Josh Harrop starred as Manchester United secured a hard-earned victory against West Ham United to go four points clear at the top of the Under 21 Premier League. Basement boys West Ham took a shock lead when Reece Oxford headed home an impressive delivery from Josh Cullen with just ten minutes played. It was the east Londoner’s first away goal since September, however their advantage lasted all of 12 minutes as Harrop grabbed his first of the game to level the scores before Joe Rothwell capped an impressive turnaround minutes later. Adnan Januzaj captained Manchester United Under 21 as they went four points clear at the top . It should have been plain sailing for the hosts from then on but Jordan Brown levelled the scores on the stroke of half-time. The young Red Devils were able to name Belgium international Adnan Januzaj in their line up and the added class in attack began to show. Januzaj went close on a couple of occasions from free-kicks before Harrop grabbed his second of the game and all three points for Manchester United. Harrop made the most of some poor handling from the West Ham goalkeeper and cheekily volleyed in an effort to secure victory.
Josh Harrop scored twice as Manchester United came from behind to win.
Reece Oxford headed West Ham ahead before hosts scored twice.
Jordan Brown leveled before the break, but Harrop pounced to earn win.
Adnan Januzaj captained the side as they went four points clear at the top.