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Bruno Fernandes reacts to the concession of a fourth goal against Liverpool

Solskjaer: Protest disruption not to blame for loss

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the disruption to his team's preparations caused by fan protests was not to blame for his side's poor performance in their 4-2 home defeat by Liverpool.

Soccer • 13 May 21

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp (L) and Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer renew acquaintances on Thursday

Ole's hand forced by 'crime' of schedule - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no animosity towards Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for fielding a weakened team against Leicester as he would have done exactly the same.

Soccer • 12 May 21

United fans protesting caused the home game against Liverpool to be postponed

Solskjaer wants anti-Glazer protests to remain peaceful

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes any anti-Glazer protests do not spill over into violence or impact this week's matches as Manchester United step up security around Old Trafford.

Soccer • 11 May 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reached a first final as Manchester United manager

Solskjaer hails influence of Cavani and De Gea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on Edinson Cavani and David de Gea after Manchester United kicked off a run of four matches in eight days by reaching the Europa League final.

Soccer • 07 May 21

Supporters stream on to the Old Trafford pitch

Solskjaer: Protests have to be peaceful and civilised

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reiterated the need for Manchester United supporters to be listened to, but said protests had to be "civilised" after Sunday's anti-Glazer demonstration forced the clash against Liverpool to be called off.

Soccer • 05 May 21

Shaw and his United colleagues are desperate to end their semi-final failure

Shaw: 'Real belief' there to end semi-final hoodoo

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said the disappointment of losing four semi-finals can serve as motivation for the team to end their hoodoo and go all the way in the Europa League this year.

Soccer • 29 Apr 21

Solskjaer is pictured on posters alongside the quote "I don't know them and I haven't seen them play", with Roma fans adding the caption "make sure he remembers us!"

Solskjaer: Roma comments not meant to disrespect

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has downplayed claims that he disrespected Roma ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg against the Serie A club.

Soccer • 28 Apr 21

Eric Bailly has signed a new contract with Manchester United

Bailly signs new three-year deal with United

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has committed himself to the club for another three years with the option of a further 12 months after signing a new contract.

Soccer • 26 Apr 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit ten points behind Manchester City with five games remaining

Solskjaer disappointed as Man Utd drop points at Leeds

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt it was two points dropped after Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Leeds in an intense game of few chances at Elland Road.

Soccer • 25 Apr 21

Manchester United fans at the club's training ground (picture courtesy of @RedIssue)

Solskjaer happy fans spoke out, even after protest

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that he had never been a supporter of the collapsed European Super League project and was pleased fans had spoken out.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

Lingard opens up on his mental health struggle

Jesse Lingard has revealed how close he came to taking a complete break from football during lockdown as he battled mental health problems and his mother's depression.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

Manchester United fans protest at Carrington (picture courtesy of @RedIssue twitter)

United fans block access to training ground in protest

A group of Manchester United supporters blocked the entrances to the club's Carrington training ground this morning, in a protest against the club's owners.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

The time is now for Man United, says resurgent midfielder Pogba.

'Bad loser' Pogba insists United have to win something

Paul Pogba says Manchester United have to win a trophy this season.

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

Solskjaer wants United to end season on Europa high

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to end the season on a high after Manchester United set-up a Europa League semi-final against Roma.

Soccer • 16 Apr 21

Manchester United and Liverpool players in front of red banners at Old Trafford in January

Ole sees red as Old Trafford banners clash with shirts

Manchester United have yet to win at home in the Europa League this term and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has surprisingly suggested the red wrap on the stadium seats has played a part in their patchy Old Trafford form.

Soccer • 14 Apr 21

Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring United's winner against Brighton

Ole: Greenwood adding another dimension to his game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was as delighted by Manchester United's character against Brighton as the manner of Mason Greenwood's scrappy winner as the teenager showed "another dimension to his game".

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Paul Pogba (L) speaks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (2nd from L) and Victor Lindelof (R) chats with Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ole expects returning Pogba to play big part in run-in

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with victory at AC Milan and believes there is plenty more to come from super sub Paul Pogba after he fired Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals.

Soccer • 19 Mar 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side did enough against West Ham

Solskjaer hails United reaction after Milan setback

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased to kick off a "massive" week by securing an important Premier League win against high-flying West Ham.

Soccer • 15 Mar 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with his team

Solskjaer: More personality in Man United team now

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed his Manchester United side "worked their nuts off" as they secured a stunning derby victory over Manchester City and feels the team has "more personality" now.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

Henderson could be line to play five games before the international break

Henderson set for extended run of games as United No 1

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no hesitation in allowing Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea to return to Spain for the birth of his first child as Dean Henderson prepares to line up against rivals Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Mar 21

A return to the Champions League, albeit only for the group stage, saw United's broadcasting revenue up to £156.3m, an increase of 60.1%

Woodward gives Solskjaer backing as United debts rise

Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward feels clear progress is being made by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and is planning for Old Trafford to be at full capacity again next season.

Soccer • 05 Mar 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won't have an open cheque book this summer

Solskjaer plays down summer transfer expectations

Manchester United will not embark on a lavish spending spree in the summer transfer window due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Premier League club's finances, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

'Everyone would say you'd take the best players in the world and Erling is a top player'

Solskjaer keeping tabs on Haaland as spotlight grows

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still keeps in touch with former charge Erling Haaland and has not ruled out a future move for the Borussia Dortmund star.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

The Magpies boss was pleased with what he saw for long periods at Old Trafford

Bruce 'quietly confident' of Premier League survival

Steve Bruce understands growing concerns about Newcastle's predicament but the under-fire manager remains "quietly confident" of staying up despite Sunday's defeat at Manchester United.

Soccer • 21 Feb 21

Butt to join Solskjaer on bench for Newcastle match

Nicky Butt and Mark Dempsey will join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the Manchester United bench for Sunday's match against Newcastle with some other members of the coaching staff in self-isolation, the club have announced.

Soccer • 21 Feb 21