Everton result could determine Ole Solskjaer's future at United

Former Chelsea player now pundit Jason Cundy has a theory on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and how one game could determine his future at Man United.

Manchester United have blown hot and cold under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term.

Away from home, the Red Devils have been solid but they’re yet to record a single win at Old Trafford.

United lie in 15th place in the Premier League and this marks their worst start to a season since 1972.

Wins against PSG and Leipzig in the Champions League. have softened the pressure under Solskjaer but that has not completely ended his criticism.

There are certain whispers that United could consider axing their former player. Ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly the favorite to replace the Norwegian.

Pochettino's shadow will grow larger at Old Trafford with every bad result that comes the clubs way. Solskjær's appointment has been successful in my opinion because he's laid the foundations for a strong team.

Whether he's the man to lead us to trophies is a tough question…
— The United Link 🏆 (@TheUnitedLink) November 3, 2020

United take on Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday before a trip to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday. The Red Devils lost in surprising fashion to Arsenal last time out and Jason Cundy believes Solskjaer could be given the sack if the Red Devils go on to record another bad result in the Premier League.

“The problem Solskjaer has now is that he’s picked up one point from four at home,” he said as quoted by Express Sport.

“The teams he’s dropped points against are Spurs – three, two against Chelsea and another three at the weekend.”

“Those teams are teams who will be looking to finish above United. The board will be looking at that quite closely.”

“The fact that there’s ground lost already… and there’s plenty of time, of course there’s plenty of time.”

“The game against Everton is enormous”, he continued.

“United’s away record since January/February has been excellent, no defeats.

“If they lose, this international break I think he goes.”

“This is massive for Solskjaer, I think if they were to lose against [Everton] then that international break… that can be a graveyard for some managers.”

A loss against Everton could leave United in an unwanted position on the table. United are never scared to hand managers their sacking orders and Solskjaer currently finds himself hanging on a thread.