Robin van Persie heaps praise on Cavani, Man United fans draw comparison between strikers

Fans and pundits have been singing praises of Edinson Cavani after Uruguayan’s recent Man of Match display from bench. 33-year-old came on at half-time and turned game around, playing a part in all three goals as Man United registered a memorable 3-2 victory. striker was also praised by former Man United frontman Robin van Persie, with fans drawing up similarities between two.

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Cavani goals help guide Man United to crucial win

Red Devils were 2-0 down at half-time during Southampton vs Man United game before Edinson Cavani’s introduction. Uruguayan didn’t take long to make his mark, setting up Bru Fernandes at hour mark. Edinson Cavani n got onto end of a Bru Fernandes pass to level scores, before scoring ar header in stopp time to guide Man United to victory.

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Robin van Persie heaps praise on Edinson Cavani

After Southampton vs Man United game, Robin van Persie took to social media to praise Cavani for his super-sub performance. After striker’s match-winning double, Robin van Persie tweeted “El Matador”, referring to Uruguayan’s famous nickname.

This is t first time Robin van Persie has come out in support of former PSG striker. When asked who he would choose to lead line for Manchester United, Dutchman had named Edinson Cavani, as he sensationally claimed that Uruguayan will get club 25 goals a season. 

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Fans remember Van Persie hat-trick and make Cavani comparison

After Robin van Persie reacted to Cavani’s performance online, many Man United fans agreed with Dutchman as y pointed out how two strikers are similar to each or. Interestingly, Robin van Persie had a similar performance for Manchester United when he played Southampton at St. Mary's during his career. Dutch striker had n netted a hat-trick as Red Devils recorded an impressive comeback victory, beating Southampton 3-2 in September 2012.

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tably, just like Edinson Cavani’s last goal against Southampton, Van Persie’s final strike came in stopp time as well. Comparing two great strikers, fans tweeted that just like Dutchman, Cavani is a proper centre-forward. Many or fans praised Edinson Cavani’s impact off bench, applauding striker’s movement and goalscoring instincts. Ors pointed out his goalscoring record for club, with striker having scored thrice in league this season. 

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Manchester United fans will be hoping that Uruguayan can guide m to a title just like Robin van Persie did in 2012-13 season. After his controversial move from Arsenal, Robin van Persie hit ground running, scoring 30 goals in league as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side romped to ir 20th Premier League title. forward spent three successful years with club, scoring 58 goals in 105 appearances for Red Devils. 

Im Credits: Edinson Cavani Instagram, AP