Manchester United had their answers for their critics against Tottenham Hotspur. United comfortably punched out a win against Spurs at their home ground by a 3-0 scoreline.
The win also means that Solskjaer has got reasons to stay at the club. The manager didn’t shy away from praising his players, an attribute that he is good at.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani were among the goalscorers and they both scored important goals in the first and the second-half to seal the game for Manchester United.
They combined really well, made clever runs, shifted positions, and made space for each other. They were given the chance to play together for the first time by Solskjaer and they have repaid his faith.
34+ – Cristiano Ronaldo setting up Edinson Cavani is the first time two players aged 34 and over have combined for a Premier League goal for Man Utd since Paul Scholes assisted Ryan Giggs vs Newcastle in August 2010. Feet. pic.twitter.com/fgC9CrKgkL
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a wonderful volley from a lovely Bruno Fernandes cross, whereas Edinson Cavani scored from one on one situation which was assisted by Ronaldo.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised the old men who even after being the most senior players in the squad (a combined 70 years between them), led a great example to their teammates.
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He said: The experience came through. I was told that’s the oldest team I’ve picked for Man Utd and it was time for it. They played well together, they have loads of respect for each other. We have loads of talented players but they have to learn from those two. The work rate they put in, the quality they put in is second to none.”
Ronaldo scored his seventh goal for Man United this season and at 36 years old, he is still making defenders uncomfortable with his runs.
The match couldn’t have been won without the efforts of these prolific strikers. We might expect Solskjaer to pick the same duo against Atalanta as well.
