How Casey Stoney has built a Manchester United squad ready for long-term success

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an

direct to your inboxManchester United Women manager Casey Stoney was full of praise for Tobin Heath after her impressive two goals in their win over Bristol City. The US international scored both of her goals in the final ten minutes of the contest which saw United maintain their unbeaten record.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMicah Richards says Scott McTominay has shown he is capable of being more than just a holding midfielder for Manchester United. The 24-year-old netted twice in the first three minutes to send United on their way to a 6-2 thrashing of rivals Leeds United in a superb performance at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeScott McTominay and Luke Shaw could miss Manchester United's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Everton on Wednesday.The duo started in United's 6-2 thrashing of Leeds on Sunday but Shaw came off in the first-half due to illness and McTominay was forced off late on with a groin strain.Shaw, 25, reported at United's team hotel an hour later than the rest of his teammates on Saturday night as he had been unwell and was only passed fit on Sunday

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a good save with his feet before conceding Liam Cooper's saveable header to give Leeds a modicum of hope. Excellent stop from Raphinha in the second-half.

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 freeGary Neville compared Scott McTominay to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane after his quickfire double for Manchester United against Leeds United.In the first Premier League meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004, the Scotland international found the net twice in the opening three minutes to stun Marcelo Bielsa's side.His first was a driven effort into the bottom corner from outside the box, which left Illan Meslier hapless, before a driving

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Daniel James and Fred in their side to face Leeds United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the team that beat Sheffield United 3-2 on Thursday night, with Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also coming in the team. Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Nemanja Matic and Dean Henderson all drop to the bench.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has stated he wants Jose Mourinho to lose with Tottenham, despite his positive relationship with his former boss.The Scotland midfielder was a key player during Mourinho's spell at Old Trafford, being named manager's Player of the Year in 2018.His relationship with the Portuguese boss has been well documented but there is no room for compassion in the industry, as McTominay stated he wants Spurs to lose matches

direct to your inboxManchester United head coach Casey Stoney was pleased her side ground out the result after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Reading.Leah Galton put the Reds ahead before Millie Turner’s own goal levelled the score but Hayley Ladd headed home in the closing ten minutes to seal victory.In a physical contest, which saw four bookings in the match, United continued their unbeaten record in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this season.But Stoney knows how important it was for her

direct to your inboxManchester United Women continued to set the pace at the top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League with a 2-1 victory over Reading.The away side opened the scoring through Leah Galton, but a Millie Turner own goal saw the Royals level before Hayley Ladd headed home in the final ten minutes.United extended their unbeaten record this season and manager Casey Stoney was pleased her side were on the right side of the result. “It wasn’t our best performance,” Stoney said.

straight to your inbox every day for free Edinson Cavani did not arrive with the Manchester United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of Saturday's 183rd derby with City. Cavani, 33, came off injured at half-time in last week's 3-1 win over West Ham and did not travel to Germany for United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAs he stood at the side of the London Stadium pitch after his best performance for Manchester United this season, Paul Pogba explained why he'd relished his role in the comeback win at West Ham United."I’m a team player. As long as the team wins, that’s the most important, you know," said Pogba.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer faces a selection dilemma in the Manchester United midfield for Tuesday's trip to RB Leipzig after the thrilling win at West Ham.Solskjaer saw Paul Pogba return to form with a flourish at the London Stadium, while Bruno Fernandes again highlighted his importance to the side by coming off the bench to inspire the second-half comeback in the 3-1 win.But Donny van de Beek was hauled off at half-time after a poor 45 minutes and Fred will

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba says he wants to see Manchester United playing more fast one-touch football after their impressive comeback win against West Ham.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were atrocious in the first-half of their 3-1 win at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, but performed much better after the introduction of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford at the break.The United duo helped to turn the game on its head as United struck three times without reply to

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United sealed yet another away day comeback in the Premier League with a 3-1 success at West Ham United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were a goal down at the break at the London Stadium on Saturday night, but just like they did against Southampton last week, United hit back with three second half goals.

direct to your inboxManchester United carried on their unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season on Saturday when the Reds won 2-0 away to Aston Villa. And United manager Casey Stoney was full of praise for 21-year old forward Ella Toone after the match, whose long-range lob notched United's second of the game and Toone's fifth in all competitions this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes trolled Marcus Rashford on Instagram after the Manchester United forward hit the post before netting his clinching goal against West Ham.With United 2-1 up having come from behind at the London Stadium, Fernandes sent fellow half-time substitute Rashford through on goal but the forward scuffed his shot across goal onto the post.The miss did not matter in the end as Rashford scored United's third a short time later after latching onto a