Manchester United swept Tottenham aside comfortably on Saturday, with several players standing out; one has earned massive praise from Owen Hargreaves.
It was another memorable afternoon at Old Trafford as Manchester United picked up three points for a fourth consecutive weekend, which was another step towards qualifying for Champions League football.
This week, it was Tottenham that United beat 2-0, with the scoreline flattering the visitors.
The game saw United once again outperform the opposition, with Michael Carrick able to beat 10-man opposition, which was a lesson for Ruben Amorim.
Another lesson for the Portuguese head coach is how terrible his talent ID is, with one player proving him wrong again.
Owen Hargreaves heaps praise on Kobbie Mainoo performance against Spurs
Kobbie Mainoo is back to his very best, and against Tottenham, he might have put in the most impressive display yet under Carrick.
Seeing Mainoo playing for United should bring a smile to any fan’s face, as the 20-year-old embodies the club perfectly, and Owen Hargreaves has now made a startling comparison.
Hargreaves was blown away by Mainoo’s performance while on punditry for TNT Sports, even comparing his bravery and skill to the legendary George Best.
“Kobbie was fantastic again”, the 2008 Champions League winner with United explained.
“I’ve never seen him have a bad game. I can’t believe how talented he is. He looks like he’s playing in the park with his mates.
“This club’s all about the academy, players like George Best playing with flair and risk, Kobbie’s that kind of player.”
In his 95-touch performance, Mainoo made light work of handling the Tottenham midfield with two dribbles and 10 passes into the final third, all resulting in four chances created.
Kobbie Mainoo is so important to Manchester United
Mainoo is not only one of the best players in the Manchester United squad right now, but he also represents exactly what the club should be.
United was always about Youth, Courage, Success, and Mainoo is the perfect example of this, coming through the youth ranks before becoming one of the best midfielders in England.
But off the pitch, his importance is also massive to the club as he represents that United is still United, which is vital for the talented youngsters at the academy currently hoping to follow in Mainoo’s example.
Just this week, Jacob Devaney expressed his desire to repeat Mainoo’s success, and having this is so important.
United fans should never forget Ruben Amorim’s role in Mainoo’s struggles, as it was in many ways an attack on everything the club represents.
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