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Interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits there is a 'a lot of work' left to do before the club can regain their place atop the Premier League pile

Writing in his programme notes ahead of his Old Trafford bow after taking over from Jose Mourinho, Solskjaer has called on his players to 'repay' the support of the club's fans by improving results and 'reminding people what Manchester United is all about

'United currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, 19 points off leaders and rivals Liverpool

Solskjaer replaced Mourinho, who was sacked earlier this month, and enjoyed a 5-1 victory in his first game in charge

Now, writing ahead of the Boxing Day visit of Huddersfield, the former United striker said United face a 'huge challenge' to make this season a success - but the 45-year-old believes it's one his players should relish

'I am under no illusions as to the scale of the job ahead. We all have a lot of work to do to get this club back towards where it should be,' he wrote

'Not only do we have to improve our results, we have to remind people what Manchester United is all about

We have to show everybody who we really are.'Solskjaer also appeared to make a thinly-veiled reference to his predecessor, Mourinho, whose football was criticised for being defensive and unambitious

He added: 'This is a club built on entertainment and excitement, on giving young players the opportunity to express themselves

 'These players have shown that they have the never-say-die spirit that United has always had

There is a lot of talent in our squad and this is a big opportunity for these players to demonstrate that and show everybody why they play for this great club

I want Old Trafford to see that today. Despite the club's struggles in recent months, Solskjaer insists United fans have 'lots to be optimistic about'

But the interim boss, who is contracted until the end of the season, said his players owe it to the fans to repay their unwavering support

 'It has been a difficult season so far, of course, but throughout it all, our supporters have been incredible,' he said

'This is how I remember the fans from my previous time at the club: home and away, the players are always able to count on your backing

It is time for that faith and support to be repaid.'  SOLSKJAER'S PROGRAMME NOTES Hello and welcome to Old Trafford

I should start by underlining how excited I am to be back at Manchester United. I feel like I have come home

From the moment I found out that I was doing this role, today is the day that I really couldn't wait for

To walk out at Old Trafford means so much to me and I want to thank you all for making me feel so welcome

Walking into the training ground on that first day last week was quite something, to see all the staff, many of whom I knew and a few new faces - it was something special

After today's game against Huddersfield Town, we will be halfway through the Premier League season and I am under no illusions as to the scale of the job ahead

We all have a lot of work to do to get this club back towards where it should be

Not only do we have to improve our results, we have to remind people what Manchester United is all about

We have to show everybody who we really are.This is a club built on entertainment and excitement, on giving young players the opportunity to express themselves

These players have shown that they have the never-say-die spirit that United has always had

There is a lot of talent in our squad and this is a big opportunity for these players to demonstrate that and show everybody why they play for this great club

I want Old Trafford to see that today.It has been a difficult season so far, of course, but throughout it all, our supporters have been incredible

This is how I remember the fans from my previous time at the club: home and away, the players are always able to count on your backing

It is time for that faith and support to be repaid.There are plenty of games left this season and lots to be optimistic about

We still have a lot of games to play in the Premier League and ground to make up on the teams above us; we have an FA Cup campaign starting next month and, of course, there is a very exciting Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain to look forward to

We have a huge challenge ahead over the rest of the season, but this is a club which rises to challenges and relishes them

It will require hard work from every single person associated with the club, but it can be done and I am very excited to be involved

I hope you all enjoy the game.