Manchester United fans slam Solskjaer over Victor Lindelof loyalty

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' view that Anthony Martial "conned" supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Martial to become the club's central forward and the Frenchman rewarded his faith by posting the best scoring numbers of his career, finding the back of the net 23 times in 48 appearances in all competitions.

United have lost two of their three Premier League games so far, with Lindelof heavily criticised for his display — while giving away a penalty — in the 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace on the season's opening day. Lindelof was dropped in favour of Eric Bailly for United's latest game, though they were hammered 6-1 by Tottenham in that encounter.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have called for Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as the club's captain ahead of their next Premier League fixture.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking for a response from his squad following the humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham last time out.

Paul Pogba are away with their national teams. Eric Bailly played for Ivory Coast in an international friendly and revealed his withdrawal against Belgium was just a precaution due to muscle fatigue.But here is the very latest on United's current injury concerns and when each player is expected back in action:Eric BaillyUnited fans understandably feared the worst when they saw Bailly go down in Ivory Coast action, given the 26-year-old's injury record in recent years.

United opted against signing a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, despite their defensive travails in the Premier League so far this season. But Bailly took to Instagram to reveal the issue was nothing and he ought to be in contention to play for United in their next league game at Newcastle on October 17th.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans were left furious after Anthony Martial was sent off for violent conduct against Tottenham but the instigator, Eric Lamela, avoided punishment. Despite an ideal start following Bruno Fernandes' penalty to put United ahead after just 30 seconds, things have gone from bad to worse for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed tactical reasons were behind his decision to hand Eric Bailly his first Premier League start in almost eight months. Bailly replaced Victor Lindelof in the Manchester United team to face Tottenham at Old Trafford in a change that was expected given the latter's uncertain start to the season and Bailly's form in Carabao Cup wins against Luton and Brighton.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the side that beat Brighton 3-2 in a madcap Premier League game last week, with Bailly replacing Victor Lindelof in central defence. Harry Maguire is fit enough to start alongside Bailly, while Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic are preferred to Van de Beek, Fred and Scott McTominay in the United midfield to face Tottenham.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans believe the club will keep a clean sheet against Tottenham as Eric Bailly has been named in the starting XI. Following their comfortable 3-0 victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, United return to Premier League action today as they take on Jose Mourinho's Spurs at Old Trafford.

United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford for a 4.30pm kick-off at Old Trafford, with Maguire fit again after missing the midweek League Cup encounter with Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inboxEric Bailly has to produce consistent performances while remaining injury free to stand a chance of winning his place back at the heart of the Manchester United defence.That is the challenge Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has laid down to the Ivory Coast centre back, who impressed in United's Carabao Cup win at Brighton.Bailly has played in both of United's wins in the competition this season, helping his side to clean sheets against Luton and Brighton, but he hasn't done enough to

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their team news for the Carabao Cup encounter against Brighton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made 10 changes from the side which beat the same opposition in the Premier League last weekend, with Dean Henderson returning in place of David de Gea in goal.United have also made changes in defence with Eric Bailly partnered by Victor Lindelof, who is the only player to retain his place from Saturday's 3-2 win, while Diogo Dalot and

straight to your inboxManchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth round tie at Brighton.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made 10 changes for the 3-0 third round victory against Luton Town last week and there could be wholesale changes again at the Amex Stadium.Dean Henderson, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Eric Bailly, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Juan Mata and Odion Ighalo are in line for recalls as

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are worried that allowing Diogo Dalot to leave the club permanently could come back to haunt them.The Portuguese is way down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having failed to make the matchday squad for United's opening two league fixtures.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the United side that lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last weekend, with Matic, Mason Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all coming back into the side. Daniel James, Scott McTominay and Timothy Fosu-Mensah all drop out, while there is no place in the starting 11 for Donny van de Beek or Eric Bailly, who are both on the bench.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly when asked about the possibility of Manchester United moving for a centre-back before deadline day.United are believed to be open to reinforcing at centre half with Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo preparing for possible transfers, Phil Jones injured and Axel Tuanzebe not match-fit.Solskjaer started Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in last week's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and Lindelof was culpable for all three goals.