The 5 games that may decide whether Solskjaer gets the permanent job at Manchester United

#1 Liverpool (H) - Premier League: 24/02/2019

Klopp cost Mourinho his job by winning convincingly at Anfield

One of the biggest rivalries of football, the away leg defeat at the hands of Jurgen Klopp's men cost Jose Mourinho his job. It was the final straw for the Portuguese whose jarred tactics did more harm to United than good and allowed their rivals to steal a march on them. While catching them is almost impossible - they are 16 points ahead of United right now, there's nothing more Solskjaer would love than to put a dent in Liverpool's title march.

The Norwegian is no stranger to the hostility between the two clubs and he would hate to be the manager under whose watch Liverpool took the first step towards regain the porch. As such, Solskjaer will be motivated to get a positive result at home, but it won't be easy.

Liverpool have lost just 1 game in the league so far and have conceded just 10 in the 22 games played. They have scored 6 more goals than United and their attackers will require some stopping.

But Solskjaer has proven so far that he is up for a challenge and his handling of the United squad has unleashed the attacking talents at Old Trafford. As such, the Norwegian will be relishing this tie, this battle which will be the biggest test of his managerial career. A positive result early in February will be satisfying as well as brilliant for Solskjaer's chances of achieving his targets this season.