Premier League: Ronaldo, Lingard and de Gea script Manchester United’s come-from-behind win over West Ham
Premier League: Manchester United rode on fine performances from Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea and Jesse Lingard as they came back from behind to beat West Ham United away from home to retain the 2nd spot on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 4th goal of the season for Manchester United on Sunday (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- David de Gea’s stunning save denied West Ham a stoppage-time goal in London on Sunday
- United trailed but Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net to equalise in the first half
- Jesse Lingard scored the winner for Man United against his former side
It was redemption time for Jesse Lingard as the substitute hit a late goal as Manchester United came from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1 in a dramatic Premier League match on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 4th goal of the season in all competitions for Manchester United at the London Stadium as he began the journey to recovery for the visitors. David de Gea completed the remarkable comeback as he denied West Ham a late equaliser from the spot by stopping a stoppage-time penalty.
Substitute Lingard made a costly error that led to Manchester United losing to Young Boys in their Champions League opener last week but he scored a stunning late goal to put United in front in the 89th minute.
However, West Ham were awarded a penalty moments later for a handball by defender Luke Shaw.
Mark Noble stepped up to take the penalty immediately after coming off the bench but De Gea guessed correctly and dived to turn his spot-kick away.
It’s official: #DaveSaves #MUFC pic.twitter.com/vjEy5ZA7uF
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 19, 2021
West Ham had gone ahead on the half-hour mark with a deflected strike from Said Benrahma but the visitors responded five minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo heading a Bruno Fernandes cross at Lukasz Fabianski and following up to tap the ball into the net.
Ronaldo continues scoring form
It was Ronaldo’s fourth goal in three games after netting twice on his second debut for the club against Newcastle United and once in the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Young Boys on Tuesday.
The Portuguese had a chance in the second half before Lingard’s strike when he was again played in by Portugal teammate Fernandes but Fabianski thwarted the attempt with his legs.
Ronaldo was also denied a penalty following a challenge from Vladimir Coufal.
Manchester United are second in the Premier League standings with 13 points from five games while West Ham have eight after suffering their first defeat of the season.
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