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Five Manchester news headlines you might have missed this week: 16-20 October
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19/10/2023
ManchesterWorld editor Adam Lord and video journalist Emma Higgins discuss the top five news stories in Manchester this week.
We cover the Manchester United takeover, Liam Gallagher playing at the new Co-op Live Arena next year, and what you can get up to this weekend.
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Liam Gallagher has been announced as the latest act set to take to the stage at Manchester's new Co-op Live Arena next year.
00:08
And we get the latest news on the Man United takeover.
00:11
I spoke to Adam Lord, the editor of Manchester World, to find out what's been happening in our region.
00:17
Hi Adam, can you tell us what stories have been in the headlines this week?
00:21
Hi Emma, how are we doing this week?
00:23
Yeah, it's been the Manchester United takeover that's been dominating the agenda.
00:27
Qatari bidder Sheikh Jassim dramatically pulled out of the process a few days ago.
00:32
That seemingly paved the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sail on in, take over Old Trafford.
00:37
A few eyebrows have been raised about the news because the Ineos boss looks like he's going to take a 25% stake in the club,
00:42
rather than a complete takeover that Qataris have planned.
00:45
He wants control of matters on the field immediately, but he's likely minority shareholding.
00:50
It means there's a lot of questions supporters have and they want answering.
00:53
Gary Neville, for instance, listed 16 on social media just a couple of days ago.
00:59
So there's plenty still to be ironed out with that one.
01:01
What other stories have got people talking this week?
01:04
So after the HS2 line to Manchester was obviously axed by Rishi Sunak in Manchester, of all places,
01:09
there's been talk about Network North and what that might look like for local transport infrastructure.
01:13
And for us it could include a potential expansion of the Metrolink network.
01:17
It's become an increasingly big issue.
01:19
First of all, people in Bolton have been speaking about their hopes about seeing trams in the near future.
01:24
And the same goes for Stockport as well.
01:26
We've had a major gig announcement this week, haven't we?
01:29
We have. Liam Gallagher.
01:31
He's the latest big name to be announced for the new Co-op Live Arena that's opening next spring.
01:35
The Oasis legend has announced three dates in June 2024 as part of his Definitely Maybe tour.
01:41
You'll see him play the record in full on its 30th anniversary, so you'll get some absolutely classics.
01:45
It's a big one for Oasis fans. Presale went absolutely mad on Wednesday when Co-op opened it up.
01:49
It means tickets are already available on resale sites for about ÂŁ1,100.
01:53
And as we speak, obviously they haven't even gone on general sale yet, so that might even get even worse.
01:58
Looking ahead to the weekend, what's on in Manchester?
02:01
Fans have got to wait for Liam, but it's a busy few days at the O Arena this weekend.
02:05
Peter Cage with residency is back for a couple of nights.
02:07
And then we've got S Club returning for the second night of their reunion after opening the tour in Manchester earlier this month.
02:12
That's proved really popular.
02:13
Back to football, what's on the agenda for United and City this week?
02:17
So there is a big sigh of relief, relief all around for football fans as the international break is over.
02:21
The Premier League is back on Saturday.
02:23
City host Brighton at 3pm looking to overcome what's been a little wobble by their ridiculously high standards.
02:29
Pep Guardiola knows the visitors will be no pushovers though.
02:32
He's got all the makings of a really good game at the Etihad.
02:34
Then at 8pm, United are at Sheffield United.
02:38
Eric Ten Hag's side need to prove that that late Scott McTominay inspired comeback against Bretford wasn't a fluke.
02:44
And he kind of struggled against the Blades side, pretty much nailed on for relegation.
02:48
He's a real sign it's going to be a long, hard season at Old Trafford.
02:50
After what, let's be truthful, has been a bit of a shocking start.
02:53
One thing's for sure with United at the moment, it is never dull.
02:56
That's your round-up of what's been happening in Manchester this week.
03:00
Make sure to tune in next time to stay up to date.
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