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28.02.2021 - 22:28 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox every day for freeReferee Stuart Attwell admitted to Harry Maguire that it would have been controversial for him to award Manchester United a penalty against Chelsea. That is according to United defender Luke Shaw, who revealed the details of a first-half conversation between the official and the United captain.
The VAR intervened when Callum Hudson-Odoi appeared to handle the ball in the Chelsea box under pressure from Mason Greenwood. A penalty would have changed the
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straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Luke Shaw is now consistently challenging Bruno Fernandes to be Manchester United's best player. The left-back turned in another man-of-the-match performance against West Ham after an impressive run of form that saw him named United's Player of the month for February.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the development of Luke Shaw as he prepares for a recall to the England squad.Shaw, 25, was excellent for United again in their 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham and is due to be named in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonGot into a tangle from a cross early on but recovered. West Ham were shot-shy and dependent on crosses, so Henderson was hardly tested.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEngland and the Premier League are blessed with high-quality options at full-back right now - but none better than Luke Shaw. That is according to West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell, who is set to face the England man at Old Trafford tonight (7.15pm).
straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has drawn parallels between Luke Shaw and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.Evra was one of the best left-sided full-backs in the country during his eight-year career at Old Trafford - where he won 10 major honours in a United shirt. The Frenchman was brilliant going forward as well as being a consistent performer in defensive areas - something we've seen a lot from Shaw this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire said Dean Henderson has all the attributes to be Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper in the future but David de Gea is still the No.1.Henderson kept a ninth clean sheet in 14 starts this season and did his chances of establishing himself as United's long-term No.1 no harm with an assured performance against City.It was a Henderson throw that set Luke Shaw away in the build-up to United's second goal, with the left-back firing low
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United produced their best defensive performance of the season at Manchester City.United had started with their back five of Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in just two previous games - against Liverpool and City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in January.Henderson kept his ninth clean sheet in 14 United starts and played an instrumental role in Shaw's first Premier
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonSolid save from Oleksandr Zinchenko at 1-0 and his throw out to Luke Shaw set the wheels in motion for United's second. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaDid not dominate Raheem Sterling as much as he did last season in the first-half but as the game developed Sterling looked less likely to past Wan-Bissaka.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Luke Shaw was a doubt to play for Manchester United at City after he was named in their starting line-up. Shaw scored United's second - and his first Premier League goal since August 2018 - in their uplifting 2-0 win over champions-elect City at The Etihad with a superb solo strike in the 50th minute.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have begged the board to sign Erling Haaland in the summer after his brace against Bayern Munich.The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after scoring 19 Bundesliga goals this season.
straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has admitted he has enjoyed the praise he's received for his excellent Manchester United form this season. The United left-back has arguably been the club's best player this term, alongside playmaker Bruno Fernandes, and has opened up on his improved displays.
straight to your inbox every day for freeThomas Tuchel insisted Stuart Attwell made the right decision not to award Manchester United a penalty against Chelsea - because Mason Greenwood had handled the ball before Callum Hudson-Odoi.The referee was asked by the VAR to review a first-half incident involving Hudson-Odoi and Greenwood, when the ball struck both players on the arm in quick succession.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaGreat save from Hakim Ziyech, particularly as he was moving in the opposite direction, in one of the game's key moments. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaRegressing.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited to see Mason Greenwood possibly operate as a central striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his team to face Chelsea.David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all come back into the starting XI. The biggest omission is up front, with Anthony Martial named as a substitute despite the absence of Edinson Cavani through injury.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Real Sociedad's start against Manchester United vindicated his decision to field a stronger team than widely predicted.Despite having a 4-0 aggregate lead in their Europa League round-of-32 tie, United made just four changes - one fewer than for the first leg - in the goalless draw at Old Trafford.Solskjaer rested David de Gea, Luke Shaw and captain Harry Maguire but named Bruno Fernandes as captain and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made
straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that Paul Tierney was right to not award a penalty or issue a red card for Harry Maguire's block on Jamaal Lascelles.Just three minutes into Manchester United's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, Maguire moved to block off Lascelles' run into the penalty area.Maguire's arm was lifted towards Lascelles' chest and he glanced over his shoulder before contacting the Newcastle defender.There were plenty of
straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad an unconvincing start but saved well when called upon at 1-1 in both halves. One of the steadier ones at the back.