Manchester United fans had one all-important point to make about Ayden Heaven after his performance against Arsenal in the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils welcomed Premier League rivals Arsenal to the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday evening only days after their Europa League encounter on Thursday.
Ruben Amorim’s men were in Spain earlier this week for their first-leg round-of-16 Europa League clash against La Liga club Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena.
Manchester United took the lead against Real Sociedad in the second half through Joshua Zirkzee, but the Spanish club hit back and found the crucial equaliser.
Arsenal, on the other hand, arrived at Old Trafford on the weekend after a 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Ruben Amorim’s side have struggled in the Premier League this season and their hopes of finishing in the top four are all but over after their shocking run of form.
However, Arsenal have been challenging in the Premier League title race under Mikel Arteta, but the Gunners have fallen behind league leaders Liverpool.
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Ayden Heaven was named on the bench against former side Arsenal and United manager Amorim rolled the dice with the Red Devils youngster on Sunday.
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Man Utd fans react to Ayden Heaven’s display vs Arsenal at Old Trafford
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven left Premier League side Arsenal and arrived at Old Trafford last month ahead of the January transfer window closing.
Heaven had made a real name for himself in the Arsenal youth set-up and the centre-back has already been offered valuable first-team experience at United.
Ruben Amorim handed the 18-year-old defender his Red Devils debut after he came off the bench in United’s FA Cup exit against Fulham at Old Trafford last Sunday.
United fans on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, were impressed with Heaven’s maturity on the pitch and his potential as a long-term player.
“Ayden Heaven is mature beyond his years, what a great player,” one fan said.
Another added: “Ayden Heaven looks like he’s played for Manchester United for years!”
Someone else commented: “I like Ayden Heaven; [he] slots in nicely, TBH, would never believe he’s only 18.”
While a fourth X user wrote: “I really, really like Ayden Heaven.”
And a fifth United supporter posted: “Ayden Heaven, solid little pick up, NGL.”
“Heaven is a tidy player, his cameos have moved me,” another tweeted.
Somebody else suggested: “Ayden Heaven should be starting more matches! Man’s a baller.”
“I have loved every second of what I have seen from Ayden Heaven today,” an eighth said.
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How Ayden Heaven performed on his Man Utd Premier League debut
United stunned Arsenal before half-time at Old Trafford after club skipper Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning free-kick and put the Red Devils 1-0 up in the clash.
Amorim surprised United fans after the break by withdrawing Leny Yoro and giving Red Devils youngster Heaven his Premier League debut against former side Arsenal.
Heaven had a steady second-half showing against his former side and the Red Devils talent secured valuable first-team minutes so early into his United career.
United will now return to Premier League action on Thursday for their crucial second-leg last-16 Europa League clash against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.
Kick-off for the Europa League match between United and Sociedad is slated for 8pm UK time, with the winner progressing to the quarter-finals.