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Solskjaer sees Man Utd missing ‘magic’ as title bid is stunted by Sheffield United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United were missing “magic” as their Premier League title bid was stunted by a shock home defeat to Sheffield United.

The Red Devils knew victory over the rock-bottom Blades would lift them above arch-rivals Manchester City and back to the top of the table.

Collective lines were fluffed at Old Trafford, with Chris Wilder’s visitors returning to Yorkshire with a stunning 2-1 success.

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Solskjaer’s hosts were well short of their best, with a lack of concentration in defence and the absence of attacking spark holding them back.