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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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A bit of a battle in the end for Arsenal in a testy lunchtime affair. But three goals and three rather necessary points to go into Christmas in touch with their top-four rivals.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:32

We now turn our attentions to this afternoon's 3pm kick-offs.

Six games for your Christmas consumption in a flurry of festive football today, and the team news is in from each of them, so let's get to it...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:39

TEAM NEWS - Bournemouth vs Brighton

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:40

TEAM NEWS - Chelsea vs Leicester

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:41

TEAM NEWS - Huddersfield vs Southampton

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:42

TEAM NEWS - Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:43

TEAM NEWS - Newcastle vs Fulham

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:44

TEAM NEWS - West Ham vs Watford

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:45

Got all of that...

Six intriguing games as the busiest Premier League period of the season gets underway in earnest this afternoon.

We'll keep you abreast of all the big developments around the ground this afternoon, with the goals as they go in...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:48

Leicester go to Chelsea today in search of an away victory, and after a disappointing recent run, Claude Puel has been visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, having once again lost the dressing room at a mid-table Premier League club.

Reports from the East Midlands suggest the Frenchman may be in trouble...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 14:50

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