Manchester United vs Norwich: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts to anti-Glazer and Ed Woodward chants

Solskjaer called for unity after unrest heard in the Stretford End

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Getty Images)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called for Manchester United fans to stick together after a sustained spell of anti-Glazer chanting at Old Trafford during Saturday's win over Norwich.

A vocal group of supporters located in the Stretford End turned on the Glazer ownership and executive vice-chairman midway through the second half of United's 4-0 victory.

The chants were picked up by other sections of the crowd and Solskjaer admitted that he heard what was sung from his position on the touchline.

At the time of the takeover in 2005, Solskjaer was one of the few United players to speak out against the highly controversial buy-out.

Solskjaer became patron of fans' group Shareholders United, which sought to block the Glazer family's move, and said it was "important that the club remains in the right hands".

But the United manager lent his support to the owners and Woodward on Saturday night, insisting that he has been backed by the United hierarchy.

"I'm not sure if the players will [hear] it but I noticed, yes," he said. "As a club we've got to stick together, we've got to be united. We are a family.

"I can only say from when I've been here I've been backed by the owners, I've been backed by Ed and they're supporting me, so for me, make sure they stick together.

"We are in all competitions. We are still in the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, we're fifth in the league, still challenging.

"We've improved the position from last season, we've got Europa League, they've just got to believe me when I say I feel we are doing loads of good things behind the scenes.

"We are going in the right direction. See the group today; the attitude, the work-rate, that's the core of the group that's going to go forward."