straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have been hard at work this week preparing for their Premier League clash with Sheffield United.United travel to the Steel City on Thursday night for a game that looks winnable, given the Blades' dismal league form this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have won every away game in the league this season too, and will be looking to build on their 0-0 draw with Manchester City at the weekend.The squad were pictured training earlier in
.straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.
straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he rested Anthony Martial against Wolves on Tuesday as he was expecting Edinson Cavani to be banned in the New Year. The Uruguayan striker begins a three-game ban after accepting an FA charge over a social media post, so Martial is one of four changes to the side that edged past Wolves with an injury-time winner.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could move level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League when they face Aston Villa in their first outing of 2021.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently on an excellent domestic run and know that victory on New Year's Day will see them draw level with the defending champions.United have lost just one of their last 43 Premier League games against Aston Villa (W31 D11) and are unbeaten in their last 15 since a 0-1 home
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United youngsters Facundo Pellistri, Ethan Laird, Anthony Elanga, Shola Shoretire and Will Fish trained with the first team on Sunday. The five young players, all regulars in Neil Wood's United Under-23 side this season, were all called into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad as United prepare to face Wolves on Tuesday night.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to send Daniel James out on loan in the January transfer window.The Welsh international has started the last two Premier League matches for United but has struggled for consistency throughout the calendar year.James burst onto the scene with three goals in his opening four matches when he moved to Old Trafford last year, but has scored just three more goals in his subsequent 50 appearances.The
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to extend their impressive domestic run as they travel to face Leicester City in the Premier League on Boxing Day.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go into the match third in the Premier League knowing another victory will see them leapfrog The Foxes and close the gap on leaders Liverpool.Since a home defeat against Arsenal in November, United are unbeaten in seven league games (W6 D1), with only Liverpool (10) on a longer
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United head into the Christmas week on a high following their recent run of results.United will be hoping to maintain their form going into the new year following three successive wins.Keeping players fit is often crucial at this time of the season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not have too many issues to deal with on that front as it stands.There are still a few injury concerns ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Leicester City.Here is the
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.The defender made his first start
direct to your inboxRB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola visited their training base ahead of their UEFA Champions League match with Manchester United in October.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side beat the Bundesliga side 5-0 in Group H but were knocked out of the competition in the reverse leg on matchday six with a disastrous defeat in Leipzig.
straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been having their say on who should start against Leeds United this afternoon.United face their fierce rivals in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years at Old Trafford in what should be an engrossing encounter.With Leeds having a unique style of football under Marcelo Bielsa, there is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should choose to line-up, especially after a hit-and-miss performance against
straight to your inbox every day for free Edinson Cavani is back in the Manchester United squad for the Premier League visit of Leeds United. Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches due to a groin injury but is in line for his first appearance since he was forced off in the win at West Ham two weeks ago.
direct to your inboxManchester United could have Edinson Cavani back in their matchday squad to face Leeds United this weekend after training in full.United host Leeds on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford, in the first league meeting of the trans-Pennine rivals since the Yorkshire club's promotion back to the top flight.Cavani missed the recent United games against RB Leipzig, Man City and Sheffield United with a groin issue, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the striker was focussed on his fitness.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Sheffield United on Thursday night.Cavani has missed the last two games against RB Leipzig and Manchester City after he was forced off at half-time in the 3-1 win at West Ham on December 5.The West Ham win remains the 33-year-old's only start in the Premier League and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Cavani would not be risked at Bramall Lane amid a hectic schedule."We have to be
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Facundo Pellistri will make an impact in the first-team sooner rather than later after netting in the mini-derby against Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.Pellistri joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after impressing in Uruguay while working with former United striker Diego Forlan at Penarol.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed patience is required over the youngster's development though
straight to your inbox every day for freeIf there is a Manchester derby to lose it is Saturday's.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in the FUT 21 TOTW 11 line-up after his fantastic goal against West Ham United at the weekend.Pogba scored United 's equaliser at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, which sparked the visitors' comeback. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side eventually won the match 3-1, with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford also adding goals.