How did Cristiano Ronaldo play a role in sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Man Utd manager?

Manchester United manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked from his position over club's abysmal run in ongoing Premier League season. According to reports, Portuguese forward Cristia Ronaldo played a massive role in Solskjaer's exit from club.

Manchester Evening News on Saturday, vember 20, reported that Ronaldo's nt Jorge Mendes had sought assurances from United board that action would be taken against rwegian after side's humiliating defeat at Vicar Road. 

What led to Solskjaer's sacking?

After losing four of United's last six games, Solskjaer was under a lot of pressure to produce results. re was sign from United's board that Solskjaer's job was in jeopardy until 5-0 loss to Liverpool late last month. However, following thumping by Liverpool, rumours of Solskjaer's dismissal grew louder. On Saturday, United lost 4-1 against Watford, putting final nail in coffin. On Sunday, club finally anunced that Solskjaer will be parting ways with United. 

"Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision. While past few weeks have been disappointing, y should t obscure all work he has done over past three years to rebuild foundations for long-term success. Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manr and our very best wishes for future," United said in its statement. 

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did bring in exciting names to club during his tenure, he didn't win any important silverware, and while it looked that this could be season, a string of poor results brought end of his tenure. club also anunced that former club player, Michael Carrick will w take charge of team for forthcoming games until a replacement has been found.

United currently sit at eighth position in league table with 17 points and are leading Group F in Champions League table. Red Devils will look to bounce back against Villarreal and move things urd at least in Champions League with contests against likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Crystal Palace lined up in next four fixtures of Premier League. 

Im: AP