Premier League 2019-20, Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Men who were brilliant for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Modified Dec 05, 2019 11:15 GMT

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#2 Scott McTominay

What a difference one player can make! Scott McTominay was a huge miss in the United midfield in the last few games. The Scottish midfielder had picked up an injury before the international break and was sidelined for the last three games. Interestingly, United drew two and lost one of those three games. Thankfully though, Solskjaer had his midfield enforcer back for Tottenham’s visit and McTominay immediately made United look like a changed team.

The Scottish midfielder took the game by the scruff of the neck right from the start and dictated the proceedings. His pressing play and positioning were crucial for United as the home side absolutely dominated the initial stages. McTominay shielded his back four well and won most of the 50-50 battles. He also drove forward at every opportunity and was the midfield general United were crying out for.

After United took the lead in the second half, McTominay continued to dominate the midfield, bullying the opposition and switching the play well. His controlled aggression was just what the doctor ordered for Manchester United.

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