Manchester United news: Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assesses Mauricio Pochettino as potential candidate for full-time job

Manchester United news: Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assesses Mauricio Pochettino as potential candidate for full-time job
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer understands why Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily tipped to take the reins at Old Trafford on a permanent basis.Pochettino has led Spurs to top-three Premier League finishes in each of the last three seasons while his brand of attacking football has earned plenty of admirers.2

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a press conference upon Man United’s return from warm weather training in Dubai

The Argentinian is the favourite to be appointed the full-time successor to Jose Mourinho in the summer although Solskjaer, who is in caretaker charge until the end of the season, has made an encouraging early case for retention.The Norwegian has equalled Sir Matt Busby’s record in winning his first five fixtures at the helm of United and could further his cause when he pits his wits against Pochettino and Tottenham this weekend.Assessing his potential rival, Solskjaer said: “He has done a very good job. That speculation is there for a reason – because he has done well.“But it’s not my job to rate managers, my focus is on me and my team.”2

Mauricio Pochettino has previously insisted he is happy at Spurs

Solskjaer rejected the consensus that Sunday’s showdown at Wembley marks the first acid test of his reign.United have seen off Cardiff, Huddersfield, Bournemouth and Newcastle – all of whom are in the bottom half of the table – in the league while they defeated Reading in the FA Cup last weekend to extend Solskjaer’s perfect start.Solskjaer said: “No we have had tests, Newcastle away is a test and first game how everyone reacted is a test, first home game with the crowd is a test, every single game you get tested.“But this is against top, top side. If we want to go closer and get past them we need a good performance and a good result.”

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Paul Scholes' son has told Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt not to join Manchester United - because they're 'w*** and have a team full of bell****'. The 19-year-old is being chased by a host of Europe's top clubs, including United, Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
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Jorginho's agent insists Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri needs time to get things right The Italian's job is under threat following a poor run of results and fans have grown impatient with the style
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Liverpool will be without star defender Virgil van Dijk for their Champions League Round of 16 tie with Bayern Munich due to suspension. The Dutch defender is unavailable for the first leg against
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The race for the EFL title is in the home stretch and two teams — Leeds and Norwich — are well ahead of the pack in the latest futures odds. The battle for promotion to the Premier League for the 2019-20 season is also in its final stages. There are three spots up for grabs, as always.
Championship promotion odds: Norwich City now favourites

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Arsenal have agreed a deal which will see Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli arrive in the summer from Ituano FC Arsenal transfer news: Who is Gabriel Martinelli? The £6m Brazilian wonderkid
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Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has undergone successful treatment for a heart problem and will be out of action for a month, the Italian champions confirmed on Wednesday. The Germany World Cup winner had already been ruled out of the midweek Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid because of atrial arrhythmia - an irregular heartbeat.

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Get a report of the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool 2018/19 UEFA Champions League, Final football match. Tottenham, in their first European Cup final, - Champions League seeding confirmed

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Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has given his verdict on Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the Champions League final by making a bold statement. The former Reds captain has remarkably claimed Mauricio Pochettino's side should not be at the Champions League final in Madrid, following a campaign where they have suffered 19 defeats across all competitions.
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Fulham owner Shahid Khan has apologised to the club's supporters after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Tuesday night with a 4-1 thumping at Watford. Former player Scott Parker who took over as caretaker manager after Claudio Ranieri's departure in February, was unable to keep the Cottagers up, as they became the second
Fulham owner Shahid Khan apologises to fans after relegation

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Mar 26, 2019 · Uefa close to agreeing price cap on away tickets in Champions League and Europa League Save Liverpool supporters paid £73 for tickets to their trip to Roma last season Credit: Getty images
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But it was the performance of Keita that got many Liverpool fans talking - and not for the right reasons. It's been a tough start to Keita's Liverpool career since his £48 million move from RB Leipzig. And after witnessing his 90-minute display against Wolves on Monday night, Liverpool fans really weren't impressed.
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