Solskjaer sacked by Man Utd as Watford thrashing proves to be last straw

Solskjaer sacked by Man Utd as Watford thrashing proves to be last straw

The Norwegian has been relieved of his duties following a heavy defeat to Watford, with the Red Devils seventh inside the league

The manager was dismissed following the Red Devils' heavy 4-1 defeat at Watford inside the Premier League on Saturday.

The loss was United's fifth of their last seven matches inside the league, leaving them 12 factors adrift of leaders Chelsea.

What has been said?

Manchester United confirmed Solskjaer's sacking in an official assertion, alongside together with his assistant Michael Carrick set to take value of the team on a short lived foundation until an eternal substitute would possibly be discovered.

"Manchester United publicizes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his place as manager," the assertion on the club website reads.

"Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have got reached this troublesome willpower. Whereas the last few weeks have been disappointing, they want to not obscure all the work he has carried out over the previous three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.

"Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Supervisor and our highest wants for the long term. His place inside the club’s historical past will always be protected, not just for his story as a player however as a tremendous man and a Supervisor who gave us many good moments. He'll perpetually be welcome once more at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.

"Michael Carrick will now take value of the team for forthcoming games, whereas the club seems to be like to nominate an interim manager to the tip of the season."

Coaches Mike Phelan and Kieran McKenna are moreover set to keep in place to be ready to assist Carrick as he makes an try to steer the club by technique of a troublesome patch.

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Why has Solskjaer been sacked?

Stress on the Norwegian coach had been rising amid the Red Devils' inconsistent run of outcomes.

United obtained off to an excellent begin inside the 2021-22 marketing campaign, winning three and drawing certainly one of their first 4 Premier League matches, nevertheless started to battle after a 2-1 loss to Youthful Boys inside the Champions League.

They've been then knocked out of the Carabao Cup by West Ham sooner than struggling Premier League losses to Aston Villa and Leicester.

Followers known as for the club to sack the manager after they've been overwhelmed 5-0 at residence by Liverpool, nevertheless they bounced once more with a 3-0 win at Tottenham the following week.

Nonetheless, that finish outcome was adopted up with one different residence defeat to rivals Manchester City sooner than the international break, after which obtained right here the 4-1 thrashing at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

United are in the meanwhile seventh inside the Premier League, whereas they sit second of their Champions League group and two elements ahead of third-placed Atalanta with two games to play inside the spherical.

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What was Solskjaer's report at Man Utd?

The previous United striker was initially appointed manager on an interim foundation in December 2018 nevertheless was given an eternal contract the following March.

United accomplished sixth inside the Premier League that season with 66 elements and moved as a lot as third the following year no matter accumulating the identical number of factors.

The 2020-21 marketing campaign seen United can be found in second inside the English top-flight as well as to reaching the Europa League closing, though they misplaced to Villarreal.

Solskjaer signed a three-year contract extension that summer time as United hoped to keep him in value for the long-term, nevertheless, their present outcomes have pressured the club to make a change.

In all, the Norwegian managed United for 168 aggressive games, with a report of 91 wins, 40 defeats and 37 attracts. His win share stands at 54.2 p.c, which locations him behind Jose Mourinho when it comes to success, nevertheless ahead of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Ryan Giggs.


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