Manchester United player ratings: Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka poor vs RB Leipzig

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has done more than enough to highlight his credentials as a Manchester United manager but there are still flickers of the naivety that cause bring the doubts back to the surface. Eric Bailly, recalled in the Premier League for the first time since October 4th, and Harry Maguire, Solskjaer's record signing, watched the ball and not the man with five minutes on the clock.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United will target a world-class defender in the summer transfer window following the Premier League draw against Leicester.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named a surprise starting XI to face the Foxes with Victor Lindelof replacing Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back, allowing Eric Bailly to partner Harry Maguire through the middle.United led through Marcus Rashford but were pegged back by Harvey Barnes who was given far too much

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaCareless with his feet and then his footwork was awry for Harvey Barnes' equaliser. Leicester preyed on his discomfort with the ball at his feet.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville insisted Manchester United can't afford to rest Bruno Fernandes or Harry Maguire as they are "irreplaceable". Both players started Wednesday night's 2-0 victory over Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while David de Gea, Victor Lindelof and Marcus Rashford were all rested.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their line-up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes from the side which defeated Leeds at the weekend as Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly selected, with captain Harry Maguire the only member of the back five to keep their place from Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have made contact with the agent of David Alaba over a potential transfer, according to reports.United initially decided not to prioritise their defence in the previous transfer window after spending big on Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the year prior, but that soon changed following the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace.Alex Telles was drafted in on deadline day to provide competition at left-back but the club were unable to

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire says Scott McTominay's performance against Leeds United was one of the best he has ever seen.McTominay produced an impressive individual display as Manchester United thumped old rivals Leeds 6-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday.The Scotland international got Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men off to a flying start by scoring twice inside the opening three minutes.The midfielder also provided an assist for Daniel James and was named man of the match.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo could have blossomed into a top centre-back partnership for the club were it not for both players' fitness problems.Bailly and Rojo face uncertain futures at Old Trafford after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a good save with his feet before conceding Liam Cooper's saveable header to give Leeds a modicum of hope. Excellent stop from Raphinha in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he may have to temporarily break up the defensive partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to protect them from injury.Maguire, 27, became the first Manchester United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute in a Premier League campaign last season and he has not missed a minute in their 12 league games this term.Lindelof, 26, has partnered Maguire in all but one league match - the 6-1

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonHad a howler in conceding to David McGoldrick inside the first five minutes but refused to be cowed. Made a pivotal save in added time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, December 15.Rio Ferdinand has criticised Harry Maguire after the United captain was seen hugging and smiling with England international teammate John Stones following the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.Roy Keane slammed Maguire for the friendly behaviour, and Ferdinand agreed."I think it’s been well documented on social media," he said on YouTube channel FIVE when asked about the

direct to your inboxCaptain Harry Maguire is not to blame for Manchester United's mixed campaign so far, according to former Old Trafford favourite Louis Saha.Ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures, United sit eighth in the table, though they are only five points off the top, with a game in hand.They are unbeaten in five league matches since losing at home to Arsenal at the start of November, winning four and drawing the other (a goalless stalemate against Manchester City last time

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has echoed Roy Keane's comments and criticised the Manchester United squad for their embraces with Man City players after Saturday evening's Manchester derby. The former United centre-back questioned Harry Maguire, who was seen hugging England teammate John Stones after the 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford.Neither side created many opportunities in a stalemate that brought a point for both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola's sides.