Premier League 2018-19: 7 reasons why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must become the full-time manager of Manchester United

Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League

6. Hair dryer!

Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League

Do not be fooled by the baby-faced appearance. Solskjaer isn't afraid to unleash the hair-dryer treatment that Sir Alex Ferguson was (in)famous for.

Ferguson was known for meting out the hair-dryer to any player who did not meet the exacting standards that Ferguson and the club demanded. In the opinion of the current Manchester United players, Solskjaer isn't shy of using the same treatment.

In Jesse Lingard's words, "He's got a hair-dryer in him. He'll put his foot down and tell you how it is. That's what you need sometimes if a game is going well, you need a pick-me-up to remind yourself that you are a Man Utd player and you play with pride and passion."

The hair-dryer treatment that served the club so well is back, and the fans would be hoping that the winning ways will soon be back too.

7. The interim stint

Arsenal v Manchester United - FA Cup Fourth Round
Arsenal v Manchester United - FA Cup Fourth Round

When Solskjaer took over at Manchester United, the team was in shambles, brooding and consistently underperforming (to put it mildly). Since he took over, in the 10 matches they have played, United have not lost a single game - with a solitary draw marring an otherwise perfect record.

United have won more games than any PL club since Solskjaer's appointment. They have faced top clubs, bottom clubs, gone behind and won, maintained leads and even scored in Fergie time. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left, the team has never looked this dominant.

The mood of the team has improved drastically. Paul Pogba is finally showing his worth on the pitch, and the world is taking notice of Rashford. The players are gelling well, and playing to a plan.

This performance is the most solid argument any manager can pitch for a full-time role. The results are there for everyone to see. If the proof of the pie is in the eating, Manchester United fans have developed an insatiable craving for the pie Solskjaer is serving.

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Edited by Musab Abid
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