Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the speculation around his future as Manchester United manager is “no problem” as he prepares for the first Manchester derby of the season.
Solskjaer has eased the pressure with victory over Tottenham and a draw with Atalanta in his last two games but the Norwegian faces a tough challenge against Pep Guardiola’s champions on Saturday in United’s first game back at Old Trafford since the 5-0 mauling by Liverpool two weeks ago.
“When I stepped in the doors here in December 2018, three years ago, there has been speculation ever since,” Solskjaer told a news conference on Friday.
“That is no problem. We have moved on from Liverpool. It is a dark moment in our careers but we have had a good two weeks.
“You don’t expect an easy ride when you become manager of Man United, that is how it is.”
Despite a disappointing start to the season, Solskjaer enjoys a healthy record against Guardiola with four wins and a draw from their last seven meetings.