Date published: Thursday 7th March 2019 8:42
Gary Neville has tipped Manchester United to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the permanent manager’s job “in the next couple of weeks.”
The Norwegian has led the club on an unbelievable run of form that has seen them climb to fourth in the Premier League and into the FA Cup and Champions League quarter-finals.
On Wednesday night they beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in Paris, thanks to a controversial Marcus Rashford penalty in injury time, to move into the last-eight on the away goal rule after losing the first leg at Old Trafford 2-0.
“I think he will definitely get the job,” said Neville of Solskjaer.
“United have tried everything the last 5-6 years. Ole has produced the best football in the last 7 years since Sir Alex left, the players seem very happy. I’m certain United will appoint him.
“I will be surprised if Solskjaer isn’t awarded the job during the International break in the next couple of weeks.”
Solskjaer’s appointment raised a few eyebrows in December following his previous spell in the Premier League at Cardiff City – but he has proved the doubters wrong.
“I can’t believe what’s happened,” admitted Neville. “I thought when he first came in that it was to reconnect the club to the fans, the players, to get everyone happy – a safe pair of hands.
“Someone that the club can rely upon to give good information to the board about what the players are like and then they would appoint the best manager in the world [but] Ole’s results are Premier League title-winning results. The form guide says it all.
“The performances are very good, the fans are loving it, it’s been a sensational three months.”
