“McTominay, today he looked like Maradona in midfield”, after seeing the Scottish striker’s impressive performance in the thrilling early-morning December 7 Manchester United vs. Chelsea match, former Premier League player Jamie O’Hara made lighthearted remarks on the talkSPORT channel.

McTominay celebrates after opening the score for Man Utd against Chelsea (Photo: AP).

Coach Ten Hag was slightly relieved after Man Utd defeated the Blues 2-1 thanks to two goals from McTominay, following several humiliating losses in all competitions.

 

Scott McTominay excelled at the perfect moment as the “Red Devils” forwards tied the score with 28 shots on goalkeeper Sanchez, even if Bruno Fernandes missed the first goal above the penalty spot.

 

The Scottish midfielder gave Manchester United their first goal in the 19th minute with a swift rebound after Harry Maguire’s earlier attempt was stopped by goalie Sanchez.

 

In the second goal, McTominay headed the ball past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after Garnacho sent the ball to him on the left wing, showing that he was aware of the scoring opportunity.

McTominay helped Man Utd defeat Chelsea with his second goal in the 69th minute of the match (Photo: Getty).

“He did it again! When in the penalty area, he is even colder than Jack Frost (a character in English folk tales, the embodiment of frost, ice and snow) in an ice bath”, channel host Mark Goldbridge expressed.talkSPORT

“He has a very important role. I admire him”, coach Ten Hag also praised his student on the channel Amazon after the victory.

“He has an important role in winning the ball back, defending and pressuring opponents, and when in control of the ball he is also very good at creating a difference. He has done that many times, very smart in choosing a position to score”, coach Ten Hag praised McTominay.

In response to a question from a different reporter regarding McTominay’s superior goal-scoring ability compared to other Manchester United strikers, head coach Ten Hag said, “He has the ability to run and choose positions.” He is an excellent finisher and has a keen sense of smell.

 

Our squad needs to play well in order for him to perform at his best. This will allow him to move into areas around a striker and make runs,” the Dutch strategist confirms.

 

With the win over Chelsea, Manchester United moved up one spot to sixth in the Premier League rankings, just three points below Man City’s top four spot.