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Darren Fletcher REVEALS West Brom's successful game plan in Man Utd win
DARREN FLETCHER believes West Brom's game plan to frustrate Manchester United worked to perfection in the 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
Darren Fletcher hails West Brom's game plan to frustrate Manchester United
The Baggies secured a surprise a win thanks to a 63rd-minute free-kick from Chris Brunt, which was deflected in by team-mate Jonas Olsson.
Robin van Persie, making his first start since February 21, then missed a penalty for the hosts shortly after Albion took the lead.
The game plan to frustrate them and sneak a goal worked
Defeat means Fletcher's former club are in danger of missing out on an automatic Champions League spot, while West Brom are on a three-match unbeaten run.
"We knew it was going to be difficult," the midfielder said. "But everyone defended for their lives. It was fantastic.
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"We frustrated them. We always believed we'd score off a chance or set-piece; thankfully that worked today.
"We spoke about trying to win individual battles. Boaz (Myhill) has saved a penalty as well. Sometimes you need that. The game plan to frustrate them and sneak a goal worked."
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