Solskjaer explains how not playing in the Champions League has helped Manchester United

Kanye West as he appears to continue to create drama over his estranged relationship with his wife Kim Kardashian.The presenter and actress has urged people to stop encouraging behaviour displayed by Ye, for which he’s been accused of harassment by some fans. Earlier this week Ye conceded that his recent social media posts, which included him branding Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson a “dickhead“, “came off as harassing Kim“.Jamil made reference to Ye having mental health issues (he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017) and implored her followers to not stoke the fire for the sake of all parties – particularly due to the impact it may have on West and Kardashian’s children.“We are watching a mentally ill man coaxed over the edge by our engagement/media attention,” wrote Jamil on Instagram.

Lil Peep‘s mother’s claims of wrongful death and negligence against her late son’s record label First Access Entertainment (FAE) and tour manager Belinda Mercer.Teresa A. Beaudet has rejected FAE’s request to dismiss the claims on the grounds that Liza Kathryn Womack, who is also the executor of her son’s estate, failed to show any “causal connection” between FAE’s alleged negligence and Peep’s overdose from fentanyl and Xanax on a tour bus in 2017.Rolling Stone reports that Beaudet ruled at a court hearing in Los Angeles yesterday (February 17) that Womack’s case still stands, which is also due to providing other viable reasons for lodging such claims.These include that no one on the bus was trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of an overdose, the bus was not equipped with a defibrillator, Narcan or any other “life-saving apparatuses” for overdoses, and that no one on the bus gave Peep a life-saving aid.The judge added that while she agreed with FAE that sections of a highly damaging statement from Peep’s fellow musician Cold Hart were indeed inadmissible hearsay in the civil case, the court’s decision to pare down Hart’s statement submitted in 2021 wasn’t enough to scrap the wrongful death lawsuit first filed by Womack in 2019.In Cold Hart’s disputed statement, he testified that he was travelling with Peep for the rapper’s ‘Come Over When You’re Sober’ tour from November 8, 2017 until the rapper’s death on November 15, 2017.

Cradle Of Filth are “looking at some options” for their forthcoming Ed Sheeran collaboration, according to the band’s frontman Dani Filth.The unlikely team-up was first mooted last summer after Sheeran said that he “was really into death metal as a kid”, adding: “I listened to Cradle of Filth and Slipknot and all that stuff.”Filth subsequently revealed that he and Sheeran had been in touch about a potential collaboration, and that the Suffolk singer was “a massive fan” of the band.Speaking to Heavy Consequence in a new interview, Filth has now given a fresh update on the progress of his band’s collaboration with Sheeran.“Ed’s expressed a desire to be part of a song, and we’re currently looking at some options, and that’s about as far as it’s got,” Filth said. “He did invite me up to his house – he doesn’t live very far from me, probably 18 to 20 miles from where I live.“The thing that interests me, if we would undertake [the collaboration], the juxtaposition between what we do and what he does.

Foals have spoken about how they now feel comfortable being “in a lane of one”, adding that they no longer feel competitive with other bands.The Oxford band were speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story to launch their upcoming new album, ‘Life Is Yours’. While this upcoming record will be Foals’ seventh album, frontman Yannis Philippakis “balked” at the suggestion that the band were now “indie statesmen”.“I mean, I don’t agree with the ‘indie’ bit, I guess, weirdly – or the statesmen bit,” Yannis told NME.

straight to your inboxManchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is somewhat lacking in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.The report (via SportWitness) says Juventus would be tempted to listen to offers over €40m (£36m) for the defender, who has three years remaining on his contract.United have also been linked with

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time, rattled a fraught atmosphere intensified by Sevilla's partisan dignitaries. At some stage on his march to the officials, Solskjaer became more sanguine and was warmer with Lopetegui.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer was reluctant to make any substitutions in Manchester United's Europa League defeat to Sevilla due to the goalscoring threat of his front four.United lost from a winning position against Sevilla, who took the lead in the 78th minute through Luuk de Jong's tap-in, yet Solskjaer did not make any substitutions until the 87th minute.Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made way for Juan Mata, Daniel James, and Timothy Fosu-Mensah in a vain attempt to extend the semi-final into extra-time yet United lost at the last four stage of a competition for the third time this season.Solskjaer has become reluctant to making substitutions in tight scenarios over the last month amid uncertainty

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer strolled past the Europa League trophy before kick-off and it is the nearest he will get to it. Manchester United's trophy drought is near the four-year mark and that last happened in the late 80s.They were two games away from having a superior season than Manchester City.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHis recall dominated the team news reaction and he made a solid save at his near post. Well beaten by Suso and Luuk de Jong.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Sergio Romero is "disappointed" to lose his place in the starting line-up but praised the Argentine for his professionalism prior to the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.Romero had started every game in the competition up until the last four, conceding only two goals and keeping seven clean sheets.The 33-year-old was United's cup goalkeeper when they lifted the trophy under Jose Mourinho three years ago but Solskjaer opted to restore De Gea to the team for tonight's game against Sevilla.De Gea's errors against Chelsea cost United a place in the FA Cup final earlier this season and some fans believe Romero has been treated unfairly.Solskjaer explained the goalkeeper's reaction to being

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer expressed his hope that Manchester United start their new Premier League season a week later than most other clubs.United, Wolves and Manchester City qualified for the latter stages of the Europa League and Champions League and the Europa League final takes place on August 21 - 22 days before the domestic season starts in England, with United already in the semi-finals.Solskjaer said United want a 30-day gap between the Europa League final and their first fixture of 2020-21, which would be on Sunday September 20."Absolutely no concerns about next season at the moment," Solskjaer said. "We have a good possibility to finish the season.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has three selection dilemmas as he prepares his Manchester United side to face Sevilla in the Europa League semi final on Sunday night.United are just one win away from a place in the final next week as Solskjaer looks to end his first full season in charge with a piece of silverware to show for it.It looks set to be a tight game against Spanish opponents Sevilla who battled hard to defeat Wolves in the quarter finals earlier in the week.Solskjaer's first dilemma comes in goal with Sergio Romero typically preferred in cup competitions.

straight to your inboxManchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to strengthen the attacking options in his squad this summer with a winger and playmaker high on his wishlist, but the Norwegian has refused to rule out a move for a new defender.United struggled at left-back after Luke Shaw was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury, although Brandon Williams has performed admirably in his debut season.Now the Daily Mirror claim that a bidding war is in store between United and Chelsea for England international Chilwell.The London club are in more desperate need for a left-back as Frank Lampard aims to upgrade on Marcos

United Under-23s boss has overseen a dramatic improvement since taking the reins, assisted by former midfielder Quinton Fortune. And he has name-checked Brandon Williams, Ethan Laird, James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and Arnau Puigmal as players who embody the attacking and hard-working spirit of the academy sides.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer acknowledged Manchester United are having to manage their players' conditioning with their season about to extend beyond a year.United overcame Copenhagen in extra-time of their Europa League quarter-final almost a year to the day since they began their campaign against Chelsea on August 11.United have already played 60 matches this season and Matic and Lindelof were the notable absences from the starting XI 15 days on from United's final day league win at Leicester.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial is becoming 'impossible to stop' amid his propensity for winning penalties.Martial has earned Manchester United's last three spotkicks after he was hauled to the ground by Andreas Bjelland early on in extra-time of their Europa League quarter-final win over Copenhagen.United have won 21 penalties this season, scoring 17, which is more than any other side in the top five European leagues and Bruno Fernandes has scored all seven he has taken."He was sharp, Anthony's developed throughout the season and today he was involved in the pen, I think," Solskjaer said. "He’s impossible to stop at times when he gets the ball to his feel and drives at people.

straight to your inbox Some Manchester United fans on Twitter were allowing themselves to get excited ahead of Monday's game against Copenhagen after a clip emerged which they thought showed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying a deal for Jadon Sancho has been agreed. Sancho is United's top target this summer as Solskjaer looks to turn his team into Premier League title contenders, but developments on Monday suggested a deal is far from imminent.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has picked players who have performed well in training and in Manchester United's most recent game, he confirmed ahead of tonight's quarter-final clash.United take on Copenhagen in Cologne looking to book their spot in the Europa League semi-final, where they could face either Sevilla or Wolves. The Norwegian has picked a strong side for the game, with Fred, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Sergio Romero and Brandon Williams the players retained from the victory over LASK last week.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans think Paul Pogba will sign a new contract at the club after he revealed a not so new haircut.Sunday marked fours years to the day that United paid £89million to Juventus in order to bring the Frenchman back to Old Trafford making him the most expensive player in world football at the time.Pogba has lifted two trophies since, the EFL Cup and Europa League in 2017 but the general feeling among supporters is that he is yet to reach the heights of his Juventus career in a red shirt.However, alongside Bruno Fernandes in the new-look United midfield under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, fans are optimistic that the current side is bound for success.Pogba's long-term future at the club remains unclear with just

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial against self interest as the two forwards battle to end the season as Manchester United's top goal scorer.The two strikers have been crucial to United's success this season and will aim to continue their recent form in the new look Europa League competition which will be played over one-legged ties in Germany.United booked their place in the last eight with a comfortable win against LASK, with Martial scoring off the bench to seal the second-leg win. In doing so, the Frenchman overtook Rashford [22] to become United's leading goal scorer for the season [23].

straight to your inbox Brandon Williams believes the threat of being demoted back to Manchester United 's U-23 team keeps him motivated to stay in the first-team. Williams, 19, is the latest United academy graduate to make a mark in the senior side, making 34 appearances in all competitions this season.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is making up for last time as he bids to win his third trophy with Manchester United.Pogba celebrated the fourth anniversary of his £89million transfer to United by posting a haircut identical to the one he sported upon his re-signing ahead of United's trip to Germany for the latter stages of the Europa League.The 27-year-old midfielder helped United to Europa League glory in 2017, scoring in the final against Ajax, and Solskjaer is optimistic about Pogba's future at the club amid United's attempts to tie him down on a new contract."I've answered numerous questions on Paul and we're delighted he's back playing.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea could be recalled for the latter stages of Manchester United's Europa League campaign.Sergio Romero was recalled for the round-of-16 second leg win over LASK Linz in what was his eighth European appearance of the season and the Argentinian was entrusted with keeping goal for United's Europa League quarter and semi-finals, as well as the final, in 2017.De Gea has endured a chastening season but kept his place for all 38 Premier League matches and Romero has been restricted to cup appearances again."He's played well tonight, definitely," Solskjaer said.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's sharpness is maintained through regular playing time.Maguire was a surprise inclusion in the side which took on LASK Linz in the Europa League round-of-16 second leg, with United 5-0 up on aggregate as Solskjaer made nine changes.Brandon Williams and Maguire were the only players retained from the Premier League win over Leicester last month and Maguire has played every minute of United's 12 games since the season restarted in June.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer refused to discuss Manchester United's interest in Jadon Sancho as they strive to make a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million. Senior United sources believe Dortmund's August 10 deadline to sign Sancho is 'meaningless' and described it as 'artificial' since the transfer window closes on October 5.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United team selection against LASK Linz is designed to build confidence throughout the first-team squad. United go into the second leg of their last-16 tie against LASK on Wednesday night with a 5-0 lead on aggregate and all but assured of a place in the final tournament next week.Solskjaer's side will face Copenhagen in Germany next Monday night and the United manager has chosen a strong side for the second-leg.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight's Europa League round-of-16 clash. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season's Champions League.

straight to your inbox Brandon Williams has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2024 with the option of an additional year. Williams, 19, only made his debut against Rochdale in the League Cup in September and inked his last deal in October, but has agreed improved terms after an outstanding breakthrough season.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will select a Manchester United side similar to the one which thrashed LASK Linz in the first leg of their round-of-16 Europa League tie. United host LASK five months later than scheduled for their European resumption with a 5-0 aggregate advantage and Solskjaer is expected to make wholesale changes to the team which ground out a 2-0 win at Leicester on the final day of the Premier League campaign.