Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to the United side that started against Crystal Palace on Thursday night, with Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic coming back into the team. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are left on the bench.
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straight to your inboxPaul Pogba and Anthony Martial are likely to return to Manchester United's starting XI for the Premier League clash against Brighton on Tuesday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made wholesale changes for the weekend's FA Cup quarter-final against Norwich, with only three players from the comfortable win against Sheffield United retaining their place.United needed extra-time to defeat the Canaries and book their spot in the semi-finals of the competition and will face their main top
.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to the United side that started against Crystal Palace on Thursday night, with Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic coming back into the team. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are left on the bench.
straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make five changes to his starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.The two clubs will take time out of their intense battle for Champions League qualification to go head-to-head for a place in next month's final at Wembley.United are the form side going into the match and haven't lost in 19 games, but there has been a noticeable drop in performance levels over the last two matches.That could probably
straight to your inboxAfter their impressive 2-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Thursday, Manchester United find themselves back in action again on Sunday, as they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to be without Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones, with doubts over the fitness of Brandon Williams too, but the full-back is expected to be fit enough to play at full-back in Shaw's absence.Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial,
straight to your inboxManchester United will be looking to extend their remarkable unbeaten run when they face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to end his first full season in charge of United in style with a place in the showpiece final up for grabs.United have already beaten Chelsea three times this season and will be boosted in the knowledge they have progressed from 15 of their last 17 FA Cup semi-final ties.In terms of early
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Southampton, as Scott McTominay comes in for Nemanja Matic in midfield. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are both selected, despite being taken off against Saints while looking tired.
straight to your inboxAnthony Martial has revealed details of the agreement he struck to get the No.9 shirt back at Manchester United.The French forward enjoyed a superb debut season at Old Trafford wearing his favoured shirt number but was forced to give it up following the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic the following summer.Romelu Lukaku's own move to United eventually saw him handed the desirable squad number with Martial forced to play back-up with the No.11 shirt instead.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
straight to your inboxManchester United will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Crystal Palace on Thursday.United were unable to capitalise on the defeats suffered by Chelsea and Leicester City at the weekend when they faced Southampton on Monday, drawing the match 2-2 as the Saints grabbed a last-minute equaliser through Michael Obafemi.Instead of climbing up to third and going a point above Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remained in 5th but they still have a
Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.
straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his
straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial's improved form at Manchester United is largely down to his improved work rate.The French forward has established himself as the star striker at United this calendar year and has played a key role in their current unbeaten run.Martial worked wonders to lead the attacking line for United in the absence of Marcus Rashford at the start of the year and has continued his fine form with four goals since football restarted last
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 star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.
straight to your inbox Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to name an unchanged team for the third game in succession against Bournemouth. United are enjoying a rich vein of form and are on a 15-game unbeaten streak, and have noticeably stepped their level up since the restart, with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes finally getting the chance to link up in midfield.
straight to your inboxManchester United go into their game against Bournemouth this weekend knowing that a win could see them move into the Premier League top four, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side now just two points behind Chelsea in fourth and three points behind Leicester City in third.United are likely to field the same side that convincingly beat Brighton in their last Premier League game, with Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford all expected
straight to your inboxPaul Pogba is playing in a deeper role for Manchester United to partially protect their back four and to maximise Bruno Fernandes's pressing.Pogba has started the last two Premier League games in a midfield axis with Nemanja Matic behind Fernandes in the No.10 role and the attacking trident of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Mason Greenwood ahead of them.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought Pogba on for his first appearance this calendar year at Tottenham,
straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their line up for the Premier League fixture away at Brighton on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes from the side which defeated Norwich in the FA Cup at the weekend with David de Gea replacing Sergio Romero in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Aaron Wan-Bissaka returning on the right of defence while Luke Shaw continues his remarkable run on the left.
straight to your inboxJust three days after Manchester United beat Norwich City in extra-time to advance to the semi-final of the FA Cup, United find themselves back in Premier League action, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side facing a trip to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton.Solskjaer is likely to recall Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Nemanja Matic, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof to the starting lineup against the Seagulls, whilst Phil Jones and Axel
straight to your inboxManchester United will be looking to carry on where they left off when they travel to face Brighton in the Premier League on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are unbeaten in 14 games across all competitions but know they will need to be at their best to beat a resurgent Brighton side.The Seagulls have won both of their previous home matches against United in the Premier League and are on their own three match unbeaten run from matches against Wolves, Arsenal and
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made eight changes to the team that beat Sheffield United in the Premier League in midweek, as only Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes remain in the side. As well as Lingard, Bailly and Mata, Sergio Romero, Diogo Dalot, Fred, Scott McTominay and Odion Ighalo all start at Carrow Road.Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are among those on the bench, along with Anthony Martial who bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reaching Wembley.Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba could be among those rested, after starred in United's 3-0 midweek victory over Sheffield United in the league.Here, our MEN United writers pick their sides to face Norwich:Romero is an obvious pick in goal and Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams are due some adequate playing time.