Donny van de Beek hails unsung Manchester United hero in win vs Brighton

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are trying to find a balance to accommodate Donny van de Beek in their starting XI. Van de Beek came on in the 76th minute and played an instrumental role in United's winner by sparking the counter-attack that was finished by Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inbox every day, freeDonny van de Beek would be happy to play on the left wing if asked to do so by Manchester United this season. The Dutch midfielder moved to United from Ajax in the summer transfer window but is yet to start for his new side in the Premier League.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek scored his second goal of the season for club and country in the Netherlands' Nations League draw with Italy. Van de Beek equalised in the 25th minute in Bergamo to claim a point for the Dutch, who are still third in Group A1.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra has hit out at Donny van de Beek's advisor over claims the midfielder should start for Manchester United.

United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford for a 4.30pm kick-off at Old Trafford, with Maguire fit again after missing the midweek League Cup encounter with Brighton.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer could use Donny van de Beek on the left of his front three after his impressive performance in Manchester United's Carabao Cup win at Brighton.The Holland international played as United's advanced central midfielder at the Amex Stadium but he often drifted to the left under instruction from Solskjaer and finished the game in a position that he could find himself featuring in more frequently.The United boss hailed Van de Beek's tactical flexibility and

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says it is a huge honour to play alongside a 'legend' like Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.The Dutch midfielder has struck up a good understanding with Mata since he joined the club from Ajax in the summer transfer window.Mata and Van de Beek were both brought into the United line up for the Carabao Cup victory over Brighton on Wednesday night with the creative duo playing crucial roles in the 3-0 win.The Spanish midfielder set-up Scott McTominay for

straight to your inbox Juan Mata loves playing alongside Donny van de Beek at Manchester United because he 'understands football' in a way that he likes.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 28 September.United fans call for Van de Beek decisionManchester United fans have expressed their desire to see Donny van de Beek start ahead of Paul Pogba in the club’s next Premier League game. Van de Beek is yet to start a league game for the Reds despite scoring against Crystal Palace after being summoned from the bench.

straight to your inbox Nemanja Matic believes the arrival of Donny van de Beek will help take Manchester United to the next level after praising the competition for places in midfield.

straight to your inbox There are certain questions you can pretty much predict will be asked at any of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's press conferences at the moment.

United face the Seagulls in the Premier League's early Saturday kick off at the Amex Stadium, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likely to make changes from the side that lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last week.Van de Beek, Bailly and Mason Greenwood could all come into the league side, having impressed against Luton in United's midweek Carabao Cup win.

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has suggested Donny van de Beek would have been a more appropriate signing for Arsenal than Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder is Ed Woodward's only summer signing to date, having joined from Ajax earlier in the window.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek has vowed to challenge for a trophy at Manchester United. After making progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season, the Reds are now keen to win a trophy and summer signing van de Beek shares that ambition.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their line up for their Carabao Cup third round meeting with Luton on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made ten changes from the United side which lost to Crystal Palace at the weekend, with Dean Henderson coming into the squad for his competitive debut in place of David de Gea.

3-1 win for the Eagles.Van de Beek came off the bench to score his first United goal to bring it back to 2-1. But despite VAR controversy and his personal milestone, the Dutchman lamented his side's performance."First match for the club, a day you want to win.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHis early errant pass set the tone for an abysmal half from United but he pulled off a great save from Jordan Ayew. Saved a penalty but pathetically penalised and beaten on the retake.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek has suggested that his best position could be as an attacking midfielder ahead of his Manchester United debut. The Dutch international remains United's only signing of the summer following his arrival from Ajax after signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford.Van de Beek is in line to make his senior United debut when they face Crystal Palace this weekend but uncertainty remains over his best position in the squad.

straight to your inbox Edwin van der Sar has likened new Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek to club legend Paul Scholes for his ability to score goals from midfield.