Alan Shearer hits out at Manchester United 'negligence' over Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard

It's startling how much one player's absence can make such a difference.

Manchester United are keen to land free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer.

It has been 11 years since Manchester United last won the FA Youth Cup.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's showdown with Atletico Madrid in the first-leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium this evening, making some interesting calls.

Gabriel Martinelli has revealed he had four trials with Manchester United as a teenager before securing a deal with Arsenal.

Paul Scholes has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo would not get into Liverpool's team - and Paul Pogba is the only Manchester United star who would.Ronaldo, 37, has failed to provide the impact that many thought he would at Old Trafford this season following his blockbuster return from Juventus last summer. The Portuguese has scored nine goals in the Premier League - the same number as Sadio Mane and fewer than both Diogo Jota and the division's top scorer Mohamed Salah.

Thomas Lemar has made it clear that he knows what to expect from Paul Pogba in Wednesday night's Champions League tie.

Some of the Manchester United squad to face Atletico Madrid has been revealed after the team departed for the Spanish capital on Tuesday afternoon.

David de Gea

Ralf Rangnick admits he did not send on Fred and Anthony Elanga with the expectation they would have goalscoring impacts for Manchester United at Leeds.

Manchester United folklore after his brilliant cameo from the bench.Ralf Rangnick introduced the Swedish hitman from the bench in-place of Jesse Lingard during United’s 4-2 away victory against Leeds United. The 19-year-old had an almost instant impact, as he finished off a free-flowing United counterattack to sweep home the Reds’ fourth goal at Elland Road.His effort had even greater significance, he was struck in the back of the head by a coin that was hurled by the Leeds supporters, while the Reds were celebrating their third goal,But after he put the game beyond Marcelo Bielsa’s side, Elanga rubbed extra salt in the wounds by staring down the Leeds’ supporter after his effort.And it is fair to say that the whole United fan appreciated his “ballsy” move in front of one of their fiercest rivals.“The Balls on the lad, how does he run so fast,” said one supporter.“Gets hit by something and then scores.

Manchester United hero Gary Neville has been accused of 'making excuses' for Cristiano Ronaldo after he had another performance to forget despite their win over Leeds.The Sky Sports pundit watched his former side win 4-2 against their rivals having thrown away a two-goal lead after Ronaldo missed a huge chance to open the scoring.Following Luke Shaw's throw down the line, Paul Pogba eased past Adam Forshaw into the box before squaring for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo saw his shot saved by the diving Illan Meslier, leaving fans at home baffled as to how he didn't score, but Neville offering an explanation after initial surprise.Neville said on air: "How has he not scored?"It was brilliant from Pogba but Ronaldo couldn't quite get enough on it. It was a big chance."Before adding: "Maybe that's a little behind Cristiano Ronaldo and he's just not able to get the purchase he wants on it."Will Ronaldo win another major trophy with Man Utd? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith one fan saying in response: "Gary Neville said that the Pogba pass was a touch behind.

Ralf Rangnick made a number of eyebrow-raising changes ahead of the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash but his tinkering just about paid off.Harry Maguire opened the scoring at a sodden Elland Road with his first Red Devils goal in over a year to silence his doubters before Bruno Fernandes headed in a second on the stroke of half-time.Two Leeds goals in the space of a minute then flipped the game on its head.Rodrigo's mishit cross floated over a hapless David De Gea before Raphinha sparked bedlam at Elland Road tapping in from a drilled Dan James cross.United then reclaimed the lead thanks to Fred's smashed effort before Anthony Elanga sealed the vital three points for United late on.Daily Star Sport takes a look at three big calls that Rangnick got right and the one he got wrong in the crucial win...And three things he got right...Paul Pogba has made an impressive return from injury in recent weeks and looked a powerful presence in the first half against Leeds on Sunday.It was therefore a surprise to see the Frenchman pulled off after 67 minutes with Marcelo Bielsa's side having fought back from two goals down.Rangnick replaced him for Fred and it proved to be an inspired substitution.The Brazilian smashed home after receiving the ball from Sancho to regain United's lead a matter of moments after his entrance.While many questioned the decision to make the midfield change with the scores locked at 2-2, it proved to be the decisive moment.Anthony Elanga then added to Rangnick's substitute delight, grabbing the fourth late on with a slotted finish.Will Manchester United finish in the top four this season? Let us know in the comments section.Harry Maguire has been on the back end of some heavy criticism this season,

From Dortmund to Dundee.

Manchester United return to Premier League action this afternoon as they travel to Elland Road to face Leeds.

Manchester United are reportedly starting to accept that bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford has done more damage than good.Ronaldo left Juventus last summer, and he received a heroes welcome when he touched down in Manchester, even notching twice on his debut.However, seven months later, according to reports, Ronaldo is at the centre of a storm of dressing room politics and poor performances.According to the Sunday Mirror, Ronaldo could walk away from United, for a second time, should the Red Devils not qualify for the Champions League.And United will not stand in the way of the Portuguese star.The report claims that the feeling inside of United is that Ronaldo has become a sideshow.It was hoped that Ronaldo could fire United back into Premier League contention, and with it a good showing in the Champions League.But, at 37, Ronaldo has started to show his age with inconsistent performances for Ralf Rangnick's side.And Ronaldo has often proved to be the weak cog in Rangnick's pressing machine. Do you think Ronaldo's return to United has been a success? Let us know in the comments section United are currently facing a mass exodus over the summer.Edinson Cavani, who looked set to leave last summer, will move on from Old Trafford this summer - with a return to South America looking likely.While Anthony Martial is keen not to return to Manchester after impressing on loan at Sevilla.Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, and Juan Mata will all be out of contract in June too.

Robbie Savage has warned Manchester United they will regret letting Paul Pogba leave on a free transfer to join another Premier League club.

Ralf Rangnick is enjoying having a near fully-fit squad at his disposal, even if it makes some selection decisions difficult due to having so many options.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has a number of selection dilemmas to solve at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial opened his goalscoring account for Sevilla on Thursday evening in the Europa League, netting their third goal in a 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Premier League clubs who must make a move for Paul Pogba, with the Frenchman reportedly open to joining an English club in the summer transfer window. Pogba’s contract at Manchester United will expire at the end of the season, with the possibility of an extension to his stay at Old Trafford diminishing.