How Manchester United should line up vs Aston Villa in Premier League fixture

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek start against Fulham on Wednesday.Following the goalless draw with Liverpool on Sunday, United are straight back in action to face a resurgent Fulham at Craven Cottage.If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had claimed a victory at Anfield then they would have gone six points clear of the reigning champions but instead they could find themselves as low as third by the time they kick-off in London, should

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been cooing over Scott McTominay after he continued his impressive run of form against Liverpool.The Scottish playmaker has become an integral cog of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's title-challenging team alongside Fred in the heart of midfield.Against Liverpool, the United boss' preferred midfield partnership worked in tandem once more to stem the tide of pressure, particularly in the second half.Jurgen Klopp's side are renowned for

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Jurgen Klopp's side should learn from Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.United face off against Liverpool in a first-vs-third clash this afternoon, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side holding a three-point advantage over the champions heading into the game.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have named their ideal starting line-up to face Liverpool this afternoon.The Reds make the short trip to Anfield to face their fierce rivals sat three points above of them at the top of the Premier League table.It is undoubtedly a big game in normal circumstances but the finely-poised table has meant the derby has taken on an added significance.There is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should take to the field, with

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League as they travel to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side climbed to first place with victory over Burnley in midweek and could extend their lead if they win on Sunday afternoon.United are winless in their last four Premier League games against Liverpool (D2 L2), their longest run without a win against their rivals since a run of five

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have sent messages of support to Amad Diallo ahead of a potential but perhaps unlikely debut against Liverpool.Diallo completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford at the start of the month, joining from Atalanta for an initial £18million which could rise to £37m.United fans were finally given a glimpse of the youngster in action during his first training session at Carrington on Thursday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also added promising

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Wayne Rooney has all the attributes to become a top manager.United icon Rooney announced his retirement from football on Friday after taking permanent charge of Championship side Derby County.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba does not believe that the result of Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool will determine which team will go onto win the Premier League.United moved to the summit of the table for the first time in over three years on Tuesday after Pogba struck late on to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnely.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Lineker asked what Manchester United's 'doom-mongers' are going to complain about now after the club rose to the summit of the Premier League table.Paul Pogba's second-half strike moved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side three points clear of Liverpool ahead of Sunday's clash between the two sides at Anfield.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have demanded Edinson Cavani is named in the starting XI to face Burnley in the Premier League tonight.United have the opportunity to go top of the table overtaking Sunday's opponents Liverpool after 17 games played.The Reds will take confidence from their away record this season - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are the only team in the division not to have tasted defeat on their travels this campaign, only failing to win once.United's

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will take top spot in the Premier League as long as they avoid defeat by Burnley tonight.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be looking to build upon their recent momentum as they make the trip to Turf Moor, having beaten Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday night.United are the only side still unbeaten away from home in the Premier League this season, winning six of their seven games so far.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United will move into first place in the Premier League as long as they avoid defeat to Burnley. After a mixed start to the season Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could boost their unlikely title credentials when they finally play their game in hand at Turf Moor on Tuesday night.

direct to your inboxManchester United are set to make wholesale changes for the FA Cup third-round clash against Watford, with Dean Henderson among those sure to keep his place.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he would make "a few changes" from the United side that lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. United could recall Brandon Williams, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles to their defence, while Donny van de Beek is set to start.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players not to look too closely at a Premier League table that has rivals Manchester United as joint leaders.United moved level with Liverpool on New Year's Day by beating Aston Villa, with City seven points behind the pair albeit with two games in hand.Speaking ahead of City's trip to face Chelsea, Guardiola said he is not surprised to see a club of United's stature back at the top of the table, but warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has slammed the decision to award Manchester United a second-half penalty in their win on New Year's Day. United moved level on points with Liverpool in the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aaron Wan-Bissaka praised Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly for their performances against Aston Villa. The Manchester United duo led by example as their side dug deep to secure a vital 2-1 win at Old Trafford on New Year's Day.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he rested Anthony Martial against Wolves on Tuesday as he was expecting Edinson Cavani to be banned in the New Year. The Uruguayan striker begins a three-game ban after accepting an FA charge over a social media post, so Martial is one of four changes to the side that edged past Wolves with an injury-time winner.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen