Published 12:05 IST, November 30th 2020
Cavani has scored more Premier League goals than Aguero, Firmino this season
Man United striker Edinson Cavani netted twice against Southampton to take his Premier League tally past the likes of Sergio Aguero and Roberto Firmino.
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Manchester United appeared to have succumbed under pressure against Southampton, trailing by two goals in first half. But in a brilliant display, Red Devils me an epic comeback with Edinson Cavani netting a brace to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side bag a crucial three points at St Mary's on Sunday. An interesting stat has since revealed Cavani's impact in Premier League since his arrival this season.
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Southampton vs Man United: Red Devils register comeback win over Saints
Southampton bagged an early le in game when defender Jan Bednarek shrugged off Marcus Rashford to skim James Ward-Prowse's corner past David de Gea. Ward-Prowse doubled le for Saints, striking a phemenal free-kick. Although De Gea tried to get his hands on ball, sheer pace saw ball crash into net.
Man United appeared disgruntled as y heed back into dressing room at half-time. Although game appeared to tilt in Southampton's favour, Solskjaer's men bounced back in second half to inflict a defeat on hosts. Cavani was introduced in second half to influence proceedings, replacing Mason Greenwood.
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Uruguayan h an instant impact as he provided a pinpoint pass to Bru Fernandes, with Portuguese displaying utmost composure to pull one goal back. former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar, in 74th minute, struck equaliser after a Fernandes' shot was deflected, making way for substitute to net it past Alex McCarthy.
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game appeared to be heed towards a draw with two sides appearing to share spoils. However, Cavani quite literally rose to occasion to he home an injury-time winner following a splendid cross from Rashford. brace against Southampton takes 33-year-old's Premier League tally to three goals in five appearances.
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Cavani's Premier League tally surpasses Firmi, Aguero goals
Interestingly, Cavani has mand to net more than likes of Sergio Aguero, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Roberto Firmi this season in league. Aguero has just one strike in Premier League, managing just two appearances, courtesy of injury concerns. Aubameyang has two goals in 10 games for Arsenal, same as Liverpool striker Firmi. Man United sit eighth in Premier League standings after this victory with 16 points in nine games.
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Im courtesy: Man United Twitter
12:05 IST, November 30th 2020