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Solskjaer unhappy with Villa players putting off Fernandes

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September 25, 2021 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts after Bruno Fernandes misses a penalty REUTERS

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was unhappy with the conduct of Aston Villa's players, saying their actions put Bruno Fernandes off as he missed a last-gasp penalty in his side's 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The United boss also complained about Kortney Hause's winner in the 88th minute, insisting goalkeeper David de Gea was hindered by an offside Ollie Watkins, but in the cold light of day, Solskjaer can have few complaints about the scoreline.

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