Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned "horrible" decision could cost Man Utd Premier League title

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds after shock Sheff Utd loss

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Paul Merson says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got his Manchester United team selection "horribly wrong" in the defeat by Sheffield United - and believes it could cost them the title.

The title-chasing Red Devils were on the end of one of the biggest shocks in a surprise-packed campaign as the embattled Blades inflicted the hosts' first top-flight defeat since November 1.

Solskjaer opted to make six changes from the side which defeated Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, in the FA Cup three days earlier.

Among those left on the bench were Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani, both of whom have enjoyed impressive seasons for the Old Trafford giants.

© Pool via REUTERSOle Gunnar Solskjaer saw his Man Utd side beaten by Sheffield United

And Merson has slammed the boss for rotating his squad, with the defeat leaving them one point behind leaders Manchester City having played one game more.

The Arsenal legend told the Daily Star : "Ole Gunnar Solskjaer changed his team too much against Sheffield United and it backfired big style.

"I can't catch my breath at what he's done there. He got it horribly, horribly wrong, and they lost all momentum.

© SkySportsPaul Merson says Solskjaer got his team selection

"I could not believe what I was watching from  Manchester United. Play your best team. Get two goals in front. THEN rest players.

"What's Luke Shaw need a rest for? He's playing the best football of his career, absolutely flying. Don't tell me he's tired.

"I heard a United fan on the radio saying the team he put out should still have been good enough to win. If it was good enough, why isn't it playing every week!?"

© Getty ImagesSolskjaer congratulates the victorious Sheffield United stars at Old Trafford

Merson added: "It was madness. Solskjaer was trying to be too clever because they have Arsenal this weekend.

"But he's put his team under pressure now. That could open the door for their rivals, and it means they have to beat Arsenal now.

"United could look back on that at the end of the season as the day the title race turned against them."