Why Manchester United players are wearing black armbands vs Sheffield United

straight to your inbox Alan Shearer has named Manchester United as the club most likely to secure a place in the Premier League's top four of those battling to finish in third and fourth. United missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser against Southampton at Old Trafford.

The United legend has explained why the 2-2 draw with Saints at Old Trafford "didn't really matter", with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side still able to determine their own fate in the final three games. United recovered from going a goal down to Stuart Armstrong's strike, as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both netted fine first half efforts to turn the game around.

straight to your inboxThe good news is that the Manchester United attack, for so long a concern this season, is now firing on all cylinders. The bad news is that the defence is struggling to match the level of improvement shown at the other end of the pitch.United have now plundered 48 goals in 18 unbeaten games and the triumvirate of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have scored 58 goals between them this season.

United had surged into a 2-1 lead at Old Trafford following strikes from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, after Stuart Armstrong had volleyed Saints ahead. But after missing a string of chances to make it 3-1, United were breached in added time from a set piece as Michael Obafemi turned home despite being challenged by Lindelof.

straight to your inboxManchester United captain Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment at conceding from a set-piece during the draw against Southampton.The visitors took an early lead through Stuart Armstrong before Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hit back with two goals in three minutes to give United a half-time lead.United had chances to kill the game but were unable to add to their lead after the interval.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaCould do nothing about Stuart Armstrong's goal and was denied a clean sheet on his 400th appearance but made a fabulous save from Nathan Redmond yet did not come for the late corner. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaHas to be a contender for a rest at Crystal Palace on Thursday after a fatigued performance.

straight to your inboxManchester United suffered an injury scare in their game against Southampton after Luke Shaw was unable to continue with an ankle problem.Shaw started his 11th consecutive league fixture as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged line up again for the game against the Saints.United fell behind in the first half but goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial restored their lead before the interval.Late in the second half, Shaw damaged his ankle after attempting to cross

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday July 12.Fernandes: “Rashford is doing an amazing job”Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has not grabbed the headlines the same way as his team-mates have since the Premier League restart.While Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial have received all the plaudits, Rashford has scored just once and assisted two goals.But Fernandes believes that Rashford’s impact goes far beyond his

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial's improved form at Manchester United is largely down to his improved work rate.The French forward has established himself as the star striker at United this calendar year and has played a key role in their current unbeaten run.Martial worked wonders to lead the attacking line for United in the absence of Marcus Rashford at the start of the year and has continued his fine form with four goals since football restarted last

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer played down Anthony Martial's disgruntled reaction to being substituted in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa. The 20-goal Martial was replaced by Odion Ighalo in the 79th minute but Marcus Rashford, also on 20 goals for the season, stayed on and was denied a late effort by Pepe Reina.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both surpassed 20 goals, their best tallies in a campaign for United.Solskjaer has talked up his attack, which also has Odion Ighalo in reserve, though the Nigerian forward is only on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial's form is not just down to him taking on the number nine role at Manchester United.Martial, 24, has scored 20 goals for the first time in a single season and has at least seven more games in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League to add to his tally.The Frenchman became the first United player to plunder a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in April 2013 against Sheffield United last month and curled in his

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has summed up how fans are currently feeling about the Reds after an upsurge in form.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men came into the match at home to Bournemouth on the back of a 15-game unbeaten run, before enjoying a 5-2 victory at Old Trafford as Mason Greenwood bagged a brace and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Convincing wins over Sheffield United and Norwich City since the restart had led to fans becoming

straight to your inboxSky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has predicted that Manchester United and Chelsea will finish in the Premier League top four.United made it 16 games unbeaten on Saturday thanks to a 5-2 victory at home to Bournemouth as Mason Greenwood bagged a double and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men briefly jumped into fourth spot but Chelsea regained the advantage after dispatching Watford 3-0.Chelsea are fourth and just two

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another