Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that the FA Cup is Manchester United's best chance at winning some silverware this season.
The interim United manager is keen to take his side all the way to Wembley and has got off to a good start as his side currently lead Reading 2-0 at half-time in their third-round clash at Old Trafford.
With United trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by 16 points, Solskjaer knows that the FA Cup is a good opportunity to win a trophy during his short stay at the club, should he not be offered the job permanently in the summer.
Before United's game with Reading, Solskjaer revealed he's loved his brilliant start at the club after winning all four of his games.
He told BT Sport: 'It's been a hectic couple of weeks but it's been fantastic and now the FA Cup is a great competition to be in and you can win at the end as it is a trophy we can go for.
'I'm going to enjoy it however long it is going to be. Five months, four months, three months – it doesn't matter. I'm going to enjoy it for as long as I'm here. If you don't enjoy being at Man United, you're not going to enjoy working in football.'
The Norwegian boss has been touted as United's next possible manager if the club are unable to lure Mauricio Pochettino away from Tottenham but Solskjaer insisted that he's not thinking about his future.
He continued: 'I'm not thinking about the job prospects but of course [I'm thinking about] trophies, yeah.
'You've got this one [FA Cup] and the Champions League, I don't think you can make up too many points in the league so this is probably the biggest chance we've got at a trophy.
'And we've pointed it out to the lads how nice it is to run out at Wembley for a final.'
Daniel_Jay
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I would've thought you have confidence to take the UEFA Champions League...
jsnmanu
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We are gonna win this trophy,no one can stop us now
Zoma1
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Fake cup? Champions league as well.
Fuhcprs
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all we need is ole to win 3 trophies
Chilliams
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lol i thought United are back and should aim high to take the CL
you think he is not aiming there.. OGS is just humble knowing the condition MUFC was when he took over
renzo10
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lol i thought United are back and should aim high to take the CL
12UnitedGuyReborn
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True, that's what I was thinking while the match was going on so we have to take this FA Cup seriously because it will be the easiest shot at a silverware for us this season
adesinaalamu
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What a cool headed manager.... I wish you best of luck.... all the way to the Wembley...
jenakmnry
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Andreas Pereirra. Fellaini. Darmian. Young. Sanchez. Jones. These People Should have followed Moanrinho..
zodeimnopy
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Mighty Man it's, biggest team in the Universe apparently and desperately fighting for a FA cup final appearance as their aim for the season, lead by a manager on loan from a Norweigan amateur outfit. Wow! Glitz and glamour galore. GGMU
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He said "Best chance" not "only chance".
Chima92
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today one can see that some off the utd players dont have any talent
Yes, Felliani n Darmain especially, they must be offloaded asap, am sick of Man Utd having such overrated shits in their payroll...
Isaacsoner
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Don't say that, Ole. It's true, but don't say it. Why wave the white flag at the oilmen and divers of Paris? We are Manchester United.
Rosaboss
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Mighty Man it's, biggest team in the Universe apparently and desperately fighting for a FA cup final appearance as their aim for the season, lead by a manager on loan from a Norweigan amateur outfit. Wow! Glitz and glamour galore. GGMU
Landtiger
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The only chance. Players took a break from the league due to commitment, and well the Champions League is out of reach so he is right hopefully the players dont take his comments in the wrong way and quit on the cup like they did on the league
yourself
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United got the job done but Reading had far more urgency and pressed more. United gave the ball away far too often with sloppy passing or ceding possession.
Richarder
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Still have games to play let's wait and see. Had an easy ride so far.
Landtiger
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Solskjaer is emerging as a legendary manager.
RazeTSKnightfury
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Ole gunnar solskjaer knows what it is to run the club that's why I sense success in every point he's bringing out.... You can simply tell he knows what United is all about. You can back in the days each year we might be able not Win EPL, FA OR UCL but each one of these will come at old Trafford at the end of each season.. I believe in him and in the players we HAVE. Manchester is not the same as recent one but this is simply the real and new Manchester GGMU
katbcklmt
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today one can see that some off the utd players dont have any talent
Joeleman
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Champions League dude ! Everyone'll be complacent about you ! Do what Porto did so many years back or Chelsea recently !
olamaso
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Reading certainly don't look like a championship side batting relegation.
opaque
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sanchez, fred need to be sold asap
Eastwood
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Watching Reading boss United at the OT. Spurs gonna tip them to shreds next week
wishing
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Keep playing cavalierly we might revisit 1999
pooped
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I know Utd are 2-0 up but Reading have been the much better team, if only they had some decent finishers in their team.
ismaalnasi
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If you don't enjoy being at Man United, you're not going to enjoy working in football.' "Solksjaer"
clue_l3ss
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United didn’t play well but managed to win and had better chances than Reading..... United played with many substitution and game didn’t go as planed 1 change was forced to do....but these games are important to test players and know how to handle them in bigger games Chon was quite impressive, pereira didn’t seem to be enjoying the game because of that Fred had to take some of those pressure in the first half....
EmiiNiMonsta
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Sir Ole Gunnar please include champion's league
ELcheMalaysian
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Please sold Fred, Darmian, sanchez, Pareyra, Fellaini, Lukaku. Bring more from academy or buy another quality and younger player Make The Manchester United great again! #GGMU
Mc_donald123
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You’re right, Mourinho has fucked up the premier league, working hard for the FA cup is a brilliant idea. Ole is absolutely a football genius. Man United can now make him a permanent manager, cos he is competent
katbcklmt
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utd played some suppose to be stars but were out played by a lower division team at home
Cloyde
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sanchez, fred need to be sold asap
Sanchez especially! I am done! He doesn't worth his salary! Man Utd was robbed by this deal. Sanchez needs to compensate the club.
SAMALAN
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sanchez, fred need to be sold asap
u don't have football sense
idiotkk
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Chong is awesome
Salina
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sanchez, fred need to be sold asap
opportunity
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Reading certainly don't look like a championship side batting relegation.
sitaring
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the FA Cup is Manchester United is best chance of winning silverware! Sarri: 😂😂 hello there sir I coach tennis 🎾
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he said chances. he never said others won't beat them. what a dimwit
Vezonic22
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Yeah....but why not keep trying for the Champion League? Don't defeat yourself too soon coz of teams that you hastily presume you cannot win. 🤔🤔....anyway, win this one!
RealMd13
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the FA Cup is Manchester United is best chance of winning silverware! Sarri: 😂😂 hello there sir I coach tennis 🎾
toyckp
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This man is the future permanent manager for Man Utd .. he seems to have Ferguson’s flair for the media .. Hahahah .. get him a good team around him and forget Poch as he is destined for Real Madrid .. this man will give us what we need .. pride in our football and trophies in the years ahead
EmbraceStarboy
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Well yes! The F.A cup will be enough to keep you permanently as the manager of Manchester United. Since you lost the F.A cup finals in your last season with MUFC as a player, I believe you can win it in your first season as a coach.