Nemanja Matic sends message to Dean Henderson after Manchester United mistake

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's players cannot always depend on Bruno Fernandes after their fourth semi-final defeat in the last year. Fernandes was off-colour in United's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on a night when none of their forwards performed.

straight to your inboxKyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero will all have to be assessed in training before Pep Guardiola will decide when he can turn to his players again. Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup final for a fourth year in a row by beating neighbours United at Old Trafford with goals from John Stones and Fernandinho in a 2-0 win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have recalled goalkeeper Matej Kovar back from his loan-spell with Swindon Town.The 20-year-old agreed a one-year loan deal back in the summer but has seen his time at the County Ground cut short at the League One side.Kovar, who was experiencing his first loan-spell away from United, started brightly for Swindon but made just one clean sheet in his 20 appearances for the club.The U23s goalkeeper will now return to Carrington while the

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp will face no action from the Football Association after criticising referee Andre Marriner after Liverpool's 1-0 defeat at Southampton on Monday night. Klopp also questioned why Manchester United are awarded more penalties than his side after seeing the champions stumble to a third successive game without a win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe Uruguayan football players’ association has accused the English Football Association of racism and cultural insensitivity after it imposed a three-match ban on Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani.The union took aim at the FA in a fiery statement on Monday, which demanded that Cavani’s ban be overturned immediately, and it garnered support from many of his international teammates on social media.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes has backed Paul Pogba to continue getting better for Manchester United in 2021 after a match-winning performance against Aston Villa. The World Cup winner had a hand in both goals in the 2-1 success that moved United level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and he produced a fine all-round performance.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAmad Diallo is yet to officially arrive at Manchester United, but he is already speaking like a member of the first-team squad.United signed the Atalanta forward for a fee rising to £37million on summer transfer deadline day in October and are in the process of finalising a work permit so the Ivory Coast-born winger can move to England in the New Year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has cited the experiences Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra enjoyed in winning their first trophy with Manchester United behind his eagerness to win the Carabao Cup.Vidic and Evra joined United in January 2006 and endured chastening starts to their Premier League careers but collected winner's medals in the 4-0 League Cup final thrashing of Wigan the following month.Sir Alex Ferguson introduced the duo, as well as Kieran Richardson, off

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville compared Scott McTominay to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane after his quickfire double for Manchester United against Leeds United.In the first Premier League meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004, the Scotland international found the net twice in the opening three minutes to stun Marcelo Bielsa's side.His first was a driven effort into the bottom corner from outside the box, which left Illan Meslier hapless, before a driving

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 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 freeManchester United have handed Dean Henderson his second Premier League start for them, against former loan club Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named Henderson, Paul Pogba and Alex Telles in his line-up to face the Blades at Bramall Lane, in another vital Premier League clash. Edinson Cavani is missing through injury, as Marcus Rashford starts up front alongside Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are looking to bounce back from their Champions League disappointment in today’s Manchester derby.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were dumped out of Europe’s premier club competition when they suffered a 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig on Tuesday night.The result has piled pressure onto Solskjaer, heightening the importance of the 5.30pm kick-off against Pep Guardiola’s City later on.United won both Premier League meetings against City last season

straight to your inbox every day for free Dean Henderson has spoken with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about his situation at Manchester United and to reiterate he is ready to become the club's No.1 goalkeeper. The MEN understands Henderson, 23, spoke with Solskjaer about the need for more playing time after he made his England debut against the Republic of Ireland last month amid frustration over his omission for both home wins against West Brom and Istanbul Basaksehir.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team out in a diamond formation rather than with a back-three against RB Leipzig.United have travelled to Germany for their crucial last Champions League group game on Tuesday, knowing that if they avoid defeat then their place in the knock-out stages will be guaranteed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could re-join Juventus in the summer of 2021.Pogba's agent conducted a interview with Italian outlet Tuttosport claiming the World Cup winner was currently unhappy at the club and described his time at Old Trafford as "over".Furthermore, he believes Pogba needs to leave the club where he is currently unable to express himself and backed a transfer exit in next summer's transfer window.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba believes he is almost back to his best after the Manchester United midfielder opened up on the effect COVID-19 had on him in pre-season.