Sheffield United player defends Paul Pogba ahead of Manchester United fixture

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday July 12.Fernandes: “Rashford is doing an amazing job”Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has not grabbed the headlines the same way as his team-mates have since the Premier League restart.While Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial have received all the plaudits, Rashford has scored just once and assisted two goals.But Fernandes believes that Rashford’s impact goes far beyond his

straight to your inboxSouthampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has warned Manchester United his team won't fear them despite their 17-game unbeaten run.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side extended their fine form post-lockdown with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Thursday night, boosting their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba ensured United remain in the hunt for a top-four finish.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba says Manchester United must rediscover their hunger for success if they are to be considered a 'top, top team' again.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still in the hunt for two trophies this season as they look to end the campaign with qualification to the Champions League and success in both the FA Cup and Europa League.French midfielder Pogba will likely play a crucial role in any silverware between now and the end of the season, and he believes United are

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has explained why Paul Pogba's performance level has improved due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes made the switch to the Reds in January from Sporting Lisbon but it's only now that the attacking midfielder and Pogba have had a run in the United side together due to the latter's injury issues.Ferdinand feels that Pogba's energy levels have increased dramatically since his return to the side and he has highlighted what

straight to your inboxHere's how we rated the Manchester United players after their 3-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night:David de GeaAnother clean sheet but a quiet day was ended with fine saves from Aaron Connolly and Neal Maupay. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaNot on the ball as much as Luke Shaw but spotted Mason Greenwood to play him in for his goal.

Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.

David de Gea Had next to nothing to do but was noticeably louder than at Tottenham. Kept his sixth clean sheet in the last eight.

Pogba impressed as a second-half substitute against Tottenham last Friday, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched to win a point for United. As a result of his impressive cameo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to partner him with Fernandes in the middle of United’s midfield for Wednesday’s game.

United's team to face the Blades at Old Trafford includes both Pogba and Bruno Fernandes - the first time the pair have started together since the Portuguese arrived in January.Pogba has battled persistent ankle issues for much of the season, for which he needed surgery in the spring, and his last United start came on September 30th.But Solskjaer told Sky Sports before the Sheffield United game that he had no qualms throwing Pogba in from the start, especially after the Frenchman made a telling

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.

United have pulled out all the stops with 40,000 fans represented on a mosaic inside the stadium as well as a number of banners placed across seats. On the pitch Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be attempting to make it 13 games unbeaten and build on the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday night in the club's first game back since the three-month break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

United's first game since the Premier League restart, which of course will be staged behind closed doors.Paul Pogba is pushing to start a United match for the first time since September 30th and looks likely to reprise his partnership with Bruno Fernandes, which looked so good in the final half hour of the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.Victor Lindelof is expected to be fit after being replaced late on against Spurs, though Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are doubts.Here MEN Sport's United writers pick

1-1 draw with Spurs. Pogba won the penalty from which Bruno Fernandes equalised for United and impressed in his 30 minutes on the pitch.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the need for balance in his side after the Spurs game, but is likely to drop either Fred or Scott McTominay to accommodate Pogba from the start.

Paul Pogba returns to the starting XI for Wednesday's game against Sheffield United.The Blades are a top four rival for United following their excellent debut season back in the Premier League, currently sat just two points behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.United played their first competitive game since the postponement of the football season last Friday, drawing against Tottenham which allowed Chelsea to strengthen their grip on the final Champions League spot.Chelsea's win adds even more

Fernandes' late penalty earned United a creditable point after the visitors had trailed to Steven Bergwijn's first-half strike. United were awarded a spot-kick after Paul Pogba was felled in the box by Tottenham's Eric Dier.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield in Friday night's 1-1 draw with Tottenham. Pogba was introduced as a second half substitute and won the penalty from which Fernandes levelled, after Steven Bergwijn broke the deadlock.And former United defender Neville believes Pogba will now remain at United beyond the summer and backed him to show his quality."There's no doubt that a committed Paul Pogba to Manchester United can be a great player," Neville said on his self-titled Sky Sports podcast.