United hold the upper hand as they only need a draw. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been preparing his players at United's Carrington training ground.
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United kept the pressure on Chelsea with a 5-2 victory over Eddie Howe's men, though their defensive performance left much to be desired.Harry Maguire was beaten too easily for Junior Stanislas' opener while Eric Bailly was penalised for a handball after being introduced for Victor Lindelof in the second-half.MEN Sport understood Solskjaer was happy with his options in defence amid links to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly but his priorities could change should mistakes continue at the back.Ake
.United hold the upper hand as they only need a draw. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been preparing his players at United's Carrington training ground.
straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for July 24Manchester United need to avoid defeat at Leicester City to seal their return to the Champions League, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been handed a double injury boost.Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw will both travel down to the King Power Stadium for the Premier League finale, with Solskjaer suggesting the pair could be in line to play some part in the game.Bailly left the field early during the FA Cup semi-final
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.
straight to your inbox Paul Pogba apologised to his Manchester United teammates for his handball against West Ham, Harry Maguire has revealed. Michail Antonio scored from the spot after Pogba handled to hand the visitors a first-half penalty, and despite Mason Greenwood equalising in the second half, United were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
straight to your inbox Harry Maguire praised the efforts of Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood after the pair combined for Manchester United's equaliser in their draw with West Ham in the Premier League.
straight to your inboxManchester United have named their team to face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made four changes to the side that lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend, although David de Gea does keep his place in goal. Eric Bailly misses the match through injury with United choosing to select Victor Lindelof alongside club captain Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's changes and tactical tweaks backfiring against Frank Lampard's side.
straight to your inbox Frank Lampard believes Chelsea begun to play better after Manchester United changed to their regular formation in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. Both sides lined up in a three-at-the-back formation - the same system United used in their two wins at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season.
straight to your inboxEric Bailly suffered a head injury and was taken off on a stretcher while wearing a neck brace following a collision with Harry Maguire during the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.Bailly returned to the starting line up as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted for three centre-backs, the same formation used against Chelsea in the three victories earlier in the campaign.Just minutes before the half-time whistle, Bailly and Maguire jumped for the same ball and collided with each
straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand says Manchester United have turned the corner in the transfer market after years of overspending on players who were not good enough. Many high-profile signings ultimately failed to leave a mark at Old Trafford but United have been more impressive in the market in recent times.
United legend has lauded the job done by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, particularly while recruiting players like Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. But following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, Giggs urged United to make more moves in the transfer market if they're to catch Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the league.
straight to your inboxMaguire's frustration United captain Harry Maguire was unhappy as his side conceded a late goal to draw at home to Southampton. Michael Obafemi’s last-gasp equaliser ensured the game ended 2-2, a result which means United remain fifth and outside of the Champions League qualification places.
straight to your inboxManchester United captain Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment at conceding from a set-piece during the draw against Southampton.The visitors took an early lead through Stuart Armstrong before Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hit back with two goals in three minutes to give United a half-time lead.United had chances to kill the game but were unable to add to their lead after the interval.
straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer suggested the Premier League should consider introducing a substitution for players who suffer a head injury during games.Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams was left bloodied after a sickening clash of heads with Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters and was forced off in added time.United had made four of their permitted five substitutions but Solskjaer had introduced them in the maximum three batches, so Eric Bailly was unable to come on
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 inboxManchester United have the chance to close the gap on Leicester City in the final Champions League places on Thursday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side knowing that a win against Aston Villa on Thursday night will see them go within a point of fourth place.United could be without defender Victor Lindelof against Villa, with the Swede struggling with a back injury, with Eric Bailly ready to step in to replace him.
straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, July 5. Bruno Fernandes is a player that trades on his ability to both score and create goals.
straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another
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.