Manchester United player ratings: Scott McTominay and Alex Telles good vs Watford

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt will take a few weeks before we know just how damaging Manchester United's defeat to Sheffield United in midweek really was.Yes, it was a shock home loss against the Premier League's basement side which halted their title charge, but if it kicks the complacency out of the team then it might well be a valuable lesson learnt.The response on the pitch will be fascinating.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand was critical of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles, David de Gea and Nemanja Matic after Manchester United lost to Sheffield United.United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke securing only a second Premier League victory of the season for the visitors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial in their side to face Sheffield United tonight (8.15pm UK time kick off).Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes to the side that started the game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes, Nemanja Matic and Alex Telles also coming in to the team.Eric Bailly misses out completely, as Tuanzebe plays at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to make any signings before Monday's transfer deadline.United signed Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo in the summer window but have prioritised outgoings in the winter window.Pellistri, 19, could leave on loan as part of the next phase of his development and Jesse Lingard is likely to be loaned after failing to make a Premier League appearance all

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlex Telles believes the form of Luke Shaw can only be positive for Manchester United as he fights to earn more first-team minutes. The Brazilian joined United in the summer transfer window but has struggled to dislodge Shaw at left-back, with the Englishman raising his performance levels amid senior competition.

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 freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Luke Shaw has been jolted by the signing of Alex Telles after he continued his fine form at Liverpool.United fans voted Shaw the club's man of the match in the goalless draw at Anfield and the 25-year-old has kept his position despite competition from specialist left-back Telles.Brandon Williams ousted Shaw last season but Solskjaer accommodated the full-back as a left centre-back in a defensive

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe January transfer window still has two weeks left to run and Manchester United fans have been having their say on what business the club needs to do.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to sign any new players this month, with Amad Diallo the only new arrival after a deal was agreed last summer with Atalanta.The performances of Luke Shaw in recent weeks have certainly caught the eye, with an overwhelming majority of people believing the signing of Alex Telles

straight to your inbox every day for free Luke Shaw put his recent form down to the competition for places at Manchester United after the summer addition of Brazil international Alex Telles. United shelled out £15.4million to sign Telles from Porto in the summer but his arrival has led to Shaw raising his game once again and the 25-year-old is arguably in the best form of his Old Trafford career.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaA bystander in the first-half but was alert to save from Thiago Alcantara in the second. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaRefused to cross in the first minute and it set the tone for an unadventurous performance.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad little to deal with as Burnley did not manage an attempt on target all night. Encouraged teammates.

direct to your inbox Manchester United finally secured the services of Atalanta youngster Amad Diallo last week after agreeing to sign the youngster on deadline day in October. MEN Sport reported in September that United were exploring the possibility of signing the 18-year-old and a deal was concluded for Diallo along with Facundo Pellistri, Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles on October 5.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Brandon Williams must focus on developing as a right-back for Manchester United.Williams, 20, was one of the surprise success stories of United's 2019-20 campaign when he broke through at left-back and started in all four of their semi-final fixtures, signing a new contract until 2024.However, United recruited specialist left-back Alex Telles from Porto in the summer to compete with Luke Shaw and Williams has been restricted

direct to your inboxManchester United are set to make wholesale changes for the FA Cup third-round clash against Watford, with Dean Henderson among those sure to keep his place.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he would make "a few changes" from the United side that lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. United could recall Brandon Williams, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles to their defence, while Donny van de Beek is set to start.

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 freeThe perch is within sight. Manchester United were second on New Year's Day three years ago but mere also-rans in a one-horse race.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba moved into a more adventurous role in Manchester United's successful quest for a breakthrough in their 1-0 win over Wolves.United rose to second in the Premier League table through Marcus Rashford's 93rd minute deflected winner in what was their first league victory over Wolves since 2012.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took off Alex Telles at half-time in favour of the more direct Luke Shaw at left-back and Anthony Martial emerged just after the

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to replace Alex Telles with Luke Shaw at half-time was purely tactical, the manager said following Manchester United's late win over Wolves.Telles was one of six changes United made against Nuno Espirito Santo's side as Shaw dropped to the bench, but the Brazilian was withdrawn at the break after an uninspiring first-half performance from the whole team.Shaw made an impact when he came on for Telles in the closing stages of