Tag: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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Why I signed Cavani – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thinks Edinson Cavani can provide ‘energy, power and leadership’ to his squad after the striker completed a move to Old Trafford. The 33-year-old striker has signed a one-year deal with an option for another year after his seven-year spell with PSG ended this summer. And with experience in France…
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See what Man Utd fans are saying on social media after embarrassing defeat to Mourinho’s Tottenham
Manchester United fans are not taking their humiliating defeat to former manager, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening easy. in a similar, embattled manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the club’s 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday is his worst day at the club. To…
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Tottenham humiliation: Today is my worst day as Man Utd manager, player – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says their 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday is his worst day at the club. It was Manchester United’s joint worst loss in the Premier League era —- equalling their 6-1 defeat by Manchester City in 2011. “It’s a…
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Solskjaer gives Man Utd transfer update
Manchester United are still working on giving the squad ‘a boost’ before the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed. Donny van de Beek is currently the only addition to Solskjaer’s squad this summer after the club wrapped up a swift deal with Ajax. But, with negotiations stalling with Borussia Dortmund over a deal…
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Solskjaer confirms decision on Maguire captaincy
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Harry Maguire will keep the captain’s armband at Manchester United. The England centre-back was found guilty under Greek law of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery after an altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos, but his 21 months and 10 days prison sentence was…
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Solskjaer responds to Jadon Sancho transfer talk
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to talk about rumoured transfer target Jadon Sancho after the Red Devils advanced to the Europa League semi-finals. United booked their spot in the final four of Europe’s secondary club competition after edging Danish opponents Copenhagen 1-0 in extra time on Monday. But attention turned to Borussia Dortmund…
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Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at Frank Lampard after his Chelsea counterpart suggested Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have favoured them this season. Lampard said Manchester United benefited from contentious VAR decisions and poor on-pitch decisions. He commenting on how a “clear and obvious decision” went their way on Thursday when Crystal…
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Solskjaer reveals who he contacted before signing Fernandes
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted the lid on the steps taken to sign Bruno Fernandes in January from Sporting CP. Solskjaer has now spoken at length about the exhaustive process in scouting the Portuguese star, which involved a chat over the phone with Cristiano Ronaldo. He told the High Performance podcast: “So…
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Solskjaer reveals the secret to unlocking Martial’s form
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial settling into the number nine role has prompted his good run of form which has seen the Manchester United forward reach 20 goals for the season. The Frenchman scored his first career hat-trick against Sheffield United last month and followed it up with a perfectly-struck strike against Bournemouth at…
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EPL: Martial learning from Ighalo at Man Utd – Solskjaer
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial is learning from Odion Ighalo as he continues his development as a central striker. The Frenchman has often been played out wide in the early years of his career, but has now become United’s No.9. The 31-year-old Ighalo has played as a striker in Nigeria, Norway,…