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McClaren claims Solskjaer copped Man Utd sack calls from 'day one'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sack calls coming from 'day one'.

That is according to former Red Devils assistant Steve McClaren.

United's inconsistent results this season has put Solskjaer under pressure to lose his job.

McClaren told talkSPORT: "I think he's had this from day one, from coming in.

"He had a honeymoon period and got the job, and they've had spells [of bad form]. He had it last season, two or three times, where it was 'Ole for the sack'.

"But they finished the season very well and started this season very poorly, so two or three times already [there have been calls for his sacking].

"It's bound to get to you. It's just the sheer frustration and you can't do anything about it.

"It's frustration not just of results but also of the players, and to finally get a result like that when needed – wow!

"As a manager it's such a big relief and you can breathe easy and sleep easy for the next few weeks, but then it starts again."

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