Solskjaer explains why Paul Pogba is starting for Manchester United vs Sheffield United

United faltered earlier in the season, before a hot streak of form since January that has coincided with the arrival of Fernandes, who signed for £47million from Sporting Lisbon.United slipped up a number of times early in the campaign, including in a 1-1 draw with Southampton. But they are now on a 17-game unbeaten streak and Hasenhuttl has no doubt why United have improved."In the beginning, people did not underestimate him as he had a very good start and was winning all the games.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used the four players, also including Andreas Pereira who Pogba also mentioned, at the base of his midfield. And Pogba admitted he was impressed with how the United midfield functioned in his absence.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will use Paul Pogba's title challenge comments as motivation after they extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches. Following United 's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, Pogba told Sky Sports 'we didn't win the Premier League, that’s the goal, and we didn't win anything this year so we have to keep working'.

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

Paul Pogba's social media accounts, however, have been particularly interesting in recent weeks. The Manchester United midfielder has always been active on Instagram, but for weeks until his long-awaited return from injury, the club itself was conspicuous by its absence from his posts.

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes believes the club now only need two or three top-class signings to push for the Premier League, rather than four or five.United are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run, having not lost in any competition since January.The return from injuries of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side a massive boost, especially with the pair finally being able to link up with Bruno Fernandes.Despite their good form, United

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 inboxPatrice Evra insisted that Paul Pogba was waiting for Manchester United to sign a "big player" and believes Bruno Fernandes' arrival has eased the burden on his shoulders.The Frenchman has been in terrific form since the Premier League restarted, having returned from lockdown free of injury after a six-month lay-off.With Pogba out injured, Fernandes hit the ground running after joining United in January, scooping the Premier League's Player of the Month award for

Paul Pogba's ambition as he approaches the peak years of his career.Pogba, 27, made his first United start in 268 days in the midweek win over Sheffield United having come on and won the penalty that enabled them to claim a draw at Tottenham last week.The France international is approaching the final year of his contract and although United have the option of an additional year Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has openly talked about engineering a move to Real Madrid.Raiola admitted in December he was

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.

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.