Darts sensation Luke Littler admits the support he's received from Manchester United stars of the present and the past has been 'crazy'.
15.12.2023 - 14:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are available for Manchester United's daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday but Harry Maguire is out.
Shaw came off at half-time in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday but he trained with the first team squad on Friday.
Rashford missed the Bayern game through illness but has recovered however Anthony Martial, who was also unwell in midweek, is still out.
Maguire was forced off in the first half against Bayern and United manager Erik ten Hag clarified he will miss a number of upcoming games.
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Tyrell Malacia (knee), Casemiro (hamstring), Christian Eriksen (knee) and Mason Mount (calf) are also still sidelined while Bruno Fernandes is suspended.
"Harry: he will not be available for the coming games but don't think it's long-term," Ten Hag said. "Luke Shaw: trained this morning. We think he's available for Sunday."
Ten Hag has decided who will captain the team in the absence of Fernandes but refused to disclose who will inherit the armband.
United had a 69% win percentage under Ten Hag after the League Cup final victory over Newcastle in late February but that has plummeted to 50% in the 46 games since.
Premier League leaders Liverpool annihilated United 7-0 exactly one week on from United's final triumph at Wembley but Ten Hag believes United can learn from the chastening experience.
"I think everyone knows and everyone is highly motivated when you go to Anfield, it's a great place to go" Ten Hag opined. "We know it's going to be tough and everything.
"What every top footballer wants is to have that challenge and you have to look
Darts sensation Luke Littler admits the support he's received from Manchester United stars of the present and the past has been 'crazy'.
Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel says Erik ten Hag was wrong to haul off Kobbie Mainoo at half-time during the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. Mainoo started for the fourth match running, but the teenager was sacrificed after 45 minutes to make way for Scott McTominay.
Manchester United fans should not be too worried by Rasmus Hojlund’s absence from the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United fans are lamenting the absence of Rasmus Hojlund in the club's clash with Nottingham Forest, although are happy that Amad has made the squad for the first time this season.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Antony to the starting line-up for this evening's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground because of his ability to make runs in behind.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has described Bruno Fernandes as a “big player” and has shared his admiration for the Manchester United captain.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy thought Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looked 'more comfortable' and 'more productive' on the right-wing during Boxing Day's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Rasmus Hojlund has described Alejandro Garnacho as an incredible talent after he scored a brace for Manchester United.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hinted Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford could be accommodated in the same attack for the foreseeable future.
Luke Shaw described Manchester United's performance against West Ham on Saturday as 'not good enough'.
Erik ten Hag has reiterated his faith in Rasmus Hojlund and insisted that it is also down to his Manchester United teammates to help bring the goals this season.
Manchester United are preparing for an important and action-packed Christmas period.
Erik ten Hag has pointed to the persistent injury setbacks Manchester United have faced as a reason why their season has been stagnant.
Manchester United will be hoping to put an end to their miserable Anfield record of recent years when they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag could send some of his Manchester United players into the Anfield cauldron with a "kick in the ass" on Sunday as he bids to avoid another humiliating afternoon on Merseyside.
Manchester United are without a number of key players for Sunday’s ominous trip to Liverpool, including Bruno Fernandes.
Luke Shaw caused quite a stir on social media after appearing to agree that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stood little chance of returning to Manchester United's starting line-up.
Former left-back Patrice Evra has accused some of Manchester United's players of being "unprofessional" during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have come off the back of three tough away games battered and bruised with just one win to show for their efforts.
Manchester United will resume their Premier League campaign against Chelsea on Wednesday night.