Gary Neville highlights Bruno Fernandes' hidden impact on Manchester United

The Portuguese midfielder has made a habit of scoring goals since he arrived at United from Sporting Lisbon in January, netting 10 goals in all competitions already for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.And he has now explained that his celebration, of sliding on his knees and covering his ears with his hands, is a copycat of his young daughter."This is a long story," he told United's official website when asked to explain.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has named the five areas Manchester United must improve this summer to close the gap on champions Liverpool.Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's men ensured qualification to the Champions League on the final day with a win over Leicester City, but they will have their sights set a little higher next season.Iif they want to significantly improve from this season's efforts, though, United legend Neville believes Solskjaer has some shopping to do and in five particular

straight to your inboxGary Neville believes that Mason Greenwood will establish himself as Manchester United's first-choice striker over the course of the next few years.The 18-year-old has excelled in the United squad in an attacking trio alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, where he has featured in a wider role.However, Neville has predicted that the situation will change for Greenwood in the coming years as he believes he will become the club's main centre-forward.Neville also spoke

straight to your inboxGary Neville has outlined what Manchester United must do in the upcoming summer transfer window.The window opens on Monday and United now know they will be able to promise prospective targets Champions League football next season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side needed a point from this decisive final-day encounter with the Foxes, but in the end they secured a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.Bruno Fernandes put United ahead from the penalty spot on 71 minutes before Jesse

straight to your inboxGary Neville has dismissed claims Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season and believes they would need four or five signings to compete.United haven't mounted a credible challenge for the league crown since they last won it in 2013 and are guaranteed to finish at least 30 points behind Liverpool regardless of what happens on the final day of the season.United can secure a place in next season's Champions League by merely avoiding defeat at

straight to your inbox Gary Neville slammed Paul Pogba for his handball against West Ham United, labelling it 'embarrassing'. The Manchester United midfielder blocked a Declan Rice free-kick that was heading for his face with his arms just before half-time.

Manchester City and Manchester United will stop Liverpool from going on to be serial winners. And the former Reds star also feels Chelsea and Tottenham could stand in the way of Jurgen Klopp’s champions from turning their sole win into a dynasty of success.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has hinted Watford winger Ismaila Sarr should be under consideration as a possible Manchester United transfer target.United are keen to sign Jadon Sancho but, with doubts over how much Borussia Dortmund will demand for the England attacker, United may have to target cheaper alternatives in a transfer window that will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Neville suggested Sarr should be on United's list of fall-back targets after a season that has seen him

straight to your inboxGary Neville has never seen a player 'transform' a club like Bruno Fernandes has at Manchester United.Fernandes' form since joining United in January has helped change United's fortunes and they are unbeaten since before his arrival.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has detailed the four positions Manchester United must improve in this summer. United are unbeaten since January and have taken 17 points from a possible 21 since the Premier League resumed to move into a strong position in the race for a top-four finish.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has revealed he studied every Manchester United match during his injury lay-off so that he would be ready to form a partnership with Bruno Fernandes on his return.The French midfielder returned to action for United last month having missed half a year through injury as he watched Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's embark on an incredible unbeaten run from the sidelines.Fernandes' arrival in the January transfer window has proven to be the catalyst behind United's resurgent

straight to your inboxManchester United great Gary Neville has issued a top-four prediction after his old team's blow at home to Southampton.The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, something which prevented Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men from jumping up to third in the Premier League.Chelsea have retained that spot and lead Leicester City and United by one point ahead of their clash at home to Norwich City.But despite the late blow for United when Southampton's Michael Obafemi struck,

straight to your inboxGary Neville highlighted the contributions of Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic as he discussed Manchester United's improved form since the turn of the year.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have established themselves as the Premier League’s form side since January, and had dropped just two points since returning to action last month heading into Monday's game against Southampton.That form has seen them move back into contention for a place in the top

straight to your inboxGary Neville insisted the emergence of Mason Greenwood should not deter Manchester United from signing another forward player.MEN Sport understands the Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a top target for United this summer, despite the expected financial implications of the coronavirus on the transfer market.Greenwood has been in sensational form since the season restarted, scoring four goals and registering an assist in his last three matches.However, Neville said

United faltered earlier in the season, before a hot streak of form since January that has coincided with the arrival of Fernandes, who signed for £47million from Sporting Lisbon.United slipped up a number of times early in the campaign, including in a 1-1 draw with Southampton. But they are now on a 17-game unbeaten streak and Hasenhuttl has no doubt why United have improved."In the beginning, people did not underestimate him as he had a very good start and was winning all the games.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, July 10.Barring an unprecedented turnaround, Manchester United will be in the final eight of the Europa League this season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team hold a 5-0 first-leg advantage over LASK, having won comfortably in Austria, and the second leg of their last-16 tie ought to be a formality.The quarter-final and semi-final draw has now been made, with the latter stages of the tournament all taking place in Germany

Mason Greenwood have all been in the goals of late for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and have actually scored more than Liverpool's main three forwards in all competitions. It has prompted some to make comparisons between the two sides, though with Liverpool storming to the league title this season and United back in fifth, Neville did not quite go that fair.But he believes Greenwood especially will be an exciting prospect as United look to close the gap to Jurgen Klopp's side.

straight to your inboxManchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is aiming to add to his appearance haul for the Reds after surpassing Peter Schmeichel to become the most capped foreign player for the club.De Gea was rarely called to action during the comfortable 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Thursday night that saw United move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining.Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba extended United's unbeaten streak to 17