Gent U21 Overview

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward, despite a nine-game winless run that has left them 17th in the Premier League. Solskjaer also revealed he offered to step in after Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, but spoke highly of Carrick, his former assistant, when the club were weighing up their options.

Romeo Lavia has hailed Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United as a major declaration of intent for the remainder of the Premier League campaign. The Belgian midfielder played a pivotal role at Stamford Bridge as the Blues washed away the bitterness of their recent cup exit.

Barcelona starlet Fermin Lopez has handed Manchester United a significant blow by publicly rejecting their advances in favour of a long-term stay at Camp Nou. The 23-year-old midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Premier League giants following a string of sensational performances in La Liga.

Continued letdown: 757 days