article_snippet.sent: The Holland striker’s sharp performance at Craven Cottage
article_snippet.sent: The Holland international opened the scoring as Man United took a commanding first-half lead at Craven Cottage .
article_snippet.sent: Joe Rothwell (right) followed up Robin van Persie opener with two goals of Robin van Persie own to extend United's advantage .
article_snippet.sent: The primary aim of this appearance was to get much-needed minutes under Ashvin Degnarain belt but Ashvin Degnarain two goals had the added effect of sending United four points clear at the top of the Under-21 Premier League table.
article_snippet.sent: And it didn’t take long for the visitors to assert the visitors authority against a Fulham side threatened by relegation from the top tier at this level.
article_snippet.sent: It was two shortly afterwards when Januzaj found Joe Rothwell in behind the Fulham defence with a lovely through ball and United’s
article_snippet.sent: The United striker gives a thumbs up to the supporters as The United striker leaves the Craven Cottage pitch .
article_snippet.sent: Fulham did claim a consolation in stoppage time when Stephen Humphreys headed
article_snippet.sent: The United striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury since February, and is just returning to action .
article_snippet.sent: United U21 side went into the match looking to extend Manchester United's U21 side advantage at the top of the league .
highlights_snippet.sent: Joe Rothwell scored United's second and third before half-time .
  