As a manager, he has gained instant hero status with the current generation of United fans, with a terrace song dedicated to him: 'Ole's at the wheel'. It's been three fantastic months. United and RB Leipzig are scheduled to kick-off at 8pm UK time tomorrow evening. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. How proud and excited are they for you and for what lies ahead? Both sides were busy during midweek with UEFA Champions League commitments as the Red Devils emerged victorious over French champions PSG, while the Blues drew at home to Sevilla. We've really appreciated that support and hopefully we can pay them back now. He then coached United's reserve side until 2011. United’s league form and their issues at home this season. It is going to be a long season, with a lot of games, based on a very short rest after the end of last season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addressed the media this morning ahead of Manchester United's clash with Arsenal on Sunday. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s mouth-watering tie, Solskjaer outlined the Reds’ points target for this season’s group stage, as quoted by Manchester Evening News, United’s Norwegian said: “We look at every single game as a chance to get three points and in the group stage of four teams, you’d think 10 points will get you through. Woodward said: 'Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves. Alex Telles, Eric Bailly and Jesse Lingard remain sidelined due to illness or injury, while Edinson Cavani is pushing to make a first start since his deadline-day transfer. United’s return to the European elite has ticked a huge box for Pogba. The six months that we agreed on as a family we agreed to do it separately as there was no need or use to move them over, that's gone now. Club in bottom half of table before Arsenal’s visit, Manager believes season will be tight and unpredictable. I still think that's my mantra, this is a fantastic opportunity. Modest as usual, he blames the lack of spectators for an increased focus on what managers are attempting to do on the pitch this season. He revealed Phil Jones and Sergio Romero were back training with United. I've been given an opportunity to move the club forward, and with all the potential there is, it's fantastic. Ole Gunnar Solskjær on the touchline during Manchester United’s Champions League win over RB Leipzig. Pogba is currently said to be on a deal that fetches him £270,000-a-week. Of course. 'I want to thank Ole and the coaching team for everything they have done so far and congratulate him on this richly-deserved appointment. Q: It's going to be a really busy summer for you, isn't it? '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.'. I am very happy at the moment.”. The Norwegian, who returned to Old Trafford in … What we can expect Solskjaer to talk about in today’s press conference: Good morning and welcome to our live blog of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s press conference. “It’s a completely different game without the fans,” he says. More News Fourth deal of the window Manchester United sign Pellistri - "Our scouts have followed him for a long time" The United legend played for the club between 1996 and 2007, scoring 126 goals in 366 appearances. We've spoken about it before but I've prepared more or less my adult life, ever since my injury, to be a manager somewhere. Arsenal is always gonna be difficult, because they are a very good team with a good manager who has got some great ideas on how football should be played and I’m looking forward to it. David Alaba slams Bayern Munich over contract talks amid Man City transfer speculation. This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward. When I played it was between us and Arsenal to win the league, that was a very fierce rivalry, there are all sorts of stories about what happened, that’s passion, the excitement, importance of those games - we knew if we beat Arsenal and we took six points off them that’d’ be us winning the league and vice versa. Man Utd were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal at Old Trafford and are winless in the Premier League at Old Trafford since July. Also read: 10 Biggest Ballon d'Or wins in football history, 10 Biggest Ballon d'Or wins in football history. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as Manchester United's permanent manager on a three-year contract. Q: The staff, all the way from the very top to the bottom, are behind you. 'It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. “I don’t think you will see anyone running away with it, quite a few teams are going to be in with a chance. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped a hint that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract to stay at Manchester United.. “I am really looking forward to working with him.”. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that his Manchester United side were not fit enough at the start of the season. While Pogba's initial deal was set to run out come summer, Manchester United triggered the optional one-year extension in his contract which keeps him at the club until 2022. I would have liked to have had five subs. Ole Gunnar Solskjær is philosophical about Manchester United lying in the bottom half of the table as they prepare for Sunday’s visit of Arsenal. That's the demand at Manchester United - the success and striving to improve as well as winning trophies. United come into tomorrow’s second Group H match against RB Leipzig off the back of a stunning 2-1 win over Group favourites Paris-Saint Germain last week and Solskjaer is looking to grab another three points. It's set to be a thrilling encounter between two sides who met on four occasions last year, with Manchester United winning thrice and Chelsea winning once, albeit that victory came in the FA Cup semi-finals. The report that the Red Devils are unwilling to offer the World Cup winner an 'Alexis Sanchez-style contract', which was worth £400,000-a-week, in order to convince him to pen fresh terms at Old Trafford. Does Paul Pogba still get in Manchester United's best XI? They are under no obligation to do so, but will make the payment as what an Old Trafford insider described as 'a goodwill gesture'. Since coming back from injury has been a delight. I can't wait. The Norwegian confirmed that the two players are set to miss 'a few weeks' of action for Manchester United and after picking up injuries. Any manager would need some time to put his principles and plays, he’s already won a trophy with them and you can see what he’s doing, you can see he’s got his own ideas and that he’s also worked under a top manager before, definitely. RB Leipzig, like United, opened their 2020-21 Champions League campaign with win after beating Istanbul Basaksehir 2-0 and currently sit top of Group H’s table. That'll be a nice change. I’m happy with the signings we have made, even if I can’t play them all at the same time. Ole Gunnar Solskjær is philosophical about Manchester United lying in the bottom half of the table as they prepare for Sunday’s visit of Arsenal. Elsewhere, the Red Devils are unwilling to give Paul Pogba a significant pay raise. I've always been stupid or naive or daft enough to dream about this job. All the latest Man Utd news, views and transfer rumours brought to you by the MEN. 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And when Zinedine Zidane made him his No 1 transfer target for Real, it seemed he would leave Old Trafford for a second time. Then we've got games coming up, then the summer window when we'll try and improve the squad as well as talking to the players about how we want them to approach next season when they come back. Perfect. Manchester United News Roundup: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms two injuries, Red Devils won't offer star 'Alexis Sanchez-style' contract, and more — 23rd October 2020 I wouldn't have said yes if I wasn't looking forward to it and if I didn't believe in the club, the potential and in what we are doing. Manchester United evening headlines as Cavani issues demand to teammates. Solskjaer’s press conference will be aired from 10am. Learn how your comment data is processed. Solskjaer was offered the job on a permanent basis earlier this week by Ed Woodward. The Glazer family have been impressed with Solskjaer so decided to hand him a long-term deal. The latest United vs Arsenal team news, and latest injuries. Donny van de Beek may also start in the league for the first time, with Solskjaer facing a selection dilemma in midfield. Every day is a challenge, every day is a test. Q: There are many challenges ahead both short and long term but how excited are you to face them now? 'From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club,' said Solskjaer in a statement on the club website. Some unbelievable games, some fond memories and some bad memories, there is still a rivalry and history but now we don’t think about them or anyone as our rivals, we just need to put points on the board and it’s so early anyway. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped a hint that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract to stay at Manchester United. Solskjaer's assistant Mike Phelan still has a contract with Central Coast Mariners in Australia, although it is anticipated he will also stay on at Old Trafford. It is understood that Solskjaer was offered the job on a permanent basis earlier this week in a face-to-face meeting with executive vice chairman Woodward at the club's training facility. 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Q: Does it make you even prouder to know that the caretaker role is no more.

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