Why Brandon Williams played in Manchester United U23s derby vs Man City

straight to your inboxManchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes appears to be a doubt for Sunday's match against Chelsea and the Manchester Derby on Wednesday.Pep Guardiola 's men face Manchester United at Old Trafford during the week in a Carabao Cup semi-final clash, and they could be without their number one. Ederson has said he is self-isolating, putting him at risk of missing the clash with Manchester United in just four days' time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp revealed Joel Matip is a doubt for Liverpool's fixture against Manchester United next month.The Cameroonian defender is expected to be sidelined for three weeks with the abductor injury he suffered during Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at home to West Brom.Rhys Williams replaced Matip against the Baggies, while Nat Phillips was the defender chosen to start in Liverpool's goalless draw with Newcastle United on Wednesday night.The result

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are keeping a keen eye on Norwich City defender Max Aarons, according to reports.Despite spending upwards of £140million on defenders over the last two years, United remain short on options at right-back position with Aaron Wan-Bissaka the only senior player in the position.Brandon Williams is actually right-footed but tends to be deployed at left-back, while other fill-ins Victor Lindelof, Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Sir Alex Ferguson would have fumed at Bruno Fernandes for his role in Leicester's first goal during Manchester United's draw with the Foxes.Fernandes was in inspired form against Brendan Rodgers' side at the King Power Stadium, providing the assist for Marcus Rashford to open the scoring with a deft touch before scoring himself in the second half.Despite his brilliance for the opener, the Portuguese contributed to United conceding

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes paid tribute to Eric Bailly and Edinson Cavani for their roles in his 10th Premier League goal of the season at Leicester City. The Portuguese midfielder looked to have put United on course for all three points at the King Power Stadium when he latched on to Cavani's pass and slid a shot past Kasper Schmeichel with 11 minutes to go.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to continue their fine run of away form when they take on Leicester City at lunchtime.The Reds have the best away record in the Premier League, with six wins out of six, and they remain the only side in the division to be unbeaten on their travels this season. Yet they face a Leicester side who sit second in the table, a point and a place above United, albeit with Brendan Rodgers' sidehaving played a game more.

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

direct to your inboxThe date and kick-off details for Manchester United and Manchester City's Carabao Cup semi-final have been confirmed. The match will come after a hectic festive fixture schedule for both clubs and be played on January 6 at Old Trafford, with kick-off at 7:45pm.

direct to your inboxManchester United will host Manchester City in one of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a repeat of last year's last-four tie. Earlier this year City won 3-2 on aggregate after the Blues won 3-1 at Old Trafford and United won the reverse fixture 1-0.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola used the Manchester weather to suggest that Manchester City's goalscoring issues are not over. The defending Carabao Cup champions put four past Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the competition, with Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Aymeric Laporte all netting at the Emirates.

direct to your inboxManchester United Women manager Casey Stoney was full of praise for Tobin Heath after her impressive two goals in their win over Bristol City. The US international scored both of her goals in the final ten minutes of the contest which saw United maintain their unbeaten record.

direct to your inboxManchester United remain unbeaten in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League as they recorded a 6-1 victory against Bristol City in their final match of 2020.Leah Galton, Millie Turner, Jess Sigsworth and Tobin Heath were all on the scoresheet for Casey Stoney’s side while Ebony Salmon scored Bristol’s goal.The Manchester United manager was pleased her team claimed another win, saying: "It is nice to go in top at the break but we can only control what we can, and we did that

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani could miss Manchester United's first visit of Leeds United in nearly 11 years due to a groin injury.Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches since he was forced off at half-time in United's win at West Ham on December 5.The Uruguayan has resumed light training this week but faces a three-match domestic suspension over a Football Association misconduct charge that alleges he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post.After

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been left stunned at Dean Henderson's early error against Sheffield United. The United goalkeeper was handed a start against the club he spent the last two seasons on loan at but he made a costly error after just four minutes as he was tackled by Oliver Burke, allowing David McGoldrick to roll the ball into an empty net and give the Blades the lead.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will wait until January to decide on whether to let Brandon Williams head out on loan.Williams has only made one start this season - in the Carabao Cup win at Brighton on September 30 - and has twice appeared for the Under-23s.The 20-year-old started in all four of United's semi-final fixtures last season in an impressive breakthrough campaign in which Williams made 25 starts.Southampton were interested in recruiting Williams on loan in

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has echoed Roy Keane's comments and criticised the Manchester United squad for their embraces with Man City players after Saturday evening's Manchester derby. The former United centre-back questioned Harry Maguire, who was seen hugging England teammate John Stones after the 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford.Neither side created many opportunities in a stalemate that brought a point for both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola's sides.

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

direct to your inboxFacundo Pellistri scored his third goal for Manchester United's Under-23s in a feisty Manchester derby draw with City's Elite Development Squad.United will rue a missed opportunity after playing the majority of the game against City's 10 men, after Adrian Bernabe was shown a red card in the first half for a challenge on Ethan Galbraith.