Man Utd sit 13th in the Prem since Solskjaer took charge permanently – as stats reveal misfiring forwards are amongst their worst ever
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THESE are the damning stats that prove Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is failing as manager of Manchester United.
The Norwegian boss, a prolific striker back in his prime, is also facing the realisation that his misfiring front men are some of the worst the club have had in 28 years.
United's 2-0 defeat at West Ham on Sunday means the club are still searching for their first away win of the season.
But the problems stem further than just the current campaign.
It is now nine away games without a win and supporters will need to cast their memories back to their famous Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain in March to remember their last victory on the road.
When he came in as interim boss, Solskjaer performed miracles but his record since being given the permanent position is indefensible.
After 14 league games, United have won just four and sit all the way down in 13th in the table behind the likes of Burnley and Bournemouth who have played a game less.
With six defeats and four draws, the Reds have picked up just 16 points in that time.
Compare that to Liverpool who have remarkably won every single game and have 39 points from 13 matches.
Neighbours Man City trail them by just two with 37 to further emphasise United's remarkable decline.
It's easy to see where United's problems lie.
The club are desperate for goals having scored just 15 in their last 14 league matches.
Solskjaer's decision not to replace Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez looks set to backfire spectacularly as the stats prove they have one of the least potent attacks in the club's history.
Over the last 28 seasons, their current strike force sits second bottom when it comes to goals per game.
Eight goals in six appearances mean they are averaging a goal every 1.33 games.
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Only the 2015/16 season, where they finished fifth under Louis Van Gaal, averaged a worse record with a goal every 1.29 matches.
In the last 17 seasons, they are averaging just 4.3 shots on target per game - which, again, is only worsened by that season under Van Gaal.
Solskjaer's problems were only heightened at the weekend when striker Marcus Rashford limped off injured.
It means 17-year-old Mason Greenwood is the club's only No9 not on the treatment table but even he is battling illness.
