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straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has admitted he was surprised that Liverpool signed Thiago Alcantara in the summer, arguing the midfielder is better suited to a side like Manchester United.There was plenty of excitement over how Thiago may fit in at Anfield after an impressive seven years at Bayern Munich, but he has so far failed to hit the same heights, with his ability to press teams in the style Jurgen Klopp demands called into question.Speaking on Premier League
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direct to your inboxNorman Whiteside, Gary Neville, Mason Greenwood and now Shola Shoretire.Manchester United’s goalless draw with Real Sociedad last month was predictably unremarkable, but when 17-year-old Shoretire entered the field as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final substitution, the youngster joined an illustrious list of players.Shoretire became the youngest player to appear for United in European competition, rounding off an unforgettable week in which he also made his Premier League
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes warned Manchester United they face a tough ask in the second leg of their Europa League tie with AC Milan if their forwards are not fit.The Reds conceded a last-gasp equaliser in the first leg of the round-of-16 match on Thursday, letting in what could be a crucial away goal in a 1-1 draw after Amad had opened the scoring.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes hailed Amad's improvisation in opening the scoring for Manchester United against AC Milan.United put in a sluggish performance in the game, with Milan having two goals ruled out in a goalless first half. Amad was introduced at half-time due to an injury to Anthony Martial and he made an impressive impact as he headed home from Bruno Fernandes' chipped pass, despite having his back to goal.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes warned Dean Henderson that his error against AC Milan has given David de Gea a route back to being first-choice goalkeeper at Manchester United.Henderson has been handed a run of games at United after De Gea returned to Spain for the birth of his child and he started impressively, keeping two clean sheets in two matches.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Dean Henderson can secure his spot as Manchester United and England No.1 over the next few weeks. Usual first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea is currently in Spain after the birth of his daughter, which has granted Henderson a run in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes noticed the unsung but vital roles played by midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay in Manchester United's victory over City.United were 2-0 winners on Manchester derby day at the Etihad Stadium, as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw scored early in each half.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial must be more ruthless and 'selfish' in front of goal if he's to build on his promising display against Man City. Martial was rejuvenated in the Manchester derby as he led the United line in the absence of Edinson Cavani and made an instant impact, winning a penalty in the first minute at the Etihad Stadium.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has told Jack Grealish that he must challenge himself at a big club amid transfer interest from Manchester United.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Thiago Alcantara would have been better off playing for his former club than Liverpool. Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich last summer for a fee of up to £27million.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has reiterated Roy Keane’s point about Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United’s goalless draw against Chelsea on Sunday. United lost further ground on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after they drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United face a difficult test against AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League - but Paul Scholes has a different opinion.United eased past Spanish opposition Real Socieded in the previous round, following up a 4-0 first-leg victory with a goalless draw at Old Trafford in midweek to seal a comfortable aggregate win.On Friday, they learned that they would face AC Milan in the next round.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Daniel James has seized his chance at Manchester United after a period of poor form. The winger struggled to make an impact for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the opening months of the season but has figured four times in February, scoring three goals.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Manchester United have the best squad in the Europa League knockout stages.United cruised through their last-32 tie against Real Sociedad, recording a goalless draw in the second leg at Old Trafford after dismantling their Spanish opponents 4-0 away from home. It secured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's passage to the round of 16, with the draw set to take place on Friday.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes criticised the decision to disallow Axel Tuanzebe's goal for Manchester United against Real Sociedad. With the scores level at 0-0, Tuanzebe headed home from a corner to seemingly give United the lead and also net his first goal for the club in the process.
straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident Shola Shoretire will still be in and around the Manchester United first team by the time fans are back in stadiums.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says he is hopeful that Manchester United may still be able to worry Manchester City in the title race.The Reds currently trail their rivals by 10 points and face matches against Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the Premier League ahead of a Manchester derby on March 7.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes is excited by what's to come from Amad and Shola Shoretire at Manchester United. The youngsters have garnered plenty of attention recently following their debuts this month, with Amad making his first-team bow in the first leg of the Reds' Europa League tie against Real Sociedad and Shoretire coming off the bench against Newcastle United at the weekend.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has recalled the 'wow' moment he had while watching one of Sir Alex Ferguson's marquee summer signings train for the first time. Having progressed through Manchester United's academy as part of the famous Class of 92, former Old Trafford favourite Scholes has played with some of the best players in the club's history.