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Mourinho disagrees with Solskjaer’s backing of De Gea as he feels Henderson is better

Mourinho disagrees with Solskjaer’s backing of De Gea as he feels Henderson is better

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes David De Gea is past his best and that Dean Henderson is now a better keeper. The Spain international was at fault for two goals in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea has been the club’s best player in recent years but his form has dropped in the last 18 months and Solskjaer is under pressure to drop the goalie. However, Solskjaer looks set to stick with De Gea in goal and has chosen to back the 29-year-old. ‘This is not going to become a David De Gea press conference,” the United manager said when asked about his goalkeeper on Tuesday. ‘We are just going to stick together,’ said Solskjaer. ‘David’s mentally strong enoug...
Moyes takes swipe at Man Utd: ‘I was treated differently compared to Solskjaer’

Moyes takes swipe at Man Utd: ‘I was treated differently compared to Solskjaer’

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David Moyes says the only difference between his time at Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is that the Red devils owners have given the current manager time. It is now more than six years since David Moyes was sacked after only 10 months in charge, and only recently do they seem to have found good form under Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moyes heaped praise on Solskjaer's good work at Old Trafford, but said that he may have been able to do the same had he been given more time. "Ole had a difficult start. I think the difference between Ole and me is Ole has been given time. But I have to say he's doing a really good job," Moyes said ahead of West Ham's match against United. West Ham are safe from the drop, but Moyes wants his tea...
Ole Solskjaer criticises Lindelof after Man Utd’s 3-1 defeat to Chelsea

Ole Solskjaer criticises Lindelof after Man Utd’s 3-1 defeat to Chelsea

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Solskjaer has criticised Victor Lindelof for the part he played in Olivier Giroud’s goal after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup clash on Sunday. Frank Lampard’s side sealed a 3-1 victory to set up an FA Cup final against Arsenal on August 1. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring just before half time as he eluded Victor Lindelof and moved towards the front post make a good finish past De Gea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mason Mount then doubled Chelsea’s lead quickly after the half-time as De Gea failed to keep out his low drive, while Harry Maguire’s own goal completed a poor evening for the Red devils. ‘You know Olivier Giroud’s movement you know he goes to the near post and we should defend that better,’ Solskjaer told BBC Spo...
Solskjaer admits he got team selection wrong against Chelsea

Solskjaer admits he got team selection wrong against Chelsea

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer concedes his team selection against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final did not work as resting players backfired in the defeat. Though, David De Gea was at fault for two goals as Chelsea ended Manchester United's unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory at Wembley to book a place in the final against Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United started the game without Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Greenwood as Solskjaer made four changes from the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, choosing to play a back three against the blues. He was forced to make a substitution just before Chelsea’s first goal when Eric Bailly had to be stretchered off with a head injury, a moment Solskjaer blieves had a huge impact on the game. Solskjaer said he had an...
Solskjaer hits back at Lampard & Mourinho over claims that VAR favours Man Utd

Solskjaer hits back at Lampard & Mourinho over claims that VAR favours Man Utd

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has furiously hit back at claims that his team have been ‘luckier’ than other sides – and benefited from more VAR decisions – he said he should be the one complaining. United have had more decisions in their favour by VAR than any other Premier League team, as well as being given the most penalties, and that continued in their recent game against Crystal Palace. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has questioned some of the VAR decisions that have benefited the Red devils this campaign, while Jose Mourinho said they have been ‘a bit lucky’ in their race for a place in the top-four. But Solskjaer rejects their claims and says United have not benefitted more than any other club from VAR. Asked about Lampard’s...
Solskjaer criticises Man Utd forwards following 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace

Solskjaer criticises Man Utd forwards following 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased that Manchester United were able to extend their unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace but criticised his strikers for not ‘trust themselves’ more when in possession. Leicester had a 2-0 victory over Sheffield earlier in the evening to put pressure on the Red Devils and Solskjaer’s side responded well as goals from Rashford and Martial gave them the three points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, it was not a perfect display from United, with Palace players adamant that they should have been given a penalty for a foul on Zaha shortly before the goal from Rashford. The win means a top-four finish is still in United's hands ahead of their trip to fourth-placed Leicester City on the final day of the Lea...
Solskjaer: Other teams can debate FFP, but we will stick with it

Solskjaer: Other teams can debate FFP, but we will stick with it

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Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is happy to let other clubs debating the overturn of Man City's European ban, saying they are focused on playing by the rules. Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho have both spoken after City won an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their two-year ban from the competition on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jose Mourinho the decision "a disgrace" while Klopp said it was not "a good day for football. "Other people can debate that and they'll want to, it's not my job," said Solskjaer. "My job is to make sure we focus on the next game and do the right things. "Financial Fair Play was brought in to keep football clubs financially sustainable and I think that's important. They also give u...
Man Utd put six players up for sale to raise transfer funds

Man Utd put six players up for sale to raise transfer funds

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Manchester United are looking to sell Alexis Sanchez, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard and Diogo Dalot as they want to generate funds for new signings this summer. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has already warned fans that it may not be ‘business as usual’ in the market due to the financial repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic but they are expected to move ahead with plans to strengthen the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jadon Sancho remains Solskjaer’s key target, a right winger is at the top of their list and the Red Devils are also keen on bolstering their options in defence and up front. Seven first-team players have already left the club since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho back in December 2018 and a...
Solskjaer reveals he consulted Cristiano Ronaldo before Man Utd signed Fernandes

Solskjaer reveals he consulted Cristiano Ronaldo before Man Utd signed Fernandes

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he consulted former Red devils superstar Cristiano Ronaldo before they decided to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The Portugal international has made an instant impact at the theatre of dreams since joining in a £67.7m deal in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United had extensively scouted the midfielder but Solskjaer wanted to know more about the player's character before sanctioning the deal. Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo know each other from playing together with the Portugal national team and the duo played an important role in their Nations League triumph last year. And Solskjaer got Ronaldo’s phone number through Patrice Evra before call...
Solskjaer reveals David De Gea’s major regret at Man Utd

Solskjaer reveals David De Gea’s major regret at Man Utd

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Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David De Gea should have won more trophies at the club but believes the Spaniard is determined to make win more in the coming years. The Spain international signed for the Red devils in 2011 from Atletico Madrid and won the Premier League title in his second campaign at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, that was Sir Alex Ferguson’s final campaign and though De Gea has won the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup since, but he will be disappointed that his trophies has not matched his personal accolades. De Gea signed a new four-year contract last year to commit his future to Manchester United and Solskjaer says it’s up to the club to help to win more titles. ‘He’s won the Premier...
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