Internet Desk: The Venezuelan striker was on hand to net the only goal of the game as the Baggies picked up all three points and consigned Louis Van Gaal’s side to a damaging defeat. Jose Rondon was the solitary goal scorer.
United came into the game buoyed by four wins in a row in all competitions, but their task at The Hawthorns was made far tougher when Juan Mata picked up the first Premier League red card of his career with two quick-fire bookings in the first half.
In another match, Christian Benteke coolly converted a penalty deep into stoppage time as Liverpool came from behind with 10 men to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
Palace were on course for a first Premier League triumph in 12 attempts – and their fourth in succession over Liverpool – when recalled midfield Joe Ledley fired in his first goal of the season in the 48th minute and James Milner left the visitors needlessly depleted when he collected a second booking after the hour.
Nevertheless, Jurgen Klopp’s team retained the attacking intent and were rewarded when Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy lost his footing while making a clearance to leave Roberto Firmino to slot home in the 72nd minute for his eighth Premier League goal of the season.