Pressing, panenkas and playmaking - How Amad Diallo proved his Man United value in dazzling debut

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Amad needs time to settle in at Manchester United after the teenager made his competitive debut.The 18-year-old was brought on for Mason Greenwood after 83 minutes and played a brief part in United 's comfortable 4-0 victory against Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-32 first-leg game in Turin.Two goals from Bruno Fernandes and one each for Marcus Rashford and Daniel James virtually secured United's passage into the

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his Manchester United side to face West Brom in a bid to keep his squad fresh in a congested season. David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani are back into the team from the side that beat West Ham United 1-0 in the FA Cup on Tuesday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeVan de Beek's United career to take off?The silver lining for Donny van de Beek has always been he could thrive at Manchester United once Paul Pogba has left. It might be sooner, as Pogba is sidelined for a 'few weeks' and news of his lay-off could kick-start Van de Beek's United career.The caveat is Pogba's absence has no bearing on the trusted trio of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often settled on.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans may have ultimately been left disappointed by the draw against Everton but Bruno Fernandes did give them one moment to savour - and one former Old Trafford favourite certainly enjoyed it.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes' market value at Manchester United has skyrocketed in the year since he joined the club. The midfielder has become an almost talismanic figure for United in the 12 months since his move from Sporting CP thanks to his incredible form for the club, which has seen him score 29 goals and provide 20 assists in 54 just matches.

straight to your inbox every day for free David Luiz has revealed that Bruno Fernandes told him he was trying to 'surprise everyone' with his free-kick approach against Arsenal on Saturday evening. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side restricted to a handful of chances in the match.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe clank of the studs could be heard trudging up the sloped Stretford End tunnel towards the modest home dressing room. Manchester United were 4-1 down at the interval to Tottenham and, in the away dressing room, Jose Mourinho was preparing his players to inflict a joint-record defeat on United.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been reacting to a moment in the second half of Wednesday's loss to Sheffield United which perfectly highlighted the difference in work ethic of Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial during the game. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Blades at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand was critical of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles, David de Gea and Nemanja Matic after Manchester United lost to Sheffield United.United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke securing only a second Premier League victory of the season for the visitors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial in their side to face Sheffield United tonight (8.15pm UK time kick off).Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes to the side that started the game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes, Nemanja Matic and Alex Telles also coming in to the team.Eric Bailly misses out completely, as Tuanzebe plays at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire.

United have slight injury concerns over Marcus Rashford, with the England striker coming off with a knee injury in their previous game against Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United tasted FA Cup victory against their oldest rivals as they beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford. Both sides fielded competitive teams and Liverpool ended their four-game goalless with a brace from Mohamed Salah, but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford the winner from Bruno Fernandes put United in the draw for the fifth round.

straight to your inbox every day for freeVictor Lindelof told Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood to keep improving after he ended his goal drought in the FA Cup win against Liverpool.Greenwood scored United's equaliser in a thrilling 3-2 win, with Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes also on the scoresheet to set up a fifth-round clash with West Ham.Rashford set Greenwood up for the first-half strike before the 19-year-old returned the favour early in the second half.

straight to your inbox every day for freePerhaps the most surprising feature about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team selection against Liverpool was two members of his trusted trio in midfield started on the bench.Solskjaer settled on the dependable duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes back in October, only Fred and Fernandes came out of the front six and McTominay, a substitute at Fulham in midweek, partnered Paul Pogba.It was McTominay whom Edinson Cavani failed to find with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Monday, January 25.Manchester United edged a five-goal thriller against arch-rivals Liverpool to progress into the fifth round of the FA Cup yesterday.Bruno Fernandes scored a free-kick late in the tie after coming off the bench in the second half.Mohamed Salah initially put the visitors 1-0 up at Old Trafford with a chip over Dean Henderson before Mason Greenwood equalised later in the first half with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer and Ian Wright disagreed over the decision to give Manchester United the free-kick which Bruno Fernandes scored the winner against Liverpool from.Fernandes came off the substitutes’ bench to score the vital goal in United 's 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed his methodical approach to free-kick practice, which paid off in style for Manchester United against Liverpool. The 26-year-old fired home a brilliant 78th minute free-kick in United's 3-2 FA Cup victor y over Liverpool on Sunday evening.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans hailed Luke Shaw as the second coming of Roberto Carlos after his performance in the FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday.United moved into the fifth round of the competition following an exciting 3-2 win over their rivals at Old Trafford.