Rafael da Silva sends message after Manchester United win

straight to your inbox every day for freeOn a night that saw Manchester United produce one of their finest performances of the season, it was going to take an exceptional individual performance to stand out - and that’s what Donny van de Beek produced. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side secured a 4-1 win over their Champions League opponents Istanbul Basaksehir, and Van de Beek didn’t directly contribute to any of the four goals.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes believes Donny van de Beek's best position is as a deep-lying midfielder after his impressive performance against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.The Dutchman has struggled for first-team minutes since arriving from Ajax in the summer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer trying different midfield combinations in the early weeks of the season.Van de Beek was handed a rare start on Tuesday night as United ran out 4-1 winners against their

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says the presence of Edinson Cavani allowed Manchester United to play more direct in their 4-1 Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir.Cavani, 33, made his first United start with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford on the wings and Bruno Fernandes in the playmaker role as Solskjaer made just two changes to the team which laboured to victory against West Brom.Although Cavani did not score on his full United debut his expertise as

straight to your inbox every day, free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is 'happy' with how Anthony Martial is playing back on the left wing for Manchester United.The French forward was moved to the wing during the weekend win over West Brom and started the Champions League match against Istanbul Basaksehir on the left flank on Tuesday night.Martial looked rejuvenated as he tormented former United defender Rafael da Silva with summer signing Edinson Cavani deployed as the central striking option

straight to your inbox every day, free West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has hit out at Bruno Fernandes' penalty technique following the Baggies' defeat by Manchester United over the weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ground out a gritty 1-0 win over West Brom on Saturday night, with Fernandes netting the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.

straight to your inbox every day, freeCraig Burley has labelled Anthony Martial as "arrogant" after his performance against West Brom on Saturday.Manchester United secured their first home victory of the Premier League season after a 1-0 win against the relegation-threatened Baggies. Bruno Fernandes ' retaken penalty proved to be the difference as United once against struggled and produced a lethargic display.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects the Premier League season to continue to be unpredictable and agrees with Jose Mourinho's assessment of the current campaign.United finally secured their first home league win of the season against West Brom courtesy of a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, a win that moved the Reds into the top half of the Premier League table.Earlier in the day, Spurs continued their impressive early season form under the

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 21.Fred says United will have to “help each other”United midfielder Fred believes that the squad will have to “help each other” as they enter a packed schedule during the winter months.The Brazilian, who has usurped Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the midfield pecking order alongside Scott McTominay, says that the entire squad is important as injuries, suspensions, and fatigue have an

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, November 20.Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood will continue his impressive development this season now he has recovered from illness, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The Reds manager said that the 19-year-old spent more than a week away from United's Carrington training complex as he was unwell and the forward could sit out the visit of West Bromwich Albion on Saturday night.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes he has benefited from playing for France across their three November internationals.Pogba played for 57 minutes in France's surprising home defeat by Finland before starting in the Nations League wins over Portugal and Sweden ahead of his return to Manchester.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have tipped summer signing Amad Diallo to fill the void left by the failure to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho, 20, was a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United were unwilling to meet Borussia Dortmund's demands for the England international.

straight to your inbox every day, freeWest Brom boss Slaven Bilic is under no illusions about the size of his team's task at Old Trafford on Saturday night.Manchester United host the Baggies looking for their first home Premier League win of the season, at the fifth attempt. United are desperately trying to eradicate inconsistencies in their form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term and build on an excellent win at Everton before the international break.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans congratulated Daniel James after his excellent performance for Wales against Finland.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFrance manager Didier Deschamps has urged Manchester United to take note of Paul Pogba's form while on international duty.Pogba has struggled to cement his place in the starting XI under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season and has been restricted to substitute appearances in recent week with the United boss preferring the energetic duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes.The 27-year-old discussed his current situation at Old Trafford after

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba should not be offered a new contract and should be offloaded in the summer transfer window.Pogba, 27, has failed to meet expectations since re-joining the club from Juventus in 2016 and has struggled to force his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on a regular basis this season.The Frenchman has made 11 appearances this term but six of those have come as a substitute.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Edinson Cavani his first start for the club next week.The Uruguayan forward signed for United on transfer deadline day last month but is yet to make his full debut for his new club yet.Cavani scored his first United goal last weekend to seal their 3-1 win away at Everton before netting again while on international duty on Friday night.The 33-year-old will be eager to extend his purple patch when

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is suffering from a lack of 'rhythm', according to his international teammate Hugo Lloris.Pogba's form for United has come under the spotlight of late, having been unable to hold down a regular starting spot under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term.Questions have been raised about his future at the club, with the player himself admitting that it would be a "dream" to join Real Madrid.Pogba is currently on international

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans want to see the club part company with seven players in the January transfer window.United look set to welcome Atalanta's young winger Amad Diallo when the window reopens in 2021, after they agreed a £19million up-front fee, with £18.1m in add-ons for the 18-year-old.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could seek more January incomings yet it could be more a time to offload players.

straight to your inbox every day, freeNetherlands manager Frank de Boer is unconcerned over Donny van de Beek's start to life at Manchester United.Van de Beek became United's first major signing of the summer, joining from Ajax in a deal worth £40m. Despite calls from supporters, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hesitant to start the Dutchman who has played just 74 minutes in five Premier League appearances so far.

straight to your inbox every day, freeA big portion of Manchester United fans believe their side can finish in the Premier League top three this season.United's 3-1 win at Everton sees them now in 14th position in the top flight, though they have a game in hand on many other teams.