Manchester United boss Solskjaer reveals the two changes that helped Luke Shaw

United could be without up to eight first team players for the round-of-16 tie, with Paul Pogba, Phil Jones, Donny van de Beek, Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and David de Gea all ruled out through injury, and Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw both doubts.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFred and Bruno Fernandes have spoken with Alex Telles about his adaptation at Manchester United after struggling for first-team minutes. The Brazilian left-back signed for United in the summer but has only started six Premier League matches this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has drawn parallels between Luke Shaw and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.Evra was one of the best left-sided full-backs in the country during his eight-year career at Old Trafford - where he won 10 major honours in a United shirt. The Frenchman was brilliant going forward as well as being a consistent performer in defensive areas - something we've seen a lot from Shaw this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes noticed the unsung but vital roles played by midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay in Manchester United's victory over City.United were 2-0 winners on Manchester derby day at the Etihad Stadium, as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early in each half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United produced their best defensive performance of the season at Manchester City.United had started with their back five of Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in just two previous games - against Liverpool and City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in January.Henderson kept his ninth clean sheet in 14 United starts and played an instrumental role in Shaw's first Premier

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United modified their attacking approach at half-time amid concern they were clinging onto a 1-0 lead against City.Anthony Martial earned a penalty with just 35 seconds on the clock at The Etihad which was converted by Bruno Fernandes, but United weathered a sustained spell of City dominance and were unconvincing on the counter-attack.Within five minutes of the restart, Luke Shaw received Dean Henderson's throw, sped past Joao Cancelo,

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonSolid save from Oleksandr Zinchenko at 1-0 and his throw out to Luke Shaw set the wheels in motion for United's second. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaDid not dominate Raheem Sterling as much as he did last season in the first-half but as the game developed Sterling looked less likely to past Wan-Bissaka.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Luke Shaw was a doubt to play for Manchester United at City after he was named in their starting line-up. Shaw scored United's second - and his first Premier League goal since August 2018 - in their uplifting 2-0 win over champions-elect City at The Etihad with a superb solo strike in the 50th minute.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes told Manchester United's critics that their performances in other big games this season have been just as good as against Manchester City.United ended their 'hoodoo' against the traditional big six clubs this season with an emphatic and stylish 2-0 win over City in the Manchester derby. Fernandes' early penalty set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on course for the win, with Luke Shaw doubling the lead after half-time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have all voiced their delight after watching Luke Shaw score against Manchester City.The Englishman has enjoyed a fantastic season for United, rising to the challenge set by the arrival of Alex Telles and was named the club's Player of the Month for February.Shaw added his first Premier League goal of the season with a fine finish against City after quick-thinking from Dean Henderson allowed the 25-year-old to dart up the field and

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes believes the arrival of Alex Telles in the summer transfer window prompted Luke Shaw's vast improvement for Manchester United this season. After years of struggling to realise his potential following his £30million move to United in 2014, Shaw is in the form of his career.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly called for trust in Manchester United's process after they were held to a third straight goalless draw. Along with Luke Shaw, the Ivorian defender was one of the better performers against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James has admitted he thinks Luke Shaw should be named the Manchester United player of the month for February — even though he is nominated himself.United revealed that James, Shaw, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes were the four contenders for the award, with James rewarded for his return to form of late.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has drawn a line under Manchester United's penalty controversy at Chelsea after the Football Association clarified he would not be charged.United were furious the referee Stuart Attwell did not penalise Callum Hudson-Odoi for a 14th-minute handball inside his own area, especially as Attwell had checked the replay on the Video Assistant Referee monitor.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has admitted he has enjoyed the praise he's received for his excellent Manchester United form this season. The United left-back has arguably been the club's best player this term, alongside playmaker Bruno Fernandes, and has opened up on his improved displays.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw have both escaped a Football Association charge for comments they made after Manchester United's goalless draw with Chelsea on Sunday.United were denied a penalty in the first half at Stamford Bridge when Callum Hudson-Odoi appeared to handle the ball.

straight to your inbox every day for freeReferee Stuart Attwell admitted to Harry Maguire that it would have been controversial for him to award Manchester United a penalty against Chelsea. That is according to United defender Luke Shaw, who revealed the details of a first-half conversation between the official and the United captain.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaGreat save from Hakim Ziyech, particularly as he was moving in the opposite direction, in one of the game's key moments. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaRegressing.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited to see Mason Greenwood possibly operate as a central striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his team to face Chelsea.David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all come back into the starting XI. The biggest omission is up front, with Anthony Martial named as a substitute despite the absence of Edinson Cavani through injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Real Sociedad's start against Manchester United vindicated his decision to field a stronger team than widely predicted.Despite having a 4-0 aggregate lead in their Europa League round-of-32 tie, United made just four changes - one fewer than for the first leg - in the goalless draw at Old Trafford.Solskjaer rested David de Gea, Luke Shaw and captain Harry Maguire but named Bruno Fernandes as captain and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made