Manchester United could be without five players against Aston Villa

Manchester United will have to make do without striker Rasmus Hojlund when they face Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon because of a muscular problem.

It is highly unlikely Manchester United will be able to recall striker Joe Hugill from League One side Burton Albion.

Kevin De Bruyne did not play for Manchester City against Brentford due to a hamstring issue, Pep Guardiola has revealed.

Erik ten Hag is still being forced to deal with having several Manchester United players on the sidelines through injury.

Gary Neville has moved to explain what Dan Ashworth would bring to Manchester United after closely watching him at work in a previous role. Ashworth, 52, is currently with Newcastle United as their sporting director after his previous employment with the Football Association (FA), West Brom and Brighton.

In the first summer of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson years at Manchester United, a new midfielder was a priority. The club wanted Cesc Fabregas but saw three bids rejected by Barcelona. Thiago Alcantara was on the market, but David Moyes didn't fancy him. In the end, on deadline day, the first major signing of a new era was unveiled. Welcome to Old Trafford, Marouane Fellaini.

In his new role as a UEFA Technical Observer, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was on duty at Manchester City's Champions League win at FC Copenhagen this week.

Erik ten Hag has told his Manchester United squad to show they match the ambition of Ineos as the club's new minority owners continue to make their mark at Old Trafford.

Luke Shaw is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Luton Town on Sunday but Erik ten Hag will give the left-back as long as possible to prove his fitness.

Former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick could be in line for a top job at Barcelona, despite enduring a tough spell at Old Trafford. Rangnick, 65, is well-respected in Germany and has had a successful career, but his time at United proved challenging.

Michael Owen has called for Scott McTominay to be given a more regular role in Manchester United's side after his latest match-winner against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United supporters have been waiting long enough for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival to be ratified by the Premier League and finally, that confirmation has been announced.

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo is not expected to make an immediate decision on his international future - despite increasing interest from England boss Gareth Southgate.

Manchester United are finding form at the right time under Erik ten Hag following a difficult Christmas period. The Reds are now back in the hunt for Champions League football with three months of action remaining.

Manchester United have received a significant boost in their race for a Premier League top-four finish following a devastating injury blow to fellow hopefuls Aston Villa.

Manchester United kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive on Sunday after beating rivals Aston Villa in a crunch clash at Villa Park.

Manchester United wanted to maximise Alejandro Garnacho's threat on the inside as part of their tactical reshuffle that contributed to Scott McTominay's winning goal against Aston Villa. McTominay replaced Marcus Rashford in the 73rd minute and rose to nod in the winning goal 13 minutes later and secure United's fourth successive win.

Antony went unused for Manchester United during their dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, but the Brazil forward was delighted to see teammate Rasmus Hojlund do the business. Hojlund netted for a fifth Premier League game in succession to well and truly put his early-season struggles to one side.

Luke Littler has revealed that he enjoyed a brief chat with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reiterated to his players that every game from now until the end of the season must be approached 'like a cup final'.