Since his arrival at Manchester United, the Red Devils have gone unbeaten in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has thus far refused to entertain any invitation to weigh up what he may need to achieve between now and May if he is to become Manchester United’s permanent manager.
Having been handed the title of ‘caretaker manager’ back in December, it is understandable that people would want to ask him about his long-term job prospects at Old Trafford, with the 12 wins and two draws he has chalked up in 15 games in charge thus far having significantly aided his cause.
His manner has been convincing to this point, and the way in which he and his side have tackled the hurdles thrown in front of them has left nobody in any doubt that Solskjaer can do this job.
The early run of eight successive wins was one thing, but managing to coax positive responses after every setback suffered has surely been the greatest evidence of his suitability to the role.
After the home league draws against Burnley and Liverpool, and the first-leg loss to PSG, tricky away fixtures followed on each occasion.
Yet Leicester City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace were all used as a springboard for better things, rather than allowed to throw further spanners in the works.
When United could have been tentative and self-confidence might have been in short supply, they have instead bounced back with a champion spirit at every turn.