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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hugs Manchester United fans waiting for him outside Carrington as he leaves training facilities for the last time after being sacked in the wake of embarrassing Watford defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left Carrington for the final time on Sunday afternoon, but not before stopping for an emotional farewell embrace with Manchester United fans.

The Norwegian's final act was a horrendous 4-1 defeat at Watford, waving goodbye to the travelling support at Vicarage Road before getting the sack less than 24 hours later.

Solskjaer's three-year tenure has been a trophy-less roller coaster of results tied together by the former striker's connection to the Old Trafford faithful – a bond stretched to breaking point across an alarming two-month implosion.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stopped his car outside Carrington to say goodbye to fans on Sunday

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stopped his car outside Carrington to say goodbye to fans on Sunday

The Norwegian drove out of the training ground for the final time a day after defeat to Watford

While most turned on the 48-year-old, some stuck by him and one of those loyal supporters received Solskjaer's final Carrington goodbye.