Man in 20s taken to hospital as air ambulance called out in major emergency services response

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Manchester United and Manchester City starlets made their England debuts against Iceland earlier this month but were sent home in disgrace after breaking quarantine rules at the team hotel.Ferdinand takes a sympathetic view of young players getting into trouble due to the fact they are learning about their responsibilities.Speaking on BT Sport, the former United defender said it is a case of understanding what is expected.He said: "Understanding your responsibilities is very difficult so I can

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has warned that players may need to speak up and take time off when they feel they need to during the next season amid concerns of burnout.The English football calendar is one of the busiest, and Manchester City have in recent seasons gone many months into the campaign gunning for four competitions with Pep Guardiola needing to manage his squad in order to avoid injuries or fatigue.

straight to your inboxFormer Liverpool star Danny Murphy has provided his prediction ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League season. Both Man City and Manchester United are looking for improvements after the previous campaign.

hereMotorists were urged to avoid the area by Transport for Greater Manchester.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed brief details of the incident.No details about the pedestrian have been released.They were taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary although their condition is not thought to be life-threatening.Bramhall Lane was re-opened following the incident.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, September 2.Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood would relish the opportunity to come up against Lionel Messi in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola’s men are considered the frontrunners for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s signature after he handed in a transfer request at Barcelona. Greenwood, who has speaking to the media while on England duty, would love the chance to test himself against the Argentinian

hereEmergency services attended and found that a 20-year-old motorcyclist, on a blue Suzuki motorbike, suffered a serious injury.A cyclist -  a man in his 50s - was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.He remains in hospital, Greater Manchester Police said.A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the collision.Sergeant Joe Barron, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

Crumpsall. Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing on Moorland Avenue at around 4.30pm on Sunday (August 23).A man was taken to hospital from the scene.His injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening.Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.  Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -  download it here  for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email

straight to your inboxSeason tickets suspended at City for next season Amid the continuing uncertainty over when supporters will be allowed to return to stadiums, Manchester City have suspended season tickets for the 2020/21 season. Anyone who had a ticket in the 2019/20 campaign, will not be asked for any money up front towards next season, and will be contacted about a renewal when the decision is made to bring the tickets back in.