Solskjaer says he is keen to protect young Man United forwards


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2019 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts after their first goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted with his young trio of strikers in Thursday's 4-1 Premier League home win over Newcastle United, but needs to manage their workload as they develop.

Anthony Martial netted a brace while Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scored before halftime as the hosts recovered from conceding an early goal to seal a comfortable win that lifted them to seventh with 28 points.

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