By Reuters
Published: 22:58 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 23:03 GMT, 2 March 2019
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Trailing against Premier League strugglers Southampton, Manchester United needed inspiration and it came in the form of the often-criticised Romelu Lukaku, who drew praise from his manager as his and United's revival continued with a 3-2 win on Saturday.
Since becoming United's second most expensive player ever in 2017, things have not always gone smoothly for Lukaku.
'I'm just not sure you are ever going to win the league with a goalscorer like him,' said former United midfielder Paul Scholes in November, towards the end of Lukaku's 12-game goal drought in all competitions.
Romelu Lukaku scored a crucial brace as Manchester United beat Southampton
As Marcus Rashford has blossomed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the England international has taken Lukaku's place as United's central striker, with Belgian Lukaku
