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Manchester United's Marcus Rashford lies on the pitch in pain after picking up a back injury

Rashford vows to stay heavily involved despite injury

Marcus Rashford has vowed to return for Manchester United "fitter than ever" and also aims to stay involved in team activities during his recovery

Soccer • 20 Jan 20

Rashford picked up the injury after being introduced as a second-half substitute in the midweek FA Cup third-round replay win over Wolves

Back injury expected to keep Rashford out for six weeks

Marcus Rashford is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a stress fracture of the back.

Soccer • 19 Jan 20

Marcus Rashford lasted just over 15 minutes at Old Trafford before injury intervened

Solskjaer concedes that Rashford gamble backfired

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his decision to bring on Marcus Rashford "backfired" after the forward sustained a back injury in the 1-0 FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves.

Soccer • 16 Jan 20

The Manchester United squad in action during a first team training session at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex on 10 January, 2018 in Dubai

Man United scrap Dubai camp over regional tensions

Manchester United have scrapped a planned winter training camp in the Middle East due to fears over tensions in the region

Soccer • 14 Jan 20

Marcus Rashford (left) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer pays tribute to 'great kid' Marcus Rashford

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paid a warm tribute to striker Marcus Rashford after he marked his 200th club appearance with two goals

Soccer • 11 Jan 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won't make any rash January signings

Solskjaer insists United won't make panic signings

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has the backing to strengthen the squad in January but will only do so if the right signings are available.

Soccer • 08 Jan 20

'I have the feeling that United are starting to play the way he wants'

Guardiola sees Man United progress under Solskjaer

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes his United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's methods are beginning to have a positive effect at Old Trafford

Soccer • 06 Jan 20

'I don't think you see as much on social media as you used to do with Jesse'

Solskjaer: Lingard has toned down his social media

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has noticed Jesse Lingard has toned down his social media activity and believes the midfielder is now starting to regain his form.

Soccer • 06 Jan 20

Wolves' Benny Ashley-Seal challenges Andreas Pereira at Molineux

Solskjaer plays down United fatigue concerns

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed fears of fatigue at Manchester United after they were forced to settle for an FA Cup replay by Wolves.

Soccer • 05 Jan 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'He probably doesn't have a right to criticise my management style and I won't change'

United boss Solskjaer dismisses Van Persie criticism

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at criticism of his management style from former Red Devils striker Robin Van Persie, saying: "I'm not in medieval times."

Soccer • 04 Jan 20

Rashford and Martial were both among the goals against Newcastle United

Solskjaer explains decision to substitute star forwards

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted with his young trio of strikers in the 4-1 Premier League home win over Newcastle United, but needs to manage their workload as they develop.

Soccer • 27 Dec 19

Anthony Martial scores man United's opening goal

Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle United - recap

Manchester United gave their supporters a late Christmas present when they strolled to a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Newcastle. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 26 Dec 19

Ole: We're a 'little bit further behind' than hoped

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts Manchester United are a "little bit further behind" in their development than he had hoped.

Soccer • 24 Dec 19

United's performance improved with the introduction of Paul Pogba

United performance akin to testimonial game - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused his Manchester United players of treating their game at Watford as a testimonial after they slipped to a shock defeat against the Premier League's bottom side.

Soccer • 22 Dec 19

Paul Pogba is going nowhere in January according to the United boss

'He's not getting sold in January' - Pogba staying put

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be going nowhere next month.

Soccer • 20 Dec 19

There's still no timeframe on Paul Pogba's return

Pogba's Man United comeback delayed due to illness

Paul Pogba's recovery from an ankle injury has been compounded by illness, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggesting it has set the Manchester United midfielder "back quite a bit".

Soccer • 17 Dec 19

Arrest made after racist abuse in Manchester derby

British police have arrested a 41-year-old man after a video posted on social media showed a supporter apparently making racist gestures during Saturday's Manchester derby.

Soccer • 08 Dec 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola - spending much more time with each other now

Solskjaer happy with a more regular Manchester derby

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poked fun at Manchester City ahead of the derby by saying "at least we play every year now".

Soccer • 06 Dec 19

Jose Mourinho: "Honestly, United for me is in my book of experiences, it's in my history book."

'It's a closed chapter' - Jose ready for United return

Jose Mourinho says his time at Manchester United is "a closed chapter" and is only interested in beating them.

Soccer • 03 Dec 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side trail leaders Liverpool by 22 points

Solskjaer not worried by United's league position

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side did not deserve to win against Aston Villa but insists he is not yet concerned about their league position.

Soccer • 01 Dec 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer started with an outfield line-up with an average age of just 20 years and 221 days

Solskjaer keen to accentuate the positives despite loss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was upbeat despite Manchester United's youngest ever European side falling to defeat in faraway Kazakhstan.

Soccer • 28 Nov 19

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R) and Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder on the touchline

Solskjaer: Young guns will learn from topsy-turvy draw

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thinks his young team will have learned some valuable lessons after they battled back to earn a 3-3 draw against Sheffield United.

Soccer • 24 Nov 19

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United role currently occupied by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer not worried by Pochettino availability

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no concerns about his position despite the highly-rated Mauricio Pochettino's exit from Tottenham.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

Smile back on Ole's face after 'best' display of season

Manchester United head into the international break on a high after beating Brighton with what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called their "best performance of the season".

Soccer • 10 Nov 19

Solskjaer is looking to next summer already

Solskjaer dampens talks of January spending spree

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dampened hopes of reinforcements arriving at Old Trafford in January, with the Manchester United manager saying that it's not a month for "good deals."

Soccer • 06 Nov 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer