Manchester United player Bruno Fernandes praises Donny van de Beek performance vs Liverpool

United went on to secure progression to the quarter-finals with an extra-time strike courtesy of Scott McTominay. However, a lot of the talk post-match was dominated by another unremarkable display by United’s costliest summer recruit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBryan Robson and Dwight Yorke believe Donny van de Beek will eventually come good at Manchester United.Van de Beek has struggled for game time during his debut season at Old Trafford, with many of his minutes coming in cup competitions. The Dutchman's disappointing performance against West Ham on Tuesday night was one of the few talking points to come out of a dour cup tie, but two United greats are confident Van de Beek will improve.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United star Bruno Fernandes is already the clear favourite to be named PFA Player of the Year this season.The Portuguese international has already won the Premier League Player of the Month award twice this season in back-to-back months across November and December.Fernandes is the league's second-highest scorer, level with the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son on 13 goals, while Mohamed Salah leads the way with 16.

straight to your inbox every day for freeVan de Beek's United career to take off?The silver lining for Donny van de Beek has always been he could thrive at Manchester United once Paul Pogba has left. It might be sooner, as Pogba is sidelined for a 'few weeks' and news of his lay-off could kick-start Van de Beek's United career.The caveat is Pogba's absence has no bearing on the trusted trio of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often settled on.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans may have ultimately been left disappointed by the draw against Everton but Bruno Fernandes did give them one moment to savour - and one former Old Trafford favourite certainly enjoyed it.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes joked Fred resembled Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos after his second-half cameo at left-back during the win against Southampton.United cruised to a win against Saints at Old Trafford, netting four first-half goals which put the result beyond doubt after Alex Jankewitz's early red card.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw a chance to hand some first-team minutes to summer signing Donny van de Beek given United's superior position and rest the in-form

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe clank of the studs could be heard trudging up the sloped Stretford End tunnel towards the modest home dressing room. Manchester United were 4-1 down at the interval to Tottenham and, in the away dressing room, Jose Mourinho was preparing his players to inflict a joint-record defeat on United.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been reacting to a moment in the second half of Wednesday's loss to Sheffield United which perfectly highlighted the difference in work ethic of Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial during the game. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Blades at Old Trafford.

United have slight injury concerns over Marcus Rashford, with the England striker coming off with a knee injury in their previous game against Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, January 25.Bruno Fernandes has hit back at suggestions claiming he is tired after he was left out of United's starting XI against Liverpool at the weekend, with Donny van de Beek starting in his stead.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rested his creative midfielder ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie, introducing him midway through the second half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has hit back at suggestions he is feeling the effects of a gruelling season after being let out of the Manchester United starting line-up in the FA Cup win against Liverpool.The Portuguese playmaker was a surprise omission by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the Old Trafford fixture, but he came off the bench with 24 minutes remaining and scored the winner with an arrowed free-kick, sealing a 3-2 victory.Fernandes was withdrawn late on at Anfield

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans hailed Luke Shaw as the second coming of Roberto Carlos after his performance in the FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday.United moved into the fifth round of the competition following an exciting 3-2 win over their rivals at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonStood up to Mohamed Salah but was craftily beaten in the first-half. Too porous in letting Salah's second in.

straight to your inbox every day for free Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek have earned their FA Cup fourth-round starts against Liverpool through impressive performances on the training ground. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said both players had been working hard to force their way into his Manchester United plans and they will get the chance to impress against the Premier League champions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof in their side to take on Liverpool in today's FA Cup fourth-round tie.United have made five changes from the team that beat Fulham 2-1 in midweek, with Dean Henderson, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford also coming into the side.

United will be without Phil Jones, Brandon Williams and Marcos Rojo through injury against Liverpool, whilst Dean Henderson is likely to start in place of David De Gea, and players like Nemanja Matic, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all pushing to start.However, Scott McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba are all likely to start having been in good form in recent weeks.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek will be involved for Manchester United against Liverpool after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the midfielder isn't happy with his playing time so far this season.The £35million summer signing from Ajax has started just two Premier League games and has played just 15 per cent of United's league minutes at the halfway stage of the competition.Van de Beek's last start was in the FA Cup third-round win over Watford and he's been an unused

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited at the prospect of Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo linking up after the Portuguese was spotted giving advice to the youngster in first-team training.Diallo completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford earlier this month and immediately joined up with the first-team despite playing only 59 minutes for Atalanta's senior side prior to his transfer.The 18-year-old was absent from the U23 team that was defeated by

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek start against Fulham on Wednesday.Following the goalless draw with Liverpool on Sunday, United are straight back in action to face a resurgent Fulham at Craven Cottage.If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had claimed a victory at Anfield then they would have gone six points clear of the reigning champions but instead they could find themselves as low as third by the time they kick-off in London, should