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Manchester United left-back says team-mate Mason Greenwood has what it takes to become a club legend

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Luke Shaw says there has been a “big change” in relationships within the team that contributed to Man Utd’s recent good form

Luke Shaw believes Manchester United is playing more confident now than any other time during his six years at Old Trafford.

United’s struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 have been well documented, but the club appears to have transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who became their fourth new manager in less than six seasons when he replaced Jose Mourinho in December 2018. .

Saturday’s 5-2 win over Bournemouth prolonged United’s unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions and Shaw, who joined United in June 2014, says it’s the funniest I’ve ever played for. the club.

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“In recent years, it hasn’t always been the most exciting and we haven’t always played as well as I feel right now – especially during my time here,” said Shaw.

“This is the safest [we have felt]. Around the training ground and on the pitch now, confidence is so high and we are entering games now full of confidence.

“A big turnaround was going down 1-0 [against Bournemouth] the other day. In recent times we would have had difficulty getting results, but I think it is a sign that we are going in the right direction.

“Of course we are very happy with how things are going, but obviously there is still room for improvement that we all believe in.”

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United has placed more emphasis on adding great players to the team under Solskjaer, who spoke of his desire to avoid bringing “bad apples”.

This approach paid dividends with Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes who are quickly emerging as two of the team’s main leaders. Shaw believes that Solskjaer deserves credit for overturning culture inside the locker room, which had appeared bristling towards the end of Mourinho’s time.

“The manager did an excellent job,” said Shaw. “Obviously the players he has hired, the group of players now, we all get along very well and I think there is great happiness in and around the training ground every day.

“Everyone smiles, everyone enjoys each other’s company and I think it is important to have a successful team. Everyone wants the same thing and they get along well with each other and I see a great change in the group not only on the pitch, but also off each other. “

“Bruno pushes us day after day”

Bruno Fernandes congratulates Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial (right) after scoring against Bournemouth

Fernandes in particular was a transformative signature for United and Shaw claims to be a driving force in the dressing room.

“For me, Bruno is a huge part of the change, the culture that is happening to United,” said Shaw. “He pushes that day in, day out.

“[He is] an extraordinary boy off the pitch, he is fun and has great confidence in his abilities, which nobody doubts. It was perfect on the field.

“I think the whole team has changed. The injuries we also had – Paul [Pogba] is [Marcus] Rashford – they also returned and started running this part of the season. Everyone is pulling their weight and doing a great job. “

‘Greenwood can become a united legend’

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says English teenager Mason Greenwood can become a club legend at Old Trafford.

Mason Greenwood has also been a big positive for United since the team returned to action last month.

The eighteen year old worked hard at the gym while the team self-isolated during the pandemic and is paying dividends on the pitch.

Greenwood has scored three goals and added an assist in the last two United Premier League games, and Shaw believes the sky is the limit for him.

“The growth that Mason has done in the past year and a half that he has been in and around the first team is amazing,” said Shaw.

“For me personally, I feel like he’s gone from a child to a man in such a short time and now he understands what this league is about.

“It has grown in size, has grown stronger and is no longer fragile. [Before, he] could be removed from the ball.

“The most important thing I would say for him is to ignore the hype, ignore what people say, focus only on yourself, keep doing what he is doing and there is no reason why he cannot become a very important player for Manchester United in the future.

“It can become a united legend, there is no doubt. “

‘Top four our biggest priority’

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United travel to Aston Villa on Thursday before ending their Premier League campaign with games against Southampton, Crystal Palace, West Ham and Leicester.

They also remain in the FA Cup – where they face Chelsea in the semi-finals on July 19th – and the Europa League.

Shaw hopes United can win their first trophy with Solskjaer, but admits that the team’s biggest priority is to qualify for the Champions League after failing last season.

“It’s great [but] we don’t want to get too comfortable, we want to keep pushing ourselves. We believe that next season will be an excellent season and we have high priorities to obviously reach the Champions League, “said Shaw.

“We are still in two cup races that we strongly believe we can win. As long as we stay in shape and continue doing what we are doing, I don’t see why we can’t achieve these things.

“The top four – the Champions League next season – is the biggest for us. Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We have to participate in the biggest competitions and I think the games we have left are winning.

“If you look at the beginning of the season, I think it’s games where we haven’t scored or fought.

“We hope that we have changed our fortunes and learned from what we weren’t doing back then and we are confident with our race as we can get the maximum points and I don’t see why we can’t.”

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