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.
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United could name a similar team to the one that won at Brammal Lane against Marcelo Beilsa's side, with Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial amongst those in top form against the Blades last time out, but David De Gea is likely to replace Dean Henderson in goal.Leeds have never beaten the Reds at Old Trafford in the Premier League and have conceded at least two goals in their last three league games, so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be confident heading into the this game,
.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 freeManchester United fans have ridiculed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his comments on refereeing decisions in the wake of their defeat against Southampton.Liverpool's poor form has given United the opportunity to overtake the reigning Premier League champions by winning their game in hand against Burnley.United were victorious last time out thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Paul Pogba was fouled in the box by Douglas Luiz.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would rather the club sign Erling Braut Haaland in 2021 than Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are speculating that Jack Grealish could move to Old Trafford after a photo emerged of him speaking with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday night.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the threat of Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi ahead of Friday's meeting with Aston Villa.Dean Smith's side avoided relegation on the final day of last season but have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season.Villa defeated champions Liverpool 7-2 earlier in the season and currently sit fifth after playing just 14 games, four points behind United and seven points behind Jurgen
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have hailed the performance of Eric Bailly in their 1-0 victory over Wolves.The defender had a dominant performance at centre-back, snuffing out a number of Wolves opportunities and helping United to a clean sheet that ultimately enabled them to win the game through Marcus Rashford's last-gasp deflected strike.It was the 26-year-old's third game within a week after an injury-hit few seasons at Old Trafford and his performance has
straight to your inbox every day for freeLouis Saha has urged Manchester United's forward players to play with anger.United's attack has clicked in recent weeks, with Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood both starting to find form while Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani have regularly looked dangerous.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to send Daniel James out on loan in the January transfer window.The Welsh international has started the last two Premier League matches for United but has struggled for consistency throughout the calendar year.James burst onto the scene with three goals in his opening four matches when he moved to Old Trafford last year, but has scored just three more goals in his subsequent 50 appearances.The
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is at the centre of intense speculation ahead of the January transfer window, following comments made by his agent Mino Raiola.According to a report from Tuttosport.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United head into the Christmas week on a high following their recent run of results.United will be hoping to maintain their form going into the new year following three successive wins.Keeping players fit is often crucial at this time of the season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not have too many issues to deal with on that front as it stands.There are still a few injury concerns ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Leicester City.Here is the
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.The defender made his first start
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been having their say on who should start against Leeds United this afternoon.United face their fierce rivals in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years at Old Trafford in what should be an engrossing encounter.With Leeds having a unique style of football under Marcelo Bielsa, there is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should choose to line-up, especially after a hit-and-miss performance against
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba should receive the club’s Player of the Month award for December. The French midfielder divides the Reds' fanbase like no other – something not helped by the latest comments from Mino Raiola – but he has produced a number of standout moments this month.
United could rotate their lineup in this game, with Anthony Martial, Alex Telles, Dean Henderson, Juan Mata, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani all pushing for starts at Bramall Lane.So, what lineup will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer go with on Thursday? And, what will the final score be?* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.*Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 21 to get a score prediction.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Facundo Pellistri will make an impact in the first-team sooner rather than later after netting in the mini-derby against Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.Pellistri joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after impressing in Uruguay while working with former United striker Diego Forlan at Penarol.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed patience is required over the youngster's development though
United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping they can bounce back with a victory against their local rivals this weekend, having kept a clean sheet in each of their last three matches against City in all competitions.A win for City would see Pep Guardiola's side go within three points of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, although both of these sides play again on Sunday, after which City will have played a game less once again.So, what lineups will Ole
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in the FUT 21 TOTW 11 line-up after his fantastic goal against West Ham United at the weekend.Pogba scored United 's equaliser at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, which sparked the visitors' comeback. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side eventually won the match 3-1, with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford also adding goals.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team out in a diamond formation rather than with a back-three against RB Leipzig.United have travelled to Germany for their crucial last Champions League group game on Tuesday, knowing that if they avoid defeat then their place in the knock-out stages will be guaranteed.