What Donny van de Beek needs to learn from Bruno Fernandes to succeed at Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has admitted he has enjoyed the praise he's received for his excellent Manchester United form this season. The United left-back has arguably been the club's best player this term, alongside playmaker Bruno Fernandes, and has opened up on his improved displays.

United are likely to be without Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Daniel James on Sunday, with Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay all ruled as doubtful ahead of this weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a choice to make in terms of formation, as the Reds have the option to stick with their tried and tested 4-2-3-1, or look to match the Blues' effective three at the back system.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, February 27.Donny van de Beek is expected to be fit for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also revealed that Scott McTominay will miss out at Stamford Bridge.Van de Beek is set to return after being sidelined for the last three matches to give Solskjaer more options in the centre of midfield.Edinson Cavani, though, could miss out, while

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United expect to have Donny van de Beek back for their trip to face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, but Scott McTominay will miss out. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an additional injury update ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend with mixed emotions for United fans.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he hopes to have Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek back for the Premier League clash against Chelsea this weekend. However, United are still set to be without Paul Pogba 'for a few weeks' as he continues his rehabilitation from a recent thigh injury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEthan Galbraith could play a part for Manchester United against Real Sociedad this evening after being included in the squad for the Europa League game. Galbraith has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad for the 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford after injuries to Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has been urged to remain patient at Manchester United as he bids to establish himself in English football. Van de Beek has found his first-team chances limited since arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax during last summer's transfer window.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 19.Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for United against Newcastle United on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained in his pre-match press conference.Solskjaer also confirmed that Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain unavailable while Scott McTominay is dealing with an injury after he was substituted in the second half of Thursday's win over Real Sociedad."Paul is out, Phil

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday.Van de Beek and Cavani did not travel to Turin for the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad due to muscular injuries but the summer signings have 'a chance' of making the weekend Premier League squad.United will assess Scott McTominay after he sustained an injury against Sociedad and was substituted in the second-half.

United will be without Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani for the trip to Turin, whilst Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay are also injury doubts and face late fitness tests.Dean Henderson, Eric Bailly, Daniel James, Alex Telles, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic are all pushing to start, with youngsters Amad and Shola Shoretire also part of the United squad.Ole Gunnar Solskjear's side are likely to face a number of familiar faces, including former United winger Adnan Januzaj, former

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

United remain without the injured Paul Pogba, but Eric Bailly is in contention to feature after returning to training having not played in over three weeks.Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay are all expected to return to the line-up, with Donny van de Beek likely to drop back to the bench.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.*So, what line-up will Solskjaer go with against the Baggies? And,

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek’s struggles at Manchester United show that it is sometimes better to promote from within rather than use the transfer market, according to Dimitar Berbatov.Van de Beek has started just 11 games in all competition this season following his £35million move from Ajax in August.He has found himself on the substitutes’ bench more often than not under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the form of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba limiting his

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, February 10.Scott McTominay's seventh goal of the season secured United's passage into the FA Cup quarter-finals against West Ham United on Tuesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeVan de Beek's United career to take off?The silver lining for Donny van de Beek has always been he could thrive at Manchester United once Paul Pogba has left. It might be sooner, as Pogba is sidelined for a 'few weeks' and news of his lay-off could kick-start Van de Beek's United career.The caveat is Pogba's absence has no bearing on the trusted trio of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often settled on.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes joked Fred resembled Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos after his second-half cameo at left-back during the win against Southampton.United cruised to a win against Saints at Old Trafford, netting four first-half goals which put the result beyond doubt after Alex Jankewitz's early red card.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw a chance to hand some first-team minutes to summer signing Donny van de Beek given United's superior position and rest the in-form

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has shot down fears that Bruno Fernandes is too easily wound up at Manchester United.The Reds midfielder was involved in a clash with Arsenal defender Cedric Soares during Saturday's goalless draw at the Emirates.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSaturday will mark a year to the day since Bruno Fernandes completed his move from Sporting CP to Manchester United.The Portuguese midfielder quickly became a key player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, enjoying an incredible first 12 months at Old Trafford, with his transfer officially completed on January 30, 2020.Fernandes' signing propelled United on a run of form that saw them qualify for the Champions League last season before launching a potential title