Shandong Luneng midfielder Marouane Fellaini admits the first-half of the season at Manchester United was difficult for the players.

Jose Mourinho was sacked as United manager in December, and replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has overseen a transformation in playing style, results and atmosphere within the side.

Fellaini, who left United last month, told HLN: “A lot has changed at Manchester United, which was immediately apparent when the new coach started. But that's part of football, you have highs and lows.

“We have had a bad period under Mourinho, but now the team is back on top.

"All the better for the club."