Why Marcus Rashford took Manchester United's penalty and not Bruno Fernandes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to the United side that started against Crystal Palace on Thursday night, with Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic coming back into the team. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are left on the bench.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had to respond in south London and they did just that, riding their luck at times. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial extended the unbeaten run to 19 games in all competitions ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Southampton, as Scott McTominay comes in for Nemanja Matic in midfield. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are both selected, despite being taken off against Saints while looking tired.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes has admitted Marcus Rashford has 'surprised' him with his qualities since his arrival at Manchester United.Fernandes has been one of the standout stars in the Premier League since he arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon back in January.The goals have been flowing for United recently, with them hitting 16 in their last five games and 48 in their 18 unbeaten fixturesA central part of that has been Rashford, who has scored 21 times in 38 appearances so

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 inbox Bruno Fernandes believes Marcus Rashford deserves more credit for the role he is playing at Manchester United. The England international has formed an integral part of the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since his return from injury during lockdown, but has not grabbed the headlines in the same way as some of his other teammates.

straight to your inboxManchester United’s attacking play has been a sight to behold since the Premier League's restart.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have won four out of their five top-flight games, scoring 15 goals and conceding just three in the process.Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have linked up to devastating effect, with the quintet scoring every one of those goals.No other player in the United side has had a look-in, yet Solskjaer is

straight to your inboxManchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes will share penalty-taking responsibilities after Rashford took their spotkick against Bournemouth.United won their 17th penalty of the campaign with the scoreline 1-1 and Rashford stepped up rather than Fernandes, who has scored all three of his penalties for United.Fernandes levelled at Tottenham from 12 yards last month but after United received another penalty in stoppage-time Rashford took hold of the ball until

straight to your inboxManchester United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they take on relegation candidates Aston Villa on Thursday.United's hot streak of form runs from before the break in action but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been even better since the restart with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford returning from injury to finally link up with Bruno Fernandes.The performances have meant Solskjaer has at last been able to settle on what appears to be his strongest

straight to your inboxAston Villa boss Dean Smith has marked out Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United's main threat and admitted his side will have to be at their best to keep him at bay.The Portuguese midfielder has been in sensational form since arriving at Old Trafford in January from Sporting Lisbon.Fernandes picked up the February Premier League Player of the Month award and has been nominated for June's award alongside teammate Anthony Martial.In Manchester United's first four Premier

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed the influence of a positive atmosphere in the dressing room on their recent form.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches by defeating Bournemouth at the weekend to keep the pressure on Chelsea in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.Bruno Fernandes' form, the emergence of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as well as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba returning from injury means fans are optimistic of their chances

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

straight to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes believes the club now only need two or three top-class signings to push for the Premier League, rather than four or five.United are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run, having not lost in any competition since January.The return from injuries of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side a massive boost, especially with the pair finally being able to link up with Bruno Fernandes.Despite their good form, United

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they are far from the finished article after their 5-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.United made it 16 games without defeat thanks to a brace from Mason Greenwood and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.United are in the top four following the win but Ferdinand believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to add three new starting players to his team this summer.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaNot for the first time, De Gea was porous at his near post and it led to goal. Conceded another penalty.

straight to your inboxManchester United go into their game against Bournemouth this weekend knowing that a win could see them move into the Premier League top four, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side now just two points behind Chelsea in fourth and three points behind Leicester City in third.United are likely to field the same side that convincingly beat Brighton in their last Premier League game, with Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford all expected