Focus turns to Michael Carrick as Man United meet Villarreal

Will Solskjær’s assistant be able to operate in any different way?

In the end the Glazers shot Bambi, but where do Manchester United go now?

Look up ‘shambles’ in the dictionary and you’ll find United post-Alex Ferguson

Life post Solskjaer: Five things Manchester United need to do

Club gives the impression of an institution lost in show business rather than football

Manchester United opt for more of the same mess by turning to Carrick

Solskjaer always just a symptom of United’s neglect which stems from the very top

Solskjaer feeling the pressure to end Manchester United’s run of poor form

Manager dismisses criticism from Jamie Carragher

Ole Gunnar Solskjær explains Roma comments following backlash from fans

‘It was not meant as any disrespect and I think everyone knows that’

Manchester United back to winning ways against Newcastle

Second-half goals from Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes secures home win

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Cancer survivor Max Taylor on cusp of remarkable Man United debut

19-year-old in first team squad for Astana trip after testicular cancer diagnosis last year

Sergio Busquets: Beating heart of Barcelona recalls ‘highest point’ against United in 2011

‘That was the best performance of Pep’s era, where our success, our superiority, was most overwhelming’

Solskjær will always have Paris, now it’s time to build

The Norwegian is well aware that the real work only starts now after his appointment

Longstaff looks destined for a long stay at the top of the game

Young Newcastle midfielder has impressed observers with his assured performances

Rashford and Mbappé set for battle of the kids at Old Trafford

Pair are arguably the world’s most exciting young strikers

Following dark Mourinho days joy has returned to Old Trafford

Manchester United’s next three matches are eminently as winnable as the opening two

Solskjaer arrives in England as Mourinho releases statement

Norwegian ready to take the reins for rest of season with Cardiff up first on Saturday

The Contenders: Who is in line to take over at Manchester United?

10 managers in the frame to replace José Mourinho at Old Trafford

Ken Early: Mourinho is the manager Manchester United deserve

José’s ultra-cynical approach to the game reflects the concerns of the club itself

José Mourinho: Media treat me differently to rival managers

Blow for Manchester United as Sánchez set to be out until 2019 with hamstring injury

Manchester City’s evolving project seems more potent than ever

Mourinho's United squad looks a little piecemeal compared to Guardiola’s sleek machine

Michael Carrick on depression, coaching and expensive cars

Man United assistant says he felt responsible for 2009 Champions League final loss

Michael Carrick reveals he suffered with depression in 2009

Carrick has described Champions League final defeat as the ‘biggest low’ of his career

Mourinho and Pogba in frosty training ground exchange

Manchester United are backing José Mourinho in power struggle with record signing

Old Trafford rises for Alex Ferguson’s return

Former Man United manager attended first game since emergency brain surgery in May

Rory McIlroy hoping Wentworth can spark another summer of success

2014 victory at PGA Championships set up best run of McIlroy’s career

Michael Carrick bids farewell as Man United see off Watford

Marcus Rashford scores first half winner as Mourinho’s side turn attention to Wembley

Alex Ferguson out of intensive care, Manchester United say

Fergie will continue rehabilitation after undergoing operation on brain haemorrhage

Five of the most crucial Manchester derbies in history

There have been some battles between red and blue that meant more than most

Jose Mourinho full of the joys of spring after United win

Romelo Lukaku scores 100th Premier League goal in victory over Swansea

Mourinho says de Boer ‘worst manager in the history of the Premier League’

Dutchman had questioned Manchester United manager’s handling of Rashford

Matt Ritchie sends Newcastle into euphoria and United packing

Second half strike was enough to give the home side a much-needed victory

Alexis Sanchez debuts as Man United ease past Yeovil

Rashford, Herrera, Lingard and Lukaku found the net to send the visitors into last 16

This week’s Premier League team news

Injury and suspension updates for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s matches

R.E.S.P.E.C.T in football? Please let’s stop this nonsense

Respect for the game, respect for PFM, competitive respect, how much can there be?

José Mourinho ready to put the wind up Manchester City

United manager says City players ‘fall’ too easily, but Pep Guardiola is standing firm

Michael Carrick's absence due to irregular heart rhythm

Manchester United midfielder released a statement and says he will be back soon

PSG off: Mourinho not planning to leave Man Utd anytime soon

Manager energised by chance at Premier League win, as United post £141m turnover

Mourinho refuses to commit long-term future to United

Manager, who is nearing halfway point of contract, says that in football, the ‘future is tomorrow’

Mourinho has ‘complete trust’ in every Manchester United player

Manager praises performance of injury-hit side following fifth consecutive victory

Mkhitaryan: United won’t indulge in ‘Playstation football’

Armenian says that Mourinho's words after Basel stuck with him

Mourinho: Manchester United need to show CSKA respect

Injury to Marouane Fellaini leaves United short on midfielders

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