It was mixed results for English sides in Tuesday’s first leg quarter final matches of the most prestigious continental football.
Nigeria leads Group L with 15 points with Benin Republic coming second and both qualifying for the 2021 AFCON to be hosted by Cameroon.
Nigerians will be hoping the former FIFA U-20 highest goalscorer replicates his fine form for the Super Eagles.
Manchester United will likely feel hard done by, as Callum Hudson-Odoi appearing to have handled the ball in the box escaped unpunished.
Solskjaer said any talk of Manchester United being in the title race was misplaced.
“A key defender in my team opened his mouth and watched as Gabriel Batistuta headed the ball into the net. It was the same defender that gave Sweden their goal.”
German manager Tuchel took over from the sacked former Blues midfielder Frank Lampard on Tuesday after signing an 18-month contract.
Sheffield United, however, remain at the 20th spot even with this three points haul from Old Trafford.
Liverpool dominated the game but were forced to a barren draw by the visiting Red Devils.
