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Attendance: 33,028
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Premier League | Gameweek 18
Dec 22, 2018 at 5.30pm UK
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Three fans banned following Cardiff vs. Manchester United violence
A disturbance broke out at the Cardiff City vs Manchester United game in December last year.Jun 19, 10:54
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Ashley Young hails Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact at Manchester United
The Red Devils scored five goals in the Premier League for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson's last game in May 2013.Dec 23, 10:13
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Wayne Rooney advice
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that he told his players to just "be Manchester United" following advice from the club's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.Dec 23, 09:40
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Solskjaer relishes dream start and hails Manchester United's attitude
His first game in charge on a caretaker basis saw a 5-1 win over Cardiff.Dec 22, 21:16
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Marcus Rashford: "That was just the start"
Marcus Rashford says that new Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'wants the team to be positive' following Saturday's 5-1 win over Cardiff City.Dec 22, 19:55
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer releases the handbrake at Manchester United
The Norwegian banished memories of his troubled nine-month spell as Cardiff manager in 2014.Dec 22, 19:43
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United thrash Cardiff City 5-1 to get interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign off to a perfect start against his former club.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester United's 5-1 win over Cardiff City as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign gets off to a perfect start against his former club.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Cardiff City and Manchester United, the latter of whom begin life after Jose Mourinho in South Wales.
Build-up
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Solskjaer calls on Ferguson for advice ahead of bow as United boss
Former player has spoken to his former manager.Dec 21, 22:31
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How Manchester United could line up against Cardiff City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their first match of the post-Jose Mourinho era as they take on Cardiff City in South Wales.Dec 20, 14:22
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