Solskjaer’s tactical tweaks pay off as Man Utd return to winning ways

The pressure on the Norwegian was intense after last week's 5-0 horror show against Liverpool, in which Jurgen Klopp's men embarrassed their historic rivals.AFP looks at three talking points after the win against Spurs lifted United back within touching distance of the top four.Solskjaer chose to pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani up front at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, selecting a strike force with a combined age of 70. It was the first time they had started together.But Ronaldo and Cavani both got on the scoresheet and proved a constant headache for the Spurs defence."The old men led from the front," he told Sky Sports. "They play well together. They have loads of respect for each other. The work-rate and quality they put in is second to none."United's defending at home against Liverpool was catastrophic, summed up by an incident in which Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw collided in the lead-up to Liverpool's second goal."Raphael Varane is a top player," Solskjaer told the BBC. "He reads the game well. He's quick and so experienced. To get him back is massive for us."'Man of the match' McTominayMcTominay and Fred were bypassed by Liverpool's quicksilver attackers last week but established control in London as part of a midfield four and provided a platform for the men up front."That's the Scott we have seen a few times before. He's had his injury, he's had his operation (on a groin injury) this season but today I thought he was absolutely brilliant. jw/dj... Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au