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Grade A
David de Gea
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Was there ever a doubt? Best goalkeeper in the world. Hands down. That performance against Arsenal! His bizarre and unbelievable saves that come outta nowhere and the magnificent grace to go with it... David de Gea is an absolute treat to watch when he's working the sticks.
Lads, do it for this, man. This guy could go to Madrid and be a Galactico but he loves the fans and he has decided to stay put. You got the greatest goalkeeper in the world behind you and he is as calm, confident and reassuring a figure as you'd want to see and he's been through hell.
Do it for this man. Oh, DAVE SAVES and HOW!
Romelu Lukaku
What a signing Lukaku has been. I'm surely expecting twats to jog on over here and throw some stats at me face and tell me that I don't understand football. But that means bugger all.
Romelu Lukaku's importance can be best understood by acknowledging how blunt United looked in attack when he missed a few games towards the end of the season due to injury.
His hold up play and composure in front of goal has won many a game for Manchester United this season. The best part about him? The lad gives it his all and is always hungry for more. Lukaku has room to improve and he will improve. We've seen signs of that already.
One big positive from this season will be that Manchester United now have a young, top quality striker in their ranks who can get everyone involved and take the game to the opposition.
Oh, did I mention anything about his crossing? Immaculate.
Jesse Lingard
Now, I know what y'all are thinking. Oh, no Jesse's just had a great season for his standards... no. Jesse Lingard gets a Grade A for finding a space for himself in a team that really doesn't have space for him.
He has won several points for United this season. His goals have been otherworldly. Lingard is a scorer of great goals and up until the point where rotation was the only mainstay in the United squad (read: the arrival of Alexis Sanchez), and Lingard was allowed the freedom to do his thing, he flourished.
That superb solo goal against Watford, the screamers against Everton, Burnley and West Brom and that header against Chelsea... Jesse Lingard has now become a Manchester United player and an absolutely lovable one at that. You go, Jesse!
Nemanja Matic
Signing Matic from Chelsea was the best piece of business from Jose Mourinho from the last summer transfer window. Matic provided the much needed stability in the heart of midfield which helped unshackle Pogba to an extent.
Though playing Pogba alongside him backfired, Matic has been able to keep things solid at the centre of the park alongside Scott McTominay and Ander Herrera.
Matic is as strong as they come and his Fergie Time screamer against Crystal Palace was a thing of beauty. Though he had a few dismal showings, he came to the fore in the big games and played perhaps the most crucial role in beating all of the Top 6 this season.
It will be difficult for Manchester United to replace Matic who will turn 30 before the next season begins. But for now, they'll be content with what the Serb offers on the field and will hope that he can kick on in the same vein for a couple more years.
