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straight to your inbox every day for freeEnforced selections?Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept his cards close to his chest during the injury bulletin although he was unlikely to show his hand amid doubts over key personnel.Edinson Cavani has not played in two weeks and, if fit, might not be used from the start.
Scott McTominay is essential if available, otherwise United must persist with the partnership of Fred and Nemanja Matic, which is more justifiable against Chelsea than Newcastle.Martial
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direct to your inboxGary Neville has told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that the FA Cup is "critical" to Manchester United's season after making his latest Premier League top-four prediction.United are second in the table following Sunday evening's 1-0 victory over West Ham at Old Trafford. They trail leaders Manchester City by 14 points, with a game in hand, and are one ahead of third-placed Leicester City.
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 freeManchester United fans have urged Ed Woodward to splash the cash on a centre-forward this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left short on the ground for attackers against West Ham, though Marcus Rashford provided a big boost by returning to the starting XI.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were left unimpressed after claiming Diogo Dalot tried to get Scott McTominay sent off on Thursday night.The Portuguese defender was permitted to play against his parent club during United's 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie despite only being on loan.
straight to your inbox every day for freeTeenage kicksThe stretched squad that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is having to work with for now has meant plenty of matchday experience for Amad and Shola Shoretire recently and both have made their debuts in recent weeks.Marcus Rashford's injury at the weekend has further depleted attacking resources and it might be that a front three of Daniel James, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial picks itself for United tonight.If Rashford and Edinson Cavani are absent
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane believes Manchester United must get their recruitment decisions correct to support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid speculation about a Director of Football appointment. Ed Woodward has largely led United 's recruitment but the club have been pondering a Director of Football appointment since Jose Mourinho's reign at Old Trafford.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were sent into a frenzy after transfer target Jadon Sancho appeared in a Pepsi advert with Paul Pogba.United are hoping to make four signings in the summer transfer window to complete their squad overhaul and, while a new centre-back is the priority, a right-winger remains high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRoy Keane believes Manchester United may be "scared" from losing 6-1 to Tottenham after drawing 0-0 with Chelsea and are no longer trying to win the Premier League title.It was the sixth-consecutive Premier League match that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had failed to score against the 'big six' this season.United produced another conservative display at Stamford Bridge with neither side able to break each other down, resulting in another 0-0, as was the
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are convinced Mason Mount should have been sent off for Chelsea in their goalless draw at the weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side settled for a point at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon after a hard fought contest which provided few opportunities for either side.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was furious with Chelsea after claiming the club released an article on their website that could have influenced referee Stuart Attwell before the match.United played out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but there was controversy about a potential penalty decision in the first half.
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 freeWest Ham manager David Moyes says he spoke to England boss Gareth Southgate before signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United.Lingard joined the Hammers from United towards the end of the January transfer window, on a loan deal until the end of the season. The England international had found his first-team chances increasingly limited at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United expect to have Donny van de Beek back for their trip to face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, but Scott McTominay will miss out. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an additional injury update ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend with mixed emotions for United fans.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have a few injury issues to deal with ahead of this weekend's Premier League showdown with Chelsea.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go head-to-head with Thomas Tuchel's Blues at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (4.30pm kick-off).United sit second in the league table, 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and six ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans loved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wholesome moment with Amad before the 18-year-old's introduction against Real Sociedad on Thursday night.Amad was making just his second appearance for the club after his bright debut off the bench in the first leg.This was his first appearance at Old Trafford, while Shola Shoretire was also introduced as a substitute to break Norman Whiteside's record as the youngest-ever player to feature for United in
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would like to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes nine changes and dish out two full debuts against Real Sociedad.United hold a 4-0 lead going into the second leg of their Europa League last 32 encounter at Old Trafford on Thursday evening (8pm kick-off). Goals from Bruno Fernandes (2), Marcus Rashford and Daniel James have given United a huge advantage at the halfway point of the tie.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Amad make his first start for the club against Real Sociedad - even if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already appears to have decided against it.The La Liga side will travel to Old Trafford on Thursday for the return leg of the round-of-32 tie, with United already holding a 4-0 aggregate lead after the first game in Turin - with a Bruno Fernandes brace and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James securing the win.The match was
direct to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Manchester United haven't got "much to worry about" when they face "toothless" Chelsea next Sunday.United moved back up to second in the Premier League table on Sunday night with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Next up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side is a trip to Stamford Bridge against a Chelsea side yet to taste defeat under new boss Thomas Tuchel.
straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has handed Daniel James a second successive Manchester United start after being impressed with his performance against Real Sociedad in midweek. James registered a goal and an assist in the 4-0 Europa League win in Turin and with injuries continuing to bite for United he's kept his place for the visit of Newcastle United.