Paul Scholes reveals hunch on Manchester United form after Aston Villa win

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes does not believe that qualifying for the Champions League is a 'big achievement' for Manchester United but said securing a return to European club football's top table does signify progression for the club.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba apologised to his Manchester United teammates for his handball against West Ham, Harry Maguire has revealed. Michail Antonio scored from the spot after Pogba handled to hand the visitors a first-half penalty, and despite Mason Greenwood equalising in the second half, United were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used the four players, also including Andreas Pereira who Pogba also mentioned, at the base of his midfield. And Pogba admitted he was impressed with how the United midfield functioned in his absence.

3-0 victory over the relegation-threatened side from the penalty spot, putting United on course for their fifth consecutive victory and boosting their top four chances. The Portuguese midfielder was judged to have been fouled by Ezri Konsa but replays showed the United man may have been the one to commit a foul, as he trod on the defender's leg.

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 have equalled the Premier League's all-time record for penalties given in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. Despite an even start at Villa Park, the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will use Paul Pogba's title challenge comments as motivation after they extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches. Following United 's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, Pogba told Sky Sports 'we didn't win the Premier League, that’s the goal, and we didn't win anything this year so we have to keep working'.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Manchester United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is playing and that momentum is right behind them at the minute.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sides continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba is determined to help Manchester United to success in the FA Cup and the Europa League before discussing his future at the club. The 27-year-old scored his first goal for the club in 15 months during the 3-0 win at Aston Villa, a result which extended United's unbeaten run to 17 games and kept them on the coattails of Leicester City in fourth.

straight to your inboxManchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is aiming to add to his appearance haul for the Reds after surpassing Peter Schmeichel to become the most capped foreign player for the club.De Gea was rarely called to action during the comfortable 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Thursday night that saw United move within one point of fourth-placed Leicester with four games remaining.Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba extended United's unbeaten streak to 17

straight to your inboxGary Lineker and Gary Neville have both hailed the finishing technique of Mason Greenwood after he scored against Aston Villa. The Manchester United forward put his side 2-0 up at Villa Park with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has identified the 'beautiful thing' about Manchester United's recent performances as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side maintain their push for Champions League football.United named an unchanged starting line-up for the fourth game in a row on Thursday against Aston Villa, where they have an opportunity to open up a six-point lead over sixth-placed Wolves.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has once again named an unchanged team for the Premier League fixture, with Mason Greenwood and Nemanja Matic keeping their places too, while Victor Lindelof is fit to play. Lindelof had been struggling with a back injury and came off at half time of United's 5-2 victory over Bournemouth at the weekend and was replaced by Eric Bailly.But Bailly is among the substitutes, as Solskjaer keeps with the same starting 11 for the fourth successive game.

straight to your inboxManchester United have the chance to close the gap on Leicester City in the final Champions League places on Thursday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side knowing that a win against Aston Villa on Thursday night will see them go within a point of fourth place.United could be without defender Victor Lindelof against Villa, with the Swede struggling with a back injury, with Eric Bailly ready to step in to replace him.