Williams and Matic to return - Manchester United predicted XI vs Chelsea

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to name a similar team to the side that thrashed LASK in March when the Austrian side visits Old Trafford on WednesdayUnited ran out 5-0 winners with five different scorers in Linz, their final competitive fixture before the enforced break from action due to the coronavirus pandemic.United returned to training last week following the conclusion of the Premier League season ahead of the new tournament format proposed by

straight to your inbox Brandon Williams has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2024 with the option of an additional year. Williams, 19, only made his debut against Rochdale in the League Cup in September and inked his last deal in October, but has agreed improved terms after an outstanding breakthrough season.

United struck with 20 minutes remaining to make it 14 games unbeaten, a run of form that has proved enough to rescue a season that was going nowhere in January. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot to ease United's nerves for the final 20 minutes, with Anthony Martial brought down as he raced through on goal, before Jesse Lingard sealed victory with the last kick of the game after Jonny Evans was sent-off for a bad challenge on Brandon Williams.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inbox It has all come down to the final day of the season, as Manchester United face Leicester City to decide who will clinch a place in the Champions League.The two sides have been going neck-and-neck in the race for a top four place with only a point separating them, as United hold the advantage they will quality for Europe's top competition if they avoid defeat at the King Power Stadium.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the fearlessness of academy duo Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood as the perfect ingredient for Manchester United.The teenagers could both play in today's winner-takes-all Champions League shootout, but rather than being inhibited by the occasion Solskjaer believes they will be emboldened by having the United DNA.The United manager wants his team to be fearless in their approach at Leicester City, despite having the comfort blanket of

Luke Shaw has been one of their main injury concerns, missing the past three matches with a twisted ankle, but should be fit to return at the King Power Stadium.Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also come back into the starting side having been left on the bench for the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday night.Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been the preferred midfield duo for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late and ought to continue at the base of a 4-2-3-1, with Bruno Fernandes supporting a front three of

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans will be able to relive some of their most amazing triumphs in the Champions League from Monday. Iconic Champions League finals will be aired in full on ITV4 next week and United supporters will be able to watch all three of their triumphs.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season.Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September, featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale.

straight to your inboxBrandon Williams has named Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard as his two mentors during his breakthrough into the Manchester United first team.The 19-year-old defender only made his debut for United last September but has since established himself as a key member of the squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Williams' rise has been so impressive that United shelved plans to sign a new left-back late last year with he and Luke Shaw proving their quality in the position.The teenager

straight to your inboxManchester United's 19-game unbeaten streak came to an end on Sunday after losing to Chelsea in the semi-final of this season's FA Cup.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotated his squad to face Frank Lampard's men and United took confidence from the fact that they had already defeated Chelsea on three occasions this season.However, there was to be no repeat of the Premier League and Carabao Cup performances as goals from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount coupled with an own goal from

straight to your inbox Frank Lampard believes Chelsea begun to play better after Manchester United changed to their regular formation in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. Both sides lined up in a three-at-the-back formation - the same system United used in their two wins at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season.

straight to your inbox Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea came in for criticism for his role in Chelsea's second goal in the FA Cup semi-final. De Gea has made a number of high-profile errors this season and he did not cover himself in glory for any of Chelsea's three goals, but his mistake for Chelsea's second goal was the worst of the lot.

David de Gea blunders proved costly to United's chances of setting up a final against Arsenal on August 1. The Spaniard failed to keep out Olivier Giroud's near-post effort in first-half stoppage time and then inexplicably let Mason Mount's long-range effort squirm under his body at the start of the second half.

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.

straight to your inboxManchester United could move one step closer to winning their first trophy under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday when they compete in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this evening.United and Chelsea have been embroiled in a tense battle to finish in the Premier League's top four and earn qualification to the Champions League, with only a single point separating them.But now the teams will face off against each other at Wembley for the chance to

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 inbox Manchester United have the chance to reach a final for the first time in two years when they take on the team they lost to in that final, Chelsea, in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping his side can defeat the Blues for a fourth time this season to take a step closer to winning his first piece of silverware as United manager.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Timothy Fosu-Mensah's training performances earned him a first Manchester United start in over three years at Crystal Palace.Fosu-Mensah, 22, was recalled at left-back against Crystal Palace in the absence of injured duo Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams in what was his first stint at left-back since his United debut.The Netherlands international went three years and 56 days without appearing for United, who triggered the one-year extension in his

straight to your inboxManchester United will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Crystal Palace on Thursday.United were unable to capitalise on the defeats suffered by Chelsea and Leicester City at the weekend when they faced Southampton on Monday, drawing the match 2-2 as the Saints grabbed a last-minute equaliser through Michael Obafemi.Instead of climbing up to third and going a point above Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remained in 5th but they still have a