Manchester United coach Michael Carrick gives verdict on Pogba and Fernandes partnership

straight to your inbox Owen Hargreaves believes Paul Pogba can be a leader for Manchester United’s young generation of players – with the help of Bruno Fernandes. The French midfielder has been in top form for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side since the Premier League’s return to action last month.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had to respond in south London and they did just that, riding their luck at times. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial extended the unbeaten run to 19 games in all competitions ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has revealed he studied every Manchester United match during his injury lay-off so that he would be ready to form a partnership with Bruno Fernandes on his return.The French midfielder returned to action for United last month having missed half a year through injury as he watched Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's embark on an incredible unbeaten run from the sidelines.Fernandes' arrival in the January transfer window has proven to be the catalyst behind United's resurgent

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has spoken glowingly about the influence that Bruno Fernandes has had on Paul Pogba. Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon in January and has made a huge impact on a United side now fighting hard to finish in the Premier League top four.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Manchester United will negotiate a new contract with Paul Pogba.Pogba is one of eight players out of contract next year but United have the option of an extension to tie the midfielder to the club until 2022.United prevented Pogba from leaving last year after he declared his desire for a 'new challenge somewhere else' and a departure this year appears unlikely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, outlined his intention to

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has explained why Paul Pogba's performance level has improved due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes made the switch to the Reds in January from Sporting Lisbon but it's only now that the attacking midfielder and Pogba have had a run in the United side together due to the latter's injury issues.Ferdinand feels that Pogba's energy levels have increased dramatically since his return to the side and he has highlighted what

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players that hard work and being unselfish are key to bringing up a hat-trick of Premier League wins by beating Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Solskjaer has named an unchanged starting XI for the third successive Premier League game - the first time that has happened at United since 2006 - after impressive performances against Sheffield United and Brighton.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name an unchanged team for the third game in succession against Bournemouth. United are enjoying a rich vein of form and are on a 15-game unbeaten streak, and have noticeably stepped their level up since the restart, with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes finally getting the chance to link up in midfield.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov said that the only mistake his former club might have made with Bruno Fernandes is not signing him last summer. Fernandes was linked with United last year but MEN Sport understands United's interest in Fernandes didn't extend beyond admiration of the player, despite incessant reports in Portugal suggesting a summer move was imminent.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen believes the club should prioritise signing a new striker in the summer transfer window.United are keen to bolster their attacking options at the end of the season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting a new striker will be considered.MEN Sport understand Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the priority target ahead of the summer window, but Meulensteen believes money could be better spent elsewhere on the pitch.The

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes is confident he can form a fine midfield partnership with Paul Pogba at Manchester United after they combined for a goal for the first time in the 3-0 win at Brighton.Pogba set Fernandes up for United's second goal in their stroll against the Seagulls and in only their second start together they were both outstanding at the Amex.The Portuguese playmaker netted twice in the win to continue his remarkable start to life at United and his partnership with Pogba

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra insisted that Paul Pogba was waiting for Manchester United to sign a "big player" and believes Bruno Fernandes' arrival has eased the burden on his shoulders.The Frenchman has been in terrific form since the Premier League restarted, having returned from lockdown free of injury after a six-month lay-off.With Pogba out injured, Fernandes hit the ground running after joining United in January, scooping the Premier League's Player of the Month award for

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba continue to develop after the Portuguese commented on the Frenchman's Instagram post. Fernandes was one of just three players who retained his place in the United starting 11 for the FA Cup quarter-final clash against Norwich on Saturday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made wholesale changes to the side that comfortably defeated Sheffield United at Old Trafford.

3-0 victory over Sheffield United in midweek and won plaudits for his ruthless finishing in front of goals.

United team now unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions, a run that goes back to the middle of January.

Manchester United. Pogba and Fernandes started in the same midfield for the first time in the 3-0 win against Sheffield United on Wednesday, with Matic providing a platform behind them, and the trio all impressed in the victory over the Blades.

Martial becoming the first United player to score three times in a single Premier League game since Robin van Persie back in 2013.Pogba’s return from injury during the suspension of fixtures means that he was able to link up with January arrival Bruno Fernandes for the first time at Old Trafford and the duo played key roles in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Speaking to MUTV after the game, Martial spoke of the work behind the scenes that goes into forming partnerships throughout the team.Get the