Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Solskjaer Blames Nine Changes for Poor United Showing in 2-0 FA Cup Win Over Reading

Manchester United produced an uncharacteristic off-form display at home to Championship strugglers Reading in the FA Cup third round tie on Saturday afternoon, but still managed to engineer a comfortable 2-0 victory thanks in part to a controversial VAR decision.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was celebrating a record five wins in his first five games as United manager, made no delusions of his side’s performance, admitting they were below the standard he would expect.

"The way we played wasn't the best - But we got the goals and managed to get through," Solskjaer told BBC Sport.