Erik ten Hag explains Sir Alex Ferguson dinner as Manchester United handed huge boost

“It was surreal,” former Manchester United defender David May once said of Sir Alex Ferguson regarding a 1996 team talk. “You were expecting the gaffer to absolutely rip everyone’s head off.”

Southampton manager Ruben Selles expects to see "some rotation" in the Manchester United line-up this weekend with such a short turnaround from Thursday's Europa League game.

For all the pearl-clutching and outcry that has swirled around Bruno Fernandes over the past week, many seem to have forgotten just how important he is to Manchester United.

It was on May 23, 2007, when Italian icon Paolo Maldini wrote his name into the history books and secured his place in Champions League folklore.

United earmark Kane as main target

Manchester United could potentially be boosted by the return of Anthony Martial for the clash with Southampton on Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Erik ten Hag will risk the Frenchman.

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the great names of British football, with his name transcending the game to become a recognisable figure across wider sporting culture.

Manchester United fans believe Casemiro should be the next captain of the club rather than Bruno Fernandes following the latter's display with the armband against Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with rivals Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon, making a number of changes.

It has been too long for Manchester United since their last away victory at Liverpool.

The gap between Liverpool and Manchester United last season could not have been any bigger.

Defender Benjamin Pavard has outlined that he intends to stay at Bayern Munich despite tentative links with a move to Manchester United.

With one trophy under his belt and the possibility of another three still alive, Erik ten Hag is ahead of schedule in his first season at Manchester United.

Manchester United have made contact with Mohammed Kudus and the Ajax star would be keen on reuniting with Erik ten Hag, according to reports.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has congratulated goalkeeper David de Gea after he registered a record-breaking 181st clean sheet for the club during Sunday's 2-0 Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle United at Wembley.

Gary Neville has lauded Erik ten Hag's ability to influence games with his substitutions and tactical changes as he paid tribute to the Dutchman's first trophy as Manchester United manager.

Erik ten Hag is unsure if Anthony Martial will play again for Manchester United before the March international fortnight.

Manchester United can dare to dream about winning an unprecedented quadruple this campaign after finally ending their trophy hoodoo by lifting the Carabao Cup.

Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has claimed that Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is perfect and admitted that he was wrong to doubt his ability.

Harry Maguire has urged his Manchester United teammates to enjoy the occasion this afternoon as they face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.