Manchester United player ratings: Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes poor vs Man City

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes praised Donny van de Beek's performance against Liverpool after the Netherlands international started ahead of him in the FA Cup tie. Van de Beek was given a rare opportunity to impress in the absence of Fernandes and he looked lively before being replaced by the Portuguese playmaker with the game tied at 2-2.

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 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.

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 free"Oh no," Jamie Carragher lamented. Bruno Fernandes's deft prod had released a two-on-two breakaway and there was an inevitable tone about Martin Tyler's commentary."Here comes the counter-attack," Tyler confirmed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, January 18.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heralded the 'excellent' Paul Pogba, who he says played on the right side of a four-man midfield against Liverpool because he felt the position suited the Frenchman's qualities.When United's team was first announced, it was expected that Pogba would start on the left flank.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade his Old Trafford career debut and saved well from Riyad Mahrez after conceding a soft goal. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaMight have asked Phil Foden to switch wings with his patsy, Raheem Sterling.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's players cannot always depend on Bruno Fernandes after their fourth semi-final defeat in the last year. Fernandes was off-colour in United's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on a night when none of their forwards performed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans fear the club may not have signed Bruno Fernandes last January if the club had firmed up their interest in Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.The 23-year-old was identified by United as a long-term addition to their midfield following his breakthrough with the Magpies after the departure of Ander Herrera.MEN Sport revealed United held encouraging talks with Longstaff's representatives during the summer transfer window but he was

direct to your inboxFootage of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire talking to Jack Grealish has sparked hopes the two could have been discussing a transfer to Old Trafford for the Aston Villa star.United came out on top of a pulsating game with Villa in the Premier League on Friday, as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty earned a 2-1 win. Anthony Martial opened the scoring with a deft header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross before Grealish found Bertrand Traore to equalise after the break.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United striker Andy Cole has told Anthony Martial what he needs to do to take his game to the next level.Martial has promised so much at the Reds but never quite delivered his full potential yet, with his 2020/21 season highlighting the worries in regards to the forward's consistency.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAndy Cole has hailed four Manchester United players following the 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.The former United striker was on punditry duties for Sky Sports during the clash and heaped praise on the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after the contest.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men moved up to second in the Premier League level on points with Liverpool thanks to goals from Martial and Fernandes, who

straight to your inbox every day for freeSky Sports pundits Andy Cole and Darren Bent agree that Manchester United deserved to win the key penalty in the win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSaved well from John McGinn at 0-0 and commanded his area well. Made another save in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSaved well from John McGinn at 0-0 and commanded his area well. Made another save in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has aimed at cheeky dig at his Manchester United teammates for not helping him increase his goals and assist tally for the club.Fernandes has scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists in only 29 Premier League matches since arriving from Sporting Lisbon last January. The attacking midfielder helped United finish third in the league last season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men currently sit second going into the new year.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes says Eric Bailly was his Man of the Match for his impressive performance against Wolves on Tuesday night. The Ivorian shone alongside Harry Maguire for Manchester United in the heart of defence during their 1-0 win against Nuno Espirito Santo's side at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeCavani recalled?Edinson Cavani has as many goals as Anthony Martial despite starting nine fewer games for Manchester United this season and a second Premier League start against Wolves seems likely.Martial underwhelmed again in the league at Leicester, where he never warmed up, and Cavani's introduction in the 75th minute was belated.