First Rashford, then Greenwood... and now a 'down to earth' lad from Durham has been identified by Manchester United as the next academy star to promote

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean Henderson is set for a run of games for Manchester United in the absence of David de Gea.The MEN understands Henderson, 23, was told before the goalless draw with Crystal Palace to prepare for the possibility of starting in United's next six games.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to elaborate on De Gea's absence following United's third consecutive goalless draw, but it is understood De Gea could miss the rest of United's matches this

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's goalscoring frustrations threatened to boil over during an exchange of invective between Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire.In the 69th minute of United's third successive goalless draw at Crystal Palace, Maguire attempted to maintain pressure by lobbing the ball forward to Rashford but he was flagged offside.Maguire could be heard telling Rashford to 'f-----g stay onside' and Rashford did not hold back with his reply as United fell 14

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonHandled Palace's aerial balls well and dealt with everything he faced with confidence. Had nothing to do until huge save at the death.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named another new youngster in their squad for Thursday's Europa League second leg match with Real Sociedad in the form of midfielder Ethan Galbraith.United go into the game with the La Liga side with their spot in the Last-16 all but guaranteed after a 4-0 mauling in Turin last week, with a Bruno Fernandes brace and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James securing the win.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign a 'dominant' centre-back partner for Harry Maguire in the summer to compete for the Premier League title next season.United climbed back up to second-place in the table with a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. It took a while for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side to get going but Marcus Rashford found the back of the net on 30 minutes to give the hosts the advantage.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will continue to alternate between playing Mason Greenwood on the right and up front after he started as the centre forward against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.Greenwood, 19, played through the middle with Marcus Rashford on the left and Daniel James on the right and, ironically, the two wingers scored and Greenwood came off without a goal in the 4-0 thrashing.Solskjaer said in midweek Greenwood could play in up to five different

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford says he was always aware that he would be criticised by some for his campaign to end child food poverty.Rashford has been proclaimed as a national hero over the last 12 months for his work during the coronavirus pandemic in raising awareness of children going hungry and forcing the government to u-turn on their decision not to extend free school meals in the holidays.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhen Marcus Rashford was asked to move from the right of the Manchester United attack to the left at The Hawthorns on Sunday it was a trudge across the pitch he has become used to.In three of his last six games for United Rashford has occupied both wing positions in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's three-pronged attack at one stage or another.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford says his time working under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United helped him become a better player - and a better person.Rashford came through the youth ranks at United and burst onto the first-team scene during Louis van Gaal's tenure at Old Trafford. The striker continued his development with Mourinho, who spent a turbulent two-and-a-half years as United boss between 2016 and 2018.

straight to your inbox every day for free"It was life threatening... I was rushed to hospital. There are 3 or 4 days in Edinburgh Hospital I can't even remember".To make it at Manchester United as young lad, you have to overcome more than most. You have to push yourself harder. You have to believe in yourself, when few others will.But when Darren Fletcher looks back at the challenges he's endured now, he doesn't talk about trying to make his mark as a skinny teenager in a midfield of Roy Keane

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 inboxA new initiative aimed at transforming black-owned business in Greater Manchester is set to be launched next month.The programme, ran by the Black United Representation Network (BURN), will be providing black-owned businesses in the region with their own board of advisors.With a limited number of spaces available only 10 businesses will be able to take part in the scheme.Those looking to apply for the programme must fit the criteria of being a black-owned business, have at