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'53 days with smiles': Norwegian paper VG celebrate favourite son Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United boss prepares for Champions League test Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unbeaten in 11 games as Manchester United manager  Norwegian paper VG have now highlighted his incredible 53 days in charge Solskjaer is on loan from Molde and had been expected to return this summer Former United striker wants the job permanently and is now in the running 

By Joe Strange for MailOnline

Published: 11:57 GMT, 12 February 2019 | Updated: 12:04 GMT, 12 February 2019

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's incredible start as Manchester United boss has been creating headlines for nearly two months - even in his home country. 

The former United striker, who is on loan at Old Trafford from Norwegian club Molde, has won 10 of his 11 games in charge and is unbeaten in England.

That run of form prompted Norwegian tabloid Verdens Gang to pay tribute to their favourite son on Tuesday as they used the same picture of a smiling Solskjaer 53 times on the front of their sport pullout to represent his 53 days in charge.

Norway legend Jan Aage Fjortoft shared the front paper of VG on Twitter on Tuesday morning

Norway legend Jan Aage Fjortoft shared the front paper of VG on Twitter on Tuesday morning

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watches his players train ahead of Manchester United's game with PSG

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watches his players train ahead of Manchester United's game with PSG

SOLSKJAER'S RESULTS 

February 9 - Fulham 0-3 United 

February 3 - Leicester 0-1 United

January 29 - United

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