Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged Paul Pogba to cut showboating from his game to recreate the “efficient” display that saw the Frenchman score twice for the second straight game in a 4-1 thrashing of Bournemouth at Old Trafford. A third consecutive victory since Solskjaer took …
Read More »Solskjaer keen to convince De Gea, Martial to stay at Man Utd
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may only be in charge of Manchester United for the remainder of this season, but the interim manager wants to see Anthony Martial and David de Gea sign long-term contracts at Old Trafford. United have activated one-year extensions for both players …
Read More »Solskjaer has restored positivity to United, says Shaw
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has restored Manchester United’s attacking elan in the short space of time he has been caretaker manager said defender Luke Shaw. Solsjkaer will be seeking a third successive victory — when they host out of form Bournemouth on Sunday — since …
Read More »Solskjaer smile boosting Man Utd already – Young
Cardiff, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United captain Ashley Young admitted the mood around Old Trafford has been instantly lifted by caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s smile, but denied there were any celebrations in the dressing room at news of Jose Mourinho’s sacking. Solskjaer was put in charge until …
Read More »Solskjaer makes instant impact, Pogba shines
Cardiff, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made an instant impact as Manchester United caretaker manager with Paul Pogba to the fore in a transformed performance from the final days of Jose Mourinho’s reign in a 5-1 thumping of Cardiff on Saturday. Solskjaer has been put in charge …
Read More »Solskjaer talks tough as he vows to get best out of Pogba at Man Utd
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will be no pushover as he attempts to save Manchester United’s season, vowing to get the best out of Paul Pogba, who fell out spectacularly with Jose Mourinho. Former Old Trafford favourite Solskjaer — known in his playing days …
Read More »Keane accuses Man Utd players of ‘getting away with murder’
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has accused the current crop of players at Old Trafford of getting away “with murder” and of throwing Jose Mourinho “under the bus”. The Irishman’s broadside comes just days after Mourinho was sacked as United manager, having presided …
Read More »Silence at Spurs over Pochettino United speculation
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino may be the bookmakers favourite to get the number one job at Manchester United on a permanent basis but on Thursday the club press officer refused to allow questions on the matter. The press officer said the 46-year-old Argentinian …
Read More »Solskjaer arrives at Man Utd training ground
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer arrived at Manchester United’s training ground on Thursday to begin his role as caretaker manager after the sacking of Jose Mourinho. United called time on Mourinho’s two-and-a-half years at the club on Tuesday, with the club languishing sixth in the Premier …
Read More »Mourinho ‘proud’ of Manchester United career
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday he is “immensely proud” of his time at Manchester United but refused to delve into the issues that played a part in his Old Trafford exit. Club bosses sacked the Portuguese manager on Tuesday following a 3-1 defeat at …
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