Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised for Bruno Fernandes decision at Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes has warned Manchester United against complacency when they face Liverpool in the FA Cup this weekend. United head into the match experiencing a rich reign of form while opponents Liverpool have won just once from their last six matches in all competitions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Friday, January 22. Bruno Fernandes' impact at Old Trafford is similar to Eric Cantona's, according to Manchester United Class of 92 graduate Ben Thornley.

straight to your inbox every day for free It is a wrench for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having to tell players they have not made his XI but the Manchester United manager relishes one-to-one conversations, whatever the mood when his door reopens. Solskjaer is approaching the two-year anniversary of his appointment as permanent United manager and the progressive period continued with a creditable point at Liverpool, despite the glaring opportunities Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba failed to take.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant Bruno Fernandes is not fatigued and says the Manchester United playmaker's form is 'very good'.Fernandes received the Premier League Player of the Month award for the fourth time for December but his influence has waned in United's recent matches.The 26-year-old has started in all but one league game since he joined the club in January of last year and United great Roy Keane opined Fernandes 'didn't play well' in the

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, January 18.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heralded the 'excellent' Paul Pogba, who he says played on the right side of a four-man midfield against Liverpool because he felt the position suited the Frenchman's qualities.When United's team was first announced, it was expected that Pogba would start on the left flank.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has labelled Nathan Bishop an "amazing professional" after signing a new deal with Manchester United.The 21-year-old joined United in January 2020 from Southend United and has impressed in his first year at the club. As a result, Bishop has seen his terms improved and his contract extended until 2023, with the option of an extra year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba's slow start to the season was due to his battle with Covid-19.Pogba and Fernandes were key to helping Manchester United finish third in the Premier League last season as the Reds reached the semi-final of the FA Cup and Europa League.Both men were seen as key players in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side but Pogba has found himself restricted to a role as an impact substitute in recent months.In the last few weeks, Pogba has

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed Paul Pogba promised him that the pair would have a good understanding playing together for Manchester United.12 months ago, after months of transfer speculation, Fernandes sealed his dream move to Old Trafford and fans were instantly picturing his link up with Pogba.Unfortunately, supporters were forced to wait to see the duo in action as Pogba was currently recovering from surgery on an ankle injury that had side lined him

straight to your inbox every day for free"Bruno's goals and assists stats speak for themselves."That was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assessment of Bruno Fernandes' statistics at Sporting Lisbon prior to his Manchester United transfer. After months of transfer speculation, the Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford with a reputation as one of Portugal's most efficient playmakers.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJose Mourinho has aimed a fresh dig at Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, arguing that players who score penalties should not be listed in the Premier League's top scorers.Fernandes sits third in the Premier League scoring charts this season, netting 11 times for United, five of which have come from the penalty spot.

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 freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer concedes Manchester United will have to 'look out for' Jack Grealish against a renascent Aston Villa.The MEN reported earlier this year United attempted to put the framework in place for a potential £65million deal for Grealish, 25, but the pandemic and Villa's Premier League survival scuppered any chance of a move.The £80m-rated Grealish signed a new five-year contract with his boyhood club in the summer and attained his first