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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Premier League leniency helped Southampton score against Man United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at the Premier League's decision to encourage officials to be more lenient and Southampton's approach after Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at St Mary's.

United manager Solskjaer likened the change in dealing with fouls and contact to going from playing volleyball or basketball last season to rugby this term.

United were frustrated when Jack Stephens' challenge on Bruno Fernandes in the build-up to Southampton's opener went unpunished by referee Craig Pawson.

Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Jack Stephens fouled Bruno Fernandes (right)

Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Jack Stephens fouled Bruno Fernandes (right)

Stephens challenged Fernandes in the build-up to Southampton's opening goal against United

Stephens challenged Fernandes in the build-up to Southampton's opening goal against United

Solskjaer said: 'We should do better.