United's remarkable upturn under the Norwegian, who arrived as interim manager in December, continued with a stylish 3-0 victory yesterday at Craven Cottage - where Solskjaer's agent, Jim Solbakken, was alongside Ed Woodward, United's executive chairman, and Avram Glazer, one of the club's co-owners, in the directors' box.
Paul Pogba lines-up in midfield along with Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera but there are plenty of changes in attack with Juan Mata and Anthony Martial recalled to support Romelu Lukaku.
'We knew that if we win then we will be in fourth position, ' the defensive midfielder said.
"It's not just about putting smiles on faces, but that is a big part of it. Making sure you come into training looking forward to the next day and enjoy what you're doing". Still, he did well to get yet another clean sheet. The home side created more chances with Andre Schurrle shooting over from seven yards.
Playing with a four-man backline, Ranieri's men held tight until United deviated from the script for the first time in the 14th minute.
"When you score but don't win it's not the same feeling".
'But we have to continue, we have to continue like this.
'This is the way to fight so if we play like this for the next season then we will be one of the teams who is going to fight for the title'.
The decision to make six changes with Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris St Germain on his mind could have backfired in the capital, but Fulham and their awful defence were no match for the visitors.
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'Their front three is probably the best front three outside of Manchester.
"But we've got Liverpool, we've got (Manchester) City (still to play), so we might have a say in what's happening at the top of the table", he said.
'But he's the same - always positive.
Fulham were rattled and nine minutes later Martial showed just why they were right to have been concerned about him.
Usually, we'd reiterate that Pogba needs to produce more of these types of performances but he has been consistently brilliant since Solskjaer has held the reins.
"But my players are very. not anxious, but they want to score immediately, but against big teams, it's hard".
"When you play against champions, you have to stay calm, don't lose your composure".
"That's the real problem. It will be the big games coming up now that decide where we end the season".
'I understand the fans want to see the players fight until the end.
