Gary Neville names the Manchester United player key to Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes partnership

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes both issued defiant messages after Manchester United drew 2-2 with Southampton on Monday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League table after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser from Michael Obafemi.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has spoken glowingly about the influence that Bruno Fernandes has had on Paul Pogba. Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon in January and has made a huge impact on a United side now fighting hard to finish in the Premier League top four.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaNot for the first time, De Gea was porous at his near post and it led to goal. Conceded another penalty.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players that hard work and being unselfish are key to bringing up a hat-trick of Premier League wins by beating Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Solskjaer has named an unchanged starting XI for the third successive Premier League game - the first time that has happened at United since 2006 - after impressive performances against Sheffield United and Brighton.

straight to your inboxGary Neville believes Manchester United have been 'sanitised' of players who were only at Old Trafford for the money, as he explained their rapid improvement under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United's 3-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night stretched their unbeaten run to 15 matches, with the impact of January signing Bruno Fernandes again on display as he scored twice. Mason Greenwood got the other goal.

straight to your inboxHere's how we rated the Manchester United players after their 3-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night:David de GeaAnother clean sheet but a quiet day was ended with fine saves from Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaNot on the ball as much as Luke Shaw but spotted Mason Greenwood to play him in for his goal.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra insisted that Paul Pogba was waiting for Manchester United to sign a "big player" and believes Bruno Fernandes' arrival has eased the burden on his shoulders.The Frenchman has been in terrific form since the Premier League restarted, having returned from lockdown free of injury after a six-month lay-off.With Pogba out injured, Fernandes hit the ground running after joining United in January, scooping the Premier League's Player of the Month award for

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes to the team that beat Sheffield United in the Premier League in midweek, as only Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes remain in the side. As well as Lingard, Bailly and Mata, Sergio Romero, Diogo Dalot, Fred, Scott McTominay and Odion Ighalo all start at Carrow Road.Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are among those on the bench, along with Anthony Martial who bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have not lost in their last 13 games and are well-positioned to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League after positive results in two of their toughest Project Restart fixtures.A big part of United's improvement in 2020 is down to the January arrival of Fernandes, who has already established himself as a fans' favourite at Old Trafford.And Neville believes that Fernandes has made the type of impact he would expect three or four players combined to make.Get the

Solskjaer defended De Gea this week, claiming the Spaniard remains the number one goalkeeper in the world, but Neville disagrees.

Manchester United. Pogba and Fernandes started in the same midfield for the first time in the 3-0 win against Sheffield United on Wednesday, with Matic providing a platform behind them, and the trio all impressed in the victory over the Blades.

Martial becoming the first United player to score three times in a single Premier League game since Robin van Persie back in 2013.Pogba’s return from injury during the suspension of fixtures means that he was able to link up with January arrival Bruno Fernandes for the first time at Old Trafford and the duo played key roles in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Speaking to MUTV after the game, Martial spoke of the work behind the scenes that goes into forming partnerships throughout the team.Get the

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Paul Pogba 'controlled' Manchester United's routine 3-0 win over Sheffield United.Pogba, 27, was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week.The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front.Pogba is poised to start again in

David de Gea Had next to nothing to do but was noticeably louder than at Tottenham. Kept his sixth clean sheet in the last eight.

Paul Pogba at Manchester United – and said there is “no one” like the midfielder. Pogba made his first appearance for United since December as he came off the bench to play a starring role in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday.