Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United manager, says he wants to leave a legacy that includes silverware at Old Trafford.
After four matches this season, United is at the top of Premier League. Sunday's visit to West Ham will be Solskjaer's first trophy as United manager since March 2019.
Solskjaer, a six-time Premier League winner, two FA Cups, and a Champions League for United players, came very close to winning the Europa League last year, but Villarreal denied him on penalties.
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Solskjaer's expectations have grown this season, thanks to the signings of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo - something that the United manager is well aware of.
Solskjaer stated to Sky Sports, "Yeah of Course [the fans are desperate in silverware]"
"That's our ultimate goal, that is why we're here, that's our history, and that's what we must leave behind when we go.
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"That's what's important, that's where the goal is, that's why we want to reach April or May [at the top]], but you must keep calm, do your job well and stay focused.
"Of course, we see the expectations on this season, and we sensed the circus surrounding the Newcastle game.
"Everyone in Manchester has an opinion on football now. That's great. We want that buzz at Man Utd."
Moyes "changed the whole culture" at West Ham
Solskjaer also praised David Moyes's work at West Ham in the lead-up to United's trip east London on Sunday. This was live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Image: Solskjaer was full praise for David Moyes before Sunday's game
United won the double over Moyes and West Ham, but the Hammers still managed to finish sixth in the league and qualify for Europe for first time since 2017.
West Ham have just won an impressive opening day Europa League groupstage win over Dinamo Zagreb thanks to goals by Declan Rice (reported United target) and Michail Antonio.
Solskjaer is wary about the threats posed hosts and expects to fight a tough battle - even if they are without Antonio this season's Premier League top scorer, who was suspended.
Use Chrome browser to access a better video player West Ham Utd manager David Moyes evaluates how his team will fare without suspended Michail Antonio in the Premier League visit to Manchester United on Sunday.
The United boss stated that although they are a good team, there are dangers and players who can harm you.
"But, you see West Ham last year, with what David did when it came in - that's how he's changed our culture.
"You can see their physical impressiveness and organization.
"But then, you have what I call, nippy creative forwards who create from nothing. Players like Said Benrahma are signed now by Nikola Vlasic, Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals all play around Antonio.
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"Officially he won’t play against us during the league. It's difficult to travel to without Antonio. He's been a great player for them.
Man Utd can make Sancho the 'top forward" for next decade
Image: Jadon Sancho came from Borussia Dortmund in summer for 73m
Solsjkaer supports England international forward Sancho in settling in the Premier League to become a key player at Old Trafford over the next "10, 12 years".
Although Ronaldo and Varane have taken the spotlight away from the United manager, it hasn't stopped him being under intense scrutiny by his fans on social media over the past few weeks.
Solskjaer, however, has been impressed with Sancho's desire and work-rate since his arrival and attributes his slow start to illness.
Solskjaer added, "I think that you're correct, both Raphael Varane, and Cristiano coming in. That takes a little pressure off a young guy."
He's 21 years old, learning the game, how to train, how to play, the Premier League. But he's hungry for more.
We knew his talent and signed him with the belief that we would have a top forward for the next 10 to 12 years. Jadon is on his feet and it's unfortunate that he got sick right before he was due to arrive. He also lost some pre-season. He is doing well and he is hard at work.
