Manchester United 3-0 Fulham: 5 ways how Solskjaer masterminded the win

#2 Staying professional ahead of a big game

Fulham FC v Manchester United - Premier League

With a crucial European tie to look ahead to, Solskjaer had to ensure that none of his players were overworked. The game against Fulham, understandably, did not require too much tempo and as such, United played at their own comfortable pace throughout the afternoon.

While the first few minutes required a lot of concentration, once United were on the break, they always looked like they could score. However, Solskjaer ensured that his men were not overburdened, but also set his team out in such a way that United could strive for all three points.

Once the first goal was scored, the nerves were eased. After the second goal, United sat back a little, allowing the home team to do all the running, but managed to dictate the pace of the game. When United scored the third, things got a bit easier, however, the Norwegian ensured that his men stayed professional and saw out a clean sheet.

Solskjaer was clever with his tactics, refusing to let the nerves of the big game ahead affect his team, ultimately ensuring that United came away with comfortable three points.