The winger went from scapegoat to hero for the Red Devils as they bounced back from their midweek defeat with a win at West Ham
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted to see Jesse Lingard answer his critics by scoring the winning goal as they beat West Ham 2-1 on Sunday.
The England international came off the bench to help United on the way to securing three points when he struck in the 89th minute of the Premier League clash.
Lingard’s decisive display comes just days after he faced a lot of criticism for a mistake that proved his side’s undoing in their Champions League defeat against Young Boys in midweek.
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Solskjaer was pleased by the 28-year-old’s response and the way he has added to the Old Trafford side since his return from his impressive loan spell at West Ham last season.
“I think today was a good answer! Jesse was quite clear he wants to fight for his place and be part of a Manchester United team that is going places,” he said at a press conference.
“I can’t speak for Jesse now but he’s really contributing, he’ll play on Wednesday as I’ll make a few changes. So pleased he handles the highs and lows really well.
“He’s becoming a grown man and is a very good player.”
He added: “I’m so happy for Jesse, he had a tough evening on Tuesday, he knuckled down, he’s a positive lad, so happy for him. A good turn by Jesse, good finish.”