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Manchester United 0-1 West Brom: Jay Rodriguez plays the king maker as his goal seals shock victory and hands Manchester City the Premier League title

Daily Mail | April 15, 2018

Related Topics: Manchester United F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Manchester City F.C., Hand, Goal, Pep Guardiola, Jay Rodriguez, Pinniped, Darren Moore

Jay Rodriguez played the unlikely hero for Manchester City as his bundled second-half goal handed bottom side West Brom a shock victory at Old Trafford and Pep Guardiola's men the title.

Needing at least a point to stay within mathematical reach of their local rivals, Manchester United failed to break down a Baggies side under the charge of caretaker manager Darren Moore.

Having defended resolutely, Rodriguez took advantage as he fired in a loose ball from close range following a West Brom corner.

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The Manchester United players look dejected as Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard prepare to restart the match after the goal
The Manchester United players look dejected as Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard prepare to restart the match after the goal
Paul Pogba once again struggled to make an impact for Manchester United and was taken off before the hour mark
Paul Pogba once again struggled to make an impact for Manchester United and was taken off before the hour mark
David de Gea, a PFA Player of the Year nominee, looks dejected as he concedes a goal to West Brom in the second half
David de Gea, a PFA Player of the Year nominee, looks dejected as he concedes a goal to West Brom in the second half
West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez celebrates after giving his side a shock lead over Manchester United on Sunday
West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez celebrates after giving his side a shock lead over Manchester United on Sunday
The English striker pounces on a loose ball following a West Brom corner and fires a shot into the Manchester United goal
West Brom players surround the goalscorer Rodriguez as they celebrate taking a shock lead in the second half at Old Trafford
West Brom players surround the goalscorer Rodriguez as they celebrate taking a shock lead in the second half at Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho gives West Brom's caretaker manager Darren Moore a warm welcome to the Old Trafford touchline on Sunday
Jose Mourinho gives West Brom's caretaker manager Darren Moore a warm welcome to the Old Trafford touchline on Sunday
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba attempts to evade the challenge from West Brom counterpart Jake Livermore
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba attempts to evade the challenge from West Brom counterpart Jake Livermore
Manchester United attacker Alexis Sanchez goes down under the challenge of West Brom midfielder James McClean
Manchester United attacker Alexis Sanchez goes down under the challenge of West Brom midfielder James McClean
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata fails to fire his side into the lead as his shot is blocked by goalkeeper Ben Foster
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata fails to fire his side into the lead as his shot is blocked by goalkeeper Ben Foster
The West Brom goalkeeper comes off his goal-line and dives to save a shot from Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea dives to save a shot from West Brom's Livermore and keep the score level
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea dives to save a shot from West Brom's Livermore and keep the score level
Manchester United midfielder Pogba is shown a yellow car by refereeu00a0Paul Tierney for intentionally handling the football
Manchester United midfielder Pogba is shown a yellow car by referee Paul Tierney for intentionally handling the football
Manchester United star Sanchez appeals to the match officials for a penalty after Ander Herrera was down in the area
Manchester United star Sanchez appeals to the match officials for a penalty after Ander Herrera was down in the area
Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion heads toward the Manchester United goal from a corner but fails to score
Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion heads toward the Manchester United goal from a corner but fails to score
Pogba is brought off for Anthony Martial early in the second half after failing to make an impact in the Premier League game
Pogba is brought off for Anthony Martial early in the second half after failing to make an impact in the Premier League game
Mourinho looks frustrated on the touchline as his United side struggle to break down the Premier League's bottom side
Mourinho looks frustrated on the touchline as his United side struggle to break down the Premier League's bottom side
Manchester United striker Lukaku makes a failed attempt at goal during the Premier League match at Old Trafford
Manchester United striker Lukaku makes a failed attempt at goal during the Premier League match at Old Trafford
The Belgian international looks stunned as he sees West Brom goalkeeper Foster make a stunning save to deny him a goal
The Belgian international looks stunned as he sees West Brom goalkeeper Foster make a stunning save to deny him a goal
West Brom striker Rodriguez bundles the ball into the net to give West Brom a surprise lead at Old Trafford on Sunday
West Brom striker Rodriguez bundles the ball into the net to give West Brom a surprise lead at Old Trafford on Sunday
Rodriguez celebrates his goal with his West Brom team-mates as they take a shock lead over Manchester United on Sunday
Rodriguez celebrates his goal with his West Brom team-mates as they take a shock lead over Manchester United on Sunday
West Brom goalkeeper Foster, having made several outstanding saves to deny United, celebrates his side's goal in his box
West Brom goalkeeper Foster, having made several outstanding saves to deny United, celebrates his side's goal in his box
Pogba sits on the bench as he watches his Manchester United team fall behind to West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday
Pogba sits on the bench as he watches his Manchester United team fall behind to West Brom at Old Trafford on Sunday
Jesse Lingard shows his frustrations after a decision from the referee goes against him during the second half of the match
Jesse Lingard shows his frustrations after a decision from the referee goes against him during the second half of the match
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