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'The cups are sometimes an ego thing for managers': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes aim at his Manchester United predecessors as he insists Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal left him with 'big rebuild' after pursuing trophies instead of league progress

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken a swipe at his Manchester United predecessors for their fixation on trophies, as he insists his Old Trafford rebuild is showing sure signs of progress.

The Norwegian has been in charge at United for two-and-a-half years, with the club reaching four semi-finals in all competitions during his reign, but losing each of them. They are, however, sat second in the Premier League - 12 points better off than at the same stage in 2020.

It is now four years since the club, who became synonymous with success under Sir Alex Ferguson, last lifted any major trophy.