The problem position Manchester United might need to break transfer record to fix - despite already spending £140million

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United produced their best defensive performance of the season at Manchester City.United had started with their back five of Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in just two previous games - against Liverpool and City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in January.Henderson kept his ninth clean sheet in 14 United starts and played an instrumental role in Shaw's first Premier

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have begged the board to sign Erling Haaland in the summer after his brace against Bayern Munich.The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after scoring 19 Bundesliga goals this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's goalscoring frustrations threatened to boil over during an exchange of invective between Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire.In the 69th minute of United's third successive goalless draw at Crystal Palace, Maguire attempted to maintain pressure by lobbing the ball forward to Rashford but he was flagged offside.Maguire could be heard telling Rashford to 'f-----g stay onside' and Rashford did not hold back with his reply as United fell 14

straight to your inbox every day for freeIf he could only sign one player for Manchester United, Gary Neville says that he would acquire Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.United are expected to spend in the summer transfer window, though how extensive that investment will be depends on a number of factors, including whether they secure Champions League football and the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeReferee Stuart Attwell admitted to Harry Maguire that it would have been controversial for him to award Manchester United a penalty against Chelsea. That is according to United defender Luke Shaw, who revealed the details of a first-half conversation between the official and the United captain.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaGreat save from Hakim Ziyech, particularly as he was moving in the opposite direction, in one of the game's key moments. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaRegressing.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited to see Mason Greenwood possibly operate as a central striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his team to face Chelsea.David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all come back into the starting XI. The biggest omission is up front, with Anthony Martial named as a substitute despite the absence of Edinson Cavani through injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer was coy on the prospect of dropping Victor Lindelof for Eric Bailly in Manchester United's Premier League encounter with Chelsea.Lindelof and Bailly started together in United's goalless Europa League knockout draw with Real Sociedad as captain Harry Maguire was rested for just the second game this season.Maguire has started in all 62 of United's Premier League matches since he joined the club in August 2019 and is certain to return

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Real Sociedad's start against Manchester United vindicated his decision to field a stronger team than widely predicted.Despite having a 4-0 aggregate lead in their Europa League round-of-32 tie, United made just four changes - one fewer than for the first leg - in the goalless draw at Old Trafford.Solskjaer rested David de Gea, Luke Shaw and captain Harry Maguire but named Bruno Fernandes as captain and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire has been praised by Manchester United fans for the encouraging gesture he made towards Shola Shoretire on his Premier League debut. The 17-year-old academy prospect was summoned from the bench by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the closing stages of Sunday night's 3-1 victory against Newcastle United.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has claimed he'd play Michael Keane ahead of Harry Maguire for England as he's in much better form at the moment.United's defence - their goalkeeper and centre-back pairing in particular - has been scrutinised of late, with many questioning whether Maguire and Victor Lindelof is a solid enough axis to lead a genuine title charge.And Maguire is of the opinion that the Everton defender Keane, who United sold for just £2million in 2015, is

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that Paul Tierney was right to not award a penalty or issue a red card for Harry Maguire's block on Jamaal Lascelles.Just three minutes into Manchester United's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, Maguire moved to block off Lascelles' run into the penalty area.Maguire's arm was lifted towards Lascelles' chest and he glanced over his shoulder before contacting the Newcastle defender.There were plenty of

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign a 'dominant' centre-back partner for Harry Maguire in the summer to compete for the Premier League title next season.United climbed back up to second-place in the table with a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. It took a while for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side to get going but Marcus Rashford found the back of the net on 30 minutes to give the hosts the advantage.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad an unconvincing start but saved well when called upon at 1-1 in both halves. One of the steadier ones at the back.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes does not believe Manchester United will be able to seriously challenge for the 'top trophies' until they solve their defensive issues.Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's two primary central defenders so far this season but both men have faced criticism of late.United have the 10th worst defensive record in the top-flight and Scholes believes United's defensive shortcomings are also affecting their attack.Prior

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has praised Amad's impact on training at Manchester United.The young winger completed his move to United from Atalanta in January and made his debut off the bench in the 4-0 Europa League win over Real Sociedad on Thursday.Despite mainly playing for the under-23s since his move, the 18-year-old has taken part in first-team training and Shaw has been impressed with what he has seen.Speaking to Sky Sports, Shaw revealed that Harry Maguire had

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, February 15.Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire had a huge claim for a penalty overturned in Sunday's 1-1 draw with West Brom. The United captain went down after a challenge from Semi Ajayi, with referee Craig Pawson initially pointing to the spot.

straight to your inbox every day for freeArsenal legend Ian Wright said there was nothing wrong with West Bromwich Albion's opener against Manchester United - and that Mbaye Diagne simply "bullied" the visiting defence. Albion took a shock lead inside two minutes at The Hawthorns when Diagne got the better of United centre-back Victor Lindelof and powered a header past David de Gea.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire's position on the pitch - offside or not - would not have mattered had referee Craig Pawson decided to stick with his original decision to award Manchester United a penalty against West Brom.With the scores level at 1-1, Maguire went down in the box under a challenge from Semi Ajayi as he vied to get on the end of a free-kick in the second half.Pawson pointed to the spot before overturning his decision after re-watching the incident on a

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Monday, February 15.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has accused the Video Assistant Referee Jon Moss of 'sleeping' in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.The struggling Baggies took an early lead over United through new signing Mbaye Diagne, before Bruno Fernandes levelled the match before half-time.Referee Craig Pawson then awarded United a penalty in the second half when Harry Maguire went down in