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Jan72021 by JBNo Comments

Neville reveals the problem Solskjaer has with Bruno Fernandes at Man Utd

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Gary Neville has sent a warning to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that his team are too reliant on Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international arrived at the club in the January transfer window and has lost only three games in the Premier League from 30 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not only have United significantly improved to emerge as genuine title challengers this campaign, but Fernandes also has 19 goals and 14 assists since moving to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon. However, such is Fernandes’ importance to Solskjaer's side, former defender Neville fears as though the player’s teammates are perhaps incapable of winning without him in the team. “I don’t think anybody could think one person would have the impact on this M...

Jan42021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher joins Solskjaer’s backroom staff

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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been promoted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team coaching staff. The former Scotland skipper spent 20 years at Old Trafford after emerging from the club's academy at the age of 16. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fletcher left United in 2015 but he returned to coach the U16s after his retirement and he’s even been linked with a board-level role at the club. But, the Red devils confirmed today that Fletcher will take his first steps into coaching by moving to Solskjaer’s first team set-up. ‘Darren has the United DNA running through his veins and he knows exactly what it takes to be a Manchester United player,’ said Solskjaer. ‘He is at the start of his coaching career and his experience both o...

Dec302020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer admits Man Utd were ‘a bit flukey’ in the win over Wolves

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted that his team nicked three points late on against Wolves after Marcus Rashford scored a dramatic winner. After a drab 90 minutes of football, it looked as though the Red devils would drop two points for the second game in a row. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Rashford popped up with a stoppage time winner, which deflected off Wolves player Romain Saiss, to push United within two points of league leaders Liverpool. And Solskjaer conceded they were ‘a bit flukey’ to win. ‘Bit lucky, bit flukey, but that’s what happens when you put teams under pressure,’ said Solskjaer. ‘A reason behind we’re not at our best was because we were playing against a good side. ‘Maybe they tired more than us tow...

Dec252020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer responds to question over Man Utd’s PL title chances

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his players to treat the current title talk as they would any other “noise” surrounding the club. The Red devils have received huge criticism this campaign, particularly after their exit from the Champions League earlier this month and over their poor home form. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, results have generally been positive and they head into Christmas in good form, five points behind league leaders Liverpool with an outstanding game still to play. Last week’s 6-2 beating of Leeds sparked suggestions they could yet mount a title push while Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat of Everton further boosted their silverware prospects. “Well, whatever,” said Solskjaer when asked about the title. “Ther...

Dec202020 by JBNo Comments

No player is bigger than Man Utd – Solskjaer fires warning to Pogba

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has fired a warning to Paul Pogba that no one is bigger than the club. This is as the war of words between the Norwegian manager and the Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola rumbles on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer, who yesterday completed two years in charge of the Red devils, said, “I would just not stand for anyone thinking that he is bigger than Manchester United. No one is. Absolutely no one and Paul knows this. It is not only for Paul. It is for all of us.” The controversial Raiola angered the United manager earlier this month by saying it was time Pogba left the theatre of dreams. “Paul was here as a kid in the Under-18s. We signed him early on and he comes with the Manchester United DNA in hi...

Dec162020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer ‘furious’ as Man Utd transfer plan leaked ahead of January window

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly furious that Mino Raiola announced Paul Pogba could leave the club in January. The bombshell was announced on the eve of United's crucial Champions League game with RB Leipzig last week which eventually ended in a 3-2 defeat for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Raiola claimed Pogba is not happy at Old Trafford and suggested it would be the best outcome for all parties if the Frenchman is allowed to leave at the earliest available chance. He even suggested Juventus would be a good club for the player. But the agent has since played down his comments somewhat, saying it is more likely that the midfielder will leave United in the summer instead. But reports from Sky Sport in Italy claim th...

Dec132020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer singles out ‘excellent’ Man Utd player for praise after City draw

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has singled out ‘excellent’ Manchester United player Luke Shaw for praise after the stalemate with Manchester City. The Manchester rivals played out a derby draw at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, with the Premier League game producing only four shots on target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Riyad Mahrez had the best opportunity of the match but could only shoot straight at David de Gea, while Marcus Rashford thought he had won United a penalty, only for VAR to show he was offside. Solskjaer was pleased with Manchester United’s display and singled out Luke Shaw for praise after his return from injury. ‘The reason we want more substitutes is so we can rest players, not to change the game too much,’ Solskjaer said in a post-match...

Dec122020 by JBNo Comments

‘When you lose, you get sacked’ – Guardiola reminds Solskjaer

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said his Manchester United counterpart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not need his support, as pressure continues to build on him ahead of Saturday’s derby. The Red devils go into the huge clash one place and one point above Man City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Solskjaer is under intense pressure, after the club were eliminated by RB Leipzig from the Champions League this week and dropped down into the Europa League. Their exit from the competition saw Solskjaer becoming the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next Premier League coach to lose his job. A negative result against Guardiola’s side will only increase the heat on the Norwegian manager. But the City boss does not think Solskjaer needs his sympathy...

Dec112020 by JBNo Comments

Pochettino’s stance on the Man Utd job as pressure builds on Solskjaer

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Mauricio Pochettino would jump at the opportunity to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, should the club decide to part with the current manager. The Red devils defeat to RB Leipzig on Tuesday ensured they will compete in the Europa League, meaning they’ll miss out on the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer still has the backing of United but a heavy defeat against rivals Man City on Saturday will push the coach further to the brink, while their festive period looks very tricky. Pochettino has been out of work since leaving Spurs 12 months ago and the Argentine manager had not planned on taking such a long break away from football. The former Tottenham boss confirmed on a on Monday Ni...

Dec102020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd players blame Solskjaer for the club’s poor form

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Manchester United’s senior players are concerned that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s regular changes are having a negative impact on their form, according to reports. United were eliminated out of the Champions League this week after a 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig. The latest defeat has piled more pressure on Solskjaer, although it’s believed he still has the full support of the club’s hierarchy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But The Telegraph claim some senior players in United’s dressing room believe Solskjaer’s tendency to make frequent changes have been detrimental to results. The report claims that some players at the club want Solskjaer to be more consistent with his selection and tactics ahead of their following matches. ‘There has been too much chopping an...