How Manchester United changed Paul Pogba's role to beat Wolves

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's management of Paul Pogba has been 'masterful' since the midfielder's agent Mino Raiola said Pogba was 'unhappy' at Manchester United.On the eve of United's Champions League elimination last month, Raiola told the Turin-based outlet Tuttosport 'the best solution for all concerned is if he (Pogba) moves in the next window'.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba does not believe that the result of Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool will determine which team will go onto win the Premier League.United moved to the summit of the table for the first time in over three years on Tuesday after Pogba struck late on to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnely.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has opened up on the mental impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on him and explained why it has given him a reality check about the important things in life.Manchester United midfielder Pogba tested positive for the virus last August and was forced to spend 10 days in quarantine before returning to pre-season training.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has urged footballers to find different ways to celebrate amid a Premier League clampdown on social distancing.The league's decision-makers are keen for players to avoid hugging when celebrating goals, in an attempt to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he "understands" the new protocols and Pogba admitted players can find other ways to celebrate goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the way he has handled Paul Pogba amid uncertainty surrounding the midfielder's future at the club.United climbed to the top of the Premier League in January for the first time since 2013 on Tuesday as they beat Burnley 1-0 to move three points clear of Liverpool ahead of the two sides' meeting on Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeYou only have to look at Arsenal and their puzzling Mesut Ozil situation to see the kind of problem Manchester United may have faced this season.Mikel Arteta has received plenty of undue praise for his handling of Ozil, the Gunners' highest-earner who is unwanted by the club despite his obvious ability. With the German's contract due to expire in June this year, no effort has been made by Arsenal to keep him integrated with the squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer was 'delighted' with Paul Pogba's performance in Manchester United's vital Premier League win over Aston Villa.Solskjaer retained Pogba, 27, in his side and recalled fellow midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred, pushing Pogba to the left flank in a 4-2-3-1 formation.Pogba flourished in arguably his standout performance of the season but he is angling for a move away from United in the summer transfer window.Despite Pogba supporting his

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes has backed Paul Pogba to continue getting better for Manchester United in 2021 after a match-winning performance against Aston Villa. The World Cup winner had a hand in both goals in the 2-1 success that moved United level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and he produced a fine all-round performance.

direct to your inboxManchester United have seen the best from Paul Pogba since his agent Mino Raiola's controversial transfer comments at the start of the month. That is according to former United player Phil Neville, who believes Pogba could lead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to the Premier League title this season, on current form.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire praised Paul Pogba for his 'excellent' defensive work during Manchester United's win over Wolves on Tuesday night.Marcus Rashford struck in second-half stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as they climbed to second place in the Premier League table.It had looked as though United were set to share the spoils with Wolves after a cagey encounter at Old Trafford in which neither side created many clear-cut scoring

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has told his teammates to focus on their recovery ahead of a New Year's Day clash with Aston Villa.United had to work hard to get the better of Wolves, with Marcus Rashford's 93rd-minute winner ensuring they will end 2020 in second place in the Premier League.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer asked Paul Pogba to give everything he has got ahead of Manchester United's meeting with Wolves on Tuesday night.The French midfielder was one of six changes made to the United team for the visit of Wolves after he started as a substitute during the Boxing Day draw with Leicester.When asked what Solskjaer had said to him ahead of the match Pogba told Stadium Astro: "Give it your best.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting line-up for the Premier League fixture against Wolves on Tuesday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes from the side that drew against Leicester City on Boxing Day but Eric Bailly keeps his place in defence.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has hailed the impact Bruno Fernandes has had on Manchester United and said the Portuguese midfielder is a better player than he was.Fernandes has been directly involved in 31 goals in only 28 Premier League appearances since joining United from Sporting Lisbon in January.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have confirmed their line-up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes from the side which defeated Leeds at the weekend as Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal. United have also made changes in defence with Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly selected, with captain Harry Maguire the only member of the back five to keep their place from Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been having their say on who should start against Leeds United this afternoon.United face their fierce rivals in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years at Old Trafford in what should be an engrossing encounter.With Leeds having a unique style of football under Marcelo Bielsa, there is plenty of debate over how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should choose to line-up, especially after a hit-and-miss performance against

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba should receive the club’s Player of the Month award for December. The French midfielder divides the Reds' fanbase like no other – something not helped by the latest comments from Mino Raiola – but he has produced a number of standout moments this month.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United must start Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes together, no matter what, and can challenge for the title by doing so.United became only the fourth team in top-flight history to win ten consecutive away league matches with a 3-2 win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Thursday.Despite comments made his by agent Mino Raiola over his future at the club last week, Pogba started in midfield alongside Nemanja Matic,

straight to your inbox every day for freeIn hindsight, David McGoldrick must wonder whether he ought to have put the ball past the post of that open goal.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonHad a howler in conceding to David McGoldrick inside the first five minutes but refused to be cowed. Made a pivotal save in added time.