Manchester United news as Scott McTominay challenged, youngster promoted, injury updates

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have now gone almost five hours without scoring and at Crystal Palace their attacking problems were so acute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left his third substitution unused.Scott McTominay and Daniel James, with 12 goals between them this season, were introduced in the last 20 minutes but Solskjaer overlooked the £37million winger Amad and 17-year-old rookie Shola Shoretire.United drew 0-0 for the third game running at Selhurst Park, where they

straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James has admitted he thinks Luke Shaw should be named the Manchester United player of the month for February — even though he is nominated himself.United revealed that James, Shaw, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes were the four contenders for the award, with James rewarded for his return to form of late.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe last time Manchester United scored from open play against one of the 'big six' in the Premier League was in the last game they played in front of a capacity crowd.Next week marks a year since the roar from Old Trafford rippled across the River Irwell to greet Scott McTominay's clincher in the derby.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were on their last charge and Scott McTominay, on his last legs, botched the breakaway.It was the 89th minute but Bruno Fernandes raised the white flag. "Come on, guys, it's the best chance.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited to see Mason Greenwood possibly operate as a central striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his team to face Chelsea.David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all come back into the starting XI. The biggest omission is up front, with Anthony Martial named as a substitute despite the absence of Edinson Cavani through injury.

United are likely to be without Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Daniel James on Sunday, with Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay all ruled as doubtful ahead of this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a choice to make in terms of formation, as the Reds have the option to stick with their tried and tested 4-2-3-1, or look to match the Blues' effective three at the back system.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google

straight to your inbox every day for freeEnforced selections?Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept his cards close to his chest during the injury bulletin although he was unlikely to show his hand amid doubts over key personnel.Edinson Cavani has not played in two weeks and, if fit, might not be used from the start.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, February 27.Donny van de Beek is expected to be fit for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also revealed that Scott McTominay will miss out at Stamford Bridge.Van de Beek is set to return after being sidelined for the last three matches to give Solskjaer more options in the centre of midfield.Edinson Cavani, though, could miss out, while

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United expect to have Donny van de Beek back for their trip to face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, but Scott McTominay will miss out. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an additional injury update ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend with mixed emotions for United fans.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he hopes to have Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek back for the Premier League clash against Chelsea this weekend. However, United are still set to be without Paul Pogba 'for a few weeks' as he continues his rehabilitation from a recent thigh injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEthan Galbraith could play a part for Manchester United against Real Sociedad this evening after being included in the squad for the Europa League game. Galbraith has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad for the 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford after injuries to Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay.

United's midweek Europa League clash and are injury doubts ahead of the weekend, with Scott McTominay also a concern having been brought off in the second-half in midweek.Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial could all return to the starting lineup against the Magpies, particularly with all three not featuring from the start in Turin.Paul Pogba and Phil Jones will definitely miss out, whilst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a decision to make in goal, with Dean Henderson earning a clean sheet

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have a number of injury concerns ahead of facing Newcastle United on Sunday.The Reds have endured some patchy Premier League form of late, dropping points to the likes of Sheffield United, Everton and West Brom, but they enjoyed a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotated some of his starting XI for the win over the Spanish club and could well be forced into naming a similar side to face the

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 19.Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for United against Newcastle United on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained in his pre-match press conference.Solskjaer also confirmed that Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain unavailable while Scott McTominay is dealing with an injury after he was substituted in the second half of Thursday's win over Real Sociedad."Paul is out, Phil

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday.Van de Beek and Cavani did not travel to Turin for the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad due to muscular injuries but the summer signings have 'a chance' of making the weekend Premier League squad.United will assess Scott McTominay after he sustained an injury against Sociedad and was substituted in the second-half.

United will be without Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani for the trip to Turin, whilst Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay are also injury doubts and face late fitness tests.Dean Henderson, Eric Bailly, Daniel James, Alex Telles, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic are all pushing to start, with youngsters Amad and Shola Shoretire also part of the United squad.Ole Gunnar Solskjear's side are likely to face a number of familiar faces, including former United winger Adnan Januzaj, former

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, February 17.Trio ruled outDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani will miss Manchester United's Europa League round-of-32 first leg against Real Sociedad.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Van de Beek and Cavani have both sustained muscular injuries, while Paul Pogba will not play again this month due to a thigh injury.Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay are doubts but will travel to

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani will miss Manchester United's Europa League round-of-32 first leg against Real Sociedad.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Van de Beek and Cavani have both sustained muscular injuries, while Paul Pogba will not play again this month due to a thigh injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a near full squad to choose from as he prepares his side to face West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.Paul Pogba is the only confirmed absentee from the United squad, with the French midfielder sidelined after picking up a thigh injury in the 3-3 draw with Everton last weekend.Solskjaer confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday that Eric Bailly is back in training after missing

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek’s struggles at Manchester United show that it is sometimes better to promote from within rather than use the transfer market, according to Dimitar Berbatov.Van de Beek has started just 11 games in all competition this season following his £35million move from Ajax in August.He has found himself on the substitutes’ bench more often than not under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the form of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba limiting his