Sir Alex Ferguson makes decision on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's immediate Manchester United future

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly still backing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to turn things around at Manchester United. The legendary manager is keen to see his former player do well and has been the main reason for him to remain at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson makes decision on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's immediate Manchester United future

As per a report in the Express, Manchester United were looking to sack Ole after the 5-0 loss at the hands of arch-rivals Liverpool. However, Sir Alex has managed to get the manager a few more games and reports now suggest he could remain at the club until the end of the season.

Source: The Mirror, Sir Alex Ferguson 

Speaking to the BBC earlier this year, Sir Alex openly backed Ole to do well at Manchester United and also praised him for getting results. He said:

Manchester United's board are divided on Ole and will be taking a call on the manager's future soon. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils management want to see results quickly but are taking things on a game-to-game basis.

Source: The Mirror, Sir Alex Ferguson 

Manchester United are sixth in the table right now – five points behind fourth-placed Liverpool and three behind Arsenal in fifth. They face Watford on Saturday before traveling to face Villarreal and Chelsea next week.