Ben White proved his Manchester United credentials under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United

direct to your inboxManchester City have secured their annual spot in the Carabao Cup final, after beating Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford.City, in search of their fourth consecutive trophy in the competition, earned bragging rights after second half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho. Meanwhile for United, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in particular, it represents a fourth semi-final defeat under the Norwegian, reigniting the pressure that had been quelled in recent weeks.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen

straight to your inbox every day for free Ed Woodward believes Manchester United are 'getting closer to their objectives' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they gear up for a potential Premier League title challenge. United are three points behind Liverpool and have a game in hand as they prepare to welcome Aston Villa on New Year's Day.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to send Daniel James out on loan in the January transfer window.The Welsh international has started the last two Premier League matches for United but has struggled for consistency throughout the calendar year.James burst onto the scene with three goals in his opening four matches when he moved to Old Trafford last year, but has scored just three more goals in his subsequent 50 appearances.The

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is more concerned with Manchester City finding their form again than trying to match early frontrunners Liverpool and Manchester United.City's win over Southampton at the weekend took them to eighth in the table, having suffered just two defeats in their opening 13 games but only recorded six victories.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United head into the Christmas week on a high following their recent run of results.United will be hoping to maintain their form going into the new year following three successive wins.Keeping players fit is often crucial at this time of the season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not have too many issues to deal with on that front as it stands.There are still a few injury concerns ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Leicester City.Here is the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.The defender made his first start

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Leeds United faced off in the Premier League for the first time since February 2004 on Sunday and it was a superb afternoon for the hosts.Two goals inside the opening three minutes from the unlikely source of Scott McTominay put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to only a second home victory in the league this term.Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof then extended United's lead, before Liam Cooper pulled one back for the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Daniel James and Fred in their side to face Leeds United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the team that beat Sheffield United 3-2 on Thursday night, with Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also coming in the team. Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Nemanja Matic and Dean Henderson all drop to the bench.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been having their say on who should start against Leeds United this afternoon.United face their fierce rivals in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years at Old Trafford in what should be an engrossing encounter.With Leeds having a unique style of football under Marcelo Bielsa, there is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should choose to line-up, especially after a hit-and-miss performance against

United could name a similar team to the one that won at Brammal Lane against Marcelo Beilsa's side, with Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial amongst those in top form against the Blades last time out, but David De Gea is likely to replace Dean Henderson in goal.Leeds have never beaten the Reds at Old Trafford in the Premier League and have conceded at least two goals in their last three league games, so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be confident heading into the this game,

straight to your inbox every day for free Edinson Cavani is back in the Manchester United squad for the Premier League visit of Leeds United. Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches due to a groin injury but is in line for his first appearance since he was forced off in the win at West Ham two weeks ago.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt’s gone a little under the radar, but Manchester United are nicely placed in the Premier League as the club heads into the Christmas period.The Reds currently sit sixth in the table but are only five points off leaders Liverpool and have a game in hand on the teams above them.Sure, performances haven’t always been consistent and moments of quality have been required to win games in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have fallen behind.

direct to your inboxManchester United could have Edinson Cavani back in their matchday squad to face Leeds United this weekend after training in full.United host Leeds on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford, in the first league meeting of the trans-Pennine rivals since the Yorkshire club's promotion back to the top flight.Cavani missed the recent United games against RB Leipzig, Man City and Sheffield United with a groin issue, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the striker was focussed on his fitness.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James is committed to remaining at Manchester United beyond the end of the January transfer window, despite suggestions he may move. The United winger has struggled for game time this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after his form dipped at the start of 2020.