Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives reason for Manchester United's four semi final defeats

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says he has not held talks about a new contract with the Manchester United board. Solskjaer, 47, has entered the last 18 months of his existing deal with United top of the Premier League and through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Liverpool.

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 freeDonny van de Beek will be involved for Manchester United against Liverpool after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the midfielder isn't happy with his playing time so far this season.The £35million summer signing from Ajax has started just two Premier League games and has played just 15 per cent of United's league minutes at the halfway stage of the competition.Van de Beek's last start was in the FA Cup third-round win over Watford and he's been an unused

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 free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's coaches weren't surprised by Paul Pogba's stunning left-footed winner against Fulham, having seen his passing ability off both feet in midfield. Pogba slammed home a magical goal on his weaker foot with 25 minutes to play at Craven Cottage, sealing a 2-1 win that took United back to the top of the Premier League table.

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 free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits there could be further departures from Manchester United in the January transfer window. Dutch defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah left the club on a permanent deal earlier this week, while youngster Di'Shon Bernard extended his loan-spell with Salford City on Friday afternoon.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Wayne Rooney has all the attributes to become a top manager.United icon Rooney announced his retirement from football on Friday after taking permanent charge of Championship side Derby County.

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 free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits there is no reason why Manchester United fans shouldn't be dreaming of a serious Premier League title challenge this season. United climbed to first place in the Premier League on Tuesday night as a goal from Paul Pogba secured a gritty 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

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 free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are seeing the best of Paul Pogba at the moment after another influential display in the win at Burnley.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek is set to start for Manchester United against Watford amid concerns in Holland over his lack of playing time.Van de Beek, 23, has only started eight times for United since his £40million move from Ajax in the summer and the Dutch club's youth coach Ronald de Boer suggested Van de Beek should consider requesting a loan or a permanent transfer before the European Championship.Holland have qualified for their first major tournament since

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt is fair to say punditry was not Roy Keane's career of choice when he retired from football. The former Manchester United midfielder wrote in his autobiography about how he had no objections to appearing on TV but preferred to pursue a career in coaching.

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 freeAfter initially agreeing on a fee in the region of £37million back in October, Amad Diallo is edging closer to becoming a Manchester United player.The MEN reported on Sunday that United are in the process of finalising the remaining paperwork for Diallo’s work permit ahead of his expected move to England in the coming weeks.Ole Gunnar Solakjer has already expressed his excitement at bringing the 18-year-old to Old Trafford and said on New Year’s Day: