#manchester-united-news

#manchester-united-news

Brighton's Moises Caicedo has impressed of late and here's why we believe he's the perfect signing for this Man United side.Manchester United are adapting and evolving under Erik ten Hag.There's no doubt about that.The Old Trafford club need a huge transfer window to close the gap between themselves and the other top teams in the Premier League.

David de Gea - Had a quiet one.His defence did their job.Made one or two comfortable stops.5/10
Diogo Dalot - Back in on the right-hand side and did well.Always a willing runner forward and defended superbly.6/10
Victor Lindelof - Sublime at times.Made some crucial tackles and stopped a certain goal with an incredible goalline block.

Our predicted MUFC XI for the Premier League home game vs Aston Villa is now in...After drawing on Thursday night, Manchester United could do with a victory this weekend, if only to settle down the supporters' nerves after throwing two points away.Aston Villa at home is a tough test.To their credit, they're playing some lovely football right now.

Luke Shaw is playing at a supreme level right now.Something he has now been doing for numerous years.He deserves immense amounts of praise for that success.Playing for Manchester United, the biggest club in the best league, doesn't happen for everyone.It takes a special individual, both on and off the field, to live up to the pressure that comes with running out onto the Old Trafford turf.

David de Gea - His passing out from the back wasn't great at times.Couldn't do anything about either Spurs goal.5/10
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Had a good half defensively.Made some important tackles.Subbed when Spurs started to pile on the pressure.5/10
Victor Lindelof - Solid.Dealt with Kane well for large periods.

Our confirmed MUFC XI for the Premier League away game vs Spurs is now in... Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur this evening, in a game during which the Red Devils can cement themselves as a Champions League side next year.Win and all-but end Spurs' hopes at finishing inside the top four.Lose and suddenly the race is on again.

David de Gea - Made some crucial saves at important times.Did well to preserve his clean sheet.7/10
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Was rarely troubled defensively.He played well in that aspect.Wasn't as adventurous after the sending off.5/10
Lisandro Martinez - Probably United's best player in spite of his early booking.

David de Gea - His distribution gave me a heart attack on more than one occasion.Couldn't do anything about the Betis goal.5/10
Diogo Dalot - Didn't get forward as often as we'd like, though United's attack largely stemmed down the left.6/10
Raphael Varane - Had a pretty relaxed evening.Never looked flustered and defended well.

Manchester United have their first trophy under Erik ten Hag, with the Reds well in control against Newcastle United.Here are our player ratings.David de Gea - Had a quiet afternoon in truth.Distributed well and ensured his back line were in control.6/10
Diogo Dalot - Picked up an early booking which meant he had to defend in a less aggressive manner.

David de Gea - Made some big saves to keep United in the game at times.Tried to bark his orders from in net.7/10
Diogo Dalot - Not his finest outing in an attacking sense, though did just about enough defensively.5/10
Victor Lindelof - Did just about enough.Though there's a significant drop-off in quality from the regular two centre-halves, mind.

Our predicted MUFC XI for the Premier League away game vs Arsenal is now in... Manchester United Football Club are the only side who have managed to beat Arsenal this season.The Red Devils now have the opportunity to try and do that again.Mikel Arteta's side have been playing some brilliant football this season.

The confirmed MUFC XI for the home FA Cup game vs Everton is now in...For all their progress in the Premier League of late, you'd have to imagine that Manchester United's best chance at silverware comes in the cup competitions.Tonight, the Red Devils begin their FA Cup campaign with a home game against an out-of-form Everton.