Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces toughest test at Tottenham
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates victory over Reading
Manchester United 2 — 0 Reading
by Simon Williams
at Old Trafford
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER faces his sternest test as Manchester United interim manager as he prepares to face Tottenham next Sunday.
The Norwegian won his fifth straight game since taking over the Old Trafford hot seat last month, equalling Sir Matt Busby’s club record against Championship side Reading in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Juan Mata converted an early penalty for the home side before Romelu Lukaku doubled their lead just before the break.
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