What Paul Pogba saw at Manchester United that made them so great under Sir Alex Ferguson

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes summed up how every Manchester United was feeling when seeing Paul Pogba fire home against Fulham. With the score locked at 1-1, Pogba picked up a loose ball on the wing and beat two players before curling home from the corner of the penalty area for a fine strike.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's coaches weren't surprised by Paul Pogba's stunning left-footed winner against Fulham, having seen his passing ability off both feet in midfield. Pogba slammed home a magical goal on his weaker foot with 25 minutes to play at Craven Cottage, sealing a 2-1 win that took United back to the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSir Alex Ferguson has named Leeds United and West Ham as two of the toughest away day trips in the Premier League.The legendary Manchester United manager has admitted that visits to Elland Road and Upton Park provided 'hassle' and were 'difficult'.United have enjoyed a historic rivalry with Leeds, which has been renewed this season following the Whites' return to the Premier League.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Jurgen Klopp's side should learn from Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.United face off against Liverpool in a first-vs-third clash this afternoon, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side holding a three-point advantage over the champions heading into the game.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to emphasise that Liverpool are a weakened team in his pre-match team talk at Anfield.Manchester United make the short trip to face their fierce rivals this afternoon, sat three points ahead of them at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt was a Friday, May 18, 2001, and 'It's Raining Men' by Geri Halliwell was top of the UK charts.

straight to your inbox every day for free“We are just having a four-day lockdown party at Liverpool’s expense and it is fantastic," Gary Neville beams. Neville was accustomed to looking up the table at Liverpool as a fan in the 80s and looking down on them as a player during a garlanded career.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is moving into management for the right reasons.The Manchester United legend announced his retirement from playing on Friday as he was appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis after previously taking caretaker charge since November.Rooney's former manager at United Ferguson is keen to see his old player do well.Speaking with Sir Kenny Dalglish and Gareth Southgate in a charity Zoom event for Lockdown

straight to your inbox every day for freeSir Alex Ferguson says he was always a fan of Jordan Henderson as a player despite opting against signing the midfielder for Manchester United.Henderson was scouted by the Reds during his time at Sunderland before he eventually made a move to Liverpool.The midfielder has since written himself into the history books at Anfield, captaining Liverpool to both the Champions League and Premier League.Ferguson has now revealed that, while he was a big fan of the

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford has admitted he would have loved to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. In a wide-ranging interview with the FWA, Rashford has spoken about his career on the pitch with United as well as work done off the pitch in the past 12 months.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, January 13.Liverpool have been handed a fresh Covid-19 concern after Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed his striker Danny Ings may have been contagious when playing against Jurgen Klopp's side earlier this month.The Saints forward, who used to play for Liverpool, will miss his side's game against Leicester City this weekend after testing positive for the virus.His last game was

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has urged footballers to find different ways to celebrate amid a Premier League clampdown on social distancing.The league's decision-makers are keen for players to avoid hugging when celebrating goals, in an attempt to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he "understands" the new protocols and Pogba admitted players can find other ways to celebrate goals.

straight to your inbox every day for free Sir Alex Ferguson has paid an emotional tribute to Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward was honoured at the Football Writers' Association annual tribute awards.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhisper it quietly but Manchester United are starting to be talked about as genuine Premier League title contenders this season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men sent a message to their rivals on Tuesday night by climbing above reigning champions Liverpool to the top of the table. Paul Pogba 's second-half goal was enough to give United a 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has told Manchester United's players they cannot afford to rest on their laurels after going top of the Premier League.Pogba's volleyed effort was enough for United to beat Burnley 1-0 and put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side three points clear at the league's summit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWilfried Zaha believes it may have been a mistake to return to Crystal Palace on loan following his Manchester United transfer in January 2013.The Ivorian impressed for the Eagles in the Championship which prompted then-United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to sign the forward.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is baffled by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reluctance to hand more first-team minutes to summer signing Donny van de Beek.The Dutchman became United's first major signing of the summer window, signing from Ajax for around £35million, but has struggled to cement a place in the starting XI.Solskjaer has used the midfielder sporadically so far this season with van de Beek seeing his playing time extremely limited