Brilliant Martial skill - Six things spotted in Manchester United training ahead of Sheffield United fixture

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial was subjected to further racist abuse following Manchester United's 1-1 draw at West Brom.Martial and United teammate Axel Tuanzebe were targeted by racist trolls last month after the Premier League defeat to Sheffield United on January 27 and the Frenchman was abused on social media again on Sunday.A number of Instagram users left racist words and symbols in the comments section of Martial's most recent post, uploaded 16 weeks ago.Last

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Anthony Martial to rediscover his goalscoring form for Manchester United after another disappointing performance in the draw with West Brom.Martial, 25, started in the United attack over Mason Greenwood but was ineffective from the left wing and made way for Greenwood in the 65th minute.Depressingly, Martial was targeted by racist trolls on social media for the second time in the last three weeks, having been subjected to

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are putting the finishing touches to their preparation ahead of facing West Brom on Sunday.The Reds are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League following last weekend's dramatic draw with Everton.There were some talking points from training ahead of the game, with spirits seemingly high in the United camp as they look to try and close the gap on league leaders Man City.Here are the notable things we spotted in United's

straight to your inbox every day for free Real Sociedad's director of football has hit out at Uefa, suggesting Manchester United have been handed an 'unfair' advantage ahead of their Europa League last-32 tie. The first-leg of the tie has been moved from Sociedad's Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian to Turin - although the second-leg is still scheduled to take place at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood was substituted in the second-half against West Ham because Manchester United are managing his game-time.Greenwood, 19, has started in six of United's last seven matches but was replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 86th minute, much to the surprise of many observers who felt he had performed better than fellow forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.Martial was starting for the first time in four games but failed to score while

direct to your inboxManchester United head into this weekend’s fixture with Everton aiming to keep the pressure on rivals Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League table.United have only lost one league match since the start of November and will be on a real high following their 9-0 drumming of Southampton earlier this week.In that match, striker Anthony Martial came off the bench at half-time to grab himself a second-half brace and simultaneously end a goal drought that had stretched

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United players to produce a fitting performance to commemorate the anniversary of the Munich air disaster.United host Everton on Saturday night 63 years on from the tragedy that decimated the Busby Babes, killing 23 people who were on board the flight back to Manchester after a European Cup quarter-final second leg win over Red Star Belgrade.

straight to your inboxChris Wilder says he doesn't have a clue how he will stop Manchester City when he takes his Sheffield United side to the Etihad in the Premier League on Saturday.City are on an 11 game winning run, while the Blades recorded just their second win of the season at Manchester United this week. They will have to put in another heroic performance to stop City, though, with Pep Guardiola's men in superb form recently which peaked with the 5-0 mauling of West Brom.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have demanded the club sign a new striker in order to mount a sustainable Premier League title challenge.United were rejected by Erling Haaland in December 2019 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate to add to his forward line.Anthony Martial ended the season with a career-best goal return and Edinson Cavani was signed in the summer in order to add experience to the forward line.However, during the current campaign, Martial has

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has broken his silence after being racially abused on social media following the side's 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United.Tuanzebe made his first Premier League start for United since October 2019 at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, but the night turned sour for the centre-back with what happened following the game.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves criticised Manchester United's attacking quintet during the defeat by Sheffield United at Old Trafford.Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke secured victory for Chris Wilder's men - only their second of the Premier League season far.The result has dented United's unlikely challenge, with their below-par home record continuing under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Solskjaer paid the price for his team selection with Anthony Martial, who was selected

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been reacting to a moment in the second half of Wednesday's loss to Sheffield United which perfectly highlighted the difference in work ethic of Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial during the game. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Blades at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for free Pundits have criticised Manchester United for their defending in the defeat to Sheffield United on Tuesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United missed out on the chance to return to the top of the table after losing at home to Sheffield United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 2-1 to the Blades at Old Trafford to remain one point behind Manchester City in second place, with the leaders also having a game in hand.

straight to your inbox every day for free Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has spoken of his delight after his side produced a 'special' performance to beat a 'fabulous' Manchester United on Wednesday night. Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke secured an unlikely win for the Blades at Old Trafford as they took full advantage of an awful display from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial has now started 10 more Premier League games than Edinson Cavani and the Uruguayan still has twice as many goals for Manchester United.Martial, 25, was recalled for the reverse fixture against Sheffield United last month in an effort to address his waning confidence and scored.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Thursday, January 28.Manchester United were beaten at home to rock-bottom side Sheffield United yesterday evening at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaBilly Sharp's shove could not legislate for De Gea's feeble goalkeeping as United conceded from yet another corner. Abysmal clearance for the second.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand was critical of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles, David de Gea and Nemanja Matic after Manchester United lost to Sheffield United.United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke securing only a second Premier League victory of the season for the visitors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Premier League referee Peter Walton explained that the VAR couldn't review Anthony Martial's disallowed goal against Sheffield United because referee Peter Bankes had blown for a foul before the ball crossed the line.Manchester United fans were left furious after Harry Maguire was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Ramsdale before Martial turned the loose ball into the net.