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United fans show their support for Solskjaer in Wales. Getty
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a winning start as Manchester United manager. Reuters
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Solskjaer had good communication with his players at Cardiff. Action Images via Reuters
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Solskjaer was under little pressure with his substitutions against Cardiff. Getty
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Solskjaer celebrates with United players after the game. Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
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Solskjaer had a lot to smile about in the win over Cardiff. Getty
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Solskjaer acknowledges the fans. AP Photo
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Mike Phelan, right, is Solskjaer's assistant. Getty Images
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Solskjaer involved his coaching staff throughout the game with Cardiff. Getty Images
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It was not all smiles for Solskjaer. Getty Images
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Seeing his United side be the first one since May 2013 to five goals in a game was enough to give Solskjaer reason to celebrate. Getty
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Solskjaer will be on the touchline at Old Trafford until at least the end of the season. Getty
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United fans show their support for Solskjaer in Wales. Getty
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a winning start as Manchester United manager. Reuters
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Solskjaer had good communication with his players at Cardiff. Action Images via Reuters
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Solskjaer was under little pressure with his substitutions against Cardiff. Getty
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Solskjaer celebrates with United players after the game. Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
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Solskjaer had a lot to smile about in the win over Cardiff. Getty
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Solskjaer acknowledges the fans. AP Photo
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Mike Phelan, right, is Solskjaer's assistant. Getty Images
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Solskjaer involved his coaching staff throughout the game with Cardiff. Getty Images
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It was not all smiles for Solskjaer. Getty Images
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Seeing his United side be the first one since May 2013 to five goals in a game was enough to give Solskjaer reason to celebrate. Getty
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Solskjaer will be on the touchline at Old Trafford until at least the end of the season. Getty
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United fans show their support for Solskjaer in Wales. Getty
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring 'attack' ethos back to Manchester United
Norwegian discusses his ambitions for his tenure as caretaker manager at Old Trafford ahead of Boxing Day clash with Huddersfield Town
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