Alan Shearer pinpoints Manchester United's biggest improvement

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is to become the youngest person to receive an honorary degree from The University of Manchester.Rashford, 22, will follow in the footsteps of Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton in earning the accolade from the university, which is being awarded for his campaigning work off the pitch.Last month, he forced a Government U-turn after he wrote an open letter to MPs asking for the reversal of a decision not to

straight to your inbox Alan Shearer has named Manchester United as the club most likely to secure a place in the Premier League's top four of those battling to finish in third and fourth. United missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser against Southampton at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxManchester United captain Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment at conceding from a set-piece during the draw against Southampton.The visitors took an early lead through Stuart Armstrong before Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hit back with two goals in three minutes to give United a half-time lead.United had chances to kill the game but were unable to add to their lead after the interval.

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial's improved form at Manchester United is largely down to his improved work rate.The French forward has established himself as the star striker at United this calendar year and has played a key role in their current unbeaten run.Martial worked wonders to lead the attacking line for United in the absence of Marcus Rashford at the start of the year and has continued his fine form with four goals since football restarted last

straight to your inboxPeter Schmeichel has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson had Jonny Evans earmarked as a future Manchester United captain before his departure.The Northern Ireland international began his career at Old Trafford, coming through the ranks before leaving the club in 2015 to join West Brom.Evans went on to make the move to Leicester City in 2018, where he has established himself at the heart of the Foxes’ defence and is helping guide them to possible Champions League qualification this

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer played down Anthony Martial's disgruntled reaction to being substituted in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa. The 20-goal Martial was replaced by Odion Ighalo in the 79th minute but Marcus Rashford, also on 20 goals for the season, stayed on and was denied a late effort by Pepe Reina.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both surpassed 20 goals, their best tallies in a campaign for United.Solskjaer has talked up his attack, which also has Odion Ighalo in reserve, though the Nigerian forward is only on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January.

straight to your inboxDwight Yorke believes Manchester United must consider keeping both David de Gea and Dean Henderson at the club next season to create a similar atmosphere to the one he experienced under Sir Alex Ferguson.Henderson will return to Old Trafford at the end of the season following a two-year spell with Sheffield United where he helped the Blades secure promotion to the Premier League and mount a remarkable challenge for a place in Europe during their debut season back in

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial's form is not just down to him taking on the number nine role at Manchester United.Martial, 24, has scored 20 goals for the first time in a single season and has at least seven more games in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League to add to his tally.The Frenchman became the first United player to plunder a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in April 2013 against Sheffield United last month and curled in his

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has summed up how fans are currently feeling about the Reds after an upsurge in form.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men came into the match at home to Bournemouth on the back of a 15-game unbeaten run, before enjoying a 5-2 victory at Old Trafford as Mason Greenwood bagged a brace and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Convincing wins over Sheffield United and Norwich City since the restart had led to fans becoming

straight to your inboxSky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has predicted that Manchester United and Chelsea will finish in the Premier League top four.United made it 16 games unbeaten on Saturday thanks to a 5-2 victory at home to Bournemouth as Mason Greenwood bagged a double and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men briefly jumped into fourth spot but Chelsea regained the advantage after dispatching Watford 3-0.Chelsea are fourth and just two

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaNot for the first time, De Gea was porous at his near post and it led to goal. Conceded another penalty.

straight to your inbox Aaron Wan-Bissaka heaped praise on Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford after Manchester United's emphatic 5-2 victory over Bournemouth.

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they are far from the finished article after their 5-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.United made it 16 games without defeat thanks to a brace from Mason Greenwood and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.United are in the top four following the win but Ferdinand believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to add three new starting players to his team this summer.