Javier Hernandez just the ticket for Manchester United

28 February 2011 01:55
  A week ago the young Manchester United players failed to do themselves justice in an embarrassing FA Cup tie with Crawley.[LNB]But if the limitations of Gabriel Obertan and Bebe keep Sir Alex Ferguson awake at night then Javier Hernandez is turning out to be a player managers dream of.[LNB]To say that the young Mexican is a natural finisher is to understate things. Hernandez has had 13 shots on target in the league this season. Remarkably, nine of them have gone in.[LNB] Delight: Javier Hernandz celebrates his first goal for Manchester United at Wigan on Saturday[LNB]If Wayne Rooney is banned for his swipe at James McCarthy and misses either Tursday's meeting with Chelsea or nexy Sunday's game at Liverpool, at least United have a replacement.[LNB]On Saturday at the DW Stadium, a goal in each half from Hernandez, along with keeper Edwin van der Sar's saves, ensured United won.[LNB]Wigan manager Roberto Martinez said: 'He looked really, really sharp and very lively.[LNB]'He's taken the step up into the Barclays Premier League really well and he has real quality.[LNB]'He is one of the most natural finishers in the league and he has only been here a few months.[LNB] Eye for goal: Hernandez flicks home United's opener at Wigan[LNB]'Everyone was aware of him when he played for Mexico. After the World Cup you could see he was ready for a big club. He is tactically impressive and a real asset.'[LNB]Hernandez has been used sparingly by Ferguson but his goals have been crucial. His first on Saturday came at the end of a spell of Wigan pressure and was preceded and followed by two superb Van der Sar saves.[LNB]The former Holland No 1 said: 'It's good to make saves at 0-0, because at that stage it was very important. 'This was a game we needed to win, especially with the next two matches coming up.' [LNB] Wigan 0 Man United 4: Hernandez double has Reds on cruise controlWe're not soft! Martinez denies Wigan are too nice to stay in Premier LeagueAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, James McCarthy, Gabriel Obertan, Wayne Rooney, Bebe, Edwin Van Der Sar, Roberto Martinez Places: Liverpool, Mexico

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