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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Simon Peach

Manchester United: How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became permanent manager in just 99 days

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Manchester United's permanent manager after a whirlwind 99-day reign at Old Trafford.

The 46-year-old fans' favourite has overseen a dramatic transformation since being named caretaker boss in December.

Solskjaer has brought smiles and a swagger back to a United side that had been toiling under divisive former manager Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian has overseen 14 wins from his 19 games in charge, reviving top-four hopes while progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a jaw-dropping win at Paris St Germain.

Solskjaer's work over the last three months has seen the interim role turn into a permanent job, with the 1999 treble hero signing a three-year deal at Old Trafford on Thursday.

This is how he did it.

Check out the games that got Solskjaer the job in the gallery above

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