Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Admits He Wants Another Manchester United Chance as Carrick Faces Premier League Crisis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he would welcome another opportunity to manage Manchester United, admitting he still has unfinishedbusinesswith the Premier League club. The former United manager acknowledged that returning to Old Trafford would be an attractive prospect, despite expressing his support for current head coach Michael Carrick, whose position is coming under increasing scrutiny.

Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster TV2, Solskjaer said he still felt there was something left unresolved from his previous spell in charge. "Going back to what has been is not always as good," he said.

"Yes, I had lined up [as Manchester United's interim manager last season], but I didn't think it would last longer than the summer. It was probably time for someone else to try.

I also feel like I have something unresolved. Of course it would have been nice to have the opportunity again.

Carrick Faces Mounting Pressure After Chelsea Defeat Solskjaer's comments come at a difficult time for Carrick, whose position has attracted growing attention following Manchester United's disappointing performances. United'slatestsetback came on Saturday, when they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea, leaving them 17th in the Premier League table.

The Red Devils are above 18th-placed Crystal Palace only on goal difference and sit just two points ahead of bottom-placed Sunderland. Suggested Readings (News continues below) The club's poor league position has increased the pressure on Carrick as he attempts to reverse their disappointing campaign.

Solskjaer Insists He Is Not Seeking Carrick's Job Despite revealing his willingness to return to the managerial position, Solskjaer was keen to clarify that he is not campaigning for Carrick to be replaced. The Norwegian explained that he would only consider another temporary spell at Old Trafford under different circumstances, particularly if Carrick had completed a lengthy successful period in charge.

If Michael does well for 10 years and decides to quit, and they ask me if I can take them for two months, of course I wouldn't say no," Solskjaer said. "I've been at that club for 18-19 years, so it's part of the family.

But it's not something I'm thinking about." Former United Manager Backs Carrick to Succeed Solskjaer also defended Carrick's ability to lead Manchester United, insisting his former colleague possesses the qualities required to improve the club's fortunes.