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Everton close on Carlo Ancelotti but Duncan Ferguson to continue as caretaker against Arsenal

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Everton are closing in on the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager - but caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson will remain in charge for Saturday's lunchtime game with Arsenal.Ancelotti, 60, is still to sign what would be a lucrative long-term contract following talks with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in London this week.But it appears the major details are settled after the Italian cut his ties with Napoli following his sacking, and he could be at Goodison Park on Saturday. However, Everton are remaining guarded until they are in a position to make a formal announcement.Ferguson, 47, will be at the helm against an Arsenal side expected to have a new manager of their own by then, with...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives first interview as Manchester United caretaker manager, vows all players will have a ‘clean slate’

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FRESH START The Norwegian was appointed after the club sacked Jose Mourinho this week Manchester United’s new caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given his first interview since being appointed to the role. The 45-year-old succeeded Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, after the Portuguese manager was deposed just 24 hours earlier. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sat down with MUTV Solskjaer joined from Molde to take up the position at Old Trafford alongside Mike Phelan, Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna until the end of the 2018/19 season. Upon arriving back at the club he used to play for, Solskjaer told MUTV: “It’s great. It feels like coming home. It’s been a few whirlwind days. It’s been very hectic. It’s great to...

Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in contention as caretaker, Mauricio Pochettino tight-lipped

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Media playback is not supported on this device Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being considered as caretaker manager at the club following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese, 55, was dismissed after two and a half years in charge because of the team's style, results and a poor record of developing young players.Molde manager Solskjaer, 45, played for United between 1996 and 2007 and would fit the club's philosophy. United hope to appoint a caretaker before facing Cardiff on 22 December.Former Norway striker Solskjaer has been in charg...