Manchester United set to promote another youngster to first team squad

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Southampton, as Scott McTominay comes in for Nemanja Matic in midfield. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are both selected, despite being taken off against Saints while looking tired.

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is to become the youngest person to receive an honorary degree from The University of Manchester.Rashford, 22, will follow in the footsteps of Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton in earning the accolade from the university, which is being awarded for his campaigning work off the pitch.Last month, he forced a Government U-turn after he wrote an open letter to MPs asking for the reversal of a decision not to

Marcus Rashford is to be given an honorary degree from the University of Manchester it has been announced today. Aged just 22 the Manchester United star will become the youngest person ever to awarded an honorary doctorate, the highest honour the University can bestow.

straight to your inboxManchester United captain Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment at conceding from a set-piece during the draw against Southampton.The visitors took an early lead through Stuart Armstrong before Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hit back with two goals in three minutes to give United a half-time lead.United had chances to kill the game but were unable to add to their lead after the interval.

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer played down Anthony Martial's disgruntled reaction to being substituted in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa. The 20-goal Martial was replaced by Odion Ighalo in the 79th minute but Marcus Rashford, also on 20 goals for the season, stayed on and was denied a late effort by Pepe Reina.

straight to your inboxManchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes will share penalty-taking responsibilities after Rashford took their spotkick against Bournemouth.United won their 17th penalty of the campaign with the scoreline 1-1 and Rashford stepped up rather than Fernandes, who has scored all three of his penalties for United.Fernandes levelled at Tottenham from 12 yards last month but after United received another penalty in stoppage-time Rashford took hold of the ball until

straight to your inboxManchester United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they take on relegation candidates Aston Villa on Thursday.United's hot streak of form runs from before the break in action but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been even better since the restart with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford returning from injury to finally link up with Bruno Fernandes.The performances have meant Solskjaer has at last been able to settle on what appears to be his strongest

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed the influence of a positive atmosphere in the dressing room on their recent form.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches by defeating Bournemouth at the weekend to keep the pressure on Chelsea in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.Bruno Fernandes' form, the emergence of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as well as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba returning from injury means fans are optimistic of their chances

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both surpassed 20 goals, their best tallies in a campaign for United.Solskjaer has talked up his attack, which also has Odion Ighalo in reserve, though the Nigerian forward is only on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has summed up how fans are currently feeling about the Reds after an upsurge in form.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men came into the match at home to Bournemouth on the back of a 15-game unbeaten run, before enjoying a 5-2 victory at Old Trafford as Mason Greenwood bagged a brace and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Convincing wins over Sheffield United and Norwich City since the restart had led to fans becoming

straight to your inboxSky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has predicted that Manchester United and Chelsea will finish in the Premier League top four.United made it 16 games unbeaten on Saturday thanks to a 5-2 victory at home to Bournemouth as Mason Greenwood bagged a double and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men briefly jumped into fourth spot but Chelsea regained the advantage after dispatching Watford 3-0.Chelsea are fourth and just two

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaNot for the first time, De Gea was porous at his near post and it led to goal. Conceded another penalty.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes believes the club now only need two or three top-class signings to push for the Premier League, rather than four or five.United are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run, having not lost in any competition since January.The return from injuries of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side a massive boost, especially with the pair finally being able to link up with Bruno Fernandes.Despite their good form, United

straight to your inbox Aaron Wan-Bissaka heaped praise on Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford after Manchester United's emphatic 5-2 victory over Bournemouth.