Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims the anti-Glazer protests have influenced their back-to-back defeats.

Solskjaer insists the demonstrations have affected the players.

"I just didn't want to use it as an excuse because we lost two games, but surely it's reason behind the performances," said Solskjaer.

"Physically it's impossible to turn up and play at the intensity and the level that's required because of the amount of games, then you look at the preparation in between: we haven't had the recovery, the same routine as you normally do, we haven't done the tactical prep in the same ways.

"I'm not saying it didn't affect them but I was impressed with how professional they were and how they went about it.

"None of them complained and that's one of the big things for me, we never complain we just look at what we can do and how could we maximise the situation. We tried to do that but we couldn't get the results.

"I think the mood in any club and the relationship between the team and the fans is vital to what happens on the pitch. We're all human beings and we will react to getting our supporters back in a positive way."