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Manchester United see off Cardiff to start Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era with a win

Latest reaction from the Premier League fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 22 December 2018 15:03 EST
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign as Manchester United caretaker manager began with a convincing 5-1 win at former club Cardiff.

The 45-year-old took over earlier this week after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday following United's poor start to the Premier League season and saw his side stroll past the Bluebirds with plenty to spare.

The Cardiff City Stadium result is the first time United have scored five goals in the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, and it keeps Solskjaer's side in sixth place.

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PENALTY TO SOUTHAMPTON!

Danny Ings is tripped by Zanka, and he'll dust himself off to take the penalty...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:42

GOAL! Huddersfield 0-2 Southampton (Danny Ings, 42 minutes)

Cool, calm and composed - Danny Ings doubles Southampton's lead at the John Smith's Stadium.

Three in two for Ings.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:43

Chelsea 0-0 Leicester, 43 minutes

Wilfried Ndidi unfurls a corking long-range strike that seems destined for the top corner, and it would find its way there were it not for a flying Spanish goalkeeper.

Kepa Arrizabalaga produces a quite magnificent save to tip Ndidi's strike over the bar. Brilliant effort, brilliant save.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:45

Half-time at Stamford Bridge, where it is Chelsea 0-0 Leicester.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:47

And it is also time for the interval at the Vitality Stadium. 1-0 to the hosts after David Brooks' excellent opener.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:48

Ralph Hasenhuttl is enjoying the Premier League so far, and his Southampton lead Huddersfield 2-0 away from home.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:48

No goals as of yet between Newcastle and Fulham.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:48

Manchester City opened the scoring, but it is Crystal Palace ahead at the Etihad thanks to Andros Townsend's remarkable volley.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:49

Fabian Balbuena tripped Roberto Pereyra, and Troy Deeney's subsequent well-taken penalty gives Watford a 1-0 lead against West Ham.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:50

HALF-TIME SCORES

Bournemouth 1-0 Brighton

Chelsea 0-0 Leicester

Huddersfield 0-2 Southampton

Manchester City 1-2 Crystal Palace

Newcastle 0-0 Fulham

West Ham 0-1 Watford

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 15:52

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