Why Paul Pogba starts ahead of Fred for Manchester United vs Everton

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have a number of injury concerns ahead of facing Newcastle United on Sunday.The Reds have endured some patchy Premier League form of late, dropping points to the likes of Sheffield United, Everton and West Brom, but they enjoyed a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotated some of his starting XI for the win over the Spanish club and could well be forced into naming a similar side to face the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United’s Premier League title ambitions took a “big blow” against Everton according to Paul Scholes, who picked out Paul Pogba’s injury as the turning point.United looked to be on course for a victory against the Toffees on Saturday evening which would have moved them level on points with rivals Manchester City.Edinson Cavani’s header and Bruno Fernandes’ brilliant strike from the edge of the box had Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side 2-0 up at

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's supporters have been reacting to Paul Pogba limping off the pitch in the 40th minute of their Premier League game against Everton.Pogba, who has been one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's best performers in recent weeks, pulled up in the first half after playing a pass and was replaced by Fred.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were handed a worrying injury blow against Everton as Paul Pogba limped off in the first half.The midfielder was in possession of the ball with around nine minutes left of the opening period but pulled up and went down after passing to a teammate.It appeared as though Pogba had suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and it quickly became apparent that he wouldn't be able to continue, as Brazilian midfielder Fred replaced him.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists his conversations with Paul Pogba will remain private after the Manchester United midfielder's brother cast doubt on his future again this week.Mathias Pogba warned his sibling could 'go for free' if United fail to sell the France international in the summer, as Pogba's contract expires in 2022.Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, outlined his intention to engineer a transfer after this season ends in an interview with Tuttosport in

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, February 3.United have added Phil Jones and Amad Diallo to their Europa League squad, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted would be the case last month.Jones missed the first half of the season due to a long-term knee injury, while Diallo only arrived in January, though the transfer was wrapped up in October.The pair have been included in United's 25-man, meaning they can both feature in the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have rested Paul Pogba for their meeting with Southampton, with Mason Greenwood's return to the starting XI the only change from the team that lined up at Arsenal on Saturday.United are back in league action as they welcome Saints to Old Trafford, with the Frenchman dropping to the bench.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows his side need to put in a much-improved performance if they are to make up for their dropped points against Sheffield United

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba insisted he is happy at Manchester United but is not thinking about a potential new contract at Old Trafford just yet.The midfielder is in the best form of his United career, having scored two winning goals in their last three league games as the Reds battle for top spot in the division. His form comes after agent Mino Raiola's claim at the start of December that Pogba's time at the club was 'over'.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says that the Manchester United dressing room is feeling confident after interviewing Paul Pogba this week. The former United defender spoke to the midfielder on behalf of BT Sport after a fantastic run of form for the Frenchman, which has seen him reestablish himself as a first-team regular.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba believes he compliments Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester United team and heaped praise on his teammate.United fans were eagerly anticipating Fernandes and Pogba linking up on the pitch after the Portuguese sealed his switch to Old Trafford one year ago.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba defended former Manchester United teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his spat with Romelu Lukaku in the Milan derby.

straight to your inbox every day for freePerhaps the most surprising feature about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team selection against Liverpool was two members of his trusted trio in midfield started on the bench.Solskjaer settled on the dependable duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes back in October, only Fred and Fernandes came out of the front six and McTominay, a substitute at Fulham in midweek, partnered Paul Pogba.It was McTominay whom Edinson Cavani failed to find with a

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was something frustratingly predictable about the dull nature of Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend.So often over-hyped and regularly underwhelming, it almost seems inevitable that annual meetings between the two most successful sides in English football history rarely seem to deliver.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp will be looking for a lot more passion when the two sides meet in the FA Cup this afternoon - and they

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes some honest discussions between himself and Paul Pogba have helped Manchester United see the best of the midfielder over the past month.Pogba is producing his best football for United in at least two years, despite the comments of agent Mino Raiola six weeks ago seeming to further fracture the relationship between his camp and the club.On the eve of United's final Champions League group game in December Raiola said Pogba was

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want the club to do everything in their power to keep Paul Pogba this summer. Despite falling behind in the first five minutes, United retook top spot in the Premier League on Wednesday with a hard fought 2-1 victory at Fulham.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand says Manchester United's mentality against Fulham shows the club have what it takes to challenge for the Premier League title.United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 thanks to goals from Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba to return to the top of the Premier League.The Reds were briefly displaced by Leicester City on Tuesday night with their impressive victory over Chelsea before Manchester City went level on points with the Foxes thanks to two

straight to your inbox every day for freeTwo Manchester United players certainly caught the eye of pundits after their win over Fulham.Goals from Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba got United the win which saw them climb back to the top of the Premier League table, having been briefly dislodged by Manchester City and Leicester.The game also saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side go unbeaten for their 17th consecutive away league game, which equals a club record in the English top flight.Former Arsenal

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's hierarchy are growing more confident that Paul Pogba will have a change of heart and stay at the club this coming summer, according to reports.United reclaimed top spot in the Premier League on Wednesday with a hard fought 2-1 win against Fulham and it was Pogba who grabbed the winner with a stunning strike.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans celebrating last night's win over Fulham no doubt noticed Paul Pogba and Fred's gleeful embrace after the victory.Pogba scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 win against a spirited Fulham side that sent the Reds back to the top of the league.