How Mason Greenwood improved for Manchester United vs Brighton

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer has explained how the addition of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United has helped improve every player at the club.Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January for an initial £47 million fee and has received many plaudits since.The Portugal international has only made 12 appearances in the English top-flight, but has already scored seven goals and provided the same amount of assists.The arrival of Fernandes helped Man United reach 19 games

straight to your inboxManchester United fans cannot believe that Anthony Martial has been named on the bench for today's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.United are looking to book their place against Arsenal in the final with a win against Frank Lampard's men.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make five changes to his starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.The two clubs will take time out of their intense battle for Champions League qualification to go head-to-head for a place in next month's final at Wembley.United are the form side going into the match and haven't lost in 19 games, but there has been a noticeable drop in performance levels over the last two matches.That could probably

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday July 17.Fosu-Mensah given chance to secure long-term futureThough he was widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, Timothy Fosu-Mensah will get a chance to secure his long-term future at Manchester United, MEN Sport understand.Fosu-Mensah made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to keep a

straight to your inbox Manchester United told Crystal Palace there was 'no chance' they would be signing Mason Greenwood on loan this season. Roy Hodgson has revealed his side enquired about the possibility of signing Greenwood on loan last summer, but saw their interest immediately rebuffed by United.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that Diogo Dalot should come in at left-back if Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are both unavailable to face Crystal Palace on Thursday.United missed out on the chance to jump up to third place in the Premier League on Monday as they conceded a last minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Southampton at Old Trafford.The match proved to be even more costly as United suffered a double injury blow with the club's two natural left-backs both having to

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has avoided praising Mason Greenwood so the Manchester United forward maximises his potential beyond his phenomenal breakthrough season.Greenwood, 18, has scored 16 goals in his first full campaign and been tipped for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, as well as an England squad call-up in September.Four of the United academy graduate's strikes have come in his last four Premier League starts after he forced his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and

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 fans have told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that they would like to see David De Gea remain as the club's first-choice goalkeeper next season.United have been on great form in recent weeks and are currently enjoying a 17-game unbeaten run as they look to finish in the Premier League top four and qualify for the Champions League.Despite their new-found attacking verve, however, there have still been some defensive frailties at the back and De Gea hasn't helped with

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.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

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 inboxGary Lineker and Gary Neville have both hailed the finishing technique of Mason Greenwood after he scored against Aston Villa. The Manchester United forward put his side 2-0 up at Villa Park with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time.

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Mason Greenwood says he is focused on improving his heading ability ahead of tonight's game against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture and is hoping to add to his goal tally following a brace against Bournemouth last time out.His two strikes took to his total for the season to 15 in all competitions.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United's coaching appointments of Richard Hartis and Craig Mawson have 'reignited' a spark in David de Gea.De Gea, 29, is expected to make his 399th appearance for United on Thursday night at Aston Villa, where he will overtake the great Peter Schmeichel in the club's appearances list.

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

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Hannibal Mejbri has added significant muscle during the break from competitive football.The Premier League season resumed last month with United continuing their impressive form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep their hopes of finishing in the top four alive.Despite the senior team returning to action, the club's development sides have not played any fixtures since the postponement of the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic.The league

United's 5-2 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday. It means Greenwood now has 15 goals in a sensational breakthrough campaign after being promoted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Shearer says United were right not to loan Greenwood out and believes the teenager has the world at his feet.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another