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Cavani: Neymar will take PSG's penalties

Neymar has been selected as PSG's penalty taker, according to supposed rival Edinson Cavani.

The pair were embroiled in an on-pitch argument over a spot-kick earlier this season during a 2-0 win over Lyon.

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Both players wanted to take the penalty, only for Cavani to win out and then spectacularly miss from 12 yards.

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However, it appears the issue has now been settled. Cavani told reporters, after being asked who will take the next spot-kick for the club: "Neymar".

He explained, too, that manager Unai Emery made the decision, despite Thiago Silva previously claiming that "we have decided that Neymar will shoot all the penalties".

Cavani scored twice as PSG beat Nantes 4-1 on Saturday to maintain their position as leaders of Ligue 1.

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