Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has credited his Manchester United signings over the last 12 months with transforming the mentality inside the dressing room, insisting the days when players moved to Old Trafford for a comfortable payday are over.The United manager made changing the culture in the squad a top priority when he got the job on a permanent basis and he believes the fruits of that work are being seen in some of the victories United are grinding out this

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes some honest discussions between himself and Paul Pogba have helped Manchester United see the best of the midfielder over the past month.Pogba is producing his best football for United in at least two years, despite the comments of agent Mino Raiola six weeks ago seeming to further fracture the relationship between his camp and the club.On the eve of United's final Champions League group game in December Raiola said Pogba was

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Manchester United's approach at Liverpool and feels they attacked 'too much' in the goalless draw.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticised United's tactics and claimed they did not show 'any authority', approaching the game 'like a small team', despite arriving at Anfield top of the Premier League.United have not won by two clear goals at Anfield since 1997 and are winless in their last five against Liverpool

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant Bruno Fernandes is not fatigued and says the Manchester United playmaker's form is 'very good'.Fernandes received the Premier League Player of the Month award for the fourth time for December but his influence has waned in United's recent matches.The 26-year-old has started in all but one league game since he joined the club in January of last year and United great Roy Keane opined Fernandes 'didn't play well' in the

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists it would be a 'shock' if Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool have not lost at home in the Premier League since May 2017 and United are winless in their last five trips at Anfield, losing three, drawing two and scoring just once. Sunday's fixture falls on the date of United's last victory at Anfield in 2016 and just two days short of their last domestic away defeat at Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has assured the Premier League Manchester United players will follow coronavirus guidelines amid calls for socially distanced celebrations.Paul Pogba scored a 71st minute winner to send United top at Burnley on Tuesday night and the midfielder hugged a number of teammates during the celebrations.Premier League referees have been told to specify to club captains and managers what is expected of them prior to matches and players have

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United's trip to Liverpool on Sunday will be an indication of where the team is at now they are top again.United are first in the Premier League for the first time in January since 2013 - the last year United won the title - and three points clear of Liverpool.Since they lost at Liverpool on January 19 last year, United are unbeaten in domestic away fixtures, winning 14 and drawing three in the league.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Amad Diallo has all the raw attributes to become an 'important' player for Manchester United, though warned it will take him some time to adapt to his new surroundings. After initially confirming the deal on deadline day of the summer transfer window, United officially unveiled Diallo as their own player on Thursday after acquiring a work permit for the youngster.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared for a new attacking approach from Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semi-final at United.City produced their standout performance of the campaign in Sunday's 3-1 schooling of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that was underpinned by a counter-attacking style Pep Guardiola seldom favours.Despite an unconvincing start, City scored three goals in a 16-minute period to go 3-0 up at half-time and effectively kill the contest ahead

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has been praised for his management of Bruno Fernandes.The midfielder netted his 11th Premier League goal of the season in United's 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Friday night, scoring from the penalty spot shortly after Bertrand Traore had equalised for the visitors.Fernandes has been a revelation since moving from Sporting Lisbon in last January, although he made a rare mistake in the Reds' 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Boxing Day as

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer unsurprisingly gave his backing to Edinson Cavani after the forward was handed a three-match ban.The 33-year-old was suspended after the FA ruled he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post following United's 3-2 victory at Southampton last month. Cavani has also been fined £100,000 and must complete a face-to-face education course after opting against appealing the decision.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer concedes Manchester United will have to 'look out for' Jack Grealish against a renascent Aston Villa.The MEN reported earlier this year United attempted to put the framework in place for a potential £65million deal for Grealish, 25, but the pandemic and Villa's Premier League survival scuppered any chance of a move.The £80m-rated Grealish signed a new five-year contract with his boyhood club in the summer and attained his first

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has been praised for outsmarting opposite number Marcelo Bielsa in Manchester United's demolition of Leeds United.The Reds were 2-0 up in three minutes before eventually running out 6-2 winners of a highly-anticipated clash at Old Trafford.Whilst Leeds did create chances, they were also porous in defence against a fast-paced Man United attack.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says it did 'his head in' that Manchester United winger Daniel James was booked for simulation in their 6-2 thrashing of Leeds.James was cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor in the second-half for going down under a challenge from Leeds captain Liam Cooper and the Welshman saw yellow twice last season for diving.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Machester United stars that 'nobody is bigger than this club' after praising Paul Pogba's performances since Mino Raiola's incendiary comments last week.Pogba's agent gave an interview in Italy in which he sounded the death knell for the midfielder's Old Trafford career, with the publication of the comments a day before United's crucial Champions League decider at RB Leipzig causing frustration inside the club.But while

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Marcus Rashford has the ability and the drive to become a Manchester United legend.The forward recorded his 78th and 79th goals for the club in the win at Sheffield United on Thursday and he'll aim to maintain his fine form this season against Leeds at Old Trafford on Sunday.But once that reunion with an old rival is out of the way Rashford is likely to make the short journey to the BBC studios at MediaCity, Salford, to be

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Dean Henderson passed his first test of resilience as a Manchester United goalkeeper at former club Sheffield United.Henderson was carelessly robbed of the ball in the fifth minute when David McGoldrick put Sheffield United ahead but made a pivotal save in added time to deny the Blades an equaliser.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the potential return of fans to Old Trafford could have an instant impact on Manchester United's home form.United have won just one of their six home games in the Premier League this season, whereas their form on the road has been scintillating so far.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has downplayed Manchester United's woeful goalscoring form at home in the Premier League, insisting they are 'way ahead' compared with last season.The dreary draw with Manchester City marked the third time United have fired blanks at Old Trafford in the league since the start of the season and their only goal from open play was in the opening defeat to Crystal Palace.United have scored 40 goals in 19 games this season whereas last

direct to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola were united in their dismissal of the idea that the 183rd Manchester derby lacked intensity. The setting could not have been more different from the last meeting back in March despite taking place at the same venue; Old Trafford was close to silent on Saturday as neither team pushed too hard for a victory behind closed doors.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer lauded the impact of Bruno Fernandes on Manchester United after he became the club's first player to receive three Player of the Month awards since Cristiano Ronaldo.Fernandes claimed the accolade for November, having also been its recipient in February and June even though he only made his United debut on February 1.The 26-year-old was also voted the club's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year by supporters and is United's top scorer

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is confident David de Gea can recover from his error that led to Manchester United's Champions League elimination against RB Leipzig. De Gea was accused of 'bottling it' by United legend Paul Scholes for Justin Kluivert's winner that relegated United to the Europa League knockout stages.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepted responsibility for Manchester United's frantic ejection from the Champions League after they failed to take a point from their last two group games.United needed one point to qualify for the last 16 after the victory over Istanbul Basaksehir two weeks ago but lost at home to Paris Saint-Germain and were beaten by RB Leipzig.Leipzig took the lead after only a minute from Manchester City loanee Angelino and were 3-0 up with 10

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Paul Pogba is focused on helping Manchester United despite his agent Mino Raiola claiming the midfielder's Old Trafford career is 'over'.Pogba started United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig on the bench a day after Raiola claimed the Frenchman was 'unhappy' at the club and would not sign a new contract.Pogba, 27, emerged on the hour and played a key role in a fruitless fightback, claiming United's second goal from a

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have finally offset the sale of Romelu Lukaku with Edinson Cavani.Cavani came on at half-time with United 2-0 down at Southampton and inspired them to a 3-2 victory, assisting Bruno Fernandes' strike before netting twice - the winner coming in added time.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes referee David Coote made three correct calls in Manchester United's unconvincing Premier League win over West Brom.Coote awarded West Brom a penalty in the 46th minute after Conor Gallagher was upended by Bruno Fernandes but, on advice from the Video Assistant Referee Peter Bankes, Coote reviewed the flashpoint and decided Fernandes had faintly touched the ball.United received their own spotkick in the 53rd minute when Darnell

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the officials got every major decision right in Manchester United's 1-0 win over West Brom. The United boss admitted he had thought Bruno Fernandes should have been penalised for a foul on Conor Gallagher, which was given as a penalty by referee David Coote before he overturned his decision after consulting VAR.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has issued an update on Alex Telles' availability for Manchester United ahead of the Premier League clash against West Brom.The Brazil international endured a strange two weeks over the international break, travelling to South America to represent his nation but seeing a mix-up surrounding COVID-19 tests.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes that today's match against West Brom almost represents the start of the season for Manchester United, as a four-month period without the distractions of international football gets underway.United return from the November internationals still awaiting their first Premier League win at Old Trafford this season, having suffered defeats to Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Arsenal at home.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer's post-match rant after Manchester United's victory over Everton has drawn comparisons with legendary managers Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.The United boss launched a furious tirade at the Premier League for the way his side's fixtures had been configured, with a clash against Everton arranged for Saturday lunchtime after a Wednesday night trip back from Turkey in the Champions League.“Our boys were set up to fail today with the