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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes ANOTHER swipe at TV bosses as Man United boss says there is 'no common sense' in making Red Devils play on Saturday lunchtime after Champions League exploits

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has hit out at the decision to make Manchester United play Everton on Saturday lunchtime, just two-and-a-half days after the end of their Champions League clash with Villarreal.

Solskjaer criticised the lack of common sense in putting United’s match in the early slot on Saturday when they had played in Europe on Wednesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City – who were both in Champions League action on Tuesday – kick off at Anfield 28 hours later on Sunday.

Solskjaer compared it to a similar scenario last season when United had a long trip to Turkey in midweek to face Istanbul Basaksehir and then played Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime.