Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Man Utd CAN still win Premier League and job is NOT too big for him amid struggles
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says he can handle the pressure of being Manchester United boss — and that they are still in the title race.
The Norwegian claims his job is unique because they remain “the biggest club in the world”.
United are ninth but have a game in hand on everyone above them.
And a win at West Ham today will take them into the top four.
Old Trafford gaffer Solskjaer said: “My job is unique. It’s the biggest club in the world and a different animal to anything else.
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“You would not want it any different, because the pressure comes from the passion our fans have, our history, our success and the hunger for success and the demands and standards we have set.
“We are lucky in that respect, that we have so many fans and you just have to withstand or enjoy whatever pressures that will give you.
“We’re working towards that, with the players as well that are getting used to playing for Man United.
“They are different demands than playing for other teams.”
Solskjaer admits United have struggled for consistency recently but they are not alone in that.
And he expects it to be a recurring theme for all the top sides before the title is settled.
The 47-year-old added: “I don’t think you’ll see the same total-points score we have seen the last three seasons, 100 per cent sure, because of the congestion and because of the preparation teams have had.
“This will be one of those seasons where after a blip, after a defeat, you need to get back on form.
“There’s been so many examples of teams slipping up when you think maybe they’re going to run away.
“We’re going to do as well as we can, as long as we can, hang in there and keep moving up the table. Moving into the top four would be significant.
“We know we’ve played a game less. Hopefully, we take advantage to move closer to the top.
“And regarding inconsistency, it depends — how many games do you wanna go back?
Marcus will run through a brick wall for you, that’s the type of lad he is.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
“Go back 40 games and we’re one of the most consistent in the Premier League.
“Football is a game with human beings, who live their own lives and we have played some fantastic games.
“But you’re disappointed when you lose. It’s fine margins at times that decide if you win or lose.
“We’re getting less bad performances and getting more consistent in the level we play at.”
Marcus Rashford is expected to travel with the squad for the Hammers match, despite being forced off in the 3-1 home defeat to Paris Saint- Germain because of a recurring shoulder injury.
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Ole added: “At the moment he’s getting that tiredness or soreness towards the end that stops him from completing the games.
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“Marcus will run through a brick wall for you, that’s the type of lad he is.
“We’ve just got to keep fingers crossed it doesn’t get worse because at the moment it’s manageable.”