Solskjaer's dream start at United in numbers
Here are the incredible numbers that suggest Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the right man for the manager gig at Manchester United.
A glance at the incredible numbers that have punctuated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's brief stint at the helm of Manchester United suggests the Norwegian is the right man for the job full-time.
73.7
Solskjaer's impressive winning percentage across his first 13 Premier League games in charge - the best win ratio of any Manchester United manager in the PL era.
2.46
Points per game puts Solskjaer above the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, whose United teams averaged 2.16 over his illustrious, trophy-laden time at the helm.
SIX
Solskjaer's United enjoyed a six-game winning start to his tenure - the most of any new United manager. Legendary Matt Busby sits second with five-straight wins.
32
Solskjaer's 32 points puts him fourth on the list - behind Guus Hiddink, Carlo Ancelotti and Felipe Scolari on goal difference - of Premier League totals over a manager's first 13 games in charge.
12
Solskjaer's 12-match unbeaten start to his tenure at the Red Devils is the Premier League record.
NINE
Solskjaer also holds the club record for unbeaten 'away' matches - the epic comeback UEFA Champions League win at PSG putting the Norwegian two wins clear of Ferguson.
FIRST
Position on the table that Manchester United would occupy if the season started at the point when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over.
NINE
The number of goals scored by Romelu Lukaku in 16 games under Solskjaer. The Belgian scored six in 22 games under Jose Mourinho.