Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Watford humbling proves final straw as search begins for new manager Manchester United fired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after three years as manager on Sunday after a fifth loss in seven English Premier League games. "Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision," United said a day after a 4-1 loss to Watford. Former United and England midfielder Michael Carrick, who was on Solskjaer's coaching staff, ...