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He’s been leading the sessions at Carrington, in stark contrast to when Solskjaer would rule the roost.

While Ten Hag has immersed himself in training, Solskjaer would often watch on from the sidelines while delegating responsibilities to the likes of Michael Carrick, Kieran McKenna and Mike Phelan.

And he has also ‘laid down the law’ to players by making them return from their holidays a week ahead of schedule.

It’ll now be fascinating to see how United fare under the Dutchman, who is their fifth permanent boss since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

David Moyes lasted just 10 months after replacing the Scot, despite being given a six-year contract.

Louis van Gaal spent two years in the dugout and won the FA Cup but, in 2016, was relieved of his duties following a failure to qualify for the Champions League.

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