LONDON (UK) – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the club’s hopes to win a title now rest on how they cope with an upcoming schedule of five Premier League matches in 16 days.
They will travel to Sheffield United on Thursday before playing Leeds United, Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa. They also have a League Cup quarter-final against Everton Dec. 23.
“This is a big run of games for us,” said the Norwegian when asked if the season would be defined by the next few games.
“This period is going to be vital and it’ll be easier for me to answer around that time. I’d be disappointed if the players didn’t think we can put a challenge up.”
Liverpool is separated from United at ninth place by only eight points.
“At the moment, anything goes in the league,” Solskjaer added. “This season is going to be very up and down.
“Whoever finds the consistency and the energy will have a better chance than in the last few seasons, because there’s been a few runaway teams.”
