Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set for a stay of execution as Manchester United manager but is still fearing for his long-term future at the club.
Solskjaer took training at Carrington on Tuesday for the first time since United’s 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool, a display labelled ‘embarrassing’ by senior players.
The Norwegian is preparing the team for Saturday’s trip to Tottenham amid a backdrop of intense scrutiny and some members of his squad questioning whether the slide can be halted under his management.
Sportsmail understands that United — who gave Solskjaer a new three-year contract over the summer — were planning to review the 48-year-old’s position in December.
The galling surrender at Old Trafford last weekend has, however, accelerated that process. Board-level talks between co-chairman Joel Glazer, Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold took place on Monday.
United had not been prepared for such a dire run of results, with Solskjaer’s side losing five of their last nine games.
The club’s board has so far resisted the calls for change, with the Norwegian expected to remain in charge at Spurs. Sir Alex Ferguson and former chairman Martin Edwards visited Carrington on Tuesday afternoon, with United insisting the pair were attending a pre-planned commitment.
Ferguson has been a champion of his former striker and there has always been reticence to change at the top when United have fallen on troubling spells of form in previous campaigns.
Yet Solskjaer now faces three huge games — Tottenham, a Champions League clash at Atalanta and then the derby against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City — that look likely to determine his prospects.
Solskjaer is currently in the middle of a rare full week on the training ground in an attempt to arrest the slump in form.
Some players have privately raised concern over the tempo of sessions and believe they are being consistently outsmarted tactically by opponents.
Glazer, based in Florida, has been watching developments with interest but senior United sources were adamant last night that no approaches for potential successors had been made after Antonio Conte, the former Chelsea boss, expressed an interest in a move.
Although formerly of Liverpool, Leicester City’s Brendan Rodgers has admirers at United — along with Ajax’s Erik ten Hag.
j-blåck
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He must leave
I strongly agree
Kahbdein
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If Barcelona can sacked Koema then Manchester United have to do that since last two weeks, no time in football, Solskjaer can never move Manchester United to its expectations. He don't know how to address players, he don't know how to select players, he cannot convince players to unite in the pitch, he never win even tea spoon, this season is a worse season and if manchester united did not sacked him know they will regret. Forget said Sir Alex Farguson went to spock with the players, manchester united is not his club, or one person club, many fans came back because of Ronaldo and some stupid and selfish players like Greenwood were playing nonsense then he cannot shout at him. he has never call for international games then he is a starter at manchester united while person like Cavani lingad are on bench and manchester united is droping point, this is nonsense
Tiuanpty
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Man United Fans Stand were is our Club heading we need to push out Grazer Family and Ole out.
Tiuanpty
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buylu101
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Loyalty pays off. Ole's loyalty for United during his playing days for the club are unquestionable. And now he's reaping
Juiccicrain
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AlviNashys
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I want them to suffer so they see Ole isn't right for united
He must leave
GGMUSTAR
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since on Sunday man utd ,man utd ,ole ,,ole ,,is the only one first got defeated by 5 . -0 ,,nawa for this site self
Because it is a big team not your sahara team
kg-4991
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He asked for a final chance. We should atleast give him that. Atleast Ole isn't an Ego machine like LVG or Jose Mourinho. And he did say he is ready to gamble his wages and life for the next games. That shows a character. After all he is our 2OLEGEND. He deserves this much at the least.
ffooorrr
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sack now or regret later
Naeabekntz
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since on Sunday man utd ,man utd ,ole ,,ole ,,is the only one first got defeated by 5 . -0 ,,nawa for this site self
jihcimr
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Breaking news: Coach swap OGS ↔️ Arteta😂😂😂
Ogyeaman
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God has listened to the prayer of Man City. Another 5 nil loading.
Ogyeaman
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The management of man United have eyes but they can’t see. We all like the guy as a legend but as a manager he’s horrible!
Yobdemnpyz
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No more gamer for him ole out
Sumcdmpuy
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now what if he wins these three games whats next now just let him go
Sumcdmpuy
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how I wish I could open this page and find a good news that ole has been sacked coz I'm tired of hearing the same things please breaking news
YasrabCR7
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ok stupid board don't sack him but the next 3 fixtures will sack him surely 1st vs spurs away 2nd vs Atlanta away 3rd vs Man city home Bye bye Ole
bamcekmrsz
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it is easy to unite and push a change to happen you ManU fans. what if you deny coming to stadium? i swear if you do it twice the board will review their decision
bamcekmrsz
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Shopkeepers, be careful😂😂😂
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KabuEric
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United is never a serious club, which top team will tolerate this? In my opinion United is being run without regards to the supporters. This is unbelievable
viaacdprsz
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I wish this my thought will happen, let there be no fanz on the pitch on Saturday so that man utd board will know that we fanz are the ultimate football..so this ole will see the back door😡😡😡 man utd board we fanz are tired 🥱🥱🥱🥱of ole.......sack or we sack our selves....
deoadknuy
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Alex Ferguson kindly leave this guy to do his job stop this unnecessary influence it will not add up
hinceimouz
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Today everyone tells change the captain What is the guarantee that things will improve Present situation requires to permit other talented players who were benched continuosly instead of trying the same players As long as the present manager is in charge of the club he will stick to this group only as his selection is a biased one
j-blåck
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Will suffer heavy defeats
I want them to suffer so they see Ole isn't right for united
AlviNashys
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Man utd board are hypocrites
Will suffer heavy defeats
Yetalmpru
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Ole go
Tiuanpty
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Tiuanpty
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Tiuanpty
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Vowaelnouz
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this is nonsense..sack him once and for all..
Tiuanpty
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Feubcioty
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really can't understand he is still in charge. with him ard, MU will Win Nothing this Session. Good Luck MU
tobbdkmno
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Ronaldo shouldn't be in the starting 11. He's not doing his part in defending
everybody saying this is talking trash including analysts and journalists...how many of them ask Messi to defend??? haters
Yaodikmsy
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the old had sir Alex should stop to interfere in man utd matter. he should retire as a legend and go to rest and only come to watch matches for fun. he should understand that fergie times is over. anyway if modern coaches like pep,klopp, tuchel and conte were around in his days he would never have won soant trophies. so remain a legend sir Alex. what is Ed Woodward still doing man utd , I heard he has resigned . anyway sack ole and appoint Antonio conte after the man City Derby. I think sir Alex has dementia that's why he still want ole at the will. go and rest old man coz ur days as coach is long over and now sir Alex is acting as a consultant even if is mentally imbalanced. old man u have become obsolete at man utd , plse understand this. sir Alex if u r that good become the coach again. sir Alex out. ole out.
You've just heard of Sir Alex Ferguson era.. I cannot argue with someone who just started watching United recently, I mean from 2013. I can understand why you would compare boring modern football to the beautiful game of the early days. Even if you've not seen it, it's so unfortunate that you couldn't even watch it from YouTube. The days where football was art and produced the vast iconic players to ever played the game. When Brazil dominated the world, When El Classico was more than a match, when the mighty Milano's Sanciro was the slaughter House, when United won the Treble and Ferguson got the title "SIR" from Queen Elizabeth, when Arsenal were the Invisibles. SIR Alex Ferguson doesn't need your approval, all the modern coaches you've mentioned consider him to be their role model.
thescouseghost
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Trophless continues
your still in league
thescouseghost
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fergie told them
Nakcdekotz
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ok. now that Ole stays. he should beat Tottenham, Atlantic, City and Chelsea
JereG236
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Trophless continues
KingLu
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Nothing to review. Ole has successfully disappointed us
Bioaekmnru
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that's their business..it doesn't concern me jor
Yeabop
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Useless coach 😡😡😡
TheChamp01
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Disgusting Man Utd board. 🤬😠🤬😠🖕🏻🖕🏼🖕🏽🖕🏾🖕🏿🖕
Layhemy
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Ronaldo need to sit let him be for a rescue mission , Moreover he is old enough
j-blåck
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It's not yet started let's wait n see against Tottenham, Villareal, Man City
Man utd board are hypocrites
AlviNashys
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Ole lost 6-1 to Tottenham and 5-0 to Liverpool and he still keeps his job that's so bad man utd board
It's not yet started let's wait n see against Tottenham, Villareal, Man City
j-blåck
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Ole lost 6-1 to Tottenham and 5-0 to Liverpool and he still keeps his job that's so bad man utd board
Messi_is_Goat
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Thank you Liverpool, for preventing noise pollution😔😔😔we really needed the silence.
Metacpty
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rehaekorty
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the ex legend , the neville brothers , sir Alex and solksjaer are just hypocrites . ole out. welcome Antonio conte.