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'He's really gelled in the group and we'll sit down with him and speak'

Man United and Cavani set for talks over future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will sit down with Edinson Cavani to discuss the veteran striker's future.

The United boss confirmed that Pogba would not be seen for weeks

Pogba out as Solskjaer giving young stars their chance

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Paul Pogba will miss the rest of the month through injury, with Donny Van De Beek and Edinson Cavani also sidelined for Manchester United's Europa League match against Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 17 Feb 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be happy with one-legged European ties

Solskjaer happy for European ties to move to one leg

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be open to European fixtures being decided as one-off games given the complications of two-legged ties amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 12 Feb 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

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R) with Paul Pogba

Man United have 'open dialogue' with Pogba over future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keeping an "open dialogue" with in-form Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba about his future.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Cavani has found the net in his previous fixtures against Everton

Solskjaer tips Cavani to be fit to face Everton

Edinson Cavani should be fit for Manchester United's home Premier League game against Everton on Saturday after recovering from his midweek ankle injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "They drove it on, the players out there."

Solskjaer delights in 'hunger to do the right things'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased with the way Manchester United kept their foot on nine-man Southampton's throat as Ralph Hasenhuttl reflected on an even more painful 9-0 loss.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

The Manchester United team which started the defeat to Sheffield United

Solskjaer promises tranquil deadline day for Man United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Manchester United will not be making any signings on deadline day.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Bruno Fernandes has scored 16 goals in 30 appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season

Solskjaer hails impact of 'brilliant' Fernandes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on Bruno Fernandes after making such an outstanding impact during his first year at Manchester United.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21

Lingard has played just three times for Manchester United this season

Solskjaer: 'Lingard still has a future at United'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Jesse Lingard still has a Manchester United future and hopes the attacking midfielder will return from his loan move to West Ham "revitalised".

Soccer • 29 Jan 21

West Ham complete deals for Benrahma and Lingard

West Ham have turned Said Benrahma's loan into a permanent transfer, paving the way for Jesse Lingard to join the club.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21

'Very disappointed we couldn't put a better performance on,' said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer left seething by United performance

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struck a frustrated figure after Chris Wilder led rock-bottom Sheffield United to a stunning Premier League win at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 28 Jan 21

Fox in the box Cavani can teach colleagues - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Edinson Cavani as a centre forward other players can learn from, after he set Manchester United on their way to a 2-1 win over Fulham.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21

Edinson Cavani celebrates his equaliser against Fulham with Paul Pogba

Solskjaer: Early Fulham goal a 'wake-up call'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his Manchester United side "needed a wake-up call" after a stunning Paul Pogba strike sealed a 2-1 victory at Fulham and sent them back to the top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21

Luke Shaw says Alex Telles' arrival has helped take his game up a level and Solskjaer lauded Shaw following his man-of-the-match display in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Liverpool

Rejuvenated Shaw showing 'immense quality' - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on maturing Luke Shaw for translating his "immense quality" into performances at Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Jan 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp at full-time

Solskjaer rues not 'pouncing' on Anfield opportunities

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt his side missed an opportunity to end Liverpool's long unbeaten home league record after failing to "pounce" on their injury problems.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Solskjaer after the 1-0 win over Burnley which has put his side top of the table

Solskjaer: 'Misperception' about last Anfield defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he cannot wait to take table-topping Manchester United to reigning champions Liverpool on Sunday and feels there was a "misperception" about the performance in last year's 2-0 defeat to their rivals.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

Fernandes has scored 19 goals and provided 14 assists in the Premier League since joining United 12 months ago, with his outstanding displays leading the midfielder to win a record four Player of the Month awards in a calendar year

Fernandes focused on trophies rather than Liverpool

Bruno Fernandes relishes the responsibility of helping to bring silverware back to Manchester United as the Portuguese playmaker prepares for his first encounter with rivals Liverpool.

Soccer • 15 Jan 21

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole: Going top wouldn't mean United have 'cracked it'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is no chance his players can think they have "cracked it" if Manchester United go top of the Premier League with a positive result against Burnley.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

Solskjaer goes head-to-head with Jurgen Klopp's side next Sunday

Solskjaer downplays importance of going top at Burnley

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer downplayed the importance of Manchester United's shot at going top against Burnley, where Paul Pogba, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw could be missing through injury.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not too impressed by his side's performance

'We lost our shape' - Solskjaer relieved to get Cup win

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's happiness at making it through to the FA Cup fourth round was tinged by disappointment at his much-changed side's display against Watford.

Soccer • 10 Jan 21

Amad Diallo in action for Atalanta in the Champions League

Diallo 'one of the most exciting prospects in the game'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have brought in "one of the most exciting young prospects in the game" by completing the signing of Atalanta teenager Amad Diallo.

Soccer • 07 Jan 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United side are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions

Solskjaer sets sights on Carabao Cup success

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says winning the Carabao Cup would be a "very, very big step" for Manchester United as his side look to make it fourth time lucky in Wednesday's semi-final against Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21

'It's a good position to be in but we need to improve'

Satisfied Solskjaer mindful of need to improve

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by Manchester United's winning start to 2021 but says he knows there is plenty of work to do after edging past Aston Villa to go level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Things are looking brighter for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United

Solskjaer hails improved mentality at Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has attributed his side's consistency this season to a change in mentality but has warned his players they cannot fake their way into the team given fierce competition for places.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21