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23.01.2022 - 11:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Just when Manchester United looked set to miss out on the chance to climb back into the top-four, Marcus Rashford had different ideas.
Stepping off the bench for the second time in as many matches, the England international tapped home from close quarters, connecting with Edinson Cavani's square pass to seal a 1-0 win in the third and final minute of stoppage time for the home side.
Rashford had stepped off the bench just past the hour mark to replace Anthony Elanga in a bid to provide United with some fresh energy, as they pushed for the game's opening goal, and he found himself in the right place at the right time to net his second goal in as many games and seal United's first home win in the Premier League in 2022.
The contest, by and large, was not one that will live long in the memory, with clear cut chances at a premium at both ends of the pitch, with neither goalkeeper having a great deal to do between the sticks.
On what proved to be a dramatic afternoon at Old Trafford in the end, there may have been some moments that passed you by.
With that in mind, here are five moments from United's 1-0 win over David Moyes' side that you may have missed:
Lingard reunited with old friends
Jesse Lingard may have already faced West Ham twice since his loan spell in east London drew to a close at the end of last season, but his connection with the Hammers, their players and the fans is still there for all to see.
And that was apparent before a ball had even been kicked at Old Trafford. As both sets of players went through their respective pre-match warm up routines, Lingard crossed over the halfway line and into enemy territory to catch up with three of his former Hammers team-mates.
He was spotted in discussion with
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