Paul Pogba reveals secret to Bruno Fernandes partnership at Manchester United

straight to your inboxFor once the mood music around Paul Pogba at Manchester United was relatively quiet. While the front three had attracted the attention since the Premier League restarted in June and Bruno Fernandes was lauded for transforming the midfield, United's World Cup winner was silently and serenely edging his way back to fitness.But then came the penalty he gave away against West Ham United at Old Trafford and instantly the judgements on Pogba were back.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes there are still plenty of areas for Paul Pogba to improve in after assessing his performances for Manchester United in recent months.The France World Cup winner returned from injury for the Premier League's resumption in June and impressed alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic in United's midfield.That has seen Pogba's influence increase but there have still been forgetful moments for the club's record signing, including the penalty he conceded

Luke Shaw has been one of their main injury concerns, missing the past three matches with a twisted ankle, but should be fit to return at the King Power Stadium.Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also come back into the starting side having been left on the bench for the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday night.Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been the preferred midfield duo for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late and ought to continue at the base of a 4-2-3-1, with Bruno Fernandes supporting a front three of

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have called on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to change his system to bring the the best out of Paul Pogba alongside Bruno Fernandes.Pogba has missed the majority of the season through injury and Fernandes' quick start to life in England following his January transfer from Sporting Lisbon had fans dreaming of their partnership in the engine room.The Frenchman returned to the United side when the Premier League restarted in June and scored his first goal of the

straight to your inbox Owen Hargreaves believes Paul Pogba can be a leader for Manchester United’s young generation of players – with the help of Bruno Fernandes. The French midfielder has been in top form for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side since the Premier League’s return to action last month.

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 inboxGary Neville highlighted the contributions of Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic as he discussed Manchester United's improved form since the turn of the year.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have established themselves as the Premier League’s form side since January, and had dropped just two points since returning to action last month heading into Monday's game against Southampton.That form has seen them move back into contention for a place in the top

Bruno Fernandes has emerged as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's preferred combination, and has helped United win four successive games, as they prepare to face Southampton tonight (Monday).Pogba has shone since returning from an ankle injury, but it's Matic who is the unsung star of the team. The Frenchman revealed the impact Matic has when encouraging him during matches.

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 inbox Bruno Fernandes believes Marcus Rashford deserves more credit for the role he is playing at Manchester United. The England international has formed an integral part of the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since his return from injury during lockdown, but has not grabbed the headlines in the same way as some of his other teammates.

straight to your inboxIan Wright says signing Jadon Sancho and Kalidou Koulibaly would turn Manchester United into serious challengers.United extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 17 matches when they beat Aston Villa on Thursday evening and their form has grabbed the attention of the rest of the Premier League.Bruno Fernandes has formed a fine partnership with Paul Pogba whilst Mason Greenwood has had a fantastic debut season.Speaking on Optus Sport's The Kelly and Wrighty Show, England

straight to your inboxSouthampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has warned Manchester United his team won't fear them despite their 17-game unbeaten run.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side extended their fine form post-lockdown with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Thursday night, boosting their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba ensured United remain in the hunt for a top-four finish.

The Europa League quarter-final draw has pitted United against either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir, assuming they come through the tie against LASK, which they are leading 5-0 after the first leg. The rest of the tournament will be played as one-off games at neutral venues in Germany, but United head back to Old Trafford to see through the job they started back in March before the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has warned Manchester United that their sparkling form does not automatically mean they will challenge for the title next season.The Reds have become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches by three goals, with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba inspirational in midfield.Whilst United continue to hunt down a potential top-four finish, their form has prompted talk of closing the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City next season.Yet

straight to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Manchester United's recent form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make their rivals worry for next season.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 17 games with a comfortable win against relegation threatened Aston Villa on Thursday night thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba.United's win saw them move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining, Solskjaer's side can guarantee

in another 3-0 win on Thursday night, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side swept aside Aston Villa.A Bruno Fernandes penalty and Mason Greenwood's thunderous strike were enough for United at Villa Park. They closed the gap to fourth-placed Leicester to just one point, as they search for Champions League football next season.Pogba reflected on United's hot-streak and form to Sky Sports after the game.

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

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho has named Manchester United's Paul Pogba in his ideal starting XI, as he continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.Sancho is top of United 's transfer wishlist this summer, with the club hoping to do a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign the exciting England international. United have improved in recent weeks, particularly due to the return of Pogba from injury and his link up with new signing Bruno Fernandes in midfield.