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(Everton-Manchester United 1-3) Two days after the local newspaper claimed that the club’s management had contacted Mauricio Pochettino (48), Ole Gunnar Solskjær (47) reinforced his position as Manchester United manager with a victory at Goodison Park.
The pressure on the Norwegian increased when the period of just two wins in the first six rounds of the season was followed by a Champions League defeat against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night.
According to Sky Sports expert Paul Merson (52), it was unclear whether Solskjær would survive long enough at work to take part in Saturday’s Premier League game against Everton. If United lost in Merseyside, there would be no question that they would fire him, said the former Arsenal player. At the same time, the Manchester Evening News wrote that the club had contacted Pochettino.
Now it is just speculation. Two goals from Bruno Fernandes (26) and an overtime goal by substitute Edinson Cavani (33) strengthened Solskjær as United manager.
– We know, inside the locker room, what we have to do. Everyone must be a leader. Some need to lead by example, others need to talk more. The three points here are for everyone, Fernandes tells BT Sports.
Hopeless backwards
The Norwegian sent his team into high pressure against an equally high Everton team. Carlo Ancelotti’s team would clinch the temporary top of the table with a win, but United were just as offensive at first.
– We knew what to do before the game. We made some mistakes, but after the first goal we have an excellent reaction. We do what we have to do, says Fernandes.
Solskjær’s tactical approach in the match was apparently good, but after 19 minutes, weak individual and team defensive play cost his team a setback.
Everton’s online acquaintance came as a result of a long play by Jordan Pickford that United stopper Victor Lindelöf (26) stunned the legs of the local team Bernard (28) after losing an aerial physical duel against Dominic Calvert-Lewin (23) .
Bernard responded with quick ball control, challenging United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (22) and tossing the ball into the short corner for David de Gea (30).
HELD: Marcus Rashford, Fred and Fernandes celebrate scoring at Goodison Park. Photo: Reuters
Fernandes double
United shook, it was against the team’s third consecutive loss, but Fernandes wanted it differently. First, the Portuguese headed 1-1. Then an innovative pole turned from the 16-meter corner passed Marcus Rashford and went straight into the goal behind Pickford.
In the second half, little happened for a long time, but in overtime it became dramatic. First, Abdoulaye Doucouré had a great equalizing opportunity for Everton, which he abused.
Then United fought back, led by Fernandes. Instead of shooting himself, the midfielder focused on substitute Cavani, who scored his first United goal from close range.
– I think Manchester United has very few to set the standard, but Fernandes did it today, says TV 2 expert Simen Stamsø Møller.
– It was absolutely huge. His production since coming to Manchester United is completely ill, Erik Thorstvedt agrees.
The victory means that the red jerseys advance from 15th to 13th place in the table. After seven games, Solskjær’s men remain with three wins, one draw and three losses. In two weeks, after the selection period, West Bromwich will arrive at Old Trafford.
Premier league
- Champions League
- European league
- Decline
