Man Utd match-winner Adnan Januzaj vows to fight for first-team place at Old Trafford

Adnan Januzaj scored the only goal of the night to send Manchester United top

ADNAN JANUZAJ hopes his match-winning goal at Aston Villa can kick-start his Manchester United career.

 

The Belgian playmaker made his first start for United since February in their only change from the 1-0 win over Tottenham and justified his recall after 29 minutes.

Juan Mata's defence-splitting pass was perfect for the run of the 20-year-old, who outfoxed the sliding Micah Richards with a smart turn.

He still had plenty to do from the corner of the six-yard box but his shot took a slight touch off Ciaran Clark before going in off the far post.

And Januzaj, who has been linked with a loan move to Sunderland, insists he has no intention to leave the current Premier League leaders, but admits he must improve his match fitness.

 

I'm happy here and of course I'm going to fight for my place

Adnan Januzaj

 

Talking after the Villa game, Januzaj said: "Of course I'm feeling good after scoring the goal.

"Obviously I've not had a game for a long time, so my match fitness is not so good. I'm happy to score for the team and score the winner.

"I hope to have games in my legs and hopefully score more goals."

And on the Sunderland link, he added: "It was only rumours, I'm happy here and of course I'm going to fight for my place."