Andy Cole praises four Manchester United players after win vs Aston Villa

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says Manchester United's mentality against Fulham shows the club have what it takes to challenge for the Premier League title.United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 thanks to goals from Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba to return to the top of the Premier League.The Reds were briefly displaced by Leicester City on Tuesday night with their impressive victory over Chelsea before Manchester City went level on points with the Foxes thanks to two

straight to your inbox every day for free It is a wrench for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having to tell players they have not made his XI but the Manchester United manager relishes one-to-one conversations, whatever the mood when his door reopens. Solskjaer is approaching the two-year anniversary of his appointment as permanent United manager and the progressive period continued with a creditable point at Liverpool, despite the glaring opportunities Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba failed to take.

straight to your inboxManchester City are back in Premier League action on Wednesday evening as they take on Aston Villa.Pep Guardiola's men face Dean Smith's side at the Etihad Stadium, kicking off at 6pm, as they look to continue their impressive form.City are unbeaten in nine league matches and have won five in a row.They have also kept seven clean sheets in their previous nine outings.Sunday's 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace took them to within reaching distance of Manchester United, with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's dressing room was a 'flat' place after Sunday's draw with Liverpool, according to man of the match Luke Shaw.United went into the game three points ahead of the champions and after the opening 20 minutes had the better of the game, with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford all spurning good opportunities in the second half.United were guaranteed to finish the weekend at the top of the table as long as they avoided defeat on

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire revealed Manchester United's players were disappointed by their passing and lack of 'rhythm' in the first half against Liverpool. United were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool at Anfield, though were denied late on by two Alisson saves to keep out efforts by Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford has admitted that Manchester United's players are always arguing over penalties in training - and that Jose Mourinho told them how to win more spot-kicks during games. As a team with so much attacking talent, it's inevitable that there are always plenty of volunteers when ever United win a spot-kick.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has urged footballers to find different ways to celebrate amid a Premier League clampdown on social distancing.The league's decision-makers are keen for players to avoid hugging when celebrating goals, in an attempt to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he "understands" the new protocols and Pogba admitted players can find other ways to celebrate goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed Paul Pogba promised him that the pair would have a good understanding playing together for Manchester United.12 months ago, after months of transfer speculation, Fernandes sealed his dream move to Old Trafford and fans were instantly picturing his link up with Pogba.Unfortunately, supporters were forced to wait to see the duo in action as Pogba was currently recovering from surgery on an ankle injury that had side lined him

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United striker Andy Cole has told Anthony Martial what he needs to do to take his game to the next level.Martial has promised so much at the Reds but never quite delivered his full potential yet, with his 2020/21 season highlighting the worries in regards to the forward's consistency.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has been praised for his recent Manchester United performances despite question marks over his future at Old Trafford.Pogba's future was once again plunged into uncertainty by agent Mino Raiola in December when he said the midfielder's time at United was over and talked up a potential return to Juventus.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFacundo Pellistri named Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani as four players he is enjoying training with at Manchester United. The 18-year-old arrived at United from Uruguayan side Penarol and has gone through an adaptation period at Old Trafford since the move, worth an initial £9million.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSky Sports pundits Andy Cole and Darren Bent agree that Manchester United deserved to win the key penalty in the win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSaved well from John McGinn at 0-0 and commanded his area well. Made another save in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United moved joint-top of the Premier League table after beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on Friday night.Bruno Fernandes ' second-half penalty made the difference after Paul Pogba was fouled in the area shortly after Villa pulled level. The victory puts United level with Liverpool for at least 72 hours after joining the reigning champions on 33 points ahead of the two sides meeting at Anfield on January 17.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aaron Wan-Bissaka praised Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly for their performances against Aston Villa. The Manchester United duo led by example as their side dug deep to secure a vital 2-1 win at Old Trafford on New Year's Day.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he rested Anthony Martial against Wolves on Tuesday as he was expecting Edinson Cavani to be banned in the New Year. The Uruguayan striker begins a three-game ban after accepting an FA charge over a social media post, so Martial is one of four changes to the side that edged past Wolves with an injury-time winner.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight's Premier League game against Aston Villa.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made four changes from the United team which beat Wolves earlier in the week, with striker Edinson Cavani missing through suspension.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMatch of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Micah Richards heaped praise on three Manchester United players after their 1-0 win over Wolves.The Reds edged a tight game thanks to Marcus Rashford's last-gasp deflected goal, with the victory moving them up to second in the table and just two points off Liverpool.Rashford's performance on the wing after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched the forward's position gained praise from Ian Wright.The popular pundit also