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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Talks 'Top-Class' Bruno Fernandes Impact After Chelsea Win

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday, hailing his dead-ball ability after the Portugal international assisted Harry Maguire for the second goal.

Maguire converted after a textbook corner from Fernandes, a move that delighted the manager: "He's a top player, he wants to get on the ball. But at set-ball delivery he's top class, one of the better ones I've seen. And Harry, we know if he can get a run on the ball he's dangerous and he got the goal."

Solskjaer also said the win put United back in the thick of the race for a spot in next year's UEFA Champions League:

"Of course we want to be in the Champions League next year, and we've given ourselves a chance by this result, but we know that we need to improve.