ALEX FERGUSON sat smiling in the director’s box as he watched interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set a new club record of winning his first seven games in all competitions.

Having struggled with form under their previous boss Jose Mourinho, United are now serious contenders for a top-four finish under Solskjaer having climbed to sixth in the Premier League, just three points behind Chelsea in fourth, following a 2-1 home win over Brighton.

Paul Pogba continued his recent good form by putting the home side in front after winning and then converting a penalty in the 27th minute.