Michael Carrick is now the favourite to be appointed as Manchester United interim manager, jumping ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a shock late twist. Solskjaer was last week considered the frontrunner for the role following initial talks with the club board.

Here, we will ask if anyone can figure out this Manchester United squad, just how massive an upset was Macclesfield beating the FA Cup holders Crystal Palace, and who will prevail as Mohamed Salah faces Sadio Mane. Maybe it wasn’t just Ruben Amorim’s fault after all.

Bruno Fernandes ’ X account was hacked on Sunday evening, prompting Manchester United to warn supporters against engaging with any social media posts. The United captain is not a regular user of the social media platform, with his most recent post before tonight coming in October, celebrating his 300th appearance for the club.

Darren Fletcher's Manchester United are on the hunt to knock out fellow Premier League opposition today as they take on Brighton in the final day of FA Cup third round action. The former Red Devil

Follow build-up, team-news, live text and score updates from the third round of the FA Cup including Derby County v Leeds United, Portsmouth v Arsenal, Norwich City v Walsall, Hull City v Blackburn Rovers,

Danny Welbeck haunted Manchester United yet again as Brighton became only the third team in 43 years to knock the Red Devils out of the FA Cup in the third round to the tune of a 2-1 win. The former United striker played his part in the Seagulls taking the lead at Old Trafford and then doubled their advantage with a second half piledriver.