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Man Utd boss Solskjaer hails 2-goal Ighalo: He's living up to expectations

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Odion Ighalo is delivering what he promised on his arrival at Manchester United.

The Nigerian bagged a brace in Thursday's FA Cup win over Derby County.

And Solskjaer was pleased to see the 30-year-old providing a viable forward option for his team.

"[Ighalo] is doing what it says on the tin. He's come in and he's playing up front, different type of striker," the United manager told a news conference.

"He gets chances every game, today could have had another couple. Happy with him. Gives us a chance when Mason [Greenwood] and Anthony [Martial] can be kept fresh."

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