UNAI EMERY has urged Manchester United to show patience with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The former Arsenal chief takes on the Red Devils on Wednesday in the Champions League just months after his side defeated them to lift the Europa League after an dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Solskjaer is under pressure after United have tasted defeat in three of their last four games.
The Norwegian’s former team-mates Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham have all warned the ex-striker his team must improve otherwise he faces the sack.
But ahead of the clash tomorrow, Emery insists there is no reason for United to panic.
He said: “I’ve lived that when I was in Arsenal. Solskjaer is a former Manchester United player and a head coach who has a lot of support and respect.
“He was in the Champions League last year and reached the Europa League final.
“This year he has many challenges ahead and it is true that he has had some negative results, but it wouldn’t be wise for the club to change the vision they have for the head coach.”
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Despite the LaLiga’s side shocking the odds in the Europa League final, Emery still insisted that the Premier League giants are the favourites for the Wednesday showdown.
He added: “If we see the squad one by one and take into account what Manchester United represents in history, they are the clear favourites.
“That team from the final also has Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, so if they were very good then they have improved even more.
“I’m not afraid of Manchester United – we respect them and respect is important. If you lose respect the other team may take advantage of that.
“Individually have very good players – attackers like Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial and Ronaldo. These are three attackers who could play in any team.
“They lost against Young Boys. It was the favourite versus the less favourite, but there was a surprise.
“Tomorrow’s Manchester United will be the best Manchester United, they have to prove their power.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
