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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straight to your inbox every day for freeAndy Cole has declared himself a big fan of Edinson Cavani - and hopes the striker can share his knowledge of the game with his Manchester United team-mates.Cavani joined United on a free transfer at the end of the summer transfer window to give manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer another attacking option.
The former Paris-Saint Germain and Napoli star has scored three goals in six Premier League appearances (and only one start).Cole has been impressed with the
.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 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 free Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has slammed the decision to award Manchester United a second-half penalty in their win on New Year's Day. United moved level on points with Liverpool in the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he rested Anthony Martial against Wolves on Tuesday as he was expecting Edinson Cavani to be banned in the New Year. The Uruguayan striker begins a three-game ban after accepting an FA charge over a social media post, so Martial is one of four changes to the side that edged past Wolves with an injury-time winner.
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 freePaul Pogba moved into a more adventurous role in Manchester United's successful quest for a breakthrough in their 1-0 win over Wolves.United rose to second in the Premier League table through Marcus Rashford's 93rd minute deflected winner in what was their first league victory over Wolves since 2012.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took off Alex Telles at half-time in favour of the more direct Luke Shaw at left-back and Anthony Martial emerged just after the
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
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,
straight to your inbox every day for free Edinson Cavani is back in the Manchester United squad for the Premier League visit of Leeds United. Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches due to a groin injury but is in line for his first appearance since he was forced off in the win at West Ham two weeks ago.
direct to your inboxManchester United could have Edinson Cavani back in their matchday squad to face Leeds United this weekend after training in full.United host Leeds on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford, in the first league meeting of the trans-Pennine rivals since the Yorkshire club's promotion back to the top flight.Cavani missed the recent United games against RB Leipzig, Man City and Sheffield United with a groin issue, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the striker was focussed on his fitness.
straight to your inbox every day for freeNemanja Matic has challenged Manchester United's forward players to be more clinical and keep deciding games.Marcus Rashford's brace and an Anthony Martial goal looked to have settled United's game against Sheffield United, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side produced some stunning football at times in South Yorkshire. But after an early David McGoldrick goal and a late ricochet off the same player gave United a late scare, it finished 3-2.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have handed Dean Henderson his second Premier League start for them, against former loan club Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named Henderson, Paul Pogba and Alex Telles in his line-up to face the Blades at Bramall Lane, in another vital Premier League clash. Edinson Cavani is missing through injury, as Marcus Rashford starts up front alongside Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
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 freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, December 16.United continue their Premier League campaign against Sheffield United on Thursday night.
straight to your inbox every day for free Edinson Cavani did not arrive with the Manchester United squad at The Lowry Hotel ahead of Saturday's 183rd derby with City. Cavani, 33, came off injured at half-time in last week's 3-1 win over West Ham and did not travel to Germany for United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig.