3 things learned as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer guides Manchester United to historic win against Tottenham
By Ollie Slack
It seems Ole has the tactical nous to match positive approach
This was the test. The biggest fixture of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s opening six matches, with so many questions heading into the encounter.
Prior to the trip to Wembley, Solskjaer’s job has been relatively straight forward. He needed to give the players a boost, an injection of confidence and love in order for them to start enjoying their football again. And that is exactly what they have done. Solskjaer, his staff, the players and the fans have been full of enjoyment, watching a free-flowing expressive Manchester United.
But, when it gets serious, and they come up against an opponent in Spurs who know their system inside out, can they handle the pressure, remain solid and impose themselves on one of the Premier League’s most polished outfit? The answer was, yes.
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Solskjaer went away to Dubai with his players and worked tirelessly on how to exploit Spurs going forward. Music to Manchester United fans ears, finally a manager whose primary focus is on how Manchester United can take the game to the opposition. Yes, the Red Devils conceded a number of clear cut chances to Spurs, but it’s a steady working progress. One which is progressing rather nicely indeed.