Man Utd will sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if they fail to win Europa League says Danny Murphy

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Manchester United will wield the axe if they do not win the Europa League this season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s contract still yet to be settled. That is the opinion of Danny Murphy, who believes the Red Devils coach needs to start bringing silverware to the club.

Former Liverpool star Murphy has insisted United will sack Solskjaer if he does not win the Europa League this season.

It comes after the Red Devils were sent crashing out of the FA Cup at the quarter-finals following a 3-1 defeat to Leicester.

With Manchester City on the verge of clinching the Premier League title, it means the Europa League is United’s only realistic shot at a trophy this year.

Solskjaer has been in charge for three years now but is no closer to winning a trophy – being knocked out of the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League.

With his contract set to expire at the end of next season, there are plans afoot to extend the deal.

But Murphy believes he will need something to show for his time at the club so far – or the Old Trafford supremos will cut his time short.

Speaking on talkSPORT, the ex-England midfielder said: “They can’t be blaming tiredness for a loss at Leicester in the FA Cup and their squad not being strong enough.

“United competing in the Europa League is not good enough, first and foremost, the fans know that, the club know that and Ole knows that.

“Not progressing in the Champions League was a massive, massive blow for them. Yes, they’re going to get in the top four… but so they damn should!

“He’s in a position for me where the Europa League, for me, has become monumental for him and the club.

“I like him and I’m not one who wants to see managers sacked and I do think they’ve made some strides forward, but Manchester United have to be doing better.

“If they don’t win the Europa League and only finish in the top four then I think they’ll make a change.”

United have earned a favourable draw in the Europa League after knocking AC Milan out in the round of 16.

They take on La Liga outfit Granada after the international break on 8 April.

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