sport news Solskjaer won't tolerate United players who refuse to give their all

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be a harder taskmaster than his smiley reputation suggests when he gets the Manchester United job full time. 

United's historic Champions League success in Paris means it is a question of when, rather than if, the Norwegian interim manager is confirmed as Jose Mourinho's permanent successor. 

However, in the build up to Sunday's match at Arsenal — which could be crucial in the battle to finish in the top four — Solskjaer is using United's remarkable run to lay down a few markers, emphasising the workload his superstars need to tackle in order to challenge Manchester City and Liverpool. 

Solskjaer said: 'The foundation is here. We just need to add a few attributes to the squad, like we saw against PSG. I'm talking about things like total running distance — that was the highest we've ever had. That has to continue. 

'There's absolutely no reason why United shouldn't be the hardest-working team in the league. One of the things I always demand from my players is work-rate and attitude and fitness. 

'So we need to keep working on the fitness and next season the players know they will be asked if they want to challenge the top. 

'They have got to get the

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