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In addition to Anthony Martial’s third goal and Marcus Rashford’s second-half penalty, Erik ten Hag’s team will be remembered for Garnacho’s incredible strike, which has drawn similarities to Wayne Rooney’s goal in the 2011 Manchester derby.
Despite acknowledging that 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo was Man United’s “standout player” in his maiden league start, Gary Neville picked Garnacho Man of the Match at the conclusion of the game’s coverage on Sky Sports.
Although the bright yellow trophy was presented to Garnacho at the end of a post-match interview alongside Man United captain Fernandes, the question of who should have received it will persist.
Fernandes responded with a “So-so!” when asked to evaluate Garnacho’s performance. Just for the goal, I nod to him, but he knows I have high hopes for him.
After saying, “He’s a great player,” the Manchester United captain swiftly corrected himself. “He may not be a great player just yet, but look out! He’s got fantastic potential,” Fernandes remarked.
Even though he is aware of our high expectations, he should know that I will always be there to push him to do better. Wow, what a fantastic objective!
According to him, a goal of this magnitude must be able to calm the crowd. Despite their displeasure, I believe that this is the kind of thing that Everton fans like to witness.
We’re really proud of him, and it’s incredible for the sport of football. Having him on my side makes me very happy, obviously.
Despite Garnacho’s gratitude, Fernandes told him to “take it” after presenting him with the Man of the Match award at the end of the interview, even though he didn’t think the Argentine midfielder deserved it. So that you can keep the objective in mind.
Some of the backlash may have been caused by the previous week’s World Cup qualifier between Garnacho’s Argentina and Fernandes’ Brazil, or it may have simply been an acknowledgment that a number of Manchester United players were deserving of the award following their performance on Sunday.
“Kobbie Mainoo, he was absolutely magnificent,” Sky Sports commentator Michael Dawson gushed after the game. At eighteen years old, he exuded an air of poise and refinement. In my opinion, he had a fantastic opening to the game.
“I was hoping he would be named man of the match.”
The 3-0 victory propelled Manchester United to sixth place in the Premier League standings, ahead of next week’s matches against Galatasaray and Newcastle United. However, within the club, there may be disagreements regarding who should have been recognized for their contributions.