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straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Scholes is still capable of executing one of his reducers from the pundit's chair and the last time Sir Alex Ferguson suffered a group stage ejection from the Champions League another midfielder went studs-up on Manchester United's younger players. "People have talked about the young players - you've had Jones, Smalling, Young coming in, everybody building them up but they’ve got a lot to do, it’s a reality check for some," Roy Keane said.
straight to your inbox every day for freeSir Alex Ferguson's flat cap was pulled so snugly over his brow it was unclear if he was awake in the Old Trafford directors' box.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Sir Alex Ferguson would have fumed at Bruno Fernandes for his role in Leicester's first goal during Manchester United's draw with the Foxes.Fernandes was in inspired form against Brendan Rodgers' side at the King Power Stadium, providing the assist for Marcus Rashford to open the scoring with a deft touch before scoring himself in the second half.Despite his brilliance for the opener, the Portuguese contributed to United conceding
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has cited the experiences Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra enjoyed in winning their first trophy with Manchester United behind his eagerness to win the Carabao Cup.Vidic and Evra joined United in January 2006 and endured chastening starts to their Premier League careers but collected winner's medals in the 4-0 League Cup final thrashing of Wigan the following month.Sir Alex Ferguson introduced the duo, as well as Kieran Richardson, off
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Daniel James and Fred in their side to face Leeds United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the team that beat Sheffield United 3-2 on Thursday night, with Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also coming in the team. Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Nemanja Matic and Dean Henderson all drop to the bench.
United could name a similar team to the one that won at Brammal Lane against Marcelo Beilsa's side, with Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial amongst those in top form against the Blades last time out, but David De Gea is likely to replace Dean Henderson in goal.Leeds have never beaten the Reds at Old Trafford in the Premier League and have conceded at least two goals in their last three league games, so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be confident heading into the this game,
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson have paid tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who has passed away aged 73.Prior to his six-year spell at Anfield, Houllier worked as assistant manager to France national team boss Michel Platini, working closely with one of the best players to ever represent United in Eric Cantona.Houllier was pivotal in Cantona moving to England, believing the notorious forward needed to leave France after a
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville doesn't think any manager has been fully backed by the Manchester United board since Sir Alex Ferguson left.United have spent over £200m on transfers since Solskjaer took over, including over £75m on five new signings in the summer.However, they ended the transfer window without priority target Jadon Sancho and Neville, when discussing United's chances of winning the title, said Solskjaer hasn't been equipped with the tools to do so.Neville
straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes slammed David de Gea for a 'criminal' error in the 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig in the Champions League.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side travelled to Germany knowing a point would be enough to seal a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.However, two early goals left United on the back foot and, they eventually succumbed to defeat, despite a late fightback.The third Leipzig goal did not cover De Gea in
direct to your inboxMino Raiola is no stranger to causing disruption and he's blown open a fresh debate regarding Paul Pogba following his latest claims. The outspoken Italian super-agent has stated that Pogba 's time at Manchester United is over, making it clear that the France World Cup winner is unhappy at Old Trafford.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting line-up for the Reds' game against West Ham.United made five changes from the side that won their last Premier League game at Southampton, with Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial and Dean Henderson all starting. Henderson was handed his first Premier League start for the Reds due to an injury to David De Gea.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have picked their preferred team to face West Ham United in the Premier League, with Dean Henderson preferred to David de Gea in goal.We asked you to pick your favoured starting XI for the game at the London Stadium, and Henderson, Axel Tuanzebe and Mason Greenwood have all been backed to start.Henderson replaced the injured De Gea at half-time against Southampton, though the Spaniard was fit to return for the PSG game.Meanwhile,
straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid Moyes knows exactly the type of pressure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under. Moyes is one of Solskjaer's predecessors in the Manchester United hotseat.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp is copying a trick straight out of the Sir Alex Ferguson handbook to try and hand Liverpool an advantage in the title race. That's the verdict of former Manchester United man Gary Neville.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could be without up to six players for the Champions League visit of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.David de Gea came off at half-time in the 3-2 win at Southampton after he collided with the woodwork whilst failing to prevent James Ward-Prowse from scoring and Alex Telles was also forced off late on with an 'issue'.Paul Pogba (ankle) and Scott McTominay could return to training on Monday after missing both of last week's wins over