West Brom fans left in awe by Sam Johnstone display vs Man Utd
West Brom fans have rushed to applaud Sam Johnstone after yet another excellent performance in the draw against Manchester United.
The goalkeeper did not put a foot wrong and would have kept a clean sheet but for a wonderful goal from Bruno Fernandes.
Both sides had great chances to win the game, with Mbaye Diagne squandering two good second-half opportunities.
The visitors only failed to grab a second because of the heroics of Johnstone.
His save to deny Harry Maguire’s header was the highlight, as he showed sublime reactions by jumping to tip the ball onto post.
That effort is gaining him the most plaudits on social media, after both the Premier League and West Brom accounts gave him praise.
One supporter suggested the shot-stopper has been our Player of the Year.
An average WhoScored rating of 6.5 ranks him behind the likes of Conor Townsend and Matheus Pereira, but he is likely being judged harshly due to the number of goals he has conceded.
Our defensive frailty is to blame for that, and without Johnstone we would probably be worse off.
He has made the most saves in the Premier League this term with 95, so there is a case for him to be named as the player of the season.
Here is how fans have been reacting to his stellar display against the Red Devils.
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