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Man Utd ace Fernandes: Cavani smells goals; he helps us a lot

Bruno Fernandes is delighted seeing Edinson Cavani find his scoring boots for Manchester United.

Cavani came off the bench, with United 2-0 down, to set up one goal and plunder two himself - including the winner in added-time - in Sunday's thrilling 3-2 win.

Cavani has three goals in his last four appearances and is winning over those who were sceptical about United's move for him on transfer deadline day.

United team-mate Fernandes, who was set up by Cavani for the first goal of the comeback, paid tribute to the 32-year-old's poacher's instincts.

“For me, he's one of those strikers that can smell the goal, as you saw twice," said Fernandes.

“He smelt the goal - you need to have this feeling to score these two goals.

“As I said some weeks and some months ago, Edi will help us and he's helping already.

“For me, one of the best games he played was against Basaksehir in the Champions League.

“Nobody talks about that because he didn't score, but he did an amazing game.

“He helps a lot and he will help more and more in the future.

“When you have strikers who move a lot, and they give you the chance to play balls for them, it is really good.

“I think every striker we have gives us options.

“I don't want to go on personally about Edi or another player because it's not fair, but of course Edi has qualities, everyone knows that."

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