The Norwegian took charge of his first game as caretaker boss on Saturday evening at Cardiff.
His team overcome the side he managed back in 2014 with ease as they put on a breathtaking attacking display to kickstart life after Jose Mourinho.
Before the match in an interview with BT Sport, the former United striker opened up on what he is setting out to achieve between now and the end of the season.
The way Solskjaer spoke about three players who have struggled for form and confidence at times this season, would have been a breath of fresh air for United supports.
“How they have developed into being proper players, what they did in the World Cup Marcus [Rashford] and Jesse [Lingard] for example.
“Paul [Pogba] is a World Cup winner, they’re all different personalities.”
Having played under Sir Alex Ferguson, Solskjaer is keen to learn from the management style of his former boss.
Man Utd news: Solskjaer made an interesting claim about Pogba, Rashford and Lingard (Image: GETTY)
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Man Utd news: Before the match Solskjaer would have been praying for a positive first result (Image: GETTY)
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“Some [players] need an arm around their shoulder, some need the stick, some need the hairdryer, it’s just about knowing people,” he added.
“That’s what the gaffer [Sir Alex Ferguson] was the best at, I got it three times maybe [the hairdryer].
“Once in a while you do need it because you can’t get too complacent.”
Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard (twice) were both on the scoresheet during the win in Wales.
Man Utd news: Things probably couldn't have gone much better (Image: GETTY)
If that and the result was anything to go by, Solskjaer is already beginning to ensure the players are enjoying their football again.
Ex-United forward Dion Dublin believes this is crucial to success: “It’s about getting the players to smile again and enjoy your job - just enjoy your job!
“The big appointment there is not Ole but [assistant manager] Mick Phelan - he’s the one that will be able to bring them back together.
“That gap between the players and managerial staff has been massive and he’ll bring it back again.”