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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd boss says fans will 'see a reaction'

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says fans will "see a reaction" when his side take on Watford on Saturday (15:00 GMT). United are sixth in the table after a run of just four wins in 12 games. Following the international break, the 48-year-old says that everyone at the club is working together to turn their form around. "The players, staff, myself and club are working toward one goal; to improve and get better results," he said. United have surprised many observers by sticking with Solskjaer after their poor run, with two of their four wins in 12 coming through late winners and another after an injury-time David de Gea penalty save. The comprehensive nature of the 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City immediately before the international break made the result, in its own way, as demoralising as the record 5-0 home loss to Liverpool a fortnight before. United's embarrassing 5-0 defeat was their heaviest ever at home to Liverpool, as well as...

Manchester United ready to trigger Brendan Rodgers contract clause if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked

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Manchester United want to appoint a British coach as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's successor and are confident interest in Brendan Rodgers will be reciprocated. Manchester United are prepared to trigger a clause in Brendan Rodgers' contract to make him their next manager should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be sacked. Solskjaer's future at Old Trafford is looking increasingly bleak following back-to-back home defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City, leaving the club nine points off the pace after just 11 games. The Norweigan still has backing at boardroom level, though Rodgers is top of the list of possible replacements as the club look to appoint a British successor. As reported by the Daily Star, Old Trafford chiefs believe Rodgers would be keen on taking the job, provided a deal can be struck with his club Leicester. Rodgers would be reluctant to leave the Foxes but knows there is little more he can realistically achieve there - and would find the chance to manage United al...