Man Utd news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is receiving undue praise, Mark Lawrenson believes (Image: Getty)
That is the opinion of Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson.
Solskjaer took to the United helm on an interim basis after Jose Mourinho was sacked two weeks ago.
The 45-year-old, on managerial loan from Norwegian club Molde, vowed to restore the values of the club, built on hard work, attacking football and promoting youth.
Solskjaer has gone some way to achieving that already, with United scoring 12 goals across three swashbuckling wins.
I think we're going slightly over the top with the reaction to Manchester United's winning run
Mark Lawrenson
Most recently was the Red Devils’ 4-1 thumping of Bournemouth, in which Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford - who, at times, cut maligned figures under Mourinho - thrilled Old Trafford with their attacking flamboyance.
The mood at Carrington has transformed since Solskjaer’s arrival, although his 100 per cent record has come via wins over relegation candidates Cardiff and Huddersfield, and out-of-form Bournemouth.
Lawrenson, who won five First Division titles with Liverpool, believes the hype is somewhat undue, given the calibre of opponents United have beaten.
“I think we're going slightly over the top with the reaction to Manchester United's winning run under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport.
Man Utd news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has secured three wins from three (Image: Getty)
“They beat Cardiff, Huddersfield and Bournemouth. Yes, they played well in those games, and it's not their fault they faced sides of that level.
“They've got a spring back in their step, and arguably one of the best players in the world on his day - Paul Pogba - is starting to look like that.
“The confidence comes back after that run, thinking they can beat anybody. I'll hold judgement until they play Tottenham on 13 January.”
Up next for United are Newcastle, against whom United thrillingly beat 3-2 in October, supposedly postponing the dispatch of Mourinho’s P45.
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Man Utd news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has unlocked Paul Pogba's potential since arriving (Image: Getty)