Sharkey via text: And so the over hyped appointment of a man who we all knew would get the United job begins. Big deal. He will be found out next season and sacked by crimbo. The wheel will fall off mark my words. If he don't get sacked by crimbo I will quit my job and Britain.

Ollie via text: Liverpool fan here. Ole's appointment is no surprise. He's got the club winning again, whilst looking good and entertaining. It just means United fans will be back to their arrogant selves......shame.

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We're asking what you make of Solskjaer's appointment.

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Manchester United

I'm sure you've heard the news already but earlier today Manchester United confirmed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager on a permanent basis.

The Norwegian, a United legend as a player, has signed a three-year deal.

Solskjaer took charge on an interim basis in December when United were sixth in the Premier League and 11 points off the top four.

But they have lost only once in 13 league games since - at Arsenal this month - and are now two points behind the London club, who occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot.

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Hello there! Matt here.

After a lengthy stint, Alistair is having a breather.

We've got Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's news conference coming up at 16:00 GMT. I'll be here to take you through it.

Leicester City

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being appointed as Manchester United manager: "Congratulations to Ole. He’s done a great job since going in. He knows the club inside out and it’ll be a great challenge for him."

On his own team's form, Rodgers added: "I’ve been very pleased with the response of the players since I came in, they’ve been great to work with. Our intention was to end the season as strongly as possible then go into pre-season."

Huddersfield Town

Siewert on midfielder Danny Williams, who was ruled out for ten weeks at the end of 2018 with a serious knee issue: “I spoke with him this morning. “is injuries are in the past now.

"He’s had two good weeks on the pitch. He’s a good character in the dressing room, too. “We will see how we can use him moving forward.”

On Isaac Mbenza: "He has had a full week in training after his long injury.

“He’s doing well, but I think he might need another week before he is truly ready for games.”

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Leicester City

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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is pleased to report that none of his players have reported back from international duty with injuries and says Marc Albrighton has been working hard to get back to fitness during the break. The winger hasn't played since 30 January.

Rodgers said: "Hopefully he'll get some game time before the end of the season."

Huddersfield boss Jan Siewert on his aims: “Nothing has changed for us. We have a game this weekend and we’re preparing to go and try to win.

“Of course we have a long-term view, but the focus is on the next opponent.”

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Huddersfield Town

Brighton might have a decent chance of staying up, but for Huddersfield you'd have to think relegation is a formality. They travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday, 16 points from safety with seven games left.

First a fitness update from Terriers boss Jan Siewert: "We only have two players who are not fit for the weekend; Adama Diakhaby and Demeaco Duhaney. They are working on the grass, but not ready yet.

“Everyone else has a chance for the weekend.”

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Back to the Premier League and Brighton boss Christ Hughton says about on the relegation battle: "We know that some teams have a tougher task now down at the bottom of the league.

"We have to keep fighting and be as competitive as we can, whilst thinking about the teams around us being capable of winning matches."

On next season: "My responsibility is to make sure this club are in this league next season.

"I don't think about a specific points tally - the next best chance we have for a win is Saturday, and that's what we'll focus on."

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Breaking away from Premier League news momentarily, Women's Super League side Yeovil Town Ladies have been docked 10 points by the FA after going into administration.

The club have been in financial difficulties and only had four points, so now sit on -6 and will be relegated from the top tier. But the FA says it will support them so they can finish the season.

After a landmark multi-million pound sponsorship deal last week, this is sad news.

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton boss Chris Hughton on the upcoming fixture schedule: "We've got eight games in four weeks coming up, it's about us managing that.

"It's very much one game at a time, we can't afford to think ahead or pick out specific games.

“It's about making sure we keep level-headed throughout but there's a good feel about the place at the moment.

"We can't afford to think about being safe yet - this weekend is a big game against a team in the same area as ourselves."

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton boss Chris Hughton is next up and has started with an injury update: "Everybody has come back from international duty ok.

"Florin Andone has trained today, Pascal Gross didn't. Davy Propper is fine, we'll make a decision on Florin tomorrow, Pascal will miss the weekend."

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Fulham

Fulham caretaker boss Scott Parker was also asked about his future at the club. The former midfielder is yet to earn a point in the three games since he took over from Claudio Ranieri.

He said: "The only thing I can do is give a good impression, leave a mark. I'm looking at this as a long-term role, but ultimately I want to leave this club in a better position than when I took over.

"We'll fight and drive as well as we can to finish the season as strongly as possible."

Fulham

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Fulham are second bottom of the table, 13 points adrift of safety and face second-place Manchester City in Saturday's early game. Gulp.

Interim boss Scott Parker says: "I feel like I'm saying the thing every week, but it's another massive challenge for us. They're a fantastic team with a manager who will go down as one of the greatest. But we're looking forward to it.

"For all the big positives that have come from the last few matches, the points haven't been there, but it's been fine margins in all of the games."

Burnley

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment: "People often describe it as honeymoon period, and now it changes slightly. The summer will be an important time. Now that he's definitely there will have to decide on who goes in and out, and it brings a close that 'what if?' period.

"Now you are the man, so do what you have to do. Go and get the work done which is needed at Manchester United."

Jamie in Bournemouth: United need a young world class centre back, Varane or De Ligt would be nice. A right winger so all our attacks don't constantly come from the left (Jadon Sancho anyone?) a right back (or just play Diogo Dalot more often), and a central midfielder wouldn't go amiss, Adrien Rabiot on a free would be a great signing.

Aled in Wilmslow: Ole's appointment is perfect. I am not concerned that it's off the back of 2 defeats. He's got the team playing proper attacking football and he has breathed life into the club. Needs to be given time though.

Manuel Pellegrini has warned the Premier League's big teams they will need to pay a huge fee if they want to tempt Declan Rice away from West Ham.

Midfielder Rice, 20, is already being linked with Manchester United following his successful first England appearances against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.

But Hammers boss Pellegrini said: "In that case, as always, it is just a matter of price. There are big teams who decide to pay an important amount of money. Sure, if it is a good deal for the club and the player and improves his career, then we can do it. But I don't know nothing about that yet."

Jesse Lingard wins the prize for best photoshop!

There are lots of Premier League managers speaking today ahead of the weekend's games.

We've already heard from Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl and West Ham's Manuel Pellegrini.

Below are the others to follow. We'll bring the best quotes as soon as we can.

• Fulham
• Huddersfield
• Burnley
• Brighton
• Leicester
• Watford
• Everton (1500 GMT)
• Manchester United (1600 GMT)