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Richard Fay

Manchester United's new Fred could impact their summer striker pursuit

If the jury was out on Wout Weghorst at Manchester United, then his performance on Wednesday night might have been a pivotal swing.

The Dutchman put in arguably his finest display since joining the club on loan in the January transfer window and played a key role in their comeback victory over West Ham.

Weghorst's presence in the box forced Nayef Aguerd to put the ball into his own net for the equalising goal, and he was influential in the two goals that followed as well. It was his initial effort that was blocked to set up Alejandro Garnacho's winner, and it was his persistent pressing that won the ball back for Fred to finish the scoring.

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