Former Manchester United forward Michael Owen saw something in Edinson Cavani's Red Devils debut to suggest that he's set for a productive period at the club. The 33-year-old has been a regular goalscorer across Europe for the past decade. Cavani came close to scoring with his first touch as a United player in Saturday's goalless draw at Chelsea. Owen was impressed with the effort, and thinks it hints at more to come. "I love this guy’s movement, he’s my type of striker," Owen told Premier League Productions. "I’ve always said half a yard at the near post is better than two or three yards at the back post because invariably the ball doesn’t get there. "And if it does, defenders turn, spin and close you down. The timing of his run, he’s on his toes, Thiago [Silva] played alongside him at Paris Saint-Germain, he knows exactly how he does it, when he tries to time it, you could see that, talk about knowing your players, great defending. "Normally, against most defenders he might have got there in front, nicked it and he would’ve have got a block in. We only saw a brief cameo but I’ve seen him for years and years and always thought he’s one of the best movers in the game in terms of those little darting runs, he loves nipping in front of defenders. "I think he’s going to score a few. As long as United have pressure on the opponents. They get crosses in. He’s very much an 18-yard box type of striker that makes darting runs."
Source: Metro