Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves was all praise for youngster Kobbie Mainoo's performance in the 2-0 Premier League home win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (February 7).
Following Spurs captain Cristian Romero's dismissal for a challenge on Casemiro, the Red Devils made their numerical superiority count, with Mainoo's flick-on off a Bruno Fernandes corner flicked on by Bryan Mbuemo in the 38th minute breaking the deadlock.
The second goal took some time to arrive, with Fernandes getting on the scoresheet nine minutes from time to make it four wins out of four for the Red Devils in the league.
Enjoying a rare league start, Mainoo made his outing count, delivering four key passes, one cross, 56/61 passes in the opposition box, four recoveries and six ground duels (as per Sofascore) before getting subbed off in the 89th minute.
Hargreaves duly acknowledged Mainoo's contribution, sayng on TNT Sports (via Stretty News):
“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.”
In 16 outings in the Premier League this season - starting four - Mainoo is yet to score but has delivered two assists, with his first coming in the 3-2 win at leaders Arsenal last month.
"Really positive" - Manchester United boss reflects after beating Tottenham
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick looks on
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick looks on
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick was understandably pleased with his side's effort in the Premier League win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Having played with a man more for over an hour, the Red Devils duly made their numerical superiority count as they kept alive their chances of a UEFA Champions League return.
"Had a few issues where I thought Tottenham played some really good football first half," Carrick told TNT Sport. "Going up against 10 men in the second half, I thought we managed it really well.
"Largely in control, always wanting the second goal to come along. When it did, that put is in a really good position. It was nice and it was nice to get players on the pitch, young Tyler coming on for his first game. All in all, it was really positive."
Fourth in the standings after 25 games, the Red Devils next take on West Ham United away in the Premier League on Tuesday (February 11).