Pep Guardiola reacts to big Premier League wins for Liverpool and Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes Manchester United are in a "false" position at the top of the Premier League table and believes the fight for the title will be between his former club and Manchester City.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side lead the Reds by three points heading into Sunday's crucial match at Anfield.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are finally back in the Premier League title race after flexing their muscles against Burnley.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was able to rotate his midfield once again with Paul Pogba grasping his opportunity alongside Nemanja Matic and Bruno Fernandes with a match-winning goal and man-of-the-match display.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Lineker asked what Manchester United's 'doom-mongers' are going to complain about now after the club rose to the summit of the Premier League table.Paul Pogba's second-half strike moved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side three points clear of Liverpool ahead of Sunday's clash between the two sides at Anfield.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have demanded Edinson Cavani is named in the starting XI to face Burnley in the Premier League tonight.United have the opportunity to go top of the table overtaking Sunday's opponents Liverpool after 17 games played.The Reds will take confidence from their away record this season - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are the only team in the division not to have tasted defeat on their travels this campaign, only failing to win once.United's

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will take top spot in the Premier League as long as they avoid defeat by Burnley tonight.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be looking to build upon their recent momentum as they make the trip to Turf Moor, having beaten Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday night.United are the only side still unbeaten away from home in the Premier League this season, winning six of their seven games so far.

direct to your inboxWe're nearly at the half-way point of the Premier League season and the table is beginning to take shape. Despite their dreadful start, Manchester United are mounting an unlikely title race after going 10 games unbeaten and have now drawn level with reigning champions Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players not to look too closely at a Premier League table that has rivals Manchester United as joint leaders.United moved level with Liverpool on New Year's Day by beating Aston Villa, with City seven points behind the pair albeit with two games in hand.Speaking ahead of City's trip to face Chelsea, Guardiola said he is not surprised to see a club of United's stature back at the top of the table, but warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could move level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League when they face Aston Villa in their first outing of 2021.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently on an excellent domestic run and know that victory on New Year's Day will see them draw level with the defending champions.United have lost just one of their last 43 Premier League games against Aston Villa (W31 D11) and are unbeaten in their last 15 since a 0-1 home

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to send Daniel James out on loan in the January transfer window.The Welsh international has started the last two Premier League matches for United but has struggled for consistency throughout the calendar year.James burst onto the scene with three goals in his opening four matches when he moved to Old Trafford last year, but has scored just three more goals in his subsequent 50 appearances.The

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to extend their impressive domestic run as they travel to face Leicester City in the Premier League on Boxing Day.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go into the match third in the Premier League knowing another victory will see them leapfrog The Foxes and close the gap on leaders Liverpool.Since a home defeat against Arsenal in November, United are unbeaten in seven league games (W6 D1), with only Liverpool (10) on a longer

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United head into the Christmas week on a high following their recent run of results.United will be hoping to maintain their form going into the new year following three successive wins.Keeping players fit is often crucial at this time of the season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not have too many issues to deal with on that front as it stands.There are still a few injury concerns ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Leicester City.Here is the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.The defender made his first start

direct to your inboxRB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola visited their training base ahead of their UEFA Champions League match with Manchester United in October.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side beat the Bundesliga side 5-0 in Group H but were knocked out of the competition in the reverse leg on matchday six with a disastrous defeat in Leipzig.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw believes Manchester United should not be ruled out in this season's Premier League title race.United sit five points behind league leaders Liverpool heading into the festive period but have a game in hand over their Merseyside rivals.The Reds have won four of their last five league fixtures under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and became only the fourth team in top-flight history to win 10 successive away games in the league.Despite the disappointment of

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville and Jamie Carragher both predict Manchester United will finish the Premier League season inside the top four.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side sit third in the table at Christmas with a game in hand following their 6-2 drubbing of Leeds United at the weekend.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has declared that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can compete with Liverpool for the Premier League title - if they improve their home form.United have suffered league defeats at Old Trafford to Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Arsenal this term, winning just one home game before facing Leeds this afternoon.