Boss of Manchester's biggest 'party bar' chain on what he thinks about 10pm curfew - and how he's been policing Covid rules

straight to your inbox every day, freeDonny van de Beek would be happy to play on the left wing if asked to do so by Manchester United this season. The Dutch midfielder moved to United from Ajax in the summer transfer window but is yet to start for his new side in the Premier League.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek scored his second goal of the season for club and country in the Netherlands' Nations League draw with Italy. Van de Beek equalised in the 25th minute in Bergamo to claim a point for the Dutch, who are still third in Group A1.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have named Dayot Upamecano as the centre-back they want the club to sign the most.Although Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo were all signed on transfer deadline day, as well as the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek, it was still an underwhelming window from United.Not only was top target Jadon Sancho not signed despite months of posturing but the club also didn't bring in a new centre-back, which looks

Dive Bar & Grill which comes complete with a re-vamped menu and heated outdoor terrace which can sit up to 88 people safely.The colour and lighting scheme has changed, as has the street art covering the walls. The new look and layout has enhanced the space to make it more vibrant and upmarket.The new outdoor terrace means that Dive Bar & Grill has crept out of its basement and comes with its own cocktail bar with beer on draught.

Sandbar said that the curfew 'would inevitably destroy us'.

crowded and chaotic scenes on public transport and in off-licences at kicking out time.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra has hit out at Donny van de Beek's advisor over claims the midfielder should start for Manchester United.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans want Donny van de Beek to make his first Premier League start for the club against Tottenham, replacing Paul Pogba in the side. Following their successful outing in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, United are back in top-flight action on Sunday as Jose Mourinho's side visit Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says it is a huge honour to play alongside a 'legend' like Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.The Dutch midfielder has struck up a good understanding with Mata since he joined the club from Ajax in the summer transfer window.Mata and Van de Beek were both brought into the United line up for the Carabao Cup victory over Brighton on Wednesday night with the creative duo playing crucial roles in the 3-0 win.The Spanish midfielder set-up Scott McTominay for

the week before the coronavirus outbreak.One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: "I complained to security at one in the morning and they said they can't go into the building to tell them to shut up."It started on Friday, I was watching TV and it got to a quiet point and I realised I could hear music from across the road."I went outside and could see there was a party going on inside a flat and then realised there was noise outside as well."There was a party in the courtyard as well - it

straight to your inboxManchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth round tie at Brighton.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made 10 changes for the 3-0 third round victory against Luton Town last week and there could be wholesale changes again at the Amex Stadium.Dean Henderson, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Eric Bailly, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Juan Mata and Odion Ighalo are in line for recalls as

spilled into Manchester city centre streets and supermarkets on Saturday night at 10pm closing time after the new rule was introduced on Thursday in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The scenes prompted Andy Burnham on Monday morning to call for an urgent government review into evidence from police forces across the country.

here"The government has said the 10pm curfew is based on Belgium, but they also have police to disperse people on the streets."My personal feeling is that the curfew is probably doing more harm than good as it’s creating a major incentive for people to carry on drinking and partying at home. And that is where we are told the virus spreads - gatherings in the home."He added: "If it is doing more harm and damaging businesses, then the government shouldn’t just plough on with it.

intimate fundraising gig at the Night & Day cafe top raise cash for grassroots music venues affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Lockdown measures are still a hot topic across Greater Manchester - and beyond. We want to know your opinions in the survey below...It will take place when social distancing rules are eased and gigs are allowed again.The live music sector is among the industries hit hardest by the lockdown.Figures from music industry analysts, Carey & Chambers predict that without an

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straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek has vowed to challenge for a trophy at Manchester United. After making progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season, the Reds are now keen to win a trophy and summer signing van de Beek shares that ambition.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their line up for their Carabao Cup third round meeting with Luton on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made ten changes from the United side which lost to Crystal Palace at the weekend, with Dean Henderson coming into the squad for his competitive debut in place of David de Gea.

warned it will be the 'nail in the coffin' for them, and one Manchester bar has already closed, saying trying to stay open 'would inevitably destroy us'.

Sandbar saying that the reduced hours, coupled with all the other measures it has had to introduce, would 'destroy' it as a business. Becky Wilkes, senior sales and marketing manager at 20 Stories, said: "It's ridiculous that hospitality's being targeted like this.

a curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for Manchester pubs.