Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been under a lot of criticisms following the recent performance of Manchester United both in the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions league. Many have questioned his competency following the depth of his squad and quality he commands on the field.
With many singing ‘Ole Out’, the Manchester United Gaffer has remained resolute in his post and proved time can help him turn thing around.
Manchester United after losing their opening UCL game against Young Boys, Ole Gunnar was bashed across all social media and networks across the globe.
In their last eight(8) games in all competitions, Manchester United has lost four(4), drawn one(1) and won three(3) including the come back win against Atlanta in the UCL.
Cristiano Ronaldo proved yet again that his addition to the United squad is pivotal as he scored the winner in their win against Atlanta.
The opening half of the UCL clash between Manchester United and Atlanta at the Old Trafford stadium was almost soon to call as the visitors broke the deadlock in the 15’ by Mario Pasalic. It was all heat from the visitors as Merih Demiral added the second for the visitors in the 29’.
Many called the game in favour of Atlanta who needed the win to improve their chances of qualifying to the next stages of the tournament, but the changing room chit chat added some magic and urgency to the team.
53’ into the second half, Marcos Rashford lashed on a perfect assist from Bruno Fernandes to pull one back for Manchester United. It was game on now as United started piling pressure on Atlanta.
Their persistent pressure paid off in the 75’ as Harry Maguire equalized for Manchester United to bring joy on the faces of fans in the stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo who has over the period proved to be very instrumental when it comes to the UCL once again this it is not over until it is over. With many eyeing a draw, Cristiano Ronaldo had other plan as he snatches an 81’ goal to secure all three points for Manchester United to bring them top of the table in Group F.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his post-match interview stated. “that is Cristiano Ronaldo, that is what he does best, you can never write his off when the game is not over and we are fortunate to have his as part of our team.”
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