Unlike earlier in the week, when United laboured to a 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow, there was little dissent among the home support towards Van Gaal and his team.
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But he headed badly wide and United wrapped up victory in stoppage time through Mata’s penalty after Gareth McAuley had been sent off for tripping Martial. Martial crossed a hopeful ball into the box, the clearing header was cleared right to Jesse Lingard who placed it spectacularly into the far post to put Manchester United up.
Lingard, who has won 11 under-21 caps for his country, scored his first United goal in just his second league start during Saturday’s 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. The Red Devils will be hoping to score their first Premier League goal after failing to find the net in their previous two meetings against Manchester City and Crystal Palace. “The space is only at the wings and we have tried to do that”, said Van Gaal, whose team are fourth, a point behind leaders Manchester City who visit bottom club Aston Villa on Sunday. “I try to enjoy it as much as I can every time I play and get the fans off their feet, and try to score a few goals”.
“It would be better if we’d also kept one against Arsenal!”. A win today by Man United with a modified lineup could move them possibly into #3 position in the EPL Table.
Vardy’s penalty, after N’Golo Kante’s opener, made him the first English player to score in nine successive Premier League games and left him within one game of former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record.
“It is good we have won because the next manager shall not choose so easily this strategy”, he said.
West Brom started to see more of the ball as the final half hour approached, with Stephane Sessegnon trying to create something, but the home side’s back four held firm. Make sure to check out our free online live stream links below so you can tune in and watch the exciting Barclays Premier League match, complete with a preview of today’s game!
The worldwide break could offer a convenient opportunity for owner Roman Abramovich to dispense with his services for a second time, but Begovic said: “We are behind the manager”.
“Let’s see about that one, as there are still too many games until the end of the season”, Mata told MUTV when asked about United’s title chances. Fans of teh club love seeing the local talent brought through into the first team and Lingard has personified the pride that supporters feel for youngsters coming through the club’s academy.
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But the Reds have since followed up their goal drought with two victories against CSKA Moscow and West Brom, showing a marked improvement in their efforts going forward.
