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Manchester United displayed grit in abundance as they overcame Aston Villa 2-1 away at Villa Park on Sunday.
This was Erik ten Hag’s first away win in opposition to a prime 9 crew since taking up. The guests are solely 5 factors off Unai Emery’s males and 6 off Tottenham Hotspur in fourth.
The Pink Devils began strongly and deservedly took the lead by Rasmus Hojlund however as has been the case fairly often this season, ending up relinquishing management quickly after.
The sport was rushed and it suited the house facet as they threatened throughout each assault. Solely Kobbie Mainoo confirmed tidiness with the ball at his toes.
Mainoo was tidy but once more
He invariably discovered a option to calm issues down and took the best resolution as a rule and was typically seen urging his teammates to stay calm.
The academy graduate seems to be head and shoulders above sure teammates and no surprise, he has now began ten video games in a row in all competitions and is the primary identify on the crew sheet.
He had 52 touches of the ball and located a teammate 85 % of the time, finishing 34 out of 40 passes.
4 of these passes had been key balls and the 18-year-old actually has loved a brand new lease of life enjoying additional forward.
He accomplished three out of his 5 lengthy balls as nicely (stats from Sofascore).
All-round present
It was in defence that the academy graduate shined as his crew appeared to be below immense stress.
He made three tackles, intercepted one by ball and gained 4 floor duels. The teenager additionally gained one foul for his crew.
With Gareth Southgate in attendance, Mainoo confirmed what he’s able to in opposition to a robust Villa facet and has made a robust case for his inclusion for the March worldwide video games.
With the harm toll rising once more, Ten Hag will likely be hoping his new midfield duo can hold this run up because the crew seems to be to proceed their successful run.
