Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Red Devils were far from their best against Leicester

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects extra from his gamers following Manchester United’s slender 1-0 victory at Leicester.

Marcus Rashford marked his 100^th Premier League look with an early purpose, however the Crimson Devils have been removed from their finest and maybe a bit of lucky to say all three factors.

The hosts loved the larger share of goalscoring alternatives, and Solskjaer admits his facet can defend higher regardless of the clear sheet.

“I’m more than happy with the three factors, however we all know we are able to do higher,” he advised talkSPORT.

“We began the sport fantastically. I felt we might’ve managed it higher within the second-half, however Leicester are facet, they put us below stress and we defended very well inside our field.

“We might’ve been higher as a defensive unit additional up the pitch, however we blocked, we sacrificed our our bodies, our keeper saved us.”

Solskjaer now has 22 factors from a doable 24 as his unimaginable begin to life as interim boss continued on the King Energy Stadium.

And it was Rashford and Paul Pogba who combined for the winner once again, with the latter playing a superb lofted ball over the top before the striker slammed it home.

“They are quality players and it was a quality goal,” Solskjaer added.

“The quality of the pass was brilliant and the assured finish is great to see. He never doubted himself and that’s what you want to see as a striker.”

When Solskjaer changed Jose Mourinho, the highest 4 gave the impression to be nicely out of United’s attain this season, but they now sit simply two factors off fourth-place Chelsea.

Solskjaer continued: “It’s not straightforward, each single sport within the Premier League is difficult and the gamers have labored onerous for these outcomes.

“The perspective has been spot on. Once you’ve received the standard they’ve received and the expertise, after they’ve received this perspective, it’s good to be a coach.”