Lukaku defies critics with goal and assist


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 25, 2018 Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku warms up before the match REUTERS/Andrew Yates

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku shrugged off criticism of his scoring record against the biggest teams after an outstanding performance on Sunday sent his former club Chelsea home with a 2-1 Premier League defeat from Old Trafford.

The Belgian striker's goal to cancel out Willian's opener for the visitors was the first time Lukaku had scored in seven games against top six sides this season.

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