Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launches impassioned defence of Manchester United's form

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straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has already had a major impact on Erling Haaland's burgeoning career - as Manchester United are poised to renew their interest in the Norwegian sensation.After missing out on the Borussia Dortmund striker last season, the Manchester Evening News understands Solskjaer and football director John Murtough agree that he remains the number one priority in attacking quarters this summer.Son of former Leeds United midfielder Alfe Inge

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea's isolation period is ending and he will be able to return to training at Carrington on Monday, providing he tests negative for Covid-19.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not sure if De Gea would be able to feature against West Ham when speaking about the Spaniard last week, and he is not in the squad to face West Ham on Sunday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has told David de Gea's critics that they are making a mistake by writing the Spaniard off.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are currently looking to consolidate second position in the Premier League this season, but they trail league leaders Man City by 14 points despite emerging with bragging rights in the derby.To bridge that gap next season, it seems likely United will have to conduct shrewd transfer business, an area in which the club has often appeared most incompetent in recent years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United youngster Amad will take bundles of confidence from his first goal for the club.United performed poorly in a 1-1 draw with AC Milan in their Europa League first leg at Old Trafford, but 18-year-old substitute Amad — who replaced the injured Anthony Martial at half-time — was a bright spot.

direct to your inboxNews broke on Tuesday morning that Manchester United were interested in signing highly-rated Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres in the summer.Rivals Manchester City are also reportedly keen on the 24-year-old, although it’s thought United are more willing than their neighbours to table an offer given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ambition to bring in a new centre-back ahead of next season.Torres has been growing in stature in La Liga across the past few seasons and is now a

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has asked Manchester United fans for patience as he bids to end the club's long wait for a Premier League title.Having gone top of the league on January 12 United threatened to challenge this season, but a run of just three wins in 10 Premier League games since then has torpedoed those hopes and they travel to the Etihad today 14 points behind leaders Manchester City.It looks like being eight years without a title for United and the

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United's position in the Premier League justifies Ed Woodward's proclamation the team has made progress.In his statement attached to United's financial results for the last quarter, the executive vice-chairman Woodward said 'the progress made by Ole and the players this season is clear'.United were eliminated from the Champions League at the group stage and trail champions-elect Manchester City by 14 points in the

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly called for trust in Manchester United's process after they were held to a third straight goalless draw. Along with Luke Shaw, the Ivorian defender was one of the better performers against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was furious with Chelsea after claiming the club released an article on their website that could have influenced referee Stuart Attwell before the match.United played out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but there was controversy about a potential penalty decision in the first half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer launched a furious tirade at 'outside influences' having an impact on referees in Manchester United games this season, following the stalemate with Chelsea.The 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge was marked by a controversial moment in the first half when United were denied a penalty for what appeared to be a Callum Hudson-Odoi handball.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are excited to see Mason Greenwood possibly operate as a central striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his team to face Chelsea.David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford have all come back into the starting XI. The biggest omission is up front, with Anthony Martial named as a substitute despite the absence of Edinson Cavani through injury.