Manchester United 1-0 Bournemouth: Romelu Lukaku header gives Jose Mourinho's side nervy win

Daily Mail | December 13, 2017

There was the merest hint of celebration from Romelu Lukaku. So much so, you had to double check that the Belgium striker was not offside when he headed Manchester United into the lead at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Lukaku turned away after scoring in the 25th minute without emotion. He hugged Anthony Martial and eventually blew a couple of kisses towards the stands, but that was it.

It has been that kind of time for Lukaku, and it was that kind of night for United.

Romelu Lukaku (centre left) celebrates with his team-mates after giving Manchester United the lead against Bournemouth

Lukaku got the better of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake to give United the lead on 25 minutes

The powerful Belgian striker watches on as his header flies towards the top corner of Asmir Begovic's goal

Anthony Martial (right) runs over to congratulate Lukaku after his effort at Old Trafford puts the hosts aheadu00a0 — Anthony Martial (right) runs over to congratulate Lukaku after his effort at Old Trafford puts the hosts ahead

Those prosperous early-season days when United's new £75million signing scored 11 goals in his first 10 games for the club have given way to a bleak winter.