Man United focus on top four as Villa visit
Talks over Rashford reportedly stall as Barcelona seek to renegotiate the £26m fee, though Hansi Flick wants him to stay. United forward Bryan Mbeumo faces scrutiny amid a four-game goal drought.
Carrick hails ex-Boro forward Morgan Rogers’ rise at Aston Villa and England, admits impact surprised him. Rogers, who scored twice v United in 2025, visits Old Trafford on Sunday.
Carrick urges Man United to target top four, not rely on fifth for Champions League, after 2-1 loss at Newcastle. He calls for a response against Aston Villa and insists focus stays game by game.
Reminder of 2012: Man City overturned an eight-point gap on Man United with six games left before Aguero’s winner. Used to warn Arsenal not to ease off in the current title race.
United, third after a 2-1 loss at Newcastle, host level-on-points Aston Villa in a key top-four clash. Live on Sky Sports, with streaming via Sky Go and coverage from 1pm.
Sancho cannot face parent club Man United due to loan rules. Since joining in 2021, he has rarely featured at Old Trafford and spent recent seasons on loans, with his costly wages previously highlighted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
United prospect JJ Gabriel, 15, earns first-team training invites. Keane, Giggs and Neville stress consistency, winning mentality and professionalism as he waits to be eligible for senior matches.
Man United and Chelsea lead the chase for Koln winger Said El Mala. The 19-year-old has 9 goals and 3 assists, can play centrally, and could cost £43m-£52m, with several Premier League rivals circling.
Man United eye Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams as a lower-cost midfield option, but Liverpool and Chelsea also want him. Bournemouth reportedly value the injury-hit USA international at around £45m.
Carrick recalls Dalot and starts Amad Diallo, with Sesko benched. Mount returns to the squad. United XI include Lammens, Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Cunha and Mbeumo vs Villa.
United and Liverpool are linked with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as United plan a midfield reshuffle, with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Amadou Onana also on their shortlist.
Celin Bizet Donnum discusses her pregnancy, decision-making and Manchester United’s support policies in a Mother’s Day interview with Ellen White.
Victor Musa heads a brace as Man United U21s beat Southampton 2-1. Tommy Dobson-Ventura replies before Musa rattles the bar chasing a hat-trick.
