Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has also made his mark in his second league game since returning to Manchester United. The 36-year-old striker equalized in the 35th minute in a 2-1 win against Rapids Europa League opponents West Ham United on Sunday. Five minutes earlier, Said Benrahma had given the Londoners the lead. Ex-West Ham player Jesse Lingard became the match winner in the 89th minute.
United took their fourth win in the fifth round of the Premier League, while attacking player Lingard played on loan for the “Hammers” last season. In the dramatic stoppage time, the hosts were awarded a hand penalty after video evidence. But the specially substituted Mark Noble failed with his shot at ManUnited keeper David De Gea.
This means that the undefeated “Red Devils” are with 13 points tied behind Liverpool in second place in the table. West Ham, on the other hand, suffered their first defeat after two wins and two draws and is in eighth place. Meanwhile, Leicester City lost 2-1 at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl managed a surprise on Saturday with his club Southampton. The “Saints” fought 0-0 away against Manchester City. The fact that no goals were scored was also due to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). In Manchester, referee Jon Moss City defender Walker initially showed red after an alleged foul (61st) and awarded the Saints a penalty. After video evidence, he then reversed the decision.
Shortly before the end of the game, a header from Phil Foden was not given due to video evidence due to an offside position. Three days after the 6-3 win against RB Leipzig in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, ManCity only managed one shot on the opposing goal, the last time it was in the league more than four years ago.
Liverpool took first place after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace – Sadio Mane (43rd), Mohammed Salah (78th) and Naby Keita (89th) scored. Arsenal scored their second success in a row with a 1-0 win at Burnley. Martin Odegaard scored the gold goal in minute 30.
Bachmann has to take a break
Watford prevailed 3: 1 at the pointless bottom group Norwich. ÖFB team goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann was missing from the winners due to a minor tear in the collateral ligament in his knee the previous week. Bachmann took part in team training from Thursday, but a fitness test on match day showed that a residual risk would remain. In consultation with Watford’s medical department, the Lower Austrian decided to take a short break in order not to accept the worsening of the wound.
“The injury is under control, but with an unfortunate move I should have expected to be out for a long time,” confirmed the ÖFB-Internationale, who was represented in Norwich by Ben Foster. Bachmann should return to the Watford starting XI next Saturday against Newcastle.
