Confirmed: Manchester United sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his position as Manchester United manager after just under three years in the role.

The Old Trafford hierarchy had a crisis meeting to discuss Solskjaer's future on Saturday evening, following United's 4-1 defeat to Watford. Reports surfaced overnight that they had decided to part ways with the former player, and have now confirmed the news.

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Conor Pope
Online Editor

Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.


He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.