Why Teden Mengi has joined the Manchester United first team squad

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer decided to place faith in Manchester United's main goal threats amid their failure to find a winner against West Ham.United equalised through Mason Greenwood in the 51st minute but the only attacking change Solskjaer made was to introduce Odion Ighalo for Marcus Rashford in the 85th minute.Solskjaer replaced right-back Timothy Fosu-Mensah with Aaron Wan-Bissaka at half-time but decided against making any more alterations other than sending Ighalo

straight to your inboxAfter their impressive 2-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Thursday, Manchester United find themselves back in action again on Sunday, as they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to be without Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones, with doubts over the fitness of Brandon Williams too, but the full-back is expected to be fit enough to play at full-back in Shaw's absence.Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial,

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday July 17.Fosu-Mensah given chance to secure long-term futureThough he was widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, Timothy Fosu-Mensah will get a chance to secure his long-term future at Manchester United, MEN Sport understand.Fosu-Mensah made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to keep a

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Timothy Fosu-Mensah's good performances in his outings for Manchester United's reserve teams factored into his decision to start the Dutchman against Crystal Palace. With Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both out injured Solskjaer has called on Fosu-Mensah to start at left-back ahead of Diogo Dalot.

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 inboxManchester United are reportedly close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on his team's potential this summer to turn them into Premier League title contenders and, as well as a winger and playmaker, he is also keen on signing a new midfielder.Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham was a top target but it seems that United have missed out on the teenager's signature to Borussia Dortmund.As a result United are being

straight to your inboxManchester United have the chance to close the gap on Leicester City in the final Champions League places on Thursday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side knowing that a win against Aston Villa on Thursday night will see them go within a point of fourth place.United could be without defender Victor Lindelof against Villa, with the Swede struggling with a back injury, with Eric Bailly ready to step in to replace him.

straight to your inboxJose Mourinho's legacy lives on at Manchester United.

straight to your inbox Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has handed Manchester United a huge summer transfer boost by ruling his club out of the running for Kai Havertz.German international Havertz is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer transfer window with United one side exploring the possibility of a deal.MEN Sport reported last month Havertz is open to a move to the Premier League but views Champions League football as a 'huge desire' when it comes to selecting his next

pre-match press conference.Centre-backs Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe remain the only injury concerns for United going into a clash with Eddie Howe's relegation strugglers.Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic could all start together in the same United midfield, while Mason Greenwood should continue after his excellent performances on the right flank.Below, our MEN United writers pick their teams to face Bournemouth:Samuel LuckhurstProvided the players are fit, United need to go with an

straight to your inboxManchester United have increased their first-team squad to 32 with the inclusion of right-back Ethan Laird.Laird, 18, has been called up to first-team training sessions at the club's Carrington training complex after Axel Tuanzebe was ruled out for the rest of the season. Defenders Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have been out since the season restarted last month and Under-18 captain Teden Mengi was promoted to offset their absence.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has questioned whether Scott McTominay could move to centre-back for Manchester United amid increasing competition in midfield. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have emerged as two of the first names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team sheet during the Premier League restart.

straight to your inboxJust three days after Manchester United beat Norwich City in extra-time to advance to the semi-final of the FA Cup, United find themselves back in Premier League action, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side facing a trip to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton.Solskjaer is likely to recall Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Nemanja Matic, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof to the starting lineup against the Seagulls, whilst Phil Jones and Axel

United's 2-1 FA Cup win over Norwich when three homegrown talents - Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams and Marcus Rashford - were all brought on at the same time.

Scott McTominay that he needs to work harder than ever to earn a permanent spot in the starting XI after signing his new long-term contract at Manchester United.McTominay was rewarded for his impressive performances this season as he signed a new five-year contract earlier this week that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option of an additional year.It's the third season in succession that the 23-year-old has penned a new deal owing to his impressive development since making his

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes to his United side from the one that faced Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, with Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Mason Greenwood coming in. Daniel James, Fred and Scott McTominay drop to the bench.United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on their return to action last Friday night, with Fernandes scoring from the penalty spot after Pogba was fouled.

United's first game since the Premier League restart, which of course will be staged behind closed doors.Paul Pogba is pushing to start a United match for the first time since September 30th and looks likely to reprise his partnership with Bruno Fernandes, which looked so good in the final half hour of the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.Victor Lindelof is expected to be fit after being replaced late on against Spurs, though Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are doubts.Here MEN Sport's United writers pick