How Manchester United transformed their fortunes with four risky decisions

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood handed new squad numbers if Jadon Sancho completes a summer transfer to the club.MEN Sport understand Sancho is a priority transfer target for United who boosted their chances of landing the Borussia Dortmund star by sealing Champions League qualification with a win against Leicester on the final day of the season.

straight to your inbox Alan Shearer hailed Bruno Fernandes as the key difference for Manchester United after Champions League football was secured on the final day of the Premier League season. The 2019-20 campaign was a tale of two halves for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, with the club's form improving significantly after Fernandes' arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told the board what he feels the club needs to do in the transfer market after qualification for next season's Champions League was confirmed.United needed to avoid defeat against Leicester on the final day of the season to return to Europe's elite club competition, a remarkable achievement given their early season form.Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard handed the Reds three points and sealed third place in the

United struck with 20 minutes remaining to make it 14 games unbeaten, a run of form that has proved enough to rescue a season that was going nowhere in January. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot to ease United's nerves for the final 20 minutes, with Anthony Martial brought down as he raced through on goal, before Jesse Lingard sealed victory with the last kick of the game after Jonny Evans was sent-off for a bad challenge on Brandon Williams.

United hold the upper hand as they only need a draw. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been preparing his players at United's Carrington training ground.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have called on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to change his system to bring the the best out of Paul Pogba alongside Bruno Fernandes.Pogba has missed the majority of the season through injury and Fernandes' quick start to life in England following his January transfer from Sporting Lisbon had fans dreaming of their partnership in the engine room.The Frenchman returned to the United side when the Premier League restarted in June and scored his first goal of the

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba is more than happy at the club and could decide to sign a new contract after Nemanja Matic posted a video of the Frenchman pretending to be a taxi driver at their Carrington training complex.Pogba revealed his desire to leave the club last summer in search of a new challenge but despite links to both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, a transfer failed to materialise.The midfielder has missed the majority of the season through

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

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his

straight to your inboxWatching both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur since the Premier League resumed, it’s hard to argue the former weren’t right to part ways with Jose Mourinho.Since the two teams met on June 19, a 1-1 draw which kept United and Spurs four points apart, Solskjaer’s side have picked up a perfect 12 points from 12 while Mourinho’s Spurs have added just seven to their tally, making their already slim Champions League chances even slimmer.It’s not just about the results,

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was in sensational form In the Premier League throughout the month of June, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go unbeaten in their first three league games since the league's restart.In those three Premier League games in the month of June, Fernandes scored three goals, including a solitary goal in United's draw with Tottenham and two strikes in United's 3-0 win over Brighton.

in another 3-0 win on Thursday night, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side swept aside Aston Villa.A Bruno Fernandes penalty and Mason Greenwood's thunderous strike were enough for United at Villa Park. They closed the gap to fourth-placed Leicester to just one point, as they search for Champions League football next season.Pogba reflected on United's hot-streak and form to Sky Sports after the game.

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

straight to your inboxManchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes will share penalty-taking responsibilities after Rashford took their spotkick against Bournemouth.United won their 17th penalty of the campaign with the scoreline 1-1 and Rashford stepped up rather than Fernandes, who has scored all three of his penalties for United.Fernandes levelled at Tottenham from 12 yards last month but after United received another penalty in stoppage-time Rashford took hold of the ball until

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed the influence of a positive atmosphere in the dressing room on their recent form.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches by defeating Bournemouth at the weekend to keep the pressure on Chelsea in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.Bruno Fernandes' form, the emergence of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as well as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba returning from injury means fans are optimistic of their chances

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw a training session on Monday afternoon, after United's 5-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. The Norwegian will be preparing United for their clash with Villa on Thursday and will hope to ensure there is no slip-up from his squad.Here are four things we spotted from the pictures of their latest session at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington...It is fairly obvious that United are on a winning run from the general mood of the training pictures.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, July 5. Bruno Fernandes is a player that trades on his ability to both score and create goals.

straight to your inboxSky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has predicted that Manchester United and Chelsea will finish in the Premier League top four.United made it 16 games unbeaten on Saturday thanks to a 5-2 victory at home to Bournemouth as Mason Greenwood bagged a double and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men briefly jumped into fourth spot but Chelsea regained the advantage after dispatching Watford 3-0.Chelsea are fourth and just two