'Joint-top scorer in the Prem' - Luke Shaw scores first career goal in Manchester United opener

ByLe Buzz

Updated 10/08/2018 at 22:21 GMT+1

Luke Shaw opened his goalscoring account - in his entire career - in Manchester United's opening Premier League match against Leicester City, and fans could not believe it.

Luke Shaw of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford

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United fans were overjoyed; Leicester fans could not believe their misfortune; and fans of every other team just seemed to find it hilarious.

The former Southampton left-back has endured a torrid time since arriving at Old Trafford but appears to have finally endeared himself to Jose Mourinho.

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He certainly endeared himself to the United fans on Friday evening as he produced a shockingly clinical finish to double the hosts' lead in the final stages of the match.

The reaction on social media was quite something...

What a night for the man, who even clinched the MOTM trophy.

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