Lingard: We Must Keep Going

Jesse Lingard admits “the luck’s not there at the moment” for Manchester United but has called on the team to lift spirits by booking a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals.

The Reds were held to a frustrating fourth consecutive home draw in the Premier League on Sunday, this time by West Ham United, who return to Old Trafford for Wednesday’s last-eight tie in the cup.

Lingard, who had a potential winning goal against the Hammers disallowed for offside, told MUTV: “We’re playing really well but we keep drawing. The performances are there – it’s just [a matter of] putting the ball in the back of the net.

“It’s four draws in a row with numerous chances – the luck’s not there at the moment. But we have to concentrate on the game on Wednesday now.

“We’ve got high standards this season and for every competition we’re in, our aim is to win. So it’s good we have another game so quickly and we want to bounce back against West Ham.”