NOT SO SHAW
Watch Jesse Lingard tell Man Utd team-mate Luke Shaw he’s claiming his FA Cup goal after volley grazed his back
JESSE LINGARD can be excused for trying to claim any goal at the moment... even ones that come off his back.
The struggling Manchester United midfielder only has two goals in his last 33 appearances and they came against Tranmere Rovers and Astana.
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So it was no wonder he wants the dubious goals panel to give him United's first against Derby.
The Red Devils' pressure eventually paid off in the 33rd minute when a Luke Shaw strike bounced and looped agonisingly over the keeper.
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It was just the left-back's second goal for the club and he had every right to milk his moment under the lights in front of the travelling supporters.
But Lingard believes the goal should be his after replays showed it brushed his shoulder on the way in.
He knew nothing about it as he turned away from the shot but the slight deflection ensured keeper Kelle Roos was left helpless.
Lingard and Shaw were both smiling during the celebrations as the debate began on whose goal it was.
Speaking after United's 3-0 win, Shaw was adamant he team-mate was NOT going to take the credit.
He told BT Sport: "I am claiming it! No chance, he can't claim that! Whatever happens I am claiming it.
"But the most important thing is the win and another clean sheet for the boys.
"We are in a very confident period. We are scoring and keeping it out at the back. It's a massive game on Sunday [against Man City], we are looking forward to that one."
Robbie Savage said in the studio after: "If I was Lingard I'd be claiming that."
Those on social media were left torn, however one fan brutally revealed: "Jesse Lingard has scored as many goals with his back as with his feet in English football in the last year. (If he gets credited with it.)"
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Another said: "The shot took a big deflection off Lingard. So it was Lingard's goal tbf. Just give it to him."
A third joked: "Lingard doesn't score many so maybe give it to him."
But one said: "Justice for Shaw."
Another chimed: "Luke Shaw got that one."
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