Brandon Williams names his two Manchester United mentors

straight to your inbox Brandon Williams believes the threat of being demoted back to Manchester United 's U-23 team keeps him motivated to stay in the first-team. Williams, 19, is the latest United academy graduate to make a mark in the senior side, making 34 appearances in all competitions this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are baffled as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, but Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have.The Chelsea and Leicester City managers were named on the four-man shortlist for the accolade on Friday along with the clear favourite in Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and likely runner up Chris Wilder, after his remarkable campaign with Sheffield United.While supporters seem to have no qualms

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has encouraged Manchester United to complete a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho - and also make a surprise swoop for Mario Mandzukic.Twenty-year-old England international Sancho is firmly established as the prime target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ahead of the 2020-21 season, although negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult.While United have threatened to walk away due to Dortmund's demands, Hargreaves believes a

straight to your inbox Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight's Europa League round-of-16 clash. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season's Champions League.

United struck with 20 minutes remaining to make it 14 games unbeaten, a run of form that has proved enough to rescue a season that was going nowhere in January. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot to ease United's nerves for the final 20 minutes, with Anthony Martial brought down as he raced through on goal, before Jesse Lingard sealed victory with the last kick of the game after Jonny Evans was sent-off for a bad challenge on Brandon Williams.

straight to your inbox Luke Shaw will not play any part in the remainder of Manchester United's Europa League campaign after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he will be out until the start of next season. The left-back picked up an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Southampton two weeks ago and hasn't featured for United since then, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams deputising for him.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season.Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September, featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale.

straight to your inbox Jesse Lingard says Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba were the most talented individuals he played with in the Manchester United academy. Morrison and Pogba, both 27, were Lingard's teammates in the triumphant 2011 FA Youth Cup-winning side but both left United the following year.

Luke Shaw will be fit to start in the crucial Premier League game at Old Trafford, as the England international battles back from a twisted ankle suffered against Southampton last week. He missed the games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea, in which Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams started respectively.United fans would like to see Shaw start if fit but some have called for a return for the out-of-favour Diogo Dalot otherwise.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to the United side that started against Crystal Palace on Thursday night, with Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic coming back into the team. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are left on the bench.

straight to your inbox Luke Shaw has been ruled out of Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea. Shaw sustained an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw with Southampton on Monday and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he will not be available at Wembley.

2-0 win at Selhurst Park in the absence of injured pair Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams. It was a solid display from Fosu-Mensah, as United's defence kept Palace at bay, recording a clean sheet and laying the foundations for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to grab crucial goals.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Timothy Fosu-Mensah's training performances earned him a first Manchester United start in over three years at Crystal Palace.Fosu-Mensah, 22, was recalled at left-back against Crystal Palace in the absence of injured duo Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams in what was his first stint at left-back since his United debut.The Netherlands international went three years and 56 days without appearing for United, who triggered the one-year extension in his

was a surprise selection at left-back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Selhurst Park, but performed admirably in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams. Fosu-Mensah more than played his part in the victory, as United ground out an important three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Diogo Dalot's career at the club may be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to start Timothy Fosu-Mensah against Crystal Palace.United suffered a double injury blow in the draw against Southampton last week with both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams leaving the field.Solskjaer confirmed both were doubtful to face the Eagles and many expected Dalot to be the natural replacement on the left side of defence.Instead, the United manager selected

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday July 15.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are doubts for the trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, after the pair suffered injuries in the match against Southampton."Luke has got a swollen ankle," Solskjaer said. "I'll give him as much time as possible to recover.

straight to your inboxManchester United are unlikely to name the same starting line-up for the sixth consecutive league fixture against Crystal Palace on Thursday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made no changes to the side that defeated Aston Villa for the draw against Southampton - the first time United have lined up the same way for five consecutive league games since 1993.However, United suffered two injury blows during the game with both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams leaving the field.