Why Fred was not in the Manchester United squad vs West Ham

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could recall midfield duo Fred and Scott McTominay for their visit to Leicester City on Boxing Day.United travel to the King Power Stadium looking to continue their excellent recent form, which continued on Wednesday night with a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at Everton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made nine changes for the game, bringing the likes of Paul Pogba, Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek into his team.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an

straight to your inbox every day for freeMicah Richards says Scott McTominay has shown he is capable of being more than just a holding midfielder for Manchester United. The 24-year-old netted twice in the first three minutes to send United on their way to a 6-2 thrashing of rivals Leeds United in a superb performance at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeScott McTominay and Luke Shaw could miss Manchester United's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Everton on Wednesday.The duo started in United's 6-2 thrashing of Leeds on Sunday but Shaw came off in the first-half due to illness and McTominay was forced off late on with a groin strain.Shaw, 25, reported at United's team hotel an hour later than the rest of his teammates on Saturday night as he had been unwell and was only passed fit on Sunday

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a good save with his feet before conceding Liam Cooper's saveable header to give Leeds a modicum of hope. Excellent stop from Raphinha in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has singled out Scott McTominay for praise following his brace against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Scotland international found the back of the net twice inside the opening three minutes, putting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way to a dominant 6-2 victory.There was plenty of expectation ahead of the first meeting between the two historic rivals in 16 years but the hosts put their opponents to

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has stated he wants Jose Mourinho to lose with Tottenham, despite his positive relationship with his former boss.The Scotland midfielder was a key player during Mourinho's spell at Old Trafford, being named manager's Player of the Year in 2018.His relationship with the Portuguese boss has been well documented but there is no room for compassion in the industry, as McTominay stated he wants Spurs to lose matches

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a solid save from Riyad Mahrez with a more assured stance than in midweek. Otherwise utterly untroubled.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Alex Telles dubbed his club and country teammate 'Fredinho' and credited the midfielder for helping him adapt to life in England.Telles arrived at Old Trafford on deadline day of the summer transfer window after United agreed an initial £13.6million fee with Porto for the Brazilian.The 27-year-old has started United's last three league games in the absence of Luke Shaw, helping his new side defeat West Brom, Southampton and West

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.

direct to your inboxLast Saturday afternoon, Casey Stoney’s Manchester United Women travelled to Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League to face the club against whom her side’s league journey started over two years ago.A 2-0 win this time around, it was a 12-0 win back in September 2018 with six different goalscorers, United’s first senior game in over thirteen years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in the FUT 21 TOTW 11 line-up after his fantastic goal against West Ham United at the weekend.Pogba scored United 's equaliser at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, which sparked the visitors' comeback. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side eventually won the match 3-1, with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford also adding goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer tried to protect Bruno Fernandes by ending his run of consecutive Premier League starts for Manchester United.Fernandes had started in all 23 league matches he had been available for up to United's trip to West Ham, where he was named as a substitute.However, United's trailed 1-0 at half-time and their woeful first-half performance convinced Solskjaer to introduce Fernandes at the pause and he teed up Paul Pogba to equalise.United

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have picked their preferred team to face West Ham United in the Premier League, with Dean Henderson preferred to David de Gea in goal.We asked you to pick your favoured starting XI for the game at the London Stadium, and Henderson, Axel Tuanzebe and Mason Greenwood have all been backed to start.Henderson replaced the injured De Gea at half-time against Southampton, though the Spaniard was fit to return for the PSG game.Meanwhile,

straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane criticised Fred for his role in Southampton's second goal against Manchester United.The Reds were 1-0 down when Fred gave away a soft free-kick on the edge of the box that James Ward-Prowse curled into the top corner. Although David de Gea got a hand on the ball, he was unable to keep it out.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United are without Anthony Martial against Southampton after the striker fell ill overnight. The Frenchman was part of the travelling squad but he's been laid low by illness, which forced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer into a rethink of his side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Scott McTominay believes his club teammate Paul Pogba is 'misunderstood'.Pogba has been plagued by injuries in the last year and has seen his playing time reduced until Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the current campaign.The Frenchman will have just one year remaining on his United contract in the summer and openly flirted with the prospect of joining Real Madrid during the October international break.Pogba was heavily criticised

straight to your inbox every day for freeFred on preparation for PSG Manchester United midfielder Fred insists his side need to be flexible against Paris Saint-Germain in next week’s crunch Champions League clash. The Reds host last season’s runners-up at Old Trafford on Wednesday and a draw would clinch their place in the knockout stage.With their own qualification hopes lying in the balance, the pressure is on the French side to attack at Old Trafford.Fred said: "Man, we already know them.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFred says Manchester United need to be flexible when facing PSG in the Champions League.The Reds host last season's beaten finalists in the Champions League next Wednesday in what could be a crucial group stage fixture.United famously ran out winners over PSG in France and then recorded an equally-impressive victory over RB Leipzig to leave them in control of group H.Yet a subsequent loss to Istanbul Basaksehir means United are yet to qualify for the