Match of the Day pundit praises Erik ten Hag for Manchester United tactical tweak vs Aston Villa

Manchester United fans have mixed views after Erik ten Hag named his matchday squad for the Premier League showdown with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Christian Eriksen is the only change to the starting XI with the Denmark playmaker coming in for academy graduate Scott McTominay.

Having completed a deal to acquire 25% of Manchester United for a $1.3bn (£1.02bn) sum on Christmas Eve, oversight on football matters at Old Trafford now belongs to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS sports team.

Manchester United have been made to pay for missing out on a potential move for Xavi Simons in the summer. Reports in France had tentatively linked the young midfielder with a move to United last summer before his return to PSG.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticised striker Rasmus Hojlund after he was guilty of squandering opportunities in the first half of Monday night's FA Cup tie with Wigan Athletic.

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have dismissed suggestions that Alejandro Garnacho's wonder goal for Manchester United against Everton is the Premier League's greatest of all-time.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester United will sign a new striker this year but has warned Erik ten Hag to choose carefully.

Manchester United brought 2023 to a close with an uninspiring 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground last weekend.

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.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on his team to show the same resilience against Nottingham Forest as was possessed in the second half at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

Manchester United will be looking to win back-to-back Premier League games for just the third time this season when they face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Manchester United could be without 10 players for their Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening (5.30pm).

Robin van Persie has said Erik ten Hag is 'working very hard and working long days' to move Manchester United up the table.

Former midfielder Paul Scholes failed to keep his emotions in check after Manchester United came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.

Rasmus Hojlund has described Alejandro Garnacho as an incredible talent after he scored a brace for Manchester United.

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho were the names the Old Trafford crowd were chanting at full-time after Manchester United staged a comeback to beat Aston Villa 3-2.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hinted Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford could be accommodated in the same attack for the foreseeable future.

Manchester United goalkeeping legend Edwin van der Sar has attended Old Trafford for the first time since suffering a brain haemorrhage in July.