LUKE SHAW scored his first Premier League goal since the opening day of the 2018-19 season in style against Manchester City yesterday.
The in-form Manchester United left-back collected the ball from Dean Henderson’s throw, his first touch on his chest taking him past Joao Cancelo.
Luke Shaw celebrates his first Premier League goal since August 2018 after scoring in the Manchester derbyCredit: AFP
The left-back found the bottom corner to put United 2-0 up away at the EtihadCredit: AP:Associated Press
He then set off on a lung-busting 70-yard sprint, playing a neat one-two with Marcus Rashford before taking a touch and finding the bottom corner.
The precise finish left helpless City stopper Ederson rooted to the spot.
But judging by an interview from earlier in the season, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not be surprised by the composure Shaw displayed in front of goal.
In the piece for FIFA 21, Shaw was asked to complete the sentence ‘the best finisher at Manchester United is…’
The ex-Southampton man replied: “You should ask the manager this question because it will be quite interesting to see who he says.
“He normally says me. I understand what people think, I don’t score many goals but he’s actually said to me before that I was one of them.
“You can hold me to this but someone can ask him when they next do an interview.
“He has said that to me before – I’m not sure if he was just being nice!”
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Dean Henderson bowled the ball out from his penalty area to the left-backCredit: Sky Sports
Shaw, on the touchline, was under pressure as Joao Cancelo closed inCredit: Sky Sports
The United man took the ball on his chest and started off on his long run into the City half before combining with Marcus RashfordCredit: Sky Sports
The goal sealed all three points for United in the Manchester derby following Bruno Fernandes’ second-minute penalty at the Etihad – as neither player added to their assist battle.
And it led to further calls for Shaw to be England’s left-back at the upcoming Euros.
Incredibly, though, Solskjaer revealed Shaw was only just passed fit to play.
He said: “He was a massive doubt until after the warm-up, he needed the warm-up to be cleared to play.
“Luke’s performance was top. He’s aggressive, hard to play one against one and when he goes forward on those runs he’s unstoppable.
“He’s improved so much, he’s improving all the time and we’re delighted for him.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
