#4 Hit: Mario Lemina
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A special mention goes to the Saints' two teenagers - Yan Valery and Michael Obafemi - who did well in their respective positions, while goalscorer Stuart Armstrong worked tirelessly and Redmond was refreshingly threatening throughout.
However, there was one player who stood out above all: Mario Lemina. It was an accomplished display from an experienced midfielder who knew he needed to step up against an unpredictable United side on this occasion.
In fact, it proved to be one of his best performances of the campaign and deservedly received a warm reception from the home crowd when substituted in stoppage-time.
He was a problem, both on and off-the-ball, as he proved tough to dispossess and was excellent in possession. All the while, he impressed defensively alongside captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg - who was booked shortly after the half-hour mark.
A team-high five tackles, three interceptions, blocked shot and cynical foul on Paul Pogba which resulted in a yellow card of his own, it was fun to watch the pair's midfield battle. He completed three dribbles, was fouled four times and enjoyed a game-high 97.4% pass accuracy (38 completed).