Rio Ferdinand slams Harry Maguire for what happened after Manchester United draw vs Man City

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe perch is within sight. Manchester United were second on New Year's Day three years ago but mere also-rans in a one-horse race.

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes says Eric Bailly was his Man of the Match for his impressive performance against Wolves on Tuesday night. The Ivorian shone alongside Harry Maguire for Manchester United in the heart of defence during their 1-0 win against Nuno Espirito Santo's side at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAmad Diallo is yet to officially arrive at Manchester United, but he is already speaking like a member of the first-team squad.United signed the Atalanta forward for a fee rising to £37million on summer transfer deadline day in October and are in the process of finalising a work permit so the Ivory Coast-born winger can move to England in the New Year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire praised Paul Pogba for his 'excellent' defensive work during Manchester United's win over Wolves on Tuesday night.Marcus Rashford struck in second-half stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as they climbed to second place in the Premier League table.It had looked as though United were set to share the spoils with Wolves after a cagey encounter at Old Trafford in which neither side created many clear-cut scoring

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad Romain Saiss' header that bounced off the crossbar covered and reacted well to his instinctive flick. 7Aaron Wan-BissakaA passenger for large spells of another game; impotent in attack and careless in defence.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for the Premier League fixture against Wolves on Tuesday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes from the side that drew against Leicester City on Boxing Day but Eric Bailly keeps his place in defence.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United will target a world-class defender in the summer transfer window following the Premier League draw against Leicester.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named a surprise starting XI to face the Foxes with Victor Lindelof replacing Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back, allowing Eric Bailly to partner Harry Maguire through the middle.United led through Marcus Rashford but were pegged back by Harvey Barnes who was given far too much

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their line-up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes from the side which defeated Leeds at the weekend as Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly selected, with captain Harry Maguire the only member of the back five to keep their place from Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have made contact with the agent of David Alaba over a potential transfer, according to reports.United initially decided not to prioritise their defence in the previous transfer window after spending big on Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the year prior, but that soon changed following the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace.Alex Telles was drafted in on deadline day to provide competition at left-back but the club were unable to

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire says Scott McTominay's performance against Leeds United was one of the best he has ever seen.McTominay produced an impressive individual display as Manchester United thumped old rivals Leeds 6-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday.The Scotland international got Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men off to a flying start by scoring twice inside the opening three minutes.The midfielder also provided an assist for Daniel James and was named man of the match.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo could have blossomed into a top centre-back partnership for the club were it not for both players' fitness problems.Bailly and Rojo face uncertain futures at Old Trafford after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville compared Scott McTominay to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane after his quickfire double for Manchester United against Leeds United.In the first Premier League meeting between the two historic rivals since February 2004, the Scotland international found the net twice in the opening three minutes to stun Marcelo Bielsa's side.His first was a driven effort into the bottom corner from outside the box, which left Illan Meslier hapless, before a driving

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he may have to temporarily break up the defensive partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to protect them from injury.Maguire, 27, became the first Manchester United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute in a Premier League campaign last season and he has not missed a minute in their 12 league games this term.Lindelof, 26, has partnered Maguire in all but one league match - the 6-1

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, December 15.Rio Ferdinand has criticised Harry Maguire after the United captain was seen hugging and smiling with England international teammate John Stones following the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.Roy Keane slammed Maguire for the friendly behaviour, and Ferdinand agreed."I think it’s been well documented on social media," he said on YouTube channel FIVE when asked about the

direct to your inboxCaptain Harry Maguire is not to blame for Manchester United's mixed campaign so far, according to former Old Trafford favourite Louis Saha.Ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures, United sit eighth in the table, though they are only five points off the top, with a game in hand.They are unbeaten in five league matches since losing at home to Arsenal at the start of November, winning four and drawing the other (a goalless stalemate against Manchester City last time