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| Ole Gunnar Solskjær appointed as Manchester United’s permanent manager | Ole Gunnar Solskjær appointed as Manchester United’s permanent manager |
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| Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been confirmed as the permanent manager of Manchester United on a three-year contract after a successful period in interim charge. | Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been confirmed as the permanent manager of Manchester United on a three-year contract after a successful period in interim charge. |
| Solskjær was due to continue in a caretaker capacity until the end of the season but has revived the team so impressively since taking over from José Mourinho in December that his appointment on a longer-term basis has been announced by the club. | Solskjær was due to continue in a caretaker capacity until the end of the season but has revived the team so impressively since taking over from José Mourinho in December that his appointment on a longer-term basis has been announced by the club. |
| Premier League managers – the satisfaction index 2018-19 | Premier League managers – the satisfaction index 2018-19 |
| “From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,” Solskjær said. “It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we’ve done so far. This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.” | “From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,” Solskjær said. “It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we’ve done so far. This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.” |
| The Norwegian has taken United into the last eight of the Champions League by beating Paris Saint-Germain and has put the side in strong contention for a top-four finish. He went 12 matches unbeaten in the Premier League before a defeat at Arsenal in early March. | The Norwegian has taken United into the last eight of the Champions League by beating Paris Saint-Germain and has put the side in strong contention for a top-four finish. He went 12 matches unbeaten in the Premier League before a defeat at Arsenal in early March. |
| That was followed by United’s exit from the FA Cup at Wolves before the international break but United have confirmed they regard Solskjær as the best long-term option. Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino had been regarded as a strong candidate for the job. | That was followed by United’s exit from the FA Cup at Wolves before the international break but United have confirmed they regard Solskjær as the best long-term option. Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino had been regarded as a strong candidate for the job. |
| 22 Dec 2018 Cardiff 1-5 Man Utd (PL)26 Dec Man Utd 3-1 Huddersfield (PL)30 Dec Man Utd 4-1 Bournemouth (PL)2 Jan 2019 Newcastle 0-2 Man Utd (PL)5 Jan Man Utd 2-0 Reading (FA Cup R3)13 Jan Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd (PL)19 Jan Man Utd 2-1 Brighton (PL)25 Jan Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd (FA Cup R4)29 Jan Man Utd 2-2 Burnley (PL)3 Feb Leicester 0-1 Man Utd (PL)9 Feb Fulham 0-3 Man Utd (PL)12 Feb Man Utd 0-2 PSG (CL L16 1st leg) 18 Feb Chelsea 0-2 Man Utd (FA Cup R5) 24 Feb Man Utd 0-0 Liverpool (PL)27 Feb C Palace 1-3 Man Utd (PL)2 Mar Man Utd 3-2 Southampton (PL) 6 Mar PSG 1-3 Man Utd (CL L16 2nd leg)10 Mar Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd (PL) 16 Mar Wolves 2-1 Man Utd (FA Cup QF) | |
| Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, said: “Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves. | Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, said: “Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves. |
| “More than just performances and results, Ole brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, coupled with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club. This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward.” | “More than just performances and results, Ole brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, coupled with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club. This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward.” |
| United sources say there will be a “gesture of goodwill” to the Norwegian club Molde, to where Solskjær had been due to return as manager in the summer. | |
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