Saido Berahino: Yacob is magic you know

The 28-year-old controlled the midfield battle alongside former United player Darren Fletcher, and made sure Albion used their extra man advantage after Juan Mata was sent off.

Not only was Yacob his usual destructive self, breaking up United's play, but he was also the nexus of a lot of Albion's attacks.

Although Berahino was stifled by Chris Smalling for much of the game, he could see the impact his teammate was having.

"Claudio was fantastic against Manchester United," said the 22-year-old striker. "He completely controlled the midfield and his performance helped us win the game.

"With United being a man down for so long in the game, we needed our midfielders to get on the ball and start our attacks.

"I think that both Claudio and Fletch did that really well.

"His defensive work during the game was also really good, he was breaking up the play and moving the ball quickly so credit to him for doing that."

n Albion have recalled academy defender George Cleet from his loan at Hednesford Town.

The 19-year-old had recently extended his loan until the end of the season after impressing during his time with Frank Sinclair's men.