Manchester United set two Premier League records after victory over Sheffield United

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Donny van de Beek will need time to establish himself in the Manchester United first-team.Van de Beek, 23, was United's major summer signing in a £40million move from Ajax and scored on his debut in the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in September.However, Van de Beek has only started twice in the Premier League and his start at West Ham a month ago ended at half-time when Solskjaer replaced him for Bruno Fernandes with United 1-0

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has been accused of telling team-mate Luke Shaw to dive during Manchester United's Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Pogba played a key role as United beat Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on New Year's Day, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to clinch the points.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United forward Edinson Cavani has accepted the Football Association’s decision to hand him a three-match ban but stressed his innocence over the social media post in question.Cavani came off the bench to secure a victory for United away to Southampton in November and responded to a friend on Instagram with the words ‘gracias negrito’.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have hailed the performance of Eric Bailly in their 1-0 victory over Wolves.The defender had a dominant performance at centre-back, snuffing out a number of Wolves opportunities and helping United to a clean sheet that ultimately enabled them to win the game through Marcus Rashford's last-gasp deflected strike.It was the 26-year-old's third game within a week after an injury-hit few seasons at Old Trafford and his performance has

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United are waiting to hear back from the Premier League on why their postponed trip to Burnley has still not been allocated a date. United 's fixture at Turf Moor was originally set for the opening weekend of the season of September 12 but, because of United's Europa League participation in mid-August, the match has been pushed back to 2021.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are set to trigger the one-year extension in Edinson Cavani's contract and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to keeping him beyond the end of next season.Cavani, 33, joined United on deadline day in October on a deal until the end of the current campaign with the option of an additional year that rests with the club.The Uruguayan came on at half-time to assist Bruno Fernandes at Leicester on Boxing Day and lashed in United's winner in

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is more concerned with Manchester City finding their form again than trying to match early frontrunners Liverpool and Manchester United.City's win over Southampton at the weekend took them to eighth in the table, having suffered just two defeats in their opening 13 games but only recorded six victories.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to start Bruno Fernandes against Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.United are taking on the Toffees just three days after their 6-2 win against Leeds United in the Premier League, and Fernandes is one of just two players to have started against Leeds to keep his place at Goodison Park.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMicah Richards says Scott McTominay has shown he is capable of being more than just a holding midfielder for Manchester United. The 24-year-old netted twice in the first three minutes to send United on their way to a 6-2 thrashing of rivals Leeds United in a superb performance at Old Trafford.

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 says it did 'his head in' that Manchester United winger Daniel James was booked for simulation in their 6-2 thrashing of Leeds.James was cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor in the second-half for going down under a challenge from Leeds captain Liam Cooper and the Welshman saw yellow twice last season for diving.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane says Leeds United fans are silly for considering their club to be as big as Manchester United. The two fierce rivals lock horns in the Premier League this afternoon for the first time in almost 17 years in an eagerly-anticipated clash.United are looking to kick-start their home form this season against a Leeds side that has won plenty of plaudits for their style of play under Marcelo Bielsa.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLeeds United star Kalvin Phillips has demanded his teammates make sure they are on top form to face Manchester United this weekend.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a stern test from Leeds United as they prepare for their first Premier League trip to Manchester United in nearly 17 years.Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the league for the first time since February 2004 on Sunday after a 16-year absence from the top-flight and could go to within three points of United with a win.Solskjaer first played at Elland Road in 1996 and scored four times against Leeds, including two in a

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 freeManchester United fans have been left stunned at Dean Henderson's early error against Sheffield United. The United goalkeeper was handed a start against the club he spent the last two seasons on loan at but he made a costly error after just four minutes as he was tackled by Oliver Burke, allowing David McGoldrick to roll the ball into an empty net and give the Blades the lead.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United want to win the Europa League despite the possible ramifications of progressing in a crammed fixture schedule.United have drawn La Liga leaders Real Sociedad in the round-of-32, with both legs to be played in the last two weeks of February.Unlike last season's straight knockout format that was drafted up after the coronavirus pandemic put football on hiatus, every knockout stage will consist of two legs and

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United not to expect their European campaign to get any easier after being knocked out of the Champions League.United were eliminated at the group stage following defeat in their final fixture against RB Leipzig last week.As a result of finishing third in their group, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men have now dropped into the Europa League.They have been drawn against Spanish side Real Sociedad in the last 32 of the

direct to your inbox Andy Burnham has announced a new victim support hotline to take calls from people unhappy with the way Greater Manchester Police is dealing with their reported crime, in the wake of a blistering inspection report.