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straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes hailed Amad's improvisation in opening the scoring for Manchester United against AC Milan.United put in a sluggish performance in the game, with Milan having two goals ruled out in a goalless first half. Amad was introduced at half-time due to an injury to Anthony Martial and he made an impressive impact as he headed home from Bruno Fernandes' chipped pass, despite having his back to goal.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United hope to have David de Gea, Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial back for their Europa League last-16 second-leg vs AC Milan.United are set to be greatly boosted as they travel to Italy in midweek for the second-leg of their last 16 tie having drawn 1-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday night.Solskjaer's side prepared for a crucial week in their season with a 1-0 win over West Ham and the United manager is hoping to
United have a host of injury problems in attack ahead of the game at Old Trafford, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both major doubts, while striker Edinson Cavani has been ruled out completely.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes warned Manchester United they face a tough ask in the second leg of their Europa League tie with AC Milan if their forwards are not fit.The Reds conceded a last-gasp equaliser in the first leg of the round-of-16 match on Thursday, letting in what could be a crucial away goal in a 1-1 draw after Amad had opened the scoring.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United youngster Amad will take bundles of confidence from his first goal for the club.United performed poorly in a 1-1 draw with AC Milan in their Europa League first leg at Old Trafford, but 18-year-old substitute Amad — who replaced the injured Anthony Martial at half-time — was a bright spot.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were left delighted by Amad's near-instant impact in the Reds' game against AC Milan. The teenager had only been on the pitch for five minutes after replacing Anthony Martial at half-time in the Europa League tie before producing a fine finish to score his first goal for United since completing his move to Old Trafford in January.
straight to your inbox every day for freeTeenage kicksThe stretched squad that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is having to work with for now has meant plenty of matchday experience for Amad and Shola Shoretire recently and both have made their debuts in recent weeks.Marcus Rashford's injury at the weekend has further depleted attacking resources and it might be that a front three of Daniel James, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial picks itself for United tonight.If Rashford and Edinson Cavani are absent
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane lavished praise on Dean Henderson and Luke Shaw for their roles in Manchester United's second goal against Manchester City.United led 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-minute penalty and doubled their lead after a strong start to the second half.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes noticed the unsung but vital roles played by midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay in Manchester United's victory over City.United were 2-0 winners on Manchester derby day at the Etihad Stadium, as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early in each half.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial must be more ruthless and 'selfish' in front of goal if he's to build on his promising display against Man City. Martial was rejuvenated in the Manchester derby as he led the United line in the absence of Edinson Cavani and made an instant impact, winning a penalty in the first minute at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane believes Manchester United turned in an "almost perfect" performance to beat Manchester City 2-0. Anthony Martial earned his side a penalty after only 34 seconds, allowing Bruno Fernandes to give United an early lead before Luke Shaw added a cushion in the second half.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane has hit out at Bruno Fernandes' 'nonsense' interview during which he attempted to defend his record against top six Premier League teams.Fernandes spoke with Sky Sports ahead of the fixture at Manchester City this afternoon and addressed some of the recent criticism fired his way by the likes of Paul Scholes for not performing in recent key games such as the draw at Chelsea last month.
City are on an incredible 15 match winning run in the Premier League and are 14 points clear at the top of the league table, whilst United have drawn 0-0 in their last three games in all competitions, although the Reds are unbeaten in their last 21 away league matches.