Tony Pulis was absolutely delighted for Salomon Rondon after he netted the only goal of the game in West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

The Venezuelan striker joined the Baggies for a club-record £12million from Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in the summer but endured a frustrating start to life in the Premier League.

However, 26-year-old Rondon has scored four goals in his past six league outings for a total of eight in his debut English top flight season and his winner against United was a thing of quality when he controlled Sebastien Pocognoli's cross with aplomb before firing beyond David De Gea, prompting the following reaction from Pulis.

"His goal was a smashing finish," Pulis told Sky Sports.

"He is a great lad with good ability. It has taken him time to settle in and he has had ups and downs but they love him here because of the work-rate and he is a wonderful kid. It was lovely to see him score and win us the game.

"At the start of the season before all the nonsense with Saido (Berahino) I was looking forward to seeing them together for the season but that has not happened.

"Since Saido has come back in they have looked really lively together and we look a threat."