Manchester United 3-0 Young Boys: 3 Players who guided United to 3 points

#2 Fred

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League

The Brazilian was brought back to the team after missing out in the last 2 games and made up for his absence by putting in a fine shift. Fred was United’s busiest player in the first half and it would seem like he had covered the entire pitch in the first half itself. The Brazilian was lively and quick, tracking back to stop the opposition counters as well as joining in the attack whenever United went forward. He kept the ball moving and showed his speed as well on a couple of occasions. Fred regularly brought the fullbacks into the game and even tried to set up the strikers with lofted balls. On one occasion, he ventured into the penalty area and sent in a lovely cross that unfortunately eluded the United players. The Brazilian also displayed his quick feet and close control in tight spaces to keep hold of the ball.

Fred picked up a yellow card early in the second half and had to restrict his game from then on. Yet he continued his natural form and spent the second half just like he did the first – running around the pitch, picking up cute spaces in the opposition half and making brilliant turns to keep the opposition on their toes. It was he who initiated the counter that led to the Martial goal, brilliantly finding Pogba at the edge of the opposition half with miles of open space to run into. Fred also made an important interception with the score at 3-0 to ensure that the lead remained intact, before being replaced by Fellaini in the 68th minute.