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Man Utd 6-2 AS Roma: Fernandes and Cavani sparkle as United hit Roma for six

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April 29, 2021 Manchester United's Edinson Cavani shoots at goal [REUTERS]

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma in their semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

United's run of four semi-final losses under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be ended after next week's second leg in the Italian capital after Fernandes and Cavani gave a display of class, providing two assists each to go with their goals.

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