HIGHS AND LOWS OF TURBULENT REIGN

THREE HIGHS Man Utd 2 Tottenham 1 DECEMBER 4, 2019

Former United boss Jose Mourinho suffered a chastening return to Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side won courtesy of a double from Marcus Rashford. The victory provided further evidence of Solskjaer’s ability to deliver results in big games.

Man City 1 Man Utd 2 DECEMBER 7, 2019

Three days after the Spurs win, Solskjaer masterminded a superb away victory over their local rivals, with two first-half goals setting up a memorable triumph. A 2-0 win at Old Trafford in March sealed a first league double over City for a decade.

Chelsea 0 Man Utd 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2020

After winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup in October, United ran up a first Premier League victory at Chelsea since 2012 to make up further ground on Frank Lampard’s side in the race for a Champions League place.

THREE LOWS

Everton 4 Man Utd 0 APRIL 21, 2019

Three weeks into the permanent United job, Solskjaer slumped to his heaviest defeat. He later pinpointed the match at Goodison Park as the moment he knew he had to get rid of a core of under-performing players.

Man Utd 0 Cardiff 2 MAY 12, 2019

With a Champions League spot gone, a home defeat by already relegated Cardiff was a humiliation that reinforced Solskjaer’s belief that major changes were required.

Man Utd 0 Burnley 2 JANUARY 22, 2020

Burnley’s first win at Old Trafford proved the catalyst for Solskjaer’s United to go on an 11-match unbeaten run before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shock defeat served to refocus minds and attitudes at the club.