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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refuted suggestions forward Mason Greenwood could suffer a burnout. The 18-year-old has been a regular in the United side since the restart following the stoppage due to the coronavirus outbreak and has scored 16 goals in all competitions this season. - Stream FC Daily on ESPN+
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