Romelu Lukaku insists he was happy for Paul Pogba to take the late penalty which denied him an opportunity to score his first Manchester United hat-trick.
The Belgium international scored his fourth goal of the week in the 88th minute at Old Trafford to send United into fourth place, overtaking Arsenal who drew with Spurs in the north London derby earlier on Saturday.
Lukaku could have taken the injury-time penalty that would have extended United’s lead but watched on as Pogba saw his effort saved by Angus Gunn.
‘We knew we had to win the game today and did it. Not our best game but we have to be happy,’ said Lukaku.
‘We created a lot of chances in the opening 10 minutes but won the game.
‘I am a striker and I wanted Paul Pogba to score the penalty, he has been on a good run but he has been an important player for us and will bounce back.
‘I was focussed on the win and help my team-mates. The manager gave me another chance today.
‘We have to look one game at a time and are working hard on the training ground. We are ready for the challenge.’
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