Manchester United set to sack Solskjaer after holding emergency board meeting

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it appears, is no longer at the wheel. Following another humiliating defeat - this time a 4-1 thrashing at Watford on Saturday, Manchester United have reportedly called time on Solskjaer's time at the club. After a lengthy board meeting, the club great is set to be axed.

United, four defeats in five games

Having already been humiliated by Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City prior to the international break, United's season hit a new low following Saturday's 4-1 rout at lowly Watford.

Amid a worrying slump, several outlets including The Athletic, Manchester Evening News and journalist Fabrizio Romano claim United have opted to part with Solskjaer with Darren Fletcher lined up to take over the reins.

United had previously been linked to former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers and Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag.

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