Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues warning ahead of Leeds United fixture

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed the notion that Manchester United's semi-final issue under his management is becoming psychological. United's 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Man City was the fourth time under Solskjaer that the Reds have slipped up in a semi-final — and the second time in as many years they have lost to City in the League Cup last four.

direct to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United have a 'very strong squad' available for their semi-final clash against Man City in the Carabao Cup.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared for a new attacking approach from Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semi-final at United.City produced their standout performance of the campaign in Sunday's 3-1 schooling of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that was underpinned by a counter-attacking style Pep Guardiola seldom favours.Despite an unconvincing start, City scored three goals in a 16-minute period to go 3-0 up at half-time and effectively kill the contest ahead

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer unsurprisingly gave his backing to Edinson Cavani after the forward was handed a three-match ban.The 33-year-old was suspended after the FA ruled he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post following United's 3-2 victory at Southampton last month. Cavani has also been fined £100,000 and must complete a face-to-face education course after opting against appealing the decision.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer concedes Manchester United will have to 'look out for' Jack Grealish against a renascent Aston Villa.The MEN reported earlier this year United attempted to put the framework in place for a potential £65million deal for Grealish, 25, but the pandemic and Villa's Premier League survival scuppered any chance of a move.The £80m-rated Grealish signed a new five-year contract with his boyhood club in the summer and attained his first

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville says a two-week circuit-breaker would not be meaningful enough to have an impact on rising Covid-19 cases in football.Fulham's game against Spurs was today the latest match to be postponed due to positive coronavirus tests, with Man City's game against Everton on Monday another match forced to be rearranged.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford warned his Manchester United teammates not to get too carried away with themselves after their late win over Wolves on Tuesday night.United moved up to second in the Premier League after Rashford's deflected strike secured all three points for his side at Old Trafford.The manner of United's late winner was synonymous with the fighting spirit often required to win league titles, but the England forward isn't getting ahead of himself yet.Ole

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer disagrees with West Brom manager Sam Allardyce that there should be a break in the English football season following outbreaks of coronavirus cases.Manchester City requested to postpone their Monday night fixture at Everton and Newcastle's game at Aston Villa that was scheduled for the start of the month was also postponed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has been praised for outsmarting opposite number Marcelo Bielsa in Manchester United's demolition of Leeds United.The Reds were 2-0 up in three minutes before eventually running out 6-2 winners of a highly-anticipated clash at Old Trafford.Whilst Leeds did create chances, they were also porous in defence against a fast-paced Man United attack.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says it did 'his head in' that Manchester United winger Daniel James was booked for simulation in their 6-2 thrashing of Leeds.James was cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor in the second-half for going down under a challenge from Leeds captain Liam Cooper and the Welshman saw yellow twice last season for diving.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Machester United stars that 'nobody is bigger than this club' after praising Paul Pogba's performances since Mino Raiola's incendiary comments last week.Pogba's agent gave an interview in Italy in which he sounded the death knell for the midfielder's Old Trafford career, with the publication of the comments a day before United's crucial Champions League decider at RB Leipzig causing frustration inside the club.But while

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Dean Henderson passed his first test of resilience as a Manchester United goalkeeper at former club Sheffield United.Henderson was carelessly robbed of the ball in the fifth minute when David McGoldrick put Sheffield United ahead but made a pivotal save in added time to deny the Blades an equaliser.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has backed the job Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing at Manchester United.The Reds' exit from the Champions League increased the focus on Solskjaer's role at Old Trafford, with a shock defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir ultimately costing them passage from the group stage. Yet United continue to record results in the Premier League, despite not always being at their best, and Solskjaer is rapidly approaching two years in his role as manager.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is pleased with how the Manchester United players are adjusting to his tactical demands and claims United started in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation in the draw with City.United lined up with Paul Pogba on the left-hand side in what was deemed a midfield diamond by some and a 4-3-3 by others, with Bruno Fernandes pushed higher up the pitch.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the potential return of fans to Old Trafford could have an instant impact on Manchester United's home form.United have won just one of their six home games in the Premier League this season, whereas their form on the road has been scintillating so far.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is strong enough to ride out the storm at Manchester United despite coming under increased pressure as a result of their Champions League exit in midweek.Manchester City boss Guardiola believes Solskjaer is the victim of the cycle of instant judgement in modern football, with his job the source of speculation ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford derby.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is confident David de Gea can recover from his error that led to Manchester United's Champions League elimination against RB Leipzig. De Gea was accused of 'bottling it' by United legend Paul Scholes for Justin Kluivert's winner that relegated United to the Europa League knockout stages.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is Dean Henderson's 'dream' to become the Manchester United No.1 as pressure mounts on the incumbent David de Gea. De Gea, 30 was accused of 'bottling it' by United legend Paul Scholes for RB Leipzig striker Justin Kluivert's eventual winner in United's Champions League elimination and there is a growing clamour for Henderson to replace the Spaniard.