Manchester United hosted Fulham at Old Trafford for a Premier league clash. It turned out to be an unexpected 'four-chester' display as United attacked Fulham like they stole something from them.
Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from this clash:
1. MATA @ 50!
Today, Juan 'Bankole' Mata made his 150th EPL appearance for United, scored his 50th EPL goal and gave his 50th EPL assist!!!
Today, Juan 'Bankole' Mata made his 150th EPL appearance for United, scored his 50th EPL goal and gave his 50th EPL assist!!!
In addition, he became the 5th Spanish player to score 50 EPL goals. What a milestone for Mata!!
2. JUST 3 MINUTES MORE
Prior to Lukaku's goal today, he had played 997 minutes without scoring a goal at Old Trafford. He was just 3 minutes away from hitting 1000 minutes when Mata's assist came through which he gratefully tapped in.
Prior to Lukaku's goal today, he had played 997 minutes without scoring a goal at Old Trafford. He was just 3 minutes away from hitting 1000 minutes when Mata's assist came through which he gratefully tapped in.
We can only thank God he did not hit 1000. That would have been some record for a United Striker.
3. 'OLD' ASHLEY YOUNG
Ashley Young gave a performance today reminiscent of his younger days as a left winger. He constantly provided an attacking outlet on the left and gave the right back enough headache without 'adding panadol'.
Ashley Young gave a performance today reminiscent of his younger days as a left winger. He constantly provided an attacking outlet on the left and gave the right back enough headache without 'adding panadol'.
He iced his performance with a well deserved cracker and an assist. Good day at the office.
4. 'CHIVITA-STIC' DIOGO DALOT
The new signing got another start today and showed a much improved performance. Actually, he was brilliant both going forward and defending.
The new signing got another start today and showed a much improved performance. Actually, he was brilliant both going forward and defending.
Despite his calm demeanour, he was solid defensively and created good chances with his tantalizing crosses. Great guy!
5. HE TOOK IT PERSONAL
Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' played the game of his life today. He kept the Fulham defenders and goalkeeper busy all through the game with his constant runs and long range shot attempts.
Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' played the game of his life today. He kept the Fulham defenders and goalkeeper busy all through the game with his constant runs and long range shot attempts.
His attempts finally paid off with that 'bullet' that ended up in the back of the net. He also got 2 assists to cap off a beautiful evening at Old Trafford.
IN THE END, just like Mata, this was Josè Mourinho's 50th premier league win as a United Manager. He also made his 50th change to his starting XI today (still looking for his best XI)and thankfully we can smile at the end. The scoreline was a shock!
OPINION POLL:
Who was your man of the match?
OPINION POLL:
Who was your man of the match?
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.