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straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has been urged to remain patient at Manchester United as he bids to establish himself in English football. Van de Beek has found his first-team chances limited since arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax during last summer's transfer window.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday.Van de Beek and Cavani did not travel to Turin for the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad due to muscular injuries but the summer signings have 'a chance' of making the weekend Premier League squad.United will assess Scott McTominay after he sustained an injury against Sociedad and was substituted in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRobin van Persie named four ex-Manchester United players in a list of the six best footballers he played with during his career. The former United striker sealed a controversial switch from Arsenal to Old Trafford in 2012 and the £20million Sir Alex Ferguson spent on him was immediately paid back as the Dutchman fired in 30 goals in his first season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek’s struggles at Manchester United show that it is sometimes better to promote from within rather than use the transfer market, according to Dimitar Berbatov.Van de Beek has started just 11 games in all competition this season following his £35million move from Ajax in August.He has found himself on the substitutes’ bench more often than not under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the form of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba limiting his

straight to your inbox every day for freeBryan Robson and Dwight Yorke believe Donny van de Beek will eventually come good at Manchester United.Van de Beek has struggled for game time during his debut season at Old Trafford, with many of his minutes coming in cup competitions. The Dutchman's disappointing performance against West Ham on Tuesday night was one of the few talking points to come out of a dour cup tie, but two United greats are confident Van de Beek will improve.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWilfried Zaha claims he was 'set up to fail' by former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.United signed Zaha from Crystal Palace in January 2013 and he spent the remainder of the season on loan with Palace before joining up with United in the summer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans may have ultimately been left disappointed by the draw against Everton but Bruno Fernandes did give them one moment to savour - and one former Old Trafford favourite certainly enjoyed it.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial was blasted for his role in Sheffield United's winning goal against Manchester United on Wednesday night. The forward was picked out by Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport for his role in the sloppy goal that United conceded as failed to properly sprint back in the build-up to the winner after losing the ball.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for getting the best from Paul Pogba. The Manchester United midfielder has been in sensational form since the start of 2021, scoring two match-winning goals in the club's recent victories over Burnley and Fulham.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes praised Donny van de Beek's performance against Liverpool after the Netherlands international started ahead of him in the FA Cup tie. Van de Beek was given a rare opportunity to impress in the absence of Fernandes and he looked lively before being replaced by the Portuguese playmaker with the game tied at 2-2.

straight to your inbox every day for free Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek have earned their FA Cup fourth-round starts against Liverpool through impressive performances on the training ground. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said both players had been working hard to force their way into his Manchester United plans and they will get the chance to impress against the Premier League champions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof in their side to take on Liverpool in today's FA Cup fourth-round tie.United have made five changes from the team that beat Fulham 2-1 in midweek, with Dean Henderson, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford also coming into the side.