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All the places still open in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre in Tier 4

A number of essential retail and hospitality businesses have remained open under the latest restrictions.

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A number of essential retail and hospitality outlets have remained open in two of the region’s largest shopping centres under Tier 4 restrictions.

Greater Manchester was placed into Tier 4 restrictions following the second official review of the UK government’s system last Wednesday, which has seen all Greater Manchester residents told to “stay at home” and not leave / be outside of their home except for specific purposes.

All hospitality and non-essential retail has thus closed – except for takeaway, drive-through or delivery services – as well as all indoor leisure and entertainment venues having closed too.

But a selection of businesses in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre have remained open.

This “partial opening” of the two shopping centres is permitted under Tier 4 restrictions to provide visitors with a range of services deemed essential.

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Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale is currently open to provide access to a number of essential retail services.

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Additionally, a selection of retailers have also chosen to provide a Click & Collect service, and a number of food outlets are also offering takeaway and delivery services in line with Tier 4 regulations, with the mall asking shoppers to consume takeaway food and drink outside the centre as sitting inside the centre is not permitted.

Shoppers are encouraged to check the website of the stores they wish to visit as opening times may vary.

In line with government guidelines, visitors are required to wear face coverings upon entry to the centre, and in all stores and communal areas throughout, except fo those with medical conditions and disabilities who are exempt to the rule, along with children under the age of 11.

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Customers will also be required to wear face coverings when ordering takeaway food and drink from shops.

The list of shops and hospitality businesses currently open in Manchester Arndale are:

  • Aldi
  • Apple (Click & Collect)
  • Argos (Click & Collect)
  • Arndale Market
  • Boots
  • Cafe Nero (Takeaway Only)
  • Chopstix (Takeaway Only)
  • Costa Market Street & Winter Garden (Takeaway Only)
  • Currys PC World (Click & Collect)
  • Euro Change Lower & Upper Mall
  • Five Guys (Takeaway Only)
  • Greggs Lower & Upper Mall (Takeaway Only)
  • Hasty Tasty (Takeaway Only)
  • Holland & Barrett
  • i Smash
  • Krispy Kreme (Takeaway Only)
  • KFC (Takeaway Only)
  • Lush (Click & Collect)
  • McDonalds (Takeaway Only)
  • Metro Bank
  • Nespresso (Click & Collect)
  • Newspoint
  • Next (Click & Collect)
  • Over the Rainbow
  • Pandora (Click & Collect)
  • Post Office
  • Poundland
  • Rymans
  • Specsavers
  • Starbucks (Takeaway Only)
  • Subway Upper Mall (Takeaway Only)
  • Superdrug
  • Timpson
  • Taco Bell (Takeaway Only)
  • Vision Express
  • Vodafone (Takeaway Only)
  • WH Smith
  • Wilko

You can find more information via the Manchester Arndale website here.

Manchester Arndale

Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is also “partially open” as Greater Manchester kicks off the new year in Tier 4.

The shopping centre will be giving customers access to essential services including pharmacies, opticians and the M&S Foodhall, and several food outlets will also be staying open to offer takeaway, as well as Click & Collect, and virtual services.

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Mirroring that of Manchester Arndale and according to government regulations, face coverings must be worn at all times – unless exempt – and all food and drink must be consumed outside the centre.

Opening times of each store may vary.

A statement on the Trafford Centre website writes: “We’ve always put the safety of visitors and staff first and we’d like to say an enormous thank you to our customers for doing their part and our amazing staff for keeping The Trafford Centre clean and safe.”

The list of shops and hospitality businesses currently open in the Trafford Centre are:

  • Boots
  • M&S Food
  • Superdrug
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Vision Express
  • Optical Express
  • WHSmith
  • Archie’s
  • Barburrito
  • Burger King
  • Costa
  • Five Guys
  • Frankie & Benny’s
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen
  • Greggs
  • Haute Dolci
  • KFC
  • Krispy Kreme
  • McDonalds
  • Millies
  • Pizza Hut
  • Slim Chickens
  • Starbucks
  • Tampopo
  • Tru Street

Three entrances to the Trafford Centre will remain open in Tier 4 – the lower entrance next to Debenhams, the entrance next to Namco Funscape, and the lower entrance next to John Lewis.

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You can find more information via the Trafford Centre website here.

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Marcus Rashford reportedly sheds light on his future

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Manchester United star and current Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford has reportedly shed some light on his future, i.e. whether or not it remains at Old Trafford.

Wythenshawe’s world-famous winger and England international has spent the last few months on loan at Villa after being sidelined by Man United head coach Ruben Amorim.

Since arriving in Birmingham, he’s managed to discover some of the form that made him one of the Premier League‘s most talented players and still one of the most sought-after in Europe, registering four goals and 5 assists in 16 games under new manager Unai Emery.

Having already labelled him ‘one of the world’s dangerous attackers’ before his arrival at Villa Park was confirmed, going on to insist that he is steadily “regaining confidence”, it’s clear that his new gaffer would happily keep and it seems like Rashford now feels a permanent move elsewhere might suit him.

While BBC Sport’s Simon Stone reported that Rashford is “not in any hurry” to decide where he goes next, the football writer and reliable transfer source did note that the 27-year-old at least “feels it is unlikely he will play for Manchester United again under Ruben Amorim.”

It is thought that the Portuguese ex-midfielder and former Sporting CP boss had taken issue with Rashford over his effort levels in training and application in games, the suggestion being that the lifelong Red Devil wasn’t quite buying into his ideas.

As a result, Stone goes on to add that “while his United contract is due to run until 2028, and it is not completely out of the question Rashford might return, sources close to the player do not see an obvious way back into the Old Trafford fold.”

Not unlike the situation between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho, with the fellow forward being ousted from the squad following a fall-out, leadership might prove a similar obstacle in this case as well.

That being said, and given the fact that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are looking to build around their new manager as opposed to starting from square one yet again, a reconciliation between Amorim and Rashford would be required. Given how much he’s enjoying his football at Villa, it seems doubtful.

What little we do know regarding Rashford‘s future is that he looks to have ruled out a move to London and would prefer to settle at a team playing Champions League football, with Aston Villa in with a strong chance of finishing in the European places once again.

Villa are said to have an option buy clause worth around £40 million; other continental clubs said to still be interested in his signature include Barcelona and PSG.

Meanwhile, Rashford staying or going could also play into how aggressively United pursue a potential deal for Matheus Cunha, who incidentally also wears the number 10.

You can watch the highlights from Rashford’s last game against familiar rivals Manchester City, in which he grabbed yet another goal for Villa, down below. He could have had two, were it not for the post…

Do you think Rashford should try and make a Villa move permanent, return home or look elsewhere?

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Featured Images — Loco Steve (via Flickr)/Aston Villa (screenshot via YouTube)

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Manchester United reportedly leading the race for Matheus Cunha after multiple ‘hints’

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Manchester United may have come crashing back down to reality after their 1-0 loss at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, but they may have left with a consolation prize as multiple so-called ‘hints’ and the latest transfer rumours have it that Matheus Cunha is in their sights.

Cunha has been one of the best players in a struggling Wolves side over the past couple of seasons and was one of the most effective on the pitch once again as the visitors did the double over Man United for the first time since 1979/80.

It may have been an impressive free kick from Pablo Sarabia that got Vitor Pereira’s squad over the line after the home team missed a number of chances in front of goal, but many fans felt it was somewhat of a second audition for Cunha, who scored and assisted for both goals in the reverse fixture.

Notwithstanding his latest performance, if you’re inclined to believe the latest transfer rumblings from reliable sources such as Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic, it sounds like United are pushing hard for Matheus Cunha already and that the signs are looking promising.

Even prior to Stockport-born United journalist Laurie Whitwell’s report on Tuesday morning, numerous outlets were quick to hop on what is becoming an increasingly intriguing saga.

Transfer expert Romano had already claimed that there were “good feelings” following early contact between the two clubs, noting that discussions around personal terms are underway with United fully aware that Cunha will have plenty of suitors given his relatively reasonable release clause in this climate.

Speaking on his YouTube Channel, the Italian reporter went on to insist that the club are now leading the race and pushing hard to get a deal done early, adding that a source has told him there “great connection” between all interested parties.

Cunha, 25, was also at the centre of a mini media storm of his own making earlier this month too, after sharing an Instagram post which read: “Time to be happy. I will follow my dreams and yours… So stay cool.” It was deleted shortly after.

Romano also went on to state that “the feeling between Matheus Cunha and Ruben Amorim is excellent”, with supporters from both clubs spotting that the fellow Portuguese speaker was quick to put his arm around the Wolves number 10 once again after the full-time whistle.

Whether or not the Man United head coach was putting in his own additional effort to try and tap up Cunha or at least bend his ear on the situation, only time will tell, but it seems with the microscope fully on the Brazilian attacking midfielder, virtually everything he does is being closely scrutinised.

For instance, other eagle-eyed fans noticed that the former Red Bull Leipzig star and Olympic gold medallist did something rather intriguing when walking out onto the pitch at Old Trafford before kick-off this past weekend.

Make of that what you will…

The fact that he was spotted not just waving and acknowledging supporters both before and after the game, but even stopping to take pictures outside Old Trafford, has also added fuel to the fire.

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All evidence appears to point towards transfer and player contract talks already progressing, even if they are still in their early stages, and there seems to be a belief that Cunha himself would be keen on the move, especially with Wolves lingering just above the drop zone.

More crucially, however, how the INEOS leadership group will finance a potential move given Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent revelations about the club’s financial state is another obstacle entirely.

At the very least, it’s clear that there will need to be outgoings in order for Man United to undergo any real activity in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The question is, would you like to see Cunha swap ‘old gold’ for red?

You can watch the highlights from the defeat at Old Trafford down here.

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Featured Images — Sky Sports (screenshots via YouTube)/Bex Walton (via Flickr)

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