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'I went further, because I looked at the evidence from the UK Health and Security Agency, and of course some of the work we did in the department, doing observational studies of schools which had used masks in the classroom, so further than just in communal parts.

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Asked if the 2024-25 season was the earliest the failed project could start up again, Reichart told the PA news agency: 'That might be the first reasonable and realistic call but there are so many variables that I can't actually foresee.

He can't use something like that to justify why I don't get to play. 'Martinez said he preferred players who are playing regularly at their club. I don't think he can portray me as a bad boy who doesn't work hard. It would be too easy to put up such a picture of me. He was also not completely satisfied with my training.

The launch of the European Super League in 2021 quickly collapsed after Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham pulled out in the face of criticism from their own supporters in addition to other key figures across the sport.

A report from the Sunday Times found one school saw its proportion of A*s at A-level jump from 33 per cent to 90 per cent in 2021, when teacher-assessed grades were awarded following the cancellation of full public exams.

'Of course the situation of the English clubs and the Premier League is a strong example of how attractive a club-run competition could actually look like and what difference it makes if you have the best playing each other week after week in a way.

But it's not just domestically where Lokonga has been overlooked. His inactivity on the club scene has also hurt his prospects internationally for Belgium - where coach Roberto Martinez has left him out of the last couple of squads.

Mr Zahawi made the comments in response to a question about whether it was the right decision to remove the mandatory requirement of wearing masks in schools, and whether he was looking at any other 'additional measures to protect children'.

'At the end of last season, I almost snapped,' he added. 'I called my agent to ask him if staying at Arsenal was a good idea. He comforted me in my choice, even though I know I need to start more often to develop.'

'I understand how it looks from the outside, but that was a situation where I know for a fact that it was the right thing for [Justin and Selena] to close that door, but of course, there's a very long history there and I respect that a lot.

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Maybe Martinez doesn't believe in my qualities or he doesn't like my style. I would have accepted his decision without hesitation.' But I'd rather he communicate that clearly. 'If I'm already on the bench while De Bruyne, Hazard and the other stars are not there, then I don't stand a chance if they are in the selection.

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However, his time in north London has not gone to plan and he struggled to make an impact during a difficult first half of the season in the 2021-22 campaign, before finding himself out of the team under manager Mikel Arteta.

Lokonga joined the Emirates from Anderlecht last season in a deal worth around £18million and was tipped for big things by his former boss Vincent Kompany, comparing him to his old Man City team-mate Yaya Toure after captaining the side at the age of just 21.

This season Lokonga's prospects look even more bleak. He's started just twice in the league so far and has been restricted to mainly cup appearances - while the rest of the squad enjoy a superb season that has seen them rise to the top of the table.

Volatile behavior: Justin exhibited some volatile behavior during his late teens, including arrests for drunk driving and vandalism. Instead of rehab, the Hold On artist turned to a pastor to help him get clean