The Same Questions Persist at Manchester United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Can Still Be the Man to Answer Them

It is never a great idea to draw definite conclusions about a team or coach based on a single game. Even if that game is the final of a major European competition. The margins are so fine within any 90-minute period that any such prediction would most likely be inaccurate. Manchester United’s loss to Villareal in the Europa League final, however, amplified a number of questions that have not yet been conclusively answered by Ole Gunnar Solskjær and his men.

Manchester United finished the Premier League season in second place. Eight points and one place better off compared to the last campaign. After enduring a shaky start, United bounced back to enjoy quite an impressive campaign. They were unbeaten away from home throughout the season and suffered just two losses to the traditional top six. They had a top four spot wrapped up with significant room to spare and enjoyed a number of impressive performances throughout the season.

In other words, there was a lot to like about Manchester United’s season. This should be enough to create overwhelming support for Ole Gunnar Solskjær but up until now, that is still not the case. A large part of that is down to a fairly constant set of uncertainties that lurk under the surface, bursting into view with every unconvincing performance or result. That is why this final was extra important.

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