Manchester: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said defender Harry Maguire could return for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Norwich City at Old Trafford.
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Maguire, who was signed by United for 80 million pounds in the close season, picked up a hip problem in last Saturday’s goalless draw against Wolves in the FA Cup third round.
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British media had reported the 26-year-old centre back could be on the sidelines for several weeks but Solskjaer said the England international has responded well to treatment.
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“He’s got a chance for tomorrow,” Solskjaer said on Friday. “It was a minor thing I don’t know where the reports are coming from, you might have got confused with Harry Kane.
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“He’s going to go through training today and see how he is for tomorrow.
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“It’s not a surprise. He is a warrior and he wants to play and if there’s a minor problem he will put himself up to play.”
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Solskjaer has played down speculation linking club captain Ashley Young with a move to Serie A leaders Inter Milan this month and hinted the full back will be staying at Old Trafford.
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“Ashley Young is our player and our captain,” the United manager added. “We have to handle the speculation and if it is needed, me and Ash will have a discussion.
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“We don’t have too many players fit and ready and we need the ones we have. Ash has been very good for this club. Let’s see where we are in February.”
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Solskjaer confirmed midfielder Jesse Lingard has been ruled out of Norwich’s visit after playing with an illness against Manchester City in the League Cup on Tuesday.
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United are heading into the weekend five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while Norwich are at the bottom of the league table.
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Fixtures
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FIXTURES
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Saturday
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Crystal Palace v Arsenal, 4.30pm
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Chelsea v Burnley, 7pm
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Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion, 7pm
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Leicester City v Southampton, 7pm
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Manchester United v Norwich City, 7pm
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Wolves v Newcastle United, 7pm
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Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool, 9.30pm
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Sunday
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Bournemouth v Watford, 6pm
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Aston Villa v Manchester City, 8.30pm
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