From late training excuses to WhatsApp ridicule: The inside story of how Luke Shaw turned his Manchester United career around

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's man-management style that has helped to draw the best out of him. The Manchester United left-back has emerged as one of the club's most important players this season and is arguably in the best form of his career.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw never considered leaving Manchester United during some dark days in his career when Jose Mourinho was in charge .Shaw has emerged as one of United's most important players this term under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, firmly establishing himself as the club's first-choice left-back following the arrival of Alex Telles from Porto last year Mourinho was publicly critical of Shaw on more than one occasion during his United tenure.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIan Wright described Jose Mourinho's treatment of Luke Shaw while he was in charge of Manchester United as 'horrible' and 'degrading'.Shaw has emerged as one of United's most important players this season and is finally fulfilling the potential that tempted United to make him one of the world's most expensive teenagers when they signed him from Southampton in 2014.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad little to do in the first-half and was culpable for Abdoulaye Doucoure's tap-in early in the second. Still too error-prone.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDenis Irwin described Luke Shaw as "the best left-back in the league" following his resurgence at Manchester United.The English defender has been one of the Premier League's most-improved players this season, with Shaw shining since Alex Telles' arrival from Porto in the summer.Shaw's quality in the final third in particular has impressed, with the left-back's numbers highlighting the vast improvement in his attacking output.As a result, Irwin believes

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has had a dramatic impact on Manchester United's attack this season after years of inconsistent form and fitness struggles.There are various figures recorded throughout a campaign which can provide an insight into how a player is performing, with assists often used as the yardstick of a player's creative output.However, assists can be deceiving and they tend to be regarded as unreliable largely because for them to be registered, the assist

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSolid stop from James Ward-Prowse. Other than that, he was a spectator amid the one-way traffic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt is not long ago that a Luke Shaw half-time substitution would have hammered another nail into his coffin. Now it highlights his resurrection at Manchester United.Shaw had tallied two assists in the 9-0 annihilation of his former club by the time of his removal at the pause against Southampton.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSolid stop from James Ward-Prowse. Other than that, he was a spectator amid the one-way traffic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHandled first-half efforts from Alexandre Lacazette and David Luiz dependably. Saved well in the second-half from Emile Smith Rowe.

straight to your inbox every day for free Luke Shaw said it was unacceptable that Manchester United failed to beat Arsenal in the Premier League.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates on Saturday evening as they delivered a flat performance for the second game in succession. The draw marked the second time in four days United have failed to win in the Premier League after they were beaten by Sheffield United in midweek.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Arsenal on Saturday evening. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the side which lost to Sheffield United in midweek and defender Eric Bailly returns to the match day squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Monday, January 25.Manchester United edged a five-goal thriller against arch-rivals Liverpool to progress into the fifth round of the FA Cup yesterday.Bruno Fernandes scored a free-kick late in the tie after coming off the bench in the second half.Mohamed Salah initially put the visitors 1-0 up at Old Trafford with a chip over Dean Henderson before Mason Greenwood equalised later in the first half with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonStood up to Mohamed Salah but was craftily beaten in the first-half. Too porous in letting Salah's second in.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer believes Luke Shaw’s resurgence could be down to the lack of fans inside stadiums this season.Shaw previously received a lot of criticism around his inconsistent performances at left-back for United, with former managers Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho both openly deriding his lack of fitness.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlex Telles believes the form of Luke Shaw can only be positive for Manchester United as he fights to earn more first-team minutes. The Brazilian joined United in the summer transfer window but has struggled to dislodge Shaw at left-back, with the Englishman raising his performance levels amid senior competition.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad little to do in the first-half but made a big save from Ruben Loftus-Cheek at 2-1. Maintained concentration for when he was needed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe January transfer window still has two weeks left to run and Manchester United fans have been having their say on what business the club needs to do.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to sign any new players this month, with Amad Diallo the only new arrival after a deal was agreed last summer with Atalanta.The performances of Luke Shaw in recent weeks have certainly caught the eye, with an overwhelming majority of people believing the signing of Alex Telles