Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "can't lose" in his new role as caretaker manager of Manchester United.

The former Red Devils striker has taken over from Jose Mourinho for the rest of the season.

Speaking ahead of Cardiff's clash with United on Saturday, Warnock said: "I think it needed somebody who's been there. He's a legend really.

"Four or five names came to my mind, maybe Steve Bruce or Ryan Giggs. It's a different type of management, with (Mike) Phelan coming back in, Sir Alex's man. With the players they've got, young lads, I bet he can't believe his luck.

"I think it's the best job Ole will have in his life, because you can't lose! Hold the fort until the end of the season, if he does well he'll get a couple of years. If he doesn't, he'll go back to where he was enjoying [managing] anyhow."