Cyclist left with serious injuries after crash on East Lancs Road

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has not seen Sergio Aguero in a better mood as the Manchester City striker continues to predict he will score plenty of goals this season.The club record scorer has bagged just two goals in all competitions and hasn't started a match since West Ham away in October when he had to be substituted at half-time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed midfielder Dylan Levitt has been recalled from his loan spell at Charlton Athletic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will not extend the contracts of Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo and are looking to sell the pair this month. Argentinians Romero, 33, and Rojo, 31, are out of contract at the end of the season and United will not trigger the one-year extensions in their deals.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, January 7.Sergio Romero has returned to Argentina in anticipation of earning a transfer away from United.Romero had hoped for an exit in the summer, but he was ultimately denied a departure, with his wife accusing the club of a lack of respect in the process.However, with Dean Henderson in place as David de Gea's back-up, MEN Sport understands that Romero bid farewell to staff at Carrington

straight to your inbox every day for freeSergio Romero has said goodbye to Manchester United staff ahead of a possible transfer this month.The MEN understands the Argentinian goalkeeper bid farewell to staff members at United's Carrington training complex and Romero has not been in training since the turn of the year.It was reported in Argentina Romero, 33, is back in his homeland and training in Buenos Aires, with a move to Boca Juniors touted ahead of the summer's Copa America, which is to be

direct to your inboxA man is in hospital with serious injuries tonight following a “vicious” shooting at a house on a north Manchester estate.Armed police descended on Mansfield Avenue, in Blackley, just before 8pm following reports that shots had been fired inside a property.A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his leg.His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and he remains in a stable condition, police said.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said there is

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United are considering terminating Dylan Levitt’s loan spell with Charlton Athletic in the January transfer window. The Welsh international agreed to join the League One side on a season-long loan in the summer, but has struggled to establish himself at his new club.Levitt, 20, has not featured in the last 11 league matches for Charlton with two of his five starts coming in cup competitions.

For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter herePart of the East Lancs Road has been closed this morning due to icy weather conditions.Drivers have been warned to avoid the stretch of road between Haydock Island and Golborne Island if they are travelling towards west towards Manchester.The road was shut from around 10am after emergency services were called to deal with crashes caused by the ice.One crashwhich happened at around 9am involved a van which flipped

Astley, shortly before 3pm. The road was closed in both directions following the collision.The man was taken to Salford Royal Hospital to be treated for his injuries.He remains in a serious condition, say police.An air ambulance was spotted landing near to the scene shortly after the crash.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Just before 3pm today, officers were called to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on East Lancashire Road.

direct to your inboxA 20-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with a bus in south Manchester.The woman was rushed to hospital following the smash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme.The crash happened at around 4.25pm today (Monday) near the junction with Moss Lane East.It is unclear whether the woman's injuries are life-threatening.Traffic was diverted in the area following the incident.A Tweet by Manc Traffic said: "Crash on Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme between Moss Lane East and Gt

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA 68-year-old woman is in hospital with serious burns to her back and legs following a fire at a residential care home.Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to Kenyon Lodge, off Manchester Road West in Little Hulton, just after 10am this morning.Residents reported seeing two fire engines as well as a number of police cars outside the home, with crime scene investigators arriving

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was encouraged by Sergio Aguero's latest cameo as the Manchester City striker fights his way back from injury.The last of Aguero's three starts this season came in October at West Ham when he was forced off with a hamstring issue, while the knee problem that kept him out before that has continued to sideline him since.

Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police.

direct to your inboxA 15-year-old boy is in hospital in a critical condition after he was hit by a police car responding to an incident.In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said officers were responding to reports of a 'domestic disturbance' when the tragic incident took place.The collision happened at around 9.30pm last night on Garners Lane in Stockport.Police stopped at the scene and administered first aid until an ambulance arrived.The boy was taken to hospital with a 'serious head

straight to your inboxJamie Redknapp has warned Manchester City that they have to start planning for life after Sergio Aguero. The legendary City forward has been plagued by injuries so far this season, making just seven appearances in all competitions.

direct to your inboxA man is in hospital in a serious condition after a ‘fight’ on a bus close to Manchester Apollo.Police were called to reports of a fight on a bus on Ardwick Green South on Monday afternoon (December 21).When officers arrived they found a 31-year-old man seriously injured.He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, Greater Manchester Police said.A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault.He remains in custody for questioning today.A

straight to your inbox Sergio Aguero missed two days of training after Manchester City's Premier League draw with West Brom due to a new injury problem. Aguero played 14 minutes in the West Brom game, his first league appearance since October, as Pep Guardiola tries to manage the return of his star striker.

straight to your inboxManchester City players and staff have pitched in to ensure no primary school child in East Manchester goes without a Christmas present this year.In addition to the work that the club does through City in the Community through the year, particular attention was given to local children after research indicated that a third of kids in Manchester will not receive a Christmas present.City’s players, coaches and legends all got involved with the mammoth task, with Sergio Aguero

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Marcos Rojo has suffered another injury.The injury-prone Rojo, 30, has not played for United in over a year and appeared just once on loan for Estudiantes last season.