Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.
12.09.2023 - 04:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, September 12.
Lisandro Martinez provides Manchester United injury boost ahead of Brighton
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has hinted he's returned to full fitness ahead of the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag and the United fanbase have been sweating on Martinez after he went down in some discomfort against Arsenal prior to the international break. After the game, the Reds manager said the defender had suffered an issue with his foot.
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In a boost to United, Martinez was fit enough to join Argentina for their international fixtures but was rested as a precaution against Ecuador. Explaining the decision to the media, the Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said: "Licha, as you know, had an issue with his feet.
“In their last game [Arsenal vs Manchester United], he was in pain and went out [was subbed] for precaution. They have done studies and he's well."
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'It's nuts' - Gary Lineker has Scott McTominay suspicion at Manchester United
Gary Lineker believes it is 'nuts' to see Scott McTominay be so prolific for Scotland yet fail to get many minutes at Manchester United, and suspects his lack of game time will see suitors come in for him in future transfer windows.
McTominay was in the goals for Scotland again on Friday evening as they beat Cyprus 3-0 in their Euro 2024 qualifier. The 26-year-old opened the scoring inside six minutes, bursting into the box and heading in at the back post after Andy Robertson's cross was flicked on by John McGinn.
It was the United midfielder's sixth goal of European qualifying, which leaves him as joint
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.
Fulham remain interested in Scott McTominay and could make an approach for the Manchester United midfielder in January, according to reports.
Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay are available for Manchester United in their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace.
Manchester United will assess Sergio Reguilon, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay ahead of their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.
Fit-again Manchester United player Mason Mount is "ready" to go against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Mount, 24, has missed the last five games, in all competitions, due to a muscular injury. He returned to training at Carrington last week and stepped-up his recovery during the build-up to the Carabao Cup tie with Palace - which marks the first part of a doubleheader between the two teams.
Erik ten Hag's decision to start Hannibal Mejbri at Burnley on Saturday evening came as a surprise to many but the 20-year-old's energy was crucial in helping secure a 1-0 win.
Gary Lineker admits he has been impressed with Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United after, initially, suggesting he might struggle to make an impact in his debut campaign.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits does not know why the squad's standards have regressed this season and admitted some players did not run "in the right moments" in the defeat to Bayern Munich
Manchester United supporters will rightly feel frustrated heading into another round of Premier League fixtures not knowing where the future of the takeover lies.
Erik ten Hag has started Facundo Pellistri for Manchester United's match against Bayern Munich because of tactical reasons.
Manchester United have a difficult first test to begin their Champions League campaign as they travel to Bayern Munich this evening.
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described the Glazers as 'honest and upfront' in the dealings he had with them at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have retained their interest in Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona weighing up their finances, according to reports in Spain.
The much-maligned Glazer family have come under further scrutiny and pressure as Manchester United's owners continue to mull over two offers to take over the Premier League giants.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League tussle with Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a cluster of changes.
Most of Manchester United’s international players have enjoyed plenty of game time over the past 10 days.
Erik ten Hag has already overseen plenty of change at Old Trafford and Manchester United’s squad is now full of players that could remain at the club long-term.
England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted that Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho can still force his way back into the national team set-up.
Manchester United will already have one eye on the January transfer window after adding seven players to their ever-evolving squad under Erik ten Hag this summer.