Paul Pogba sets Manchester United new target before Liverpool FC fixture

direct to your inboxManchester City lead the way in what looks like being an intriguing race for the Premier League title this season.City are one point ahead of rivals Manchester United following their 5-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday evening, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will reclaim top spot this evening with victory over bottom side Sheffield United.

straight to your inbox every day for freePerhaps the most surprising feature about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team selection against Liverpool was two members of his trusted trio in midfield started on the bench.Solskjaer settled on the dependable duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes back in October, only Fred and Fernandes came out of the front six and McTominay, a substitute at Fulham in midweek, partnered Paul Pogba.It was McTominay whom Edinson Cavani failed to find with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof in their side to take on Liverpool in today's FA Cup fourth-round tie.United have made five changes from the team that beat Fulham 2-1 in midweek, with Dean Henderson, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford also coming into the side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was something frustratingly predictable about the dull nature of Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend.So often over-hyped and regularly underwhelming, it almost seems inevitable that annual meetings between the two most successful sides in English football history rarely seem to deliver.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp will be looking for a lot more passion when the two sides meet in the FA Cup this afternoon - and they

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want the club to do everything in their power to keep Paul Pogba this summer. Despite falling behind in the first five minutes, United retook top spot in the Premier League on Wednesday with a hard fought 2-1 victory at Fulham.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans celebrating last night's win over Fulham no doubt noticed Paul Pogba and Fred's gleeful embrace after the victory.Pogba scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win against a spirited Fulham side that sent the Reds back to the top of the league.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes summed up how every Manchester United was feeling when seeing Paul Pogba fire home against Fulham. With the score locked at 1-1, Pogba picked up a loose ball on the wing and beat two players before curling home from the corner of the penalty area for a fine strike.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United's transition period over the past few years has been the reason behind Paul Pogba's inconsistent form. Pogba is now enjoying arguably the best form of his five-year United career, and scored the second winning goal for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the 2-1 win at Fulham on Wednesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's coaches weren't surprised by Paul Pogba's stunning left-footed winner against Fulham, having seen his passing ability off both feet in midfield. Pogba slammed home a magical goal on his weaker foot with 25 minutes to play at Craven Cottage, sealing a 2-1 win that took United back to the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba insists he did not apologise to his Manchester United teammates following Sunday's game away to Liverpool. United were held to a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday afternoon but returned to winning ways with a victory over Fulham on Wednesday night.Pogba stole the show at Craven Cottage with a sensational winning goal after Edinson Cavani had cancelled out an early Ademola Lookman strike.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Manchester United need a centre-back and a right-winger to become a title-winning team.United visited reigning champions Liverpool in top spot on Sunday and maintained their three-point lead over their rivals courtesy of a goalless draw. However, neighbours Manchester City closed the gap on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to just two points with a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace and have a game in hand on the Reds.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Paul Pogba's 'excellent' display on the right-hand side in Manchester United's goalless stalemate with Liverpool.Pogba was widely expected to line up on the left to accommodate the returns of Scott McTominay and Fred in central midfield but the Frenchman started on the right for the first time in his United career.Anthony Martial switched to the left, with Marcus Rashford up front, and even though the blunt Martial made way for

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded Paul Pogba's display for Manchester United against Liverpool, after revealing the tactical instruction he gave the Frenchman. Solskjaer told Pogba to marshal Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, hence the 27-year-old playing in a slightly unfamiliar wide-right role for United at Anfield.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba in their side to face Liverpool today.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the United side that beat Burnley 1-0 in midweek, with Lindelof, Scott McTominay and Fred coming in for Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani. Those three players have to make do with a place on the bench, as does fellow summer signing Donny van de Beek.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnfield has become a fortress since Jurgen Klopp took charge of Liverpool with Manchester United only tasting victory at Anfield once since the German replaced Brendan Rodgers.United have struggled away to their North West rivals but the same can be said for Klopp at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could line up in the midfield diamond formation on Sunday when they face Liverpool.After defeating Burnley 1-0 on Tuesday, United moved to the top of the Premier League table for the first time in over three years which has only increased the stakes for the trip to Anfield.As such, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plenty of dilemmas to wrestle with when he picks his team for the fixture, especially on how to deploy his 11 men on the field.He has

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has boldly declared that Manchester United are capable of winning the Premier League this season but has named one key area of improvement.United tackle Liverpool in a top of the table clash on Sunday at Anfield, entering the game with a three-point margin following the midweek triumph against Burnley.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba does not believe that the result of Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool will determine which team will go onto win the Premier League.United moved to the summit of the table for the first time in over three years on Tuesday after Pogba struck late on to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnely.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has urged the squad to avoid conceding free-kicks if they want to defeat Liverpool this weekend.United head to Anfield three points clear of the defending champions and victory would double that advantage, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the driving seat for the title.However, United have not won away against Liverpool since 2016 and will have a stern task ahead of them if that record is to