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15.03.2021 - 00:12 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ed Woodward to splash the cash on a centre-forward this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left short on the ground for attackers against West Ham, though Marcus Rashford provided a big boost by returning to the starting XI.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood has been challenged to keep matching his Manchester United performance level from the victory over West Ham.United teammate Scott McTominay lauded Greenwood's proactive performance in the 1-0 win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side over the Hammers on Sunday night.Greenwood was unfortunate not to score, seeing one rasping shot hit the woodwork and another drilled effort well saved by West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have settled on Erling Haaland as their centre forward priority in the transfer market despite mounting competition for the Borussia Dortmund goalscorer.The Manchester Evening News understands United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and football director John Murtough mutually agree Haaland, 20, is the ideal long-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku, having tried to sign Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg last season.Haaland has plundered 37 goals
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the development of Luke Shaw as he prepares for a recall to the England squad.Shaw, 25, was excellent for United again in their 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham and is due to be named in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
straight to your inbox every day for freeA win procured by an own goal against a side that failed to record an attempt on target was in keeping with Manchester United's matches over the last month.United have not been entertaining since the 3-3 draw with Everton on February 6, an overly entertaining encounter for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he watched his players concede a 2-0 advantage and then a 3-2 lead.The narrow win over West Ham was endemic of the soporific spectacle of the Premier League in
straight to your inbox every day for freeFor the first time this season, Manchester United did not make a substitution in a Premier League fixture.In their 29th game against West Ham, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ignored all nine substitutes - two of them goalkeepers Lee Grant and Nathan Bishop.The seven outfield players - Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Nemanja Matic, Shola Shoretire and Amad - all warmed up and all were unused.
straight to your inbox every day for freeScott McTominay revealed what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said to his Manchester United players after a frustrating opening 45 minutes against West Ham.Marcus Rashford headed wide from inside the six-yard box and Mason Greenwood forced a great save from Lukasz Fabianski but United struggled to create many clear-cut opportunities against the Hammers' low block.
straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford has been included in Manchester United's squad to face West Ham after recovering from an ankle problem.Rashford limped out of last weekend's win over Manchester City and sat out the midweek draw with AC Milan, although scans showed the forward did not sustain ligament damage at the Etihad.Dean Henderson is set for a fourth consecutive start, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's uncertainty over whether David de Gea might be in contention to
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes warned Manchester United they face a tough ask in the second leg of their Europa League tie with AC Milan if their forwards are not fit.The Reds conceded a last-gasp equaliser in the first leg of the round-of-16 match on Thursday, letting in what could be a crucial away goal in a 1-1 draw after Amad had opened the scoring.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United youngster Amad took to social media straight after scoring his first goal for the club. Amad's inventive header, after latching onto Bruno Fernandes' pass, was not enough for a United victory in their Europa League last-16 first-leg game against AC Milan.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were pegged back by a late Simon Kjaer equaliser, with Amad one of the few bright spots on a disappointing night for United.
straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford reminded one Manchester United fan of Wayne Rooney during Sunday's Premier League victory over Manchester City, as supporters praised his defensive work-rate in the second half. Rashford helped United beat Pep Guardiola's men 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to end City's 21-match winning streak.
direct to your inboxOne of Marcus Rashford's teammates appears to have dropped the Manchester United forward from their Fantasy Premier League team - but fans are not convinced that it means he won't face Manchester City.On the back of a similar leak at Aston Villa, surrounding the fitness of Jack Grealish, his fellow England international has reportedly been taken out by an unnamed United player ahead of tomorrow afternoon's Manchester derby.Rashford has scored 19 goals in all competitions this