Phil Jones, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
September 2025

Former United defender Phil Jones controversially ranked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer above Liverpool’s Arne Slot, Tottenham’s Thomas Frank, and current Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim. He only conceded Pep Guardiola as better, praising Solskjaer’s leadership during his Old Trafford spell despite the Norwegian’s lack of trophies.
Speaking on Planet Futebol, Jones recalled Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, and Kieran McKenna creating a strong coaching setup post-lockdown. His comments arrive as Liverpool thrive under Slot and United continue to struggle under Amorim, amplifying debate around managerial standards at England’s biggest clubs.