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'It had to be changed': Alan Shearer salutes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for changing Manchester United line-up for 4-1 win over Newcastle following dismal thrashing by Tottenham Hotspur two weeks ago

Daily Mail | October 17, 2020

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Alan Shearer praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for changing his Manchester United side for their 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

The Red Devils boss made five changes to the side that was beaten 6-1 at home to Tottenham Hotspur last time out, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Mason Greenwood axed for the victory at St James' Park.

Shearer claimed that the Manchester United squad needed freshening up following the dismal defeat a fortnight ago and that Solskjaer should be commended for his man management.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves credit for Man United's win at Newcastle, claims Alan Shearer
Solskjaer made five changes to his side, including leaving Paul Pogba (above) on the bench

The former Premier League striker told Match of the Day: 'From Manchester United's point of view, I think Ole Gunnar Solksjaer desveres credit for changing the team (after the Spurs game).

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