OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER will hope to be back behind the wheel in more ways than one as he attempts to follow up an impressive win over Spurs with a victory in the Manchester derby.
United’s players and staff arrived at training on Thursday looking buoyant following a 2-1 scalp over former manager Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United’s win over Tottenham eased the pressure on Ole Gunnar SolskjaerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Marcus Rashford netted a brace to ensure former boss Jose Mourinho endured a miserable return to Old TraffordCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Ashley Young was driven to training by his wife as he looks set to battle Luke Shaw for a place in the sideCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Harry Maguire faces a tough task attempting to keep a first league clean sheet since September against rivals CityCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Anthony Martial is a doubt for the Manchester derby after he missed the win over Spurs through injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Marcus Rashford was the matchwinner for the Red Devils as his brace against Tottenham moved the Old Trafford club up to sixth in the table.
And the England star was among those seen arriving at Carrington for Thursday’s training, alongside Harry Maguire, Juan Mata and David de Gea.
Heaping praise on Rashford, boss Solskjaer said: “The boy is 22 and today he played like he was in the garden or in the back yard or in the playground with his mates.
“He has just enjoyed himself. Sometimes there is expectation or pressure on him because we do expect a lot from him because he has shown it so many times.”
It was one of the best, we have had spells against Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester of course, but for 40 minutes we were excellent
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Man Utd’s performance against Spurs
Ashley Young, who faces a fight to retain his left-back position following Luke Shaw’s return from injury, was given the chance to rest his legs as wife Nicky Pike drove him into work.
Anthony Martial is also a doubt to start against neighbours City after he was ruled out of the win over Spurs with a muscular problem, but he was another seen arriving at Carrington.
Yet in the Frenchman’s absence United flourished, with Solskjaer describing his side’s performance as one of their most complete of the season.
The Norwegian added: “It was one of the best, we have had spells against Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester of course, but for 40 minutes we were excellent.
“But the reaction after they scored was also good. It is always a concern because so many times this season we have been winning, gone into a draw and stayed in a draw, but they never gave in, trusted themselves and I think we deserved to win.”
SunSport revealed how United may be perfectly poised to claim the bragging rights over local rivals City – even without the ball.
The Red Devils earned the three points against Spurs despite having just 46% of the possession, continuing a trend of winning without dominating the play.
Victories over Chelsea and Leicester both came with United spending less than half the time on the ball, and they remain the only side to take points from Liverpool this season with similar results.
Phil Jones turned heads as he cruised into Carrington in a yellow Lamborghini UrusCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Juan Mata arrived for training alongside David De GeaCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Luke Shaw will be hoping to make his first start since August in the Manchester derbyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Nemanja Matic made headlines for spending just 24 minutes at training last weekCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Marcus Rashford double gives Jose Mourinho unhappy Old Trafford return – to ease pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
