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28.02.2021 - 07:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer could make four changes to the Manchester United line up for their trip to face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.United travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they go in search of another three points to bolster their hopes of a top-four finish this season.Solskjaer has been experimenting with his team selection in recent weeks and could once again make a host of changes for the match against Thomas Tuchel's
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straight to your inbox every day for freeFor the first time this season, Manchester United did not make a substitution in a Premier League fixture.In their 29th game against West Ham, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ignored all nine substitutes - two of them goalkeepers Lee Grant and Nathan Bishop.The seven outfield players - Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles, Nemanja Matic, Shola Shoretire and Amad - all warmed up and all were unused.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly has revealed he gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer advice over signing Amad from Atalanta.Amad netted his first goal for United in the 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Thursday evening and has made a big impression at Old Trafford since his move was completed in January.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Manchester United have opened discussions with Eric Bailly about a new contract.Bailly, 26, joined United from Villarreal for £30million in 2016 but only made his 100th appearance for the club in Thursday night's Europa League draw with AC Milan.The centre-back is approaching the last 15 months of his contract and Bailly has failed to break the 20-game barrier in the last three seasons.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonWell beaten by Franck Kessie for the disallowed goal and denied Alexis Saelemaekers. Made a better save in the second-half but could have done better for the goal.
straight to your inbox every day for free Anthony Martial will need a scan on his hip after picking up a knock in Manchester United's Europa League draw with AC Milan. The striker was replaced by Amad at half-time of United's 1-1 draw in the first leg of the last-16 tie, with the 18-year-old replacement scoring five minutes after coming on.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial must be more ruthless and 'selfish' in front of goal if he's to build on his promising display against Man City. Martial was rejuvenated in the Manchester derby as he led the United line in the absence of Edinson Cavani and made an instant impact, winning a penalty in the first minute at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has claimed Manchester United would not consider Anthony Martial if he could produce his performance level against Manchester City on a consistent basis.The Frenchman was named as Sky Sports' Man of the Match after turning in a fantastic performance at the Etihad Stadium. Martial won United's penalty after only 34 seconds, drawing a foul from Gabriel Jesus after a driving run into the penalty area.
straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial must become more selfish and prioritise his goal tally like Cristiano Ronaldo did if he wants to turn around his Manchester United career, according to Louis Saha.Martial has come under fire from fans and pundits recently for his struggles in front of goal, having scored just seven goals in 33 appearances for United this season.The Frenchman has scored just two goals in his last 15 games, both of which came in the 9-0 thrashing of
straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly called for trust in Manchester United's process after they were held to a third straight goalless draw. Along with Luke Shaw, the Ivorian defender was one of the better performers against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.
straight to your inbox every day for free David de Gea misses Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace due to personal reasons, while Anthony Martial has been sidelined with a knee injury picked up in training. Dean Henderson has replaced De Gea in goal and the Spaniard hasn't made the trip to Selhurst Park, with Lee Grant on the bench and Nathan Bishop the third goalkeeper in the squad.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's magic touch as Manchester United manager is his communication and man-management, which stems from his experience as a player.Solskjaer's coaching qualities were questioned earlier in his tenure, especially once he signed on a permanent deal to be United's head coach.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly says that Paul Pogba is a "really hard worker" and extremely professional behind the scenes - even if the public image of the Manchester United star is very different.United signed Pogba for a then-world-record fee of £89million in 2016. The Frenchman has been a contentious figure ever since, with some chastising his lack of work ethic and others praising his obvious natural ability.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer was coy on the prospect of dropping Victor Lindelof for Eric Bailly in Manchester United's Premier League encounter with Chelsea.Lindelof and Bailly started together in United's goalless Europa League knockout draw with Real Sociedad as captain Harry Maguire was rested for just the second game this season.Maguire has started in all 62 of United's Premier League matches since he joined the club in August 2019 and is certain to return
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonDependable and vocal on his latest outing. Can't take too much credit for Mikel Oyarzabal's horrible penalty.
straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer claims Anthony Martial lacks hunger and desire to improve his Manchester United goal tally.Martial started in United 's 3-1 victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday and played 70 minutes before being replaced by Mason Greenwood.