Pundits make their Sheffield United vs Manchester United predictions

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 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 kick off 2021 with a Premier League clash against Aston Villa on New Year's Day.The sides go head-to-head at Old Trafford (8pm kick-off) as they bid to start the year on a high.United went into 2021 second in the table - three points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. So, with Jurgen Klopp's men not in action until Monday (January 4), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have a chance to go joint top.

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 are expected to make changes to their starting XI as they welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford in the Premier League on New Year's Day.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows his side could move level with Liverpool at the top of the table with a win in their first match of 2021 after the champions failed to beat Newcastle on Wednesday night.United have been putting their squad depth to great use in recent weeks with a host of changes for most matches

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 freeMatch of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Micah Richards heaped praise on three Manchester United players after their 1-0 win over Wolves.The Reds edged a tight game thanks to Marcus Rashford's last-gasp deflected goal, with the victory moving them up to second in the table and just two points off Liverpool.Rashford's performance on the wing after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched the forward's position gained praise from Ian Wright.The popular pundit also

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 freeMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy have offered firm Manchester United predictions on where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could finish this season. The Reds have enjoyed a resurgence in the Premier League of late, winning six of their last seven in the top-flight before a 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Boxing Day.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could recall midfield duo Fred and Scott McTominay for their visit to Leicester City on Boxing Day.United travel to the King Power Stadium looking to continue their excellent recent form, which continued on Wednesday night with a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made nine changes for the game, bringing the likes of Paul Pogba, Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek into his team.

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

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been having their say on who should start against Leeds United this afternoon.United face their fierce rivals in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years at Old Trafford in what should be an engrossing encounter.With Leeds having a unique style of football under Marcelo Bielsa, there is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should choose to line-up, especially after a hit-and-miss performance against

direct to your inboxManchester United could have Edinson Cavani back in their matchday squad to face Leeds United this weekend after training in full.United host Leeds on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford, in the first league meeting of the trans-Pennine rivals since the Yorkshire club's promotion back to the top flight.Cavani missed the recent United games against RB Leipzig, Man City and Sheffield United with a groin issue, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the striker was focussed on his fitness.

United could rotate their lineup in this game, with Anthony Martial, Alex Telles, Dean Henderson, Juan Mata, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani all pushing for starts at Bramall Lane.So, what lineup will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer go with on Thursday? And, what will the final score be?* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.*Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 21 to get a score prediction.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean Henderson could be set for his fifth Manchester United start when he returns to the club he spent two years on loan with tonight.Henderson's spell with Sheffield United helped earn him a shot at taking David de Gea's spot in the United side this season and while the Spaniard remains the No.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Sheffield United on Thursday night.Cavani has missed the last two games against RB Leipzig and Manchester City after he was forced off at half-time in the 3-1 win at West Ham on December 5.The West Ham win remains the 33-year-old's only start in the Premier League and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Cavani would not be risked at Bramall Lane amid a hectic schedule."We have to be

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have been hard at work this week preparing for their Premier League clash with Sheffield United.United travel to the Steel City on Thursday night for a game that looks winnable, given the Blades' dismal league form this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Facundo Pellistri will make an impact in the first-team sooner rather than later after netting in the mini-derby against Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.Pellistri joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after impressing in Uruguay while working with former United striker Diego Forlan at Penarol.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed patience is required over the youngster's development though

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial is set to return to the starting XI for Saturday's derby clash between Manchester United and Manchester City.Martial was substituted during the second-half against West Ham and was absent from the match day squad for the mid-week defeat against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the Frenchman would be involved in some capacity against Pep Guardiola's side at Old Trafford with Edinson Cavani facing a late