With out Cristiano Ronaldo within the matchday squad, Manchester United edged previous Fulham 2-1 of their Premier League fixture on Sunday, on the Craven Cottage. A objective by Christian Eriksen (14′) gifted United a slender lead within the first half. However former United participant Daniel James equalised for Fulham within the 61st-minute. It was solely in stoppage time that United discovered a late winner, courtesy of Alejandro Garnacho. Taking part in a one-two with Eriksen, the Argentine teenager rushed into the opposition field to latch onto the cross and get it previous Bernd Leno for the winner.
The 18-year-old has been a revelation for Erik ten Haag and has scored one objective in three Premier League appearances. He has additionally discovered the again of the online as soon as within the Europa League, in 4 appearances. After his winner, the winger was on the receiving finish of loads of reward from followers around the globe.
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Even former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, identified to be a Manchester United fan, hailed the teenager and referred to as him ‘particular’. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “Unittedddd !!!!! What a win #garnacho this child is particular !!! Man of the match @ChrisEriksen8 @ManUtd #FULMUN”.
Reacting to Yuvraj’s tweet, the Premier League’s official India Twitter deal with commented, “Unimaginable end. Unimaginable expertise”.
After the match, United supervisor Ten Hag commented on Garnacho’s efficiency and referred to as his objective ‘good’. “I like good soccer, I like good footballers and he’s one who can entertain, however in the long run, it’s about finish product and that’s what he brings into the group. He had some good dribbles, possibly already a penalty second, however in the long run, he saved going. Nice cross from Christian Eriksen, nice build-up from the entire group, as a result of it was actually composed, how we performed that. However the help and the end from Garnacho are actually good”, Ten Haag mentioned through the post-match press convention.