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 Manchester United Women 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Women In a thrilling showdown that served as a preview for next month's FA Cup final, Maya le Tissier came to the rescue for Manchester United, denying Spurs their first-ever victory over the Reds. Le Tissier, fresh from signing a new contract, nodded in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser amidst a crowded penalty area, capitalising after Rachel Williams rattled the crossbar. Spurs seemed destined for a historic win after quickfire goals from Bethany England and Jessica Naz overturned Melvine Malard's opener for United at Leigh Sports Village. At the end of the match, Le Tissier's timely intervention salvaged a point for United.  Click here for women's football news and stories Malard broke the deadlock by meeting Gemma Evans' lofted free-kick with a powerful header, but England's equaliser, although disputed, and Naz's clinical finish threatened to steal the show for Spurs. Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn watch...
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Football News: Manchester United 4 - 3 Liverpool

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Manchester United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-final after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. You can watch the full match in the video below. Video from  Emirates FA Cup YouTube channel Before the game, everyone was talking about how strong Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team was, but from the start, it was United who came out swinging with some serious attacking moves. Just 10 minutes in, Alejandro Garnacho took a shot that got deflected, Caoimhin Kelleher tried to save it, but it ended up right in the path of Scott McTominay. Old Trafford erupted.  Liverpool fought back hard , and just before halftime, they managed to sneak in a couple of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah, putting them at half-time. The second half was tense, with both teams hunting for that next crucial goal. It wasn't until the home side made some attacking changes, thanks to Ten Hag's tactical moves, that the home side started to put some pressure. They final...
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Top 9: Manchester influenced songs

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 Here are nine influential songs and artists associated with Greater Manchester They have all left a significant mark on Manchester's music industry: "Wonderwall" by Oasis This song, released in 1995 by Oasis had become a global anthem and is one of the most recognizable songs from the region. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division This post-punk classic from the late 1970s is often considered one of the greatest songs of all time and is associated with the iconic Joy Division. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve Released in 1997, this song by The Verve is known for its distinctive orchestral arrangement and is a British rock classic. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths This song is a timeless indie rock track by the The Smiths, released in 1986. You walk into any bar in Manchester on a Saturday night, and you'd imagine this song would be getting a rendition. "Common People" by Pulp While Pulp are from S...
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Top 9: Restaurants in Manchester

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Let's explore some of the best restaurants in Manchester. There are some great options. Adam Reid at The French A Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative British cuisine. Liam loves the place. He told us: "Rarely am I lost for words, but on this occasion I really was! Dined with my husband and can honestly say, without a doubt, the best experience in fine dining we have had. The food was exquisite, elegantly presented and explained by the chefs who presented each individual delight. The sommelier was simply captivating with her description of paired drinks and the rationale behind each concept. And it truly worked - just ingenious.  "The staff were attentive, welcoming, humorous, utter professionals and polite without being intrusive. The ambience and decor were striking and thoughtful yet unimposing. This was an incredible place." Hawksmoor Manchester A steakhouse known for its high-quality steaks and cocktails. Mackie Mayor A food hall with a vari...
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Football: Reaction as Manchester City lose Community Shield

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Arsenal 1 - 1 Manchester City Arsenal won 4-1 on penalties  The Community Shield victory gave Arsenal's title hopes a psychological boost as they beat Pep Guardiola's side on penalties. Click here to find more Manchester City news and stories.     Let's explore the best reaction. Jamie was in the City end at Wembley. He told European Super Football: "While it's disheartening to have suffered a loss, it's worth noting that our performance last season wasn't all that bad despite the setback in the Community Shield. I believe there's room for another attacking dimension, and I'm hopeful that we secure a skilled winger before the transfer window concludes." Peter, a dedicated City fan, shared his perspective with European Super Football: "Although penalty shootouts can be harsh, it's important not to overly fret about this loss. We're looking at a lengthy season ahead, and our squad's caliber positions us well to navigate through s...
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Education: We explore the different types of apprenticeships and the benefits

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We explore the benefits of taking on an apprenticeship An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.  An apprenticeship includes:  paid employment with holiday leave  hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest at least 20% off-the-job training  formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification There are many types of apprenticeships Check out this one from Stagecoach. Ready to take the first step towards a rewarding engineering career? Join our apprenticeship programme and start your future today! Apply now: https://t.co/BhXA00Dt7l @TheMcrCollege , @TraffordCollege , @Bury_College , @stock_college #EngineeringMyFuture #Manchester #Stockport pic.twitter.com/9o5Z2T24Nu —...
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Football News: Man United on verge of another signing

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The Manchester United and Atalanta have agreed a £72m deal for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United will pay £64m plus £8m in add-ons for the 20-year-old. In his 34 appearances last season, Hojlund scored 10 goals for Atalanta. You can see some of his best moments in the video below. Footage from  The Best Of Rasmus Hojlund | Serie A 2022/23 - YouTube His United contract will last for five years, with an option for an additional year. United manager Erik ten Hag has now signed three players this summer, including midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea and goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. Transfer News: Man United have a new keeper (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) Transfer News: Manchester United sign Mason Mount (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) More football news from across Europe can be found here across the European Super Football blog.  European Super Football (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) Although United had been attempting to keep the fee below £6...
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Wrexham 2 - 1 Wigan

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Wigan suffered a heartbreaking late defeat away at Wrexham Despite a spirited team performance, the Latics left the SToK Cae Ras empty-handed after a narrow 2-1 defeat to an in-form Wrexham side. Author - Amy W The away sidedominated the first half, creating numerous chances but failing to capitalise. Wrexham eventually took the lead on the hour mark when Ryan Barnett’s deflected shot found the back of the net.  Wigan levelled 11 minutes from time through substitutes Silko Thomas and Joe Hugill, with Thomas providing a pinpoint cross for Hugill to head home. However, Wrexham substitute Steven Fletcher broke Wigan’s hearts in the 90th minute, firing in the winner from the edge of the box. A closer look at what happened Shaun Maloney made two changes to the starting XI, bringing in Scott Smith and Michael Olakigbe for the injured Matt Smith, who is sidelined until March, and Silko Thomas. Wigan started strongly, with Olakigbe linking up with Baba Adeeko, whose low cross was only p...
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Top 9: Manchester influenced songs

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 Here are nine influential songs and artists associated with Greater Manchester They have all left a significant mark on Manchester's music industry: "Wonderwall" by Oasis This song, released in 1995 by Oasis had become a global anthem and is one of the most recognizable songs from the region. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division This post-punk classic from the late 1970s is often considered one of the greatest songs of all time and is associated with the iconic Joy Division. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve Released in 1997, this song by The Verve is known for its distinctive orchestral arrangement and is a British rock classic. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths This song is a timeless indie rock track by the The Smiths, released in 1986. You walk into any bar in Manchester on a Saturday night, and you'd imagine this song would be getting a rendition. "Common People" by Pulp While Pulp are from S...
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Rugby League: St Helens 82 - 0 Salford Red Devils

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St Helens ran riot against depleted Salford in record-breaking Super League opener A youthful and understrength Salford Red Devils were thrashed at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Author - Liam C For St Helens, Tristan Sailor marked his debut in stunning style, crossing four times as Saints ran in 15 tries. Morgan Knowles and Harry Robertson both grabbed braces, while Lewis Murphy and Kyle Feldt also got on the scoresheet in their first outings for the club. Jonny Lomax, Curtis Sironen, Mark Percival, Jack Batchelor, and George Delaney completed the demolition job. A closer look at a bad night for Salford Salford, still awaiting confirmation of their takeover and restricted by salary cap constraints, were only able to name a 16-man squad, featuring eight debutants. Saints wasted no time asserting their dominance. Knowles bulldozed through a flimsy Salford defence inside five minutes, before Murphy finished off a slick team move just moments later. Percival converted the first but misse...
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