Nemanja Matic makes Manchester United prediction for Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba found the responsibility of being a "star signing" at Manchester United difficult to handle, according to former Old Trafford coach Emilio Alvarez.The former United goalkeeping coach believes Pogba has been weighed down by the demands of fulfilling that role at the club he returned to from Juventus for £89million four years ago.Pogba is yet to fulfill the expectations on him following his return to Old Trafford, but Alvarez, who left United in September last

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes both issued defiant messages after Manchester United drew 2-2 with Southampton on Monday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League table after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser from Michael Obafemi.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has spoken glowingly about the influence that Bruno Fernandes has had on Paul Pogba. Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon in January and has made a huge impact on a United side now fighting hard to finish in the Premier League top four.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw a training session on Monday afternoon, after United's 5-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. The Norwegian will be preparing United for their clash with Villa on Thursday and will hope to ensure there is no slip-up from his squad.Here are four things we spotted from the pictures of their latest session at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington...It is fairly obvious that United are on a winning run from the general mood of the training pictures.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players that hard work and being unselfish are key to bringing up a hat-trick of Premier League wins by beating Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Solskjaer has named an unchanged starting XI for the third successive Premier League game - the first time that has happened at United since 2006 - after impressive performances against Sheffield United and Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have named a single regret over the decision to sign Bruno Fernandes - believing that their season could have been much different had the Portuguese been signed sooner.Fernandes was linked with a move to United during last summer's window but MEN Sport understood interest in the playmaker did not extend beyond mere admiration.

straight to your inboxHere's how we rated the Manchester United players after their 3-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night:David de GeaAnother clean sheet but a quiet day was ended with fine saves from Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaNot on the ball as much as Luke Shaw but spotted Mason Greenwood to play him in for his goal.

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra insisted that Paul Pogba was waiting for Manchester United to sign a "big player" and believes Bruno Fernandes' arrival has eased the burden on his shoulders.The Frenchman has been in terrific form since the Premier League restarted, having returned from lockdown free of injury after a six-month lay-off.With Pogba out injured, Fernandes hit the ground running after joining United in January, scooping the Premier League's Player of the Month award for

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes to the team that beat Sheffield United in the Premier League in midweek, as only Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes remain in the side. As well as Lingard, Bailly and Mata, Sergio Romero, Diogo Dalot, Fred, Scott McTominay and Odion Ighalo all start at Carrow Road.Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are among those on the bench, along with Anthony Martial who bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night.

Martial becoming the first United player to score three times in a single Premier League game since Robin van Persie back in 2013.Pogba’s return from injury during the suspension of fixtures means that he was able to link up with January arrival Bruno Fernandes for the first time at Old Trafford and the duo played key roles in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Speaking to MUTV after the game, Martial spoke of the work behind the scenes that goes into forming partnerships throughout the team.Get the

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Paul Pogba 'controlled' Manchester United's routine 3-0 win over Sheffield United.Pogba, 27, was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week.The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front.Pogba is poised to start again in

David de Gea Had next to nothing to do but was noticeably louder than at Tottenham. Kept his sixth clean sheet in the last eight.

Pogba impressed as a second-half substitute against Tottenham last Friday, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched to win a point for United. As a result of his impressive cameo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to partner him with Fernandes in the middle of United’s midfield for Wednesday’s game.

Paul Pogba at Manchester United – and said there is “no one” like the midfielder. Pogba made his first appearance for United since December as he came off the bench to play a starring role in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday.