Look at Pogba. He wasn't even elated or suprised that went in. It's like he's seen a thousand times of those from Cavani in training
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Look at Pogba. He wasn't even elated or suprised that went in. It's like he's seen a thousand times of those from Cavani in training
Such good awareness for his goal, nice run and finish
I dont know about a year left, but Icardi is wasting away there. I know he has a circus with him but he was supposed to be good before his stock falling. Just wondering if he is a proper 9?
Just as well he scored that header as that useless Kavanagh didn’t give him a clear handball just seconds before when their defender saved his shot like a goalkeeper.
I’m sure VAR would have given that to be fair. He played advantage and we scored from that phase of play.
He didn’t seem interested in it at all tbh, not sure if it was an advantage. How can you play advantage for a potential penalty? Especially when the ball went back outside the box and we had to rebuild the attack.
Refs now can act a bit safer with potential pens and not jumping the gun so easily, so he might not have been sure at the time and just let it go only to make VAR call it later if nothing happened from the chance. We also had a handball shout for a pen so I think it's pretty fair assesment of both, however not sure if that happened before or after..
It was the same as the Greenwood hand ball shout. He obviously didn’t see it and play went on, if it was a clear hand ball which I think we can all agree it was as it blocked a shot that was likely on target, VAR would have made the call and he would have stopped play.
You gotta give him MOtM.
Covering as LB, great defensive header, then a classic CF goal.
Shades it over Pogba but to contribute that much in 30 mins is amazing.
His selfless play is not the action of someone playing in Argentina next season.
Covering as LB, great defensive header, then a classic CF goal.
Shades it over Pogba but to contribute that much in 30 mins is amazing.
His selfless play is not the action of someone playing in Argentina next season.
Sky sports have this fact in the match on their website
“Cavani has now scored five Premier League goals as a substitute - the most by a United player in a single season in the history of the competition”
surely that’s bollocks? Ole scored 4 in one match against forest so I’m guessing he scored atleast one more as a sub to match that
“Cavani has now scored five Premier League goals as a substitute - the most by a United player in a single season in the history of the competition”
surely that’s bollocks? Ole scored 4 in one match against forest so I’m guessing he scored atleast one more as a sub to match that
Chicharito must have as well, no?
Joint-most with Ole and Chicha I think.
I recall Sokskjaer scored 4 v Forest in Feb 1999 and came on as a sub v West Ham in January and scored.
There may be others but it's definitely not a first.
They say the most in history. Could be tied with Ole.
Pretty sure I saw it was Cavani tied with Ole and Chicharito.
Is that right? That’s the way it works? VAR says something in his ear and he blows up to stop play. I only ask because I honestly can’t remember seeing that happen. Can you think of a precedent?
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It would be such a massive shame if the guy returned to South America. It’s clear he’s still a class player with a lot more to give, even at the ripe old age of 34. Most of all, we desperately need him.
I mean I haven’t checked but can’t believe ole scored 4 in one game then not more than 1 as a
Sub the remainder of the season
Has anyone, any one at all, mentioned that if he'd played more - carefully managed the same way as now - in Jan-Feb (or even earlier) we'd likely be in an-honest-to-God title challenge.
Cavani brings to the team in spades what we all thought Falcao would.
Magic.
I don't think so. The man is the ultimate pro, even when PSG made it clear he was gonna leave, the few times they played him, he still gave 100%. It's who he is as a player. It has nothing to do with his intention to stay or leave
It's tough to tell, it felt like the coaching were too cautious with him but then again the injury and the ban didn't help him get into a consistent flow. I never had doubt about him, it was a matter of time before he'd win the fanbase over
Watching his headed goal actually has me a bit worried about Haaland - isnt he not that good in the air?
Finally a worthy #7 to shake off that voodoo.
Why are you worried about a Dortmund player?
Or if martial was a proper striker
That is real experience, knowing exactly when to make the run. And very good timing from Rashford in his pass.
After a few games with Cavani it's pretty obvious Martial isn't the striker we need.
Cavani has played 1625 minutes for us this season and scored 15 goals and 4 assist.
That is a goal contribution every 85 minutes, that’s is insane for a 34 year old.
Which is better than Bruno and Rashford accepting the sample size is less but it’s still brilliant.
That is a goal contribution every 85 minutes, that’s is insane for a 34 year old.
Which is better than Bruno and Rashford accepting the sample size is less but it’s still brilliant.
We still need to manage him. Him playing twice a week for weeks and months he wont keep up. We need to rest him when it makes sense and keep him fresh and injury free for when it matters. He is that good that you want him to play every game, but due to his age and some injury issues, i would be careful. He runs himself into the ground as well.
It was a lovely way to finish the game. Inch perfect cross from Rashford and elite level movement and header from Cavani. Avvv it.
I wonder how Ole intends to use him in the next two games against Leicester and Liverpool. He's so deadly and we look much better when he's on the pitch, but as you said he needs properly managing. As long as we beat the scouse I'm happy.
He has the same number of goals Lukaku had in his last season. Great return considering he was a panic buy, wasn’t a starter, and has had injuries.
Fixed
Very good fix.
12 years ago a free buy got a number 7 and bought a curse. Now a free buy wears the number 7 and lifts the curse off it. Brilliant.
Considering he hadn’t played for so long. He has done amazing. Supreme professional
Not going to pretend that I always knew of his clever runs and ridiculous heading ability. In fact, I hold my hand up and confess that I always believe the popular consensus of him being wasteful with his chances.
I stumbled upon this video of his. Looking at the video and seeing the combination of power and technique in his headers there isn’t any doubt he could do this in practically any league.
I stumbled upon this video of his. Looking at the video and seeing the combination of power and technique in his headers there isn’t any doubt he could do this in practically any league.
I knew that heading style reminded me of someone. Ivan Zamorano, although he could jump a bit higher :
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