Solskjaer slams referee Anthony Taylor for his 'shocking' decision to book James

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at referee Anthony Taylor's decision to book Daniel James for diving, during the Red Devils 6-2 win over Leeds.

In the 52nd minute the Welshman was cautioned after his impressive solo run which started in his own half; was halted after a duel with Liam Cooper.

Taylor booked the 23-year-old for diving, however footage showed there was contact initiated by the Leeds defender as James burst into the box.

'For me it's either a penalty or a free-kick for Dan and he gets a yellow card for diving - that's shocking refereeing.' Solskjaer told Sky Sports.

The Manchester United boss paid tribute to his side's attitude in matching Leeds' high-energy approach, adding: 'That was fantastic from the first minute.

'We had a plan to get after them and go forward when we got the ball, and Scott gets two goals in the first three minutes which is a great start.

'We had to earn the right to win it by running just as much or more than them, so that was a challenge against one of the fittest teams in the league.

'You know it's going to be frantic, hectic against them, because no matter what the result is they have a certain attitude and style that makes you have to work.'

The Red Devils are now up to third in the league, five points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.

Next up for Solskjaer's side is a trip to Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter finals on Wednesday, they then travel to the King Power to face Leicester on Saturday lunch time.