'Serious questions' - national media verdict as Manchester United lose to Istanbul Basaksehir

straight to your inbox every day for freeRafael da Silva told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep fighting as Manchester United manager. United recorded a 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday evening - a result that keeps them top of Group H.

straight to your inbox every day, freeMarcus Rashford could start on the right wing more often for Manchester United after his impressive display in their 4-1 Champions League victory over Istanbul Basaksehir.Rashford was selected on the right-hand side for the first time since United were thrashed 4-0 by Everton in April 2019 but thrived against Basaksehir and claimed his eighth goal of the season from the penalty spot.United bought two right wingers in the summer in 18-year-olds Facundo

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, freeManchester United turn their attention back to the Champions League this week as they take on Istanbul Basaksehir.United will be out to avenge their shock 2-1 defeat in Turkey last time out in Group H.

United will again be without Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard through injury, with additional injury concerns over the fitness of Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly ahead of the game.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial's slow start to the season is largely down to his three-match suspension in the Premier League.Martial was dismissed for violent conduct in United's 6-1 trouncing by Tottenham on October 4 and missed games against Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal but was able to start in the Champions League group stage matches.

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, freeWhen Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned the No.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United will monitor the fitness of both Victor Lindelof and forward Anthony Martial following the international break.Martial trained alone for France amid reports on a back problem sustained in the win against Portugal and was an unused substitute during the win against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League.Sweden have confirmed Lindelof is still suffering from a back injury and indicated he could not continue in the game against France.Lindelof was

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, November 16.France manager impressed with MartialFrance boss Didier Deschamps has claimed Anthony Martial is showing encouraging signs of improvement.The Manchester United forward started in his country’s Nations League win over Portugal on Sunday.And Deschamps, while admitting there is room to get better, praised Martial.“He lacked in finishing - it seemed a little bit clumsy," he told French

straight to your inbox every day, freeFrance boss Didier Deschamps admitted he has seen a major improvement in Manchester United's Anthony Martial of late. The United forward has recently thrust his name back into the national team reckoning after a spell of inconsistent club form, which meant he was not part of his country's triumphant 2018 World Cup squad.

straight to your inbox every day, freeIt is going to take some time for Manchester United to assemble a squad capable of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title. The Reds do not lack for quality, it's just largely concentrated in the same positions.

United striker Anthony Martial is available for selection on Saturday, with the French forward having served his three-match ban, Alex Telles, Victor Lindelof and Jesse Lingard are doubts but Eric Bailly will miss out through injury.After losing their last two games in all competitions, United will be hoping for a positive result here, particularly as the MEN understands United have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino's representatives with a view to him potentially replacing Ole Gunnar

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has stated that the club should never have sold Rafael Da Silva after the defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.The Turkish side came into the clash against United without even scoring a goal before in the Champions League but stunned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.Goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca were enough to condemn United to a second defeat in the space of a week, with Anthony Martial's effort being mere

straight to your inbox every day, freeRafael da Silva admits it was a 'different feeling' playing against the team he loves in Manchester United.The Brazilian defender came back to haunt his former side on Wednesday night as Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir caused a shock in the Champions League.Goals from former Chelsea forward Demba Ba and Edin Visca were enough to secure a 2-1 win for Basaksehir with Anthony Martial's header little consolation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.The shock defeat

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes criticised Manchester United forward Anthony Martial again following the Reds' Champions League defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir.United were unable to make it three wins in a row in Europe as they succumbed to their second loss in four days following Sunday's humbling by Arsenal. Although Martial made it onto the scoresheet for United, his goal only proved to be a consolation and Scholes questioned the Frenchman over his lack of movement.