Solskjaer Explains Cavani’s Half-Time Substitution During Man Utd’s 9-0 Rout Of Southampton

The Uruguayan was taken off early against the Saints at Old Trafford after scoring his sixth goal of the season just before the interval

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to substitute Edinson Cavani at half-time during Manchester United’s 9-0 thrashing of Southampton.

United moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after a comprehensive victory against the Saints on Tuesday night.

Cavani, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Daniel James all got on the scoresheet at Old Trafford after the visitors were reduced to 10 men just two minutes into the contest.

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