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Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer disappointed by 'clear offside"
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that Aston Villa's win should have been disqualified after Manchester United suffered a second consecutive defeat at home.
After Villa had won, Kortney Hause scored with an 88th minute header. United's Bruno Fernandes missed the stoppage-time penalty.
Solskjaer claimed that the goal that won Villa an Old Trafford victory for the first time in 12 years was not offside.
The United boss said, "You can take it when there's a goal against you."
"But that's offside. David [de Gea] has touched him as he heads for the ball.
Solskjaer stated that there is no consistency in decisions. He cited last week’s game between Brighton & Leicester, where the Foxes had two attempts ruled out with Harvey Barnes at the Seagulls' goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
He said, "How that's an goal and Leicester haven't got their goals." "I can't see the consistency."
United were frustrated after failing to score in their second consecutive game. This was following Wednesday's 1-0 loss to West Ham in Carabao Cup. It happened before Villarreal's Champions League visit on Tuesday. This is a repeat of United's 2021 Europa League final, which United lost on penalties.
Solskjaer stated, "When you lose games, it's a concern."
"I know that they will fight for each others and for the shirt, and I will be ready for that."
Ronaldo or Fernandes - Who will take United's next penalty?
United lost a point on a frustrating day. Fernandes' 93rd minute spot-kick was high above the bar in front the Stretford End.
Fernandes made his Red Devils debut in February 2020. Fernandes has taken 23 penalty shots and 21 at club level since then.
Ronaldo has also scored 18 penalties starting at 22.
Bruno Fernandes failed to score a penalty in Manchester United's 23-year history of competitions.
Ronaldo, who had failed to score since joining United, stood by his Portuguese teammate when Fernandes took the ball and placed it on the spot.
Solskjaer said that "Bruno's been an excellent player and Cristiano is likely the one who has scored most penalties in international football."
"We have great takers, and it's an opportunity missed for us to make a point."
Before taking the penalty, Solskjaer was upset about Villa's players surrounding Fernandes.
Sometimes things don't work out your way. Bruno is a great penalty taker. Today, I'm sure you would have backed Bruno with your mortgage.
"The way they crowd Bruno, the penalty spot and the referee was something I did not like. They tried to influence him."
"It worked, but it's not very clear."
"Solskjaer must win a trophy"
United must not only return to winning ways but also show that they are serious contenders to win the trophy after an expensive summer on the transfer market.
After losing against Young Boys in their first group game, the Carabao Cup team was forced to abandon the tournament early. They need to restart their Champions League campaign against Villarreal.
United has lost three of their four matches in all competitions, and another defeat against Villarreal is going to increase the pressure on United.
Manchester United conceded in eight of their Premier League games at Old Trafford
Gary Neville, a former Manchester United defender, told BBC this week that Solskjaer must "deliver" this season.
He stated: "There is no doubt Ronaldo is a major signing for Ole. With Ronaldo in the team, he must win.
"You don't have any excuses. You've brought in one of the greatest players ever to your club.
As he prepares to visit Villarreal, Solskjaer will be hopeful for positive news regarding his injury situation. After defenders Luke Shaw (defender) and Harry Maguire (defender), limped out of Villa's Villa game. He will also have scans to determine their injuries.
