adminMANCHESTER. – Romelu Lukaku quietened questions over his ability to deliver against the best opposition by scoring and setting up the winner for Jesse Lingard as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday.
Lukaku hadn’t netted in any of his six previous matches against top six English Premier League soccer opponents for United leading to suggestions the Belgian was a flat track bully.
However, he has now scored 22 times in all competitions since completing a £75 million move from Everton in July.
“It’s not bad, but you can always improve,” said Lukaku of his return so far. ‘‘I want to do better for the team. At the end of the day, I’m at Manchester United and I want to win trophies. That’s the most important thing.”
United manager Jose Mourinho was effusive of his praise for Lukaku, as his personal performance mirrored the hosts’ overall display after a fast start by Chelsea.
The visitors deservedly lead through Willian’s strike just before the half hour mark as once again United failed to get the best out of Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba in a new four-man diamond midfield.
But Lukaku got his break six minutes before halftime when he slotted home Anthony Martial’s pass. – AFP.
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