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Scholes: Emotional Weghorst appreciated by Man Utd teammates

Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst looked close to tears when he finally scored at Old Trafford.

The Dutch striker, on loan from Burnley since January, got his first home goal for the club in a 4-1 win over Real Betis.

Weghorst got his side's fourth goal in the 82nd minute after a Scott McTominay shot was saved and rebounded his way in the penalty box.

Post-game, legendary midfielder Paul Scholes joked on BT Sport that Weghorst was a little pleased afterward.

Scholes said: “I think he was slightly pleased with his goal, I think he's been waiting for that.

“I think everyone at the club is pleased for him. The players around him."

He went on to add: “You could see how happy people were for him. He does do a lot of hard work, and work that probably goes unseen. You can see the players around him appreciate him."

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