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Man Utd moved two points from Chelsea with the victory in Brighton; Bruno Fernandes says the team knows they can get the best finish in the top four

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his team has proven its worth in the 3-0 win over Brighton

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned that Manchester United is full of confidence and quality after fueling his top four position with a sensational victory in Brighton.

United extended their unbeaten run to 15 games in all competitions with an imperious 3-0 win at Amex Stadium, which took them to fifth place two points behind Chelsea in fourth place.

Asked if the performance was a mission statement in the Champions League qualifying game, Solskjaer said Sky Sports: “I don’t care to make a statement, I know we are a good team.

“We are full of confidence and also of quality. The boys played exceptional things.

“It is always difficult to play against Brighton, Graham [Potter’s] team keeps the ball well, but we pressed well and started very well. “

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FREE TO WATCH: highlights of Manchester United’s victory over Brighton in the Premier League

Greenwood in the goals

Mason Greenwood fired United in 16 minutes with his sixth Premier League goal of the season before Bruno Fernandes ended another talismanic performance with two goals to take the game past the Seagulls.

“We were looking for that moment to reach a goal, and Mason’s first was brilliant,” added the United boss. “He played fantastic.

“He’s a kid and we know that when he goes on, he’s dangerous. His hold-up game and connection have been fantastic.

“He has a talent [of scoring] he can go in or out and is good on both feet. He is becoming an excellent player. “

Solskjaer greets United’s attack

The double of Fernandes has brought his goal goal to eight in his first eight league games for United, a tally improved only by the nine Robin van Persie successful in his first eight games.

The climax of the encouraging victory on the south coast came at the beginning of the second half, when Fernandes’ huge volley shot rounded off a devastating counterattack for United’s third goal.

Bruno Fernandes’ extraordinary volley shot marked United’s victory in Brighton in style

On Fernandes’ goal, Solskjaer said: “We defended a set well on set. We know we have a pace to fight quickly.

“It was a great transition for Nemanja [Matic], a large cross by Mason [Greenwood] and it was fantastic finished by Bruno, so I’m very happy with all the goals.

“We have concentrated on this game, it is now next Saturday against Bournemouth. We have to recover.

“It was nice to get to the 3-0, so I could take Bruno and Luke [Shaw] out because they had a tough weekend with 120 minutes in the FA Cup, so it worked well. “

Fernandes: We know we can get the top four

After his man of the match’s performance, Fernandes set out to secure a fourth place and said it’s a goal that he and his teammates know can be achieved.

“The most important thing is the three points, but we played well and the result was good,” said the Portuguese.

“We have not admitted again that it is important. David de Gea made two or three incredible saves, we are very happy.

“We knew we had to push forward and try to score from the first minute. I was lucky with the first goal and the second goal was surprising, an extraordinary pass by Mason.

“We are fighting for a place in the Champions League and we know we can achieve this.

“I don’t want to talk too much about me and Paul Pogba, we are happy to play together, but I am happy to play with everyone. We can combine together, we have qualities, but we know that we have teammates who can do well.”

Neville: United still has work to do

Gary Neville was impressed with United’s performance after witnessing their comfortable win at Amex, but warned that his former club still has work to do.

She said Sky Sports: “The team is much nicer than they were here two years ago when you thought the Manchester United recruitment had lost direction.

“But I would like to urge you with caution. Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League, they have a team that is improving, with young players.

“But there is still work to be done in the transfer market to bring this team to a title-winning team – which must be Manchester United’s ambition.

“There is much more needed: three or four high quality players, of the Bruno Fernandes type, to get to the point where they can challenge.”

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