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Manchester United stored their second place on the desk protected with a 3-1 win over Newcastle United.
Marcus Rashford’s opening objective was cancelled out by Allan Saint-Maximin within the first 45 minutes. Within the second half, the hosts got here out the stronger of the 2 sides as Daniel James put the house aspect on driving seat with a calculated end within the 57th minute.
The Welshman wasn’t a preferred title on the teamsheet. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer benched Mason Greenwood, and rewarded James for his influential efficiency in opposition to Actual Sociedad.
Just like his Turin outing, the 23-year-old was closely concerned once more tonight. Aside from his objective, he held width down the appropriate, creating house for Nemanja Matic and Fred to progress the ball in the direction of away aspect’s field.
The United gaffer, who risked post-match criticism for giving the nod to James, was naturally delighted with the winger’s energetic show.
“He [James] by no means disappeared. He has been working onerous behind the scenes and all the time been obtainable. He’s all the time a participant you need to use in several areas together with his power and tempo,” Solskjaer informed BT Sport.
With three objectives and an help in his final three appearances, it appears the previous Swansea Metropolis man has bought his confidence again, and followers are beginning to take the notice of the identical.
I do know some folks received’t like to listen to this however Daniel James was among the finest gamers on the pitch.#MUFC
— Oliver (@Kebiruesuana) February 21, 2021
Oiiii August 2019 Dan James may truly be again, no shouts of Welsh Arjen Robben this time although please lads
— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) February 21, 2021
Daniel James deserves all of the credit score that he’s getting as we speak. Spectacular and put in a superb shift.
— The United Hyperlink 🏆 (@TheUnitedLink) February 21, 2021
Daniel James will not be essentially the most proficient participant in our squad, that goes with out saying, however what he’s is somebody who will give completely all the things he has from minute one till the final. Arduous work beats expertise when expertise doesn’t work onerous.
— Daniel (@UtdApollo) February 21, 2021
Daniel James had an awesome efficiency vs. Newcastle — his runs into house, motion, inverting to the central areas to progress the ball, crossing into the field, monitoring again…and that end.
He executed his position completely. My MOTM. pic.twitter.com/3m32Lvb4ND
— Maram (@utdmaram) February 21, 2021
As Man United brace themselves for a troublesome league run, anticipate to see much more of James within the coming weeks, particularly in video games the place Solskjaer may rely closely on counter assaults.
