Paul Scholes explains why Adnan Januzaj had to leave Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand believes that Manchester United made a mistake when they hired David Moyes to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.Ferguson announced his retirement before the end of the 2012/13 season and infamously handpicked Moyes from Everton, who was then dubbed 'The Chosen One' in reference to Jose Mourinho's previous 'Special One' moniker.Moyes lasted less than a season in the Old Trafford hotseat, and Ferdinand, who was at the club at the time, has since said

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Thiago Alcantara would have been better off playing for his former club than Liverpool. Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich last summer for a fee of up to £27million.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWest Ham manager David Moyes says he spoke to England boss Gareth Southgate before signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United.Lingard joined the Hammers from United towards the end of the January transfer window, on a loan deal until the end of the season. The England international had found his first-team chances increasingly limited at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United face a difficult test against AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League - but Paul Scholes has a different opinion.United eased past Spanish opposition Real Socieded in the previous round, following up a 4-0 first-leg victory with a goalless draw at Old Trafford in midweek to seal a comfortable aggregate win.On Friday, they learned that they would face AC Milan in the next round.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid Moyes praised Jesse Lingard for injecting quality into West Ham's season at a key moment. The 28-year-old struggled for opportunities at Manchester United and took the decision to go out on loan to the East London club in the January transfer window.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly says that Paul Pogba is a "really hard worker" and extremely professional behind the scenes - even if the public image of the Manchester United star is very different.United signed Pogba for a then-world-record fee of £89million in 2016. The Frenchman has been a contentious figure ever since, with some chastising his lack of work ethic and others praising his obvious natural ability.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Daniel James has seized his chance at Manchester United after a period of poor form. The winger struggled to make an impact for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the opening months of the season but has figured four times in February, scoring three goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says he is hopeful that Manchester United may still be able to worry Manchester City in the title race.The Reds currently trail their rivals by 10 points and face matches against Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the Premier League ahead of a Manchester derby on March 7.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Merson has questioned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's recent comments refusing to rule Manchester United out of the Premier League title race.United are currently second in the table but trail leaders Manchester City by 10 points. City are on a remarkable 18-match winning streak going into the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Borussia Monchengladbach.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice wants Jesse Lingard to remain a West Ham player beyond the end of the season after his quick start to life on loan from Manchester United.The United academy graduate joined David Moyes' side until the end of the season during the January transfer window after falling out of favour with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Lingard hadn't started a Premier League match for United in over a year before his move to the London Stadium, having become a mere squad

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has insisted Jesse Lingard has been unfairly viewed at Manchester United after his bright start to life on loan at West Ham. The United academy graduate joined David Moyes' side until the end of the season during the January transfer window after falling out of favour with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

direct to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Manchester United haven't got "much to worry about" when they face "toothless" Chelsea next Sunday.United moved back up to second in the Premier League table on Sunday night with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Next up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side is a trip to Stamford Bridge against a Chelsea side yet to taste defeat under new boss Thomas Tuchel.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes does not believe Manchester United will be able to seriously challenge for the 'top trophies' until they solve their defensive issues.Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's two primary central defenders so far this season but both men have faced criticism of late.United have the 10th worst defensive record in the top-flight and Scholes believes United's defensive shortcomings are also affecting their attack.Prior

straight to your inbox every day for freeWilfried Zaha says he would have imposed himself at Manchester United if he was given his time at Old Trafford again.The Crystal Palace star spent an unhappy two years at United, failing to win a regular place in the team under David Moyes before a loan spell at Cardiff City and a return to his boyhood club when Louis van Gaal was in charge.Speaking at a Business of Football summit, the 28-year-old admitted he was too passive during his time at

straight to your inbox every day for freeWilfried Zaha feels he was forgotten about at Manchester United as he tried to settle into a new way of life away from home.The winger moved to United in 2013 as a 20-year-old but struggled for football under David Moyes before being sent on loan to Cardiff City and eventually returning to boyhood club Crystal Palace, by which time Louis van Gaal was in charge at Old Trafford.Speaking at a Business of Football summit, the 28-year-old argued that the

straight to your inbox every day for freeAdnan Januzaj believes he would still be at Manchester United had Louis van Gaal not been appointed as their manager in 2014 and is open to rejoining the club.Januzaj, 26, broke into the United side under David Moyes in 2013-14 at the age of 18 and was so impressive he inherited Ryan Giggs's number 11 on the eve of the next campaign under Van Gaal.Despite a breakthrough domestic season and inclusion in the Belgium squad for the 2014 World Cup, Januzaj