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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises 'clinical' Manchester United after his side hit four past Real Sociedad as the Red Devils boss insists his side have come through a 'difficult spell'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by Manchester United's performance in the Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad having been through a 'difficult spell' in recent weeks.

After December's galling Champions League group-stage exit, the Red Devils put together an impressive domestic run that saw them reach the top of the Premier League last month.

But things have gone awry recently, with Sunday's disappointing 1-1 draw at embattled West Brom meaning they had just two victories to show from six matches in all competitions.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his Manchester United side for their clinical display
Solskjaer's side hit four past Real Sociedad in their first leg of the Europa League last 32 tie

Solskjaer's side got back to winning ways in style in Thursday's Europa League last-32 clash against Sociedad, with Bruno Fernandes' brace complemented by Marcus Rashford and Daniel James in a 4-0 first-leg win in Turin.