Roberto Firmino’s header in first-half injury time and a punishing finish just two minutes into the second period gave United a tall order to avoid a second home defeat in the space of three days.
However, when Marcus Rashford pulled a goal back to make it 3-2, Solskjaer’s men looked well placed to draw level and even go on to win an open contest. Hence the manager’s understandable frustration when chances to equalise went begging and a breakaway strike by Mo Salah sealed his side’s fate in the final home game without fans.
Here are Ole’s key quotes from his post-match interviews with MUTV and Sky Sports…
