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Solskjaer contradicts Mourinho's opinion on Man Utd as Red Devils close in on runner-up finish

The Norwegian believes positive progress is being made at Old Trafford, but admits second place is "not an achievement"

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not share the same opinion as Jose Mourinho when it comes to runner-up finishes with Manchester United, with the club's current coach pointing out that second place is "not an achievement".

The Norwegian's predecessor once claimed that ending the 2017-18 campaign as the closest challengers to champions Manchester City - despite being 19 points off the pace - was one of his finest moments as a manager.

Solskjaer appears set to emulate that feat three years on, with United once again the best of the rest behind title-winning neighbours, but ambition at Old Trafford means the current regime will take no pride from missing out on the ultimate prize.