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direct to your inboxManchester United will likely start youngsters Amad and Shola Shoretire on the bench for their clash against Real Sociedad.United travel to Turin to take on the Basque side in the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie, which couldn't be held in San Sebastian because of covid-19 restrictions. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a slightly depleted squad for the game, after confirming that Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani are ruled out with muscle injuries.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United striker Mason Greenwood has today signed a new contract at Old Trafford, with 19-year-old agreeing a new four-year until June 2025, with the option of a further year.Greenwood, who has been at United since he was seven, has scored 21 goals for the club in 82 appearances in all competitions and is still holds the record for being United's youngest goalscorer in European competition.On Greenwood's new contract at United, manager Ole Gunnar

direct to your inboxLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has conceded that his side will not be able to retain the Premier League title this season.Manchester City are 10 points ahead of last season's champions, with Pep Guardiola's men also boasting a game-in hand.Liverpool took the lead on 67 minutes against Leicester City through Mohamed Salah, but James Maddison levelled the game not long after.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been giving their reaction to the news that Hannibal Mejbri is being promoted to the first-team squad on a regular basis. The 18-year-old midfielder has been rewarded for his impressive performances for Neil Wood's under-23 side this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited at the prospect of new signing Amad making his first-team debut against West Ham in the FA Cup.The teenage winger has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad for Tuesday night's fifth round tie with the Hammers at Old Trafford.Amad was pictured ahead of the game with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and other players at the Lowry Hotel.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United take on Everton on Saturday evening at Old Trafford, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hoping to continue their fine form. United beat Southampton 9-0 on Tuesday evening to equal the biggest ever Premier League win, and maintain their hunt for the title.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSince Bruno Fernandes moved to England, Manchester United have evolved to become a highly competitive team who can win matches in a variety of different ways.The Portuguese midfielder has had a dramatic impact on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, with the Red Devils currently placed second in the Premier League table after 22 games this season.For perspective, after the same number of matches last year, United ranked fifth in the table with 10 fewer

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea and centre-backs Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof were the driving forces behind their 9-0 annihilation of Southampton.United matched their Premier League era record victory from 1995 against Ipswich Town on a remarkable night at Old Trafford, where Daniel James's added time strike took them to within a goal of the club record 10-0 victory over Anderlecht in 1956.De Gea was furious when

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder James Garner is set to agree a new Championship loan deal after his stay at Watford was cut short.The 19-year-old midfielder enjoyed a successful start to the new season for the Hornets, but saw playing time greatly reduced following their managerial change.Garner has played just 40 minutes of football since 19 December - the same day previous manager Vladimir Ivic was replaced by Xisco Munoz.United and Watford both agreed to

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's curious substitute strategy against Sheffield United started with the identity of the first benchwarmer told to warm-up. Anthony Martial had returned to the pitch by the time Daniel James had sped up the Old Trafford ditch for a token jog.James ran up and down two or three more times yet never seemed a likely entrant even amid United's impotence and the specific struggles of Martial.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov doesn't think Manchester United should sign Jadon Sancho as his presence in the squad would only intensify Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's selection headaches.United were keen to sign the winger last year but a deal broke down over what the Reds saw as unrealistic demands from Dortmund in the coronavirus era. Since then, United have signed Amad Diallo and also have Mason Greenwood and Daniel James as right-wing options.

straight to your inbox every day for free Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits there is a chance Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could return to face Manchester United this weekend. The club captain has missed the last two games because of a family issue, but could potentially return to action against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on Saturday evening.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial needed treatment less than two minutes into Manchester United's defeat to Sheffield United and the only substitute ordered to warm-up was Daniel James.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was patently resistant to using Edinson Cavani, 34 next month, so early in a game he had been rested for and the reluctance continued long into the second-half.Cavani was United's matchwinner at Southampton in November following his introduction at the interval but he

straight to your inbox every day for free Ryan Giggs expects Daniel James to be 'frustrated' by his lack of playing time for Manchester United so far this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for freeMore than 10 million people watched the BBC coverage of Manchester United's victory over Liverpool, presenter Gary Lineker has revealed.The FA Cup fourth round tie at Old Trafford on Sunday was broadcast live on BBC One. There was always likely to be plenty of interest in the match - and viewers were not disappointed as United edged a thrilling encounter 3-2.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans hailed Luke Shaw as the second coming of Roberto Carlos after his performance in the FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday.United moved into the fifth round of the competition following an exciting 3-2 win over their rivals at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJames Milner has rallied his Liverpool teammates ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round clash against Manchester United.Both sides come into the game in contrasting form, United currently top of the Premier League while Liverpool have slipped six points behind the league leaders after a dreadful run of form.Jurgen Klopp's side saw their recent unbeaten home record ended in mid-week against Burnley, the fourth league game in a row they failed to find the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were in jubilant mood after Liverpool's defeat to Burnley.United are now six points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher warning his former side may have to focus on qualifying for the Champions League instead of defending their Premier League title.