Football: Lukaku rises to the occasion to sink Chelsea

Much-maligned striker scores equaliser and sets up Lingard's winner in a crucial win for United

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku (centre) celebrates scoring the equaliser during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard flings himself at a Romelu Lukaku cross to head in the winner in the 75th minute.
Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard flings himself at a Romelu Lukaku cross to head in the winner in the 75th minute. PHOTO: REUTERS
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 26, 2018, with the headline Football: Lukaku rises to the occasion to sink Chelsea. Subscribe