Published 22:08 IST, November 29th 2020

Cavani leads Man United comeback to win 3-2 at Southampton

Edinson Cavani completed Manchester United's comeback in stoppage time at Southampton on Sunday, heading in his second goal for a 3-2 win in the Premier League.

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Edinson Cavani completed Manchester United's comeback in stopp time at Southampton on Sunday, heading in his second goal for a 3-2 win in Premier League.

Jan Bednarek’s header and a free-kick from James Ward-Prowse put Southampton on course for a first home league win against United since 2003.

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But Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side squandered its two-goal lead as halftime introduction Cavani turned match on its head, setting up Bru Fernandes to begin fightback in 59th minute.

Cavani was proving a handful and got United's equalizer in 74th minute. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy punched a corner clear, and Fernandes’ deflected shot back into box was headed home by Cavani.

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As United pursued winner, Cavani peeled away to meet Rashford's cross and beat McCarthy in second minute of stopp time.

Im Credits: Manchester United Twitter

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22:08 IST, November 29th 2020