OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER took a swipe at Liverpool after his young guns demolished Norwich 4-0.
Marcus Rashford, 22, celebrated becoming the third youngest United star to reach 200 appearances with a double.
Solskjaer reminded everyone his team of youngsters deserve praise after smashing Norwich 4-0
Anthony Martial, 24, got United’s third and 18-year-old Mason Greenwood netted the fourth at Old Trafford, meaning the goalscorers had an average age of 21.3.
Solskjaer pointed out after the game that Jurgen Klopp’s young Liverpool side which beat Everton 1-0 in the FA Cup third round got a load of praise.
Curtis Jones, 18, scored the winner that night in what was a Reds team with an average of 22.34.
Solskjaer suggested people had forgotten that his own side – who he said are a year younger on average than the Liverpool team – are achieving at a young age too.
Quizzed about United’s identity and inconsistency, Solskjaer said: “That’s what happens when you have a young team.
“Everyone raves about the FA Cup team that Liverpool beat Everton with.
“Our league team is a year younger on average so it’s got to be ups and downs.
“Gradually we’ll get these experiences from the weekend before against City – they’ll help these boys.
“They can’t improve if they don’t get these experiences.”
But asked about signing Bruno Fernandes – or any other players – in this window, Solskjaer was tight lipped.
United fans went into overdrive earlier today when a mystery man was spotted being driven into Carrington.
Yet Ole said: “I can’t talk about individuals that are playing for other clubs but I’ve got to say I do have the backing to do something if the right thing comes up in this transfer window.
“The owners and Ed [Woodward] know what we’re building towards and they are very supportive.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
