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Man Utd chief Woodward explains why Solskjaer is not under pressure ahead of Liverpool tie


Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to succeed at Old Trafford.

He made it clear that the Norwegian isn’t under pressure at the club, despite a string of disappointing results.

Solskjaer is steering the United ship on a “new journey”, and has brought a sense of discipline back to the club, Woodward insisted.

The manager has come under pressure externally, as the Red Devils sit 12th in the Premier League table after eight matches.

“Ole has also instilled the discipline back into an environment where we may have lacked it in recent years,” said Woodward in an address to staff at Old Trafford.

“He is building a squad that respects the club’s history, in which players work hard and respect their team-mates.

“No one is bigger than the club. The changes we saw over the summer have resulted in a very young squad.

“But it’s also a squad, with the players and the culture, that provides a base camp for us to build and grow from as we start our new journey.

“The middle section of last season, after Ole’s arrival, feels most relevant to what we want to achieve and where we want to be.

“We saw a team playing fast, fluid football, with a clear representation of the style and philosophy the manager wants.”

Solskjaer confirmed that the United hierarchy haven’t warned him over his future at the club.

He insisted that every time he’s spoken to Woodward, or the club’s owners, they only talk about his three-year contract.

United have only picked up nine points from their eight league matches this season, and haven’t won in their past three games.

They’ve most recently lost to Newcastle United away, and lost 2-0 against West Ham, with a draw against Arsenal in between.

The club haven’t won an away match in all competitions since March, and now face a tricky test against league leaders Liverpool.

United could drop down to 17th in the table with a defeat on Sunday (4.30pm), and if other results go against them.



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