​ Premier League legend and pundit Alan Shearer has paid tribute to Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian inspired the Red Devils to a ​ 2-1 win in the Premier League over rivals Chelsea yesterday .





After falling behind to Willian’s opener, Lukaku leveled the game in the first half before crossing for Jesse Lingard’s winner in the second period. The 24-year-old was dangerous throughout, giving the perfect reply to his detractors.





Lukaku answering his critics in the best way possible, a goal, and an assist for the ever improving Lingard. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 25, 2018

Speaking to Match of the Day after the game, Shearer, the all-time top scorer of the Premier League, heaped praise on Lukaku, terming his performance as ‘excellent’.





As reported by the Daily Star, Shearer said, “I think certainly for the first half an hour today his performance was excellent. It was a big, big game for him and I thought he was big and strong, his hold-up play was excellent.”





“He had an aggression about him and not only was his hold up play good, but he was willing to go the other way and ask questions of the defenders. Once he scored after 38 minutes, his confidence was sky high.”





Man of the Match, @ManUtd’s Romelu Lukaku

38 touches

Assist for Lingard (6th in PL this season)

5 shots, 3 on target

13th PL goal of the season

1st goal in 8 PL apps v Chelsea pic.twitter.com/n2St6ugc7m — Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 25, 2018





The former Newcastle United striker also praised Lukaku’s qualities and called on the Belgium international to produce such top displays on a consistent basis against the big sides.





“He’s in the box where he should be and showing great athleticism, getting efforts in at goal. This is what we haven’t seen from him for a long time - pace, aggression, running defenders out of the game. When he’s in that mood, he’s very, very difficult to stop. But he has to do it more often, especially against the top eight or nine clubs in the Premier League.”





Last night’s goal took Lukaku’s tally to 22 for the season in all competitions. He will be looking to continue his good run of form when his side are in action against Crystal Palace next week.

