Harry Maguire defends Fred after red card for Manchester United vs PSG

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have made contact with the agent of David Alaba over a potential transfer, according to reports.United initially decided not to prioritise their defence in the previous transfer window after spending big on Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the year prior, but that soon changed following the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace.Alex Telles was drafted in on deadline day to provide competition at left-back but the club were unable to

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire says Scott McTominay's performance against Leeds United was one of the best he has ever seen.McTominay produced an impressive individual display as Manchester United thumped old rivals Leeds 6-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday.The Scotland international got Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men off to a flying start by scoring twice inside the opening three minutes.The midfielder also provided an assist for Daniel James and was named man of the match.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo could have blossomed into a top centre-back partnership for the club were it not for both players' fitness problems.Bailly and Rojo face uncertain futures at Old Trafford after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he may have to temporarily break up the defensive partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to protect them from injury.Maguire, 27, became the first Manchester United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute in a Premier League campaign last season and he has not missed a minute in their 12 league games this term.Lindelof, 26, has partnered Maguire in all but one league match - the 6-1

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, December 15.Rio Ferdinand has criticised Harry Maguire after the United captain was seen hugging and smiling with England international teammate John Stones following the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.Roy Keane slammed Maguire for the friendly behaviour, and Ferdinand agreed."I think it’s been well documented on social media," he said on YouTube channel FIVE when asked about the

direct to your inboxCaptain Harry Maguire is not to blame for Manchester United's mixed campaign so far, according to former Old Trafford favourite Louis Saha.Ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures, United sit eighth in the table, though they are only five points off the top, with a game in hand.They are unbeaten in five league matches since losing at home to Arsenal at the start of November, winning four and drawing the other (a goalless stalemate against Manchester City last time

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has echoed Roy Keane's comments and criticised the Manchester United squad for their embraces with Man City players after Saturday evening's Manchester derby. The former United centre-back questioned Harry Maguire, who was seen hugging England teammate John Stones after the 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford.Neither side created many opportunities in a stalemate that brought a point for both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola's sides.

direct to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes praised Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka following their draw with Manchester City in the Premier League.Both teams seemed content to take a point from the Old Trafford encounter, with the game lacking real quality from both sides.United's draw means they have won just one of their six league games at home this season and sit eighth in the table after 11 games, though the Reds have a game in hand over the likes of

direct to your inbox Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for this afternoon's derby meeting with Manchester City.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made two changes from the side which lost to RB Leipzig in midweek as the United manager reverts to a team he can truly trust for the crucial league encounter.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Alex Telles dubbed his club and country teammate 'Fredinho' and credited the midfielder for helping him adapt to life in England.Telles arrived at Old Trafford on deadline day of the summer transfer window after United agreed an initial £13.6million fee with Porto for the Brazilian.The 27-year-old has started United's last three league games in the absence of Luke Shaw, helping his new side defeat West Brom, Southampton and West

direct to your inboxTop-of-the-table Manchester United travel to Reading on Sunday as Casey Stoney’s side aim to keep up their unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League season.The Reds are unbeaten in their previous two encounters against the Royals (W1 D1), with a 1-1 draw being played out in Reading last year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHelpless for the first two goals on his return to the team and failed to instil any confidence among those in front of him. 3Aaron Wan-BissakaAngelino ghosted past him so often he must have been wearing an invisibility cloak.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFred was rested for Manchester United's trip to West Ham to prepare him for the Manchester derby next week.The Brazilian did not travel to London for United's 3-1 victory and is suspended for their final Champions League group stage tie at RB Leipzig on Tuesday.Provided Fred is recalled for the visit of City next Sunday, he will have had a 10-day breather without any matches and the 27-year-old has also not been on international duty this season.Fred had

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have addressed their squad balance with four signings this calendar year.

straight to your inbox every day for free Fred admits 'it wasn't the best night' after he was sent off for Manchester United during their Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes agreed that Fred was lucky to only be shown a yellow card in the first half of Manchester United's Champions League game against PSG. In a fractious first half, an incident between Fred and PSG's Leandro Paredes saw referee Daniele Orsato sent to the pitchside monitor on the advice of VAR.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaThe first goal did not reflect well on him and he was not well prepared for James Ward-Prowse's free-kick, that ended in injury. Came off hurt.