Jose Mourinho was given the boot late last year on the back of an appalling string of results - and even worse performances.
Attitude problems off the pitch only further intensified the drama - but Solskjaer has well and truly got United fans smiling once more.
In the Norwegian's ten matches in charge, United have won nine, drawing one and lost none.
But it's not just the simple win-loss stats that have caught the attention of supporters.
After all, seeing the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford finally showing their terrifying potential with the defensive shackles removed has been a joy to watch.
