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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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George Smith & Stephen Killen

Gary Neville gives Manchester United top-four verdict after win vs West Ham

Former captain Gary Neville believes Manchester United have a "great chance" of achieving a top-four finish this season following Sunday's narrow 1-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford, fresh from being restored to the starting line-up after starting Thursday night's 3-0 Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol on the bench, netted the only goal of the game to settle a scrappy contest in M16. The England international rose highest inside the penalty area to power home Christian Eriksen's expert delivery and claim his 100th goal for the club.

Although his header proved to be enough to help United scoop maximum points for the second Premier League home game running, they had goalkeeper David de Gea to thank for keeping their lead intact. The Spaniard produced some stunning stops in the second half, with Kurt Zouma and Declan Rice both denied.

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