Manchester United had to search for goals among their subs and pulled through with a big win against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Louis Van Gaal's team struggled during the first half to create chances, having Marouane Fellaini and James Wilson scoring for them to keep the Red Devils in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
Fellaini came in after the first half for Juan Mata, who wasn't at his best game. The big-haired Belgian scored his third goal this season after thirteen minutes on the pitch with a quality right-footed strike, thanking Van Gaal's trust and celebrating with Adnan Januzaj on the bench. Radamel Falcao raised some eyebrows for his poor performance today, including an awful miss within the 5-yard box. When QPR were mostly dedicated to getting the equalizer, Angel Di Maria and James Wilson created a goal scoring opportunity that was finished by the British youngster for his first goal with the Red Devils.
Despite today's victory, some fans are not happy with United's display, particularly Radamel Falcao earning harsh criticism due to his below average performances. Red Devils' fans will have to wait until Sunday to find out if they remain among the top four, or if they will have to keep pushing forward to be considered among title contenders.
What did fans have to say about this game? Scroll down and find out!
Fellaini on his celebration: "Januzaj has not played a lot this season. He is my best friend in the team, I have to look after him."
— Mina Ψ Mufc (@MufcMina) January 17, 2015
Fellaini teaching our strikers how to finish lol
— Moston-Red-Devil (@MostonRedDevil) January 17, 2015
When you realize Fellaini has the same amount of goals as Falcao this season... pic.twitter.com/GuLwWmrEUb
— ⚡ThrasherHooligan⚡ (@sosik69_) January 17, 2015
James Wilson is 19. Scores for Manchester United. Falcao the first one hugging you. Great feeling. Keep it in your heart, young kid
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) January 17, 2015
James Wilson you little beauty
— Man Utd News (@SirAlexStand) January 17, 2015
Players come and go, but only a few show their passion, hunger and commitment. Falcao's got all three imo. Stick with him, he'll come good.
— James Stretford (@Jamesstretford) January 17, 2015
Yes, Falcao should have scored that headed chance, but he needs time to build his confidence and get fully fit. He needs MATCHES!
— Katie (@katieronaldo7) January 17, 2015
Falcao has been worth every penny... Said no one ever.
— MS19 (@mikesanz19) January 17, 2015