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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refuses to discuss the prospect of the sack after Man United's chastening defeat at Watford... but the Norwegian accepts his side is in a 'very bad situation' as his job hangs by a thread

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer acknowledged he was 'embarrassed' by the manner of Manchester United's defeat at Watford, but insisted the communication between him and the club remained good.

United's dismal run of form plumbed new depths on Saturday, as they crumbled to a 4-1 defeat at Vicarage Road, slipping to eighth in the table 12 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Solskjaer's future has been subject of debate for months, but the Norwegian survived the latest international break and clung onto his job.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he remained capable of turning United's fortunes around
The United manager acknowledged his side's performances of late had not been good enough

While the capitulation against Watford will pile more pressure on the Norwegian, he insisted he had received no indication from United that the club were planning a change.