Solskjaer explains Manchester United players' celebration with Eric Bailly

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand said Eric Bailly and Harry Maguire were at fault for Ademola Lookman's opening goal for Fulham against Manchester United. Lookman gave the Cottagers an early lead when he ran into space behind the United defence and finished past David de Gea.Although United soon equalised through Edinson Cavani, Lookman's strike meant it was another away game in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had conceded the first goal.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United left Victor Lindelof out of the squad to face Fulham as he continues to nurse a persistent back problem. The centre-back returned to the side to face Liverpool at the weekend and impressed alongside Harry Maguire in the goalless draw at Anfield.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for the Premier League fixture vs Fulham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the side which drew with Liverpool at the weekend as Eric Bailly comes into the starting XI.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane insisted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not make a controversial decision in bringing Victor Lindelof into the Manchester United team ahead of Eric Bailly against Liverpool. The Swedish defender has been part of United's first-choice centre-back pairing for the last two years, alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of defence.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba in their side to face Liverpool today.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes from the United side that beat Burnley 1-0 in midweek, with Lindelof, Scott McTominay and Fred coming in for Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani. Those three players have to make do with a place on the bench, as does fellow summer signing Donny van de Beek.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire has put his impressive partnership with Eric Bailly at the heart of the Manchester United defence down to the competition for places in the squad.The duo have started five of United's last seven games in all competition, keeping three clean sheets in the process, and they have complemented each other well.Bailly's pace has been a good foil for Maguire's more aggressive approach and there's every chance they will get to continue their

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad little to deal with as Burnley did not manage an attempt on target all night. Encouraged teammates.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident Edinson Cavani has lost none of the momentum he'd built up at Manchester United after his three-match ban.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named Nemanja Matic, Eric Bailly and Edinson Cavani in their side to face Burnley tonight. United lock horns with the Clarets at Turf Moor in the Premier League this evening (8.15pm kick off GMT), with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer making 10 changes to the side that played Watford in the FA Cup.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United's improved injury record is partly down to their players' obedience of coronavirus protocols.United had a horrendous injury record in the first half of last season after Eric Bailly suffered a knee injury on their 2019 pre-season tour that left him sidelined for seven months.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could welcome back four players from injury for their pivotal game in hand at Burnley on Tuesday.Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof missed the FA Cup win over Watford on Saturday night and Eric Bailly was forced off before half-time following a collision with Dean Henderson.However, the quartet all trained on Monday morning and, with Edinson Cavani back from suspension, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to have a fully fit squad

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly has assured Manchester United supporters that he is fine after he was withdrawn late on in the first half of the Reds' win over Watford.Bailly received treatment after colliding with Dean Henderson and was eventually replaced by Harry Maguire as the Reds secured passage to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over the Championship side.

straight to your inbox every day for free Axel Tuanzebe hailed Eric Bailly as Manchester United's "warrior" after his injury in the FA Cup third-round win against Watford. The Ivorian centre-back was forced off just before half-time after taking a knee to the neck from goalkeeper Dean Henderson as he cleared a ball.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Eric Bailly will have to undergo scans following an injury he suffered against Watford over the weekend. The Ivorian defender was forced off just before half-time during United's 1-0 victory in the third round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

direct to your inboxManchester United are set to make wholesale changes for the FA Cup third-round clash against Watford, with Dean Henderson among those sure to keep his place.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he would make "a few changes" from the United side that lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. United could recall Brandon Williams, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles to their defence, while Donny van de Beek is set to start.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly has revealed he has already spoken at length with new Manchester United signing Amad Diallo and has welcomed him to the club.United completed a move worth an initial £18million for the Ivorian winger, Bailly's fellow countryman, though Diallo had to wait from October until this week for the transfer from Atalanta to go through.Bailly said the 18-year-old is a huge talent, though advised United fans to be patient with Diallo.

United will be without Edinson Cavani, who is banned, with Victor Lindelof also an injury doubt, with Eric Bailly once again expected to partner Harry Maguire in defence.

straight to your inbox every day for free Eric Bailly says he is targeting a prolonged spell in the Manchester United team without suffering an injury following his return to form. The Ivorian centre-back is one of the most in-form defenders in the Premier League following a string of impressive performances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSaved well from John McGinn at 0-0 and commanded his area well. Made another save in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for free Aaron Wan-Bissaka praised Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly for their performances against Aston Villa. The Manchester United duo led by example as their side dug deep to secure a vital 2-1 win at Old Trafford on New Year's Day.