Eternal Manchester United fan favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no doubt that his former club can retain the Premier League title this season despite a stuttering start.
The ‘baby faced assassin’, who now manages Norwegian side Molde, believes that the only team that can stop the Reds is Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, not neighbours Manchester City.
United have struggled to find form so far this season but look to have turned a corner following a 1-0 defeat of league leaders Arsenal.
“Man United and Chelsea, those two for me are the main contenders. Of course Man United can win it, absolutely no problem,” Solskjaer told SkySports News
“They’ve got the players to do it, they’ve got the history to do it, now when David is getting to know the players, I’m sure we’ll improve. I’m still saying ‘we’!
“After almost 15 years you still feel a part.”
Solskjaer scored 126 goals during his time at Old Trafford including a memorable winner in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
The former super-sub was touted by many to be the man to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm of the Reds but the Norwegian poacher believes the club is in safe hands.
“David’s started slowly then the machinery has started to work now so I’m pleased with the progress they’ve made,” he said.
“Everyone’s talking about a bad, bad start but if you look at the other championship contenders they’re not very far ahead.”
The Premier League resumes this weekend after the international break and United face Cardiff in Wales on Sunday while leaders Arsenal host third-placed Southampton a day earlier.
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