Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job is in jeopardy after a 10-man Manchester United slumped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Watford on Saturday.

United’s fifth defeat in seven Premier League matches ramps up the pressure on Solskjaer as club bosses mull whether to pull the plug on his reign.

Watford dominated the first half and were full value for their two-goal lead at the break, courtesy of goals from Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr.

Manchester United pulled a goal back early in the second period through substitute Donny van de Beek but could not find an equaliser before skipper Harry Maguire was given his marching orders with just over 20 minutes to go.

Watford substitute Joao Pedro finished off United’s hopes with a late third and Emmanuel Dennis added insult to injury with a fourth.

SOLSKJAER HASN’T GIVEN UP

A defiant Solskjaer claims he still believes in his ability to turn things around at the troubled club.

“I always have belief in myself but of course at the moment it’s a difficult time for us,” he said. “I can trust every single one out there to give what they have, the staff is fantastic.”

“I believe we can turn this around,” he added.

David de Gea pulled no punches in his assessment fo the dispiriting performance, which left Manchester Unitede team languishing 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.

“Embarrassing first half — we could’ve conceded four goals in 45 minutes,” he said. “It was hard to watch the team playing today — it was nightmare after nightmare. It’s not acceptable.

“We are trying to give our best and fight for the team but for sure something is very wrong. You can see in the games — it’s very low level, very poor. Sorry to the fans, once again.”

United face a crunch Champions League encounter away to Villarreal on Tuesday before travelling to Premier League leaders Chelsea next weekend, but there are now serious doubts over whether Solskjaer will survive until the weekend.