Published 18:04 IST, February 19th 2020
Solskjaer jokingly ABUSED Ighalo after the striker missed goal-scoring chance on debut
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer jokingly abused new loan-signing Odion Ighalo after the Nigerian striker missed a goal-scoring chance on debut.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United faced off against rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday night and grabbed all three points in a result that moves m just three points off Blues in fourth place. Manchester United grabbed three points thanks to two heed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire. clash also saw Solskjaer hand new loan-signing Odion Ighalo his Manchester United debut in stopp time.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hands Odion Ighalo his dream Manchester United debut
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls Ighalo B****** after striker missed a goal-scoring chance vs Chelsea
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo was subbed on in stopp time for Anthony Martial for a brief debut against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Despite being on pitch for hardly a minute, Ighalo h a chance to score which he fluffed, which drew a reaction from manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to Athletic, Man United boss turned to his dugout smiling and jokingly said ‘B******’, a response of a former striker who kws feeling of missing an opportunity to score. However, Solskjaer would be pleased with what Ighalo did in his 4-minute spell on pitch against Chelsea and would hope that Nigerian striker can help Old Trafford outfit push for a place in Champions League next season.
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Solskajer could make Odion Ighalo's move permanent
Odion Ighalo signed for Manchester United on loan from Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua in January. Nigerian striker, who played for Watford in Premier League before moving to China, is a boyhood Manchester United fan and would hope to make his move permanent with his consistent performances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season. United moved for Odion Ighalo as a quick backup option after ir move for Bournemouth's Josh King failed to materialise. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be pleased that all his new signings performed well against Chelsea and would hope that y churn out results on a consistent basis as United look to secure a Premier League Top 4 finish.
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18:04 IST, February 19th 2020