Manchester United fans have hailed Kobbie Mainoo’s stunning performance against Newport County in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday at the Rodney Parade.
Kobbie Mainoo has had a remarkable breakthrough season at Old Trafford and has firmly established his place in Erik ten Hag’s first-team Manchester United squad.
The 18-year-old midfielder missed the opening of United’s season after he picked up an injury in pre-season before making his Premier League debut last November.
Mainoo earned rave reviews for his performance against Everton in the 3-0 win at Goodison Park and has since become a key midfield influence for United.
The United star has made 11 appearances across all competitions this season, with Mainoo featuring in his side’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Wigan earlier this month.
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Mainoo shines against Newport County
Erik ten Hag started Kobbie Mainoo in midfield alongside Casemiro, who made his long-awaited return to Manchester United from injury, for the Newport County clash.
Mainoo produced a solid showing from the heart of midfield and the England Under-19s international scored for the first time for the Red Devils’ senior team.
Bruno Fernandes fired United into the lead in the seventh minute before Mainoo doubled his side’s lead only five minutes later in the FA Cup tie.
However, United had an FA Cup scare after Bryn Morris pulled one back for Newport County before half-time and Will Evans scored his side’s second after the break.
Ten Hag’s men rallied back and Antony restored United’s advantage in the 68th minute before Rasmus Hojlund sealed the 4-2 win in injury time.
Casemiro was withdrawn in the second half and replaced with Scott McTominay, but Mainoo saw out the remainder of the match and put in a superb midfield display.
Ten Hag’s side have secured their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, with Red Devils supporters praising Mainoo for his performance against Newport County.
United fans react to Mainoo vs Newport County
United fans on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, praised Mainoo as the “best player on the pitch” and how he did “not put a foot wrong today.”
“Kobbie Mainoo is the best player on the pitch for Man Utd, and it’s not even close,” one fan said.
While a second posted: “Kobbie Mainoo shining during THIS season [and] deserves more respect.”
Someone else added: “The midfield looks a lot better with Casemiro, Mainoo and Bruno [Fernandes].”
“Mainoo [has] not put a foot wrong today, what a tidy player,” a fourth simply wrote.
Another commented: “Mainoo plays with much composure for his age. Top Lad.”
A sixth claimed: “Kobbie Mainoo is the new Casemiro!”
And a seventh said: “Kobbie Mainoo x Casemiro, been waiting on this duo, let them cook.”
One fan tweeted: “If we handle him properly, Kobbie Mainoo is going to be elite.”