Man United's back-up options fail to deliver for Solskjaer


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Sheffield United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 27, 2021 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Pool via REUTERS/Tim Keeton

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United's 13-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end with a shock 2-1 home defeat to rock-bottom Sheffield United on Wednesday as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's back-up players failed to deliver.

In a season with an intense schedule, teams have been forced to shuffle their packs to keep players fresh.

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