Manchester United loanee Joe Hugill has set his sights on breaking into the first team squad after being inspired by the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Despite an injury setback, Hugill is making steady progress at Wigan Athletic and credits former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for his improvements. With the guidance and backing from the manager, Hugill is determined to continue scoring for Wigan and eventually make his mark at the biggest club in the world.
At just 20 years old, Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has already shown glimpses of his potential, scoring in their recent league opener and Community Shield match. Manager Erik ten Hag believes that Garnacho has the potential to become a world-class player, but stresses the importance of hard work. Along with fellow midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, Garnacho's experience with England's Euro 2024 campaign is expected to further hone his skills this season.
In a surprising move, 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo has been given the central midfield role for England in their Euro 2024 last-16 match against Slovakia. The Manchester United player had a breakout season and has been chosen by manager Gareth Southgate to replace Conor Gallagher. Meanwhile, Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona has named an unchanged starting 11, with the rest of his team seeking to reach a major tournament quarterfinal for the first time.
Despite securing the top spot in Group C, England's performance against Slovenia was lacklustre and drew widespread criticism. However, second-half substitutions including the introduction of Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer gave a much-needed boost to the team's display. Football expert Gary Neville believes Mainoo will now start in England's upcoming last-16 clash against the Netherlands.
Despite a disappointing result, 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo stood out in the second half as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's midfield. While some questioned the decision to take off Conor Gallagher at half time, Mainoo's performance proved he is the man for the job with his understanding of the game and ability on the ball. With Mainoo in the mix, Declan Rice was also able to get forward more in the second half, making for an overall stronger performance.
Manchester United's rising star and wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo made a name for himself at the international stage as he was brought on in England's final group stage game of Euro 2024. Despite the game ending in a goalless draw, Mainoo's impressive backheel almost won the game for England in the dying moments. This performance not only showcased Mainoo's talent, but also raised concerns among United fans about the pressure he might face as an England player.
After England's disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark, fans are questioning Gareth Southgate's decision to continuously play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield over Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo. Alexander-Arnold once again put in a poor performance, leading fans to question why he was chosen over Mainoo, with some even calling Southgate "clueless" for his decision. With Mainoo's impressive stats and Alexander-Arnold's lackluster performances, England fans are left scratching their heads over Southgate's squad selection.
Manchester United claimed their 13th FA Cup by upsetting Manchester City in a 2-1 victory. Goals by rookies Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo in the first half secured the win for United while City was unable to find their footing until the final minutes of the game. Although City put up a fierce fight, United's strong defensive tactics helped them secure the win and qualify for the Europa League next season.
Defending champions Manchester City were stunned by Manchester United in the FA Cup final, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo leading to a 2-1 victory for Erik ten Hag's side. Despite starting in the lineup, star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne's poor performance was a major talking point among fans, with some calling it his worst in years. Bernardo Silva's consistently strong performance was highlighted, while others expressed disappointment at De Bruyne's potential decline.
After losing to Manchester City in last season's FA Cup final, Manchester United came out on top this time with a 2-1 victory. Teenagers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored in the first half, securing Erik ten Hag's potential last match in charge. Despite a late comeback attempt from City, United held on to end City's hopes of achieving the league and FA Cup double for the second consecutive season.