Manchester United news: Solskjaer has brought back the smiles at Old Trafford, says United star

What's the news?

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has claimed that the atmosphere at the Old Trafford is at its best since Ole Gunnar Solksjaer joined the club.

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Manchester United have got their spark back under their caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as the Red Devils have won 12 out of 15 games in all competitions since the arrival of the Norwegian.

They are currently fifth in the Premier League table, just one point outside the Champions League qualification places.

Solskjaer's appointment has also significantly improved Luke Shaw's performances and the young Englishman has started 10 out of 11 league games under the Norwegian.

He played every minute of United's six games in February and has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month for February.

The heart of the matter

Speaking to Soccer Sunday(via Sky Sports), Luke Shaw said that Solskjaer has bought the enjoyment back at the club.

He said:

"The whole mood of the camp is the best since I've been here.

The results are showing that with the right mood and mentality. The way the coaches and managers are putting their tactics out on the pitch are working perfectly right now. Of course, it could have been better if we beat Liverpool and against PSG, but there are lots of positives to take at the moment. It's onwards and upwards at the moment - we're happy with how things are going. We need to keep doing that.":

He further elaborated:

"He [Solskjaer] knows what this club needs and what it's about.

He's brought the enjoyment back and there are happy faces around. He's brought the right and good football back here and we're all enjoying it."

What's next?

Manchester United take on Southampton in the league later today, before squaring off against Paris St. Germain at the Le Parc des Princes for the second leg of the Champions League round-of-16 tie - on March 7.