On Tuesday night, Manchester United overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho (2) scored the goals to earn well-deserved praise, and Kobbie Mainoo was among the game’s top players.

Since making his Premier League debut against Everton last month, the 18-year-old midfielder has been a constant for the Red Devils, and he carried that form into the match against Villa.

His outstanding performance in the much-needed win thrilled the goal scorers, who responded on Instagram to the thrilling Boxing Day match.

In addition to winning five of the six aerial duels he contested for, the Man United academy graduate completed 34 passes out of 49 touches, made three clearances, won two of his three attempted tackles, and made one interception.

Mainoo was excellent in both halves until he was substituted in the last moments, but most of the players only had an impact in the second half after the Red Devils trailed 2-0 in the first.

In light of the rising pressure on him, Man United manager Erik ten Hag expressed relief following the match.

It is his hope that the majority of his players would show the same level of commitment and hunger as the youthful phenomenon.

The Red Devils’ last 2023 game will take place away from home against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

In an attempt to persuade his team and new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he is the right man for the job, The Dutchman will be driven to deliver yet another outstanding performance and triumph.

Although Man United put up one of their greatest performances of the season in yesterday’s game, it is debatable if they can begin to play with the same consistency.