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No matter what happens at Anfield this weekend it is time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given some serious respect for the job he is doing at Manchester United.

Yes, there is mitigation to his side's unexpected title charge this season; a staggered fixture schedule, fitness issues as well as inconsistencies exposed at both Man City and Liverpool.



Instead there is a new breed at Old Trafford, with the much talked about cultural reset now clear for all to see.



Solskjaer wants to create a new generation of young, exciting players united by the same necessity to win football matches ever week.

With players being tested to the max amid such a packed fixture schedule it seems likely the best squad will win the league this season - not necessarily the team with the strongest best XI.

The manner of United's wins over Wolves, Aston Villa and Burnley indicate the winning mentality and momentum gradually building at Old Trafford - even if they aren't quite the finished article yet.

Across each and every one of his transfer windows in charge there have bee ruthless calls from Solskjaer to cut players from his squad who he did not see in his long-term vision going forward.
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