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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Compares Bruno Fernandes to 'Scholes and Veron'

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Bruno Fernandes' superb performances to start his Manchester United career have manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reminiscing on the qualities of Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastian Veron.

Solskjaer sees shades of the two former United playmakers in the Red Devils' latest star:

It's lofty praise, but Fernandes has merited the plaudits for the good impression he's quickly made since arriving from Sporting CP in January. The Portugal international provided an assist and scored his first goal in a United shirt to help beat Watford at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Those contributions go with the assist the midfielder registered during Monday's 2-0 victory away to Chelsea.