Man Utd manager offers hope

Last updated : 17 August 2002 By Luke Thornhill
“There are no pretensions to the way West Brom play,” said Ferguson after the match.

"They are there to survive. It is not pretty but it is hard to overcome.

“They may play like that in a lot of away games and if they do, some people are going to get a shock.”

A second half goal from United substitute Ole Gunner Solskjaer scored the only goal of the game after coming on as a substitute on the hour mark.

The Red Devils were only able to find a breakthrough though after seeing Baggies captain Derek McInnes red carded for a two footed tackle.