Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Solskjaer hits out at Europa League ball and blames wind for United’s poor performance
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised the Europa League ball and says it worsened the already testing conditions as the Red devils laboured to a 1-1 draw against Club Brugge. United will take an away goal back to Old Trafford next week courtesy of Anthony Martial, who capitalised on a mistake from Club […]
Ole Solskjaer hits out at Mino Raiola over Pogba
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has slammed Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola, saying the player belongs to the club and not him. The midfielder has been sidelined since December 26 with a foot injury and has played just seven Premier League games for the Red Devils this campaign. As Pogba edges towards full fitness, his agent Mino Raiola turned […]
Solskjaer reveals why Man Utd decided to sign Odion Ighalo
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted to have signed Odion Ighalo on a short-term deal from Chinese team Shanghai Shenhua and believes he will bring a different threat to Manchester United. The Red Devils manager had been eager to bring in a new striker after Rashford sustained an injury, with United short on attacking options having […]
Solskjaer slams Jesse Lingard from the touchline in Man Utd’s clash vs Man City
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched a furious tirade at Jesse Lingard during Manchester United’s Carabao Cup game against Manchester City on Wednesday. The flashpoint occurred during the second half as the Red devils were chasing a second goal after Nemanja Matic had put the team in front in the 35th minute. Jesse Lingard’s loose pass for […]
Solskjaer confirms Alexis Sanchez will return to Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will return to Old Trafford after his loan spell at Inter. Sanchez has only scored once in seven matches for Inter Milan, with niggling injuries and fitness issues restricting his contribution to the team. Sanchez had been tipped to secure a permanent transfer away from Manchester at the […]
Solskjaer asks United to give him four years like Jurgen Klopp
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to call for patience in an ongoing rebuilding project at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils coach saying that it has taken Jurgen Klopp four years to get Liverpool to the point they are now. It remains to be seen whether the Norwegian manager will be given as long as Klopp to get things right. […]
Solskjaer reveals why Man Utd rejected Erling Haaland
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United had to defend their own interests when negotiating a move for Erling Haaland, after the teenager’s debut hat-trick for Dortmund. Old Trafford looked a likely destination for the 19-year-old in January, but United have been left red-faced with Haaland immediately taking to life in the German league instead. It was claimed at the […]
Man Utd to stick with Solskjaer even if they miss out on top six
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is safe as Manchester United manager — even if they miss out on Champions League or Europa League. The board at the club are committed to backing the head coach in this transfer window and even in the summer. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the owning Glazer family will not waver from their plan to […]
Solskjaer: Liverpool are not among the very best clubs yet
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Liverpool are not the greatest clubs in Premier League history, highlighting Alex Ferguson’s record with the Red Devils. Liverpool are set for their first league title since 1990 as Jurgen Klopp’s team top the Premier League standings by 13 points with games in hand. “If you are taking the long view, […]
Jurgen Klopp criticizes Solskjaer’s ‘strange’ tactics ahead of Sunday clash
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called Manchester United’s tactics “strange” and says his team must “protect” themselves against counter-attacking football. Klopp once again questioned United’s strategy ahead of facing Solskjaer’s side on Sunday, having accused the club of “just defending” whenever they play the Reds after their 1-1 draw in October. Those comments prompted Solskjaer to hit […]