Manchester United caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has praised striker Romelu Lukaku following his side’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
A brace from Romelu Lukaku and a strike from Ashley Young gave Manchester United all three points against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
However, a goal from Joel Ward was not enough to hand Crystal Palace a point against Man United.
Solskjaer hailed Lukaku for his “fantastic” performance against the hosts.
“Lukaku has been putting a shift in for the team, doing loads more running than he normally does but he was a number nine again today and he got two goals. Fantastic,” Solskjaer was quoted by Sky Sports as saying post-match.
“He was through the middle. We created chances for him, he put them away well.
“He’s done loads of running up and down the line, right wing, left wing. He’s had a different role because of Rash’s form.
“He got a chance up front. Two very good finishes, could have had another one as well earlier on, so I’m very pleased for Rom. He is a quality finisher.
“It’s great to have him around the place, always happy, always working on his finishing.
“He’s played more than you think, but he’s played wide right, wide left, so it’s Rash’s form that has moved him out there. Now with Rash’s injury he grabbed the chance.”
The result means United have now won eight straight games on the road since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over, a feat not even legendary Red Devils boss, Sir Alex Ferguson could achieve.
Manchester United will tackle Southampton this weekend in their next Premier League game at Old Trafford.
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