Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's changes and tactical tweaks backfiring against Frank Lampard's side.
01.07.2020 - 15:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inboxTwo of Manchester United's departing group have posted emotional farewell messages as they bid goodbye to their boyhood club. Full-backs Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Demetri Mitchell are among the 10 players who officially left United yesterday after the club allowed their contracts to expire.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's changes and tactical tweaks backfiring against Frank Lampard's side.
straight to your inbox Manchester United fans thanked former manager Jose Mourinho after his Tottenham side cruised past Leicester on Sunday. United are battling with Leicester for a place in the Premier League's top four and Champions League qualification, with both teams currently level on 62 points.
straight to your inboxSome Manchester United fans pleaded with Ander Herrera to return to the club after the Spaniard said United will 'always be my club in England' as he sent a congratulatory message to his former manager Marcelo Bielsa.Bielsa's Leeds were confirmed as Championship champions on Saturday and will play in England's top division for the first time in 16 years next season.
straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba is more than happy at the club and could decide to sign a new contract after Nemanja Matic posted a video of the Frenchman pretending to be a taxi driver at their Carrington training complex.Pogba revealed his desire to leave the club last summer in search of a new challenge but despite links to both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, a transfer failed to materialise.The midfielder has missed the majority of the season through
2-0 win at Selhurst Park in the absence of injured pair Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams. It was a solid display from Fosu-Mensah, as United's defence kept Palace at bay, recording a clean sheet and laying the foundations for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to grab crucial goals.
straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer said he is delighted with the telepathy between Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after they both scored again at Crystal Palace. Rashford and Martial netted United's goals for the second successive game in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, where the duo took their seasonal tallies up to 22.
straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed Mason Greenwood is a doubt to face Crystal Palace after suffering an ankle injury in the draw against Southampton.The 18-year-old was subject of a late challenge in the first-half from Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu that went unpunished.
straight to your inbox Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City has praised three Manchester United players amid the top four battle between the two sides.
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.
Speaking ahead of United's Monday night clash with Southampton in a press conference and Solskjaer gave yet another indication that he was prepared to stick with his clear first choice 11. It would be the fifth successive game for them."There are loads of decisions to be made but they make it easier by playing well and performing well and looking after themselves," said Solskjaer.
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 inboxIan Wright says signing Jadon Sancho and Kalidou Koulibaly would turn Manchester United into serious challengers.United extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 17 matches when they beat Aston Villa on Thursday evening and their form has grabbed the attention of the rest of the Premier League.Bruno Fernandes has formed a fine partnership with Paul Pogba whilst Mason Greenwood has had a fantastic debut season.Speaking on Optus Sport's The Kelly and Wrighty Show, England
straight to your inboxThe scale of Manchester United's ambitions this season has changed markedly over the last 17 games and after Friday's Europa League draw they may have ratcheted up another level.While United would have gladly snapped up the opportunity of a top-four finish back in January, their improved form and recent dazzling displays mean that should be a bare minimum now, even if they remain fifth with four games to play.Four wins from four would secure fourth, with United travelling
straight to your inboxManchester United have equalled the Premier League's all-time record for penalties given in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. Despite an even start at Villa Park, the hosts fell behind when Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot.
straight to your inboxJose Mourinho's legacy lives on at Manchester United.
straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer concedes some of his Manchester United players are unfortunate to not be starting for the current XI.United have fielded the same XI in their last three Premier League games - something which last happened in November 2006 - and won all three by a three-goal margin.The 5-2 shellacking of Bournemouth marked United's first five-goal haul at Old Trafford since Boxing Day in 2011 and they have kept 12 clean sheets during their 16-match unbeaten
straight to your inbox Aaron Wan-Bissaka heaped praise on Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford after Manchester United's emphatic 5-2 victory over Bournemouth.
straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, July 1.Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed how his former side have been “sanitised” of players who were at the club purely for financial reasons.Neville explained how United are improving, and have got rid of players who were more focused on the money rather than playing football.The former United defender said: “There’s been a huge improvement.
straight to your inbox Manchester United fans compared Mason Greenwood to Robin van Persie and Cristiano Ronaldo following his goal against Brighton in the Premier League. The 18-year-old returned to the starting line up after coming off the bench during the weekend's win against Norwich in the FA Cup.
straight to your inbox Largie Ramazani has sent a message of thanks to Manchester United , his teammates and supporters following his release from the club. The 19-year-old joined United in 2017 and was a regular in the development side following his switch to Manchester.