Manchester United vs Manchester City: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘warns’ United players he will axe anyone who fails to perform in derby

Manchester United vs Manchester City: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘warns’ United players he will axe anyone who fails to perform in derby
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will reportedly get rid of any players who fail to perform during the Manchester derby.Manchester United have lost six of their last eight games and are in danger of missing out on a Champions League place next season.Getty2

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been in poor form of late

Solskjaers side are hoping to bounce back from a 4-0 thrashing against Everton on Sunday.According to The Sun, the manager told his players to show fight against United or get out.He said the win over Paris Saint-Germain meant nothing now and questioned whether they wanted to get in the top four.Getty2

United were thrashed 4-0 at Everton last Sunday

Solskjaer was described as going mad with the players by a source in The Sun.The Red Devils host Pep Guardiolas title-chasing City side at Old Trafford on Wednesday.City have the chance to return to the top of the Premier League with three games to go and Uniteds arch-rivals Liverpool will be hoping for a favour.If United prevent Guardiolas side from winning then it will hand Liverpool the edge in the title race. Ahead of clash with City, Solskjaer said: A big, big part of being a Man United player is that you can deal with the pressure and be a leader.The proof is on the pitch. Its got to be happening on the pitch.Weve had some good meetings.There have been some words said the truth of course and there are players there that stand up and show they want to help take this club forward.

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