EDINSON CAVANI scored his first Manchester United goal in a 3-1 win against Everton – and had selfless team-mate Bruno Fernandes to thank for it.
The Toffees were caught on the break as they pushed for a late equaliser.
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Edinson Cavani scored his first goal for Manchester United after joining on a free transferCredit: Getty – Pool
Cavani rushed to hug Fernandes after the Portuguese star’s selfless pass gave him his first goalCredit: AFP or licensors
The pitch opened up and United were able to unleash a four-on-two attack.
Fernandes could have fired at goal to complete his hat-trick, but unselfishly squared for Cavani.
The Uruguayan, 33, made no mistake as he coolly fired past Jordan Pickford in the home goal.
It was Cavani’s first goal for his new club having gone goalless in his opening four games.
The former Paris Saint-Germain ace will hope it opens the floodgates.
Speaking after the game, Fernandes said: “I don’t need to think about a hat-trick.
“For a striker it is important to score for his confidence.
“He will be important for us and the first goal will give him confidence.”
As well as Cavani, the 3-1 win will ease some of the pressure on Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Norwegian has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks after a string of bad results, most-recently in the shock 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.
And Solskjaer would have feared the worst ahead of kick-off too after all THREE of his United predecessors – David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho – all lost their jobs on Merseyside.
The joy was etched on Cavani’s face after finally getting his first Man Utd goalCredit: EPA
And when Bernard gave Everton the lead early on, Solskjaer must have been fearing the worst.
Fernandes got United level with a header shortly after.
And, five minutes later, his cross for Marcus Rashford missed everyone and snuck in off the far post to put his side in front.
With Everton pressing to avoid their third straight defeat, they over-committed in attack.
And United, led by Fernandes and Cavani, took full advantage in the fifth minute of four to be added on.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
