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Solskjaer plans Pogba-Fernandes partnership

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes playmaker Bruno Fernandes and record signing Paul Pogba can form a strong midfield partnership when the Premier League season resumes following the Covid-19 disruption.

Soccer • 09 May 20

'We want to be the best at everything, and of course now is a chance to spend more time, you discuss players, discuss plans'

Man United ready for market opening - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking at transfer targets during the lockdown and believes Manchester United are well placed to exploit any knock-on effects of the coronavirus suspension.

Soccer • 08 Apr 20

United extend Matic's deal at Old Trafford

Manchester United have triggered the clause extending Nemanja Matic's contract by a year - and are in talks about lengthening it further, according to reports.

Soccer • 17 Mar 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was impressed by the players' professionalism in Austria

'The boys were fantastic' - Solskjaer praises players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased by the professionalism and cutting edge displayed by his players as Manchester United romped to victory in front of empty stands at LASK.

Soccer • 13 Mar 20

Townsend is Scot's Solskjaer, says United fan Watson

Manchester United fan Hamish Watson admits he is relieved to see Gregor Townsend is still at the wheel with Scotland.

Rugby • 11 Mar 20

Bruno Fernandes has impressed since his January move

Solskjaer hails Fernandes impact at Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed Bruno Fernandes had energised "the whole club" after playing a starring role in Manchester United's derby victory over Manchester City.

Soccer • 08 Mar 20

Harry Maguire rolled his ankle in training on the eve of the FA Cup tie against Derby

Harry Maguire 'touch and go' for Manchester derby

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says centre-back Harry Maguire is 'touch and go' to play in Sunday's derby against City.

Soccer • 06 Mar 20

Solskjaer is not planning to prioritise one competition over another in the run-in

Man United 'going for everything' in final run-in

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United must compete on three fronts with the FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League qualification all possibilities in the run-in.

Soccer • 05 Mar 20

Wayne Rooney and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United colleagues in 2006

Solskjaer can see Rooney managing Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees no reason why Wayne Rooney could not be in the Old Trafford hotseat one day as the United great prepares to face his former club as player-coach of Derby.

Soccer • 05 Mar 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suffered a 4-0 defeat at Goodison Park last season

Solskjaer ready to revisit scene of "lowest point"

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced his side will not capitulate at Everton on Sunday like they did in last season's 4-0 thrashing.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

Odion Ighalo lifts his shirt to reveal a tribute to his sister while celebrating after scoring his first Manchester United goal

Solskjaer pleased with 'natural striker' Ighalo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised January signing Odion Ighalo after his first goal for the club helped Manchester United eased through to the last 16 of the Europa League.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still hoping to take his side back to the Champions League

Solskjaer not putting all his eggs in Europa basket

Manchester United cannot bank on winning the Europa League to ensure their place in next season's Champions League, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.

Soccer • 27 Feb 20

Ed Woodward (l) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Man United on right track with Ole at wheel - Woodward

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the foundations are in place for long-term success with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 25 Feb 20

Bruno Fernandes (R) and Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) react as they leaves the pitch

Bruno Fernandes reminds Solskjaer of Scholes and Veron

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised star man Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United's January signing put in another man-of-the-match display, comparing him to Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastian Veron.

Soccer • 24 Feb 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer acknowledges United's travelling support

Solskjaer blames ball, conditions and concentration

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's overriding feeling was relief after Manchester United drew at Club Brugge, where his side's poor start was compounded by the challenging conditions and a questionable Europa League match ball.

Soccer • 21 Feb 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is nearing a return to action

Solskjaer: Pogba 'desperate' to play for Man Utd again

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is "desperate" to play for Manchester United again, despite once more being linked with a return to Italy.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) with Fred (right)

'This group sticks together' - Ole rejects Fred claims

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists his side do not lack togetherness as they battle to avoid their lowest ever Premier League points total.

Soccer • 14 Feb 20

Odion Ighalo could make his Manchester United debut against Chelsea

Ighalo could make Man Utd debut against Chelsea

Odion Ighalo will go straight into the Manchester United squad for Monday's Premier League game against Chelsea, despite missing their warm-weather training camp due to travel restriction concerns.

Soccer • 11 Feb 20

Odion Ighalo will sit out Manchester United's training camp

Ighalo misses United training camp over virus fears

Odion Ighalo will not go on Manchester United's training camp to Spain because the club fears travel restrictions will prevent him returning to England.

Soccer • 08 Feb 20

Joshua King has been linked with a deadline day move to Manchester United

Solskjaer not expecting late moves, despite King report

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to do any deadline-day business after wrapping up a deal for Bruno Fernandes.

Soccer • 31 Jan 20

'I thought the boys enjoyed it, I enjoyed it'

Solskjaer savours Man United's trouncing of Tranmere

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been under pressure but was able to enjoy a 'comfortable' afternoon against Tranmere in the FA Cup

Soccer • 26 Jan 20

Pressure in mounting on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer insists he's the right man for United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reiterated that "it's not going to be a quick fix" but remains confident Manchester United see him as the right man to take them forwards.

Soccer • 24 Jan 20

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

United fans right to feel disillusioned, admits Ole

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United supporters had every right to feel "disillusioned" on a night when anti-Glazer chants provided the backdrop to an embarrassing home loss to Burnley.

Soccer • 23 Jan 20

Marcus Rashford believes he'll be back playing before the end of the season

Medical expert says Rashford 'touch and go' for Euros

Marcus Rashford is "touch and go" for Euro 2020 as he battles to recover from a stress fracture of the back, according to one leading medical professional.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20

Marcus Rashford is face a long spell out

Solskjaer insists Rashford's injury is new

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted Marcus Rashford's back injury is a fresh problem.

Soccer • 21 Jan 20