Manchester United football director John Murtough has handed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a public vote of confidence.

United slipped out of the Carabao Cup to West Ham and failed to beat both Aston Villa and Everton at the Theatre of Dreams.

But speaking to a fans forum, Murtough said they believe their project is on track to bring success to United and they will not be blown off course.

He said: "We have a long-term strategy and confidence in the direction that we're going.

"We believe that we've got the talent and the character within the squad to succeed.

"We need to keep control, not get carried away and don't deviate from our plan. Ole and the staff are very focused on that."

Following the recent disappointing results, a section of fans took to social media to call for the manager to go.

But Murtough said: "We won't get distracted by what's said on social media, which can sometimes create fervour and hysteria.

"It's part of the modern game, but we stay focused. The Premier League is one of most competitive leagues in the world.

"Players from abroad and other leagues tell us how different it is - but we are 100% up for that challenge."