Man Utd: Solskjaer says 'I expect a lot from the team this year'
Manchester United have been tipped to qualify for the Champions League next season by ending this campaign in the top four of the Premier League. The Red Devils sit fifth after 20 games, behind Chelsea but ahead of Tottenham.
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“I love the front players. What kills you is pace, when you line up against pace it frightens you to death as a manager.”
It’s been a tricky season for United with Solskjaer’s side winning eight of their 20 Premier League matches to date.
But they have improved in recent weeks despite a blip at Watford last weekend.
And Solskjaer is looking to take the good form into the new year.
The boss said: “Well we want to get there [into the top four] and we’re not far away. That is the challenge for this team.
Tim Sherwood has given his Premier League top four predictions (Image: PREMIER LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS)
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“We did it towards the end of last season, we were close there and then we dropped off.
“Now, they responded to the defeat against Watford and I’ve put a challenge to them. I’m very happy with them.
“In football, you’ve got to earn the right to win every single game. Every one gives you a different challenge. Arsenal away is a completely different challenge.
“We handled what Burnley threw at us but Arsenal will give us other things to think about. We’ll be ready for it.”