Manchester United fans name Pogba and Van de Beek in ideal line-up to face Leeds

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt felt a little like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was trolling with the introduction of Donny van de Beek in the 88th minute of Manchester United's Carabao Cup defeat by Manchester City. Too little, too late, would be an understatement and United fans were rightly concerned over why their manager took an age to change a game that had ebbed away from him long before.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek is set to start for Manchester United against Watford amid concerns in Holland over his lack of playing time.Van de Beek, 23, has only started eight times for United since his £40million move from Ajax in the summer and the Dutch club's youth coach Ronald de Boer suggested Van de Beek should consider requesting a loan or a permanent transfer before the European Championship.Holland have qualified for their first major tournament since

direct to your inboxManchester United are set to make wholesale changes for the FA Cup third-round clash against Watford, with Dean Henderson among those sure to keep his place.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he would make "a few changes" from the United side that lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. United could recall Brandon Williams, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles to their defence, while Donny van de Beek is set to start.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson

direct to your inboxManchester United have seen the best from Paul Pogba since his agent Mino Raiola's controversial transfer comments at the start of the month. That is according to former United player Phil Neville, who believes Pogba could lead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to the Premier League title this season, on current form.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba moved into a more adventurous role in Manchester United's successful quest for a breakthrough in their 1-0 win over Wolves.United rose to second in the Premier League table through Marcus Rashford's 93rd minute deflected winner in what was their first league victory over Wolves since 2012.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took off Alex Telles at half-time in favour of the more direct Luke Shaw at left-back and Anthony Martial emerged just after the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to send Daniel James out on loan in the January transfer window.The Welsh international has started the last two Premier League matches for United but has struggled for consistency throughout the calendar year.James burst onto the scene with three goals in his opening four matches when he moved to Old Trafford last year, but has scored just three more goals in his subsequent 50 appearances.The

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could recall midfield duo Fred and Scott McTominay for their visit to Leicester City on Boxing Day.United travel to the King Power Stadium looking to continue their excellent recent form, which continued on Wednesday night with a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made nine changes for the game, bringing the likes of Paul Pogba, Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek into his team.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.The defender made his first start

straight to your inbox every day for freeNemanja Matic holds the key to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being able to field a midfield trio of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek at Manchester United.That's the view of former Premier League striker Darren Bent, who believes the Serbian is the 'disciplined' figure in the side who will allow those three stars to strut their stuff further up the pitch.Pogba, Fernandes and Van de Beek all started for United in their Carabao Cup quarter-final tie

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their line-up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes from the side which defeated Leeds at the weekend as Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly selected, with captain Harry Maguire the only member of the back five to keep their place from Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAC Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta has suggested Inter Milan should target Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek in a swap deal for Christian Eriksen.Eriksen moved to Serie A last January after a protracted dispute with Tottenham over his future. MEN Sport understood United explored the possibility of signing Eriksen last summer and the playmaker held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over a move to Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has been voted as Manchester United fans' player of the year for 2020. After MEN Sport ran a poll asking its readers, United fans, to vote for the club's best player of the calendar year, and after thousands of votes were cast Fernandes was the overwhelming choice.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Daniel James and Fred in their side to face Leeds United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the team that beat Sheffield United 3-2 on Thursday night, with Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also coming in the team. Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Nemanja Matic and Dean Henderson all drop to the bench.

United could name a similar team to the one that won at Brammal Lane against Marcelo Beilsa's side, with Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial amongst those in top form against the Blades last time out, but David De Gea is likely to replace Dean Henderson in goal.Leeds have never beaten the Reds at Old Trafford in the Premier League and have conceded at least two goals in their last three league games, so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be confident heading into the this game,

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have handed Dean Henderson his second Premier League start for them, against former loan club Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named Henderson, Paul Pogba and Alex Telles in his line-up to face the Blades at Bramall Lane, in another vital Premier League clash. Edinson Cavani is missing through injury, as Marcus Rashford starts up front alongside Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.

United could rotate their lineup in this game, with Anthony Martial, Alex Telles, Dean Henderson, Juan Mata, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani all pushing for starts at Bramall Lane.So, what lineup will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer go with on Thursday? And, what will the final score be?* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.*Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 21 to get a score prediction.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Ajax defender John Heitinga has questioned whether Donny van de Beek made the wrong decision to join Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder moved to Old Trafford in a £40million deal but has struggled for first-team football.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba's silence was deafening after Mino Raiola stoked the fire over his future.Raiola described his client's time at Manchester United as "over" on the eve of United's most important game of the season against RB Leipzig.