Twitter Reacts as Manchester Utd Finally Score in 1st Half at Old Trafford

Manchester United went into their home clash with Stoke City on Tuesday night knowing that they had failed to score in the first half at Old Trafford in their past 11 attempts.

However, in the 14th minute, something peculiar happened: Jesse Lingard rippled the net!

Many on Twitter were dazed by what had transpired:

"

Manchester United have scored a first-half goal at home! pic.twitter.com/11RKZkmZax

— talkingbaws (@talkingbaws) February 2, 2016"

"

Manchester United have scored a first half goal at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/AQKNXFU6Ul

— Uber Football Facts (@UberFootbalI) February 2, 2016"

"

When you realise, Man Utd scored a first half goal at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/6KHSdsVZfZ

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) February 2, 2016"

"

THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE. WE HAVE SCORED A 1ST HALF GOAL AT OT. #MUFC

— Sinead Hackett (@SineadyH) February 2, 2016"

Ten minutes later, Anthony Martial doubled United's advantage, which led to further shock and elation:

"

Two goals in the first half is this real?? 

— Kung Fu Cantona (@Chiara_MUFC) February 2, 2016"

[Twitter]