Alejandro Garnacho is full of praise for Kobbie Mainoo after United beat City 2-1 in the FA Cup final

It surprisingly did not take a gargantuan effort from Manchester United to beat their city rivals, Man City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo saw United go past City, who managed to score one via Jeremy Doku, but it proved to be too late in the game.

Speaking of Mainoo, the youngster has been making the best possible use of the chances coming his way. It is no easy task to start in the midfield for Man United as a teenager and put in world-class performances like he has been; week in and out. Two of his five goals for Manchester United across all competitions have come against the biggest of our rivals; Liverpool and Man City.

Amid this season of so many uncertainties and inconsistent moments, it is absolutely astonishing to see someone as young as 19-year-old Mainoo step up and prove to be the most consistent of all cogs in this underperforming Manchester United squad.

Speaking of him, here is what Garnacho had to say via BBC:

“Incredible. The best player in the squad and he’s the youngest. We’re also good friends. I’m so happy for him.”

YES, KOBBIE LADD!

High praise indeed, and well-deserved. Mainoo’s rise this season has been one of the few bright spots for United fans. He’s shown he’s got what it takes to play at the highest level, and if he keeps this up, he could be a mainstay in the United midfield for years to come.

The thing about Mainoo that stands out the most is his composure and intelligence on the ball. For someone so young, he plays with a level of calmness and awareness that you’d expect from a seasoned pro.

He’s got this knack for being in the right place at the right time, whether it’s to make a crucial tackle, intercept a pass, or pop up in the box to score a goal except that moment with Erling Haaland in the box yesterday. And his goal-scoring record against the big teams speaks volumes about his big-game temperament.

Looking ahead, it’s going to be exciting to see how Mainoo’s career develops. He has already shown he’s got the talent and the temperament to succeed at the highest level, and with players like Garnacho singing his praises, you know he’s got the respect and admiration of his teammates as well. United’s midfield could be built around him in the coming years, and if he continues to progress at this rate, the sky’s the limit.

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So, hats off to Mainoo for a stellar season and here’s hoping he continues to shine in a United shirt. With youngsters like him coming through, the future looks a lot brighter for United, even if this season has been a bit of a mixed bag. It’s players like Mainoo who give fans hope and excitement for what’s to come.