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Solskjaer was unbeaten in his first 12 league games in charge but United have since lost four of their last six matches, handing Arsenal and Chelsea the advantage in the race for the top four. (Photo: Twitter)

'We’re still in the race for top four despite the emotional season': Solskjaer

Solskjaer has been reeling in their rivals but after some poor games recently Manu are 6th with 3 games to go, 3 points behind Chelsea.

26 Apr 2019 6:01 PM

Pogba scored eight goals and provided five assists in his first 10 games following Solskjaer's appointment but his performances have tailed off since, and it was a surprise to many observers that the French midfielder was named in the Professional Footballers' Association's team of the year on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

'You can't guarantee anything in football but I think Paul will stay': Solskjaer

Pogba fuelled speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid last month, suggesting Real were 'a dream club for any player.'

26 Apr 2019 4:43 PM

Solskjaer has often spoken at length of the need for his players to take personal pride in playing for one of the world's biggest club. (Photo: AFP)

'You cannot expect things to happen overnight': Solskjaer opens up on United's future

United take on City at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with 22 points behind the reigning champions and 24 adrift of leaders Liverpool.

24 Apr 2019 11:57 AM

Pogba said the only way the squad could apologise to the fans was to give them a reaction on the pitch in their upcoming games. (Photo: AFP)

'We didn’t respect the club': Paul Pogba reacts to United's loss against Everton

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned his players that they must show fight if they are to be a part of his close-season rebuild.

23 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

Chilean forward Sanchez has been hampered by injury problems since joining United in early 2018, and has only managed five starts in all competitions since Solskjaer took over. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer looking to rebuild United: Alexis Sanchez's future in dilemma

United were outplayed in a 4-0 aggregate defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League, while they are well off the pace in Premier League.

21 Apr 2019 5:00 PM

Rashford has managed to score 13 goals and 6 assists this season, and is certainly will be a part of the rebuild which Solskjaer will be aiming for. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona target Marcus Rashford for the upcoming transfer window

Rashford’s agents are reportedly dragging the contract renewal negotiations as Barcelona are ready with a bid for the youngster.

18 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

With five matches remaining, United currently standing at sixth in the table, two points behind Arsenal and Chelsea. (Photo: AP)

Solskjaer puts his money on Barcelona, backs Barca for winning the Champions Legaue

The United manager applauded the quality of front three of Barcelona, along with players like Dembele and Malcom.

17 Apr 2019 3:53 PM

Solskjaer has restored United’s confidence and overseen a vast improvement in results in his four months in charge since taking the job after Jose Mourinho was sacked in December, giving the team hope of a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

Solskjaer indicates Manchester United needs massive squad overhaul

United made a bright start to their quarter-final second leg at the Nou Camp with Marcus Rashford hitting the crossbar early on

17 Apr 2019 9:43 AM

Now in the dugout, Solskjaer returns to the same ground with his side trailing 1-0 again and needing another miracle if they are to reach the tournament's semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Solskjaer hopes for 1999 CL final repeat against Barcelona at Nou Camp

Solskjaer's 93rd-minute winner 20 years ago lives on in United folklore as United came from 1-0 down to beat Munich 2-1 and win the UCL.

16 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

United lost the home leg against Paris St Germain in the previous round 2-0 before turning the tie around in the French capital, and Solskjaer is hopeful his players can serve up a repeat at the Nou Camp. (Photo: AFP)

'I’ll have my last little gut feeling on who to play': Solskjaer

Alexis Sanchez and Nemanja Matic were part of United’s 22-man travelling squad as they look to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit.

16 Apr 2019 8:36 AM

The Argentine has been in majestic form again this season, scoring 43 goals in 40 appearances to put Barca in position for a third treble in a decade. (Photo: AP)

'Messi will be difficult to stop but it's never impossible': Solskjaer

Messi scored in Champions League finals versus United, in 2009, and 2011, and is hungry to win the competition for a 5th time.

10 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

United host the first leg on Wednesday, the teams’ first official meeting since Barca brushed United aside to win 3-1 in the 2011 Champions League final. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'United have improved but I think Barca are the clear favourites': Deulofeu

Deulofeu came through Barca’s academy and had several stints in the team before opting to leave the club last year to join Watford.

09 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

Wolverhampton Wanderers repeated their FA Cup defeat of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United thanks to a Chris Smalling own goal that gave them a 2-1 comeback win in a pulsating Premier League game on Tuesday.

Premier League: United suffers 2-1 loss vs Wolverhampton after Smalling's own goal

United went down to 10 men from the 57th minute after Ashley Young was sent off for a second yellow card.

03 Apr 2019 3:42 PM

Solskjaer said he is not worried by the Pogba situation. (Photo: AP)

Pogba is happy here and he's going to do his utmost to stay at United: Solskjaer

Madrid have a track record of taking some of United's star names, with both Beckham and Ronaldo swapping Old Trafford for the Bernabeu.

02 Apr 2019 5:06 PM

Solskjaer praised central defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smalling’s displays but admitted the overall performance barely merited a win. (Photo: AP)

'Games after international breaks could be banana skin': Solskjaer

Solskjaer’s since being manager on a permanent basis was a disappointing one with only the goals in each half from Rashford, and Martial.

31 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December. (Photo: AP)

'I can't be complacent neither can be the players', says Solskjaer

Solskjaer was handed the job on Thursday after a successful three months as caretaker boss.

29 Mar 2019 5:34 PM

Pep Guardiola's City, trailing Liverpool by two points, can crank up the pressure on Jurgen Klopp's side by winning at Championship-bound Fulham on Saturday. (Photo: AP / AFP)

City, Liverpool enters last stage of Premier League as Solskjaer eyes top 4 slot

City have eight games to retain their title but should they slip up, Liverpool can pounce and become English champions for the 1st time.

29 Mar 2019 3:48 PM

The 46-year-old was a popular choice to become full-time successor to Jose Mourinho after an impressive caretaker spell in which United won 14 of his 19 games in charge. (Photo: AP)

Five problems that Solskjaer needs to sort out as United Manager

Solskjaer has achieved his first target by landing the manager's role on a permanent basis but plenty of work remains for the Norwegian.

29 Mar 2019 12:26 PM

However, a United legend as a player, Solskjaer has re-energised the English giants, leading them to the Champions League quarter-finals with an incredible victory over free-spending Paris Saint-Germain and hauling the Red Devils back into the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

How Solksjaer changed the fortunes of the Red Devils

Solskjaer was seen as a stop-gap option when recruited as a caretaker, with United eyeing for a solution after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

28 Mar 2019 7:09 PM

The former Barcelona boss remains unhappy that Ed Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, made contact with Mourinho while Van Gaal was still at the club. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer built on the foundations laid by Mourinho, insists Van Gaal

Solskjaer has made a remarkable impact since arriving as United's interim boss in December following Mourinho's sacking.

27 Mar 2019 1:31 PM

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