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'Marcus, he CANNOT defend!': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer overheard urging Manchester United forward Rashford to 'take on' Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares whenever he has the ball during Emirates showdown

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be heard shouting 'Marcus, he cannot defend!' as he encouraged his forward to attack Arsenal full back Cedric Soares.

Solskjaer shouted from his technical area during the Premier League goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, as he willed Rashford to get at the Gunners defender, who is filling in for the injured Kieran Tierney at left back.

The United boss yelled: 'Marcus, he cannot defend. He cannot defend. Take him on if you want.'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (above) shouted at Marcus Rashford to take on Arsenal full back Cedric Soares
Solskjaer told Rashford that Cedric Soares 'cannot defend'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) told his striker Marcus Rashford to get at Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares (right) because he 'cannot defend'

Cedric is filling in for Kieran Tierney at left back with Rashford (centre) playing down the right

Arsenal have conceded two goals in the three Premier League games Cedric has played this season.