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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked by United in November 2021

'Petty' United players dodged captaincy under Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes under-fire successor Erik ten Hag comes good and says Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to have a "magic wand" to immediately turn around Manchester United's fortunes.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Ralf Rangnick: "I want to bring more balance and more control"

Rangnick wants 'balance & control' at leaky Man United

Ralf Rangnick has vowed to bring some balance and defensive solidity to Manchester United as he prepares to take the reins.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Solskjaer: I couldn't get the results we needed

Sacked Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he paid the price for not being able to "take the next step".

Soccer • 21 Nov 21

Gary Neville: "Conte was never coming to Manchester United."

There's no plan & Conte was never an option - Neville

Gary Neville says there's no obvious candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and insists Antonio Conte was never a realistic option for the Manchester United job.

Soccer • 21 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has departed Old Trafford today

Solskjaer sacked by Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left the club with immediate effect.

Soccer • 21 Nov 21

Marcus Rashford's side have won just two of their last seven games in all competitions

United players giving all to end slump - Rashford

Marcus Rashford has acknowledged Manchester United are in a "difficult patch" but has insisted everyone at the club has the desire to turn things around.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are sixth in the Premier League table

Cunningham: United in 'desperate place' under Solskjaer

Kenny Cunningham has described Manchester United's latest performance as "gut-wrenching" and feels the club are "in a desperate place" under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Eric Bailly of Manchester United (obscured) scores an own goal

Man City barely out of second gear as they beat United

Premier League champions Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win over struggling Manchester United in their derby at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Man United responded to the 5-0 loss to Liverpool with a comprehensive win against Spurs

Solskjaer: We've moved on from Liverpool loss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United have moved on from their Liverpool mauling ahead of their Old Trafford return against Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

The Portuguese, not for the first time, came to United's rescue with a last-gasp goal

Solskjaer: Ronaldo goal 'a Michael Jordan moment'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened Cristiano Ronaldo to Michael Jordan after the Manchester United star once again rescued his side in the Champions League.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer salutes to the Man United fans after their victory over Spurs

Solskjaer pleased with response after 'difficult week'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased to come out of the other side of a "difficult week" in style with a 3-0 win at Tottenham.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring Liverpool's fifth goal.

Salah-led Liverpool tear shambolic United to shreds

Mohamed Salah hit a hat-trick as Liverpool humiliated Manchester United, romping to a stunning 5-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 24 Oct 21

Paul Pogba slammed the careless goals Manchester United have been conceding recently

Pogba questions United maturity after Leicester defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Paul Pogba admitted careless Manchester United deserved to lose after their unbeaten away record went up in smoke in chaotic fashion at Leicester.

Soccer • 16 Oct 21

Phil Jones was in the squad for the recent Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham

Jones: Players must be ready for 'toxic' social media

Manchester United defender Phil Jones believes young players coming into the game now have to be mentally capable of handling the "toxic" environment of social media after he turned his back on his online presence.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Mike Phelan joins manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in signing a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2024

Phelan extends United stay

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2024.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

Solskjaer consoles fernandes after his last-minute penalty miss

'Not great to see' Villa players crowd Fernandes - Ole

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was unhappy with the conduct of Aston Villa's players, saying their actions put Bruno Fernandes off as he missed a last-gasp penalty in his side's 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) endured a frustrating evening

Ole: Sometimes you have to take risks & make changes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bemoaned Manchester United's sloppy start and lack of cutting edge as their Carabao Cup hopes went up in smoke at home to West Ham.

Soccer • 23 Sep 21

The United boss is keen for the 28-year-old to remain at the club beyond next season

Solskjaer wants Lingard to stay at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are still determined to keep Jesse Lingard at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 16 Sep 21

Mata signs one-year extension with United

Juan Mata has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester United, the club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Jul 21

The Norweigan watched on as United came from behind to take the three points

Solskjaer hails United spirit and camaraderie

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by Manchester United's character and resolve at Aston Villa as their latest comeback win all but sealed another top-four finish and delayed Manchester City's coronation.

Soccer • 09 May 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Spurs manager Jose Mourinho

Mourinho at odds with Solskjaer's trophy philosophy

Jose Mourinho disagrees with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's opinion that trophies do not determine success and believes that Alex Ferguson will do too.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Solskjaer admits Cavani is unsure about United future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Edinson Cavani remains unsure about his Manchester United future beyond the end of the season.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Both sides did little to lift the gloom at Selhurst Park

Goal drought worries Solskjaer after draw with Palace

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United's lack of goals was a bit of a worry after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "We are getting stronger and fitter."

Solskjaer happy to keep the wheels turning

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased with his players' attitude and focus as Manchester United progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals with an extra-time win against West Ham.

Soccer • 10 Feb 21

Henderson last played in the FA Cup win over Liverpool

Updated Solskjaer says impatient Dean Henderson still improving

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Dean Henderson is "not the most patient guy" as Manchester United's back-up goalkeeper continues to try and prove he is worthy of a bigger role at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 08 Feb 21

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

'Petty' United players dodged captaincy under Solskjaer

Rangnick wants 'balance & control' at leaky Man United

Solskjaer: I couldn't get the results we needed

There's no plan & Conte was never an option - Neville

Solskjaer sacked by Manchester United

United players giving all to end slump - Rashford

Cunningham: United in 'desperate place' under Solskjaer

Man City barely out of second gear as they beat United

Solskjaer: We've moved on from Liverpool loss

Solskjaer: Ronaldo goal 'a Michael Jordan moment'

Solskjaer pleased with response after 'difficult week'

Salah-led Liverpool tear shambolic United to shreds

Pogba questions United maturity after Leicester defeat

Jones: Players must be ready for 'toxic' social media

Phelan extends United stay

'Not great to see' Villa players crowd Fernandes - Ole

Ole: Sometimes you have to take risks & make changes

Solskjaer wants Lingard to stay at Manchester United

Mata signs one-year extension with United

Solskjaer hails United spirit and camaraderie

Mourinho at odds with Solskjaer's trophy philosophy

Solskjaer admits Cavani is unsure about United future

Goal drought worries Solskjaer after draw with Palace

Solskjaer happy to keep the wheels turning

Updated Solskjaer says impatient Dean Henderson still improving