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straight to your inbox Luke Shaw will not play any part in the remainder of Manchester United's Europa League campaign after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he will be out until the start of next season. The left-back picked up an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Southampton two weeks ago and hasn't featured for United since then, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams deputising for him.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are gutted that Luke Shaw hasn't won his race for fitness in order to face Leicester at the King Power Stadium today.Both sides are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League and United can secure their place in next season's Champions League by avoiding defeat.United are the only unbeaten side since the June restart but have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Luke Shaw return to the starting line up for today's crucial Premier League game against Leicester.United can book their place in next season's Champions League by avoiding defeat against the Foxes who can finish in the top four themselves with a win.United have been in fine form since the June restart but have won just one of their last four games in all competitions.However, confidence will be high considering United are unbeaten in

straight to your inboxThe Premier League top four is now within touching distance for Manchester United heading into the final game of the 2019/20 season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side only needing to draw against Leicester City on Sunday to qualify for next season's Champions League campaign.United just need to avoid defeat, and could also finish in the top four if they lose against the Foxes, but they would need Wolves to beat Chelsea.

Luke Shaw has been one of their main injury concerns, missing the past three matches with a twisted ankle, but should be fit to return at the King Power Stadium.Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also come back into the starting side having been left on the bench for the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday night.Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been the preferred midfield duo for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late and ought to continue at the base of a 4-2-3-1, with Bruno Fernandes supporting a front three of

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw could return for Manchester United in their decisive Premier League trip to Leicester.Bailly required lengthy treatment after an aerial collision with Harry Maguire in United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea last week and stayed in hospital in London overnight.

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straight to your inboxAfter their impressive 2-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Thursday, Manchester United find themselves back in action again on Sunday, as they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to be without Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones, with doubts over the fitness of Brandon Williams too, but the full-back is expected to be fit enough to play at full-back in Shaw's absence.Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial,

Elbow singer Guy Garvey has called on the government to protect the future of music venues in law, after two of Manchester’s most influential venues announced their permanent closure.Gorilla on Whitworth Street and the Deaf Institute on Grosvenor Street announced yesterday that they have been unable to weather the storm of the coronavirus crisis, despite the government’s recent £1.57billion bailout for venues and arts spaces.Garvey, who has been a leading face of Manchester’s music scene for

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Timothy Fosu-Mensah's training performances earned him a first Manchester United start in over three years at Crystal Palace.Fosu-Mensah, 22, was recalled at left-back against Crystal Palace in the absence of injured duo Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams in what was his first stint at left-back since his United debut.The Netherlands international went three years and 56 days without appearing for United, who triggered the one-year extension in his

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Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday night. Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton on Monday night and his replacement Williams was forced off with a gash to his head in added time.

One-way routes will also be in place around the museum to ensure social distancing, as part of new safety measures that will be demonstrated in a video emailed to visitors before their trip.The first areas to reopen will be the galleries in its New Warehouse building, together with half an acre of outdoor space in the atmospheric, cobbled Upper Yard.Visitors will be able to explore Manchester’s industrial heritage in the Revolution Manchester gallery, and learn more about its role in the cotton

straight to your inboxManchester United could be without both specialist left-backs for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday.Luke Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton and his replacement Brandon Williams was forced off with a bloodied head after a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters.Shaw, 25, has started in all 18 matches of United's unbeaten run and the 19-year-old Williams has earned plaudits in his breakthrough campaign.

straight to your inboxManchester United suffered an injury scare in their game against Southampton after Luke Shaw was unable to continue with an ankle problem.Shaw started his 11th consecutive league fixture as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged line up again for the game against the Saints.United fell behind in the first half but goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial restored their lead before the interval.Late in the second half, Shaw damaged his ankle after attempting to cross

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are delighted after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged side to face Aston Villa tonight.United have been in great form since the restart of the Premier League and Solskjaer feels there is no need to change their winning formula - it is the first time since November 2006 that United have played the same starting XI in four consecutive league games.David de Gea starts in goal with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their team news for the Premier League fixture against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named an unchanged side from the United team which comfortably defeated Brighton 3-0 earlier in the week. David de Gea starts in goal with a defensive back line of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.