Manchester United has officially confirmed the departure of their head coach Ole Gunnar Solkjaer.
"Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager.
His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a Manager who gave us many great moments."
Michael Carrick will now take charge at Manchester United for the forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season.
17 - Manchester United have won just 17 points in their opening 12 league games this season; their second-worst start to a Premier League campaign, ahead of only 2019-20 when they had 16 points under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Theme.
13% - 26 of Manchester United’s 195 Premier League goals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were penalties (13%); the second-highest ratio for a manager with 100+ games in charge of a team, after Crystal Palace under Roy Hodgson (14%). Helping.
Rio Ferdinand gives his verdict on the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“This was inevitable the way the team has gone backwards after a very, very excitable transfer window.” “It’s unfortunate for a man like Ole but it’s the way football goes.”