Raphael Varane makes Manchester United form promise ahead of Man City fixture

Manchester United could be without Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for this weekend's derby at City.

Though it initially appeared that yet another crisis was brewing, there's actually a cause for cautious optimism at Manchester United for the first time in years.

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has enjoyed a good start to life under Erik ten Hag.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, September 29:

Bruno Fernandes has backed his Manchester United and Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to rediscover his goalscoring form after a disappointing start to the season.

Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.

Manchester United star Harry Maguire is out of Sunday's clash with rivals Manchester City after picking up an injury during England's 3-3 draw with Germany this week.The 29-year-old, who, in spite of the issue, played the full 90 minutes on Monday, is expected to miss around two weeks of action after being spotted limping away from Wembley Stadium.Maguire has spent the past month warming United's bench but has managed to retain his place in Gareth Southgate's England side, despite his poor recent form.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd careerHe was at fault for two of Germany's three goals after conceding a penalty for the first and getting caught in possession for the second, allowing the visitors to open up a 2-0 lead, prior to England's late comeback.To make matters worse he also picked up a muscle injury, though his decision to play on through the pain was praised by Three Lions skipper Harry Kane."H had a pretty decent injury there at the end and he played another five or ten minutes on almost one leg, great character from him, really proud of him for that," the Tottenham man said after the game.Does Harry Maguire deserve to go to the World Cup? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Maguire's injury may not come as much of a blow to United boss Erik ten Hag, who has paired Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at centre back since matchday three this season, but it comes at a terrible time for the player himself.The former Leicester City defender has less than a month to convince Southgate he deserves a seat on the plane to Qatar, and will now spend half of that period on the treatment table.The England boss backed his struggling star after

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, September 28

Manchester United were without a number of first-team players in Tuesday’s training session as the last few rounds of international fixtures take place.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire was pictured limping with an injury after England played Germany in the Nations League.

Manchester United are set to revive their interest in Villarreal defender Pau Torres - according to reports.

Luke Shaw says he has “accepted” why he has been dropped by Erik ten Hag and has vowed to be ready when called upon.

Manchester United's fine run of form in the Premier League will be tested to the max this weekend when they make the short trip to face champions and arch-rivals Manchester City.

Manchester United have been told they have a vital role to play in steering Harry Maguire back to calmer waters after being subject to more heavy criticism while on England duty.

Luke Shaw has been hailed by Manchester United fans for scoring England’s first goal in their 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday evening.

Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga was named among the substitutes for Sweden's Nations League clash with Serbia on Saturday night - but Erik ten Hag will love his reaction to being dropped.

Manchester United duo Tyrell Malacia and Charlie McNeill have each mocked teammate Alejandro Garnacho following the latter's latest Instagram post.

Summer signing Tyrell Malacia has hit the ground running this season.

Manchester United were expected to challenge for the Premier League title last season but, by the end of the season, were reduced to fighting for Europa League qualification. The Reds grossly underperformed and subsequently equalled their worst trophy drought for 40 years.