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Mexicans Abroad: Chicharito gets Old Trafford standing ovation, Herrera scores ahead of Champions League return

It seemed like a typical afternoon for Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who started for West Ham against Manchester United on Saturday.

The forward put in an active shift but ultimately wasn't able to find the back of the net against his former club in a 2-1 loss.

But as he exited the match in the 73rd minute, the fans at Old Trafford rose to their feet and gave a standing ovation to the former Red Devil, saluting the player who scored 37 Premier League goals for the club.

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"It’s difficult to find the words to describe the feeling getting off the pitch today.