(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
"Once it became clear that heightened restrictions would be necessary, we have been negotiating hard to secure a package of support for our region and our residents - with the aim of reducing the financial uncertainty for people and businesses."
Nottinghamshire is set to become the latest area to have Tier 3 measures imposed.
People living in Nottingham, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe were the first to be told they were being moved to the highest level.
But the government later announced the whole of the county would be in Tier 3 from tomorrow (Friday) and the restrictions are more punitive than the others in England, with beauty salons in Nottingham forced to shut in addition to the other measures.
Many areas in the East and West Midlands are in Tier 2 but Birmingham City Council’s leader said on Thursday that a move to Tier 3 was “inevitable at some stage”, a sentiment echoed by council chiefs in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire.