Manchester United handed Edinson Cavani blow ahead of Newcastle game

straight to your inbox every day, freeMarcus Rashford praised Alex Telles and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for their performances in Manchester United's win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.Telles made his first United appearance after signing from Porto on deadline day, starting at left wing-back with Luke Shaw moving into a back three as Harry Maguire missed out due to injury.United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes but Anthony Martial's own goal levelled the scores in the

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand pinpointed a strong collective attitude as the key reason for Manchester United beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.A penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a late strike from Marcus Rashford, either side of an Anthony Martial own goal, gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side the perfect start to their continental campaign.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand defended Manchester United forward Anthony Martial after criticism from his former teammate Paul Scholes.Scholes recently suggested that Martial had 'conned' people into believing that he was a number nine with his performances last season and wasn't good enough moving forward. However, Ferdinand feels Scholes' comments on Martial were unfair, pointing out his record in front of goal last season.

straight to your inbox every day, freeEverton will be without star forward Richarlison for their Premier League game against Manchester United on November 7.The Brazilian was given a straight red card during the Merseyside derby against Liverpool following a late challenge on Thiago Alcantara.

straight to your inbox every day, freeJuan Mata and Bruno Fernandes were tasked with sharing the playmaking responsibilities by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle.Mata was widely expected to come into the United side at the expense of the suspended Anthony Martial and initially lined up on the right of the front three, with Daniel James on the left and Marcus Rashford through the middle.Fernandes occupied the No.10 role behind Rashford and had a goal

straight to your inbox every day, freeMason Greenwood was unfit to travel with the Manchester United squad for their win at Newcastle.Greenwood, 19, was the glaring omission in the travelling party and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had to recall Daniel James as Anthony Martial was suspended and Edinson Cavani is still in quarantine.James, 22, returned to a Premier League XI for the first time since he was substituted at half-time in United's opening defeat to Crystal Palace and started in his

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred said the players have spoken regularly about their humbling by Tottenham just under a fortnight ago and are ready to put things right.United were beaten 6-1 by Spurs at Old Trafford despite having taken an early lead, with the Reds unravelling after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has criticised Anthony Martial for his lack of consistency, which prevents him from being world-class.Martial is yet to get off the mark in United's slow start to the season and was shown a red card during the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham after a clash with Erik Lamela.The France international enjoyed his best season of goalscoring form last term but Berbatov insists that poor showings are magnified when you play

straight to your inbox every day, freeEven at this early stage of the season, Saturday night’s trip to Newcastle United has a ‘must-win’ feeling to it for Manchester United.Left to stew on the humiliating defeat to Tottenham Hotspur during the international break, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows that failure to beat the Magpies will only intensify the pressure on him ahead of a daunting run that includes trips to Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, and home games against RB Leipzig and Arsenal over the

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Liverpool man Steve Nicol has criticised Anthony Martial and claimed Marcus Rashford is a better centre-forward.The Frenchman came under fire from Paul Scholes in recent days, with the former United midfielder claiming Martial 'conned' supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker during the transfer window."These forwards are exceptionally talented lads.

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.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes says Manchester United still need to add a world-class striker to their squad.The Reds signed Edinson Cavani - a move Scholes was unimpressed by - on transfer deadline day to bolster their attack after a failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho over the summer.Yet Scholes feels another striker is still needed.Speaking to Stadium Astro, the legendary former United midfielder argued that the Reds were lulled into a false sense of security over their attack

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.

straight to your inbox every day, freeWith the fixtures beginning to pile up in the coming weeks, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to utilise his full squad in the next month.As United’s Champions League campaign starts up against Paris Saint-Germain on October 20, the Reds face the prospect of seven games inside three busy weeks.New signing Edinson Cavani is still a week away from being allowed to feature and Anthony Martial will miss three Premier League games through

straight to your inbox every day, freeEdinson Cavani says he expects to share his experience with his new Manchester United teammates Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.Cavani, 33, sealed a deadline day move to Old Trafford after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, October 7.Manchester United believe Edinson Cavani will miss the trip to Newcastle as he remains in self-isolation after arriving in the UK.The news comes as a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he adjusts to the absence of Anthony Martial.The Frenchman was sent-off against Tottenham Hotspur and will serve the first of his three-game ban against the Magpies at St James’ Park on October

straight to your inbox every day, freeThe aftermath of Manchester United's 6-1 hammering against Tottenham continues and it's clear that David De Gea was not happy with Luke Shaw's defending for one of the goals.A video posted Sky Sports Football's YouTube channel shows the reactions of United players as things fell apart dramatically in that first half at Old Trafford.Already 3-1 down, as well as being down to 10 men following Anthony Martial's sending off, Spurs full-back Serge Aurier burst

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are still dealing with the aftermath of their embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. That defeat followed a loss at Crystal Palace and a rather unconvincing win against Brighton, leaving United with just three points to their name from the opening three matches of the new Premier League season.

straight to your inboxAfter the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku last summer, Manchester United appeared to be a little short in the attacking department.Anthony Martial moved into a centre forward role, Marcus Rashford settled in on the left side of the attack, and Daniel James arrived from Swansea City to occupy the right flank until the emergence of Mason Greenwood. Depth across the front line remained problematic, though.

straight to your inboxSky Sports issued an apology for comments made by Graeme Souness during Manchester United's 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.Souness was critical of the Spurs player Erik Lamela's involvement in the incident which saw Anthony Martial sent off in the first half, after Lamela dropped to the ground after an off-the-ball incident following minimal contact from the Frenchman."If Martial is going then Lamela has to go," Souness said.