Everton suffer selection blow ahead of Manchester United fixture

United striker Anthony Martial is available for selection on Saturday, with the French forward having served his three-match ban, Alex Telles, Victor Lindelof and Jesse Lingard are doubts but Eric Bailly will miss out through injury.After losing their last two games in all competitions, United will be hoping for a positive result here, particularly as the MEN understands United have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino's representatives with a view to him potentially replacing Ole Gunnar

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has stated that the club should never have sold Rafael Da Silva after the defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.The Turkish side came into the clash against United without even scoring a goal before in the Champions League but stunned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.Goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca were enough to condemn United to a second defeat in the space of a week, with Anthony Martial's effort being mere

straight to your inbox every day, freeRafael da Silva admits it was a 'different feeling' playing against the team he loves in Manchester United.The Brazilian defender came back to haunt his former side on Wednesday night as Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir caused a shock in the Champions League.Goals from former Chelsea forward Demba Ba and Edin Visca were enough to secure a 2-1 win for Basaksehir with Anthony Martial's header little consolation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.The shock defeat

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have plenty to ponder following their Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost 2-1 in Turkey, having started their group campaign with impressive victories over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig.Former Chelsea and Newcastle striker Demba Ba put the home side ahead in the 12th minute.Edin Visca doubled the lead and although Anthony Martial halved the deficit before the break, it was not enough to save

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes criticised Manchester United forward Anthony Martial again following the Reds' Champions League defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir.United were unable to make it three wins in a row in Europe as they succumbed to their second loss in four days following Sunday's humbling by Arsenal. Although Martial made it onto the scoresheet for United, his goal only proved to be a consolation and Scholes questioned the Frenchman over his lack of movement.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have named Dean Henderson, Axel Tuanzebe and Donny van de Beek in their side to face Istanbul Basaksehir tonight.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes from the United side that lost to Arsenal at the weekend, with Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and Nemanja Matic also coming into the side.

straight to your inbox every day, freeMarcus Rashford praised Alex Telles and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for their performances in Manchester United's win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.Telles made his first United appearance after signing from Porto on deadline day, starting at left wing-back with Luke Shaw moving into a back three as Harry Maguire missed out due to injury.United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes but Anthony Martial's own goal levelled the scores in the

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand pinpointed a strong collective attitude as the key reason for Manchester United beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.A penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a late strike from Marcus Rashford, either side of an Anthony Martial own goal, gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side the perfect start to their continental campaign.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand defended Manchester United forward Anthony Martial after criticism from his former teammate Paul Scholes.Scholes recently suggested that Martial had 'conned' people into believing that he was a number nine with his performances last season and wasn't good enough moving forward. However, Ferdinand feels Scholes' comments on Martial were unfair, pointing out his record in front of goal last season.

straight to your inbox every day, freeJuan Mata and Bruno Fernandes were tasked with sharing the playmaking responsibilities by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle.Mata was widely expected to come into the United side at the expense of the suspended Anthony Martial and initially lined up on the right of the front three, with Daniel James on the left and Marcus Rashford through the middle.Fernandes occupied the No.10 role behind Rashford and had a goal

straight to your inbox every day, freeMason Greenwood was unfit to travel with the Manchester United squad for their win at Newcastle.Greenwood, 19, was the glaring omission in the travelling party and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had to recall Daniel James as Anthony Martial was suspended and Edinson Cavani is still in quarantine.James, 22, returned to a Premier League XI for the first time since he was substituted at half-time in United's opening defeat to Crystal Palace and started in his

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred said the players have spoken regularly about their humbling by Tottenham just under a fortnight ago and are ready to put things right.United were beaten 6-1 by Spurs at Old Trafford despite having taken an early lead, with the Reds unravelling after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has criticised Anthony Martial for his lack of consistency, which prevents him from being world-class.Martial is yet to get off the mark in United's slow start to the season and was shown a red card during the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham after a clash with Erik Lamela.The France international enjoyed his best season of goalscoring form last term but Berbatov insists that poor showings are magnified when you play

straight to your inbox every day, freeEven at this early stage of the season, Saturday night’s trip to Newcastle United has a ‘must-win’ feeling to it for Manchester United.Left to stew on the humiliating defeat to Tottenham Hotspur during the international break, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows that failure to beat the Magpies will only intensify the pressure on him ahead of a daunting run that includes trips to Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, and home games against RB Leipzig and Arsenal over the

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Liverpool man Steve Nicol has criticised Anthony Martial and claimed Marcus Rashford is a better centre-forward.The Frenchman came under fire from Paul Scholes in recent days, with the former United midfielder claiming Martial 'conned' supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker during the transfer window."These forwards are exceptionally talented lads.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' view that Anthony Martial "conned" supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Martial to become the club's central forward and the Frenchman rewarded his faith by posting the best scoring numbers of his career, finding the back of the net 23 times in 48 appearances in all competitions.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes says Manchester United still need to add a world-class striker to their squad.The Reds signed Edinson Cavani - a move Scholes was unimpressed by - on transfer deadline day to bolster their attack after a failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho over the summer.Yet Scholes feels another striker is still needed.Speaking to Stadium Astro, the legendary former United midfielder argued that the Reds were lulled into a false sense of security over their attack

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have called for Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as the club's captain ahead of their next Premier League fixture.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking for a response from his squad following the humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham last time out.

straight to your inbox every day, freeWith the fixtures beginning to pile up in the coming weeks, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to utilise his full squad in the next month.As United’s Champions League campaign starts up against Paris Saint-Germain on October 20, the Reds face the prospect of seven games inside three busy weeks.New signing Edinson Cavani is still a week away from being allowed to feature and Anthony Martial will miss three Premier League games through

straight to your inbox every day, freeEdinson Cavani says he expects to share his experience with his new Manchester United teammates Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.Cavani, 33, sealed a deadline day move to Old Trafford after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.