Bruno Fernandes scored a brilliant volley as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
West Brom went ahead in the second minute, when Mbaye Diagne headed in Conor Gallagher’s cross for his first Premier League goal.
Man Utd got back on level terms after 44 minutes, when Luke Shaw picked out Fernandes, whose volley flew past West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
After the break, Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay both had efforts cleared off the line.
Diagne had two chances for a second goal. He was denied by an excellent David De Gea save when clean through before firing over from close range.
But the Baggies needed a magnificent Johnstone save to secure a point, as he tipped Harry Maguire’s header on to the post in the final minute of stoppage time.
Man Utd move up to second with 46 points but they lost ground this weekend on Manchester City, who are seven points clear with a match in hand.
West Brom stay in 19th on 13 points.
Next fixtures
West Brom: 20 Feb v Burnley (A)
Man Utd: 21 Feb v Newcastle (H)
Match officials
Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Harry Lennard, Richard West. Fourth official: Jarred Gillett. VAR: Jonathan Moss. Assistant VAR: Marc Perry.
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