Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Nemanja Matic has become so important

straight to your inboxAnthony Martial 'begged' to come on before he scored Manchester United's winner against LASK Linz.Martial netted his 23rd of the season to become United's top scorer outright four minutes after his 84th minute introduction and seal a 7-1 aggregate thrashing.The 24-year-old ended the Premier League season with 17 goals in 31 starts - the same as Marcus Rashford - but Martial has pulled ahead of his teammate in the goalscoring charts with up to three matches left in United's

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer refused to discuss Manchester United's interest in Jadon Sancho as they strive to make a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

United take on LASK in the long-awaited second leg of their last 16 tie, but thereafter the tournament will be finished with one-off ties staged in Germany. The format has been compared to an international 'mini tournament' and will be played over the course of 11 days.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have indicated they would like to see Jadon Sancho deployed in attack alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford if he joins the club this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on completing a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger in the coming weeks with Sancho identified as the club's top transfer target.United remain without a natural option to play on the right hand side of the attack despite the encouraging form of teenage sensation Mason

straight to your inboxOle picks his three mentors Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that it’s far from a one-man band when it comes to trying to return the team back to the top of the Premier League. Even outside of his circle of backroom staff, the United manager has others to turn to with more experience and offering a different perspective, naming three mentors who have given him advice and support this term.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has thanked the Manchester United scouting department for recommending he sign Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes, 26, has scored 10 goals in 18 starts since his £68million mid-season transfer from Sporting Lisbon and United are unbeaten in the 14 Premier League matches Fernandes has started in.United secured Champions League qualification by finishing third with a 2-0 win at Leicester, where Fernandes struck the winner from the penalty spot.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer assured the Manchester United players in his pre-match team talk they could be proud of their efforts this season regardless of whether they qualified for the Champions League. United won 2-0 at Leicester to secure a third-place finish in the Premier League and their return to the Champions League next season through a penalty from Bruno Fernandes and added-time clincher from Jesse Lingard.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he and the Manchester United staff have taken satisfaction in some pundits' predictions about their Premier League finish. United secured a gutsy 2-0 win at Leicester to secure Champions League qualification for next season, having trailed Brendan Rodgers's side by 14 points in January.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams his breakthrough chance at Manchester United, the Frenchman has claimed.Williams has emerged as a key member of United's first-team squad this season after impressing at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw earlier in the campaign.Although right-footed, Williams has predominantly featured at left-back for United.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Sergio Romero play in the club's remaining Europa League games this season following David De Gea's horror show against Chelsea.United saw their 19-game unbeaten run come to and end on Sunday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage by Chelsea, who deservedly won 3-1.Although Frank Lampard's side were dominant they were certainly helped out by De Gea, who twice made costly mistakes which led to goals.The first came on

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists he gave Manchester United 'the best possible chance' to reach the FA Cup final and prepare for the visit of West Ham on Wednesday with his team selection.Solskjaer made five changes to the side that beat Crystal Palace on Thursday, withdrawing Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial among others, and switching to a back three with split strikers.United used the formation in their two wins at Chelsea this season yet the reliance on the tactic backfired in

straight to your inboxManchester United fans cannot believe that Anthony Martial has been named on the bench for today's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.United are looking to book their place against Arsenal in the final with a win against Frank Lampard's men.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his decision to make five changes to his United side for the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea was intended to bring some "intensity" to his side. The United manager has rarely altered his Premier League side in recent weeks, with just two changes to his last six starting XIs in the league.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched into a lengthy takedown of Chelsea manager Frank Lampard's claim that the Video Assistant Referee system favours Manchester United.United have won a joint-record 13 penalties in a single Premier League season and on the eve of the FA Cup semi-final Lampard questioned the decision to uphold the spotkick Bruno Fernandes won at Aston Villa last week.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba could be rested for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea this weekend.Pogba, 27, was substituted in the 63rd minute of United's 2-2 draw with Southampton on Monday night having come off in two of his previous four starts since the season restarted.United travel to Selhurst Park on Thursday night and take on Chelsea 70 hours later at Wembley, whereas Chelsea will have had five days to prepare for

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that Diogo Dalot should come in at left-back if Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are both unavailable to face Crystal Palace on Thursday.United missed out on the chance to jump up to third place in the Premier League on Monday as they conceded a last minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Southampton at Old Trafford.The match proved to be even more costly as United suffered a double injury blow with the club's two natural left-backs both having to

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that they would like to see David De Gea remain as the club's first-choice goalkeeper next season.United have been on great form in recent weeks and are currently enjoying a 17-game unbeaten run as they look to finish in the Premier League top four and qualify for the Champions League.Despite their new-found attacking verve, however, there have still been some defensive frailties at the back and De Gea hasn't helped with