Jose Mourinho responds to Manchester United Champions League exit

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Manchester United's position in the table shows they have the ability to be title challengers this season.Their recent form has prompted plenty of talk about whether United can launch a challenge that was unexpected at the start of the season. Some of United's players have been bullish about their chances and Scholes can see why.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw believes Manchester United should not be ruled out in this season's Premier League title race.United sit five points behind league leaders Liverpool heading into the festive period but have a game in hand over their Merseyside rivals.The Reds have won four of their last five league fixtures under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and became only the fourth team in top-flight history to win 10 successive away games in the league.Despite the disappointment of

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City 'intend to register' their interest in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish in January, according to reports.The England international has excelled with his boyhood club this calendar year, helping Dean Smith's side avoid relegation last term and playing a key role in Villa's stellar start to the new campaign.

direct to your inboxManchester United remain unbeaten in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League as they recorded a 6-1 victory against Bristol City in their final match of 2020.Leah Galton, Millie Turner, Jess Sigsworth and Tobin Heath were all on the scoresheet for Casey Stoney’s side while Ebony Salmon scored Bristol’s goal.The Manchester United manager was pleased her team claimed another win, saying: "It is nice to go in top at the break but we can only control what we can, and we did that

straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James is committed to remaining at Manchester United beyond the end of the January transfer window, despite suggestions he may move. The United winger has struggled for game time this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after his form dipped at the start of 2020.

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

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani could miss Manchester United's first visit of Leeds United in nearly 11 years due to a groin injury.Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches since he was forced off at half-time in United's win at West Ham on December 5.The Uruguayan has resumed light training this week but faces a three-match domestic suspension over a Football Association misconduct charge that alleges he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post.After

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been left stunned at Dean Henderson's early error against Sheffield United. The United goalkeeper was handed a start against the club he spent the last two seasons on loan at but he made a costly error after just four minutes as he was tackled by Oliver Burke, allowing David McGoldrick to roll the ball into an empty net and give the Blades the lead.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United not to expect their European campaign to get any easier after being knocked out of the Champions League.United were eliminated at the group stage following defeat in their final fixture against RB Leipzig last week.As a result of finishing third in their group, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men have now dropped into the Europa League.They have been drawn against Spanish side Real Sociedad in the last 32 of the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are expecting a tough test against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.United have been drawn against the Spanish outfit in the last 32 of the competition, following their exit from the Champions League at the group stage.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were seeded for the draw as they were one of the four teams with the highest points tallies in their Champions League group.But they must now face the team currently sitting top of La

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has downplayed Manchester United's woeful goalscoring form at home in the Premier League, insisting they are 'way ahead' compared with last season.The dreary draw with Manchester City marked the third time United have fired blanks at Old Trafford in the league since the start of the season and their only goal from open play was in the opening defeat to Crystal Palace.United have scored 40 goals in 19 games this season whereas last

straight to your inboxManchester City were disappointed to leave Old Trafford with a draw having made it "impossible" for themselves to win, according to Rodri. Neither side created much in a dull affair that lacked spark but Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling all had opportunities to score that they failed to take as the struggles in front of goal for Pep Guardiola's team continue.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola hailed a good point for Manchester City in the Premier League against Manchester United. The Blues played out a dull derby draw at Old Trafford that leaves them a point behind their neighbours and five off the top of the Premier League table after 11 matches.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a solid save from Riyad Mahrez with a more assured stance than in midweek. Otherwise utterly untroubled.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes admits Manchester United 'were not good enough' as they were knocked out of the Champions League in midweek. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be back competing in the Europa League next year after they threw away the chance to qualify from Group H with defeat away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday night.

straight to your inboxThe Champions League group stages are at an end, with Manchester City now facing a wait to see who they draw in the last 16.City went into the last round of fixtures safe in the knowledge they had already qualified for the knockout rounds and they closed out the group with a comfortable victory over Marseille. Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool also progressed but Manchester United missed out following a defeat to RB Leipzig.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepted responsibility for Manchester United's frantic ejection from the Champions League after they failed to take a point from their last two group games.United needed one point to qualify for the last 16 after the victory over Istanbul Basaksehir two weeks ago but lost at home to Paris Saint-Germain and were beaten by RB Leipzig.Leipzig took the lead after only a minute from Manchester City loanee Angelino and were 3-0 up with 10