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Paul Pogba, Manchester United Crush Cardiff in 1st Match Without Jose Mourinho

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a memorable winning debut as Manchester United caretaker manager at the expense of former club Cardiff City on Saturday.

Anthony Martial and Ander Herrera scored, while Jesse Lingard bagged a hat-trick, as the Red Devils ran out 5-1 winners at the Cardiff City Stadium to record just a second victory in their last seven Premier League matches.

The result means a United side inspired by Paul Pogba's creativity will enter the Christmas period in the top six. It also gives Solskjaer, who oversaw the Bluebirds' relegation from England's top flight in 2014, a solid platform as he attempts to rebuild following Jose Mourinho's sacking on Tuesday.