Scott McTominay gives verdict on competition for places in Manchester United midfield

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed the influence of a positive atmosphere in the dressing room on their recent form.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches by defeating Bournemouth at the weekend to keep the pressure on Chelsea in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.Bruno Fernandes' form, the emergence of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as well as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba returning from injury means fans are optimistic of their chances

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Hannibal Mejbri has added significant muscle during the break from competitive football.The Premier League season resumed last month with United continuing their impressive form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep their hopes of finishing in the top four alive.Despite the senior team returning to action, the club's development sides have not played any fixtures since the postponement of the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic.The league

straight to your inboxJose Mourinho's legacy lives on at Manchester United.

United's 5-2 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday. It means Greenwood now has 15 goals in a sensational breakthrough campaign after being promoted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Shearer says United were right not to loan Greenwood out and believes the teenager has the world at his feet.

straight to your inboxNemanja Matic has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester United.Matic turns 32 on August 1 and has committed to United until 2023, with no option of an additional year.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 5 July.Solskjaer names four unlucky playersOle Gunnar Solskjaer has named four players who have been unlucky not to be included in his recent starting line-ups.United have named the same starting XI for three league matches in succession - bringing the club three victories, each by a margin of three goals.However, Solskjaer has named four players - Scott McTominay, Fred, Brandon Williams and Daniel James - as

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have named a single regret over the decision to sign Bruno Fernandes - believing that their season could have been much different had the Portuguese been signed sooner.Fernandes was linked with a move to United during last summer's window but MEN Sport understood interest in the playmaker did not extend beyond mere admiration.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has questioned whether Scott McTominay could move to centre-back for Manchester United amid increasing competition in midfield. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have emerged as two of the first names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team sheet during the Premier League restart.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe spending big on Jadon Sancho in the upcoming transfer window might not be necessary due to Mason Greenwood's performances on the right wing.The 18-year-old has spent the majority of his career playing as a central forward but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shifted him out to the right at times this season in order to accommodate Anthony Martial through the middle.Greenwood opened the scoring against Brighton with a sublime finish, beating a defender

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes is confident he can form a fine midfield partnership with Paul Pogba at Manchester United after they combined for a goal for the first time in the 3-0 win at Brighton.Pogba set Fernandes up for United's second goal in their stroll against the Seagulls and in only their second start together they were both outstanding at the Amex.The Portuguese playmaker netted twice in the win to continue his remarkable start to life at United and his partnership with Pogba

straight to your inboxPaul Scholes needed only nine words to describe what he had seen from Manchester United against Brighton on Tuesday night. "Well then...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after being dropped following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham in September.

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.

Scott McTominay that he needs to work harder than ever to earn a permanent spot in the starting XI after signing his new long-term contract at Manchester United.McTominay was rewarded for his impressive performances this season as he signed a new five-year contract earlier this week that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option of an additional year.It's the third season in succession that the 23-year-old has penned a new deal owing to his impressive development since making his

Martial becoming the first United player to score three times in a single Premier League game since Robin van Persie back in 2013.Pogba’s return from injury during the suspension of fixtures means that he was able to link up with January arrival Bruno Fernandes for the first time at Old Trafford and the duo played key roles in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Speaking to MUTV after the game, Martial spoke of the work behind the scenes that goes into forming partnerships throughout the team.Get the

Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood coming into United's starting lineup.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes to his United side from the one that faced Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, with Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Mason Greenwood coming in. Daniel James, Fred and Scott McTominay drop to the bench.United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on their return to action last Friday night, with Fernandes scoring from the penalty spot after Pogba was fouled.

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford