Dimitar Berbatov names two Manchester United players key to beating Liverpool

straight to your inbox every day for freeGreater Manchester Police have issued a statement condemning online racist abuse suffered by Manchester United players in the past few days.Marcus Rashford was the victim of some horrific online abuse in the wake of United's 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday night, which he described as "humanity and social media at its worst".

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 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 freeThere was a sincere message from Edinson Cavani to Manchester United supporters that appeared on the club's social media channels last week. Subtitles were required, for Cavani delivered it in Spanish.Cavani, 34 next month, only arrived in Manchester on October 5 and has not had the benefit of language lessons in-person due to the pandemic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed his methodical approach to free-kick practice, which paid off in style for Manchester United against Liverpool. The 26-year-old fired home a brilliant 78th minute free-kick in United's 3-2 FA Cup victor y over Liverpool on Sunday evening.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov believes Paul Pogba can be Manchester United's “game changer” to guide his old club to the Premier League title.United are currently riding the crest of a wave, sitting at the top of the league table at the halfway point in the season.The win over Fulham in midweek saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side extend their unbeaten run away from home in the league to 17 games and set a new club record in the top flight.

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 freeHarry Maguire praised his Manchester United teammates for their second-half display at Fulham after revealing a fast start after the break had been the order at half-time.Maguire admitted United began the game poorly, allowing the hosts to take an early lead, but Edinson Cavani had levelled by half-time.But Maguire felt United eased up after the equaliser and the half-time message was to go for the jugular early in the second period, something the captain

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand said Eric Bailly and Harry Maguire were at fault for Ademola Lookman's opening goal for Fulham against Manchester United. Lookman gave the Cottagers an early lead when he ran into space behind the United defence and finished past David de Gea.Although United soon equalised through Edinson Cavani, Lookman's strike meant it was another away game in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had conceded the first goal.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani believes Manchester United have a target on their back in every game they play.United take on Fulham in the Premier League tonight (Wednesday, 8.15pm kick off UK time), looking to reclaim top spot in the division with a victory. A draw against Liverpool on Sunday, coupled with Leicester's 2-0 win over Chelsea, has sent United back down to second in the Premier League.

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 inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Manchester United need a centre-back and a right-winger to become a title-winning team.United visited reigning champions Liverpool in top spot on Sunday and maintained their three-point lead over their rivals courtesy of a goalless draw. However, neighbours Manchester City closed the gap on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to just two points with a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace and have a game in hand on the Reds.

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 free David de Gea admits Manchester United 'cannot miss the chance' to challenge for the Premier League title this season. The Spanish goalkeeper is one of three players in the current squad who was at United when they last won the top-flight under Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMichael Owen has urged Manchester United to swoop for Borussia Dortmund goal machine Erling Haaland.Owen believes Haaland could establish himself as United 's number nine for the next decade.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has defended Manchester United's performance against Watford in the FA Cup.The Reds edged past the Championship side 1-0 thanks to Scott McTominay's early goal but they failed to find top gear in a low-key match. A number of fringe players featured in the game and Ferdinand did not feel many put their hand up to be selected by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer more regularly.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIndividual errors overshadow collective progressHaving stood firm against Manchester City's whirl of movement for almost 50 minutes United would have been absolutely furious to then go behind to a set-piece.Pep Guardiola's side need no help when it comes to goalscoring, but that is what they got at Old Trafford.