Manchester United academy dealt serious reality check by rivals Liverpool FC

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have named Dayot Upamecano as the centre-back they want the club to sign the most.Although Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo were all signed on transfer deadline day, as well as the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek, it was still an underwhelming window from United.Not only was top target Jadon Sancho not signed despite months of posturing but the club also didn't bring in a new centre-back, which looks

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' view that Anthony Martial "conned" supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Martial to become the club's central forward and the Frenchman rewarded his faith by posting the best scoring numbers of his career, finding the back of the net 23 times in 48 appearances in all competitions.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are delighted to see Diogo Dalot involved against Brighton. Just four days on from United's 3-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League, the Reds are back at the Amex tonight to compete in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their team news for the Carabao Cup encounter against Brighton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made 10 changes from the side which beat the same opposition in the Premier League last weekend, with Dean Henderson returning in place of David de Gea in goal.United have also made changes in defence with Eric Bailly partnered by Victor Lindelof, who is the only player to retain his place from Saturday's 3-2 win, while Diogo Dalot and

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are worried that allowing Diogo Dalot to leave the club permanently could come back to haunt them.The Portuguese is way down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having failed to make the matchday squad for United's opening two league fixtures.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but admitted he did not expect to play as much as he did in his debut season.

straight to your inboxManchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team.

straight to your inboxJose Mourinho aimed another dig at Manchester United following Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic draw with Newcastle United. The former United boss had already aimed a barb at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier in the day when he made a reference to the amount of penalties the Reds have won recently.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have shared a transfer theory around Alex Telles after noticing what he did following the 3-2 victory over Brighton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured all three points in the most dramatic style in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot after the final whistle had been blown.That result provided a boost following the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend but there is still work to be done, with new signings on

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see five changes to the team that was defeated by Crystal Palace last weekend for the Premier League clash against Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe signing a new centre-back should be the transfer priority before the summer deadline next month.United's defensive frailties were exposed on the opening day of the season as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side beaten emphatically by Crystal Palace.The game epitomised every worry with the current United side and in particular the vulnerability in the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.After the match club great Gary

straight to your inboxFormer Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino has suggested Manchester United should replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Marcelo Bielsa after their defeat against Crystal Palace.United were comfortably beaten by Crystal Palace in a game marred by VAR controversy, although the 3-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of a poor performance.Defeat in their opening Premier League match of the season has only further intensified pressure on Ed Woodward to add new recruits to United's squad,

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season, as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion.As well as an abject performance, United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion.The visitors were awarded a penalty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Reds looked well off the pace against a fit and hungry Palace side who were well deserving of the three points, and the performance has already cast doubt on whether the current United squad can truly challenge for top honours this season.Meanwhile, the transfer window remains open for a few more weeks, and the pressure is on for United to bring in more new blood before the deadline on October 5.You can ask our senior football writer Tyrone about the new season, the latest

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are rightfully frustrated with the (lack of) transfer recruitment this summer, but there has been one silver lining in the current market. While there is clear need for further reinforcement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team following their dire opening day defeat to Crystal Palace there is at least the positive of youth development.

straight to your inbox Patrice Evra accused Luke Shaw of 'laziness' in the build-up to Crystal Palace's opening goal against Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side found themselves 1-0 down at half-time following Andros Townsend's seventh-minute strike.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville insisted Dean Henderson is not ready to take the number one shirt from David de Gea at Manchester United and has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to stick with the Spaniard. De Gea came under scrutiny last season after some high-profile errors, with former United captain Roy Keane labelling him as 'the most overrated goalkeeper I've seen in a long time'.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will get their Premier League season underway when they face Crystal Palace this afternoon. It's been just over a month since last season came to an end for United - in disappointment after losing in the Europa League semi finals to Sevilla - and now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side must lift themselves for the start of what looks set to be a gruelling campaign.