Manchester United lost for the third time in a row since
2001 as Liverpool cut their gap to just 4 points. Van Persie returned for the
match but he was not in his best form on the pitch.
Great credit for West Brom as they had their defense well
organized and clinch their 40th point of the league and it sees them
well above relegation zone.Even though Manchester United was awarded a penalty Van
Persie failed to find the net because of a great save from Boaz Myhill.
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The first half of the game was goalless but the deadlock
broke midway through the second half when West Brom was awarded a free kick
from 25 yards out. Chris Brunt stepped forward to take the free kick and he saw
his shot, which was through on goal, deflect off teammate Olsson’s leg and go
in to make it 1-0.
Van Persie had a number of chances but he failed to deliver
as he had most of his shots off target. He had a glorious opportunity when
Manchester United was awarded a penalty after a handball inside the box. Van Persie stepped up to take it instead of their frequent penalty taker Wayne Rooney and he found the penalty
being saved by a brilliant Myhill save.
Manchester United dominated possession of the ball with 80%
but failed to find the crosses and the finishing master-class they used to have
early in the season. The loss will see Manchester United’s hopes of a Champions
League spot fading away as Liverpool cruised to a 2-1 victory and are just 4
points behind them.
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