Javier Hernandez Chicharito |
But after his second-half introduction at Anfield his poacher’s instinct was apparent as he stole in at lightning pace to nod in Danny Welbeck’s flick from a Nani corner.
It was his third goal of the season, cancelling out Steven Gerrard’s free-kick opener to secure a point from a match that was later overshadowed by United defender Patrice Evra’s allegation he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
The draw preserved second-placed United’s unbeaten record ahead of next weekend’s Manchester derby with leaders City.
But the modest Hernandez said: ‘I scored a goal but it is Manchester United that scored. There are no heroes here.’
Javier Hernandez Chicharito And Wayne Rooney |
The Spaniard has sometimes looked less than assured in his debut Premier League season but brilliantly denied Dirk Kuyt and Jordan Henderson late on.
Twelve months after he was forced to bulk up to cope with the physicality of the league, Hernandez is watching De Gea do the same.
‘David is working day by day and the good thing is that he wants to work,’ added the 23-year-old Mexican.
‘He knows to play in this shirt, you need to enjoy it. But he’s also aware it’s a big responsibility. He’s handling it very well.’
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