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Solskjaer delighted with sealing UEFA Champions League berth

Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Manchester United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - July 26, 2020. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates with Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial after the match. [REUTERS/Carl Recine]

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on his team after they sealed a place in next season's Champions League with a nervy 2-0 win at direct rivals Leicester City on the final day of the Premier League season.

United, who at one point looked doubtful of clinching even a Europa League berth, finished third after winning six and drawing three of their last nine league games.

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