What Solskjaer told Anthony Martial to trigger Manchester United striker's improved form

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United's improved injury record is partly down to their players' obedience of coronavirus protocols.United had a horrendous injury record in the first half of last season after Eric Bailly suffered a knee injury on their 2019 pre-season tour that left him sidelined for seven months.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United players Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof missed the FA Cup third round win over Watford through injury. The trio were the only standout absences from United's matchday squad in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, where manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to introduce Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford from the bench in an edgy affair.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade his Old Trafford career debut and saved well from Riyad Mahrez after conceding a soft goal. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaMight have asked Phil Foden to switch wings with his patsy, Raheem Sterling.

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 freeFormer Manchester United striker Andy Cole has told Anthony Martial what he needs to do to take his game to the next level.Martial has promised so much at the Reds but never quite delivered his full potential yet, with his 2020/21 season highlighting the worries in regards to the forward's consistency.

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 freeBruno Fernandes has aimed at cheeky dig at his Manchester United teammates for not helping him increase his goals and assist tally for the club.Fernandes has scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists in only 29 Premier League matches since arriving from Sporting Lisbon last January. The attacking midfielder helped United finish third in the league last season - and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men currently sit second going into the new year.

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 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 freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer was looking to 'change the dynamics of the game' when he introduced Luke Shaw during Manchester United's victory over Everton in the Carabao Cup.United booked their place in the last four of the competition on Wednesday night thanks to late strikes from Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial.Both of the goals came after left-back Shaw replaced Alex Telles in the 85th minute of the match in a substitution which raised eyebrows as United

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Edinson Cavani's potential red card was a 'nothing incident' during victory over Everton. United booked their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as a late double from Cavani and Anthony Martial sealed their place in the last four of the competition.

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 freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to start Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood together more often after Martial ended his Premier League drought.The trio lined up in the league for the first time since the 6-1 trouncing by Tottenham on October 4 when Martial was sent off in the first-half.Martial's three-match domestic suspension preceded a poor spell of form for the Frenchman, who scored his first league goal since July in the 3-2 win at

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 freeLouis Saha has challenged Anthony Martial to show a higher level of consistency after coming under criticism for his Manchester United performances.The Frenchman has struggled for form this season and is yet to break his goal-scoring duck in the Premier League but did net twice during their UEFA Champions League campaign.